Make a roof for the ark, and finish it to a cubit above...
Genesis 6:16 ESV

A window or a roof? BDB says the word literally means “noon”, but might refer to a roof in the sense of something straight up or sunward. Strong’s says it means a light rather than noon, and so refers to a window.

What is a cubit finished above? Nobody knows what this means either. It could be a covering over the peak to allow openings for ventilation without allowing rain to enter. It could also be a soffit extending a cubit beyond the sides or the height of the rafters or the height of the roof peak.

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"Keepeth doth Yahweh all who love him, and all the wicked he will destroy."
שׁוֹמֵר יְהוָה אֶת־כָּל־אֹהֲבָיו וְאֵת כָּל־הָרְשָׁעִים יַשְׁמִיד

Ps 145

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BIBLE STUDY --- THE SAVIOUR

ONE SHABBAT DAY IN A GRAIN FIELD

From Matthew 12:1-8

One Shabbat day, Yeshua walked with His disciples through a field of wheat. The disciples were hungry, so they began to eat some of the wheat, gathering it from the field. Although farmers permitted hungry travellers to do this, the Pharisees considered this {threshing,} which their Laws did not allow on the Shabbat. When the Pharisees saw the disciples gather the grain to eat, they became angry and complained to Yeshua. [Your disciples are breaking the Shabbat Laws,] they argued. [King David broke your Laws, too,] He said. [Or haven’t you read the Scriptures, as you claim? Don’t you know what David did when he and his men were hungry, fleeing from King Saul? The Law permitted only the priests to eat the bread offered to YHVH. But in their need, David and his men went into YHVH’s house and ate it.] Then Yeshua continued: [You apparently haven’t read another place in the Scriptures, where it says that the priests in the temple may work on the Shabbat and thus break the Laws. Let Me tell you now that you have Someone here with you who is greater than the temple. Or don’t you realize what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘I want your heart more than your offering.’? If you do, you would not condemn innocent people. Can’t you recognize that I am YHVH’s Son, and therefore greater than the Shabbat itself?]

THE WITHERED HAND

From Luke 6:6-11

A similar incident happened on another Shabbat, when Yeshua was teaching in the synagogue. On that day, a man with a withered hand had come to the synagogue and the Pharisees and teachers of the Law watched Yeshua closely to see what He would do. They were anxious to prove that Yeshua was a Lawbreaker, so they waited eagerly to see if Yeshua would heal the man, which would be against their Shabbat Laws. These men didn’t realize that Yeshua could see into their minds and know their thoughts. Having seen what they were thinking, Yeshua called to the man with the withered hand. [Come!] He said. [Stand here where everyone can see you.] When the man was standing there, Yeshua faced the Pharisees and teachers of the Law. [Tell me,] He said, [is it right to do good on the Shabbat? Or is it better to do evil? Should we save life, or destroy it?] Yeshua looked at each man, one by one, but none of them answered. Then He turned His attention to the man who needed His help. [Stretch out your hand toward Me,] He said. As the man did this, his withered hand became as normal as the other one. When they saw what Yeshua had done, not only breaking their Law, but making them look foolish as He did it, the Pharisees and teachers of the Law were furious. Therefore, they began to make plans with the Herodians about how they might kill Yeshua.

MULTITUDES BY THE SEA

From Mark 3:7-12; Matthew 12:17-21

Leaving the synagogue at Capernaum, Yeshua went away with His disciples to the Sea of Galilee. Many followed Him along the shore, anxious to remain as close to Him as possible. These people had come not only from the nearby parts of Galilee, but also from such faraway places as Jerusalem and Idumea, from beyond the Jordan River, and from Tyre and Sidon. The news of Yeshua’ miracles had attracted them, so they swarmed after Him, waiting to see what He would do. Because of the large numbers of people who pressed upon Him, Yeshua told His disciples to get a boat ready, in case the crowd pressed Him from the shore. Yeshua healed many that day, while other sick people struggled to get near Him. Some with evil spirits fell at His feet, screaming, [You are YHVH’s Son!] But Yeshua ordered them to be quiet. Thus, the words of Isaiah came true:


[Give attention to My Servant, for He is My Chosen One. He is My Beloved and I am well pleased with Him. He will be filled with My Spirit, and will bring My justice to all the nations. He will not come with shouts or arguments, or with loud proclamations in the streets. He will never take advantage of those who are weak, or snuff out the smallest flicker of hope. With His righteousness that never fails, He will bring triumph over wrong. And in His Name the world will find its hope.]

