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THIS WEEK'S PORTION #17

Yitro | יתרו | "Jethro" ዮቶር | Yotor

1. TORAH READING

Exodus 18:1-20:26

2. PROPHETS READING

Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6

3. NEW TESTAMENT READING

Matthew 8:5-20

PORTION OUTLINE - TORAH

Exodus 18:1 | Jethro's Advice

Exodus 19:1 | The Israelites Reach Mount Sinai

Exodus 19:9 | The People Consecrated

Exodus 20:1 | The Ten Commandments

Exodus 20:22 | The Law concerning the Altar

PORTION OUTLINE - PROPHETS

Isaiah 6:1 | A Vision of God in the Temple

Isaiah 9:1 | The Righteous Reign of the Coming King

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:

If the covenant ceremony at Mount Sinai can be compared to a wedding, then the Sabbath can be compared to a wonderful wedding gift. Wrapped up in blessing and holiness, it is a gift that continues to radiate the love of God every week.

For COMMENTARY: https://www.lojs.org/this-weeks-reading-17/