BIBLE STUDY LESSON 14
SERIES Q --- THE SAVIOUR
FOLLOW ME
FOUR FISHERMEN
From Luke 5:1-11
The people crowded closer and closer to Yeshua as He spoke to them by the Sea of Galilee. Before long, Yeshua was pressed to the water’s edge. Nearby, two empty boats stood by the shore, where the fishermen had left them while they washed their nets. Stepping into one boat, Yeshua called to Simon Peter, the owner, and asked him to push it away from the shore. Then Yeshua sat down in the boat and continued speaking to the crowds. When Yeshua had finished, He spoke to Simon Peter. [Push the boat out where the water is deep and get ready for a big catch of fish,] He said. But Simon Peter was discouraged. [We’ve worked all night without catching one fish,] he told Yeshua. [However, I’ll put the nets out again if You say so.] When Simon Peter and a partner had done what Yeshua said, the nets were filled with fish, so full that they began to tear. It was obviously too much for the two fishermen to handle, so they called for their other two partners to bring their boat. When they did, both boats were so filled with fish that they almost sank. When Simon Peter realized what Yeshua had done, he got down on his knees before Him. [Stay away from me, please,] he begged. [I am a sinful man and You must not come near me.] All four of the fishermen, including James and John, sons of Zebedee, were amazed at the large number of fish they had caught. [You must not be afraid of Me,] Yeshua told the men. [I have new work for you to do. You will now become fishers of men, bringing them to YHVH.] After the fishermen brought the boats to shore, they left all that they had, and followed Yeshua.
A DEMON IN YHVH’S HOUSE
From Mark 1:21-28
When Yeshua and His friends arrived in Capernaum, they went to the synagogue to worship on the Shabbat. As the people listened to Yeshua teach, they were amazed. His teaching was different from the teaching of their own religious leaders for He spoke with great authority. Suddenly the service was interrupted by the shout of a man possessed by a demon. [Why have You come here to bother us?] the voice rang out. [Are You trying to destroy us? I know that You are YHVH’s Holy Son.] [You are talking too much! Be quiet, and come out of that man!] Yeshua demanded. Then the demon threw the man into convulsions and screaming with a loud voice, came out of him. The people were all amazed at this and began to talk with one another about it. [What has happened? What kind of teaching is this?] they wondered. [Even the demons obey Him.] Before long, people all over Galilee knew of the miracles that He did, making Yeshua famous among the people.
A TIME FOR HEALING
From Mark 1:29-34
After leaving the synagogue in Capernaum, Yeshua went with James and John to visit Peter and Andrew at their home. Peter’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and someone mentioned this to Yeshua as soon as He arrived. Yeshua went quietly into her room, took her by the hand and lifted her up. Immediately the fever was gone, and she was soon busy at work, preparing dinner for her guests. That evening, people brought their friends and loved ones to Yeshua, hoping that He would heal those who were sick or possessed by demons. Soon most of the people of Capernaum were there. Throughout the evening, Yeshua healed many, and ordered demons to come out of others. Because the demons knew that He was YHVH’s Son, He refused to let them speak, for He did not want them to start trouble.
COMMENTARY
THE FISHERMEN OF GALILEE
Except for the friends of Yeshua, fishermen are not named in the Bible. Fish are not named either, not even the fish of the Sea of Galilee. The word {fish} itself is mentioned a number of times. The Israelites ate fish in Egypt -- Numbers 11:5, and the miracles YHVH worked through Moses caused the fish of the Nile River to die -- Exodus 7:21. Man was given dominion over the fish of the sea -- Genesis 1 :26, and the Israelites named a gate in the temple {The Fish Gate} -- Nehemiah 3:3. But fishing and fishermen are mentioned most often in the life of Moshiach, because Yeshua took at least four fishermen into His closest circle of disciples and friends. Fishing was strenuous hard work, and it naturally attracted a rather rough-and-ready type of person. James and John were called {sons of thunder} before Yeshua changed their lives. After that, John became known for his tenderness. The fishing business along the Sea of Galilee probably supplied food for places as far away as Jerusalem. It is possible John was known to the high priest there because he was the fish merchant for him and his associates -- John 18:15. At one time or another, Peter, Andrew, James and John, as well as Philip, all lived in Bethsaida. It was one of the most flourishing fishing spots on the Sea of Galilee. The name itself meant {House of Fish} or {Fishery.} The historian Josephus said that there were as many as three hundred thirty fishing boats operating on the Sea of Galilee in his day.
"Make no friendship with an angry man"
Pr 22
FOLKS THE GOSPEL IS IN THE NAME AND THIS IS HOW IT WAS GIVEN TO ABRAHAM AND HE REJOICED! https://docs.google.com/docume....nt/d/10gFwcIi2-DJNuJ
The offerings of the tribal chiefs in Numbers 7 reveals something of how they viewed themselves and their roles.
1) They cooperated. They all brought identical offerings.
2) They were united. The offerings were organized so that no one could approach alone.
3) They were peers. Nobody brought more or less than another, despite having very different population sizes.
4) They were submitted to God's will. They didn't try to dictate how their offerings would be used.
BIBLE STUDY LESSON 13
SERIES Q --- THE SAVIOUR
FIRST REJECTION
WHEN YESHUA CAME HOME
From John 4:43-45; Luke 4:14, 15
After Yeshua had stayed with the Samaritans for two days, He went on home to Galilee. Yeshua had told His disciples, [Almost everyone welcomes a prophet except his own people.] But that wasn’t the way it happened here, for the Galileans welcomed Yeshua back with open arms. They had seen His miracles in Jerusalem during the Passover and perhaps expected Him to continue performing them in Galilee. So Yeshua came back home to Galilee with the power of YHVH’s Spirit upon Him. The news of His Power spread throughout all that region, making Him famous among the people. He taught in the synagogues of Galilee and men praised Him for the things He said and did.
