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Overview: “Ki Tisa” includes the census requiring a half-shekel contribution, instructions for the bronze laver, and the anointing oil. The golden calf incident dominates this portion, showing Israel’s failure to remain faithful. Moses intercedes for the people, and God reveals His attributes of mercy. The covenant is renewed as Moses receives the second set of tablets.
Commentary: This portion reveals both human weakness and God’s immense mercy. The golden calf episode demonstrates the danger of impatience and idolatry, but Moses’ intercession reflects the power of advocacy before God. For Messianic believers, Yeshua embodies the ultimate intercessor, standing in the gap for humanity. God’s proclamation of His mercy and compassion points to His desire for restoration, even after failure.

Overview: “Tetzaveh” outlines the sacred garments for Aaron and his sons as they serve as priests, including the ephod, breastplate, robe, and turban. It also describes their consecration process and the construction of the golden altar for incense, which symbolizes intercessory prayer.
Commentary: The priestly garments reflect the honor and responsibility of those who serve before God. The breastplate, with its twelve stones, represents the tribes of Israel, showing how the priest carries the people’s needs before the Lord. Yeshua, our eternal High Priest, fulfills this role, interceding for us with the Father. The incense altar signifies the prayers of the saints, a sweet aroma before God.

Overview: “T’rumah” introduces the divine instructions for constructing the Tabernacle (Mishkan), a sacred dwelling for God’s presence among the Israelites. It details the materials to be contributed voluntarily, including gold, silver, and acacia wood, and provides the design for key items such as the Ark of the Covenant, the Table of Showbread, and the Menorah.
Commentary: The Tabernacle symbolizes the relationship between God and His people, serving as a physical reminder of His holiness. The voluntary offerings reflect the heart of worship—giving willingly and joyfully. For Messianic believers, the Ark’s mercy seat points to Yeshua, who intercedes as our High Priest, bridging heaven and earth.

Overview: “Beshalach” narrates the Israelites’ journey through the Red Sea, their experiences in the wilderness, the provision of manna and quail, and the battle with Amalek.

Overview: “Bo” covers the final plagues, including the death of the firstborn, the institution of Passover, and the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt.

Overview: “Va’eira” recounts the first seven of the ten plagues on Egypt, demonstrating God’s power against Pharaoh’s resistance.

Overview: “Shemot” marks the beginning of the Book of Exodus, detailing the Israelites’ suffering in Egypt, the birth of Moses, and his early life, culminating in his divine appointment to deliver the Israelites.

Overview: “Vayechi” concludes the Book of Genesis with the deaths of Jacob and Joseph, Jacob’s blessings to his sons, and Joseph’s assurance of God’s promise to his brothers.

Overview: In “Vayigash,” Judah pleads for Benjamin’s release, leading to Joseph revealing his identity to his brothers. The portion also covers the migration of Jacob’s family to Egypt.