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“Behold, days are coming, says the L-rd, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Yisra᾽el, and with the house of Yehuda… but this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Yisra᾽el after those days, says the L-rd; I will put my Torah in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their G-d, and they shall be my people…”
-Jeremiah 31:31, 33
“Rabbi Elazar says: Be diligent in learning Torah, and know what to respond to one who denigrates the Torah. Know before Whom you labor–the Master of your work is trustworthy to pay you the wage for your activity.”
-Pirkei Avos 2:14
“While writing this commentary of the New Testament, I had no other goal, as I have said in the first volume, but to reconcile these two enemy sisters: The Church and the Synagogue… to show everyone that the New Testament only comes to show that the root of existence is in the unity of G–d (ahdut ha-Bore) … and also to strengthen the law of Moses (Torat Moshe)… I publish this commentary (to Matthew) in Hebrew for Jews, to introduce them to the New Testament who, until now, have not recognized its beauty (eynam makirim ’et yofya)… Notwithstanding the contrary misconception, the New Testament is in no manner contrary to the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) or to the Talmud.“
-Rabbi Eliyahu Tzvi Soloveitchik, Kol Kore
Waykeeper Principles #6 & #8
6. The Jewish writings called, “the New Testament,” are not equal, but are subordinate to the Torah given by G-d at Sinai (and therefore not intended as a Halachic authority).
8. We do not yet have a kosher translation of the “New Testament,” but its general teachings align especially with Hasidic Judaism (e.g. serving G-d with and beyond ‘the letter’).
Based on the Weekly NT Schedule…
Sunday (1):
Colossians 1:1 → Colossians 2:10 (39)
Chapter 1
1 Shaul, a shaliach of Messiah Yeshua through the will of G-d, and Timothy the brother, 2 to the set-apart and faithful brothers in Messiah at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from G-d our Father. 3 We give thanks to G-d the Father of our Master Yeshua the Messiah, always praying for you, 4 having heard of your faithfulness in Messiah Yeshua and the love which you have for all the set-apart ones, 5 because of the hope laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Good News, 6 which has come to you—just as it has also in all the world and is bearing fruit and growing—just as it has been among you also since the day you heard it and came to know the grace of G-d in truth. 7 Even as you learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful servant of the Messiah on our behalf, 8 who also made clear to us your love in the Spirit. 9 For this reason we also, from the day we heard, do not cease praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 to walk worthily of the L-rd, to be fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of G-d, 11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might, for all endurance and longsuffering with joy, 12 giving thanks to the Father who qualified you to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in the light. 13 He delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption—the forgiveness of sins. 15 He is the image of the invisible G-d, the firstborn of all creation, 16 for in him were created all things—in the heavens and on the earth, visible and invisible—whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body—the assembly—who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he himself will come to have first place in everything. 19 For in him it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile all things to Himself—having made peace through the blood of his cross—both the things on the earth and the things in the heavens. 21 And you—who were formerly alienated and enemies in your mind, engaged in evil works— 22 he has now reconciled in the body of his flesh through his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and beyond reproach before him, 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not shifting from the hope of the Good News which you heard—which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Shaul, was made a servant. 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in the afflictions of the Messiah on behalf of his body—which is the assembly, 25 of which I was made a servant according to the stewardship from G-d which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of G-d— 26 the mystery which has been hidden from the ages and from generations, but has now been manifested to His holy ones, 27 to whom G-d willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Nations—which is the Messiah in you, the hope of glory. 28 We proclaim him, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Messiah Yeshua. 29 For this I labor also, striving according to His working which works in me with power.
Chapter 2
1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those in Laodicea and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and unto all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of G-d’s secret—the Messiah, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I say this that no one may delude you with persuasive speech. 5 For even if I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing and seeing your orderly manner and the steadfastness of your faithfulness in the Messiah. 6 As therefore you received the Messiah Yeshua the Master, walk in him, 7 having been rooted and now being built up in him and established in your faithfulness, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest anyone take you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental principles of the world, and not according to the Messiah. 9 For in him dwells all the fullness of divinity bodily, 10 and you have been made complete in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.
“to know the love of Messiah which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of G-d.”
