“Deborah’s Drash”
“Sitting at the feet of
Yeshua”
A Study in
Messianic Jews/Hebrews 11 –The Faith Chapter
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1:3 Amplified Translation
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Recalling unceasingly before our God and Father your work energized by
faith and service motivated by love and unwavering hope in [the return of] our
Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah). [I Thess. 1:10].[2]
Quote Of The Day:
Everyman’s
Talmud
“Many of the
commands which God gave to Moses for Israel had for their object the instilling
of faith into the people”
Deborah’s Drash Commentary:
Moses –Faith that Delivers
Part I
Hebrews 11:23-29
23 [Prompted] by faith
Moses, after his birth, was kept concealed for three months by his parents,
because they saw how comely the child was; and they were not overawed and
terrified by the king’s decree. [Exod. 1:22; 2:2].
24 [Aroused] by faith
Moses, when he had grown to maturity and become great, refused to be
called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, [Exod. 2:10, 15].
25 Because he preferred to share the oppression
[suffer the hardships] and bear the shame of the people of God rather
than to have the fleeting enjoyment of a sinful life.
26 He considered the contempt and abuse and
shame [borne for] the Christ (the Messiah Who was to come) to be greater wealth
than all the treasures of Egypt, for he looked forward and away to the
reward (recompense).
27 [Motivated] by faith
he left Egypt behind him, being unawed and undismayed by the wrath of
the king; for he never flinched but held staunchly to his purpose and
endured steadfastly as one who gazed on Him Who is invisible. [Exod. 2:15].
28 By faith (simple
trust and confidence in God) he instituted and carried out the Passover
and the sprinkling of the blood [on the doorposts], so that the destroyer of
the firstborn (the angel) might not touch those [of the children of Israel].
[Exod. 12:21–30].
29 [Urged on] by faith
the people crossed the Red Sea as [though] on dry land, but when the Egyptians
tried to do the same thing they were swallowed up [by the sea]. [Exod.
14:21–31].[3]
Alfred Edersheim
To the
attentive reader of Scripture it will not seem strange—only remarkable—that the
very measure which Pharaoh had taken for the destruction of Israel eventually
led to their deliverance. Had it not been for the command to cast the Hebrew
children into the river, Moses would not have been rescued by Pharaoh’s
daughter, nor trained in all the wisdom of Egypt to fit him for his calling Yet
all throughout, this marvellous story pursues a natural course; that is,
natural in its progress, but supernatural in its purposes and results[4]
Just as G-d put Esther
in the Palace for the purpose of delivering Israel, so G-d also put Moses in
Pharaohs courts for the purpose of delivering Israel and showing His power and
might and glory to the greatest power of the World at that time the Pharaoh of
Egypt.
Being a mother I know
what Jochebed must have felt as she put her precious cargo in that ark and sent
him off to safety and into G-ds care and keeping. It took a great faith on her part also as a mother to let go of
this precious son to save his life and let him be brought up by strangers, but
the other alternative was even worse.
G-d had a higher purpose for Moses that of deliverer.
Hebrews 11:
23 states that Moses parents were not overawed or terrified of the kings
command.
Exodus 1:22
22
Then Pharaoh
commanded all his people, saying, “Every son who is born you are to cast into
the Nile, and every daughter you are to keep alive.”[5]
Exodus 2:1-10
1 Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a
daughter of Levi.
2 The
woman conceived and bore a son; and when she saw that he was beautiful, she hid
him for three months.
3 But
when she could hide him no longer, she got him a wicker basket and covered it
over with tar and pitch. Then she put the child into it and set it among
the reeds by the bank of the Nile.
4 His
sister stood at a distance to find out what would happen to him.
5 The daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the Nile, with her
maidens walking alongside the Nile; and she saw the basket among the reeds and
sent her maid, and she brought it to her.
6 When
she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the boy was crying.
And she had pity on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrews’ children.”
7 Then
his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and call a nurse for you
from the Hebrew women that she may nurse the child for you?”
8 Pharaoh’s
daughter said to her, “Go ahead.” So the girl went and called the
child’s mother.
9 Then
Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Take this child away and nurse him for me and
I will give you your wages.” So the woman took the child and nursed him.
