Weekly Torah Readings: Sh’mini – One New Man Bible -Mar 29, 2019

Sh’mini The LORD to Appear 9.1. And it happened on the eighth day that Moses called Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. 2. And he said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young calf for a sin offering and a ram without blemish for a burnt offering and offer them before the LORD*. 3. And to the children of Israel you will speak saying, Take for yourselves a … Continue reading Weekly Torah Readings: Sh’mini – One New Man Bible -Mar 29, 2019

Ten Plagues: The Exodus with Great Balls of Fire

POSTED : CELESTE B., DATE : JANUARY 27, 2019    He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly. He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.  Psalm 147 Kindness … Continue reading Ten Plagues: The Exodus with Great Balls of Fire

Torah Commentary – Tetsavah (You Are To Order) – Protocol – SCRIPTURES FOR February 24, 2017

Torah Commentary – Tetsavah (You Are To Order) Exodus 27:20 – 30:10 Ezekiel 43:10-27 Philippians 4:10-20 Protocol Last year I was given the honor of speaking at the “Trail of Tears” in Tennessee. It was there that I began to see the Tabernacle as the protocol for entering into the Creator’s presence. That revelation has affected the way I look at these chapters of Sh’mot in … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Tetsavah (You Are To Order) – Protocol – SCRIPTURES FOR February 24, 2017

Torah Reading – TorahScope – Outreach Israel Ministries – Yitro – Jethro – “Blind Faith” – 28 January, 2018

Yitro – Jethro Exodus 18:1-20:23[26] Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6[6-7] (A); 6:1-13 (S) “Blind Faith” by Mark Huey The trials and tribulations of Ancient Israel’s deliverance from Egypt continue in this week’s Torah reading, with particular emphasis on the Ten Commandments that are received while the people were encamped at Mount Sinai. After observing the many miracles performed by God to free them from the bondage of Egyptian … Continue reading Torah Reading – TorahScope – Outreach Israel Ministries – Yitro – Jethro – “Blind Faith” – 28 January, 2018

Torah Portion – B’shalach – After he had let go – Freedom Faith Tests – January 27, 2018

B’shalach – After he had let go Exodus 13:17-17:16 Judges 4:4-5:31 (A); 5:1-31 (S) “Freedom Faith Tests” by Mark Huey Some of the details, about the miraculous deliverance of Ancient Israel from Egyptian servitude, are recorded in this week’s Torah portion, B’shalach. It includes particular attention to the ongoing struggles that the liberated nation will have to endure, as the Lord desired His chosen people to replace the … Continue reading Torah Portion – B’shalach – After he had let go – Freedom Faith Tests – January 27, 2018

Weekly Torah Readings: B’shalah – One New Man Bible – Jan 26, 2018

B’shalah 13:17. And it was, when Pharaoh had sent the people out, that God did not lead them through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near, for God said, “Perhaps the people will change their minds when they see war, and return to Egypt.” 18. But God led the people about, through the way of the wilderness of the Reed Sea, and the children of Israel went up armed out of … Continue reading Weekly Torah Readings: B’shalah – One New Man Bible – Jan 26, 2018

Torah Commentary – Va’era (I appeared) – His Promise – SCRIPTURES FOR January 13, 2017

Torah Commentary Va’era (I appeared) Exodus 6:2-9:35 Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 Romans 9:14-17 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 His Promise It is too easy for us to scan through Torah portions that have become familiar to us. I challenge you to slow down and consider the people who are living these recorded days then bring the words forward to our day and our lives. Take for instance the four … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Va’era (I appeared) – His Promise – SCRIPTURES FOR January 13, 2017

Torah Commentary – Korach (Korah) – The Stand Which Proved The Man – SCRIPTURES FOR Jun 24, 2017

Torah Commentary   Korach (Korah) Numbers 16:1-18:32 1Samuel 11:14-12:22 2Timothy 2:8-21 Jude 1-25 The Stand Which Proved The Man We come to the infamous account of Korach this week. You have to admit that with all that has happened in the camp since Israel left Egypt, events which clearly showed Moshe as the leader, this was a pretty gutsy move made by Korach. Well, maybe … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Korach (Korah) – The Stand Which Proved The Man – SCRIPTURES FOR Jun 24, 2017

Korach – Korah – “Budding Leadership Patterns”

Korach Korah Numbers 16:1-18:32 1 Samuel 11:14-12:22 “Budding Leadership Patterns” by Mark Huey mark@outreachisrael.net One of the most dependable features of our Creator is that He is a God of order and consistency, who can be relied upon to perform His Word without fail. Lamentably, most of fallen humanity disregards this fact. But even more tragic is the sad testimony that many who claim a … Continue reading Korach – Korah – “Budding Leadership Patterns”

Torah Commentary – B’ha’alotcha (When you set up) – Moving With the Cloud – SCRIPTURES FOR Jun 10, 2017

