Vayigash
Genesis 44:18-47:27
This weeks discussion covers the Torah portion of Vayigash, Genesis 44:18-47:27. In this climactic Portion in which Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, Gordon critically examines the Midrashic explanation for Jacob’s spirit reviving upon seeing the wagons Joseph sent for him. Does this benign example of Talmudic gymnastics portend other dangers of not being rooted solely in the word of God? The trio debate why Jacob described his 130 years on earth as “few and evil” and parse the following words and phrases: “the one you sold,” “made a father to Pharaoh,” “seventy,” “shepherds,” “silver” and “servants.” In closing, Gordon, Johnson, and Vandor rejoice that their disparate paths led to common ground and a place to witness the worldwide revival of people waking up to the truth and joining themselves to the preserved remnant.
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March 20, 2017 at 1:30 pm /
I really enjoy listening. The Torah being the common ground with each other is truly a blessing. I pray for more of this with others. Sadly I have been involved in many ministries that read anything except the Bible. Needless to say when I suggest reading the bible, or I start talking about the things in the bible, I am told to literally keep my mouth shut or leave. I lost all my friends. My son and I read the bible together. How wonderful it is! I think Yehovah knows we need to hear and discuss and learn from Him together. Thank you so much for the ministry that Yehovah provides. I listen to you and Nehemia and follow Yehovah’s teaching. I know very little, but love learning. Blessings to you and Nehemia.