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Beth Tikkun Messianic Congregation
Messianic Audio Teaching from Beth Tikkun Messianic Fellowship in Akron Ohio. These teachings feature author and congregational leader Grant Luton and guest speakers. Learn the depth of Messianic faith by uncovering insights from the Hebrew language, the ancient sages of Israel, and informed by the vibrant understanding of Yeshua and his Apostles.
This week, Matt Dabbs joins Tim to discuss the lessons of Habakkuk. Find more from Matt at backyardchurch.org and mattdabbs.com.
s justice, mercy, and poetic expression. They reflect on Nineveh’s initial repentance under Jonah and its eventual downfall in Nahum’s time, highlighting themes of retributive versus restorative judgment. The conversation also delves into the role of vivid language and poetry—both in Scripture and in sharing faith meaningfully today.
This week we wrap up the book of Jonah, and we look to art to help us understand the importance of viewing God’s justice and mercy in balance—something Jonah either could not do or did not want to do.
s mercy in sparing the city after they repent is a good plan. So he rebels against the plan, twice.
This week Tim wraps up the book of Amos and is joined by Kalen Sanchez to discuss modern day prophecy.
Join Beth Tikkun for an exploration of the timeless messages found in the often overlooked books of the Minor Prophets. This week Tim introduces Joel chapters 2&3 before discussing the text with Jareb Popiel.
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Join Beth Tikkun for an exploration of the timeless messages found in the often overlooked books of the Minor Prophets. This week Tim introduces Joel, where we encounter a compelling scene: a devastating locust plague that serves as a blaring call to repentance.
Join Beth Tikkun for an exploration of the timeless messages found in the often overlooked books of the Minor Prophets. This week Tim and Neal Steiner discuss the book of Hosea.
Tim shares a general approach to the “buzzy” and sometimes divisive topic of Distinction Theology. Discussing Distinction Theology: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. There are no resources for this teaching.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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 Activities-Passover.pdf
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 17-18.pdf
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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: Acts 2023-24 Word Search-Chapter 15b-17a
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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
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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
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Join us as Tim leads a discussion on Acts chapter 13. Acts 2023-24 chapter 13: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion Guide-Chapter 13.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023-24 Activities-Chapters 12-14.pdf
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Join us as Tim leads a discussion on Acts 12. Acts 2023 chapter 12: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. No Resources for this teaching
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Join BT as Tim shares a basic philosophy for stewarding funds. On Money: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. There are no resources for this teaching.
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Join us as Tim leads a discussion on Acts 11:19-30. Acts 2023 chapter 11b: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. There are no resources for this teaching.
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Join BT as Tim shares elements of the vision for the future of Beth Tikkun. Vision for Beth Tikkun: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. There are no resources for this teaching.
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Tim speaks to a general approach to walking out the Torah commandments. Halachah and Beth Tikkun: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. There are no resources for this teaching.
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Join us as Tim leads a discussion on Acts chapters 9b-11a. Acts 2023 chapter 9b-11a: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023 Discussion Guide-Chapter 9b-11a.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023 Activities-Chapter 10.pdf Word Search: Acts 2023 Word Search-Chapter 9.pdf
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Join us as Tim leads a discussion on Acts chapter 9a. Acts 2023 chapter 9a: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023 Discussion Guide-Chapter 9a.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023 Activities-Chapter 9.pdf Word Search: Acts 2023 Word Search-Chapter 9.pdf
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Join us as Tim leads a discussion on Acts chapter 8. Acts 2023 chapter 8: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023 Discussion Guide-Chapter 8.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023 Activities-Chapter 8.pdf Word Search: Acts 2023 Word Search-Chapter 8.pdf
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In this final Spiritual Seasons teaching, we lay out the Salvation Pattern and apply it first to the 7 sections of the Bible, then to the 2 creation stories of Genesis 1 and 2. B’reisheet 2023: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Parsha Outline: Spiritual Seasons-Bereisheet-Outline.pdf
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For this final portion in the Torah, we briefly find the Salvation Pattern in the opening verses of Moses’ blessing, connect Moses’ final act before Israel to tree behavior, trace the building of a home through the blessings, discuss why it is that Moses can’t lead the people into the Land, and connect Yeshua to […]
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In the first half of this Sukkot teaching, we walk through the basic commandments and some of the beautiful traditions, and in the second half, the main topic is how Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot form a 3-part seed – spirit, soul, and body – for the coming journey through the winter. Sukkot 2023: […]
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In the Yom Kippur teaching, we cover the basic commandments and a few traditions, bring out a few connections to the book of Jonah, do a thorough calendar review, and finally explore connections between Yom Kippur and the New Covenant, bringing in a teaching from R’Yitzchak Ginsburgh that connects three types of circumcision to the […]
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In the Ha’azinu teaching, we give some history for how this song was used at the Temple, connect Ha’azinu to the calendar, explore the relationship between song and the salvation pattern – including a dip into the spiritual significance of what is likely the most common chord progression in modern music – and explore how […]
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Topics in the Rosh Hashanah 2023 teaching include the fascinating month of Tishrei, the two great journeys in the year, the connecting together of the three vital Tishrei mo’edim, the traditional main themes of Rosh Hashanah, and an opening up of the story of Isaac in the light of the Rosh Hashanah discussion. (see last […]
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Join us as Tim leads a discussion on Acts chapter 7. Acts 2023 chapter 7: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Kids Activities: Acts 2023 Activities-Chapter 7 and Rosh Hashanah.pdf
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David begins with an insight from Nitzavim that speaks to the 7th month as both the ending of one journey and the beginning of another. Other topics include the great unity of Rosh Hashanah, the senseless walls we build between ourselves, Moses as an example for how we take the light into the darkness, and […]
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Topics in this year’s Ki Tavo teaching include the vast difference between focusing on rights vs. obligations and the two marriages of Ki Tavo, including Israel’s marriage to the Land. Ki Tavo 2023: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Parsha Outline: Spiritual Seasons-Ki Tavo-Outline.pdf
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Tom Beaver blesses us with a compelling teaching on fellowship among Believers, including a unique application to Yeshua’s roles as Prophet, King, and Priest. Four Devotions – Fellowship: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Tom’s Notes: 4-Devotions-Fellowship-Notes.pdf Discussion Guide: 4-Devotions-Fellowship-Discussion.pdf Word Search: 4-Devotions-Fellowship-Word-Search.pdf
