Vayera (Genesis 18:1–22:24)
For the past four years, we’ve embarked on a chapter-by-chapter exploration of prophetic texts. Now, we are starting a one-year sprint through the first five books of the Bible, the Torah. We are following the weekly Jewish reading calendar—the oldest Bible reading...
Lech Lecha (Genesis 12:1-17:27)
For the past four years, we’ve embarked on a chapter-by-chapter exploration of prophetic texts. Now, we are starting a one-year sprint through the first five books of the Bible, the Torah. We are following the weekly Jewish reading calendar—the oldest Bible reading...
Noach (Genesis 6:9–11:32)
This week’s Torah portion is called Noach and it covers Genesis 6:9–11:32. The portion brings us into a world that has devolved into chaos and corruption, just a few generations after the fall of Adam. The opening line is jarring: “The Lord saw how great the...
Bereishit (Genesis 1:1–6:8)
For the past four years, we've embarked on a deep, chapter-by-chapter exploration of prophetic texts often overlooked by many readers—from the twelve minor prophets to the reformers Ezra and Nehemiah, and the major prophet Ezekiel. Now, we are embarking on a one-year...
Bible Fiber: The prophets without books
So far, Bible Fiber has done deep dives into the twelve minor prophets, Ezra and Nehemiah, and the major prophet Ezekiel. But I want to give a little nod to a few nonwriting and lesser-known prophets in the Bible. These are the prophets without their own books....
Bible Fiber: Ezekiel 47:13–48:3
Welcome to Bible Fiber, where we explore the textures and shades of the biblical tapestry through the Twelve Minor Prophets, two reformers, and one exile. I’m Shelley Neese, president of The Jerusalem Connection, a Christian organization dedicated to sharing the...
Bible Fiber: Ezekiel 47
This week, we’re reading Ezekiel 47:1-12. We are still in the last eight chapters of Ezekiel, the prophet’s concluding vision that offers a message of hope following the book’s devastating oracles of judgment. In Ezekiel 47, the prophet, along with his angelic guide,...
Bible Fiber: Ezekiel 45 and 46
This week we are studying Ezekiel 45–46. These two chapters outline specific regulations for land allotments, sacred offerings, festivals, and the role of the mysterious prince in the future Jerusalem. Be sure to subscribe to Bible Fiber on Youtube or Follow Bible...
Ezekiel 44
Ezekiel 44 is a continuation of Ezekiel’s vision for the restoration of genuine worship in a future temple. Since God’s presence will fully inhabit the coming sanctuary, Ezekiel gives detailed instructions for who may and may not enter the temple. Anyone ministering...
Shavuot for the Goyim
This week we are taking a break from Ezekiel and dipping back into our series on High Holidays for the Goyim, because this Sunday night on June 1, Jews will be celebrating the holiday of Shavuot. Just like Christians all too often overlook Pentecost, Jews often ignore...