“Deborah’s Drash”
“Sitting at the feet of
Yeshua”
A Study in
Messianic Jews/Hebrews 11 –The Faith Chapter
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Matthew 17:20 Amplified Translation
20
He said to them, Because of the littleness of your faith [that is, your
lack of firmly relying trust]. For truly I say to you, if you have faith [that
is living] like a grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, Move
from here to yonder place, and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to
you.[2]
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Deborah’s Drash Commentary:
Hebrews 11:2
2 For by [faith—trust and holy fervor born of faith]
the men of old had divine testimony borne to them and obtained a good
report.[3]
How did these men of Old obtain
a good report? They believed G-d. They caught the vision and ran with it, even
if in the natural it looked like the odds were not on their side, they knew if
G-d before them who could be against them.
They obtained a good report by obedience to The Word of G-d .
Romans 4:3
3
For
what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed in (trusted in) God, and it was
credited to his account as righteousness (right living and right standing with
God). [Gen. 15:6].[4]
Prior to getting the
Written and Oral Law on Mt. Sinai, Avraham had no written instruction manual
like we have today that he could carry around with him to read and meditate
upon. He heard the voice of G-d and
obeyed. And because he obeyed, we are
blessed today with our Instruction Manual called The Word of G-d known as The
Torah, The Prophets, The Writtings and the Brit HaDasha.
We owe a great amount of
gratitude to our brothers and sisters who went before us, in faith, who were
faithful to keep the Word of G-d, to write it down so we can read G-ds Holy
Instructions, His Torah, His Word and be blessed as we go forth in Messiah
Yeshua to proclaim His Name to a Lost and Dying World.
These Hebrew men and woman
of old were given for our example, both their triumphs and their failures we
can learn from. Yeshua Ha Mashiach was the greatest example of all and we are
to follow in His Footsteps and Sit at His feet as His Talmidim and walk in
obedience to His commandments.
Great Men and Woman of Faith walk in Humility and
Love towards one another as Yeshua showed his disciples by washing their
feet. To wash someones feet was the
act of a servant, it was considered one of the lowliest jobs to do. Yeshua was showing them what true humility
was, the greatest one of all came to serve, should we do any less for one
another?
Joh 13:12 So after he had
washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said
unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?
Joh 13:13 Ye call me Master
and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
Joh 13:14 If I then, your
Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's
feet.
Joh 13:15 For I have
given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
Joh 13:16 Verily, verily, I
say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent
greater than he that sent him.
1Ti 4:12 Let no man despise
thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in
conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Heb 8:5 Who serve unto the example
and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about
to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things
according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
Jam 5:10 Take, my brethren,
the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of
suffering affliction, and of patience.
1Pe 2:21 For even hereunto
were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example,
that ye should follow his steps:
G-d wants
us to become men and woman of the impossible.
He has called us all to step out of the boat and walk on the water, He
has called us to do the impossible so that we know that it was not our talents
alone, or our great wisdom or abilities but His mighty power and Word that
brought us to victory. G-d always asks
us to do more then we think we are able in order to show us that He is can to
do exceedingly abundantly more than we could ever ask or think so that all the
glory goes to Him, G-d not will share
His glory with any man.
Ephesians 3:20-21 Amplified Translation
20 Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the
[action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His
purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask
or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or
dreams]—
21 To Him be glory in the church and in Christ
Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen (so be it).[5]
Until
Peter stepped out of the boat in faith/trust he could not walk on the water,
when he did and when he kept His eyes on Yeshua, The living Torah, he did the
impossible, when he took his eyes off The Word/Yeshua and began to look at this
own abilities and the storm that was going on around him, he sank!
Matthew 14:23-31 Amplified Translation
23 And after He had dismissed the multitudes,
He went up into the hills by Himself to pray. When it was evening, He was still
there alone.
24 But the boat was by this time out on the
sea, many furlongs [a furlong is one-eighth of a mile] distant from
the land, beaten and tossed by the waves, for the wind was against them.
25 And in the fourth watch [between 3:00–6:00
a.m.] of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.
26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on
the sea, they were terrified and said, It is a ghost! And they screamed out
with fright.
27 But instantly He spoke to them, saying,
Take courage! I AM! Stop being afraid! [Exod. 3:14].
28 And Peter answered Him, Lord, if it is You,
command me to come to You on the water.
29 He said, Come! So Peter got out of the boat
and walked on the water, and he came toward Jesus.
30 But when he perceived and felt the
strong wind, he was frightened, and as he began to sink, he cried out, Lord,
save me [from death]!
31 Instantly Jesus reached out His hand and
caught and held him, saying to him, O you of little faith, why did
you doubt?
32 And when they got into the boat, the wind
ceased.[6]
G-d
is calling us not just to wade in the water, but to walk on the water. He has called step out into the deep waters
with only our faith in His power, and His word carry us as we flow in His Spirit, letting His power and His
Word keep us afloat.
Isa 58:11 And the LORD
shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy
bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water,
whose waters fail not.
G-d
has called us to walk by faith, for without faith it is impossible to please
G-d. G-d has put a vision within your
heart, something that seems impossible in the natural, but that is where faith
begins, stepping out and doing the impossible for His Kingdom.
