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Parsha “Vayakhel,” Exodus 35:1 through 38:20, in many respects will seem very familiar. Many elements that we just recently read, only about ten chapters earlier, are repeated. Why? And why so much detail, not just once, but twice?
Mark has long suggested that any time something is repeated in Scripture, we had better pay attention; it’s virtually certain that it is important. But there is almost certainly more to it as well. For example, the concept of a chiasm, or “atbash” in Hebrew that serves to ‘set off’ what is enclosed in what might be thought of as the equivalent of ‘brackets,’ or even nested parentheses, in English. In a more modern parlance, it might be thought of as a Biblical equivalent of an HTML tag.
And in the case of some, like what comes to a conclusion in this reading, a virtual bright flashing red emphasis, in ALL CAPS, too.
Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a provocative two-part look at the parsha, and the implications for a world that stands at minimum on the cusp of World War III, potentially with even a nuclear escalation, and a global economic (and fiat reserve currency and debt) meltdown that have both been a long time coming.
As for the ‘End Times’ — well, “soon” is a relative concept in prophecy, but we know of a certainly that we are ‘close,’ and what will ultimately come to pass.
The Erev Shabbat reading:
https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SSM-3-13-Vayakhel-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3If this repeated, often word-for-word, detail, and the entire concept of first being told WHAT to make, then again WHEN they made it, is the ‘closing bracket,’ or tag, for what comes in between, then what is He emphasizing> Certainly, the ‘Golden Calf,’ and one of the most dramatic failure in Scripture. And there’s even an “atbash within that abash,” as well, concerning His Sabbath. But, this time the explicit reminder is that it’s one of those commandments that carries a death penalty. How can that be ignored?
To ‘come out of her,’ remains an imperative. But then what?
Vayakhel: “Coming out, coming together – it just starts willing hearts”
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The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:
This week, Pete Rambo and Mark Call close out the Torah Teachers’ Round Table, and the special “Two House” series, with part four.
Torah teachers Pete Rambo and Mark Call resume the special series of round table sessions on one of the most important, and certainly overlooked and misunderstood, subjects in Scripture, the “Two Houses” that came from the Twelve Tribes, with part III this week.
They literally permeate the prophets, and in particular things that have not yet come to pass, but are still largely an enigma to “churchianity.”
The chapters they explore this week – Jeremiah 3, and Ezekiel 23, are sometimes even considered “controversial” by a ‘church’ that is still in exile for the very reasons they outline. They should NOT be, and the fact that some claim they are just helps make His point.
Torah teachers Pete Rambo and Mark Call continue the special series of round table sessions on one of the most important, and certainly overlooked and misunderstood, subjects in Scripture, the “Two Houses” that came from the Twelve Tribes.
They literally permeate the prophets, and in particular things that have not yet come to pass, but are still largely an enigma to “churchianity.” For reasons that are being made clear.
Torah teachers Pete Rambo and Mark Call, after the summer hiatus, return for a special series of round table sessions on one of the most important, and certainly overlooked and misunderstood, subjects in Scripture:
the history and prophetic understanding of the “Two Houses,” that came from the Twelve Tribes.
Note: Pete Rambo’s excellent book on the topic is: Ten Parts in the King
Join the Torah Teachers, Ray Harrison, Pete Rambo, and Mark Call as they complete the study of the ‘most twisted Book in the Bible,’ the apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians, and chapter 6.
And one of the most twisted, and even divisive, topics, too: circumcision.
Join the Torah Teachers, Ray Harrison, Pete Rambo, and Mark Call as they continue the study of the ‘most twisted Book in the Bible,’ the apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. There is no doubt that much of what he wrote about, even warned about, has literally been “turned on its head.”
This week, as they “un-twist Paul, they explore Galatians chapter 5.
Join the Torah Teachers, Ray Harrison, Pete Rambo, and Mark Call as they continue the study of the ‘most twisted Book in the Bible,’ the apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. There is no doubt that much of what he wrote about, even warned about, has literally been “turned on its head.”
And this week, they explore what may be the most twisted CHAPTERS in the Book as well, 3 and 4.
All three of them recommend Avi ben Mordechai’s excellent book, “Galatians: Torah-Basd Commentary in First Century Hebraic Context.”
Pete Rambo also referenced a video that he did a while back related to the topic, “Who Are the Modern Pharisees,”
The apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians may well be the ‘most twisted Book in the Bible.’ There is no doubt that much of what he wrote about, even warned about, has literally been “turned on its head.”
Join the Torah Teachers, Ray Harrison, Pete Rambo, and Mark Call as they unpack the reasons why, in chapters 1 and 2.
