Links
Disclaimer: The following links will take you to an outside website, document, etc. As such, we do not control what can be found on these websites. As with any information you may come across, use discernment and prayer. While we try to share links with information we accept, not all information on a particular website can be accepted just because we shared a particular link. Again, discernment and prayer are necessary.
Any questions on whether we, as a congregation, accept a particular teaching should be directed privately to the leadership of Roeh Israel - Abilene.
Congregations and Ministries
Roeh Israel - Denver, Colorado - This is the congregation that Rabbi Jay was affiliated with while in Denver, Colorado.
Zambia Messianic Fellowship (ZMF) - ZMF is an outreach in Zambia that resulted out of an amazing connection between Rabbi Alex Yalenga and our own Rabbi Jay Ledbetter.
General Bible Study Tools
Blue Letter Bible - Blue Letter Bible is a powerful website that allows users to have online access to various translations of the scriptures. It also has lexical and other bible study tools available.
eSword - A free bible study app. This platform uses a base program with a multitude of user created modules that can be downloaded and installed. Many are free, but some do have a cost to install. There are MANY bible translations available in many languages, some free, some with a cost. Modules are primarily Christian themed. However, there is one especially helpful free module for Torah Study. This module divides the Torah into the weekly Torah Portions. It is available for PC, Android, Mac, IOS, and iPad, platforms. Another useful tool in eSword allows a user to download a macro allowing the user to import bible text into Microsoft Word documents.
theWord - theWord is another free bible study app. It uses a slightly different user interface than eSword. There are various user modules that can be downloaded and added to the base program. Again, most modules are Christian based. There are few Torah centered modules available the last time I checked. This is the free bible app I used for many years. the Word is available in PC and Mac platforms.
Logos - Logos Bible Study Software is a very powerful bible study program. It is available in PC, Mac, IOS, Android, and Online platforms. There are Many different packages available, including several Messianic Jewish packages. This is a pay for use program. BUT the cost can be minimal to expensive depending on which package you choose. They do offer payment plans for most of their packages. There are many extras, some free, available as add ons. This is the bible study program I now use. I have it on my PCs and my phone. There is a learning curve to this program. However, you will find extensive help available.
Accordance - Accordance is another powerful bible study program similar to Logos. I am not personally familiar with it.
QuickVerse 10 - Somewhat outdated. If you have an older PC, this program may be your choice.
The Step Bible - Another online bible study website I recently found. Seems good.
Audio Bibles
YouVerse - I use this app on my phone to allow me to listen to my daily bible readings. The KJV and NASB modules have audio capability.
Audio Hebrew Bible - Chapter by Chapter reading of the TaNaKh. Originally found on the Mechon Memre site which is no longer available.
Audio Greek Bible - Reading of the Koine Greek NT on YouTube by user Christisinn
Torah Study
Cantor Educator - Excellent resource for learning to chant the Torah and Haftarah portions and the blessings that accompany them in public services. Audio files can be downloaded. Text of the portions can also be downloaded. This site is the work of Hazzan Linda Sue Sohn.
Sefaria - The premier site for the study of Jewish literature. The site has a huge library of Jewish texts.
Hebcal - Need to know what the Torah and Haftarah portions are for the week? Need to know if there are special readings for a holiday? Need to convert between Gregorian and Jewish calendar dates for a bar/bat Mitzvah? Want to download the complete listing of Torah Portions for the year? You can do this and more on this website. The site gives Annual and Triennial Readings as well as giving Ashkenazi and Sephardi readings.
Biblical Language Tools
Hebrew
Hebrew Alphabet Song - A little song to help you learn the Hebrew Alphabet
Hebrew Grammar 1 Lecture video playlist - Video playlist of the lectures for Hebrew Grammar 1 course by Dr. William D. Barrick of The Master's Seminary. Semester 1
Hebrew Grammar 1 Classroom resources - Links include Grammar, Workbook, Workbook Answers Key, Exams, Exam grading key, and vocabulary for semester 1 of Biblical Hebrew.
Hebrew Grammar 2 Lecture video playlist - Video playlist of the lectures for Hebrew Grammar 1 course by Dr. William D. Barrick of The Master's Seminary. Semester 1
Hebrew Grammar 2 Classroom resources - Links include the exams for Semester 2 and grading keys.
Hebrew Exegesis I & II - Syllabus and Study Notes for both courses
Foundation Stone - Resources for learning Hebrew (free)
Greek
The Greek Alphabet - YouTube video for the (koine) Greek Alphabet Song
Basics of Biblical Greek with Prof. Schuler - 30 video playlist on the basics of Biblical (Koiné Greek).
Intro to Biblical Greek with Prof. Murray Vasser (Unit 1 Videos) - Videos for Unit 1 of 3
Intro to Biblical Greek with Prof. Murray Vasser (Unit 2 Videos) - Videos for Unit 2 of 3
Intro to Biblical Greek with Prof. Murray Vasser (Unit 3 Videos) - Videos for Unit 3 of 3
NT Greek Levels I & II - Lessons that go along with the videos. Quizes mentioned in the videos are included.