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Weekly Parashah |
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| Torah: Gen. 41:1–44:17 | Haftara: Zec. 2:14–4:7 | Brit Chadashah: Lk. 4:16–30 Rom. 10:1-13 |
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| Miketz (At the end of ) מִקֵּץ |
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Scripture: |
Genesis 41:1–44:17 |
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Exalted by Pharaoh41 Now at the end of two whole years, Pharaoh was dreaming. Behold, there he was standing by the Nile. 2 Then behold, there were seven cows, good-looking and beefy, and they grazed in the reeds. 3 Then behold, there were seven other cows coming up after them from the Nile, ugly and emaciated, and they stood beside the cows at the edge of the Nile. 4 Then the ugly emaciated cows ate the seven good-looking beefy cows—and Pharaoh woke up. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Gen.+41%3A1%E2%80%9344%3A17&version=TLV |
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Scripture: |
Zechariah 2:14–4:7
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14 “‘Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion! For behold, I am coming and I will live among you’[a]—it is a declaration of Adonai. 15 ‘In that day many nations will join themselves to Adonai and they will be My people and I will dwell among you.’ Then you will know that Adonai-Tzva’ot has sent me to you. 16 Adonai will inherit Judah as His portion in the holy land and will once again choose Jerusalem. 17 Be silent before Adonai, all flesh, for He has aroused Himself from His holy dwelling.”Joshua the Kohen Gadol3 Then he showed me Joshua the kohen gadol standing before the angel of Adonai and the satan[b], standing at his right hand to accuse him. [c] 2 Adonai said to the satan, ‘Adonai rebukes you, the satan. Indeed Adonai, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you.[d] Is not this man a brand plucked out of the fire?’3 Now Joshua was wearing filthy garments and standing before the angel 4 who answered and spoke to those standing before him saying, ‘Remove the filthy garments from him.’ Then to Joshua he said, ‘See, I have removed your iniquity from you and will dress you with fine clothing.’[e] https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zec.+2%3A14%E2%80%934%3A7&version=TLV |
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Scripture: |
Lk. 4:16–30
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Brit Chadashah |
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16 And He came to Natzeret, where He had been raised. As was His custom, He went into the synagogue on Shabbat, and He got up to read. 17 When the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him, He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, 18 “The Ruach Adonai is on me, because He has anointed me to proclaim Good News to the poor. He has sent me[a] to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed, 19 and to proclaim the year of Adonai’s favor.”[b] 20 He closed the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. All eyes in the synagogue were focused on Him. 21 Then He began to tell them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your ears.” 22 All were speaking well of Him and marveling at the gracious words coming out of His mouth. And they were saying, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” 23 But He said to them, “Doubtless you will say to Me this proverb, ‘Doctor, heal yourself!’ and ‘What we have heard was done at Capernaum, do as much here also in your hometown.’” 24 But He said, “Truly, I tell you, ‘No prophet is accepted in his own hometown.’ 25 But with all truthfulness I say to you, that there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when heaven was closed for three and a half years and there came a great famine over all the land. 26 Elijah was not sent to any of them, but only to Zarephath in the land of Sidon, to a widowed woman. [c] 27 There were many with tzara’at in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them were purified apart from Naaman the Syrian.”[d] https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Lk.+4%3A16%E2%80%9330&version=TLV Romans 10 : 1 – 13Misdirected Zeal10 Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for Israel is for their salvation. 2 For I testify about them that they have zeal for God—but not based on knowledge. 3 For being ignorant of God’s righteousness and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit themselves to the righteousness of God. 4 For Messiah is the goal[a] of the Torah as a means to righteousness for everyone who keeps trusting.5 For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on Torah, “The man who does these things shall live by them.” [b] 6 But the righteousness based on faith speaks in this way:“Do not say in your heart,[c] ‘Who will go up into heaven?’[d] (that is, to bring Messiah down), 7 or, ‘Who will go down into the abyss?’[e] (that is, to bring Messiah up from the dead).”8 But what does it say?“The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart”[f] —that is, the word of faith that we are proclaiming: 9 For if you confess with your mouth that Yeshua is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart it is believed for righteousness, and with the mouth it is confessed for salvation. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rom.+10%3A1-13&version=TLV |
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Parashah in 60 seconds |
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08 Back to our Roots
- Pst Chris
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Back to our Roots
The "Back to our Roots" movement in Christianity emphasizes the vital importance of understanding and embracing the Hebrew or Jewish roots of the Christian faith. This movement is not merely about historical curiosity; it's about reclaiming a spiritual heritage that is integral to the Christian identity. Many modern Christians, unaware of this rich heritage, miss out on the profound depth and fullness that comes from understanding the Jewish origins of their faith.
Just as an individual's identity is deeply connected to their familial heritage, so too is a Christian's spiritual identity intertwined with the Jewish roots of their faith. Knowing one's earthly father but being ignorant of his heritage is akin to understanding Jesus Christ without recognizing His Jewish context. This heritage is not just a backdrop but a foundational aspect of who He is and, by extension, who we are as His followers. Our spiritual inheritance, therefore, must be fully embraced to realize its value in our lives. Our experiences shape us, but our heritage defines us.
Apostle Paul's teachings in Ephesians 2 are pivotal in this understanding. He urges believers to remember their roots and the transformation brought about by Christ. This remembrance is crucial because it's easy to forget the profound implications of the restoration of the covenant. Paul reminds us that Gentile believers, once alienated from the covenants of Israel, have been brought near through Christ. This nearness is not merely a change of status; it's a breaking down of the barriers that once separated Jews and Gentiles, creating one unified body in Christ.
Understanding the covenant is essential for the Church because it is where God chooses to dwell. As Paul states in Ephesians 2:22, believers are being built together into a dwelling place for God's Spirit. This unity of Jews and Gentiles, each bringing their unique covenantal insights, forms a strong, unbreakable bond. The Jewish people, entrusted with the ancient covenants and promises, and the Gentile believers, recipients of the grace of the New Covenant, together create a completeness in the Body of Christ.
The scriptures speak of a double portion of blessing for the Jewish people (Isaiah 40:2), and the Gentiles have been graciously grafted into this rich heritage. This unity creates a powerful synergy, a threefold cord that is not easily broken. It's a testament to the strength that comes from the unity of the first and second covenants.
Furthermore, the unity between Jews and Gentiles in the Body of Christ is expected to give rise to miraculous signs and wonders, showcasing the power and wisdom of God. This union is a tangible manifestation of God's faithfulness to His covenants with both Jews and Gentiles. It's a living demonstration that God's promises remain unbroken and that His plan encompasses all of humanity.
In conclusion, the "Back to our Roots" movement is a call to rediscover and reclaim the Jewish heritage of the Christian faith. It's about understanding the fullness of our identity in Christ and the richness of the spiritual inheritance that comes from our Jewish roots. This journey of rediscovery is not just about looking back to the past but about bringing its wisdom and richness into the present, thereby enriching and empowering the Church's future. It's a journey towards a deeper understanding, a more profound faith, and a stronger, more unified Body of Christ.