The Torah teachers, Ray Harrison and Mark Call, begin a detailed look at what MC calls the “most twisted Book in the Bible,” the Apostle Paul, or Shaul’s, letter to the Galatians.
The Torah teachers, Mark Call and Ray Harrison, are now joined again by Pete Rambo, as they complete the study of Shaul or Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians.
Of all the ways that this letter has been ‘twisted,’ and – as they have suggested – even inverted from its original meaning, context, and intent, this may be the most key.
The Torah teachers, Mark Call and Ray Harrison, are now joined again by Pete Rambo, as they continue the study of Shaul or Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians, and now into chapter 11, which is where the “rubber meets the road.”
Of all the ways that this letter has been ‘twisted,’ and – as they have suggested – even inverted from its original meaning, context, and intent, this may be the most key.
When Paul warns that he was concerned people might start accepting “another jesus, whom we have NOT preached,” he was absolutely right. And the Whore Church is not about to point that out to those who have been so deceived for 17 centuries or so.
The Torah teachers, Mark Call and Ray Harrison, continue the study of Shaul or Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians, and some of the ways that it has been ‘twisted,’ and even outright inverted from the original meaning and context, from chapter 7 into chapter 10.
This week the Torah teachers are joined by Hebrew Nation’s Dr. Richard Ruhling, to continue the study of the Book of the prophet Isaiah/YesheYahu, from chapter 47 into chapter 48.
Mark Pitrone in the hospital, and prayers are requested for his healing and protection.
The Torah teachers complete the look at the Book of the prophet Isaiah/YesheYahu, with the conclusion of chapter 45, though 46, and into chapter 47.
The Torah teachers complete the look at the Book of the prophet Isaiah/YesheYahu, chapter 44.
The Torah teachers complete the look at the Book of the prophet Isaiah/YesheYahu, chapter 43.
The Torah teachers take a deeper, albeit shortened, look this week at the Book of the prophet Isaiah/YesheYahu, chapter 43.
The Torah teachers take a deeper look this week at the Book of the prophet Isaiah/YesheYahu, chapter 42.
After that long break – the Torah teachers are finally back live, and take a deeper look at the Book of the prophet Isaiah/YesheYahu, chapter 41.
The Torah teachers continue the study of the Book of the prophet YesheYahu, or Isaiah, into chapter 40, which begins an entirely different theme…and one of the most well-known, as Ray points out, in classical music.
The Torah teachers continue the study of the Book of the prophet YesheYahu, or Isaiah, and the story of King Hezekiah, through chapters 38 and 39.
And, yes, what we he thinking?
Isaiah chapter 37 could be called a great story of Faith, and of Truth.
And it is followed up, in chapter 38, by what Ray Harrison points out is one the two most dramatic illustrations in Scripture of what might constitute proofs for ‘Divine Intervention’ in astronomy.
This week the Torah teachers continue the study of the Book of the prophet Isaiah with chapter 35, and then into chapter 36, and a siege.
This week the Torah teachers continue the study of the Book of the prophet Isaiah with chapter 34.
The Torah teachers continue the study of the Book of the prophet Isaiah into chapter 33, which includes what may be THE fundamental basis for the structure of the form of government we were SUPPOSED to have:
The separation of powers.
It’s right there in Isaiah 33:22, the Founders knew it, and every American should.
The Torah teachers continue the study of the Book of the prophet Isaiah into chapter 32, and some parallels that look back at Isaiah chapter 3, and also look familiar on TV today.
Ray Harrison is back this week with the other Torah teachers, Marks Pitrone and Call, and they continue the study of the Book of the prophet Isaiah/YesheYahu into chapter 30.
The teachers complete the study of Isaiah chapter 29, and this week that includes the warning from Yahushua in Mark chapter 7, “well did Isaiah prophesy of you…”
…because most of the ‘sun-god-day’ churches STILL just pay “lip service” to Him, but then “make the commandments of Elohim of no effect” by what they claim is ‘law’ – but ISN’T.
The teachers explore chapter 29 of the Book of the prophet Isaiah/YesheYahu.
And even a little bit about gardening.
The teachers take a detailed look at Isaiah chapter 28, “line by line, precept by precept.”
The Torah teachers, Mark Pitrone, Mark Call, and Ray Harrison, take a detailed look at the Book of the prophet Isaiah, chapter 25, and then into 26.
The Torah teachers, Mark Pitrone, Mark Call, and Ray Harrison, take a detailed look at the Book of the prophet Isaiah, chapter 24, and then into 25.
The Torah teachers, Mark Pitrone, Ray Harrison, and Mark Call, continue the study of the Book of the prophet Isaiah. This week from chapter 22 into chapter 23.