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For Ki Teitzei, David continues exploring the month of Elul and the topic of teshuvah, finding a fascinating verification in the Apostolic Scriptures of the Elul concept that “the King is in the field.” Other topics include Ki Teitzei’s connection to the end goal of salvation, a special message to men regarding repentance, and four […]
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Paul gives a quick Hebrew and Greek lesson and Tim guides us through Acts 6. Acts 2023 Chapter 6: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023 Chapter 6 Discussion Guide.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023 Activities-Chapter 6.pdf Other Resource: Acts 6 Word Search.pdf
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David focuses on the month of Elul, repentance, the vast harm done by immoral legislation, and how the Body of Messiah is built. Shoftim 2023: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Parsha Outline: Spiritual Seasons-Shoftim-Outline.pdf
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Join us as Tim leads a discussion on the last part of Acts chapter 4 and Acts 5. Acts 2023 Chapter 4b-5: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023 Chapter 4b-5 Discussion Guide.pdf Kids Activities: Kids Acts Activities-Chapters 4-5.pdf Word Search: Acts 4b-5 Word Search.pdf Other Resources: Acts 5-Num […]
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David focuses the “Re’eh” teaching on how the portions and the calendar lead us to seeing the “two paths” that are constantly before us. Other topics include what we can learn from Moses’ ordering of the Torah commandments and insights on tzedakah. Re’eh 2023: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Parsha […]
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For this week’s parsha Ekev teaching, David takes a deep dive into the minor holiday of Tu B’Av, showing how it redirects our attentions toward the 7th month, and he draws a number of lessons from the parsha for how we re-center ourselves in the truths that humble us. Ekev 2023: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, […]
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In this week’s teaching, David first takes some time to connect a couple of stories about loving one’s enemy to the 9th of Av. He then walks through the three “mini-speeches” in the portion, showing that they reveal the progression of salvation. Va’Etchanan 2023: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Parsha […]
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Join us for the first of “The Four Devotions” mini-series within the Acts 2023 series as Grant first establishes the importance of teaching in general before exploring within “The Didache,” which dates to the 1st century A.D. and is described as the teachings of the Apostles. Four Devotions- Teaching: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the […]
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For this first teaching in the book of Devarim, David’s focus is rebuke in the month of Av. Topics include the symbol of the lion, Tisha B’Av and Tu B’Av, wine’s symbolic connection to the calendar, and how Moses represents the bride. Devarim 2023: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Parsha […]
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Join us as Tim leads a discussion on the last part of Acts 2 and Acts 3. Acts 2023 Chapter 2a: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023 Chapter 2b-3 Discussion Guide.pdf Kids Activities: Acts 2023 Activities-Chapters 2-4.pdf Other Resource: Acts 2b-3 Word Search and Crossword.pdf
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The focus of this year’s Mattot-Massei teaching is exile. How is it that the Rabbis link these portions to the topic of exile? What is the essence of exile? What can we learn from the topics in these portions about thriving in exile? Mattot-Massei 2023: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. […]
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Join Tim as he walks us through chapter 2 of the book of Acts. Acts 2023 Chapter 2a: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023 Chapter 2a Discussion Guide.pdf Kids Activities: Acts Activities-June 2023.pdf Other Resource: Acts 2a Word Search and Crossword.pdf
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In this week’s teaching, David addresses the Three Weeks of mourning and their connection to parsha Pinchas; he draws out from the portion lessons for properly handling the emotions; and he makes a connection to Yeshua via the anomalous sacrifices offered at Sukkot. Pinchas 2023 (David): Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and […]
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Does the Torah contain comedy? In this week’s teaching, we explore the comedy in parsha Balak. Before we get there, we make some discoveries in parsha Chukat, a portion filled with enigmas and paradoxes. David explores how Chukat speaks about the “mystery of life and death.” We also find here a fascinating link between Miriam […]
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Join Tim as he walks us through chapter 1 of the book of Acts. Acts 2023 Chapter 1: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023 Chapter 1 Discussion Guide.pdf Kids Activities: Acts Activities-June 2023.pdf Other Resource: Acts 1 Word Search and Crossword.pdf
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Join Tim as he introduces our study in the book of Acts. Acts 2023 Introduction: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023 Intro Discussion Guide.pdf
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In this year’s Beha’alotcha teaching, David asks the question, “Is it inevitable that when God raises us up, we have to fall? How do we avoid falling from that high place?” A second main topic is how we can approach the mid-journey “doldrums.” Additional topics include the two 7-month journeys in the year, what the […]
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In the Naso teaching, David first places the portion in the flow of the calendar, finding lessons particularly for the adolescent or anyone stepping up to a higher level of authority and responsibility. Later topics include why one might take a Nazirite vow and three progressions in the portion that help us to see how […]
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In this year’s Shavuot teaching, David first runs through the basics of Shavuot before placing this important mo’ed in the “flow” of God’s yearly curriculum. Topics include how God’s work in salvation is reflected by man’s work in salvation, the growth phase of adolescence, and the role of the Holy Spirit in the salvation process. […]
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The main topic in this year’s Bamidbar teaching concerns the ranking of tribes apparent in the organization of the wilderness camp – some tribes given higher places than others. What are the criteria for ordering them, and what lessons can we draw from the fact that God does this ranking? Other topics include how we […]
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This week, David looks at how coming to Behar-Bechukotai is like reaching the top of a mountain. Topics here include the goal of rest, the new perspective that comes with the Jubilee commandment, the “ruthlessness” of the world and our increasing need to stand apart from it, and a glimpse into God’s perspective on how […]
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In this year’s Emor teaching, David first quickly reviews recent Torah portions using the portion titles. He then discusses the “holiness code” section of Leviticus before turning to Emor, placing the portion in the flow of the calendar. Topics here include education, the mo’edim, and what Yeshua’s post-resurrection actions teach us about the Counting of […]
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Tim focuses us on several topics in these final chapters of Joshua: Israel’s growing understanding of community, the necessity to stay in the Torah, and Joshua’s final instruction—”Choose which god you will serve.” In the parsha teaching, David dives into “living in the commandments” and the commandments regarding fruit trees. Joshua 22-24 […]
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Tim focuses the Joshua 20-21 teaching on the 6 cities of refuge, first understanding how they functioned, then making a spiritual application. In this year’s Tazria-Metzora teaching, David discusses ritual impurity, why giving birth renders a woman impure, the month of Iyar, and lashon hara. Joshua 20-21 (Tim): Vimeo | YouTube Tazria-Metzora […]
