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Encounter Yeshua (Jesus) in the Scriptures with Emmaus Road Fellowship in Kingwood, TX. Our teachings reflect an appreciation of the historical and cultural context in which the Scriptures were written, recognizing the Jewishness of Jesus and God’s covenant faithfulness through the ages. Visit us at https://walkingemmausroad.org.
Parashat BamidbarFinding Strength in the Wilderness explores how God uses testing times to transform our lives. Discover the profound spiritual lessons from the Book of Numbers (Bamidbar) and Yeshua’s wilderness testing that apply directly to your life challenges today.
Learn why God sometimes leads us through difficult seasons and how these experiences reveal what’s truly in our hearts, provide growth opportunities, and prepare us for greater responsibility. The wilderness in Scripture represents a place of testing and transformation where God’s people learn complete dependence on Him. Just as the Israelites were instructed to face their tents toward the tabernacle, we too must keep our focus on God rather than our circumstances during difficult times.
Explore how Yeshua responded to His 40-day wilderness testing with Scripture-based trust in God, providing a model for our own response to life’s trials. Understand the beautiful truth that each person has immense value in God’s plan, just as each Israelite was counted in the census and contributed to the tabernacle.
Discover how God watches over us during trials like a silversmith refining precious metal, never taking His eyes off us during the purification process. If you’re going through a wilderness season, this message offers biblical wisdom on keeping God at the center, trusting His presence, recognizing your value, and embracing the refining process. The wilderness is not a place of abandonment but a place of divine preparation where God is working all things together for your good and His glory.
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Parashat Behar-BechukotaiGod has the power to proclaim liberty to captives and restore what was lost. In Luke 4, Yeshua declared that this liberty is available now, not just in the future. The Year of Jubilee in Leviticus 25 illustrates God’s heart for restoration, where land returned to original owners, slaves were freed, and debts forgiven. Through Yeshua’s sacrifice, we experience not just forgiveness but complete deliverance from sin’s captivity, that sin is no longer master over us. Whatever holds us captive today—sin, fear, shame, addiction—God is proclaiming liberty over our lives, turning setbacks into victories, and giving us the path of righteousness, which is true liberty in relationship with Him.
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Parashat EmorLeviticus 21’s instructions for priests reveal spiritual principles applicable to all believers today. God established purity laws to maintain His presence among His people, with priests embodying the separation between sacred and profane. In modern life, our spiritual purity is affected by our inner condition, speech, and associations rather than just external factors. Yeshua modeled being in the world but not of it, calling us to create space for God’s presence in every aspect of our lives. This call to holiness involves evaluating priorities, sanctifying possessions, guarding our hearts, choosing relationships wisely, and living with spiritual purpose.
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Parashat Acharei Mot-KedoshimThe relationship between sacrifice, atonement, and doing God’s will unfolds throughout Scripture in parallel stories of creation, failure, and redemption. While God established the sacrificial system in Leviticus, His ultimate desire was for His people to do His will with pure hearts. Yeshua, whose sacrifice was uniquely motivated by perfect obedience and endless love, provided permanent atonement and the power to transform believers. Through His sacrifice, believers are now called to live holy lives, empowered by God’s Spirit to follow His instructions written on their hearts.
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Parashat Tazria-MetzoraLeviticus teaches us about spiritual afflictions through the concept of tzaraat, a physical manifestation of inner spiritual problems. Unlike medical conditions, tzaraat resulted from negative behaviors like gossip, pride, and selfishness. The restoration process involved purification, waiting, and reconciliation, emphasizing the importance of genuine repentance and patient transformation. Living water played a vital role in the purification process, symbolizing cleansing and new life that can only come from God, the source of living waters.
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Parashat SheminiGod’s power to overcome obstacles is demonstrated through the story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho. Despite facing seemingly impenetrable walls, Joshua and the Israelites followed God’s unconventional battle strategy with faithful obedience. Through their experience, we learn that victory comes not through human strength but through trust in God’s promises and following His guidance. This timeless message reminds us that whether facing relationship difficulties, financial challenges, or emotional barriers, God’s power can break down any wall that stands before us.
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Shevi’i Shel Pesach (7th Day of Passover)God’s redemptive power has been demonstrated throughout history, beginning with four key promises to Israel during their exodus from Egypt. These promises included freedom from burdens, deliverance from slavery, redemption through divine judgment, and adoption as God’s people. Through miraculous water crossings at the Sea of Reeds and Jordan River, God showed His ability to make impossible paths possible. These historical events point to the ultimate redemption through Yeshua, teaching us that God accompanies His people through trials to bring them to freedom.