The Torah teachers, Mark Pitrone, Ray Harrison, and Mark Call, continue the study of the Book of the prophet Isaiah from chapter 20 into chapter 22.
And this seems like a particularly ‘poignant’ week to read that “Babylon is fallen…”
The Torah teachers continue the detailed study of the Book of Ezekiel the prophet, and complete chapter 45, and head into 46.
And as several previous prophecies have, this one invites a question: If the ‘temple’ that seems to be described in this section is a still-future event, then why does Yahuah keep talking about the importance of keeping His feasts, and making offerings there? If the ‘church’ is right, and tells us that all those “old” things have been ‘done away with,’ well…that can’t possibly be.
The teachers complete the study of Ezekiel chapter 44 and continue into chapter 45. Some of the strictures on the cohenim, or priests, in this section we saw in the Torah. But the emphasis on “teach My people” the difference, between the holy and unholy, clean and profane, is key. And certainly explains a lot.
The teachers complete the discussion of Ezekiel chapter 42 and the prophesied temple, and continue into chapter 43. Where there is a warning which must not be overlooked.
This week the teachers complete the look at the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel, chapter 40, and continue into chapter 41.
This week the Torah teachers, and the prophet Ezekiel, ‘change gears’ as the study continues into chapter 40, and the description of a temple, certainly evidently, ‘yet to come’.
The teachers complete the look at one of the most notable, and certainly not-yet-fulfilled, wars in the Bible, from Ezekiel chapters 38 and 39.
Ezekiel chapter 38 begins the discussion of one of the most famous wars in the Bible, often known simply as the ‘Ezekiel 38-39 war,’ or Gog vs. Magog.
The prophet Ezekiel’s vision of the ‘two sticks’, one for the Judah and his companions, the other for Ephraim and his companions, which become echad in His hand, is arguably among the most important in the Bible. And certainly NOT yet fulfilled. This week the teachers go into the details of that one, and the […]
The wrap-up of Ezekiel chapter 36 includes some other references to the ‘greater exodus’ arguably still yet-to-come, and sets up one of the most well-known prophecies from Ezekiel.
This week the Torah Teachers explore Ezekiel chapter 35.
Notes: From Ken’s comment on the Greater Exodus – Jeremiah 16:14-15
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The teachers complete the study of Ezekiel, chapter 34, including a look at what might be called the “Greater Exodus,” still yet to come.
The teachers explore the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel, into chapter 33, and what is probably one of the most clear metaphors – to us, hopefully – in Scripture:
the ‘Watchman on the Wall.’
The teacher complete the study of Ezekiel chapter 30.
Does the prophecy here for “Egypt”, or Mitzraim, not sound a BIT like modern AmeriKa-with-a-K, that might be equally ‘prideful’?
The teachers discuss Ezekiel chapters 29 into 30.
…and among other things, a reference by the prophet to “the day of the LORD.” Which, of course, isn’t what it really says at all.
The teachers discuss Ezekiel chapters 28 into 29.
And, among some related things, just who, or what, is the Prince of Tyre?
The Torah teachers look at the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel, and continue the study from chapter 25 into 26.
Where the judgments against places and peoples like Ammon, Edom, and Tyre – and the reasons WHY – should all send a shiver down the spine of those who consider abortion, genocide, and otherwise just rooting for the death of the innocent, a ‘sacrament.’
The teachers wrap up Ezekiel chapter 23, and how fundamental it is to an understanding of the two whoring houses – and why BOTH are still in exile – as an introduction to chapter 24.
This week the Torah teachers (mostly) complete the study of Ezekiel chapter 23, and what is arguably another of the most ‘politically-incorrect’ warnings in Scripture.
The prophet, in what amounts to a ‘second witness’ of the metaphor from Jeremiah chapter 3, refers directly to YHVH as the husband of ‘two wives.’ And, again, the parallels of between the idolatry and “whoring” then, and now, are perhaps too painful to hear, but also too glaring to ignore.
Because it can’t be denied what the “whoring” really is.
This will shock some, especially those who haven’t really pondered why the world has become just what it now is. But it should disturb all those with “eyes to see.”
And – be forewarned – the actual text is still pretty graphic. Because He can be blunt, when necessary.
This week the Torah teachers embark on the study of the first part of Ezekiel chapter 23, and what is arguably another of the most ‘politically-incorrect’ warnings in Scripture.
The prophet, in what amounts to a ‘second witness’ of the metaphor from Jeremiah chapter 3, refers directly to YHVH as the husband of ‘two wives.’
And what should perhaps be particularly poignant THIS year, after a Yah-hating anti-constitutional ‘government’ passed what the Founders called “pretend legislation” mocking His institution of marriage, is the contrast.
