Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Sixth Sunday in Eastertide year A: Acts 17:22-31 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 Psalm 66:7-18 Jesus said, ”If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of … Continue reading If Ye Love Me
Tag: Torah
Behar – Bechukotai
Readings for this week's double portion: Behar - On the Mountain and Bechukotai - My StatutesTorah: Leviticus 25:1-27:34Haftarah: Jeremiah 32:6-27, 16:19-17:14NT: Luke 4:16-21, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18New Testament selections vary. These selections are from the Galilee Calendar.Outline SummarySabbath YearsThe Year of JubileeRedeeming the PoorRedeeming ServantsIdolatryBlessings of ObediencePenalties for DisobedienceLaws Concerning DedicationsTithesNotesThis portion establishes the principle that … Continue reading Behar – Bechukotai
Emor – Speak!
ReadingsTorah: Leviticus 21:1 - 24:23Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31NT: Matthew 5:38-42, Galatians 3:26-29Outline SummaryThe Holiness of the PriestsThe Holiness of the OfferingsThe Appointed Feasts(Photo credit: Hebrew for Christians)NotesThis passage covers the rules of Holiness for the Priests and the Offerings they bring, as well as the yearly cycle of appointed feasts.The central axis of the chiastic structure … Continue reading Emor – Speak!
Acharei Mot – Kedoshim
Readings for the double portion of Acharei Mot and Kedoshim: Torah: Leviticus chapters 16-20 Haftarah: Ezekiel 22:1–19 (A); 22:1–16 (S) and Ezekiel 22:1–19 (A); 22:1–16 (S)* New Testament selections vary. The Complete Jewish Bible suggests: NT: Romans 3:19–28; 9:30 –10:13; 1 Corinthians 5:1–13 with 2 Corinthians 2:1–11; Galatians 3:10–14; Messianic Jews (Hebrews) 7:23–10:25 and Mattityahu … Continue reading Acharei Mot – Kedoshim
Tazria-Metzora
Summary of Tazria - She Conceives and Metzora - 'Leper' Readings for Tazria Torah: Leviticus 12:1-13:59 Haftarah: 2 Kings 4:42-5:10 Gospel: Mark 15:1-16 Basic Outline The purification of women after childbirth Offerings for purification Signs and treatment of 'Leprosy' Readings for Metzora Torah: Leviticus 14:1-15:33 Haftarah: 2 Kings 7:3-20 Gospel: Romans 6:8-23 Basic Outline The … Continue reading Tazria-Metzora
Vayikra – And He Called
Vayikra - And He Called Readings Torah: Leviticus 1:1-6:7 (5:26) Haftarah: Isaiah 43:21-44:23 Gospel: Mark 11:1-12:44, Hebrews 10:1-18 (suggested) Summary The Law of Burnt Offerings The Law of Meat Offerings The Law of Peace Offerings The Law of Sin Offerings Laws for the Congregation The Law of Trespass Offerings Notes I am posting now out … Continue reading Vayikra – And He Called
Vayakhel – And He Assembled
Vayakhel- And He Assembled Readings Torah: Exodus 35:1-38:20 Haftarah: 1 Kings 7:13-36, 40-50 Gospel: Mark 9:1-50, II Corinthians 9:6-11 Outline Regulations for the Sabbath Israel to Bring an Offering The Tabernacle Articles The People Bring Their Offering The Workmen Are Ready The People are Restrained from Bringing Any More Offerings The Making of the Tabernacle … Continue reading Vayakhel – And He Assembled
Ki Tisa – When You Raise (the Head)
Ki Tisa - When You Raise (the Head) Readings Torah: Exodus 30:11-34:35 Haftarah: 1 Kings 18:1-39 Gospel: Mark 7:1-8:38, 1 Corinthians 8:4-13 Outline Census The Laver The Anointing Oil and the Incense Craftsment to be Employed The Sabbath as a Sign Two Tablets of Stone The Golden Calf Moses Intercedes for Israel Moses breaks the … Continue reading Ki Tisa – When You Raise (the Head)
Tetzaveh – You Shall Command
Readings Torah: Exodus 27:20-30:10 Haftarah: Ezra 43:10-27 Gospel: Mark 5:1-6:56 Outline Summary The Tending of the Lamp The Garments for the Priesthood The Breastplate The Sacred Vestments The Consecration of Aaron and His Sons The Order of the Sacrifices The Daily Offerings God's Promise of His Presence The Altar of Incense Notes Tetzaveh begins with … Continue reading Tetzaveh – You Shall Command
Mishpatim – Judgements
Readings Torah: Exodus 21:1-24:18 Haftarah: Jeremiah 34:8-22, 33:25-26 Gospel: Mark 1:1-2:28 Outline Summary The Treatment of Servants Laws Concerning Violence Laws Concerning Responsibility of Owners Laws Concerning Restitution Laws of Human Relations Judgments Concluded The Three Appointed Feasts The Lord's Angel Sent to Lead Israel Moses and the Elders on Mount Sinai Notes Now we … Continue reading Mishpatim – Judgements
Shepherdess: On the Fringe 