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ROSH HASHANAH
Genesis 21:1-34
Genesis 22:1-24
Numbers 29:1-6
1 Samuel 1:1-2,10
Jeremiah 31:2-20
1 Thess. 4: 13-17
Above are
the Torah, HafTorah (Prophets) and Brit Chadesha readings for Rosh
Hashanah. The theme is taken from Leviticus 23, G-d's appointed Feasts
and Festivals. This is a season for individual and collective (communal)
introspection and repentance. We also prepare for the coming of the King.
Numbers
10:1-10 tells us about the Shofar; how to make it and when to use it. We
know that the Shofar is used to call and assemble G-d's people to gather
together before the anointed prophet (Moshe, Aaron). The Shofar is also
sounded as a call to war/battle (Joshua) and to break down mighty walls
and barriers.
The
expectancy in this Torah reading is based upon the promise of a son made
to Abraham and Sarah, and the fulfillment of that promise. We know that
we are looking forward to the time that Yeshua, the Son of Promise (Isaiah
16:5), sits in the Sukkah (Tabernacle) of David. We are to be living in
an atmosphere of expectancy for His return. We are to watch and wait for
Him (Mark 13:35-37).
I appeal
to you, therefore brethren, and beg of you, in view of all the mercies of
G-d, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies presenting all your
members and faculties as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated)
and well pleasing to G-d which is your reasonable service and worship.
Therefore do not be conformed to this age in order for us to be ready for
the last trump, which calls to the attention of the coming of the King.
(Romans 12:1-2, 1Thes 4:15-18)
Let this
year truly be a year of transformation for you. Be ready! Be expectant!
L’Shana
Tova
Rabbi Z
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