CHOSEN BY THE KING

From Luke 6:12-16

One day Yeshua went up into the hills to pray, and remained there in prayer through the night. When morning came, He called His followers together and chose twelve of them to be His apostles. The names of the twelve are: Simon {whom Yeshua also named Peter}, Simon’s brother Andrew, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon {a Zealot, an anti-Roman group}, Judas the son of James and Judas Iscariot {who later betrayed Yeshua}.

COMMENTARY

THE SYNAGOGUE AT CAPERNAUM

The synagogue at Capernaum was probably the most noticeable building in the town. Built on a stone platform that raised it high, it was surrounded on all four sides by broad streets that connected it with the rest of the town. The synagogue itself consisted of a large main building approximately eighty by seventy-five feet, and a walled courtyard about forty-four feet wide. The building faced south, toward Jerusalem. A raised stone platform along the front of the building, with steps at either end, led to the three entrances. The inside was divided by two rows of pillars into two aisles and the large centre nave. A bench ran along each of the longer walls. All was arranged in such a way that every participant in a service always faced toward Jerusalem. The floor was of large pieces of polished flagstone -- probably the only building in Capernaum that had such a floor. The courtyard was paved with the same material. The synagogue was made of white limestone that must have been brought to Capernaum from a great distance. The building was meant to last -- its walls were two feet thick. The centre entrance led to the nave, and each of the other doors to a different aisle. The doors themselves were topped with stones carved with vines, date palms, lions, cupids and eagles. The second story, or gallery, was lined with stone columns. Their tops were richly decorated with floral patterns, grapes, pomegranates, and geometric designs.

BIBLE STUDY --- THE SAVIOUR

FATHER AND SON

TO DO AS THE FATHER DOES

From John 5:19-29

When the Jewish leaders criticized Yeshua for breaking their Shabbat Laws, here is what He told them about His authority:

[I do nothing alone. I do only what I have seen My Father do. What He does, I do. The Father loves Me and reveals His secrets to Me. He will show Me even greater things than you have seen, and you will be amazed. As the Father can restore life, so also I will raise some from the dead. The Father does not judge men, for He has given that right to Me. Thus, all will honour Me in the same way that they honour Him. Whoever withholds honour from Me also withholds honour from the Father who sent Me. Listen carefully to what I say, for whoever listens to My Words and believes in the Father Who sent Me has life that never ends. He will never face judgment for he has already gone from the darkness of death into the Light of life, listen to me carefully, for the time comes -- it is already here -- when the dead will listen to My voice calling, and those who heed it will live again. As the Father is Life itself, so He has caused Me also to be Life itself. He has given Me the authority to judge because I am the Son of Man. Do not be surprised at what I say, for the time comes, when in their graves the dead will hear My voice and they will come forth, the good, to a life that never ends, the evil, to the verdict of endless death.]

OTHERS WHO SPEAK FOR YHVH’S SON

From John 5:30-47

As Yeshua continued talking to the Jewish leaders, He told them of others who speak for Him:

