“Deborah’s Drash”

“Sitting at the feet of Yeshua”

A Daily Devotional/Bible Study based on the Hebraic/Jewish Roots of Christianity

Today’s Date: February 12

This Months Theme – Healing

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Devotional Journal

Weekly Torah Portion[1] for the week- New Torah Cycle Begins!

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Daily Bible Reading Schedule:

Tenach/Old Testament Reading:

Judges 17:1-18:31

Tehillim/Psalms Reading:

Psalm 104:1-23

Mishlei/Proverbs Reading:

Proverbs 14:20-21

Brit Hadasha/New Covenant:

John 3:1-21

Hebrew Daily Word:

If it please Hashem “Im Yirtzeh Hashem”

Meditation Verse

Mark 11:22-24 Amplified Translation

22 And Jesus, replying, said to them, Have faith in God [constantly].

23 Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted up and thrown into the sea! and does not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him.

24 For this reason I am telling you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe (trust and be confident) that it is granted to you, and you will [get it].[2]

Quote Of The Day:

Gloria Copeland –Kenneth Copeland Ministries

“Proverbs 4:20-22 “ My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.

Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.

For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.” describes God’s prescription for life and health. If you are well, it will keep you well, If you are sick, it will heal you and then keep you well. There has never been a miracle drug that could equal the Word of God. God’s medicine is the answer to every need.”

Deborah’s Drash Commentary:

Shemoneh Esreh

Eighteen Blessings

(English translation of original Hebrew Prayers)

Blessed art Thou, L-rd our G-d and G-d of our fathers, G-d of Abraham, G-d of Isaac, and G-d of Jacob. The great, mighty and awesome G-d, G-d Supreme who extends loving kindness and is Master of all, who remembers the gracious deeds of our forefathers, and who will bring a Redeemer with love to their children's children for His name's sake. King, Helper, Saviour and Protector, blessed art Thou, L-rd, Protector of Abraham.
Thy might is eternal, O L-rd, who revives the dead, powerful in saving, who makes the wind to blow and the rain to fall, who sustains the living with loving kindness, who revives the dead with great mercy, who supports the falling, heals the sick, frees the captive, and keeps faith with the dead; who is like Thee, Almighty, and who resembles Thee, O King who can bring death and give life.
Thou art holy, and Thy name is holy, and those who are holy shall praise Thee every day. Blessed art Thou, L-rd, the holy G- d.
Thou grantest knowledge to man, and teaches understanding to humans; from thine own self, favor us with knowledge, understanding, and sense. Blessed art Thou, L-rd, giver of knowledge.
Return us, our Father, to Thy Torah, and draw us closer, our King, to Thy worship, and bring us back before Thee in complete repentance. Blessed are Thou, L-rd, who desires repentance.
Forgive us, our Father, for we have sinned, pardon us, our King, for we have transgressed, for Thou art a pardoner and forgiver. Blessed art Thou, L-rd, gracious One who forgives abundantly.
Look upon us in our suffering, and fight our struggles, redeem us speedily, for Thy name's sake, for Thou art a mighty Redeemer. Blessed art Thou, L-rd, Redeemer of Israel.
Heal us, O L-rd, and we shall be healed, save us and we shall be saved, for Thou art our glory. Send complete healing for our every illness, for Thou, Divine King, art the faithful, merciful Physician. Blessed art Thou, L-rd, who heals the sick of His people Israel.
Bless this year for us, O L-rd our G-d, and all its varied produce that it be for good; provide (dew and rain as a ) blessing on the face of the earth, satisfy us with Thy goodness, and bless this year like the good years. Blessed art Thou, L-rd, who blessed the years.
Sound the great shofar (to proclaim) our freedom, lift up a banner for the ingathering of our exiles, and bring us together from the four corners of the earth. Blessed art Thou, L-rd, who gathers together the dispersed of His people Israel.
Restore our judges as at first, and our counselors as in the beginning, removing from us sorrow and sighing; rule over us, Thou alone, O L-rd, with kindness and mercy, and vindicate us in the judgment. Blessed art Thou, L-rd, King, who loves righteousness and judgment.
For slanderers let there be no hope, and let all wickedness instantly perish. May all Thy enemies be quickly cut off; and as for the malicious, swiftly uproot, break, cast down, and subdue quickly in our day. Blessed art Thou, L-rd, who breaks the power of His enemies and subdues the malicious.
(Note: This was written at the close of the first century - it was never used by Yeshua).
On the righteous and the saintly, on the elders of Thy people, the house of Israel, and on their surviving scholars, on the true proselyte and on ourselves, let Thy compassion flow, O L-rd our God. Grant a good reward to all who sincerely trust in Thy name; place our lot with them forever and let us not be shamed, for in Thee do we trust. Blessed art Thou, L-rd, the support and security of the righteous.
To Jerusalem Thy city, return with compassion, and dwell within it as Thou promised; rebuild it soon in our day, an everlasting structure; and speedily establish in its midst the throne of David. Blessed art Thou, L-rd, builder of Jerusalem.
The offspring of Thy servant David, quickly cause to flourish, and lift up his power by Thy deliverance; for Thy deliverance do we constantly hope. Blessed art Thou, L-rd, who makes the glory of deliverance to flourish.
Hear our voice, O L-rd our G-d, show compassion and mercy to us, accept our prayers with mercy and favor, for Thou art a God who hears prayers and supplications.
Favorably receive, O L-rd our G-d, Thy people Israel and their prayer, restore the worship to Thy temple in Zion, receive with love and favor the offerings of Israel and their prayer, and may the worship of Thy people Israel always be favorably received by Thee, may our eyes behold Thy return to Zion in mercy. Blessed art Thou, L-rd, who restores Hi Divine Presence to Zion.
We give thanks unto Thee who art the L-rd our G-d and G-d of our fathers for all eternity. Thou art the strength of our lives, the shield if our deliverance. In every generation, we shall thank Thee and declare Thy praise for our lives that are entrusted in Thy hand, and for our souls that are in Thy care, and for Thy miracles that are daily with us, and for Thy wondrous deeds and goodness that occur at all times, evening, morning, and noon. Thou art the Benevolent One, for Thy mercies are never ended. The Compassionate One, for Thy deeds of kindness do not stop, always have we placed our hope in Thee. For all this, O our King, may Thy name be always blessed and exalted forever and ever. All the living will forever thank Thee and praise Thy name in truth, O G-d, our eternal salvation and help. blessed art Thou, L-rd, whose name is goodness; it is pleasing to give thanks to Thee.
Establish peace, well-being, blessing, grace, loving kindness, and mercy upon us and upon all Israel, Thy people for by the light of Thy presence have you given us, O L-rd our God, a Torah of life, love of kindness, justice, blessing, compassion, life, and peace, and it is good in Thy sight to bless Thy people Israel at all times and in every hour with Thy peace. Blessed art Thou, L-rd, who blessed His people Israel with peace.

