Biblical Foundations Academy, International

09/02/2026

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 55:6–56:8. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayeilech (Deuteronomy 31:1–30).

This week’s passage begins with a remarkable affirmation of God’s readiness to forgive repentant sinners—personally, directly, and completely. He goes on to speak of His coming salvation for those who keep the Sabbath, who serve Him, and who hold fast to His covenant. God also declares that His House will be called a house of prayer for all peoples.

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September 17, 2015 This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 55:6–56:8. It accompanies the Torah portion Vayeilech (Deuteronom ...

09/02/2026

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 61:10–63:9. It accompanies the Torah portion Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20).

In this passage Isaiah proclaims that God will make righteousness spring up in the presence of all the nations, as plants spring up in a garden. Never again will Jerusalem be called Forsaken or Desolate, but will be God’s delight. In great love and mercy He will deliver His people.

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September 10, 2015 This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 61:10–63:9. It accompanies the Torah portion Nitzavim (Deuteronom ...

09/02/2026

What is “dual causality”? What does it mean to be “strong and courageous”? We are to gather and listen to the Torah read every seven years, but is it our job to go out and convert people? Do we believe in the “living words of God”, and what of Proverbs 8 and John 1, does the Torah ever take on human form? All this and more in this week’s Torah Pearls!

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Does Truth2U assist the Christian faith by promoting it’s idolatry over Torah observance? What is “dual causality”? What does it mean to be “strong and cour ...

09/02/2026

Does the Hebrew word “alah” mean oath or curse? What does the phrase, “a root bearing bitterness and wormwood” mean? Is the covenant cut with us today? What does the word “kibbutz” mean? What are the revealed & secret things of Deuteronomy 29:29? “The watered land as well as the dry” or “the drunkard included with the sober”? Circumcised of heart…what does it say in Jeremiah 9:25-26? Why does David pray Psalm 119:18 if the Torah is not too difficult or mysterious?

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Does the Hebrew word “alah” mean oath or curse? What does the phrase, “a root bearing bitterness and wormwood” mean? Is the covenant cut with us today? What ...

08/31/2026

As I was praying for inspiration about what to share with our BFA International community, I felt gently challenged, maybe even pushed, to take a deeper look at the10 matters that still matter to God, Ezra style. So, for 10 weeks, I am going to share my approach to studying these important words, and gently challenge, even push you to commit these matters to memory, in the original Hebrew, just as one of our most committed BFA International study partners challenged me.

GREAT NEWS: We only memorize the first few Hebrew words of each matter, so don't get overwhelmed.

After you look at Exodus 21:1 in your Bible, ask Ezra to pull from Scripture Bytes 10 Matters, Countdown to Reconnection and Torah Pearls -Yitro! I think we’re going to have a lot of fun learning together.

Your friend,
Keith

Scripture Bytes 10 Matters:
https://bfainternational.com/academy-posts/scripture-bytes-keith-johnson-10-matters-part-1/

08/27/2026

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 60:1–22. It accompanies the Torah portion Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1–29:8). In this passage God speaks of Jerusalem’s magnificent future when His glory will be over her. When the “Mighty One of Jacob” redeems His people, there will be peace, righteousness, and salvation.

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September 3, 2015 This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 60:1–22. It accompanies the Torah portion Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26: ...

08/26/2026

What does it mean in Deuteronomy 26:5 where it says “my father was a Syrian”? What is the 2nd Tithe? What are the secret ingredients of Keith’s breakfast green drink? Where is God’s “holy habitation”? What is the one thing God will do with all His heart and with all His soul? Is the glorious and awesome name that we should fear “THE LORD YOUR GOD”? Who, in Deuteronomy 28:68, was taken in ships?

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What does it mean in Deuteronomy 26:5 where it says “my father was a Syrian”? What is the 2nd Tithe? What are the secret ingredients of Keith’s breakfast gr ...

08/24/2026

In our excitement about adding the entire Tanakh (Old Testament) for Ezra’s use, we mentioned you could “choose up to seven verses.” This caused some confusion.

What we meant is that when choosing a passage for study, Ezra does best with a maximum of seven verses at a time. Check out this example from Psalm 30, then ask Ezra to generate a translation from the Tanakh (Old Testament) for yourself!

Your friend,
Keith

Visit here to generate a translation:
https://bfainternational.com/bfai-ezra/

08/19/2026

This week’s Prophets portion is a repeat of an earlier portion. The portion for Noach covering Isaiah 54:1-55:5 is read a second time on two subsequent Sabbaths: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 for the portion of Re’eh and Isaiah 54:1-10 for the portion of Ki Teitzei. Rather than record three separate programs on the same section of the Prophets, we decided to re-post the discussion from earlier in the year covering this week’s Prophets portion. Enjoy!

This week’s Prophet Pearls repeat reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is Isaiah 54:1–10. It accompanies the Torah portion Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19).

Employing the imagery of marriage and childbirth, God reassures His people of their ultimate restoration and growth. Although He has put away His wife, Israel, for a short time, with everlasting faithfulness He will take her back, never again to be separated from her.

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August 28, 2015 This week's Prophets portion is a repeat of an earlier portion. The portion for Noach covering Isaiah 54:1-55:5 is read a second time o ...

08/19/2026

How is the rebellious son cursed by hanging on a tree? Did Keith break Torah by shooting the neighbor’s trash can conquering dog? What is the relationship between the verses regarding plowing, sowing, and weaving material? Is there a secret Methodist formula to making tzitzit? What does it mean to come into the presence of Yehovah? What exactly is a “mamzer” and “the price of a dog”? In Malachi 2:16 who “hates divorce”?

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How is the rebellious son cursed by hanging on a tree? Did Keith break Torah by shooting the neighbor’s trash can conquering dog? What is the relationship b ...