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Mesorah of Mark 5a-c

25 Adar 5770 - March 10, 2010 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Mesorah of Mark, Midrashim

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The three segments of Mesorah of Mark #5 are now available on ARBA4.com

Mesorah of Mark 5a

Mesorah of Mark 5b

Mesorah of Mark 5c

I would like to thank Brian Jones for his help and work in posting these programs.  (Thanks Brian)

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Mesorah of Mark #4

24 Heshwan 5770 - November 10, 2009 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Midrashim

Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
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Mesorah of Mark #4

This program begins to define “Tradition.”  In the next few weeks we will look at the true meaning of “tradition and how it relates to our study and the Book of Mark.

Study Notes available in the Ebook file below.

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Mesorah of Mark #3

12 Heshwan 5770 - October 29, 2009 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Midrashim

Tonight’s class will continue the saga of the Mesorah of Mark. The following lesson guide will be requisite.

Study Guide #3

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Mesorah of Mark #2

10 Heshwan 5770 - October 27, 2009 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Midrashim

Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
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Mesorah of Mark #2

Midrashim continues with the series Mesorah of Mark. . This series continues our look at the “Gospel” of Mark from a new and exciting approach. We will take some time to look at the Tradition (Mesorah) or Mark with a new thesis in mind. This thesis postulates the idea that Mark was written in a Mishnaic fashion. The Mesorah” of Mark was transmitted to Mark by Peter his mentor and Sage. It will take us some time to work this thesis out. However, we are excited that this work will be full of revelation concerning Yeshua our Messiah.

You will also want to download the supplemental material and study guide that goes along with this class. Click the “EBook” connection below.

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Elul and Teshuva #5

5 Tishre 5770 - September 22, 2009 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Midrashim

Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
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Program #81 – Elul and Teshuva #5  “A look at the Soul”

In this program we look at the varied views of the soul.  We have heard teachings that depict man as a trichotomy and dichotomy.    Are these really the views of the Bible?   Are these really Shaul’s (Paul) views?  Or, was Shaul saying something deeper?  Before we can repair the damage caused by sin we must understand how we were created.   This may bse a different approach.  Nevertheless it captures the essence of the Biblical view of the soul.

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Elul and Teshuva #4

27 Elul 5769 - September 15, 2009 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Midrashim, Torah Focus

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Program #80 – Elul and Teshuva #4 “Repairing the Damage caused by sin”

In this program we look at the connections we have to the Torah as a means for purifying ourselves from the sins of the year.  We look at Perki Avot 4:2 where we are told that the consequence of a mitzvah is a mitzvah and that the consequence of sin is sin.  This reminds us of the passage where we are told that what we sow is what we reap.   We look at how to stop the process and find a path towards purity.

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Elul and Teshuva #3

20 Elul 5769 - September 8, 2009 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Midrashim

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Program #79 – Elul and Teshuva #3 “The Neshama continued”

This program continues the look at the month of Elul as the month of repentance.

We begin to delve more deeply into the idea of the Neshama and our job in relation to maintaining its purity.   What is our job in this world?  What is our job in relation to the Neshama?  Why were we given a Neshama?

יום שלישי, י”ט באלול, תשס”ט

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Elul and Teshuva #2

13 Elul 5769 - September 1, 2009 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Midrashim

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Program #78 – Elul and Teshuva #2 “The Neshama”

In this program continues the look at the month of Elul as the month of repentance. In this program we begin to look at the internal contamination of the  soul (Nefesh/ Neshamah) by sin.  This program is preparatory for a look at the genuine role of Teshuvah and the Mitzvot. This evening marks the transition into the period of introspection, called Teshuvah. During this time it is customary we begin to look inward.

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Genuine Spirituality #14 “Let us make man”

4 Elul 5769 - August 23, 2009 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Midrashim

Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
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Program #71 – Genuine Spirituality #14

“Let us make man”

This program initiates a look at the Biblical phrase “Let us make man in our image.”  We have delved into the age old argument as to who the “US” could possibly be.  We look at the text rather throughly to see if we can find clues as to who the “US” could possibly be.  It is profound to look and actually see the Biblical text explain this phrase.  This is the first in a two part series on this phrase.

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Genuine Spirituality #19 The Neshama / נשׁמה

29 Av 5769 - August 18, 2009 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Midrashim, Torah Focus

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Program #76 – Genuine Spirituality #19 “The Neshama”  נשׁמה

In this program continues the look at the creation of man.  In this program we begin to look at the internal characteristics of the soul (Nefesh/ Neshamah).   This program is preparatory for a look at the genuine role of Teshuvah  and the Mitzvot.   This enening marks the transition into the period of introspection, called Teshuvah.  Tonight will be Rosh Chodesh Elul.  We are now on the fast track to Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.   As is customary we begin to look inward.


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Genuine Spirituality #17 The L-RD G-d

15 Av 5769 - August 4, 2009 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Midrashim, Torah Focus

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Program #74 – Genuine Spirituality #17

“The L-RD G-d”

This program looks at the Biblical phrase L-RD G-d.  Why does the text switch from the exclusive term G-d (Elohim) to the combined phrase “L-RD G-d”?  This program looks at this idea as a means to explain the nature of man and the Torah. Shaul suggests that the Torah kills (the letter kills) in his letter to the Corinthians.  Why does he say this? Is this a negative statement towards the Torah or does it explain is some way of controlling our yetzer hara?

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Genuine Spirituality #16 The Yetzer Hara

8 Av 5769 - July 28, 2009 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Midrashim, Torah Focus

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Program #73 – Genuine Spirituality #16

“The Yetzer Hara”

In this program I build on the idea that man is the creation of earth and breath of G-d.  This gives man a dual nature of sorts.  This helps us explain the propensity towards the natural mundane world.  However, it creats a great question.  Why did G-d give us a Yetzer hara?

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Genuine Spirituality #15 “Let us make man #2″

1 Av 5769 - July 21, 2009 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Midrashim, Torah Focus

Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
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Program #72 – Genuine Spirituality #15

“Let us make man”

This program initiates a look at the Biblical phrase “Let us make man in our image.”  We have delved into the age old argument as to who the “US” could possibly be.  We look at the text rather throughly to see if we can find clues as to who the “US” could possibly be.  It is profound to look and actually see the Biblical text explain this phrase.  This is the second part in the two part series on this phrase.

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Genuine Spirituality #12 Korbanot and Kosher

18 Sivan 5769 - June 9, 2009 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Midrashim, Torah Focus

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Program #69 – Genuine Spirituality #12

Spirituality, The Korbanot and Kosher

This program is a continuation of the  series within a series on the Korbanot and their relation to spirituality.  In this program we look briefly at a list of the types of Korbanot. Then, I begin the alegorical look at the Camel and Pig as given by Philo the Jewish  Philosopher.   Philo looks that the Biblical mandate for korbanot. Then he explains why the Camel and pig are not acceptable on a allegorical level.

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Genuine Spirituality #11 Korbanot #2 / קרבנות ב

11 Sivan 5769 - June 2, 2009 By: Dr. Walter Oakley Category: Midrashim

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Program #68 – Genuine Spirituality #11

Spirituality, The Korbanot #2  / קרבנות ב

In this program I continue my  series within a series on the Korbanot and their relation to spirituality.   I delve deeper into the understanding of the allegorical interpretation of the korbanot found in Vayikra (Leviticus) chapter 1.  I first look at the varied levels of Rabbinic Hermeneutics then launch the discussion in to a comparative between Romans Chapter 12 and Leviticus chapter 1. I further elaborate on Shaul’s phrase concerning “living sacrifices” from his letter to the Romans Chapter 12.

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