“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 27
This Months Theme – The Faith
Walk/HaEmunah Halakhah (The Way One
Walks or Goes)
A Study in
Messianic Jews/Hebrews 11 –The Faith Chapter
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below for Blank Devotional Journal to use with your Studies
Weekly Torah Portion[1]
for the week- New Torah Cycle Begins!
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Here For Current Torah Reading Schedule
Daily Bible Reading
Schedule:
Tenach/Old Testament
Reading:
1 Samuel 22:1-23:29
Tehillim/Psalms
Reading:
Psalm 115:1-18
Mishlei/Proverbs
Reading:
Proverbs 15:18-19
Brit Hadasha/New
Covenant:
John 10:1-21
Hebrew Daily Word:
The Mighty One “HaGibor”
Meditation
Verse
1
Corinthians 2:5 Amplified Translation
5 So that your faith might not rest in the
wisdom of men (human philosophy), but in the power of God.[2]
Quote Of The Day:
Smith Wigglesworth
“I can see that
it is impossible to please Him on any line but faith, for everything that is
not of faith is sin. God wants us to
see that the plan of faith is the ideal and principle of God”
Deborah’s Drash Commentary:
Esther and Mordekhay – Faith that saved a Nation
Part III
The Feast of Purim
Yom Tov
Lesson from: HaY’Did Learning Center
Purim Study Continues!!!!!
Links for further Study
There is a great lesson on faith and working together in
The Megellah of Esther. Mordechai and
Esther were strategically placed where G-d wanted them to be in order to save
the Jewish Nation from total
annihilation. Both had to act in faith
and not give into fear, but trust the leading the Yahweh, and because they did
Yahweh was there to deliver a nation from the hands of their enemies.
Below are links so you can do a more in depth study of
The Feast of Purim. May the L-rd raise up more Mordachi’s and Esthers in our
time!
I want to share what “Learn Torah.org” had to say about
the secret of Mordechai’s Success, it is worth passing on!
YomTov, vol. VII # 12
Week of Parshas Tetzaveh
Topic: The Secret of Mordechai's Success
The individual who raised Esther. The man who saved King Achashverosh from an
assassination attempt. The bane of Haman's existence. The person who exhorted
Queen Esther to save her nation by using her power. A member of the Great
Assembly of Sages. An advisor to King Achashverosh. All of these
descriptions point to one man: Mordechai. The Medrash (Esther Rabbah 6:2)
adds an insight into the person Mordechai. "Mordechai, in his generation,
was
equal to Moshe in his."
The great scholar Rav Yehonasan Eibshitz writes that the comparison between
Mordechai and Moshe helps us better understand the Megillah. In the last
passage in the Megillah, we are told that "Mordechai was great among the
Jews...and spoke peace to all his descendants." What does it mean the
Mordecai "spoke peace to his descendants?" The Talmud (Baba Basra
98a) writes
that "Rav Mari said One who is haughty is not accepted even by his
household." If a person is arrogant, even those who are most likely to
respect him, who may have an obligation to honor him, his family, will not do
such. Moshe, the Torah tells us, was the most humble person to live. As
Mordechai is compared to Moshe, it follows that Mordechai was the epitome of
humility in his generation as well.
It is the humility of Mordechai that the Megillah refers to when it states
that Mordechai spoke peace to his descendants. His family accepted him, his
children accepted him, and respected his words. Why? Because Mordechai,
before addressing his family, spoke peace to them; he spoke in a humble,
unpretentious, fashion so that his sincerity and pureness of motivation was
evident to all.
The attestation of the Megillah to the humility of Mordechai itself presents
us with a unique insight into his personality. The Talmud asks (Megillah 7a)
"Was the Megillah written with Divine Inspiration?" One answer given
to this
question is that it must have been composed with Divine Inspiration, as the
Megillah states "And the thing (the plot to assassinate Achashverosh)
became
known to Mordechai." - How would Mordechai have known if not for Divine
Inspiration?
Rav Eibshitz is puzzled by the line of questioning. Both Esther and Mordechai
are listed in the ranks of the 7 prophetesses and 48 prophets,
respectively,
in the nation of Israel. How then could the Talmud query if the Megillah was
written with Divine Inspiration? Of course it was - just look at the authors!
What the Talmud is truly asking, R' Eibshitz explains, is not whether the
entire book was composed with Divine Inspiration, as it is clear that it was.
What the Talmud is asking is whether each individual word we find in the
Megillah was the result of Divine Inspiration, or was the choice of words to
express the thoughts contained in the Megillah a product of Mordechai's own
selection process? The answer, the Talmud tells us, we see from the statement
"And it became known to Mordechai." This statement indicates that
Mordechai
would have only known about his plot because he was divinely inspired.
