Archives Januar, 2008
Shabbat JITRO - Jethro - Reading and Commentary: Exodus 18:1–20:26; Isaiah 6:1-7; 7:1-6; 9:5-6
Shabbat Commentary for 5th week, 2008,
Shabbat Reading “JITRO–Jethro”: Exodus 18:1–20:26; Isaiah 6:1-7; 7:1-6; 9:5-6
By Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem
Commentary:
Our Torah portion “Jethro” is one of the six readings named after a person. The others include Noah, Sarah, Korah, Balak and Pinchas (Phinneas). Our reading was named for the heathen and pagan priest of Midian who eventually became Moses’ father-in-law. It is here, we read in the heart of the Torah the most important scripture in the Jewish faith with the giving of the law and here it is named after a heathen (goy).
This shows us again that God’s Word was made available to all of mankind. read more…
Shabbat BeSHALACH – When He Sent - Reading and Commentary: Exodus 13:17–17:16; Judges 4:4–5:31
Shabbat Commentary for 4th week, 2008,
Shabbat Reading “BeSHALACH – When He Sent”: Exodus 13:17–17:16; Judges 4:4–5:31
By Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem
Commentary:
This week’s Torah portion tells us that Pharaoh had a change of heart after expelling the children of Israel from Egypt, leading him to chase after them. The Israelites began to panic when they saw Pharaoh’s horses galloping after them. They were quick to forget God’s powerful work and their praises turned to complaints. read more…
Shabbat BO - Come - Readings and Commentary: Exodus 10:1–13:16; Jeremiah 46:13-26
Shabbat Commentary for 3rd week, 2008,
Shabbat Reading “BO - Come”: Exodus 10:1–13:16; Jeremiah 46:13-26
By Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem
Commentary:
This week’s Torah portion speaks about the last three plagues over Egypt, where God showed the mighty Pharaoh His great power. The final plague follows with the triumphant Exodus of the people of Israel from Egypt, from slavery into freedom. read more…
Shabbat VA’EIRA - And I appeared - Reading and Commentary: Exodus 6:2–9:35; Ezekiel 28:25–29:21
* Seasons Greetings from God’s Sabbath International
Shabbat Commentary for 2nd week, 2008,
Shabbat Reading VA’EIRA - And I appeared: Exodus 6:2–9:35; Ezekiel 28:25–29:21
By Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem
Commentary:
This week’s Torah portion shows us how the children of Israel first began experiencing freedom from slavery as the LORD began making Himself known to them. God had a plan to deliver his people, first, by bringing them out of Egypt and redeeming them and then taking them as His people (v.6–7). This is also the way He saves people from the bondage of sin. read more…
