The Torah Guide Podcast

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Explore and meditate on the Hebrew Bible with Aaron Dranoff, author of 'Judaism, the Messiah, and Jewish Identity' and Director of the Torah Guide. Together we'll go deeper in our exploration of scrip... more

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June 28, 2024 Was Jesus a Real Person? - Evidence for Jesus E1
This is the first episode in a new series about the historical evidence on Jesus and if it gives us good reason to accept him as the Messiah.
In this episode, learn the sources for Jesus's life and how they compare to two other historical figures from during and around the same time as Jesus.
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January 22, 2024 What is the Gospel? - Messianic Trajectory E18
The four biographies about Jesus that open the New Testament are called "The Gospel," and Jesus himself went around preaching "The Gospel" and calling people to believe in "the Gospel"... so what exactly is "the Gospel" and what does it mean to believe in it?
Weekly Reading
Mark 1:1-8
Mark 1:9-15
John 1:1-13
John 3:16-21
2 Peter 3:9
Romans 1:1-4
1 Corinthians 15:1-8
Meditation Questions
What are some specific ways in scripture that Jesus has demonstrated that he is worth placing his trust in?
When you think about the message of Jesus launching the Kingdom of God by dying for our sins to bring us life, are there any doubts that his way of life is not really better than your own way of life?
Will you accept Jesus and believe in him, or will you reject his way of life, rejecting him and continue to be your own King?
Messianic Trajectory Animated Video Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzLJZJ4TNVCf1Gw-HxIE2LB8Ygdjdmk6D&si=93lQJgy3wzZgUGXB
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25min
January 08, 2024Jesus, the Messiah - Messianic Trajectory E17
The New Testament opens with 4 biographies of Jesus called the Gospel. All 4 claim that Jesus is the resolution to the Hebrew Bible's story.
Weekly Reading
Matthew 1

Luke 1:5-24

Luke 1:26-38

Luke 24:13-35

Luke 24:44-53

John 1:1-14

Matthew 28:16-20
Meditation Questions
If you were there when the birth of Jesus, the Messiah King of Israel was announced, how would you have felt.

Having spent time reading the Hebrew Bible, if you were there when Jesus' birth was announced what would you have expected Jesus’ Kingdom to look like?

If the promised Kingdom that Jesus launched was different from your expectations, would you respond by rejecting Jesus because it’s not the type of world that you want or would you decide to trust Jesus to show you what a good, rich, world really is like?
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25min
January 07, 2024The Bible has Narrators - Messianic Trajectory E16
The three sections of the Hebrew Bible are connected at their respective beginnings and endings by narrators who take the center stage. And these connecting points are all about the messiah.
Related Video
https://youtu.be/rPpSxUgd4xU?feature=shared
Weekly Reading
Deuteronomy 34:10-12

Malachi 4:4-6

Joshua 1:7-8

Psalm 1:1-3

Malachi 4:1-3

Psalm 1:4-6

Psalm 2
Meditation Questions
Do you ever relate to the people who want to break free from God? What is it that you imagine about God that makes you want to get away from him?

God will allow you to reject him, but it only leads to your own undoing, apart from God, the life-giver, there is nothing good, no blessing. Even though you may be rejecting God right now, he is still open-handedly offering you his blessing, extending an opportunity for you to receive the life he offers. What does this tell you about who God is?

Have you ever had a moment where you decided to commit your life fully to King Jesus? If not would you take a moment right now and make that decision?

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32min
December 25, 2023The Writings (Khetuvim) - Messianic Trajectory E15
The last section in the Hebrew Bible, the Writings, is filled with different kinds of literature that all uniquely point to the Messiah. In this episode, we check out 3 of the many ways that the Writings points to the Messiah.
Weekly Reading
Psalm 72

Psalm 89

Psalm 119

Song of Songs 1-4

Song of Songs 5-8

Esther 1-5

Esther 6-10
Meditation Questions
Think about a relationship that you’ve witnessed fall apart, whether it’s from a book or a movie, people you know, or even a relationship you’ve been in. How did that division cause pain to the people involved and to the people around them?

