12/09/2024
“The Torah Class”
Beginning October 23, 7:00-9:00 pm
What is the Torah?
The first five books of the Bible – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
And that’s about all most Christians know about the Torah, outside of the few dramatic stories they learned in Sunday School or Hollywood’s highly fictionalized accounts.
The truth is that many pastors preach, and multitudes of Christians believe, that the Torah is not valid (or needed or applicable) to Jesus’ disciples, apart from a few popular, inspirational stories and the Ten Commandments.
But that’s not what Jesus or Moses said. Moses declared the Torah a source of life. “For they are not meaningless words to you, but they are your life, and by them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.” (Deuteronomy 32:47)
That sounds like another rabbi who lived about 1,500 years later. Jesus declared, “The Spirit is the one who gives life. The flesh doesn’t help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.” (John 6:63)
That’s right. The Torah is God’s Word - Holy Spirit inspired and empowered life for God’s people. Furthermore, Jesus declared that the Torah was His Word, that the Torah is foundational to the rest of the Bible, and that it is the guide for our life as our Father wants us to live.
Now, are you ready for this? Jesus let His disciples in on a special revelation - the Torah is the Father’s earliest revelation of Jesus and His plan of salvation.
“For if you believed Moses, you would believe me, because he wrote about me. But if you don’t believe what he wrote, how will you believe my words?” (John 5:46-47, italics mine)
To understand Jesus, who He is and what He did for the world, you must get to know the Torah.
Dr. Jay Christianson of High Beam Ministry will guide you through an in-depth year-long study where you will discover what the Torah says, what it means, and how you can apply it to your life. Most importantly, you will see how Jesus is revealed within every weekly Torah portion we study.
Here are some reviews from past Torah classes:
"Thank you for your excellent teaching skills that help us all understand this deep subject of Torah." Peggy K.
"Thank you for all you do! I appreciate the cultivation and watering of the seed. Roots are growing so deep, and the power of the Lord is becoming more and more evident in my life." Melissa P.
"Like to say, since sitting through Torah on Tuesday evenings, I feel it’s drawn me closer to Abba Father. In a world full of so many distractions, I’ve been enlightened to what it means to be sanctified, what He has done through His express image Yeshua Ha’Mashiach, and what it means to sanctify my time with Him and life to Him.” Shannon J.
Dr. Jay refers to the Torah Class as a full-contact Bible study. (But the only pads needed are notepads!) Open discussion is highly encouraged, and passion is welcome, but never combativeness. The Torah Class is about learning, not dying on a hill of a denomination’s doctrinal position. FAIR WARNING: You will be challenged in some areas as you learn with new eyes, guaranteed. Be prepared.
Participants are expected to read the Torah portion in advance (usually 3-4 chapters) and come prepared with questions and discussion points. As Jay often says, “Shy students don’t learn.”
The Torah Class will help you know God better and walk more pleasing to Him as you “Study to learn and learn to do!” All are welcome to join - High Schoolers, College, Career, and Retired.
Intrigued? Good! Here are the specifics:
“The Torah Class”
Wednesday evenings, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, running from October 23, 2024, to October 2025.
Where? Online via Zoom and live in Naples, FL (email for location),
Intro to the Torah, October 23 (very important before we dive in).
First Torah class – “In The Beginning, Genesis 1:1 to 6:8,” October 30
INTRO TO THE TORAH is October 23 (this is very important before we dive into the text).
THE FIRST TORAH CLASS, “In The Beginning, Genesis 1:1 to 6:8,” is October 30
If you want to join The Torah Class, either live or on Zoom, email [email protected] with your name and preferred email.
The class is free but if you want to assist, donations can be given online at HighBeamMinistry.com. Look for the donate button for safe and secure giving.
We'll see you soon, students!
