Walk! Devotional Commentaries
As you walk Genesis, your spiritual journey takes you from Eden, through the flood, into the
Promised Land, and down to Egypt. Some die while others live on through their children.
Patriarchs and matriarchs emerge. In the Haftarah, kings carry on the line and prophets
speak. Messiah arrives and the Story of stories continues into the New Covenant.
But the journey isn't just about days gone by. The hike continues today for all who choose to walk. The road may seem rocky at times -- yet G-d leads the way, and His Word offers the road map. It is a Tree of Life for those who take hold of it. Its ways are ways of pleasantness, and all its paths are peace!
400 years beyond Genesis, our family of seventy names is forged into a priestly
nation. Construction takes time, as our journey winds through bondage, plagues, a parted sea,
and wilderness. Every Passover, we recall this exodus story, for we also were redeemed by the
mighty hand of God. At Sinai, God speaks! He covenants to dwell among us. Even today, He
transforms the lives of those who join the journey. Bon voyage!
Why do children begin their study of Torah in Leviticus? "Since the children are pure and the
sacrifices are pure, let the pure come and occupy themselves with things that are pure"
[Lev. R. vii.3]. To "Walk Leviticus," we must find a balance between two worlds -- the pure
and impure, the holy and the common. Ours is a priestly calling, to be holy ones, just as God
is holy!
Wander through the wilderness with the children of Israel! You can stand up to be counted in
the census of God's army, or accept a special priestly task. Join the march, as we break camp
and move out from Sinai. Then learn to trust God rather than spies who fear giants.
Rebellion and complaints set us back, but the Land of Promise lies ahead! Though destroyers
curse us, the Lord will bless us: "How lovely are your tents, O Jacob, your dwelling
places, Israel!" After thirty-eight years, we camp by the Jordan, ready for Moses'
final words.
Get ready to cross the Jordan and enter the Land of Promise! As you
listen to Moshe's words, learn from past wanderings and prepare to
claim you inheritance. You can walk the path of blessing with the
next generation and serve as priests. Learn to hold God in awe, keep
His commnands, hear His Voice, and cleave to Him. In return, God promises
long life in the Land, from generation to generation, to the end of
time.
Each book in the Walk! series:
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follows the weekly Torah (Pentateuch) readings, with parallel passages from the Haftarah (Prophets) and B'rit Chadashah (New Covenant)
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includes a beginner's look at the Hebrew language in a very easy-to-understand manner
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exposes readers to the Jewish roots of the Faith
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emphasizes traditional Jewish and Messianic interpretation that focuses on personal application
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helps you relate the ancient Scriptures to your daily walk with God
Level: Adult Study Material
Can be ordered through Lederer Messianic Jewish Communications (1-800-410-7367) or Amazon.com.
