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Did Paul Teach Against the Torah?
The relationship between Paul and the Torah. It has created confusion in the Christian world for centuries.
Many readers encounter verses in Galatians or Romans and conclude that Paul opposed the Torah, abandoned Jewish practice, or taught that God's instruction no longer mattered. Others point to Paul's own lifestyle and argue that he remained Torah-observant throughout his life.
Which view is correct?

Elizabeth Shulam
Jun 216 min read


In The Margin - June 1, 2026
In the Margin is a weekly reflection from Netivyah International focused on Scripture, discipleship, Israel, and thoughtful faith in everyday life. Monday mornings!!! Notifications, news, schedules, stress. Most people jump into the week without slowing down at all. So before the noise takes over, here’s a moment to pause. In this week’s In the Margin newsletter, you’ll find a new blog post, a ministry we support, a Blue Heart Movement reminder, and one resource from our stor

Elizabeth Shulam
Jun 13 min read


Sinai and Pentecost: When God Speaks to Form a People
The revelations at Sinai and Pentecost both are moments of divine speech, divine presence, and covenant identity.

Elizabeth Shulam
May 313 min read


How Shavuot Points Toward Messianic Hope
Explore how Shavuot points forward to Messianic hope through Scripture, and the outpouring of God's Spirit.

Elizabeth Shulam
May 171 min read


Yeshua as the Passover Lamb: Remembering, Redemption, and Living the Story
Elizabeth Shulam Yeshua. Our Passover lamb. Each year, as Passover approaches, Jewish homes begin to prepare. Tables are set with intention. The story of the Exodus is not simply recalled; it is retold as if we ourselves walked out of Egypt. Scripture does not frame this as distant history. It invites participation. In Exodus 12, the instructions are given with remarkable precision. A lamb without blemish is selected, kept, and then slaughtered at twilight. Its blood is place

Elizabeth Shulam
Mar 183 min read


The Jerusalem Prayer List – April 11th, 2024
The Jerusalem Prayer List – April 11, 2024 Copyright 2024 By Joseph Shulam The Torah reading this Shabbat: Tazria from Leviticus 12:1 – 13:59. The Haftarah reading from the Prophets: 2 Kings 4:42 – 5:19 The New Testament reading: Luke 2:22-33. One of the hardest things is to choose what to discuss from these wonderful, rich texts from the Word of God. The Leviticus 12 text is rich with interesting points that are often not discussed in Christian circles. Leviticus 12:1 has

Joseph Shulam
Apr 12, 20249 min read
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