Roots of Faith

The class this week is called “Faith in a Fringe”.

You will not want to miss the teaching.  The torah this week covers leprosy, fungus in the home as well as bodily discharges - subjects that many would dismiss as lacking spiritual value, but we know that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God….etc (2 Tim 3:15).

In Mark 5:25-34 a woman with an issue of blood seeks healing from Jesus in an interesting story.  The gospel writers record that she had faith that if she could only touch the fringe on his garment she would be healed.  Where did she get this idea? She opened the door for many others that would follow (Mark 6:53-56).

What is so special about a fringe?  Jesus was not the only one to wear such a fringe.  Listen to this week’s lesson to learn more.

Shalom and enjoy the class this week.  Ross

 

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 Tazria/Metzora Torah readings [39:21m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I recently attended a conference in Charlotte and gave two talks, titled (1) Hear and (2) Do.

In these two talks I attempt to lay out my vision for a revival of Torah Faith.

In the first class (HEAR), I begin with the Shema - the foundational confession of Biblical Faith.  As a special guest, my friend and brother John Carlson played his “Shema Song”.

In the second class I further develop the vision by speaking of what precisely we should DO.  I cover 9 passages from the book of Deuteronomy that mention things that we should DO with all of our heart and all of our soul.

Finally, I sum up the Torah “while standing on one foot”.

You will not want to miss this two part series.

Thanks for taking the time to listen.  Visit www.rootsoffaith.org and let us know what you think of the teaching.

Shalom, Ross

 

 Part 2 - Do! Conference in Charlotte [58:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I recently attended a conference in Charlotte and gave two talks, titled (1) Hear and (2) Do.

In these two talks I attempt to lay out my vision for a revival of Torah Faith.

In the first class (HEAR), I begin with the Shema - the foundational confession of Biblical Faith.  As a special guest, my friend and brother John Carlson played his “Shema Song”.

In the second class I further develop the vision by speaking of what precisely we should DO.  I cover 9 passages from the book of Deuteronomy that mention things that we should DO with all of our heart and all of our soul.

Finally, I sum up the Torah “while standing on one foot”.

You will not want to miss this two part series.

Thanks for taking the time to listen.  Visit www.rootsoffaith.org and let us know what you think of the teaching.

Shalom, Ross

 

 Part 1 - Hear! Conference in Charlotte [55:37m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

As the sun comes up around the globe on the 1st day of the week, people will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus on the holiday known as Easter.

Jesus, however, knew nothing of this holiday.  The New Testament book of Acts in the King James version uses the word Easter in chapter 12, but a close study of the passage in its original Greek reveals that the passage leads astray when translated this way - a fact corrected by most other translators.  The season is Spring and the festivals associated with the Passion story in the authentic gospel story are Passover, Unleavened Bread, and Firstfruits.

In this week’s lesson, since there is no regular Torah and Prophet reading, Ross Nichols concentrates on the intent of the gospel writers - showing how Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection tie to the ancient festivals of the early rain season.

Beginning in Leviticus 23, he discusses the details of Passover that you may not be familiar with.  Reading some from a book written by Joseph Good on the festivals, he paints the portrait of a death that seemingly was defined by an age old plan.

You will not want to miss this week’s lesson.  The class is in two parts.  The third section is a reading performed by the Roots of Faith Congregation of each gospel writer’s account of the resurrection.  The account contained in the gospel of John was read from the Jewish New Testament by Ross’ dad who is visiting Ross for a few weeks.

 Check it out and let us know what you think of the class.

Shalom, Ross

 

 The Passion B.E. - Part One [34:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

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 The Passion B.E. - Gospel Accounts of the Resurrection [41:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download