Parsha “Naso” and Shavuot teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 28 May, 2023 by mark

Parsha Naso (Numbers 4:21 through all of chapter 7) is on the agenda for this week’s Torah portion, but after the Sabbath this week is the 50th day of the counting of the Omer, and thus the day of Shavuot, or the Feast of Weeks.

The Erev Shabbat reading of the parsha begins with the last part of the first “head count”, of the families of the Levites, but continues with some elements that are not widely studied by much of ‘mainstream Christianity.’

The Erev Shabbat reading helps explain why:

There are any number of places in the Torah, and in the prophets, where specific sequences of words seem to be used to “set off” a particular story, or make an emphasis, and often to connect elements in the text that might otherwise seem separated.

But there are other ways the Author uses His Word to draw our attention to connections. Imagery is one.

And this parsha demonstrates more than one of them.

The process for determining the guilt or innocence of the ‘sota’ or woman who’s husband SUSPECTS adultery is one such. The image of the ‘cup’ which contains the “water of bitterness that causes the curse” may be one of the most dramatic images in Scripture. It arguably appeared at the giving of the Torah – at this very time of year – and WILL appear at the climax in Revelation 18. But, most importantly, it was the cup which Messiah drank for us. Even though the identity of the guilty was not in question.

Which is why Mark Twain may have been right about prophecy and imagery in Scripture, too. It may not repeat precisely, but ‘rhymes’.

“Naso – and Shavuot: Rhymes in Scripture”

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

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Parsha “Bemidbar” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 21 May, 2023 by mark

This week the annual Torah cycle reading begins the third Book in the Torah of Moshe.

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa Fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Behmidbar” (Numbers/Bemidbar 1:1 through 4:20),

The Erev Shabbat reading of the parsha begins B’midbar – literally, “In the Wilderness,” which is a great description of the Book. But so, actually, is “Numbers”.

The Erev Shabbat reading explains why:

There are a number of the “Words in Red” spoken by Yahushua that seem ‘troubling’ to many people. Especially if they have been taught about a warm, fuzzy, ‘popularized jesus’ who is Oh-So-Tolerant, doesn’t have a whip, and didn’t say a lot of the things that the Real Messiah evidently DID.

Likewise, there is a lot about the life of the prophet Hosea that much of “xtianity” would prefer to ignore, perhaps for reasons that SHOULD be obvious, given the lesson of his marriage. But it’s what is prophesied to happen “Bemidbar,” or ‘in the wilderness,’ to those who where once “lo ami” (NOT My people!) that seems to connect all of those disconcerting elements.

And they may even explain why the warning about “another jesus, whom we have not preached,” is so vital to understand. Especially now.

“Bemidbar: Fake vs Real Yahushua – and Is It Insanity, Demons, or 4GW?”

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

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Double Parsha “Behar/Bechukotai” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 14 May, 2023 by mark

This was either the week where average Americans began to awaken to the fact that what was once their country has been successfully invaded, or that it was in fact, conquered long ago. And it is also the week where the regular Torah portion gives us a stunning revelation of WHY.

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa Fellowship for a two-part look at a double parsha “Behar/Bechukotai” (Leviticus/Vayikra chapters 25 through 27), and what marks the end of one of the most “unpopular” Books in the whole Bible. Perhaps the fact that it is both so prescient, AND so ignored gives us a major clue.

The Erev Shabbat reading of the parsha begins where the narrative does: “B’har” or ‘in the mount’ of Sinai, and covers everything from the sabbaths of the land, in the land, to the Yovel, or Jubilee, year, through obedience to His statutes and ordinances and the SECOND most famous set of curses for rebellion in His Torah, to things that are ‘devoted’ – and to Who.

The inscription on the Liberty Bell, which begins, “Proclaim Liberty throughout the land,” comes from this week’s Torah portion. And so do some of the curses which are so clearly playing out now in place of the liberty.

In the Sabbath day teaching this week, Mark connects the warning to “those who walk contrary to Me,” in an escalating series of curses, to things that were once unthinkable, but now undeniable: like “those who hate you shall rule over you,” but, sadly, that is only the beginning.

It is the invasion across the extinguished southern border which began to sound SO much like the ‘curse of the week,’ however. And it comes from the set in Deuteronomy chapter 28, which led Mark to suggest some comparison between those warnings.

And a connection which is also an explanation.

“Behar/Bechukotai: Comparing Curses – or – did jesus Do Away With the LAW?”

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

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Parsha “Emor” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 7 May, 2023 by mark

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa Fellowship for a two-part look at double parsha “Emor” (Leviticus/Vayikra chapters 21through 24). And this time the parsha contains references to a lot of things that don’t even exist any more, which – as we will see – make it all the MORE relevant.

