Weekly Devotion 278 – Purim 2022
March 4, 2022
PURIM 2022 by Raphael ben Levi We are approaching a time in the Jewish calendar of remembrance and retelling as we prepare to celebrate the
PURIM 2022 by Raphael ben Levi We are approaching a time in the Jewish calendar of remembrance and retelling as we prepare to celebrate the
MESSIAH, by Raphael ben Levi The Jewish people are eagerly awaiting the coming of the Messiah although we believe as a nation they missed him
GOD’S FRAGRANCE by Raphael ben Levi As spring soon approaches in Israel, a transformation will occur as a winter landscape is replaced with almond tree
TELL ME A GOOD STORY – By Raphael ben Levi Some years ago, I read an article from “The World Union of Jewish Students” which
BLESSINGS – by Raphael ben Levi The Hebrew word “bracha” is normally translated as “blessing.” But, there is a fine yet distinctive difference between the two
SILLY DOVES by Raphael ben Levi “Ephraim is like a silly dove without heart or understanding; they call to Egypt; they go to Assyria.” (Hos
SIGNPOSTS by Raphael ben Levi “You make me know the path of life; In your presence is fullness of joy, in your right hand eternal
CHOICES It is no accident that the story recorded in Matt. 26:7-9 of the woman and the alabaster jar filled with exquisite perfume that she
GOD’S WARM EMBRACE by Raphael ben Levi “For it pleased God to have His full being live in His Son and through His Son to
FIT FOR WHAT? by Raphael ben Levi “For though physical exercise does have some value, godliness is valuable for everything, since it holds promise both
Chukat (Regulation, Statute, Decree) Num.19:1 – 22:1 By Raphael ben Levi Num. 19:1 “The Lord said to Moses and Aaron: 2“This is a requirement of
Parsha Va’ishlach Gen 32:4–36:43; Hos11:7–12; Obad 1:1–21; Jn. 1:19–2:12 By Raphael ben Levi Last week our thoughts were upon Jacob who deceitfully obtained Isaac’s blessing
EX. 1:1 – 6:1 ISA. 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23; JER. 1:1 – 2:3 LK. 16-20 Time and again in Scripture some of the most significant historical events
MESSIAH IS COMING VERY SOON. ARE WE READY? The Jewish people are eagerly awaiting the coming of the Messiah and although they missed him the