. Tol’dot, Generations: B’reshiyt (Gen) 25:19 – 28:9 Malachi 1:1 – 2:7 Romans 9:6-13 Both pig and sheep can show you cloven hooves. Looks good! But considering how and what they eat, that’s a different story. A pig can show you cloven hooves, looking good so far. But what they eat, how they mow it…
Author: MVF Silverton
Generations: Like Father Like Son
This last weekend, I was privileged to sing for a household who were celebrating the life of their family patriarch; a man who was husband, father, and grandfather. Besides the large crowd of spectators, the family generations had extended to over 50 people. It was amazing to witness the similarities in physical looks, characteristics, and…
Life Lived on as Love
Torah portion: Chayay Sarah – The Life of Sarah B’reshiyt (Genesis) 23:1 – 25:18 Melekim Alef (I Kings) 1:1-31 I Corinthians 15:50-58 Why is this portion called ‘The Life of Sarah’ when it starts with her death? The only remembrance we have of her life in her death is the number of years she lived. …
What is Faith Anyway?
Ok, I admit it. My faith is being shaken. Where is Yahweh anyway? We have prayed for healing, for our nation, for circumstances to change, for blessings, and yes, for people to come to their senses. Will He ever appear? Will He show Himself when we cry out to Him? Abraham’s faith is tested in…
Where Love Begins
Torah Vayera – And He appeared. B’resheet (Genesis) 18:1 – 22:24Melekim Bet (II Kings) 4:1–37Ya’aqov (Jacob, James) 2:14-24; Kefa Bet (2 Peter) 2:4-11 Every human being has a deep need for love and affection. Many find true love elusive, remaining empty, disillusioned, and unsatisfied in their quest. What is true love and where can we…
Moving on as a Blessing!
Third Torah Portion: Lech Lecha, You go out B’resheet (Genesis) 12:1 – 17:27 Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 40:27 – 41:16 Galatians 3:1-29; Romans 4:1-25 Have you ever had times in your life when you heard the call to leave the past behind and move on to something better? You just knew in your spirit that it was…
Faith Walk!
What event in your life caused you to trust? Typically, we remember events that cause us to distrust. For many, the concept of trust is a difficult path to take for various reasons. And since misery often loves company, we tend to spew our negative story rather than remember the positive one. Events in our…
The Seven Colors of the Rainbow
Noach (Noah, Rest) B’resheet (Genesis) 6:9 – 11:32 Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 54:1 – 55:5 MattitYahu (Matthew) 24:36-46, Kefa Alef (I Peter) 3:18-22 Look at the order of the colors of the rainbow over the Sea of Galilee and that of an LGBTQ flag being advertised for sale to be displayed in parades and other events around…
Get on the Lifeboat!
Yahweh looked and found that mankind had become corrupt and exceedingly violent. Amid the chaos, a certain righteous man was found—a man that would build a boat to rescue mankind. Would this man help restore peace on earth? According to the prophecy of names found in man’s first 10 generations, it would seem so. It…
Change Your Life
Are you ready to begin a new Torah cycle? Are you excited to have YHWH point out new revelations to you? I know I am. The other day, I saw something I had never recognized before. I couldn’t believe it. I have studied the Torah religiously for the last 22 years and found myself hesitant…