Pesach Shabbat
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This Shabbat is a special Shabbat, not only is it a weekly Shabbat during Pesach, but it is also a weekly Shabbat and a high Shabbat at the same time because today is the 7th day of Pesach and the Torah tells us that the 1st day and 7th day of Pesach are Shabbatot. Being it is a special Shabbat during a Moed we have a special Parasha this week, which is Exodus 13:17-15:26 and Numbers 28:19-25.
Our reading from Exodus brings us the finale of the Exodus from Egypt. We begin with the end of Exodus 13, after Pharaoh has already kicked Israel out. But, the shortest route from Egypt to the Promised Land is through the territory of the Philistines and the Lord knew that if Israel went that route they’d see war and instantly become afraid and want to return to Egypt. So, instead, God leads them in a round about way to the Yam Suf, and the Torah specifically says that Israel left Egypt armed and with the bones of Joseph, and with a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night which lead the Israelites and did not depart from them.
In chapter 14 we see the Lord directing Israel to journey and encamp in an odd fashion, which was specifically for the purpose of making Pharaoh think Israel was lost and wandering aimlessly. At the same time HaShem hardens Pharaoh’s heart so that he’d chase after Israel so that HaShem could, once and for all, be glorified over Pharaoh. He does in fact chase after Israel and there is a tremendous account of Israel’s final redemption as the Yam Suf is parted and Israel walks through on dry ground, while the Presence of God creates a barrier between B’nei Israel and Egypt’s forces, followed by Pharaoh and his armies rushing into the sea and the waters crashing down upon them.
In chapter 15 we see the first of the two songs attributed to Moses, the second being in Deuteronomy 32, as well as Miriam’s song. Next we see Israel grumble because they’re thirsty and by Adonai’s instruction Moses turns the bitter waters sweet.
And our passage from Numbers 28 is the reiteration of the Pesach commandments for observing Pesach including the priestly service in the Mishkan/Beit HaMikdash during Pesach.
(Talk about what I’d like people to say at the end of my life… Particularly that I want people to stand up and say something along the lines of, “He wasn’t perfect, but He was a man after the heart of G-d…”)
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Today we’re going to focus our time together on our Haftarah for this special Shabbat, which is 2 Samuel 22:1-51. And as we do, I’d like you to keep this principle in mind, which is a reality amplified by the fact that we have found Salvation in the Promised Jewish Messiah, Yeshua Meshicheinu.
Principle: We must trust in the fullness of G-d’s redemption and deliverance and remain faithful always.
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Talk about 2 Samuel 22 being in the latter years of Melech David’s life.
He was 30 when he became king and reigned for 40 years, meaning he died at roughly 70 years old
So in 2 Samuel 22 Melech David is likely somewhere in his late 60s and drawing closer to the end of his reign and life, and reflecting on both
Most of what we read in 2 Samuel 22 is also found verbatim in Psalm 18
1 David spoke to Adonai the words of this song in the day that Adonai delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.
2 He said: “Adonai is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer.
3 My God is my rock, in Him I take refuge, my shield, my horn of salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my Savior—You save me from violence.
4 I called upon Adonai, worthy of praise, and I was rescued from my enemies.
5 For waves of death encompassed me. Torrents of Belial overwhelmed me.
6 Cords of death entangled me. Snares of death came before me.
7 In my distress I called upon Adonai, yes, I called to my God. From His Temple He heard my voice, my cry came into His ears.
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21 Adonai rewarded me for my righteousness. For the cleanness of my hands He repaid me.
22 For I kept the ways of Adonai, and did not turn wickedly from my God.
23 For all His judgments are before me. As for His rulings, I do not turn away from them.
24 I also had integrity with Him, and kept myself from my sin.
25 So Adonai rewarded me for my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His eyes.
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Principle: We must trust in the fullness of G-d’s redemption and deliverance and remain faithful always.
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29 For You are my lamp, Adonai. Adonai shines in my darkness.
30 For with You I rush on a troop, with my God I can leap over a wall.
31 As for God, His way is perfect. The word of Adonai is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
32 For who is God, besides Adonai? and who is a Rock, besides our God?
33 God is my strong fortress and He keeps my way blameless.
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47 Adonai lives! And blessed be my Rock! Exalted be God— the Rock of my salvation!
48 God—He gives me vengeance and brings down peoples under me.
49 He brings me out from my enemies. Indeed You lift me up above those who rise up against me. You deliver me from the violent man.
50 Therefore I praise You among the nations, Adonai, and will sing praises to Your name.
51 He is a tower of salvation to His king, He shows loyal love to His anointed— to David and to his seed, forever.
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Principle: We must trust in the fullness of G-d’s redemption and deliverance and remain faithful always.
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2 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
3 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth change, though the mountains topple into the heart of the seas,
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8 Adonai-Tzva’ot is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah
9 Come, see the works of Adonai, who brings devastations on the earth.
10 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear. He burns chariots with fire.
11 “Be still, and know that I am God. I am exalted among the nations. I am exalted in the earth.”
12 Adonai-Tzva’ot is with us. The God of Jacob is our strong tower. Selah
Two different words used in the Hebrew, both having similar meanings but very different contexts, and both are vital in our walk of faith
In verse 2 we see מַחַסֶה (Machaseh) which means a shelter, place of refuge, shelter… Machaseh is a place one runs to when they are in the wrong place at the wrong time and need cover
In verses 8 & 12 we see מִשְׂגָּב (Misgav) which means a defensive location, a fort or high tower, a refuge… Misgav is a place one dwells in for safety and security.
The psalmists are saying HaShem is both
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Principle: We must trust in the fullness of G-d’s redemption and deliverance and remain faithful always.
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7 So Yeshua said again, “Amen, amen I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.
8 All those who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them.
9 I am the gate! If anyone comes in through Me, he will be saved. He will come and go and find pasture.
10 The thief comes only to steal, slaughter, and destroy. I have come that they might have life, and have it abundantly!
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Principle: We must trust in the fullness of G-d’s redemption and deliverance and remain faithful always.
Pesach Shabbat
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