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Parashat TzavThroughout history, God has used the season of Passover to establish covenants and fulfill promises, from His covenant with Abraham, to the exodus from Egypt, to the death and resurrection of Yeshua. The Passover korban (sacrifice) is a type of peace offering, which is particularly significant as it creates harmony between heaven and earth. Yeshua laid his life down as a type of peace offering, creating peace between God and man, uniting heaven and earth, and providing a way for all to draw near to God. The redemption we have through Yeshua calls us to draw near to God with sincere hearts and to celebrate the Passover peace-thanksgiving offering, sharing the miracle of God’s redemption.
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Parashat VayikraGod’s desire for relationship with His people is shown through the sacrificial system. The Hebrew word korban is usually translated as sacrifice or offering, but it’s primary meaning is to draw near, which emphasizes this relational aspect. When people brought sacrifices, they would transfer their identity to the animal through laying on of hands, allowing their life force to safely connect with God’s Presence through the blood. This system points to Messiah’s ultimate sacrifice, which enables believers to enter God’s presence in the heavenly Temple.
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Parashat PekudeiThe month of Nisan stands as a pivotal time in the biblical calendar, representing the first month and carrying deep spiritual significance for renewal, redemption, and divine presence. God established Nisan as the first month at the time of the Exodus from Egypt, and one year later, the Tabernacle would be inaugurated during Nisan, exemplifying God’s desire to dwell among His people and bring the complete redemption. This divine dwelling place, filled with God’s glory cloud, traveled with the Israelites throughout their journeys. Today, this pattern continues as believers are called to be living sanctuaries, creating both time and space for relationship with God.
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Parashat VayakhelThe ancient ritual of the red heifer reveals profound truths about becoming vessels for God’s presence. This purification ceremony, detailed in Numbers 19, symbolizes the transformation needed to draw near to God. Just as the temple required cleansing, we too must prepare ourselves as living sanctuaries where God can dwell. This involves being filled with God’s Spirit, walking in wisdom, practicing spiritual fruits, and intentionally creating space for His presence in our daily lives.
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Parashat Ki TisaThe story of the golden calf reveals profound truths about God’s character and grace. When the Israelites turned to idolatry during Moses’ absence on Mount Sinai, God’s righteous anger was met with Moses’ powerful intercession. Through Moses’ pleading, God demonstrated both His justice and mercy, showing how grace operates through mediation. This narrative foreshadows Yeshua’s role as humanity’s perfect mediator and teaches us about faithful intercession, genuine repentance, and God’s unwavering commitment to His covenant promises.
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Parashat TetzavehGod’s desire has always been to dwell among His people, from Eden to the wilderness tabernacle. The exodus from Egypt wasn’t just about freedom – it was about creating a holy people who could host God’s Presence. The tabernacle’s elements, including the menorah, showbread, and altar of incense, reveal principles for creating sacred space in our lives. These elements point to Yeshua as the ultimate fulfillment, showing us how to maintain continuous communion with God and shine His light to the world.
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Parashat TerumahThe construction of the tabernacle reveals God’s desire to dwell among His people. The Hebrew word terumah (a willing contribution) demonstrates how our participation in God’s work uplifts both the giver and facilitates His presence, with God multiplying even our smallest offerings for His purposes. We participate in this divine dwelling by opening ourselves to His presence, walking in our identity as children of the King, and offering willing contributions from motivated hearts. God continues to multiply these offerings, transforming our lives into spaces where His Presence can dwell.
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Parashat MishpatimGod’s ultimate plan for humanity revolves around restoration and transformation through His covenants and commandments. The altar serves as a sacred connection point between heaven and earth, designed to bring life rather than destruction. God’s justice system emphasizes restoration over revenge, demonstrating His heart for reconciliation. Through the new covenant established by Jesus, people can experience complete transformation, having God’s law written on their hearts and receiving forgiveness while being led by His Spirit to fulfill their divine purpose.
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Parashat YitroThe giving of Torah at Mount Sinai marked a defining moment in establishing God’s relationship with His people. Rather than being a means of salvation or a list of burdensome rules, the Torah was given in love to an already redeemed people as a way to uphold their covenant relationship with God and to be transformed into His image. The Torah serves as both an expression of God’s character and a practical guide for walking in right relationship with Him. Yeshua demonstrated the Torah’s proper interpretation and application, showing how it reveals God’s character and teaching that keeping God’s commands flows naturally from love and relationship.
