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  1. BenAvraham

    A look at 1 Kings 3:15-4:1 and Matt 16:1-17:27

    1 KINGS 3:15-4:1 In this scripture portion, we see Solomon lifting up “burnt-offerings” and “peace-offerings” after also having “dreams” In his dream YHVH asked him what he wished for, “For wisdom, an understanding heart to judge this people” and YHVH thus granted him what he wished for...
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    Staying in the perfect will of God (Gen 41)

    Parashah: “Miketz” (at the end of) GENESIS 41:1-44:17 When we look into this parashah study, we see Yosef, who was, in a way of speaking, in the “pit” He was cast into the prison for something he did not do, yet he continued to trust YHVH for his needs. This reminds us of Melech...
  3. BenAvraham

    Staying the perfect will of God (Gen 41)

    Parashah: “Miketz” (at the end of) GENESIS 41:1-44:17 When we look into this parashah study, we see Yosef, who was, in a way of speaking, in the “pit” He was cast into the prison for something he did not do, yet he continued to trust YHVH for his needs. This reminds us of Melech...
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    A look at the Festival of Hanukkah, in a nutshell, what's it all about?

    I'd like to invite you to read my short story "One Hanukkah in Auschwitz" a short story for the season of Hanukkah, I just placed it in the sub-forum "...and the rest"
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    One Hanukkah in Auschwitz (a short story for the season of Hanukkah)

    “ Since this is the second night of Hanukkah, I thought that this would be a good story to share, perhaps it is a bit of fiction in a non-fiction background. A time of sadness, of the "Shoah" (The Holocaust) This is one of my short stories from my ebook "God Tales, An Anthology" So, enjoy it...
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    A look at the Festival of Hanukkah, in a nutshell, what's it all about?

    A STUDY ON HANUKKAH, WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? “And it was at Jerusalem the Feast of the Dedication (Hanukkah), and it was winter, and Yeshua (Jesus) walked in the temple in Solomon's porch” (John 10:22,23) the chapter goes on to say that the Jews gathered around him, asking him to tell them...
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    God's perfect plan for Joseph, HE is always in control; (Gen 37:1-40:23)

    PARASHA:  “VaYeshev”  (and he settled)   Genesis 37:1-40:23 God has many plans for Joseph, although he couldn't see ahead of the game, and neither can we, God is in control, even though we only see storm clouds, the sky and the sun will come out, but all in HIS timing. We just need to ride out...
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    Thanksgiving, the Bible, Squanto, and Joseph; a relationship?

    THANKSGIVING , the Bible, Joseph and Squanto (two men used by God) Today we celebrated the day of Thanksgiving, which had its start in 1621 when the Pilgrims celebrated their arrival in the new world. However, Thanksgiving has its roots in...
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    Some thoughts over "Thanksgiving"

    BE YE THANKFUL FOR ALL THINGS Today is Thanksgiving, for all who live in the United States. We all know the story o the Pilgrims and how, with the help of the Indians, survived a though winter and celebrated the following winter with a feast. Today, we celebrate it with turkey and bread...
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    A brief look at Obadiyah 1:1-21 and Matt 13:1-58

    OBADIYAH 1:1-21 This prophet talks about Esau as “Edom” similar to the name “Adam” yet spelled with a “vav” Edom is condemned, for his attack on Jacob, later on, the Edomites attack the Israelites, (brothers against brothers) Edom will be “brought down from the lofty cliffs” I have...
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    Reunion, Restitution, and Forgiveness (Gen 32-36)

    Parashah: “VaYishlach” (and he sent) GENESIS: 32:3-36:43 REUNION, RESTITUTION, and FORGIVENESS Sorry I am sending this out late. My old PC was no longer working (bought it in 2012) Now I have a new one, same "Lenovo" brand, but all in one (Monitor-PC) one piece. Working fine, got all the old...
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    A look at Hosea 12:13-14:9

    HOSEA 12:13-14:9 The prophet condemns Israel for “forsaking the LORD” Israel was led out of Egypt by a prophet (Moshe) and tended to, provided for by YHVH, yet Israel forsake the LORD chasing after false gods, going into idolatry. Now the LORD will punish, and his wrath will fall upon his...
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    WHO is Jacob's Ladder? (Gen 28:10-32:2)

    Parashah: “VaYetze” (and he went out) Genesis 28:10-32:2 In this study, we see that Jacob is on his way to Haran to find himself a wife (or two). He is tired after a long day's journey, He stops to rest outside of a city called “Luz” (In Spanish “Light”) and scripture says that he settles...
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    The sacred name YHVH and the speed of light

    I kinda like baloney, as long as it isn't pork😄 Some posts are to make readers think and meditate, others are just to make you smile and chuckle a bit😁
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    The sacred name YHVH and the speed of light

    It is very interesting to see how the sacred name of God YHVH leads us to the speed of light. When we look at Hebrew gematria, where a number is assigned to each Hebrew letter, we can take the name YHVH (from where the Latin derives "Jehovah" we see that Y = 10, H =5, V = 6, and H = 5. The...
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    looking at Malachi 1:1-27 and Matt 10:1-11:30

    MALACHI 1:1-2:7 The prophet speaks and writes through the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) “Jacob have I loved, but Esau I have hated”. but you ask, “isn't God love?” isn't God all about love? Why does he “hate poor Esau?” The word “hate” has the same meaning as “reject”. YHVH who is “all-knowing”...
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    You can be like Jacob or like Esau, YOUR choice (Gen 25-28)

    GENESIS 25:19-28:9 This study starts out with the generations of Abraham and Sarah. After years of waiting and praying they finally had Yitzchak. The legacy continues, the promise of YHVH is revealed once more, but not without testing of faith. Yitzchak and Riv'kah also have to wait, about 20...
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    a quick look at 1 Kings 1:1-31 and Matt 8:1-9:18

    1 KINGS 1:1-31 This tells the sad story of a father who failed to discipline his sons, and old king David reaped the whirlwind, Adonijah (which means YHVH is my master) if it were so, He would have been in subjection to his father David, had the nerve to proclaim himself king, even before...
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    Righteous Sarah lives! (Gen 23: 1-25:18)

    PARASHAH: “Chayei Sarah” (Sarah lives) GENESIS 23:1-25:18 The title of the Parashah is “Sarah lives” or “Sarah lived”. Yet Sarah is dead, so, how does she live? She lives on in the memory of Abraham, her legacy lives on, her influence lives on, and this is what the patriarch wants for Isaac...
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    On 2 Kings 4:1-37 and Matt 6:1-7:29

    2 KINGS 4:1-37 Here, Elisha Ha Navi (the Prophet) ministers to a Shunamite woman, as some prophets had a public ministry, Elisha had more of a private ministry, ministering to individuals more than to the general public as a whole. Yeshua did both, he ministered to the sick, the hurting...
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