Daughters of Wisdom Program #17 -Women of Valor Part 15 - The Wisdom of the Letters

In this program, the first four verses of the Proverbial Woman passage are compared to the first four paragraphs of Psalm 119 - another example of acrostic Biblical literature. In addition, the women represented are cross-referenced with the two scriptures and the attributes of the four letters of the Hebrew Alef-bet.

The Gates Program #90 - Galatians #7 - Defining the Gospel Part 3

The ancient Jewish understanding of the Baserah of Good news (translated as the “Gospel” in the New Testament) is defined from the Jewish sources. By the First Century C.E. this Baserah was well defined and contained a list of expectations directly linked to the coming redemption which would be accomplished by the Messiah. Understanding the Baserah is foundational in a study of Galatians.

Program #19 - The Mishna, Yeshua’s Teachings & Pirket Avot

In this program, I continue with the first Mishnah of Pirke Avot.

I continue my discussion on the idea of talmid and talmidim.

I also discuss the difference between the Greek ideas of learning as opposed to the Hebrew ideology of learning. There are two Greek words for the subject. However, there is only one Hebrew word and family that conveys the sum of the idea of education.

I discuss D’varim (Deuteronomy) 4:10 as a means of understanding the purpose of Hebrew Education.

We discuss the idea of fearing Heaven (HaShem) and learning.

However, in this program, I focus on the fact that Yeshua followed the typical Pharisaic practice of building a fence around the Torah. “and make a protective fence for the Torah.” Likewise, I discuss Yeshua’s relation to the House of Hillel I discuss the hierarchy of Hillel and the characteristics of his successors.

“Moshe received the Torah from Sinai and transmitted it Yehoshua. Yehoshua transmitted it to the Zekanim (Elders), the Zekanim to the Neviim (Prophets), and the Neviim transmitted it to the Men of the Great Assembly.

They [the Men of the Great Assembly] said three things: Be deliberate in judgment, raise many students, and make a protective fence for the Torah.”

Yeshua’ idea of a fence is related to Iyov 1:31. Did Yeshua make any fences around the Torah? I will discuss the fence and Yeshua’s idea of a fence.

Yeshua asked a question of his opponents concerning the lineage of the “Messiah”. Was this not a known fact? Is it not clear that the “Messiah” will be born from the lineage of David? What does the priestly order of MelchiTzedek have to do with the Messiah?

Ross covers the promises to David and reads Psalm 89. This psalm begins with a review of the promises to David and then seems to suggest that the promises have been forgotten. Where is this promised kingdom the psalmist asks?

Can one that is descended from David serve at the altar? Ross covers some passages that seem to suggest that only the priests can serve at the altar. This is also covered in the New Testament book of Hebrews. But is this true?

These and other questions are raised in this class. You will not want to miss this class.

Daughters of Wisdom Program #16 -Women of Valor Part 14 - Leah and her Children

This program centers on the matriarch Leah, and her contributions to the faith. Her marriage is examined and the her children are discussed in the context of Biblical prophecy.

The Gates Program #89 - Galatians #6 - Defining the Gospel Part 2

This program continues with Paul’s introduction to the book of Galatians. Various terms are expounded on such as Chesed – grace, and Olam hazeh – the present age. The program ends with the preliminary discussion of what is the Basarah – good news, gospel.