http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/ Gain new understanding from the ancient writings! Learn messianic insight from the Torah every week through the Weekly eDrash. en Copyright 2010 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:16:35 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.25 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss When the people of God join together with a common goal, we can do great things. The joint effort of the people of God working together to fulfill His commandments created a spiritual house worthy of God's Dwelling Presence. http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/vayakhel/torah_with_an_occupation.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/vayakhel/torah_with_an_occupation.php Vayakhel Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:16:35 +0000 In his first descent from Mount Sinai, Moses carried the tablets of the Torah, which he broke when he saw the golden calf. His descent was purposeful. He knew of the sin of Israel merited the wrath of God. Moses came down to call them to repentance and to avert disaster. He was on an urgent mission to save Israel and to restore the covenant. In his ascent, he carried new stone tablets that God instructed him to chisel out. When he descended the second time, he carried the new stone tablets of the Torah in glory. One might say the same of Messiah in His first coming, His ascension and return. http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/ki_tisa/the_word_made_stone.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/ki_tisa/the_word_made_stone.php Ki Tisa Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:09:24 +0000 It's not the outside that matters; only the heart matters. However, the outside often indicates what is going on in the inside. http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/tetzaveh/garments_for_honor.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/tetzaveh/garments_for_honor.php Tetzaveh Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:52:04 +0000 The Temple was not simply a big church or synagogue. It was the dwelling place of God on earth. It housed His dwelling presence. He was present in the Tabernacle in a way in which He is not present on earth today. http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/terumah/the_little_sanctuary.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/terumah/the_little_sanctuary.php Terumah Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:36:05 +0000 The exodus from Egyptian slavery culminated with the giving of the covenant to a new nation of ex-slaves. The people of Israel carried on their bodies and souls the indelible marks of their former brutal and harsh slavery. The people of Israel were free men, and their relationship with the Torah was to be one of voluntary compliance, not forced compulsion. http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/mishpatim/slavery_laws_in_the_bible.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/mishpatim/slavery_laws_in_the_bible.php Mishpatim Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:12:15 +0000 ketubah (wedding contract), we see that it is far more than an ethical system or a moral list of dos and don'ts. Instead it functions as the sacred marriage covenant between God and His people.]]> http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/yitro/the_impassioned_god.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/yitro/the_impassioned_god.php Yitro Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:20:20 +0000 Makkot 24a quoting Habakkuk 2:4)]]> http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/yitro/fundamentals_of_faith.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/yitro/fundamentals_of_faith.php Yitro Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:37:40 +0000 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. http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/beshalach/no_shortcuts.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/beshalach/no_shortcuts.php Beshalach Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:02:56 +0000 Had the Egyptians sacrificed a lamb according to the instructions and applied its blood to the doorposts of their houses, they too would have been spared. http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/bo/the_passover_lamb.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/bo/the_passover_lamb.php Bo Sun, 17 Jan 2010 09:30:32 +0000 Is it conceivable that God could break His promises or forsake His people? Could He ever reject His people and take another people in their stead? If so, there is no confidence in our faith and hope. "Can a woman forget her nursing child and have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you." (Isaiah 49:15) Surely God is faithful to Israel. http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/vaera/whats_his_name.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/vaera/whats_his_name.php Va'era Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:30:35 +0000 "He supposed that his brethren understood that God was granting them deliverance through him, but they did not understand" (Acts 7:25). What was Moses planning to do? Kill every Egyptian in Egypt and hide them all in the sand? God had a better plan. http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/shemot/the_death_of_a_dream.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/shemot/the_death_of_a_dream.php Shemot Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:19:46 +0000 "By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph." (Hebrews 11:21) http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/vayechi/like_ephraim_and_manasseh.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/vayechi/like_ephraim_and_manasseh.php Vayechi Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:18:34 +0000 All these died in faith, without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance." (Hebrews 11:13) http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/vayigash/jacobs_hardships.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/vayigash/jacobs_hardships.php Vayigash Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:47:19 +0000 "When Joseph declared, "I am Joseph," the masterful plan of God became clear to his brothers. Their questions were answered. All that had happened over the last twenty-two years fell into perspective. So, too, will it be in the time to come when God will reveal Himself and announce, "I am the LORD." The veil will be lifted from our eyes and we will comprehend everything that transpired throughout history." (Chofetz Chaim) http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/vayigash/the_revelation_of_joseph.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/vayigash/the_revelation_of_joseph.php Vayigash Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:28:09 +0000 "And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life's span? If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters?" (Luke 12:25-26). http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/miketz/relinquishing_worries.php http://ffoz.org/resources/edrash/miketz/relinquishing_worries.php Miketz Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:39:12 +0000