Braiding Bread - Barasheit

Why did God appoint two builders to oversee the Tabernacle's construction? Who were these two men and how were they different? What do they teach us about our own spiritual development? Then we discuss a very important commandment that seems oddly placed here at the end of the Tabernacle instruction. Lastly, we take a fanciful look at some imaginary alternate Tabernacle plans. (Do any of these describe you?!)For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.orgAnd when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.

The story of Yeshua's conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well is one of the best known stories in the Gospels. But what is its connection to the Torah portion "Chayei Sarah"? Also, what other event in Yeshua's life parallels this encounter at a well? Join us for a lively discussion about these, and other intriguing questions.For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.orgAnd when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.

When Yeshua informed His disciples concerning His future return, why did He reference the days of Noah AND the days of Lot? How were these two eras similar and how were they different? What was the key message that the Master revealed through the comparison of Noah and Lot and the days in which they lived? Join us for a intriguing discussion of these and other questions.For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.orgAnd when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.

Why could the legalistic Pharisees not understand anything Yeshua said? What was the cause of their spiritual blindness? And why did Yeshua continue to pursue a conversation that seemed so Futile? And did Yeshua really claim to be GOD? Join us for a lively discussion as we braid together the week's Torah portion with a Passage from John's Gospel.For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.orgAnd when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.

Without dispute, Psalm 88 is the saddest psalm in the Bible. It contains no note of hope or relief, and seems to reflect the soul of a forsaken and dying man. And yet, this bleak psalm contains an undercurrent of strength and may, in fact, demonstrate the strongest of faith. Join us in a study of this dark psalm that also contains great light. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.orgAnd when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.

Why does Messiah state that His return will be visible to all and will be accompanied by great fanfare, and yet here in Luke He states that it comes secretly - in a hidden way? Join us in a lively discussion of this end-time prophecy of Yeshua's and see how it can apply to our lives in the present day.For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.orgAnd when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.

With this discussion, Robin and I begin a new weekly series entitled "Braiding Bread". Unlike our series "Bread Crumbs", in which we discuss various and sundry issues that we feel are worth talking about, this series takes the weekly Torah portion and braids together with a passage from the Apostolic (or "Greek") Scriptures. So join us for a lively discussion that we hope will provide some nourishment for your soul.For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.orgAnd when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.

In Galatians 4:26 Paul wrote that Jerusalem "is our mother". Where did he get such a notion? He got it from this short, powerful psalm. These seven brief verses will inspire your soul!For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.orgAnd when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.

This is the only psalm by David found in the 3rd book (the "Leviticus" book) of Psalms, and it appears in the middle of four psalms by the Sons of Korah. Why this unusual arrangement? This moving psalm also contains other unusual and unique features. Why does it refer to God as "Master" (adon) seven times? How can David call himself a "chasid" (a pious man)? What is required for a person to be truly "pious"? What did David mean by "unite my heart"? Join us for an insightful journey through this beautiful and unusual psalm.For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.orgAnd when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.

If you ask most Christians where 'communion' is found in the Scriptures, they will turn to the Gospels, point to the "last supper" and say, "There it is right there!" But a close examination of these passages reveal quite a different event from the ritual of 'communion' practiced in today's church. Take a journey with us back through history and let's see what this ancient tradition was - and should be - all about. (And don't be afraid. It's all good.)For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.orgAnd when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.