After the Shemoneh Esreh, the following meditation is added: "My God, guard my tongue from evil, and my lips from speaking falsehood...Open my heart to Thy Torah, that my soul may follow Thy command...Save with Thy right hand and answer me. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy presence, O Lord, my Redeemer." [3]

The following is a brief outline of the Shemoneh Esreh, taken from Back To The Sources by Barry W. Holtz, pg. 415. In addition, they have listed beside the appropriate Shemoneh Esreh berakhot, the corresponding theme and verse of the six stages of the "Lord's Prayer".

Yeshua's Instructions = Shemoneh Esreh
"The Lord's Prayer" "Eighteen Blessings"

Avinu she’baShamayim/Our Father In Heaven

Mat 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Mat 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Mat 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread.

Mat 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Mat 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

States of Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)	Shemoneh Eshreh
1. Worship (vs. 9)	1. G-d as the protector of the Forefathers 2. G-d as the power that makes for salvation 3. G-d as the source of holiness 4. For knowledge
4. Repentance (vs. 12)	5. For the strength to repent 6. For forgiveness
3. Requests (vs. 11)	7. For relief from affliction 8. For healing 9. For bounty of the land and material prosperity 10. For the ingathering of the exiles into the Holy Land
2. Restoration (vs. 10)	11. For the establishment of the reign of true justice 14. For the rebuilding of Jerusalem 15. For the coming of the Messiah 16. For the acceptance of our prayers 17. For the restoration of the Jerusalem Sanctuary
5. Protection for righteous (#12 was not in original eighteen)	12. (Against slanderers and informers.) 13. For the support and protection of the righteous
6. Thanksgiving (Praise) vs. 13)	18. Gratitude as man's response to G-d's work in the world 19. For peace

Messiah Yeshua is our King, Helper, Saviour and Protector. He is all of the promises from Genesis to Revelation, He is the Living Torah/Word. He is our Healer and Deliverer and In His Name we are healed.

Bonus: Prayers of The Bible

Exodus 17:1-7

Torah Nuggets:[i]

Click link for Torah Portion Teaching:

Messianic Israel Ministries Torah Study

Halacha – The Way One Walks or Goes- Derived from the Hebrew word “Halakh” which means “To Walk”. The Way to follow the Torah/Word of God.

In this weeks Torah Portion, what is God saying to me today about my walk with Him?

How can I apply this Torah Portion with my walk with Yeshua this week?

Bible Study Nuggets From Daily Bible Reading:

Golden Nuggets From Gods Word: (Write the Revelations and Insights you have received from Him today)

Word to Hide in my Heart: (Write memory Verse of your choosing)

Word from the Lord (Write out verse, quote or anything that was spoken to you by the Ruach HaKodesh/The Holy Spirit.

Today I will…. (write down how you will apply what the Lord has spoken to your heart through His Holy Word to your daily walk with Him in your Journal.)

