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PARA1: Ki Tetze - Is Abortion After Rape Morally Justified?

In this week's Parashah Point we look at the Torah Portion, Ki Tetze. We examine how Deuteronomy 24:16 applies to the practice of abortion after a rape. Is an abortion after a rape something that is morally justified according to Scripture?

Sep 17, 20197 min

PARA1: Shoftim - Humble Torah Observance

In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Shoftim, we find how important humility is for a king of Israel according to Deuteronomy 17:18-20, just as it is for us today.

Sep 17, 20195 min

Life After Death: Part 3 - What is Death? (Continued)

There are so many questions that get asked about Scripture, but one of the oldest and most common has to do with life after death. But we’ve found that in order to answer that, we must first answer the question, “What is death?” In part 3 of this teaching series we conclude our study and definition of what it means to be dead, looking at what Scripture reveals plainly to us.

Sep 13, 201955 min

Life After Death Part 2: What is Death?

There are so many questions that get asked about Scripture, but one of the oldest and most common has to do with life after death. But we’ve found that in order to answer that, we must first answer the question, “What is death?”

Sep 2, 201938 min

PARA1: Re'eh - How to Identify A False Prophet

In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion titled, Re’eh, we are given Deuteronomy 13:1-5 in which YHWH tells us how to identify a false prophet. Watching for signs and wonders aren’t enough, even a false prophet can perform them.

Aug 27, 20195 min

PARA1: Ekev - The Problem With Prosperity

In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Ekev, we have Deuteronomy 8:7-14 where YHWH tells Israel of the prosperity to come, but then gives them a warning not to forget him. Why would he do that? Is there a potential problem with prosperity?

Aug 19, 20195 min

PARA1: Devarim - What True Leadership Looks Like

In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Devarim, we review the traits and qualifications of what true leadership looks like according to Deuteronomy 1:13, 16-17. We also see how James echoes the same sentiments in James 3. Not all are called to be leaders or teachers, and those who are will be held to a higher standard.

Aug 16, 20195 min

PARA1: Massei - The Death of the High Priest

In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion, Massei, we take a look at Numbers 35:28 and how impactful the death of the High Priest was on those who claimed sanctuary in the cities of refuge. Not only did his death impact them in their day, but it was also a type and shadow of the death of our Messiah.

Aug 16, 20195 min

TE: Why the Bible is God's Word

There are many gods spoken of throughout history, but here’s why we believe the Bible is God’s Word and therefore truth.

Aug 16, 201932 min

PARA1: Va'etchanan - What It Means to Love God

In this week’s Parashah Point from the Torah Portion, Va’etchanan, we read the shema in Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and take look at what it really means to love YHWH with all of our heart, soul, and might.

Aug 16, 20197 min

Life After Death: Part 1 - What Are We?

There are so many questions that get asked about Scripture, but one of the oldest and most common has to do with life after death. But we’ve found that in order to answer that, we must first answer the question, “What Are We?”

Aug 16, 201947 min

PARA1: Pinchas - Judging Wisely

In this Parashah Point on the Torah Portion titled Pinchas, judging wisely is what Moses exemplifies when faced with a new situation in Numbers 27.

Jul 24, 20194 min

TE: Why We Need Scholars

There exists a group of people who want to dismiss anything that a “scholar” has to stay on a subject, especially as it relates to Scripture. If that were true, then we should also dismiss anything Paul had to say; he was a scholar as well. Scholars have value in our study of the Word. Here are a few reasons.

Jul 24, 20190 min

PARA1: Balak - The Phinehas Mystery

In this week’s Parashah Point about the Torah Portion Balak, we examine the Phinehas mystery involving a son of Aaron killing two people. We see how it was not only okay with YHWH, but it actually turned aside His anger and saved the people of Israel.

Jul 24, 20196 min

PARA1: Korach - How Not to Be Like Korah

In this week’s Parashah Point from the Torah Portion, Korach, we see the fruit of discontentment and jealousy. In Numbers 16:1 – 18:32, Korah led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron when he failed to see that we are all parts of the body, necessary right where we are.

Jul 8, 20195 min

PARA1: Shelach - WWJD? He Would Wear Tzitziyot!

In this week’s Parashah Point from the Torah Portion Shelach, we come across Numbers 15:38-39 which gives the command for us to wear tzitziyot. Not unlike the WWJD bracelets of the 1990’s, these tassels remind us about how we are to live, like Messiah did.

Jul 8, 20195 min

PARA1: Chukat - Stealing the Credit from God

In this week’s Parashah Point, we look at the Torah Portion Chukat covering Numbers 19:1 – 22:1, especially Numbers 20:10 and Numbers 20:12. We see how water was brought forth from a rock but Moses took the credit that was due to YHWH, he was stealing the credit from God.

