This Thursday night we will be looking at the Temple and its role in First Century life. We will see Yeshua in the Temple and view his attitude towards the Beith HaMikdash. We will also be looking at the Biblical commands to make a Mikdash (Sanctuary) for HaShem. Join us live at 7 CST
Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
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.
Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
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.
Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
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.
Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
Program #66 – Genuine Spirituality #9
Spirituality And Shir HaShirim
I continue with the allegorical interpretation of Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs – which are Solomon’s). In this lesson I begin to look at the passage which calls for the drawing of the Shulimite maden as she cries “draw me, we will run after you.” What can this allegorical passage mean?
Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
Program #65 – Genuine Spirituality #8
Spirituality And Shir HaShirim
In this program I look into Rambam’s Hilchot Teshuvah as a initiation to our program. He suggests how we should relate to HaShem. Then we move to the allegorical interpretation of Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs – which are Solomon’s). I take the remainder of the program to explain the opening sentences of Shir HaShirim, “Let Him kiss me with the kisses of His mouth.” What can the allegorical interpretation of this verse possibly mean?
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Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
Program #64 – Genuine Spirituality #7
Spirituality, A Practical View
In this program I begin to move from definitive spirituality to practical Spirituality. I look at examples of those who viewed sin as a rejection of the presence of G-d. I look at those who sin as a serious offense against G-d. Likewise, I look at varied views of fearing G-d. In conclusion we begin to look at the idea of D’kut. What is D’vkut? We explain in the conclusion of this program. The idea of D’vkut will form the foundation for the remainder of our programs on this subject.
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Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
Program #63 – Genuine Spirituality #6
Spirituality, The Apostolic View
We have looked at the fact that Shaul defines spirituality as Torah observance. This allows us to understand the view of spirituality from the view of the Tanach. However, what is the view of spirituality held by Yeshua’ talmidim? Is their view abstract of different from the views we have delineated so far?
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Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
Program #61 – Genuine Spirituality #4
Shaul and Torah
I look at Romans chapter 8 in brief review of Shaul and the Torah. Then we begin to take a look at the words how Shaul looks at the Torah. We develop the idea of Genuine spirituality as a means of living out the Torah.
Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
Program #60 – Genuine Spirituality #3
Shaul and Spirituality, Shaul and the Torah
What was Shaul’s definition of Spirituality? How did Shaul really see the Torah. What was Shaul’s message to the Gentiles? I look at these questions as a means for understanding and defining true spirituality.
Midrashim – with Dr. Walter Oakley
Tuesdays on ARBA4
Program #59 – The Genuine Spirituality
this program we begin to take a more in depth approach to spirituality. What is Genuine spirituality.
I look at Elisha and his ability to peer into the spiritual dimension as a means of learning how to relate to the spiritual world.
Program #20 – The Mishna, Yeshua’s Teachings & Pirket Avot 2
In this program I begin moving forward in my discussion of the Pirke Avot. Likewise, we explore the idea that Yeshua and his talmidim were acquainted with the Mishnaic ideas of their day.
Who were the Men of the Great Assembly? We discuss who they were and their identities. I discuss Ezra the Torah teacher and a Member of the Men of the Great Assembly. Ezra restores the Torah to Yisrael. Hillel the last of the Zugot (pairs) equals the character of Ezra because he too restores the Torah to Yisrael.
Avot 1:2 Shimon the Righteous was among the last surviving members of the Great assembly. He would say: The world stands on three things: Torah, the service of G-d, and deeds of kindness.
From here I move into the 4th Mishnah which reads
Avot 1:4 Yossi ben (son of) Yo’ezer of Ts’raidah and Yossi ben Yochanan of Jerusalem received the transmission from them. Yossi ben Yo’ezer used to say: Let your house be a meeting place for the sages, cleave to the dust of their feet, and drink thirstily their words.”
I begin discussing the 5 Zugot (Pairs). The First set of pairs being found in this Mishhnah. The final set of pairs being Hillel and Shammai. I discuss why the Torah was passed on to the Zugot. I further explain the characteristics of the Zugot and their relationship to the Sanhedrin’s two key figures, the Nasi – President of the Sanhedrin and the Av Beit Din (Father of the House of Judgment). I deal with this pattern as it is seen in Hillel and Shammai in the times of Yeshua and his talmidim.
Midrashim - with Dr. Walter Oakley
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Program #14 – The Mishnah – Introduction, Order and Transmission
In the first program I begin with an simple overview of the opening Order of the Mishnah. I begin by teaching about the fundamental order of the Mishnah and then start to talk about the Transmission of the Torot (Oral and Written Torah).
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Midrashim
If you have watched ARBA4 you know that we have titled our program “Midrashim” (מדרש’ם). This Hebrew word means interpretation, exposition, study and homily. We have chosen this title because the interpretation of the Torah (תוֹרה) is of essential obligatory for our society. While there are a great number of teachers far more eloquent, this age needs Torah more than ever.
Midrashic method:
Midrash (מדרש) is more than simple interpretation, study and the presentation of a homily. Midrash is noticing that the text demands midrash. Apparent discrepancies in the text demand investigation. The midrashic scholar is trained to notice the things that demand inquiry.