The Erev Shabbat reading of the parsha is again first; ‘command’ (emor) Aaron, it says, about things that have to do with his priesthood. Not only does that line no longer exist (at least, as such) – but much of the strictures are ‘insensitive’ and “NOT-PC” on top of it. Which certainly should tell us SOMETHING.

One of the interesting aspects of this parsha is how much has to do with things we can NOT do, either because most of us are not of the line of cohenim, which may be lost anyway, or are things we’ve been LIED to about, and told don’t matter any more – like His ‘appointed times.’

But in fact, the opposite is probably true, and for reasons that might not have even been conceivable only even a few months ago.

So in the Sabbath day midrash, Mark suggests an entirely different approach to the lessons here.

“Emor: Dueling ‘Priesthoods’ – Melek-Tzadik or AI”

Note: Apologies for the audio quality. Mark installed a brand new audio panel, had it working well, and then Windows decided to change the software configuration. So this is a ‘backup’ recording.

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

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Double-Parsha “Acharei Mot / Kedoshim” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 30 April, 2023 by mark

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa Fellowship for a two-part look at double parsha “Acharei Mot/Kedoshim” (Leviticus/Vayikra chapters 16 through 20) — and another of those portions that is not only filled with a variety of interesting instructions and commandments, but so many that are now so “politically incorrect” as well.

The Erev Shabbat reading of the parsha is first; from the “Azazel” and the Day of Atonement, to forbidden relationships, to a number of other ALMOST as equally ignored strictures, there are plenty of reminders in here about why so much is wrong with a world which ignores His Word:

And this time around, the focus for the Sabbath Day is on those OTHER ignored elements. In Matthew 7:13-14, Yahushua tells us that the “way which leads to destruction is broad,” while “narrow is the gate, and difficult the way which leads to life,” which is why “few that be who find it.”

Which is decidedly NOT the message most hear from a church that declared so many of those not-PC commandments “done away with,” anyway. No wonder most choose to ignore His warning.

This parsha includes what He called to second most important commandment, too: “love your neighbor as yourself.” But it’s the CONTEXT there that, by omission, is just as vital to our understanding. Time for some tough, but vital, questions.

And so much of that is vital today, as neighbor is being turned against neighbor, and ‘bad faith’ replaces what was once “hospitality”. How do we walk that narrow path?

“Acharei Mot / Kedoshim: the Narrow Path”

 
The combined two-part podcast is here, via Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship.

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Parsha “Tazria” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 23 April, 2023 by mark

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa Fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Tazria” (Leviticus/Vayikra chapters 12 through 13) — and several lessons that are dramatic, not only because they are now so “politically incorrect,” but so at odds with what we have seen in the world – for centuries even – that the contrast is almost stunning.

Still though, there’s something strangely ‘familiar’ in the detail here, even if much of it may have been “turned on its head.”

The Erev Shabbat reading of the parsha is first:

In Torah cycles past, Mark has suggested that since the plague in this parsha, tzaraat (NOT ‘leprosy,’ which is quite different) for literally centuries, and certainly seems to be a physical skin condition resulting from a spiritual isse, we might ask the question, ‘Why?’ Or, why NOT?

And, since, “those He loves, He chastens,” doesn’t that say something negative about a world where even shame no longer seems to modify truly insane actions?

So, this time around, it’s a different question that sets the stage: Do we think that even if YHVH was to bring a massive plague of tzaraat on those who Evil Tongues are SO evil, that it would even make a difference?

But then again, here’s food for thought: Maybe we DID have just such a ‘plague’. Consider, The Adversary, HaSatan, is not very original. When we had real ‘cohenim,’ they were to look at the detailed description of the plague in this parsha, and then determine, literally DECLARE, that it was, or was not, ‘tzaraat’. Then the ‘metzora’ who was afflicted was to go outside the camp, maintain separation, and warn people away by saying, “unclean, unclean,” to anyone who approached.

With the Gain-of-Function Wuhan Plague, which we now know was developed on the US taxpayer’s dime, it was the High Priest of the Great God Science, Tony Fauci, who declared who and what was “unclean.” They had to put on the Mask of Shame, and maintain Social Distance, and even engage in ritual injections.

But the “Evil Speech” part was certainly familiar!

There is SO much in this portion…once the ‘dots connect,’ you can’t UN-see it.

“Tazria – Replacing Circumcision on the 8th Day with Castration in the 8th Year…and More”

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

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Parsha “Shmini” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 16 April, 2023 by mark

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa Fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Shmini” (Leviticus/Vayikra chapters 9 through 11) — and perhaps some insight as well into why what he refers to, especially now, as the ‘whore church’ would prefer to ignore it.