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Tim, drawing from a teaching of Grant’s, walks through the “spiritual geography” of the land of Israel with the help of a graphic he created (download the graphic below). In the parsha teaching, David focuses the topics of the numbers “7” and “8,” working on the nephesh during the Omer, and “misplaced zeal.” […]
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How do the three topics of Shemini – Aaron beginning the Tabernacle service, the deaths of his two sons, and the food laws – fit into the spiritual calendar? Topics in this year’s Shemini teaching include the numbers “7” and “8,” working on the nephesh during the Omer, and “misplaced zeal.” Shemini 2023 (David): Vimeo | YouTube […]
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In this year’s Passover teaching, David strings together many of the most important themes of the Passover season before adding a new perspective. Passover 2023 (David): Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Parsha Outline: Spiritual Seasons-Passover-2023-Outline.pdf
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In this week’s teaching, David explains the concept of the “salvation pattern” and applies the pattern to the sacrificial system, including several details from parsha Tzav. Tzav (David): Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Parsha Outline: Spiritual Seasons-Tzav-Outline.pdf
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This week, Tim dips into Joshua chapters 15-17, and David applies portion Vayikra to the “salvation pattern,” focusing on the month of Nissan and a general framework for understanding the sacrificial system. Joshua 15-17 (Tim): Vimeo | YouTube Vayikra & Joshua 15-17 (David): Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and […]
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This week, Tim brings insights from Joshua 13-14, and in the parsha teaching, David focuses on the Temple’s ability to unite people, the dangers of reducing people to labels, dealing with depression, and Yeshua as our Judge. Joshua 13-14 (Tim): Vimeo | YouTube Vayakhel-Pekudei & Joshua 13-14 (David): Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, […]
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This week, Tim focuses on the two kings Israel defeats east of the Jordan under Moses, Sichon and Og. In the parsha teaching, David drills down on the ideas of stability and unity through the mo’edim and the pattern of reflecting God’s light. Joshua 12 (Tim): Vimeo | YouTube Ki […]
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This week, David applies the clothing of the priests to the “Priesthood of Believers,” and he applies Haman to a particular voice in our modern world. Tetzaveh and Purim (David): Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Parsha Outline: Spiritual Seasons-Tetzaveh\_and\_Purim-Outline.pdf
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This week, Tim leads us through the “northern campaign” in the taking of the Land. In the parsha teaching, David focuses on the concept of God dwelling among people and one less obvious way to see Yeshua in the Tabernacle. Joshua 11 (Tim): Vimeo | YouTube Terumah & Joshua 11 […]
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This week we are in Joshua 10 – Israel’s Southern Campaign. Tim leads us through verse-by-verse, and for parsha Mishpatim, David focuses on the foundational progression of one, two, three, as seen in Hebraic thought. Joshua 10 (Tim): Vimeo | YouTube Mishpatim & Joshua 10 (David): Vimeo | YouTube To […]
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This week, Tim walks us through the “Gibeonite Deception” in Joshua 9, and in this year’s parsha Yitro teaching, David focuses on “going deep” in the Torah and becoming a “master of time.” Joshua 9 (Tim): Vimeo | YouTube Yitro & Joshua 9 (David): Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, […]
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In parsha Beshalach, David explores the sending out of missionaries, the need to know when to get moving, leaps of faith, the great power God makes available to us, unity through song, and Tu BiSh’vat (the new year for trees). Beshalach (David): Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Parsha […]
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This week, Tim walks us through Joshua 8 and David takes us all the way back to the first week of creation to show how the exodus fits into the biggest themes of Scripture and human life. Joshua 8 (Tim): Vimeo | YouTube Bo & Joshua 8 (David): Vimeo | […]
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Join us as Tim walks us verse-by-verse through Joshua 7, focusing on how sin in one member affects the whole body. In the Spiritual Seasons teaching for the week, David hones in on a calendar application to God’s statement in Exodus 6 that he appeared to the patriarchs as “El Shaddai” but not as His […]
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This week, Tim walks us through Jericho’s tumble in Joshua chapter 6, and David finds themes of the month of Tevet in portions Vayechi and Shemot. Joshua 6 (Tim): Vimeo | YouTube Vayechi-Shemot & Joshua 6 (David): Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. […]
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This week, Tim brings insights verse-by-verse from Joshua 5, and David focuses on a key turning point in the calendar and a turning point in the story of Joseph. Joshua 5 (Tim): Vimeo | YouTube Mikeitz-Vayigash & Joshua 5 (David): Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file […]
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In this year’s Hanukkah teaching, Grant begins with a picture from the calendar of the flesh decreasing and the spirit increasing. He goes on to “string some pearls” related to the spirit and the flesh. Finally, he draws from Torah portion Mikeitz two ways the Believer can relate to the Messiah. Video (Grant): Vimeo | […]
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This week, brother Steve Meeks leads us through the Jordan from Joshua 4, bringing some practical suggestions with him. In the parsha teaching, David examines a kind of inner rest that closes out the month of Kislev. Joshua 4 (Steve): Vimeo | YouTube Vayeshev & Joshua 4 (David): Vimeo | […]
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This week Tim helps us picture Israel’s momentous crossing of the Jordan River, focusing on a Red Sea-Jordan River menorah pattern, and David explores the key to transforming truth into action. Joshua 3 (Tim): Vimeo | YouTube Vayeitzei-Vayishlach-Joshua 3 (David): Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file […]
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In Joshua chapter 2, Tim and David share perspectives on the important figure of Rahab. Tim focuses on the Rahab who has feared Israel’s arrival but also wants to be free of her life of bondage to sin. David looks at Rahab as the kind of person we should be inviting into our communities. Video: […]
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This week, Tim reviews each mention of Joshua in the Torah before dipping into the first verse of Joshua 1. In the second part of the teaching, David takes a deep dive into “Kiryat Arba.” Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Joshua 2022-23 Intro 3 and […]
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This week, David Deikun brings us a teaching that brings together the yearly calendar, Torah portions Lech Lecha and Vayera, the book of Joshua, and an application to Beth Tikkun’s next phase of life. The center of the teaching is Abraham’s role as the prophet who receives the initial “vision” and the importance of refreshing […]
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In this week’s teaching, Tim gives a little perspective on the book of Joshua, fitting it into the larger scheme of the Bible, and David Deikun lays a foundation for looking at Joshua through the lens of the “spiritual seasons” of the year and the weekly Torah portions. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, […]
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After reviewing an insight from a previous teaching on this parshah, we put forward a thought about Moses and then the idea that the ending of the Torah really doesn’t feel like the end of the story. Israel stands on the cusp of the Land, ready to enter…and the Torah cycle returns to B’reisheet, Genesis. […]
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In this year’s Sukkot teaching, we focus on joy. How is joy connected to this seventh annual appointed time? We explore five connections in the teaching. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Sukkot 2022-guide.pdf
