Torah Portions - FFOZ
3 天之前 · The Jewish people divided the Torah into fifty-four portions to be read over the course of a year. This weekly discipline helps disciples to master the fundamental truths of the Torah, giving us important context for everything we read in the New Testament.
B’reisheet | Torah Portions - FFOZ
The scroll of the Torah is the oldest and most sacred of all Israel’s Scriptures. It contains five books. The Hebrew name for the first one is B’reisheet. It is also the first word of the book in the Hebrew text as well as the name for the first parashah …
Vayera | Torah Portions - FFOZ
Portion Summary The fourth reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayera. It means “and he appeared” because the first story describes how the LORD appeared to Abraham one day as he sat outside his tent.
Noach | Torah Portions - FFOZ
The Torah's story of Noah and the flood illustrates the human condition, man’s sin, God's reaction, the horror of divine judgment, and the need for salvation. Noah was the savior of the world. In the days of Noah, the Almighty held a terrible, universal judgment over the world.
Korach | Torah Portions - FFOZ
This week’s Torah reading tells the story of how Korah led an unsuccessful rebellion against Moses and Aaron. After thwarting the insurrection, God confirms Aaron in the priesthood and provides additional legislation regarding priestly and Levitical privileges and responsibilities.
Tzav | Torah Portions - FFOZ
The twenty-fifth reading from the Torah and second reading from the book of Leviticus is called Tzav, which means “command.” The name comes from the first word of Leviticus 6:9 where the LORD says to Moses, “Command Aaron and his sons.”
Ki Tavo | Torah Portions - FFOZ
Deuteronomy 26 begins the fiftieth reading from the Torah with the words, “Then it shall be, when you enter the land which the LORD your God gives you as an inheritance” (26:1). In Hebrew, the words for “when you enter” are ki tavo. This Torah portion begins with …
Vayishlach | Torah Portions - FFOZ
The portion follows Jacob’s adventures in the land of Canaan, including the loss of his beloved wife, Rachel. Text & Audio Torah and Haftarah reading references below are based on the Hebrew bible.
Vayetze | Torah Portions - FFOZ
There are few ideal families in the Bible. In this week's Torah portion we explore the family of Jacob. Jacob’s family was far from the ideal. Yet his children were the fulfillment of the Abrahamic promise. His children were, quite literally, the “children of Israel.”
Tithing Straw | Torah Portions | FFOZ
For you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier provisions of the Torah: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others.