Good Morning Torah Crew!
Only 10 more days to the 2023 Homeschool Family Conference, which is entirely online. Our theme is “Plants Grown Up.” We will share ways to plant seeds of faith in our children and to teach effectively so that we can see good fruit. Register today at https://homeschoolingtorah.com..../2023-homeschool-fam
One of my favorite parts about Sabbath is that I have more quiet time, so that I can sit on the couch and really study my Bible. I look forward to it so much that I even keep a list of Bible questions on my phone, ready for Saturday morning. https://archive.aweber.com/awlist6425868/Mqcdo
Shabbat Shalom!
Shabbat Shalom!
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Fight Back with Truth
At the beginning of Yeshua’s public ministry, a strange thing happened: He was led into the wilderness, by the Spirit, where He encountered the devil.
After fasting for forty days and forty nights, Yeshua was hungry—taunted by the enemy to satisfy His craving for food. Essentially, Satan provoked Yeshua to prove that He was Elohim’s Son by turning rocks into bread.
Can you sense the manipulation?
If you’re really the Son of Elohim, do something. Take matters into your own hands. Give in to your desire. Provide for yourself. Is Elohim even good if He holds out on you?
But Yeshua refused to be bullied.
“Yeshua answered, ‘It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of Elohim.’”
Matthew 4:4 NIV
This pattern continued throughout two more temptations—where the devil temped Yeshua with protection and power, but Yeshua rebuked him with Scripture.
So what are some things we can learn from Yeshua’s encounter with the enemy?
-Yeshua knew that life is more than having a full stomach. Though He surely longed to satisfy his physical craving, He knew that true sustenance comes from Elohim.
-Yeshua knew that engaging in debate with the enemy isn’t wise. Instead, He relied on the power of Scripture, quoting from Deuteronomy as His weapon of defense.
-Yeshua knew He had nothing to prove. Unlike Adam and Eve in Genesis, who doubted Elohim’s goodness and gave into temptation, Yeshua was able to resist the enemy.
-Yeshua knew He was being tempted by the devil and acted in accordance. We must learn to recognize when we're under attack, and remember to fight back with Elohim’s Word.
So, how is the enemy tempting you this week? How is he enticing you to doubt Elohim’s trustworthiness? Remember, Elohim has enabled you to fight back with truth by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Good Morning ?
DEVOTIONAL
Fight Back with Truth
At the beginning of Yeshua’s public ministry, a strange thing happened: He was led into the wilderness, by the Spirit, where He encountered the devil.
After fasting for forty days and forty nights, Yeshua was hungry—taunted by the enemy to satisfy His craving for food. Essentially, Satan provoked Yeshua to prove that He was Elohim’s Son by turning rocks into bread.
Can you sense the manipulation?
If you’re really the Son of Elohim, do something. Take matters into your own hands. Give in to your desire. Provide for yourself. Is Elohim even good if He holds out on you?
But Yeshua refused to be bullied.
“Yeshua answered, ‘It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of Elohim.’”
Matthew 4:4 NIV
This pattern continued throughout two more temptations—where the devil temped Yeshua with protection and power, but Yeshua rebuked him with Scripture.
So what are some things we can learn from Yeshua’s encounter with the enemy?
-Yeshua knew that life is more than having a full stomach. Though He surely longed to satisfy his physical craving, He knew that true sustenance comes from Elohim.
-Yeshua knew that engaging in debate with the enemy isn’t wise. Instead, He relied on the power of Scripture, quoting from Deuteronomy as His weapon of defense.
-Yeshua knew He had nothing to prove. Unlike Adam and Eve in Genesis, who doubted Elohim’s goodness and gave into temptation, Yeshua was able to resist the enemy.
-Yeshua knew He was being tempted by the devil and acted in accordance. We must learn to recognize when we're under attack, and remember to fight back with Elohim’s Word.
So, how is the enemy tempting you this week? How is he enticing you to doubt Elohim’s trustworthiness? Remember, Elohim has enabled you to fight back with truth by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 81:3, “Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on our solemn feast day.” The KJV translators did add wording to the Bible that sometimes causes confusion. The word “solemn” does not appear in the original and even the Septuagint (the Greek translation) reads this way. “Blow the trumpet at the new moon, in the glorious day of your feast.” The original wording in today’s English wold be more closely related to a celebration instead of a solemn occasion.
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