B’reisheet (Genesis) 42:6-8
6 Now Yoseph (Joseph) was governor over the land; and it was he who sold to all the people of the land. And Yoseph’s brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the earth.
7 Yoseph saw his brothers and recognized them, but he acted as a stranger to them and spoke roughly to them. Then he said to them, “Where do you come from?” And they said, “From the land of Canaan to buy food.”
8 So Yoseph recognized his brothers, but they did not recognize him.

Parasha Miketz, Year 2: The Journey of the Sons of Israel to Yoseph.

 

Shabbat Shalom, Nazarene family.

This week we will see the parashah Miketz, portion of year 2, in which we will see the story of Yoseph (Joseph) in Egypt and the journey of his brothers to get food for their families. In addition, we will read about how Yoseph came to be appointed as administrator over the land of Egypt, entrusting him with the management of storing provisions during the boom years to face the coming shortage. Finally, we will see what Joseph did with his brothers when he recognized them, as he plans to reveal his true identity.

B’reisheet (Genesis) 42:6-8
6 Now Yoseph (Joseph) was governor over the land; and it was he who sold to all the people of the land. And Yoseph’s brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the earth.
7 Yoseph saw his brothers and recognized them, but he acted as a stranger to them and spoke roughly to them. Then he said to them, “Where do you come from?” And they said, “From the land of Canaan to buy food.”
8 So Yoseph recognized his brothers, but they did not recognize him.

This week corresponds to the reading of the texts (in bold):

  • B’reisheet (Genesis) 41:1-52 / 41:53-43:15 / 43:16-44:17
  • Zekaryah (Zechariah) 3:1-10 / 4:1-7 / 4:8-14
  • Luqa (Luke) 4:1-13 / 4:14-30 / 4:31-44

Summary of the weekly study, Year two:

B’reisheet (Genesis) 41:53-43:15

These verses teach about Yahweh’s provision and forgiveness. Elohim uses Yoseph to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams, preparing Egypt for seven years of famine. The story highlights how faith and obedience enable Yoseph to thrive in the midst of adversity. It also shows the transformative power of forgiveness, as Yoseph, despite the pain caused by his brothers, forgives them and seeks reconciliation. It is a reminder of how Yahweh’s grace can redeem even the most difficult situations and restore fractured relationships. 

Zekaryah (Zechariah) 4:1-7

In these verses the message is conveyed that obstacles can be overcome through the strength of Elohim. The prophet Zekaryah (Zechariah) sees a vision of a golden lampstand fed by two olive trees, symbolizing Yahweh’s continued provision for His work. We can learn not to rely on human strength, but on the power of the Set-apart Spirit. The vision calls to face challenges with faith, trusting in the Father’s help, which is the true source of success in Yahweh’s work.

Luqa (Luke) 4:14-30

In these verses Yeshua returns to Nazareth, where He is given the scroll of Isaiah to read in the synagogue. As He reads the passage about Yahweh’s Spirit upon Him, He declares its fulfillment. However, the crowd doubts and challenges Him. Yeshua rebukes their unbelief and reminds them how Elohim often blesses the Gentiles. This infuriates the crowd, who try to throw Him off, but He passes through them. This lesson teaches us about the universality of Yeshua’s message and how unbelief can arise even among those close to Him.

Parasha Miketz, Year 2: The Journey of the Sons of Israel to Yoseph.

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. 

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PARASHIOT WEEK PORTION DATE (d/m/y) TORAH NAVI’IM / PROPHETS BRIT CHADASHA
B’reisheet
1 B’reisheet 06-03-2024 Genesis 1:1-6:8 Isaiah 42:5-43:10 John 1:1-18
2 Noach