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Parashat BeshalachThe Exodus story reveals profound truths about faith and divine deliverance. When the Israelites faced the impossible situation between Pharaoh’s army and the Red Sea, they learned valuable lessons about standing firm in faith. This steadfast stance isn’t merely about staying still, but maintaining an active, expectant faith while watching for God’s deliverance. Just as God created a path through the Red Sea, He can create solutions to seemingly impossible situations. Stand firm in faith, watch expectantly for God’s movement, take steps of obedience and see God’s salvation.
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Parashat BoThe story of Passover and the Exodus reveals God’s masterful plan for redemption and new beginnings. By establishing a new calendar for Israel and setting Passover in the first month, God demonstrated His power to completely transform and give new identity to His people. The blood of the Passover lamb on the doorposts served as both protection and a powerful symbol of redemption, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice that would bring spiritual freedom. The concept of the firstborn plays a crucial role in this redemptive narrative, representing those chosen for God’s purpose rather than mere birth order. Israel’s position as God’s firstborn among nations, and Christ as the ultimate firstborn, perfectly representing the Father, illustrates the depth of this spiritual truth. This central story continues to teach that true freedom comes through humble submission to God’s plan, and genuine transformation must start from within.
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Parashat Va’eraThe Exodus narrative reveals how God’s redemptive plan often allows situations to intensify before deliverance comes. Through Pharaoh’s increased oppression of Israel, God demonstrated His sovereign power and perfect timing. He provided four key promises of redemption: bringing them out from burdens, delivering them from slavery, redeeming them with power, and making them His people. This pattern teaches us to respond to opposition with righteousness rather than vengeance, creating light instead of battling darkness, while trusting in God’s perfect timing.
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Parashat ShemotGod’s intimate relationship with His people is powerfully demonstrated in Exodus, beginning with His recounting the names of Jacob’s sons entering Egypt. Through the Israelites’ suffering in Egypt, God demonstrates His personal involvement by hearing their groans, seeing their affliction, and intimately knowing their pain. The burning bush encounter further reveals God’s personal nature as He calls Moses by name and promises His presence. This divine pattern shows that God isn’t a distant deity but one who knows each person intimately and responds to their needs with compassion and action.
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Parashat VayechiThe final chapters of Genesis reveal profound truths about God’s character as both shepherd and redeemer through the experiences of Jacob and Joseph. These accounts demonstrate how God faithfully guides and protects His people, even through seasons of adversity and apparent setbacks. The portion contains multiple prophetic pictures pointing to future redemption, including parallels between Joseph’s life and the Messiah, the adoption of Ephraim and Manasseh symbolizing God’s inclusion of the nations, and the prophetic blessing over Judah. Even as the book concludes with Israel entering Egyptian exile, God’s promises remain unshaken, demonstrating His unchanging faithfulness across generations. These stories challenge believers to respond to difficulties with faith rather than victimhood, trusting in God’s guidance and timing.
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Parashat VayigashJoseph’s revelation to his brothers marks a profound moment of reconciliation, triggered by Judah’s sacrificial offer to take Benjamin’s place. Instead of seeking revenge for past betrayals, Joseph chose forgiveness, recognizing God’s sovereign plan in his journey. His response demonstrates how genuine transformation and divine purpose can overcome deep wounds, leading to restored relationships and family unity. This story serves as a powerful example of how forgiveness, understanding, and recognition of God’s greater plan can bring healing to broken relationships.
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Parashat MiketzJoseph’s transformation from a 17-year-old slave to Egypt’s second-in-command demonstrates God’s supernatural ability to make the impossible possible. Through 13 years of trials and imprisonment, Joseph remained faithful, becoming a willing vessel for God’s purposes. His story reveals how God’s timing, though often different from our expectations, is perfectly orchestrated to fulfill His divine plan. When facing seemingly impossible situations, the key is to trust not in human might or power, but in God’s Spirit. By maintaining righteousness even in unclear circumstances and looking beyond physical limitations, we position ourselves to witness God’s transformative work in our lives.
For additional reading, see the Timeline of the Egyptian Exile.
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Parashat VayeshevJoseph’s life is a powerful testament to faith, perseverance, and God’s unwavering faithfulness. From being his father’s favored son to a slave in Egypt, and eventually a ruler, Joseph’s journey mirrors our own trials and triumphs. His story foreshadows Yeshua’s life, emphasizing the importance of trust in God’s plan. Despite betrayal and false accusations, Joseph remained steadfast, teaching us to maintain integrity and trust in God’s timing. His dreams, initially a source of conflict, were integral to God’s plan, reminding us that God’s revelations have a purpose that unfolds in His timing.
