After reviewing our favorite readings of the Torah we will begin to look at the various aspects of the Nazarean Codicil and how it related to the festival of Shavuot and the Torah Seder. We will try to look at why Yeshua speaks to his Talmidim and says that they would become “fishers of live men.” We will also try to capture the relationship to how we should be reading the Nazarean Codicil with First Century Eyes.

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In the this Torah Focus class we began a review and investigation into thinking like a first century Believer in Messiah. After taking a look at the connects and high points of the Torah Seder with the Nazarean Codicil we initiated a review of thoughts and questions in regard to keeping a first century mindset.  How do we look at things today? How does this differ from the first century?  This class was a wonderful review and overview.

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“Tol’dot Noach”  “The generations of Noah”

B’resheet (Gen.) Gen. 6:9 – 7:24; Ashlamatah: Is. 54:9-17 + 55:5; Psalms 5:1-13;  N.C.: Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13 & Acts 2:1-13

After discussing the components which inspired us in this Torah Reading we did a simple overview of how the Nazarean Talmud works.  Then we looked at the temptation of Messiah in relation to the Days of Noach. We asked how the sages looked at Noach and compared him to Abraham Avinu.

We then discussed the ascension of Yeshua and the ordination of the Talmidim to Hakhamim. After we see when the Talmidim have been made Hakhamim (Sages – Wise men) we then look to the account of Shavuot. The text of the Nazarean Codicil discusses Shavuot – the day of Pentecost. We addressed the voices and the miracle of Shavuot. We will looked at the Tanakh to see if the account in 2 Luqas (Acts) bears similar information.

“Tol’dot Noach”

“The generations of Noah”

B’resheet (Gen.) Gen. 6:9 – 7:24

Ashlamatah: Is. 54:9-17 + 55:5

Psalms 5:1-13

N.C.: Mark 1:12-13

Luke 4:1-13 & Acts 2:1-13

This evening’s Torah Focus will look at the varied connections between the Torah Seder Tol’dot Noach and the Nazarean Codicil. We hope to give an overview of how we read and interpret the Nazarean Codicil.

The text of the Nazarean Codicil discusses Shavuot – the day of Pentecost. We will address the voices and the miracle of Shavuot. We will look at the Tanakh to see if the account in 2 Luqas (Acts) bears similar information. We will look at the voices, thunders and lightning to see what all of this is about. We will try to take time to link the Mishnah, Tosefta passages of Markos and Luqas to see how everything links together.

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Nazarene Codicil:  Mk .1:9-11, Lk.  3:21-38; Acts 1:15-26

After looking at the things which inspired us in the Torah readings we begin to look at the Mikveh of Yeshua. We look at the secrets of the Mikveh. We looked at the question of why Yochanan (John) validated the mikveh of Yeshua. What was Yochanan saying when he said that he should be immersed by Yeshua? What was the whole immersion of Yeshua about anyway? This Torah Focus covers some information about the Nachash Kadmon (primordial serpent of the garden). What did he look like? Why was Havah (Eve) alone with the serpent? Where was Adam? Why was Kayin (Cain) of a different temperament than Seth? What did Seth look like? We take the time to first learn to read and understand Rabbinic materials. All of this and more…

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תּוֹלְדֹת נֹחַ

“Tol’dot Noach”

“The generations of Noah”

B’resheet (Gen.) Gen. 6:9 – 7:24

Ashlamatah: Is. 54:9-17 + 55:5

Psalms 5:1-13

N.C.: Mark 1:12-13

Luke 4:1-13 & Acts 2:1-13

Mk .1:9-11, Lk.  3:21-38; Acts 1:15-26

Tonight’s Torah Focus, the secrets of the Mikveh. We will look at the question of why Yochanan (John) validated the mikveh of Yeshua. What was Yochanan saying when he said that he should be immersed by Yeshua? What was the whole immersion of Yeshua about anyway?

