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Torah Today Ministries
Torah Today explores the Hebrew scriptures and culture that shaped the life of Jesus and provides common ground for all who seek the truth. We provide short teachings on various topics from a biblical perspective and provide valuable insights into words and phrases from the Hebrew Bible.
Episodes
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Bread Crumbs #3 - Surviving the Storm
Join Grant and Robin for the third installment of their new series "Bread Crumbs". In this series, we explore and discuss a variety of biblical issues that…
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Body/Soul/Spirit #1 - Introduction
This four-part series covers one of the last understood topics in the Bible. Though the Scriptures discuss the body, soul, and spirit in detail, it is rarely…
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Tehillim Talks - Psalm 37
What did Yeshua mean when He said that the meek "shall inherit the earth"? He must have been thinking about this psalm since that phrase is used here five…
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Bread Crumbs - This Is About That (Part 2)
In this episode of Bread Crumbs, we continue our discussion "This Is About That" by looking at Jacob's ladder, Rebekah's twins, and the word "word" and how…
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Grappling With Galatians - Discussion #5
At the end of Galatians 4, Paul shares an allegory about two mountains, two mothers, two sons, and two covenants. This allegory, which Paul intended to bring…
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Tehillim Talks - Psalm 36
In this psalm, we hear two voices: the voice of evil itself inside the human being, and the voice of the spirit within each person. These two voices offer…
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Bread Crumbs: This Is About That
In this first episode of our new series, we discuss one of the most fundamental principles for unlocking God's Word, namely opening up the myriad word pictures…
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Tehillim Talks - Psalm 35
I began the study of this psalm the morning that Hamas began their attack on innocent Israeli civilians. I did not realize then that this psalm perfectly…
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Grappling With Galatians - #4
What did Paul mean when he said that we were under a "child minder" or "guardian" until faith came? And what does the phrase "under the Law" mean? Now that we…
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Tehillim Talks - Psalm 34
How could God bless David for acting like a mad man?! And how do we, as mere human beings, "bless God"? We also discuss why this acrostic psalm skips a letter…
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Be Our Guest - Kim House
In this episode of Be Our Guest, Robin interviews a dear friend (and one of our spiritual heroes) Kim House. Kim's story is one that could have been a tragedy…
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Parsing the Portion - Vezot Haberachah
In this final Parsing the Portion discussion, we do a brief comparison between Jacob's blessings of his 12 sons at the end of his life and Moses' blessing of…
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Be Our Guest! - Wally Collingwood
In this episode of Be Our Guest, I interview my good friend Wally Collingwood, who has one of the most amazing (even bizarre!) life stories of anyone I have…
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Grappling With Galatians #3 - The Two Roles of Torah
In this third discussion of key concepts in Galatians, we consider the Torah's two primary roles (plus a third role that you may find surprising!). We will…
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Parsing the Portion - Ha'azinu
This one-chapter Torah portion contains the Song of Moses. We discuss the similarities and differences between the Song of the Sea (Exodus 15) and the Song of…
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Q&A #8 - What Is the Primary Theme of God's Word?
In this discussion, Kamal and Grant discuss: What is the primary theme that God conveys through His word? What is the purpose of our relationship with God? How…
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Tehillim Talks - Psalm 33
With its many musical expressions, this beautiful psalm of praise is the perfect capstone to the series concerning Yeshua's sufferings on the cross. In this…
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Q&A - What Are Wisdom, Understanding & Knowledge?
In this discussion, Grant and Kamal talk about: What is wisdom? What is understanding? What is counsel? What is spiritual power? What is knowledge? What is…
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Parsing the Portion - Nitzavim/Vayeilech
This double portion contains Moses' appeal to all of Israel across all of time to be faithful to God and to His commandments. He places before them the choice…
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Grappling With Galatians #2 - Judaism's Two Torahs
In this second discussion of key concepts in Galatians, we look at Judaism's definition of "Torah" only to discover that Judaism has two of them! This has led…
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Be Our Guest - Hanna Nitz
Robin hosts her friend, Hannah Nitz, to discuss the sacred rest we are invited to experience as God’s people. Hannah realizes that modern church culture can…
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Parsing the Portion - Ki Tavo
The entire theme of this portion is fear of God. But, what is fear of God? Why is it discussed so rarely these days? And why is it so important anyway? We also…
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Q&A #6 - How Do We Maintain a Healthy Fellowship?
In this discussion, Kamal and Grant discuss: What does true fellowship among believers consist of? How is fellowship among believers different from self-help…
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Parsing the Portion - Ki Teitzei
In this amazing portion, we discuss the two kinds of spiritual warfare and precisely who our spiritual enemies are. We will see a practical application for the…
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Q&A #5 - What Is the Difference Between Praise & Worship?
In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss: What is the difference between praise and worship? Is it biblical to use music to stir up people emotionally? In…
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Parsing the Portion - Shoftim
This Torah portion - Shoftim - discusses the practical application of many of the commandments found Exodus. It describes what a healthy spiritual community…
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Q&A - "How Do I Avoid the Extremes of Legalism & License?
In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss the following questions: What do you say to those who always feel condemned and not loved by God? What do you say…
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Parsing the Portion - Re'eh
The name of this parshah means "see", but important part does hearing play in our opening verse? Also, how do blessings and curses operate in our lives today?…
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Tehillim Talks - Psalm 32
This is the first "teaching psalm" (maskil) in the book of Psalms, and it teaches us how not to be a horse or a mule. Sound strange? You may be surprised how…
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Q&A: What is the Purpose of Pain & Suffering?
