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This Week's Portion #17

Yitro | יתרו | "Jethro" ዮቶር | Yotor

1. Torah Reading

Exodus 18:1-20:26

2. Prophets Reading

Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6

3. New Testament Reading

Matthew 8:5-20

Portion Outline - TORAH

Exodus 18:1 | Jethro's Advice
Exodus 19:1 | The Israelites Reach Mount Sinai
Exodus 19:9 | The People Consecrated
Exodus 20:1 | The Ten Commandments
Exodus 20:22 | The Law concerning the Altar

Portion Outline - PROPHETS

Isaiah 6:1 | A Vision of God in the Temple
Isaiah 9:1 | The Righteous Reign of the Coming King

Remember the Sabbath

Thought for the Week:

If the covenant ceremony at Mount Sinai can be compared to a wedding, then the Sabbath can be compared to a wonderful wedding gift. Wrapped up in blessing and holiness, it is a gift that continues to radiate the love of God every week.

Commentary:

Remember the sabbath day. (Exodus 20:8)

The LORD commands Israel to remember the Sabbath. What does it mean to “remember” the Sabbath? Was there ever a danger of forgetting to keep the Sabbath? In Semitic culture, the word “remember” has clear covenant connotations. To remember means to act in faithfulness to the covenant. Similarly, God remembered Noah in the Ark, and He remembered Sarah when He was ready to open her womb. Therefore, God is telling Israel to show faithfulness to His covenant by keeping the Sabbath.

For Entire Commentary Visit: https://rastafarigroundation.org/this-weeks-reading-ends-2-15-20/