And the obvious Truth of just what the “whoring” really is.
This will shock some, especially those who haven’t really pondered why the world has become just what it now is. But it should disturb all those with “eyes to see.”
And – be forewarned – the actual text is pretty graphic. He needs to be.
The teachers complete the study of the Book of the prophet Ezekiel, chapter 22, and one of the most stark, even undeniable, sets of warning that are at least as applicable now as whey were even almost three millennia ago.
As I glanced at the Zoom chat box after our weekly classes, this week, I realized that not everyone was clear on why we fast on the Tenth of Tevet. While most of my weekly online students have been with me for several years, newer students missed the Four Fasts and the Torah portions in which we unpacked some reasons why they appear in Zechariah. It dawned on me…if they missed some of the Four Fast teachings, then probably they’re a little lost when I discuss the Egyptian crocodile/serpent as the “father” of the beast kingdoms. It’s not that folks don’t try to catch up, it’s that the number of teaching videos available is overwhelming when one searches for a particular topic of interest. I can’t even remember what topic is in what videos!In this week's episode, I will re-cap a 2020 teaching on the Torah portion Vayechi, which describes how Egypt became the crocodile/serpent and how Joseph lost his position as “father to Pharaoh.”
The Torah teachers finish the study of Ezekiel, chapter 21, and head in chapter 22.
And, frequently, it seems that the most dire prophetic warnings should apply today, especially to a nation that has ‘forgotten God.’
But THESE are definitely in a class by themselves!
Listen, and then compare the headlines…
The teachers discuss the Book of Ezekiel, chapter 18.
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Ezekiel chapter 17
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The Torah teachers complete the look at the Book of Ezekiel, chapter 16 this week. Which seems quite fitting, given the world today.
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In chapter 16 of the Book of Ezekiel, the prophet is told to “cause her [meaning Israel, arguably both then AND now] to know her abominations.” That may be why this is such a long chapter…still.
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The Torah teachers continue the study of the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel into chapter 14. Yes, the parallels with modern paganism certainly continue. But, perhaps most importantly, it becomes clear — if we “diligently seek Him” — that idols of “wood and stone,” and the false prophets and priests that worshiped them, are pikers […]
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This week the Torah teachers start into the Book of the prophet Ezekiel, chapter 13. Would you believe he (and He) is AGAIN evidently talking to us? Especially when it comes to “false prophets”.
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This week the Torah teachers explore the Book of Ezekiel, chapter 12, and into 13.
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The Torah teachers continue the study of the Book of the prophet Ezekiel through chapter 10, and then 11.
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The teachers examine one of the most striking stories in the Book of Ezekiel, in chapter 9, and the parallels continue. This is His Mark, that was applied to all of those who “sigh and cry” at the abominations being done…a mark that saves.
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This week the Torah teachers hit the heart of one of the most undeniable, and even shocking – for those that just don’t understand how MUCH He hates paganism! – prophetic warnings in the whole Book. It was vitally important when Ezekiel first gave it, and, as the teachers will outline, arguably even more a […]
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This week the Torah teachers tackle what may be one of the ‘meatiest’ – and even alarming, to those who don’t yet understand what Scripture REALLY says about His ‘hatred’ for idolatry – sections in the Book of Ezekiel, and perhaps even all of prophecy. Ezekiel chapter 8, and into chapter 9, describe the sequence […]
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This week the Torah teachers complete the study of Ezekiel chapter 7 and move into one of the most dramatic, and shocking – for those who haven’t considered the context – warnings in all of prophecy.
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The study of the Book of Ezekiel continues through chapter 6 and into chapter 7. Much like the Book of Exodus, a continuing theme is “then you shall KNOW,” ki ani YHVH. No, not that ‘my name is the Lord,” but His Real Name. And given that idolatry is also a major issue in this […]
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The Torah teachers tackle Ezekiel chapter 5. And, if you think about inserting a lesson for, say, some Major Swamp City, in places where there is a warning for Jerusalem, since we are already IN exile, some of this might concern in another nation – and time – which has forgotten Him. Oops! The incorrect […]
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The torah teachers continue the study of the Book of the prophet Ezekiel from chapter 3 into 4. No doubt about it there were – we are – and still are – a ‘rebellious house’.
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The teachers wrap up the first chapter of the Book of Ezekiel, and continue the study. Elements of what the prophet relates sound very much like things repeated in ‘end-times’ prophecies, like Daniel and Revelation. And it sounds exactly like something that applies at least as much today as it ever did. NOTE: The audio […]
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The Torah teachers have now started the in-depth study of the Book of Ezekiel, and chapter one. And there is certainly a lot of imagery.
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