In this week’s Torah portion, the Lord seems to be making a radical departure from a more personal narrative, to one that seems to focus on the legal matters of a nation. Is there a reason for this besides the obvious? Can the Lord be teaching us something important for the life of faith in Messiah Yeshua/Jesus? Yes, and amen. The Lord begins to transform memory. Give a listen.
As the children of Israel make their way physically and spiritually to Mt. Sinai, how does the Lord ensure that, following the war with Amalek, that His people will not become a covered or withdrawn light? Enter Jethro, the father in law to Moses. What important lesson do we learn from Jethro that continues to teach us today? How are a nation of leaders led? How are a nation of priests served? How does the wisdom of Jethro help us to understand the gift offices of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher, and the ecclesiastical offices of Bishop and Deacon? How do these leaders lead leaders, and how do they help us to mature in Messiah for world-changing faith? Give a listen.
How does the Lord heal a nation of freed slaves? In the wonders shown to Israel during the exodus, was there, perhaps, a secondary purpose to them, beyond the obvious? The fulfilled promise, the parted waters, the bitter waters, the manna from heaven, and the water from the rock, how do these miracles help in the recovery of a generation of God’s people who suffered under Pharaoh? In the Lord’s grace and mercy, He gave bread before mandates. Why? Give a listen.
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