United Israel » Biblical Studies http://unitedisrael.org/blog The United Israel Blog is authored by various individuals who share the vision of the ancient Hebrew faith. It covers a wide range of topics and is updated regularly. The views of the authors are their own. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:43:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 When Pharaoh Let Go! http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/02/04/when-pharaoh-let-go/ http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/02/04/when-pharaoh-let-go/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:43:15 +0000 RKNichols http://unitedisrael.org/blog/?p=684 In today’s teaching, Ross covers the great deliverance of the children of Israel out of Egypt. He begins in Psalm 106 and shares some insights into the story covered by this Torah portion. Ross speaks on the fleeting faith of the children of Israel and of the struggle that is required to achieve freedom. This particular Torah reading begins and ends with the subject of war. It speaks of an eternal struggle between YHVH and an age long enemy known as Amalek. Ross shares some insights into the redemption. There are things that we must do. You will not want to miss this teaching.

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]]> http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/02/04/when-pharaoh-let-go/feed/ 0 The Real Meaning of Passover http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/01/28/the-real-meaning-of-passover/ http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/01/28/the-real-meaning-of-passover/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:00:24 +0000 RKNichols http://unitedisrael.org/blog/?p=679 In this week’s teaching, Ross continues his study of the redemption of Israel from Egypt. He begins by reading from a biblical account of a Passover recorded in II Chronicles and shows that those from some of the tribes were not following the Passover as it was written in the Torah of Moses. He then challenges his listeners with a question; Have we missed the point of Passover by not following what is written? In this week’s class Ross speaks on the prevalent view of the Passover held by most who were introduced to the Festival of Passover through Christian teachings. For Christians, the Passover points to the death of God’s son. Is this the message of Passover? You will be challenged by this teaching but are encouraged to listen and make up your own mind.

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]]> http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/01/28/the-real-meaning-of-passover/feed/ 0 I Lift My Hand – The Heritage http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/01/21/i-lift-my-hand-the-heritage/ http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/01/21/i-lift-my-hand-the-heritage/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:20:52 +0000 RKNichols http://unitedisrael.org/blog/?p=673 In this week’s class Ross shows the connection between the promises to the patriarchs and to the descendants. He begins by covering the “RE” revealing of God to Moses and carefully works through the texts showing that the promises made to and through Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are also for their seed. He focuses on a particular phrase found in this week’s reading where God claims to lift His hand in an oath to the fathers. Building on this, Ross covers the other occurrences of this act and speaks of the promised inheritance. For what purpose does YHVH deliver Israel from Egypt? Several times in this week’s reading YHVH says, “Shalach et ami”. What does this mean and how does it relate to modern day claimants of the distinguished name Israel? You will not want to miss this class.

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http://rootsoffaith.org/2012/01/21/i-lift-my-hand-the-heritage.htm

]]> http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/01/21/i-lift-my-hand-the-heritage/feed/ 0 Shemoth – The Names of the Redemption http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/01/14/shemoth-the-names-of-the-redemption/ http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/01/14/shemoth-the-names-of-the-redemption/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:45:21 +0000 RKNichols http://unitedisrael.org/blog/?p=668 In this week’s teaching, Ross covers the first reading from the book of Exodus called Shemoth. The meaning of the Hebrew title is “names”. In this week’s class Ross covers the importance of some key names for those through and by whom the great redemption of the book will take place. The reading begins with the names of the sons of Israel, then shares the names of two midwives, the name of God, and finally the name of God. Practically everyone of importance in this reading is named with the exception of the Pharaoh. You will not want to miss this first teaching from the book of Exodus. Join us as we continue our study through the Torah.

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]]> http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/01/14/shemoth-the-names-of-the-redemption/feed/ 0 The Patriarchal Plan http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/01/07/the-patriarchal-plan/ http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/01/07/the-patriarchal-plan/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:41:21 +0000 RKNichols http://unitedisrael.org/blog/?p=663 In this week’s Torah teaching, Ross shares on the subject of the Patriarchal Plan. He begins by recounting the promises passed from generation to generation. In the Torah and the prophet reading, we read of the passing of Jacob, Joseph and David respectively. But Ross shows that though all of these men went “the way of all the earth”, the plan did not die. It continued to be passed through the ages. The promises still stand. The purpose remains yet unfulfilled. What was the meaning of the plan that was first entrusted to Abraham and what does it mean for us today? You will not want to miss this teaching. A special thanks to Glenn Chatterton for assisting in the study and preparation of this class. His insights were very helpful.

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]]> http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2012/01/07/the-patriarchal-plan/feed/ 0 Judah Draws Near to Joseph http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2011/12/31/judah-draws-near-to-joseph-2/ http://unitedisrael.org/blog/2011/12/31/judah-draws-near-to-joseph-2/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:23:21 +0000 RKNichols http://unitedisrael.org/blog/?p=657 In this week’s Torah portion, Ross covers perhaps the most cherished story in the Torah – Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. Ross shows that this story hints at a reunion of Judah and Joseph, the single most prominent theme in all of the prophets. The connection between the Torah and Prophet reading this week sheds light on this all important teaching. How will this reunion take place? You will not want to miss this teaching. Listen and share.

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