Parasha Vayigash – Year 2 – The long-awaited reunion.
Shabbat Shalom, Nazarene family.
This week we will see the parashah Vayigash, portion of year 2, in which we will see the story of Ya’akov (Israel) being informed by his sons that Yoseph (Joseph) was still alive, so he immediately decides to set out on a journey to make the long-awaited reunion with his son. In addition, we will read about the details of what Ya’akov took with him and the people who went up with him to Egypt.
B’reisheet (Genesis) 46:1-3
1 So Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the Elohim of his father Isaac.
2 Then Yahweh spoke to Israel in the visions of the night, and said, “Jacob, Jacob!” And he said, “Here I am.”
3 So He said, “I am Yahweh, the Elohim of your father; do not fear to go down to Egypt, for I will make of you a great nation there.
This week corresponds to the reading of the texts (in bold):
- B’reisheet (Genesis) 44:18-45:27 / 45:28-46:27 / 46:28-47:27
- Yehezqel (Ezekiel) 37:1-14 / 37:15-22 / 37:23-28
- Yochanan (John) 5:1-18 / 5:19-29 / 5:30-47
Summary of the weekly study, Year two:
B’reisheet (Genesis) 45:28-46:27
In these verses, Ya’akov, also called Israel, learns that his son Yoseph, whom he thought was dead, is alive and a powerful ruler in Egypt. Moved and determined to see his son before he dies, Ya’akov sets out on a journey to Egypt. Yahweh Elohim appears to him in a dream, promising him His company and assuring him that He will make his descendants a great nation in Egypt. Ya’akov travels with his family and possessions, leaving Canaan. This portion highlights themes of faith, divine providence and the importance of family and divine promise.
Yehezqel (Ezekiel) 37:15-22
In these verses, Yahweh instructs the prophet to take two sticks, one representing Yehudah and the other Ephraim, and join them in his hand as a symbol of the reunification of the tribes of Israel. This act symbolizes that Yahweh will reunite the scattered Israelites and make them into one nation under one king. The prophecy emphasizes the restoration and unity of Elohim’s people, promising that they will no longer be divided or defiled by idols. Through this message, Yahweh’s faithfulness to His promises and His power to redeem and unite His people is highlighted.
Yochanan (John) 5:19-29
In these verses, Yeshua teaches that His relationship with Yahweh is unique and powerful. He states that He does only what He sees His Father doing and that He has authority to give life and to judge. Yeshua declares that the Father has given all judgment to the Son, and those who honor the Son also honor the Father. He announces that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous, and that He will be the judge on that day. This teaching underscores the divinity of Yeshua, His role as the final judge and the importance of faith in Him for eternal life.
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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.
