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Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Parashah # 46: Ekev (Because) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 7:12-11:25 Haftarah: Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 49:14-51:3 B’rit Chadashah: Ya’akov (James) 5:7-11 Today I am going to focus on the final Judgement described in Revelation 20:11-15 and admonish everyone to really consider the fact that G-d means what He says when He laid the ground rules… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Parashah #46: ‘Ekev (Because) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 7:12-11:25 Haftarah: Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 49:14-51:3 B’rit Chadashah: Ya’akov (James) 5:7-11 You know the story; in times of wealth and affluence, people tend to attribute what are really blessings from G-d to their own doing. People are apt to become arrogant and prideful with the belief… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Parashah #46:’Ekev (Because) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 7:12-11:25 Haftarah: Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 49;14-51;3 B’rit Chadashah: Ya’akov ( James) 5:7-11 The focus on this parashah is the covenantal relationship Israel (all true believers) have with G-d, the importance of resisting feelings of self-accomplishment, and having trust rather than fear when we are confronted by the… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Parashah #46: ‘Ekev (Because) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 7:12-11:25 Haftarah: Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 49:14-51:3 B’rit Chadashah: James 5:7-11 170 times! 170 times is the number of times in the Old and Refreshed/Renewed Covenants that G-d or His prophets and apostles refer to the need to follow His instructions. This is the if then relationship… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Parashah #46: ‘Ekev (Because) D’varim (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 Haftarah: Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 49:14-51-3 B’rit Chadashah: Ya’akov (James) 5:7-11 This parashah is filled with admonishment from YHVH to obey the mitzvoth (commands), rulings, regulations, and to fear Him. We cannot expect to be found good and faithful servants if we dance through life doing… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Parashah #46 ‘Ekev (Because) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 7:12-11:25 Haftarah: Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 49:14-51:3 B’rit Chadashah: James 5:7-11 The entire first paragraph of this parashah is a summary of the blessings that G-d will bestow on those who follow his rulings. Obedience out of love transforms our world in some way. G-d promises explosive… Read more »

Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Parsha #46: Deuteronomy [D’varim] E’kev (Because) 7:12-11:25 Haftarah: Yesha’yahu (Isaiah) 49:14-51:3 B’rit Chadashah: Ya’akov (James) 5: 7-11 The rewards for obedience out of love for G-d are described in the first section of this parashah. The blessings are abundant, and more than one can imagine. All of nature is involved serving… Read more »