Shemot (Exodus) 25:1–27:19 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 indeed the same yesterday, today, … Read More
Parashat Mishpatim (Ordinances or Statutes)
Shemot (Exodus) 21:1–24:18 Our weekly Scripture portion (parasha) opens with Exodus 21:1, an important verse that connects to last week’s reading, that consisted of the Ten Commandments and the other instructions that God gave Israel: … Read More
Parashat Yitro (Jethro)
Shemot (Exodus) 18:1–20:23 In our Scripture portion this week, we see God giving Moses specific instruction to impart to the Children of Israel: Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob and tell the … Read More
Parashat Beshalach (When He Sent)
Shemot (Exodus) 13:17–17:16 A year ago, I wrote regarding this Scripture portion Parashat Beshalach (When He Sent): “…when it comes to the Word of God, I love the way the Hebrew language reveals that which is … Read More
Parashat Bo (Come)
Shemot (Exodus) 10:1–13:16 This week’s Scripture portion is chock-full of wonderful things that connect to Messiah, and how He fulfilled the role as the perfect, unblemished Lamb. I want to focus on verses 5 and … Read More
Parashat Shemot (Names)
Shemot (Exodus) 1:1–6:1 Our weekly reading takes us to a new book called Shemot (“Exodus”). The literal translation of the Hebrew word is, “Names”, which comes from Exodus 1:1: “These are the names of the … Read More
Parashat Vayechi (And He Lived)
Beresheet (Genesis) 47:28–50:26 The Word of God is rich and full of astonishing revelations of our Creator and His incredible plan for us; the more we dwell in the Word, the more we will discover … Read More
Parashat VaYigash (And He Approached)
Beresheet (Genesis) 44:18-47:27 Our weekly reading opens with Judah acknowledging something very important about Joseph’s position. If we recall from last week’s blog, Parashat Mikeitz (From the End), I wrote that, “Egypt was considered the … Read More
Parashat Mikeitz (From the End)
Beresheet (Genesis) 41:1-44:17 As we continue with our study of the connection between the story of Joseph and of our Messiah, I want to remind you some closing remarks from last week’s blog, Parashat Vayeishev … Read More