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Vayishlach
Genesis 32:4-36:43
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Veyeishev
Genesis 37:1-40:23
Audio PlayerThis weeks discussion covers the Torah portion of Vayeishev, Genesis 37:1-40:23.
Post ID: 490
Miketz
Genesis 41:1-44:17
Audio PlayerThis weeks discussion covers the Torah portion of Mikeitz, Genesis 41:1-44:17.
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Vayigash
Genesis 44:18-47:27
Audio PlayerThis weeks discussion covers the Torah portion of Vayigash, Genesis 44:18-47:27. In this climactic Portion in which Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, Gordon critically examines the Midrashic explanation for Jacob’s spirit reviving upon seeing the wagons Joseph sent for him. Does this benign example of Talmudic gymnastics portend other dangers of not being rooted solely in the word of God? The trio debate why Jacob described his 130 years on earth as “few and evil” and parse the following words and phrases: “the one you sold,” “made a father to Pharaoh,” “seventy,” “shepherds,” “silver” and “servants.” In closing, Gordon, Johnson, and Vandor rejoice that their disparate paths led to common ground and a place to witness the worldwide revival of people waking up to the truth and joining themselves to the preserved remnant.
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Vayechi
Genesis 47:28-50:26
Audio PlayerThis weeks discussion covers the Torah portion of Vayechi, Genesis 47:28-50:26. In the final Genesis portion, Gordon provides the cultural and geographical significance of the blessings to the 12 tribes. We learn the special inheritance given to the Levites, why their descendants are still traceable, why Reuben’s portion went to Joseph’s sons, and the significance of the “right hand.” From Jacob’s insistence that Joseph “swear” to him, we learn that the patriarchs knew God’s name and how to use it.
While Jacob’s artful use of the Hebrew poetic form is soul-stirringly beautiful in the original language, it leaves us with some guesswork in English. Gordon takes us on a literary tour of the quadruple alliterations, the sophisticated triple-plays on words, the dropped prepositions, and the use of rare words (or common words with rare connotations) that could be translated in wildly different ways. Other word studies include: “blessing,” “Shechem,” “Shiloh,” “gathered to his people,” the rare context of “angel,” and the unique structure of the name “Issachar.”
In closing, Gordon pronounces the traditional Sabbath blessing—“May you be like Ephraim and Manasseh”—and encourages listeners to receive from Yehovah—as a child at his knee with his hand on our head.
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Shemot
Exodus 1:1-6:1
Audio PlayerThis weeks discussion covers the Torah portion of Shemot, Exodus 1:1-6:1.
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Va’eira
Exodus 6:2-9:35
Audio PlayerThis week Nehemia Gordon, Keith Johnson, and Jono Vandor discuss the Torah portion of Vaeira covering Exodus 6:2-9:35. At face value, the first sentence of Vaeira appears to contradict other Scripture but several common-sense explanations clear things up. We learn why Moses’ lineage was important—particularly to the original audience—and that his “why me?” attitude was a sign of greatness. Gordon reveals a key verse for understanding the month of Aviv and the significance of its place on the Hebrew calendar. He also reads a poetic passage from the Portion that contains God’s name and where the rhyme of the divine is evident. As the trio examines each plague, Gordon translates the three Hebrew words for what was done to Pharaoh’s heart. Johnson speculates if the livestock taken to a place of shelter—a “migdal-oz”—hints at the mixed multitude and wonders if any Egyptians took shelter in the wondrous redemption to be found in Goshen.
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Bo
Exodus 10:1-13:16
Audio PlayerThis week Nehemia Gordon, Keith Johnson, and Jono Vandor discuss the Torah portion of Bo covering Exodus 10:1-13:16.
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Beshalach
Exodus 13:17-17:16
Audio PlayerThis week Nehemia Gordon, Keith Johnson, and Jono Vandor discuss the Torah portion of Beshalach covering Exodus 13:17-17:16.
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Yitro
Exodus 18:1-20:23
Audio PlayerThis week’s program is dedicated to Nehemia’s faithful canine companion, Georgia the Rhodesian Ridgeback, who sadly passed away the day of this recording. The outro music of this program was specially written in honor of Georgia. It features Yoel ben Shlomo on didgeridoo and Jono Vandor on guitar, and is entitled “Memories of Georgia”. May we all display the faithfulness of Yehovah’s servant, Caleb.
Post ID: 521
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Korach
Numbers 16:1-18:32
In the rebellion against Moses & Aaron, did Korah, Dathan and Abiram establish a rival tabernacle? Who are the “men of renown”? Were Korah’s sons also among those swallowed by the earth? What is the significance of the censer for burning incense?
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Chukat
Numbers 19:1-22:1
Is there a red heifer in Israel? What is the water of menstruation for cleansing? Does a corrupt priesthood invalidate the water of purification and are we cut off without it? Is the site of the Temple off limits today? What exactly did Moses do wrong when Yehovah brought water from the rock? How did
Post ID: 601
Balak
Numbers 22:2-25:9
Was Yehovah Balaam’s God? What kind of prophet was Balaam? Why did God seek to kill Balaam? Does Numbers 22:22 really say that the angel of Yehovah was Satan? Did Balaam announce the first recorded messianic prophecy in the Torah?
Post ID: 604
Pinchas
Numbers 25:10-30:01
What is the qualification of the first born? Who inherits the land if a father has no sons but only daughters? Did Pinchas impale a princess of Midian? Double portion or two thirds – what did it mean for Moses to impart some of his glory to Joshua, or Elijah’s spirit to Elisha?
Post ID: 607
Matot
Numbers 30:2-32:42
What is the Torah involving vows and does it differ between man and woman? Why didn’t Balaam the son of Beor die according to his request in Numbers 23:10? What is the relationship between the Midianites and Israel? How can we reconcile Numbers 31:15-18 And Ezra 10:18-19?
Post ID: 610
Masei
Numbers 33:1-36:13
We have reached the final portion for the Book of Numbers! Among the topics we discuss the question: how are the gentiles who join themselves to Yehovah, spoken of in Isaiah 56, assigned to one of the twelve tribes as Calev was assigned to Judah? In other words, could Keith one day be a Levite?
Post ID: 613
Devarim
Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22
This week Nehemia Gordon, Keith Johnson, and Jono Vandor discuss the Torah portion of Devarim covering Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22. The trio begins by noting how the Greek mistranslation of the title of Devarim as “Deuteronomy” muddles its meaning. With the book’s title settled, a puzzle appears in the very first verse: How could Moses have spoken
Post ID: 617
Vaetchanan
Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11
Vaetchanan is perhaps the crown jewel of Torah portions. It contains the Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4. But what do the Hebrew words “Shema” and “Echad” mean and why is this single verse so important? Also in this program: Is Jesus/Yeshua a victim of character assassination? What are the Noahide laws? Was the covenant made with
Post ID: 620
Eikev
Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25
Does God send the hornet or does He send fear? Is He a terrible and dreadful God? Concerning Deuteronomy 7:26, how far should we swing from the “cursed thing”? Does a land “flowing with milk and honey” equate to a lot of cows and bees? Should we give thanks before or after a meal? Did
Post ID: 623
Re’eh
Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17
Can one worship the true God without adhering to His commandments? What about altars other than the main altar? Who exactly were the corrupt men of “beliya’al”? Where is the son of God mentioned in the Old Testament? What kind of birds are the ra’ah & the da’ah? How can we possibly understand the deep
Post ID: 627
