If you follow the traditional annual Torah readings, this Shabbat marks the end of the Book of Genesis. The focus this week is the blessings from Jacob on his 12 (or 14) sons, on his death bed.
If you are new or newish to this Torah focused or "Hebrew roots" walk, this is an especially important, and potentially life altering week of study.
Rather than give this crucial teaching only a brief blog post, I wanted to offer a link to the most profound and in-depth teaching on current status of the 12 Tribes of Israel, specifically the place of Eprhaim. If you are wondering why this could possibly be relevant, then you REALLY have to give this entire teaching a close listen.
http://www.torahclass.com/old-testament-studies/34-old-testament-studies-genesis/115-lesson-40-chapter48-pt-1
this link is part 1 of 3, with the other 2 parts easily accessible from the first 1.
If this sort of thing floats your boat, there is another 3 part teaching on each of the blessings on of the other tribes and what they imply, and how they came (or are coming) to pass.
It is worth your time to read it or listen to it (there are even power points too for all 6 talks).
Enjoy,
Ben
1 comment:
thank you thank you,
Michele :)
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