Torah Today Ministries
Torah Today explores the Hebrew scriptures and culture that shaped the life of Jesus and provides common ground for all who seek the truth. We provide short teachings on various topics from a biblical perspective and provide valuable insights into words and phrases from the Hebrew Bible.
Episodes
237 episodes
Tehillim Talks - Psalm 53
In Psalm 52 we discussed the wicked and villainous Doeg. But in this plans we ask the question, what makes a wicked person "tick"? What makes a villain a villain? But David, too, had committed the horrible sins of adultery and murder, and yet h...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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21:12
Tehillim Talks - Psalm 52
Psalms 51 and 52 form a pair. Both psalms resulted from a rather involved background story involving terrible sins, but the two sinners could not have been more different! David was the sinner in Psalm 51, and Doeg was the sinner in Psalm 52. H...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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28:41
Bread Crumbs - The Only Three Relationships That Matter
Our relationships are the only things we take from this world into the next. In this episode of Bread Crumbs, Robin and I discuss the only three real relationships a person can have, how they relate to one another, and how to keep them healthy....
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Season 12
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Episode 16
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35:47
Body/Soul/Spirit # 5
This additional episode to the four-part series Body-Soul-Spirit gathers some additional scriptural insights into this important topic. Here we will discuss the process of salvation - past, present & future - and how it corresponds to the s...
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Season 13
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Episode 5
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33:16
Thrilling Talks - Psalm 51
Psalm 51 is sometimes called The Chapter of Repentance. David composed this psalm when the prophet Nathan rebuked him regarding his sins against Bathsheba and her husband Uriah. As tragic as David's sin was, it did result in a psalm that provid...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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43:05
Tehillim Talks - Psalm 50
Asaph was the second most prolific psalmist, coming second only behind David. Psalm 50 is the first of the twelve psalms of Asaph, but why is it separated from the other eleven? Those are grouped together as Psalms 73-83. Why did the arrangers ...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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32:24
Hebrew Key #21 - How Does God Destroy His Enemies?
The Scriptures frequently mention God's destruction of His enemies. Yet God's means of destruction may not be what you think! There are a dozen different Hebrew words for 'destroy' in the Bible, and they all have multiple shadings of meanings -...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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18:30
Bread Crumbs #13 - "Soul Clutter"
Do you find yourself fighting clutter in your living space? This is a familiar battle for many in this modern world. But do you also find your soul equally as cluttered? You may never have paused to think about it, but thoughts, emotions, urgen...
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Season 12
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Episode 13
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32:55
Tehillim Talks - Psalm 49
This final psalm of the Sons of Korach is one of the most difficult to translate. It is traditionally believed to describe Korach's wealth, which led to his eventual rebellion and downfall. The authors refer to this psalm as a 'proverb' and a '...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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32:25
Bread ("Cookie") Crumbs #12 - Avery, Ethan & Charlotte Smith
Join Grant and Robin for this first episode of "Bread Cookie Crumbs" in which Robin and I have a lively (and unrehearsed) discussion and Q&A with some of the bright young people God has brought into our lives. In this episo...
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Season 12
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Episode 12
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44:53
Bread Crumbs #11 - Pirkei Avot (Part 2)
Robin and I love reading and discussing Pirkei Avot - a collection of sayings and insights by some of Israel's wisest sages. This ancient writing is traditionally studied between Passover and Pentecost every year and includes ...
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Season 12
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Episode 11
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34:40
Tehillim Talks - Psalm 48
Psalm 48 is a love song for Jerusalem and is part of the daily prayers for the second day of the week - Monday. Why was this psalm about Jerusalem chosen to be read on the second day of the week, a day know as "division day" - the only day of c...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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25:18
Bread Crumbs #10 - Pirkei Avot (Part 1)
Robin and I love reading and discussing Pirkei Avot, which is a collection of sayings and insights by some of Israel's wisest sages. This ancient writing is traditionally studied between Passover and Pentecost every year and includes s...
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Season 12
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Episode 10
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35:54
Tehillim Talks - Psalm 47
Have you ever thought about why we clap our hands? Why is smacking one open hand against the other such an instinctual thing in human beings? There is actually a very spiritual reason for this universal behavior. As we dive into Psalm 47, we wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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27:24
The Hebrew Key #20 - "The Foolishness of God"
What did Paul mean by the phrase "the foolishness of God"? And what do a corpse and a fool have in common with Yeshua? Also, why is a hanging corpse called "a curse of God"? You will find some fascinating answers to these questions in thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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24:06
Be Our Guest - Steve Meeks
Do you want to be a better dad? Do you want your sons to become men of character, confidence, and faith? Do you fear you’re too late? Would it help if someone answered your questions about raising your son? Steve Meeks is the author of the new ...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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26:11
Tehillim Talks - Psalm 46
Do you sometimes feel like this world is being shaken to pieces? Do the institutions and values that were always so stable and dependable seem like they are falling into ruins? If so, this is a psalm that will provide great comfort. This psalm ...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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26:09
The Hebrew Key #19 - "The Temple Tax"
The Torah's description of the annual half-shekel tax is one of those details that ... well ... seems a bit boring. But since every "jot and tittle" of the Torah has spiritual significance, what is God trying to tell us through this obscure det...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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21:04
Bread Crumbs #9 - The Four Questions
One of the most ancient parts of the Passover Haggadah is the four questions asked by the youngest child. But when we consider these four questions, they seem a little....uh... silly. But on closer examination, they are anything but! Another pa...
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Season 12
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Episode 9
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31:27
Tehillim Talks - Psalm 45
Psalm 45 is the only love song in the entire book of Psalms. It is the Messiah's wedding song. The first half describes the King and His attributes. The second half describes the Queen and her beauty. Join us for a preview of the goal of creati...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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39:18
Tehillim Talks - Psalm 44
Psalm 44 is unusual. Though it resembles other psalms that decry Israel's suffering and persecution from the nations, this psalm has a completely different twist to it. Whereas other psalms attribute God's anger to human failure, this one is ju...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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24:19
Bread Crumbs #8 - The Power of Questions
Someone once said that you can tell whether a man is clever by his answers, but you can tell whether he is wise by his questions. So are some questions more valuable than others? Can questions be dangerous? Even deadly? Why were Satan's first w...
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Season 12
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Episode 8
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33:25
Tehillim Talks - Psalm 43
This short psalm is a continuation of Psalm 42 and should be read along with it. It continues the psalmist's conversation with his own soul as he conquers depression.
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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24:01
Tehillim Talks - Psalm 42
With Psalm 42 we begin the second book of Psalms - The Exodus Book - which opens with eight psalms penned by the sons of Korah. Both this psalm and the following one are unusual because the psalmist addresses his own soul by asking it questions...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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36:40
Bread Crumbs #7 - The 20 Commandments
Join Grant and Robin for the seventh installment of their new series, "Bread Crumbs." In this series, we explore and discuss various biblical issues that arise during our personal studies and conversations. In this episode, we compare the Ten C...
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Season 12
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Episode 7
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36:04