What Is the Theological Institute of Messianic Studies (TIMS) on TorahResource?

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TIMS (Theological Institute of Messianic Studies) is the structured study arm of TorahResource, listed in the site's main navigation alongside the ministry's other sections. It appears as a dedicated area for classes and a library, aimed at people who want to go beyond weekly reading notes into more formal Messianic study. TorahResource describes itself as "Biblically Based • Honoring Yeshua • Upholding Torah," and TIMS sits within that same framework.

Where TIMS sits on the site

TorahResource organizes its content into a few clear blocks, and TIMS is one of them:

  • Weekly Torah Portion — one-year and three-year reading cycles, plus commentary on each of the five books of Moses
  • Yearly Festivals — pages for Pesach, Shavuot, Yom T'ruah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, Hanukkah, and Purim, tied to the Hebrew calendar and the Mo'dim
  • Resources — articles, community resources, and special readings (special Sabbaths, festival readings)
  • Shop — audio/video, books, and prayer & siddur materials
  • TIMS — library and classes
  • Blog / Messiah Matters — ongoing teaching content

So TIMS is not a separate organization; it is the teaching and study component of the same ministry, sharing its statement of faith and its "One Law" position.

What TIMS offers

Based on the site's own navigation, TIMS provides two things:

  1. Classes — structured instruction in Messianic studies
  2. A library — a collection of study materials

The site does not, on the page evidence available, spell out the full course catalog, tuition, credit options, or enrollment requirements. If you need those specifics, the TIMS section itself is the place to check rather than inferring from the homepage.

Who it's for

TIMS fits readers who:

  • Already use TorahResource's weekly Torah portions and want a more systematic course of study
  • Want teaching consistent with the ministry's stated commitments (honoring Yeshua, upholding Torah)
  • Prefer a Messianic framework rather than a traditional seminary or a general religious studies program

If you only want the weekly readings and festival guides, those are available separately and are described on the site as provided free — you don't need TIMS for that.

How to start

  1. Go to torahresource.com and open the TIMS item in the main menu.
  2. Look for the Classes and Library sections to see what's currently listed.
  3. Check the site's Email List or Contact Us page if you want updates on new classes or have questions about eligibility.
  4. If cost matters to you, confirm it inside the TIMS section — the homepage shows a cart and a donate option, but does not state TIMS pricing.

A practical note

The homepage's featured item is seasonal (a downloadable Sukkot Blessings Booklet), which tells you the site updates its front page around the festival calendar. TIMS content may similarly be added or rotated over time, so a single visit won't necessarily show everything available.