Parsha “Vayishlach” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 3 December, 2023 by mark

Parsha ‘Vayishlach’ (Genesis 32:4 thru chapter 26) begins with an encounter that been delayed at this point for two decades, when Yakov returns home, and has to deal with his brother Esau. Does he still want to kill him?

And who was it that he was wrestling with?

The Erev Shabbat reading begins there:

And the Sabbath day midrash picks up there, and with the theme of a continuing struggle. Some elements of the ‘rhyme’ that is prophecy parallel that story, and others seem to be a bit ‘counter-cyclical.’ (Still, it IS interesting that Esau is Yakov’s Big Brother!)

And the haftorah passages from the single-chapter Book of Obadiah demonstrate that what YHVH says will ultimately befall Edom, who is Esau, hasn’t happened yet; meaning that those elements of that struggle are still in-progress, too.

The night that Yakov spent in prayer, and wrestling with…someone…some ‘ish’, or man…has much to teach us.

How, exactly, did Yakov pray?

Why was he re-named, twice, and yet consistently STILL referred to throughout the Book but both his old, AND new, names?

And, of course, don’t we still wrestle with whoever he did?

“Vayishlach: Lessons from a Wrestling Match”

The combined two-part teaching is here, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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Parsha “Vayetze” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 26 November, 2023 by mark

Parsha ‘Vayetze’ (Genesis 28:10 through 32:3) begins the new, and most critical part of the live of Yakov, as he leaves home, goes to the place where he sees His ladder, and then sojourns with the infamous Laban and ultimately takes his four wives, and fathers the twelve tribes.

The Erev Shabbat reading lays it out:

This parsha contains a number of interesting and unforgettable images and lessons:

“Jacob’s Ladder” that reaches to ‘the heavens’ and upon which “angels ascend and descend.”

Yakov meeting Raquel/Rachel. Yakov/Jacob sleeping with ‘the wrong one’ on his wedding night.

The mysteries of ‘mandrakes’ and streaked sticks.

And why Raquel took her father’s pagan idols. As well as what followed.

But Mark was led to focus this year on the fact that this is simply the story of the BEGINNING of Yakov’s journey, in so many ways.

And that’s still true.

And often, the focus of the midrash for this parsha tends to be the drama of Yakov evidently lying to his father Yitzak, while impersonating his brother Esau. But just how great was that deception, really, and how does the context matter?

But Mark suggests the story only begins with, ‘what did Yitzak know, and when did he know it?’
Or, when did he at least figure it out?

We know that there is a conflict described here that is still raging.

“Vayetze: Yakov’s Journey Begins – and Still Rhymes for Us”

The combined two-part teaching is here, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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Parsha “Toldot” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 19 November, 2023 by mark

Parsha ‘Toldot’ (Genesis 25:19:1 through 29:9) details the life of the patriarch Yitzak (Isaac) after his marriage, the birth of their twins, and then perhaps one of the more “problematic” deceptions in Scripture.

The Erev Shabbat reading lays it out:

And offten, the focus of the midrash for this parsha tends to be the drama of Yakov evidently lying to his father Yitzak, while impersonating his brother Esau. But just how great was that deception, really, and how does the context matter?

But Mark suggests the story only begins with, ‘what did Yitzak know, and when did he know it?’
Or, when did he at least figure it out?

We know that there is a conflict described here that is still raging.

And what seems to be all-too-often “glossed over” or even just ignored, is, “what is that birthright?”

“Toldot: What About Edom?”

The combined two-part teaching is here, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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Parsha “Chayei Sarah” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 12 November, 2023 by mark

Parsh ‘Chayei Sarah’ (Genesis 23:1 through 25:18) is called the “Life of Sarah,” but that literally is only the beginning. Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa contends that it is THE primary portion in Scripture when it comes to stories that are ‘precedents’ for what are literally the backbone of the Common Law, from the very standard for contract, to the first recorded property deed in human history, to marriage, and to “agency”, or what it means to “come in the Name of” the Master.

In this case, the stories and thus the lessons from the parsha, from the Erev Shabbat session, are the heart of the matter:

Today, not only does “lawlessness abound,” but so many of the foundations are being destroyed that we do have to look at some even broader questions.

