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In this Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the final Torah Portion “V’zot HaB’rakhah” (Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12)—the reading for Simchat Torah—which recounts Moses’ final words to Israel, and his death after seeing the Promised Land from afar. Is Israel blessed with a promise of national salvation? Why did Moses trust God his whole life, only to die without receiving His promise? Who is the coming Prophet who will gather Israel from captivity to bring them to a greater Promised Land? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.

In this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Ha’aziynu” (Deuteronomy 32:1-52), which contains the Song of Moses, outlining God’s plan to bring vengeance and salvation not only for His people, but for the whole world. Is God still Israel’s Father even when they are not acting as His children? How will God use Gentile nations to restore Israel to Himself? How will God use Israel to prove Himself as the only God of all the earth? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.

In this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Vayelekh” (Deuteronomy 31:1-30), in which Moses makes final preparations for his death by commissioning Joshua as his successor and writing down the entire Torah for the people to hear and preserve. How could Joshua have courage in leading Israel across the Jordan without Moses? What is the benefit of Moses’ instruction to read the Torah every seven years? What does it mean for Torah to be a witness? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.

In this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Nitzaviym” (Deuteronomy 29:9(10)-30:20), in which Moses makes a covenant with Israel at Moab, prophesying their rebellion, punishment, return, and restoration, and exhorting them to choose life by holding fast to God alone. How do Moses’ promises to Israel point to the New Covenant? Is Israel able to keep Torah by a righteous heart? Could all the teachings in the entire Torah simply come down to faith? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.

In this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Kiy-Tavo” (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8(9)), in which Moses presents Israel with a choice between obeying God to receive His blessings, or going their own way and receiving His brutal curses. Is it possible to avoid the curses of Torah by our own righteous actions? Why did Israel go astray despite the warning of Moses’ curses? What makes Yeshua the one way to come to God without coming under a curse? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.

In this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Kiy-Tetze” (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19), in which Moses gives various instructions regarding marital rights and relations, punishing rebellious sons, the forfeit fruits of compromise, and more. Does Moses condone divorce by making provision for it in Torah? How could God impose the death penalty on rebellious children? Can we glean deep principles even from the simplest Torah commands? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.

In this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Shof’tiym” (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9), in which Moses tells how Israel will be led after him, by the judges, priests, kings, and the Prophet who will speak God’s words to the people. What made the Judges system different from other governments? How did God use Israel’s rebellion against the Torah to save them? What makes the Prophet like Moses different from other prophets—and how can we know His identity? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.

In this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “R’eh” (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17), in which Moses instructs Israel about the place where God will choose to dwell in Israel, and about how Israel must purge those who lead them astray to follow other gods. Should we educate ourselves in the ways of the world? What should we do if ones we love are trying to lead us astray from God? Is it possible that destroying a whole city could actually save people? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.

In this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Eqev” (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25), in which Moses reminds Israel of God’s provision and discipline in the wilderness, exhorting them to trust in God and obey His word to receive His blessings. What does Moses teach about the dangers of bringing worldly wickedness into our homes? Do God’s promises to Israel depend on their righteousness? What is circumcision of the heart, and why is it so important? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.

In this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Vaet’chanan” (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11), in which Moses exhorts the people of Israel to love their God with all their hearts and souls, so that they will remember His power, obey His commands, and teach them to their children. Is God’s uniqueness dependent on the uniqueness of Israel? How is the V’ahav’ta brought to its fullness in the New Covenant? Why is the command to love God with our whole hearts so important? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.

In this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “D’variym” (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22), which begins Moses' final address to Israel at the edge of Canaan, recounting how their fathers left Horeb and were banished from the Land, and how Israel conquered the Amorite kings. What can Moses’ instructions for judges teach us about courage? Why did Israel refuse to possess the Land set before them? How could God condone the slaughter of whole nations? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.

In this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Mas’ei” (Numbers 33:1-36:13), which provides the last instructions for the conquest and distribution of Canaan: its borders, its division by lot, the need to drive out its inhabitants, and the cities for Levites. Why was Israel required to completely drive out the Canaanites? How do the cities of refuge picture our life in Yeshua? How should we respond when life unexpectedly thrusts responsibilities on us? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.

In this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Matot” (Numbers 30:2(1)-32:42), which recounts Israel’s vengeance against Midian for their deadly deceit, and the settling of the tribes of Reuben and Gad in Gilead, beyond the Jordan. Why did God give men authority to annul the vows of their wives and daughters? How did Israel win such a great victory over Midian? What can we learn from Moses’ instruction to kill the Midianite women? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.

In this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Piyn’chas” (Numbers 25:10-30:1), in which God promises Phinehas an eternal priesthood, Moses takes a census of Israel’s new generation, and God prescribes the offerings Israel must give on all their holy days. Why was Phinehas given an everlasting covenant of priesthood? Why did the population of Israel stop growing in the desert? How can the priests be allowed to work on Shabbat? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.

In this week’s Messianic Jewish Bible study, Josiah and Hosea Geoffrey explore the Torah Portion “Balaq” (Numbers 22:2-25:9), in which the prophet Balaam conspires with Balak the king of Moab to undermine Israel with curses and deceit—until Balaam’s donkey saves his life and rebukes him in a human voice. Why was God angry with Balaam after allowing him to follow Balak? How does a talking donkey point to the wisdom of God? What can we expect to find if we seek the wages of unrighteousness? The brothers cover all these questions and more in this episode.