Shabbat, 3 Shevat 5785 / February 1, 2025
Event
Jeremiah 46:13–28
13 This word Adonai spoke to Yirmeyahu the prophet concerning how N’vukhadretzar king of Bavel would come and attack the land of Egypt:
14 “Proclaim in Egypt, announce in Migdol, announce in Nof and Tachpanches;
say: ‘Take your stand! Get ready! For all around you the sword is destroying.
15 Why has your strong one been overthrown?
He failed to stand because Adonai pushed him down.
16 He caused many to trip; yes, they fell all over each other.’”
Then they said, “Let’s get up, let’s return to our own people,
back to the land where we were born, away from the sword that destroys.”
17 They cried there, “Pharaoh king of Egypt makes noise,
but he lets the right time [for action] slip by.”
18 “As I live,” says the king, whose name is Adonai-Tzva’ot,
“when he comes, he will be [as mighty] as Tavor among the mountains, as Karmel next to the sea.
19 “Daughter living in Egypt, prepare what you need for exile;
for Nof will become a ruin, laid waste, without inhabitant.
20 Egypt is a beautiful female calf; but a horsefly from the north has come to attack her.
21 Her mercenaries too, that she had with her, were like well-fed calves in a stable;
but they too have withdrawn in retreat, they all ran away without standing their ground.
For their day of disaster has come over them, the time for them to be punished.
22 Egypt hisses like a snake, as the enemy’s army marches ahead,
attacking her with their axes like lumbermen chopping trees.
23 They cut down her forest,” says Adonai, “for they cannot be numbered;
yes, there are more of them than locusts, far too many to count.
24 The daughter of Egypt is put to shame, handed over to the people from the north.”
25 Adonai-Tzva’ot, the God of Isra’el, says: “I will punish Amon from No, Pharaoh, and Egypt with her gods and kings — that is, Pharaoh and those who trust in him; 26 I will hand them over to those who seek their lives, to N’vukhadretzar king of Bavel and to his servants. But afterwards, Egypt will be inhabited, as in the past,” says Adonai.
27 “Yet don’t be afraid, Ya‘akov my servant; don’t be distressed, Isra’el.
For I will save you from faraway places, and your offspring from the lands where they are held captive.
Ya‘akov will return and be at peace, quiet, with no one to make him afraid.
28 Don’t be afraid, Ya‘akov my servant,” says Adonai, “for I am with you.
I will finish off all the nations where I have scattered you.
However, you I will not finish off, I will discipline you as you deserve, but not completely destroy you.”
John 19:31-37
English Standard Version
Jesus' Side Is Pierced
31 Since it was the day of Preparation, and so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away. 32 So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who had been crucified with him. 33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. 34 But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. 35 He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth—that you also may believe. 36 For these things took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken.” 37 And again another Scripture says, “They will look on him whom they have pierced.”
Acts 13:16-17
Complete Jewish Bible
16 So Sha’ul stood, motioned with his hand, and said:
“Men of Isra’el and God-fearers, listen! 17 The God of this people Isra’el chose our fathers. He made the people great during the time when they were living as aliens in Egypt and with a stretched-out arm he led them out of that land.[a]
Job 23
Job Replies: Where Is God?
1 Then Job answered and said:
2 “Today also my complaint is bitter;[d] my hand is heavy on account of my groaning.
3 Oh, that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his seat!
4 I would lay my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments.
5 I would know what he would answer me and understand what he would say to me.
6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No; he would pay attention to me.
7 There an upright man could argue with him, and I would be acquitted forever by my judge.
8 “Behold, I go forward, but he is not there, and backward, but I do not perceive him;
9 on the left hand when he is working, I do not behold him; he turns to the right hand, but I do not see him.
10 But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold.
11 My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept his way and have not turned aside.
12 I have not departed from the commandment of his lips;
I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food.
