Abraham the Hebrew was one who crossed over, and Israel has continued to cross over. As believers in Yeshua, we have crossed over from death to life, from cursing to blessing, and from sadness to joy. Genesis 12:1-7 ESV "Now the Lord said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father's... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching NOTES 47:28 "Jacob lived seventeen years in Egypt (2238-2255). At the end of this period, Jacob's days, i.e., the years of his lifetime, totaled one-hundred forty-seven years. Thus, Jacob did not live as long as his grandfather Abraham (175 years) or his father Isaac (180 years). 29 When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called for his son... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching NOTES The Power of Forgiveness Last week's portion showed us that Joseph was a man who could walk in forgiveness. The forgiveness that he demonstrated led to restoration and blessing. Yeshua's teaching and life of forgiveness We must forgive others to be forgiven (Mt. 6:14-15). We must walk in love and forgiveness (Mt.... Continue Reading →
Audio Teaching NOTES The Messiah This week's portion brings us to a remarkable parallel of Joseph and Yeshua. In Judaism, the Messiah is understood by two people: Messiah, Son of Joseph, and Messiah, Son of David. As believers in Yeshua, we know this not as two separate Messiahs but two different comings of one Messiah. ... Continue Reading →
Tevet is the tenth month of the Hebrew calendar; in it, we celebrate the end of Hanukkah, but we also have the fast of Tevet, which recalls the siege of the First Temple and its destruction. Tevet is one of the calendar's dark (spiritual) months, so we must have an overcoming spirit this month! As... Continue Reading →
Message Audio NOTES Introduction This week's portion begins with the words, "Ya'akov continued living in the land where his father had lived as a foreigner, the land of Kena'an." (Gen. 37:1). This Parsha begins the story of Yosef, yet we start with Jacob, Ya'akov. This serves as a reminder that each story is connected. The... Continue Reading →
Message Audio NOTES Genesis Recap Abel was different than Cain in his offering. Noah was righteous in his generation. Abraham and Lot separated. Isaac's mother didn't want him tainted by Ishmael's idol worship. Esau didn't value the birthright and calling of the firstborn, and Jacob did. Genesis 32:24-32; 33:15-20 ESV Jacob prepared to meet Esau.... Continue Reading →
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