Torah Teaching for parsha ”Ekev”

Posted on 2 August, 2026 by mark

Parsha ‘Ekev’ (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25) not only continues Moses’ ‘Farewell Address’ but some of the themes which permeate the Torah of YHVH: the repeated admonition to “hear and obey,” and KEEP His “commandments, judgments, and statutes,” and how that is inseparable from “love Him,” with all our “heart and soul.”

But the other element that is just as vital, but far more overlooked, is the prohibition against “idolatry.” Trouble is, most of the ‘whore church’ no longer has a clue what that means.

Not that He isn’t clear.

The Erev Shabbat reading:

This Torah portion is arguably a “one-two punch” to the understanding of why YHVH forbids idolatry in ANY form, but there are some additional specifics here that SHOULD really “hit home” — especially now.

Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship investigates some of those elements, in the current context. And they should be uncomfortable.

Because it not only underlines the distinction between the Real Messiah, and ‘another jesus,’ it also deals with other imposters – from Big Brothers Servants of Satan, to the AI god(s) currently “under construction.” But perhaps already out of the box.

“Ekev: What it means to ‘Love Him’ – and why the WC definition of Idolatry is FAR TOO Narrow!”

Service information:

Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship worship services and teachings are broadcast live every Sabbath, via Paltalk. (www.paltalk.com has both the link, and the app.) The “room name” is “Walking Torah with Shabbat Shalom Mesa,” and can be found via the paltalk search, then bookmarked.

Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central)

Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday).

email: mark@markniwot.com

The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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“His Mama NEVER Called Him ‘jesus’!”

Posted on 26 July, 2026 by mark

Parsha ‘Vaet-Chanan’ (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11) continues Moses’ ‘Farewell Address’ and lesson with “…and I BESOUGHT” Yahuah — but he was not allowed to enter the land, and that is followed up with some of the most important commandments in all of Scripture. But the “Ten Debarim” are just part of that; Yahushua noted that what precedes it, “Shema Israel,” is even greater.

It is central to what Mark has called “Yahushua’s Razor.”

The Erev Shabbat reading is one of the most important in His Torah:

This Torah portion is so powerfully central to the understanding of why YHVH forbids idolatry in ANY form, and is called “El Kanah” – the Jealous God – three times in this context. And since it also, without question, includes THE most important commandments in Scripture (to the point where He even uses the Singular – as in THE Commandment) this is the context where
Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship outlines what he calls ‘THE Razor,’ which is the Truth so central to the ministry of the Torah Made Flesh, Yahushua, that it also serves to divide from what is probably the greatest lie in history: that ‘jesus’ somehow “did away with the Law.”

What it shows is why the distinction between the Real Messiah, Who did NOT in any way, and the fake, is so vital.

It’s not about pronunciation, or whether there was even a “J” in Hebrew for those 15 centuries. It’s far more fundamental, but is encapsulated in,

His Mama NEVER Called Him ‘jesus’!”

Service information:

Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship worship services and teachings are broadcast live every Sabbath, via Paltalk. (www.paltalk.com has both the link, and the app.) The “room name” is “Walking Torah with Shabbat Shalom Mesa,” and can be found via the paltalk search, then bookmarked.

Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central)

Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday).

email: mark@markniwot.com

The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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Torah Teaching for parsha ”Devarim”

Posted on 18 July, 2026 by mark

Parsha ‘Devarim’ (Deuteronomy chapters 1 thru 3) are the “Words” that Moshe spoke to ‘all Israel’ during the last month of his life, and thus his “farewell address.” It’s also an elegant summary of His Torah, or the total Instruction, that was given by YHVH through him.

And it begins with the parsha that introduces the Book with, of course, the same Hebrew name.

The Erev Shabbat reading by Mark Call of SSM:

The story that Moses ‘retells’ begins with a poignant observation: “It is [only] 11 days journey,” from …where you started off… to …where you were to end up.

And yet it took 40 years.

Then follows the lesson.

