5 Minute Torah Podcast

Kedoshim - The Spirit Of The Law by Emet HaTorah

Understanding the Day of Atonement, the two goats, and how all of this relates to Yeshua can be difficult. In fact, the entire book of Leviticus can be downright challenging for many people. In this video I'll help you understand the Yom Kippur service and what each of the two goats affect. Once we understand this as our foundation, we can begin to understand how we can benefit from Yeshua's atoning work.

Why is something as bitter as coffee so wildly popular, yet fasting is the polar opposite in the polls? We've spent four weeks discussing the biblical festivals. But what about the biblical fasts? And why would anyone want to do that anyway? Join us Darren Huckey as he speaks about the biblical fast days and how they apply to our fast-paced, modern lives.

"Resistance is Futile" - This famous line from the popular Star Trek television series was not coined by the Borg, but was the battle cry of Antiochus IV, the antagonist of the Hanukkah story. Well, maybe not, but you'll definitely see the correlation in this inspirational message for Hanukkah!

What does Yeshua mean when he tells his disciples to shine their light? Is this through door to door evangelism or inviting people to church? Or is the answer found in this week's Torah portion? Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Va'etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11).

Devarim - Can Justice Truly Be Blind? by Emet HaTorah

How do butterflies flapping their wings in China affect our current Torah portion? How do our seemingly mundane actions today affect others years later? The answers may actually surprise you. Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Massei (Numbers 33:1-36:13).

When we read Numbers 31:1–4, love seems to be the furthest thing from the topic. However, when we read it through a new set of lenses, this passage takes on significant meaning and gives us details on how we should love one another. Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Mattot (Numbers 30:2-32:42).

Balak - Righteousness, Seduction, & Destruction by Emet HaTorah

The Red Heifer, the death of Miryam, the death of Aaron's sons, and the death of Yeshua. How are they all connected? The answer can be found in Jewish commentaries that speak of a time when the Holy Temple is absent and atonement still needs to be made on behalf of the nation. Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1).

The rebellion of Korach incited the Israelites to blame Moses and Aaron for their deaths. In response, the LORD sends a plague against them. However, Moses tells Aaron to intervene by running through the camp with the burning incense. What was Moses thinking and why did this work to stop the plague? Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32).

Is the Torah really as rigid as most of Christianity believes? James says, "For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it" (James 2:10). Should we take this one verse at face value or should context play into our understanding? Maybe our current Torah portion can help us understand it better. Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Shelach (Numbers 13:1-15:41).

Sometimes figuring out how to change our attitude can be as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack. Moses knew the secret. What can we learn from him? Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Baha'alotcha (Numbers 8:1-12:15).

How does understanding the leadership of Moses help us to be better disciples of Yeshua and disciple others as well? Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20).

In this Torah portion, God warns Israel what will happen if they fail to obey His instructions, and it's not pretty. Historically, we can see the results of their disobedience. Does this mean God has rejected Israel? Has Israel been "cut off" as Paul talks about in Romans 9-11? Learn more in the 5MT commentary on Parashat Bechukotai (Leviticus 26:3-27:34).

This Torah portion is primarily focused on taking care of the needs of others. How does this correspond to Yeshua's teachings and what can we learn from both?

Emor - The Relative Nearest Him by Emet HaTorah

Is being unclean considered a sin in the Torah? Would Yeshua or his disciples ever have become unclean? Why does the Bible have an issue with attending a funeral followed by a worship service at the Temple? What's up with all of this stuff? Is it simply an ancient taboo? Or was God trying to teach His people something through all of these strange laws? Learn more in the 5MT commentary on Parashat Metzorah (Leviticus 14:1-15:33).

Biblical leprosy is a spiritual malady, rather than a physical one. What lesson can we learn from this disease in a day it doesn't exist? And how is the cause of biblical leprosy like flaming arrows? Learn more in the 5MT commentary on Parashat Tazria (Leviticus 12:1-13:59).

When Aaron lost his sons because of the fire that came out of the Tabernacle and consumed them he was devastated. And to worsen the situation, Moses scolds him for not eating the sin offering. But through all of this, Aaron is able to make a wiser decision than Moses. How was he able to? Through the power of silence. Learn more in the 5MT commentary on Parashat Shemini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47).