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Torah Today MinistriesBread Crumbs: Spiritual ModestyHow much about our spiritual lives should we share with others? On the one hand, we are to be witnesses of God's work in our lives. But, on the other, can we over share? Where lies the balance? Join Grant and Robin in an intriguing conversation about spiritual modesty and how we can better practice this spiritual discipline. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, a...
2026-01-2032 minTorah Today MinistriesBread Crumbs - "Laughing Matters"Laughter is a serious subject in the Torah, and the laughing that takes place in Genesis falls into five distinct categories. Join Grant and Robin as they delve into the difference between healthy and unhealthy forms of laughter ... and maybe share a few laughs on the way. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2025-11-2639 minTorah Today MinistriesBread Crumbs: A Question of Life or DeathWhy must we be commanded by God to choose life? What is the nature of a blessing? Or of a curse? What is so special about the month of Elul as we approach Rosh Hashanah and the High Holly Days? Join Grant and Robin as they discuss these and other important issues. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today...
2025-10-0136 minTorah Today MinistriesBread ("Cookie") Crumbs #12 - Avery, Ethan & Charlotte SmithJoin Grant and Robin for this first episode of "Bread Cookie Crumbs" in which Robin and I have a lively (and unrehearsed) discussion and Q&A with some of the bright young people God has brought into our lives. In this episode, Robin and I would like to introduce you to Avery, Ethan & Charlotte Smith - the three oldest children of our dear friends Steve and Lisa. So tune in and enjoy getting to know Charlotte, Ethan and Avery and hear what is on their hearts. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit o...
2024-06-3044 minTorah Today MinistriesBread Crumbs #8 - The Power of QuestionsSomeone once said that you can tell whether a man is clever by his answers, but you can tell whether he is wise by his questions. So are some questions more valuable than others? Can questions be dangerous? Even deadly? Why were Satan's first words in the form of a question? Why do some faith communities fear questions? And why does Judaism value them? Join Grant and Robin in a lively conversation about the power of questions - their value, misuse, danger, and power to lead to new horizons. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print...
2024-03-3033 minTorah Today MinistriesBread Crumbs #7 - The 20 CommandmentsJoin Grant and Robin for the seventh installment of their new series, "Bread Crumbs." In this series, we explore and discuss various biblical issues that arise during our personal studies and conversations. In this episode, we compare the Ten Commandments given through Moses with the Twenty Commandments given through Paul. Oh, you say you are unfamiliar with The 20 Commandments? Then, this discussion will be a life changer for you. These twenty rules for living a spirit-led life perfectly complement "The 10" we are all familiar with. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our...
2024-03-1036 minTorah Today MinistriesBread Crumbs #3 - Surviving the StormJoin Grant and Robin for the third installment of their new series "Bread Crumbs". In this series, we explore and discuss a variety of biblical issues that arise during our personal studies and conversations. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2023-12-0829 minTorah Today MinistriesQ&A #8 - What Is the Primary Theme of God's Word?In this discussion, Kamal and Grant discuss:What is the primary theme that God conveys through His word?What is the purpose of our relationship with God?How do you define intimacy with God?Why do some people pretend to have a relationship with God?What are the hallmarks of a false relationship with Go?How do we move on from a list of dos and don'ts to having a genuine, pure relationship with God?Since Messiah is coming for a pure and spotless bride, how does she prepare? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print...
2023-09-141h 16Torah Today MinistriesQ&A - What Are Wisdom, Understanding & Knowledge?In this discussion, Grant and Kamal talk about:What is wisdom?What is understanding?What is counsel?What is spiritual power?What is knowledge?What is fear?What is faith?What is hope?What is love? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2023-09-071h 11Torah Today MinistriesQ&A #6 - How Do We Maintain a Healthy Fellowship?In this discussion, Kamal and Grant discuss:What does true fellowship among believers consist of?How is fellowship among believers different from self-help groups, AA groups, and other clubs?How do we balance socializing with seeking God together?How can true fellowship last?How should we deal with offenses that arise in a fellowship?How do we protect ourselves against "wolves in sheep's clothing"?How do we bridge the gap between believers and nonbelievers in a fellowship? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you...
