In this teaching, the 4th of his series on “The Tribes,” Ross takes a closer look at what he calls one of the most significant events in biblical literature. Building from this point, he examines a prophetic text that he proposes is widely misunderstood and misinterpreted. This pivotal event sets the stage for much of the history of the biblical period as well as eliminates confusion in our understanding of the prophets. Don’t miss, The Reason for the Ratio – Ten to One.
In this class, Ross picks up from his previous teaching on the seed of Abraham with a study of the Passing of the Patriarchal Plan. He shows that the seed of Abraham is specially chosen for a mission that will result in blessing for all the families of the earth. He focuses specifically on the oft-repeated phrases that indicate an oath sworn by YHVH to the fathers. What precisely was promised in an oath to the fathers?
In this class, Ross covers the subject of Abraham’s Seed. The Bible makes it plain that Abraham’s seed will bring blessing to all of humanity and present a plan of salvation to the ends of the earth, but who is this promised seed? Ross carefully works through scriptural texts to identify the promised seed of Abraham. This is part of the series on The Tribes.
This week, Ross begins a new series on the Tribes. The Constitutions and By-Laws of United Israel World Union, say in part, “The objects and purposes of United Israel World Union are: To reawaken the lost tribes of Israel to consciousness of their true identity.” Who is Israel according to the Bible? Ross makes it plain that this series begins with the understanding that the Jewish people are literally and physically Israel. He also stresses that this series will not advance, and in fact will show the falsity of racists groups who ignore the “sifting among ALL nations” declared in Scripture. More and more people are claiming to be descendants of the so-called lost tribes of Israel. What can we discern from the Bible regarding the Tribes? In this introductory teaching, Ross focuses on the name change of the patriarch Jacob and a word from the prophet Hosea that hints at a message for our time. Bringing in clues from the Torah and a prophecy from Isaiah Ross establishes a starting point for his new series.
In this week’s teaching, Ross bases his class on Torah Reading Pinchas. This reading focuses on what is called the Matter of Peor. Ross works through various texts in the Torah, Prophets, and Writings that shed light on the matter of Peor. He covers the Hebrew meaning of the word Qanah, which is translated as jealous at times and zealous at other times. We learn that Pinchas was a zealot, but Ross shows that more is required than zeal.
In this class, Ross covers Torah Reading Balak (Numbers 22:1-25:9). Balaam is mentioned in the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings. He is also the earliest biblical personality attested in Archaeology. Ross shows that the story of Balaam involves a convergence of geography, theology, archaeology, and technology. Who was this “pagan” prophet? What do we know of him, and what can learn from his words?
In this lesson, Ross teaches live from the Wilderness of Zin during his stay at Biblical Tamar Park. He begins by sharing some of the exciting things that the United Israel team is doing in the desert. This teaching discusses what the Torah calls the great sin. Ross addresses some big theological questions. Can one pay for the sins of another? Are sins passed from fathers to sons? Don’t miss, The Great Weight of Sin.
Have you ever wondered how the children of Israel turned so quickly from the way after witnessing the events at Horeb? We just celebrated the commemoration of that event – the giving of the Torah. In this teaching, Ross works through the narrative accounts searching for clues in order to provide a biblical answer.
In this teaching, Jodell Onstott takes a close look at passages related to the character of God, particularly as it relates to his character of mercy. Does God’s mercy have limits? How do the sins of the father’s affect their wicked children? Join us as we examine the basis of God’s judgement and limits of his mercy.
In this teaching, Ross demonstrates the significance that the Ark played in the biblical world. He shows that the people ultimately placed their total confidence in the Ark’s power and thereby misplaced their trust. Working through various narratives in the Hebrew Bible, Ross makes the point that the presence or absence of the Ark, or any other object for that matter, does not guarantee the presence or absence of the Glory.
In this teaching, Ross takes a look at the narrative accounts of the second set of Tablets. He covers the story from Moses breaking of the first set through the history of the disappearance of the Ark of the Covenant. The tablets are the most important object in the history of the world. They are a central part of the biblical world and then with little to go on, they simply cease to be part of the story.
In this class Ross teaches a class on the Testimony, or what the Hebrew Bible calls the Edut (העדת). He carefully works through Torah texts that speak of the Edut, demonstrating that it is something quite specific and of great importance. He also shows that the “veil” is called the veil of the testimony, the “tent” is called the tent of the testimony, the “ark” is called the ark of the testimony, and the “tabernacle” is the tabernacle of the testimony. What specifically is this testimony?
