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: Deuteronomy 14:1 – 15:6 – Regulations and Tithes
Psalm 119:105-136
Haftarah: Isaiah 63:8-16 + 65:9
Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 13:2–19 – False Prophets, Idolatrous Cities
Psalm 119:73-104 (repeat)
Haftarah: Isaiah 54:2-9, 17 (repeat)
Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 12:20-32 – Blood, Sacrifice and Eating Meat
Psalm 119:73-104
Haftarah: Isaiah 54:2-9, 17
Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 11:10 -12:19 – Latter and Former Rain
Psalm 119:49-72
Haftarah: 1 Kings 21:2-4, 7-8, 11-13, 17-18
The eight-day feast of Hanukkah commemorates a miracle that occurred during the Jewish Maccabean revolt against the Syrians in 165 B.C. After rededicating the Temple, Judas Maccabeus relit the Temple’s lampstand, which burned for eight days with only one day’s amount of oil.
Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 10:1 – 11:9 – A Call to Obedience
Psalm 119:25-48
Haftarah: 1 Kings 8:9-18
Our church 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.
Weekday Mornings:
A 30-minute Morning Bible Study is led by Ole Anthony (or one of our other elders) 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, buckner.construction@gmail.com 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 7:30 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, Tuesdays 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 is 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, buckner.construction@gmail.com 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