The document provides commentary on the biblical portion of Sh'lach L'cha. It summarizes that the scouts were sent by Moses to scout the promised land, but they returned with an evil report that discouraged the people and sowed doubt in God's promise. Only Caleb and Joshua had faith that the Israelites could take the land despite the challenges. As a result, God condemned that generation to wander in the wilderness until they died, while Caleb and Joshua would be allowed to enter the promised land.
1. The document discusses questions about God revealing Godself as both the God of justice (Elohim) and the God of mercy (HaShem) to Moses. It explores how God shows mercy in the current circumstances to support Moses and the oppressed people.
2. It examines verses about God promising to free the Israelites from slavery through a sustained process involving hearing their cries, remembering the covenant, delivering them from bondage, and bringing them to the promised land.
3. It analyzes the first plague of turning the Nile river blood-red and the significance of it striking at the heart of Egyptian life and power centered around the river. It marks the beginning of divine confrontation with Egypt through plagues
The document discusses several key experiences of the Israelites in the portion of B'shallach. These experiences involve problems confronting the Israelites, weaknesses or deficiencies of the people, challenges to Moses' leadership, and the need for God's intervention. Each experience provides lessons and opportunities for growth, bringing the people to a deeper understanding of God's expectations. The experiences discussed include: 1) being "let go" from Egypt but having to take a roundabout journey, 2) leaving Egypt "armed" in some sense, 3) God going before the people in a cloud and fire, 4) the miracle at the Red Sea and the Israelites' response, and 5) the Song of the Sea expressing gratitude to God.
This document provides an introduction and overview of key ideas in the book of Exodus. It discusses how Exodus tells the story of the Israelites' transition from families in Egypt to a nation, and how God redeems them to become God's people. The document also notes Exodus covers the revelation at Sinai, the Israelites' wanderings, rebellions, and the construction of the tabernacle. It highlights Exodus as a narrative of adventure and God's role in liberating the Israelites from slavery.
This document provides a summary of a lesson on personal evangelism and witnessing. It discusses several key points:
1) Individual witness contributes significantly to the church's evangelism efforts. Friends and acquaintances have the most influence in leading people to faith.
2) Each person has a personal mission field of friends, family, and acquaintances they can witness to. The Bible provides examples of individuals witnessing to those closest to them.
3) Everyone has potential to witness, regardless of perceived qualifications. God uses those who are willing. A righteous life and consistency between words and actions is the most powerful witness.
4) Individual witness contributes to the overall church's evangelism through sowing and re
The document contains endorsements for a study guide on the doctrine of God called "The One True God" by Paul David Washer. The endorsements praise the work for providing a clear, biblical, and substantive study of God's attributes that will help believers know and worship God more fully.
This is a collection of writings dealing with the paradox of the Holy Spirit having jealousy. It is usually considered a very bad thing, but not with God. He can make even negative things positive.
1. The document discusses questions about God revealing Godself as both the God of justice (Elohim) and the God of mercy (HaShem) to Moses. It explores how God shows mercy in the current circumstances to support Moses and the oppressed people.
2. It examines verses about God promising to free the Israelites from slavery through a sustained process involving hearing their cries, remembering the covenant, delivering them from bondage, and bringing them to the promised land.
3. It analyzes the first plague of turning the Nile river blood-red and the significance of it striking at the heart of Egyptian life and power centered around the river. It marks the beginning of divine confrontation with Egypt through plagues
The document discusses several key experiences of the Israelites in the portion of B'shallach. These experiences involve problems confronting the Israelites, weaknesses or deficiencies of the people, challenges to Moses' leadership, and the need for God's intervention. Each experience provides lessons and opportunities for growth, bringing the people to a deeper understanding of God's expectations. The experiences discussed include: 1) being "let go" from Egypt but having to take a roundabout journey, 2) leaving Egypt "armed" in some sense, 3) God going before the people in a cloud and fire, 4) the miracle at the Red Sea and the Israelites' response, and 5) the Song of the Sea expressing gratitude to God.
This document provides an introduction and overview of key ideas in the book of Exodus. It discusses how Exodus tells the story of the Israelites' transition from families in Egypt to a nation, and how God redeems them to become God's people. The document also notes Exodus covers the revelation at Sinai, the Israelites' wanderings, rebellions, and the construction of the tabernacle. It highlights Exodus as a narrative of adventure and God's role in liberating the Israelites from slavery.
This document provides a summary of a lesson on personal evangelism and witnessing. It discusses several key points:
1) Individual witness contributes significantly to the church's evangelism efforts. Friends and acquaintances have the most influence in leading people to faith.
2) Each person has a personal mission field of friends, family, and acquaintances they can witness to. The Bible provides examples of individuals witnessing to those closest to them.
3) Everyone has potential to witness, regardless of perceived qualifications. God uses those who are willing. A righteous life and consistency between words and actions is the most powerful witness.
4) Individual witness contributes to the overall church's evangelism through sowing and re
The document contains endorsements for a study guide on the doctrine of God called "The One True God" by Paul David Washer. The endorsements praise the work for providing a clear, biblical, and substantive study of God's attributes that will help believers know and worship God more fully.
This is a collection of writings dealing with the paradox of the Holy Spirit having jealousy. It is usually considered a very bad thing, but not with God. He can make even negative things positive.
