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Weekly Parashah |
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| Torah: Gen. 23:1–25:18 | Haftara: 1 Kgs. 1:1–31 | Brith Chadashah: Mt. 1:1-17 Mt. 2:1–231 Cor. 15:50-57 |
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Chayei Sarah (The Life of Sarah) |
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Genesis. 23:1–25:18
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Abraham Purchases Machpelah23 Now Sarah’s life was 127 years—the years of Sarah’s life. 2 Sarah died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), in the land of Canaan. Abraham came to mourn for Sarah and to weep over her. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Gen.+23%3A1%E2%80%9325%3A18&version=TLV |
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1 Kings 1:1–31
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Haftarah |
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Rivalry for the Throne1 Now King David was old, advanced in years. Though they covered him with clothes, he could not keep warm. 2 So his servants said to him: “Let them seek a young virgin for my lord the king, and let her attend the king and be his nurse; and let her lie by your side, so my lord the king may keep warm.”3 So they sought for a beautiful girl throughout all the territory of Israel, and found Abishag the Shunammite, and brought her to the king. 4 The girl was very beautiful. So she became the king’s nurse and served him, but the king was not intimate with her.5 Now Adonijah son of Haggith exalted himself, saying: “I’ll be king!” So he prepared for himself chariots, horsemen and 50 men to run before him. 6 His father had not scolded him at any time by asking: “Why have you behaved this way?” He was also a very handsome man; and he was born after Absalom.7 So he conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the kohen. Following Adonijah, they supported him. 8 But Zadok the kohen, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei and David’s mighty men, were not on Adonijah’s side. 9 Then Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen and fattened cattle by the stone of Zoheleth[a], which is beside En-rogel, and invited all his brothers, the king’s sons, and all the men of Judah, the king’s servants, 10 but he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or Solomon. 11 But Nathan spoke to Bath-sheba, Solomon’s mother, saying: “Haven’t you heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has assumed the kingship—and our lord David doesn’t know it?https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kgs.+1%3A1%E2%80%9331&version=TLV |
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Matthew 1:1-17
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Forefathers of Yeshua the Messiah1 The book of the genealogy[a] of Yeshua ha-Mashiach, Ben-David,[b] Ben-Avraham: 2 Abraham fathered Isaac, Isaac fathered Jacob, Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers, 3 Judah fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar,[c] Perez fathered Hezron, Hezron fathered Ram, 4 Ram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, Nahshon fathered Salmon, 5 Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab, Boaz fathered Obed by Ruth,[d] Obed fathered Jesse, 6 and Jesse fathered David the king. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mt.+1%3A1-17&version=TLV Matthew 2 : 1 – 23Wise Men Follow His Star2 Now after Yeshua was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, magi from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”[a] https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mt.+2%3A1%E2%80%9323&version=TLV 1 Corinthians 15 : 50 – 5750 Now I say this, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, and what decays cannot inherit what does not decay. 51 Behold, I tell you a mystery: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Cor.+15%3A50-57&version=TLV |
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Blood on the Door
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Blood on the Door
Blood on the Door is a profound exploration of the redemptive power of Yeshua (Jesus) and how His saving blood serves as the gateway to salvation. This enlightening book also delves into the symbolic significance of the Mezuzah, drawing parallels between God's Word and the covenantal blood on the doorpost of the Cross.
By examining the Mezuzah from both Jewish and Christian perspectives, Dr. de Ruiter's work highlights its role as a profound reminder of God's Word in our lives. In "Christians and the Mezuzah," readers from all backgrounds will gain a deeper understanding of the significance and relevance of this ancient practice. Dr. de Ruiter compellingly reveals that the biblical reminders found on doorposts and within the Mezuzah box are not solely for the Jewish community but are also integral to Christian faith.
Roots of our faith
As the Church increasingly recognizes the importance of understanding our Jewish roots, readers may find themselves captivated by the mysterious little box affixed to the doorposts of Jewish homes. Beginning with the first chapter, Dr. de Ruiter intrica
tely explains the true nature and purpose of the Mezuzah. This thought-provoking book addresses questions such as: What exactly is a Mezuzah? Why should Christians pay attention to it? Is it merely a tradition, or does it hold deeper spiritual significance?
Unfortunately, in a world increasingly influenced by political correctness and its humanist underpinnings, expressing our faith becomes increasingly challenging. Symbols like the Mezuzah, which carry profound spiritual meaning, are not often embraced as politically correct expressions of faith. Nonetheless, this book fearlessly explores the importance of reclaiming and appreciating these sacred symbols in the face of cultural pressures.
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