Where the Blest Begins
Where the Blest Begins
In this brief look at Torah Portion R’eih (see), found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule, Michael David Gonzales examines the word “alien” in Deuteronomy 14:21. Can the non-native born—the “alien” who lives with Israel and worships the God of Israel—eat the flesh of an animal that has died? Are non-Jewish disciples of Yeshua required to keep the dietary laws?
A discussion on the last few verses of Torah Portion Ekev (because) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this episode, Michael David Gonzales looks at the second of the three Scripture passages that comprise the Shema. What can we learn from the usage of the word “you” in Deuteronomy 11:13-21 and how does it affect how we walk out our faith?
A quick look at Torah Portion Vaetchanan (and I pleaded) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this short discussion, Michael David Gonzales looks at the pleading of Moses when he asks the Lord if could enter the Promised Land after being told he could not. He then pulls out lessons from this passage that we can apply to our lives today.
In this short episode, Michael David Gonzales briefly explains the three-week period of mourning in Jewish tradition called, “The Three Weeks”. This period begins on the 17th of Tammuz and ends on the 9th of Av. Michael looks at the principles we can learn from this tradition and how we can apply them to our lives.
A quick look at Torah Portion Devarim (words) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this discussion, Michael David Gonzales looks at Deuteronomy 1.1-3.22 and the encouraging words that Moses gives to Israel before they enter The Promised Land. How were they able to defeat two kings and their great armies? How can we defeat the battles we face today?
A Sabbath Sermon on Exodus 10 taken from Torah Portion Bo (Go) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this teaching Michael discusses how important it is that families discuss their faith and experiences with God from generation to generation.
A Sabbath Sermon on Exodus 1.8-14; 2.23-25 taken from Torah Portion Shemot (Names) found in the traditional one year Torah Reading Schedule. In this teaching Michael talks about the importance of learning from the trials in our lives and how we need to trust and rely on God through every trial so we can grow, spiritually.