This document provides commentary on Luke 4, which describes Jesus being tempted by the devil in the wilderness for 40 days after his baptism. It discusses various interpretations of the temptation and provides analysis on key aspects, including:
1) Jesus was tempted as a human being to undergo moral probation, though without sin.
2) The wilderness location emphasized his solitude and desolation as he faced this spiritual conflict at the start of his ministry.
3) The temptation confronted Jesus on the nature of his messianic role and how he would fulfill God's purpose, testing his identity and use of power.
4) Even the holiest are still subject to temptation, though the form changes based on one's
The biblical account of the fall of Adam can be summarized as follows:
1) God created Adam and Eve and placed them in the Garden of Eden, commanding them not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Disobedience would result in death.
2) Satan in the form of a serpent tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit. She and Adam disobeyed God.
3) As a result of their sin, Adam and Eve's fellowship with God was broken. They became ashamed and afraid, and were expelled from the garden. God cursed the serpent and pronounced judgment on mankind.
This document is a sermon summary from Romans 1:18-32 discussing how all people are guilty of sin and suppressing the truth about God. It provides historical context about the book of Romans and outlines Paul's argument that God's wrath is revealed against the unrighteousness of men. It then summarizes Paul's examples of how God "gave them over" to various sins and depraved minds as judgment. The sermon speculates on why Paul specifically calls out homosexuality and argues it demonstrates the suppression of God's truth revealed in gender. It closes by emphasizing that all have sinned but can be saved through faith in Christ.
This document is an introduction to Ellen White's book "The Great Controversy". It discusses how God has communicated with humanity through prophets inspired by the Holy Spirit to write the Bible. While the Bible has human authors, it was given by divine inspiration and brings a message from God. The introduction explains that different writers presented truths in different ways but there is underlying harmony. It asserts that the Bible should be accepted as God's authoritative revelation and the Holy Spirit guides understanding but does not contradict scripture. The Spirit was promised to illuminate the word, not replace it, and experiences must be tested by the Bible.
Jesus was comparing the kingdom of god to yeastGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus comparing the kingdom of God to yeast. A little can go a long way, and the yeast fills the whole of the large dough, and so the kingdom of God will fill all nations of the earth.
This is a study of Jacob experiencing God's presence and yet not being aware that he was in the presence of God. How often do we all forget that we are in His presence. We need to practice being in His presence for He is omnipresent,
The document provides biographical information about three lesser known apostles: James son of Alpheus, Thaddeus, and Simon the Zealot. For each apostle, it discusses their possible family relationships and former occupations, and notes that little is known about them from scripture. It concludes each section by summarizing traditions about where each apostle preached and how they ultimately achieved martyrdom for their faith.
- The Lord turned and looked at Peter after Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, as Jesus had predicted. Peter remembered Jesus' words and wept bitterly in repentance.
- Peter's denial was a grievous sin but he was fully restored through genuine contrition, amendment of his life, and the sufficiency of Christ's grace.
- True repentance, as demonstrated by Peter, involves self-accusation, acknowledgment of sin, preservation of faith in Christ, and turning one's love back to the person of Jesus Christ.
This is a collection of writings dealing with losing the Holy Spirit because of falling away from the faith. Rejecting Christ looses your salvation and also the Holy Spirit.
Judas Iscariot was one of Jesus's twelve apostles who is infamous for betraying Jesus. Some key points:
1) Judas' name means "Yahweh leads" but he did not live up to his name, instead becoming history's greatest betrayer.
2) Jesus intentionally chose Judas to fulfill prophecies of betrayal, though Judas made his own choice to betray Jesus out of greed and a rejection of Jesus's teachings.
3) Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, identifying him with a kiss. Afterward, Judas felt remorse but hanged himself instead of repenting to God.
4) Judas provides a lesson about wasted opportunities
A talk on an aspect of the Hebraic Mindset - a look at some interesting biblical 'contradictions'.
Presented at an Olive Tree Connection Seminar in Brisbane Australia
Passover: The Holiday of Freedom from our base desires and impulses; freedom to access our inner greatness; freedom to soar, tapping into a wealth of inspiration.
This is a collection of writings dealing with the issue of eternal security. Christians have different views of this issue and have powerful arguments to support their view,
1) The passage discusses the eighth day after the ordination of Aaron and his sons as priests, seen as beginning their formal worship and duties after a period of transition.
2) It describes the first sacrifices performed by Aaron according to God's commands, including a purification offering by Aaron. God's presence appears after the offerings are consumed by divine fire.
3) The passage then describes the death of Nadab and Abihu for bringing unauthorized fire, seen as a sign of God's holiness, and Aaron's silence in response, emphasizing his commitment to his duties as high priest.
Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector, wanted to see Jesus but was too short to see over the crowd. He climbed a sycamore tree to get a view. When Jesus passed by, he looked up and called Zacchaeus by name, telling him to come down as he planned to stay at his house. Zacchaeus joyfully received Jesus. He promised to give half his possessions to the poor and repay anyone he had cheated four times over, showing the salvation that had come to his house through his encounter with Jesus. The story illustrates Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost.
Moses emphasizes the blessings and curses that come from following or abandoning God's covenant as the Israelites are about to enter the promised land. He instructs them to take the first fruits to God in gratitude for delivering them. Truly understanding and living by God's teachings takes generations to fully absorb. While serving God should be done with joy, waywardness that spreads can negatively impact communities and families. Moses stresses these concepts again at the end of his life to firmly teach this essential lesson.
