Rastafari Sabbath Study Rss#52 | Vayelech | And he went | #BlackJews @LOJS

This Week’s Portion #52

Vayelech | ????? | “And he went” [???] ?? | [Museym] Heydo

1. Torah Reading

Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30

2. Prophets Reading

Isaiah 55:6-56:8

3. New Testament Reading

Romans 10:14-18

Portion Outline – TORAH

Deuteronomy 31:1 | Joshua Becomes Moses’ Successor
Deuteronomy 31:9 | The Law to Be Read Every Seventh Year
Deuteronomy 31:14 | Moses and Joshua Receive God’s Charge
Deuteronomy 31:30 | The Song of Moses

Portion Outline – PROPHETS

Isaiah 55:1 | An Invitation to Abundant Life
Isaiah 56:1 | The Covenant Extended to All Who Obey
Isaiah 56:9 | The Corruption of Israel’s Rulers

Portion Commentary – Vayelech

Moses and Gethsemane

Thought for the Week:

Death is offensive to the human soul, for God has set an immortal longing in our hearts, as it is written, “He has also set eternity in their heart.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11)

Commentary:

In the Jewish legends about his death, Moses does not go passively or willingly. Instead, he argues vociferously for life. In anguish of soul, he implores God to spare him the indignity of death. He beseeches God for mercy, and attempts to counter the heavenly decree. It seems strange that the traditional stories would paint Moses—the hero of heroes—as reluctant to accept death. Wouldn’t we expect Moses to boldly stride into that dark night? But Moses is an example for all of God’s people, and from His example...

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