We’re starting a study of 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!
The eight-day feast of Hanukkah, a festival of lights, occurs in the darkest time of year. It commemorates the rededication of the Temple in 165 B.C. after it was cleansed by Judas Maccabeus when the Jews prevailed against the Seleucid Greeks of Syria.
When the special oil for the Temple lampstand could not be obtained in time, Judas Maccabeus took a step of faith (and a risk) by lighting the lamp with only one day’s supply of oil. It burned miraculously for eight days until the extra oil arrived.
Many scholars place the time of Mary’s annunciation and the conception of Christ (rather than his birth) at this time of year, and the festival contains numerous types and foreshadowings of Christ’s coming.
Torah Reading: Leviticus 26:3–13 – Blessings for Obedience
Psalm 89:16-19
Haftarah: Isaiah 1:19-20, 24-28, 31 + 2:1,5
Torah readings: Leviticus 25:35 – 26:2 – Treatment and Redemption of Slaves
Psalm 89:6-15
Haftarah: Isaiah 35:3-10
Ezekiel 18:17-23, 30-32
Torah Reading: Leviticus 25:1-34 – Sabbatical and Jubilee Years
Psalm 89:1-5
Haftarah: Isaiah 24:2-8, 13-15
Ezekiel 18:7-14, 31-32
Torah Reading: Leviticus 24:1–23 (25:13) – Menorah, showbread, and blasphemy
[Although it’s listed as part of this week’s reading, we will study Leviticus 25:1-13 with the rest of the passages regarding the sabbatical and jubilee years next week]
Psalm 88
Haftarah: Hosea 14:7 – Joel 1:5, 14 + 2:4
Jeremiah 11:16 – 12:2 + 15:15-16
Notes on Hosea 14:7 – Joel 1:5, 14 + 2:4 (2:14)
Jeremiah 11:16 – 12:2 + 15:15-16
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