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In this week’s teaching video, we first recall an insight from Grant in which he compares life to a high-wire act. We then share insights from Vayelech regarding leadership and “passing the torch” to the next generation. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Vayelech 2022-guide.pdf Medios Visuales:
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Ki Tavo begins with commands about bringing firstfruits to the central Sanctuary and allocating various tithes. Next is the reminder of what the covenant is: a mutual pledge between the people and God. Next are the features of ancient covenants: the blessing and curses that will follow faithfulness or disobedience. Finally, Moses summons the people […]
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Containing 74 mitzvot (or 72, depending on who you ask) – the most of any portion in the Torah – Ki Teitzei is packed with commands. They include laws about family dysfunctions, moral and legal obligations towards neighbors and fellow citizens, sexual misdemeanors, moral behavior in relation to financial matters, and other rules of social responsibility. […]
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In Chapter 11 leading up to this week’s Torah portion, Moses speaks to the Israelites whereby he emphasizes the importance of the people to observe the commands to love and obey Adonai. Our Torah portion begins in verse 26, which focuses on the blessing(s) if they obey and the curse(s) if they disobey. This sets […]
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Va’Etchanan is an exceptionally rich portion. Not only does it contain the words of the Shema (6:4-9) but the reprise of the Ten Commandments (5:6-18). It also continues Moses’ exhortation to Israel, with special emphasis on God’s goodness and on Israel’s uniquely intimate relationship with this good and great God. Topping it off, we find […]
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In this week’s Torah portion, Devarim, Moses begins his repetition of the Torah (“mishneh Torah”, or “deutero-nomy”), and he recounts some of the more poignant events in their history before speaking to Joshua, who will take the people into the Land and lead them in battle. The portion leads us to ask ourselves about our […]
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In this week’s teaching, Tim reviews important points from former teachings before bringing new insights connecting Joshua’s commissioning, the Hebrew word “natan” (“to give”), and Yeshua. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Pinchas 2022-guide.pdf Medios Visuales:
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In this week’s Torah portion, Balak, we see how God can use a spiritual man of low character to bless His people. We also review what we’ve learned from past teachings, make connections between Yeshua’s donkey and Balaam’s donkey, and consider how seeing and listening lead to doing. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, […]
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In portion Chukat, we consider the value and power of the chukkim, decrees whose reasons have not been given, and we touch on why the Israelites were given the decree of the parah adumah (the red heifer), a law of purification that might have been better off in Leviticus with all the other purification legislation. […]
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In this parsha Shelach conversation, we focus on fear, faith, the process of growing up spiritually, and making this world into God’s dwelling place. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Visuals: Shelach 2022.pdf Medios Visuales:
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Once again we are treated to a Torah portion discussion between Grant and Tim Pell. Topics include the pitfalls of taking a census, the balance of uniformity and individuality as seen through the twelve tribes, and the Aaronic Blessing, including a look into the Hebrew of this important prayer. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download […]
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This week Tim Pell and Grant discuss parsha Bechukotai. Much of the discussion is centered on the word often translated as “contrary” in Lev. 26:21, the Hebrew word “keri,” which is perhaps better translated “indifference.” Other topics include the idea of “chokim,” creating a home for God, and insights regarding reward and punishment. Video: Vimeo […]
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We begin this week with a difficult question: we are told to not associate with certain types of people caught in the web of weighty sin, but what do we do if a family member is such a person? After applying a passage from the portion to this difficult question, we turn our focus to […]
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After five chapters have elapsed from the deaths of Nadav and Avihu, curiously, the text snaps back to what God told Moses after that tragedy. Why insert these five chapters into the narrative? In discussing this question, we dip into the topic of “chukot,” commandments that evade our understanding. Later in the teaching we look […]
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Skin colors, hair colors, shaving and quarantine – what can we learn from the Torah’s many laws related to “tzaraat,” often translated as “leprosy?” The importance of this discussion is indicated by the placement of these portions – near the middle of Leviticus, which, itself, is the middle of the Torah. Join us as we […]
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In Leviticus chapters 9 & 10, we see the fire of the Lord doing two seemingly very different actions: 1) going out to burn up the Tabernacle’s inaugural sacrifice and 2) going out to consume Nadav and Avihu, two sons of Aaron. In this year’s Shemini teaching, we consider these two expressions of God’s fire. […]
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We begin this year’s Tzav teaching with a focus on Purim and the concept of “hiddenness,” examining three Hebrew words that express this idea. We then review the daily continual (Tamid) offerings at the Temple, connecting them to Yeshua. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Visuals: Tzav 2022.pdf Medios […]
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This teaching on parsha Vayikra aims to lay the groundwork for diving into the book of Leviticus and the sacrificial system: two touchstone verses from Romans and Revelation, a reading of the Hebrew for Leviticus 1:1-2, the placement of Leviticus in the Torah, seven fundamentals of the sacrificial system, and a focus on the sequence […]
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This year’s Vayakhel teaching is all about two words and their associated Hebrew letters: fire and water, shin and mem. We think of fire and water as opposites and say, “fire and water don’t mix;” in the natural, this is true, but our God is supernatural, and He calls us to live beyond nature, as […]
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What makes God “God”? Blending Christian and Hebraic perspectives, we begin answering this question in this year’s Ki Tisa teaching. Other topics include “chochmah-binah-da’at,” insights into the three gifts the wise men brought to the Messiah, attitudes of worship, and Sabbath rest. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. […]
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This week’s teaching is all about the Tabernacle. Hidden in the many details and voluminous verses of these portions is the “picture section” of the Torah – God’s own house which He designed for relationship with mankind. Join us as we explore within the three sections of the Tabernacle, finding insights into our own makeup […]
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In session three of “How to Study the Bible,” we take a deep dive into marking up our Bibles. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Visuals: How to Study the Bible-3.pdf Medios Visuales:
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After the exhilaration of the giving of the Torah in the previous portion, we run into a long list of specific mitzvot in parsha Mishpatim, mostly regarding relating to and living with others. Why this portion at this point? In exploring this question, we read from a commentary by R’ Avigdor Miller. Along with addressing […]
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We begin this year’s Yitro teaching by investigating the first Bible characters to say, “Baruch Hashem!” and what they have in common. Moving on, from Moses’ interaction with his father-in-law, we extract 8 traits of a godly leader. Other topics in the teaching include men and women of valor, 3 instances of the long blast […]