13 But he is unchangeable,[e] and who can turn him back? What he desires, that he does.
14 For he will complete what he appoints for me, and many such things are in his mind.
15 Therefore I am terrified at his presence; when I consider, I am in dread of him.
16 God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me;
17 yet I am not silenced because of the darkness, nor because thick darkness covers my face.
Matthew 21:18-32
English Standard Version
Jesus Curses the Fig Tree
1 In the morning, as he was returning to the city, he became hungry. 19 And seeing a fig tree by the wayside, he went to it and found nothing on it but only leaves. And he said to it, “May no fruit ever come from you again!” And the fig tree withered at once.
20 When the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, “How did the fig tree wither at once?” 21 And Jesus answered them, “Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. 22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
The Authority of Jesus Challenged
23 And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” 24 Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then I also will tell you by what authority I do these things. 25 The baptism of John, from where did it come? From heaven or from man?” And they discussed it among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ 26 But if we say, ‘From man,’ we are afraid of the crowd, for they all hold that John was a prophet.” 27 So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
The Parable of the Two Sons
28 “What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ 29 And he answered, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he changed his mind and went. 30 And he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, ‘I go, sir,’ but did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterward change your minds and believe him.
Proverbs 3:21-35
English Standard Version
21 My son, do not lose sight of these—keep sound wisdom and discretion,
22 and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.
23 Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble.
24 If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin[a] of the wicked, when it comes,
26 for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.
28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it”—when you have it with you.
Event
Cousins are here, rest day, last day fast worship
Here and Now
I am worried about Leah's Home Loan being approved I've been praying for it during our prayer service at church last night
SOAP
Scriptures
Torah: Parshat Bo, 7th Portion (Shemot (Exodus) 13:1-13:16)
Exodus 13:1-16
1 (vii) Adonai said to Moshe, 2 “Set aside for me all the firstborn. Whatever is first from the womb among the people of Isra’el, both of humans and of animals, belongs to me.” 3 Moshe said to the people, “Remember this day, on which you left Egypt, the abode of slavery; because Adonai, by the strength of his hand, has brought you out of this place. Do not eat hametz. 4 You are leaving today, in the month of Aviv. 5 When Adonai brings you into the land of the Kena‘ani, Hitti, Emori, Hivi and Y’vusi, which he swore to your ancestors to give you, a land flowing with milk and honey, you are to observe this ceremony in this month. 6 For seven days you are to eat matzah, and the seventh day is to be a festival for Adonai. 7 Matzah is to be eaten throughout the seven days; neither hametz nor leavening agents are to be seen with you throughout your territory. 8 On that day you are to tell your son, ‘It is because of what Adonai did for me when I left Egypt.’
9 “Moreover, it will serve you as a sign on your hand and as a reminder between your eyes, so that Adonai’s Torah may be on your lips; because with a strong hand Adonai brought you out of Egypt. 10 Therefore you are to observe this regulation at its proper time, year after year. 11 When Adonai brings you into the land of the Kena‘ani, as he swore to you and your ancestors, and gives it to you, 12 you are to set apart for Adonai everything that is first from the womb. Every firstborn male animal will belong to Adonai. 13 Every firstborn from a donkey, you are to redeem with a lamb; but if you choose not to redeem it, you must break its neck. But from people, you are to redeem every firstborn son. (Maftir) 14 When, at some future time, your son asks you, ‘What is this?’ then say to him, ‘With a strong hand Adonai brought us out of Egypt, out of the abode of slavery. 15 When Pharaoh was unwilling to let us go, Adonai killed all the firstborn males in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of humans and the firstborn of animals. This is why I sacrifice to Adonai any male that is first from the womb of an animal, but all the firstborn of my sons I redeem.’ 16 This will serve as a sign on your hand and at the front of a headband around your forehead that with a strong hand Adonai brought us out of Egypt.”