After all, they were THERE with Moshe — even if some were very young, or even born after things he pointed out. But they were ALL still ‘very close’ to the situation.

Thousands of years later, we still have the Book. But if they failed to “get it,” and heed the lesson, “how much more so” those who have been taught it has been “done away with,” and doesn’t even matter any more?

Do we have a “love of the Truth,” or not? And, if so, can we rightly divide that ‘Word’ — and even follow after the Real, instead of the fake?

“Debarim: Those Closest STILL Needed a Reminder – ‘How much MORE so’ Now?”

Service information:

Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship worship services and teachings are broadcast live every Sabbath, via Paltalk. (www.paltalk.com has both the link, and the app.) The “room name” is “Walking Torah with Shabbat Shalom Mesa,” and can be found via the paltalk search, then bookmarked.

Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central)

Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday).

email: mark@markniwot.com

The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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Torah Teaching for double-parsha ”Matot-Masei”

Posted on 11 July, 2026 by mark

Parsha ‘Matot’ (Numbers 30:2 through chapter 32) is one of those that Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship thinks, because of the “not-politically-correct” and thus too often utterly neglected chapter 30, deserves much more attention that it gets, particularly for reasons he tries to make clear.

The Erev Shabbat reading is certainly an introduction:

The Sabbath day midrash begins by making clear, at least in part, why Mark is not a fan of combining Numbers chapter 30 into a double-portion. BUT, at least there are certainly consistent threads that link them, and demonstrate WHY honoring our word is so vital.

The ‘rest of the story’ is why civilization collapses without it. And we’re there.

And Numbers chapter 30 is at the heart of most of it.

“Matot [and Masei]: Real MEN MUST ALWAYS Be Bound By their Word”

Service information:

Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship worship services and teachings are broadcast live every Sabbath, via Paltalk. (www.paltalk.com has both the link, and the app.) The “room name” is “Walking Torah with Shabbat Shalom Mesa,” and can be found via the paltalk search, then bookmarked.

Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central)

Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday).

email: mark@markniwot.com

The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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Torah Teaching for parsha ”Pinchas”

Posted on 5 July, 2026 by mark

Parsha ‘Pinchas’ (Numbers 25:1-30:1) is actually the conclusion of that story that bears the name of the grandson of Aaron, which begins with a lot of idolatry and outright ‘whoring’ – but not for mere money.

The Erev Shabbat reading by Mark Call of SSM completes that story, and continues with some other elements that certainly add more ‘understanding’ to the issue.

The actions of Pinchas, which some describe as “double-murder,” are sometimes said to be among the most “problematic” or even “morally ambiguous” in all of Scripture. And yet YHVH says NOTHING of the sort. It should be hard to argue with stopping a plague, and receiving the “Covenant of Peace” from the Most High, Himself.

But men still do. Why not? The same ones want to re-write His Word, too.

“Pinchas: We Had Better Be RIGHT”

Service information:

Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship worship services and teachings are broadcast live every Sabbath, via Paltalk. (www.paltalk.com has both the link, and the app.) The “room name” is “Walking Torah with Shabbat Shalom Mesa,” and can be found via the paltalk search, then bookmarked.

Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central)

Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday).

email: mark@markniwot.com

The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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Torah Teaching for double-parsha ”Chukat-Balak”

Posted on 5 July, 2026 by mark

Parsha ‘Chukat’ (Numbers chapters 19 through 21) is mostly about the most enigmatic ‘chuk’ in Scripture – the Red Heiffer. But there’s another in here as well, also about things that are red, and a bit confusing as well. But the reading schedule this week goes far beyond that, through the parsha called “Balak” (and Numbers 25:9) as well. So it’s a lot of material, and while Mark Call of SSM admits this is a lot to do justice to, at least there ARE some undeniable themes that REALLY should stand out today!

First, the Erev Shabbat Combined reading:

The Sabbath Day midrash is where Mark ‘connects the dots,’ and points out just how deadly the connections, and the warnings, are today.

And it gives us better insight into why what Pinchas did was so important.

