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Discussions Torah

Why it’s better to be open to what Heaven has planned (Genesis 41–44; Luke 1; Matthew 27)

The startling rise of Joseph to multicolored coat and in-your-face-dreams fame then seemingly inglorious fall into slavery and imprisonment in Egypt seems a cruel lot for the favored son of Israel. But the Torah passage מִקֵּץ Miketz (Gen. 41:1–44:17) further reveals why his journey occupies such a large section of Scripture and foreshadows Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus). Together with Miriam’s “Magnificat” prayer (Luke 1:26–56) at Chanukah, we can see seeking Heaven’s wisdom can point us to the purpose in seeming purposelessness.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions

Luke 1-2 part 2 — psalms on the arrivals of Yokhanan and Yeshua

Followers of Messiah have long meditated on seven “oracles” in Luke 1–2 that were recited by the Angel Gabriel, Miriam, Elisheba, Zakharyah, and Shimon. We are going to meditate on them today and next time.