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Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff takes us on a journey through the entire Jewish timeline, from Adam and Chava in Gan Eden to the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash, the long exile, and the prophecies surrounding the coming of Moshiach. Together with Nachi Gordon, they explore why history unfolds the way it does, what Chazal and the Nevi'im teach about the end of days, the role of Eretz Yisrael, and whether the events unfolding in today's world fit into a much larger picture. They also tackle some of today's biggest questions: Is there a potential Moshiach alive in every generation? What does Judaism say about Iran, Gog and Magog, artificial intelligence, and the rapid changes shaping our future? Whether you're deeply familiar with these ideas or hearing them for the first time, this conversation challenges you to think differently about Jewish history, current events, and what our generation may be living through. Episode continue on Meaningful Minute Plus This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ► PZ Deals Download the app and never pay full price again! https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp ____________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful ____________________ ► Sofer.Ai Sofer.ai is the AI platform built to unlock your Torah, combining powerful technology with the care Torah deserves. Transcribe shiurim into clear text, generate summaries and outlines, and organize everything so it's searchable, printable, and never lost. With Maishiv, you can instantly find any idea across your entire collection. Preserve your Torah. Access it anytime. https://go.sofer.ai/mp ____________________ ► EL AL From the Hebrew announcements to the Israeli atmosphere onboard, flying EL AL feels like Israel before you even land. With nonstop flights to Israel and Jewish comfort from takeoff to landing, there's nothing like hearing: "ברוכים הבאים לישראל." Book your next flight with EL AL: https://www.elal.com/eng/usa?utm_source=meaningful&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=gcny_incoming_usa&cid=s:el%7Cm:what%7Ccp:gcny%7Cct:incoming%7Cau:usa ____________________ ► Ness Vacation Homes EDEN GARDENS' LARGEST LUXURY HOME COLLECTION Handpicked, high-end homes available exclusively through Ness. OPTIONAL PROGRAM-LEVEL PESACH EXPERIENCE Upgrade your stay with a complete A–Z Pesach setup, including kitchen preparation, catered meals, and fully arranged details by Glatt Gourmet. https://nessvacationhomes.com/ ____________________ ► Rothenberg Law Firm Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years! Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation https://shorturl.at/JFKHH ____________________ ► Town Appliance Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp https://www.townappliance.com https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp
Il comune di Villaverla esce dal Consorzio di polizia Locale Nordest Vicentino ma la convinzione del sindaco Enrico De Peron è gelata dal presidente del Cda Gianantonio Michelusi e dal presidente della Conferenza dei Sindaci Giorgio Meneghello, che sottolineano come a Villaverla non spetti nessun agente. Nessun problema per De Peron, che dichiara che il comune di Villaverla può assumere personale.
The word of GOD is the love of GOD.Please listen to the entire recording, from beginning to end. Please listen to it more than one time. Please send this whole message to someone you love."The love of GOD is bringing people out of poverty; spirit, soul, and body."───"Seek first the kingdom... He desires that everyone serves... Work is good... Jesus said this, "My Father is always at work"I have bought you out of slavery, because poorness is slavery...The borrower is subject to the lender... He has shown us this in every aspect of our lives.Stop hating people by keeping them poor. Stop hating children by not disciplining them. Stop hating the people in your family by not allowing the word of GOD to work on them and with them.The love of GOD is discipline. The love of GOD is constantly working... The love of GOD is bringing people out of poverty; spirit, soul, and body.As you read the word, as you read Me, says, Yeshua... You will see.You don't have to depend on government, I have a new government for you, and everybody is equal, everybody. There is no respecter of person. There is no one that cannot reach the top...The good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ...So that people can experience GOD, discover purpose, unleash potential, achieve their destiny. GOD's word is no respecter of person. GOD's word goes into every part of the world.The word is alive... It will separate the soul from the spirit... It will separate. We are to rightly discern the word of truth.The good news is that you do not have to look to me for your daily bread. GOD is the One that gives it to you...The same GOD that gave me the liberty, the same GOD that gave me freedom, the same GOD that gave me wealth, is the one that wants to give it to you too.We are going to preach the good news of the kingdom. We forgot that it's the kingdom of GOD that Jesus preached... That's the only One that was coming down from above.Jesus preached the kingdom. Peter preached the kingdom. Paul preached the kingdom. None of them were poor. None of them were broke. None of them.We're going to have to answer to GOD... Why wouldn't we believe Him? ... Why would we take this poverty message to everybody?We all serve.We're gonna realize whether we're serving the word of GOD, which is GOD, or whether we're serving the word of man, which is poverty, which is you don't have enough, which is scarcity.The kingdom of GODBroadcast on TelegramCOMMUNION private channelspoken by Apostle Dr. Bacer J. BakerUploaded on 11/20/2017November 20, 201713 minutes and 48 secondshttps://t.me/c/1129066154/6Get your own printed copy of the Holy Scriptures, the Torah, the Tanakh (Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim), the B'rit Chadashah, the Holy Bible.Yeshua, Jesus, said,"The words that I speak are spirit, and are life."Yeshua, Jesus, said,"I am the way, the truth, and the life."
