What happens when obedience becomes costly? The lives of Pinchas and Elijah remind us that faithfulness is never measured by the outcome we can see, but by our willingness to trust the God who is always at work.
When God Says ‘When,’ Not ‘If’
This week’s Scripture portions call us to walk the narrow path. Amid loss, we are called to hold onto hope and pursue holiness, set apart not in pride, but in faithfulness. Though costly and often unseen, this narrow path draws us closer to God and reflects His heart in a broken world.
The Coming Restoration of Israel
God’s call to holiness paints a vision of a restored world marked by justice, mercy, and love. As Israel is physically regathered, we glimpse His faithfulness unfolding. This restoration points beyond itself-toward a deeper spiritual renewal, inviting us even now to live according to His ways and reflect His heart.
When Brokenness Becomes Holy
The heart makes all the difference to God. Gold once used for an idol became part of the sanctuary. The same people who failed now served something holy, showing how God transforms what was misused for His glory!
Stewarding a Promise
Parashat Mattot (Tribes) & Masei (Tribes and Journeys) Bamidbar (Numbers) 30:2-32:42 & 33:1-36:13Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:4-28, 3:4, 4:1-2 This week, we’re reading about the final stages of the journey from Egypt to the edge of the Promised … Read More
The End of the Story?
Parashat Mattot (Tribes) & Masei (Tribes and Journeys) Bamidbar (Numbers) 30:2–32:42 & 33:1–36:13 Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:4–28, 3:4, 4:1–2 In the Parasha, we read of the conclusion of the journey of the children of Israel from … Read More
Our Only Hope!
Parashat Bahar (On the Mountain) & Bechukotai (In My Decrees) Vayikra (Leviticus) 25:1–26:2 & 26:3–27:34 Haftarah: Jeremiah 16:19–17:14 “If you walk in My statutes and keep My commandments so as to carry them out,” Leviticus … Read More
The Foolish Shaming the Wise
Parashat Tazria (She Conceives) & Metzora (Leprosy) Vayikra (Leviticus) 12:1–13:8 & 14:1–15:33 Haftarah: 2 Kings 7:3–20 This week’s Parasha contains some very interesting precepts that God gave to the children of Israel regarding that which … 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 Tazria (She conceives) & Metzora (Leprosy)
VaYiqra (Leviticus) 12:1–13:8 & 14:1–15:33 Why was leprosy such an issue in the Bible? In this week’s reading, the issue of leprosy comes up, and God is very precise in His instructions regarding how to … Read More