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  1. BenAvraham

    A look at Ezekiel 37:15-28 and Matt 18:1-19:30

    EZEKIEL 37:15-28 Here, “Yeches’kel Ha Navi” (Ezekiel the Prophet) sees the joining of Judah and the children of Israel, and Yosef, with his son Efrain” and they are joined together as ONE (Echad) “One in Unity” Once they were separated, Yosef and his sons in Egypt, and Israel, Judah, and his...
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    ANI Yosef (I am Joseph) Messianic symbolism here? (Gen 44:18-47:27)

    PARASHA: “VaYIGASH” (and he drew near) GENESIS 44:18-47:27 In this Parashah, we read that “he (Y'hudah) drew near” to Yosef, and shows himself as truly repentant for his past actions against Yosef, for selling him for the price of a common slave. And we see the reaction of Yosef once...
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    1 Kings 3:15-4:1 and Matt 16:1-17:27

    1 KINGS 3:15-4:1 In this scripture portion, we see Solomon lifting up “burnt-offerings” and “peace offerings” after also having “dreams.” In his dream, YHVH asked him what he wished for, “For wisdom, an understanding heart to judge this people” and YHVH thus granted him what he wished...
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    Hanukkah, Joseph, and Jesus! symbolism here? (Gen 41:1-44:17)

    Parashah: “Miketz” (at the end of) Gen 41:1-44:17 When we look into this parashah study, we see Yosef, who was, in a way of speaking, in the “pit” He was cast into the prison for something he did not do, yet he continued to trust YHVH for his needs. This reminds us of Melech David's...
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    Hanukkah! What's it all about? (John 10:22,23)

    A STUDY ON HANUKKAH, WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? Hanukkah; 2022; starts December 18th in the evening (light the first candle) until December 26th. “And it was at Jerusalem the Feast of the Dedication (Hanukkah), and it was winter, and Yeshua (Jesus) walked in the temple in Solomon's porch” (John...
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    A look at Amos 2:6-3:8 and John 10:22-23

    AMOS 2:6-3:8     The prophet preaches “judgment on Israel” (because they sell the righteous for silver), and for many more evil deeds, they have turned away from God and are behaving like the heathen, that know not the LORD.  Yosef was righteous, and he sold for 20 pieces of silver, Yeshua...
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    Joseph and Jesus (Yeshua) symbolism and similarities; Gen 37:1-40:23

    PARASHA:  “VaYeshev”  (and he settled)   GENESIS 37:1-40:23      In this study, the focus in on Yosef, who is going to be in the limelight of God.  Things seem to be going from bad to worse for this young teenager.  it wasn't all his fault we could say.  His father Jacob held him high up on a...
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    Obadiah 1:1-21 and Matt 13

    OBADIAH 1:1-21 This prophet talks about Esau as “Edom” similar to the name “Adam” yet spelled with a “vav” Edom is condemned, for his attack on Jacob, later on, the Edomites attack the Israelites, (brothers against brothers) Edom will be “brought down from the lofty cliffs” I have been to...
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    The "Jacob and Esau" Family Reunion; (Genesis 32)

    I am sure you can remember as a child, making “funny faces” in the mirror. You might have seen in elementary school; school work papers that have different “faces” and you have to guess what they are. A “sad” face, a “happy” face, an “angry” face, etc. do the “faces” describe the person? Or are...
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    The "Jacob and Esau" Family Reunion; (Genesis 32)

    Parashah: “VaYishlach” (and he sent) GENESIS: 32:3-36:43 We see in this week's parashah, that Ya'akov is on his way home to Beth-El, He comes to his “encounter” with his brother Esav. It is a time of tension for him, as we know, he “stole” from him the blessing. Or was it really theft...
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    Hosea 12:13-14:9 and John 1:51

    HOSEA 12:13-14:9 The prophet condemns Israel for “forsaking the LORD” Israel was led out of Egypt by a prophet (Moshe) and tended to, provided for by YHVH, yet Israel forsake the LORD chasing after false gods, going into idolatry. Now the LORD will punish, and his wrath will fall upon his...
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    Jacob's Ladder or GOD's Ladder? (Gen 28:10-32:2)

    Parashah: “VaYetze” (and he went out) GENESIS 28:10-32:2 In this parashah study, we see that Jacob is on his way to Haran to find himself a wife (or two). He is tired after a long day's journey, He stops to rest outside of a city called “Luz” (In Spanish “Light”) and scripture says that he...
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    Malachi 1:1-2:7 and Matt 10:1-11:30 (and a bit more on Esau)

    MAL 1:1-2:7 The prophet speaks and writes through the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) “Jacob have I loved, but Esau I have hated”. You ask, “isn't God love?” isn't God all about love? Why does he “hate poor Esau?” The word “hate” has the same meaning as “reject”. YHVH who is “all-knowing” knew...
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    Jacob and Esau, two brothers, two nations: GEN 25:19-28:9

    Perhaps Adonai inbred this into their souls, it was alive inside the womb, yet once outside, lay dormant (just an idea)
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    Jacob and Esau, two brothers, two nations: GEN 25:19-28:9

    PARASHAH: TOLDOT (generations) GENESIS 25:19-28:9 This study starts out with the generations of Abraham and Sarah. After years of waiting and praying they finally had Yitzchak. The legacy continues, and the promise of YHVH is revealed once more, but not without testing of faith...
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    Psalm 85: 8-10

    Psalm 85:8-10 Complete Jewish Bible "Show us your grace, Adonai; I am listening. What will God, Adonai, say? For he will speak peace to his people, to his holy ones — but only if they don’t relapse into folly. grant us your salvation. His salvation is near for those who fear him, so that glory...
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