October 2008
Monthly Archive
Restoring Abrahamic Faith – Pt 1
Roots of Faith 26 Oct 2008 | : ARBA4, ROF Sunday Shul, Roots of Faith
This lesson is the first in a series that reviews the idea of Abrahamic Faith. What was the faith of Abraham? With the recent release of James Tabor’s, thoroughly revised book, Restoring Abrahamic Faith, I wanted to cover the subject so that people have a clearer idea of where I am coming from in regards to spiritual matters.
In the early 90’s I read a paper by James Tabor entitiled Restoring Abrahamic Faith. This work and each of its successive versions has challenged me to restore an ancient biblical faith. The clear teachings contained in this work have so inspired me in my personal quest that I want to share them and in so doing, to encourage people to return to the pure faith of Abraham.
In this series I will follow the general outline of the book. I feel that the presentation of the material, as laid out by Dr. Tabor is easy to follow, and when these fundamental and essential teachings are taught in this order, one comes away with a clearer understanding of the Core Teachings of Scripture.
I begin the series with a brief introduction of the man who would become known as the father of all the faithful. “Look to Abraham” the prophet Isaiah would charge all those who pursue righteousness and seek YHVH (Isaiah 51:1-2).
The series begins with the first key concept of this ancient way – Knowing God. Just who is the God of Abraham? The masses are confused over this foundational truth, but the Hebrew Bible clearly identifies this God without the slightest trace of ambiguity.
I carefully cover some of the key passages in the Bible about “knowing” this God. The Bible is clear. YHVH is God and there is no other.
You will not want to miss this new series.
Sukkot Lectures
admin 08 Oct 2008 | : ARBA4, General, Hatikva
Audio Lectures from the Sukkot 2008 Weekend.
Joseph Good - The Ceremonies of Sukkot in The Temple: Play in Popup | Download Walter Oakley - Sukkot, The Structure of Faith: Play in Popup | Download Joseph Good - What is the Importance of Sukkot to Us?: Play in Popup | Download Walter Oakley - Sukkot, The Seventh Dimension: Play in Popup | Download Debbie Good - Keeping the Faith in No-Man's Land: Play in Popup | DownloadCall No Man Father Pt. 6
Torah Focus 07 Oct 2008 | : ARBA4, Midrashim, Torah Focus
Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
Program #39 – Call No Man Father Pt. 6
I look into the Tanach as a foundation for interpreting the words of Yeshua. I also look at the Apostolic Writings to see how they used the phrases, Rabbi, Avot (Fathers) and Morehim (teachers).
In conclusion we bring this discussion and idea to a close.
Sunday Shul – Yom Kippur
Roots of Faith 05 Oct 2008 | : ARBA4, ROF Sunday Shul, Roots of Faith
This week’s class is on the subject of Yom Kippur – commonly referred to as the Day of Atonement.
This is a season of Sactity. The seventh month is the Holiest of months, and the 10th day of the 7th month is the holiest day of the year. It is considered a Sabbath of Sabbaths; a time of repentance and acceptance, a season of teshuvah.
Ross looks at the two texts from the Torah that describe the activities of this day, and then focuses on one single element of this holy day – something that we are to do, an eternal statute.
Ross’ class is around the idea of “denying one’s self”. This single point is mentioned 5 times in the two torah passages (Leviticus 16 and 23). What does this mean and how can we apply this concept into our lives as a means of fulfilling the true intent of this day of Atonement.
Many will be fasting during the 24 hour day (evening of Tishri 9 until evening of Tishri 10). What is the true meaning of a fast that is acceptable to God?
Listen to this class and be prepared for the Day of Atonement.
What a Headache
Daughters of Wisdom 02 Oct 2008 | : ARBA4, Daughters of Wisdom, Hatikva
Daughters of Wisdom – With Debbie Good
Thursdays on ARBA4
Daughters of Wisdom Program #33 -Women of Valor Part 30 – What a Headache
Sometimes women are placed into positions of power and leadership. Regarding this possibility, the 10th “Woman of Valor” is revealed and discussed, along with her contemporary, another woman of distinction.
Moedim – Appointed Times
The Gates 01 Oct 2008 | : ARBA4, Hatikva, The Gates
The Gates – With Joseph Good
Wednesdays on ARBA4
The Gates Program #106 – Moedim – Appointed Times – Moedim #1
Moedim – Appointed Times is the opening program on a new series dealing with the Festivals. These first few programs are really essential to the understanding of the rest of the series.