Do
not think that the world or even your peers will necessarily applaud your
vision. The men and woman of old
sometimes stood alone, except for G-d being with them, they still went on to accomplish what G-d called them to
do. If G-d tells us to do something,
and you know without a shadow of doubt that it is G-d speaking to your heart
then you need to get out of the boat by faith and keep your eyes on Him and you
will do the impossible and He will get the glory for it!
Sometimes
you will be called to go against the grain, or the traditions of men in order
to accomplish G-ds will for your life.
Those of us who have answered the call to teach the Jewish Roots of our
faith in Messiah are not necessarily welcomed with open arms because of the
traditions of men that are contrary to the Word of Truth, the real truth of His
Torah/Word is not always excepted, but it G-d has called us to do something
then we must obey G-d rather then men even if it means rejection, because G-d
will vindicate us if we are preaching the Truth of His Word in Love.
1Sa 15:22 And Samuel said,
Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in
obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken
than the fat of rams.
“We
ought to obey G-d rather than men.”
Act 5:27 And when they had
brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest
asked them,
Act 5:28 Saying, Did not we
straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye
have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood
upon us.
Act 5:29 Then Peter and
the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than
men.
Act 5:30 The God of our
fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
Act 5:31 Him hath God
exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give
repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Act 5:32 And we are his
witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath
given to them that obey him.
Avraham
believed the impossible and he was no different then you or I, except he knew
how to obey G-d and receive the promise. He let go of reasoning, and took hold
of faith/trust in the Word of G-d and
acted upon that faith.
Romans 4:17-25
17 As it is written, I have made you the father
of many nations. [He was appointed our father] in the sight of God in Whom
he believed, Who gives life to the dead and speaks of the nonexistent things
that [He has foretold and promised] as if they [already] existed. [Gen. 17:5].
18 [For Abraham, human reason for] hope being
gone, hoped in faith that he should become the father of many nations,
as he had been promised, So [numberless] shall your descendants be. [Gen.
15:5].
19 He did not weaken in faith when he
considered the [utter] impotence of his own body, which was as good as dead
because he was about a hundred years old, or [when he considered] the
barrenness of Sarah’s [deadened] womb. [Gen. 17:17; 18:11].
20 No unbelief or distrust made him
waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and
was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God,
21 Fully satisfied and assured that
God was able and mighty to keep His word and to do what He had
promised.
22 That is why his faith was credited to him as
righteousness (right standing with God).
23 But [the words], It was credited to him,
were written not for his sake alone,
24 But [they were written] for our sakes too.
[Righteousness, standing acceptable to God] will be granted and credited
to us also who believe in (trust in, adhere to, and rely on) God, Who raised
Jesus our Lord from the dead,
25 Who was betrayed and
put to death because of our misdeeds and was raised to secure our justification
(our acquittal), [making our account balance and absolving us from all guilt
before God].[7]
Our Faith is to be based upon His Word, not by what
we see, not by what we hear, but as Avraham we are to walk by faith and become
men and woman after G-ds own heart, men and woman of faith.
Romans 4:20-21
20 No
unbelief or distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the
promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave
praise and glory to God,
21 Fully
satisfied and assured that God was able and mighty to keep His
word and to do what He had promised.
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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 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.)
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.
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)
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*Daily Prayer Reminders: See
Amidah #11-12, 14-17 Below
1 Timothy 2:1 1 First
of all, then, I counsel that petitions, prayers, intercessions and
thanksgivings be made for all human beings, 2 Including kings and
all in positions of prominence; so that we may lead quiet and peaceful lives,
being godly and upright in everything. 3 This is what God, our
deliverer, regards as good; this is what meets his approval.[8]
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.
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].
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Messiah Volume 1, 2 and 3 Avi Ben Mordachi
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Restoring the Two Houses of Israel- Eddie Chumney
The Feasts of Messiah – Eddie Chumney
Who is The Bride of Christ-Eddie Chumney
Who is Israel – Angus and Batya Wooten
Restoring Israels Kingdom – Angus and Batya Wooten
First Fruits of Zion – Torah Club Volume 1,2,3, 4
and 5
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Baruch HaShem Adonai –
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[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 Amplified New Testament, (La Habra CA: The Lockman
Foundation) 1999.
[4]The Amplified New Testament, (La Habra CA: The Lockman
Foundation) 1999.
[5]The Amplified New Testament, (La Habra CA: The Lockman
Foundation) 1999.
[6]The Amplified New Testament, (La Habra CA: The Lockman
Foundation) 1999.
[7]The Amplified New Testament, (La Habra CA: The Lockman
Foundation) 1999.
[8]The Jewish New Testament, (Clarksville, MD: Jewish
New Testament Publications) 1996.
[i] An excellent Messianic Jewish Devotional called The Walk Series, Walk Genesis, Walk Exodus, Walk Leviticus, Walk Numbers and Walk Deuteronomy by Jeffery Enoch Feinburg, PhD. Published by Lederer Books Messianic Jewish Publishers is a wonderful Daily Devotional to use for studying Torah, along with FFOZ Torah Club which is more detailed. Both will give you additional insights into Torah.
[ii] This book is filled with Scripture Prayers to help you pray the Word – Harrison House Publishers, Germaine Copeland –Available in any Christian Book Store
[iii] You can order The Art Scroll Seder Series through Amazon. Com or First Fruits of Zion