http://rootsoffaith.org A Synagogue Without Walls - Preaching Moses Every Sabbath Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:57:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Copyright by Roots of Faith 2006 - 2011 rndavar@aol.com (Roots of Faith - Ross Nichols) rndavar@aol.com (Roots of Faith - Ross Nichols) Hebrew Bible Torah Jewish Roots 1440 http://rootsoffaith.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/RootsOfFaith-logo-144x144.png http://rootsoffaith.org 144 144 Roots of Faith A Synagogue Without Walls - Preaching Moses Every Sabbath Hebrew, Bible, Torah, Roots, Tanach, Faith Roots of Faith - Ross Nichols Roots of Faith - Ross Nichols rndavar@aol.com no no http://rootsoffaith.org/2012/01/28/the-real-meaning-of-passover.htm http://rootsoffaith.org/2012/01/28/the-real-meaning-of-passover.htm#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:57:03 +0000 Ross Nichols http://rootsoffaith.org/?p=1221 In this week’s teaching, Ross continues his study of the redemption of Israel from Egypt. He begins by reading from a biblical account of a Passover recorded in II Chronicles and shows that those from some of the tribes were not following the Passover as it was written in the Torah of Moses. He then challenges his listeners with a question; Have we missed the point of Passover by not following what is written? In this week’s class Ross speaks on the prevalent view of the Passover held by most who were introduced to the Festival of Passover through Christian teachings. For Christians, the Passover points to the death of God’s son. Is this the message of Passover? You will be challenged by this teaching but are encouraged to listen and make up your own mind.

]]> http://rootsoffaith.org/2012/01/28/the-real-meaning-of-passover.htm/feed 0 1:07:43 In this week’s teaching, Ross continues his study of the redemption of Israel from Egypt. He begins by reading from a biblical account of a Passover recorded in II Chronicles and shows that those from some of the tribes were not following the [...] In this week’s teaching, Ross continues his study of the redemption of Israel from Egypt. He begins by reading from a biblical account of a Passover recorded in II Chronicles and shows that those from some of the tribes were not following the Passover as it was written in the Torah of Moses. He then challenges his listeners with a question; Have we missed the point of Passover by not following what is written? In this week’s class Ross speaks on the prevalent view of the Passover held by most who were introduced to the Festival of Passover through Christian teachings. For Christians, the Passover points to the death of God’s son. Is this the message of Passover? You will be challenged by this teaching but are encouraged to listen and make up your own mind. Podcasts Roots of Faith - Ross Nichols no no http://rootsoffaith.org/2012/01/21/i-lift-my-hand-the-heritage.htm http://rootsoffaith.org/2012/01/21/i-lift-my-hand-the-heritage.htm#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:16:17 +0000 Ross Nichols http://rootsoffaith.org/?p=1201 In this week’s class Ross shows the connection between the promises to the patriarchs and to the descendants. He begins by covering the “RE” revealing of God to Moses and carefully works through the texts showing that the promises made to and through Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are also for their seed. He focuses on a particular phrase found in this week’s reading where God claims to lift His hand in an oath to the fathers. Building on this, Ross covers the other occurrences of this act and speaks of the promised inheritance. For what purpose does YHVH deliver Israel from Egypt? Several times in this week’s reading YHVH says, “Shalach et ami”. What does this mean and how does it relate to modern day claimants of the distinguished name Israel? You will not want to miss this class.