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-NINE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 123 Ki Teitzei “when you go out” Torah: Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 49-52; Lamentations 1-5; Ezekiel 37-45 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 11 Scripture Memory: Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Ephesians 4:29-30 “Let no un wholesome word proceed out of your mouth, but only that which is good for building up, that it may give grace to the listeners. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you are sealed for the day of redemption.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-NINE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 123 Ki Teitzei “when you go out” Torah: Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 49-52; Lamentations 1-5; Ezekiel 37-45 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 11 Scripture Memory: Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Ephesians 4:29-30 “Let no un wholesome word proceed out of your mouth, but only that which is good for building up, that it may give grace to the listeners. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you are sealed for the day of redemption.”
✅ Silivri aileleri ne yaşıyor?
Why Doesn't Hashem Give Nevi'im to the Goyim (Balak 5786)
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-SEVEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 122 Re'eh “see” Torah: Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 31-39; Ezekiel 19-27 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 7-8 Scripture Memory: 1 Peter 5:5-7 “Likewise you younger ones, sub mit yourselves to the elders. Yes, all of you be submissive one to another and clothe yourselves with humility, because ‘God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’ 6 Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. 7 Cast all your care upon Him, because He cares for you.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-SEVEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 122 Re'eh “see” Torah: Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 31-39; Ezekiel 19-27 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 7-8 Scripture Memory: 1 Peter 5:5-7 “Likewise you younger ones, sub mit yourselves to the elders. Yes, all of you be submissive one to another and clothe yourselves with humility, because ‘God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’ 6 Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. 7 Cast all your care upon Him, because He cares for you.”
Send us Fan MailBefore we dive into the Psalms, we need to understand how the original audience viewed Scripture.The Bible was written in a different language, in a different land, during a different time period. Every time we open its pages, we are stepping into another culture. While God's Word speaks to us today, understanding its original context helps us hear it more clearly.In this episode, we explore what the Bible is: a historical theological narrative. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture tells one unified story about God working through real people, real places, and real events to reveal who He is and what He is doing in the world.We also examine how Jesus and the Jewish people organized and understood the Scriptures through the Tanakh—the Torah (Law), Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). By looking at the structure of the Hebrew Bible, we discover how these three sections work together to tell one cohesive story and how that arrangement can deepen our understanding of books like Psalms.Finally, we take a fast-paced journey through the Old Testament story. From creation and covenant, to the Exodus, the kingdom, exile, and the promises of restoration, we trace the unfolding story of the God of Israel and His commitment to dwell among His people. Along the way, we see why Israel longed for the coming Messiah and how the Writings—including Psalms—help God's people wrestle with suffering, faithfulness, wisdom, worship, and hope while waiting for God's promises to be fulfilled.This episode lays the foundation for our Psalms series by helping us read Scripture as one unified story centered on God. Understanding that larger story will help us better understand where the Psalms fit, what questions they are addressing, and how they continue to shape the faith of God's people today.Parents: As you listen, consider asking your children, "What do you think the Bible is about?" Their answer may open the door to conversations about how all of Scripture points to God's faithfulness and His desire to dwell with His peopleJoin us for a summer of Psalms. If you want the FREE hand outs that go along with this series, sign up for our newsletter at our website. Our website is The Context and Color of the BibleWe are on Facebook - The Context and Color of the Bible | FacebookWe are on Instagram - @contextandcolorofthebibleWe are on YouTube - The Context and Color of the Bible - YouTubeMusic: Tabuk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Co dělat, když stojíme před situací, kterou nedokážeme vyřešit? Příběh krále Jóšafata z 2. Paralipomenon 20 ukazuje, že víra nezačíná tím, že máme všechny odpovědi, ale tím, že obrátíme svůj pohled k Bohu.
