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  1. BenAvraham

    The First Passover Instituted (Freedom at last) EX 10:1-13:16

    PARASHA: “BO” (enter) EXODUS 10:1-13:16....JEREMIAH 46:13-28.....MATT 25:1-46 The Parasha starts out; “And the LORD said unto Moshe; ‘Go in unto Pharaoh’…” Strange, the word “Go” in Hebrew is “Sh’lach”, but the Hebrew scriptures read “Bo” (enter) so, in reality, the Word of God...
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    A look at Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 and Matt 24:1-51

    EZEKIEL 28:25-29:21 The prophet speaks through the Holy Spirit and affirms that even though Israel has been scattered throughout the countries of the world, they will be returned to their land in the future, it is already happening, Israel was recognized as a nation in 1948, and since then...
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    what are 8 promises of God? (Exodus 6:2-9:35)

    PARASHA: “Va’era” (and I appeared); Exodus 6:2-9:35 YHVH speaks to Moshe saying that when he appeared to Abraham, he revealed himself as “El Shaddai” which means “God Almighty” or “God all-powerful, yet he did not reveal himself as he did to Moshe, with Moshe he revealed himself with the more...
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    Isaiah 27:6-28:13 and Matt 22:1-23:39

    ISAIAH 27:6-28:13 ” In the days to come, shall Jacob take root, Israel shall blossom and bud....” We see a fulfilling of this prophecy in that once taken from Egypt, and united and solidified as a “People” a “Nation”, this people/nation has grown and has spread out throughout the world Though...
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    How do we understand the name "I AM that I AM?" (Exodus 3:14)

    PARASHAT: "Shemot" (names) EXODUS 1:1-6:1 We enter into a new era, Jacob/Israel and Joseph are now in the past, yet their legacy continues, in “Am Yisrael” (The People of Israel). ”70 souls” entered Mitzraim (Egypt). It is interesting that the Hebrew word “Nefesh” is used for “souls” yet the...
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    1 Kings 2:1-12 and Matt 22:1-23:39

    1 KINGS 2:1-12 King David is on his death bed and calls his son Solomon, and tells him “what it is to be a MAN!” so here's the truth to all “macho guys out there who just THINK they know what it is to be a real man. Melech David tells the truth through the Holy Spirit who guides his...
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    Who or what is "Shiloh?" (Gen 47:28-50:26)

    PARASHA: “VaYechi” (and he lived) GEN 47:28-50:26 In this we see Jacob (Israel) in his last days, he prepares to “go the way of all men” (As king David put it), Jacob is getting ready to die. He prepares himself and makes sure that his sons and grandsons are blessed and know what is...
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    What does the Bible say about "New Year's Day?" (Exodus 12:2)

    HAPPY NEW YEAR? seriously? Making "New Year's resolutions?" seriously? Perhaps many have good intentions and they are following the same crowd for over 2 thousand years. Many celebrate New Year's Day with funny pointed hats, noise makers, a reason to get drunk, throw wild parties, looking...
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    A look at Ezekiel 37:15-28 and Matt 18:1-19:30

    EZEKIEL 37:15-28 Here, “Yeches’kel Ha Navi” (Ezekiel the Prophet) sees the joining of Judah and the children of Israel, and Yosef, with his son Efrain” and they are joined together as ONE (Echad) “One in Unity” Once they were separated, Yosef and his sons in Egypt, and Israel, Judah, and his...
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    ANI Yosef (I am Joseph) Messianic symbolism here? (Gen 44:18-47:27)

    PARASHA: “VaYIGASH” (and he drew near) GENESIS 44:18-47:27 In this Parashah, we read that “he (Y'hudah) drew near” to Yosef, and shows himself as truly repentant for his past actions against Yosef, for selling him for the price of a common slave. And we see the reaction of Yosef once...
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    1 Kings 3:15-4:1 and Matt 16:1-17:27

    1 KINGS 3:15-4:1 In this scripture portion, we see Solomon lifting up “burnt-offerings” and “peace offerings” after also having “dreams.” In his dream, YHVH asked him what he wished for, “For wisdom, an understanding heart to judge this people” and YHVH thus granted him what he wished...
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    Hanukkah, Joseph, and Jesus! symbolism here? (Gen 41:1-44:17)

    Parashah: “Miketz” (at the end of) Gen 41:1-44:17 When we look into this parashah study, we see Yosef, who was, in a way of speaking, in the “pit” He was cast into the prison for something he did not do, yet he continued to trust YHVH for his needs. This reminds us of Melech David's...
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    Hanukkah! What's it all about? (John 10:22,23)

    A STUDY ON HANUKKAH, WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? Hanukkah; 2022; starts December 18th in the evening (light the first candle) until December 26th. “And it was at Jerusalem the Feast of the Dedication (Hanukkah), and it was winter, and Yeshua (Jesus) walked in the temple in Solomon's porch” (John...
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    A look at Amos 2:6-3:8 and John 10:22-23

    AMOS 2:6-3:8     The prophet preaches “judgment on Israel” (because they sell the righteous for silver), and for many more evil deeds, they have turned away from God and are behaving like the heathen, that know not the LORD.  Yosef was righteous, and he sold for 20 pieces of silver, Yeshua...
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    Joseph and Jesus (Yeshua) symbolism and similarities; Gen 37:1-40:23

    PARASHA:  “VaYeshev”  (and he settled)   GENESIS 37:1-40:23      In this study, the focus in on Yosef, who is going to be in the limelight of God.  Things seem to be going from bad to worse for this young teenager.  it wasn't all his fault we could say.  His father Jacob held him high up on a...
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    Obadiah 1:1-21 and Matt 13

    OBADIAH 1:1-21 This prophet talks about Esau as “Edom” similar to the name “Adam” yet spelled with a “vav” Edom is condemned, for his attack on Jacob, later on, the Edomites attack the Israelites, (brothers against brothers) Edom will be “brought down from the lofty cliffs” I have been to...
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    The "Jacob and Esau" Family Reunion; (Genesis 32)

    I am sure you can remember as a child, making “funny faces” in the mirror. You might have seen in elementary school; school work papers that have different “faces” and you have to guess what they are. A “sad” face, a “happy” face, an “angry” face, etc. do the “faces” describe the person? Or are...
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    The "Jacob and Esau" Family Reunion; (Genesis 32)

    Parashah: “VaYishlach” (and he sent) GENESIS: 32:3-36:43 We see in this week's parashah, that Ya'akov is on his way home to Beth-El, He comes to his “encounter” with his brother Esav. It is a time of tension for him, as we know, he “stole” from him the blessing. Or was it really theft...
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    Hosea 12:13-14:9 and John 1:51

    HOSEA 12:13-14:9 The prophet condemns Israel for “forsaking the LORD” Israel was led out of Egypt by a prophet (Moshe) and tended to, provided for by YHVH, yet Israel forsake the LORD chasing after false gods, going into idolatry. Now the LORD will punish, and his wrath will fall upon his...
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    Jacob's Ladder or GOD's Ladder? (Gen 28:10-32:2)

    Parashah: “VaYetze” (and he went out) GENESIS 28:10-32:2 In this parashah study, we see that Jacob is on his way to Haran to find himself a wife (or two). He is tired after a long day's journey, He stops to rest outside of a city called “Luz” (In Spanish “Light”) and scripture says that he...
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