Bible Study: Genesis 1-6 (Bereishit)
The second creation account is recorded in Genesis 2. This account focuses on the creation of man and the unique position in which he stands. Man was created in God’s own image. “And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him, male and female He created them.” (Genesis…
Bible Study: Deuteronomy 33-34 (V’zot HaBrakha)
This week ends the study through the books of Moses. Next week we will begin in Genesis. I pray to continue this comment each week until a whole year is completed. This week I want to focus an amazing statement in Deuteronomy 34. It is recorded in verse 7. “Although Moses was one hundred and twenty years old…
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Bible Study: Deuteronomy 32 (Ha’azinu)
This week section of the Bible includes what is called the “Song of Moses”. In this “song”, Moses recounts the past and predicts Israel’s future. In the previous portion (Nitzavim/VaYelekh), we discussed how God spoke directly about Israel’s unfaithfulness and coming dispersion into the nations. Moses repeated the same prediction. It would be almost 800 years before this prophecy…
The Seventh Month Festivals (Leviticus 23)
In 2026, the seventh month festivals of the Biblical calendar (Leviticus 23.23-44) begin on Erev Shabbat (Friday evening), September 11, with the festival of Trumpets and run through October 4, the day after (Lev 23.36) the seventh day of Sukkot or the Feast of Tabernacles. Chapter 23 of the book of Leviticus details “the festivals…
Bible Study: Deuteronomy 29-31 (Nitzavim-VaYelekh)
The final words of Moses to Israel reveal that he understood what would happen in their future. Obviously, God revealed to Moses these things. God knew that Israel would act unfaithfully after they had entered the land that He was giving them (Deuteronomy 31:16-18). We know now, due to hindsight, that this would lead to Israel being dispersed…
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Bible Study: Deuteronomy 26-29 (Ki_Tavo)
Israel’s journey had brought them to Mt. Nebo. The land of Israel was visible across the Jordan River. It has been almost 40 years since they left Egypt. They were finally prepared to possess the land promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. It is at this point (on Mt. Nebo) that God specified the requirements for Israel to possess…