Parsha “Shoftim” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 8 September, 2024 by mark

Parsha “Shoftim,” (Devarim or Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9) begins with the word “judges,” which His people were to appoint in all their towns. So that they could render “righteous” judgment – essentially a tll.

But that is just the beginning.

John the Baptist was asked (John chapter 1) “Are you The Prophet…?” that Moses spoke of; that prophet “like unto Moses.” But the irony is that the real Salvation of Yah, as His Name attests, has been rejecting by both whoring houses! One because He pointed out their hypocrisy, and the other because He WAS the “prophet like unto Moses,” whom they ‘did away with.’

WARNING: This is another reading you will NOT hear in sun-god-day school. So the fact that His Word is so clear is a big part of the reason why.
ruism – in accord with His Word. And, “justice, JUSTICE, you shall pursue!” too.

Only this world doesn’t. Not even close. And that is why this reading should be such a jarring “eye-opener.”

The Erev Shabbat reading literally lays out the case for how “justice” has been turned upside-down:

In the Sabbath day midrash, Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa lays out some contemporary examples of exactly why “justice, justice” is the antithesis of what is actually being ‘pursued’ in a world, and especially a system of “judges and officers” that not only reject the rule of law, but YHVH in particular.

And He has quite a bit to say about that as we
Shoftim: “Justice, justice.” But they hate that “prophet like unto Moses,” even more

The combined two-part teaching is here:

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Parsha “Re-eh” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 1 September, 2024 by mark

Parsha “Re’eh,” (Devarim or Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17) begins with the word rendered “See!” – or, BEHOLD!” And what follows is what Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship calls a “Capsule Synopsis why WHY the Whore Church is STILL in Exile.”The Erev Shabbat reading begins to explain ‘why’: In the Sabbath day midrash, Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa makes the case that this single parsha is central to understand why it is that BOTH the ‘Whore Church’ and ‘Whore Synagogue’ were sent into exile, and “scattered”, just as YHVH said they would be. Last week, we were told bluntly that men were not to “add to” or “subtract from” His Word; they have made whole religions out of it instead. This week, that commandment is repeated, and He reminds us of so much more that we have simply been LIED to about.WARNING: This is what you will NOT hear in sun-god-day school. It has ALWAYS mattered; now more than ever!<strong>”Re’eh: BEHOLD! A Capsule Synopsis of WHY the Whore Church is STILL in Exile!”</strong>The combined two-part teaching is here:

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Parsha “Ekev” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 25 August, 2024 by mark

Parsha “Ekev,” (Devarim or Deuteronomy 7:12 – 11:25) continues the theme of obedience to YHVH, beginning with a promise, that BECAUSE (ekev) you hearken (hear and obey) to these ‘mishpatim’ (ordinance) and keep them and DO them…then…

And it is central to His Instruction (torah) for us, which has not changed.

The Erev Shabbat reading not only makes what that means clear, but should “raise some eyebrows” as well. Because we’ve been lied to about what that means.

In the Sabbath day midrash, Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa makes the case that there is FAR more to the instruction here than many of us have been led to believe. Last week, we were told bluntly that men were not to “add to” or “subtract from” His Word; they have made whole religions out of it instead.

This time we take a look at the consequences.

And what He says to do about it.

WARNING: When Scripture uses Strong Language, we do Him a dis-service to soft-pedal that Truth. Mark does not.

“Ekev: He Said He Would Hide His Face!”

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

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Parsha “Vaetchanan” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 18 August, 2024 by mark

Parsha “Vaetchanan,” (Devarim or Deuteronomy 3:23 – 7:11) is, very what might be called the heart of the heart of His Torah, because it includes not only the ‘reiteration’ of the Ten Debarim (Sayings, Words, or ‘commandments’) but also what the Messiah Himself called the “greatest commandment” of all.

First, he Erev Shabbat reading of some of the most central commandments in the Bible:

In the Sabbath day midrash, Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa makes the case that there is FAR more to the instruction here than many of us have been led to believe.