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-SIX: WEEKLY READING PAGE 121-122 Eikev “on the heel of, because” Torah: Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 22-30; Ezekiel 10-18 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 5-6 Scripture Memory: 1 John 1:6-10 “If we say that we have fellow ship with Him, yet walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all un righteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-SIX: WEEKLY READING PAGE 121-122 Eikev “on the heel of, because” Torah: Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 22-30; Ezekiel 10-18 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 5-6 Scripture Memory: 1 John 1:6-10 “If we say that we have fellow ship with Him, yet walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all un righteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-FIVE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 121 Va'etchanan “and I pleaded” Torah: Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 13-21; Ezekiel 1-9 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 3-4 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:15-17 “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17The world and its desires are passing away, but the one who does the will of God lives forever.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-FIVE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 121 Va'etchanan “and I pleaded” Torah: Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 13-21; Ezekiel 1-9 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 3-4 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:15-17 “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17The world and its desires are passing away, but the one who does the will of God lives forever.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-FIVE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 121 Va'etchanan “and I pleaded” Torah: Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 13-21; Ezekiel 1-9 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 3-4 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:15-17 “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17The world and its desires are passing away, but the one who does the will of God lives forever.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-FOUR: WEEKLY READING PAGE 120-121 Devarim “words” Torah: Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 1-12 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 1-2 Scripture Memory: Luke 9:23-24 “Then He said to them all, ‘If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever will save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.’” 1 John 3:13 “Do not marvel, my brothers, if the world hates you.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-FOUR: WEEKLY READING PAGE 120-121 Devarim “words” Torah: Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 1-12 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 1-2 Scripture Memory: Luke 9:23-24 “Then He said to them all, ‘If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever will save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.’” 1 John 3:13 “Do not marvel, my brothers, if the world hates you.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-FOUR: WEEKLY READING PAGE 120-121 Devarim “words” Torah: Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 1-12 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 1-2 Scripture Memory: Luke 9:23-24 “Then He said to them all, ‘If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever will save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.’” 1 John 3:13 “Do not marvel, my brothers, if the world hates you.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-THREE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 120 Masei “journeys of” Torah: Numbers 33:1–36:13 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 39-42 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 63-66 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 3 John - Jude Scripture Memory: Mark 12:29-31 Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is, ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord. 30 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-THREE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 120 Masei “journeys of” Torah: Numbers 33:1–36:13 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 39-42 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 63-66 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 3 John - Jude Scripture Memory: Mark 12:29-31 Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is, ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord. 30 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-THREE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 120 Masei “journeys of” Torah: Numbers 33:1–36:13 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 39-42 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 63-66 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 3 John - Jude Scripture Memory: Mark 12:29-31 Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is, ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord. 30 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY: WEEKLY READING PAGE 119-120 Matot “Tribes” Torah: Numbers 30:2–32:42 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 29-38 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 59-62 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 2 John Scripture Memory: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 “Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God, which is in you by the laying on of my hands. 7For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and self-control.” Luke 11:28 “But He said, ‘Indeed, bless ed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.’”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY TWO: WEEKLY READING PAGE 119-120 Matot “Tribes” Torah: Numbers 30:2–32:42 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 29-38 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 59-62 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 2 John Scripture Memory: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 “Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God, which is in you by the laying on of my hands. 7For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and self-control.” Luke 11:28 “But He said, ‘Indeed, bless ed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.’”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY TWO: WEEKLY READING PAGE 119-120 Matot “Tribes” Torah: Numbers 30:2–32:42 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 29-38 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 59-62 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 2 John Scripture Memory: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 “Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God, which is in you by the laying on of my hands. 7For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and self-control.” Luke 11:28 “But He said, ‘Indeed, bless ed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.’”
