STUDIES IN DECEMBER 06!
Yom Shabbat, December 30th outside Jackson Location, 1:00-6:00PM Vayigash “And came near ” December 30, 2006 9 Tevet 5767 Genesis 44:18–47:27 , Yahoshua 21 Mattiyahu 21 Discussion of the Parsha and the various themes that ran throughout including but not limited to, a discussion of Judah and how he is the first to reconcile, always leading not only in battle, but in attempting to reconcile differences, the age of Benjamin determined by the numbers of years Joseph was on Egypt, several texts on the physical multiplicity principle that is promised to Israel, and some side discussions while the piano was played by some very accomplished youth of the Olson clan! Excellent meal and fellowship ensued.
Yom Shabbat, December 30th, Waterloo Iowa Location, 1:00-4:00PM Vayigash “And came near ” December 30, 2006 9 Tevet 5767 Genesis 44:18–47:27 , Yahoshua 21 Mattiyahu 21 Read the portion and discussed the details of the revealing of Joseph to his brothers, the implications of what Joseph did to them, and how he brought about the reconciliation of his brothers towards him and each other, as well as how Joseph was used as an instrument to save the house of Jacob alive during a terrible famine that was to overtake the earth. Levitical possessions of cities and their suburbs covered in the Haf-torah portion, and the story of the religious leaders of the House of Judah attempting to find some fault with Yahshua during his ministry was covered in the Brit Chadasha/New Testament.
Yom Shabbat, December 23 Jackson Michigan Location, 1:00-6:00PM Parsha 10 Miketz “At the end” December 23, 2006 2 Tevet 5767 Genesis 41:1–44:17 - Yahoshua 20, Mattiyahu 20. Shul/Torah study 12-23-06 Bro. Jack and Sister Colleen's Parsha 10 Ber. 41:1- 44:17 Note taken in 41:12; Ivri/Hebrew not Jew. Verse 14 The word translated as prison/dungeon is the Hebrew word 'bor' which can also mean cistern or sepulcher. Picturing the resurrection of Messiah from the grave, and also redemption Verse 34 Question concerning whether the land sabbath was known of at that time. Verse 38 Very interesting verse in which Pharaoh acknowledges that he is not elohim, which all Pharaohs were considered "gods" by their followers. Other discussions concerned; "Will Egypt be blessed in the future for their giving Israel safe haven?" "The word corn as an English word which is used to describe all grains." "The storage of grain and some methods remembered by members prior to refrigeration." "Does the 'cup of divination' have any relevance to the cup of Messiah?" Yahoshua 20 Interesting to note the names of the cities of refuge speak of salvation: Kadesh=Set-apart; Shechem=shoulder; Hevron=fellowship; Bezer=fortification; Ramot=High or Exalted; Golan=exaltation. Verse 6 "How long does the person who flees have to stay in the city of refuge? and what happens if they are judged to be guilty? Matt. 20 What is the significance of the first being last, and the last being first? Could it be a matter of those who claim to be preachers seeing the consequences of their wrong teaching? Many church goers know that things being taught are not right (i.e. x-mass, etc.) but their attitude is "it doesn't matter". Also mentioned that there are 3 terms of Son used for the Messiah. Ben Adam; Ben Joseph; and Ben David. After the meal all retired to the living room where Dr. and Mrs Clore played hymns and some adults and children played Chanukah games.
Yom Shabbat, December 23 Waterloo Iowa Location, 1:00-6:00PM Parsha 10 Miketz “At the end” December 23, 2006 2 Tevet 5767 Genesis 41:1–44:17 The portion was filled with interesting details about the life of Joseph, ridden with so many trials, and yet a culmination of great triumph in the land of Egypt by the Hand of YHWH. Some discussions on the integrity of Joseph, who seems to have had the most of all the patriarchs and the fewest character flaws of any of them as well overall.
