Parsha “Pekudei” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 26 March, 2023 by mark

Parsha “Pekudei” (Exodus 38:21 through the End of the Book) is the last Torah portion in the Book of Exodus. It does sound quite a bit like something we’ve heard before, not even that long ago (and there’s no doubt a point there…) and seems to have some OTHER ‘redundancy’ as well (OK, arguably for a similar point.)

Most of us have probably heard the claim that, especially since this is all “old” testament, and now everyone is the ‘temple of God’ anyway, none of this matters. Besides, it’s not “salvific.” Scripture ‘as Written’ says something very different. And this parsha is a pretty good proof of it.

The Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha :

The Sabbath day teaching this week – as it probably must – picks up where He left off. We do see the completion of all the things He has laid out for them, and commanded to be done, via Moshe. And vitally, it seems- because He repeats the phrase no less than EIGHTEEN times in this Torah portion alone! – they finished the mishkan (tabernacle) “according to ALL that YHVH commanded Moshe, so did they,” and then also erected it “as YHVH commanded Moses.”

But it’s some of the connections in this parsha, both to others that precede, and prophecies that follow, and to very current events, that will prove most…thought provoking.

Some will find this discussion refreshingly blunt, some will be offended. (But on that score, we have been warned: Matthew 11:6, 13:57, 15:12, 24…and many others.)

It appears that the Book of Exodus ends with another ‘atbash,’ an “open and close” set of verses which dramatically underscores whatever is nested withing. But this one is particularly poignant NOW, ‘for such a time as this.’ In so many ways.

“Pekudei: A Great Big ATBASH around ‘El Kanah’ – Why?”

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

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Parsha “Vayakhel” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 19 March, 2023 by mark

This Torah portion begins, and is named for, the SECOND use of the word “Vayakhel” in Scripture. Except, this time it’s Moses that “gathers together” ALL of the assembly, not as a mob, but to hear, and do, what Yahuah commands.

Parsha Vayakhel (Exodus 35:1-38:20) returns to the topic of what those who have just escaped death should build together. And there seems to be a lot of emphasis in the text on their ‘heart condition’.

Perhaps we should take note of what a ‘near death experience’ can do for our perspective, especially if we end up with wise and willing hearts.

The Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha :

The Sabbath day teaching this week beings right where He does. And where Mark suggests (again, because He does!) we should focus today, even though it might not ‘sit well’ with our sun-god-day neighbors: His Sabbath. There’s a reason He set it off with the ‘torah-tag’ equivalent of bright bold flashing text in the last parsha, and starts right there again after Moshe gathers them together THIS time for the right reason.

But it’s the repeated references to the ‘wise-hearted’ that should set the context. Is this society, too, on the brink of death – economic, spiritual, medical/bio-weapon, and perhaps of even the fiery, nuclear form? True, most who have been dumbed-down into slavish complacency are oblivious to what is coming, but that doesn’t mean WE shouldn’t be ready for the time when THEY will panic.

“Vayakhel: In THIS God We Trust”

 
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Parsha “Ki Tisa” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 12 March, 2023 by mark

After a couple portions that might be called “setup,” for the upcoming construction of the mishkan, or tabernacle, this week parsha Ki Tisa (Exodus/Shemot 30:111 through chapter 34) returns to the story of what happens while, and after Moshe returns from his first trip up Mount Sinai.

And it’s not pretty.

In fact, it is perhaps one of the most painful and tragic stories in the whole Book. All the more so because it keeps repeating.

But, again, it’s the ‘What?’ AND the ‘WHY’ that are key to our understanding.

The Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha :

The Sabbath day teaching this week certainly has to address what Mark suggests is one of THE most succinct stories out there to address the question, “what is Torah-obedience?”

Even if part of the story has undeniably ‘negative connotations.’

The ‘golden calf’ is probably the most well-known example in the entire Bible of what has become a synonym for idolatry. And the irony is that its fame is well-deserved as well, because it is so PERSISTENT. Which is the problem.

Because virtually everything about the story fits as well now as it ever has.

