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The study of the Bible in its historical context - with a focus on the archaeology, history, geography, customs , culture, and even the languages of the ancient Middle East. WE ask what did they understand THEN - the original intent of the Lord - so that we can expand and enrich our understanding NOW and thus become true disciples of Adonai Yeshua as in John 8:31-32.
The study of the Bible in its historical context - with a focus on the archaeology, history, geography, customs , culture, and even the languages of the ancient Middle East. WE ask what did they understand THEN - the original intent of the Lord - so that we can expand and enrich our understanding NOW and thus become true disciples of Adonai Yeshua as in John 8:31-32.
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Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Exodus - 44 - Exod 17:15 - Our God, Our Banner, Our Standard
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026

In our day one might say our times are chaotic and evil. Today Christians and the church are even called evil and we are accused of being the source of all that is wrong. It’s too difficult to deal with. It seems that evil so controls our country, our society, and that we have no power over this at all. Nothing works. We try and solve it via politics and legislation and the vote. In my view the USA is on such a downward slide, it’ll never recover. This is not very hopeful. Without the Lord there is no hope.
Israel coming out of Egypt faced death and disorder as God led them into the wilderness of Sinai. The Hebrews had assimilated into the Egyptian culture slowly after Joseph died. For the Hebrews they understood and held to the Egyptian understanding that the wilderness of Sinai was a land of death, disorder, and evil. It was a place not conducive to good life. They called it the land of CHAOS. Their gods had no power over chaos. Their king, we call Pharaoh, must be the one to maintain order, life, prosperity, truth, and goodness, called Ma’at in Egyptian. Pharaoh had to battle against Chaos. The gods of Egypt had no power for Chaos, no power over the wilderness of Sinai. In Egypt they relied on a man to provide truth, justice, goodness, and order. It's like today. Reminds me of CLIMATE CHANGE. Many say WE humans must solve the problem. We must spend money and make laws to save the planet. I don't believe there is a climate crisis. It is simply not scientific. This reminds me of ancient Egypt and a worldview that lifts up mankind and has turned away from the one God, the true God, the one who made it all and the one who controls and rules over nature.
However, Yahvay, God, God alone, created the wilderness. He fed His chosen in the wilderness of Sinai. He gave them water from rocks in the Sinai. And He helped the Hebrews defeat the Amalekites in the Sinai at Rephidim. Moses was so in awe of Yahvay, the Lord, that he sets up an altar to remember the victory and he names the altar יהוה נסי - Yahvay Neesee, The Lord is My Banner.
Today many say this phrase says JEHOVAH NEESEE. The word Jehovah is shown to be a translation error of a Franciscan monk in the 16th century. Here’s a article by a renowned and proven scholar, David Biven, on this translation error. Link –
https://shamar.org/articles/jehovah-misunderstanding.html
We ask, how did those Hebrews perhaps understand this? Did it somehow connect to something in Egypt? What did it say to them then?
It is interesting to note that the Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol meaning GOD is a banner, a flag. Check out the article about the word NETJER in ancient Egyptian and the use of the flag to write this word for GOD –
Finally, we recall Jesus’ word in John 5:39 that all scripture testifies of Him.
“And the Father who sent Me, He has testified of Me. You have neither heard His voice at any time nor seen His form. "You do not have His word abiding in you, for you do not believe Him whom He sent. "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me; and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life.”(Joh 5:37-40)
Is it possible this verse, Exod. 17:15, also connects to Jesus? Of course it does. Jesus teaches us this truth. Come and let’s go see.
Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret?
(Ferret - teaching at Tel Gezer in the Shefelah of Israel)
What's his background? Why should we take time to listen to him? Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Monday Feb 23, 2026
Exodus 68 part 3 - Exod. 28:1-43 - Urim, Tummim, AnkleRopes, and Bells
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026

We come to the end of chapter 28 in Exodus but there's a few more things that need to be covered in this chapter. One is we need to study the Ureem and Thummeem in more detail. The reason being is there is teaching from the orthodox rabbis that turns the Ureem and Thummeem into objects that are more related to science fiction that reality. So what did those rabbis teach? What was it based upon? Once we see that there teaching is their view, their opinion, not based upon fact, we see their views are more fantasy than something that we'd say is real.
A popular rabbinc view is that the Ureem and Thummeem were related to the stones on the breast piece of the High priest. It seems possible that this comes from the rabbinic view that the Ureem for instance are lights since they said Ureem is nothing more than the plural for the Hebrew word for light. See the pictures below.