2023-08-241h 29Torah Today MinistriesQ&A #5 - What Is the Difference Between Praise & Worship?In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss:What is the difference between praise and worship?Is it biblical to use music to stir up people emotionally?In the Bible we read of loud cymbals, shouts, and other physical expressions in singing praises to God. Is this emotional manipulation? How do you explain the term "worship music"?Why do much "worship music" today seem so shallow and repetitive?Many praise lyrics speak of how I will do this and that for God. I this appropriate?How do we properly engage our spirit, soul, and body in the act of w...
2023-08-171h 04Torah Today MinistriesQ&A - "How Do I Avoid the Extremes of Legalism & License?In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss the following questions:What do you say to those who always feel condemned and not loved by God?What do you say to those who feel that they can do whatever they want and God just loves them anyway?What makes people gravitate towards the extremes of self-condemnation or licentiousness?How do we not become discouraged in our journey of sanctification?How do we grasp the fear and the love of God at the same time?How do we distinguish between self-righteousness and total obedience to God?What did Yeshua mean...
2023-08-101h 10Torah Today MinistriesQ&A: What is the Purpose of Pain & Suffering?In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss the following questions:How can one be an overcomer when life is full of struggles and temptations?What is holiness?Can a believer achieve a completely sinless state?How can we truly bear one another's burdens?What should you say to those who pretend everything is great when it is not?What do we say to believers who never seem to have hope? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our...
2023-08-031h 07Torah Today MinistriesQ&A: What is Biblical Discipleship?In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss the following questions:What is wrong with discipleship in Christianity today?What does it mean to be a true disciple of Messiah?How should a disciple engage in the Scriptures, prayer and fellowship?What should be evident in a disciple's life?What is the cost of being a disciple of Messiah?What are the blessings of being a disciple of Messiah? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter...
2023-07-2759 minTorah Today MinistriesQ&A: Is the Bible Relevant Today?In this conversation, Grant and Kamal discuss the following questions:How did Grant become a teacher of the Bible?How has the church ignored the value of understanding the Word of God?What are the implications of the lack of Bible literacy in the modern church?How is the Bible relevant for modern life?What is the difference between the Greek and Hebrew mindsets? And why is a Hebraic mindset necessary for understanding the Bible?Why should the Word of God take prominence in one's life?What do you say to those who think the Bible is boring?
2023-07-2044 minTorah Today MinistriesParsing the Portion - BamidbarDISCUSSION POINTS:Grant and Robin discuss the real name of the book of Numbers and why it is so significant. Then they delve into the important balance between separation and unity, order and chaos. But the primary theme of Numbers is the meaning of the 'wilderness' in each of our lives and how necessary it is to experience it. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up t...
2023-05-1537 minTorah Today MinistriesParsing the Portion - Acharei/KedoshimDISCUSSION POINTS:Why is the Yom Kippur service so complicated, and how is it connected to Passover? Who does the "scapegoat" (the goat for Azazel) represent? Is Yom Kippur commented upon in the New Testament? was Yeshua's death a form of human sacrifice? And what does keeping Sabbath have to do with our being a tabernacle of God's spirit? Join Grant and Robin as they discuss these and other questions. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure...
2023-04-2534 minTorah Today MinistriesBe Our Guest - Daimer Castro & Rebekah SanchezGrant and Robin visited beautiful Puerto Rico in March, 2023 where they taught at a Messianic community in Arecibo and visited a communal farm in Las Marias. In this episode of Be Our Guest, Grant and Robin have a discussion with their hosts Daimer Castro and Rebekah Sanchez. You will be blessed as you listen to their story and learn about the amazing work they are doing in this island paradise. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our...
2023-04-0536 minTorah Today MinistriesBe Our Guest - Caleb LutonThe poison of opiates and fentanyl has enslaved millions of people across the globe. It is a scourge that has taken the lives of many thousands of people. In this interview, Caleb Luton (Grant & Robin's youngest son) shares his 20-year struggle with opioids and how God graciously delivered him from the clutches of this horrible addiction. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming...