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Parashat VayishlachOur walk with God is a lifelong process of becoming more like Him. It involves continuous growth, learning, and the pursuit of righteousness as we see in Jacob’s life. From deceitfully taking Esau’s blessing to seeking reconciliation with his brother, Jacob’s journey is filled with lessons on patience, perseverance, and humility. His encounter with God at Bethel marked a significant turning point, giving him renewed hope and direction that ultimately led to his new identity as Israel. By embracing humility, seeking reconciliation, and renewing our minds according to God’s word, we can take steps in the right direction and walk in the fullness of God’s calling, even in the face of our own struggles and failures.
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Parashat VayetzeFrom his exile due to deception to his transformative return, Jacob’s story is a powerful narrative on unity, righteousness, and God’s promises. Learn about the importance of pursuing righteousness through just means, as Jacob’s deception to obtain Esau’s blessing teaches that the end does not justify the means. Discover how true greatness and unity are achieved through selfless service and love, as taught by Yeshua in Mark 9:33-37 and John 13:34-35. Believers are to be living stones, unified in God’s name, Word, and glory, embodying humility, selfless love, and the transformative power of God’s Spirit.
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Parashat Chayei SarahThis week’s focus is on the Torah portion of Chayei Sarah, exploring themes of legacy, faith, and God’s providence. The story highlights the transition of legacy from Abraham to Isaac, emphasizing the importance of kindness and faith. Eliezer’s role in finding a wife for Isaac and Rebekah’s inherent kindness are key elements. The sermon encourages us to build emotional, social, and spiritual legacies that honor God and benefit future generations.
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Parashat Lech LechaThis week’s message delves into Abraham’s journey, marked by faith and obedience, beginning with God’s call to leave his homeland without knowing the destination. This act of faith sets the stage for understanding why God chose Abraham. His willingness to follow God’s will over his own understanding is a key lesson for us. We are encouraged to trust in God’s timing and live beyond the immediate. Abraham’s story encourages us to prove God’s will through our actions, demonstrating faith and obedience in our daily lives.
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Parashat NoachThe story of Noah and the flood offers profound lessons on faith, obedience, and righteousness. Amidst a world filled with wickedness, Noah’s unwavering faith and righteousness set him apart. By building the ark, Noah demonstrated obedience to God’s commands, serving as a tangible act of faith. The flood symbolizes both judgment and renewal, with God’s covenant promising mercy and faithfulness. Today, we are called to build our own spiritual ark, cultivate a relationship with God, and positively impact our communities.
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Parashat B’reisheetIn this week’s message, we explore the profound importance of listening to God’s voice, as illustrated in the book of Genesis. The creation story highlights the power of God’s word in bringing order from chaos. Humans, created in God’s image, were intended for communion with Him but faced the potential for disobedience. The fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden serves as a poignant lesson on the consequences of listening to the wrong voice, leading to sin and death. This internal struggle between good and evil inclinations shapes our character and destiny. Despite humanity’s fall, God’s plan for redemption was set in motion, culminating in the coming of Yeshua, who offers a path to eternal life and reconciliation with God.
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Shabbat Chol HaMo’ed SukkotOne of the primary themes of the festival of Sukkot (Tabernacles) is the union of heaven and earth as it points to the Age to Come, when God will dwell with man. Yeshua is the connection between heaven and earth, who was made flesh and tabernacled among us (John 1:14). He will return to usher in the Messianic Era, preparing the way for God’s dwelling with man in the Age to Come and causing our joy to be complete!
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Parashat Ha’azinuAs Yom Kippur approaches, we enter the Days of Awe, a time for introspection and repentance. Teshuvah, meaning ‘return’ or ‘repentance,’ is not just about changing our minds but transforming our hearts and actions to return fully to God. The process involves letting go of sin, committing to change, feeling genuine remorse, and confessing our sins aloud.
Shabbat Shuva, the Sabbath of Return, emphasizes heartfelt repentance and the power of prayer. Hosea and Deuteronomy highlight God’s promise of restoration and the importance of verbal confession. Ultimately, Teshuvah aims for unity with God, reflecting His compassion and mercy.
