The opening of this double portion makes a bold statement about the community of faith, acknowledging not only the prominent members of the community, but also the least. Why is this important? Give a listen. The heart of this week’s podcast focuses on the one the Lord used to write the Torah: Moses. Why is Moses so important, not only in Judaism, but also Christianity? Not only do his words appear in the New Testament text, but Moses also stands face to face with Yeshua/Jesus. Give a listen, as we consider the man of God called Moses. 

Why do we remember moments of cultural or national significance? What of moments and miracles of eternal significance? In this week’s Torah portion, the Lord commands Israel to do something unusual when they cross over the Jordan. To what end? Are monuments of remembrance really that important? When Israel crosses a parted body of water for the second time, they realize just how important it is to keep these memories alive for the next generations. Give a listen!

Called to be a blessing. Abraham would not only be blessed of the Lord, but he would be a blessing to the nations. In Messiah, Jew and Gentile alike, as seed of Abraham, will also be a blessing. Yet, we cannot move or alter the safeguards set in place by the Lord. There is an ethical and spiritual lesson that we learn from two seemingly unrelated commands found in the Torah. How do these commands work together, and finally, what do they teach us today? Give a listen.