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Vayishlach
Genesis 32:4-36:43
Download this audio (Members Only)This weeks discussion covers the Torah portion of Vayishlach, Genesis 32:4-36:43.
Post ID: 488
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Veyeishev
Genesis 37:1-40:23
This weeks discussion covers the Torah portion of Vayeishev, Genesis 37:1-40:23.
Post ID: 490
Miketz
Genesis 41:1-44:17
This weeks discussion covers the Torah portion of Mikeitz, Genesis 41:1-44:17.
Post ID: 492
Vayigash
Genesis 44:18-47:27
This 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.
Post ID: 496
Vayechi
Genesis 47:28-50:26
This 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.
Post ID: 500
Shemot
Exodus 1:1-6:1
This weeks discussion covers the Torah portion of Shemot, Exodus 1:1-6:1.
Post ID: 501
Va’eira
Exodus 6:2-9:35
This 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.
Post ID: 510
Bo
Exodus 10:1-13:16
This week Nehemia Gordon, Keith Johnson, and Jono Vandor discuss the Torah portion of Bo covering Exodus 10:1-13:16.
Post ID: 513
Beshalach
Exodus 13:17-17:16
This week Nehemia Gordon, Keith Johnson, and Jono Vandor discuss the Torah portion of Beshalach covering Exodus 13:17-17:16.
Post ID: 517
Yitro
Exodus 18:1-20:23
This 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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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
Shoftim
Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9
If we are not to make a sacred pillar, why was Jacob’s pillar accepted? Must we always have two or three witnesses? Who has the authority today? Are we guilty of rejecting Yehovah as King? What of the Harry Potter question and how far do we take Deuteronomy 18:9-14? Who is the prophet likened unto
Post ID: 630
Ki Teitzei
Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19
How is the rebellious son cursed by hanging on a tree? Did Keith break Torah by shooting the neighbor’s trash can conquering dog? What is the relationship between the verses regarding plowing, sowing, and weaving material? Is there a secret Methodist formula to making tzitzit? What does it mean to come into the presence of
Post ID: 634
Ki Tavo
Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8
What does it mean in Deuteronomy 26:5 where it says “my father was a Syrian”? What is the 2nd Tithe? What are the secret ingredients of Keith’s breakfast green drink? Where is God’s “holy habitation”? What is the one thing God will do with all His heart and with all His soul? Is the glorious
Post ID: 637
Nitzavim
Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20
Does the Hebrew word “alah” mean oath or curse? What does the phrase, “a root bearing bitterness and wormwood” mean? Is the covenant cut with us today? What does the word “kibbutz” mean? What are the revealed & secret things of Deuteronomy 29:29? “The watered land as well as the dry” or “the drunkard included
Post ID: 641
Vayeilech
Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30
Does Truth2U assist the Christian faith by promoting it’s idolatry over Torah observance? What is “dual causality”? What does it mean to be “strong and courageous”? We are to gather and listen to the Torah read every seven years, but is it our job to go out and convert people? Do we believe in the
Post ID: 644
Ha’Azinu
Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52
After loosing the greatest Torah Pearls episode of all time into the vortex of cyberspace (except for the scratchy first 10 minutes), Nehemia, Keith & Jono regroup to record a tribute episode for the listeners about the Song of Moses!
Post ID: 648