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What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY ONE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 119 Pinchas “Phinehas” Torah: Numbers 25:10–30:1 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 18-28 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 52-58 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 1 John 1-5 Scripture Memory: Luke 9:1-2 “Then He called His twelve disci ples together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases. 2 And He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY ONE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 119 Pinchas “Phinehas” Torah: Numbers 25:10–30:1 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 18-28 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 52-58 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 1 John 1-5 Scripture Memory: Luke 9:1-2 “Then He called His twelve disci ples together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases. 2 And He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY: WEEKLY READING PAGE 119 Pinchas “Phinehas” Torah: Numbers 25:10–30:1 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 18-28 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 52-58 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 1 John 1-5 Scripture Memory: Luke 9:1-2 “Then He called His twelve disci ples together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases. 2 And He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.”
Ne vienmēr var gaidīt, ka Eiropas Savienībā visos jautājumos būs vienprātība. Bet pārāk bieži kompromisi nozīmē arī lēnāku attīstību. Tādēļ tie, kas var, vienojas, bet pārējie dara, kā grib. Par divu ātrumu Eiropu un ko tas nozīmē tās attīstībai, spriežam Krustpunktā. Analizē Latvijas ārpolitikas institūta asociētais pētnieks un Eiropas Savienības programmas vadītājs Marts Eduards Ivaskis, Latvijas Universitātes rektors Gundars Bērziņš, Saeimas Eiropas lietu komisijas deputāte Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica. Sazināmies ar Eiropas Parlamenta viceprezidentu Robertu Zīli, Eiropas Parlamenta deputātu Ivaru Ījabu un domnīcas "Ziemeļeiropas politikas centra" direktoru, bijušo ārlietu un aizsardzības ministru, politologu Arti Pabriku. Ja Ungārijā pie varas paliks Viktors Orbāns, Ukrainai nav nekādu izredžu pievienoties Eiropas Savienībai. To Orbāns atkārto atkal un atkal, šādi faktiski arī demonstrējot, cik smagnēja ir Eiropas Savienības politiskā sistēma. Lai tai pievienotos, jālien vai no ādas ārā. Toties pēc tam to var torpedēt gandrīz vai neierobežoti. Pārāk daudzos jautājumos ir grūti savienības līmenī vienoties, tāpēc rodas kādi jaunveidojumi, kas top paralēli Eiropas Savienībai. Proti, tiek meklētas citas iespējas, kur tās valstis, kas grib strādāt kopā, virzās uz priekšu. Pārējās lai dara pa savam. Biežākais vārdu salikums, ko dzirdam pēdējā laikā, ir divu ātrumu Eiropa. Savulaik par to runājām, kad sākās krīze Grieķijā. Arī tagad ekonomiskajā attīstībā vairākas lielās valstis vēlas rīkoties elastīgāk, ātrāk, negaidot, kad visi būs gatavi pievienoties. Turpat ir drošības un citi jautājumi. Neviļus rodas jautājums: ja šīs tendences uzņems apgriezienus, kādas tam būs sekas? Vai tas nerada draudus kopējai Eiropas vīzijai? Un kur tad šajā realitātē esam mēs?
