Parsha Toldot – Apostolic Readings, Commentary, and Videos

Readings

• Genesis 25:19-26:11
  • Acts 18:1-11
  • Romans 9:3-33
  • 1 Corinthians 11:3-15
  • 1 Corinthians 11:16-24
• Genesis 26:12-35
  • Mark 10:24-31
  • Acts 5:12-18
  • Hebrews 12:11-17
• Genesis 27:1-40
  • Matthew 8:18-22
  • Matthew 20:17-28
  • Matthew 26:51-53
  • Luke 12:35-53
• Genesis 27:41-28:9
  • Mark 7:14-23
  • James 4:1-12
  • Revelation 9:18-21

Additional Reading

• Soil from Stone
• American Torah

Videos Related to Parsha Toldot

• Did God forget his promise to Abraham and Isaac? – Some people say that God revoked some of his promises because of the bad behavior of men. Does scripture support that claim?
• Ensuring Your Legacy by Honoring Your Parents – There is a recurring theme in Scripture of first born sons being replaced by their younger brothers because they did not honor their parents. You can protect your legacy by ensuring the legacy of your parents.
• They (and we) are Israelites – Romans 9:3-8 – In this passage, Paul says a very curious thing: The Jews are descended from Abraham, but they aren’t all children of Abraham. On the other hand, many people from the nations are not descended from Abraham, but they are children of Abraham and of God. How can this be so? There are two kinds of “father” in Scripture: genetic fathers and spiritual fathers.
• Authority Relationships in the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 20:25-28) – Yeshua said that he came to serve and not be served. He is the King, which means he’s in charge, so what does that really mean? Yeshua serves his bride (the citizens of the Kingdom) by 1) sacrificing his own life for hers, 2) teaching and guiding her, and 3) being her king. This pattern is an example for all leaders to follow. Family, government, military, business, etc. But especially families.
• A Woman of Valor, Who Can Find? – The Hebrew word used to describe the Proverbs 31 wife in v10 and translated variously as “valor” is chayil. It most often refers to an army or a mighty warrior. Do you want an excellent wife? Then look for a woman with strength, competence, and intelligence coupled with humility and a desire to serve her husband.”
• Romans 2:12 and the Law without the Law – Paul and John said that the Law defines sin, so how is it possible for people who have never known the Law to be guilty of sin? Actually, all people know enough of the Law to be guilty of breaking it. The Law is in our DNA and all people know most of it without ever having to be told.
• They (and we) are Israelites – Romans 9:3-8 – In Romans 9, Paul says a very curious thing: The Jews are descended from Abraham, but they aren’t all children of Abraham. On the other hand, many people from the nations are not descended from Abraham, but they are children of Abraham and of God. How can this be so? There are two kinds of “father” in Scripture: genetic fathers and spiritual fathers.
• What Does the Election of Jacob Mean in Romans 9:11? – God is never arbitrary. He doesn’t roll dice to decide who is “chosen” and who isn’t. However, we know his choice of Jacob wasn’t about anything Jacob or Esau had done either, so what was it?
• The Potter and Clay in Romans 9:21 – Paul’s use of the potter and clay analogy in Romans 9:21 is from Isaiah 29 that speaks of God’s temporary hardening of Israel because of their sins. They blinded themselves with pride, so he blinded them further to ensure that his judgment would be carried out, with the intent that the nation would eventually repent and be restored.
• When Knowledge Breaks Understanding – Romans 9:30-33 – The Jews had the Torah for many centuries by the time Yeshua came to inaugurate the New Covenant that had been promised through Jeremiah at the midpoint between himself and Moses. Their familiarity with the Law and their pride at having been chosen above other nations led them to believe the Law was sufficient for all their spiritual needs. The gentiles had no such barrier to overcome, being presented with their guilt and salvation at the same time.