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Perfect Word Torah PortionsGrumbling Against God’s Provision: Israel Leaves Sinai | 36 – Parashat B’ha’a’lot’khaIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “B’ha’a’lot’kha” (Numbers 8:1-12:16), in which Israel concludes their stay at Mount Sinai by keeping Passover, and sets out for Canaan—grumbling and complaining along the way, with fatal consequences. What does it look like to follow God’s direction and timing? Does God sometimes enable people to pursue their wicked desires? How are Moses and the Prophet like him different from all other prophets? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-06-1337 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsCommitting and Following Through: Marriage and Nazirites | 35 – Parashat NasoIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Naso” (Numbers 4:21-7:89), in which Moses takes a census of the Levites, gives instructions to test accusations of adultery, describes the rules for Nazirite vows, and receives offerings from the chiefs of Israel. How did building the Temple adjust some of the rules given in Torah? How should we respond to God searching our hearts? Why do we need to keep our commitments? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-06-0625 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsBeing Battle Ready: Numbering and Arranging Israel’s Camp | 34 – Parashat B’mid’barIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “B’mid’bar” (Numbers 1:1-4:20), which tells how Moses and Aaron take a census of the people of Israel, arrange the camp in battle array, and number the tribe of Levi for their work in the tent of meeting. Why did God multiply the tribes of Judah and Joseph more than the others? What does it look like to owe God for His salvation? Can obeying God’s Word make it harder to follow Him? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this epis2025-05-3024 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsPromise and Punishment: Keeping God’s Holy Commands | 33 – Parashat B’chuqotaiIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “B’chuqotai” (Leviticus 26:3-27:34), which outlines God's promises of prosperity, protection, and peace to the people of Israel if they follow His commands, and the disasters He will inflict as a consequence of breaking the covenant. Is God’s promise to dwell with Israel dependent on their holiness? Can Israel be God’s people while actively rejecting his covenant? Will God break or replace His covenants when Israel turns from Him? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-05-2323 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsGod’s People, God’s Land: Shabbat Years and the Jubilee | 32 – Parashat B’harIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “B’har” (Leviticus 25:1-26:2), which provides instructions for the cycle of Shabbat years for the land to rest, and Jubilee years for restoring tribal inheritances and freeing slaves. How will Israel live through the Shabbat year if God does not let them provide for themselves? Who is the true owner of the Promised Land? What does being a slave of God look like in our everyday lives? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-05-2315 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsThe Mo’adiym: Israel’s Holy Feasts and Appointed Times | 31 – Parashat ’EmorIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “’Emor” (Leviticus 21:1-24:23), which provides rules for keeping the priesthood perfect and holy, and outlines Israel’s calendar of Mo’adiym—God’s holy days and appointed times. Why wouldn’t God accept blemished offerings from the priests? What can Shavuot teach us about our responsibilities as followers of Messiah? Why are Jews commanded to live in temporary dwellings at the Feast of Sukkot? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-05-1641 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsLove Your Neighbor As Yourself: Living by God’s Holiness | 30 – Parashat Q’doshiymIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Q’doshiym” (Leviticus 19:1-20:27), in which God commands the sons of Israel to be holy as He is holy, by loving their neighbors and punishing immoral depravity among the people. What is the connection between love and holiness? Can we reprove and correct each other and still be loving? How can Israel enforce a death penalty if they are supposed to love each other? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-05-0931 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsYom Kippur: Sacrifice, Sin, and Israel’s Day of Atonement | 29 – Parashat Ach’arei MotIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Ach’arei Mot” (Leviticus 16:1-18:30), which explains the rituals of Yom Kippur—the one day each year that the high priest goes behind the veil of the Most Holy Place to atone for Israel’s sins. Why must Aaron offer sacrifices for his own sin before atoning for the people? Does the blood of animal sacrifices take away Israel’s sin? How is Yeshua’s atonement more perfect than the Yom Kippur sacrifices? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-05-0932 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsRestoring and Cleansing Israel from Their Uncleanness | 28 – Parashat M’tzoraIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “M’tzora” (Leviticus 14:1-15:33), which desribes the process for cleansing lepers and houses infected with tzara-at (“leprosy”), and how to react to uncleanness resulting from various bodily discharges. Why are unclean people forbidden from approaching God’s holy Tabernacle? Can our righteousness make us clean before God? How do unclean people find restoration in Yeshua? