The Messianic Torah Observer

The Book of The Covenant Versus The Book of The Law-The Ten Commandments or the Whole of Torah


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Greetings and Opening Remarks:
  • Rod Thomas welcomes listeners on a warm sunny Shabbat in the DFW area, expressing gratitude for their fellowship and hoping the episode finds everyone well and blessed.
Housekeeping Items:
  • Announcement about the upcoming two-month Kenya Missions Trip, which may affect the regular posting schedule of TMTO.
  • Request for prayers and financial support for the trip, especially for the needs of widows and orphans in western Kenya and a potential partnership with a Sabbath-keeping congregation in Homa Bay.
  • Encouragement to support Hilary's non-profit, Qumran Family Foundation.
Main Discussion:
  • Title: Book of the Law versus Book of the Covenant: The Ten Commandments Alone or All of Torah?
  • The Question: A listener's question about the placement of the Book of the Covenant inside the Ark of the Covenant and the Book of the Law beside it.
  • Importance of the Question: The answer strikes at the heart of the Nazarene-Messianic Faith Community, addressing whether to keep the whole Torah or just the Ten Commandments.
  • Recent Experience: Rod shares his experience with 10-Commandment-Only Keepers during a missions trip to Kenya.
  • Scriptural References: Various passages from Deuteronomy, 1 Samuel, James, and others are cited to support the discussion.
  • Controversy: Explanation of the Book of the Law versus Book of the Covenant controversy and its implications.
  • Exegetical Analysis: Detailed analysis of Galatians 3:19 and its context within the broader discussion of Torah and Grace.
  • Role of Torah: Torah as a guide, tutor, and schoolmaster, revealing sin and pointing to the need for a savior.
  • Conclusion: Emphasis on the importance of keeping Torah in the spirit of obedience and faith, with a call to conduct personal study and prayer.
Closing Remarks:
  • Rod concludes the episode with a prayer for blessings and encouragement to conduct personal "Berean-style" study.
  • Wishes the listeners Shabbat Shalom and Shavuatov.
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