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Why does the Torah wait until the drowning of the Egyptian army to announce that Israel was saved? Why not make this announcement at the moment of the Passover? We tackle this question in this year’s Beshalach teaching. Other topics include insights from Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks regarding three Torah illustrations of maturing in God, […]
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What does God mean when He says the patriarchs did not know Him by His personal name? This question is our first topic in this year’s teaching on Va’eira. Other topics include the Four Cups of the Passover seder, causes of spiritual deafness, frustration as an indicator of Pharaoh in our lives, and the “organized […]
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“Shemot” means “names,” and we look at the Hebrew for several names in this week’s teaching. Before we do so, we ask the question, “Why did Israel have to go down to Egypt?” Other topics include four uses of the phrase “on the stones” and the “deep” subject of four men who meet four women […]
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In this year’s parsha Vayechi teaching, we dig into a couple of peculiarities of the text, including a verse regarding the death of Rachel and a description of Joseph from Jacob’s blessing of his twelve sons. Particularly with this second passage, we see both the difficulties of translating from the Hebrew, and we see the […]
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Join us for a brief look into the little-known fast day of the 10th of Tevet. Our exploration includes a fascinating suggestion from the Talmud regarding six blessings for fast days. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Visuals: 10th of Tevet.pdf Medios Visuales:
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In session 2 of “How to Study the Bible,” we explore the wonderful key of the “menorah pattern.” Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Visuals: How to Study the Bible-2.pdf Medios Visuales:
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Join us for the first in a series about how to study the Bible. In session 1, we focus on the four PaRDeS levels of exploring the text. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Visuals: How to Study the Bible-1.pdf Medios Visuales:
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One of the most dramatic Torah portions, parsha Vayigash witnesses Joseph reveal himself to his brothers. In this week’s teaching, we puzzle through Joseph’s strange treatment of his brothers leading up to this revelation, we look at secrets connecting the Tetragrammaton to the names “Judah” and “David,” we hear several fascinating quotes from rabbis regarding […]
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The number of parallels between the life of Joseph and the life of Yeshua the Messiah is remarkable! In this teaching, we look at a few of these important connections, beginning with Joseph’s two dreams about his future rise to authority. As we continue, we look at the birth of the second set of twins […]
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We start out this cycle’s parsha Vayishlach teaching by “putting our glasses back on,” reading through a passage in Isaiah that has the ability to powerfully re-center us. From that place of reset, we examine Jacob’s wrestlings with Esau and with God. As a final point, we ponder the curious fact that though Jacob’s name […]
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What is the root message of Jacob’s dream of the ladder? What are the deeper purposes behind Jacob’s struggles with Esau and Laban? In answering these questions, we dig to the root of God’s purposes for our entire physical context, including the pain we experience here. In our exploring, we examine four “beholds” in the […]
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We start out this multi-parsha teaching by pondering two questions related to Abraham…before deciding neither is the right question to be asking! This leads us to a deeper insight into and connection with our first spiritual father. Moving on, we see Abraham’s journey through the lens of the Garden of Eden. Lastly, we look at […]
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We explore two main ideas this year in parsha Noach: the wonderfully interconnected web of the Torah and the concept of grace. Via our first topic, we briefly compare such topics as the Ark and the Tower, Nimrod and the Antichrist, and the 70 nations and the 70 “apostles” mentioned in Luke. In addressing the […]
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In this final Torah portion of the cycle, we look at Jacob’s 12 sons in 6 pairs- a perspective suggested by Moses’ blessing of the tribes- drawing out life lessons from this diverse group that makes up the body of Israel. Being in the middle of Sukkot, we also carry over our thoughts regarding the […]
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This week’s teaching is all about the music – 3 songs in particular. We begin with a comparison of The Song of the Sea to The Song of Moses. Next we examine some curiosities from the Hebrew text of The Song of Moses. Moving on, we draw out four questions from the curious fact that […]
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In the spirit of the 10 Days of Awe, we draw from this double Torah portion several important topics that we need to consider for repentance. We begin with the topic of relationship balance. In one of our main topics, we look at the words translated “gall and wormwood,” connecting these ideas to the defeated […]
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In Ki Tavo, the complementary portion to last week’s Ki Teitzei, we drill down on the topic of fear of God, which is the foundation of respect for others. We look at a number of verses that illuminate fear of God, and we also hear a helpful reading from a work by R’Avigdor Miller which […]
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We take from Ki Teitzei a focus on the battle with Amalek. Central to our discussion is the idea that in order to respect others, we have to fight Amalek – a battle in the mind. Part of this battle is the cultivation of a thirst for God and having Him always on our lips. […]
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We begin this week with a brief introduction to the special month of Elul. We then zero in on the “prophet like Moses” via John the Baptist’s interesting response to the question, “Who are you?” Next, we delve beneath the surface of “the unsolved murder,” the instructions regarding the discovering of a corpse. Moving on, […]
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This week, Steve Meeks brings us insights from portion Re’eh, including an encouraging connection between the portion and the haftarah, a menorah comparison with the Sermon on the Mount, and a story of a particular visit to a Kenyan market, a colorful metaphor for our lives and our constant opportunity to “choose life.” Video: Vimeo […]
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We begin exploring portion Va’Etchanan by looking at a foundational “three-stranded cord” woven throughout the Scriptures, three strands we find in this portion. In the main body of the teaching, we ask, “Did the church really start with the Apostles?” In answering that question, we look to the other structures God indwells as He does […]
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As we launch into the fifth and final book of the Torah, we join the people on the eastern side of the Jordan to listen to Moses’ final words – the book of Deuteronomy. In this teaching, we begin by looking at characteristics of those who are able to cross the river into the adventure […]
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Tim Pell helps us to “peek under the lid” of Israel’s wilderness encampments. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Visuals: no visuals Medios Visuales:
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In portion Balak, we begin by examining a tragic Moabite cascade that starts with human reasoning and ends with a plan to curse Israel. We continue with a fascinating “read” of Balaam’s donkey, and we finish with three mentions of Balaam in the Apostolic Scriptures: the way of Balaam, the error of Balaam, and the […]
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Join us as we begin a new trip through the Torah cycle! We are jumping into the beloved Torah portions with Chukat, Numbers 19-21, and we will continue until a full cycle is completed. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Visuals: Chukat 2021.pdf Medios Visuales: Jukat 2021.pdf