A RICH MAN’S SON
From John 4:46-54
Once again Yeshua returned to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. A government leader, who lived in Capernaum, heard that Yeshua had arrived from Judea and was now in Galilee. Immediately he went to Cana and begged Yeshua to come back to Capernaum with him to heal his dying son. [Will you believe Me now, or do you expect more miracles to prove what I can do?] Yeshua asked. But the man kept on begging. [I believe You,] he said. [Please come now or my son will die.] [You may go home this very moment,] Yeshua told him, [for your son is well.] The man believed Yeshua and started back toward Capernaum. The next day, when he was almost home, his servants came running to meet him. They brought the glad news that the man’s son was well. [What time did the sickness leave him?] the government leader asked. [Yesterday, about one o’clock in the afternoon!] the servants answered. The man realized that it was the very time when Yeshua had said, [Your son is well.] He also realized that Yeshua was the Moshiach, YHVH’s Son. This man and his entire household believed in Yeshua. This was the second miracle that Yeshua did after He returned to Galilee from Judea.
ANGRY NEIGHBORS
From Luke 4:16-31
While He was at home in Nazareth, Yeshua visited the synagogue, as He usually did on the Shabbat. When He stood up to read the Scriptures, the scroll containing the Book of Isaiah was given to Him. Yeshua opened the scroll to a certain place and began to read. [The Spirit of YHVH is upon me. He has given me the sacred work of preaching the Good News to the poor. He has sent me with a royal proclamation -- there is freedom for captives, sight for the blind, release for those in bondage, and YHVH’s favour for all who come to Him.] When He had read this, Yeshua closed the scroll, handed it to the attendant, and sat down. Every eye stared intently at Him as He prepared to speak. [Today you have seen and heard this Scripture come true as I read it to you,] He said. As Yeshua spoke, everyone praised Him for His beautiful speech. [Isn’t this Joseph’s son?] they asked. [How can He speak this well?] But Yeshua continued. [You will probably remind Me of the proverb, ‘Heal yourself, doctor!’ That is, show us the miracles here in Nazareth that You did in Capernaum I assure you that no prophet is ever welcome in his own home town. Let Me give you some examples. Do you remember the drought and famine that lasted three and a half years during the time of Elijah? There were many widows in Israel then, but Elijah was sent to a Gentile widow at Zarephath in Sidon, not to the widows in his neighbourhood. Or what about the lepers in the time of Elisha? Israel certainly had its share of them, but Elisha healed a Syrian Gentile named Naaman.] By this time, the mood had changed in the synagogue. The friends and neighbours rose up in a violent rage, pushed Him out of the synagogue, and forced Him out to the brow of a hill at the edge of town. It was their intention to throw Him over the hill to His death. But Yeshua made His way through the crowd and left them.
THE NEW HOME
From Matthew 4:13-16
After the crowds turned against Him in Nazareth, Yeshua went to live in Capernaum, a village beside the Sea of Galilee, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. Thus, Isaiah’s prophecy came true:
[Lands of Zebulun and Naphtali, beside the sea and beyond the Jordan River, in the region of Galilee where so many Gentiles live! Those who sat in darkness will see a great light. To those who live in the company of death, the Light of Life has come at last.
COMMENTARY
THE SYNAGOGUE
In Yeshua’ time, the synagogue was the most important building in any Jewish community. It served as school, church and town courthouse. On the Shabbat and on special holidays, it was the place where everyone gathered for worship. During the week, it was a school house for Jewish boys. It also functioned as a courtroom where the rabbis made their legal decisions. Because it was the centre of all community activities, the synagogue was usually the largest building. It was often built on the highest land so that it could be seen from all the houses in the area, and in turn look down over them. By Jewish Law, only ten men were needed to form a congregation. Called a {minion,} this is still the rule today. Then as now, it meant that all but the smallest villages could have their own synagogue. If a visitor arrived in time for the Shabbat, he might be asked to read from the Torah or give a sermon. It was considered an honour to do so. During the week, the synagogue was filled with the high voices of children reciting their lessons. It was basic to Jewish life that boys learn to read Hebrew Scriptures. Starting with simple verses, they went on to read from the scrolls of the Torah that were kept in a special cabinet in front of the synagogue. Learning the language of their ancestors was especially important, because it was one way to continue the ancient traditions in countries where Hebrew was not spoken. When lessons were not in progress, the rabbis debated questions concerning the Law of Moses. If someone had broken the law, they ordered punishment. The most common penalty was thirty-nine lashes. Only a very serious crime would result in a person being banned from the synagogue. The synagogue building was cared for under the watchful eyes of two highly respected men in the community, the ruler of the synagogue and the attendant. The ruler selected the men to read from the Torah at each service. He was also responsible for the building’s general condition. The attendant prepared the building for the Shabbat and special holidays. It was he who blew the shofar -- the trumpet made of a ram’s horn -- that announced the start of the services. He also had the important responsibility of removing the scrolls from their cabinet, giving them to the reader, and returning them to their place of honour.
YHVH bless you and keep you; YHVH make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; YHVH lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
#numbers 6:24-26
The Aaronic blessing contains three statements and six blessings. None of them are possible without obedience to #godslaw, aka #torah.
"Wherefore ye shall not walk in the manners of this nation which I cast out before you: for they have committed all these things, therefore I abhorred them."
Le 20
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