-Ephesians 3:19
Monday (2):
Colossians 2:11 → Colossians 3:11 (24)
11 In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh—in the circumcision of the Messiah, 12 having been buried with him in immersion, in which you were also raised with him through faithfulness in the working of G-d who raised him from the dead. 13 And you—being dead in trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your flesh—He made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 having wiped out the handwriting of the decree that was against us—which was contrary to us—and he has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. 15 Having disarmed the rulers and the authorities, he made a public display of them, triumphing over them through the cross. 16 Therefore let no one judge you in food or in drink, or in regard to a festival or a new moon or Shabbat— 17 which are a shadow of things to come, but the body is of the Messiah. 18 Let no one disqualify you by delighting in self-abasement and the worship of the angels, taking his stand on things which he has seen, puffed up without cause by his fleshly mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom the whole body, being supplied and held together through the joints and ligaments, grows with a growth which is from G-d. 20 If you died with the Messiah to the elemental principles of the world, why—as if living in the world—do you submit to decrees: 21 “Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch”— 22 all of which things refer to things destined to perish with use—in accordance with the commandments and teachings of men? 23 These things, which have a reputation of wisdom in self-imposed religion and self-abasement and severe treatment of the body—not of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.
Chapter 3
1 If then you were raised with the Messiah, seek the things above, where the Messiah is, seated at the right hand of G-d. 2 Set your mind on the things above, not on the things upon the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with the Messiah in G-d. 4 When the Messiah—our life—is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. 5 Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness—which is idolatry. 6 For on account of these things the wrath of G-d is coming upon the sons of disobedience, 7 in which you also formerly walked when you were living in them. 8 But now, put them all aside: wrath, rage, malice, slander, and shameful speech from your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you have stripped off the old man with its practices, 10 and have put on the new man who is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of the One who created him— 11 where there is no Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free—but the Messiah is all and in all.
Tuesday (3):
Colossians 3:12 → Colossians 4:6 (20)
12 Put on therefore, as the chosen of G-d, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering, 13 bearing with one another and forgiving one another; if anyone has a complaint against another—just as the L-rd forgave you, so also should you. 14 And above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. 15 And let the peace of the Messiah arbitrate in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of the Messiah dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to G-d. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Master Yeshua, giving thanks through him to G-d the Father. 18 Wives, be subject to your own husbands—as is fitting in the L-rd. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh toward them. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the L-rd. 21 Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so that they will not lose heart. 22 Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh—not with eye-service as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing the L-rd. 23 Whatever you do, work heartily as to the L-rd and not to men, 24 knowing that from the L-rd you will receive the reward of the inheritance. You serve the Master the Messiah. 25 For he who does wrong will receive back the wrong which he has done, and there is no partiality.
Chapter 4
1 Masters, grant your servants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. 2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving, 3 praying also at the same time for us too, that G-d may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of the Messiah—for which I am also bound— 4 so that I may make it clear, as I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward those outside, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Wednesday (4):
Colossians 4:7 → 1 Thessalonians 1:10 (22)
7 As to my circumstances, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow servant in the L-rd, will make everything known to you. 8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that he may know about your circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts, 9 together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother who is one of you. They will make known to you all things here. 10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, the cousin of Bar-Nabba—concerning whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him— 11 and also Yeshua who is called Justus. These are the only fellow workers for the Kingdom of G-d from the circumcision, and they have proved to be an encouragement to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of the Messiah Yeshua, sends you his greetings; he is always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of G-d. 13 For I testify for him that he has a deep concern for you and for those who are in Laodicea and Hierapolis. 14 Luke, the beloved physician, sends his greetings, and also Demas. 15 Greet the brothers in Laodicea and also Nympha and the assembly that is in her house. 16 When this letter is read among you, have it also read in the assembly of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. 17 And say to Archippus: take heed to the ministry which you have received in the L-rd, that you may fulfill it. 18 The greeting is in my own hand—Sha’ul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.
THE FIRST LETTER TO THE THESSALONIANS
Chapter 1
1 Shaul and Silvanus and Timothy to the assembly of the Thessalonians in G-d the Father and the Master Yeshua the Messiah: Grace to you and peace. 2 We give thanks to G-d always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers, 3 unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Master Yeshua the Messiah, before our G-d and Father, 4 knowing, brothers beloved by G-d, your election. 5 For our Good News did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and in much conviction—just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. 6 And you became imitators of us and of the Master, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became a pattern to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8 For from you the word of the L-rd has sounded forth—not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith toward G-d has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 9 For they themselves report about us what kind of reception we had with you, and how you turned to G-d from idols, to serve the living and true G-d, 10 and to wait for His son from the heavens, whom He raised from the dead—Yeshua, who delivers us from the wrath to come.
