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 B’ShalachSh’mot (Exodus) 13:17 – 17:15Haftarah: Shof’tim (Judges) 5:1 – 31Brit Chadasha: Lk. 2:22 – 24; Jn. 6:25 – 35, 19:31:371 Corin. 10:1 – 13; 2 Corin. 8:1 – 5 and Rev. 15:1 – 4 Parasha Bo Recap There are two points I would like to discuss before we begin this weeks Parasha. The first point is the tenth ...
- Parasha V’eiraSh’mot (Exodus) 6:2 – 9:35Haftarah: Yechezk’el (Ezekiel) 28:25 – 29:21Brit Chadasha: Rom. 9:14 – 17 and2 Corin. 6:14 – 7:1 וָאֵרָ֗א meaning to see or have vision It is important to note that many scholars do not adhere to the Exodus story. Because the Exodus lays a foundation for the Biblical faith and the hope for future ...
- Parasha Chayei SarahParasha Chayei Sarah Bereshit (Genesis) 23:1 – 25:18 Haftarah: M’lakhim Aleph (1st Kings) 1:1 – 31 Brit Chadasha: Mt. 8:19 – 22; 27:3 – 10; and Lk. 9:57 – 62 Parasha Chayei Sarahחַיֵּ֣י שָׂרָ֔ה meaning “the life of Sarah” Parasha Highlights: The death of Sarah The purchase of the burial cave at Machpelah Eliezer, the servant of Abraham, seeks a wife for Isaac i.e. ...
- Parasha Lech LechaPs. 51:15: “O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Your praise.” אֲ֭דֹנָי שְׂפָתַ֣י תִּפְתָּ֑ח וּ֝פִ֗י יַגִּ֥יד תְּהִלָּתֶֽךָ Parasha Lech Lecha Bereshit: Ge. 12:1 – 17:27 Haftarah: Isa. 40:27 – 41:16 Brit Chadasha: 4:1 – 25 Parasha Lech Lechaלֶךְ־לְךָ֛ meaning a command “to get out” Parasha Highlights: YaHaVah “calls” Abram YaHaVah makes “promises” to Abram secured by the Covenant of Pieces ...
- Parasha NoachBereshit: Ge. 9 – 11:32 Haftarah: Is. 54:1 – 55:5 Brit Chadasha: 1st Pt. 3:18 – 22 Ps. 51:15: “O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Your praise.” אֲ֭דֹנָי שְׂפָתַ֣י תִּפְתָּ֑ח וּ֝פִ֗י יַגִּ֥יד תְּהִלָּתֶֽךָ Parasha Highlights: The great flood The tower of Babel Yahs unconditional covenant with Noach (the rainbow) The 153 verses of Parashot Noach (Genesis 6:9–11:32) speak of ...
- Parasha BereshitParasha Bereshit (Ge. 1:1 – 6:8) Haftarah (Isa. 42:5 – 43:10) Brit Chadasha (Jn. 1:1 – 5) prepared by P. R. Reid, a bond servant of Yeshua HaMashiach October 12 2025 Ps. 51:15: “O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Your praise.” אֲ֭דֹנָי שְׂפָתַ֣י תִּפְתָּ֑ח וּ֝פִ֗י יַגִּ֥יד תְּהִלָּתֶֽךָ The Torah As we begin a new Torah cycle, there are ...
- 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, ...