2023-01-0439 min
Torah Today MinistriesParsing the Portion - ToldotJoin Grant and Robin for an unrehearsed discussion of the Torah portion. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-11-2329 min
Torah Today MinistriesParsing the Portion - Chayei SarahJoin Grant and Robin for an unrehearsed discussion of the Torah portion. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-11-1429 min
Torah Today MinistriesHebrew Key #14 - Bookends of BlessingsBoth Judaism and Christianity have traditions that center over bread and wine - the Passover Seder, the Catholic mass, communion, the Sabbath meal blessings, etc. But two events in Yeshua's life - one at the beginning of His ministry and one at the end - give new meaning to the use of bread and wine in our religious tradition, whatever it may. I think you will be blessed by this teaching "Bookends of Blessings" and, if you are a Messianic believer, you will never view your Erev Shabbat meals the same way again. For more teachings by Grant L...
2022-11-1016 min
Torah Today MinistriesParsing the Portion - VayeiraJoin Grant and Robin for an unrehearsed discussion of the Torah portion. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-11-0739 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - VayeiraIn this amazing Torah portion, we consider several unique features in the Torah scroll. But the most important thing we discuss is why God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. Or did He? What did God actually tell Abraham to do with Isaac? Answering this question makes all the difference in our understanding of this event that is so central to the Scriptures. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep...
2022-11-0620 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 19Is there such a thing as silent speech? This question is the foundation of this (what you might call) 'mystical' psalm. This psalm talks of speech, then says there is no speech. It talks of words, then says there are no words. What is going on here? Join the conversation about this amazing psalm. It has much to teach us about how we connect with God and about the essence of worship. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe...
2022-11-0243 min
Torah Today MinistriesParsing the Portion - Lech LechaJoin Grant and Robin as they discuss Torah portion Lech Lecha and share some valuable insights into these amazing chapters. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-11-0132 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - Lech LechaDid you know that the entire world was created for Abraham's sake? Well, that is what the Sages teach based upon an interesting spelling of a word in Genesis. We also consider a single dot that changed the world. And a great blessing is to be found in the way God changed Abram and Sarai's names. Come and enjoy these seasonings of the parshah. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you...
2022-10-3018 min
Torah Today MinistriesParsing the Portion - NoachJoin Grant and Robin for an unrehearsed discussion of the Torah portion Noach. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-10-2534 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - NoachIn this Parshah Seasonings episode, we will consider Noach's unique name; an appearance of a terrorist organization; how God's NAME is encoded into the dimensions of the ark; and how the message of the gospel is encoded into Noach's family tree. I highly recommend that you print out the notes for this one! For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah...
2022-10-2320 min
Torah Today MinistriesSage Advice - The Chofetz ChaimChofetz Chaim is actually the name of R' Yisrael Meir Kagan's first book - a book that made (and continues to make) such an impact on the Jewish world, that R' Kagan himself came to be called the Chofetz Chaim. What does this name mean? What was his book about? Why does it continue to make such a profound difference in lives even today? This is an episode that you do not want to miss! For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be...
2022-10-2117 min
Torah Today MinistriesParsing the Portion - BarasheitThis is the first of a new series entitled Parsing the Portion wherein Grant, and his wife Robin discuss the weekly Torah portion. This series will be audio-only. So pull up a chair and join the discussion. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-10-1936 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Taks - Psalm 18Psalm 18 is our first lengthy psalm (50 verses) and is traditionally called "The Song of David." It also has a lengthy introduction (21 words) and is the only psalm that is recorded twice in the Bible (here, and 2Samuel 22). But what is most unusual is that it claims to have been composed "on the day when Adonai delivered [David] from the hand ... of Saul." Yet we know that David wrote this psalm years after Saul's death. What is going on here?! Follow along in your Bible as we look into these matters. A blessing awaits! For more teachings by Grant...
2022-10-1746 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - BarasheitI always thank of the first letter, first word, first verse, first chapter, first book (Genesis) like I think of the "Big Bang" - everything explodes out of a tiny singularity. In this lesson we briefly discuss that singularity and focus in on the first word of Genesis - בראשית. It contains wonders! For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Minist...