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY NINE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 118 Chukat “decree of” Torah: Numbers 19:1–22:1 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 1-8 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 35-43 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 1 Peter 1-5 Scripture Memory: Mark 16:15-18 “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who be lieves and is baptized will be saved. But he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 These signs will accompany those who be lieve: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18they will take up serpents; if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.’”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY NINE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 118 Chukat “decree of” Torah: Numbers 19:1–22:1 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 1-8 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 35-43 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 1 Peter 1-5 Scripture Memory: Mark 16:15-18 “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who be lieves and is baptized will be saved. But he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 These signs will accompany those who be lieve: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18they will take up serpents; if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.’”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY NINE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 118 Chukat “decree of” Torah: Numbers 19:1–22:1 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 1-8 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 35-43 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 1 Peter 1-5 Scripture Memory: Mark 16:15-18 “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who be lieves and is baptized will be saved. But he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 These signs will accompany those who be lieve: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18they will take up serpents; if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.’”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SEVEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 118 Korach “Korah” Torah: Numbers 16:1–18:32 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Esther 1-10 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 31-34 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 12-13; James 1-5 Scripture Memory: Hebrews 2:14-16 “So then, as the children share in flesh and blood, He likewise took part in these, so that through death He might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver those who through fear of death were throughout their lives subject to bondage. 16 For surely He does not help the angels, but He helps the seed of Abraham.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SEVEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 118 Korach “Korah” Torah: Numbers 16:1–18:32 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Esther 1-10 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 31-34 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 12-13; James 1-5 Scripture Memory: Hebrews 2:14-16 “So then, as the children share in flesh and blood, He likewise took part in these, so that through death He might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver those who through fear of death were throughout their lives subject to bondage. 16 For surely He does not help the angels, but He helps the seed of Abraham.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY EIGHT: WEEKLY READING PAGE 118 Korach “Korah” Torah: Numbers 16:1–18:32 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Esther 1-10 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 31-34 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 12-13; James 1-5 Scripture Memory: Hebrews 2:14-16 “So then, as the children share in flesh and blood, He likewise took part in these, so that through death He might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver those who through fear of death were throughout their lives subject to bondage. 16 For surely He does not help the angels, but He helps the seed of Abraham.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SEVEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 117 Shelach Lekha “send for yourself” Torah: Numbers 13:1–15:41 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Nehemiah 1-13 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 27-30 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 8-11 Scripture Memory: Romans 8:14-17 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God. 15 For you have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear. But you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirits that we are the children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs: heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified with Him.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SEVEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 117 Shelach Lekha “send for yourself” Torah: Numbers 13:1–15:41 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Nehemiah 1-13 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 27-30 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 8-11 Scripture Memory: Romans 8:14-17 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God. 15 For you have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear. But you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirits that we are the children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs: heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified with Him.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SEVEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 117 Shelach Lekha “send for yourself” Torah: Numbers 13:1–15:41 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Nehemiah 1-13 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 27-30 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 8-11 Scripture Memory: Romans 8:14-17 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God. 15 For you have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear. But you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirits that we are the children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs: heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified with Him.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SIX: WEEKLY READING PAGE 117 Beha’alotecha “when you set up” Torah: Numbers 8:1–12:16 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Ezra 1-10 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 22-26 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 3-7 Scripture Memory: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 “When this corruptible will have put on incorruption, and this mortal will have put on in mortality, then the saying that is written shall come to pass: ‘Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?’ 56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SIX: WEEKLY READING PAGE 117 Beha’alotecha “when you set up” Torah: Numbers 8:1–12:16 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Ezra 1-10 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 22-26 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 3-7 Scripture Memory: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 “When this corruptible will have put on incorruption, and this mortal will have put on in mortality, then the saying that is written shall come to pass: ‘Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?’ 56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SIX: WEEKLY READING PAGE 117 Beha’alotecha “when you set up” Torah: Numbers 8:1–12:16 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Ezra 1-10 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 22-26 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 3-7 Scripture Memory: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 “When this corruptible will have put on incorruption, and this mortal will have put on in mortality, then the saying that is written shall come to pass: ‘Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?’ 56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY FIVE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 116 Naso “lift up” Torah: Numbers 4:21–7:89 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 27-36 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 15-21 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Philemon 1; Hebrews 1-2 Scripture Memory: 2 Corinthians 2:14 “Now thanks be to God who always causes us to triumph in Christ and through us reveals the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” Revelation 1:5-6 “Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY FIVE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 116 Naso “lift up” Torah: Numbers 4:21–7:89 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 27-36 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 15-21 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Philemon 1; Hebrews 1-2 Scripture Memory: 2 Corinthians 2:14 “Now thanks be to God who always causes us to triumph in Christ and through us reveals the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” Revelation 1:5-6 “Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY FIVE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 116 Naso “lift up” Torah: Numbers 4:21–7:89 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 27-36 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 15-21 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Philemon 1; Hebrews 1-2 Scripture Memory: 2 Corinthians 2:14 “Now thanks be to God who always causes us to triumph in Christ and through us reveals the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” Revelation 1:5-6 “Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
Most people find the Old Testament confusing, dusty, or even intimidating. But what if it's actually the essential foundation for everything you believe about Jesus Christ? Today, we unlock the "Library of Books" that makes up the first half of our scripture and discover why it is the indispensable foundation of the covenant. Summary: In this introductory lesson, we lay the groundwork for a year-long journey through the Old Testament. We move beyond seeing it as a singular book and begin to view it as a diverse library of 39 books. Key themes include: The Foundation of the Covenant: Understanding why the Old Testament is the root from which the New Testament, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants grow. Structure and Organization: A breakdown of the Hebrew Bible (the Tanakh) and its three parts: the Torah (Law), Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). The Power of Translation: Exploring how the Bible moved from Hebrew to Greek to English, and why the Joseph Smith Translation is vital for our study. Finding Christ in the Old Testament: Moving past the "dead letter" to see the "living spirit" of the Messiah on every page. Call-to-Action: Which book of the Old Testament has always felt the most "sealed" to you? Let us know in the comments, and let's commit to opening it together this year!