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-05-0218 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsTzara-at or Not: Expelling Infections of “Leprosy” from Israel | 27 – Parashat Taz’riyaIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Taz’riya” (Leviticus 12:1-13:59), which instructs Israel on purifying women after childbirth, and diagnosing and expelling those infected with the uncleanness of tzara-at (“leprosy”). What does this portion reveal about Yeshua’s upbringing? How can tzara-at illustrate the dangers of false teachings? How must we react to unclean or sinful influences in our lives? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-05-0219 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsGod’s Consuming Fire and Israel’s “Kosher” Laws | 26 – Parashat Sh’miyniyIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Sh’miyniy” (Leviticus 9:1-11:47), which recounts Aaron’s first sacrifices, Nadab and Abihu’s uncommanded offering, and the establishment of the “kosher” laws for Israel. How much does our holiness depend on our knowledge of Scripture? When is it appropriate to do things that God didn’t specifically command? Why did God give dietary laws to limit what Jews can eat? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-04-2634 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsThe Consecration of Israel’s Everlasting Priesthood | 25 – Parashat TzavIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Tzav” (Leviticus 6:1(8)-8:36), which tells what parts of God’s holy sacrifices are the priests’ portion forever, and recounts the ordination of Aaron and his sons to serve as Israel’s priests. Can the priesthood’s holiness coexist with uncleanness? Has Aaron’s priesthood been abolished now that Messiah is our High Priest? Could we obtain atonement and come near to God through Aaron’s priesthood? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-04-1132 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsBlood and Atonement: The Sacrificial System Introduced | 24 – Parashat Vayiq’raIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Vayiq’ra” (Leviticus 1:1-5:26(6:7)), in which God instructs Moses on the basics of the sacrificial system, including the burnt, grain, peace, sin, and guilt offerings. Why is it forbidden for Israel or the priests to eat fat? How does Yeshua's perfection enable him to be a sacrifice better than the priests could offer? Can we be held responsible for unintentional sins? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-04-0432 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsCompleting the Tabernacle: God Dwells with His People | 23 – Parashat P’qudeiIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “P’qudei” (Exodus 38:21-40:38), which recounts Moses’ final examination and assembly of the Tabernacle, after which God’s glory appears and fills the tent to dwell in the midst of Israel. Why did Moses have to be the one to finish the work of Tabernacle? What does it look like to follow God’s timing? Does the Tabernacle point to God dwelling bodily with us through Yeshua? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-03-2824 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsIsrael’s Generosity and the Construction of the Tabernacle | 22 – Parashat Vayaq’helIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Vayaq’hel” (Exodus 35:1-38:20), which tells how Israel generously supplies the materials needed to build the Tabernacle, and how God calls craftsmen and gives them His Spirit to construct the Tabernacle. What made Israel eager to give for God’s House? How does God’s Spirit equip us to follow His commands? What can the construction the Tabernacle teach about how the Body of Messiah works? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-03-2124 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsThe Golden Calf: Israel’s Rebellion and Moses’ Intercession | 21 – Parashat Kiy TisaIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Kiy Tisa” (Exodus 30:11-34:35), which recounts Israel’s idolatrous rebellion against God by making a golden calf, and Moses’ intercession on their behalf, causing God to preserve His covenant and promise to dwell with Israel. Why did Israel forsake the commands of God? Does Moses’ intercession point to Messiah’s New Covenant? What does Moses’ shining face reveal about the Spirit’s work in our lives? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-03-1458 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsServing in Holiness: The Plan for the Priesthood | 20 – Parashat T’tzavehIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “T’tzaveh” (Exodus 27:20-30:10), in which Moses receives instructions for establishing the priesthood of Aaron and his sons, describing their holy garments and ordination for serving in God’s holy Tabernacle. What do the priests’ garments reveal about their position before God? Why is Yeshua’s priesthood better than Aaron’s? How does the anointing of the priests reveal their messianic purpose? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-03-0726 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsThe Plan and Pattern of God’s Holy Tabernacle | 19 – Parashat T’rumahIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “T’rumah” (Exodus 25:1-27:19), in which Moses receives the instructions for the Tabernacle (or Mish’kan)—the holy tent where God will dwell with the people of Israel—as well as for all the holy items to be placed inside. Does the Ark of the Covenant point to Yeshua? Why was the veil of the Temple torn in two? How is the Tabernacle a picture of a heavenly holy place in our lives today? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-02-2822 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsJudgment and Compassion: The Commands of the Covenant | 18 – Parashat Mish’patiymIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Mish’patiym” (Exodus 21:1-24:18), in which God instructs Moses about slavery, punishments for various crimes, and God’s rewards for obedience, all of which Moses writes in the Book of the Covenant to seal the covenant with Israel in blood. What does the Torah say about crimes of negligence? How serious a crime is cursing your parents? Does “eye for eye, tooth for tooth” conflict with Yeshua’s teachings? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-02-2152 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsThe Ten Commandments: Israel Arrives at Mount Sinai | 17 – Parashat Yit’roIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Yit’ro” (Exodus 18:1-20:23(26)), which describes Moses' reunion with his father-in-law Jethro, and Israel's arrival at Mount Sinai, where God reveals Himself in thick cloud, fire, and thunder to declare His Ten Commandments to Israel. How is Israel meant to function as a kingdom of priests? What is the foundation of the Ten Commandments? How can we fulfill the Ten Commandments in our lives? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-02-1455 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsParting the Red Sea and God’s Provision in the Wilderness | 16 – Parashat B’shalachIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “B’shalach” (Exodus 13:17-17:16), which recounts how God gives Israel final salvation from the Egyptians by the parting of the Red Sea, and how God provides them with the essentials of life as He leads them in the wilderness. How does the parting of the Red Sea point to Yeshua? How important is Shabat for the people of Israel? How is Messiah the spiritual rock which gives water to Israel? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-02-0753 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsPassover, the Exodus, and the Blood of Redemption | 15 – Parashat BoIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Bo” (Exodus 10:1-13:16), which describes the final three plagues sent by God against Egypt, and how the blood of the Passover lambs spared the lives of the people of Israel and won their freedom. How is Yeshua like the Passover lambs? What is accomplished through God’s salvation of Israel from her enemies? What does the matzah teach us as followers of Messiah about ourselves? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-01-3152 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsPharaoh’s Hardness and God’s Power: The Ten Plagues Begin | 14 – Parashat VaeraIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Vaera” (Exodus 6:2-9:35), which tells of the confrontation between Moses the man of God and Pharaoh king of Egypt, as God sends the first seven of the Ten Plagues to punish the stubbornness of the Egyptians. What does God’s unique treatment of Israel show about His nature? Why did God cause Pharaoh to stand against Him and His people? How do the magicians of Egypt serve as a warning for us? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-01-2447 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsIsrael’s Slavery and the Birth of Moses: God Prepares a Savior | 13 – Parashat Sh’motIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Sh’mot” (Exodus 1:1-6:1), which describes the suffering of Israel under the harsh slavery of Egypt, and how God preserved and raised up His special servant Moses, sending him to deliver Israel from the Egyptians. Why did God allow His people to suffer for 400 years? How do the events of Moses’ early life reflect Yeshua? How should we respond when God calls us to action? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-01-1858 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsThe Blessings of the Sons of Israel and the Burial of Jacob | 12 – Parashat Vay’chiyIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Vay’chiy” (Genesis 47:28-50:26), which tells the final words and acts of Jacob, including the blessings he gives his sons and his elevation of Joseph's sons Manasseh and Ephraim. Why did Reuben lose his birthright? Will the lost tribes of Israel really be restored and return? How do the deaths of Jacob and Joseph illustrate true faith in the promises of God? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-01-1032 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsJoseph’s Messianic Salvation of Israel | 11 – Parashat VayigashIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Vayigash” (Genesis 44:18-47:27), which recounts how Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and brings the whole house of Jacob to Goshen, reuniting with his father and saving his family and all Egypt from the famine. Can Jacob’s response to Joseph’s gifts reflect our attitude toward Messiah? How does Joseph settling Israel in Goshen have Messianic imagery? Could even the enslavement of all Egypt point to Yeshua? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2025-01-0328 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsJoseph’s Rise to Power: Wisely Using God’s Gifts | 10 – Parashat MiqetzIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Miqetz” (Genesis 41:1-44:17), which follows Joseph as he interprets the dreams of Pharaoh, becomes master over all Egypt, saves all the nations from a terrible famine, and disguises himself as he encounters and challenges his estranged brothers. What does Joseph reveal about the nature of wisdom? Did Judah and his brothers regret harming Joseph? How does Joseph’s provision of food parallel Messiah’s salvation? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2024-12-2736 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsJoseph, a Slave in Egypt: Serving and Suffering for God | 09 – Parashat VayeshevIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Vayeshev” (Genesis 37:1-40:23), which tells how Israel’s favorite son, Joseph, is sold by his brothers to slavery in Egypt, where he shows his righteousness through temptation and oppression, and suffers false accusations which send him to prison. How does Joseph’s suffering reflect Yeshua? Did anything good come out of the wickedness of Judah and Tamar? What is the right attitude toward serving God? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2024-12-2044 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsIsrael Strives and Prevails: The Return of Jacob | 08 – Parashat Vayish’lachIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Vayish’lach” (Genesis 32:4(3)-36:43), which follows Jacob back into the land of Canaan, where he wrestles with God Himself, reconciles with Esau, faces the fallout after his daughter is violated, and receives the name and the promise of Israel. How did Jacob appease his estranged brother? Was it right for Jacob’s sons to avenge their sister? What is the significance of the name ‘Israel’? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2024-12-1335 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsJacob’s Messed-up Family and God’s Continued Faithfulness | 07 – Parashat VayetzeIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Vayetze” (Genesis 28:10-32:3(2)), which recounts God’s promise to Jacob at Bethel, Jacob’s marriage to Laban’s daughters, the birth of Jacob’s children, and God's protection of Jacob through his struggles and sojourning. Was Jacob’s Ladder an image of Yeshua? How did Laban’s plots to cheat Jacob actually cause his increase? What is God’s response to the unloved and the oppressed? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2024-12-0635 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsFaith, Deception, and Despising God’s Blessings: From Isaac to Jacob | 06 – Parashat Tol’dotIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Tol’dot” (Genesis 25:19-28:9), which describes Isaac’s sojourn among the Philistines, as well as the rivalry of twins Jacob and Esau, when Jacob supplants his older brother's inheritance of the promise of Abraham, forcing him to flee Canaan to escape Esau’s wrath. Why did God choose Jacob over Esau? Does the story of Isaac and Abimelech foreshadow End Times? Does Jacob’s deceit somehow show his faith? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2024-11-2937 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsAbraham’s Final Years: Trusting God’s Word and Seeking His Will | 05 – Parashat Chayei SarahIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Chayei Sarah” (Genesis 25:19-28:9), which concludes Abraham’s story as he buries his wife Sarah, commissions his servant to find a bride for his son Isaac, fathers more children, and dies in peace in Canaan. What was the significance of Abraham buying a tomb? How can we seek God’s plan for the choices we make? Did Abraham see God’s promises come true? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2024-11-2230 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsAbraham’s Radical Obedience and Sodom’s Corrupting Evil | 04 – Parashat VayeraIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Vayera” (Genesis 18:1-22:24), which recounts Lot’s escape from Sodom and Gomorrah’s destruction, as well as how Abraham’s faith is tested when God commands him to sacrifice his son. Can we be righteous in an evil atmosphere? How does the Binding of Isaac prophesy Yeshua? Who will bless all the nations of the earth? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2024-11-1552 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsThe Call of Abraham, Father of Faith | 03 – Parashat Lekh-L’khaIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Lekh-L’kha” (Genesis 12:1-17:27), which begins the story of Abraham (originally named Abram), a man of faith with whom God makes a covenant, promising to make his descendants a great nation. What was God’s purpose in choosing Abraham’s descendants? How was Melchizedek an archetype of Yeshua? Was the promise of the land of Canaan permanent? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2024-11-0841 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsNoah, the Tower of Babel, and the Narrow Way of Salvation | 02 – Parashat NoachIn this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Noach” (Genesis 6:9-11:32), which describes God’s judgment of mankind through a global Flood, His salvation of Noah through an Ark, and the division of Noah’s descendants at the Tower of Babel into many nations. Can corporate punishment be just? How does the Ark foreshadow Yeshua? What is a covenant? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.2024-11-0142 minPerfect Word Torah PortionsGod Creates and Man Destroys: From Adam to the Nephilim | 01 – Parashat B’reshiytIn this week’s Bible study, Messianic Jewish brothers Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “B’reshiyt” (Genesis 1:1-6:8), which covers the events of Creation, the Fall, and mankind’s rapid descent into complete evil. Was the universe really created in six literal days? Does Yeshua appear in the first chapters of Genesis? What in the world are the Nephilim? We cover all these questions and more in this episode.2024-10-2553 min