2022-10-1622 minTorah Today MinistriesThe Hebrew Key #12 - “The Ark & The Matriarchs”What do Rosh Hashanah, Noah's ark, Adam & Eve, the matriarchs, and God's name all have to do with each other? More than you might think! Hop aboard this short rollercoaster ride of a teaching and discover some beautiful connections in God's Torah. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-10-1317 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - Vezot HabrachahThis is the final parshah of the Torah and it has several unusual features that we shall look into. Being the last Torah portion, we shall consider some "last things" that it contains. One of the features that makes this portion so interesting is that it connects back around to the beginning of Genesis, forming a unified "circle" of Torah. This is no accident! For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you...
2022-10-0923 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon - "Sin Nature"Does man have a "sin nature"? We certainly hear a lot about it from the pulpit! But does it actually appear in the Bible? In this lesson we will learn a little about the history of this term and see exactly what the Scriptures say about it. You may find this one of the most freeing teachings on this website! For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with...
2022-10-0419 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - Ha'azinuThis brief one-chapter Torah portion records The Song of Moses. This song is of major importance and will be sung by all believers in the future when together we shall sing "the Song of Moses and the Lamb" (Rev. 15:3). But why wasn't the Song of Moses ever sung? And where do we find the song of the Lamb? And why is the Song of Moses recorded in such a strange way in the Torah scroll? Join us as we address these questions and unlock some of the hidden features of this amazing chapter. For more teachings by Grant Lu...
2022-10-0218 minTorah Today MinistriesQ&A Series - "Evangelical Objections"Many in the Evangelical world look at believers who follow Torah and cannot understand why. In this first episode of our new series entitled "Q&A", my friend Kamal Sampara poses the questions he had when he first encountered the Messianic faith, such questions as:Aren't we now "free from the Law"? (Romans 7:6)Isn't it dangerous to idolize the Torah and Judaism?What is the Hebraic approach to teaching the Bible?How does this new approach to the Scriptures impact the disciple of Jesus? And...What is the purpose of Torah Today Ministries?Maybe these are questions...
2022-09-3025 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 17I call this psalm ‘A Prayer for Rescue from the Yetzer Hara’. This is a very strange psalm as it can be translated and interpreted in two seemingly contradictory ways. On the one hand, it seems to be a confession of moral failure. On the other, it comes across as a proclamation of moral victory. Could it be both? Well, that is the beautiful thing about the Hebrew language as only it can express in one psalm how our defeats can be transformed into future victories. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our...
2022-09-2929 minTorah Today MinistriesBe Our Guest - Kamal SamparaI am pleased to introduce my dear friend (and Torah Today Ministries' newest board member), Kamal Sampara. Kamal's is a fantastic story of growing up in India, coming to the U.S. to study molecular biology, and discovering a vibrant walk with God through Torah. You will be blessed by this talented and remarkable man's testimony. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming...
2022-09-2723 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - VayeilechJoshua was encouraged to be "strong and courageous". But what two villains before this were also "strong" and "courageous"? What can we learn from our enemies? Also, what is the significance of the number 120 in this passage and in Moses' life? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-09-2516 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - NitzavimThis Torah portion contains several odd features that appear only in the Torah scroll – a letter is written oversized and a phrase contains 11 dots over the letters. What could these unique features possibly mean? We also discover an amazing prophecy in the 5,708th verse of the Torah. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-09-1815 min
Torah Today MinistriesSage Advice #4 - Orchos TzaddikimHave you worked on your soul today? That is a question that I often posed to my congregation. Soul work is of the utmost importance to a disciple of the Messiah and this classic handbook - Orchos Tzaddikim ("Ways of the Righteous") - has been a powerful tool in the pursuit of character development for nearly 400 years. This book is as timely today as when it was first written. Listen to this short introduction to this powerful tool for doing effective soul work. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https...
2022-09-1612 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon #13 - "Apostle" & "Priest"Did you know that Yeshua is called an apostle in the Bible? And did you know that David's sons were priests?! Join us as we take a deep dive into the original meanings of the words 'apostle' and 'priest' and gain a new appreciation for Yeshua's message in the process. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-09-1219 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - Ki TavoWhat does Amalek have to do with our ability to live a fruitful spiritual life? And is beauty really all that important? And how is Deuteronomy 28 an "evil" chapter? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-09-1118 min
Torah Today MinistriesHebrew Key #11 - A Man After God's HeartGod calls David a man after His own heart. But did you know that this is illustrated in the Hebrew names of God and David? … and Judah? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-09-0809 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 16How do you handle those sleepless nights when you just can't turn off your brain? Does God truly run the world? And will you miss out on life's pleasures if you follow Him wholeheartedly? These and other persistent questions are answered in this short but brilliant psalm. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-09-0633 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - Ki TeitzeiWhat does the end of Shoftim have to do with the opening of Ki Teitzei? And what does war have to do with bread? And what kind of weapon is a tent peg?! As we consider these questions, we will also look at two interesting words that occur only twice in Bible. Oh, and what word does a scribe write in order to test a new pen? These little details are sure to add some "seasonings" to your Torah study. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org...