]]> http://rootsoffaith.org/2012/01/21/i-lift-my-hand-the-heritage.htm/feed 0 1:19:03 In this week’s class Ross shows the connection between the promises to the patriarchs and to the descendants. He begins by covering the “RE” revealing of God to Moses and carefully works through the texts showing that the promises [...] In this week’s class Ross shows the connection between the promises to the patriarchs and to the descendants. He begins by covering the “RE” revealing of God to Moses and carefully works through the texts showing that the promises made to and through Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are also for their seed. He focuses on a particular phrase found in this week’s reading where God claims to lift His hand in an oath to the fathers. Building on this, Ross covers the other occurrences of this act and speaks of the promised inheritance. For what purpose does YHVH deliver Israel from Egypt? Several times in this week’s reading YHVH says, “Shalach et ami”. What does this mean and how does it relate to modern day claimants of the distinguished name Israel? You will not want to miss this class. Podcasts Roots of Faith - Ross Nichols no no http://rootsoffaith.org/2012/01/14/shemoth-the-names-of-the-redemption.htm http://rootsoffaith.org/2012/01/14/shemoth-the-names-of-the-redemption.htm#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:40:55 +0000 Ross Nichols http://rootsoffaith.org/?p=1192 In this week’s teaching, Ross covers the first reading from the book of Exodus called Shemoth. The meaning of the Hebrew title is “names”. In this week’s class Ross covers the importance of some key names for those through and by whom the great redemption of the book will take place. The reading begins with the names of the sons of Israel, then shares the names of two midwives, the name of God, and finally the name of God. Practically everyone of importance in this reading is named with the exception of the Pharaoh. You will not want to miss this first teaching from the book of Exodus. Join us as we continue our study through the Torah.

]]> http://rootsoffaith.org/2012/01/14/shemoth-the-names-of-the-redemption.htm/feed 0 0:51:07 In this week’s teaching, Ross covers the first reading from the book of Exodus called Shemoth. The meaning of the Hebrew title is “names”. In this week’s class Ross covers the importance of some key names for those through an[...] In this week’s teaching, Ross covers the first reading from the book of Exodus called Shemoth. The meaning of the Hebrew title is “names”. In this week’s class Ross covers the importance of some key names for those through and by whom the great redemption of the book will take place. The reading begins with the names of the sons of Israel, then shares the names of two midwives, the name of God, and finally the name of God. Practically everyone of importance in this reading is named with the exception of the Pharaoh. You will not want to miss this first teaching from the book of Exodus. Join us as we continue our study through the Torah. Podcasts Roots of Faith - Ross Nichols no no http://rootsoffaith.org/2012/01/07/the-patriarchal-plan.htm http://rootsoffaith.org/2012/01/07/the-patriarchal-plan.htm#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:38:15 +0000 Ross Nichols http://rootsoffaith.org/?p=1189 In this week’s Torah teaching, Ross shares on the subject of the Patriarchal Plan. He begins by recounting the promises passed from generation to generation. In the Torah and the prophet reading, we read of the passing of Jacob, Joseph and David respectively. But Ross shows that though all of these men went “the way of all the earth”, the plan did not die. It continued to be passed through the ages. The promises still stand. The purpose remains yet unfulfilled. What was the meaning of the plan that was first entrusted to Abraham and what does it mean for us today? You will not want to miss this teaching. A special thanks to Glenn Chatterton for assisting in the study and preparation of this class. His insights were very helpful.

]]> http://rootsoffaith.org/2012/01/07/the-patriarchal-plan.htm/feed 0 1:19:04 In this week’s Torah teaching, Ross shares on the subject of the Patriarchal Plan. He begins by recounting the promises passed from generation to generation. In the Torah and the prophet reading, we read of the passing of Jacob, Joseph and Dav[...] In this week’s Torah teaching, Ross shares on the subject of the Patriarchal Plan. He begins by recounting the promises passed from generation to generation. In the Torah and the prophet reading, we read of the passing of Jacob, Joseph and David respectively. But Ross shows that though all of these men went “the way of all the earth”, the plan did not die. It continued to be passed through the ages. The promises still stand. The purpose remains yet unfulfilled. What was the meaning of the plan that was first entrusted to Abraham and what does it mean for us today? You will not want to miss this teaching. A special thanks to Glenn Chatterton for assisting in the study and preparation of this class. His insights were very helpful. Podcasts Roots of Faith - Ross Nichols no no http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/31/judah-draws-near-to-joseph.htm http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/31/judah-draws-near-to-joseph.htm#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:19:53 +0000 Ross Nichols http://rootsoffaith.org/?p=1186 In this week’s Torah portion, Ross covers perhaps the most cherished story in the Torah – Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. Ross shows that this story hints at a reunion of Judah and Joseph, the single most prominent theme in all of the prophets. The connection between the Torah and Prophet reading this week sheds light on this all important teaching. How will this reunion take place? You will not want to miss this teaching. Listen and share.

