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November 8 - November 14
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Generations  תּוֹלְדוֹת
Torah: Genesis 25:19-28:9
Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7
Gospels: Matthew 10:21-38
Shabbat: 2 Samuel 9-11
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This Week's Study Questions

Questions by Frank Foster
Last updated:  November 8, 2026

TORAH

FIRST FIVE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
  1. Gn 25:22-23  Before Jacob and Esau were born, what did YHWH declare about them?  How does this explain the events that follow in their lives?
  2. Gn 25:29-34  How does Esau’s willingness to exchange his birthright for stew depict how he valued that which he already possessed?  In what way might we be willing to make similar exchanges?
  3. Gn 26:2-5  What does Isaac’s obedience in following YHWH’s directions to remain in Egypt teach us about the difference between a place that appears to offer provision and a place where YHWH has promised to provide?
  4. Gn 26:18-22  What can we learn from Isaac’s response to the conflict over the wells?  When is it right to contend and when is it right to walk away?
  5. Gn 27:1-29  Why did Rebekah and Jacob pursue the blessing of YHWH through deception even though they knew about YHWH’s intention?

BRIT CHADASHAH

APOSTOLIC SCRIPTURES | NEW TESTAMENT
  1. Mt 10:21-22, 34-36  How does Yeshua’s warning about division among family members connect with the passages about Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob and Esau?
  2. Mt 10:26-31  How does recognizing the authority of YHWH impact our decisions despite threats of rejection or persecution?
  3. Mt 10:32-33  What is the difference between privately believing Yeshua and publicly acknowledging Him?  How do our choices reveal which authority we recognize?

HAFTARAH

THE WRITINGS AND THE PROPHETS
  1. Mal 1:2-5  How does YHWH’s declaration through Malachi connect with the events in Genesis in regard to the purpose across generations?
  2. Mal 1:6-8  What does the priest’s offer of sacrifices reveal about the difference between outward religious service and genuine reference for YHWH?
  3. Mal 2:4-7  What does this passage reveal about the responsibilities that come with being entrusted with the knowledge of YHWH?  How can we distinguish faithful instruction from the misuse of spiritual authority?

SHABBAT

GEARED FOR OUR MAIN GATHERING
  1. 2 Sm 9:1-13  David restored Saul’s land to Mephibosheth and gave him a permanent place at his table.  What does this teach us about receiving an inheritance through covenant rather than personal achievement?
  2. 2 Sm 9:7-13  How does David’s treatment of Mephibosheth reveal the true worth of an individual?
  3. 2 Sm 10:1-19  How do Hanun’s actions illustrate that suspicion or poor counsel can turn an opportunity for peace into conflict?
  4. 2 Sm 11:1-5  How did David’s decision to remain in Jerusalem instead of going into battle place him in circumstances that lead to sin?  What does this reveal about the relationship between position, responsibility and temptation?
  5. 2 Sm 11:6-13  How does Uriah’s conduct contrast with David’s?  Which man is acting in accordance with his responsibility?

What's a Torah Portion?

But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'” – Messiah Yeshua

Upcoming Torah Portions

November 15 - November 21
Vayetze
And He Went Out  וַיֵּצֵא
Torah: Genesis 28:10-32:3
Haftarah: Hosea 12:13-14:10
Gospels: John 1:41-51
Shabbat: 2 Samuel 12-13

November 22 - November 28
Vayishlach
And He Sent  וַיִּשְׁלַח
Torah: Genesis 32:4-36:43
Haftarah: Obadiah 1:1-21
Gospels: Matthew 2:13-23
Shabbat: 2 Samuel 14-15

November 29 - December 5
Vayeshev
And He Dwelt  וַיֵּשֶׁב
Torah: Genesis 37:1-40:23
Torah: Numbers 28:9-15*
Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7*
Gospels: John 10:22-28*
Shabbat: 2 Samuel 16-17
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OUR MAIN GATHERING BIBLE
The Bible was written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. And because none of us are fluent in those languages, we need a translation. While no translation is perfect, some are certainly better than others. At Yeshua's House the Legacy Standard Bible is our go-to "readable translation." It's not too much, and it's not too little. It's a relatively faithful word-for-word translation. What's more, it reintroduces Yahweh (YHWH) and Yah back into the text, thus familiarizing the reader, once again, with the Name of God. It was always there, in the original languages, but history stole that from us. Gratefully, the LSB translators put it back.
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The Scriptures

The Scriptures are what we use for Bible study. It's mostly in English, but introduces the reader to the Hebrew language. For some, this can be overwhelming. But if you have the mind for it, it's a nice introduction, allowing the reader to passively become accustomed to the Bible Jesus and His followers would have read (sans the New Testament, of course). In the Scriptures, Moses becomes Moshe. David become Dawid. Egypt becomes Mitsrayim. It's not trying to be confusing. Quiet the opposite. It's goal is to help you make biblical connections. The more we understand the Hebrew language, the better interpreters we'll be of Scripture.
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