These are summaries of the two Hebrew words. The top picture is for the word Ureem and the one below is for the Hebrew word Or. The word Ureeem is masculine and the Hebrew word Or, meaning light, is feminine! This is just one problem with saying that Ureem is the Hebrew word for lights or the plural of Or. The second issue is the spelling. The top picture sows that Ureem's first two letters are אוּ and notice the location of the "dot" or what is known as a dagesh - וּ. The picture below shows the first two letters of the Hebrew word Or and notice the position of the dagesh אוֹ. The dagesh is in a different location as one can see - וֹ. The difference is the first gives the sound UR and the second gives the sound OR. The spelling is different and the pronunciation is different. Ureem is NOT the plural of the Hebrew word OR meaning light. The letters are the same in both words but the dagesh, the "dot" used for specific vowel sounds is different. It seems that the rabbis dismissed these galring differences, concluded that Ureeem was the plural of Or, and then seemed to say the stones were used as "lights" on the breastpiece. Understanding the Hebrew shows that is likely fantasy and can not be the truth.
The Ureem and Thummeem were real. They were put in the pocket of the linen breast piece of the High Priest. The wording implies they were physical objects. The Torah and the words given to Moses to write down about the Ureem and Thummeem seem to contradict what the orthodox rabbis came up with. It is part of their midrasheem (what they got from study); it is views and ideas made up by these rabbis to try and explain something that is enigmatic, something hidden, something difficult to understand and know. I urge you to listen to the podcast I did on Rabbinic Midrasheem or the man made views and ideas the rabbis came up with that in many cases are unbiblical and not based upon reason or fact. It was their attempt to try and make sense of those things in Torah and seemingly have no answers or are totally beyond our understanding. Here's the link to that podcast - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-genesis-lesson-47-special-what-is-rabbinc-midrash/
Another issue is to discuss another rabbinic fantasy that the rabbis made up. "There is a mystical Jewish tradition (in other words a MIDRASH or something a mna made up to explain something) that the high priest of Israel would enter the Holy of Holies in the tabernacle or temple with a rope tied to his foot. The purpose of the rope, according to the tradition, was to retrieve the high priest’s body in case he died in the course of his duties within the Holy of Holies." (See the article, "Did the high priest have a rope tied to him when he entered the Holy of Holies?" found at the Bible study website www.GotQuestions.org or https://www.gotquestions.org/high-priest-rope.html)
This is totally false and it is something that the rabbis made up and has stuck with us ever since. We need to see that this "tradition" is antibiblical and refutes THE VERY WORDS OF GOD as to how the High Priest is to dress when he enters the Holy of Holies once per year on Yom Kippur.
I found it amazing as to how many Christians believe this to be true. It is clear that most Christians are poorly trained in the Bible. It is even taught in the Creation and Earth History Museum just outside of San Diego. The false tradition is portrayed as true and in their description they even go against the Bible and God's word and instruction.
Here's an awesome scholary article on this issue that I believe will only add to your study - "That Rope around the High Priest’s Ankle," by Todd Bolen at this link https://www.bibleplaces.com/blog/2009/01/that-rope-around-high-priests-ankle/
Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?
(Ferret - on the Pergamum acropolis in Turkey)
What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Friday Feb 20, 2026
Genesis - 73 - Gen. 30:25-31:18 What Goes Around Comes Around
Friday Feb 20, 2026
Friday Feb 20, 2026

