This is a gathering of people in the Santa Rosa area of Sonoma County, in the north San Francisco Bay area of California, who believe that Yeshua of Natzeret (Jesus of Nazareth) is the Anointed One (Christ or Messiah) of the Creator, the God of Israel from long ago. As a "messianic" fellowship, we seek to learn together about God from His word, the Bible, via the many lessons encapsulated in the first five books of the Bible and explained by the prophets and the Messiah.
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Melchizedek’s blessing of Abram shows how Heaven is always ‘open’ for believers’ business (Genesis 14; Isaiah 41; Hebrews 7)
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Desecrating God’s name isn’t about how we pronounce or mispronounce His name. It’s not about whether we put His name on a T-shirt. We desecrate God’s name when our actions in His name don’t align with what we say about Him. The world doesn’t care how we treat God; they care about how we treat them and their neighbors. Trusting God and learning to r…
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The Seed of promise: A messianic tapestry from Eden to Abram to eternity (Genesis 12–13; Joshua 24; Hebrews 11)
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Toppling the tower of self: Rediscovering true greatness through humility before Heaven (Genesis 11; Isaiah 28; 1Corinthians 14)
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Genesis 11: Give honor to the One Who gave you life After the Flood, there is a noticeable pattern of a precipitous loss in human life expectancy.1 The conditions of the post-Flood world were drastically different from those of the pre-Flood world.2 These shortened lifespans may have been caused by the strain of climate changes and the demands of m…
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Dwelling in the tents of Shem: Elohim’s Presence brings a blessing to all nations (Genesis 9:18–27)
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Lessons from Noach’s vineyard and blessing for his sons Character lessons Good things can become corrupted or misused if not handled carefully. The fruit of the vineyard, a good creation, could lead to captivity and excess if not used with moderation. Exercise self-control and avoid excess, whether in food, drink or other areas of life. Unchecked i…
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‘Image of God’ and sanctity of life: Noah’s enduring lessons for the world (Genesis 8–9)
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5 ways the Ark and its exit represents the Kingdom of God Heaven’s command to Noach (Noah) to leave the Tevah (Ark) (Genesis 8:15–19) foreshadows the movement from the safety and refuge of the Kingdom of God in the Messiah to the outworking of God’s restorative plan for the world, where humanity is called to participate now in the renewal and trans…
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Taming the tide of violence: The Flood as a call to return to the Righteous One (Genesis 8:1–14)
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The Creator, Destroyer, and Redeemer: God’s Purpose in the Flood The Flood wasn’t part of God’s original plan, but because almost all of mankind turned from the teachings of the Creator thinking and acting violently continually, God had to call upon Noah to build the ark in preparation for HIs destruction of the earth. God had to destroy the majori…
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From sacred to sacrilege: ‘Sons of God,’ ‘daughters of men’ and erosion of God’s words in human traditions (Genesis 5–6; Isaiah 29–30; Matthew 23)
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For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Romans 8:14 NASB 1995 Overview There are all kinds of interpretations about the extremely old ages listed in the genealogy of Genesis 5 and the “sons of God” and Nephalim references in Genesis 6:1–8. But what seems most import in this passage to understand is following God’s tea…
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Is religion ‘opium’ or empowerment? How Cain and Abel reveal a good God amid a world of suffering (Genesis 4; Romans 3)
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As we delve into the profound depths of Genesis 4, we find ourselves confronted with a tapestry of captivating imagery and profound theological truths. At the heart of this passage lies the intriguing interplay between the offerings of Cain and Abel, a narrative that serves as a gateway into the timeless struggle between good and evil. The key to u…
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Discernment in a distorted world: Heaven’s guide for telling good from bad (Genesis 2–3; Ezekiel 28; Romans 5)
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Does the Bible’s creation account truly depict the beginning of all things or merely the writings of sun-stroked shepherds? In contrast to the mythological narratives found in other ancient cultures, the Genesis account presents a distinct perspective. Rather than a haphazard emergence of the cosmos from chaos, we see a purposeful, step-by-step unf…
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Dwelling with God: Hold firm to your faith
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The biblical festival of Shemini Atzeret, the Convocation of the Eighth Day, has profound and complex themes surrounding the concept of dwelling with God. Participants were challenged to explore the depth of this pivotal event and its implications for their own spiritual journeys. Focusing on the Core Ideas A core idea is the contrast between the h…
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The sukkah experience: How humility builds community, interdependence and spiritual growth
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5 key questions Let’s get to the heart of the spiritual lessons behind the biblical instruction to live in temporary dwellings during Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles: Why does God want us to remember that the Israelites dwelled in booths for 40 years? What is the significance of this? What was Messiah’s purpose in initially saying He would not go …
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From guilt to glory: Yom Kippur & the believer’s transformative journey
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The annual Biblical observance of יוֹם הַכִּפֻּרִים Yom Kippurim (Day of Coverings, Atonement) is a pivotal moment in the redemptive story woven throughout the Scriptures. This sacred day serves as a bookend to Pesach (Passover) in the cycle of the LORD’s appointments with humanity that mark the spiritual calendar of Israel, stretching from Israel’…
