An eye for an eye, turn the other cheek, do not resist the one who is evil. What do all of these phrases mean? What was the Messiah teaching us in Matthew 5:38-42, was he contradicting the Law? Imagine if what he was teaching is the exact opposite of what we have been taught he meant, something that could change your world.
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In Matthew 11 Messiah said that we should take His yoke because it is light and that He will give us rest for our souls. What would these phrases have meant to His audience, and what do they mean for us today?
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Everyone has experienced trying times and tribulations, but we don’t often understand why a loving God would allow such things to happen. In fact, some even claim that bad things in this world prove God isn’t real. In this presentation, we examine how the Bible can help in making sense of suffering and support the existence of our Creator.
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What is lashon hara? It’s the evil tongue; but beyond that, what does it mean? Is it as simple as gossip and slander or is there more to it? Is it a command or a tradition? What do the Scriptures say about the evil tongue?
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In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion, Shelach, we see how, in Numbers 15:15-16, the Torah was given to everyone. It is one law for all, both the stranger/sojourner and the native born Israelite.
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