[I do not judge without consulting My Father, for I do what He wants, not what I want. If I tell you about Myself, you will not believe Me. But there is another who tells about Me. You will hear the truth from John the Baptist, as you discovered when you sent messengers to him. I do not need a man’s assurance to guarantee My claim. But you need My Words so that you may be saved. John’s words were like bright lights, and you were richer because of him. But there is a stronger voice than John’s, speaking out for Me. The miracles that I do speak for Me and show that the Father has sent Me. The Father speaks for Me also, although you have never heard His voice, or seen His face. You do not listen to Him, for you do not believe in Me, whom He has sent. You search the Scriptures, for you believe they will point you to a life that never ends. Can’t you understand that they point to Me? But you will not come to Me so that I may give to you that endless life you seek. I do not wish to hear soft words of praise from you, for I know that you do not have the Love of YHVH in you. I come to you with the Father’s authority, but you do not welcome Me. Yet you do welcome those whom the Father has not sent, who have only themselves to offer. You hunger for praise from one another, but you do not seek the praise of YHVH. How can you hope to believe? It is not I who will accuse you before the Father, but Moses, in whose Laws you place your hope. If you truly believed Moses, you would truly believe Me, for he told you about Me. But since you cannot believe him, how then can you accept the words I speak?]

COMMENTARY

RELIGIOUS LEADERS OF YESHUA’ DAY

Visitors to the temple in Jerusalem during this time might well have met some of the important religious leaders there. Although they could not be easily identified by their dress, it was easy to tell who they were because they were treated with politeness and respect. But they were not always very well-mannered among themselves. There were three leading religious groups during Yeshua’ time, and they often quarrelled with each other. Yet, even though they could not agree on their beliefs about heaven or the resurrection of the dead, they did have one thing in common. They all were against Yeshua and wanted to stop the great crowds of people from coming to hear Him teach.

SADDUCEES

The Sadducees came only from among the aristocracy, the wealthy, the priests of the temple, from people of rank and importance. They believed that two of the most important things in the world were money and fame. Although the Sadducees served as priests, they did not object to being within sight of their Roman rulers’ palace. Holding positions of importance, they were satisfied with things just as they were. Since they wanted nothing to change in their lives, they were against Yeshua because He disturbed their security. The Sadducees were afraid He would stir up a rebellion by His preaching about a new kingdom.

PHARISEES

Unlike the Sadducees, the Pharisees accepted anyone who wanted to live according to religious Laws. Their goal was to be completely obedient to every rule and regulation, no matter how small. They were very proud of what they thought was their holiness. They looked down on anyone who did not follow the Laws as carefully as they did. While the Sadducees refused to follow the man-made interpretations of the Law that the scribes handed down, the Pharisees were careful to obey them. But the Pharisees did not obey YHVH’s Law or man’s regulations out of love or respect. They followed the rules as if they were a game that would win them admiration if they won. The Pharisees were against Yeshua because He called them hypocrites and was critical of their obedience to man-made Laws.

SCRIBES

The scribes were the men of learning who were honoured for their knowledge of the Law. It was their job to study the Law and to teach it to their pupils. Because they were experts in all of its details, they also acted as judges in the Jewish courts. They were called rabbis, a title of honour meaning {teacher.} But the scribes were not content merely to study the Law. They also created new rules that were much stricter and pettier than the Law that YHVH gave to Moses. They enforced their man-made rules as if they had been given by YHVH, and condemned as sinners everyone who did not follow them. They were against Yeshua because they thought He was a lawbreaker whose teachings encouraged people to ignore the rules they had handed down.

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Thought for Today: Sunday October 19

The Holy Spirit comes to convict us of our sin. He makes us admit to ourselves that we are sinners. We cannot come to the Moshiach unless the Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin. He also convinces us of the truth about the Moshiach, as the Saviour. “When the Holy Spirit has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness and of judgment” {John 16:8}. In addition, the Holy Spirit gives us new life. When we give our lives to Yeshua and trust Him as our Saviour and Redeemer, the Spirit renews our souls and brings the life of YHVH into us. We can have joy and peace, and we have a new direction to our lives because the Spirit of Elohiym has imparted to us the very life of YHVH.

Leviticus 19:32 TLV
[32] “You are to rise up in the presence of the gray-haired and honor the presence of the elderly. So you will fear your God. I am Adonai.

https://bible.com/bible/314/lev.19.32.TLV