First Foundation Ministries

31/08/2026

Nitzavim means “You are standing.” Vayelech means “And he went.”
Together they give us a powerful covenant message: Stand before Yahweh—and then walk in His ways.
Moshe calls all Israel to covenant renewal and places before them life and death, blessing and curse: Choose life!” — Deuteronomy 30:19
Yahweh's Word is not far away. It is near us, in our mouth and in our heart, that we may do it.
Then Moshe prepares Israel for the next generation. Yehoshua is commissioned, Torah is written and Israel is commanded to teach it to their children.
The message remains:
• Love Yahweh.
• Keep His Torah.
• Return to Him with your whole heart.
• Walk in the footsteps of Yeshua.
• Teach the next generation.
• Be strong and courageous.
Stand firm in covenant. Choose life. Then walk forward with Yahweh.

30/08/2026

Shalom!

This week we enter a double-portion; Nitzavim–Vayeilech.

“You are standing today, all of you, before Adonai your God...”
— Deuteronomy 29:9, TLV

Shavua tov!

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

The King is in the field. Elul is a beautiful reminder that Yahweh is near.

“Seek Yahweh while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.”
— Isaiah 55:6

A moment to pause. To seek. To draw near.... To prepare for the coming KING.

27/08/2026

MESSIANIC MINUTE
This week’s Torah portion is Ki Tavo — “When You Come In.”
📖 Torah: Deuteronomy 26:1–29:8
📖 Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1–22

Take a minute to explore this week’s Torah portion in a minute!

Parsha in 60 Seconds — Ki Tavo
https://youtu.be/h8TJ6bubL70?si=P7XAg_XhMBG4cCsH

📞 First Foundation Ministry: 082 569 6397

Shabbat Shalom!

Shalom and welcome to the Parsha in 60 secondsToday's portion is ...

26/08/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

The Hebrew word Torah (תּוֹרָה) is commonly translated into English as “law”.

But “law” does not fully express the range of meaning of the Hebrew word.

Torah can mean teaching, instruction, direction or guidance. It can also refer to a law, statute or command, depending on the context.

The word appears throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. For example, Leviticus 6:9 introduces instructions concerning the burnt offering with the Hebrew word Torah. Psalm 1:2 speaks of delighting in the Torah of Yahweh.

The word Torah is also used to refer specifically to the first five books of the Bible:

Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy

These five books are also known as the Pentateuch or the Chumash.

The English word “law” became strongly associated with Torah through ancient Greek translations, where Torah was commonly translated using the Greek word nomos.

So when we encounter the word “law” in an English Bible, the underlying Hebrew term is not always simply describing a legal code.

The context matters.

📞 To learn more or ask questions, reach out to First Foundation Ministry: 082 569 6397

SOURCES:
• Leviticus 6:9
• Psalm 1:2
• My Jewish Learning — “What Does ‘Torah’ Mean?”
• Bible Gateway Encyclopedia — “Torah”
• Jewish Encyclopedia — “Torah”

25/08/2026

Join us every Wednesday for Bible Study!

25/08/2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does First Foundation Ministry believe in Jesus Christ?

Answer:
Yes.

First Foundation Ministry believes in Yeshua (Jesus) as the Messiah and follows the Scriptures concerning Him.

The name Yeshua is the Hebrew/Aramaic form of the name commonly rendered “Jesus” in English. The difference in terminology does not mean that we believe in a different person.

We believe that Yeshua is the promised Messiah, and we seek to understand His life, teachings, death and resurrection within the context of the Hebrew Scriptures and the Apostolic Writings.

Read the passages for yourself:
Matthew 16:15–17
Luke 24:44–47
John 20:30–31

Have a question you'd like us to answer?
📞 First Foundation Ministry: 082 569 6397

24/08/2026

Ki Tavo — כִּי־תָבוֹא — “When you come in”
Deut 26:1–29:8, Isa 60, Luke 24. Acts 28, Matt 13, Rom 11
Ki Tavo begins with Israel standing on the threshold of the Promised Land. Yahweh does not say if you enter, but “when you come in.” His promise is already pointing toward their inheritance.
Israel is commanded to bring the firstfruits of the land to Yahweh and make a declaration remembering where they came from, how Yahweh delivered them from Egypt, and how He brought them into the land.
The portion then moves to Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal, where covenant blessings and curses are proclaimed. The central message is unmistakable: covenant blessing is connected to hearing, guarding, and walking in Yahweh's instructions.
Ki Tavo teaches us that entering our inheritance is not the end of the journey. We must remember the One who brought us there.
For believers in Yeshua, the message becomes deeply personal:
Remember where Yahweh brought you from.
Bring Him your first and your best.
Walk in covenant obedience.
Remain thankful.
And prepare yourself for the Kingdom inheritance still ahead.

23/08/2026

Shalom! This week's Torah Portion is Ki Tavo — “When You Come In.”

“When you enter the land that Adonai your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you possess it and dwell in it...” — Deut. 26:1

📖 Torah: Deuteronomy 26:1–29:9
📖 Haftarah: Isaiah 60
📖 B’rit Chadasha: Matthew 13; Acts 28