Roots of Faith

This week’s lesson contains the story of the sending out of the spies - one from each tribe except the tribe of Levi.

Since this lesson introduces us to Rahab, Ross talks about the significance of the 5 women listed in the geneology of Jesus (Matthew chapter 1).

In this week’s lesson we learn that Moses changed his attendant’s name from Hoshea to Joshua (Numbers 13:16). Ross uses this to explain that the “real name” of Jesus was Yeshua - and would have been better rendered into English by the name Joshua.  See for example the “authorized version” in Acts 7:45 / Hebrew 4:8.

Ross also covers the subject of the fringe or tzittzit. This week’s lesson from the Torah includes Numbers 15:37-41. Using this and Deuteronomy 22:12, Ross teaches on the purpose of the fringe.

The New Testament contains references to Yeshua wearing these fringes; Matthew 9:18-26, 14:34-36; Mark 6:53-56 and Luke 5:27-28.

Check out this week’s class. The introduction is in two parts this week so be sure and listen to the entire class.

 

 Shelach Lecha - Intro Part A [47:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

 Shelach Lecha - Intro Part B [49:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

 Shelach Lecha - Reading [37:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download