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Parashat Nitzavim-VayelechIn this week’s message, we explore the themes of faith, redemption, and preparation for God’s kingdom. The central question, ‘What’s holding you back?’ is rooted in John 12:37-43, highlighting the barriers to faith such as fear and worldly desires. The message emphasizes that God allows us to experience the consequences of our choices, desiring we will turn back to Him. Through the story of Nehemiah and the significance of Yom Teruah, we are reminded of the importance of repentance and renewal. As we approach the high holy days, we are called to reflect on our lives, seek God’s help in overcoming barriers, and prepare our hearts for His return.
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Parashat Ki TavoThis message reflects on God’s faithfulness and the principle of waiting expectantly for His promises to be fulfilled, even through long periods of hardship. It highlights the significance of Mount Ebal, a place of curses, as where God’s altar was built, symbolizing worship and joy even in the place of affliction. God is present during difficult times, calling His people to rejoice and trust in His goodness. Through examples like the raising of Lazarus and modern testimonies of healing, God’s miracles and blessings still manifest today. Let us, as believers, trust, repent, and align our hearts with God’s promises, for His kingdom is at hand!
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Parashat Ki TetzeIn this week’s message, we delved into the themes of compassion, justice, and redemption, emphasizing God’s unwavering care for the weak and vulnerable. In contrast to Amalek’s attack on the weak and vulnerable our portion provides practical examples of compassion, such as the humane treatment of a captive woman and connections with the story of Ruth. Ruth’s story, in particular, highlights the principles of Levirate marriage and leaving gleanings for the poor, showing how God’s laws are designed to protect and uplift the vulnerable. Reflecting on these teachings, we are challenged to embody God’s compassion and justice in our daily lives. Consider how you can show compassion to those in need and take tangible steps to support them, reflecting God’s love and mercy.
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Parashat ShoftimThis week’s message focuses on seeking righteous judgment through the just judge, based on Deuteronomy 16:18. It emphasizes the importance of appointing judges who deliver fair rulings and the dangers of perverting justice. The story of the adulterous woman in John 8 illustrates Yeshua’s embodiment of the ultimate just judge, showing mercy and calling for repentance. The sermon challenges us to pursue righteousness through righteous means in all aspects of our lives, reflecting God’s standards of justice and mercy.
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Parashat Re’ehThe message emphasizes three R’s of Restoration —Remember, Return, and Rejoice—as a framework for our spiritual walk, and highlighted the examples of King Jeroboam’s downfall and King Hezekiah’s revival to illustrate the consequences of disobedience and the power of repentance. As we apply these lessons to our lives, we are encouraged to reflect on our own paths of purity, service, repentance, and celebration of God’s presence.
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Parashat EikevMoses’ words to the Israelites resonate with timeless relevance, calling us to a life of obedience, following God’s commandments and experiencing His blessings and multiplication. The sermon underscores the dangers of self-reliance and forgetting God’s role in our prosperity, warning against the perils of idolatry and the importance of adhering to objective truth over subjective interpretations. The Ten Commandments are presented as a blueprint for loving God and our neighbors, with a focus on teaching these principles to our children to safeguard them from the adversary’s deceptions.
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Parashat Va’etchananThis portion has a roadmap for our spiritual journey towards destiny, covenant, and oneness with God. Moses’ three speeches in Deuteronomy guide us from understanding our divine destiny to embracing God’s commandments and culminating in the call to love God wholly. This parallels the roadmap Yeshua gives us for our spiritual journey towards destiny, covenant and oneness with God. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life, and we are exhorted to walk as He did, in a life marked by faithfulness and compassion.
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Parashat DevarimThis week’s exploration of Deuteronomy highlights the constant battle between fear and faith in our lives. We see how the Israelites’ fear, stemming from a negative report by spies, resulted in their exile and wandering. In contrast, faith is presented as a deep trust in God’s character and promises, capable of transcending circumstances. We are called to choose faith over fear by actively recalling God’s past faithfulness, identifying and confronting our fears, and trusting in His promises for our future.
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Parashat Mattot-MasseiExplore the significance of the 42 journeys of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land, representing God’s loving kindness, miracles, and spiritual growth. Discover the hidden meanings behind these biblical narratives, such as the secret 42-letter name of God and the symbolism of the rainbow. Learn how to embrace each stage of life’s journey, recognize God’s presence, and trust in His unwavering faithfulness.