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Covering the final four chapters of 2 Corinthians, this week’s teaching addresses a number of topics. We start with Paul’s balancing act in addressing the young Believers from a position of spiritual authority – discerning when to be a lion and when to be a lamb with them, when to be “foolish” and address his […]
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The zipper is our metaphor as we dip into 2 Corinthians 8-9. Join us to find out how the humble zipper pictures the human life. Our main focus is the topic of giving and the fear that inhibits us from pouring out our lives, thus constraining us from fully uniting the spiritual and physical realms. […]
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In this special Shavuot teaching, we examine the wonderful ways Boaz pictures our own Kinsman Redeemer – Yeshua. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Visuals: Boaz-Kinsman Redeemer.pdf Medios Visuales: Booz-El Paríente Redentor.pdf
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In chapters 6 and 7 of 2 Corinthians, Paul continues to contrast physical and spiritual existence (the 1% world and the 99% world). We look at these comparisons in this week’s teachings. By way of introduction, we review R’ Dessler’s description of four levels of faith, four levels of walking in the 1% world. Video: […]
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Join us as we dive into the particularly rich chapters of 2 Corinthians 4 and 5. Our focus is the transcendent life in Yeshua, being in the “tent” of this body but living beyond it. During our discussion, we discover that believers are allowed to groan – but only in regards to two topics. Video: […]
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If the Torah is for today, why does Paul in 1 Corinthians 3 refer to the tablets of The Ten Words as emblems of a “ministry of death?” Join Beth Tikkun as we tackle this often misunderstood chapter, a passage that brings forward a vital principle for understanding God’s plan for salvation and the abundant […]
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This week we begin the book of 2 Corinthians. Right away we notice a softening in Paul’s tone toward this beloved assembly. Why? They had developed. In this world, we need to be masters of change because if we are truly alive, we will always be developing. Join us as we meditate upon this vital […]
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Join us as we explore within the soaring pinnacle of 1 Corinthians, chapter 15, the “resurrection chapter.” Our first question is, “What is the Good News?” Other topics include living the resurrection life now, salvation for all, baptism “for the dead,” and the “resurrection body.” Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF […]
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Often contentious chapter 14 of 1 Corinthians is our fare this week, the “tongues” chapter, better called the “languages” chapter. We take a considerable amount of time laying a foundation before reading through the text verse-by-verse. The introduction includes a brief history of “languages” from Babel to Sinai to the Gentiles and two approaches to […]
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Join Beth Tikkun as Steve Meeks brings us a powerful message on forgiveness. Steve draws from both Scripture and his personal story, and he provides suggestions for practical application. In illustrating from Scripture, he focuses primarily on the story of King David and his son Absalom. As we enter the season of our freedom, Steve […]
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In dipping into the much cherished “love” chapter, we begin by looking again at the Hebrew word for love, “ahavah.” We then explore the chapter in three sections: the worthless life, love in action, and the greatness of love. Specific topics include unforgiveness, the Greek equivalent for “shalom” (teleos), gifts of the Spirit, the veil […]
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We focus on gifts in this week’s teaching – body, soul, and spirit. Before we get there, however, we address the section on head coverings from chapter 11, learning little-taught history regarding head coverings for Romans, Greeks, and Jews in ancient Rome. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. […]
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We begin today’s teaching with a focus on the power of attitude, the “spirit” behind our deeds. Our main topic for the teaching is the life of imitating Messiah, the life of constant freedom that flows, ironically, through the doorway of constant death. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and […]
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Join us as we unpack the first half of 1 Corinthians 10. We begin by drawing a startling conclusion regarding the difference between God’s love and affection for people. In the main body of the teaching, we look at Paul’s allusions to five disasters in the wilderness, and we ask, “Why did Paul choose this […]
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In looking at the text of 1 Corinthians chapters 8 & 9, we admire Paul’s ability to be flexible and gracious for the sake of the gospel, giving up his own rights when necessary to win over all kinds of people. We also learn more about dietary issues facing 1st century Believers, we look at […]
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Specially applicable to the Beth Tikkun community specifically – both in Ohio and worldwide – today’s “teaching” is an explanation of the vision for Beth Tikkun moving forward. Grant shares an understanding for how different aspects of our activities will relate to each other, Dan Remark fills in some details, and Steve Meeks provides a […]
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1 Corinthians chapter 7 is one of the most unique chapters in all of the Bible and also one of the most misunderstood. Join us as we attempt to grasp this chapter that is so applicable to our increasingly unstable modern world. We divide the chapter into seven sections, tracing how Paul on the one […]
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This week we again step away from our study in Corinthians for a teaching focused on the times, both the growth stage of the Beth Tikkun community and the dark days the world is entering. To begin, we look at God’s use of spiritual templates that express themselves in multiple ways in the physical world. […]
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This audio recording was done at the joint Elders meeting held on January 5, 2021. As Grant prepares to retire in 17 months, the leadership thought it wise to prepare this next generation of leaders with lessons and experiences that have been learned along the way. Though this “teaching” (for lack of a better word) […]
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Steve Meeks brings us encouragement and practical advice for gathering in home groups on the Sabbath. Topics include: a simple, doable outline for a family gathering, common concerns of those nudged to host (the house, food, children), proper attitudes during times of tribulation Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. […]
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In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul’s exasperation comes through as 12 questions in 20 verses. Topics in this teaching include the holy people as judges of both the world and angels, what it means to be in God’s kingdom, strength against temptation through mindfulness of identity, and the often misunderstood verse 12 about “all things” being […]
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In the light of the Chanukah season, we begin this week’s teaching with a penetrating lesson from the menorah. We move on to the topic of leaven in the kingdom, including the rare but sometimes necessary practice of disfellowshipping a member of the Body. The main target of today’s teaching is a meditation on scars. […]
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We begin chapters 3-4 of 1Corinthians by revisiting body-soul-spirit in light of the shaking our world is currently experiencing. Moving on, we build upon Paul’s two analogies for the redeemed community (the field and the building) to point out that we are all sowing and building in others for good or evil. Next, 1Cor 3:13 […]
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What does it mean to be a “spiritual” man or woman? That is our main question in this second teaching on 1 Corinthians. We tackle this question after some encouraging thoughts about the wisdom of God vs. the wisdom of man. Included in the “spiritual man” topic are a review of body, soul, and spirit […]
