The spiritual discipline of Walking with God is the art of learning to practice the Presence of God. This series of teachings from Genesis focuses on learning to keep our focus on the Almighty.
The Torah says that "Noah walked with God." What does that mean? Obviously it's not literal, so how does one "walk with God"? This teaching kicks off a new series titled "Walking with God."
Sons and daughters of Abraham by faith follow in the faith of Abraham, and Abraham walked with God. This teaching reflects on Abraham's "friendship" with God and beckons us to follow his example.
The custom of eulogizing the deceased begins in this Torah portion when Abraham offers a eulogy over his beloved wife. This teaching reminds us why life is precious. Includes the eulogy Pastor Lancaster presented at the memorial service for his father, Robert George Lancaster (1925-2020).
"How could I sin againt God," Joseph asks. This teaching zooms in on Joseph's God-centered optimistic persepctive and emphazises "bitachon," the art of trusting God for the good as we learn to walk with God.
Joseph's life reveals key principles for trusting God. This teaching about the virtue of bitachon (trust) draws on the story of Joseph's revearsal of fortune to illustrate the concept of the concealed good behind this world.
Judaism’s doctrine of God’s theodicy says that nothing happens outside of God’s will, yet at the same time, Judaism teaches that men have free will to choose wrong or right, and that God will punish them for their misdeeds. How does that work?
What do you think? The Torah says that the burnt offering atoned for the worshipper, but for what sins did it atone? The sages looked for answers in the book of Job. Here's a discussion based on parashat Vayikra about the meaning of the burnt offering in Jewish teaching.