AUDIO SESSION
Jacob wants out and wants to go home. It has been 14 years serving his crooked uncle Laban just for Rachel. Well, Jacob has Rachel and Leah and 11 strong boys and 1 beautiful daughter, Dinah. Time to go home.
To settle up Jacob seems to use a weird way of making sheep have spotted lambs. If they are spotted Jacob gets those and Laban the rest. The story shows that the sheep had more spotted lambs and Jacob's flocks grew immense. The International Varsity Press Bible Commentary of the Old Testament suggests that the method Jacob uses is just folklore. It was something that those in the ancient near east believed worked but modern genetics shows it does not. Here's the commentary from the International Varsity Press Bible Commentary of the Old Testament.
Gen_30:32-33. sheep breeding. The coloring chosen by Jacob (dark lambs and variegated goats) generally made up a very small proportion of the herd. Jacob seems to be settling for a share that was far smaller than usual, in that contracts of the day designated sometimes as much as 20 percent of new births for the shepherd (Bedouin studies today suggest that 10 percent is common). Byproducts (wool, milk products) are not mentioned here, but a percentage of those were also often part of the shepherd's compensation.
Gen_30:37-43. use of rods. Jacob's solution to Laban's treachery contains elements of scientific breeding and folklore tradition. Clearly, shepherds would have been aware of the estrus cycle of their sheep (which runs from June to September), and observation would have demonstrated that breeding healthy animals would produce vigorous lambs. What is not scientific, however, is the principle that certain characteristics (coloration in this case) can be bred for through visual aids. The stripped rods which Jacob places before the troughs of the sheep cannot genetically affect the sheep. This type of sympathetic magic is found in many folk traditions (including modern tales of colors worn by a mother determining the sex of her child). It plays a part in the trickster theme of this narrative and is reflective of a culture which depended on a mixture of magical and commonsense methods to produce results. (The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament
Copyright © 2000 by John H. Walton, Victor H. Matthews and Mark W. Chavalas)
But, Jacob says something in Gen. 30:33 that most of us would miss. It is an awesome statement and it implies Jacob says from now on he will be honest and righteous so that this will come back to him in the future. In essence Jacob is saying "what goes around comes around." This concept among the people of the Middle East is called, "Measure for Measure" or in Hebrew
מדה קנגד מדה
Meedah K'negged Meedah
This one verse is an awesome teaching that the Lord is giving us. It takes us to Jesus and even to Paul. It is a characteristic of a true disciple of our rabbi Jesus.
Lois Tverberg, an awesome Bible scholar and author of key books on being a disciple of Jesus our "rabbi" has an excellent article on the concept of measure for measure. Here's the link -
So come and study with us. Come and consider מדה קנגד מדה MeedahK'neggedMeedah or measure for measure and again see how all scripture testifies of Jesus as He taught in John 5:39.
Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret?

Ferret - teaching at the temple of Augustus ar Omrit in the Galilee)
What's his background? Why should we take time to listen to him? Here's a link to check out his background ... - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Exodus - 43 - Exodus 17:1-16 - Amalek - Genesis to Revelation
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026

