Hebrew Nation Online | Come Out of Her My People – Mark Call

This week’s regular Torah portion or parsha is “Vayera” (Shemot/Exodus 6:2 through 9:35) and it not only continues the story of the life of Moses/Moshe but begins the first of the “Plagues of Egypt.”

And, again, much of the story is familiar, but it’s the details and PATTERNS that are not only fascinating, but vital to our understanding…especially if we expect that they may be about to repeat, one way or another.

First, the Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha:

The Sabbath Day teaching suggests that some of the same confusion people confront today concerning the pending judgment of the US, and the world, is probably more similar to what might have confronted people in ancient Egypt than we might expect. But the themes of this parsha help make that clear:

The One, True REAL Elohim – vs the fakes. Just some of the names have changed.

But NOT the One that really matters!

And just when along the path did people start to come to The Realization? Remember, when we read “Pharaoh’s heart was hardened,” that’s a poor translation. Because there are TWO separate words in the Hebrew.

Are people’s heart’s today “strong” and “courageous” – or just plain stubborn? It clearly makes a difference.

Maybe it even begs a question that helps to frame where we are now, in a sequence that will probably, eventually repeat:

Did Pharaoh have his own “fact checkers” for the ancient version of Twitter, to manage “disinformation” about just who was causing the problems?

EVENTUALLY, Yah “put a difference” between His people, and those that turned out to be “vessels…prepared for destruction.” Can we begin to see what that might look like?

“Vayera: Patterns — in Themes, Plagues, and Hearts”

We are promised in Scripture that – eventually – things hidden will be revealed. There DOES seem to be a lot of that going on right now.

But what IS clear already is that the ‘prince of this world,’ who is neither omnipotent or omni-present, much less ‘all-seeing,’ wants to ‘be like [a god]’ by forcing tyrannical tech on gullible sheeple. And that’s something we can plan for:

“Scenarios – Planning to be ‘Web-Free’ “

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa Fellowship for a two-part look at parsha Shemot (Exodus 1:1 through 6:1) — the first installment in the story of the life of Moshe (Moses) and the beginning of The Exodus.

We all almost certainly know much of the story: a Pharoah arose who “knew not Joseph,” wanted to kill of the boy Hebrew babies, and how Moses was put in an ark in the Nile, and rescued by – among others! – Pharoah’s daughter.

But, as we’ve also come to understand, there is FAR more…

First, the Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha:

The Sabbath Day teaching is about tackling what is, perhaps never more so than now, a “matter of life and death.” And that really is THE central theme of this new Book as well.

Mark has suggested for several years during the studies of the Exodus that “ki ani Yahuah” is one of the most fundamental descriptions for the ‘moral of the story’:

that ‘kol Israel’ – all of ’em – will know that “I AM Yahuah.”

that Pharoah will know that “ki ani Yahuah.” That all Egypt will know, that we will know, that, ultimately, all the world will know “ki ani Yahuah.”

But there’s also something more ‘subtle,’ and yet also more insidious, and, yes, ‘satanic’ at issue, too. Why does this story make such a clear point – up front – about the midwives who obviously didn’t hear the sun-god-day school lesson about Romans 13 (arguably, “as twisted”.)

Is there a difference after all between Power and Authority? And even Who’s we’re talking about?

“Shemot: ‘Power’ != [ is NOT Equal To! ] ‘Authority’ “

This one may need a warning up-front. Regular listeners already know that Mark Call has never been inclined to “pull his punches,” and sometimes tends to be fairly blunt.

But when it’s a matter of “life and death” – or, now, MORE – sometimes it’s necessary to “take the gloves off.”

Which is the point of this show. And you’ll see why, since it has to do with some of THE Biggest Lies in human history, some of the most pervasive, and, certainly, the most deadly.

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Students of torah have seen for years that there are (at least) two “types and shadows,” or harbingers of the Messiah, the first of which, Mashiach ben Yosef, aka ‘the Suffering Servant,’ and the final installment of the story of his life, is described in this parsha, Yayechi (Genesis 47:28 through the End of the Book.)

First, the Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha:

Since this parsha completes the Book of Genesis, it’s understandable that there would be a number of elements, like the ‘death bed actions’ of the patriarch Yakov, that set up so much that is to follow.

But in the Sabbath midrash, Mark suggests that Joseph’s reaction to his brothers’ request to ‘forgive them’ – AGAIN – is one that should strike us as particularly poignant today. After all, he already did. And so did He.

“Vayechi: Already forgiven? Or a ‘Double-dog Dare’ What’s it gonna take?”

Over the past few months, this show has explored a number of “come out of her RELATED” topics that have become increasingly urgent, from community building (or destroying…) to what has been called a “sense of urgency”- given what is now at hand – and even dealing with denial about all of that.

This week, Mark turns to how recent events have given us more ‘tools’ to respond to the excuses for not doing what we know we already SHOULD have.

This will be aanother good show to cross-post, download and pass around, and discuss with your friends, neighbors, and family. Because that is the point.

Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa Fellowship for a two-part look at parsha Vayigash, Genesis 44:18 through 47:27, and the conclusion of the story of Yosef’s testing of his brothers, and what Mark refers to as Yehuda’s time to ‘Man Up.’

This week’s story is about what happens when the Plan Comes Together.

And the blessings that follow.

The Erev Shabbat overview of the whole parsha:

And not only does Yosef’s plan pay off, but even better than he expected. This Sabbath teaching explores the implications of that, and what can happen when we in such obedience that we ‘leave room’ for Yah to bless us beyond our own expectations.

It’s also almost certainly true that every single one of us, who will hear this podcast, have been put here, now, “in such a time as this,” for His purposes.

And, given the times and the seasons, that’s quite a statement.

There’s something else in the mix this week, too, in the haftorah portion, from Ezekiel chapter 37. It ends up being both a severe warning, and a great promise.

“Vayigash: Two kingdoms/houses/wives and sticks – and the Opportunity for Surprise”

This will be a good show to cross-post, download and pass around, and discuss with your friends, neighbors, and family.

When so many people eventually begin to REALLY awaken, and realize that now only have they been lied to, their livelihoods destroyed, along with their children’s futures, but in too many cases – even their very lives have been taken, VERY many will be angry. Not just angry – and rightfully so – but infuriated to the point of violence they won’t think themselves capable of.

And that’s when the globalist Swamp Denizens, and their Satanic master – will think they’ve won.

The problem is, those who fall into that trap will die, or worse, along with them.

This is a show about the alternative to “heads I win, tails you lose,” and the Hobson’s Choice planned for those who ‘make war with the Beast.’ And with YHVH.

So – what to do?

This is a reprise of the ‘xmas edition’ of a show recorded one year ago.

Even a cursory look at the news today will show a common theme, in almost any area, from politics to economics to the sports pages: lies, perfidy, faithlessness, thievery…

…but it’s not JUST that “lawlessness abounds.”

There’s something far deeper at work today.

And, by the way, if Mark sounds a bit ‘miffed’ – even angry – this week, that’s because he probably is. The fact that a show like this is necessary, even vital, is more than enough reason for it.