The document discusses the book of Numbers/B'Midbar and provides context for understanding its themes and structure. It notes that the book's Hebrew name refers to the wilderness, as that is where the key events take place. It also discusses the organization of the Israelites during their journey, including military censuses and divisions by tribe. Special roles are outlined for the Levites in caring for the Tabernacle and its holy objects. Maintaining proper order and assigning discrete tasks is emphasized as important for security and spiritual well-being.
This document provides commentary on Luke 4, which describes Jesus being tempted by the devil in the wilderness for 40 days after his baptism. It discusses various interpretations of the temptation and provides analysis on key aspects, including:
1) Jesus was tempted as a human being to undergo moral probation, though without sin.
2) The wilderness location emphasized his solitude and desolation as he faced this spiritual conflict at the start of his ministry.
3) The temptation confronted Jesus on the nature of his messianic role and how he would fulfill God's purpose, testing his identity and use of power.
4) Even the holiest are still subject to temptation, though the form changes based on one's
The biblical account of the fall of Adam can be summarized as follows:
1) God created Adam and Eve and placed them in the Garden of Eden, commanding them not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Disobedience would result in death.
2) Satan in the form of a serpent tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit. She and Adam disobeyed God.
3) As a result of their sin, Adam and Eve's fellowship with God was broken. They became ashamed and afraid, and were expelled from the garden. God cursed the serpent and pronounced judgment on mankind.
This document is a sermon summary from Romans 1:18-32 discussing how all people are guilty of sin and suppressing the truth about God. It provides historical context about the book of Romans and outlines Paul's argument that God's wrath is revealed against the unrighteousness of men. It then summarizes Paul's examples of how God "gave them over" to various sins and depraved minds as judgment. The sermon speculates on why Paul specifically calls out homosexuality and argues it demonstrates the suppression of God's truth revealed in gender. It closes by emphasizing that all have sinned but can be saved through faith in Christ.
This document is an introduction to Ellen White's book "The Great Controversy". It discusses how God has communicated with humanity through prophets inspired by the Holy Spirit to write the Bible. While the Bible has human authors, it was given by divine inspiration and brings a message from God. The introduction explains that different writers presented truths in different ways but there is underlying harmony. It asserts that the Bible should be accepted as God's authoritative revelation and the Holy Spirit guides understanding but does not contradict scripture. The Spirit was promised to illuminate the word, not replace it, and experiences must be tested by the Bible.
Jesus was comparing the kingdom of god to yeastGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus comparing the kingdom of God to yeast. A little can go a long way, and the yeast fills the whole of the large dough, and so the kingdom of God will fill all nations of the earth.
This is a study of Jacob experiencing God's presence and yet not being aware that he was in the presence of God. How often do we all forget that we are in His presence. We need to practice being in His presence for He is omnipresent,
The document provides biographical information about three lesser known apostles: James son of Alpheus, Thaddeus, and Simon the Zealot. For each apostle, it discusses their possible family relationships and former occupations, and notes that little is known about them from scripture. It concludes each section by summarizing traditions about where each apostle preached and how they ultimately achieved martyrdom for their faith.
- The Lord turned and looked at Peter after Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, as Jesus had predicted. Peter remembered Jesus' words and wept bitterly in repentance.
- Peter's denial was a grievous sin but he was fully restored through genuine contrition, amendment of his life, and the sufficiency of Christ's grace.
- True repentance, as demonstrated by Peter, involves self-accusation, acknowledgment of sin, preservation of faith in Christ, and turning one's love back to the person of Jesus Christ.
This is a collection of writings dealing with losing the Holy Spirit because of falling away from the faith. Rejecting Christ looses your salvation and also the Holy Spirit.
Judas Iscariot was one of Jesus's twelve apostles who is infamous for betraying Jesus. Some key points:
1) Judas' name means "Yahweh leads" but he did not live up to his name, instead becoming history's greatest betrayer.
2) Jesus intentionally chose Judas to fulfill prophecies of betrayal, though Judas made his own choice to betray Jesus out of greed and a rejection of Jesus's teachings.
3) Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, identifying him with a kiss. Afterward, Judas felt remorse but hanged himself instead of repenting to God.
4) Judas provides a lesson about wasted opportunities
A talk on an aspect of the Hebraic Mindset - a look at some interesting biblical 'contradictions'.
Presented at an Olive Tree Connection Seminar in Brisbane Australia
Passover: The Holiday of Freedom from our base desires and impulses; freedom to access our inner greatness; freedom to soar, tapping into a wealth of inspiration.
This is a collection of writings dealing with the issue of eternal security. Christians have different views of this issue and have powerful arguments to support their view,
1) The passage discusses the eighth day after the ordination of Aaron and his sons as priests, seen as beginning their formal worship and duties after a period of transition.
2) It describes the first sacrifices performed by Aaron according to God's commands, including a purification offering by Aaron. God's presence appears after the offerings are consumed by divine fire.
3) The passage then describes the death of Nadab and Abihu for bringing unauthorized fire, seen as a sign of God's holiness, and Aaron's silence in response, emphasizing his commitment to his duties as high priest.
Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector, wanted to see Jesus but was too short to see over the crowd. He climbed a sycamore tree to get a view. When Jesus passed by, he looked up and called Zacchaeus by name, telling him to come down as he planned to stay at his house. Zacchaeus joyfully received Jesus. He promised to give half his possessions to the poor and repay anyone he had cheated four times over, showing the salvation that had come to his house through his encounter with Jesus. The story illustrates Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost.