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Parashat BalakThe post Becoming a Living Sacrifice appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat: Bechukotai
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Parashat BeharThe post Circumcision of the Heart appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Acharei MotThe post Cleansing the Temple appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Shabbat Chol HaMo’edThe post Great Expectations appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Second Day of PassoverThe post Resurrection / First Fruits Service appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat MetzoraThe post Waiting on a Miracle appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat TazriaThe Lamb of God Series goes deep into the work of Yeshua as the lamb of God and exploring the purpose of the sacrificial system. In Part 4 we take a look at the meaning of Yeshua’s one sacrifice for all and how it differs from the Levitical sacrifices.
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Parashat SheminiThe Lamb of God Series goes deep into the work of Yeshua as the lamb of God and exploring the purpose of the sacrificial system. In Part 3 we take a look at the concept of the suffering of the righteous and the atonement brought through the suffering of Yeshua, the Righteous One.
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Parashat TzavThe Lamb of God Series goes deep into the work of Yeshua as the lamb of God and exploring the purpose of the sacrificial system. In Part 2 we look at the cleansing of the Red Heifer and the celebration of deliverance with the Peace Thanksgiving Offering, which is closely related to the Passover lamb.
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Parashat VayikraThe Lamb of God Series goes deep into the work of Yeshua as the lamb of God and exploring the purpose of the sacrificial system. Part 1 is an introduction to the sacrifices, challenging some common thoughts regarding their purpose and laying a foundation for drawing near to God through Yeshua.
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Parashat PekudeiThe post We Are a Part of His Story appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Vayak’helThe post Unity and Redemption appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Ki TisaThe post Sin of the Golden Calf: God Can Turn It Around appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat TetzavehThe post Continuously Before God appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat TerumahThe post Righteousness and Justice appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat BeshalachThe post God Will Surely Remember You appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat VayechiThe post The One Who Brings Unity appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat VayigashThe post He Knows the End from the Beginning appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat MiketzThe post An End to Every Sorrow appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat VayeshevThe post The Perseverance of Joseph appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Feast of Tabernacles, Day 1The post Dwelling in Sukkot appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Ha’azinuThe Song of Moses and the Song of the Lamb
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Yom Teruah / Rosh HashanahThe post Remembrance and Restoration appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Nitzavim-VayelechThe post God Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You…? appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Ki TavoThe post Recognizing the Good appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Ki TetzeThe post Returning a Lost Item appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat ShoftimThe post Two Paths: Fear vs. Expectation of Good appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Va’etchananThe post God Longs to Do Good to You appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat DevarimPart 5 in a series on the Temple and Priesthood. Part 5 discusses the hope of redemption we have as an anchor of the soul because Yeshua has gone as a forerunner into the resurrection and world to come.
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Parashat Mattot-MasseiPart 4 in a series on the Temple and Priesthood. Part 4 discusses the righteous Branch, Messiah, who is a priest according to the order of Melchizedek found in the books of Genesis, Psalms and Hebrews.
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Parashat PinchasPart 3 in a series on the Temple and Priesthood. Part 3 provides an understanding of the role of the Temple in the restoration of the world and it’s place in the Messianic Era under the reign of the righteous Branch, Messiah.
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Parashat Chukat-BalakPart 2 in a series on the Temple and Priesthood. Part 2 provides an understanding of the atonement brought through Yeshua’s death apart from the Levitical sacrifices.
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Parashat KorachPart 1 in a series on the Temple and Priesthood. Part 1 provides a foundation for God’s everlasting covenant with Aaron and his offspring who serve as ministers in the earthly Temple.
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Parashat Beha’alotchaThe post He Goes Before Us and is Our Rear Guard appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Sheni Shel Shavuot (Second Day of Pentecost)Part 3 in a three part series on The Jubliee. Part 3 focuses on the connection between Jubilee and the events of Shavuot in Jerusalem and the Return of Yeshua.
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Shavuot (Pentecost)Part 2 in a three part series on The Jubliee. This message was given on the day of Shavuot and focuses on how we are positioning ourselves and how God has positioned us for what He has in planned for us.
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Parashat BamidbarPart 1 in a three part series on The Jubliee. Part 1 focuses on the connection between Jubilee and the events of Shavuot at Sinai and the conquest of Jericho.
