In this episode, we look at the bizarre account where Jesus takes his vengeance out upon a random fig tree on the side of the road. This story concludes with many rightfully scratching their heads. Let's see if we can make sense of this passage.

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/the-cursing-of-the-fig-tree/

In this episode, we look at the difference between "Faith" as it is commonly understood an the Hebrew word "Emunah", from which it originates.

http://www.thehiddenorchard.com/how-we-get-faith-wrong/

In the Zohar, there is a discussion based upon the Torah commandment to 'pay a laborer, or servant his wages the same day he works for them'. There is a striking parallel to a gospel passage that seems to bring a new spin on an old parable.

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/parable-of-the-talents/

What does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of the Creator? Is there a difference in these two words? For centuries, many have pondered this statement, and the Midrashic tradition alone bears the fruits of this intellectual labor.

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/adam-and-damah/

In this episode, we look at a somewhat controversial topic that emerges around this time every year. We briefly explore what the New Testament says that might contradict what we see in media and movies like "The Passion of the Christ". 

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/who-killed-jesus/

of fear and respect for G_D - it is commanded in Deuteronomy that Israel both remember what they did, and blot out their memory. How are we to remember, and also forget at the same time? In this episode, we see the hidden message about wrestling with Doubt.

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/battling-doubt/

In part two, we explore the significance of the Jerusalem Council and what the Apostolic community was attempting to resolve as they included Gentiles in to the Synagogue communities.

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/the-missing-context-of-the-new-testament-pt-2/

One of the most important components to understanding the "New Testament" is found amid an incident that most Bible readers have never heard of. We'll learn how a particular disagreement between predominant Pharisaic schools shaped the contours and the perplexing milieu of first-century Judaism.

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/the-missing-context-of-the-new-testament-pt-1/

Obscured amid the detailed instructions for the building of the Tabernacle, there is a fundamental key to the service of G_D. We'll also explore how the Midrash is the idea behind Paul's statement in Romans 11. 

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/the-dough-offered-as-firstfruits/

Not only in Hebrew, but in latin we see the words Spirit and Breath are connected through the word, Spīro (to breathe), also Spiritus. We can clearly see the etymological root to the word respiratory.

https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/the-connection-between-breathing-and-the-soul/