Moses emphasizes the blessings and curses that come from following or abandoning God's covenant as the Israelites are about to enter the promised land. He instructs them to take the first fruits to God in gratitude for delivering them. Truly understanding and living by God's teachings takes generations to fully absorb. While serving God should be done with joy, waywardness that spreads can negatively impact communities and families. Moses stresses these concepts again at the end of his life to firmly teach this essential lesson.
The document discusses the book of Numbers/B'Midbar and provides context for understanding its themes and structure. It notes that the book's Hebrew name refers to the wilderness, as that is where the key events take place. It also discusses the organization of the Israelites during their journey, including military censuses and divisions by tribe. Special roles are outlined for the Levites in caring for the Tabernacle and its holy objects. Maintaining proper order and assigning discrete tasks is emphasized as important for security and spiritual well-being.
The document provides context for the book of Numbers, also known as B'Midbar ("In the Wilderness"). It discusses how the book gets its title from the census counts that take place and explores why the journey through the wilderness is important. It asks the reader to consider what comes to mind about the wilderness and why the journey would take place there. The document then examines sections from the book of Numbers, focusing on organization of the Israelites during their journey and the distinct role and census of the Levites in caring for the spiritual life of the community.
1) The document discusses the story of Pinchas killing an Israelite man and Midianite woman for publicly engaging in immoral acts. Some see this as justified to defend God's ways, while others see it as fanatical.
2) God approves of Pinchas' actions and rewards him for having "passion for God" that turns away God's wrath.
3) The document examines lessons from a new census of Israelites and laws established in response to appeals from daughters concerned about inheriting their father's land. Living in God's way is favored, and God answers calls to establish ethical rules for the community.
(1) The document discusses the story of Pinchas from the Torah portion, who killed an Israelite man and Midianite woman for publicly violating God's ways. Commentators had differing views on whether this action was justified or set a dangerous precedent.
(2) The document then examines God's blessing of Pinchas, and interpretations of what "a passion for God" means in this context. It also discusses lessons from the census numbers and legal cases presented to Moses.
(3) Finally, the document analyzes why God repeats instructions about sacrifices and offerings, noting they foster relationship with God and community through order, peace, and deterring straying - though ritual alone cannot substitute for righteousness
Moses teaches the Israelites from the book of Va'ethannan. He discusses pleading with God not to enter the Promised Land, which seems out of character but may have been a way for Moses to gain the people's trust and obedience. Moses explains the importance of strictly following God's commandments and not adding or subtracting from them. While some interpretation is acceptable, major changes would undermine the integrity and authority of God's teachings. Moses reiterates the Ten Commandments, emphasizing observing the Sabbath and not coveting others' possessions. He stresses loving God with full devotion and passing these teachings down to future generations. Prosperity comes from God alone.
Moses delivers his final words to the Israelites before his death, recounting their journey and emphasizing obedience to God's commandments as the people prepare to enter the promised land. He stresses principles of justice and judges the people for their past disobedience. Moses distinguishes the current generation from their faithless predecessors and encourages confidence in God's support despite past failures. His eloquent speech prepares the people religiously, ethically, and psychologically for the challenges of conquering and living in the land with God as their protector.
This document provides commentary on the Torah portions of Mattot and Mas'ei.
It first discusses the importance of honoring vows and oaths, especially for leaders, to maintain order and direction in the community. It then notes exceptions where vows could be annulled if they violate core values.
Next, it examines the negotiation between the tribes of Gad and Reuben to settle east of the Jordan River. While this was largely constructive, Moses had lingering concerns about priorities and potential splintering.
Finally, it analyzes the list of stops on Israel's journey from Egypt, noting how remembering history helps us appreciate God's guidance and prepare for future challenges. A pattern of addressing physical
I. Moses discusses the book of Eikev with the people, explaining why he brings up topics again and the order he presents them in. He wants listeners who did not experience the events firsthand to understand.
II. There is a discussion about whether the covenant promise of blessing for following God's ways refers to physical or spiritual blessings, or both. It is a complex issue with reasonable arguments on both sides.
III. Moses emphasizes that the people must not grow proud and forget that God's saving hand is why they prosper in the land. Pride can lead them to stray from God.
1. The passage discusses the first set of mitzvot (commandments) given by God to Moses regarding the Passover and Festival of Unleavened Bread. These serve to recall God's redemption from Egypt annually and establish a new beginning as God's people.
2. Specific mitzvot discussed include sharing a meal of the paschal lamb, putting blood on the doorposts, eating unleavened bread, and not leaving leftovers. Symbolic meanings are given for each ritual element.
3. The passage acknowledges the complexity of understanding the 10th plague of the firstborn in Egypt from a modern perspective, noting God's mystery, the severity of Pharaoh's tyranny, and pain it caused
This document provides an analysis of the Torah portion B'haalot'kha. It explores themes of dissension and rebellion among the Israelites in the wilderness and lessons that can be drawn. Key points discussed include: how complaining arose even with God's presence; the importance of lighting the menorah and spreading God's light; consequences that come from abandoning God's path; and the conclusion emphasizing continually lifting oneself up through challenges. The document uses the text to examine human tendencies towards dissatisfaction and how leaders can help curb rebellion from spreading.
1) The document discusses why the portion begins with the word "see" and provides several possible explanations, including that seeing can represent a deeper form of understanding.