]]> http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/31/judah-draws-near-to-joseph.htm/feed 0 1:07:52 In this week’s Torah portion, Ross covers perhaps the most cherished story in the Torah – Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. Ross shows that this story hints at a reunion of Judah and Joseph, the single most prominent theme in all o[...] In this week’s Torah portion, Ross covers perhaps the most cherished story in the Torah – Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. Ross shows that this story hints at a reunion of Judah and Joseph, the single most prominent theme in all of the prophets. The connection between the Torah and Prophet reading this week sheds light on this all important teaching. How will this reunion take place? You will not want to miss this teaching. Listen and share. Podcasts Roots of Faith - Ross Nichols no no http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/24/the-biblical-dream.htm http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/24/the-biblical-dream.htm#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:28:37 +0000 Ross Nichols http://rootsoffaith.org/?p=1180 In this week’s class Ross teaches from the 2nd reading of the Joseph cycle of readings. The dream theme shows up again this week. In fact, the word dream occurs 20 times in this week’s reading. Ross takes this week to work through the significance of dreams from a biblical perspective. After recounting Pharaoh’s dreams, Ross turns to a similar dream in the book of Daniel. He discusses the point that the “Hebrews” have been used to both dream and to interpret dreams. Dreams are essential to the historical and prophetic revelation of Yehovah’s way – are they essential in the present? You will not want to miss this teaching.

]]> http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/24/the-biblical-dream.htm/feed 0 1:23:50 In this week’s class Ross teaches from the 2nd reading of the Joseph cycle of readings. The dream theme shows up again this week. In fact, the word dream occurs 20 times in this week’s reading. Ross takes this week to work through the si[...] In this week’s class Ross teaches from the 2nd reading of the Joseph cycle of readings. The dream theme shows up again this week. In fact, the word dream occurs 20 times in this week’s reading. Ross takes this week to work through the significance of dreams from a biblical perspective. After recounting Pharaoh’s dreams, Ross turns to a similar dream in the book of Daniel. He discusses the point that the “Hebrews” have been used to both dream and to interpret dreams. Dreams are essential to the historical and prophetic revelation of Yehovah’s way – are they essential in the present? You will not want to miss this teaching. Podcasts Roots of Faith - Ross Nichols no no http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/17/the-joseph-saga-part-one.htm http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/17/the-joseph-saga-part-one.htm#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:38:01 +0000 Ross Nichols http://rootsoffaith.org/?p=1150 In this week’s teaching Ross begins to cover the story of Joseph. These stories are among the most cherished in the history of writing. The story of Joseph has a way of connecting people to the Bible as no other story does. In fact, Ross begins this week to show that we may be connected to these stories in a deeper way than many might think. Ross takes a slightly different approach in this week’s class, carefully working through the texts and pointing out interesting connections. We can learn a great deal by following these patriarchal narratives. You will not want to miss this teaching as it sets the stage for the next several weeks.

