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  1. BenAvraham

    A look at 1 samuel 11:14-12:22 and Luke 19-20

    1 SAMUEL 11:14-12:22 We see in this study, we see another rebellion. In the previous story, Korah rejects or questions Moshe’s authority, here, in Samuel, the people want a human king over them. Even though the Prophet pleads with the people, Adonai speaks up and tells Samuel, “They...
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    Do NOT rebel against the LORD's anointed, or else! (Numbers 16:1-18:32)

    PARASHA/Bible study portion: “Korach” (Korah) NUMBERS 16:1-18:32… This study is about a Levite named “Korach” and a few of his friends; Dathan and Abiram, they got together with 250 other guys and they “Rose up in the face of Moshe”. Now, this for sure is NOT a friendly gathering...
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    Joshua 2:1-24 and Luke 17:1-18:43

    JOSHUA 2:1-24 The other “Spy Story” involves “two” spies. Yehoshua (Joshua) sends them out to spy out “Jericho” They arrive at the house of “Rahab” a prostitute, she hides them and expresses her faith in the “unseen God of the Hebrews” From verses 9 to 13 we read of her faith. She...
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    Trusting in promises? or fearing circumstances? (Numbers 13:1-15:41)

    PARASHAH: “Shelach’l’ha” (send for yourself) NUMBERS 13:1-15:41… Most of us know the story of the 12 spies that were sent to spy out the land of Canaan, sent by Moshe by the word of YHVH. But let’s look at the story carefully and see what we can dig out of the sand pile, we might...
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    A look at Zechariah 2:10-4:7 and Luke 15:1-16:31

    ZECH 2:10-4:7 The prophet Zechariah speaks saying: “And many goyim shall be joined to YHVH in that day, and they shall become MY PEOPLE” (vs 11) But wait a minute, isn’t Israel the people of YHVH? Yes, they will NEVER cease to be, but also, the Gentiles will be “joined with” the YisraEL...
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    Let God"s Light shine inwardly and outwardly! (Numbers 8:1-12:16)

    PARASHAH: “B’ha’alotkha” (in your setting up) NUMBERS: 8:1-12:16 We see in this Torah/Bible study, various themes. The first is “Putting up the lamps” or one could say; “going up to light the lamps”. This speaks of the golden Menorah, which was inside the Mishkan. As we know it was...
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    A look at Judges 13:2-25 and Luke 13:1-14:35

    JUDGES 13:2-25 The story of Shimshon (Samson) starts here, full of promise, but Samson chooses the flesh and not the spirit. He was a Nazarite who broke all the Nazarite vows and, in the end, lost his sight and his physical strength, yet, Adonai still used him to take vengeance upon the...
  8. BenAvraham

    Serving in the Body of Christ/Messiah; Numbers 4:21-7:89

    PARASHA: “Nasso” (Elevate) NUMBERS 4:21-7:89 We will see various themes in this Parashah study. In Chapter 4, the duties of some of the important Levite families; “B’nei Kohat” “B’nei Gershon” and “B’nei Merari” (sons of). Their jobs included taking down, transporting, and setting up...
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    Shavuot/Pentecost; What's it all about?

    SHAVUOT/PENTECOST What’s it all about? This is the time of year when this “Moed” (appointed time) is celebrated. There are three times when all Israelites were commanded to go up to Yerushalayim to celebrate God’s appointed times, Passover, The Feast of Tabernacles, and the Feast of...
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    We are all NUMBERED for God's divine purposes: Numbers 1:1-4:20

    Well, actually, all of the Moedim (days set aside to the LORD) can be considered "Shabbaton" or "Days of rest" even if they don't occur on a Saturday. Pentecost, according to the Jewish calendar, starts on Tuesday evening (June 11th) and continues to the 13th.
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    A look at Hosea 2:1-22 and Luke 11:1-12:59

    Many are going to pray that "they will not be tempted" to take the Mark and follow the Anti-Christ
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    "From Dry Bones to Filled Lungs" Bible study course

    This is the 16-lesson Bible study course "From Dry Bones to Filled Lungs" written and developed by our late Messianic Rabbi Gus Elowitz, I hope you enjoy it and share it with your small group members;
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    A look at Hosea 2:1-22 and Luke 11:1-12:59

    HOSEA 2:1-22 We can see something very interesting in the name “Hoshea” Yehoshua, Son of Nun, was called “Hoshea” before his name was changed to “Yehoshua” but it is the same root word “The One who makes Salvation” In the opening verse; “The Word of YHVH that came unto Hoshea, son of Beeri…”...
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    We are all NUMBERED for God's divine purposes: Numbers 1:1-4:20

    PARASHA: “B’Midbar” (in the wilderness) NUMBERS 1:1-4:20 We start the new Torah Sefer called “Numbers” in English because it talks about “numbering” the tribes of Israel. We wonder why the reason for “numbering the people?” for this reason, we need to go back to the beginning to see...
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    Leviticus 26:3-27:34 "Obedience or disobedience, blessings or curses"

    Parasha: B'Chukotai (In my statutes, ordinances) Leviticus 26:3-27:34 This is the last study in the Book of Leviticus. So, Let's take a look at what it is about. Basically, Adonai is giving conditions as to blessings or, curses. Any time scripture starts with "If.....then...etc" it is...
  16. BenAvraham

    Words from the Mountain Top (Leviticus 25:1-26:2)

    Amen, we can find spiritual truths in all scripture, both from the Old and New Testaments.
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    Words from the Mountain Top (Leviticus 25:1-26:2)

    Parasha: B'Har (On the Mountain) LEVITICUS 25:1-26:2 “Give it a rest! Will ya?” I am sure you have heard that expression before, or “Give it a rest already!” People tend to say that when one continues in some theme or argues over a point that is "pointless", HOWEVER, this is what...
  18. BenAvraham

    A look at Ezekiel 44:15-31 and Luke 5:1-6:49

    Feel free to write any time Len. It is good to know the future through God's Word
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    A look at Ezekiel 44:15-31 and Luke 5:1-6:49

    Hello Len, Nice to hear from you again. Yes, Messiah will reign for 1000 years and all of his saints with him. You, me, and all who have accepted Messiah as LORD. Yet during the Millennium, children will be born of those who survived the Great Tribulation. They will be under Messiah's...
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    A look at Ezekiel 44:15-31 and Luke 5:1-6:49

    EZEKIEL 44:15-31 In this prophetic book, the Prophet sees into the future, the future priests of the third temple, (to be built in the near future) the descendants of “Zadok” will be the priests in the millennium, and the same high standards are for these priests as well. It also states the job...