Thursday (5):
1 Thessalonians 2:1 → 1 Thessalonians 2:20 (20)
Chapter 2
1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain, 2 but having previously suffered and been shamefully mistreated in Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our G-d to speak to you the Good News of G-d in the midst of much conflict. 3 For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by deceit, 4 but just as we have been approved by G-d to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak—not as pleasing men but G-d, who tests our hearts. 5 For we never came with a word of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—G-d is witness— 6 nor seeking glory from men, either from you or from others, though as shluchim of the Messiah we might have asserted our authority. 7 But we were gentle in your midst, as a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children. 8 Having thus a fond affection for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the Good News of G-d but also our own souls, because you had become beloved to us. 9 For you remember, brothers, our labor and hardship: working night and day so as not to burden any of you, we proclaimed to you the Good News of G-d. 10 You are witnesses, and so is G-d, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you who believe. 11 Just as you know how we were exhorting each one of you as a father would his own children— 12 encouraging you and solemnly testifying that you should walk worthily of G-d, who calls you into His own Kingdom and glory. 13 For this reason we also give thanks to G-d without ceasing, that when you received the word of G-d which you heard from us, you received it not as the word of men but as what it truly is—the word of G-d, which also is at work in you who believe. 14 For you, brothers, became imitators of the assemblies of G-d that are in Judea in Messiah Yeshua, for you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from those Judeans, 15 who both killed the Master Yeshua and the Prophets, and drove us out and are not pleasing to G-d and are contrary to all men, 16 hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But the wrath has come upon them to the uttermost. 17 But we, brothers, having been bereft of you for a short while—in person, not in heart—were all the more eager with great desire to see your face. 18 Because we wanted to come to you—I, Shaul, more than once—and the Adversary hindered us. 19 For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting? Is it not even you, before our Master Yeshua at his coming? 20 For you are our glory and our joy.
Friday (6):
1 Thessalonians 3:1 → 1 Thessalonians 4:8 (21)
Chapter 3
1 Therefore, when we could endure it no longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone, 2 and sent Timothy, our brother and G-d’s fellow worker in the Good News of the Messiah, to strengthen and encourage you concerning your faith, 3 so that no one would be disturbed by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we have been appointed for this. 4 For indeed when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were about to suffer affliction—and so it came to pass, as you know. 5 For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, fearing that the Tempter had somehow tempted you and our labor would be in vain. 6 But now that Timothy has come to us from you and has brought us the good news of your faith and love, and that you always have a good remembrance of us, longing to see us just as we also long to see you— 7 for this reason, brothers, in all our distress and affliction we have been comforted about you through your faith. 8 For now we live, if you stand firm in the L-rd. 9 For what thanksgiving can we render to G-d for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our G-d on your account, 10 as we night and day keep praying most earnestly that we may see your face and may complete what is lacking in your faith? 11 Now may our G-d and Father Himself and our Master Yeshua direct our way to you. 12 And may the L-rd cause you to increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we also do for you, 13 so as to strengthen your hearts blameless in holiness before our G-d and Father at the coming of our Master Yeshua with all his holy ones.
Chapter 4
1 Finally then, brothers, we request and exhort you in the Master Yeshua, that as you received from us instruction as to how you ought to walk and please G-d—just as you actually do walk—you excel all the more. 2 For you know what commandments we gave you through the Master Yeshua. 3 For this is the will of G-d—your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality, 4 that each one of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, 5 not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know G-d, 6 and that no man transgress and defraud his brother in the matter, because the L-rd is the avenger in all these things, just as we also told you before and solemnly testified. 7 For G-d has not called us for impurity but in sanctification. 8 Consequently, the one who rejects this is not rejecting man but G-d, who gives His Holy Spirit to you.
Shabbat (7):
1 Thessalonians 4:9 → 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (21)
9 Now concerning brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by G-d to love one another; 10 for indeed you do practice it toward all the brothers who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel still more, 11 and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own matters and work with your own hands, just as we commanded you, 12 so that you may behave properly toward those who are outside, and not be in any need. 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Yeshua died and rose again, even so G-d will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Yeshua. 15 For this we say to you by the word of the L-rd—that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Master will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Master himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the shofar of G-d, and the dead in the Messiah will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Master in the air, and so we shall always be with the Master. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Chapter 5
1 Now as to the times and seasons, brothers, you have no need of anything to be written to you. 2 For you yourselves know full well that the day of the L-rd will come just like a thief in the night. 3 While they are saying “Peace and safety,” then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape. 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief; 5 for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness. 6 So then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night; and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. 8 But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. 9 For G-d has not destined us for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Master Yeshua the Messiah, 10 who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we will live together with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you also are doing.
Eye To Zion 