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t Hebrew Roots ® Special Edition Exploring the Hebrew Roots of the Faith Once Delivered July, 2020 readings. This year it is located in the readings for Nitzavim , on 9-4-21. Weekly Torah Reading Schedule Our point is this: In the first century, Torah and Haftarah reading was common practice (as it is today), For 2020-2021 and was in fact the practice of Y'shua , Study to show thyself approved unto God, A workman that needeth not be ashamed, who held to many of the traditions of Rightly dividing the word of truth. the Torah observant Jewish people II Timothy 2:15 which did not contradict the Scriptures. The Brit Chadasha attests to the fact the Torah reading or even a single word that He both attended and participated that reminded them of that week's in synagogue service on the Sabbath The Torah (Genesis through Torah passage (called a parasha in day, as did the Apostle Paul. Deuteronomy) is the foundation of all Hebrew). After reading this Torah Scripture. This being the case, an substitute, one of the men would say; ~ The Torah Cycle ~ inadequate or erroneous understanding "Oh, that reminds me of the story of the Torah makes it much more diffi- about...," and off they would go into a The common practice today is to cult to come to a proper understanding discussion about that week's Torah read the entirety of the Torah, and the of the rest of the Hebrew Scriptures, not portion without having broken the law companion Haftarah scriptures, in a to mention the New Testament (which against reading Torah . These portions one year cycle. This cycle begins on is also based on Torah ). For this reason from the Nevi'im became known as the the first Sabbath after the Festival of the Jewish sages devised a system for Haftarah , which means "other Succoth (Feast of Tabernacles) with the studying the Torah. According to readings." very first reading which begins in ancient records, this practice was begun Genesis 1:1. by Ezra (a Priest and Scribe) after the ~ Y'shua Read the Haftarah ~ Believers who are currently gather- Jewish captives had returned from ing in homes, or small fellowship In Y'shua's day it was customary groups, would do well to use the Torah Babylon. (as it is today in orthodox synagogues) During the time of Y'shua, (Jesus) readings as a basis for their Sabbath for both the weekly Torah and Hafta- study. Many Jewish commentaries are two different cycles of reading were in rah portions of scripture to be read each use. One cycle was accomplished in available that can aid in this study; Sabbath. This provided the basis for however, if you wish to have a written one year's time, the other took three discussion by anyone who might want years to complete. study and audio CD that directs its to comment upon them. It was also teaching of the Torah toward Y'shua common to invite a distinguished guest ~ Torah Reading Forbidden ~ HaMashiach , we recommend the Torah to participate in the Torah or Haftarah Club by First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ). During the reign of Antiochus readings and make whatever comments They can be reached at PO Box 649, Epiphanies (ruled from 175-164 BCE), they deemed appropriate. Marshfield, MO 65706, (1-800-775- the Jewish people were forbidden to This was the situation in which 4807), www.ffoz.org. read the Torah or to circumcise their Y'shua found Himself when He visited FFOZ has several different children. Anyone caught doing so was his hometown of Nazareth, and went commentaries available for Torah put to death. Many were martyred into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, study. If you are new to Torah study, because they circumcised their children. as was His custom (Luke 4:16). The we recommend beginning with their However, they managed to get around passage He was given to read is not Torah Club 1. the prohibition concerning Torah found in the Haftarah readings of reading in a very resourceful way. today. Isaiah 61:1-2 may have been ~ Readings for the Year 2020-2021 ~ They set up a cycle of readings in the removed by the Rabbinic Jews due to Nevi'im (The Prophets) which reminded the great distress and persecution they Included in this year's reading list them, in some way, of the Torah had received at the hands of the follow- are selected passages from the Brit portion that was normally read that ers of Jesus (the so-called Christians) Chadasha (Breet Hah-dah-shaw' = New particular Sabbath. The connection over the centuries. However, we have Testament or ReNewed Covenant) that might be a reference to a story found in included it in this schedule