“Chukat-Balak: Death is CONTAGIOUS — and PRIDE is an Invitation”

Service information:

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Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central)

Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday).

email: mark@markniwot.com

The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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Torah Teaching for parsha ”Korach”

Posted on 21 June, 2026 by mark

Parsha ‘Korach’ (Numbers chapters 16 through 18) is popularly known as the story of “Korah’s Rebellion.”

And the Erev Shabbat reading of the portion by Mark Call of SSM certainly explains why:

But we risk missing out if we don’t ask some important questions, and not even just “why?”

This was, after all, the guy who had led them through the Red, er, Sea of Reeds, and spoke directly to YHVH Himself. Who did they think they were?

But maybe we shouldn’t be surprised. After all, Yahushua told all us that if we don’t believe “Moses’s Writings,” how could we believe His Words?

“Korach: A Rebellion that was the First of Too Many

Service information:

Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship worship services and teachings are broadcast live every Sabbath, via Paltalk. (www.paltalk.com has both the link, and the app.) The “room name” is “Walking Torah with Shabbat Shalom Mesa,” and can be found via the paltalk search, then bookmarked.

Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central)

Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday).

email: mark@markniwot.com

The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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Torah Teachings for the end of Parsha ”Beha’alotecha” through Shalach Lekha

Posted on 14 June, 2026 by mark

Parsha ‘Beha-alotecha’ ends with what Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship has often described as “the Whining.” Which is followed by ‘the Lusting.’ And a lot of people who end up dead as a result. And that leads directly into parsha “Shalach Lekha,” where the words mean “send out men.” It is the story of the infamous “spies” — including Joshua and Caleb — and is also what Mark calls the “first recorded VOTE in history.”

And Joshua and Caleb LOST it, 10-2. But, much like ‘votes’ today, the only people that REALLY lost were those who participated. Their “bodies fell in the wilderness,” ultimately, as they were promised.

The Erev Shabbat reading of the entire ‘parsha-plus’ clarifies that connection:

Did EVERY single man over the age of 20 die in the wilderness because they went along with the “evil report” of those ten spies? Scripture makes it clear that they did. But, other than Joshua and Caleb, weren’t there ANY men above ‘voting age’ that simply didn’t participate with that infamous ‘first vote’? Would God really do that?

But it turns out the pattern, and the progression, are clear. First they “murmured,” but perhaps “whined” really is what it would probably be termed today. Then they lusted, and got quail. A LOT of it. And probably wished they hadn’t. But Scripture told us the complaining, and worse, was widespread – but did not use the word “all.” Even if it may have been the vast majority.

UNTIL that ‘first recorded vote.’ After which, it says clearly, and repeatedly, “ALL” of ’em. And Joshua and Caleb admonished ALL of ’em, too. And then ALL of them tried to kill them both.

After which “ALL” of them got what they deserved. Or had earned. But it may not have been the very first time after all.

“Numbers 10 through Shalach-Lekha: “Sodom VOTED to Die! How long will ‘they’ Despise YHVH”?

Service information:

Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship worship services and teachings are broadcast live every Sabbath, via Paltalk. (www.paltalk.com has both the link, and the app.) The “room name” is “Walking Torah with Shabbat Shalom Mesa,” and can be found via the paltalk search, then bookmarked.

Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central)

Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday).

email: mark@markniwot.com

The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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Torah Teachings for Parsha “Naso-plus”

Posted on 14 June, 2026 by mark

A few weeks back, Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa made the decision to spend a bit more time on the last few weeks of regular readings, which included a “double-portion,” separately. Hopefully you saw why that was important. So, this week, we’ll continue to catch up, with a bit more than parsha ‘Naso,’ (Numbers 4:22 through chapter 7) and continue through a section in chapter 10 that seems to fit well.

The reading for parsha Naso begins with the remainder of the duties of the tribe of Gershon, and then summarizes the ‘census’ of the Levites, after which the narrative changes, and we again see that those who were “unclean” – for several reasons – were to be “put out,” or “shalach” in the Hebrew, a word we’ve seen before – of the camp. And that is followed up by descriptions of two other ‘processes,’ described in detail, which seem utterly foreign to most of ‘the sun-day church’ today.