Why did Abraham want a wife for his son from, well, a better family that he knew was available there, where he had already concluded “there is no fear of Elohim” in that land?

But this parsha begins and ends with death, and then connects things that form the heart of a free society. Things antithetical to life. Because those are what “the adversary,” and the wannabe ‘almighty State’ that serves him is working so devilishly to destroy.

Can it even exist without some degree of trust?

Most importantly still, Mark suggests in this midrash that what should be THE most important goal in our lives is also shown to us, by example. And by parable as well.

“Chayei Sarah: ‘Life, Death, Law, and…What Our Real Goal Should Be”

The combined two-part teaching is here, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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Parsha “Vayeira” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 5 November, 2023 by mark

This week the regular Torah parsh ‘Vayeira’ (Genesis chapters 118 through 22) covers not only the second, and certainly most well-known part of the life of the ‘patriarch,’ Abraham, but also one of the most foundational.

From Sodom and Gomorrah to the ‘binding of Isaac,’ this one resonate today like never before in our lives.

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship first for the reading and background, from Erev Shabbat:

…and then the deeper look at some aspects of the story that tend to be overlooked among the elements that are clearly so important, but that are key to helping us understand what is STILL being ignored today.

They include phrases that – no coincidence – appear throughout the narrative.

And they both bear on a question that MUST be asked today, because when he was pressed about why he told the Philistine king Abimelech that his wife Sarah was actually his sister, he admitted that the reason was because, “there is NO fear of Elohim” in this place.

It was arguably true of Sodom and Gomorrah, and, as Yahuah told Abraham AFTER the Akieda, the point of his test as well.

The rest of the story hinges on that. And it applies now.

“Vayeira: ‘Is There NO Fear of Yah in the Land?”

The combined two-part teaching is here:

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Parsha “Lekh Lekha” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 29 October, 2023 by mark

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha ‘Lekh Lekha’ (Genesis chapters 12through 17) and the first installment of the life of one of THE most important figures in Scripture, and in our faith, and the man who is literally THE ‘patriarch,’ Abraham.

And we start this time before he was re-named, but with an introduction which speaks of the level of faith he would demonstrate, from his very first recorded actions.

The Erev Shabbat overview and reading lays out the story, and the context:

This is also a story that is so foundational that we might tend to ‘blur’ some of the details, but it is important to understand “what did he know, and when did he know it?” when we study the connections.

The Sabbath day study begins with a reminder that there is “no idle word,” in Scripture, and that the elements we are told may cause us to wonder, “why is this element of the story important?”

And that is particularly true since Abraham is at the heart of several of the most “controversial” aspects of modern teachings that twist that “faith” in order to support what Mark contends is probably THE Biggest Lie that is Never IN Scripture: that ‘the Law’ has been ‘done away with.’

But, after all – do we “believe YHVH” or just believe IN Him?

“Lekh Lekha: ‘By faith, our father Abraham…”

The combined two-part teaching is here, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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Parsha “Noach” (Genesis ch. 6 – 11) teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 21 October, 2023 by mark

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha Noach (Genesis chapters 6 through 11) – which not only includes the enigmatic setting of the “days of Noach,” when the thoughts of men’s hearts were only evil all the days, and certainly MAY apply again today, but the Flood itself, and the also particularly famous story of the “tower of Babel.” That one includes a confounding of languages that one of today’s infamous ‘Do Be Evil’ Entities, Gulag, is also attempting to un-do.

There is a LOT here to ought to resonate today like never before.

The Erev Shabbat overview and reading lays out the story, and the context:

The Sabbath day study must include what is happening now that may parallel another prelude to yet another judgment on the whole earth, this time perhaps by fire. But unlike that first ‘Great Reset,’ this one the Creator did Himself. In many of the other Scriptural examples of judgment against a kingdom, He used pagan invaders as “destroyers.”

There are no shortages of candidates on THAT front, this time!

