Torah Portion Summary

This reading from Torah (in the book of Deuteronomy) is named Re`eh, an imperative form of the word “see.” It is the first word of the Torah portion: “See [re`eh], I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse” (Deuteronomy 11:26). This reading contains admonitions to topple the Canaanite religious centers, warnings against idolatry, and a prohibition on making sacrifices outside of God`s Holy Temple. The place of the Temple is enigmatically referred to as “the place which the LORD your God will choose from all your tribes, to establish His name there for His dwelling” (Deuteronomy 12:5-7). The portion goes on to warn against false prophets, reiterate the biblical dietary laws, and introduce legislation regarding tithing, the sabbatical year of release, and the pilgrimage festivals.

Haftarh Portion Summary

The Haftarah of Re'eh is called the third of the "Haftarot of Consolation," offering encouragement to klal Yisrael even in the face of exile. Though Jerusalem is desolate, the LORD will one day "lay its foundation with diamonds" and then "all your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great will be the peace of your children."

This will be fulfilled when the nation of Israel comes to the waters of life freely given by Yeshua the Messiah: "Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David."

When the Jewish people finally turn to the LORD Yeshua and accept Him as Mashiach (after the Great Tribulation), the covenant promises given to Israel will be fulfilled during the 1,000 year reign of Mashiach, and the nations of the world will be gathered to him as their Prince and Commander (Isaiah 55:4)

B'rit Chadashah Portion Summary

The reading from the gospel of John recalls Yeshua's appeal to klal Yisrael to come to Him and freely receive the promised "living waters" (during the "water libation ritual" on the last day of the festival of Sukkot).

	All Portions this week (TEXT)
Torah	Haftarah	B'rit Chadashah
Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17	Isaiah 54:11-55:5	John 7:37-52
COMMENTARY
Fruits of Torah	Torah Resource	Hebrews for Christians
Ardelle -ver1	Tim Hegg -part1	Torah Table Talk
Ardelle -ver2	Tim Hegg -part2	Choosing to See
Ardelle -ver3	Tim Hegg -part3	Walking after the Lord
AUDIO COMMENTARY (Nehemia's Wall)
Portion	Torah Pearls	Prophet Pearls
Re`eh