Author Archives: MJ Muñoz

Why Was Sarai So Beautiful? – 5783 Lech Lecha Aliyah by Aliyah

Join me as I journey through the Torah cycle. These are my questions and observations from the third of fifty-four Torah Potions: Noach Genesis 12:1-17:27

Furnace of Failure – 1 Samuel 4 – 7 Cheshvan 5783 – NOV 1, 2022 |Daily Devar 236

In 1 Samuel 4 tells us of the loss of the Ark of the Covenant which resulted from Israel’s sins. Fear not, for nothing will stop the Almighty’s destiny for Israel.

Go Study Lecha Lecha 5783

The third portion of the book of Beresheet/Genesis is Lech Lecha, which means “Get Yourself Out.” This is Torah Portion 3 of 54.

TORAH: Genesis 12:1-17:27
HAFTORAH: Isaiah 40:27-41:16
APOSTOLIC: John 8:51-58

When Should You Know the LORD? – 1 Samuel 3 – 6 Cheshvan 5783 – OCT 31, 2022 |Daily Devar 235

In 1 Samuel 3 tells us that Samuel did not know the LORD when he was first called by Him. Isn’t that odd give. That he lived with a Cohen at the site of the Tabernacle?

When is It Too Late to Repent? – 1 Samuel 2 – 2 Cheshvan 5783 – OCT 27, 2022 |Daily Devar 234

In 1 Samuel 2 we can infer that the LORD hardened the hearts of Samuel’s sons so they would not heed his warning and repent. Why is that? Was it too late for them to repent? If so, where is that line? What side of it are you on?