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Our first teaching on the Corinthian letters begins with timely thoughts related to the Sabbath and gathering at home as we enter another Covid-19 at-home period. Turning to Corinthians, we briefly touch on the key issues that add up to a rather wild pair of Paul’s letters before reviewing the beginnings of this Greek assembly […]
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In this second Q&A teaching for fall 2020, we tackle two important questions: 1) What are the biblical covenants, and how do they build on each other? 2) Is there a connection between the Friday evening Sabbath blessings and the Christian communion? Is […]
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Join us for a special teaching from Steve Meeks. A licensed counselor, Steve examines the life of David for truths and lies the great king absorbs while young which become “roots” that produce specific “fruit” later in life. He offers suggestions for how we can deal with the lies that have become roots in our […]
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Before beginning a new study series, we are taking some time for Q&A. This week’s questions include: 1) How do we distinguish between “sin,” “iniquity,” and “transgression”? 2) a question about Jude’s mention of the feud over Moses’ body […]
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After a brief review of Nehemiah, we launch into Nehemiah 13, asking the question, “Are you kidding me?” At one point in this final chapter of the book, Nehemiah describes yanking on men’s beards in his frustration and jealousy for God’s established ways. In this teaching, we put forth a single word that describes what […]
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An early question in Nehemiah chapters 11-12 is, “Why are 10 tribes almost missing from the list of Jerusalem’s residents?” After exploring this question, we draw out a few gems from the many names listed in these chapters, including an important principle drawn from the name “Zerubabel” about relating to paganism. Other topics include more […]
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With this Shabbat falling on the 8th day of Sukkot (“Shemini Atzeret”), we continue to pause our Nehemiah study for one more week to focus on the transcendent. Perhaps no part of scripture moves “beyond” more than the end chapters of Revelation. So it is that we focus this Shabbat on Revelation chapters 21 and […]
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How is it that the biblical holiday of Sukkot (Tabernacles) is a celebration after war? Join Beth Tikkun as we trace an intriguing pattern related to this joyful festival, an appointed time designed by God and woven into the fabric of creation. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. […]
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Join Beth Tikkun for a special Rosh Hashanah teaching. We begin with the Hebrew name for this holiday, “teruah,” finding an unusual association in the Hebrew root. In the main body of the teaching, we connect the Akeidah – the Binding of Isaac – to this special day primarily through the overlooked detail that the […]
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Chapters 9 and 10 of Nehemiah are one continuous prayer. One important opportunity for study found in this prayer is the chance to see our human faults from this ancient, inspired perspective. Our main question as we explore in these chapters is, “Why do we keep cycling through phases of rebellion, and how do we […]
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Nehemiah 8 soars above the other chapters of the book like a soul moored in the heavens. As we approach the fall holidays mentioned in this chapter, we briefly review Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. The main body of the teaching is a comparison of the Egyptian and Babylonian exiles, leading to an important […]
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This week Dr. Jeff Johnson of Israel Today Ministries brings us a timely message from Psalm 91 regarding God’s promises to us when the times turn dark and uncertain. To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Visuals: Psalm 91.pdf Medios Visuales: Salmo 91.pdf
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Our main focus in Nehemiah this week is chapter 6, where we witness the ending of Sanballat’s machinations against the work of God. What finally puts an end to this enemy’s scheming? Linked to this question, we continue learning how we stand up to spiritual enemies. Other topics include characteristics of false prophets, the month […]
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As we begin chapters 4 and 5 of Nehemiah, we note an important difference in enemy tactics when we are rebuilding walls vs. rebuilding the Temple (Ezra). In dissecting the enemy’s verbal attacks, we observe “how to get stupid in 3 easy steps.” Seeing the wall being built, we talk about ladders and moving to […]
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As we continue our study of Nehemiah, we first reach back to summarize the end of chapter 2, the challenge to repair the city’s fortifications and the justification for the work. Next, we look at Jerusalem’s geography and the site of the ancient city of David. We then draw out a principle from the varied […]
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In this first teaching on the book of Nehemiah, cupbearer to the king, we focus on the spiritual concepts of walls and gates, and we continue learning about enemies. What are our walls and gates, and how do we properly steward them? Regarding enemies, we look at our own three main enemies reflected in Nehemiah’s […]
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We tackle the entire book of Ezra this week, briefly touching on each chapter. We begin with a quick overview of the pertinent kings of Persia, including the son of Queen Esther who plays an important role in Ezra. Other teaching points include lessons from Israel’s choice to rebuild the altar first, lessons regarding the […]
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This introductory teaching to a new series on Ezra and Nehemiah is subtitled “There and Back Again,” referring to the purifying journey described in these books and which we also experience. Beginning with a connection to the novel “The Life of Pi,” we move on to a brief bird’s-eye view of Israel’s journey partly described […]
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Join us for this fourth Q&A of 2020. Questions addressed include: Are we Pre-, Mid-, or Post-Trib? Why does Yeshua call Himself “The Son of Man?” Will the Temple be rebuilt? Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Visuals: Rapture and End Time Events.pdf Medios Visuales: Arrebatamiento y los […]
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Steve Meeks brings us a special teaching this week on the topic of “praying the tabernacle.” Steve outlines a prayer approach that helps to add variety, comprehensiveness, richness, and length to our prayer lives with the goals of deepening our relationship with the Father and being an instrument in effecting His will. Video: Vimeo | […]
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In this third Q&A teaching for 2020, we address the question, “What translation of the Bible do you use?” In the process of answering that question, we explore how it is that every Bible translation is a commentary. We also look at the main sections of the Bible, putting the Greek Scriptures into the context of […]
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In this second Q&A teaching of 2020, we discuss the following three questions: 1) How can Paul allow the eating of meat sacrificed to idols? 2) How can I forgive, and am I really forgiving someone if my feelings toward them aren’t changing? and 3) Was it the case that before Pentecost people only had […]
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In today’s Q&A teaching, we address three questions on the following topics: 1) differences between the Messianic and Evangelical followings of Yeshua, 2) the Jerusalem Council’s four essentials for Gentile believers, 3) the commandment to stone an adulterous woman (Deu 22). Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Visuals: […]
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Starting out our final teaching of Titus, we focus on a few verses in Titus 3 that compare what we were before to what we are now, and we point out another verse that states the general theme of the book of Titus. Having just celebrated Shavuot and in light of Titus 3:5-6 which mentions […]