The Sabbath Day midrash this week begins with a question:

What is it about those two, apparently very different, situations, and thus processes, the connects them? And why do they follow immediately after the commandment to “shalach” or put out of the camp, the “unclean?”

The process outlined for the “sota” – or the woman whose husband suspects adultery, but has no proof – is said to be the ONLY one of its kind in Scripture, where YHVH actually PROMISES a miracle, one way or another. It’s also misunderstood and mis-taught (witness most of the twisting you’ve probably heard about ‘Jesus and the Woman CAUGHT in adultery’) and yet still at the very heart of so many of the most important events in all of human history! Why does the ‘whore church’ then ignore the real lesson?

And that is followed-up immediately by the process surrounding the ‘Nazerite vow.’ Samson was said to be one “from his mother’s womb,’ as perhaps John the Baptist may have been as well. But Shaul, aka “Paul of Tarsus” notably TOOK such a vow, after he came to know Yahushua, notably, and yet most of xtianity has NEVER heard that! For reasons that Mark says, as the discussion unfolds, are obvious now.

“Naso-plus: “Put out” the Unclean – but then Other Ignored Commandments That Speak VOLUMES about what we have been MIS-taught”

Service information:

Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship worship services and teachings are broadcast live every Sabbath, via Paltalk. (www.paltalk.com has both the link, and the app.) The “room name” is “Walking Torah with Shabbat Shalom Mesa,” and can be found via the paltalk search, then bookmarked.

Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central)

Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday).

email: mark@markniwot.com

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Torah Teachings for Parsha “Bechukotai, then Bemidbar”

Posted on 31 May, 2026 by mark

Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa made the decision to treat the last few weeks of regular readings, which included a “double-portion,” separately – because there was so much in there that needed to be given more time. So, this week, we will catch up, at least a bit, with a different combination ‘double parsha,’ and see that the combination also fits.

Parsha “Bechukotai,” (Leviticus 26 through the end of the Book) from the opening verse, IF you WALK, “IN MY Statutes,” is perhaps the second most dramatic set of “blessings and curses” in Scripture, after Deuteronomy chapter 28. And it includes what Mark has called the set of “seven times seven times seven times seven” — and a litany of curses that any of us would be hard pressed to argue aren’t at least in their initial stages, or worse.

The Erev Shabbat reading then continues with parsha “Bemidbar,” (Numbers chapters 1 through 4) and the command to Moshe and Aaron to “lift up the head” or number – take a census – the men of ‘fighting age’ in the mixed multitude. And the details make certain elements of that effort stand out over the millenia:

The Sabbath Day midrash again begins with a suggestion. Since there is so much emphasis on DOING what YHVH says, ALL of it, and keeping his “statutes, judgments, and commandments, along with the dire promise of what happens if, as it turns out, they did not — the numbers that begin the Book called “Numbers” in English end up telling a stark tale. Because we’ve read ahead. of 603,550 men, all unique, all counted as individuals, it turns out that only TWO (2) – and we know their names – will make it “into the land.”

There is also a specific warning in verse 17, that precedes even the multiplied curses. It even has to do with things like data centers, today.

And a very specific failure, Mark contends, underlies ALL of those lessons.

“Bechukotai, then Bemidbar: Those Who HATE You WILL Rule Over You – and that’s for starters”

Worship Service information:

Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship worship services and teachings are broadcast live every Sabbath, via Paltalk. (www.paltalk.com has both the link, and the app.) The “room name” is “Walking Torah with Shabbat Shalom Mesa,” and can be found via the paltalk search, then bookmarked.

Erev Shabbat services begin at 7:00 PM Mountain Time Friday evenings (9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central)

Live Sabbath teachings begin shortly after 11 AM Mountain time on Sabbath day (Saturday).

email: mark@markniwot.com

The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash, via Hebrew Nation Radio.

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