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Shemini Atzeret (Eighth Day) readings

Shemini Atzeret (Eighth Day): "Behold I am making all things new" (Rev. 21:5)

The Hebrew name for “assembly of the eighth [day]” (Lev. 23:39) is שְׁמִינִי עֲצֶרֶת Shemeni Atseret. Functionally, it’s the “last” day of the seven-day festival of ingathering, or Sukkot (Tabernacles).

The annual memorial of Sukkot recalls the transition from Yisrael’s wandering in the wilderness in tents for 40 years, and Shemini Atzeret may point to the new beginning in permanent homes in the Land after crossing the Yarden (Jordan).

This new beginning is likened to entering God’s eternal rest (Psalm 95; Hebrews 3–4). Symbolized by Ha’aretz (“the Land”), this “rest” is points forward to a time when Heaven and humanity are reunited in “the Kingdom,” also known as the messianic age.

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Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) readings

Sukkot (Tabernacles/Booths): "The Word became flesh and dwelled among us"

Here are Bible readings to get you ready for the Sukkot, the festival of Tabernacles (aka Booths). Among a number of biblical lessons, Sukkot points to the ultimate goal of Heaven to once again dwell directly with mankind, something foretold via the Tabernacle/Temple, lived out through Yeshua haMashiakh (Jesus the Christ) and promised for the apocalyptic Day of the LORD.

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Readings: Oct. 4, 2025

Studies in Torah

In this week’s reading from the three-year Torah cycle, God reveals Himself fully (as YHWH) to redeem Israel from bondage (Exodus 6:2–7:18), fulfilling His covenantal promises and demanding His people grow in faith. In parallel passage Ezekiel 28:25–29:21, God promises restoration, vindication, and future Messianic reign—Israel will return, and Messiah will assert authority over all nations. In parallel passage Acts 7:17–22, Stephen ties Moses’s mission to the Messianic paradigm: Moses prefigures Messiah, calling Israel to heed God’s prophetic Word and embrace true deliverance.

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Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) readings

Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement): "Though your sins are as scarlet they shall be as white as snow"

Here are Bible readings from the Torah, Prophets and the apostles of Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus) about the enduring importance of יוֹם הַכִּפֻּרִים Yom haKippurim (“Day of Coverings,” Day of Atonement) to reveal the holiness and mercy of the Holy One of Israel.

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Readings: Sept. 27, 2025

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Exodus 4:14–6:1 shows God commissioning Moses despite fears, to rescue Israel — foreshadowing deliverance. Parallel passage Isaiah 55:12–56:7 expands God’s invitation beyond Israel, promising peace, joy, and inclusion for the oppressed and foreigners, under the new covenant. Acts 7:35–37, via deacon Stephen, connects Moses’ role as deliverer to “the Prophet like him” (Deuteronomy 18) whom Israel must heed — seen as a prophecy fulfilled in Yeshua (Jesus) as the Messiah (Christ).

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Yom Teruah (Festival of Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah) readings

Renowned blower Robert Weinger of Shofar So Good blows two horn trumpets in Jerusalem with the Dome of the Rock mosque on the site of the Holy of Holies of the Temple behind him. (ShofarSoGood.com)

The first day the seventh month on Israel’s calendar is a biblical triple-header memorial festival: Rosh Chodesh (New Moon), Yom Teruah (Day of Blowing Trumpets) and Rosh Hashanah (New Year). There are also a number of connections between and lessons in the mentions of trumpets in the Apostolic Writings (New Testament) and the themes of this festival. Here are Bible readings related to the festival and other details to get you ready to celebrate.

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Readings: Sept. 20, 2025

Studies in Torah

God’s call (Exodus 3:1-4:17) shows that even when we feel weak, unknown, or afraid, God’s presence (“I am”) empowers us. He reveals Himself, commissions Moses, gives signs, and insists obedience. In parallel passage Isaiah 40:11-19, God’s greatness is contrasted with the frailty and worthlessness of idols and nations — He tends his flock, carries the lambs, shepherds the weak, showing compassion. Parallel passage Acts 10 (Peter & Cornelius) demonstrates that God’s acceptance is not limited to Jews — cleansed hearts, not food laws, bring people near; Gentiles are included in God’s covenant through Messiah Yeshua.