Embracing Grace on Shabbat Toldot:Lessons from Jacob, Esau, and the Prodigal Son As believers in Yeshua (Jesus), the rhythm of the weekly Sabbath offers a sacred pause—a divine invitation to rest in the finished work of our Messiah. This week, on Shabbat Toldot (November 21-22, 2025), we delve into Genesis 25:19-28:9, the Torah portion that chronicles the tumultuous beginnings of…
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Two Stories, One Astonishing Grace At first glance, the rivalry of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 25–27 and Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 seem worlds apart—one is a gritty Old Testament family saga filled with deception and stolen blessings; the other is a tender New Testament story of a wayward son welcomed home with a robe,…
God’s Sovereign Grace in the Midst of Family Mess The Torah portion Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:9) unfolds like a gripping family drama, packed with tension, deception, and divine intervention. It begins with Isaac and Rebekah’s long-awaited twins: Esau, the rugged hunter, and Jacob, the quiet homebody who emerges grasping his brother’s heel—a foreshadowing of the rivalry to come. We see Esau…
Sarah and the Modern Woman: Lessons from a Timeless Matriarch The story of Sarah, the first matriarch of the Jewish people, stands as one of courage, conviction, and transformation. Though she lived thousands of years ago, her life reflects many of the struggles and triumphs experienced by women today. From her journey into the unknown to her role as a leader…