2022-09-0425 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon - "Gospel" & "Preaching"I have yet to meet a Christian who, when asked, can point to a place in the Bible where the word 'gospel' is defined. Of course, they can point to verses that support their idea of what the gospel is, but ask them to point to at the Bible's definition of the gospel and they are completely at a loss... at least, that has been my experience. So how about you?Can you answer the question? Furthermore, why is the 'gospel' the Messiah and His disciples proclaimed seem so different from the one Paul proclaimed? Could there be two "...
2022-08-3128 min
Torah Today MinistriesSage Advice #3 - The Ramchal - R' Moshe Chaim LuzzattoIf you were impressed with the genius of the Vilna Gaon, consider the one rabbi he said he would walk across Europe to hear teach! Let me introduce you to the Ramchal - R' Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-08-2916 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - ShoftimWhy hasn't Messiah returned yet? In addition to some fascinating details found in the Hebrew of this Torah portion, we discover the three things that must be accomplished before Messiah comes to do battle and reclaim His world. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-08-2817 minTorah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 15Do you feel like the entire world is going through a shaking? How about your personal life? If things seem a bit wobbly to you, this psalm is precisely what you need. Psalm 15 provides a checklist of eleven items that ensure an unshakeable life. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-08-2631 min
Torah Today MinistriesHebrew Key #10 - "The Most Cowardly word"A little three-letter word changed Israel’s history and caused the death of an entire generation. When Solomon said that the power of life and death is in the tongue, he wasn’t kidding! What is this most cowardly (and dangerous) word? Come and find out. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-08-2517 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 14This psalm has a twin - almost identical! (Ps.53) So why do we need two psalms that are almost word-for-word the same? And is everyone in the world corrupt, as this psalm seems to indicate? Let's also discuss the three varieties of atheists. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-08-2330 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon #11 - "Justification"'Justification' is one of those "religious" words that is also a part of our everyday vernacular. But there is still a great deal of confusion surrounding the biblical use of this term. This teaching will help bring some clarification to how justification relates to salvation. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-08-2214 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - Re'ehWhat does the opening verse of this parshah have to do with the first verse of Genesis? And how is the history of the Temple encoded into one single word in chapter 12? We explore these questions and also learn something about controlling our thoughts and how tithing is can be an antidote to wickedness. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at...
2022-08-2116 min
Torah Today MinistriesSage Advice #2 - The Vilna GaonApart from Solomon, who do you think was the smartest man who ever lived? My guess would be The Vilna Gaon (R' Elijah ben Solomon Zalman). You will be amazed by this man's towering genius and his godliness. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-08-1719 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 13Is it possible to conquer God? Can we triumph over Him? Should we even try? And if such a thing were even possible, how would the Almighty feel about losing to the likes of us?! This brief psalm holds the answer to these important questions. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-08-1624 min
Torah Today MinistriesSage Advice #1 - RashiThis new series - "Sage Advice" - introduces the listener to some of the Torah geniuses of Jewish history. The 12th-century rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki (Rashi) is considered the foremost of Israel's Torah commentators and his contribution to Torah study is profound. Come and be inspired by these brilliant men of wisdom. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-08-1514 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - EikevDo you know what two things in the Torah are called "great and awesome"? And what does Messiah have to do with a flint rock? Oh (and here's a biggy!), did you know that two arks traveled with the Israelites in the wilderness? I didn't think so. These are some of the seasonings that will add flavor to your parshah study. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date...
2022-08-1417 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon - "Old & New Testaments" (Chirstianity's Most Misguided Terms)One of the most misguided things a person can do is to refer to the Hebrew scriptures as "The Old Testament" and to the Greek scriptures as "The New Testament". New is better than old, right? But are these the terms the Bible uses to refer to itself? Let's correct this confusion once and for all! For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming...
