Join Grant and Robin for this first episode of "Bread Cookie Crumbs" in which Robin and I have a lively (and unrehearsed) discussion and Q&A with some of the bright young people God has brought into our lives. In this episode, Robin and I would like to introduce you to Avery, Ethan & Charlotte Smith - the three oldest children of our dear friends S…

Robin and I love reading and discussing Pirkei Avot - a collection of sayings and insights by some of Israel's wisest sages. This ancient writing is traditionally studied between Passover and Pentecost every year and includes sage advice by the likes of Hillel, Shammai, Akiva, Gamaliel (who was the apostle Paul's rabbi), and many others. In this ep…

Join Tim and Grant as they have a conversation about the Seven Assemblies of Revelation chapters 2 and 3. For each assembly, they touch upon historical background, application to the individual Believer and various types of fellowships, phases of church history, and alignment with one of the seven Kingdom Parables in Matthew 13. This week […] The p…

Join Tim and Grant as they have a conversation about the Seven Assemblies of Revelation chapters 2 and 3. For each assembly, they touch upon historical background, application to the individual Believer and various types of fellowships, phases of church history, and alignment with one of the seven Kingdom Parables in Matthew 13. This week […] The p…

Psalm 48 is a love song for Jerusalem and is part of the daily prayers for the second day of the week - Monday. Why was this psalm about Jerusalem chosen to be read on the second day of the week, a day know as "division day" - the only day of creation when God did not say "it is good"? Also, how did Jerusalem get its name? We address these and othe…

Robin and I love reading and discussing Pirkei Avot, which is a collection of sayings and insights by some of Israel's wisest sages. This ancient writing is traditionally studied between Passover and Pentecost every year and includes sage advice by the likes of Hillel, Shammai, Akiva, Gamaliel (who was the apostle Paul's rabbi), and many others. In…

Have you ever thought about why we clap our hands? Why is smacking one open hand against the other such an instinctual thing in human beings? There is actually a very spiritual reason for this universal behavior. As we dive into Psalm 47, we will answer this question and look into the kind of people who will join themselves to "the God of Abraham" …

Join Beth Tikkun as we explore within Acts, this week finishing chapter 28 and the book! Acts 2023-24 chapter 28b: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion Guide-Chapter 28b.pdf The post Acts 2023-24: Chapter 28b appeared first on Beth Tikkun Messianic Congregation.…

What did Paul mean by the phrase "the foolishness of God"? And what do a corpse and a fool have in common with Yeshua? Also, why is a hanging corpse called "a curse of God"? You will find some fascinating answers to these questions in this episode of The Hebrew Key -- a series in which we discover how Hebrew unlocks deep insights into God's Word. F…

Join Beth Tikkun as we explore within Acts, this week covering chapter 27 and the first 15 verses of 28. Acts 2023-24 chapters 27-28a: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion Guide-Chapters 27-28a.pdf The post Acts 2023-24: Chapters 27-28a appeared first on Beth Tikkun Mess…

Join Beth Tikkun as we explore within Acts, this week covering chapters 25 and 26. Acts 2023-24 chapters 25-26: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion Guide-Chapters 25-26.pdf The post Acts 2023-24: Chapters 25-26 appeared first on Beth Tikkun Messianic Congregation.…

Do you want to be a better dad? Do you want your sons to become men of character, confidence, and faith? Do you fear you’re too late? Would it help if someone answered your questions about raising your son? Steve Meeks is the author of the new book "Save the Boys", an effective guide for establishing a strong and healthy father-son relationship and…

Do you sometimes feel like this world is being shaken to pieces? Do the institutions and values that were always so stable and dependable seem like they are falling into ruins? If so, this is a psalm that will provide great comfort. This psalm actually counsels us to relax as God has everything covered. There is no need for us to start worrying unt…

The Torah's description of the annual half-shekel tax is one of those details that ... well ... seems a bit boring. But since every "jot and tittle" of the Torah has spiritual significance, what is God trying to tell us through this obscure detail? Come along on a journey that will take us to an encounter with Peter, Yeshua, and a very strange fish…

Join Beth Tikkun as we explore within Acts, this week covering chapters 23 and 24. Acts 2023-24 chapters 23-24: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion Guide-Chapters 23-24.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023-24 Activities-Chapters 23-24.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023-24 Activit…

One of the most ancient parts of the Passover Haggadah is the four questions asked by the youngest child. But when we consider these four questions, they seem a little....uh... silly. But on closer examination, they are anything but! Another part of the Haggadah is the discussion of the four sons - the wise son, the wicked son, the simple son, and …

Psalm 45 is the only love song in the entire book of Psalms. It is the Messiah's wedding song. The first half describes the King and His attributes. The second half describes the Queen and her beauty. Join us for a preview of the goal of creation, the ultimate fulfillment of end-times prophecy, and God's purpose for mankind as we explore this glori…

Join Beth Tikkun as we explore within Acts, this week digging into the second half of chapter 21 and chapter 22. Acts 2023-24 chapters 21b-22: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion Guide-Chapter 21b-22.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023-24 Activities-Chapters 21-22.pdf The po…

