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  1. Ben Abraham

    Jacob blesses his sons before dying. The significance? (Gen 47-50)

    PARASHA: “VaYechi” (and he lived) Genesis 47:28-31:26 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 and grandsons are blessed and they know what is...
  2. Ben Abraham

    A brief look at Ezekiel 37:15-28 and Matt 18:1-19:30

    EZEKIEL 37:15-28 Here, “Yeches’kel Ha Navi” (Ezekiel the Prophet) sees the joining of Judah and the children of Israel, and Yosef, with his son Efrain” and they are joined together as ONE (Echad) “One in Unity” Once they were separated, Yosef and his sons in Egypt, and Israel, Judah, and his...
  3. Ben Abraham

    Will God be your judge? or your loving Father? (Gen 44-47)

    PARASHA: “VaYIGASH” (and he drew near) GENESIS 44:18-47:27 Question; Will God be your judge or your loving heavenly Father? That depends on you, If you recognize Yeshua/Jesus as your Savior and LORD, your sins have been already judged at the Cross of Calvary. Yeshua will be your mediator...
  4. Ben Abraham

    A look at 1 Kings 3:15-4:1 and Matt 16:1-17:27

    1 KINGS 3:15-4:1 In this scripture portion, we see Solomon lifting up “burnt-offerings” and “peace-offerings” after also having “dreams” In his dream YHVH asked him what he wished for, “For wisdom, an understanding heart to judge this people” and YHVH thus granted him what he wished for...
  5. Ben Abraham

    Staying in the "Perfect Will of God" (Gen 41)

    Parashah: “Miketz” (at the end of) GENESIS 41:1-44:17 When we look into this parashah study, we see Yosef, who was, in a way of speaking, in the “pit” He was cast into the prison for something he did not do, yet he continued to trust YHVH for his needs. This reminds us of Melech...
  6. Ben Abraham

    One Hanukkah in Auschwitz (A short story for the season of Hanukkah)

    Since this is the first night of Hanukkah, I thought that this would be a good story to share, perhaps it is a bit of fiction in a non-fiction background. A time of sadness, of the "Shoach" (The Holocaust) This is one of my short stories from my ebook "God Tales, An Anthology" So, enjoy it, if...
  7. Ben Abraham

    The Festival of Hanukkah, in a nutshell, what's it all about?

    A STUDY ON HANUKKAH, WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? “And it was at Jerusalem the Feast of the Dedication (Hanukkah), and it was winter, and Yeshua (Jesus) walked in the temple in Solomon's porch” (John 10:22,23) the chapter goes on to say that the Jews gathered around him, asking him to tell them...
  8. Ben Abraham

    How God worked in the life of Joseph (Gen 37:1-40:23)

    PARASHA:  “VaYeshev”  (and he settled)   Genesis 37:1-40:23 God has many plans for Joseph, although he couldn't see ahead of the game, and neither can we, God is in control, even though we only see storm clouds, the sky and the sun will come out, but all in HIS timing. We just need to ride out...
  9. Ben Abraham

    Thanksgiving, the Bible, Squanto, and Joseph. How are they related?

    THANKSGIVING , the Bible, Joseph and Squanto (two men used by God) Today we celebrated the day of Thanksgiving, which had its start in 1621 when the Pilgrims celebrated their arrival in the new world. However, Thanksgiving has its roots in God’s Word. What does God’s Word say about giving...
  10. Ben Abraham

    A few thoughts over "Thanksgiving"

    BE YE THANKFUL FOR ALL THINGS Today is Thanksgiving, for all who live in the United States. We all know the story o the Pilgrims and how, with the help of the Indians, survived a though winter and celebrated the following winter with a feast. Today, we celebrate it with turkey and bread...
  11. Ben Abraham

    A brief look at Obadiyah 1:1-21 and Matt 13:1-58

    OBADIYAH 1:1-21 This prophet talks about Esau as “Edom” similar to the name “Adam” yet spelled with a “vav” Edom is condemned, for his attack on Jacob, later on, the Edomites attack the Israelites, (brothers against brothers) Edom will be “brought down from the lofty cliffs” I have been...
  12. Ben Abraham

    Reunion, Restitution, and Forgiveness (Gen 32-36)

    Parashah: “VaYishlach” (and he sent) GENESIS: 32:3-36:43 REUNION, RESTITUTION, and FORGIVENESS Sorry I am sending this out late. My old PC was no longer working (bought it in 2012) Now I have a new one, same "Lenovo" brand, but all in one (Monitor-PC) one piece. Working fine, got all the old...
  13. Ben Abraham

    A look at Hosea 12:13-14:9 and John 1:51

    HOSEA 12:13-14:9 The prophet condemns Israel for “forsaking the LORD” Israel was led out of Egypt by a prophet (Moshe) and tended to, provided for by YHVH, yet Israel forsake the LORD chasing after false gods, going into idolatry. Now the LORD will punish, and his wrath will fall upon...
  14. Ben Abraham

    Malachi 1:1-2:7 and Matt 10:1-11:30

    MALACHI 1:1-2:7 The prophet speaks and writes through the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) “Jacob have I loved, but Esau I have hated”. but you ask, “isn't God love?” isn't God all about love? Why does he “hate poor Esau?” The word “hate” has the same meaning as “reject”. YHVH who is “all-knowing”...
  15. Ben Abraham

    You can be like Jacob or like Esau, YOUR choice (Gen 25-28)

    GENESIS 25:19-28:9 This study starts out with the generations of Abraham and Sarah. After years of waiting and praying they finally had Yitzchak. The legacy continues, the promise of YHVH is revealed once more, but not without testing of faith. Yitzchak and Riv'kah also have to wait, about 20...
  16. Ben Abraham

    When a kings fails to discipline his son (1 Kings 1:1-31)

    1 KINGS 1:1-31 This tells the sad story of a father who failed to discipline his sons, and old king David reaped the whirlwind, Adonijah (which means YHVH is my master) if it were so, He would have been in subjection to his father David, had the nerve to proclaim himself king, even before...
  17. Ben Abraham

    Righteous Sarah lives! Gen 23:1-25:18

    PARASHAH: “Chayei Sarah” (Sarah lives) GENESIS 23:1-25:18 The title of the Parashah is “Sarah lives” or “Sarah lived”. Yet Sarah is dead, so, how does she live? She lives on in the memory of Abraham, her legacy lives on, her influence lives on, and this is what the patriarch wants for Isaac...
  18. Ben Abraham

    A look at 2 Kings 4:1-37 and Matt 6

    2 KINGS 4:1-37 Here, Elisha Ha Navi (the Prophet) ministers to a Shunamite woman, as some prophets had a public ministry, Elisha had more of a private ministry, ministering to individuals more than to the general public as a whole. Yeshua did both, he ministered to the sick, the hurting...
  19. Ben Abraham

    Welcoming angels into your camp (Gen 18:1-22:24)

    PARASHAH: “VaYERA” (and he appeared) Genesis 18:1-22:24 YHVH appears to Abraham at his tent, yet it also says that “three” men appeared to him. He addresses them as LORD (YHVH), how is that? One can only wonder. Could one of them be YHVH incarnate and the other two ministering angels? Could all...
  20. Ben Abraham

    Looking into Isaiah 40:3-41:16 and Matt 5:1-48

    ISAIAH 40:3 -41:16 The prophet echoes the future voice of Yochanan the Baptizer; “Prepare the Way of YHVH” Isn’t it interesting that one of the titles of Mashiach is “The Way?” So, could we say that this verse, in a way, is saying; “Prepare to meet Yeshua, who is the WAY, and who is YHVH in...