23-06-2024

Genesis 6:9-11:32 Isaiah 54:1-55:5 Luke 1:5-80
3 Lech Lecha 30-03-2024 Genesis 12:1-17:27 Isaiah 40-41 Matthew 1
4 Vayeira 06-04-2024 Genesis 18:1-22:24 2 Kings 4 Luke 2
5 Chayei Sarah 13-04-2024 Genesis 23:1-25:18 1 Kings 1 Matthew 2
6 Toldot 20-04-2024 Genesis 25:19-28:9 Malachi 1-2 Matthew 6
Hebrews 12
7 Vayetze 27-04-2024 Genesis 28:10-32:2 Hosea 12-14 Matthew 3-4
8 Vayishelach 04-05-2024 Genesis 32:3-36:43 Hosea 11-12
Obadiah 1
John 1-2
9 Vayeshev 11-05-2024 Genesis 37:1-40:23 Amos 2-3 John 2-4
10 Miketz 18-05-2024 Genesis 41:1-44:17 Zechariah 3-4 Luke 4
11 Vayigash 25-05-2024 Genesis 44:18-47:27 Ezekiel 37 John 5
12 Vayechi 01-06-2024 Genesis 47:28-50:26 1 Kings 2 Luke 4:31-5:11
Shemote
13 Shemote 08-06-2024 Exodus 1:1-6:1 Isaiah  27:6-28:13, 29:22-24 Luke 9 (all)
14 Va’era 15-06-2024 Exodus 6:2-9:35 Isaiah 66 Matthew 12 (all)
15 Bo 22-06-2024 Exodus 10:1-13:16 Jeremiah 46 Mark 3 (all)
16 B’shalach 29-06-2024 Exodus 13:17-17:16 Judges 4-5 Matthew 5
17 Yitro 06-07-2024 Exodus 18:1-20:23 Isaiah 6-9 Matthew 6:1-8:1
18 Mishpatim 13-07-2024 Exodus 21:1-24:18 Jeremiah 33-34 John 10 (all)
19 Terumah 20-07-2024 Exodus 25:1-27:19 1 Kings 5-6 John 15-17 (all)
20 Tetzaveh 27-07-2024 Exodus 27:20-30:10 1 Samuel 15 Mark 4 – 5 (All)
21 Ki Tisa 03-08-2024 Exodus 30:11-34:35 Ezekiel 36-37 (all) Matthew 15, 23 (all)
22 Vayakhel/Pekudei 10-08-2024 Exodus 35-40 (all) 2 Kings 22-23 John 14
1 John 2, 5
Vayiqra
23 Vayiqra 17-08-2024 Leviticus 1-5 Jeremiah 7
Hosea 8
Romans 6
Hebrews 10
24 Tzav 24-08-2024 Leviticus 6-8 Malachi 3-4 Matthew 25
25 Shemini 31-08-2024 Leviticus 9-11 2 Samuel 6-7
Isaiah 65-66
Acts 10-11
Romans 14
26 Tazria/Metzora 07-09-2024 Leviticus 12-15 Proverbs 6:16-19
Proverbs 31
Colossians 3
27 Acharei Mot * 14-09-2024 Leviticus 16-18 Ezekiel 22 Ephesians 5
28 Kedoshim * 21-09-2024 Leviticus 19-20 Amos 9 1 Corinthians 6
Galatians 5
29 Emor 28-09-2024 Leviticus 21-24 Ezekiel 44 Luke 11-12
30 Behar 05-10-2024 Leviticus 25:1-26:2 Jeremiah 32 Luke 13
31 Bechukotai 12-10-2024 Leviticus 26:3-27 Jeremiah 16-17 Luke 14-15
Bemidbar
32 Bemidbar 19-10-2024 Numbers 1:1-4:20 Hosea 2 Luke 16-17
33 Nasso 26-10-2024 Numbers 4:21-7:89 Judges 13-15 John 11
34 Beha’alotcha 02-11-2024 Numbers 8:1-12:15 Zechariah 2-4 Luke 17-18
35 Shelach 09-11-2024 Numbers 13:1-15:41 Joshua 1-2 Matthew 10
Acts 13
36 Korach 16-11-2024 Numbers 16-18 1 Samuel 11-12 John 19
37 Chukat 23-11-2024 Numbers 19:1-22:1 Judges 11 1 Peter 4
38 Balak 30-11-2024 Numbers 22:2-25:9 2 Kings 5
Micah 5-6
Jude
39 Pinchas 07-12-2024 Numbers 25:10-30:1 1 Kings 18-19
Psalms 106
Matthew 5
40 Mattot/Massei 14-12-2024 Numbers 30:2-36:13 Jeremiah 2-3 Ephesians 5-6
Devarim
41 Devarim 21-12-2024 Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Isaiah 1 Mark 14
42 Va’etchanan 28-12-2024 Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Isaiah 40 Luke 22
43 Ekev 04-01-2025 Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 Isaiah 49-51 John 13-15
44 Re’eh

11-01-2025

Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 Isaiah 66 Ma’asei (Acts) 15
45 Shoftim 18-01-2025 Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 Isaiah 51-52 Matthew 26-27
46 Ki Tetze 25-01-2025 Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Isaiah 54 Luke 22-23
47 Ki Tavo 01-02-2025 Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Isaiah 60 Luke 22-23 (again)
48 Nitzavim 08-02-2025 Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 Isaiah 61-63 Luke 24 (all)
49 Vayelech 15-02-2025 Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30 Hosea 14
Micah 7
Joel 2
James 1-2 (all)
50 Ha’azinu 22-02-2025 Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52 2 Samuel 22 1 Corinthians 1
51 Vezot Haberakhah 01-03-2025 Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12   Matthew 5-7
  52 Our Commission 08-03-2025     Galatians 1-6
  53 Month Thirteen 15-03-2025     1 Timothy
Titus

 

First Month Feasts Rosh Hashanah 11-03-2024 Ex.12:1-2, Num 28:11-15 1 Samuel 20 (all) Colossians 2:16-17
Moed Pesach 25-03-2024 Exodus 12-13 Isaiah 45:21-25 Luke 24 (all)
Moed 1 ULB

26-03-2024

Exodus 12:15-20 Ezekiel 37 (all) John 15 (all)
Moed Omer 31-03-2024 Lev. 23:9-16, Num. 8 Matthew 28 (all)
Moed 7 ULB 01-04-2024 Exodus 13:3-10 1 Corinthians 5 (all)
Shavuot 19-05-2024 Deuteronomy 9:17 Ruth (all) Acts 1 & 2 (all)
Seventh Month Feasts Yom Teruah 04 (o 05)-09-2024 Leviticus 23, Numbers 10, 29 Nehemiah 8 Matthew 24 (all)
Yom Kippur 13 (o 14)-09-2024 Leviticus 16 (all), Leviticus 23, Numbers 29 Jonah (all) Acts 27:9-10, Hebrews 9:7
Sukkot 1 18 (o 19)-09-2024 Exodus 12, 33-34, (Plus Devarim in a shemittah year, the next is 2029) Ezekiel 38-39, Nehemiah 8:13-18 John 7
Shemini Atzeret 25 (o 26)-09-2024      
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