In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss the following questions: How can one be an overcomer when life is full of struggles and temptations? What is…
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Grappling with Galatians - Discussion #1
In this first discussion about Galatians, we discuss why there has been so much confusion surrounding this book and how that confusion has contributed to the…
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Parsing the Portion - Eikev
In this Parsing the Portion discussion, we address: What is the significance of this portion's name? What three negative mindsets does this portion warn us…
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Tehillim Talks - Psalm 31
Psalm 31 brings to a close the series of ten psalms that began in Psalm 22 with the word "My God, my God, what have You forsaken me?". In this psalm (verse 5)…
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Q&A: What is Biblical Discipleship?
In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss the following questions: What is wrong with discipleship in Christianity today? What does it mean to be a true…
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Parsing the Portion - Va'Etchanan
This Torah portion warns to neither add to nor subtract from the Torah, and not to stray to the right nor to the left. What do these warnings really mean? We…
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Q&A: Is the Bible Relevant Today?
In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss the following questions: How did Grant become a teacher of the Bible? How has the church ignored the value of…
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Parsing the Portion - Devarim
What does the name of this portion mean? And what does it have to do with bees? Is Canaan (aka the Promised Land) a symbol for heaven? Or does it represent…
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Tehillim Talks - Psalm 30
Psalm 30 is one of the most popular in the Book of Psalms. David composed it for the future dedication of the Temple. But this sparks a question: what is the…
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Parsing the Portion - Matot/Masei
We haven't seen Moses this angry since the spies' evil report 40 years earlier. How was that earlier event similar to what takes place here in Numbers 32? And…
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Hebrew Key #17 - Is God Jealous?
The Torah tells us that God is a "jealous God". In fact, it tells us that "Jealous" is His name. But isn't jealousy a negative character trait? And how could…
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Parsing the Portion - Pinchas
Why was Phinehas' act of zeal honored by God to such a degree? And why do some translations render his act as one of "jealousy"? And why does God describe…
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Parsing the Portion - Chukat/Balak
What is the purpose of the Wilderness? Everybody must go there, but what is the secret to making it through and out the other side? We discuss what God seeks…
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Tehillim Talks - Psalm 29
Psalm 29 follows a menorah (i.e., a chiastic) pattern and mentions "the voice of Adonai" seven times in the middle. What do these mentions of Adonai's voice…
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Parsing the Portion - Korach
Honestly, how could Korach and his 250 followers be so blind and stupid?! But they were, in spite of all their experiences with God and with Moses since…
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Parshah Seasonings - Korach
This is one of three Torah portions that are named after a person. What do these three portions have in common? Though he was a highly regarded man in Israel…
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Parsing the Portion - Shelach
This Torah portion describes Israel's refusal to enter the land of Canaan after hearing the evil report of the ten spies. How is this considered the worst sin…
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Parshah Seasonings - Shelach
What minor prophet does Joshua share a name with? (And why did God change his name?) And what does Caleb's name teach us about dogs, Gentiles, and…
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Tehillim Talks - Psalm 28
In this short beautiful psalm, we research the biblical use of the word "rock" (tzur) and discover some valuable insights. We also discuss a unique word David…
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Parsing the Portion - Beha'alotecha
How was serving in the Tabernacle similar to Adam's work in the Garden? And how does that apply to us today? What two prayers concerning speech are found at…
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Parshah Seasonings - Beha'alotecha
This Torah portion contains one of the most bizarre anomalies to be found in a Torah scroll. This anomaly has generated a great deal of speculation over the…
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Parsing the Portion - Nasso
What is the spiritual significance of the division of labor among the three families of Levites? What do we learn about spiritual balance from them? And are…
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Parshah Seasonings - Nasso
Of the 54 weekly portions in the Torah, Nasso is the longest and it contains the beautiful Aaronic blessing. We will look deeply into this short blessing and…
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Parsing the Portion - Bamidbar
DISCUSSION POINTS: Grant and Robin discuss the real name of the book of Numbers and why it is so significant. Then they delve into the important balance…
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Parshah Seasonings - Bamidbar
In this lesson we discover how the word "Golgotha" is embedded in the Hebrew text. Then we see how this Torah portion honors Joseph in a secret and in an open…
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Parsing the Portion - Behar/Bechukotai
DISCUSSION POINTS: Robin and I take a moment to review why we are doing this Parsing the Portion series and explain why Torah study is paramount to our…
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Parshah Seasonings - Behar/Bechukotai
This double Torah portion is always read during the 49 days of counting the omer. In this lesson, we take a quick look at all the commandments that command us…
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Tehillim Talks - Psalm 27
In this psalm, David claims that he is surrounded by enemies who want to "eat up my flesh". Were they cannibals?! What did he mean by this strange idiom? And…
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Parsing the Portion - Emor
DISCUSSION POINTS: Why does God insist that the priests be perfect physical specimens? Are the "Jewish holidays" still relevant for our times? And are they…
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Parshah Seasonings - Emor
In this lesson, we discover a convoluted connection with an unusual word found in the following Torah portion. And why is it Jewish tradition that a young man…
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Tehillim Talks - Psalm 26
In this Psalm, David asks God to test him. But Yeshua said, “Do not lead us into testing.” How do we reconcile these two statements? Should we ever pray to be…