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  1. BenAvraham

    On welcoming angels; Gen 18:1-22:24

    PARASHAH: “VaYERA” (and he appeared) Genesis 18:1-22:24 YHVH appears to Abraham at his tent, yet it also says that “three” men appeared to him. He addresses them as LORD (YHVH), how is that? One can only wonder. Could one of them be YHVH incarnate and the other two ministering angels? Could all...
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    looking into Isaiah 40:3-41:16 and Matt 5:1-48

    ISAIAH 40:3 -41:16 The prophet echoes the future voice of Yochanan the Baptizer; “Prepare the Way of YHVH” Isn’t it interesting that one of the titles of Mashiach is “The Way?” So, could we say that this verse, in a way, is saying; “Prepare to meet Yeshua, who is the WAY, and who is YHVH in...
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    The Call of Abraham, our calling too, how will we respond? (Gen 12-17)

    PARASHAH: “Lech Lecha” (go forth yourself) GENESIS 12:1-17:27 “Now YHVH said unto Abram: Get thee out of thy country and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will show thee” these are the opening words that YHVH speaks unto Abram. A Midrash...
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    Isaiah 54:1-55:5 and Matthew 3:1-4:25

    ISAIAH 54:1-55:5 Am Yisrael is compared to the “sands of the sea” and the “dust of the earth” and the “Stars of heaven” The prophet Yeshayahu in these verses are comforting Israel that they will be blessed, with descendants, even though at the time they might be going through some rough...
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    Isaiah 54 and Matthew 3

    ISAIAH 54:1-55:5 Am Yisrael is compared to the “sands of the sea” and the “dust of the earth” and the “Stars of heaven” The prophet Yeshayahu in these verses are comforting Israel that they will be blessed, with descendants, even though at the time they might be going through some rough...
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    Noah, a rightous man who walked with Elohim

    PARASHAH; “Noach” (Genesis 6:9-11:32) The Torah says; “Noah was a righteous man, perfect in his generation, and Noah walked with Elohim” Noah was a “Tzadik” a righteous man. This is a powerful statement since, in his days, the whole populated earth was corrupt, yet he and his...
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    Isaiah 42:5-43:10 and John 1:1

    ISAIAH 42:5-43:10 The prophet speaks through the Spirit of YHVH saying: “I, YHVH, have called you in righteousness, and I take hold of your hand and guard you, and give you for a Brit (covenant) to a people, for a Light to the Gentiles, to open blind eyes, to bring out prisoners from...
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    Psalm 37:23,24

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    In the beginning...GOD.. created.. (Gen 1-6)

    PARASHAH: “B’reisheet” (In the Beginning) GENESIS 1:1-6:8……ISAIAH 42:5-43:10……MATTHEW 1:1-2:23 During Simchat Torah, we begin in Genesis…But…Some have the tradition of reading the last few verses of Deuteronomy, (34:10-12) “And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto...
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    The Joy of the Bible! Let's Rejoice in it!

    SIMCHAT TORAH V’B’REISHEET (The Joy of the Torah/Bible) and "Genesis" The Feast of Tabernacles is the last of the “High Holy Days” which ends on the 8th day, on the 22nd of Tishrei. Why do we call it the "8th" day? Doesn't a week have 7 days? The "8th" day is a way of saying "A New Beginning"...
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    4 Pillars and 7 Concepts upon which the world was built

    4 PILLARS AND 7 CONCEPTS UPON WHICH THE WORLD IS BUILT If we were to go and build a house, even before the “beginning” of the house, there are some concepts that we need to have in mind. The plans, the materials, the money to buy the materials, and who will live in said house. If we...
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    Zechariah 14:16-19 and John 7:37,38

    ZECHARIAH 14:16-19…..JOHN 7:37,38 ZECHARIAH 14:16-19 Zekaryah Ha Navi (Zechariah the Prophet) is seeing into the future, during the millennial reign of Yeshua HaMelech (Yeshua the King) who is now on earth and reigns over all nations. A reign of peace has now begun and all will rejoice in...
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    A look at the final chapters of Deuteronomy (33-34)

    DEUTERONOMY 33: 1-34:11 Before we begin, I'd like to point out that we are still in the season of Sukkot, or the Festival of Tabernacles. Today, September 26th is the 6th day. I'd like to add one more point to the thread "Sukkot/Feast of Tabernacles in the nutshell". and that is...
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    The "Feast of Tabernacales" in a nutshell

    SUKKOT or THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES, IN A NUTSHELL REF: LEVITICUS 23:34, DEUT 16:13 The Feast of Tabernacles or “Sukkot” as it is also referred to is the third of the High Holy Days which is part of the “Days of Awe.” These are the days of soul-searching, reflection, and asking...
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    "Run Away Chickens" (A devotional) from my life

    RUN-AWAY CHICKENS This was a time of yesteryear, a memory in my mind, a time of visiting some friends, a lesson to be learned, and now a tale to be told. This probably happened in the middle 1960s, I was probably around 8 or 10 years old at that time. My parents and I drove up to...
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    On 2 Samuel 22:1-51 and John 20-21

    2 SAM 22:1-51 YHVH is my ROCK (Tzuri) and my fortress, and my deliverer; “Elohei Tzuri” (My God) in who I will take refuge. My shield and horn of YESHUATI. (2 Sam) The Spirit of God is speaking, again, using the name ROCK and ELOHEI TZURI, (the God who leads who is my righteousness) We...
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    Deuteronomy 32:1-52 "Give Ear!"

    HaAzinu” (give ear) (Deuteronomy 32:1-52) Before going into this study, I would like to go back to chapter 30:15; “See, I have set before you this day life and good, death and evil in that I command you this day to love YHVH thy God to walk in his ways and to keep his commandments…” It is...
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    the "Day of Atonement" in a nutshell

    THE DAY OF ATONEMENT, IN A NUTSHELL SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: LEVITICUS 16 In this short commentary, I would like to look at the “Day of Atonement” the “Day of Redemption” in the Hebrew, “Yom Kippur” or “Yom HaKippurim” (The day of the coverings)...
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    Deut 31:1-30 "Moses' final Birthday, Happy B-Day Moshe!"

    “VaYelech” (and he went) DEUT 31:1-30 Just a few important points over this short study. A few more points to add to the previous study where we combined “Nitsavim and VaYelech”. “I am 120 years old today” starts Moshe, “I can no more go out and come in…” It is interesting that...
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    On Isaiah 55 and John 18 (Can God be too far away?)

    ISAIAH 55:6-56:8 “Seek YHVH while he may be found, call upon him while he is near” But we ask ourselves, is there a time when he can NOT be found? Or when he is NOT near? One answer would be “at the time of death” if a person has not reconciled himself or herself with God through Yeshua, if...
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