Torah Today Ministries

Psalm 45 is the only love song in the entire book of Psalms. It is the Messiah's wedding song. The first half describes the King and His attributes. The second half describes the Queen and her beauty. Join us for a preview of the goal of creation, the ultimate fulfillment of end-times prophecy, and God's purpose for mankind as we explore this glorious and beautiful psalm.

Psalm 44 is unusual. Though it resembles other psalms that decry Israel's suffering and persecution from the nations, this psalm has a completely different twist to it. Whereas other psalms attribute God's anger to human failure, this one is just the opposite. Why does God's punishment befall us when we have not sinned nor broken His covenant? In fact, why do the past and the future appeal to us while the present seems so miserable? The Apostle Paul provides valuable insight into this psalm, so In this study we place Psalm 44 and Romans 8 side by side to produce a beautiful insight into why the present seems so difficult.

Someone once said that you can tell whether a man is clever by his answers, but you can tell whether he is wise by his questions. So are some questions more valuable than others? Can questions be dangerous? Even deadly? Why were Satan's first words in the form of a question? Why do some faith communities fear questions? And why does Judaism value them? Join Grant and Robin in a lively conversation about the power of questions - their value, misuse, danger, and power to lead to new horizons.

This short psalm is a continuation of Psalm 42 and should be read along with it. It continues the psalmist's conversation with his own soul as he conquers depression.

With Psalm 42 we begin the second book of Psalms - The Exodus Book - which opens with eight psalms penned by the sons of Korah. Both this psalm and the following one are unusual because the psalmist addresses his own soul by asking it questions and offering it advice. But how can such a thing be? What is this bizarre ability that we human beings have of talking to ourselves? And if I can talk to myself, who is actually doing the talking and who is doing the listening? We tackle these and other questions as we delve into this wonderful psalm.

Join Grant and Robin for the seventh installment of their new series, "Bread Crumbs." In this series, we explore and discuss various biblical issues that arise during our personal studies and conversations. In this episode, we compare the Ten Commandments given through Moses with the Twenty Commandments given through Paul. Oh, you say you are unfamiliar with The 20 Commandments? Then, this discussion will be a life changer for you. These twenty rules for living a spirit-led life perfectly complement "The 10" we are all familiar with.

Psalm 41 brings the first book (the "Genesis Book") of Psalms to completion. In this study, we discover five promises God makes to the person who is thoughtful toward the poor. We also discover how easy it is for a person to fall into occult practice through nothing more than whispering inappropriately. We finish with an analysis of the roof of "shalom" and what the word "Amen" means.

In this episode of The Hebrew Key we look at a unique word that is used only six times in the Torah, all in the context of the High Priest’s clothing. But the seventh appearance of this word is in Isaiah’s vision of God’s throne room. But, for some reason, it is always translated differently. Follow along as we discover some fascinating connections found only in the Hebrew Bible.

Let's begin with a few questions. In Acts 9, we read how the risen Yeshua accosted Saul on the road to Damascus and made him - in a violation of Saul's free will - His newest disciple. So, if Yeshua can make someone a convert against his free will, then why doesn't He go ahead and make everyone a Yeshua follower? In fact, isn't that what He is going to do in the future anyway? Why the long wait? Join us as we explore the depths of God's Word to provide a beautiful answer to these questions.

After two very bleak psalms (38-39), David at last experiences the fruit of his long waiting for God. In this study, we gain insight into the dynamics (and the universal experience) of having to wait upon God. We also see what the various sacrifices point to and the kind of sacrifice God wants from us. We look into the book of Hebrews and the intriguing way the author purposefully misquotes this psalm. Then we finish with the five things that David purposed to proclaim throughout the remainder of his life.

Is gender merely a matter of human physiology? Or is it something much deeper? In this discussion, we explore how the paradox of gender is an expression of God's own personality and how women give men a reason to be men! We also discuss why the word 'laughter' is used in the Torah to describe physical intimacy. We hope you enjoy this Bread Crumb and find the topic as fascinating as we do.

God commands us to be holy because He is holy. "Holy" means 'set apart,' but exactly how set apart are we supposed to be? Is it possible to be too distant from the world's culture? And is it possible to be too close? Should we look, talk, and behave like the current culture to reach it with the truth? Or should we isolate ourselves in a cave or a monastery? How do we negotiate this delicate balance between being unholy and being 'holier than thou'? Join us as we discuss this important topic and share important spiritual principles from God's Word.

This is the second of four psalms wherein David expresses his deep depression, grief, and suffering. He tried not talking, but that gave him no peace. He tried calling out, but nothing happened. Then he demanded to know how much longer he had to suffer, but God was silent. If this is all there is left, then why not just take me now?! But still ... God is incommunicado. Does this sound familiar? Have you ever felt like you were being ignored by God in the midst of suffering? But there is a thread of hope in one of the Hebrew words David uses in this psalm, as well as a hint as to the purpose of our suffering.

Psalms 37-41 are sometimes called David's "Job" moment as he suffered at God's hand. This psalm, along with the next three, provide a window into suffering, pain, doubt, and depression. It poignantly describes the believer in God who is suffering under God's silence. Though a surface reading of Psalm 37 can be depressing, a deeper reading provides great comfort and hope in that we can begin to realize that our experience is by no means unique. As you read this psalm and watch this teaching, may you be comforted in your own pain, disappointment, and loneliness. You are not alone.

Paul describes three kinds of believers: the fleshly believer, the soulish believer, and the spiritual believer. Which one are you? Which one do you want to be? And how do you get there? In this teaching, we look at the scriptural principles that will help us to become the people God wants us to be.

It has been said that we are not human beings on a spiritual journey, but spiritual beings on a human journey. The Scriptures speak often about the human soul and the human spirit. In fact, Hebrew 4:12 states, "For the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit…" Why is it important for this division to occur? What is the difference between the soul and the spirit? Should the soul and the spirit always be divided? And what are the dangers of not dividing between these two parts of our inner essence? This may be one of the most important teachings on the Torah Today Ministries website, so please download the notes and follow along as we continue to learn about how we humans can navigate this spiritual journey that we all are on.

This four-part series covers one of the last understood topics in the Bible. Though the Scriptures discuss the body, soul, and spirit in detail, it is rarely taught upon in most faith communities. The concepts presented here are foundational for a clear understanding of God's work of salvation and restoration of the human being. (The material presented here grew out of a series of teachings first presented at a conference held in Stevens Point, Wisconsin in August 2023.)

Join Grant and Robin for the third installment of their new series "Bread Crumbs". In this series, we explore and discuss a variety of biblical issues that arise during our personal studies and conversations.

This four-part series covers one of the last understood topics in the Bible. Though the Scriptures discuss the body, soul, and spirit in detail, it is rarely taught upon in most faith communities. The concepts presented here are foundational for a clear understanding of God's work of salvation and restoration of the human being. (The material presented here grew out of a series of teachings first presented at a conference held in Stevens Point, Wisconsin in August 2023.)

What did Yeshua mean when He said that the meek "shall inherit the earth"? He must have been thinking about this psalm since that phrase is used here five times! We also learn what it means to shepherd out faith as we also encounter an [almost] untranslatable word. This psalm provides great comfort when it appears that the wicked are winning and the righteous are losing. Throughout this psalm, we are commanded to "fret not", and are taught why.