Torah Portions Week 6, The Story of Jacob and Esau. Genesis 25:19-28:9

Are the spiritual gifts still relevant today? What does Scripture actually teach about spiritual language, and how should believers understand it without falling into either excess or unbelief?  In this episode of Sabbath Lounge, we sit down with Jeff Brannon, author of the new book This Is That: Speaking in Tongues, Its Functions, Its History, and What They’ve Left Out, for a thoughtful and honest conversation about one of the most debated spiritual gifts in Christianity.  Jeff takes us through the biblical history, function, and purpose of speaking in tongues, while also addressing the personal questions and struggles many believers face when exploring spiritual gifts. We talk about what happens when you experience spiritual dry spells, when you don't seem to hear from the Father, and how we should respond during those seasons. We also discuss a fascinating illustration from Jeff's other book: The Priestly Garments. What can this picture teach us about balance in spiritual gifts? If everything were simply "bells," there would be nothing but noise. What does the combination of bells and pomegranates teach us about discernment, balance, and the proper use of spiritual gifts? Jeff also shares his thoughts on  Ezekiel 38:14 and the concept of a holy tongue, including the interesting description connected with the Hebrew word often understood as a chirping or similar sound.  Another fascinating part of our conversation involves the work of Dr. Roy Blizzard and his research into the Temple and the location traditionally associated with the Upper Room. We discuss how this historical and biblical context may help us better understand what happened on the Day of Pentecost. Whether you have spoken in tongues for years, have questions about the gift, have struggled with spiritual language, or simply want to understand what the Bible says, we think you will enjoy this conversation. We have read Jeff's book, and we highly recommend it to anyone interested in spiritual gifts, speaking in tongues, Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, and whether these gifts are still relevant for believers today.  GET JEFF BRANNON'S BOOK!   This Is That: Speaking in Tongues, Its Functions, Its History, and What They’ve Left Out. Learn more about Jeff Brannon and his books through The Way Remnant https://thewayremnant.com/ https://a.co/d/076zDsLW     Watch Jeff Brannon on YouTube: The Way Remnant on YouTube  @TheWayRemnant   WATCH MORE SABBATH LOUNGE https://sabbathlounge.com   Subscribe to Sabbath Lounge for more conversations about Torah, Scripture, the biblical feasts, spiritual gifts, prophecy, the Holy Spirit, and following Yeshua according to the Scriptures.   If this conversation helped you, like the video, subscribe to Sabbath Lounge, and share it with someone who has questions about speaking in tongues or the gifts of the Spirit.      TOPICS DISCUSSED  • Speaking in tongues • Spiritual gifts • Is speaking in tongues still for today? • The biblical purpose of tongues • The history of speaking in tongues • The Holy Spirit and spiritual language • Pentecost and the Day of Pentecost • The Upper Room and the Temple • Dr. Roy Blizzard • Ezekiel 38:14 • Holy language and spiritual gifts • The bells and pomegranates of the priestly garment • Spiritual dry seasons • Hearing from the Father • Biblical discernment • Torah and spiritual gifts • Jeff Brannon • This Is That • The Way Remnant • Sabbath Lounge    What do YOU believe Scripture teaches about speaking in tongues? Let us know in the comments.   #SpeakingInTongues #JeffBrannon #SabbathLounge  http://www.sabbathlounge.com  https://linktr.ee/Sabbathlounge