Lessons

The Power of Questions

Psalm 43

This short psalm is a continuation of Psalm 42 and should be read along with it. It continues the psalmist's conversation with his own soul as he conquers depression.

Psalm 42

With Psalm 42 we begin the second book of Psalms - The Exodus Book - which opens with eight psalms penned by the sons of Korah. Both this psalm and the following one are unusual because the psalmist addresses his own soul by asking it questions and offering it advice. But how can such a thing be? What is this bizarre ability that we human beings have of talking to ourselves? And if I can talk to myself, who is actually doing the talking and who is doing the listening? We tackle these and other questions as we delve into this wonderful psalm.

The 20 Commandments

Psalm 41

Psalm 41 brings the first book (the "Genesis Book") of Psalms to completion. In this study, we discover five promises God makes to the person who is thoughtful toward the poor. We also discover how easy it is for a person to fall into occult practice through nothing more than whispering inappropriately. We finish with an analysis of the roof of "shalom" and what the word "Amen" means.

The Train of His Robe

The Father of the Bride

Psalm 40

Male & Female Dynamics

Not Too Close & Not Too Far

Psalm 39

Psalm 38

Psalms 37-41 are sometimes called David's "Job" moment as he suffered at God's hand. This psalm, along with the next three, provide a window into suffering, pain, doubt, and depression. It poignantly describes the believer in God who is suffering under God's silence. Though a surface reading of Psalm 37 can be depressing, a deeper reading provides great comfort and hope in that we can begin to realize that our experience is by no means unique. As you read this psalm and watch this teaching, may you be comforted in your own pain, disappointment, and loneliness. You are not alone.

Part 4 – The Spiritual Believer

Paul describes three kinds of believers: the fleshly believer, the soulish believer, and the spiritual believer. Which one are you? Which one do you want to be? And how do you get there? In this teaching, we look at the scriptural principles that will help us to become the people God wants us to be.

Part 3 – The Soul-Spirit Connection

It has been said that we are not human beings on a spiritual journey, but spiritual beings on a human journey. The Scriptures speak often about the human soul and the human spirit. In fact, Hebrew 4:12 states, "For the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit…" Why is it important for this division to occur? What is the difference between the soul and the spirit? Should the soul and the spirit always be divided? And what are the dangers of not dividing between these two parts of our inner essence? This may be one of the most important teachings on the Torah Today Ministries website, so please download the notes and follow along as we continue to learn about how we humans can navigate this spiritual journey that we all are on.

Part 2 – The Body-Soul Connection

This four-part series covers one of the last understood topics in the Bible. Though the Scriptures discuss the body, soul, and spirit in detail, it is rarely taught upon in most faith communities. The concepts presented here are foundational for a clear understanding of God's work of salvation and restoration of the human being. (The material presented here grew out of a series of teachings first presented at a conference held in Stevens Point, Wisconsin in August 2023.)

Surviving the Storm

Part 1 – Introduction

This four-part series covers one of the last understood topics in the Bible. Though the Scriptures discuss the body, soul, and spirit in detail, it is rarely taught upon in most faith communities. The concepts presented here are foundational for a clear understanding of God's work of salvation and restoration of the human being. (The material presented here grew out of a series of teachings first presented at a conference held in Stevens Point, Wisconsin in August 2023.)

Psalm 37

What did Yeshua mean when He said that the meek "shall inherit the earth"? He must have been thinking about this psalm since that phrase is used here five times! We also learn what it means to shepherd out faith as we also encounter an [almost] untranslatable word. This psalm provides great comfort when it appears that the wicked are winning and the righteous are losing. Throughout this psalm, we are commanded to "fret not", and are taught why.

This Is About That (Part 2)

Discussion #5 – A Puzzling Allegory

Psalm 36

This is about That

Psalm 35

Discussion #4 – What Does “Under the Law” Mean?

Psalm 34

Kim House

Vezot Haberachah

Wally Collingwood

Discussion #3- The Two Roles of the Torah

Ha’azinu

What Is the Primary Theme of God’s Word?

Psalm 33

What Are Wisdom, Understanding & Knowledge?

Nitzavim – Vayeilech

Discussion #2 – Judaism’s Two Torahs