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Transformed from within: The promise of the New Covenant (Deuteronomy 32; Micah 7; Hebrews 9–10)
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You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19b ESV Just as the blood of the Passover lamb protected ancient Israel, how much more does the blood of the Lamb of God (aka Yeshua the Messiah, Jesus the Christ) provide the confidence to approach the holy Presence of the Holy One — not with fear but joy. The New Covenant, foretold by…
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Trust the Promise-keeper: How to stand firm as the Earth reels
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In this study Lessons for today from how the Holy One intervened in Bible times Highlights of the study Trust the One Who was, is and is to come, not the false promises of the history-shirkers Prophet Joel's message and natural disasters Role of wealth and the Kingdom of God The Day of Blowing Trumpets and its significance Lawlessness and the role …
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Discernment in a deceptive age: How to sharpen our spiritual senses (Deuteronomy 29–30)
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The Torah readings נִצָּבִים Nitzavim (“standing,” Deut. 29:10–30:20) and וַיֵּלֶךְ Vayelech (“he went,” Deut. 31:1–30) teaches us that it is in this act of surrender and obedience that we find the strength to cut off any desires that would lead us astray. May we embrace the transformative power of Heaven, that we might walk the path of life and le…
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Deeper meaning of First Fruits: Give God your first & best (Deuteronomy 26–27)
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Moses begins the Torah reading כִּי־תָבוֹא Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1–29:9) by instructing the people of Israel on what they are supposed to do when they bring the first fruits of the land to the priest at the tabernacle. There is a specific declaration that the offerer is required to recite upon arriving at the Tabernacle. We will examine this ritu…
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How to empower the next generation to walk in righteousness (1Corinthians 5)
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The Torah and Apostolic Scriptures call us to a high standard of holiness and faithfulness, as seen in the Torah passage כִּי־תֵצֵא Ki Tetze (“when you go forth,” Deut. 21:10–25:19) and 1Cor. 5:1–5. When immorality creeps into the congregation, it must be addressed with wisdom and compassion. Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus) called us to be a “light o…
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Unlock Heaven’s secret to true freedom (Deuteronomy 14–16)
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Highlights from the study recording 00:00:00 – Mountains of blessing and cursing 00:02:30 – Fear of the LORD and debt discharge 00:05:11 – Second, Third and Fourth commandments and festivals of the LORD 00:06:59 – Choosing the road to damnation vs. the path to life 00:16:44 – The Sabbath and entering the Creator\’s rest 00:26:48 – The New Covenant …
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Spiritual inertia: How Messiah maintains momentum in our walk with God (Deuteronomy 9–10)
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Topics in this recorded study 00:00:33 – Deuteronomy’s structure and the First Commandment 00:05:14 – Clarifying the First Commandment and its implications 00:07:30 – Focusing on Deuteronomy 9-10 00:09:13 – Role of the Shabbat and the Exodus account 00:14:04 – Importance of acting as the People of the LORD 00:33:13 – Role of promises and righteousn…
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Fearing the Almighty: Balancing reverence and love in our walk with Messiah (Deuteronomy 3–4; Isaiah 40)
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How is the glory of the Almighty and His words connected? What does it mean to add to or subtract from his words? If Moses couldn’t enter the Promised Land, what does that mean for us? Join us as we dive into the Torah reading וָאֶתְחַנַּן Va’etchanan (“and I pleaded,” Deut. 3:23-7:11) and parallel passages to explore answers to these questions. Wh…
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Emunah and amen: Foundation of true faith in the wilderness (Deuteronomy 1–3; Hebrews 3–4)
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“But for all this, you did not trust [מַאֲמִינִם] the LORD your God…”(Deuteronomy 1:32 NASB 1995) In this key verse from the Torah reading דְּבָרִים Devarim (“words,” Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22), the word translated trust is related to the verb for amen, communicating let it be done, and noun emunah, often translated as faith, faithfulness.1 אָמַן (ʾāman…
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Desensitizing the next generation: Ancient tactics, modern practice (Numbers 31; James 4)
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The books of Shemot (Exodus) and Bamidbar (Numbers) explore Israel’s journey from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land. Together with the recap for the second generation (Devarim/Deuteronomy), these books highlight the importance of trusting God’s provision, as seen in the examples of the Israelites in the wilderness (Numbers 11) and the lessons f…
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Path to spiritual maturity: How to align our thoughts, emotions, actions with God’s words (Numbers 9 and 27)
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Bible passages mentioned in this study: Numbers 25:10–30:1 (the Pinchas reading) 1Kings 17–19 (Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal) John 2 (Yeshua’s cleansing the Temple) Genesis 2–3 (Garden of Eden, the tree of life and knowledge of good and bad) 1Samuel 15 (Saul’s failure to obey God’s command against Amalek, so prophet Samuel steps …
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From soothsayer to Savior: Balaam’s prophetic foreshadowing of the Messiah (Numbers 22–24)
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Balaam was hired to curse Israel but he was also supposed to serve God in the office of prophet to the gentile world. We would call Balaam more of a soothsayer, than a prophet in the sense that Jeremiah or Isaiah are prophets. But in Balak’s eyes, Balaam was a prophet and that is why Balak respected him and called for him. Israel were forbidden to …
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