June 16, 2019 – Num. 22:2 – 23:9 – Balaam

Torah Reading: Numbers 22:2 – 23:9 – Balaam

Psalm 104:19-35
Haftarah: Micah 7:16-20 + Nahum 1:7 + 2:1-3
Isaiah 60:5-22

Notes on Numbers 22:2–23:9

Notes on Psalm 104:19-35

Notes on Micah 7:16-20, Nahum 1:7 + 2:1-3 and Isaiah 60:5-22

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June 9, 2019 – Num. 20:1 – 22:1 – Waters of Meribah, Aaron Dies, Serpent of Brass, Battles

Torah Reading: Numbers 20:1 – 22:1 – Waters of Meribah, Aaron Dies, Serpent of Brass, Battles 

Psalm 104:10-18
Haftarah: Judges 11:1-21
Obadiah 1:1-21

Notes on Numbers 20:1-22:1

Notes on Psalm 104:10-18

Notes on Obadiah 1:1-21 and Judges 11:1-21

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June 2, 2019 – Num. 19:1-22 – The Red Heifer

Torah Reading: Numbers 19:1-22 – The Red Heifer

Psalm 104:1-9
Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16-38

Notes on Numbers 19:1-20:13

Notes on Psalm 104:1-9

Notes on Ezekiel 36:16-38

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May 26, 2019 – Num. 18:1-32 – Authority of the Priests and Levites

Torah Reading:  Numbers 18:1-32 – Authority of the Priests and Levites

Psalm 103 (repeat)

Haftarah: Isaiah 62:8 – 63:3, 7-9

Notes on Numbers 18:1-32

Notes on Psalm 103:11-22

Notes on Isaiah 62:8 – 63:3, 7-9

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May 19, 2019 – Num. 17:1-13 – Aaron’s Rod Buds

Torah Reading:  Numbers 17:1-13 – Aaron’s Rod Buds

Psalm 103
Haftarah: Isaiah 11:1-10

Notes for Numbers 17:1-13

Notes for Psalm 103:1-10

Notes on Isaiah 11:1-10

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May 12, 2019 – Celebrate Pentecost!

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).

Read the Pentecost memo here

Pentecost and the Threshing Floor

Baptism and the Mikvah

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May 5, 2019 – Num. 16:1-50 – Rebellion of Korah

Torah Reading: Numbers 16:1-50 – The Rebellion of Korah

Psalm 102:13-28

Haftarah: Hosea 10:2-12

Notes on Numbers 16:1-50

Notes on Psalm 102:13-28

Notes on Hosea 10:2-12

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