Life's journey with God requires more than surface-level knowledge - it demands genuine relationship through prayer, biblical guidance, and active community involvement. God's faithfulness persists through every season, protecting and guiding us even when we feel lost. The church community plays an essential role in spiritual growth by providing biblical teaching, accountability, and opportunities for fellowship. Through surrendering to Jesus and finding supportive community, we can experience healing from past hurts and discover our true purpose in God's kingdom.

Pekudei is the Hebrew word for “accounts”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Exodus starting in chapter 38 verse 21 and going through chapter 40 and verse 38.

Torah of the Kingdom: Exceeding Grace, Surpassing Righteousness

God's grace represents loving kindness and covenant loyalty, not a reflection of human worthlessness. While we cannot earn God's love, we inherently deserve it as His created children. Jesus's teachings on adultery and divorce emphasize the importance of covenant faithfulness and protecting the vulnerable. True grace elevates people's worth while calling them to demonstrate selfless love and loyalty in their relationships. These teachings challenge us to extend genuine grace to others while maintaining high standards of faithfulness.

Vayak’hel is the Hebrew word for “and he assembled”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Exodus starting in chapter 35 verse 1 and going through chapter 38 and verse 20.

Torah of the Kingdom: Kingdom Court

Matthew 5:20 through 26

Is anger really that different from murder? Jesus's shocking teaching reveals how our everyday attitudes might be more dangerous than we think. Discover what self-centeredness and contempt for others say about the condition of our hearts. Ready to challenge your perspective on true righteousness?

Ki Tisa is the Hebrew word for “when you take”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Exodus starting in chapter 30 verse 11 and going through chapter 34 and verse 35.

Torah of the Kingdom: Kingdom Righteousness

Matthew 5:16 through 19

As Yeshua begins to interpret and apply the Torah, He exposes those who have corrupted and burdened the people with their own self-serving interpretations. He hints at just how far their narcissism will eventually take them as He explains that righteousness begins with recognizing the value of every human life.

Tetzaveh is the Hebrew word for “you shall command”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Exodus starting in chapter 27 verse 20 and going through chapter 30 and verse 10.

Torah of the Kingdom: For the Sake of Righteousness

Matthew 5:10-19

Jesus’ sermon on the Kingdom challenges every believer to consider how invested we are truly willing to be—to stake our claim in the Kingdom of Heaven. Those who choose to pursue the Kingdom will, in turn, be pursued by those whose loyalties lie with a different kingdom.

Terumah is the Hebrew word for “heave offering”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Exodus starting in chapter 25 verse 1 and going through chapter 27 and verse 19.

The descendants of Abraham once again found themselves drawn to a mountain to hear the word of the Lord. But this time, the incarnate Son of God was seated before them—audibly speaking, teaching, and sharing His Torah. Words that are commonplace in Christianity today fell like nuclear bombs, transforming the hearts and minds of the sons and daughters of Abraham gathered there. Those who knew the Torah of Moses were now faced with a new way to approach the Torah, the heart of God, and the Kingdom of Heaven—revealed by the Son of God Himself.

Mishpatim is the Hebrew word for “judgements”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Exodus starting in chapter 21 verse 1 and going through chapter 24 and verse 18.

Jesus's model of discipleship centered on doing life together as a family on mission, not just classroom learning. He chose young disciples who knew Scripture and were willing to take risks to follow him. His leadership style was marked by prayer, invitation rather than demands, and empowering others through both words and actions. This approach emphasizes the importance of authentic spiritual growth through active participation in community, regular self-evaluation, and complete surrender to Jesus's leadership.

Yitro is the Hebrew name “Jethro”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Exodus starting in chapter 18 verse 1 and going through chapter 20 and verse 26.

Jesus demonstrated a unique leadership style focused on constant life-on-life interaction with his disciples. His approach centered on four key elements: all-day engagement, leading through prayer and reflection, focusing on a small group, and allowing voluntary participation. Rather than implementing structured programs, Jesus created a family-like culture with his followers, investing deeply in twelve disciples while maintaining an even closer relationship with three. This counter-cultural approach emphasized organic relationship building and individual calling over forced conformity and measurable outcomes.

Beshalach is the Hebrew word for “when he sent”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Exodus starting in chapter 13 verse 17 and going through chapter 17 and verse 16.

Bo is the Hebrew word for “come” or “go”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Exodus starting in chapter 10 verse 1 and going through chapter 13 and verse 16.

Our Building Blocks Bible Study Class delves into the book of Matthew. We will explore the themes and understanding of the identity of Jesus. Join us as we encourage you and challenge you to read the Bible regularly and engage with the scripture in a meaningful way.

How do the Old and New Testament commands work together? Some in Christianity teach that the Torah was fulfilled and thus done away with at the cross. Others teach that all believers in Jesus are required to keep all the commandments listed in the various Covenants listed in Scripture.

As we attempt to get on MISSION with Christ we must combat our own legalistic approach to the calling. Yet the commands of God aren’t legalistic, they are for life. Are the 10 commandments abolished in the New Testament, or are they upheld? As Jesus prepares to give His Torah teaching at the Sermon on the Mount what did he model and teach concerning the 10 commandments

Va’era is the Hebrew word for “and I appeared”, this is the name for the weekly reading for the Exodus starting in chapter 6 verse 2 and going through chapter 9 and verse 35.