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Festival of Shavuot The post Seven Weeks to New Life appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Buchokotai The post Space and Time for God appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Behar The post The Relentless Pursuit of Restoration appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Kedoshim The post Who Do You Think You Are? appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Chayei Sarah The post Strangers in a Strange Land appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Vayelech The post The Power of Repentance appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Nitzavim The post Hope for a New Day! appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Emunah (Faith) is not simply intellectual belief, regardless of how sincere or authentic that belief is. The Jewish understanding of emunah is steadfastness and fidelity toward God, which includes belief but is incomplete without faithful obedience to God. The post Faith is Active! appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
The tribes of Reuben and Gad assured Moses that they were not acting according to the ways of their fathers by settling East of the Jordan. In doing this, they were, in essence, forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what God had in store for them. The post Forgetting What Lies Behind appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
The mysteries within the commandments laid out in this portion point to the mystery of Gods plan of redemption through Yeshua our Messiah! The post The Mystery of God appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Unlike Korach, Moses and Aaron operated in humility with a heart that desired to make Gods Name great rather than their own. Because of this, God made their names great. The post A Good Name appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
The position of faith is not a denial of the situation or circumstances because there can be very real difficulty. Rather, the position of faith is being able to see beyond the problem and see the potential for good because we have a reason for true hope. The post A Thread of Hope appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Yeshua calls us to abide in Him, for apart from Him we can do nothing. In this He calls us to be like Him, emptying ourselves of our ego, trusting in God and allowing Him to work through us! The post Emptying Oneself appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Each of the twelve tribes brought identical gifts for the Tabernacle, but each tribe had a different reason for bringing the various items, each of them related to the particular tribes special mission within the unified national destiny. The post Many Parts, One Body appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
God knows what we need, and He has given that to us through His Word and His Spirit, which were both given at Shavuot (Pentecost). In the season of Shavuot, God fulfills the fourth statement of redemption - that He will take the Children of Israel as a people and be God to them. The post What Are We Preparing For? appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Behar-Bechukotai The post An Open Hand appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
We sanctify Gods Name by keeping His commandments and by proclaiming His appointed times in their season because they declare His great works. They declare His purposes that He established for the purposes of restoring all of mankind. The post Sanctifying God’s Name in Word and Deeds appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
The commandments found in Leviticus 17-18 correspond directly to the four commands given to Gentile believers by the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15. These four instructions remove barriers to fellowship and set a standard that allows Jew and Gentile to walk together in community as Gods holy people! The post Where Do We Start? (Acts 15) appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Parashat Tazria / Metzora The post From Death to Life appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Gods promise hasnt failed. Hes still at work, bringing all things into alignment to bring a miraculous salvation so that all the world will know that He is the One True God. The post In God’s Time appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
We have hope in the midst of growing darkness that God raises up a redeemer. God is working in all things, has them all in his hand, preparing to bring about a momentous deliverance! The post Reach for the Miracle appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Though Joseph and his brothers prospered in the land of Egypt, they knew their true home was in the Land God had promised to them in Canaan. So too, are we to prosper in the places God has given us, always remembering where our true home is. The post Where is Your Inheritance? appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
The story of Josephs life is a story of restoration. A story that has within it multiple aspects of people seeking out what had been lost. Joseph was lost to his brothers, and the brothers were lost to Joseph. Even though they were separated, it was God’s intention to bring them back together. The post Lost and Found appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
God reigns supreme! He is Lord over all and holds all things in His hand. He can cause what is visible to be hidden and what is hidden to be revealed! The post Eyes to See: It’s In God’s Hands appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Regardless of the situation Joseph faced, whether over Potiphars house or a prisoner, he walked in righteousness and God prospered him. Josephs trust was in God and God was with him. The post Humility, Perseverance and Hope! appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Through the challenges facing Jacob as he returns from exile, he remains strong - seeking reconciliation, praying and even wrestling with an angel through the night such that he might overcome! The post Don’t Grow Weary! appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Jacobs encounter with God brings a transformation, and Jacob leaves behind his past of deception and begins anew, walking in righteousness in all his dealings. The post Overcoming the Past appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Gods promises are true and sure. Even still, He calls us to partner with Him in prayer, believing He will bring His promises to completion. The body of Messiah must arise and to contend for righteousness and justice, and for the manifestation of God’s Kingdom on the earth! The post Praying in to Promises appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
The portion this week, and carrying over from last week gives us several examples of people who laid aside their desires for something greater and whose actions ultimately brought forth a bride for Isaac. And in this story we see a picture of the bride of Messiah being made ready for Him! The post As You Wish appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