We know that Moshe, when writing down the Torah upon the instruction of G-d,
made a letter small, so that the passage "And G-d called Moshe" would
appear
as "And G-d happened to meet Moshe." In this way, Moshe was trying to
reduce
his actual stature from someone who G-d directly called to someone who G-d
"happened upon." This was a manifestation of the humility which Moshe
epitomized. Similarly, Mordechai would only testify that he was graced with
Divine Inspiration if he had to. Only if each word of the Megillah was
dictated by G-d would Mordechai include the fact that he was of such high
spiritual level that he received information directly from G-d. Mordechai
would otherwise never do such, as his humility would not allow it. By virtue
of the fact that this information was included, it is evident to all that
each and every word of the Megillah was dictated by G-d. Similarly, the
attestation to Mordechai's humility that appears in the last passage of the
Megillah is there solely because Mordechai was divinely compelled to include
such.
Mordechai achieved much in his lifetime. He was respected in the religious
and secular worlds alike. Yet he did not let his achievements cloud his
judgement. He did not let it affect his personality. He spoke with peace to
the nation, and he spoke with peace to his family. Amidst the merriment of
Purim, when we may get carried away with the happiness of the moment, the
lesson of Mordechai, the message of humility, should remain clear. Treat with
respect, and you will be respected. Act with humility and honor, regardless
the circumstance, and you will be accorded honor.
Chag Purim Sameach!
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Purim Links From
Biblicalholidays.com
Biblical Holidays
Website:
Purpose of
Purim - From A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays
Purim in
Bible Times - From A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays
Jewish Customs of
Purim Today - From A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays
Messianic
Significance of Purim - From A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays
Suggestions
for Celebrating Purim - From A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays
On the Web
Purim Story Audio
Festival of Purim -
From Shofar Shalom Ministry
Hananeel House
Celebrates Purim - Purim FAQ's, recipes, links, and more.
Purim - A comprehensive Purim
study from Ha Y'Did
Such a
Curse...a Messianic Look at Purim - Article from Jews for Jesus
A Mystery
in the Megillah - Article from Jews for Jesus
Purim: An
Answer To a Promise - Article from Jews for Jesus
The Story of Purim - From
the Congregation Yeshuat Yisrael
Purim Around the World
- From Shofar Shalom Ministry
Jewish Links
Nurit's Purim
Spiel
Purim Festival - Chabad of
Maryland
613
Real Audio - Megila Reading and Lectures
Torah Tots: Fun &
Games & Coloring Book
The Ohr Somayach Purim
Pages
MSN: All About
Purim
Aish HaTorah: Purim
Pages
Project Genesis: Purim
OU: Purim
Jewish Agency:
Purim (many lessons)
Purim
Slideshow 5756 (oldie but goodie)
Judaism 101: Purim
The Virtual Beit Midrash - 5758
Purim Journal
Purim Torah
Recipes
Purim Recipes -
From A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays
Epicurious
- Purim Article excerpted from Gourmet magazine describes Hamantaschen pastries
and offers a number of recipe ideas.
Jewish
Communication Network - Purim Presents Purim gift ideas and recipes,
including easy hamantashen and coconut drop cookies.
Jewish
Family & Life - Purim Publication about Jewish life offers this page
detailing Purim recipes, ideas for children's activities, and educational
articles.
Virtual
Jerusalem - Purim Get recipes and background information about symbolic foods
eaten during Purim, from main courses to desserts.
RFCJ
Recipes: Purim
Purim
Palate Pleasers From the Jews for Jesus site.
More About Purim
| Purim in
Bible Times | Celebrating Purim
| Jewish Customs |
| Messiah in Purim
| Purim Links | Childrens books |
| Audio Purim Story
| Purim Recipes |
Bonus: Prayers of The Bible – Prayers From The Life
of Yeshua
Mark 9:14-29
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 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.[3]
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
Lots and Lots of Study Helps, Concordances,
Commentaries, Various Translations Etc.
First
Century Judaism/Christianity
Eddie Chumney’s Hebrew Roots Website
The Sabbath and
Biblical Festivals
Learn about the Sabbath and Feasts of YHWH
Eddie Chumney’s Hebrew Roots Website
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
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
Prayer Helps
Shemoneh
Esreh-Amidah and Ha Adonai Tefillah/The Lords Prayer
Traditional
Jewish Prayers and Blessings
(Jewish
Website by D’vorah, Click here for more insights into Jewish Prayer)
(Daily
Petitions to Yahweh)
(to
build up your faith)
Who I am In Messiah
Scriptures
(What
Yeshua did for you)
Click Here
to Return to Index Page
Lots more to See and Read !
Baruch HaShem Adonai –
Shalom B’Shem Yeshua Ha Mashiach
Deborah
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