Haftarah Bo: Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) 46:13–28
B’rit Hadashah suggested readings for Parashah Bo: Luke 2:22–24; Yochanan (John) 19:31–37; Acts 13:16 –17; Revelation 8:6–9:12; 16:1–21
Here and Now
I am worried about Leah's Home Loan being approved I've been praying for it during our prayer service at church last night
SOAP
Scriptures
Torah: Parshat Bo, 7th Portion (Shemot (Exodus) 13:1-13:16)
Exodus 13:1-16
1 (vii) Adonai said to Moshe, 2 “Set aside for me all the firstborn. Whatever is first from the womb among the people of Isra’el, both of humans and of animals, belongs to me.” 3 Moshe said to the people, “Remember this day, on which you left Egypt, the abode of slavery; because Adonai, by the strength of his hand, has brought you out of this place. Do not eat hametz. 4 You are leaving today, in the month of Aviv. 5 When Adonai brings you into the land of the Kena‘ani, Hitti, Emori, Hivi and Y’vusi, which he swore to your ancestors to give you, a land flowing with milk and honey, you are to observe this ceremony in this month. 6 For seven days you are to eat matzah, and the seventh day is to be a festival for Adonai. 7 Matzah is to be eaten throughout the seven days; neither hametz nor leavening agents are to be seen with you throughout your territory. 8 On that day you are to tell your son, ‘It is because of what Adonai did for me when I left Egypt.’
9 “Moreover, it will serve you as a sign on your hand and as a reminder between your eyes, so that Adonai’s Torah may be on your lips; because with a strong hand Adonai brought you out of Egypt. 10 Therefore you are to observe this regulation at its proper time, year after year. 11 When Adonai brings you into the land of the Kena‘ani, as he swore to you and your ancestors, and gives it to you, 12 you are to set apart for Adonai everything that is first from the womb. Every firstborn male animal will belong to Adonai. 13 Every firstborn from a donkey, you are to redeem with a lamb; but if you choose not to redeem it, you must break its neck. But from people, you are to redeem every firstborn son. (Maftir) 14 When, at some future time, your son asks you, ‘What is this?’ then say to him, ‘With a strong hand Adonai brought us out of Egypt, out of the abode of slavery. 15 When Pharaoh was unwilling to let us go, Adonai killed all the firstborn males in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of humans and the firstborn of animals. This is why I sacrifice to Adonai any male that is first from the womb of an animal, but all the firstborn of my sons I redeem.’ 16 This will serve as a sign on your hand and at the front of a headband around your forehead that with a strong hand Adonai brought us out of Egypt.”
Haftarah Bo: Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) 46:13–28
B’rit Hadashah suggested readings for Parashah Bo: Luke 2:22–24; Yochanan (John) 19:31–37; Acts 13:16 –17; Revelation 8:6–9:12; 16:1–21
13 This word Adonai spoke to Yirmeyahu the prophet concerning how N’vukhadretzar king of Bavel would come and attack the land of Egypt:
14 “Proclaim in Egypt, announce in Migdol, announce in Nof and Tachpanches;
say: ‘Take your stand! Get ready! For all around you the sword is destroying.
15 Why has your strong one been overthrown?
He failed to stand because Adonai pushed him down.
16 He caused many to trip; yes, they fell all over each other.’”
Then they said, “Let’s get up, let’s return to our own people,
back to the land where we were born, away from the sword that destroys.”
17 They cried there, “Pharaoh king of Egypt makes noise,
but he lets the right time [for action] slip by.”
18 “As I live,” says the king, whose name is Adonai-Tzva’ot,
“when he comes, he will be [as mighty] as Tavor among the mountains, as Karmel next to the sea.
19 “Daughter living in Egypt, prepare what you need for exile;
for Nof will become a ruin, laid waste, without inhabitant.
20 Egypt is a beautiful female calf; but a horsefly from the north has come to attack her.
21 Her mercenaries too, that she had with her, were like well-fed calves in a stable;
but they too have withdrawn in retreat, they all ran away without standing their ground.