“Ki Tisa: Worship Him AS He SAYS”

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

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Parsha “Tetzaveh” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 5 March, 2023 by mark

The Torah portion this week, parsha Tetzaveh, (Exodus/Shemot 27:20-30:10) is another departure from the narrative of Moshe and the sons of Israel, or mixed multitude now in the wilderness near Mount Sinai, to continue the exposition of something that will play a major role in events that will play out next.

This is the second installment of instructions that have to do with the upcoming construction of the mishkan, or tabernacle, in the wilderness; in this case, it begins with oil for the lamp, and then describes in some detail the ‘set apart’ garments for the Cohen Gadol, or Aaron, and then his sons.

But it’s the ‘WHY’ that is arguably key to our understanding.

The Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha :

The Sabbath day teaching this week certainly has to address something that all of us have heard, probably too much: This is all OLD stuff, and even if we now know it might not be “done away with,” there’s still no cohenim, no mishkan, and no place where we’d ever see these garments anyway, so what’s the point?

But that is part of the irony where we need to start. YHVH says these garments for Aaron and his sons are for “splendor and for beauty.” They even seem to be specific signs of their Authority from Him.

Like it or not, we still seem to apply the idea, be it real or just perceived, to certain clothing. A white lab coat comes to mind, certainly for a different priesthood…

So, there’s something here that bears a bit more examination.kadosh

“Tetzaveh: Signs of Authority”

 
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Parsha “Terumah” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 26 February, 2023 by mark

The Torah portion this week, parsha Terumah, (Exodus/Shemot 25:1-27:19) takes a departure from the narrative of Moshe and the sons of Israel, or mixed multitude now in the wilderness near Mount Sinai, to begin the exposition of something that will play a major role in events that will play out next.

This is the first installment of instructions that begin with “take an offering” (terumah) from every man whose heart makes him willing, to begin the construction of the mishkan, or tabernacle.

The Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha :

The Sabbath day teaching this week begins with the concept of the ‘pattern’ that YHVH says He would show Moses. Many who have studied this portion share a similar sentiment, that without being shown, even though the text description is detailed, to actually BUILD the mishkan seems like an almost impossible task.

And the same might be true for dealing with the challenges we face today. There is a pattern; we have been warned about it for a very long time. Which leads to a common question:

“Terumah: Have We Been Shown the Pattern?”

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

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Parsha “Mishpatim” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 19 February, 2023 by mark

Parsha Mishpatim (Exodus/Shemot chapters 22 through 24) is said to contain over 11.5% of all the Mishpatim, or commandments, in the Torah. And it’s now just about the most “politically-INcorrect” of all, too. Which says even more about a society that so hates His Word.

This is the first set of instruction that follows the giving of the ‘Ten Commandments,’ and appears to continue a theme; YHVH brought them – and all of us – out of bondage, and then explains how to build a society, and live in His freedom.

This next installment then follows with a caution about the alternative.

The Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha :

There is a warning associated with the Sabbath day ‘deeper look’. Yahushua told us that, evidently speaking of such a time as this, many would be offended, and hate one another (especially for His sake, and Truth), and the love of many would grow cold.

Lately, it almost seems as if that might even be an understatement.

Which turns out to be the point.

“Mishpatim: Through which all the Dots Connect…”

 
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Parsha “Yitro” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 12 February, 2023 by mark

This week Parsha Yitro (Exodus/Shemot chapters 18 through 20) begins with the arrival of Yitro (aka ‘Jethro’) at the camp of the ‘mixed multitude’, along with Moshe’s wife Zipporah and his two sons, but it’s certainly true that the part of the story for which is most famous happens at Mount Sinai.

The Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha tells us about Yitro’s arrival, his understanding of the Real Elohim that follows, some excellent advice for his son-in-law, and of course the lead-up and giving of the “Ten Debarim,” (words, sayings, commandments):

Mark again asks a couple of question to set up the Sabbath day midrash:

What belongs to US? What is His? And what ever happened to these ‘Ten Commandments’?

And the answer, for reasons that will be made clear, has to do with exactly where we are today, spiritually, and prophetically.

