Vayechi: Torah 12

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We conclude the opening book of the Torah, Genesis. This portion focuses on the life of Jacob in Egypt with his beloved son Joseph. Yet, in a touch moment of blessing, Jacob blesses and adopts the sons of Joseph in order to give them, and Joseph himself, a future hope. Then Joseph, as the day of his death approaches, uses a phrase that will appear in the calling of Moses, and, according to Rashi, serves as a code word of sorts to the elders of Israel. What does it mean when God “attends to”? What is being signaled by this phrase? We will consider this, and much more, in this episode of Messiah in Life.

Vayigash: Torah 11

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Have you ever been a bridge for someone? Or did someone ever bridge a gap for you? We see some beautiful examples of bridges in this portion as we look at a root word peppered through this portion. Judah, Joseph, and ultimately, the greatest bridge, Yeshua/Jesus. We consider all this, and more in this episode.

Miketz: Torah 10, New Podcast Available!

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“At the end” of what? After years of false imprisonment, and two years after the cupbearer is released, Joseph is brought before the Pharaoh of Egypt. Why? Is it just to interpret dreams? Or, is the time at hand for God’s plan to openly unfold? Joseph enters Egypt as a slave, but becomes its ruler. He is adopted by a nation, given a new name, until the set time of his revelation when he says, “I am Joseph.” How does this speak to our own seasons of waiting, of frustration, of pain or apparent failure? Give a listen!