For their day of disaster has come over them, the time for them to be punished.
22 Egypt hisses like a snake, as the enemy’s army marches ahead,
attacking her with their axes like lumbermen chopping trees.
23 They cut down her forest,” says Adonai, “for they cannot be numbered;
yes, there are more of them than locusts, far too many to count.
24 The daughter of Egypt is put to shame, handed over to the people from the north.”
25 Adonai-Tzva’ot, the God of Isra’el, says: “I will punish Amon from No, Pharaoh, and Egypt with her gods and kings — that is, Pharaoh and those who trust in him; 26 I will hand them over to those who seek their lives, to N’vukhadretzar king of Bavel and to his servants. But afterwards, Egypt will be inhabited, as in the past,” says Adonai.
27 “Yet don’t be afraid, Ya‘akov my servant; don’t be distressed, Isra’el.
For I will save you from faraway places, and your offspring from the lands where they are held captive.
Ya‘akov will return and be at peace, quiet, with no one to make him afraid.
28 Don’t be afraid, Ya‘akov my servant,” says Adonai, “for I am with you.
I will finish off all the nations where I have scattered you.
However, you I will not finish off, I will discipline you as you deserve, but not completely destroy you.”
John 19:31-37
English Standard Version
Jesus' Side Is Pierced
31 Since it was the day of Preparation, and so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away. 32 So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who had been crucified with him. 33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. 34 But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. 35 He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth—that you also may believe. 36 For these things took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken.” 37 And again another Scripture says, “They will look on him whom they have pierced.”
Acts 13:16-17
Complete Jewish Bible
16 So Sha’ul stood, motioned with his hand, and said:
“Men of Isra’el and God-fearers, listen! 17 The God of this people Isra’el chose our fathers. He made the people great during the time when they were living as aliens in Egypt and with a stretched-out arm he led them out of that land.[a]
Last Night's Reading:
Leviticus 1-3
Leviticus 1-3
Bibe in A Year
Job 22 - Job 24; Matthew 21:18-32; Proverbs 3:21-35
Job 22 - Job 24; Matthew 21:18-32; Proverbs 3:21-35
Job 23
Job Replies: Where Is God?
1 Then Job answered and said:
2 “Today also my complaint is bitter;[d] my hand is heavy on account of my groaning.
3 Oh, that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his seat!
4 I would lay my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments.
5 I would know what he would answer me and understand what he would say to me.
6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No; he would pay attention to me.
7 There an upright man could argue with him, and I would be acquitted forever by my judge.
8 “Behold, I go forward, but he is not there, and backward, but I do not perceive him;
9 on the left hand when he is working, I do not behold him; he turns to the right hand, but I do not see him.
10 But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold.
11 My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept his way and have not turned aside.
12 I have not departed from the commandment of his lips;
I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food.
13 But he is unchangeable,[e] and who can turn him back? What he desires, that he does.
14 For he will complete what he appoints for me, and many such things are in his mind.
15 Therefore I am terrified at his presence; when I consider, I am in dread of him.
16 God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me;
17 yet I am not silenced because of the darkness, nor because thick darkness covers my face.
Matthew 21:18-32
English Standard Version
Jesus Curses the Fig Tree
1 In the morning, as he was returning to the city, he became hungry. 19 And seeing a fig tree by the wayside, he went to it and found nothing on it but only leaves. And he said to it, “May no fruit ever come from you again!” And the fig tree withered at once.
20 When the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, “How did the fig tree wither at once?” 21 And Jesus answered them, “Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. 22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
The Authority of Jesus Challenged
23 And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” 24 Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then I also will tell you by what authority I do these things. 25 The baptism of John, from where did it come? From heaven or from man?” And they discussed it among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ 26 But if we say, ‘From man,’ we are afraid of the crowd, for they all hold that John was a prophet.” 27 So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
The Parable of the Two Sons
28 “What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ 29 And he answered, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he changed his mind and went. 30 And he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, ‘I go, sir,’ but did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterward change your minds and believe him.