We need to believe that God really can bring life from the dead! Even when it looks like a dream has ended, that things are over, there is yet hope because its not over until God is through! The post Do You Believe in Miracles? appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Abram had to leave behind what was dear to him so he could take hold of the blessings God had prepared for him. Abram had to choose to believe that what God said was good for him really was good for him. Then he had to go, both for himself and for a higher purpose. The post Faith of Abraham appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Through the righteousness of one man, mankind is saved for a world being made new for those who hide themselves in the Word of God and walk in righteousness. The post Redeemed Through Righteousness for Righteousness appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Mans temptation is to determine what is good based on their own understanding rather than listening to what God has said is good. But the heart is deceitful above all things (Jeremiah 17:9). We must rule over sin, turn from it in repentance and walk in the light of Gods Torah! The post You Must Rule Over Sin appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Throughout this season and the Messianic Era (may it come quickly!), the glory of God is being revealed in greater and greater measure, culminating with Gods dwelling place being with man! The post The Eighth Day and the World to Come appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
In the Messianic Era, living waters will flow from the Temple in Jerusalem bringing life to all it encounters. The trees will produce fruit and their leaves will be for the healing of the nations! The post Streams of Living Water appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Just as Moses was given a song to leave behind that would lead the people to repentance, Yeshua was given the Spirit to send in His absence that would lead the people to repentance. The post The Song of Moses and of the Lamb appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
As we wait for Messiah to return, may we endure with faith and hope, knowing that God is faithful to keep His promises. One day we will hear the sound of the Great Teruah, the Great Shofar, and behold the coming of Yeshua our Messiah, who is the Promised Seed! The post God Remembers His Promises appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
God will circumcise our hearts and give us a heart of flesh with His Torah written on it. But that does not remove our responsibility to partner with Him in the process – to choose Him, to circumcise our hearts and to observe His commandments. The post Circumcision of the Heart appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
From the beginning, God established His Appointed Times to bring about His plan of redemption and restoration not only for Israel, but for the entire world. The post Appointed Times Overview appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
In His great compassion and mercy, God sent His Son Yeshua to bring the lost sheep of Israel back to God and to open the door to eternal life for all who would repent and put their trust in Him. The post Redeeming the Wayward Son appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
When Yeshua returns as King, He will write at least one copy of the Torah. In the meantime, He has sent the Spirit to write the Torah upon our hearts that we may walk in His ways! The post The Torah of the King appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
We are called to the ministry of reconciliation as repairers of the breach, restoring what has been lost regarding the identity of Yeshua and of His message of covenant loyalty to God. The post Repairers of the Breach appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Yeshua is the true tzaddik, the perfectly righteous one, to whom we are to attach ourselves. It is through Him that we cling to our Father in heaven. The post Clinging to Yeshua appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
We must become equipped to discern the word of truth by the Spirit, by the Scriptures and with the help of community so that we may walk in faithfulness toward God, not straying to the right or to the left! The post Not to the Right or to the Left appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
God is looking for people with a heart of love for Him and for His people! From the place of pursuing God with a pure heart, we are then free and enabled to love each other well and bring about restoration. The post Pure and Undefiled Religion appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
God has provided a city of refuge in the person of Yeshua, our High Priest in the heavenly Temple, through Whom we have atonement by His death and hope in His resurrection. The post Our City of Refuge appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
In this time of trial in our nation, we as believers in Yeshua are called to act according to the nature of Yeshua, the Rock from which we were hewn. We are to act from a foundation of love and desire for peace between God and man. The post The Rock From Which You Were Hewn appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Though we have the assurance that God is with us, we still face challenges. Its important in these trying times that we not lose heart. We need to prepare both spiritually and physically for the days ahead. The post God is an Ever-Present Help in Trouble appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
In all of that we endure, we have the choice to become those who lift up or those who tear down. We must guard our hearts and minds, always pursuing truth and goodness out of a base of love and peace, for the love of God can redeem! The post Overcoming Offense appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
After the failure of the spies, God renewed the hope of the Children of Israel. When hope was lost, He called them to return and fix their eyes upon Him! The post Where We Fix Our Eyes appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
We overcome obstacles and challenges by the Spirit. We live, truly live, by the Spirit. And through the renewal of the mind we find hope for tomorrow! The post Not Through Might, But By the Spirit appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
Whether one takes on a nazirite vow or not, God has a plan and purpose for each of us, and each of us can accomplish great things in the Kingdom! The post Set Apart for a Purpose appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
We have received great blessings from God - a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over. From the overflow we too are to be generous! The post God is Generous! appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.
The Divine Presence in the Tabernacle was of critical importance! To go up and take hold of the Land, the nation had to be led by the Spirit. And the people had to live a life where God was at the center of everything. The post Led by the Spirit appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.