Parashat Shelach – Year 3 – Do Not Break The Shabbat.
Shabbat Shalom, Nazarene family.
This week we will study the parashat Shelach, portion of year 3, where we will see how Yahweh guides the people to differentiate between acts done unintentionally and acts done in rebellion. We will learn that when someone makes a mistake unintentionally, there are ways to be at peace with Him again. We will also read that when someone acts defiantly, the consequences are greater. We will see how the people receive clear instructions to remain faithful, and we will learn that obedience brings order and protection for all.
Bemidbar (Numbers) 15:35-36
35 Then Yahweh said to Moshe, “The man must surely be put to death; all the congregation shall stone him with stones outside the camp.”
36 So, as Yahweh commanded Moshe, all the congregation brought him outside the camp and stoned him with stones, and he died.
This week corresponds to the reading of the texts (in bold):
- Bemidbar (Numbers) 13:1-14:7 / 14:8-15:7 / 15:8-41
- Yehoshua (Joshua) 1:1-9 / 1:10-18 / 2
- Mattityahu (Matthew) 10
- Ma’asei (Acts) 13:1-25 / 13:26-52
Summary of the weekly study, Year three:
Bemidbar (Numbers) 15:8-41
In these verses, we will see that Yahweh calls the people to live with attention and respect, differentiating between unintentional mistakes and rebellious decisions. We will learn that offerings teach us to keep our hearts aligned with His will and to cultivate a humble attitude. We will read that the tassels on the cloak serve as a constant reminder not to follow our own impulses, but to remember His commandments. We will see that everything points to forming a faithful, conscious, and grateful community. In this passage, we learn that remembering His way strengthens our daily decisions and encourages us to stand firm with purpose and confidence.
Yehoshua (Joshua) 2
In these verses, we will see how Yahweh guides a secret mission where two emissaries discover that His protection has already paved the way before the people advance. We will learn that Rahab, with courage and discernment, recognizes His power and decides to help, showing that faith can arise in unexpected places. We will read how her choice changes her destiny and that of her family, reminding us that courageous decisions leave lasting marks. We will see that trusting Yahweh even in risky situations brings protection and direction. In this passage, we learn that active faith and courage can transform entire stories with hope.
Ma’asei (Acts) 13:26-52
In these verses, we will see how the message of the Messiah powerfully reaches a community that listens with interest and spiritual hunger. We will learn that Paul clearly explains how the ancient promises are fulfilled in Yeshua, showing that Yahweh keeps His word. We will read about the diverse reactions of the people: some receive the message with joy, others reject it with resistance. We will see that, even so, the message continues to advance boldly, reaching those who desire truth and hope. In this passage, we learn that when we open our hearts, Yahweh guides our path and strengthens our faith with purpose.
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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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