Portions – A Weekly Devotional for Drawing Near to the Lord

Each week, Jewish synagogues and Messianic Jewish congregations read a portion (parasha) of the first five books of the Bible, the Torah. Portions is a collection of 54 Messianic Jewish devotions based on Judaism’s annual reading cycle of Torah portions. It takes you on a journey following God’s Chosen People in their earliest days as a people who set apart as His. Like these ancient people, our lives are journeys aimed at knowing God better, trusting Him more and following Him as He leads us to into what He has promised.

Portions will inspire you to:

• Counter lies and temptations with the truth of God’s Word
• Overcome discouragement and find joy
• Look beyond difficult circumstances to find God’s goodness
• Trust God when you don’t understand what He’s doing
• Overpower shame by standing on God’s love and secure promises
• Remember God’s victories and gifts to you
• Treasure His Word and honor His holiness, and
• Marvel at His glory and the wonders of His work

Portions – A Weekly Devotional for Drawing Near to the Lord

Each week, Jewish synagogues and Messianic Jewish congregations read a portion (parasha) of the first five books of the Bible, the Torah. Portions is a collection of 54 Messianic Jewish devotions based on Judaism’s annual reading cycle of Torah portions. It takes you on a journey following God’s Chosen People in their earliest days as a people who set apart as His. Like these ancient people, our lives are journeys aimed at knowing God better, trusting Him more and following Him as He leads us to into what He has promised.

Portions will inspire you to:

• Counter lies and temptations with the truth of God’s Word
• Overcome discouragement and find joy
• Look beyond difficult circumstances to find God’s goodness
• Trust God when you don’t understand what He’s doing
• Overpower shame by standing on God’s love and secure promises
• Remember God’s victories and gifts to you
• Treasure His Word and honor His holiness, and
• Marvel at His glory and the wonders of His work

Jewish Voice Study Bible

What distinguishes the Jewish Voice Study Bible from any other NIV study Bible? This Bible is loaded with additional features for connecting you to the “Jewishness” of faith in Jesus – the very roots of your faith today. Rabbi Jonathan Bernis, president and CEO of Jewish Voice Ministries International, introduces an exclusive section of features at the end that highlights the importance of understanding the Jewish context of the Bible. These features include:

• A weekly Scripture reading schedule, including Parasha (Torah portion), Haftorah (Prophets and Writings) and New Testament selections
• Fascinating information about the “Lost Tribes of Israel”
• An insightful overview of biblical feasts and Jewish holidays
• An article revealing Israel’s importance in God’s plans for the world
• A Scripture-led guide to praying for Israel
• A biblical perspective of the quest for peace in the Middle East
• How to use the Old Testament when sharing the Gospel with a Jewish friend
• A helpful list of Messianic prophecies and their fulfilments
• Tips and Scriptures to help you share Jesus with others
• Guidance for accepting Jesus as the Messiah

You’ll also learn a little more about Jewish Voice Ministries, our history, mission and vision.

Plus, the Jewish Voice Study Bible gives you some amazing tools for learning about Bible times, interpretation and context that bring the Scriptures to life. Study features include:

• Hebrew and Greek word studies expound on original meanings, with the English and transliterated words
• Day in the Life articles offer a glimpse of what life was like in Bible times
• Bible book introductions provide backgrounds, dates, themes and outlines to help you understand the structure and context of each book
• Full-color maps, photos, charts and illustrations help the Bible come alive
• Page notes offer valuable context from rabbis, scholars and church fathers and mothers
• Articles provide more in-depth knowledge about various topics
• The Life in the Diaspora article describes what Jewish life was like outside Israel

The Jewish Voice Study Bible has a blue leatherette cover with gold lettering to match the gold-gilded pages. It is approximately 6.5” W x 9.5” H x 2” D.

Portions – A Weekly Devotional for Drawing Near to the Lord

Each week, Jewish synagogues and Messianic Jewish congregations read a portion (parasha) of the first five books of the Bible, the Torah. Portions is a collection of 54 Messianic Jewish devotions based on Judaism’s annual reading cycle of Torah portions. It takes you on a journey following God’s Chosen People in their earliest days as a people who set apart as His. Like these ancient people, our lives are journeys aimed at knowing God better, trusting Him more and following Him as He leads us to into what He has promised.

Portions will inspire you to:

• Counter lies and temptations with the truth of God’s Word
• Overcome discouragement and find joy
• Look beyond difficult circumstances to find God’s goodness
• Trust God when you don’t understand what He’s doing
• Overpower shame by standing on God’s love and secure promises
• Remember God’s victories and gifts to you
• Treasure His Word and honor His holiness, and
• Marvel at His glory and the wonders of His work

Jewish Voice Study Bible

What distinguishes the Jewish Voice Study Bible from any other NIV study Bible? This Bible is loaded with additional features for connecting you to the “Jewishness” of faith in Jesus – the very roots of your faith today. Rabbi Jonathan Bernis, president and CEO of Jewish Voice Ministries International, introduces an exclusive section of features at the end that highlights the importance of understanding the Jewish context of the Bible. These features include:

• A weekly Scripture reading schedule, including Parasha (Torah portion), Haftorah (Prophets and Writings) and New Testament selections
• Fascinating information about the “Lost Tribes of Israel”
• An insightful overview of biblical feasts and Jewish holidays
• An article revealing Israel’s importance in God’s plans for the world
• A Scripture-led guide to praying for Israel
• A biblical perspective of the quest for peace in the Middle East
• How to use the Old Testament when sharing the Gospel with a Jewish friend
• A helpful list of Messianic prophecies and their fulfilments
• Tips and Scriptures to help you share Jesus with others
• Guidance for accepting Jesus as the Messiah

You’ll also learn a little more about Jewish Voice Ministries, our history, mission and vision.

Plus, the Jewish Voice Study Bible gives you some amazing tools for learning about Bible times, interpretation and context that bring the Scriptures to life. Study features include:

• Hebrew and Greek word studies expound on original meanings, with the English and transliterated words
• Day in the Life articles offer a glimpse of what life was like in Bible times
• Bible book introductions provide backgrounds, dates, themes and outlines to help you understand the structure and context of each book
• Full-color maps, photos, charts and illustrations help the Bible come alive
• Page notes offer valuable context from rabbis, scholars and church fathers and mothers
• Articles provide more in-depth knowledge about various topics
• The Life in the Diaspora article describes what Jewish life was like outside Israel

The Jewish Voice Study Bible has a blue leatherette cover with gold lettering to match the gold-gilded pages. It is approximately 6.5” W x 9.5” H x 2” D.