Parasha Bereshit

The 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), … Read more

Shavuot, a Festival of YaHaVah

The Light of Torah Messianic Congregation Shavuot, a Festival of YaHaVahMay 21, 2023Prepared by P. R. Reid, a servant of Yeshua HaMashiach ShavuotLet’s begin with the “Omer’ count:ברוך אתה יהוה אלהינו מלך העולם אשר קדשנובמצותיו וצונו על ספירת העומרBaruch ata YaHaVah Elohenu melech haolam, AsherKidshanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu al sefirat ha Omer. Blessed are You, Lord … Read more

Parasha Chayei Sarah

The 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 … Read more