Lesson #1

In our first class we give an introduction to life in the first century and the circumstances surrounding the book of Acts.

 

Lesson #2

In our second class we begin with Vayikra (Leviticus) 12:1-17. In this passage we read the foundational instructions for childbearing. I have chosen to begin here with this passage because it illuminates the opening passage of the book of Luke.

 

Then I begin reading the book of Luke looking at it from its original Jewish perspective. We also read from 1 Chronicles 24 as a means of clarifying further data in the book of Luke.

 

Listed below is the audio class. From Jerusalem to Athens Lesson #2

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Lesson #3

Yeshua, His youth, his education, his lost years and his ministry years.

 

In this third class we will be exploring the lost years of Yeshua along with his youth and education. From the lost years and his education we will move into his ministry and teachings.

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Lesson #4

The Temptation of Yeshua and Beyond

I open this class by reading D’varim (Deuteronomy) 6:4-16 as a foundaion for understanding the temptation of Yeshua.

I open the class with the relavance of Yeshua’ Temptation.

What was the real reason for the temptation?

What is the underlying message of the Temptation?

In this class I elaborate on the realavance of the temptation and more.

This class takes in many questions and alot of class participation.

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Lesson #5

The Malchut Shamayim - Kingdom of Heaven

 

The Fifth lesson of “From Jerusalem to Athens” begins with a discussion on Adam and his occupation as the initial authority of the Malchut Shamayim (Kingdom of Heaven). I discuss the terms as used in the Apostolic Writings. Likewise, we discuss the two phrases used in the Apostolic Texts, Kingdom of Heaven vs Kingdom of G-d. And then Yeshua’s preaching the “Kingdom of Heaven” is “at hand.” We discuss the phrase “at hand.”

The Kingdom Of Heaven was contested by the serpent. How does this play out in the scriptures. What happened to the Kingdom when Adam failed to live up to his obligation to protect the garden and dominate the earth?

We discuss this Kingdom and what really happened to it in Adam’s fall.

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Lesson #6

Legalism

What is Legalism. How did it relate to the first Century Believers?

 

How does it relate to us today?

 

Our discussion will include the following question.

1. Living the Torah based lifestyle is requisite for Believers in Yeshua today?

True False

2. Living a Torah based lifestyle abrogates salvation by faith?

True False

3. Wrong - abuse of the Mitzvot (commandments) is acceptable and honors HaShem and His Messiah?

True False

It will be necessary to read the following scriptures.

Yaakov (James) 3:17-18, 1 Kefa (Peter) 1:22, Yochanan (John) 8:34, Romans 6:16-18, 2 Kefa 2:1-22, 1 Yochanan 2:1-8

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Lesson #7

Legalism Continued

I continue my discussion of Legalism.

We look at the differences between the varied schools of thought in the First Century. We explore Acts 10-15 and then ask the question what did Yeshua teach with regards to the Gentile question?

We discuss Cornelius and the G-d-fearers and Acts 10:28.

We conclude with the various definitions of Legalism.

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Lesson #8

 

Yeshua and His Perspective of the Torah

Did Yeshua abrogate the Torah?

We open our discussion with Shemot (Exodus)12:14

We continue with the discussion of the Festival of Pesach and its relevance for this day and age.

We read Shaul (Paul)1 Cor 5:7-8

We continue reading Shemot 30:8 and other relevant scriptures

Then we move to Matthew 5:17-18 where we discuss the two occurrences of the word “fulfill” as found in the text.

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Lesson #9

 

Yeshua, The Gentile and the Torah

This program continues the conversation initiated in our last class (Jerusalem to Athens #8). We discuss Matthew 5:17-19 and relative passages. Likewise, we look at some of the Prophetic aspects of Zecheriah 8:23 and related passages.

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Lesson #10

 

The Law nailed to the Cross?

If the Believer is to live a Torah observant lifestyle what was nailed to the cross? (Col 2:13-17) Some translations suggest that the Torah (Law) has been nailed to the Cross.

The following translation is the Phillips translation of the Biblical text.

He has forgiven you all your sins: Christ has utterly wiped out the damning evidence of broken laws and commandments which always hung over our heads, and has completely annulled it by nailing it over his own head on the cross.

We discuss the language of this text and explore the use of the Greek words δομα, (dogma) κρινω (krino) and νομος (nomos.)

We also discuss this passage as well as the wall that was broken down in Shaul’s letter to the Ephesians. (Eph 2:11-16ff)

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Lesson #11

 

Walking in the Spirit?

Does walking in the Spirit negate Torah observance? What is the relationship between Torah observance and walking in the Spirit.

In this class we discuss this problem probing for a solution.

Listen to our discussion.

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Lesson #12

 

Walking in the Spirit #2

 

In our previous class we Discovered that the Torah is the origin of the idea of “Walking in the Spirit.” See Ezekiel 36:27

In this class we explore the idea of “walking in the Spirit” in relation to the Torah.

We explore Ezekiel, Romans, Galatians and other passages to discover the depth of this idea.

Discover the truth of walking in the spirit.

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