But what AmeriKans seem utterly clueless about this time, is that the invaders are already in place. DHS’s own figures show that over 100,000 (yes, that one HUNDRED THOUSAND) male individuals of military age, with known terrorist connections have actually ALREADY been released within the United States, and have had ample time to join up with terror cells in preparation for what is obviously being allowed. Arguably much like Hamas was simply allowed to terminally fool what was once considered one of the greatest intelligence forces on earth in Israel.

Given what a few did there, across the most secure border in the world, in only a few hours where it looked just like Texas or Arizona, imagine what thousands of invaders EACH and EVERY day for two years will be able to accomplish.

It’s time to take a closer look at the lessons in this Book.

“Noach: ‘Grading on the curve’ Might Be Comforting News”

The combined two-part teaching is here, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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Parsha “Bereshiet” (Genesis – In the Beginning) teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 15 October, 2023 by mark

The cycle begins again.

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship as the continuing study of His Word, as Written, restarts “In the Beginning,” on page one of every Bible, with Bereshiet (Genesis 1:1 through 6:8) and the Foundation upon which literally EVERYTHING else rests…

…and the Erev Shabbat reading which answers so many questions, and begets so many others:

This portion Begins with what was once probably about the most fundamental, self-evident Truth know to Mankind, er, Adam-kind. ANd yet there is SO much more.

But what is perhaps most striking THIS time around is what has been done, Mark would say deliberately, to that Truth. So much of what is here could have been called, the Simple Stuff:

  • In the Beginning, Elohim created (literally ‘from NOTHING’!) ‘the heavens and the earth.’
  • Male and Female He created them.
  • And there was an order to all of it, and He even knew the end from that Beginning.
  • Even if Adam-kind didn’t.

But now, even the simple stuff has been twisted. There was some “ambiguous” stuff, as well, perhaps even some confusing stuff. But today, much of what is so perfectly laid out here has become the Hated Stuff. And, given recent events in particular, there are even Truths in here that have become UNTHINKABLE Stuff.

It’s time to take a hard look at things you wont hear in sun-god-day skool. Because it really is a matter of Life and Death.

“Bereshiet: Kill ’em ALL! But just Who says so?”

The combined two-part teaching is here via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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‘Sukkot Finale – Last Great Day – teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 8 October, 2023 by mark

The conclusion of the Fall Feasts, and the week of Sukkot which ends with the “Last Great Day,” is this weekend, by most calendar reckonings.

And certainly the largest attack on the modern nation of Israel in almost exactly 50 years on that day, and Sabbath, can hardly be a coincidence. Especially since the last such surprise attack fell on Yom Kippur, of 1973, THE ‘High Sabbath’ during the Fall Feasts as well.

It is STILL, however, the ‘Season of our Joy,’ regardless of the attempts of ‘the Adversary,’ whichever swamp he hails from. But, particularly in a year such as this, it’s fair to ask the question, “have we been warned?”

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for the final Torah portion of this cycle, V’zot HaBerakhah (Deuteronomy chapter 33 through the end of the Book, and then Beyond)…

…starting with the Erev Shabbat reading:

…and the Sabbath day midrash that adds several others that are particularly apropos ‘for such a time as this.’

There is a reason Yahushua told us, “See, I have told you,” in advance…”

“Sukkot – The Wedding Feast, Wars and Rumors of Wars, and…Time to Look UP”

The combined two-part teaching is here, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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‘Sukkot begins’ (and His real birth) teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 1 October, 2023 by mark

This week the season of the Fall Feasts enter – literally – the final joyful week, with Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles, also known as ‘the Season of our Joy.’

And that turns out to be more appropriate than most ‘Christians’ have been told in ‘sun-god-day school,’ because, as is readily shown, it is the time of His actual birth.

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a look at several readings for this special time of joy:

This weekend marks the beginning of the Feast of Tabernacles, or Booth, or even ‘mangers’ – and of Sukkot in the Hebrew.

And since this Feast is specifically a reminder of things past, and longer past, but also present, and certainly a ‘shadow’ of Good Tidings of Great Joy yet to come, it’s a good time to put some vital issues in perspective.

“Sukkot – the Birth of the Savior: Why Not Get it RIGHT?”

The combined two-part teaching is here, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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