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In this final episode on the Bamidbar Torah portion, Roy breaks down the Rabbinic law on criticism and Cedric speaks to what it means to be a beacon of hope.

References: Proverbs 29:7, Romans 12:1, 8:19-25

In this continuation of the Bamidbar Torah portion, Roy and Cedric talk about how with more responsibility comes a higher standard and Roy talks about having an understanding of one’s station in life. Roy speaks to his experiences in having to choose his character. Cedric talks about what he’s learned about the significance of integrity in ministry.

References: Numbers 3:16-31

In this continuation of the Bamidbar Torah portion, Roy and Cedric note the association of the different tribes with different animals. They analyze the scripture itself and analyze numerical representation of names and the importance of directionality. Roy also speaks to the significance of the 30 day mark when a child could be counted in the census.

References: Numbers 2, 3:1-15

In this continuation of the Bamidbar Torah portion, Roy and Cedric continue to talk about lineage and discuss how and why the Levites were separated out from the Israelites. They also touch on the role of the firstborn and Roy identifies aspects of organized religion in the scripture.

References: Numbers 1:16-20, 1:47-54, Exodus 12:3-7, 19:5-6, 24:4-8

Roy and Cedric begin discussion on the Bamidbar Torah portion by establishing the importance of receiving what God is saying. Roy talks about the standard of Sukkot and his experience with it. Cedric analyzes the idea of  lost culture and the significance of heritage.

References: Numbers 1:1-15

In the final episode covering the Tazria portion, Roy and Cedric establish the responsibility of the church to regulate its own people and not uphold people outside of the community to its rules. Roy talks about the Jewish approach to prayer. 

Passages referenced: Leviticus 14:3, 1 Corinthians 5, Psalm 118:24

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In this continuation of the Tazria portion, Roy and Cedric discuss what it takes to get tzaraat and what it takes to remove it. They also dig deeper into why one could be considered clean, even with the presence of tzaraat. Cedric considers the representation of the different elements used in the ceremony of cleansing. Roy clarifies the difference between tzaraat and leprosy.

Passages referenced: Leviticus 14:1-6, Revelation 3:15-16

Roy and Cedric continue analysis of the Tazria portion with a discussion on how easily people engage in lashon hara. They also begin to discuss the handling of leprosy and who determines if someone is “unclean,” as well as establishing the difference between a condition and a natural state.

Passages referenced: Leviticus 13:2-14, Proverbs 29:7, Hebrews 4:12

Roy begins this continuation of the Tazria portion by explaining the sin offering. He and Cedric begin to discuss the process of restoration from leprosy. Roy talks about how tzaraat does not have a remedy provided in scripture. Cedric speaks to the ease of the spread of lashon hara.

Passages referenced: Leviticus 13, Proverbs 24:17-18

To start their discussion of the Tazria Torah portion, Roy talks specifics in the Hebrew translation, and Cedric speaks to the significance of the portion. Roy goes on to explain the importance of a child being born female and clarifies the context of what it means to be clean or unclean.

Passages referenced: Leviticus 12:1-8, 15:19-30, Matthew 4:1-3, 16:13-20