STUDIES IN MAY 05
Friday May 6th - Location : Hillsdale - 6:00-9:00PM. Hebrew Memorization from flash cards, building up vocabulary. The plan is to get through all of the flash cards before investing in more Hebrew studies. Much of our studies have focused on memorization drills so that we can reasonably read biblical Hebrew before working on the more complex Grammatical rules and structures in the Language. Plans are in the works to expand Erev Shabbat to include a Messianic Scriptures midrash.
Sabbath, May 7th, Shul Location, Jackson, 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Torah Parsha 31
Emor 21:1-24:23 Haftarah Yechezkel 44:15-31 Brit Chadasha Qolesayah 2:11-23Discussion over the Shema and how it is different in the TaNaKh than what the Rabbinical version is. We also checked the Messiah's prayer to compare and the Teacher who asked Messiah which is the greatest commandment. The answer to the question is the third line of the Shema. Shema Recited, Messiah's supper, prayer, and Lunch. Discussion of the Michael rood "Sinai connection" DVD. Discussion of unequally yoked marriages. Issues over the restriction on deformed and disabled are drashed in light of the portion. Discussion on the Moe'dim, and the rising of the Messiah, based upon the Torah Portion statements on the Bikkurim first fruits. One said that the first fruits was figured the day after the High Sabbath. Determination of the exact timing of the crucifixion and when He arose from the grave. Some discussion on just who should be doing Sukkoth , whether the native born or the stranger and native born, since the notation in the RSTNE says that Sukkoth is for both groups, in keeping with the principle of 1 Torah for all.
Sabbath, May 14nth Shul location, Jackson 1:00-5:00PM
Torah Parsha 32
BaHar Wayikra 25:1-26:2 . Haftarah Yirmeyahu 32:6-27 Brit Chadasha Luka 4:16-21, Galutyah 5:1-13Shul started with breaking of the bread. Blessings were recited. Discussion form the torah portions regarding the Yovel/Jubilee year of redemption. every seventh year is to set aside so that the land shall rest and every 49nth year, a seven of sevens shall be a redemption of slavery and of the land, to revert back to the original owners, or the family. A great meal served (special thanks to sister colleen). Fellowship. Midrash discussions. The Passion discussion, related to the film using Y'shua, instead of Jesus. Discussion of the upcoming Avi Ben Mordecai teaching to be given in Lansing. The Galatians commentary that Avi Ben Mordecai has put together is supposed to have some pro-Torah explanations of some of the more difficult to understand passages.
Friday May 20th - Location : Hillsdale - 8:00-10:00PM. Midrash from Mark Chapter 6,7. Shema Recited, Prayers, Hebrew study using the flash cards, Sabbath Candles lit, blessings recited, Songs.
Sabbath, May 21st Shul Location, Waldron 1:00PM - 6:00PM - Discussion from Torah Parsha 33. Torah Parsha 33 BeChukkotai 26:3-27:34 Parsha 32, in years Haftarah Yirmeyahu 16:19-17:14 Brit Chadasha Ephsiya 2: 11-19 Shema Canted. Torah Portion read, Midrashed several issues within the Portion. Demonstrated the First Steps in Hebrew Prayer, Ma ToVoo.. The redemption Shekal was discussed and how some assemblies practice this. Great meal served (special thanks to Bro. Yac'ob) and fellowship. Welcomed a new family into our fellowship.
Friday May 27th - Location : Hillsdale - 6:00-10:00PM. This was an excellent Shul as we welcomed new brothers and sisters for our Erev Shabbat study. Hebrew letters and vowels were recited with flashcards. Great meal served. Midrash from Brit Chadasha, Luka 13 and 14.
Sabbath, May 28th, Shul Location Jackson, 1:00PM - 6:00PM - We listened to the Monte Judah debate and discussed the issues raised. We felt overall that Judah could have done more offensive debating to defend the wrong ideas the other side presented.