Shoftim is Hebrew for "judges". This week's Torah portion begins by instructing the people to appoint qualified, godly people as civil judges and leaders.
Here are some Apostolic passages to study alongside #torah Parsha #shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9), with corresponding videos and commentary: https://www.americantorah.com/....2021/03/23/parsha-sh
With people getting excited about banning lab-grown meat, we should remember that it is completely outside the rightful jurisdiction of government to ban any substance - it is an immoral act to ban lab-grown meat, more immoral than feeding someone lab-grown meat without regard to the health risks.
“Lord” may not be a pagan title like “God” but it’s still ridiculous to keep as a principle designation for our Creator and Savior.
Why choose a medieval title? Why a British one? Why one that is distinct to a specific political and economic system?
“Lord” was a feudalistic title which became an English nobleman’s honorific and can now apply to a member of the parlament of Great Britain.
YHWH isn’t British. YHWH isn’t a feudal ruler. YHWH isn’t medieval. YHWH isnt and english noble nor a parlimentarian.
So why are we encouraged to be applying such a title as one of His principle designations?
If we are intent upon adopting and adapting names and titles for the Almighty and His Messiah why not something more close to home? Boss, perhaps? Manager? Director? Administrator?
There’s always Ruler, Sovereign, or King of course.
“Lord” is simply old fashioned, foreign, and oddly irrelevant. We might as well call the Most High the CEO, the President, or the Pope. Just because a title designates authority in a given area and sovereignty over a specific sort of leadership doesn’t mean it’s appropriate for repurposing as the staple for all true religion, everywhere and everywhen.
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Thought for Today: Sunday August 24
The way we live often speak louder than words. People may tell us they do not believe the Bible – but they cannot deny it’s power as they see it changes our lives, guide our decisions, and influence how we live. Ask YHVH to rule in your heart, and remake you within into the person He wants you to be. Then ask Him to help you be sensitive to those around you who may be successful on the outside, but inwardly are empty and confused, so that by your life and by your words they may discover the joy and peace that comes from knowing the Moshiach.
Prophet Pearls #47 – Re’eh Bonus (Isaiah 66:1-24)
https://www.nehemiaswall.com/prophet-pearls-reeh
Torah Pearls #47 – Re’eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17)
https://www.nehemiaswall.com/torah-pearls-reeh