2) It examines the rule that the Temple site must be singular and centralized, suggesting this contrasts pagan worship sites and emphasizes the oneness of God.
3) It considers whether the permission to eat meat represents a divine compromise or concession for those unable to regularly visit the sanctuary.
This document provides an analysis and discussion of the biblical text Haazinu. It examines various passages from the text, discussing imagery of water, God caring for the Israelites like an eagle cares for its young, and warnings against worshipping false gods. The analysis notes how Moses wants to draw the people's minds to past redemption and calls them to faithfully observe God's teachings for long life in the promised land. While containing warnings, the text also conveys hopeful themes through Moses' words to be taken to heart by future generations.
Hannah's story from 1 Samuel 1 teaches important lessons about true worship. Hannah came before God in prayer with a deep need that only He could fulfill - to bear a child. She worshiped from the hollow recesses of her soul in a posture of complete self-surrender and willingness to give her future child back to God. True worship involves focusing on what God has done rather than our own desires, and coming to God with humility, surrender, and acknowledgment of our dependence on Him to meet our deepest needs.
1) The document summarizes a class discussing various passages from the book of Nitzavim.
2) A key theme is that all people, past, present and future, stand before God and are responsible for renewing their covenant with God each day.
3) Another theme is the subtle and destructive nature of heresy and idolatry, which can spread secretly like poison before its full effects are seen.
This sermon discusses the Gospel reading about the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem and analyzes its meaning and implications. The sermon argues that Jesus was predicting the temple's destruction to prepare his disciples. When the temple was destroyed in AD 70, it shattered Jewish national identity and hopes. However, Jesus replaced the temple system by providing forgiveness and reconciliation with God. The sermon urges reflection on how followers of Christ can balance worldly success with faithfulness to God's upside-down kingdom.
The document provides commentary on several passages from the book of Numbers in the Bible. It discusses:
1) The census conducted by Moses, Aaron, and chieftains and why it was important to count the Levites accurately.
2) Instructions for handling wrongdoing between community members, including requiring restitution plus 20% for offenses and making offerings to God, as wronging another also wrongs God.
3) The unusual institution of nazirites, those who took special vows of abstinence from certain pleasures like drinking for a temporary period, and the differing views on them as either extreme or admirable in their religious devotion.
4) The well-known Priestly Blessing
The document provides context on living out the Gospel message of God's kingdom. It discusses how the world is broken and in tension between God's kingdom being present but not yet fully realized. James' letter speaks to this tension by calling Christians to live according to the kingdom's values through both faith and good works, and avoid being shaped by other worldly forces that oppose the Gospel. The document examines how Christians can envision themselves as a new alternative community living out the kingdom amid resistance from the surrounding culture.
Moses delivers his final message to the Israelites before his death. He goes out among the people to bid them farewell. God encourages both Moses and Joshua to remind the Israelites to be strong in their faith and not fear as they enter the Promised Land. Moses instructs that the Torah must be read publicly every seven years during the sabbatical year to reinforce their commitment to God's teachings. God tells Moses to write a poem or song encapsulating the message that will serve as a future witness against the Israelites if they stray from God's path.
God is the source of true wisdom. The document discusses how a person can receive wisdom from God by humbly seeking it from Him. It describes Solomon teaching his son that one must accept God's words, listen closely to wisdom, call out for insight, and diligently seek wisdom like hidden treasure. If one does this with all their heart while not relying on their own understanding, God will give understanding and guide that person on the right paths. True wisdom comes from fearing God and turning from evil, not from thinking too highly of oneself.
The document contains several teachings from different rabbis:
1) A rabbi tells a man he has no key to open him, and the man cries for the rabbi to pry him open with a nail, after which the rabbi praises the man.
2) Another rabbi teaches that to help someone stuck in "mud and filth," one must go down into the mud yourself and pull both yourself and the other person into the light.
3) A third rabbi says making robots is unimportant, but making a "hasid" (pious, kind, devoted person) is what truly matters.
This document provides a summary of a Hasidic study session that includes:
1) A review of the previous session and key takeaways.
2) Five Hasidic sayings from various rabbis, each presenting a lesson or insight.
3) Questions to consider for each saying regarding surface meaning, deeper possibilities, main lessons, and personal application.
4) A conclusion closing the session.
The document discusses the Hasidic movement, which began in the 18th century in Eastern Europe. It focuses on the founder, Baal Shem Tov, and explores some of his teachings conveyed through stories. The tales highlight themes of finding God's presence everywhere, the importance of sincere prayer and deeds, and avoiding pride. The document aims to understand these lessons and discuss their relevance to faith, society, and life.
The document discusses Israel's failure to uphold its covenant with God and turning instead to idolatry and foreign ways. Some key points:
1) Israel was given all it needed to thrive but produced "bad fruit" due to breaking its promise to God. Imagery of ruined vineyards and wild animals represents Israel straying from its purpose.
2) Leaders like priests and prophets abandoned their duties and corrupted the people. Teachers no longer knew God, endangering the transmission of values between generations.
3) Ritual acts were appropriated for idolatry, dishonoring the traditions of ancestors. Outward customs replaced inner principles.
4) The people sought fulfillment in "foreign children
This document summarizes lessons from the biblical prophets Isaiah. It discusses several of Isaiah's prophecies about righteousness, oppression, society, and God's desire to help the oppressed. The document examines what these prophecies teach about pleasing God and living according to cherished values. It explores imagery of people flocking to God, righteousness inheriting the land, and harmony between animals. The document concludes by considering steps to respond to the prophets' critiques and improve modern society.