On Asarah B'Tevet Nebuchadnezzar laid siege to Yerushalayim, the beginning of the process that eventually led to the destruction of the First Beit HaMikdash. On this fast day, part of our avodah is introspection—looking inward and correcting the very issues that caused that destruction in the first place. The Gemara in Masechet Yoma teaches that the First Beit HaMikdash was destroyed because the people were steeped in the three cardinal aveirot. Yet the Gemara in Masechet Nedarim tells us something deeper. The Nevi'im and the Chachamim could not understand the root cause of the churban until Hashem Himself revealed it: the people had "left His Torah." And the Gemara explains that this means they did not say the berachot on the Torah before learning it. The mefarshim explain that this was not a technical oversight. If they had viewed Torah learning the way it is meant to be viewed, as something that truly warrants a berachah, then the Torah itself would have elevated them. It would have refined them spiritually and protected them from sinking to the point of committing those terrible aveirot. The Bach, in siman מז in Orach Chaim, explains the matter with great depth. Hashem's intention in commanding us to delve into Torah study is that our neshamot should become one with Him in this world. The Torah contains within it the kedushah of the One who created it. When we learn Torah with the proper intention, we become a place where Hashem can rest His Shechinah. Hashem desires to be down here with us, as close as possible. It is up to us to make ourselves into a vessel that can receive His Presence. That vessel is formed specifically through deep, sincere engagement with the holy words of Torah. But in the generation of the First Beit HaMikdash, Torah was being learned for other reasons. Some learned because it was enjoyable. Some learned only to know the halachot they needed. Some learned to demonstrate their intellectual ability. But they were not learning in order to absorb the kedushah of Hashem, to become a מקום להשראת השכינה , a place where the Shechinah could rest. Without that inner מקום , the connection to HaKadosh Baruch Hu weakened. And if there is no inner dwelling place for Hashem within the people, there is no reason for a physical dwelling place to remain standing either. The Bach concludes that when a person prepares to learn Torah and recites Birkat HaTorah, he should have in mind deep gratitude: that Hashem chose us to share His holy Torah with , and that through it He enables us to attach ourselves to Him. How fortunate we are that Hashem wants to be close to us. Because we are physical beings, it is difficult to attach ourselves to the spiritual. So Hashem gave us the Torah, which is spiritual, and through it we ourselves become elevated and spiritual, capable of clinging to Him. The deeper we immerse ourselves in Torah, the more kedushah it brings into us. But only if it is learned with the right intentions. When a person is truly connected to Hashem, he gains tremendous strength. He can overcome the tests that the yetzer hara places before him. The spiritual light of Torah provides the energy, motivation, and excitement to live a life of Torah and mitzvot. On Asarah B'Tevet, we are fasting not only for a siege that took place long ago, but for the loss of that inner connection. We are reminded that the Beit HaMikdash was destroyed not because Torah was absent, but because Torah was no longer serving its true purpose. Let us appreciate the gift of Torah and learn it as much as we can, with the intention of drawing closer to Hashem through it, and making ourselves worthy vessels for His Presence once again.