Proverbs 3:21-35
English Standard Version
21 My son, do not lose sight of these—keep sound wisdom and discretion,
22 and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.
23 Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble.
24 If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin[a] of the wicked, when it comes,
26 for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.
28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it”—when you have it with you.
29 Do not plan evil against your neighbor, who dwells trustingly beside you.
30 Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.
31 Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways,
32 for the devious person is an abomination to the Lord, but the upright are in his confidence.
33 The Lord's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
34 Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.[c]
35 The wise will inherit honor, but fools get[d] disgrace.
30 Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.
31 Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways,
32 for the devious person is an abomination to the Lord, but the upright are in his confidence.
33 The Lord's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
34 Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.[c]
35 The wise will inherit honor, but fools get[d] disgrace.
Observation
I know that whatever GOD allows me to go through in this world is a test from GOD, I know that GOD is testing our hearts refining our characters so that we would come out as gold, but it's just so hard when troubles come and we are pressed from side to side. But may GOD enable me and my family to come out as gold when HE has tried us, may our faith in HIM never fail because HE is a faithful GOD.
Application
I will cling to the LORD and beg HIM for the things I want other people to have, salvation, favor, loan from the bank, healing, whatever it is I need I know all I have to do is ask HIM and keep asking HIM because HE knows what we need before we ask, and HE is increasing our faith and trust in HIM. I know I am asking GOD to give bank loan to Leah Chan and her family so that they can own the house that they are buying from us. My mom is terrorizing me with her attitude by threatening that they have to leave because they cannot pay, but GOD will be my strength, even if she terrorizes me, because I am trying to help our client get that house, I know that GOD will not allow oppression to take place and get away with us. GOD will save Leah Chan and her family, I know GOD will provide for them because I pray for them and I am asking GOD to intervene. GOD will do whatever I ask for if I believe, I want everybody to win not just my family. I want her family to win.
Prayers
Dear AVI,
O LORD My GOD Almighty ONE! To whom I cling to, I need, I depend on, I trust, the ONE who owns the entire Universe and who created the whole world, who can move heaven and earth with a man's prayer because YOU alone are GOD and YOU love your people. Here I am LORD, YOUR child and I come bolding asking YOU to help Mam Leah get that bank loan from any of the banks I am applying for. Please GOD teach Mam Leah to save more of her money in the bank, please GOD, I pray that YOU will help them to be a good steward of what YOU have blessed them with. Please FATHER, give her favor and grace to do everything according to YOUR will. I pray that they will have that bank loan, I pray by February, the 6M bank loan that they need to own the house. I pray FATHER, let YOUR Kingdom come and YOUR will be done! Please FATHER have mercy on them! I pray FATHER touch my mom's heart not to be terrorizing or oppressing because she is terrorizing me and her clients with her attitude, please FATHER speak to her because she is also YOUR child and help her to be more understanding. O GOD my GOD, I pray FATHER help me to understand all that is going on and what YOU want me to do. O GOD help me to be a blessing and to do YOUR will. I pray that YOU save and deliver Janie Rose and Mark from their wrong religions and bring them into the true relationship and faith with YOU, I pray that YOU save Stephen and Benita, without me asking YOU to let him love me, because I don't need him to love me anymore, I am asking YOU to save them because YOU love them. I am also asking YOU for a husband because I need to be loved a by a man after YOUR own heart and who is filled by YOUR HOLY SPIRIT. Thank YOU for raising us up together for the glory and honor of YOUR Kingdom. Thank YOU for this man who will love me and make me happy with YOU O GOD!
Have YOUR way in our lives!!! Be glorified over us O GOD be glorified!!!
In the Name of JESUS we love and pray to, and trust Amen!
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