Jul 8, 20195 min

TE: Pig Science

Leviticus 11 contains the Creator’s instructions for what we are supposed to consider clean for food as well as very specific things are deemed unclean. Much to the disappointment of many, pigs are on the unclean list. Modern day science, however, has shown time and again the wisdom in commanding us not to eat swine. Let's take a brief look at some pig science.

Jul 8, 201912 min

PARA1: Nasso - The Blessing of Hope

In this week’s Parashah Point from the Torah Portion, Nasso, we look examine the priestly blessing as found in Number 6:24-26. Not only is it a blessing from YHWH given to His people through His priests, but it provides us hope for our future. The priestly blessing is really a blessing of hope.

Jun 21, 20195 min

PARA1: Beha'alotcha - Why Passover Is A Big Deal

In this week's Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Beha'alotcha, we look at Numbers 9:1-4 where YHWH reminds His people to observe and remember the Passover. There is a reason He wants us to remember it, and plenty of reasons why we should want to.

Jun 21, 20195 min

TE: Animal Sacrifices in Light of the Messiah

Many believe and teach that because Messiah made the ultimate sacrifice for our sins, that the animal sacrifice no longer applies nor has a place. Some go so far as to say animal sacrifices are actually an affront to Messiah’s work of redemption. Scripture, however, appears to say otherwise.

Jun 21, 201939 min

TE: Testing the Book of Enoch

The Book of Enoch is one of the most popular among the extra-biblical texts in existence. Doctrines are made out of what it contains, the Enoch calendar comes from it too. When compared to Scripture and history, however, how does it stand up? It’s time a testing of the Book of Enoch is done.

Jun 21, 201955 min

Parashah Points: Bamidbar - Our Wilderness Journey

In this week's Parashah Point we look at the Torah Portion, Bamidbar. Numbers 1:1 tells us how YHWH spoke to Moses in the wilderness. We will take a look at how we are also on our own wilderness journey and what that might mean.

Jun 3, 20190 min

Parashah Points: Bechukotai - God is Faithful to Forgive

In this week’s Parashah Point, we review the Torah Portion Bechukotai. In Leviticus 26:40-42, 45 we see how even after great sin, if Israel turns back to YHWH and His ways, God is faithful to forgive them. In His everlasting mercy and grace, we can count on His faithfulness to us, even when we’ve been unfaithful to Him. We also look at Hebrews 6:4-6 briefly

May 31, 20197 min

TE: Black Hebrew Israelites Refuted

There is a growing group today that believes and teaches that the only “true Israelites” are the Black Hebrew Israelites. This group also teaches that those who live in Israel today are “fake Jews” among other things. Join us as we take a brief look at their doctrine and expose some of the lies and holes it contains.

May 24, 201921 min

Parashah Points: Behar - Release Your Debt

In this week’s Parashah Point on the portion, Behar, we see that on Jubilee years or even every 7th year for the shemitah, the land resting and releasing financial debts applies physically to being in Israel. However, there is a deeper spiritual principle that we can all apply to our lives daily regarding forgiveness.

May 24, 20195 min

Parashah Points: Emor - Jewish Holidays

In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion called Emor, we look at Leviticus 23 where we find the Creator’s appointed times, or as some call them, “Jewish” holidays.

May 13, 20194 min

Answering Atheists: Is the Bible Misogynistic?

Some claim that the bible is full of misogynistic verses and teachings. Some even claim that the Bible can’t be true because God would never teach misogyny. Join us as we begin our journey through some of these claims in Scripture in our first video in a series on this and other related topics.

May 13, 201920 min

Parashah Points: Kedoshim - The Royal Law

In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion, Kedoshim, we look at the importance of Leviticus 19:18, or what James called “the royal law”.

May 6, 20196 min

PARA1: Acharei Mot - The Torah and Inappropriate Relationships

This week’s Parashah Point is about the Torah Portion Acharei Mot, more specifically Leviticus 18:22 where homosexuality is mentioned. What does Scripture say about homosexuality and is movement in mainstream Christianity right to accept it today?

Apr 29, 20196 min

TE: Is It Wrong To Celebrate Birthdays?

While many understand reasons not to celebrate mainstream holidays like Christmas and Easter, the celebration of other non-biblical holidays may not be clear, including birthdays. Is it wrong to celebrate birthdays?

Apr 26, 201911 min

TE - Why Do Most Jews Reject Jesus?

What is the main reason why most Jews do not accept Yeshua as the Messiah? Should the fact that most Jews reject Yeshua cause us to second guess our faith in Him? In this short message, we explore these questions and more.