Do even the “Ten Commandments” still apply, now that we have been exiled from the land? OR, does He mean what He says about the commandment to neither “add to,” or “subtract from?”

It’s a ‘razor’ that is key to understanding how to discern His Truth from the “lies we have inherited from our fathers.” And a ‘church’ that, all too often, attempts to turn his very Word ‘upside down.’

The deception He warned us about is here. But we can ‘see that your are not deceived.’

WARNING: This is another rather blunt message, because time draws short.

“Vaetchanan: The Razor!”

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

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Parsha “Debarim” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 11 August, 2024 by mark

The annual cycle reading for this week begins a new Book, and the final Book, in the Torah, or Books of Moses, and it also marks the final chapter, and month of his life. It is also something of a valedictory, in that it is a speech which is both his last address, as well as a summary of what has come before, and more.

Parsha “Devarim,” (Devarim or Deuteronomy chapters 1 through 3) is, very literally HaDebarim, or The Words, that Moshe spoke to ‘kol Israel,’ as they prepared to enter the land.

The English name for the Book suggests that it is a ‘second reading’ or summary, of the Torah, or Instruction delivered through Moses, but many students of His Word have suggested that the structure of the Book is that of a covenant treaty, between a King and His vassals.

And this parsha lays the groundwork.

The Erev Shabbat reading:

As Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship has often noted, the single Book of Deuteronomy itself is not only recognized as the foundation for the English, later American, Common Law, but is also THE most quoted reference by the Founders and the ‘Committees of Correspondence’ in our founding era.

Is this a Covenant that still applies to His people? His Remnant must understand.

WARNING: This is a blunt message, because time draws short – and strong language.

“Debarim: Are We The ‘Remnant’?”

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

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Double Parsha “Matot/Masei” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 4 August, 2024 by mark

This week, the regular reading cycle includes a “double portion,” Matot/Masei (Numbers 30:2 through the End of the Book)

There are elements in this final part of the Book of Numbers that range from the politically-incorrect to the almost esoteric.

The first section, in Numbers chapter 30, has to do with not just “vows,” but “all that proceeds” from our mouths. Is He serious? Do fathers and husbands REALLY have that kind of authority over their wives and daughters?

And the masei – ‘stages,’ or journeys – described in chapter 33 at such length: what is the point of such a long list?

The Erev Shabbat reading outlines WHAT is evidently so important:

As Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship tries to make clear in the reading, the “words from our mouths,” ARE vitally important. And yet far too many just don’t understand how vital our own word is, and the Authority that He gave to husbands is, not only in marriage, but as foundation for a free society.

Which may make the contrast with the volumes of interpretation, ‘spiriitualization,’ and even almost gnostic mysticism surrounding the number 42 of those ‘stagest’ even more startling.

How can we be tempted to read SO much into what some might dismiss as “numerololgy,” gematria, or even ‘witchcraft’ in part of the story, while dismissing clear, undeniable intent from another?

It’s all clearly delineated in His Word. But what might be called “Biblical Patriarchy” is an understanding upon which all true societal Authority is ultimately based. And we have just plain ignored it for too long.

“Matot/Masei: Real Authority – from the esoteric, to Biblical Patriarchy”

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

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Parsha “Pinchas” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 28 July, 2024 by mark

The Torah parsha this week, “Pinchas,” (Numbers 25:10-30:1) might be thought of as “part two” of the story that began last week with Balak and Bilaam, and ended with at least a bit of a ‘cliffhanger’ in the story of the deaths and plague associated with how Bilaam evidently managed to get the people of Israel to curse themselves, when he was not able to.

And Pinchas, son of Eleazer the Kohen, and thus grandson of Aaron himself, did something dramatic, even shocking, to stop that plague. And perhaps the fact that he was rewarded by YHVH with the “Covenant of Peace [Shalom]” might even raise some eyebrows, especially today.

What follows is then another “head count,” and ultimately a reminder of the “Appointed Times of YHVH, as described by the Erev Shabbat reading:

Last week, in the first installment of the story, Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship touched on the end of the story as well, and of Bilaam, and how he got himself killed. Deservedly.

