Through the Lens of Torah - Part 1

s a Christian, you may question why I teach Torah.   I will answer this question by asking you a question.  Would you ever consult with a medical doctor that has not completed medical school and residency?  I think the answer would be an overwhelming NO!  Medical school is the foundation of a doctor’s learning.  Likewise, you cannot begin to apprehend the depths of God's Word without its foundation.  The very essence of the Bible is the Torah.  By definition, the word Torah means instruction.  Torah refers to the Five Books of Moses: Bereishit, Shemot, Vayikra, Bamidbhar, and Devarim in Hebrew or Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy in Greek.  Torah is also referred to as Chumash and Pentateuch that are respectively the Hebrew and Greek words for "five." The Five Books of Moses are the foundation of Judaism and Christianity.  Jesus is the living Torah. [John 1:1-2 RSV] "1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God;" Over the next several weeks, allow me to become your Torah optometrist as I take you on a journey to see the world through the Lens of Torah.  You are going to see the Word of God as if you are looking into a sea of glass, like crystal. [Revelation 4:6 RSV] "6 and before the throne there is as it were a sea of glass, like crystal. And round the throne, on each side of the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind:" The Torah is the gateway to seeing the throne of God's glory.  You are invited to join Sanjay Prajapati for “Through the Lens of Torah”