Gospel Portions! Torah Tidbits.
🎙️ Gospel Portions, Torah Tidbits
A year-long journey through the life of Jesus — one portion at a time.
In Gospel Portions, Torah Tidbits, Shirah Chante reads through the four Gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — following the traditional 54-week Torah reading schedule. Each episode aligns a portion of the Gospels with the weekly Torah portion, offering a unique lens to explore how the words and works of Jesus fulfill the Law and the Prophets.
Rooted in Yeshua’s declaration that He came not to abolish the Torah, but to fulfill it, this podcast reveals hidden connections, prophetic echoes, and divine patterns that bridge the Old and New Covenants. These are not just readings — they’re revelations.
Whether you’re new to the Bible or a seasoned Torah student, join Shirah weekly for Scripture, insight, and Spirit-led reflection — one portion at a time.
Gospel Portions! Torah Tidbits.
The Commandment of God: What Defiles a Man
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Mark 7: The Commandment of God vs. Traditions of Men (What Really Defiles Us)
Relationship coach Shirah Chante continues her Gospel Portions Torah Tidbits podcast reading through the Gospels, now in Mark 7–8, focusing on “The Commandment of God” and how people can elevate human traditions over God’s word. She reads Mark 7:5–13, where Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for honoring God with their lips while their hearts are far from Him and for nullifying God’s command to honor father and mother through man-made rules. She then reads Mark 7:14–23, emphasizing Jesus’ teaching that what defiles a person is not what goes into them but what comes out from within the heart, listing sins such as evil thoughts, adultery, fornication, murder, theft, covetousness, deceit, pride, and foolishness. She closes with prayer and directs listeners to download her weekly reading outline (portion 19) at shirahchante.com.
00:00 Welcome and Theme
01:06 Mark Reading Setup
01:26 Parallel Gospels Explained
02:13 Tradition vs Commandment
03:55 Handwashing Dispute
04:27 Hearts Far From God
05:46 Honor Parents Example
07:44 What Truly Defiles
09:06 Evil From Within List
10:21 Breaking Down Each Sin
13:03 Fool in Love Reflection
13:58 Prayer and Wrap Up