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    We are ALL called to service with our Spiritual Gifts (Numbers 4:21-7:89)

    Torah/Bible portion and Study: "Naso" (take) Numbers 4:21-7:89 This week's portion of Torah/Bible study is centered on the jobs and service of the Levites in the Tabernacle (Mishkan). As we read, we will note that the families of Gershon, Merari, and Kohat have been selected for...
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    Being NUMBERED for divine purposes! (Numbers 1:1-4:20)

    PARASHA: “B’Midbar” (in the wilderness) NUMBERS 1:1-4:20 We start the Book of “Numbers” in English because it talks about “numbering” the tribes of Israel. In Hebrew, the name is "B'Midbar (In The desert). This is the book that tells about the journeys of Israel in the desert. Traveling under...
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    Leviticus 26 and 27 "Obey or Disobey" it's a choice

    Chapters 26 and 27 are the final chapters in the Book of Leviticus. When we read these final chapters, what the LORD is saying is; IF…you follow my torat (teachings, laws) and faithfully observe my mitzvoth (commandments) I WILL…. It is ALL CONDITIONAL, there is nothing without a condition. If...
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    Giving ourselves and the land a needed "Rest" (Leviticus 25-26)

    Torah/Bible study : "BHar“(on the Mountain) LEVITICUS 25:1-26:2 “Give it a rest! Will ya?” I am sure you have heard that expression before, or “Give it a rest already!” People tend to say that when one continues in some theme or argues over a point that is not worth it, HOWEVER, this is what...
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    A look at Ezekiel 44:15-31 and Luke 5:1-6:49

    EZEKIEL 44:15-31 In this prophetic book, the Prophets see into the future, the future priests of the third temple, (to be built in the near future) the descendants of “Zadok” will be the priests in the millennium, and the same high standards are for these priests as well. It also states the job...
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    Being called unto HOLINESS (Leviticus 21:1- 24:23)

    PARASHAH: “Emor” (say.) First of all. I want to thank God for 6 weeks of family time and fellowship with other believers in Miami, Florida and in Orlando. I went fishing and diving with my son David. Well, he's the fisherman and I am the swimmer and diver. He always seems to get the mangrove...
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    Three Tabernacles? or Three in One? (Exodus 38-40)

    THREE TABERNACLES? OR THREE IN ONE? EXODUS 38-40 Continuing in our commentary in Exodus 38-40, the Tabernacle in the desert seems to be mentioned/referred to in three ways; 1. HaMishkan (The Tabernacle) 2. HaMishkan, HaOhel Moed (The Tabernacle, Tent of Meeting) 3. HaMishkan, HaEidut (The...
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    United Together for God's Work: (Exodus 35:1-40:38)

    Bible Portion: "VaYekel" ( and he assembled) and "Pikudei" (accountings of) EXODUS 35:1-40:38 The original commentary for this portion of study is very long. I sent it to our Messianic congregation members, but for the sake of those in the Forum groups, I will shorten it a bit, and...
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    "Being counted to serve God" (Exodus 30:11-34:35)

    PARASHA: “Ki Tisa” (when you elevate) EXDOUS 30:11-34:35 This parashah starts by numbering the people, those who are 20 years old and older, Each person has to give one-half shekel of silver. Why the count? This counts those old enough for the Army, the first IDF (Israel Defense Forces). Since...
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    Preparing to serve our LORD and God! (Exodus 27:20-30:10)

    PARASHA: “Tetsaveh” (you shall command) EXODUS 27:20-30:10 In this parashah, we will see the preparation of the Menorah, and the clothing of the priests. The study starts out with preparing olive oil to fill the lamps of the Menorah, The Torah tells us that it was a “permanent light” (Ner...
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    "Offerings to God!" (A look at Exodus 25:1-27:19)

    Parashah: “T'rumah” (elevated offerings) EXODUS 25:1-27:19 In this Torah (Bible) study we see that a request is made for a “free-will offering” so that the Tabernacle can be built and the furnishings for the same. As we remember, when the Israelites left Egypt, they left with quite a treasure...
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    Jeremiah 34:8-22 and Mark 1:1-2:28

    JEREMIAH 34:8-22, 33:25-26 Jeremiah is known as the “weeping prophet” because Israel had returned to idolatry, and corruption, YHVH sends him with a message to Israel, “Repent” and “turn from your sins”, one of the sins was to go back on their word. Jeremiah told them that God had said...
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    Looking at Exodus 21:1-24:18

    Torah portion: “Mishpatim” (Judgments) “bringing to light the meaning of some difficult commandments EXODUS 21:1-24:18 This Torah study starts with "V'eleh haMishpatim" "and these are the laws..." This is a continuation of the last study! We learned about the 10 Commandments, now, these are...
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    The Three Trees (A Devotional)

    THE THREE TREES (A devotional) There existed three trees. Three trees with three meanings. Three destinies for all of mankind. What are those three trees? The first two trees were in the Garden of Eden. The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil and the Tree of Life. The Tree of the...
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    "A Meeting at Sinai" (Exodus 18:1-20:26)

    PARASHA: “Yitro” (Jethro) EXODUS 18:1-20:26 We see in this parashah, a lot of wisdom on the part of Moshe and Yitro, his father-in-law. First, we learn that Moshe had send his wife and children back to stay with father and grandfather. I believe for safe-keeping, when one sees danger, it is...
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