Mishpatim - משפטים : “Judgments”
Torah : Exodus 21:1–24:18
Haftarah : Jeremiah 34:8–22; 33:25–26
Gospels : Mark 9

Thought for the Week:

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.

Commentary:

Sometimes when believers study the laws of Torah, they are surprised at the types of things discussed. Murder, abuse, parenticide, slavery, bestiality, incest, etc. How can this be a holy, godly revelation of the Infinite Light?

The Torah was not given to angels. Instead, the Torah is given to flawed and imperfect human beings. It is spoken directly and practically into human society with all of its wrinkles. The Torah speaks in the language of the flawed and imperfect in order to infuse godliness into the world. It has descended from a very high place (God) to a very low place (ma...