Remes – Hint

What do we learn from the genealogy Yeshua? Why are there conflicting opinions concerning the genealogies?

What are we to learn from Hakham Tsefet (Peter) standing up to give his lecture at the dawning of Shavuot? (Acts 1:15-26)

Tonight concluded Lag B’Omer. How does Lag B’Omer fit in the scheme of the Triennial Torah Readings?

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This Torah Focus  began with the superficial look at the hermeneutic levels for the sake of understanding the present materials, We then began to look at the connections between the Torah Seder and the Nazarean Codicil analyzing heremenutic to determine the true meaning of “the Holy Spirit and fire.” .  We spent the dominate portion of our time looking at the Remes (Allegorical) hermeneutic of the Nazarean Codicil texts. We took a special and specific look at the statement of being “Immersed with the Ruach HaKodesh and fire (Baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire).”

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An excerpt from Iyar 13, 5772

Understanding the Mesorah of the Master means that Yeshua was the personification of the Torah MiSinai and the Torah Shebe’al Peh or the Oral Torah i.e. Mesorah. Therefore, by investigating the life and actions of the Master, we are able to better elucidate the Torah MiSinai and the Torah Shebe’al Peh. The Nazarean Codicil is the toolbox for “investigating” Messiah. As a personification of the Torah, we see the Master enacting the Torah and the Oral Torah as a means of elucidation. The late Vendyl Jones, may his memory be blessed, suggested that we view the life of Yeshua as an actor on stage acting out the Torah.^[1] This fits the words of Yochanan (John) who tells us the “Word was with G-d in the beginning.”^[2] While these words are sublime in nature, Yochanan is telling us that we are to look at the life of Yeshua as a personification of the Torah, and by extension anyone who claims to be a Rabbi or Hakham.

[2] Cf. John 1:1—14

This evening’s Torah Focus  will begin with the superficial look at the hermeneutic levels for the sake of understanding the present materials, We will then begin to look at the connections between the Torah Seder and the Nazarean Codicil.  We will spend the dominate portion of our time looking at the Remes (Allegorical) hermeneutic of the Nazarean Codicil texts. We will take a special and specific look at the statement of being “Immersed with the Ruach HaKodesh and fire (Baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire).”

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In this Torah Focus we take a trip into Gan Eden. We stop to look at the trees, the river and the general environs.  The text of Beresheet tells us that there was a river which flowed into the Garden. What is the significance of the River? Does it have a name? What can we learn from the varied levels of hermeneutic  when they are applied to the Garden. This class uncovers some of the mysteries of that special place.

We took a special look at B’resheet 3:8 where we hear the voice of G-d walking through the Garden. We will also take a special look at this “garden.” The relationship between the Nazarean Codicil and Torah Seder is most amazing.  How does Rashi and the Ramban handle this passage and what really was happening? We will see this evening when we put all the pieces of the puzzle together.

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Tonights class looks at the relationship between B’reysheet 2:4-3:21 and the Nazarean Codicil.

We will be taking a special look at B’resheet 3:8 where we hear the voice of G-d walking through the Garden. We will also take a special look at this “garden.” The relationship between the Nazarean Codicil and Torah Seder is most amazing.  How does Rashi and the Ramban handle this passage and what really was happening? We will see this evening when we put all the pieces of the puzzle together.

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In this Torah Focus we will looked at the counting of the Omer. We asked some of the following questions. Why do we count the Omer? When does it start? When does it end? What is the significance of the counting? How do we count?

We looked at the seven characteristics that the Rabbis tell us to cultivate during this season between Pesach and Shavouth.  We also looked at the relationship of the governing body of the Esnoga. How does this relate to us?

We will discussed all these questions and more.

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Attention: Dr Elisheva is on vacation. Therefore, we will not be able to interact via the usual Coveritlive.

Tonight;s Torah Focus will look at the counting of the Omer. We will ask some of the following questions. When does the counting begin? When do we stop counting ? How do we count? Why do we count?

All this and MUCH more.