We’re studying the first five books of the Bible, the Torah, in imitation of how Jesus and the disciples studied the scriptures. The whole process will take three and a half years. Passages from the Prophets and the Psalms are paired with those from the Torah, which often brings out hidden meaning and clarifies many of the sayings of Jesus.
We’ll publish the readings for each week here, and you are encouraged to comment, ask questions or add insights each week. Follow along with us!
Torah Reading: Numbers 17:1-13 – Aaron’s Rod Buds
Psalm 103
Haftarah: Isaiah 11:1-10
The Holy Spirit was poured out on Jesus’ disciples on the Jewish feast of Pentecost, celebrated on the 50th day after Passover. According to Jewish tradition, this was also the day God gave the Ten Commandments to his people. Mount Sinai was the shadow. Pentecost is the reality for us. The law is now written on our hearts (Jeremiah 31:33). The Holy Spirit dwells within us. Pentecost is also associated with baptism: “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” (Acts 2:38).
Torah Reading: Numbers 16:1-50 – The Rebellion of Korah
Psalm 102:13-28
Haftarah: Hosea 10:2-12
Torah Reading: Numbers 15:1-41 – Instructions for Offerings; a Stoning; Fringes
Psalm 102:1-12
Haftarah: Isaiah 56:3-8 + 57:15-16, 18-19
We’re celebrating Passover April 20 this year.
Our community gathers throughout the week at different places on The Block, a neighborhood between downtown and the Lakewood area of Dallas, Texas, near the corner of Beacon and Columbia Ave. We'd love to have you join us!
If you can’t make it to The Block, you can listen to podcasts by our elder, Ole Anthony, from the daily Morning Bible Studies, available here. There are also some podcasts available of his Wednesday night Bible studies, available here.
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Weekday Mornings:
Morning Bible Study is led by Ole Anthony, Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m. in The Lair at 5644 Columbia Ave. For information, contact Pete Evans, pete@trinityfi.org or (214) 738-3349
Weekday Evenings:
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. - Bible study at Gary and Judy Buckner's home at 5632 Columbia Ave. Contact Gary Buckner, gary@trinityfi.org or call (214) 682-8007.
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study taught by Ole Anthony at 5640 Columbia Ave., downstairs. Contact Pete Evans, pete@trinityfi.org or call (214) 738-3349
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Bible study at John and Joysanna Rutledge's home at 5640 Columbia Ave., upstairs. Contact John Rutledge jhnrutledge@gmail.com or call (214) 385-0230.
Spanish-language Bible Study led by Pete Evans, Thursdays at 6 p.m. Contact Pete at pete@trinityfi.org or call (214) 738-3349.
Saturday Brunch
We have a great Saturday brunch from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in The Lair, our community restaurant located at 5644 Columbia Ave.
Note: No Sunday Morning meetings
Sunday Evenings:
Gary and Judy Buckner's Sunday meal at 4 p.m. in "The Lair," our community restaurant located at 5644 Columbia Ave. Then the Buckner Bible study meets at 5 p.m. next door at 5640 Columbia Ave., upstairs. Contact Gary Buckner, gary@trinityfi.org or call (214) 682-8007.
The Rutledges' Sunday meal is at 5 p.m. in The Lair. (No Rutledge Bible study on Sundays). Contact John Rutledge, jhnrutledge@gmail.com or call (214) 385-0230.
All the groups gather to worship together on Sunday from 6 - 7 p.m. at 5640 Columbia, upstairs.
E-mail us: blockoncolumbia@gmail.com