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  1. Ben Abraham

    Does God have faces? if so, how many? EXODUS 30 - 34

    Could we dare say that these “attributes” or “personalities” could be expressed in the words “Panim El Panim” The “faces of God’s character?” He has the face of mercy, the face of Grace, the face of long-suffering, the faces of goodness and truth, the face of forgiveness, yet He also has the...
  2. Ben Abraham

    Does God have faces? if so, how many? EXODUS 30 - 34

    PARASHA: “Ki Tisa” (when you elevate) EXDOUS 30:11-34:35………………1 KINGS 18:1-39……………MARK 7:1-8:38 Here’s an interesting question; “Does God have faces. If yes, how many? Think on this question and we’ll come to the answer later on in this study. This parashah starts out by...
  3. Ben Abraham

    On lights and Purim, what a mix! EX 27-30 and Esther

    THE BOOK OF ESTHER - Midrash and Symbolism The reading of the book of Esther during the time of Purim is customary, and when one reads the entire book, one will notice that the name of God is never mentioned. We do not see “LORD” or God nor even in the Hebrew is the name “Adonai” or...
  4. Ben Abraham

    On lights and Purim, what a mix! EX 27-30 and Esther

    A QUICK MIDRASH ON THE BOOK OF ESTHER, SINCE PURIM, IS UPON US A long time ago, in a palace called Sushan, in the kingdom of Persia, there was a king named Ahasuerus who had just a little too much to drink, he called for his wife and he called for more wine, and the wine he got but the...
  5. Ben Abraham

    On lights and Purim, what a mix! EX 27-30 and Esther

    This would be the same expectation of ministers who are anointed as rabbis, chaplains, pastors, priests, etc. that they might always listen to the voice of God, and follow/do his will through his Word, to serve those who are placed under their leadership. We don't use blood today, but we do...
  6. Ben Abraham

    On lights and Purim, what a mix! EX 27-30 and Esther

    When my family went to worship at our congregation, we all put on our suit and ties, and mom wore her best dress. Yet today, some come to synagogue or church dressed as if they were going on a walk in the park, or to the beach. I mean, God still sees our hearts, even if we wear a sport shirt...
  7. Ben Abraham

    On lights and Purim, what a mix! EX 27-30 and Esther

    PARASHA: “Tetsaveh” (you shall command) EXODUS 27:20-30:10.............EZEKIEL 43:10-27..............MARK 5:1-6:56 In this parashah, we will see the preparation of the Menorah, and the clothing of the priests. The study starts out with preparing olive oil to fill the lamps of the...
  8. Ben Abraham

    What's the Bible's view on slavery? EX 21:1-24:18

    How would that work? If I broke your arm accidentally or on purpose, I would be responsible for taking you to the doctor and paying the medical bill, and even, paying you “lost wages” if you couldn't work. It doesn't mean that the other guy could break “my arm too”. If you broke my stereo, then...
  9. Ben Abraham

    What's the Bible's view on slavery? EX 21:1-24:18

    PARASHA: “Mishpatim” (Judgments) “Bringing to light the meaning of some difficult mitzvoth” EXODUS 21:1-24:18...... JEREMIAH 34:8-22, 33:25-26.... MARK 1:1-2:28 This parashah involves the giving of a variety of commandments, that Elohim gave to Moshe to give/write down, and teach to “b'nei...
  10. Ben Abraham

    A Brief Look at the 10 Commandments ; EX 20

    REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY TO KEEP IT HOLY... The sabbath is and always will be Saturday, it was never changed to Sunday, nothing wrong with going to church on Sunday, to me, it is a “double blessing” to worship Adonai two days straight. Yes, the early believers met on the first day of the week...
  11. Ben Abraham

    A Brief Look at the 10 Commandments ; EX 20

    PARASHA: “Yitro” (Jethro) EXODUS 18:1-20:26.......... ISAIAH 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6....... MATT 27:1-28:20 We see in this parashah, a lot of wisdom on the part of Moshe and Yitro, his father-in-law. First, we learn that Moshe had sent his wife and children back to stay with his father and grandfather...
  12. Ben Abraham

    A look a the Red Sea crossing; Exodus 13 and 14

    Chapter 14:13 is interesting. Moshe says; “Fear not and stand still and see the SALVATION of YHVH” in the Hebrew, the word “Salvation” is “YESHUAT” we have the name of our Messiah “Yeshua” plus the “Tav” Symbolically, we can see that Yeshua is part of Elohim, and He is moving to bring HIS...
  13. Ben Abraham

    A look a the Red Sea crossing; Exodus 13 and 14

    PARASHAH: “B'shalach” (when he let go) EXODUS 13:17-17:16.......JUDGES 4:4-5: 31.........MATT 26:1-75 We are coming down to the “showdown” where Pharaoh gets his just desserts and gets what he deserves for defying the God of Israel, going back on his word to “let Israel go”, you cannot...
  14. Ben Abraham

    God vs Pharaoh, the great "Show-Down" God wins! EX 10:1-13: 16

    ” On the tenth of this month, everyone shall take a lamb.... a lamb for each household” ...... This lamb was to be a young, healthy lamb, and it would be kept for 5 days, on the 14th day, it would be slaughtered, and as we know, the blood would be placed on the two side posts of the door of the...
  15. Ben Abraham

    God vs Pharaoh, the great "Show-Down" God wins! EX 10:1-13: 16

    PARASHA: “BO” (enter) EXODUS 10:1-13:16...........JEREMIAH 46:13-28.......MATT 25:1-46 The Parasha starts out; “And the LORD said unto Moshe; ‘Go in unto Pharaoh’…” Strange, the word “Go” in Hebrew is “Sh’lach”, but the Hebrew scriptures read “Bo” (enter) so, in reality, the Word of...
  16. Ben Abraham

    Some tips on reading short stories

    I guess I like writing ABOUT people, and events concerning their lives. always faith-related. If it doesn't point a person to God, it isn't worth writing.
  17. Ben Abraham

    8 promises God made to his people (us included) EX 6:2-9:35

    EZEKIEL 28:25-29:21 The prophet speaks through the Holy Spirit and affirms that even though Israel has been scattered throughout the countries of the world, they will be returned to their land in the future, it is already happening, Israel was recognized as a nation in 1948, and since then...
  18. Ben Abraham

    8 promises God made to his people (us included) EX 6:2-9:35

    Parasha: “Va’era” (and I appeared) EXODUS 6:2-9:35........ EZEKIEL 28:25-29: 21.......... MATT 24:1-51 YHVH speaks to Moshe saying that when he appeared to Abraham, he revealed himself as “El Shaddai” which means “God Almighty” or “God all-powerful, yet he did not reveal himself as he did to...
  19. Ben Abraham

    Jacob blesses his children...but who is "Shiloh?" (GEN 47)

    1 KINGS 2:1-12 King David is on his death bed and calls his son Solomon, and tells him “what it is to be a MAN!” so here's the truth to all “macho guys out there who just THINK they know what it is to be a real man. Melech David tells the truth through the Holy Spirit who guides his...
  20. Ben Abraham

    Jacob blesses his children...but who is "Shiloh?" (GEN 47)

    PARASHA: “VaYechi” (and he lived) GEN 47:28-50:26.........1 KINGS 2:1-12......MATT 20:1-21:46 In this we see Jacob (Israel) in his last days, he prepares to “go the way of all men” (As king David put it), Jacob is getting ready to die. He prepares himself and makes sure that his sons...