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Parasha Va’etchanan (And I Pleaded): When God Says No

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The Promised Land was Moses’ dream, vision, and goal. And after all his hard work, and all the complaining and trouble he put up with, not only was he not allowed to enter, but he had to support his successor who would—Joshua. Here is a true test of character: not only accepting that we won’t have our heart’s desire, but also being happy for those who will, and even encouraging them. Still, imagine the disappointment of Moses at not being personally able to experience the fulfillment of God's promise!

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Parasha Matot-Masei (Tribes-Journey): Becoming a Champion

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When Israel arrived by the Jordan at Jericho, their wanderings had come to an end, so God gave Moses directives regarding their imminent entry into the Promised Land. The very first command was to “drive out all the inhabitants of the land before you.... Take possession of the land and settle it, for I have given you that land to possess. (Numbers 33:52–53)” God warned Israel that there would be consequences if they failed to drive out the inhabitants of the land. He also delineated Israel's borders (Numbers 34:1–10). These border certainly contrast the borders that the nations of the world have in mind for Israel today.

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Parasha Korach (Korah): Learning from Korah’s Rebellion

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Three groups expressed discontentment with the leadership of Moses and Aaron: Korach (a Levite), Dathan and Abiram (from the tribe of Reuven), and 250 Israelite leaders who were appointed members of the council. In the end, God vindicated Moses and Aaron and severely punished those who joined the rebellion by swallowing them up into the earth. It was as if God had created a small earthquake to end strife in the community.

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Parasha Naso (Lift up): Can a Holy God Be Jealous?

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This Parasha models community living, especially in regard to serving the Lord. When we live and work together in community, and everyone has their own assigned tasks so that each carries part of the load, the burden does not fall too heavily on a few key individuals. This is the ideal behind the communal lifestyle of the Israeli kibbutz movement. It's also the lifestyle of the early kehillah – the early community of Believers.

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