The book we now refer to as the “Bible” consists of 66 books (39 in the Tanach; 27 in the Apostolic Scriptures). The word “Bible” derives from the Greek word biblion (biblivon), a word that could mean any written document, whether in a scroll or a codex (book form). The …
How We Got Our Bible by Tim Hegg Torahresource. com How We Got Our BiblePrefaceAs the title of this study suggests, we will be looking at the history of theBible, the manner in which God gave us His eternal, inspired word, and the historyof the biblical canon, that is, how …
In 1989 I began reading more and more about the Shabbat and was struggling on whether to keep it or not. I did not grow up keeping the Shabbat, and when I came to know the Lord we were not keeping the Shabbat. I was growing in the Lord and …
1 Kings 5:26-6:13 In Haftarat Terumah, King Solomon makes a covenant of peace with Hiram of Tyre and secures a trade agreement. Hiram supplies Solomon with timber and craftsmen for the construction of the Temple in exchange for agricultural produce. Solomon an Israelite labor force to prepare the materials for …
Summary of Haftarat Shemot Isaiah 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23 (Messianic addition by FFOZ to 28:16) Isaiah 27:6-28:13 spans several different poetic units. Each is a self-contained oracle. The first verse of the haftarah is actually the last verse of an oracle we can call “The Vinedresser’s Song.” The haftarah concludes part way …
Haftarat Vayechi 1 Kings 2:1-12 From his deathbed, David charges his son Solomon to keep the Torah and take care of some unfinished matters. He tells him to put Joab to death for the murders of Abner and Amasa. David tells Solomon to reward Barzillai’s sons for the kindness their …
Haftarat Chayei Sarah “Life of Sarah” 1 King 1:1-40 This week’s haftarah portion tells the story of Solomon’s succession to his father David’s throne. The book of 1 Kings opens with a depiction of King David in his last days, infirm and bedridden. His servants bring him a young, beautiful …
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Summary of Haftarat Vayera 2 Kings 4:1-37 The haftarah portion for Vayera contains two stories about Elisha the prophet. The first relates of a story of a widowed woman who is about to lose her sons to her creditors. She appealed to Elisha for help. He instructed her to collect …
Haftarat Lech Lecha Isaiah 40:27-41:16 In the haftarah portion for Lech Lecha, God tells the exiles of Israel that He has not forgotten them Their plight is a matter of His concern, and He is sending redemption. He tells Israel to take courage because He cares for them, and He …