Psalm 44 is unusual. Though it resembles other psalms that decry Israel's suffering and persecution from the nations, this psalm has a completely different twist to it. Whereas other psalms attribute God's anger to human failure, this one is just the opposite. Why does God's punishment befall us when we have not sinned nor broken His covenant? In f…

Someone once said that you can tell whether a man is clever by his answers, but you can tell whether he is wise by his questions. So are some questions more valuable than others? Can questions be dangerous? Even deadly? Why were Satan's first words in the form of a question? Why do some faith communities fear questions? And why does Judaism value t…

Join Beth Tikkun as we explore within Acts, this week delving into chapter 20 and the first 14 verses of 21. Acts 2023-24 chapters 20-21a: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion Guide-Chapter 20-21a.pdf The post Acts 2023-24: Chapters 20-21a appeared first on Beth Tikkun M…

This short psalm is a continuation of Psalm 42 and should be read along with it. It continues the psalmist's conversation with his own soul as he conquers depression. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newslette…

With Psalm 42 we begin the second book of Psalms - The Exodus Book - which opens with eight psalms penned by the sons of Korah. Both this psalm and the following one are unusual because the psalmist addresses his own soul by asking it questions and offering it advice. But how can such a thing be? What is this bizarre ability that we human beings ha…

Join Beth Tikkun as we explore within Acts, this week digging into the end of chapter 18 through chapter 19. Acts 2023-24 chapters 18b-19: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion Guide-Chapter 18b-19.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023-24 Activities-Chapter 19.pdf The post Acts …

Join Beth Tikkun as we explore within Acts, this week discussing Acts 18:1-23. Acts 2023-24 chapter 18a: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion Guide-Chapter 18a.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023-24 Activities-Chapter 18.pdf The post Acts 2023-24: Chapter 18a appeared first o…

Join Grant and Robin for the seventh installment of their new series, "Bread Crumbs." In this series, we explore and discuss various biblical issues that arise during our personal studies and conversations. In this episode, we compare the Ten Commandments given through Moses with the Twenty Commandments given through Paul. Oh, you say you are unfam…

Join Beth Tikkun as we explore within Acts, this week discussing the balance of chapter 17. Acts 2023-24 chapter 17b: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion Guide-Chapter 17b.pdf Extra: Paul’s Discourse at the Areopagus.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023-24 Activities-Chapters…

Psalm 41 brings the first book (the "Genesis Book") of Psalms to completion. In this study, we discover five promises God makes to the person who is thoughtful toward the poor. We also discover how easy it is for a person to fall into occult practice through nothing more than whispering inappropriately. We finish with an analysis of the roof of "sh…

In this episode of The Hebrew Key we look at a unique word that is used only six times in the Torah, all in the context of the High Priest’s clothing. But the seventh appearance of this word is in Isaiah’s vision of God’s throne room. But, for some reason, it is always translated differently. Follow along as we discover some fascinating connections…

Let's begin with a few questions. In Acts 9, we read how the risen Yeshua accosted Saul on the road to Damascus and made him - in a violation of Saul's free will - His newest disciple. So, if Yeshua can make someone a convert against his free will, then why doesn't He go ahead and make everyone a Yeshua follower? In fact, isn't that what He is goin…

Join us as Tim leads a discussion on the last part of Acts chapter 15 through the beginning of chapter 17. Acts 2023-24 chapter 15b-17a: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion Guide-Chapter 15b-17a.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023-24 Activities-Chapters 16-17.pdf Word Search…

After two very bleak psalms (38-39), David at last experiences the fruit of his long waiting for God. In this study, we gain insight into the dynamics (and the universal experience) of having to wait upon God. We also see what the various sacrifices point to and the kind of sacrifice God wants from us. We look into the book of Hebrews and the intri…

Join us as Tim leads a discussion on Acts chapter 15. Acts 2023-24 chapter 15a: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion Guide-Chapter 15a.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023-24 Activities-Chapters 15.pdf Word Search: Acts 2023-24 Word Search-Chapter 15 The post Acts 2023-24: Cha…

Is gender merely a matter of human physiology? Or is it something much deeper? In this discussion, we explore how the paradox of gender is an expression of God's own personality and how women give men a reason to be men! We also discuss why the word 'laughter' is used in the Torah to describe physical intimacy. We hope you enjoy this Bread Crumb an…

Join us as Tim leads a discussion on Acts chapter 14. Acts 2023-24 chapter 14: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion Guide-Chapter 14.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023-24 Activities-Chapters 14.pdf Word Search: Acts 2023-24 Word Search-Chapter 14 The post Acts 2023-24: Chapt…

God commands us to be holy because He is holy. "Holy" means 'set apart,' but exactly how set apart are we supposed to be? Is it possible to be too distant from the world's culture? And is it possible to be too close? Should we look, talk, and behave like the current culture to reach it with the truth? Or should we isolate ourselves in a cave or a m…