]]> http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/17/the-joseph-saga-part-one.htm/feed 0 1:20:19 In this week’s teaching Ross begins to cover the story of Joseph. These stories are among the most cherished in the history of writing. The story of Joseph has a way of connecting people to the Bible as no other story does. In fact, Ross begin[...] In this week’s teaching Ross begins to cover the story of Joseph. These stories are among the most cherished in the history of writing. The story of Joseph has a way of connecting people to the Bible as no other story does. In fact, Ross begins this week to show that we may be connected to these stories in a deeper way than many might think. Ross takes a slightly different approach in this week’s class, carefully working through the texts and pointing out interesting connections. We can learn a great deal by following these patriarchal narratives. You will not want to miss this teaching as it sets the stage for the next several weeks. Podcasts Roots of Faith - Ross Nichols no no http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/10/jacob-returns-home.htm http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/10/jacob-returns-home.htm#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:13:03 +0000 Ross Nichols http://rootsoffaith.org/?p=1147 In this week’s Torah portion, Jacob prepares to meet his brother Esau as he begins his journey home to the land of promise. The one who has struggled from the womb faces his greatest fears as well as his past. He divides his household into two camps and prepares to fulfill the command to go home. On his way, he faces the struggle of his life with a mysterious opponent. Who is this with whom he wrestles? Ross shows that the events described in this week’s reading point beyond the historical to a prophetic glimpse of Israel’s future return to the land. He takes the listener through several prophetic texts that shed light on what is to come. You will not want to miss this class.

]]> http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/10/jacob-returns-home.htm/feed 0 1:08:49 In this week’s Torah portion, Jacob prepares to meet his brother Esau as he begins his journey home to the land of promise. The one who has struggled from the womb faces his greatest fears as well as his past. He divides his household into two[...] In this week’s Torah portion, Jacob prepares to meet his brother Esau as he begins his journey home to the land of promise. The one who has struggled from the womb faces his greatest fears as well as his past. He divides his household into two camps and prepares to fulfill the command to go home. On his way, he faces the struggle of his life with a mysterious opponent. Who is this with whom he wrestles? Ross shows that the events described in this week’s reading point beyond the historical to a prophetic glimpse of Israel’s future return to the land. He takes the listener through several prophetic texts that shed light on what is to come. You will not want to miss this class. Podcasts Roots of Faith - Ross Nichols no no http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/03/jacobs-dream-and-gods-promise.htm http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/03/jacobs-dream-and-gods-promise.htm#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:46:50 +0000 Ross Nichols http://rootsoffaith.org/?p=1117 This week, Ross formally announces the long awaited Roots of Faith Tour to the Holy Land. In his teaching today he began to teach on the subject of the return of Israel to the land promised to the Children of Israel. Basing his teaching on the famed “Dream of Jacob”, he covers the departure of Jacob from his father’s house to find a wife for himself (Hosea 12:12) and of the subsequent years working for Laban. This week’s lesson is written in such a way to show that the twenty years covered in this reading went by at a fast pace. This is the only Torah Reading with no breaks in the texts (from Genesis 28:10-32:3). With the exception of Benjamin, all of Israel’s sons are born in this portion. The focus of the Dream was to assure Jacob that YHVH would be with him while he was away and that He would be faithful to bring him back to the land. Bringing Jacob home to the promised land is the one thing that YHVH promises to do with “all His heart and soul” (Jeremiah 32:36-41) You will not want to miss this class.

]]> http://rootsoffaith.org/2011/12/03/jacobs-dream-and-gods-promise.htm/feed 0 1:18:41 This week, Ross formally announces the long awaited Roots of Faith Tour to the Holy Land. In his teaching today he began to teach on the subject of the return of Israel to the land promised to the Children of Israel. Basing his teaching on the famed[...] This week, Ross formally announces the long awaited Roots of Faith Tour to the Holy Land. In his teaching today he began to teach on the subject of the return of Israel to the land promised to the Children of Israel. Basing his teaching on the famed “Dream of Jacob”, he covers the departure of Jacob from his father’s house to find a wife for himself (Hosea 12:12) and of the subsequent years working for Laban. This week’s lesson is written in such a way to show that the twenty years covered in this reading went by at a fast pace. This is the only Torah Reading with no breaks in the texts (from Genesis 28:10-32:3). With the exception of Benjamin, all of Israel’s sons are born in this portion. The focus of the Dream was to assure Jacob that YHVH would be with him while he was away and that He would be faithful to bring him back to the land. Bringing Jacob home to the promised land is the one thing that YHVH promises to do with “all His heart and soul” (Jeremiah 32:36-41) You will not want to miss this class. Podcasts Roots of Faith - Ross Nichols no no