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Posted by Roots of Faith on 03 Mar 2012 | Tagged as: ROF Shabbat Services, Roots of Faith, Syndicated
In this week’s class Ross teaches on a Biblical view of Anointing. He covers the subject of the Messiah from Torah reading Tetzaveh. He challenges his listeners to break out of their theological box and take a fresh look at the Biblical concept. Both Jews and Christians have developed ideas about the messiah. Ross asked a question today – does the Bible say what we say it says in regards to this subject matter. Expect to be challenged by this teaching.
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Posted by Roots of Faith on 25 Feb 2012 | Tagged as: ROF Shabbat Services, Roots of Faith, Syndicated
In this week’s class Ross teaches on the Miqdash. What is the miqdash? What was it’s purpose? There is more on the miqdash in the Torah than any other subject and so it must be important. Over the next 5 Torah portions, the miqdash and the furnishings thereof are fully described. More than 300 verses are devoted to the subject. Miqdash is translated as sanctuary and so Ross shares a biblical view of the sanctuary in this week’s class. He points out that people often miss the main point of these passages and so he seeks to refocus his listeners to the heart of the matter. You will not want to miss this teaching.
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Posted by Roots of Faith on 18 Feb 2012 | Tagged as: ROF Shabbat Services, Roots of Faith, Syndicated
In this week’s teaching, Ross covers the subject contained in Torah reading Mishpatim along with the special reading for Shabbat Shekalim. He focuses on the idea of freedom and equality for all. What does the Bible mean when it speaks of mishpatim? What does the word mean? In this class Ross shows that according to Scripture, all souls belong to God and the mishpatim define the way of Yehovah and how we are to treat our fellow man. This class will challenge you to consider that the true essence of Torah faith requires a heart for doing right – even to those who do not do right by you. You will not want to miss this teaching.
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Posted by Roots of Faith on 11 Feb 2012 | Tagged as: ROF Shabbat Services, Roots of Faith, Syndicated
In this week’s Torah teaching Ross covers the most remarkable event in human history, referred to in Judaism as Mattan Torah (the Giving of the Torah) but referred to by Moses simply as “this great thing”. Ross shares the biblical call and purpose of Israel both ancient and modern. Why was Israel chosen and what constitutes the foundation of that calling? You will learn about the meaning of the Hebrew phrase “segulah” and what it means to be a priest. Ross also covers an interesting Hebrew phrase that is left untranslated in most English translations. You will not want to miss this teaching. Listen and share with others.
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Posted by Roots of Faith on 04 Feb 2012 | Tagged as: ROF Shabbat Services, Roots of Faith, Syndicated
In today’s teaching, Ross covers the great deliverance of the children of Israel out of Egypt. He begins in Psalm 106 and shares some insights into the story covered by this Torah portion. Ross speaks on the fleeting faith of the children of Israel and of the struggle that is required to achieve freedom. This particular Torah reading begins and ends with the subject of war. It speaks of an eternal struggle between YHVH and an age long enemy known as Amalek. Ross shares some insights into the redemption. There are things that we must do. You will not want to miss this teaching.
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Posted by Roots of Faith on 28 Jan 2012 | Tagged as: ROF Shabbat Services, Roots of Faith, Syndicated
In this week’s teaching, Ross continues his study of the redemption of Israel from Egypt. He begins by reading from a biblical account of a Passover recorded in II Chronicles and shows that those from some of the tribes were not following the Passover as it was written in the Torah of Moses. He then challenges his listeners with a question; Have we missed the point of Passover by not following what is written? In this week’s class Ross speaks on the prevalent view of the Passover held by most who were introduced to the Festival of Passover through Christian teachings. For Christians, the Passover points to the death of God’s son. Is this the message of Passover? You will be challenged by this teaching but are encouraged to listen and make up your own mind.
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Posted by Roots of Faith on 21 Jan 2012 | Tagged as: ROF Shabbat Services, Roots of Faith, Syndicated
In this week’s class Ross shows the connection between the promises to the patriarchs and to the descendants. He begins by covering the “RE” revealing of God to Moses and carefully works through the texts showing that the promises made to and through Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are also for their seed. He focuses on a particular phrase found in this week’s reading where God claims to lift His hand in an oath to the fathers. Building on this, Ross covers the other occurrences of this act and speaks of the promised inheritance. For what purpose does YHVH deliver Israel from Egypt? Several times in this week’s reading YHVH says, “Shalach et ami”. What does this mean and how does it relate to modern day claimants of the distinguished name Israel? You will not want to miss this class.
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Posted by Roots of Faith on 14 Jan 2012 | Tagged as: ROF Shabbat Services, Roots of Faith, Syndicated
In this week’s teaching, Ross covers the first reading from the book of Exodus called Shemoth. The meaning of the Hebrew title is “names”. In this week’s class Ross covers the importance of some key names for those through and by whom the great redemption of the book will take place. The reading begins with the names of the sons of Israel, then shares the names of two midwives, the name of God, and finally the name of God. Practically everyone of importance in this reading is named with the exception of the Pharaoh. You will not want to miss this first teaching from the book of Exodus. Join us as we continue our study through the Torah.
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Posted by Roots of Faith on 07 Jan 2012 | Tagged as: ROF Shabbat Services, Roots of Faith, Syndicated
In this week’s Torah teaching, Ross shares on the subject of the Patriarchal Plan. He begins by recounting the promises passed from generation to generation. In the Torah and the prophet reading, we read of the passing of Jacob, Joseph and David respectively. But Ross shows that though all of these men went “the way of all the earth”, the plan did not die. It continued to be passed through the ages. The promises still stand. The purpose remains yet unfulfilled. What was the meaning of the plan that was first entrusted to Abraham and what does it mean for us today? You will not want to miss this teaching. A special thanks to Glenn Chatterton for assisting in the study and preparation of this class. His insights were very helpful.
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Posted by Roots of Faith on 31 Dec 2011 | Tagged as: ROF Shabbat Services, Roots of Faith, Syndicated
In this week’s Torah portion, Ross covers perhaps the most cherished story in the Torah – Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. Ross shows that this story hints at a reunion of Judah and Joseph, the single most prominent theme in all of the prophets. The connection between the Torah and Prophet reading this week sheds light on this all important teaching. How will this reunion take place? You will not want to miss this teaching. Listen and share.
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