2022-08-1227 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 12Do you ever catch yourself complaining about the empty words of (many) politicians? Or the biased reporting in the media? Does it seem like today's culture is awash in lies and deception? Through this psalm, God reveals the inner workings of falsehood and those who spread it.For more teachings from Grant, visit: www.torahtodayministries.org For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos...
2022-08-0820 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasoning - Va'etchananThis Torah portion contains the words of the Shema which, in turn, contains many secrets itself. We will explore some of these and discuss tefillin (phylacteries), especially the odd Hebrew letter that appears on one of them. And what does all of this have to do with Pentecost (Shavuot)? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-08-0723 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 11Have you ever been tempted to distrust God? Of course you have...especially when it seems like society is coming unravelled. In this psalm, David asks the question, "If the foundations are destroyed, what can a righteous man do?" And God's answer to this question is inspired! For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-08-0332 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon - "Atonement" & "Mercy Seat"Christians constantly refer to Messiah's death as an atonement. But what is atonement? (And what does atonement have to do with the mercy seat?) Does the Bible tell us that Messiah atoned for our sins? Or did He accomplish something much more significant? This is a teaching that you cannot afford to miss. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah...
2022-08-0118 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - DevarimWhat does the Torah have in common with a bee? More than you might imagine! Add this pinch of seasoning to your Torah study and discover the message encoded into the initial letters of the five books of the Torah. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-08-0113 min
Torah Today MinistriesHebrew Key #9 - "Solomon: A Living Sacrifice"When you consider Paul's appeal for us to be living sacrifices, you immediately think of Solomon, right? No? Well, you will after listening to this teaching about Solomon's dedication of the Temple. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-07-2917 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - MaseiQUESTION: What do Israel's 42 wilderness encampments, the Shema, the Tabernacle, footwear and unicorns have to do with one another? Click on the play button to find out.Order "40 Years at 42 Camps" here For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-07-2815 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 10Have you ever experienced a bad signal on your radio or television? Or maybe you have gone through a “dead spot” with your cell phone and the connection was dropped. A similar thing happens in life when wicked people around us exert influence that blurs our spiritual clarity. This is nothing new. David describes this phenomenon in this psalm and even structured the psalm’s verses to reflect this spiritual static. But the psalm ends on a high note as David reminds us that God runs the world! For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes...
2022-07-2648 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - "Matot"King Solomon was a student of the Torah and was undoubtedly familiar with this Torah portion. He even seems to have commented on it in the book of Proverbs using a very clever play on words … a purposeful misspelling, actually. This is an insight that you would never find without looking at the original Hebrew. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at...
2022-07-2417 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 9How many ways can you say ‘eternity’? We discover several ways – or approximations, anyway – in Psalm 9, which is a song of thanksgiving. This is also our first acrostic psalm (whose verses follow the order of the Hebrew alphabet) – well, halfway through the alphabet, that is. The last half of the alphabet picks up in Psalm 10. (But that’s another story.) This amazing psalm is full of twists and turns as it describes how God will deal with the nations of the world in days to come. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website...
2022-07-2139 min
Torah Today MinistriesHebrew Key #8 - Where We Go to See GodIs it possible to 'see' God? The answer is a little tricky since there are different ways of seeing. But God very much wants us to see Him, and He has provided a means by which we can do just that. In this lesson, we will learn where we can go if we truly want to see God. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos...
2022-07-2116 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - PinchasWho wants to read a book called “Numbers”?! This book gets its English name from the censuses found at the beginning and the end. (I know. Sounds boring, doesn’t it!) But there is a truly incredible insight hidden here that you will find astonishing. This Torah portion also includes the only place where a Hebrew letter is broken in two. What could this possibly mean? Listen and find out. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-wee...
2022-07-1816 min
Torah Today MinistriesHebrew Key #7 - A Thread of HopeMany biblical Hebrew words have this amazing feature – they can have two (or more) meanings that seem to be completely unrelated. But (and this is the truly amazing part), they always do have some beautiful spiritual relationship. This episode of The Hebrew key takes a look at just such a word. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries. ...
