Terry and Phyllis Reid have been the congregational leaders of The Light of Torah Messianic Congregation for nearly nine years. We have provided Scripture-based teaching to all that have joined us. Our goal has always been to seek clarity and revelation understanding of His Word.
Phyllis Reid has achieved certificates of completion from the IAMCS and Baruch HaShems’ three year study program as well as, a certificate to teach The Creation Gospel from Dr. Hollisa Alewine. Mission Statement …
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- Parasha EikevD’varim (Deuteronomy) 7:12 – 11:25 Haftarah: Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 49:14 – 51:3 Brit Chadasha: Rom. 8:31 – 39 עֵקֶב meaning “consequence, gain, or reward i.e. reward for obedience” Parasha Highlights: The Fathers reward for obedience will come “at the end of the latter days.” **Our journey, like Israels, is connected to our choice of walk. The second part to the Shema, the ...
- Parasha Re’ehD’varim (Deuteronomy) 11:26 – 16:17 Haftarah: Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 54:11 – 55:5 Brit Chadasha: 1 Corin. 5:9 – 13 and 1 Jn. 4:1 – 6 רְאֵ֗הmeaning “to see or have vision” Parasha Highlights: The blessing and the curse Destroying pagan altars upon entering the land The “place” where YaHaVah will choose to place His name forever The three pilgrimage festivals Re’eh, in this instance, is ...
- Parasha D’varimD’varim (Deuteronomy) 1:1 – 3:22Haftarah: Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 1:1 – 27Brit Chadasha: Jn. 15:1 – 11 andHeb. 3:7 – 4:11 Aleph Tav In the Revelation of Yeshua HaMashiach to John, Yeshua identifies himself as the Aleph and the Tav, the first and last letters of the Hebrew Aleph Bet; these references are found in Rev. 1:8, 1:11, 21:6 ...
- Parasha KorachB’midbar (Numbers) 16:1 – 18:32 Haftarah: Sh’mu’el Aleph (1st Sam.) 11:14 – 12:22 Brit Chadasha: 2nd Tim. 2:8 – 21 and Jude 1 – 25 Parasha Korachקֹרַח meaning “bald” Parasha Highlights: The rebellion of Korach and his confederates The test of the fire pans The “mouth” of the earth is opened The test of the staffs The anointing of Aaron is reiterated As I said, ...
- Parasha ChukatB’midbar (Numbers) 19:1 – 22:1 Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:24 – 26 Brit Chadasha: Jn. 3:9 – 21; 4:3 – 30 and 12:27 – 50 Parasha Chukatחֻקַּ֣ת meaning “statute or ordinance” Parasha Highlights: Eternal Ordinance of the Red Heifer The death of Miriam and Aaron The cleft/split rock Office of the High Priest is transferred from Aaron to Elazar The altar judgement of the fiery serpents חֻקַּ֣ת We ...
- Parasha B’har/B’chukotaiV’Yiqra 25:1 – 26:2/26:3 – 27:34 Haftarah: Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) 32:6-27 and Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) 16:19 – 17:14 Brit Chadasha: Lk. 4:16 – 21; 1 Corin. 7:21 – 24 and Gal. 6:7 – 10 and Jn. 14:15 – 21; 15:10 – 12 1st Jn. Counting the Omer ברוך אתה יהוה אלהינו מלך העולם אשר קדשנו במצותיו וצונו על ספירת העומר Baruch ata YaHaVah Elohenu melech haolam, ...
- Parasha Acharei Mot/KedoshimParasha Acharei Mot/KedoshimV’Yiqra. 16:1 – 18:30/19:1 – 20:27Haftarah: Amos 9:7 – 15/Mal. 3:7Brit Chadasha: Heb. 9:11 – 28/1 Pt. 1:13 – 16 Counting the Omer ברוך אתה יהוה אלהינו מלך העולם אשר קדשנו במצותיו וצונו על ספירת העומר Baruch ata YaHaVah Elohenu melech haolam, asher kidshanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu al sefirat ha Omer. Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the ...
- Parasha SheminiLev. 9:1 – 11:47 Haftarah: 1 Ki. 8:66 Brit Chadasha: Mk. 7:1 – 23; Acts 5: 1 – 11; 10:1 – 35; 2 Corin. 6:14 – 7:1; 1 Pt. 1:14 – 16 Counting the Omer ברוך אתה יי אלהינו מלך העולם אשר קדשנו במצותיו וצונו על ספירת העומר Baruch ata YaHaVah, Elohenu melech haolam, Asher Kidshanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu al sefirat ha Omer. Blessed are You, ...
- Parasha BereshitThe Light of Torah Messianic CongregationParasha BereshitPrepared by P. R. Reid, a bond servant of Yeshua HaMashiachOctober 21, 2024 The TorahAs we begin a new Torah cycle, there are probably some definitions that will be pertinent to our discussion. The Torah is generally considered to be the first five books of Scripture; namely, Genesis (Bereshit), Exodus (Sh’mot), ...
- Parasha Chayei SarahThe Light of Torah Messianic CongregationParasha Chayei SarahBereshit (Genesis) 23:1 – 25:18Haftarah: M’lakhim Aleph (1st Kings) 1:1 – 31Brit Chadasha: Mt. 8:19 – 22; 27:3 – 10;and Lk. 9:57 – 62 Parasha Chayei Sarah חַיֵּי שָׂרָה meaning “the life of Sarah”Parasha Highlights: The death of SarahThe purchase of the burial cave at MachpelahEliezer, the servant of Abraham, seeks ...