The Hebrews go deeper and deeper into the wilderness of Sinai. To the Egyptians, and the Hebrews who had assimilated into the Egyptian worldview and culture, this was considered the area of death, disorder, danger, confusion, evil or in ancient Egyptian IZFIT. Sometimes translated into English as CHAOS. Only the narrow area of fertile around on either side of the Nile was considered the place of truth, goodness, righteousness, life, harmony, prosperity, peace. The Egyptian word for this beautiful order is MA’AT. In Egypt the king, Pharaoh, was dedicated to preserving MA’AT – order and peace – and preventing IZFIT – chaos and death – for all Egyptians. The Egyptians looked to a man who must provide this order, harmony, prosperity, and truth. What’s interesting is that God, the God of the Bible, the LORD, Adonai who is known by His name, the tetragrammaton, יהוה, pronounced mistakenly as YAHWAY but probably should pronounced YAH VAY (no W sound in Hebrew), He brings His people into the Sinai wilderness. He purposely brings them into CHAOS, into what the Egyptians believe is the land of evil, death, disorder, and danger. Why? Why is the Lord doing this? In lesson 43 in Exodus 17 we face this issue and its lesson is for them THEN and for us NOW.
In this podcast I mentioned key lessons that are related to this podcast. If you are serious about Bible study. If you are serious about your interest in the end of days, the return of Jesus, and the day of the Lord. If you want to expand your knowledge of God’s word and to understand what Jesus meant when He said that all scripture testifies of Himself, these lessons are a must. These lessons provide an expansion of the ideas of how this chapter in Exodus is possibly connected to the end of days. In chapter 17 we study the attack of the Amalekites on Israel and Rephidim. We find this has amazing connections to the feast of Purim (pronounced “poo reem”) and again in Jesus’ day all they way to Rome, Nazi Germany, and the Soviet Union and finally to the end of days and the defeat of the ultimate evil one, the enemy of Israel, the church, the one who has been always anti-Christ and anti-God. The first link (see below) is to Truth Nugget #15 on the feast of Purim as related to the end of days and the return of Messiah Yeshua. The 2nd is the link to lesson 65 in the Torah series on Genesis where we study the origins of the conflict between Jacob and Esau, between those who are anti-Christ and those who are the chosen of God. The 3rd link is to the chapter in my book on the feast of Purim. This chapter provides more depth as its related to the Truth Nugget 15.
Link 3 - https://www.dropbox.com/s/lm0442r2glx4djh/Esther.Haman.Purim.Jesus.pdf?dl=0
Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret?
(Ferret - in the Elah Valley of the Shephelah of Israel)
What's his background? Why should we take time to listen to him? Here's a link to check out his background -
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Monday Feb 16, 2026
Exodus 68 part 2 - Exod. 28:1-43 - YAHVAY MEANS WHAT HE SAYS
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026

EXODUS 68 PART 2
If you have not listened to lesson 68 part 1 here’s the link. It is strongly suggested that you treat part 1 and part 2 as one unit. In part 1 we study Exodus 28 but with a focus on John 5:39 where Jesus teaches us that scripture testifies of Himself. All they had was the Hebrew Scriptures in Jesus’ day. No New Testament. The first book of the New Testament, 1 Thessalonians, will not be written for another 20 years. The first gospel perhaps written 30 years later. So for them THEN Jesus is referring to the Old Testament or the Hebrew Scriptures with the TORAH, the first five books of the Bible, as the most important books at that time. So, is it possible that Exodus 28 testifies of Yeshua HaMaschiach, Yeshua the Messiah, Jesus the Christ. Chapter 28 is all about the High Priest and the details the Lord gives Moses about the special clothes of the High Priest and the priests. But, Jesus is termed the High Priest in the book of Hebrews So, it seem possible that the scriptures of Exodus chapter 28 will testify of the Lord, Jesus, the Messiah and the High Priest. The link for lesson 68 part 1 is shown below.
Link - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-68-part-1-exod-281-5-41-43-we-are-priests-of-our-father/
The study of the special clothes of the High Priest and the priests is complicated and detailed. There is so much more that I can teach in a 40-45 minute podcast or vidcast (vidcast = video podcast).
Shown below is the picture I used in the vidcast to review the high priestly garments. It might prove helpful as you continue your study as you access the other resources I have included below.

As I indicated in the video I am giving you links to other resources to use to study this topic that will add to your knowledge and enhance and expand your understanding.
The first resource is the scholarly articles from the Temple Institute in Jerusalem. This is an amazing orthodox Jewish educational website. It deals with the Temple, the Feasts, the Red Heifer, and so much more. The links below are to four separate articles that address the clothes of the High Priest. I know you will find them awesome.
Article 1 – https://templeinstitute.org/priestly-garments/
Article 2 – https://templeinstitute.org/priestly-garments-2/
Article 3 – https://templeinstitute.org/priestly-garments-3/
Article 4 – https://templeinstitute.org/priestly-garments-4/
Another great scholarly website is the IVP Bible Commentary – Old Testament. They also have a New Testament commentary as well. This resource is a must if you are serious in your study of the Bible. Below is the link to the complete IVP Old Testament Commentary as a PDF version. Simply access the link and go to page 108 in the PDF to find the commentary on Exodus 28. Here’s the link –
To complete your collection here’s the link to the IVP New Testament Commentary in PDF format. Link –
Another great resource that is a must for the serious disciple of Yeshua to learn His Word and enhance and expand your understanding is the International Bible Study Encyclopedia. Here’s the link to the article on the Urim and Thummim. Link –
https://www.internationalstandardbible.com/U/urim-and-thummim.html
Here’s the link to the home page for the International Bible Study Encyclopedia - https://www.internationalstandardbible.com/
Finally, there is a Christian website called “GotQuestions.org” and it provides another view of the priestly garments and the Urim and Thummim. I access many times to get an orthodox Christian view of concepts in the Bible. The links below to GotQuestions.org and self-explanatory.
https://www.gotquestions.org/priestly-garments.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/urim-thummim.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/ephod.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/priestly-garments.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/anointed-priest.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/scarlet-thread.html
Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?
(Ferret - on the Pergamum acropolis in Turkey)
What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Friday Feb 13, 2026
Genesis - 72 - Gen. 29-30 - Man’s Choice vs God’s Choice
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026

