Posts by Beth Tikkun Messianic Fellowship
Acts 2023-24: Chapters 23-24
Join Beth Tikkun as we explore within Acts, this week covering chapters 23 and 24. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion…
Read MoreActs 2023-24: Chapters 25-26
Join Beth Tikkun as we explore within Acts, this week covering chapters 25 and 26. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24 Discussion…
Read MoreActs 2023-24: Chapters 27-28a
Join Beth Tikkun as we explore within Acts, this week covering chapter 27 and the first 15 verses of 28. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and…
Read MoreActs 2023-24: Chapter 28b
Join Beth Tikkun as we explore within Acts, this week finishing chapter 28 and the book! Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file and save. Discussion Guide: Acts 2023-24…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – B’reisheet
In this final Spiritual Seasons teaching, we lay out the Salvation Pattern and apply it first to the 7 sections of the Bible, then to the 2 creation stories of…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Noach
David introduces the Spiritual Seasons series and explores within parsha Noach before making a brief general application to the book of Joshua. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Lech Lecha-Vayera
Spiritual Seasons – Chayei Sarah
David discusses parsha Chayei Sarah and Joshua chapter 1 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To download…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Toldot
David discusses parsha Toldot and Joshua chapter 2 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To download resources,…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Vayeitzei-Vayishlach
David discusses parshas Vayeitzei and Vayishlach and Joshua chapter 3 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Vayeishev
David discusses parsha Vayeishev and Joshua chapter 4 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To download resources,…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Mikeitz-Vayigash
David discusses parshas Mikeitz and Vayigash and Joshua chapter 5 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Vayechi-Shemot
David discusses parshas Vayechi and Shemot and Joshua chapter 6 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Va’era
David discusses parsha Va’era and Joshua chapter 7 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To download resources,…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Bo
David discusses parsha Bo and Joshua chapter 8 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To download resources,…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Beshalach
In parsha Beshalach, David explores the sending out of missionaries, the need to know when to get moving, leaps of faith, the great power God makes available to us, unity…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Yitro
David explores parsha Yitro and Joshua chapter 9 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To download resources,…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Mishpatim
David explores parsha Mishpatim and Joshua chapter 10 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To download resources,…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Terumah
David explores parsha Terumah and Joshua chapter 11 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To download resources,…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Tetzaveh and Purim
This week, David applies the clothing of the priests to the “Priesthood of Believers,” and he applies Haman to a particular voice in our modern world. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Ki Tisa
David explores parsha Ki Tisa and Joshua chapter 12 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To download…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Vayakhel-Pekudei
David explores parsha Vayakhel-Pekudei and Joshua chapters 13 and 14 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Vayikra
David explores parsha Vayikra and Joshua chapters 15-17 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To download resources,…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Tzav
Spiritual Seasons – Passover 2023
In this year’s Passover teaching, David strings together many of the most important themes of the Passover season before adding a new perspective. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Shemini 2023
How do the three topics of Shemini – Aaron beginning the Tabernacle service, the deaths of his two sons, and the food laws – fit into the spiritual calendar? Topics…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Tazria-Metzora
David explores parsha Tazria-Metzora and Joshua chapters 20-21 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To download resources,…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Acharei Mot-Kedoshim
David explores parsha Acharei Mot-Kedoshim and Joshua chapters 22-24 through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To download…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Emor 2023
In this year’s Emor teaching, David first quickly reviews recent Torah portions using the portion titles. He then discusses the “holiness code” section of Leviticus before turning to Emor, placing…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Behar-Bechukotai 2023
This week, David looks at how coming to Behar-Bechukotai is like reaching the top of a mountain. Topics here include the goal of rest, the new perspective that comes with…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Bamidbar 2023
The main topic in this year’s Bamidbar teaching concerns the ranking of tribes apparent in the organization of the wilderness camp – some tribes given higher places than others. What…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Shavuot 2023
In this year’s Shavuot teaching, David first runs through the basics of Shavuot before placing this important mo’ed in the “flow” of God’s yearly curriculum. Topics include how God’s work…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Naso 2023
In the Naso teaching, David first places the portion in the flow of the calendar, finding lessons particularly for the adolescent or anyone stepping up to a higher level of…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Beha’alotcha 2023
In this year’s Beha’alotcha teaching, David asks the question, “Is it inevitable that when God raises us up, we have to fall? How do we avoid falling from that high…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Shelach
David explores parsha Shelach through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Korach
David explores parsha Korach through the lens of God’s pattern of salvation we can see in the yearly calendar. Video:Â Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the PDF file…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Chukat-Balak 2023
Does the Torah contain comedy? In this week’s teaching, we explore the comedy in parsha Balak. Before we get there, we make some discoveries in parsha Chukat, a portion filled…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Pinchas 2023
In this week’s teaching, David addresses the Three Weeks of mourning and their connection to parsha Pinchas; he draws out from the portion lessons for properly handling the emotions; and…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Mattot-Massei 2023
The focus of this year’s Mattot-Massei teaching is exile. How is it that the Rabbis link these portions to the topic of exile? What is the essence of exile? What…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Devarim 2023
For this first teaching in the book of Devarim, David’s focus is rebuke in the month of Av. Topics include the symbol of the lion, Tisha B’Av and Tu B’Av,…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Va’Etchanan
In this week’s teaching, David first takes some time to connect a couple of stories about loving one’s enemy to the 9th of Av. He then walks through the three…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Ekev
For this week’s parsha Ekev teaching, David takes a deep dive into the minor holiday of Tu B’Av, showing how it redirects our attentions toward the 7th month, and he…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Re’eh
David focuses the “Re’eh” teaching on how the portions and the calendar lead us to seeing the “two paths” that are constantly before us. Other topics include what we can…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Shoftim
David focuses on the month of Elul, repentance, the vast harm done by immoral legislation, and how the Body of Messiah is built. Video: Vimeo | YouTube To download resources, right-click the…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Ki Teitzei
For Ki Teitzei, David continues exploring the month of Elul and the topic of teshuvah, finding a fascinating verification in the Apostolic Scriptures of the Elul concept that “the King…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Ki Tavo
Topics in this year’s Ki Tavo teaching include the vast difference between focusing on rights vs. obligations and the two marriages of Ki Tavo, including Israel’s marriage to the Land.…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Nitzavim-Vayelech & Rosh Hashanah 2023 (1)
David begins with an insight from Nitzavim that speaks to the 7th month as both the ending of one journey and the beginning of another. Other topics include the great…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Rosh Hashanah 2023 (2)
Topics in the Rosh Hashanah 2023 teaching include the fascinating month of Tishrei, the two great journeys in the year, the connecting together of the three vital Tishrei mo’edim, the…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Yom Kippur 2023
In the Yom Kippur teaching, we cover the basic commandments and a few traditions, bring out a few connections to the book of Jonah, do a thorough calendar review, and…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Ha’azinu 2023
In the Ha’azinu teaching, we give some history for how this song was used at the Temple, connect Ha’azinu to the calendar, explore the relationship between song and the salvation…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Sukkot 2023
In the first half of this Sukkot teaching, we walk through the basic commandments and some of the beautiful traditions, and in the second half, the main topic is how…
Read MoreSpiritual Seasons – Vezot Ha’Brachah
For this final portion in the Torah, we briefly find the Salvation Pattern in the opening verses of Moses’ blessing, connect Moses’ final act before Israel to tree behavior, trace…
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