Jeremiah 46:13-28 and John 19:31-37

[Jacob Ben Avraham]

JEREMIAH 46:13-28

600 years later, after the fall of Egypt at Passover, disaster strikes, this time, YHVH uses Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon as the instrument of destruction against Egypt, seems like Egypt was not humbled after the Passover experience. You would think that the pharaohs who rose to power after the time of Passover would have realized the author of Egypt's destruction, but seems like they did not, a hard heart is hard to break at times.

There are people today who have hardened hearts, and still resist the will of YHVH. Being "Sons of God", servants of Yeshua, disciples, and followers will, at times, be difficult. God will humble us through accidents, illnesses, etc..if we have prideful hearts or stiff necks. Don't wait for that to happen, HUMBLE THY SELF IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD! He loves you and wants you in the middle of His Will.

Our lives are not our own to live, that is if we want to walk in the Will of God. The reason for living is to be witnesses of the Gospel, to share the WORD with those around us, and to teach the WORD to those who are willing to listen. For this reason, the Holy Spirit has given believers different gifts to use to serve the LORD.

Pharaoh could have humbled his heart and swallowed his pride, yet he chose to resist and thus brought destruction to his nation and made his people suffer needlessly. We need to follow God's leading, not resist it. Shalom to all.

MAT 25:1-46; JOHN 19:31-37

”The Ten Talents” A “talent” was a “weight” of money thousands of years ago. It was a lot, one could have a “talent” of gold, or silver, or copper, brass, bronze, etc. And like money today, it could be invested, or wisely spent,

We also use the word “talent” as something that we have, like an “ability” to do good. As believers, we all have “talents” or “abilities” given to us through the Ruach HaKodesh (The Holy Spirit), with which to serve our LORD and Savior on earth. But, like the evil servant in the parable, who did nothing with his talent, only buried it, there are believers today who are doing the same. Many have more than one talent, or “spiritual gift” and they are not using it (or them). They are going to waste, or are squandering them in “things of the world.

Can you sing? Yes, are you singing for God? Can you write? Are you writing for God? Can you teach? Are you teaching God's word to others? Can you play an instrument? Are you playing for the LORD? Think about the talents you have. How are you using them?

(JOHN 19:31-37)

John talks about the Eve of Passover, since part of this Parasha is all about Passover, these verses should be read. The bodies of the two criminals and that of Yeshua were to be taken down from the crosses where they were crucified. The scripture says “Cursed is he who hangs on a tree, (from Deuteronomy 21:22,23)

Yeshua already carried our “curse” and that of the two thieves. All was accomplished during that special Passover. It also states that a Roman soldier pierced the side of Yeshua with a spear, and out came blood and water which was proof that He was dead.

The blood and water have special symbolism. The blood is symbolized by the wine that we drink during Passover or communion, and the beginning of each sabbath. Symbolically, we are inviting Yeshua/Jesus to come inside of us and continue to be part of our lives. The water is Yeshua who is the “Living Water” The blood also symbolizes “life” so through His death, we have “Life” and that is “Life Eternal”. The Bread symbolizes "Yeshua/Jesus, the Bread of Life."

“They shall look upon Him whom they pierced” (vs 37) One day in the future, Yeshua will return in the clouds of Heaven, and “ALL” will see Him coming, “They” means “All” even those very soldiers who pierced Him, with the flagellum and with the spear, will SEE HIM someday soon. And ALL will have to answer for their actions.