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A Year Held in His Hands| A New Year Sermon

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A Year Held in His Hands| A New Year Sermon Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Every time a new year comes close, something in me start feeling that weird mix of excitement and heaviness. Maybe you know the feeling too—like you’re standing at this invisible doorway. One foot in the old year (the stuff you want to forget but somehow still sticks to you like stubborn glue), and the other foot stepping into something you still can’t see clearly. And sometimes you’re hopeful, sometimes you’re scared, sometimes you’re… well, both at the same time. I was thinking about all that while reading some Scriptures again, and honestly, it hit me harder this year. Maybe because life been kinda loud lately, or maybe because I’m tired of pretending everything always makes sense. But the Bible does this thing, right? It sneaks into the parts of your heart you thought you cleaned up, and suddenly you realize God is trying to talk to you again. Even if it feels like you weren’t exactly listening. S...
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The Torah (תּוֹרָה) is the first five books of the Bible ( Pentateuch)

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 The Torah (תּוֹרָה) is the first five books of the Bible, also known as the
Pentateuch (Greek for "five scrolls"). It is considered the most sacred part of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and is traditionally attributed to Moses. The Torah serves as the foundation of Jewish law, history, and faith.

The Five Books of the Torah:

  1. Genesis (Bereshit - בְּרֵאשִׁית)

    • Meaning: "In the beginning"

    • Content: Describes the creation of the world, Adam and Eve, the Great Flood, the Tower of Babel, and the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob). It ends with Joseph’s rise to power in Egypt and the Israelites' settlement there.

  2. Exodus (Shemot - שְׁמוֹת)

    • Meaning: "Names"

    • Content: Tells the story of the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt, the birth and mission of Moses, the Ten Plagues, the Exodus from Egypt, the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, and the construction of the Tabernacle.

  3. Leviticus (Vayikra - וַיִּקְרָא)

    • Meaning: "And He called"

    • Content: Focuses on laws and rituals, including instructions for priests (Levites), sacrificial offerings, dietary laws (Kosher), moral laws, and the holiness code.

  4. Numbers (Bamidbar - בְּמִדְבַּר)

    • Meaning: "In the wilderness"

    • Content: Chronicles the Israelites' 40-year journey in the desert, their struggles, rebellions, censuses, and preparation to enter the Promised Land.

  5. Deuteronomy (Devarim - דְּבָרִים)

    • Meaning: "Words"

    • Content: A farewell speech by Moses, summarizing the laws and history of Israel, emphasizing obedience to God, and preparing the people for life in Canaan. It includes the Shema ("Hear O Israel" prayer).


Key Themes in the Torah:

  • Monotheism: Worship of one God.

  • Covenant (Brit): God’s special relationship with Abraham and the Israelites.

  • Law (Halacha): Commandments governing religious and moral life.

  • Exile and Redemption: Bondage in Egypt and God's deliverance.

  • Faith and Obedience: Following God's will as a chosen people.

The Torah is read in synagogues in an annual cycle and is central to Jewish faith, but it is also significant in Christianity and Islam.

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