10 The child grew, and she brought him to
Pharaoh’s daughter and he became her son. And she named him Moses, and said,
“Because I drew him out of the water.”[6]
Alfred Edersheim – Bible
History – Volume II The Exodus
A member
of the tribe of Levi, and descendant of Kohath, Amram by name, had
married Jochebed, who belonged to the same tribe. Their union had
already been blessed with two children, Miriam and Aaron, when the murderous
edict of Pharaoh was issued. The birth of their next child brought them the
more sorrow and care, that the “exceeding fairness” of the child not only won
their hearts, but seemed to point him out as destined of God for some special
purpose. In this struggle of affection and hope against the fear of man, they
obtained the victory, as victory is always obtained, “by faith.” There was no
special revelation made to them, nor was there need for it. It was a simple
question of faith, weighing the command of Pharaoh against the command of God
and their own hopes. They resolved to trust the living God of their fathers,
and to brave all seeming danger. It was in this sense that “by faith Moses,
when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was
a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.” Longer
concealment at home being impossible, the same confidence of faith now led the
mother to lay the child in an ark made, as at that time the light Nile-boats
used to be, of “bulrushes,” or papyrus—a strong three-cornered rush, that grew
to a height of about ten or fifteen feet. The “ark”—a term used in Scripture
only here and in connection with the deliverance of Noah by an “ark”—was made
tight within by “slime”—either Nile-mud or asphalt—and impenetrable to water by
a coating of “pitch.” Thus protected, the “ark,” with its precious burden, was
deposited among “the flags” in the brink, or lip of the river, just where
Pharaoh’s daughter was wont to bathe, though the sacred text does not expressly
inform us whether or not this spot was purposely chosen.[7]
The
princess is touched by the appeal of the child to her woman’s feelings. She
compassionates him none the less that he is one of the doomed race. To have
thrown the weeping child into the river would have been inhuman. Pharaoh’s
daughter acted as every woman would have done in the circumstances. To save one
Hebrew child could be no very great crime in the king’s daughter. Moreover,
curiously enough, we learn from the monuments, that just at that very time the
royal princesses exercised special influence—in fact, that two of them were
co-regents. So when, just at the opportune moment, Miriam, who all along had
watched at a little distance, came forward and proposed to call some Hebrew
woman to nurse the weeping child—this strange gift, bestowed as it were by the
Nile-god himself on the princess,—she readily consented. The nurse called was,
of course, the child’s own mother, who received her babe now as a precious
charge, entrusted to her care by the daughter of him who would have compassed
his destruction. So marvellous are the ways of God.[8]
But
meanwhile a precious opportunity was afforded to those believing Hebrew parents
to mould the mind of the adopted son of the princess of Egypt. The three first
years of life, the common eastern time for nursing, are often, even in our
northern climes, where development is so much slower, a period decisive for
after life. It requires no stretch of imagination to conceive what the child
Moses would learn at his mother’s knee, and hear among his persecuted people.
When a child so preserved and so trained found himself destined to step from
his Hebrew home to the court of Pharaoh—his mind full of the promises made to
the fathers, and his heart heavy with the sorrows of his brethren,—it seems
almost natural that thoughts of future deliverance of his people through him
should gradually rise in his soul. Many of our deepest purposes have their root
in earliest childhood, and the lessons then learnt, and the thoughts then
conceived, have been steadily carried out to the end of our lives.[9]
Is this All Coincidence?
Remember Coincidence is not a Kosher Word! It was G-ds Divine Plan and
Purpose being carried out in the Life of Moses, His Parents, Pharaoh’s
Daughter, Pharaoh himself and G-ds
Chosen People Israel
So began Moses training
in the very courts of Pharaoh for Israel’s future deliverance. We may look at our own circumstances and
feel like, “how can G-d use me in this godless place I work at”, but what we
should ask is “For what purpose have you placed me here G-d?”. I believe that when we are walking by the
Ruach/Spirit our steps are divinely ordered by G-d, and even if it looks like
things are looking down, start looking up!”
As we study these men and woman of faith we will see G-ds Divine hand
placing them exactly where they needed to be to fulfill His purposes for Israel
and the World.
2Sa 22:37 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did
not slip.
Psa 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD:
and he delighteth in his way.
Psa 37:31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps
shall slide.
Pro 4:12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and
when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Pro 16:9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
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:
Rom
8:28 And we know that all things work
together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according
to his purpose.
Rom
9:15 For he saith to Moses, I will have
mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have
compassion.
Rom
9:16 So then it is not of him
that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Rom
9:17 For the scripture saith unto
Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might
shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the
earth.
2Ti 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with
an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose
and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
G-d had a Divine purpose
for Moses and He has a Divine purpose for each and everyone of us who have put their faith and trust in Messiah.
Hebrews/Messianic
Jews 3:1-6 Complete Jewish Bible
3 1 Therefore,
brothers whom God has set apart, who share in the call from heaven, think
carefully about Yeshua, whom we acknowledge publicly as God’s emissary and as cohen
gadol. 2 He was faithful to God, who appointed him; just
as
“Moshe was faithful in
all God’s house.”
3
But Yeshua deserves more honor than Moshe, just as the builder of the house
deserves more honor than the house. 4 For every house
is built by someone, but the one who built everything is God.
6
5 Also, Moshe was faithful in
all God’s house, as a servant giving witness to things God would divulge
later. 6 But the Messiah, as Son, was faithful over God’s
house. And we are that house of his, provided we hold firmly to the courage
and confidence inspired by what we hope for.[10]
To be Continued
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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.[11]
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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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
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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]Edersheim, Alfred, Bible
History: Old Testament, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.)
1998.
[5]The New American Standard
Bible, 1995 Update, (La Habra, California: The Lockman Foundation) 1996.
[6]The New American Standard Bible,
1995 Update,
(La Habra, California: The Lockman Foundation) 1996.
[7]Edersheim, Alfred, Bible
History: Old Testament, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.)
1998.
[8]Edersheim, Alfred, Bible
History: Old Testament, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.)
1998.
[9]Edersheim, Alfred, Bible
History: Old Testament, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.)
1998.
[10]The Jewish New Testament, (Clarksville, MD: Jewish
New Testament Publications) 1996.
[11]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