MBM-UK - Weekly studies

In this study we look at the final part of Chayei Sarah and the beginning of Toldot (the life of sarah and Generations). We see how the women of this era feature as arbiters of the covenant promises, and as vessels of the continuation of the promises made by GOD to ensure the lineage of Abraham to Messiah and how that also features for the physical descendants of Abraham Isaac and Jacob, as well as the spiritual descendants who are shaped through faith in Messiah Yeshua and the teaching of Tanakh led by the Ruach Hakodesh.

This episode was recorded at the monthly Rosh Chodesh gathering and contains elements of the Shabbat Service. Our discussion covers a number of topics relating to the work of Eliezer, the nature of the work of the servant in accordance with the will of the master and obedience.

This week we begin the new parsha Chayei Sarah and we discuss the importance of Abraham's choice of the Cave of Machpelah and how Abraham and Sarah are the template of faith that we are to set as an example for our daily lives.

This week we look at the pivotal event in the scritpures; The Binding of Isaac. We discuss, following on from last week, how this moment in biblical history links directly to the sacrifice of Yeshua as the other part of the near-eastern covenant exchange of sons, made in Genesis 15. We look at how all the biblical festivals are hinted at in the passage and some of the lessons that we might learn about faithfulness and obedience in the face of seeming tragedy.

This week we look at the three events in the passage and how they interlink. We also discuss the implications of how they link to Paul in the book of Galatians and the importance of the near eastern covenant regarding the exchange of sons. We also see how this is a continuation on the theme of "seeing" in Parsha Vayera.

This discussion was recorded as part of the group Rosh Chodesh meeting. We discuss the protection of Sarah, the compassion of GOD and the prayer of the prophet in Abraham and Yeshua as they heal and bring life to the those they encounter.

In the study this week we look at Lot and his origin story to see how it applies to us now and the similarities between him and Abraham. We also discuss what the account of Sodom and Gomorrah teaches us today and in the future.

Our study this week features the first encounter of Abraham and Sarah in their new roles as custodians of the new covenant. We discuss how the announcement of Isaac as the archetype of this covenant along with Abraham and Sarah echo throughout history and into our future, showing how GOD has and will bring about further redemption in the world through Messiah and the continuing fulfillment of the covenant made with Abraham.
We also discuss the role of intercession by the believing community on behalf of the people we know, not just believers, but all humanity in accordance with the character and nature of GOD as shown in the 13 Attributes of Mercy set out in Exodus 33.

This week we look at the ratifying of the covenant, and the instruction of circumcision.
We discuss the impact of this upon Gentile believers and its connection to the crucifixion of Yeshua. We also discuss the change of name for Abraham and Sarah and whether uncircumcised Gentiles are allowed to celebrate Passover who are followers of Yeshua as Messiah outside of the existing traditional Jewish framework.

Our discussion this week looks at Hagar and the circumstances of her relationship with Abram and Sarai.
We consider the idea of how we can turn covenant promises from GOD into commandments that we enact ourselves while not fully considering the outcome of our actions.