Part of the Messianic hope is the eradication of division and pain in the world, what comes to mind as you think about that

Who is someone in your life who needs to hear this message of hope? What is the first step you can take to share it with them?
Related Video
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25min
December 18, 2023King David and the Messiah - Messianic Trajectory E14
The next section in the Hebrew Bible after the Torah --the Prophets -- picks up the Torah's Messianic hope, by funneling it through the family of King David, come see how David enriches our understanding of who the Messiah is and what he does for us.
Weekly Reading
Genesis 3: 6-19

Genesis 12:1-7

Joshua 9:3-26

Judges 2

1 Samuel 16:1-13

2 Samuel 7

Romans 1:1-6
Meditation Questions
Take a moment to remember a time when God rescued you from a dark situation, maybe one that even seemed hopeless

Think about your community or even the world, what is one specific problem that the world needs to be rescued from?

How do you see the good news about King Jesus, the son of David, as good news for the world?
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30min
December 04, 2023The Second Coming in the Torah -Messianic Trajectory E13
The Messiah was always supposed to die a sacrificial death and then reign in power. This is taught starting with the Torah.
Weekly Reading
Genesis 3:14-19

Genesis 49

Exodus 15:1-20

Numbers 24

Deuteronomy 32 & 33

John 19-20

Philippians 4:4-9
Meditation Questions
What suffering do you notice in the world around you right now?

How might the Spirit of God keep you at peace amidst all that suffering?

How do you see the return of King Jesus as a message of hope for our world?
Related Video
https://youtu.be/tvTLDm97IxY?feature=shared
Referenced Videos
https://youtu.be/WB_Bg5ejIII?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/eArc6n9aaRw?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/M0HOlgPGE5w?feature=shared
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26min
November 27, 2023Jesus, the Prophet like Moses - Messianic Trajectory E12
Guest teacher, the Rev. Cariño Casas explains what it means that Jesus is the prophet like Moses.
Weekly Reading
Matthew 2
Luke 4:31-37
Matthew 8:1-4
John 2:1-11
Matthew 8:18-27
Matthew 17:1-13
John 4:4-44
Meditation Questions
God spoke out of heaven that Jesus is his beloved son who we need to listen to, take a second alone with God, to ask yourself do you truly believe in him?

Where are you putting your confidence, are you putting your confidence, your trust, fully in Jesus? Are there any areas of your life that your trust, is in things of this world that seem to sustain and protect us, like food or money or family?

Think about the week ahead, what would it look like to fully trust Jesus with every area of your life?
Related Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRXhhNNIID8
Articles Referenced
https://www.cmj-usa.org/blog?field_topics_target_id=128
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21min
November 20, 2023Isaiah 53 and the Prophet like Moses - Messianic Trajectory E11
The most debated Prophecy between Christians and Jewish people... Isaiah 53. Is it about Jesus, the people of Israel, or a righteous remnant among Israel? Isaiah 53 draws on a promise in the Torah for a Prophet like Moses and develops it.
Related Video
https://youtu.be/zRXhhNNIID8?feature=shared
Weekly Reading
Numbers 23

Numbers 24

Isaiah 42

Isaiah 48:12-49:12

Isaiah 52:1-12

Isaiah 52:13-53:12

Zechariah 12:10-13:1
Meditation Questions
Jesus is the Holy One, he’s never sinned, but he wasn’t recognized, he was despised, rejected, and abandoned by even his closest circle. He endured this rejection with humility, never speaking out, but interceding for the wrongdoers… what comes to mind as you think about this?

All of our wrongdoing has been laid on Jesus, he bore all of our sins, so that by his knowledge we could be forgiven. Do you know Jesus? Do you trust that what he did for you is truly enough?

Because Jesus the righteous One poured out his life for us, God the Father, has prolonged his days, he raised him from the grave and Jesus lives and reigns as King. Have you submitted to King Jesus? Do you trust him as lord of your life?
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32min
November 13, 2023The Prophet like Moses - Messianic Trajectory E10
God made a promise to raise up a future Prophet like Moses, a promise so important that the Torah ends by reminding us to wait for him.
Related Video
https://youtu.be/zRXhhNNIID8?feature=shared
Weekly Reading
Exodus 7:14-25

Exodus 8

Exodus 9

Exodus 10

Exodus 14

Deuteronomy 18:15-19

Deuteronomy 34
Meditation Questions
What comes to mind as you remember that God raised Moses up to save his people from bondage and make himself known to the people?

What comes to mind as you remember that God has made himself known to us in an even more personal way through Jesus, the Prophet like Moses.

What is one specific step you can take today to lean into God’s presence to be with him personally?
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FAQs about The Torah Guide Podcast:

How many episodes does The Torah Guide Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.