S4 EP8 | Rinse and Repeat

In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra talk about the Jewish custom of reading through the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, each year, using a universal reading plan. Carly shares a bit about her background growing up Catholic, and they touch on how the “high church’s” Book of Common Prayer sprang from a Jewish concept begun during ancient Israel’s captivity in Babylon. They discuss how the plan works along with

The meaning of the Hebrew word “parasha” that describes a single reading
When the reading cycle starts, when to read and different ways to approach it
If Jewish people read any other Scriptures along with the Torah portion and if Jewish Believers in Jesus add New Testament Scriptures
Why the repetition?
If this is a good reading plan for Christians

Along the Way

Along the way, you’ll also learn about

four important questions all of us ask when it comes to Bible reading and relating to God
The Jewish holiday that celebrates the Torah
The Torah scroll and the interesting way it’s honored in synagogue services
The Hebrew name for New Testament
The sense of unity you get when you realize that people all over the world are reading the same section of Scripture at the same time as you are
three important reasons to read the Bible again and again
Why Christians reading the Old Testament is an integral part of their walk with God

Words You Might Learn in This Episode

Tanach, Torah, parasha, parashot, Simchat Torah, Sukkot, Mashiach, Yohanan the Immerser, Yeshua, Brit Chadashah, matzah

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode

Genesis 1:1, Deuteronomy 18:15, Isaiah 52:13–53:12, Jeremiah 31:31–33, Malachi 4:5–6, Matthew 3:1–3, John 1:29–36, Genesis 15:7–21, Genesis 17:1–14, Hebrews 9:11–15, Exodus 12:24–27, Hebrews 4:12, Genesis 9:8–17, Romans 11:13–25, Matthew 15:24, Acts 2:21, 2 Corinthians 3:12–16

Previous Episodes Mentioned

S1 E47 The Difference Between Jewish and Christian Worship

S2 E9 Hoo-pah – Demystifying the Jewish Wedding

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