Have you ever wondered what it must have felt like to be in the heart of Israel’s wilderness camp? Would you have been judged? Would gossip have spread by the type of offering you pulled or carried to the tabernacle? Maybe Yah provided both voluntary and mandatory offerings so people wouldn’t know what was being…
What is the greatest offering a person can give? Some think money, while others think time or a personal heartfelt gift. In this week’s study, we see a variety of gifts offered towards a joint vision. Have you ever thought what could and can happen if this would happen today? The Apostle Peter reminds…
My apologies to the MVF family for not being able to provide comments on this weeks Torah Study. My week slipped away from me. Though I do want to encourage you to consider the theme of this week, which is to build a tabernacle. Ask yourself these questions: 1. How can I build a tabernacle…
It seems like that no matter where we look, there is someone behind a “curtain of oz,” promoting false ideas or misleading perceptions. How can we guard ourselves from doing the same thing? Ki Tisa is a statement that means, “When you elevate.” And it begins at Exodus 10:11. Some believe that the Rabbinical sages…
The passages describing the workings of Tabernacle, its services, its structure, and those who cared for it, are so full of details that they are often perceived as some of the most boring parts of the Torah. Yet these detailed commands are repeated over and over again. Why? For instance, why does the Torah need…
I’ve only known a few people in my life who enjoy paying taxes. For most, it’s a hard endeavor; not only because it may be painful to give up money, but that it seems unjustified. Typically, people like to give from their heart, especially if it’s an honorable project. In this week’s study, we see…
Have you ever wanted to be deemed important? For most, a title can give status. A designated name seems to give permission to assume importance or authority. But, in reality, is a title overly significant? Personally, I almost think it is detrimental, in that onlookers can easily size up an individual to see if the…
B’shalach means, “when he let go.” The study refers to Pharaoh, who finally releases Israel so that they can leave the chains of slavery. But what will happen to Israel when they leave their land of bondage? Will they (you) be able to accept freedom? Will they (you) be able to walk in faith towards…
Like many of you, I believe this last week has been full of spirit directed assignments in giving ministry to others. In following The Spirit, I was blessed to see what is “really important” and was directed back to an article I wrote last year regarding “Bo” meaning to enter or go. I…
Keeping your word is an essential component of integrity. Your word is promising to do what you promise. Keeping your promise sends a message that you value the person to whom you gave your word. As a nation, we are beginning to see a person in the White House who is keeping his word according…