of Torah have some connection with the Torah portions. Also included are some of the Hebrew Roots ® - Special Edition Brit Chadasha readings suggested by In addition, Lamentations is read on the Dr. David Stern in the Complete Jewish Ninth of Av and Esther is read during tyviareB. Bible . In many cases Dr. Stern has a the Festival of Purim (see the booklet large number of possible New Testa- The Traditional Festivals (SPTTF)). Genesis ment readings that correspond with the While the Ninth of Av and Purim are (Bereisheet = Beh-ray-sheet') Torah readings for that Sabbath . not commanded Festivals, they are However, since many of Stern's sugges- important days in the history of the tions overlap ours, and their number is Jewish people and have therefore been so great, we have included only those included in this schedule. 10-17-20 (29 Tishri ) scriptures which we believe truly For Hanukkah , the Feast of tyviareB. Bereisheet - enhance the day's readings. Dedication (see John 10:22), we have "In the beginning" Although you may want to read all prepared a special booklet entitled Genesis 1:1 - 6:8 of the suggested readings during the Hanukkah Readings for the Believer Isaiah 42:5 - 43:10 week, do not feel that every last scrip- which may be requested by name. ture verse must be read on Shabbat . It In addition, we have also noted the (Blessing for the New Month) may be better to have an in-depth first day of each month on the Hebrew I Samuel 20:18-42 discussion on a few scriptures than to calendar with some appropriate scrip- John 1:1-18 read everything that is being presented ture readings. on a specific date. The beauty of study- Romans 5:12-21 ing the Scriptures, year after year, is ~ Festival Teachings ~ * Matthew 19:3-9 that each year everyone is able to * Ephesians 5:21-32 Also available are recorded teach- uncover new and deeper truths from * Colossians 1:14-17 ings on Compact Disk (CD) which what was understood the previous year. focus on various Festivals (several are * I Timothy 2:11-15 now also available on DVD). Please * Hebrews 1:1-3; 11:1-7 ~ Festival Readings ~ see the Materials Order Form for a * II Peter 3:3-14 Readings are also included for each complete listing of the materials avail- of the Moedim , the Festivals of the able at this time. 10-19-20 - (1 Cheshvan ) LORD (Mow-eh-deem' = appointed !w'v.x, vd,xo varo times). In addition, special readings of ~ Shavu'ot Dating ~ Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan the Megilloth are included. (Meh-gil- Hebrew Roots has always held to (First day of the eighth month) loat' = the scrolls of: Song of Songs, the Scriptural dating for the festival of (Celebrated the previous evening.) Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes and Shavu'ot which specifies that it must Esther. ) Three of the Megilloth are fall on the first day of the week (see the Numbers 28:11-15 read on or during the annual Festivals. booklet Shavu'ot: The Feast of Weeks -- Isaiah 66:1-24 chapter: The Starting Point ). Colossians 2:1-23 However, some of our subscribers Hebrew Roots ® is published by observe Shavu'ot on 6 Sivan , according Dean & Susan Wheelock and is 10-24-20 - (6 Cheshvan to the teaching of the Pharisees. For ) supported entirely by the prayers and Noach - "Noah" freewill donations of its subscribers. this reason we have included both dates x;nOë Subscriptions are free (based on for this festival. Genesis 6:9 - 11:32 availability of funds) to anyone who Isaiah 54:1 - 55:5 sincerely desires to "...grow in ~ Show Yourself Approved ~ grace and knowledge of our Lord Matthew 24:1-44 It is only through continuing study and Saviour Jesus Christ [Y'shua I Peter 3:8-22 that we become familiar enough with HaMashiach ] ..." (II Pet. 3:18) II Peter 1:3 - 2:22; 3:17-18 Those wishing to assist finan- the Word of God so that we are able to cially in this teaching ministry can do rightly divide the word of truth: * Luke 17:26-37 so by sending a check or money "Remind them of these things, * Acts 2:1-16 order, payable in US funds, to: charging them before the Lord not to Hebrew Roots ® strive about words to no profit, to the PO Box 400 ruin of the hearers . Be diligent to Lakewood, WI 54138 present yourself approved to God, a 1-715-757-2775 worker who does not need to be E-mail: [email protected] ashamed, rightly dividing the word Website: HebrewRoots.net of truth. But shun profane and vain * These readings were selected from the Brit babblings, for they will increase to Chadasha suggested reading list as found in the Copyright © July, 2020 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB), by David Stern.