Parashat Shoftim (Judges) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 16:18–21:9 This week’s Scripture reading is called “Judges” because it opens with the requirements that God made for Israel to appoint Judges over them: You shall appoint for yourself judges … Read More
Parashat Re’eh (See or Look)
Parashat Re’eh (See…) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 11:26 – 16:17 Every time I read this week’s Scripture portion, I’m always faced with examining my life, and more specifically the choices that I have made. From the time … Read More
Parashat Ekev (Because of)
Devarim (Deuteronomy) 7:12–11:25 God’s Word is consistent! As I was reflecting on this week’s reading, I was amazed once again by this, and also by the fact that Yeshua our Messiah’s teachings always consistently echoed … Read More
Parashat Va’etchanan (To Implore or Beg…)
Devarim (Deuteronomy) 3:23–7:11 One of the most beautiful passages with regard to God’s amazing love and endless grace toward His beloved Israel is found in this week’s Torah portion: For you are a holy people … Read More
Parashat Devarim (Words)
Devarim (Deuteronomy) 1:1–3:22 This week, we start a new book, Deuteronomy! The book of Deuteronomy is an important book for us believers since God reminds us of so many things that He told us before. … Read More
Parashat Mattot (Tribes) & Masei (Journeys)
Bamidbar (Numbers) 30:2–32:42 & 33:1–36:13 In our reading this week, we read two parshiot (two portions) of Scripture, which will conclude our reading from the book of Numbers. As I was reading both portions, I … Read More
Parashat Pinchas
Bamidbar (Numbers) 25:10–30:1 Can God’s wrath be reversed? It’s an important question that this week’s Scripture portion addresses. The first verses of the portion specifically caught my attention: Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, … Read More
Parashat Balak
Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2–25:9 Our weekly portion is called “Balak”, which is named after Balak, who was the king of Moav during that time. Balak summoned Balaam to curse the Children of Israel. The scriptures are … Read More
Parashat Chukat (Statute of)
Bamidbar (Numbers) 19:1–22:1 During our staff meeting this week at the office, I expressed to my team the importance of reading the entire Bible from beginning to end, cover to cover. As followers of Yeshua, … Read More