DNA. The building blocks of life. It’s the molecule that carries genetic information for the development and function of an organism. Every living organism depends on this foundational element. It not only stores the genetic information needed for an organism to develop and function, but also to reproduce. But what happens if that DNA is damaged? What if it mutates? How does that affect the subsequent generations of that organism? Will the offspring resemble the parent? What if that DNA is continually corrupted in every generation? If you’re wondering how all of this connects with this week’s Torah portion, then stick around for this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

What was the character difference between Abraham and Noah? Most people couldn’t tell you. In rabbinic literature, however, there is a marked difference between the two. To the casual reader, they are similar. One is called by God into an Ark to separate his family from the wickedness of the world, and the other is called out of the idolatrous practices of Ur to lead his family in monotheism. But what’s going on behind the scenes and what lessons can we learn from these two pioneers of our faith? In order to find out, please join me for this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

Heaven… The City of God. The eternal reward of those in Christ and the resting place of the saints… Or is it??? Is our hope to one day walk the streets of gold in this place called Heaven? Is this the eternal destination of the righteous? Or have we had the wool pulled over our eyes and exchanged our eternal hope for a counterfeit? If I’ve got your attention and you want to know more, then stick around for this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

In the days of the Apostles, all the disciples of Yeshua were Jewish and trying to figure out what to do with the Gentiles who were coming to faith. Today, however, followers of Yeshua are predominantly Gentile—so much so that Gentile Christians don’t have a clue as to what to do with Jews who believe in Yeshua—especially those who hold on to the covenant God made with them at Sinai. It seems, the tables are turned a complete 180º from the situation in the days of the Apostles. However, there has been a resurgence of excitement over the Torah from Gentiles in recent years and we are faced with a similar dilemma that the Apostles faced in the first century. Where do Gentiles fit into this Jewish faith? We’ve discussed this issue some in the past, but now we’re going to hit it again from a different angle in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

In Matthew 15, Yeshua called some of the Pharisees of his day “blind guides.” He then followed it up by saying, “And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.” (Matthew 15:14). But what about you? Have you been a blind guide and led someone into a pit without even knowing it? Let’s take a look at this idea together in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

We’re living in a time similar to the days of King Josiah in which the Torah has been lost among the followers of Yeshua. Now that we’ve rediscovered it, what are we supposed to do with it? Let’s explore this idea in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

What if you had a magical key that could unlock any door in the world? What door would you use it on? This seems like something you might read about in a children’s story or maybe a fantasy book, right? But what if I told you that there is a key to unlocking global redemption that most people are completely oblivious to. What if you had THIS key? Would you be willing to use it? Now, what if I told you that I can give you this key? Does it sound too good to be true? If you want to know more about this key and the power that can be at your fingertips, then stick around for this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

How to distinguish between True Prophets or False Prophets? Today, there are people all around the world who claim to be prophets of God. They display signs & wonders, miraculous healings or physical manifestations that defy human reasoning. They speak prophetic utterances that come to pass just as they were spoken. How could these be anything other than men and women of God? Aren’t these signs of a true prophet? Actually, they might be signs of a false prophet… What do I mean? Let’s talk about it in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

Did Paul create a monster with his concept of "One New Man"? Does God judge all people equally or does He have different expectations for Israel versus the nations? By what criteria does He judge us and what standard does He hold us to? Are Gentiles obligated to the Torah the same as Jews? Paul talks about “One New Man,” but does that look like a Jew, a Gentile, or what? If you would like to hear what I have to say and then contribute to the discussion, then stick around for this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

Have you ever been given a seemingly impossible task, whether by your job or by your family? It's so overwhelming that you just want to throw your hands up in the air and walk away. What about when it comes to the difficult things God asks of you? If you’re struggling with this, then be sure to check out this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Eating Kosher Elephants :-)

Are rabbis always making up new rules? Do they uphold the Traditions of Men over the Word of God? Do they "Add to the Word of God?” You’ve probably heard this kind of criticism when you’ve introduced people to a Messianic Jewish perspective on the Scriptures. How have you handled it? If you’ve been looking for an easy way to address questions like these, stick around for this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

Do our individual actions, even our hidden sins, affect those around us? Let’s talk about it in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

Can violence ever bring about peace? Isn’t violence the opposite of peace? Maybe… But maybe not. Let’s explore this idea together in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

"You'll shoot your eye out, kid!" What does Ralphie from A Christmas Story have in common with the false prophet Balaam? Let's find out in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

Has God given up on you? Surely not. If you can’t see His love because of the way you see yourself, then stick around and learn about the God of Second Chances in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.

What if you could simply speak a word that would alter the course of a person’s life forever? How would you wield that power? If you want to know the TRUE POWER of how you can change someone’s life with merely the spoken word, then stick around for this week’s 5 Minute Torah.