In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra talk about the Jewish custom of reading through the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, each year, using a universal reading plan. Carly shares a bit about her background growing up Catholic, and they touch on how the “high church’s” Book of Common Prayer sprang from a Jewish concept begun during ancient Israel’s captivity in Babylon. They discuss how the plan works along with The meaning of the Hebrew word “parasha” that describes a single reading When the reading cycle starts, when to read and different ways to approach it If Jewish people read any other Scriptures along with the Torah portion and if Jewish Believers in Jesus add New Testament Scriptures Why the repetition? If this is a good reading plan for Christians   Along the Way Along the way, you’ll also learn about four important questions all of us ask when it comes to Bible reading and relating to God The Jewish holiday that celebrates the Torah The Torah scroll and the interesting way it’s honored in synagogue services The Hebrew name for New Testament The sense of unity you get when you realize that people all over the world are reading the same section of Scripture at the same time as you are three important reasons to read the Bible again and again Why Christians reading the Old Testament is an integral part of their walk with God   Words You Might Learn in This Episode Tanach, Torah, parasha, parashot, Simchat Torah, Sukkot, Mashiach, Yohanan the Immerser, Yeshua, Brit Chadashah, matzah   Scriptures Referenced in This Episode Genesis 1:1, Deuteronomy 18:15, Isaiah 52:13–53:12, Jeremiah 31:31–33, Malachi 4:5–6, Matthew 3:1–3, John 1:29–36, Genesis 15:7–21, Genesis 17:1–14, Hebrews 9:11–15, Exodus 12:24–27, Hebrews 4:12, Genesis 9:8–17, Romans 11:13–25, Matthew 15:24, Acts 2:21, 2 Corinthians 3:12–16   Previous Episodes Mentioned S1 E47   The Difference Between Jewish and Christian Worship S2 E9    Hoo-pah – Demystifying the Jewish Wedding Thanks for listening!   Other Resources for You Parasha Reading Schedule: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org/parsha Enter to win free coffee: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org, Learn more about Lost Tribes Coffee Co.: www.losttribescoffee.co Consider financially supporting the podcast: www.jewishvoice.org/donate/wem/what-you-hear Ask a question, give us feedback: www.ajewandagentilediscuss.org/contact/ Subscribe: Wherever you get your podcasts Social media: Find us under the handle A Jew and A Gentile Discuss. Share us with your friends. Leave a review on your favorite podcast app. This podcast is a production of Jewish Voice Ministries International.