Gateways to Torah: Joining the Ancient Conversation on the Weekly Portion
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Overview
From before the days of Messiah until today, Jewish people have read from and discussed a prescribed portion of the Pentateuch each week. Now, Russ Resnik, a Messianic Jewish rabbi, has added his voice to the ancient conversation about the Torah. With reference to and respect for the rabbis who have already contributed to this conversation, he brings another perspective on the Torah, that of a Messianic Jew, a Jew who follows Messiah Yeshua.
Top Highlights
“Jacob can be greedy and calculating, but he is greedy for what counts, and this is the source of his greatness. Torah does not promote moral relativity, but it does portray life realistically. God responds not only to the saintly and morally pure, but also to those who put him first. These he will purify, just as he will purify Jacob by the hand of Laban during his years of exile.” (Page 33)
“‘God tests those who are to carry forth his mission; the result is the development of moral character.’” (Page 10)
“God pronounces ‘It is good’ to demonstrate that he not only creates the physical world, but he also creates meaning. He creates not only things, but value. We have, then, both the creative word from God and the defining word from God. We dwell in a universe that is not only material, but also ultimately moral.” (Page 12)
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.’” (Page 125)
“There is a further lesson in our parasha. Moses’ instruction that” (Page 87)