Daily Prayer Guide For Your Prayer/Tefillah Journal

Worship Time - Psalm 100:4 “I will adore you Adonai” Put in your favorite Worship CD or Tape and Praise Adonai-See Amidah #1-4 Below and Shema

Waiting Time - Psalm 62:5 – I will wait in Your presence and surrender my thoughts to you! Clear your mind of the clutter and focus on Ha Shem.

Confession & Repentance /Tishuvah Time -1 John 1:9 – I will ask and receive forgiveness for my sins –Write down what you need forgiveness or deliverance from so you may walk in Holiness. –See Amidah #5-6 Below

See below for Personal Word Confessions to build up your Faith and Spirit and to plant the Word in Your Heart

Intercession Time –Ezekial 22:30-31 I will stand in the Gap for the world and for others as Yeshua is doing for us as our High Priest at the right hand of The Father

31 Day Cycle of Prayer for the World…(Use a World Atlas to help you pray for the World)

Today’s Countries to Pray for are:

Click Here For Map of World and Countries

Israel – Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem Daily

*Daily Prayer Reminders: See Amidah #11-12, 14-17 Below

1 Timothy 2:1 ¹First of all, then, I counsel that petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made for all human beings, ²Including kings and all in positions of prominence; so that we may lead quiet and peaceful lives, being godly and upright in everything. ³This is what God, our deliverer, regards as good; this is what meets his approval.[4]

President, Government Leaders, Family, Friends, Church, Ministers, Spouse, Children, Ministries, Schools, Salvation, Missions, World Revival – See 40 Day Prayer Focus Below

Petition Time – My Abba Father hears me when I pray and answers when I pray in faith/trust and according to His Word. Write down personal petitions for today. See Amidah #7-8 Below

Watching Time – Colossians 4:2a – I will keep watch in the spirit and be alert to what & who I need to pray for. See Amdiah #13

Prayer Alert: Today Adonai has specifically laid these people upon my heart to pray for: Write it down in your Prayer Journal

Listening Time: Psalm 85:8 Write down what Ruach HaKodesh/The Holy Spirit has revealed to you today in Prayer.

List 5 Things your are thankful to G-d for today in your Prayer Journal (You can print one out below)

In Tefillah/Prayer: Always Pray the Word and Pray in the Ruach and Pray Always with ALL Prayer…..

Praise, Waiting, Confession, Singing, Watching, Intercession, Petition, Thanksgiving, Devotions, Meditation, Listening and Praise

Suggested Prayer Books: Prayer’s That Avail Much Volumes 1,2 and 3 by Germain Copeland[ii] and The Artscroll Seder Series[iii].

The Prayers of a Righteous Person are Powerful and Effective –James 5:16

Click on the Links for Daily Prayer and Bible Study helps

Torah/Bible Study Helps

Blue Letter Bible

Lots and Lots of Study Helps, Concordances, Commentaries, Various Translations Etc.

First Century Judaism/Christianity

Eddie Chumney’s Hebrew Roots Website

Hebrew Glossary

Hebrew Roots Glossary

The Sabbath and Biblical Festivals

Learn about the Sabbath and Feasts of YHWH

Eddie Chumney’s Hebrew Roots Website

The Tabernacle

Learn about the Tabernacle

Eddie Chumney’s Hebrew Roots Website

Recommended Reading For Further Study

Messiah Volume 1, 2 and 3 Avi Ben Mordachi

http://www.millennium7000.com/

Restoring the Two Houses of Israel- Eddie Chumney

The Feasts of Messiah – Eddie Chumney

Who is The Bride of Christ-Eddie Chumney

http://www.hebroots.org/

Who is Israel – Angus and Batya Wooten

Restoring Israels Kingdom – Angus and Batya Wooten

http://www.mim.net

First Fruits of Zion – Torah Club Volume 1,2,3, 4 and 5

http://www.ffoz.org

Prayer Helps

Shemoneh Esreh-Amidah and Ha Adonai Tefillah/The Lords Prayer

Shema

Traditional Jewish Prayers and Blessings

(Jewish Website by D’vorah, Click here for more insights into Jewish Prayer)

40 Day Prayer Focus

(Daily Petitions to Yahweh)

Personal Word Confessions

(to build up your faith)

Who I am In Messiah Scriptures

(What Yeshua did for you)

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Lots more to See and Read !

Baruch HaShem Adonai –

Shalom B’Shem Yeshua Ha Mashiach

Deborah

[1] An excellent Torah Devotional is the Walk Series, Walk Genesis, Walk Exodus, Walk Leviticus, Walk Number, Walk Deuteronomy , by Jeffery Enoch Feinberg, PHD by Lederer Books, a division of Messianic Jewish Publishers. Easy to read, with Hebrew nuggets, and illustrations. Also FFOZ Torah Club is a more detailed study, and worth enrolling for.

[2]The Amplified New Testament, (La Habra CA: The Lockman Foundation) 1999.

[3] The Prayer “Eighteen Blessings” and “Yeshua’s Prayer” are from an Article by Roger A. Ludington Shofar International.

[4]The Jewish New Testament, (Clarksville, MD: Jewish New Testament Publications) 1996.