Va’eira – I Appeared                     Exodus 6:2-9:35

The knowledge of the next two parashah are among the most well known bible stories of all time. However, the story, mysteries and instructions of YHVH contained in these two accounts are vast and full of the main plot – redemption – and sub plot upon sub plot of repentance instructions, overcoming the deities of the land, characteristics of YHVH, Moses’ change, and Israel’s separation from YHVH’s judgments.

Shemot - Names Exodus 1:1-6:1

In our study of the Torah, the patterns, shadows, and types give understanding so that we might encourage each other, understand the ways of YHVH and discern their instructions for our day as brought to light by the Holy Spirit.  As we consider the parallels between the story of Exodus and our day under the blood covenant of our Messiah, it becomes more and more clear that our “redemption draweth nigh.”  (Luke 21:28)   Study the enemies' tactics and YHVH's ways in preparing His called out ones.

Vayechi – And he lived.  And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years. (Genesis 47:28)  In this Torah review let us consider the lessons we can learn from the blessings of all the tribes. 

Vayigash: He Drew Near
Genesis 44:18-47:27

In the closing chapters of the Joseph account we see the prophetic expression of Messiah’s ministry toward Ephraim and a willingness to give his life in exchange for Benjamin’s charge of sin.  It is a story with so many analogies; there can be no doubt of its significance to the Christian and Jew alike.  And yet, after centuries of waiting, the Jews missed the Messiah they were looking for because they were looking more for Messiah ben David the conquering king, than Messiah ben Joseph, the suffering servant.  Can Yeshua’s disciples avoid the same veil when He returns as king?

Miketz – At the end
Genesis 41-44:17

This is the continuing unfolding of Joseph's forshadow of Yeshua's first advent as Messiah Ben Joseph, the suffering Savior.  From Joseph's example we not only see Christ, but also the persons we are called to be as Messiah Yeshua's disciples.