2022-07-1507 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon #8 - "Baptism""Baptism" is definitely Christianity's least understood ritual. What is the essence of this practice and how has it been observed in the Torah and throughout Judaism? Understanding this will make a profound impact on your understanding of the Bible's many references to this important ritual. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-07-1221 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - BalakWhat is Satan's relationship to God? What is his relationship to you? Balaam's donkey ride to curse Israel is one of the most instructive episodes in the Bible for those who want to gain insight into who Satan really is. This lesson is sure to alter your view on the subject! For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-07-1018 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 8This psalm is the natural follow up to Psalm 7. There, David had really been through the mill (or should I say “press”?), but here he gives voice to the wonderful things that were the outcome of his testings through pressure. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-07-0830 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon - "Christ": Christianity's Least Understood TermThough every "Christian" in the world proclaims the name of "Jesus Christ" or "Christ Jesus", the vast majority of them do not even know what the term "Christ"even means! If they did know, it would powerfully impact their lives. Join us as we delve into this powerful and amazing - and amazingly misunderstood - word. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming...
2022-07-0417 min
Torah Today MinistriesParshah Seasonings - Chukat (Numbers 19-21)Hidden in the Hebrew words and letters of this Torah portion are some amazing secrets concerning Messiah and how He conquered the serpent by His crucifixion. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-07-0423 min
Torah Today MinistriesHebrew Key #6 - "Sons From Stones"Yeshua said that God could use stones to raise up sons for Abraham. There is a brilliant play on words going on here that reveals itself only in the Hebrew. And while we're on the subject of stones, let's address the question of why Yeshua is called a "stone of stumbling and a rock of offense". For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming...
2022-06-3010 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon - "Christian"Does every “believer” have the right to refer to himself/herself as a “Christian”? What, according to the Scriptures, is a Christian? The answer may surprise you, but I challenge you to reconsider your definition of Christianity’s most over-used word. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-06-2920 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 7A Psalm for Deliverance From ConfusionDavid is very confused. He may have done something wrong, but he isn’t sure. If he did do something wrong, what was it? And if he didn’t do something wrong, then why does he feel so guilty?Does this sound familiar to you in your own life – in the midst of your own confusion? This is one of the most difficult psalms to make sense of, but it is well worth the effort. As we work through David’s confusion together, you may find that you have...
2022-06-2943 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon - "Salvation" (Part 2)Christians tend to think of salvation as a line in the sand; you are either on one side or the other. But the Scriptures speak of how we have been saved (past tense), how we are being saved (present tense), and how we will be saved (future tense). How can this be? Salvation is a process that perfectly fits the make-up of mankind. Let me explain… For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will ke...
2022-06-2729 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon - "Salvation" (Part 1)Christians often say that they are “saved”. But saved from what? Is salvation from “Hell” what Yeshua came to accomplish? Or is there a more immediate problem from which we need rescued? In this lesson we will take a fresh look at what the Scriptures have to say about this often misunderstood word – “salvation”. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Mi...
2022-06-2719 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 5Do you ever feel like the whole world is against you? Of course you have. This psalm provides you with the words to express your heart in such times. And you will also get an insight into how the enemy works to make you feel like the whole world is against you. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today...
2022-06-2733 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon - "Redemption"How many times we hear the words “redeemed” and “redemption”! But what do these two words really mean? Let’s take a look at the Hebrew and Greek words that lie behind these terms, and we will discover that they are not ‘religious’ terms at all. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-06-2721 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 1This brief psalm sets the tone and theme for the entire book of Psalms. It contrasts the righteous man who loves Torah versus the unrighteous man who loves doing things his own way. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-06-2732 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon - "Church" (Part 2)“Church” – The Most Misunderstood Word in the Bible (Part 2)As we continue our discussion of the word “church”, we will answer the following questions:Are there other Hebrew words for “church” in the Bible?If the “church” began in Genesis, why is its foundation not mentioned until Matthew?Did early Christians go to “church”? For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at...