Yom Shabbat, December 16nth, Waldron Michigan Location, 1:00-6:00PM Parsha 9 Vayeshev “And he dwelt” December 16, 2006 25 Kislev 5767 Genesis 37:1–40:23 Yahoshua 19, Mattiyahu 19 This was one of the most memorable Shuls we have had in a long time, as several people joined us, including several children for the Torah reading and fellowship. Prayer was offered and the study commenced after some brief fellowship. The Parsha was about Joseph, and how he lived with his brothers, who were insanely jealous of him, not only for his dreams, but for the favoritism that Jacob showered upon him, the son of his favorite wife. Joseph was sold to Ishmaelits, but the text says that when he got to Egypt, the Midianites sold him to Potipher, the high Egyptian official. Joseph rises to prominence no matter what his circumstance and trouble, as Yah is with him as He promised Joseph. The butler and Baker account was discussed some and then the story , or rather, the interlude and change back to the events of Judah, who took a woman of the land, who bore him sons that turned out to be wicked, and how Tamar that widow of one of his sons tricked Judah into impregnating her and the story of Pharez and Zarah began, two twins locked in the all too familiar sibling struggle. The Haf Torah discussed the dividing of the land for Dan, and other property allotments in Yahoshua. Some discussion of the teachings of Yahshua in the Brit Chadasha. After the portion, a great meal put on and fellowship ensued. Some games were brought and we enjoyed a good time of Chanukah Jingo, a spin off of the popular game of bingo. The children played the Chanukah Dreidel, playing for the gelt that the Olson clan brought. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely and we hope that much more fellowship will be ahead for us should Yahshua tarry.
Yom Shabbat, December 9nth, Hillsdale Michigan Location, 1:00-6:00PM Parsha 8 Vayishlach “And he sent” 18 Kislev 5767 Genesis 32:4(3)*–36:43 Yahoshua 18, Mattiyahu 18 The Parsha dealt with the return of Jacob and how he related with his brother Esau, who only a few years earlier had wanted to kill him for stealing the blessing. Jacob shows incredible wisdom in how he deals with Esau and Yah shows favour by giving Esau a forgiving heart, at least for the time being. The story of Shechem was read and the prophetic pronouncements that Jacob gave regarding Simeon and Levi, because of their treachery in their misguided attempt to protect or avenge their sister's honour. The incident of Jacob wrestling with the Malak of YHWH and prevailing such that he secured a blessing, though it cost him physically in the form of a limp for the rest of his life. The final section dealt with the generations of Esau, the elder brother but not the chosen. Haf-Torah portion continued with the land allotments. Brit Chadasha portion read. Good points of interest and discussion. Oneg ensued followed by fellowship and Davidic style dancing.
Yom Shabbat, December 2nd, outside Nashville Michigan Location, 1:00-7:00 BAR MITZVAH FOR Jonathan David Olson! Excellent liturgy and service with some impressive scholarship on the part of our young Jonathan! The Liturgy and service were memorable, and we thank the Olson's for allowing us to post it for other Bar Mitzvahs that we may have in the future. Bar Mitzvah Liturgy Parsha 7 Vayetze “And he went out” 11 Kislev 5767 Genesis 28:10–32:3(2) , Yahoshua 17, Mattiyahu 17. The Portion was discussed regarding how Jacob has a dream of a ladder, and he saw Angels ascending and descending on it. The promise that his seed would break out from all the four directions of the globe had implications in the regathering and in how the Almighty draws the House of Israel back. There was a great deal of discussion on how Leah and Rachel married Jacob, and the trickery that Laban resorted to in order to have Leah married to Jacob. Some rivalry and other issues discussed in the Parsha between the 2 wives. Jacob is finally fed up with Laban and leaves taking all his kids and wives and Laban pursues, culminating in a truce or sorts between them both. The Brit Chadasha portion dealt with the transfiguration, and the Haf-Torah continued on with the property allotments. A fantastic Havdalah service followed with light fellowship before traveling home. Excellent and memorable Shul!