Parashat Ki Tavo – Year 2 – Blessings for Obedience.
Shabbat Shalom, Nazarene family.
This week we will study the parashat Ki Tavo, portion of year 2, where we will see Yahweh instructing His people about the blessings and curses they will receive depending on their obedience or disobedience to His commandments. The blessings for those who faithfully follow the law are detailed, such as prosperity and divine protection. Conversely, the curses that will accompany those who turn away from His will are described, bringing hardship and calamity. This passage teaches us the importance of living according to Yahweh’s principles in order to experience His favor and blessing.
Devarim (Deuteronomy) 28:1-2
1 “Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of Yahweh your Elohim, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that Yahweh your Elohim will set you high above all nations of the earth.
2 And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of Yahweh your Elohim:
This week corresponds to the reading of the texts (in bold):
- Devarim (Deuteronomy) 26:1-27:10 / 27:11-28:6 / 28:7-29:8
- Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 60:1-7 / 60:8-14 / 60:15-22
- Luqa (Luke) 22:1-46 / 22:47-23:17 / 23:18-56
Summary of the weekly study, Year two:
Devarim (Deuteronomy) 27:11-28:6
In these verses, Yahweh presents His people with the promise of blessings for obeying His commandments and curses for disobeying them. It describes how, upon entering the Promised Land, the Israelites must declare their loyalty to Yahweh through blessings pronounced on Mount Gerizim and curses on Mount Ebal. The blessings include prosperity, peace and divine protection, while the curses encompass hardship, sickness and defeat. This passage shows us the direct relationship between obedience to Yahweh and the experience of His favor or punishment, inviting the people to follow His ways in order to receive blessing.
Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 60:8-14
In these verses, Yeshayahu (Isaiah) prophesies about the future glory of Jerusalem, emphasizing that the nations will come to it to be enlightened by the glory of Yahweh. The city will be restored and exalted, attracting distant peoples who will bring wealth and honor. The descendants of those who had oppressed her will recognize the greatness of Jerusalem, and her enemies will submit. This passage describes a future of restoration and blessing, where Yahweh’s presence will be evident and all peoples will recognize His power and majesty.
Luqa (Luke) 22:47-23:17
In these verses, Yeshua is betrayed by Yechudah, who betrays him with a kiss. Despite the disciples’ resistance, Yeshua is arrested and brought before the religious leaders, who unjustly accuse him. During the trial, Yeshua claims to be the Messiah, which provokes accusations of blasphemy. He is then brought before Pilate and Herod, who find no fault in Him, but give in to the pressure of the people. Finally, Pilate tries to release him, but the people demand the release of Barabbas, leading to Yeshua’s condemnation to crucifixion.
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Enjoy this fun activity with the whole family. Inside you will find development questions for the three weekly sections (Torah, Haftarah and Brit Chadasha). While the older ones discuss the questions and their answers, the younger ones can color the picture related to the teaching, solve a maze, find the 7 differences and much more. We encourage you to do it week by week and instill in your children the habit of studying Yahweh’s word as a family.
We hope you and especially your sons and daughters enjoy this effort. For it is through the study of the Scriptures that we can come to understand the love and care that Yahweh has always had for us. And also to perceive that He has been taking care of even the smallest detail, so that we can take care and enjoy all that He gives us. That is why it is so important that our children learn and grow up knowing that they are loved by the Creator of all that exists.
Shalom.
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