2022-06-2720 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon - "Church" (Part 1)“Church” – The Most Misunderstood Word in the Bible (Part 1)Our first discussion in this series deals with what I believe to be the most misunderstood word used in religious circles today. Most people think that the “church” is something that started in the New Testament. Some think that a ‘church’ is a building. I could fill this page listing the misunderstandings that people have about this confusing word – and it IS a confusing word! However, there was no such confusion in the original biblical languages of Hebrew and Greek. This two-part teaching will help clarify the concepts tha...
2022-06-2733 min
Torah Today MinistriesPardon My Jargon - IntroductionThere are no religious words in the Bible – at least none that I can find. Of course, our English translations are filled with religious terminology. But the original Hebrew and Greek scriptures are written completely in the common vernacular of the day.This series seeks to help us strip away the religious jargon that has encrusted the clear and beautiful message of the Bible. By returning to the purity of clear language, we can remove the linguistic barrier that separates us from those who need our message. I think you will be amazed at the insights you wi...
2022-06-2707 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 6We’ve all been there. You are sad, or ill, or both, and the whole world looks gloomy and you feel like everyone is against you. David felt the exact same way, at times. How is a person supposed to pray under such a burden of emotions? In this study we will see a subtle way in which David appealed to God as a child to its mother. We will also learn one the Bible’s most important words – chesed (חסד). For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when...
2022-06-2737 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 4This is the first of 55 psalms that are composed “for the Conductor” (למנצח, lam’natzeach). We focus on this interesting word and discover that it has a military connotation. We also discover the three pursuits of ungodly people. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-06-2737 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 3What would you do if friends and family, including your own son, turned against you and wanted you dead? This psalm tells us what David did under these exact circumstances. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-06-2725 min
Torah Today MinistriesTehillim Talks - Psalm 2Psalm 2 has traditionally been thought to be a continuation of Psalm 1. In this psalm we are introduced to the Messiah and the uproar of the nations. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-06-2740 min
Torah Today MinistriesThe Hebrew Key #1 - "Jots & Tittles"Yeshua said that not one “jot” or “tittle” would pass from the Torah. But what is a “jot”? And what is a “tittle”? The explanation is both enlightening and entertaining. So join us as we begin this new teaching series that unlocks the Scriptures using the Hebrew key. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-06-2712 min
Torah Today MinistriesThe Hebrew Key - "Shema - 'Hear!'"When Yeshua was asked what was the greatest commandment, He answered, “Shema, Israel, Adonai is our God! Adonai is one!” (Mark 12:29) But do we really know what the word ‘shema’ really means? Does it only mean to “hear”? Or does it mean something more. This short lesson will open up new insights into your understanding of this foremost commandment. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and...
2022-06-2721 min
Torah Today MinistriesThe Hebrew Key - "God's Name: YHVH"Few things in the Bible generate more questions and discussion (and disagreement!) than the topic of God’s holy four-letter name: יהוה (YHVH). It is often referred to as the Tetragrammaton. Our English Bibles render it as ‘LORD’. Some folks pronounce is ‘Jehovah’ or ‘Yahweh’. In this lesson we will learn what this holy name of transcendence mean and how it is truly pronounced. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news...
2022-06-2733 min
Torah Today MinistriesThe Hebrew Key - "Tamar and Her Coat of Many Colors"Yes, you read that right. Of course you have heard of Joseph’s colorful coat, but did you know that there is another person in the Bible who wore one? There are some amazing connections and insights that emerge when we take Joseph’s and Tamar’s stories and analyze them together. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Minist...
2022-06-2739 min
Torah Today MinistriesThe Hebrew Key - "A False Wilderness"Hebrew words are funny things. They seem to have a life of their own sometimes. (Maybe this is one reason we are told “the Word of God is living and active”?) Let’s take a look at how one Hebrew word – מדבר (midbar) – through Jewish eyes and see how it can spark an insight that defies translation. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Tora...
2022-06-2726 min
Torah Today MinistriesIntroduction to Torah Today MinistriesJesus revealed that the heart of the Torah is to love God and to love our neighbor. This is also the heart of our ministry. Torah Today applies timeless wisdom to life here and now by exploring God’s word and learning to live within His kingdom principles. For more teachings by Grant Luton (and to print the notes), visit our website: https://www.TorahTodayMinistries.org And when you visit, be sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter, which will keep you up to date with news, photos, and upcoming events at Torah Today Ministries.
2022-06-1702 min