In the last of his instructions and warnings to Israel, Moses bids farewell to his beloved people and passes the baton of leadership to Joshua. He exhorts a critical teaching for His people today as He commands Joshua (and Israel) to "fear not", hold fast in faith, and know that YHVH will lead them into the promise land to overcome their enemies and possess their land.
Parasha, Nitsavim, meaning "You Are Standing" (v 10), is the decision we must make before a Holy God for the pathway of our lives. It simply asks if we will accept the terms (i.e. obedience) to the covenants YHVH has offered. This choice of life or death is given to all generations (v. 15) and offers subsequent restoration conditioned upon repentance.
Parasha Ki Tavo is a reiteration of the principles and instructions which Moses wrote just a few chapters before. Their central theme is 1) charity and 2) blessings and cursings in response to Israel's obedience (or disobedience). The question to each of us today is what do we really believe? Are we walking according to God's laws and instructions or by the vanity of our own man made standards?
Parasha Ki Tetse (When You Go Out) contains more commandments than any other portion. Many are centered on the second summarized law of Torah which Yeshua reiterated – "Love your Neighbor."(Lev 19:18/Math 22:39) Although many in number, they are only a few samples to show us YHVH's concepts of righteous behavior, justice, and blessings by obedience. Without the eyes of the Spirit we can miss the whole point and see only a compartive minor specific instruction.
Parasha Softim (Judges) contains YHVH's instructions for several varied subjects including:
Prohibition of bringing idols near His sanctuary,
Proper honor for God in sacrifice,
The establishment of truth,
Obedience to religious authority,
Prophecies of kings and Messiah,
Abominations before God,
etc.
"Overcoming The Fear Within – A Guide to Freedom Through God's Word" combines the author's personal testimony, biblical truths and medical insight to address the spirit, mind, body connection. It examines various fears and their impact on faith, the way we think and the resulting diseases fear brings to the body. The reader will gain understanding and hope to be delivered from the fear, stress and anxiety that produces disease and steals the spiritual fruit from the Body of Christ. "I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears." -Psalm 34:4"