This week’s portion deals with protocol before entering the Promised Land. Starting at the end of chapter 26, Moses begins describing the blessings that come from walking in the statutes and ordinances given to Israel by God. Then come the…

As I sat down at 4.30 this morning to write this week’s “observation,” I felt I should continue my reading in the New Testament before jumping into the day. What I read surprised me and clarified what today's study was…

In this week’s Torah portion we read of several interesting things that are conveyed by God through Moses. This portion is titled “Judges,” which leads us to some remarkable points on justice and judgment within the nation of Israel. In…

The opening words of this week’s Torah portion start with, “Behold, I set before you today a blessing and a curse..." Blessings were promised if Israel walked in accordance with God’s commands. Curses came when Israel ignored God and walked…