Scripture Reading for June 23, 2018
Torah: Numbers 19:1 – 22:1, “Chukat” (Decree of … ) Haftorah: Judges 11:1 – 33 New Testament: Hebrews 9:11 – 28 Gospel: John 3:10- 21, “Moreh b’Yisrael” (Teacher of Israel … )
Messianic Lite: Hukkat, “Decree”
This week’s Torah portion covers Numbers 19:1 to 22:1. Numbers 19 starts out with God instructing both Moses and Aaron on the law of the red heifer. According to the law, a red heifer must be found which has no blemish or defect and has never “borne a yoke.” After slaughtering the perfect red heifer,…
Iranians to Israel: “We Love You, and Know You Love Us”
By Israel Today— An Israeli reporter in Russia to cover the World Cup caught up with fans of the Iran national team just after its match against Morocco, and some of what they had to say was eye-opening. A group of three Iranian men pleased with their team’s 1:0 win over Morocco went on to…