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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in First Peter-Introduction and Chapter 1

This letter was written by the Shaliach Peter, a name given to him by Yeshua in Matt 16.17-20. The name means “rock” and in Aramaic, it is “Kefa.” His given Hebrew name is Shimon (to hear) Ben Yonah (dove). This

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in James-Chapter 5

Jam 5.1-20 gives us a rebuke of the unbelieving rich and the illusion of wealth; their sins are pointed out; a call to imitate the patience of a farmer in looking for the day of the Lord; how to be

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in James-Chapter 4

Jam 4.1-17 gives us reasons for strife in assemblies; a rebuke about covetousness and being friends with the world; how to defeat strife; submitting to God; depending on God; how genuine faith is proved by action. v 1…What is the

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in James-Chapter 3

Jam 3.1-18 tells us about the great responsibility a teacher has and how they will give an account to God; how hard it is not to stumble; the law of the tongue; Torah observance and wisdom and understanding; earthly wisdom

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in James-Chapter 2

Jam 2.1-26 tells us not to be discriminating in the assembly and that partiality is condemned in the Torah (Lev 19.18); that we should observe the Torah, but not as a system of works righteousness; Torah observance is compatible with

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in James-Introduction and Chapter 1

This letter was written by Ya’akov, or Jacob or “James” as in English bibles. To most scholars, he was “head” or “Nasi” of the Netzarim (Nazarenes), or Messianic assembly in Jerusalem (Acts 15, Acts 21). He was known as “Ya’akov

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in Hebrews-Chapter 13

Heb 13.1-25 gives a final admonition about the duties of the believers including hospitality; sympathy to those in prison or afflicted; purity in marriage; wvoiding covetousness and strange doctrines not consistent with the Torah, but to follow Torah-observant leaders who

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in Hebrews-Chapter 12

Heb 12.1-29 tells us that in light of all the examples of faith just listed, run our race with endurance and to bear our trials and afflictions in the Olam Ha Zeh, knowing that we have come to a kingdom

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in Hebrews-Chapter 11

Heb 11.1-40 will tell us what biblical faith, or “emunah” really is; some examples of biblical faith who did not receive the promise just yet but remained strong in their confidence. v 1…Now faith (confidence in action in the promises

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in Hebrews-Chapter 8

Heb 8.1-13 tells us about Yeshua’s ministry as high priest, and how he mediates a better covenant because he is in the Olam Haba. v 1…Now the main thing (the sum) of what has been said (about Yeshua’s superiority as

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in Hebrews-Chapter 7

Heb 7.1-28 will tell us that the order of Melchizedek priesthood in the Olam Haba is superior to the Aaronic priesthood because man is still in the Olam Ha Zeh (this present age) and its limitations. v 1…For this Melchizedek

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in Hebrews-Chapter 6

Heb 6.1-20 tells us about the elementary teachings of a Torah-based faith in Yeshua and to press on to completeness; the danger of seeing the evil effects of sin and the good things of God and only reforming outwardly, and

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in Hebrews-Chapter 5

Heb 5.1-14 tells us that from here to Heb 7.28 in a midrash (teaching), using keywords like “swear” and “Melchizedek”, that Melchizedek is greater than the Levitical priests because Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek while Levi was still in the

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in Hebrews-Chapter 4

Heb 4.1-16 tells us that the primary topic here is the “m’nuchah” or “rest and completion” which is yet to be entered into, like Canaan when they came out of Egypt. Now the author compares the land of Canaan to

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in Hebrews-Chapter 3

Heb 3.1-19 tells us about Messiah as high priest and intercessor; his preeminence over Moses because Moses was in the Olam Ha Zeh, and Yeshua has a heavenly calling in the Olam Haba; Israel failed to enter Canaan because of

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in Hebrews-Chapter 2

Heb 2.1-18 tells us the author will be using HIllel Rule # 1, meaning “light to heavy” or “if this is true, how much more is that true.” If Messiah is higher than the angels, and if the Torah came

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in Hebrews-Introduction and Chapter 1

The entire letter to the Hebrews is a very spiritual and mystical letter and another of the most misunderstood letters in the Bible. It is a homiletic midrash (teaching) using Psa 110 as a basis to show that Messiah Yeshua

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in Philemon-Introduction and Chapter 1

The letter of Philemon at the “Peshat” or literal level was written by Paul about 61 to 64 AD about a runaway slave named Onesimus, who had run away from Philemon who was living in Colosse. He found Paul in

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in Titus-Chapter 3

Titus 3.1-15 tells us about respect for synagogue government authority, like in Rom 13; the revelation of salvation through grace and mercy; maintaining Torah observance; avoiding arguments and contentions; final exhortations. v 1…Remind them (the assembly) to be subject to

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Brit Chadasha Foundations-Concepts in Titus-Chapter 2

Titus 2.1-15 tells us that Paul gives instructions to older men and women and urges the young men and women to be sensible; servants are to be faithful, also. v 1…But as for you, speak the things which are fitting

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