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Review of Genesis verses 1-2
Posted by Torah Focus on 01 Dec 2008 | Tagged as: A Taste of Hebrew, ARBA4, Torah Focus
A Taste of Hebrew - with Dr. Walter Oakley
Mondays on ARBA4
A Taste of Hebrew #21 Review of Genesis verses 1-2
I discuss the grammatical problem of the opening words “Bereshit Bara.” Why does the Biblical text open with a grammatical anomaly and problem? I discuss this problem giving a brief explanation and solution.
Ezra’s Ten Rules Part 3
Posted by Torah Focus on 25 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: ARBA4, Midrashim, Torah Focus
Midrashim - with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
Program #42 - Ezra’s Ten Rules Part 3
In this program I look at the first three of Ezra’s rules. These rules deal with the public reading of the Torah. Therefore, I begin to look at the breakdown of the Parshot. I move into the reading schedules, Annual Triennial and Septennial.
The following link will be requite for viewing Ezra’s Ten Tiknot
Likewise the following Chart (click here) will help clarify our understanding of the Aliyot in this and coming lessons.
A Taste of Hebrew #20 Mayim - “water”
Posted by Torah Focus on 24 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: A Taste of Hebrew, ARBA4, Torah Focus
A Taste of Hebrew - with Dr. Walter Oakley
Mondays on ARBA4
A Taste of Hebrew #20 Mayim - “water”
Mayim Strong’s Number is H4325, TWOT number is 1188.0
I discuss water, as it is used in varied forms in the Biblical text.
Ezra’s Ten Rules Part 2 - Reformation
Posted by Torah Focus on 18 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: ARBA4, Midrashim, Torah Focus
Midrashim - with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
Program #41 - Ezra’s Ten Rules Part 2 - Reformation
We begin to explain the need for reformation and Israel’s propensities before and after the exile.
Then we progress to the source text of Bava Kama 82a-b which can be read by clicking here.
We briefly discuss Yeshua and his relationship to this oral Torah passage.
Then I go on to briefly list the 10 tiknot (rules/enactments).
A Taste of Hebrew #19 M’rachaphet - “hover, brood”
Posted by Torah Focus on 17 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: A Taste of Hebrew, ARBA4, Torah Focus
A Taste of Hebrew - with Dr. Walter Oakley
Mondays on ARBA4
A Taste of Hebrew #19 M’rachaphet - “hover, brood”
As usual I begin with Strong’s and TWOT numbers. Str 7363, TWOT 2148
Then I take a look at the varying ideas behind the “rakef. “
Ezra’s Ten Rules Part 1 - Introduction
Posted by Torah Focus on 11 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: ARBA4, Midrashim, Torah Focus
Midrashim - with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
Program #40 - Ezra’s Ten Rules Part 1 - Introduction
I open with an introduction to Ezra as a member of the great assembly who set his heart to seek the Torah of HaShem. I explicate the idea of “seeking” the Torah as found in Ezra 7:10
From this explanation we begin to delve into the idea of Ezra as a post-exile reformer.
A Taste of Hebrew #18 - Ruach “spirit”
Posted by Torah Focus on 10 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: A Taste of Hebrew, ARBA4, Torah Focus
A Taste of Hebrew - with Dr. Walter Oakley
Mondays on ARBA4
A Taste of Hebrew #18 - Ruach “spirit”
I begin with the Strong’s number 7307 from 7306. Then I take into account the TWOT numbers I briefly discuss the different ideas behind ruach. Finally I discuss ideas of the ruach in relation to Spirit.
A Taste of Hebrew #17 - Tehom “the deep”
Posted by Torah Focus on 03 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: A Taste of Hebrew, ARBA4, Torah Focus
A Taste of Hebrew - with Dr. Walter Oakley
Mondays on ARBA4
Program #17 - Tehom Usually translated “the deep”
We explore the Strong’s number 8415 from 1949 and all the ideas related to the word tehowm. Then we discuss the TWOT (Theological workbook of the Old Testament) numbers 2495.0 and related ideas.
Call No Man Father Pt. 6
Posted by Torah Focus on 07 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: 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.
Call No Man Father Pt. 5
Posted by Torah Focus on 30 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: ARBA4, Midrashim, Torah Focus
Midrashim - with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
Program #38 - Call No Man Father Pt. 5
I discuss the concept of a real (biblical) father. We look at the father as a teacher discussing Shem, Kayin (Cain) and Adam.
I then finish the idea of whether the text is to be interpreted literally. I conclude with Rabbinic Hermeneutics determining that there are more to text than just “literal” and “spiritual” interpretations of the text.