We continue to study Rachel and Leah. The two wives of Jacob. Both women part of God’s continuing plan of redemption for Jew and Gentile in Messiah Yeshua. But how?
We see glaring differences in these two women. It is clear that Rachel is Jacob’s choice over Leah. Leah is not in a primary position in Jacob' eyes as her sister. The Hebrew is clear. The Hebrew word שָׂנֵא SAHNAY H8130 has the conceptual meaning of not being in first place and can even mean to hate or being hated. In Leah's case she is not hated but certainly not loved at the same level as Rachel.
In this God shows us again how He choses between one or another. One of these women is a picture of man’s choice and the other is a picture of God’s choice. It’s like Saul and David. Saul was handsome and strong and tall and macho. But, David. Not so. He was a young man and perhaps a pre-teen when David was anointed king. But there are glaring differences in Saul and David. One seems to be the way men would choose and the other is the way God chooses. This seems to relate to Rachel and Leah.
One goal of this series is to see how the Hebrews coming out of Egypt may have understood these events in Genesis 29 with Rachel and Leah. They are the first ones to hear God’s word written by Moses, the Torah. It is clear that they are the first audience. So, how does the story of Leah and Rachel relate to them. It has everything to do with the plant below …

This is ancient Mandrake plant that some call “love apples.” It supposedly is an ancient aphrodisiac or fruit when eaten that excites sexual desire. This was only a folk legend then and it is proven not to be an aphrodisiac. But, when the Hebrews hear about this in the story of Rachel and Leah, everything takes on a new aspect. God once again is teaching His elect, His “bride,” His chosen people He redeemed and delivered from the house of slaves, Egypt.
So, come let us return to Haran. Let us return to the tents of Jacob. Let’s return and go deeper in our understanding of the main books of the Bible in Jesus’ day. The books that testify of Yeshua HaMashiach, the Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.
Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?

(Ferret in Timna Park just north of Eilat Israel)
What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Wednesday Feb 11, 2026

Monday Feb 09, 2026
Exodus - 68 part 1 - Exod. 28:1-5, 41-43 - We are Priests of Our Father
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026

LESSON 68 PART 1
In part 1 we consider verses 1-5 of chapter 28 and it seems that these testify of Adoneinu Yeshua HaMaschiach, our Lord Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Christ. For one thing Aaron, whose Heavenly Father is the God of Abraham, was the High priest and his sons, also sons of their Father, the God of Abraham, the first priests to serve with their dad. But, what about us? Jesus, the Son of the Father, is the High Priest of a heavenly priesthood, and us, adopted "sons of the Father" and priests, a royal priesthood as we see in 1 Pete. 2:9. Aaron and his sons are priests of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and the one and only Almighty God. And us. We with our Lord Jesus are sons of the Father and are priests of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and the one and only Almighty God. So amazing. And there's more. So much more.
We will study the fact that special clothes are required to be a priest. Aaron has special clothes that are holy and made for glory and are to be beautiful.