Apr 12, 20196 min

PARA1: Tazria - Impurity After Childbirth

This week’s Parashah Point about the Torah Portion, Tazria, covers a woman’s impurity after childbirth. We look briefly at Leviticus 12:2-5 and show how it does not indicate any type of inferiority of women compared to men, but also as to a very likely reason there is a difference in the time of impurity.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20195 min

PARA1: Shemini - Holy Food

In this week’s Parashah Point on the portion titled Shemini, we look at the command from the Creator to be holy because He is holy. We see how one way that we are set apart, or holy, involves our diet. We also see that Peter reminds us to be holy in all of our conduct, which would include what we consume.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20195 min

PARA1: Tzav - First Be Reconciled

In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion named, Tzav, we look at the importance of restitution as required by the Torah in Leviticus 6:4-7. We are required by the Torah to make restitution when we wrong someone. If we claim to follow the Word, then this is a topic we cannot afford.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20195 min

PARA1: Vayikra - Drawing Near to God

In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Vayikra, we look at what it takes to be able to draw near to God. Leviticus 1:1-4 gives us a picture of what needs to be done to be accepted by the Father, and then we also see how we can do this today when the sacrificial system is no longer in place.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20194 min

PARA1: Pekudei - A Spiritual Audit

In this week’s Parashah Point about the portion titled, Pekudei, we see that close records were kept in relation to the Tabernacle according to Exodus 38:21 and relate that to our own lives. Should our spiritual lives be audited any less rigorously than what went into the Father’s Tabernacle?https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20194 min

PARA1: Ki Tisa - Modern Day Golden Calves

In this week’s Parashah Point covering the portion named, Ki Tisa, we look at Exodus 32:1 and how Israel had Aaron create a substitute mediator for them because they couldn’t wait while Moses was up on the mountain. Are you waiting on God or are you moving ahead on your own?https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20190 min

PARA1: Tetzaveh - Holy Clothing

In this week’s Parashah Point about the portion named, Tetzaveh, we look see how God cares about what we wear, just as He had specific garments for the priests to wear as indicated in Exodus 28:2.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20195 min

PARA1: Terumah - A Desire For God

In this week’s Parashah Point on the portion titled, Terumah, we look at how we are to have a desire for God to dwell in our midst, to be in His presence. Exodus 25:8 shows us His desire to dwell with His people, but He doesn’t go where He isn’t wanted.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20195 min

PARA1: Mishpatim - Love the One Who Hates You

In this week’s Parashah Point on the portion named, Mishpatim, we look at the commandment in Exodus 23:4-5 about helping our neighbor, even if that neighbor is an enemy or someone we hate. We see how we cannot be ruled by our emotions because sometimes our emotions may actually cause us to break the Torah.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20195 min

PARA1: Yitro - Our Marriage Vows to God

In this week’s Parashah Point on the portion named Yitro, we see the Creator begin to outline His covenant with Israel and Israel accepting it in Exodus 19:7-8. This covenant is not unlike a marriage covenant and ceremony where promises or vows are made by both sides. Take a look at our how obedience to His Word helps fulfill our part of the marriage.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20194 min

PARA1: Beshalach - Why Sing?

In this week’s Parashah Point on Beshalach, we take a brief look at the importance of singing throughout Scripture. Singing was used to bring honor and glory and praise to the Creator and sometimes they may also memorialize certain events. The Song of Moses found in Exodus 15 in one such song.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20190 min

PARA1: Bo - God's Judgment

In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion, Bo, we look at knowing the importance of YHWH’s judgment and wrath. In Exodus 10:1-2 we are commanded to remember the plagues sent against Egypt as YHWH dealing harshly with them. These plagues are part of YHWH’s judgment as He poured out His wrath that we might know Him.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20195 min

PARA1: Va'era - Pharaoh's Hardened Heart

This week’s Parashah Point comes from Va’era, which is Hebrew for “I appeared,” and it goes from Exodus 6:2 to Exodus 9:35.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20195 min

PARA1: Shemot - Standing Up For Life

In the Parashah Point about the Torah Portion, Shemot, we look at two women who take a stand against Pharaoh risking their lives standing up for life (Exodus 1:15-17). The same spirit they stood up against still exists today and requires His people to again stand up for the speechless.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20195 min

PARA1: Vayechi - Blessings and Encouragement

This week’s Parashah Point comes from Vayechi, which is Hebrew for “and he lived,” and it goes from Genesis 47:28 to Genesis 50:26.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20194 min

PARA1: Vayigash - Trusting In God's Plan

This week’s Parashah Point comes from Vayigash, which is Hebrew for “he drew near,” and it goes from Genesis 44:18 to Genesis 47:27.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20194 min

PARA1: Miketz - Joseph's Self-Control

In this week’s Parashah Point taken from the Torah Portion, Miketz, we will look at self-control, and how Joseph used it when his emotions were running high in Genesis 43.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20195 min

PARA1: Vayeshev - Flee From Sexual Immorality

In this week’s Parashah Point from Genesis 39 in the Torah Portion named Vayeshev, we’re going to look at how Joseph was the perfect example of how we should respond when we come up against temptation, especially of the sexual immorality type.https://www.119ministries.com/helping-119/supporting-119/Follow the above link to partner with 119 Ministries and support ongoing free teaching production.

Apr 4, 20195 min