Lessons

“Christian”

A False Wilderness

Hebrew words are funny things. They seem to have a life of their own sometimes. (Maybe this is one reason we are told "the Word of God is living and active"?) Let's take a look at how one Hebrew word - מדבר (midbar) - through Jewish eyes and see how it can spark an insight that defies translation.

“Salvation” (Part 2)

“Salvation” (Part 1)

Psalm 6

A Psalm for the Sick and Depressed We've all been there. You are sad, or ill, or both, and the whole world looks gloomy and you feel like everyone is against you. David felt the exact same way, at times. How is a person supposed to pray under such a burden of emotions? In this study we will see a subtle way in which David appealed to God as a child to its mother. We will also learn one the Bible's most important words - chesed (חסד).

Tamar & Her Coat of Many Colors

Tamar & Her Coat of Many Colors Yes, you read that right. Of course you have heard of Joseph's colorful coat, but did you know that there is another person in the Bible who wore one? There are some amazing connections and insights that emerge when we take Joseph's and Tamar's stories and analyze them together.

Shema!

When Yeshua was asked what was the greatest commandment, He answered, "Shema, Israel, Adonai is our God! Adonai is one!" (Mark 12:29) But do we really know what the word 'shema' really means? Does it only mean to "hear"? Or does it mean something more. This short lesson will open up new insights into your understanding of this foremost commandment.

“Redemption”

Psalm 5

Deliverance From Enemies Do you ever feel like the whole world is against you? Of course you have. This psalm provides you with the words to express your heart in such times. And you will also get an insight into how the enemy works to make you feel like the whole world is against you.

God’s Name: YHVH

The Mystery of God's Holy Name - יהוה Few things in the Bible generate more questions and discussion (and disagreement!) than the topic of God's holy four-letter name: יהוה (YHVH). It is often referred to as the Tetragrammaton. Our English Bibles render it as 'LORD'. Some folks pronounce is 'Jehovah' or 'Yahweh'. In this lesson we will learn what this holy name of transcendence mean and how it is truly pronounced.

“Church” (Part 2)

“Church” (Part 1)

Introduction

Psalm 4

The Righteous Man vs. The World This is the first of 55 psalms that are composed "for the Conductor" (למנצח, lam'natzeach). We focus on this interesting word and discover that it has a military connotation. We also discover the three pursuits of ungodly people. We revisit some words used in the previous psalms as we also learn about: רחב (rachav) = "to enlarge/widen" (Also the name of 'Rehab') פלה (palah) = "to make a distinction" רגז (ragaz) = "tremble"

Jots & Tittles

Jots and Tittles Yeshua said that not one "jot" or "tittle" would pass from the Torah. But what is a "jot"? And what is a "tittle"? The explanation is both enlightening and entertaining. So join us as we begin this new teaching series that unlocks the Scriptures using the Hebrew key.

Psalm 3

God's Salvation What would you do if friends and family, including your own son, turned against you and wanted you dead? This psalm tells us what David did under these exact circumstances. In this psalm, we will learn some new Hebrew words: צר (tzar) = "narrow, tight, foe" ישועה (Yeshua) = "salvation"/"Jesus" סלה (selah) = ? מגן (magen) = "shield"

Psalm 2

The Nations & The Messiah Psalm 2 has traditionally been thought to be a continuation of Psalm 1. In this psalm we are introduced to the Messiah and the uproar of the nations. As we look into the psalm, we will focus on three important Hebrew words: משיח (Mashiach) = "Messiah" מוסר (musar) = "instruction + discipline" אדני (adonai) = "Lord/Master"

Psalm 1

The Love of Torah vs. The Unrighteous Man This brief psalm sets the tone and theme for the entire book of Psalms. It contrasts the righteous man who loves Torah versus the unrighteous man who loves doing things his own way. We will be introduced to several important Hebrew words: אשרי (ashrei) = "contented" חפץ (chophetz) = "delight/take pleasure in" הגה (hagah) = "meditate" צלח (tzalach) = "bring to a successful conclusion" צדיק (tzadik) = "righteous person"