Torah Commentary B’ha’alotcha (When you set up) Numbers 8:1-12:16 Zechariah 2:14-4:7 John 19:31-37 Hebrews 3:1-6 Moving With the Cloud I have heard it said so many times that the Hebrews “Wandered” in the wilderness. Nothing could be farther from the truth. In Chapter Nine of this Torah portion it speaks of the Cloud which covered the Tabernacle. We read that as long as the Cloud … Continue reading Torah Commentary – B’ha’alotcha (When you set up) – Moving With the Cloud – SCRIPTURES FOR Jun 10, 2017

Torah Commentary – Ki Tisa “When you take” – Joined To HaShem – February 14, 2014

Torah Commentary Ki Tisa “When you take” Exodus 30:11-34:35 , 1 Kings 18:1-39, 1 Samuel 16-18, Luke 11:14-20;  Acts 7:35-8:1  Only If You Go Too!  Any parent should be able to understand this Torah portion well.  We have all experienced those times that our children disobey, but once in a while they do something that makes us look at them and say, “Just get out of my sight for … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Ki Tisa “When you take” – Joined To HaShem – February 14, 2014

TorahScope – “Set-Apart Unto Him” – Tetzaveh (You shall command) – FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Tetzaveh (You shall command) Exodus 27:20-30:10 Ezekiel 43:10-27 “Set-Apart Unto Him” This week’s Torah portion, Tetzaveh, is in many respects a continuation of the previous reading, Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19), where the willing heart contributions for the materials needed for the construction of the Tabernacle and its accouterments were freely given. Now that the various elements have been offered and gathered, certain individuals gifted with “the spirit of wisdom,” ruach … Continue reading TorahScope – “Set-Apart Unto Him” – Tetzaveh (You shall command) – FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Torah Commentary – A Matter of the Heart – Tetzaveh “You shall command” – Joined To HaShem – Day 6, Month 12 (Adar), February 6, 2014

Torah Commentary Tetzaveh “You shall command” Exodus 27:20-30:10, Ezekiel 43:10-27, 1 Samuel 13-15, Phil 4:10-20  A Matter of the Heart This week we go from the details of the Tabernacle to the details of Aaron’s garments. Again, we can become so enamored with the details of the prophetic shadows and types that we forget about the true meaning. We can miss the “heart” of the matter. Aaron and … Continue reading Torah Commentary – A Matter of the Heart – Tetzaveh “You shall command” – Joined To HaShem – Day 6, Month 12 (Adar), February 6, 2014

“More Than Just a Number” – Bamidbar (In the wilderness)

Numbers 1:1-4:20 Hosea 2:1-22 “More Than Just a Number” Bamidbar is the first Torah portion of the Book of Numbers, from which this text takes its traditional Hebrew name. The first words in this parashah describe how Israel is going to spend the next thirty-eight years “in the wilderness” (Heb. b’midbar, rbdmb). During this journey Israel will learn to depend upon the Lord and follow … Continue reading “More Than Just a Number” – Bamidbar (In the wilderness)

Shemini (Eighth) – “True Shock and Awe”

“True Shock and Awe” Leviticus 9:1-11:47 2 Samuel 6:1-7:17 (A); 6:1-19 (S) The title of our Torah portion for this week, Shemini or “Eighth,” points one to the chronological context of the “eighth day” that begins this section of Leviticus. A glance at the concluding statements from Tzav last week, notes how the seven days of consecration which God required of Aaron and his sons … Continue reading Shemini (Eighth) – “True Shock and Awe”

Torah Commentary – Tzav “Command” – A Robe Fit for a King

Tzav “Command” Leviticus 6:1-8:36 Jeremiah 7:21-8:3; 9:22-23 Mark 12:28-34 Romans 12:1-2 1Coronthians 10:14-23 A Robe Fit for a King It must have been an incredible sight that first day! All of the garments for the priests had been sown to exact details. Each item was laid out in proper order for the priests and for the high priest. Each of them must have looked to … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Tzav “Command” – A Robe Fit for a King

V’eira (I appeared) – “Proclaim His Power and Might”

V’eira (I appeared) Exodus 6:2-9:35 Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 “Proclaim His Power and Might” Our Torah portion for this week begins with us seeing the Lord summarize His covenant faithfulness with His people, as He prepares to act in delivering them from Egypt: “God spoke further to Moses and said to him, ‘I am the Lord; and I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as God Almighty, … Continue reading V’eira (I appeared) – “Proclaim His Power and Might”

Torah Commentary – Va’era “And I appeared” – Shadows of Yesterday, Substance of Today

Torah Commentary Va’era “And I appeared” Exodus 6:2-9:35 Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 Romans 9:14-17 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1Shadows of Yesterday, Substance of Today Egypt was the greatest and most awesome nation that had ever existed. They had wealth, power, and military stature. No country would have dared to come against the might of Egypt in the days of their glory. But all this would change the day that … Continue reading Torah Commentary – Va’era “And I appeared” – Shadows of Yesterday, Substance of Today