This one includes the death of the sons of Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, for offering “strange fire” before Yahuah, which “He had not commanded.”

But there’s much more to it than that.

The Erev Shabbat reading of the parsha is first:

This midrash, too, begins with a question: What were they THINKING? But the answer may sound even a bit TOO familiar.

So many people have been taught the Big Lie that ‘the Law has been done away with.’  But the fact that most don’t even understand the meaning of the word translated as “holy” is only one obvious result.

It occurred to me this week why the Whore Church particularly hates THIS parsha: because the lesson of Nadab and Abihu hits FAR too close to home.

And one of the biggest indicators is another ‘atbash,’ which Mark suggests is a bit similar to what we might now see as a Biblical Hebrew equivalent of an HTML tag, like a text equivalent of a flashing red sign.

And that setup, the warning, the event, and everything that follows seem to emphasize why we are to understand the “difference…between the unclean and the clean,” and the “holy” as opposed to the profane.

Again, the emphasis is that the “sharp, two-edged sword” of His Word is used to divide things. And those who believe we are to be “priests and kings on the order of Melchizedek” must be able to teach the difference.

“Shmini – Kadosh to YHVH – and NOT Profane Fire”

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

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Pesach/FirstFruits Sabbath teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 9 April, 2023 by mark

This week, by most reckonings of the Biblical Feast calendar (no, certainly not all) begins the week of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which includes the Passover seder or meal.

Not surprisingly, there are a number of choices for readings during His true Holy Days, including those passages which describe them. It’s also a season where the ‘regular’ sequence of Torah readings may get a bit “out-of-sync” – especially when calendar issues come into play. So Mark chose to do the look at parsha Tzav (Leviticus chapters 6 through 8) on Erev Shabbat, and then go a bit ‘further afield’ for the Sabbath day midrash.

The Erev Shabbat reading of the parsha Tzav:

No question about it: the Pesach (Passover) timeframe, and the week of the Feast of Unleavened Bread that follows it, is one of the most important in all of history. Whether people who disagree on how and why understand that how and why, or not.

But, at least it helps to explain why there is so much ‘division,’ and perhaps even why He said He came “not to bring peace, but a sword,” and warned that many would be “offended” by Him.

Just as Mark suggests again, and with no shortage of proof, that He is “offended” (or worse) by having the Most Important Event Human History re-named after a (and this fits today!) trans-sexual pagan fertility goddess and celebrated in ways YHVH repeatedly calls “abomination.”

But there is a far bigger question. WHY does all of that matter? And what should those who seek to “follow Him,” DO, when we see the Truth?

But the “pieces ALL fit.” From the “olah” offering – which “goes up” to heaven, to “unleavened bread” – to the only, singular sign that He gave to an “evil and adulterous generation” (hmm…was He talking THEN, or NOW, or maybe almost continually?)

  • and the answer is the same now, as it was when the FIRST Judas sold out to “the Adversary.” But it was hardly the only time.

This teaching is one to share. Because the “sharp, two-edged sword” of His Word tends to divide things.

“Pesach – and His REAL Holy Week”

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

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Parsha “Vayikra” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 2 April, 2023 by mark

Parsha “Vayikra” (Leviticus chapters 1 through 5) — because it’s the first in the Book — thus shares the name, and is certainly one of those challenges that, let’s fact it, much of “xtianity” would prefer to ignore. And it starts of with a bunch of ‘sacrifices,’ besides. Which, as Mark Call points out in this two-part look, isn’t even the right Hebrew word; these are offerings (korban) rather than the root word ‘tzebach.’

But why does that matter? Because how can people who don’t even understand “Torah 101” about that difference then grasp the real significance of what Yahushua actually DID…much less why it has never been more important to us?

Because once we come to a “knowledge of the Truth” – it can’t be unseen, and there are no more excuses.

The Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha :

Another warning for the Sabbath teaching this week. Those who prefer the paganism associated with spring fertility rites, and “bunnies and eggs” to His Truth will no doubt take offense at this one, in particular. Just as He also warned.

But there is a bigger warning here as well. Most of the ‘boring sacrifice stuff’ that we’ve been lied to about has another characteristic that the Whore Church likes to overlook: it’s all about “unintentional sin.” But the claim that “I didn’t KNOW any better,” only works once. When people KEEP doing that which He says NOT to do, the claim that it was done in ignorance wears thin.

“Vayikra: How Many Times Can IGNORANCE Be an Excuse?”

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

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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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