“Yitro: Permitted Reach – and Beyond, Biden and Ahab”

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

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Parsha “B’shalach” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 5 February, 2023 by mark

After the completion of the plagues of Egypt, the ‘Exodus’ itself of the ‘mixed multitude’ continues with Parsha B’shalach (Exodus/Shemot 13:17-17:16), from Pharoah, and his ‘tyranny’.

And, without question, this parsha contains the seeds of so many elements that highlight the rest of Scripture.

The Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha:

Mark again has to ask a question to set up the Sabbath day midrash:

We’ve heard the ‘central command’ of Moses phrased this way a thousand times, “Let my people GO!”

So, why is the title of this parsha, and the better translation of what REALLY happened, that what came to pass was not just when Pharaoh had done merely that, but had SENT THEM OUT, “shalach-ed’ ’em”? And, THEN, just to make sure they didn’t decide to head right back INTO Egypt and bondage, He brought ’em the long way around, instead of the obvious shortcut?

Certainly, the central theme of the story is so we – all – will know, “ki ani YHVH” – that “I AM Yahuah”. But the word used here for what happened is not simply “let’em go,” but that he SENT them out. And YHVH was very clear, even in the setup, about what must occur.

Here, too, the lesson not only echoes through the centuries, but should strike us, today, particularly, with just how important that distinction is.

“B’Shalach: Deep Fakes, Deception, and Demons”

 
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Parsha “Bo” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 29 January, 2023 by mark

The story of the plagues of Egypt and the Exodus continues with Parsha Bo (Exodus/Shemot 10:1 – 13:16).

Much of the story is familiar, but this week the final ‘set of three’ plagues concludes, setting up the finale, with the ‘Death of the Firstborn,’ and more importantly, the Passover event that we are to remember, and teach our children, forever.

The Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha tells us WHY, more than once, this is so important:

Mark has to ask a question to set up the Sabbath day midrash: With the whole world poised on the brink of nuclear conflagration – arguably at a more dangerous point than any of us have EVER seen in any of our lives – why are we talking about an event, and a feast to commemorate it, that happened so many thousands of years ago?

And the answer, for reasons that will be clear, but may sound a bit familiar anyway, is that understanding His “signs,” and the reasons for them – not just then, but ESPECIALLY now, have never been more vital.

The judgments on the fake gods of modern Egypt are just as real, but His point hasn’t changed, and neither has He.

He “put a difference” between those who were His and the rest of Egypt that first time. But those who became the ‘mixed multitude’ had to make a choice to do so.

“Bo: Signs Memorials and Circumcision “

 
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Parsha “Vayera” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 22 January, 2023 by mark

This week’s regular Torah portion or parsha is “Vayera” (Shemot/Exodus 6:2 through 9:35) and it not only continues the story of the life of Moses/Moshe but begins the first of the “Plagues of Egypt.”

And, again, much of the story is familiar, but it’s the details and PATTERNS that are not only fascinating, but vital to our understanding…especially if we expect that they may be about to repeat, one way or another.

First, the Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha:

The Sabbath Day teaching suggests that some of the same confusion people confront today concerning the pending judgment of the US, and the world, is probably more similar to what might have confronted people in ancient Egypt than we might expect. But the themes of this parsha help make that clear:

The One, True REAL Elohim – vs the fakes. Just some of the names have changed.

But NOT the One that really matters!

And just when along the path did people start to come to The Realization? Remember, when we read “Pharaoh’s heart was hardened,” that’s a poor translation. Because there are TWO separate words in the Hebrew.

Are people’s heart’s today “strong” and “courageous” – or just plain stubborn? It clearly makes a difference.

Maybe it even begs a question that helps to frame where we are now, in a sequence that will probably, eventually repeat:

Did Pharaoh have his own “fact checkers” for the ancient version of Twitter, to manage “disinformation” about just who was causing the problems?

EVENTUALLY, Yah “put a difference” between His people, and those that turned out to be “vessels…prepared for destruction.” Can we begin to see what that might look like?

“Vayera: Patterns — in Themes, Plagues, and Hearts”

 
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