The Weekly eDrash

From Parasha: Mishpatim

 

Slavery Laws in the Bible

Tags:  enslavement prevention, freedom, human rights, retirement plans, slavery, subjugation, wages, worthy compensation

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.
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Tough-Love with Torah

Tags:  anger, children, honor, parenting, parents, peer pressure, social values, stoned, stoning, teenagers, tough-love

In God's book, it is just as grievous a sin to curse one's parents or to strike them as it is to murder someone. "For Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother'; and, 'He who speaks evil of father or mother, is to be put to death' (Mark 7:10).
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Grace vs. Law

Tags:  salvation

Things get backward if we start to believe that we must keep God’s Law in order to be saved. Instead, we should keep God’s Law because we are saved.
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The Torah is for the Godless

The Apostle Paul explained, “All things become visible when they are exposed by the light…” (Ephesians 5:13) This is what happens when light shines into the darkness. The deeds of darkness are exposed.
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Righteousness and Justice

Through the prophet Jeremiah, God promises that He will send the “Branch of David” to execute justice and righteousness on the earth; “In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch of David to spring forth; and He shall execute justice and righteousness on the earth.” (Jeremiah 33:15) This is prophecy of Messiah. Messiah is called “Branch of David” because he is a descendent of King David. When He sits upon David’s throne, He will dispense justice and righteousness for all mankind.
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Standard of Righteousness

Tags:  word made flesh

One who wishes to become a devout person should be scrupulous regarding the laws of damages. (b.Bava Kamma 30a)
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