Long before Christianity emerged, an ancient Jewish practice developed of reading through the Bible regularly so that people would know, understand, and internalize God’s instructions.

Learn how this structured reading plan, called the Parashah or Torah Portion can help you understand the Bible like never before.

The story of Ruth is read during the Jewish festival of Shavuot, but this seemingly small story gives us a huge message about God’s faithfulness to gentiles who put their trust in the God of Israel. 

Did you know that Pentecost, mentioned in Acts 2, is intimately connected to an ancient Jewish festival called the Feast of Weeks (Shavuot in Hebrew)? Learn how this monumental event connects to the Hebrew Bible and fulfills several Messianic prophecies.

Does God care about our obedience?

There's a story in the Hebrew Bible, in the book of Judges about a prophecy delivered by an angel to an infertile family, that they would have a son who would begin to defeat the Philistine enemies of Israel.  This is the story of Sampson.

Christians all over the world celebrate Resurrection Sunday, often connected with Easter, the day when Jesus rose from the dead.

But did you know it’s also connected to an ancient Jewish festival called the Feast of Firstfruits?

In the Bible, there’s a story many of us are familiar with, where God shows this power over the Egyptian gods, culminating in the Passover and rescue from Egypt across the red sea. 

But quickly they forgot his deliverance. Are we much different today? How can we remember?

Christians celebrate communion often, but did you know it’s directly connected to the Jewish festival of Passover? When Jesus said “Do this in remembrance of me,” it was part of a Passover Seder meal that He was having with His Jewish disciples. What should followers of Jesus do with this biblical holiday?

Have you ever sabbathed? 

I mean really sabbath.

In our journey as Christians, we shed our love of Sabbath, rooted in ancient Jewish culture for the modern convenience of productivity and grace.

We’re used to our modern, Americanized calendar with all of the holidays that come with it: Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and more. Yet here, centered around the ancient Hebrew calendar, we find a God who cares about his people so much that he designates seven special events throughout the year so they can rest, remember Him, and enjoy the good life.

Did you know that buried in the Old Testament book of Leviticus, we find a God who cares about his people so much that he designates seven holidays throughout the year so we can rest, remember Him, and enjoy the good life He created?

When I started reading the Torah with new eyes, I expected to find a God of vengeance and punishment, yet what I found was a God rich in compassion, mercy, and loving kindness.

We've been duped for centuries by misguided theology.

God's grace in the Hebrew Bible is the same grace that leads to the new covenant.

We read about the “Mountain of God,” picturing an idyllic scene of lush beauty, only to find ourselves in the dry, desert wilderness. We feel that God is silent, but what if His presence is closer that we think?

You may know the story of Jacob’s son Joseph whose brothers hatched a plot to fake his death and sell him into slavery out of their jealous rage.

Over time Joseph makes his way into the Pharaoh of Egypt’s palace. After serving for many years, he is eventually thrown into prison after false accusations of rape. 

While in prison his Father’s gift of dreams has clearly passed onto him, and he accurately interprets the dream of two fellow inmates.

But he is forgotten.

Modern life for all of if its innovation and progress has left us more disconnected, isolated, alone—lacking peace with ourselves and with God.

What if there was an ancient way we could return to? One that resonates with the longing in our souls for a new kingdom. We hope you’ll join us to as we follow the Master together.

Over the last few months, my friend Jim and I have been diving in and discussing the significance of the Spring feasts of Israel, mentioned in the Bible in Leviticus 23. As followers of Jesus, you may not realize it, but we come from a rich tradition rooted in Hebrew soil.  Keep reading for a summary of our conversations about the spring feasts and a preview of the upcoming fall feasts.

Have you heard God's voice? Often He's not in the big, flashy, showy displays of power and might—His voice is a small, quiet whisper. May you have ears to hear what He is speaking to you.

There’s a story in the bible where God tells Moses to send out 12 men to spy on the promised land— to find out if the land was good or bad; if the people were weak or strong.

Have you ever felt like you've been through a desert season in your life?

Lost all hope?

Felt like you would never emerge on the other side?

The Four cups of wine at a Passover meal represent the four promises of God to the ancient Israelite people. Learn about the rich significance hidden in these four cups!

As I was reading scripture this week, I came across Exodus 15:25 where the ancient Israelites had just crossed the Sea of Reeds and were crying out for something to drink because the waters were bitter. God showed Moses a tree to throw into the waters which made them sweet and drinkable.