Tol’dot Adam – B’eresheet 5:1-6:8

Nazarene Codicil:  Mk .1:9-11, Lk.  3:21-38; Acts 1:15-26

After looking at the things which inspired us in the Torah readings we begin to look at the Mikveh of Yeshua. We look at the secrets of the Mikveh. We looked at the question of why Yochanan (John) validated the mikveh of Yeshua. What was Yochanan saying when he said that he should be immersed by Yeshua? What was the whole immersion of Yeshua about anyway? This Torah Focus covers some information about the Nachash Kadmon (primordial serpent of the garden). What did he look like? Why was Havah (Eve) alone with the serpent? Where was Adam? Why was Kayin (Cain) of a different temperament than Seth? What did Seth look like? We take the time to first learn to read and understand Rabbinic materials. All of this and more…

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In this week’s class Ross continues his teaching through the holiness code. His focus in this class is a message to the priests, but he places special emphasis on the House of Israel – the descendants of the northern Kingdom who abandoned their mission and are now beginning to awaken. Ross shows that the priestly mission is still in force and that the departure can be traced to a violation of the rules given by Moses to the Priestly nation. In this class, Ross shows that the repetition of a single word may provide clues to the source of the problems with the priestly nation. The Hebrew word is typically translated as “desecrate”. There are 11 examples of this word in the Torah Reading known as “Emor”. The most serious form of desecration is the desecration of the name of God. Ross shows examples from the Torah and the prophets and provides a charge to the wakening priests of what they should be doing now. You will not want to miss this class.

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Hen HaAdam -Behold the Man (B’resheet 3:22-4:26)

This Torah Focus  began with the superficial look at the hermeneutic levels for the sake of understanding the present materials, We then began to look at the connections between the Torah Seder and the Nazarean Codicil analyzing heremenutic to determine the true meaning of “the Holy Spirit and fire.” .  We spent the dominate portion of our time looking at the Remes (Allegorical) hermeneutic of the Nazarean Codicil texts. We took a special and specific look at the statement of being “Immersed with the Ruach HaKodesh and fire (Baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire).”

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In this week’s class Ross covers the Torah’s view of holiness. For many people, holiness is something that is beyond human grasp. Our culture has redefined the concept of holy as something for another world and another life, but according to the Torah holiness is attainable here and now. It is a command, a requirement. Across the ages, God has called on His people to walk on the “good way” and yet there has been a refusal on the part of the people to walk in His ways. Ross sets out to show from the Hebrew Bible and especially from what is called the holiness code, that Good Way among the ancient paths. This week we begin to make a transition from ritual to ethical. You will not want to miss this teaching as it orients us towards a way that is achievable in the here and now – on earth. Be Holy! It is our task. It is our mission.

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Beresheet (Gen) 2:4-3:21

In this Torah Focus we take a trip into Gan Eden. We stop to look at the trees, the river and the general environs.  The text of Beresheet tells us that there was a river which flowed into the Garden. What is the significance of the River? Does it have a name? What can we learn from the varied levels of hermeneutic  when they are applied to the Garden. This class uncovers some of the mysteries of that special place.

We took a special look at B’resheet 3:8 where we hear the voice of G-d walking through the Garden. We will also take a special look at this “garden.” The relationship between the Nazarean Codicil and Torah Seder is most amazing.  How does Rashi and the Ramban handle this passage and what really was happening? We will see this evening when we put all the pieces of the puzzle together.

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Counting the Omer

In this Torah Focus we will looked at the counting of the Omer. We asked some of the following questions. Why do we count the Omer? When does it start? When does it end? What is the significance of the counting? How do we count?

We looked at the seven characteristics that the Rabbis tell us to cultivate during this season between Pesach and Shavouth.  We also looked at the relationship of the governing body of the Esnoga. How does this relate to us?

We will discussed all these questions and more.

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In this week’s teaching Ross covers Torah reading Shemini. Ross shows that this Torah portion and the associated teaching from the prophets make it clear that drawing near to God must be in accordance with what has been commanded in the Torah. He uses the examples of Nadav and Avihu from the Torah and Uzzah from the prophet reading to illustrate that when one draws near in a way contrary to what has been commanded, the results are not good. One of the key points in this teaching deals with Diet. Many have been taught that the dietary laws are no longer relevant. Is this the case? Is it true that diet does not matter? This teaching makes it clear that according to the Hebrew Bible, many of the things that people have been taught don’t matter, are actually very important according to God. You will not want to miss this class.

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In this class Ross presents the second of a two part series covering five themes of the Passover season. This week Ross focuses on the last two themes – (1) The defeat of the enemies of God and the enemies of His people, and (2) A Coming Second Exodus. Whereas the first three provide us with keys to prepare, the last two illustrate what the future deliverance will look like. Ross researched the earliest records of ancient sermons preached in the old synagogues to find and share prophetic passages associated with the final days of Passover. He covers the theme of a Greater Exodus that is to come. This prophesied return of Israel from all nations is the MAJOR theme of all the prophets, mentioned in over 40 separate sections throughout the Hebrew Bible. This coming exodus will overshadow the former exodus. Ross works through some of the key passages dealing with the in-gathering of the exiles.

The photo is of Jewish immigrants returning to the land of their fathers and was taken in 1930. What will be so miraculous as to overshadow the Exodus from Egypt? The return of Israel from all the nations into which they were driven! You will not want to miss this teaching!

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In this week’s class Ross begins to cover themes found within prophetic readings associated with the Festival of Passover. Ross points out that during the Festival, there are a total of 5 readings drawn from the prophets that each contain instruction for key aspects of the redemption. Ross takes the first three in this week’s class. They are, (1) circumcision, (2) a revival through the Torah and (3) the resurrection of God’s son. This teaching will certainly challenge some. In it he addresses some of the things that have been taught contrary to the clear message of the Bible. Is circumcision required for males? Can a rediscovery of the LAW of Moses bring about a revival in the land? And finally on this weekend when millions upon millions are hearing a message about resurrection, Ross teaches about the prophesied resurrection of God’s son that has NOT YET taken place. You will not want to miss this teaching. Can these bones live?

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Shalom Haverim

This Torah Focus will looked at Rosh Chodesh Nisan. Nisan is the beginning of the New Year for Jewish Kings. It is also the beginning of the religious year so to speak. Now that we have reached the beginning of Months (year) with regard to the Religious calender we see that this is a special time for us. We have only a short time left to prepare for the eight days of Pesach.

We also be looked into the systematic approach to the Torah, Mitzvot and the Nazarene Codicil.

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