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This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Judges 11:1–33. It accompanies the Torah portion Chukat (Numbers 19:1–22:1).

This Haftorah is the story of Jephthah, a renegade warrior who is recruited to defend a portion of Israel against an invasion by the neighboring Ammonites. After failing to dissuade the Ammonites, Jephthah leads a successful campaign against them, freeing Israel from their threat. Jephthah is best known for a rash vow he makes before embarking on the military campaign.

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Prophet Pearls #39-Chukat | BFA International June 26, 2015 This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Judges 11:1–33. It accompanies the Torah portion Chukat (Numbers 19:1–22:1). ...

Is there a red heifer in Israel? What is the water of menstruation for cleansing? Does a corrupt priesthood invalidate the water of purification and are we cut off without it? Is the site of the Temple off limits today? What exactly did Moses do wrong when Yehovah brought water from the rock? How did the snake on the pole cross the line into idolatry?

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Chukat | BFA International Is there a red heifer in Israel? What is the water of menstruation for cleansing? Does a corrupt priesthood invalidate the water of purification and are we ...

Would you like to see what Ezra can do? Over the next eight weeks, we’ll explore eight distinct categories of research and study that Ezra can help you with—each through a compelling video.

This week, Ezra has created a Bible study centered on the word “meek". Sit back, enjoy the video below, or go ahead and ask Ezra directly!

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Ezra on the word "meek" | BFA International Would you like to see what Ezra can do? Over the next six weeks, we’ll explore six distinct categories of research and study that Ezra can help you with—eac ...

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Samuel 11:14–12:22. It accompanies the Torah portion Korach (Numbers 16:1–18:32).

This week’s Haftorah begins with the coronation of Saul, the first king of Israel. During the inauguration celebration the prophet Samuel castigates the people for having rejected God as their king in favor of a human monarch. Nevertheless, Samuel assures them that if the people and the king will faithfully obey God it will go well for them. The passage concludes with Samuel’s assurance that God will never abandon His chosen people.

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Prophet Pearls #38-Korach | BFA International June 19, 2015 This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Samuel 11:14–12:22. It accompanies the Torah portion Korach (Numbers 16:1–1 ...

In the rebellion against Moses & Aaron, did Korah, Dathan and Abiram establish a rival tabernacle? Who are the “men of renown”? Were Korah’s sons also among those swallowed by the earth? What is the significance of the censer for burning incense?

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Korach | BFA International In the rebellion against Moses & Aaron, did Korah, Dathan and Abiram establish a rival tabernacle? Who are the “men of renown”? Were Korah’s sons also a ...

Just when I thought we had run out of new ideas for our BFA International community, our director of technology raised the bar and our team successfully met the challenge. Introducing BFAi—Biblical Foundations Academy Intelligence! We are providing Ezra, a personal research and study assistant, to help you navigate this new study tool! I am still overwhelmed by how Ezra can access so much information with such precision…and so quickly!

What is really exciting is that Ezra only accesses exclusive BFA International content—nearly 700 audio, video, and written presentations—rather than searching the entire internet for information about who-knows-what, from who-knows-where. Ezra also has a BFAi translation of the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible) at his fingertips.

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So if you have a question about God’s Time (His clock), God’s Torah (His word), or God’s Tetragrammaton (His name) or just about anything else related to building a biblical foundation for your faith, just ask Ezra!

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This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Joshua 2:1–24. It accompanies the Torah portion Sh’lach (Numbers 13:1–15:41).

This Haftorah relates the story of the two spies who go to Jericho in advance of Israel’s entrance into the land of Canaan. They are protected by a woman named Rahab, who confesses, “The LORD your God is the only God in heaven above and on earth below.” In turn, the spies promise to protect her and her family when the Israelites invade Jericho.

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Prophet Pearls #37-Sh'lach | BFA International June 11, 2015 This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Joshua 2:1–24. It accompanies the Torah portion Sh’lach (Numbers 13:1–15:41). ...

In this Torah Portion, what does the name Hoshea mean? is there Hebrew slang in the Torah? What is God’s perspective of forgiveness? Caleb and Jesus went into the land? What does it mean to sin with an uplifted hand? Also, beware of the tzit tzit police!

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Sh’lach | BFA International In this Torah Portion, what does the name Hoshea mean? is there Hebrew slang in the Torah? What is God’s perspective of forgiveness? Caleb and Jesus went in ...

In this week’s Torah Pearls we discuss the ifs and buts of blessings and curses, as well as the meaning and gravity of vows and dedications. Lastly, how does one redeem their tithe?

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Bechukotai | BFA International In this week’s Torah Pearls we discuss the ifs and buts of blessings and curses, as well as the meaning and gravity of vows and dedications. Lastly, how doe ...

As I was calculating how long it has been since I encountered God’s Time (His clock), God’s Torah (His word), and God’s Tetragrammaton (His name), I started feeling a little nostalgic.

In honor of my 24th anniversary of being invited to Israel at the time of Shavuot/Pentecost, I am releasing “The Countdown to Reconnection” presentation on this special day of Shavuot/Pentecost! Just click the picture below and you are good to go!

As a side note, 12 years ago we introduced the innovative study aid called Scripture Bytes. Now 12 years later, we are about to introduce something even more innovative! Okay, so 12 + 12 = 24. Do you see why I am a little nostalgic?

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Countdown to Reconnection: Pentecost & Shavuot | BFA International What would happen if we could reconnect the traditional Pentecost celebration with the biblical Shavuot festival? You might be shocked to learn just how sim ...