In this teaching we take a close look at the identity of the servant. In a previous class we demonstrated that the suffering servant was a group within the larger servant nation. Can we be more specific? Do the texts of Hebrew Bible provide eno

PROPHET – The Servant V – Class Eighteen

Apr 17th, 2021 1h 17m

The identity of the “Suffering Servant” has been debated since ancient times. There have been many proposed candidates. Is it the people of Israel, the Messiah, or a historical figure such as Moses, Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, or Jesus of Nazaret

PROPHET – The Servant IV – Class Seventeen

Apr 10th, 2021 1h 8m

Can we know the identity of the Servant in Isaiah? Within the section of Isaiah known to scholars as Deutero-Isaiah or “second Isaiah” there are 20 references to the servant in ten chapters. In some of these passages, the servant is clearly ide

Servant – A Global & Noble Role – A Passover Teaching

Mar 27th, 2021 1h 10m

The story of the Exodus is well-known. According to some estimates, this Passover marks the 3,333rd celebration of this ancient festival of Freedom. At the heart of the story are the ideals of freedom and liberty. For what purpose were the chil

PROPHET – Servant III – Class Sixteen

Mar 20th, 2021 1h

This class is the third in our series within a series on The Servant in Isaiah. In the first two classes, we examined the first two sections called Servant Songs (Isaiah 42:1-4 and 49:1-6). In this class we continue to carefully study these tex

PROPHET – Servant II – Class Fifteen

Mar 13th, 2021 1h 8m

In 1892, a German scholar named Bernhard Duhm published a book titled, Das Buch Jesaiah (Gottingen: Vandenhoek & Ruprecht, 1892). Duhm is credited with being the first to identify four “songs,” or “poems” within Deutero-Isaiah (chapters 40-66)

PROPHET – The Servant I – Class Fourteen

Mar 6th, 2021 1h 10m

This class begins to reveal the identity of a specially chosen group. What is meant by chosen? The group is referred to as witnesses. What are they to witness? Within this section of Isaiah, we also encounter one called the Servant. What is mea

PROPHET – The Second Coming-Gospel of Isaiah – Class Thirteen

Feb 27th, 2021 1h 3m

Within the words of the Prophet Isaiah is a description of one / ones who brings good tidings, a harbinger. What is the news? What is the “gospel” of Isaiah? This class covers the message of that ancient gospel message as described in the Hebre

PROPHET – The Gospel of Isaiah – Class Twelve

Feb 20th, 2021 59m 22s

Within the texts of Deutero-Isaiah (Chapters 40-66) there is an ancient message referred to as the good news. Several passages within this same section of texts describe the bearer of this news. What can we learn of this redemptive figure? In t

PROPHET – Misunderstood Prophecies – Class Eleven

Feb 13th, 2021 1h 10m

Interpretation is the action of explaining the meaning of a text, but what happens when interpreters are wrong? This class covers some of the most misunderstood prophecies in the Bible. Does Micah chapter 5 describe the birthplace of a coming r

PROPHET – Redemptive Figures II – Class Ten

Feb 6th, 2021 1h 16m

This teaching is a continuation of class nine, covering some of the complexity around the subject of Redemptive Figures described in the words of the prophets. The class covers references to “the Stone,” and “the Branch.” Watch on YouTube Watch

PROPHET – Redemptive Figures – Class Nine

Jan 30th, 2021 1h 15m

When it comes to biblical eschatology, we are presented with views of a golden age to come. People of The Book, both Jews, and Christians, generally claim that a single redemptive figure will usher humanity into this coming age. This figure is

PROPHET – Malakh YHVH – Class Eight

Jan 24th, 2021 1h 27m

An ancient imprecation is fulfilled as one of Israel’s most wicked monarchical couples begin their reign, and one of the Bible’s most well known prophets steps on the scene. Who was Elijah? And does the Bible say he is coming again? And who is

PROPHET – The Messenger – Class Seven

Jan 16th, 2021 1h 4m

In this class, we explore methods of connecting words and phrases in order to more fully grasp the intended meaning of prophetic utterances. By way of example, the “messenger” of Malachi 3 is used to illustrate the manner in which we might bett

PROPHET – The Hiding of the Face – Class Six

Jan 9th, 2021 1h 21m

The Bible provides various methods whereby God spoke to His people: the Urim and Thummim, from above the ark, and through the agency of the prophet. But where are the Urim and Thummim? Where is the ark? And where are the prophets? Why the silen

PROPHET – End from Beginning – Class Five

Dec 19th, 2020 1h 6m

The prophets of ancient times were given glimpses of events well beyond their own days. These words were recorded and passed down to us. For generations, those who desired to see the world through the vision of the prophets have looked deeply i

PROPHET – Unheard Words – Class Four

Dec 12th, 2020 1h 22m

After witnessing the fear-inspiring event at Horeb an agreement was reached between Jehovah and the people. He would raise up a prophet to speak His words to the people and they said that they would listen and do what the prophets said. This re

PROPHET – Ehyeh / I Will Be – Class Three

Dec 6th, 2020 1h 11m

When Moses first encounters God at Horeb, at the burning bush, he is told, “Now go! I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say” (Exodus 4:12). The Hebrew, Ehyeh, translated “I will be,” is also associated with the name of God (E

PROPHET – The Word of Jehovah – Class Two

Nov 21st, 2020 1h 10m

The second class of the PROPHET series develops the idea that hearing the word of Jehovah is essential for the sustaining of human life since man cannot live by bread alone. Examples from the Scriptures are presented in order to begin to show t

PROPHET – Hath God Said? – Class One

Nov 15th, 2020 1h 7m

People of faith often refer to the Bible as the word of God implying that every word contained within the covers is inspired, i.e., comes forth from God. From the opening chapters, questions arise as to what precisely God said. Can a close stud

TORAH – The Secret of the Torah – Class Twelve

Nov 8th, 2020 1h 13m

In the Middle Ages, a Rabbi discovered a treasured secret within the Pentateuch. He noticed certain peculiarities within the texts and referred to them in his writings. He felt that he had come upon a “great secret.” He said in one place, “If y

TORAH – Evidence for the Scroll of Moses – Class Eleven

Nov 1st, 2020 1h 19m

The purpose of this teaching us to present in a single class, the evidence for a Moses Scroll. Generations of Biblical scholars, building upon the work of previous scholars determined that Moses, if he even existed, never wrote the Torah as fun

Who or What is a Prophet Like Moses?

Oct 28th, 2020 1h 6m

Dr. Tabor investigates the various texts of the Torah, Prophets, and Writings say about the ways Jehovah speaks definitively to certain chosen ones through history and what might be likely in the future. Moses as the Prophet par excellence appe

TORAH – Deuteronomy is Different – Class Ten

Oct 18th, 2020 1h 15m

Early investigators determined that Deuteronomy was a mere rehearsal of material covered previously in the Pentateuch. The name Deuteronomy, from the Greek of the Septuagint, has supported this prejudice. The academic world eventually deemed th

TORAH – A New Covenant – Class Nine

Oct 4th, 2020 1h 18m

When the Scroll of the Torah was found in 622 B.C.E., Josiah set out to reform the nation in accordance with its words. Three prophetic voices (Huldah, Jeremiah, and Zephaniah) all declared what was to come – these declarations too were in acco