Under the law vs Under Grace
For centuries Christian’s have wrestled with the issue of, are the non-Jewish believers of Jesus, having been grafted into the “Israel of God” “under the Law?” This debate is not new as very early on, the Apostles had to deal with the Gentiles relationship to the Old Covenant, or what we abbreviate as “the Law.” The issue arose early with the primary question of whether gentile converts would be required to be circumcised
Behar “On the Mountain”
Behar is the Hebrew words for “on the mountain” and is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Book of Leviticus starting in chapter 25 verse 1 and going through chapter 26 verse 2.
Manifestation a Gift of the Holy Spirit
Transcript from the Sermon Series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Manifestation.
Discernment a Gift of the Holy Spirit
Transcript from the Sermon Series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Discernment.
Emor “Speak”
Emor is the Hebrew word for “speak” and is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Book of Leviticus starting in chapter 21 verse 1 and going through chapter 24 verse 23.
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The gifts that are given have a specific purpose for why they are given. In that purpose the gifts come with all the power of who God is. Apart from that specific purpose the gifts can be some of the most divisive things to God’s kingdom.
Grace a Gift of the Holy Spirit
Transcript from the Sermon Series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Grace.
Kedoshim “Holy Ones”
Kedoshim is the Hebrew word for “holy ones” and is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Book of Leviticus starting in chapter 19 verse 1 and going through chapter 20 verse 27.
Spring Feasts and Festivals
Christians around the world are awakening to the liturgical Jewish Calendar. It celebrates FirstFruits, Passover, Pentecost/Shavuot, Unleavened Bread and others. These aren’t just Jewish Feasts. They are Feasts Jesus celebrated, taught, and fulfilled the prophecies of.
Righteousness a Gift of the Holy Spirit
Transcript from the Sermon Series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Righteousness.
Acharei Mot “After the Death”
Acharei Mot is the Hebrew title for “after the death of” and is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Book of Leviticus starting in chapter 16 verse 1 and going through chapter 18 verse 30.
Envy and Gratitude
Transcript from the Sermon on the Taboo Series on Envy: Abstinence is not deliverance.
Pesach “Passover”
This week we are celebrating Passover. The whole point of Passover is that we are supposed to remember a story (Deuteronomy 16:3, Exodus 12:25-27) and see ourselves in it. This same story was told for thousands of years as Jews saw themselves in the story from generation to generation.
Metzora “Leper”
Metzorah is the Hebrew title for “Leper” and is the name for the weekly Torah portion reading for the Book of Leviticus starting in chapter 14 verse 1 and going through chapter 15 verse 33.
Anger and Self Control
Transcript from the Sermon on the Taboo Series on Anger: Abstinence is not deliverance.
The Spring Feasts
The Spring Feasts of the Lord are also connected to the Church’s liturgical calendar. The church utilizes Holy Week, Palm Sunday, Holy Monday/Tuesday, Spy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter/Resurrection Day.
Laziness and Vigor
Transcript from the Sermon on the Taboo Series on Laziness: Abstinence is not deliverance.
Tazria “Conceived”
Tazria is the Hebrew title for “Conceived” and is the name for the weekly Torah portion reading for the Book of Leviticus starting in chapter 12 verse 1 and going through chapter 13 verse 59.
Greed and Charity
Transcript from the Sermon on the Taboo Series on Greed: Abstinence is not deliverance.
Shemini “Eight”
Shemini also known as Sh’mini is the Hebrew title for “Eighth” and is the name for the weekly Torah portion reading for the Book of Leviticus starting in chapter 9 verse 1 and going through chapter 11 verse 47.