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Studying Nitsavim - Deuteronomy 29:9- 30:20

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 Nitzavim- Standing The Torah portion for this week has been given the name "Nitzavim" meaning "standing". When I read this the hymn  Standing on the Promises of G-d comes to mind. I grew up in the United church, but my whole life as long as I can remember that is, I did not understand why we went to church on Sunday instead of honouring the seventh day- from Friday evening to Saturday evening. Writing G-d instead of God still feels a bit strange though, Ant way, back to this week's prescribed readings: Torah Portion -The  Law Deuteronomy 29:9- 30:20. How I Study Bible Readings There are many free resources  available online for studying this Biblical passage. However if you truly want to understand a book , you need to take it to the author and originator of the book- take it to the LORD in prayer.  1, Pray Pray and ask Our Father- Creator of everything visible and invisible, to guide you in your studies. It is written: My people do not have because they do not...