From Parasha: Beshalach

 

Nachshon's Leap

Tags:  archegos, perfecter, prince, salvation, savior, Spirit of Messiah

Chassidic discourse teaches that the Spirit of Messiah is more exalted than that of Moses. Whereas Moses is depicted being drawn out from the water and dividing the sea, walking through the water, Messiah is depicted above the water. In the beginning of Genesis it says, "and the spirit of God was hovering over the face of the water." The Sages teach, "This is the Spirit of Messiah." In the gospels, Messiah walks over the surface of the water....
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The Great Salvation

Tags:  bondage, deliverance, redemption, salvation, universal

The Bible never says, "God helps those who help themselves." However, the Bible often says that God helps the helpless....
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No Shortcuts

Tags:  character, dreams, goals, maturity, overcome

First Moses said, "Stand by." Then God said, "Tell them to go forward." Isn't this a contradiction? Moses told them to stand still, meaning, "Do not run away, and do not give up hope." God told them to go forward in a step of faith. Despite all contrary voices, He told them to hope again....
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Manna and Materialism

Tags:  abundance, generocity, giving, growing, manna, materialism, money, Mount Sinai, needs, providence, provision, spiritual growth, wealth

The manna is meant to teach us about relying on God. Our Master taught us to trust God for our daily provision. He taught us not to worry about food, drink and clothing. He taught that just as God provides food for the birds and clothes the grass of the field, He provides for His children. He said, "Your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things" (Matthew 6:32)....
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Messianic and Davidic Dance

Tags:  presence of God

How did the Israelites have tambourines in the desert? The righteous women of that generation were certain that God would perform miracles for them, so they prepared tambourines and dances while still in Egypt. (Rashi and Mechilta on Exodus 15:20)...
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Believe in God, Believe also in Me

Tags:  salvation

One who believes in Moses believes in God. (Mechilta) ...
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