This lesson plan discusses the failure of King Hezekiah's reforms in Israel and examines reasons why reforms may not be successful, including the loss of a shared narrative, being too narrow, proud, self-confident, spoiled, caught up in luxury and games, and going past the point of no return due to hardened hearts or being too far gone in corruption. It asks students to consider examples of advanced social decline and concludes by charging students for the next session.
Lesson Four- The Prophets- Painting the Broader Canvas of a Troubled SocietySandy Kress
This document summarizes a lesson about prophets painting a broader picture of a troubled society. It discusses several biblical passages describing societal problems like corruption, lack of wisdom, pride, and moral failings. The discussion analyzes how these issues spread throughout a society, with no one escaping responsibility or punishment. Specific examples of societal breakdown included people consuming their own flesh out of desperation, and a metaphor comparing a society to a fragile potter's bottle that cannot be repaired once broken. The lesson aimed to demonstrate how prophets conveyed warnings about comprehensive societal problems beyond just leadership.
The document summarizes several passages from the book of Jeremiah in the Hebrew Bible. It discusses:
1) Jeremiah's message to the people of Judah that they had not listened to God's prophets for a long time, despite repeated warnings to repent.
2) The priests and prophets threatening Jeremiah with death for prophesying that the Temple would be destroyed, like Shiloh, if the people did not change their ways.
3) Babylon conquering Judah but facing its own downfall, showing that empires rise and fall and should not take their power for granted.
The document provides commentary on various passages from the book of Jeremiah. It discusses how Jeremiah found himself threatened with death for speaking out against the corrupt practices of his society. The commentary reflects on why prophets who condemn wrongdoing are often met with hostility. It also examines the escalating sinfulness between generations that led to Judah's demise, and the injustice, oppression, and shedding of innocent blood that characterized Jeremiah's time. Restoring righteousness, justice and fair treatment of the vulnerable could have saved Judah according to God's message through Jeremiah.
This document provides an analysis of Jeremiah 8-10 from the Bible. It discusses how the people had strayed from God and were wicked, but God offered repentance. However, the people refused to repent despite warnings. Their ways were characterized by stubbornness, ignorance of God's judgments, and claiming to know God's teachings but not following them. Their society lacked faith, kindness, justice and righteousness. It focused too much on wealth, strength and wisdom instead of God. It treated idols as things of veneration like God, but idols have no enduring value or life in them.
1. The document discusses several verses from the book of Jeremiah that criticize society in Judah for declining from justice and righteousness. It is suggested that children roaming the streets instead of being in school and a loss of responsibility among both men and women contributed to the decline.
2. Verse 6:15 is discussed, noting that without shame, a society has a greater inclination to remain in wrongdoing rather than acknowledge and correct issues.
3. Verses 7:5-7 indict the society for a lack of commitment to justice for all people and following rituals without upholding justice, which was particularly offensive to God.
4. The document discusses how certain physical activities of ancestors were being used in
The document discusses several passages from the book of Jeremiah in the Bible. It analyzes metaphors used to describe how the people of Israel had turned away from God and betrayed their core spiritual principles. This led to societal problems as leaders, priests, and prophets misguided the people and pursued their own gains rather than justice and righteousness. While some good people remained, they were ineffective at enacting change. The document examines themes of how societies decline when people forget moral truths, are not accountable, take advantage of the vulnerable, and follow misguided leaders claiming false assurances of peace.
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1. Sh’lach L’cha
Introduction
One important part of our study of the wilderness and its challenges is to read each portion,
each challenge, on its own, understanding that this is not one big experience from which we can
over-generalize a lesson or two. There are - to be sure - connections between the episodes,
and there are both broader and tailored takeaways. But we must be diligent about getting into
each piece of narrative to appreciate the particular within it. In each episode, we must look for
the source of the problem, the roles key figures play, the position God takes, how Moses and
Aaron react, and the resolution and its meaning. We don’t really learn from the text unless we
honor it and give it the credit it deserves.
Always remember that the text is there for good reasons - all of it. Just as we dived deep under
the surface of Vayikra to find profound truths that a general or surface reading didn’t reveal, we
must do so here as well.
In the arc of the narrative, we’re in the real world, on the ground now. It’s not that God is not
available. God is near; God is there. Further, the story of the people is way more complex than
“we’re dealing with a bunch of complainers.” Yes, in the words John Milton used in Paradise
Lost to describe fallen angels, we see human beings “trespass, Authors to themselves.” And we
see how, in so many ways, this can tarnish and damage a community. But we also see God’s
reactions as well as those of God-fearing people. And, importantly, from so many different
accounts in the wilderness, this Biblical text teaches profound lessons to us in our own time
about how best to live as God expects.
2. But, it’s complex; it’s varied; and it calls for our attention to details. So, let’s get back on the
journey with this week’s story. Ready?
I. A. Read 13:1-2 and 17-20.
1. What is God saying to Moses, and what does Moses say to the scouts? Is this scouting
needed? Who wants it done? What does it seem to you that Moses is really asking, what does
he want them to find out and report back?
(I see God’s suggestion simply as permissive, perhaps, too, as a sort of test that also partly
responds to their curiosity. Moses appears to agree that there is a useful purpose to the
scouting and helps facilitate it, as does God.
