Chayei Sarah “life of Sarah”
Chayei Sarah are the Hebrew word for “life of Sarah”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Genesis starting in chapter 23 verse 1 and going through chapter 25 and verse 18.
Vayera “and He appeared”
Vayera is the Hebrew word for “and He appeared”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Genesis starting in chapter 18 verse 1 and going through chapter 22 and verse 24.
The Call to Discipleship Part 1
Transcript from the Sermon Series on The Call of Discipleship. This is the transcript of Part 1.
Lech Lecha “go out”
Lech Lecha is the Hebrew word for “go out” or “go from”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Genesis starting in chapter 12 verse 1 and going through chapter 17 and verse 27.
Noach “Noah”
Noach is the Hebrew name “Noah”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Genesis starting in chapter 6 verse 9 and going through chapter 11 and verse 32.
Finding Clarity in the Chaos of Life
Transcript from the Sermon on Finding Clarity in the Chaos of Life. Included in this blog is the audio podcast, 5 day devotional, and discussion guide.
Bereshit “In the beginning”
Bereshit is the Hebrew words for “In the beginning”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Genesis starting in chapter 1 verse 1 and going through chapter 6 and verse 8.
Vezot Ha’Bracha “now this”
Vezot Ha’Bracha are the Hebrew words for “now this”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Book of Deuteronomy starting in chapter 33 verse 1 and going through chapter 34 and verse 12.
Oaths, Vows and Repentance Part 2. Atonement and Forgiveness
Transcript from the Sermon Series on the on Oaths, Vows and Repentance Part 2. Looking at Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre, and other rituals.
Customs, Traditions, Commandments
Join Pastor Chris as he looks at how we handle customs, traditions, and commandments as followers of Jesus. Do we forget early church history for Jewish customs? Do we actually know when Jewish customs started or why? Is Christmas Pagan?
Oaths, Vows and Repentance Part 1
Transcript from the Sermon Series on the on Oaths, Vows and Repentance Part 1. Looking at Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre, and other rituals.
The Feast of Trumpets 2024
Transcript from the Feast of Trumpets "Yom Teruah" Service in Oklahoma City, at HFF.
Ha’Azinu “Give ear”
Ha’Azinu is the Hebrew words for “give ear”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Book of Deuteronomy starting in chapter 32 verse 1 and going through verse 52.
Discipleship
A disciple is a follower of Jesus during his life, especially one of twelve Apostles. A student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.
The Hebrew term is for disciple is Talmid, and Talmidim is for a group of disciples.
The English word disciple comes from the Greek word “mathetes” which means to learn.
In the core structure of the definitions of the term disciple it is an active word. One who is learning, studying, modeling, apprenticing to be like the Teacher, or mentor.
The word “disciple” appears roughly 260 times throughout the New Testament. It is a pillar of what it means to be a follower of Christ.
Nitzavim-Vayelech “You are standing - And he went”
Nitzavim-Vayelech are a double Torah Portion. Nitzavim is the Hebrew word for “You are standing” and vayelech is the Hebrew word for “and he [Moses] went”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Book of Deuteronomy starting in chapter 29 verse 10 and going through chapter 31 verse 30.
Ki Tavo “when you enter”
Ki tavo are the Hebrew words for “when you enter”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Book of Deuteronomy starting in chapter 26 verse 1 and going through chapter 29 verse 9.