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Jeff and Yoel discuss what makes a person a REAL leader and how do we choose good leaders for our gatherings; YHVH’s profound message to Israel in Chapter 7; and also How do we know if a leader is anointed by God?
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8
Dec
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Join Yoel as he explains the source materials and the historical framework behind Hanukkah, the reason for the rebellion, and the reason for the anti-religious decrees in Israel when it was not done elsewhere.
8
Dec
In my recording on the weekly Parasha of Vayeshev, I mentioned an Assyrian law that might shed some light on the deeds of Tamar, and how is it she could have laid with her husband’s father. We find in the Assyrian law A33 the following:
7
Dec
In Genesis 37:3, the Torah tells us that Jacob gave Joseph a – כְּתֹנֶת פַּסִּים KToNet PaSSiM, the nature of which has baffled many people. In reading on this subject I have found several interesting opinions:
4
Dec
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Join Yoel and Jeff for chapter 6 as they address the famous opening verses and the social criticism that causes YHWH to declare that He desires mercy and not sacrifice.
2
Dec
It is not uncommon for people to go round and make arguments about different topics. This is a good practice which enables everyone to study well and understand better. The problem begins when people develop an agenda which obscures the research and confuses facts with speculation. I like textual criticism but here are some points about the article called “Masoretic Text vs. Original Hebrew” found here:
http://theorthodoxlife.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/masoretic-text-vs-original-hebrew/
27
Nov
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With an initial word of caution regarding prophetic interpretations, Yoel and Jeff expound on the rest of chapter 5.
20
Nov
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When God removes Himself, are we cut off? And does it extend into the afterlife? Also, does Hosea 5:8 imply that there was really only one big exile involving Assyria and Babylon?
16
Nov
Clothing can be used as a motif in Biblical literature and sometimes is used to depict an element about the person wearing it. In the book of Genesis, we find several cases describing clothing, and in the case of Ya’aqov and Esav, it is a fundamental element in the storytelling.
וַתִּקַּח רִבְקָה אֶת בִּגְדֵי עֵשָׂו בְּנָהּ הַגָּדֹל הַחֲמֻדֹת אֲשֶׁר אִתָּהּ בַּבָּיִת
“Then Rebecca took the best clothes of Esau her older son, which she had in the house” Gen 27:15
The Hebrew calls Esau’s clothing חמדת which is translated as best/favorite.
13
Nov
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The mentioning of Mizpah in the first verse of chapter 5 brings up a question on the involvement of the southern kingdom of Judah in Hosea’s prophecy. We also look at the cycle of idolatry/adultery, punishment and questioning faith. Hosea 5:1-5
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