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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):
Hebrews 12:12 → Hebrews 12:29 (18)
12 Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed. 14 Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the L-rd. 15 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of G-d; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; 16 that there be no immoral or godless person like Esav, who sold his own birthright for a single meal. 17 For you know that even afterwards, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought for it with tears. 18 For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and to a blazing fire, and to darkness and gloom and whirlwind, 19 and to the blast of a trumpet and the sound of words which sound was such that those who heard begged that no further word be spoken to them. 20 For they could not bear the command: ‘If even a beast touches the mountain, it will be stoned.’ 21 And so terrible was the sight, that Moshe said: ‘I am full of fear and trembling.’ 22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the City of the Living G-d, the heavenly Yerushalayim, and to myriads of angels, 23 to the general assembly and assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in Heaven, and to G-d, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24 and to Yeshua, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks better than the blood of Hevel.
“According to our teachers, God fashioned the lower Jerusalem on the model of the heavenly Jerusalem, the one exactly facing the other, as it is written: “the place, O Lord, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, the Sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established” (Ex. 15, 17). The expression “that art builded” indicates that God will in time to come cause the upper Jerusalem to descend below; this is further proved by the phrase “as a city that is compact (she-hubrah) together”, where the term hubrah (lit. she is joined), written in the singular, indicates that the Mother has joined the Daughter and the two are become as one.”
-Zohar, Vayeshev 9:100
25 See to it that you do not refuse Him who is speaking. For if those did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape who turn away from Him who warns from heaven. 26 And His voice shook the earth then, but now He has promised, saying: ‘Yet once more I will shake not only the earth, but also the heaven.’ 27 This expression, ‘Yet once more,’ denotes the removing of those things which can be shaken, as of created things, so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Therefore, since we receive a Kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to G-d an acceptable service with reverence and awe; 29 for our G-d is a consuming fire.
Monday (2):
Hebrews 13:1 → Hebrews 13:25 (25)
Chapter 13
1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. 3 Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body. 4 Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers G-d will judge. 5 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said: ‘I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,’ 6 so that we confidently say: ‘The L-rd is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?’ 7 Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of G-d to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. 8 Yeshua the Messiah is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited. 10 We have an Altar from which those who serve the Tabernacle have no exclusive privilege to eat. 11 For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the Holy Place by the High Priest as an offering for sin are burned outside the camp. 12 Therefore Yeshua also, that he might sanctify the people through his own blood, suffered outside the gate. 13 So let us go out to him outside the camp, bearing his reproach. 14 For here we do not have a continuing city, but we are seeking the City which is to come. 15 Through him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to G-d—that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. 16 And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices G-d is pleased. 17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you. 18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a good conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things. 19 And I urge you all the more to do this, so that I may be restored to you the sooner. 20 Now the G-d of peace, who brought up from the dead the Great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Yeshua our Master, 21 equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us and through Yeshua the Messiah that which is pleasing in His sight, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. 22 But I urge you, brothers, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. 23 Take notice that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see you. 24 Greet all of your leaders and all the holy ones. Those from Italy greet you. 25 Grace be with you all.
Tuesday (3):
James 1:1 → James 1:18 (18)
Wednesday (4):
James 1:19 → James 2:13 (22)
Thursday (5):
James 2:14 → James 3:6 (19)
Friday (6):
James 3:7 → James 4:10 (22)
Shabbat (7):
James 4:11 → James 5:12 (19)
Eye To Zion 