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In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra talk about the Jewish custom of reading through the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, each year, using a universal reading plan. Carly shares a bit about her background growing up Catholic, and they touch on how the “high church’s” Book of Common Prayer sprang from a Jewish concept begun during ancient Israel’s captivity in Babylon. They discuss how the plan works along with
- The meaning of the Hebrew word “parasha” that describes a single reading
- When the reading cycle starts, when to read and different ways to approach it
- If Jewish people read any other Scriptures along with the Torah portion and if Jewish Believers in Jesus add New Testament Scriptures
- Why the repetition?
- If this is a good reading plan for Christians
Along the Way
Along the way, you’ll also learn about
- four important questions all of us ask when it comes to Bible reading and relating to God
- The Jewish holiday that celebrates the Torah
- The Torah scroll and the interesting way it’s honored in synagogue services
- The Hebrew name for New Testament
- The sense of unity you get when you realize that people all over the world are reading the same section of Scripture at the same time as you are
- three important reasons to read the Bible again and again
- Why Christians reading the Old Testament is an integral part of their walk with God
Words You Might Learn in This Episode
Tanach, Torah, parasha, parashot, Simchat Torah, Sukkot, Mashiach, Yohanan the Immerser, Yeshua, Brit Chadashah, matzah
Scriptures Referenced in This Episode
Genesis 1:1, Deuteronomy 18:15, Isaiah 52:13–53:12, Jeremiah 31:31–33, Malachi 4:5–6, Matthew 3:1–3, John 1:29–36, Genesis 15:7–21, Genesis 17:1–14, Hebrews 9:11–15, Exodus 12:24–27, Hebrews 4:12, Genesis 9:8–17, Romans 11:13–25, Matthew 15:24, Acts 2:21, 2 Corinthians 3:12–16
Previous Episodes Mentioned
S1 E47 The Difference Between Jewish and Christian Worship
S2 E9 Hoo-pah – Demystifying the Jewish Wedding
Thanks for listening!
Other Resources for You
Parasha Reading Schedule: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org/parsha
Enter to win free coffee: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org,
Learn more about Lost Tribes Coffee Co.: www.losttribescoffee.co
Consider financially supporting the podcast: www.jewishvoice.org/donate/wem/what-you-hear
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This podcast is a production of Jewish Voice Ministries International.
118 episodes
Manage episode 367140488 series 2785635
In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra talk about the Jewish custom of reading through the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, each year, using a universal reading plan. Carly shares a bit about her background growing up Catholic, and they touch on how the “high church’s” Book of Common Prayer sprang from a Jewish concept begun during ancient Israel’s captivity in Babylon. They discuss how the plan works along with
- The meaning of the Hebrew word “parasha” that describes a single reading
- When the reading cycle starts, when to read and different ways to approach it
- If Jewish people read any other Scriptures along with the Torah portion and if Jewish Believers in Jesus add New Testament Scriptures
- Why the repetition?
- If this is a good reading plan for Christians
Along the Way
Along the way, you’ll also learn about
- four important questions all of us ask when it comes to Bible reading and relating to God
- The Jewish holiday that celebrates the Torah
- The Torah scroll and the interesting way it’s honored in synagogue services
- The Hebrew name for New Testament
- The sense of unity you get when you realize that people all over the world are reading the same section of Scripture at the same time as you are
- three important reasons to read the Bible again and again
- Why Christians reading the Old Testament is an integral part of their walk with God
Words You Might Learn in This Episode
Tanach, Torah, parasha, parashot, Simchat Torah, Sukkot, Mashiach, Yohanan the Immerser, Yeshua, Brit Chadashah, matzah
Scriptures Referenced in This Episode
Genesis 1:1, Deuteronomy 18:15, Isaiah 52:13–53:12, Jeremiah 31:31–33, Malachi 4:5–6, Matthew 3:1–3, John 1:29–36, Genesis 15:7–21, Genesis 17:1–14, Hebrews 9:11–15, Exodus 12:24–27, Hebrews 4:12, Genesis 9:8–17, Romans 11:13–25, Matthew 15:24, Acts 2:21, 2 Corinthians 3:12–16
Previous Episodes Mentioned
S1 E47 The Difference Between Jewish and Christian Worship
S2 E9 Hoo-pah – Demystifying the Jewish Wedding
Thanks for listening!
Other Resources for You
Parasha Reading Schedule: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org/parsha
Enter to win free coffee: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org,
Learn more about Lost Tribes Coffee Co.: www.losttribescoffee.co
Consider financially supporting the podcast: www.jewishvoice.org/donate/wem/what-you-hear
Ask a question, give us feedback: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org/contact/
Subscribe: Wherever you get your podcasts
Social media: Find us under the handle A Jew and A Gentile Discuss.
Share us with your friends.
Leave a review on your favorite podcast app.
This podcast is a production of Jewish Voice Ministries International.
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