Christopher
The Trials of Faith
Noach | Noah | נֹחַ
This is the second reading in the yearly Torah learning cycle. In Hebrew, the name Noah is Noach. The word Noach is related to the Hebrew word for “rest.” Genesis 5:29 says that his parents named him Noah (Noach, נח) because they hoped their son would give them rest
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan — A New Month of Consecration
Rosh Chodesh marks the beginning of a new biblical month, a time to remember YHWH’s faithfulness and renew our commitment to walk in His ways. As we enter Cheshvan, a month without the annual appointed feasts, we are reminded that our devotion to God extends beyond sacred gatherings into
Bereshith
בְּרֵאשִׁית בָּרָא אֱלֹהִים אֵת הַשָּׁמַיִם וְאֵת הָאָרֶץ:
B’re-shit ba-ra E-lo-him et ha-sha-ma-yim v’et ha-a-retz.
In the beginning God created the heavens
Festival Torah Portions: Yom Kippur & Sukkot
Shalom, Assembly Family!
As we continue through the appointed times of YHWH, I encourage everyone to prepare by reading the Scripture portions for our upcoming festivals.
Yom Kippur — Day of Atonement
September 20, 2026
* Torah: Leviticus 16:1–34
* Prophets: Isaiah 57:14–58:14
* Gospel: Matthew 12:38–45;
Words of Honor
I realized that the concept of honor needs to be redefined for us.
Outdo one another in showing honor—Romans 12:10
To honor someone is to build them up, to give them a sense of their worth. Prevailing culture teaches us our worth is weighed by worldly measures. And