Parashat Va’eira (And I Appeared) Shemot (Exodus) 6:2–9:35 Haftarah: Ezekiel 28:25–29:21 I spent a lot of time this week in prayer seeking God’s wisdom before writing this blog entry. Our weekly Scripture portions — the … Read More
Those Who Came Before
Parashat Shemot (Names) Shemot (Exodus) 1:1–6:1 Haftarah: Isaiah 27:6–28:13, 29:22–23 Again, and again, I am amazed at the richness of God’s Word and its continuity. The deeper we dig, the more treasures we find in … Read More
More Than Enough
Parashat VaYaqhel (And He Assembled) & Parashat Pequdei (Accounts Of) Shemot (Exodus) 35:1–38:20 & 38:21–40:38 This week we read of one of my favorite accounts with regard to the building of the Mishqan (God’s dwelling … Read More
He Equips the Called
Parashat Ki Tisa (When you lift up) Shemot (Exodus) 30:11–34:35 In our Scripture portion this week, we can see that whatever God asks or requires of us, He will also give us the tools through … Read More
Not a distant god
Parashat Tetzaveh (You shall command) Shemot (Exodus) 27:20–30:10 After so many years reading and studying God’s Word, I am still amazed by its continuity. From the beginning to the end, we see that He is … Read More
The Menorah
Parashat Terumah (Donation) Shemot (Exodus) 25:1–27:19 In our reading this week, we read of one of the most important and well-known items in God’s tabernacle – the Menorah: Then you shall make a lampstand of … Read More
You are God’s Jewel!
Parashat Yitro (Jethro) Shemot (Exodus) 18:1–20:23 In our Scripture portion this week, we read: Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob and tell the sons of Israel: “You yourselves have seen what I … Read More
Temporary Troubles
Parashat Beshalach (When He Sent) Shemot (Exodus) 13:17–17:16 Do you know your time on earth is temporary? We sometimes lose sight of the fact that our troubles and tribulations in this life will one day … Read More
A Hardened Heart for God’s Glory
Parashat Bo (Come…) Shemot (Exodus) 10:1–13:16 Our weekly portion opens with a very interesting call that God had for Moses: Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come to Pharaoh, for I have made his heart … Read More
Expensive Redemption
Parashat Va’eira (And I Appeared) Shemot (Exodus) 6:2–9:35 This week, we begin to read about the ten wonders that God demonstrated in Egypt. As I was reading the parasha, I noticed one very important word … Read More