They must be worn when the minister in the Holy of Holies. But, we are priests. Is God telling us that we too should be cognizant of how we dress we we come to worship Him and praise Him and as a congregation lift up our reverence and honor to the Lord? Perhaps. It seems possible that God is concerned with not only the status of our hearts (our internal status of righteousness) but also the way we manifest ourselves in worship services (our external appearance) in church. We'll see how many in the church today misinterpret verses to support dressing down and even sloppy to church.
This entire lesson has to do with being disciples of Yeshua. You just read one connection above. Aaron is High Priest and his sons are priest and they have a Father, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And we are disciples of Rabbi Yeshua. Thus we are to be like HIM. He is the Son of the Father as well as us and Jesus is the High Priest and we are priests of the High priest all sons of the Father. This is one connection in verses 1-5 of Exodus 28. There's more and one needs to really understand what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus. If we do then so much of what is presented will be more understandable and it will expand and enhance your understanding.
I highly recommend you also access the lessons of Ray Vander Laan – a proven and credible Bible scholar and teacher - at his website http://www.ThattheWorldMayKnow.com. I will link you to his article on the Rabbis and Talmideem (Rabbis and Disciples). I thank Ray so much for being my teacher and being the one who has inspired me to study this concept in a deeper and more expansive way. Also, at his website, click LEARN and look up his AUDIO lessons and rabbis and disciples. You will not be disappointed. Here’s links to key places on Ray’s website and the article on Rabbi and Talmidim (a must read) https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/rabbi-and-talmidim Audio lessons (listen to all audio with the word disciple or rabbi or talmid) https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/category/Audio
Recently Ray Vander Laan did an extensive video Bible study series on Rabbi and Disciples. It is available for purchase with leader guides and many notes. Again, Ray will teach the Bible in its historical context and teach us what a disciple is the way Jesus meant it. Check out the link below. This is a Bible study you need to do at your church. You’ll also find at least one free session you can preview when you access the link. Here it is …
Another key aspect to the Holy Place was the Menorah. In the Jewish culture of Yeshua’s day and before, the Menorah was looked upon in several ways. Dr. John D. Garr, Ph.D., Th.D Founder, Restoration Foundation, wrote an article that gets at the Jewish roots of our faith so we can understand the Menorah the way they did then. And again, the Menorah seems to also represent Jesus and us since He said He is the Light of the World and so are we. This is an article you don’t want to miss. Here’s the link - https://archive.bridgesforpeace.com/letter/gods-lamp-mans-light-mysteries-of-the-menorah/
Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?
( Ferret - teaching in a wadi somewhere in the Negev)
What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link -click here for the teacher's background

Friday Feb 06, 2026
Genesis - 71 - Gen. 29 - Two Women of Destiny
Friday Feb 06, 2026
Friday Feb 06, 2026

AUDIO SESSION
We now come to Haran with יַעֲקֹב Ya'akov, or, as we know him, Jacob. He is now about to meet two great women of the Bible, Rachel and Leah. In this lesson we start considering each of these women and to study their traits and characteristics. One thing for sure is the creation of the state of Israel (which is Jacob's other name) all began because Jacob was so taken in by Rachel's physical attractiveness and beauty. God knew this. He knew the effect Rachel had on men. Clearly, God engineered the meeting at the well so that the rest of the story would unfold as per יְהֹוָה Yahvay's, the Lord's, plan.
So, Rachel was ravishing, a beauty of Haran, but Leah, what about her? Some say she had "weak" eyes. Some say Leah was hated. Some say Leah as less preferable than Rachel. Really? Once again if you only focus on the English and not the Hebrew we get the wrong ideas of Leah and the amazing lady she was. Moses, who wrote all this under God's inspiration, actually writes to show us that it is God, it is יְהֹוָה Yahvay, the Lord, that Leah recognizes right from the get go as she begins to have children by Jacob. But, how did Leah know the personal name of God? God said to Moses at the burning bush that not even Abraham or Isaac or Jacob, or anyone else for that matter, knew His personal name which was first revealed at Sinai. What's going on? We need to study this further.
Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Exodus - 41 - Exod. 15:18-27 - ADONI RAPHECA - THE LORD OUR HEALER
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026


Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?
(Ferret - outside a Bedouin tent in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)
What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background