3. Do know, though, that some commentators are critical of the people’s desire to scout the land in
that it perhaps showed a lack of faith that God would deliver it in His time. In Deuteronomy, we
get more of a sense of something along these lines. Moses there recalls this moment as one in
which the people insisted upon scouting the land, and it appears he is critical of them for it. Of
course, in that account, which we’ll study, he may be recalling the whole arc of the sad story of
the scouting, especially the tragic outcome of acceding to their curiosity by sending in the
scouts. It’s surely complex.)
2. What does Moses seek?
(Moses does what a leader does. He wants all sorts of intelligence that will help him and the
people prepare for the challenge of going in, the development of strategy to do so, and some
sense of the fruit and bounty of the land, perhaps to show the people evidence of the bounty of
the land of promise.)
4. B. Read 26-29, 31-33. In what forum do the scouts give their report? What did the scouts
report? In what way does it respond to Moses’ challenge, and in what way does it not? And
what’s the consequence of that?
1. They reported not only to Moses and Aaron but to the whole community. Did they need to
do this? They could have reported only to the leaders, which honorable people with a
negative report surely would have done. Given what they say, the beginning of their evil was
the manner in which they reported, no? This is important to see in 26.
2. They did report factually to start, albeit with exaggeration. They reported on the bounty and
the strength of the people and the fortifications.
3. But, after a comment from Caleb that was true to God’s commitment, that they should
proceed to the land, the people say further that they are not up to it, that the country devours its
settlers, and that they looked like “grasshoppers to ourselves, and so we must have looked to
them.” What’s happening now in the report?
5. (These are not objective facts scouts find and report in the intelligence work they do. These are
not answers to the questions Moses asked, nor are they responses to the leaders scope of
inquiry. So, what are they?
a. First, let’s look at some interesting language in the Hebrew. Specifically, in part, those who
had “gone up” with Caleb, who are resisting now, say in 31, “we cannot attack the people, for it
is stronger than we.” The Hebrew for “gone up” is ahlu. The Hebrew for “attack” is lalalot. Do
you see a similarity? The root is ahla, to go up to, ascend, climb. It has the same root as a part
of the title of last week’s portion, beha’alot’cha, alo, to mount to light.
What’s the meaning here?
(We’ve talked a lot about going up, ascending. Going up to the land could be seen as ascending
to the land of promise. 31 is sometimes translated as: “we cannot go up to the people for it is
stronger than we.” In other words, God wants us in so many ways to “go up.” God supports our
going up. Yet, here the meaning goes a little deeper with this translation: these scouts are
worse than mere cowards; they won’t “go up.” This places them against God and God’s wishes
and expectations.
6. b. Were these matters that Moses asked for the scouts to address in their report? What does
their report reveal about them? Why did they act the way they did? Can a case be made that the
scouts’ fears were justifiable?
(Perhaps so, but this would be a minority opinion. They appear to reflect mostly a lack of faith in
God, certainly an immature faith that does not reach to their will and their action, to their eyes
and hands and feet. Further, they are weak in self-image, likely far weaker than would have
been justifiable on any objective basis. Certainly, as it wanders from objective observation to
opinion or position or statement that either leads or misleads, this suggests a flaw or disease in
the soul, manifested in an evil report that turns the report that was requested into a dispiriting
message that poisons and weakens the will of the people.To that extent, it surely was a terrible
and profound reflection of their lack of readiness. This is obviously the case, as shown in 14:1-4.
Note in 14:1, the only thing that lifts up (the same verb we studied last week, v’tisah) is their
voice. It’s not their being to be counted, nor is it their face, or God’s. This is not to be negative
about the lifting of voice in other circumstances, but what’s its meaning here?
The lifting up of voice can be the principal way that evil spreads, that dissension and rebellion
spread. Certainly, if it’s only voice that’s lifted, there’s no content, there’s no core. There’s
certainly nothing of a Divine nature in this, or anything God expects. It’s as if it’s pure voice, with
none of those attributes. To God, it surely was noise.)
7. C. 1. We read of a virtually national hysteria provoked by the evil report. It’s virtually
unimaginable that the people could say with enough seriousness that they wanted to appoint a
new leader who would support their return to Egypt that Moses and Aaron would fall on their
faces in despair. How is this even possible? (Verse 4).
(I must admit that before my life in politics, I would never have found this account credible at all.
Now it depresses me as only too real!)
2. Read 6-10. What is the significance of all that Caleb and Joshua do here, as well as its
timing?
(This is exactly the leadership that we discussed as necessary last week, to stand in the way of
wrong as it spreads, even at risk and with courage. One could see how this display on their part
8. triggers or at least calls upon God to come in. Also, it is a sweet and powerful gift to Moses and
Aaron, who badly needed support and time to recover and gain strength.)
3. Then after God’s wrath in its wake and yet another of Moses’ saving appeals, we read God’s
verdict. Read 20-24, 28-33.
What do we make of this? I’m interested in your views, both as its meaning in the wilderness for
these people in the Bible as well as for us in our own time.
(Faithlessness is tantamount to an abandonment of God. It is a departure from God, as we
discussed in the text on blessings and curses. When we leave God, we leave God’s protection.
This is why the blessing we discussed in the portion two weeks ago is not an easily or cheaply
given blessing, one to which all are entitled. Recall our conclusion: this was God’s fulfillment of
the covenant, a covenant to which we have duties. The people who rebel here people believed
and acted out of sync with God’s promise, obviously with a lack of commitment to the covenant,
their God, and their destiny. So, their fate is now tied to their own decision, their own strength
(that is, their own weakness).