But the story this week is Pinchas, and how he merited the Covenant of Shalom (Peace) from YHVH Himself, and for being “zealous” (qanah, in Hebrew) for Him.

There is, of course, peril in thinking we can cavalierly “do likewise.”

But these are perilous times anyway. So it’s a mistake to fail when we should act, too.

“Pinchas: ‘Was Pinchas Doing God’s Work?’ “

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

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Parsha “Balak” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 21 July, 2024 by mark

Most people probably remember this story based on the name of the character who talked to YHVH more than the King for whom the parsha [“Balak” (Numbers 22:2-25:9)] is named.

More memorable, still, is “Balaam’s Talking Ass” – who isn’t actually named in story at all – but has registered as one of the most colorful, even humorous, vignettes in Scripture. And probably even influenced the language over time.

First, the Erev Shabbat reading of the story itself, and the ‘cliff-hanger’:

Most of the studies of this portion tend to focus either on the blessing(s) given by the most prominent, but arguably pagan, ‘seer’ of his day over the mixed multitude of Israel, or on the actions at the end of this part of the story by Pinchas (aka Phineas in most English Bibles) for which he was given the “Covenant of Peace,” by YHVH.

But Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship suggests that this year, in particular, it’s what Bilaam did to get himself killed that merits a deeper look.

Because it should hit very, VERY close to home today.

The Sabbath Day midrash:
“Balak: ‘It all depends on what the meaning of the word ‘curse‘ is. And by whom.”

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

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Parsha “Chukat” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 14 July, 2024 by mark

Parsha “Chukat” (Numbers chapters 19 through 22:1) is, in at least one way, the second parsha in a sequence that arguably has to do with “rebellion.” Although in a very different way.

And virtually every element of this one, from the ‘chuq’ of the ‘red heiffer’ – which even King Solomon was believed to have found enigmatic – to aspects of the story responsible for Moses being forbidden from entering the Promised Land, are at least “confusing.”

The lessons are vital regardless, and perhaps even especially.

The Erev Shabbat reading:

The Sabbath Day midrash is all about that confusion.

The perplexing Red Heiffer is something of a ‘spiritual Inverter’ – it makes clean things UN-clean, while making those unclean clean again. And its death somehow helps restore from death.

Moses’ anger, however, is certainly a bit easier for us to understand. He’s heard the same ‘whining’ before. And he’s also the only man who, as we were just told, spoke to YHVH Himself, mouth-to-mouth. And the instruction he received here, at least in hindsight, certainly seem clear.

No doubt he was held to a “higher standard.” But the real key to what MIGHT seem like a harsh punishment is linked to words that are at the very heart of this story!

He called people, “you REBELS!” – Hebrew root word, “mara” – in his fury. And is the very same word that YHVH turned on him in pointed rebuke for what marked his greatest failure. But there seems to be even more to the ‘rest of the story.’

“Chukat: Meribah – Mara – Contention – and ‘I Blame Moses’ “

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

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Parsha “Korach” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa

Posted on 7 July, 2024 by mark

Parsha “Korach” (Numbers chapters 16 through 18) is – outside of perhaps Genesis chapter 3 – the per-eminent story in Scripture about “rebellion.

And it comes during the very same week when at least a few remaining Americans celebrate the most successful “rebellion” in modern history, also known as the American Revolution, in the War for Independence. But the contrast is illustrative!

The Erev Shabbat reading:

The Sabbath Day midrash asks a number of questions about that fatal rejection of the “anointed of YHVH.” Starting with, what could that guy POSSIBLY be thinking? Overthrow Moses?

But we don’t have anything even remotely close to such a leader, especially not one who follows the One, True, Creator, but instead – we seem to have a Whore Church that preaches the “Government-Inspired Version” (GIV) of Romans 13, in complete contradiction to the rest of Scripture. And despises the “Rule of Law” to boot!

Were the American Founders in “rebellion”? And to Whom? How do we reconcile what APPEAR to be contradictions?

“Korach: What is ‘Rebellion’? And to Whom? and How Can We TELL?”

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

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