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For this first week back together again as a congregation, we dip into Titus chapter 2. In the chapter, Paul takes the time to separately address 4 different groups of people. We ask, “Why is it that Paul has the most instructions for young women, in particular?” Moving on, we focus in on Titus 2:11, […]
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Join Beth Tikkun as we begin a study of the book of Titus. We start the first chapter by asking, “Who are the elect, and why did God select them?” We also take a closer look at the Greek words often translated “arrogant” and “rebuke.” Finally, we examine the intentions of the group Paul calls […]
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Join us as we finish our study of the enlightening book of Second Timothy. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the PDF file and save. Visuals: 2 Timothy 4.pdf Medios Visuales: 2 Timoteo 4.pdf
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Our emphasis in 2 Timothy 3 is “the Last Days.” We begin by refreshing several mentions of the Last Days from the prophets. As we look at evidence for the spirit of the Last Days in our own times, we read the lyrics of a song made popular by Whitney Houston in the 1980’s. Moving […]
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We begin this teaching by looking at the word “to wrangle,” from verse 14 where we are urged to not do combat over “words.” One main topic for the teaching is the question, “How do we correctly cut the Word of truth?” A second main topic concerns Paul’s description of vessels for differing uses, which […]
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Join us as we explore in the second chapter of Second Timothy. The main body of the teaching is an interesting menorah pattern composed of soldier, athlete, and farmer. We also take a surprising look at the actual bird translated as “eagle” in our English Bibles. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download visuals, right-click the […]
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Join us as we once again receive instruction from the wonderful book of Second Timothy. In this teaching, we delve into four basic states of the conscience; we ask the question, “How do we achieve a clean and good conscience?” we examine Paul’s list of the major themes in the Word; and we take a […]
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Join us as we begin exploring the book of Second Timothy. In this first teaching, we cover the first 10 verses of chapter 1. Focusing on verse 3, we ask the question, “How could Paul say that he had a clear conscience?” In pursuit of an answer to this question, we examine both the Greek […]
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“Hidden Wounds” is a powerful and moving testimony. It was presented by Grant’s cousin, Joe Swann, at Davidson Academy in Nashville, Tennessee. Joe is a teacher, a life-long Tennessean, and a frequent visitor to Beth Tikkun.
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We come to the final chapter of 1 Timothy. As background for Paul’s admonitions regarding avoiding controversies, we learn in this teaching about the sophists of the ancient world – traveling celebrities who specialized in arguing! We connect the sophists to many modern televangelists. Other topics in this teaching include The Didache, the term “eternal […]
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We continue our reading of 1 Timothy, this week unpacking chapter 5. Before addressing the text, however, we hear about Grant’s recent trip to the brothers and sisters in South Africa. Moving to 1 Timothy 5, we first note Paul’s formula for community respect before commenting upon the various situations of widows mentioned in the […]
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Join Beth Tikkun for a special second teaching from cantor Tim Pell focused on liturgy. Tim first brings two important lenses for viewing liturgical prayer. He then addresses the Shabbat prayers one by one, providing an overview of the special function of each. Tim’s first liturgy teaching Visuals: Liturgy Part 2.pdf , Liturgy Flow Visualizations […]
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We begin unpacking the 4th chapter of 1 Timothy with the humbling recognition that, spiritually, we are all sheep who can be led astray. We turn to James 3 for guidelines for protecting ourselves against our sheep nature. Finishing this section of Timothy, we see that, in the spiritual realm, our way of teaching is […]
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Join Beth Tikkun as we dig in to 1 Timothy 3. After exploring the qualifications for overseers and servants, we focus in on the topic of spiritual authority. Visuals: 1 Timothy 3.pdf Medios Visuales: 1 Timoteo 3.pdf
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This week we return to the topic of masculinity and femininity as we continue our study in 1 Timothy. Initially, we look at 4 facets of prayer and praying for the government. Regarding men and women, we explore the role of women, the woman’s power, and clothing as a picture frame for the soul. We […]
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We begin our exploration of the letters to Timothy with a little background on this man who was so important to Paul. We then establish the main purpose of these important letters. Moving into the meat of chapter 1, we explore 5 characteristics of the heretic, 3 legs of love, and the Greek words for […]
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In this final teaching from Ephesians, we begin by speaking first to children and parents, then employees and employers about honoring each other in the Lord. We then address our main topic, putting on the armor of God in spiritual warfare, with particular attention to the sword of the Word. Finally, we discuss the apparently […]
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As we study Ephesians chapter 5 this week, we begin with the question, “What does it mean to grieve the Holy Spirit by which we are sealed?” This question leads us to a discussion of circumcision. Other main topics in this teaching include the 5 mentions of light in Ephesians and submission within marriage. Visuals: […]
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Join Beth Tikkun Messianic Fellowship as we continue our exploration of Ephesians. In this week’s teaching, we focus on 7 lists in chapter 4: characteristics of our walk, of our unity, of the spiritually immature, and of the “Gentile” mind, along with a list detailing God’s officers and two lists delineating the identity and practices […]
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In this special teaching on parshah Vayeitzei, Steve Meeks explores Jacob’s journey to Haran and back. As he does so, Steve speaks to paths on our own journeys in life. Join us as Steve draws lessons from the leave-takings of Beer Sheva, the fearsome vision at Bethel, and the exhausting work of Haran. In the end, […]
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Climbing to the heights of Ephesians 3, we ask a couple of questions: “How is Messiah the Cornerstone of the Jewish people?” and “Why does Paul say the Gentile inclusion has not been made known previously?” In addition to addressing these questions, we continue our process of defining terms: grace, gospel/preach, faith/believe. We also get […]
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As we open up Ephesians 2 this week, we define two more critically important terms: “church” and “aion/olam,” variously translated as “world,” or “age,” or “eternity.” Moving on, we explore a key difference between humanity and the animals. Next, we suggest an important tweak to the common understanding of “salvation by grace through faith.” Finally, […]
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This week we begin a new book of the Bible, Ephesians, sometimes referred to as the “Alps” of the Apostolic Scriptures. As we open this lofty Pauline letter written from prison, we first take some time to clarify several important terms, including “apostle,” “Christ,” and “mystery.” After setting this foundation, we refresh the vital but […]
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Join Beth Tikkun as member Nate Gurnish brings a teaching on a central character in the biblical narrative – Joshua. Nate begins by taking us through the first appearances of Joshua in the biblical text. He moves on to selected topics from the first several chapters of the book of Joshua, including a focus on […]
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