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Welcome back to our Torah exploration! By now, your group has dug into what the Torah actually is and why it matters so much in Jewish tradition. Today we're tackling a question that comes up constantly in Christian circles: "Wait, isn't the Torah just the Old Testament?" The short answer? Not exactly. And understanding the difference will deepen your appreciation for both Jewish heritage and Christian faith in ways you might not expect. What We're Actually Comparing Here's

Welcome back to our Torah exploration! Last week we talked about what the Torah actually is. This week, we're diving into the meat and potatoes: which five books make up the Torah and why those specific books made the cut. Trust me, this gets more interesting than you might think. The Famous Five: Meet the Torah Books When we talk about the Torah, we're talking about five specific books that Jewish tradition calls the "Five Books of Moses." Christians know them as the first

Ever wondered why Jewish friends talk about the "Torah" differently than we talk about the "Old Testament"? Or maybe you've heard the word thrown around in Bible studies and thought, "I should probably know what that actually means." You're not alone! Many Christians have questions about the Torah, and honestly, understanding it can deepen our appreciation for the roots of our faith in ways we never expected. Welcome to the first part of our five-part journey exploring the To

Every morning you wake up and start making choices. Coffee or tea? Hit snooze or get up? Check your phone or pray first? What feels like small, insignificant decisions actually reveals something massive about your heart: and Moses knew this when he delivered some of the most powerful words in Scripture. In Deuteronomy chapters 19-30, Moses isn't just giving ancient Israel a history lesson. He's laying out the blueprint for what it means to live with intentional faith in a wor

You know what I love about Deuteronomy 12-18? Moses isn't giving us a Sunday-only faith manual. He's laying out a blueprint for how God's people live differently every single day of the week. These chapters tackle everything from where we worship to how we handle money, from dealing with difficult people to making everyday decisions with integrity. If you've been following our Deuteronomy study, you know Moses has been building toward something big. After reminding Israel of

You know what I love about Deuteronomy 12-18? Moses isn't giving us a Sunday-only faith manual. He's laying out a blueprint for how God's people live differently every single day of the week. These chapters tackle everything from where we worship to how we handle money, from dealing with difficult people to making everyday decisions with integrity. If you've been following our Deuteronomy study, you know Moses has been building toward something big. After reminding Israel of

Your teenager rolls their eyes when you ask them to clean their room. Again. "Why do I have to follow all these rules?" they mutter. Sound familiar? Moses faced something similar with the Israelites. After 40 years of wandering, he's standing before a new generation who didn't experience the dramatic rescue from Egypt firsthand. They're about to enter the Promised Land, and Moses knows they need more than a rule book: they need to understand the heart behind God's instruction

Have you ever needed a do-over? Maybe you blew a job interview, said something you regretted, or made a decision that derailed your plans for months. We've all been there. But what if I told you that God is the ultimate do-over God, and one of the clearest pictures of this is found in the opening chapters of Deuteronomy? Moses is standing before a new generation of Israelites, about to enter the Promised Land. But before they take another step forward, he does something cruci

Starting over isn't just about turning a page: it's about becoming someone completely new. Maybe you've experienced this when you moved to a new city, started a different job, or finally decided to break that habit that was holding you back. There's something both terrifying and exhilarating about fresh starts. That's exactly where we find ourselves in the final chapters of Numbers. After 40 years of wandering, complaining, and learning hard lessons in the wilderness, Israel

Ever notice how the biggest temptations often show up right before major breakthroughs? Israel's about to enter the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering, and suddenly they face their most sophisticated attack yet: one that doesn't involve armies or battles, but something far more dangerous: compromise from within. Numbers 22-25 gives us front-row seats to one of the most fascinating psychological warfare campaigns in Scripture. It's the story of Balaam, talking donkeys,

Ever notice how the biggest temptations often show up right before major breakthroughs? Israel's about to enter the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering, and suddenly they face their most sophisticated attack yet: one that doesn't involve armies or battles, but something far more dangerous: compromise from within. Numbers 22-25 gives us front-row seats to one of the most fascinating psychological warfare campaigns in Scripture. It's the story of Balaam, talking donkeys,

Welcome back to our journey through Numbers! If you've been following along, you know we've already covered Israel's big moment at Mount Sinai and their epic failure at the edge of the Promised Land. Now we're diving into what I like to call the "wilderness reality TV show" – because honestly, these chapters have more drama, rebellion, and plot twists than any Netflix series. The Setup: When Consequences Meet Grace Picture this: You've just been grounded for 40 years. Not 4

Ever notice how your faith feels rock-solid until the moment it doesn't? You're cruising along, trusting God, feeling spiritually mature, and then life throws you a curveball and suddenly you're questioning everything. Welcome to Numbers 11–14, where we watch an entire nation of people go from "God is awesome!" to "Maybe we should've stayed in Egypt" faster than you can say "wilderness wandering." If you've ever felt your faith wobble when circumstances got tough, you're in g

Ever tried organizing a family reunion with just twelve relatives? Now imagine organizing an entire nation of over two million people in the middle of a desert with no smartphones, no GPS, and definitely no group chat to coordinate everyone. Welcome to Numbers 1-10, where God shows Moses exactly how to turn chaos into order and wandering into purpose. The book of Numbers gets its name from the census that kicks off this incredible journey, but don't let that fool you into thi

Welcome back to our final stop on this wild journey through Exodus! If you've been following along, you've seen God part seas, rain down plagues, and deliver His people from centuries of slavery. But now we're hitting what might be the most challenging part of the whole story: learning how to actually live with God in the middle of the mess. Chapters 25-40 of Exodus aren't just about building a fancy tent. They're about discovering what it really means to worship a holy God w

Picture this: You're sitting in a coffee shop, scrolling through your calendar app, and suddenly you're hit with a wave of exhaustion. Soccer practice, work deadlines, family dinner, church committee meeting, volunteer shift... When's the last time you actually rested? Really rested? God knew we'd struggle with this. That's why He built rhythms of rest, celebration, and justice right into the fabric of how His people were supposed to live. Welcome to our final stop in Levitic

Hook: What if I told you that the most practical life advice you'll ever get comes from a 3,500-year-old book that most people think is just about animal sacrifices and weird rules? Welcome back to our Leviticus journey, where we're about to discover that God's blueprint for everyday holiness is surprisingly relevant to your Monday morning, your Friday night plans, and everything in between. We've made it to Part 4 of our "Leviticus Unfiltered" series, and things are about t

Picture this: You're about to enter the most important room in the building, but there's a catch: one wrong move and you could literally die. No pressure, right? That's exactly what the high priest faced every year on the Day of Atonement. Welcome back to our Leviticus journey, where we're diving into one of the most dramatic and meaningful chapters in the entire Bible. When God Says "Come Close" (But Carefully) Leviticus 16 opens with God essentially saying, "Aaron, we nee

Picture this: You're at a dinner party and someone starts talking about ancient cleanliness laws. The room goes quiet, forks freeze mid-air, and suddenly everyone's fascinated by their napkins. But what if I told you that buried in these seemingly dry regulations is one of the most beautiful pictures of God's heart for His people? Welcome back to Leviticus Unfiltered , where we're diving deep into the parts of Scripture that make us squirm, scratch our heads, and sometimes wo

Picture this: You're about to meet the most important person in your life. Your heart's racing, your palms are sweaty, and you're wondering if you're dressed right, if you smell okay, if you'll say something stupid. Now multiply that feeling by infinity – that's what it felt like for the Israelites to approach the living God. Welcome to Leviticus, where God literally writes the handbook on how unholy people can get close to a holy God. I know what you're thinking: "Leviticus?