9. When we depart our faith, we are alone. And when we are alone we operate without God’s
support. For those too weak to go in, they don’t go in!)
4. Why do none of this generation (with a very few exceptions) get into the land?
(No one other than Caleb and Joshua rise to protest in righteousness. No one else can see the
future in the land. No one else has anything near enough full and mature faith in God. The
demanding challenge of taking the land and making it fruitful in all the necessary ways is
fundamentally beyond these people, in any form they, even after further growth, could handle.
The readiness is so lacking as to force the generational delay. Pretty severe judgment, no? And
recall this is the verdict after Moses’ plea for mercy!
10. And for those who regret what the others do but decide to go into a fight without God’s support,
we read 40-45. Faith does not require foolishness, or acting out of self-delusions of strength,
just as it does not entail a bloated sense of weakness, due to an inadequate attachment to
God.)
D. Before we go on, let’s go back to a single verse that we cannot pass by without comment,
13:16. What does it mean that Moses changed the name of Hose to Joshua, and what’s the
consequence of this?
(This is Joshua, Moses’ ultimate successor, of course. The difference in Hebrew in the two
names is that the letter yod is added on the front end. Does anyone know what that means?
The yod has the effect of adding God, or ya, to the name, so we now have the notion in the
name that it’s not just salvation, but that it is salvation by God. Did Moses make this change to
encourage that God be with Joshua in the scouting? Generally? For the later day when Joshua
succeeds him? Thoughts?
(This makes God’s role in the salvation palpable and clear in the name, as it must be, in reality.
This is essential to the people and ultimate success in fulfilling the covenant, as we have
11. certainly seen in the failure of the other scouts and the people for whom God was missing in
their narrative and lives as they approached the land. Moses understands that God is the
source of our salvation, that the people are weak in this, and that the “groomed” leader must in
all respects, especially through his name, be suffused with this key reality.)
II. Read 15:1-3. There are another 30 or so verses that follow that flesh out many of the
procedures regarding offerings. We’ve discussed them before.
A. But the question I want to ask now is: why does the Text bring us back right here to several
requirements related to offerings, our manner of drawing near to God?
(It’s really stunning after the drama we’ve just encountered, one the people just experienced, to
come to an almost-matter-of-fact account of how offerings will be made when the people enter
the land, which will now take almost another 40 years and which will involve virtually none of the
Israelites to whom Moses reports these instructions from God.
12. It is comforting in a way that the promise will be fulfilled. It is comforting that the people who
enter will still have the promise and capacity of being able to draw near to God, ultimately to be
blessed and live in covenant with the Divine. While it is incredibly disappointing that the faith of
some is so weak they cannot make it to the land of promise, it is quite hopeful that the path is
still open, and that others, including the next generation, can and will make it.)
B. Is there ever such a thing as a lost generation? Or a people or persons who don’t have and
can’t muster the faith it takes?
C. Note the frequent mention that there is the law is for the stranger (who resides within the
community) as well as the congregation generally. Thoughts on what this is about?
(This reflects the idea of access for all to the duties and benefits of the covenant for the most
part - to be sure. But could it be also that carrying along folks who are not committed and not
following/benefiting is not good for a community of God? Have we seen in the last major
episodes some evidence of that problem? We’ve seen how evil can start at “the outskirts” and
spread through the riffraff and then throughout.
13. It is dangerous to have an environment in which the good can’t come back after straying (thus,
the verses on offerings for atonement when the community or an individual strays from God) as
well as one in which the bad can tarnish and spread evil that infects the community (thus, the
verses punishing contemptuous idolatry and sabbath violation). This appears to be the purpose
of these verses in Chapter 15.)
D. Note 37-41. It’s fascinating to see that God closes out this instruction with a gift of the
practice of looking at the fringes of one’s garments, the tzitzit. The idea is that one would look at
the fringes on one’s garments as a sign or a reminder that we are to live as God expects, not
after our own hearts and eyes that can lead us astray. Any notions of how fringes would serve
this purpose?
(It’s telling to me that the fringes are symbolically the part of me that extends toward another, as
if I’m to be particularly mindful of how what I do affects others who live just on the outskirts, so
to speak, of my being. So, this is duty to God to living with others, who literally are at the
outskirts, in contrast to the way of contention and opposition we’ve seen in this and the last
portion. Recall, too, the idea that we preserve the corners of the field for others. God has a
special interest in what happens - whether for evil or for good - in the outskirts, and so should
we.
For me, the notion of the blue thread is a reminder that there’s a stake in heaven in how I live up
to the desires from heaven. We must be faithful to the mission of service to God and our fellows
for which we were redeemed from Egypt.
14. Conclusion
So, we’ve seen another form of straying, born out of weak faith and its disastrous effects, when
spread. We’re taught about the awful consequences that are paid for that. Yet, we see
examples of courageous and powerfully faithful people of God. We see our God always seeking
our return when we’re ready. And we see a God constantly instructing us and showing us ways
back and giving us tools that help us stay in community with each other and covenant with God.
We learn how to build and strengthen up the weakness in us, how to deepen our faith, shore up
our courage, live right when tempted, and keep our community protected from the spread of
evil. This is how we must grow and show growth during and after our wilderness experience.