Parasha Ki Tisa – Year 2 – Who is on Yahweh’s side?
Shabbat Shalom, Nazarene family.
This week we will study the parasha Ki Tisa, portion of year 2, where we will see the giving of the tablets of the law to Moshe (Moses), however, Moshe gets a great and unpleasant surprise when he descends before the people. Faced with this, Moses intercedes, reminding Yahweh of His promises, who promises to continue guiding them. Finally, Yahweh orders them to leave for the Promised Land, but he will not go with them. Moshe establishes the Tent of Meeting to speak with Yahweh face to face, and the people worship from afar, reminding us that we must maintain set-apartness in our lives and approach His presence with a contrite and humbled heart.
Shemote (Exodus) 33:2-3
2 And I will send My Angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanite and the Amorite and the Hittite and the Perizzite and the Hivite and the Jebusite.
3 Go up to a land flowing with milk and honey; for I will not go up in your midst, lest I consume you on the way, for you are a stiff-necked people.”
This week corresponds to the reading of the texts (in bold):
- Shemote (Exodus) 30:11-31:17 / 31:18-33:11 / 33:12-34:35
- Yehezqel (Ezekiel) 36:1-21 / 36:22-38 / 37
- Mattityahu (Matthew) 15:1-20 / 15:21-39 / 23
Summary of the weekly study, Year two:
Shemote (Exodus) 31:18-33:11
These verses teach about the seriousness of the sin of idolatry and intercession. The people of Israel, in Moses’ absence, make a golden calf, showing their impatience and lack of faith. Yahweh’s anger at this betrayal demonstrates His justice, but Moshe’s intercession shows the importance of spiritual leadership and divine mercy. Despite the punishment, Elohim reaffirms His commitment to lead Israel, emphasizing the need for obedience and faith. The Tent of Meeting symbolizes closeness to Yahweh, accessible through consecration and holiness.
Yehezqel (Ezekiel) 36:22-38
These verses teach us about the restoration of Israel by Yahweh’s grace and not by their own merit. Elohim promises to renew Israel for His name’s sake, cleansing them of their impurities and giving them a new heart and spirit. This act of restoration teaches us about Elohim’s holiness and faithfulness, highlighting His ability to transform and bless His people. The promise includes the prosperity of the land and the increase of the population, demonstrating Yahweh’s commitment to fulfill His promises. The restoration of Israel will serve as a testimony to the greatness and holiness of Elohim before the nations.
Mattityahu (Matthew) 15:21-39
These verses teach us about Yeshua’s faith and compassion. First, a Canaanite woman shows persistent faith by asking Yeshua to heal her daughter, demonstrating that faith transcends cultural barriers. Yeshua commends her great faith and heals her daughter. Then, Yeshua feeds a crowd of four thousand people with seven loaves of bread and a few fish, demonstrating to us His compassion and power to provide. These stories teach us about the importance of faith, the inclusion of gentiles in Elohim’s kingdom, and Yeshua’s ability to meet both spiritual and physical needs.
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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 Chadashah). 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.
