Month: June 2019
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Vayakhel: They Had To Take The Children (March 2, 2019)
1) To succeed in their mission, they had to take the children.We continue last night’s thread. Our thesis comes from this week’s Bible portion.#BibleStudyCoffeeTime March 3, 2019 2) Part I of this discussion can be found here. It’s a thread about the script which appears to have been handed to some politicians.Long read, but worth it. Thread by @DrDannielle:…
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Ki Tavo: Reversal of Fate (September 2, 2018)
1) Reversal of fate.Bible study coffee timeSunday, September 2, 2018 2) (There will be pauses as I get my thoughts together and do research. Please bear with me.) 2) This week’s Bible portion was Ki Savo, which in Hebrew is a reference to the Jewish people entering the land of Israel. It’s like a sentence: “When you will come…
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Vayeilech: They’re Chameleons (September 16, 2018)
1) You are not crazy.They’re chameleons.It’s Bible study coffee time.Sunday, September 16, 2018. 2) We’re picking up here on the theme of non-consent. Do not commit evil in my name. Just say No. 3) #SundayMorning Bible studies for me correlate to the Torah reading of the prior week, which means we will be looking at Deuteronomy 31:1 – 31:30, Parashat Vayeilech…
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Yitro: Massive Justice Must Be Public (January 26, 2019)
1) Massive justice must be public.Today is January 26, 2019.#BibleStudyCoffeeTime 2) Primary Torah reading: Exodus 18:1–20:23 – State of the Union (Moses Tells The People The Truth – Gives Them God’s Ten Commandments) 3) Supplemental Reading: Isaiah 6:1–13 – Prophecy of Sin, Exile, and Punishment Before The People Are Redeemed. 4) Why is this Torah reading relevant to the…
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Va’era: Don’t Put Limits On Yourself (January 6, 2019)
1) #BibleStudyCoffeeTime.Don’t put limits on yourself!January 6, 2019. 2) Exodus 6:2-9:35 3) God: “Moses—go tell Pharoah to let the Jews out of Egypt.”Moses: “I can’t. I have a disability.”God: “??????? I’M GOD!!!!” 4) Why didn’t God go to Pharoah Himself? What did He need Moses for? 5) He didn’t.The purpose of sending Moses, was to help Moses grow. 6) Moses, the…
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Exodus: President Trump Was Chosen (December 30, 2018)
1) It’s showtime.Bible study coffee time.Sunday, December 30, 2018. 2) If you read the Bible portion each week, you will see that it parallels or foretells current events pretty closely.This week is no exception, and while the Bible is pretty amazing, this is even more amazing than usual. 3) For those who want to refer to the text*:Main…
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Ha’azinu: ‘With The Crooked You Act Perversely” (September 23, 2018)
1) It’s Bible study coffee time.—We will review yesterday’s Torah portion, with special attention to the enemy.—And we will incorporate a basic prayer lesson from Pastor @KeithBattle:Worship God.Surrender to His will.Have faith.Sunday, September 23, 2018. 2) For those of you who are following the #KavanaughConfirmationHearingthreads, more on that will follow and I appreciate your stamina as we trudge through…
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Mikeitz: Confronting The People Who Sold You Into Slavery (December 9, 2018)
1) What happens when the tables are turned? —> Confronting the people who sold you into slavery.It’s Bible study coffee time.Sunday, December 9, 2018. 2) Yesterday in synagogue we read about Joseph reuniting with the brothers who sold him into slavery. (Genesis 41:1 – 44:17) (This kind of illustration is why modern readers have trouble relating the Bible…
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Toldos: Is Coexistence Possible? – November 10, 2018
1) Is coexistence possible?Bible study coffee timeTorah portion: Toldos (Tellings)Genesis 25:19-28:9Supplemental reading: Malachi 1:1-2:7November 10, 2018 2) Some of you have asked where you can get more information of the type I share. Basically I try to integrate my understanding of Orthodox Judaism with current events. * Anything on Chabad.orgOfficial homepage for worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch movement that promotes Judaism and…
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Vayeira: We Will Have To Disavow Our Own Relatives (October 28, 2018)
1) We will have to disavow our own relatives.It’s #BibleStudyCoffeeTime.Sunday, October 28, 2018. 2) Getting set up. 3) This week in synagogue we read the Bible portion called “Vayeira” – וַיֵּרָא – which means “and He appeared.” (Genesis 18:1–22:24)This is a painting of an angel. Angels figure heavily in this story.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel#/me… 4) Let’s focus on the part about the angels,…
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