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October 25 - October 31
Vayera
And He Appeared  וַיֵּרָא
Torah: Genesis 18:1-22:24
Haftarah: 2 Kings 4:1–37
Gospels: Luke 17:28–37
Shabbat: 2 Samuel 3-5
Last Updated:  October 25, 2026
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This Week's Study Questions

Questions by Frank Foster
Last updated:  October 26, 2026

TORAH

FIRST FIVE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
  1. Gn 18:1-8  YHWH appeared to Abraham, yet Abraham saw three men standing nearby.  What does Abraham’s response reveal about his ability to recognize and receive those who came to him?
  2. Gn 18:17-19  Why did YHWH choose to reveal to Abraham what He was about to do concerning Sodom?
  3. Gn 18:23-33  Since Abraham interceded for Sodom by appealing to YHWH’s justice, what does this conversation reveal about Abraham’s understanding of YHWH’s character?
  4. Gn 19:15-26  Since Lot left Sodom and his wife looked back, what distinguishes physically leaving a place from fully departing oneself from what it represents?
  5. Gn 21:1-7/22:1-14  Isaac was born according to YHWH’s promise, yet Abraham was later commanded to offer him as a sacrifice. How did Abraham’s obedience demonstrate his confidence in the ONE who made the promise?

BRIT CHADASHAH

APOSTOLIC SCRIPTURES | NEW TESTAMENT
  1. Lk 17:28-30  When Yeshua compares the days of Lot to the Day the Son of Man is revealed, what activities of the people of Sodom are comparable in the daily lives of the people Yeshua mentions?
  2. Lk 17:31-33  Since Yeshua warned His listeners to remember Lot’s wife, what does this teach us about attachment to what must be left behind?
  3. Lk 34-4-37  Yeshua described people engaged in the same activities but experiencing different outcomes, so what does this reveal about the difference between outward circumstances and one’s position before YHWH?

HAFTARAH

THE WRITINGS AND THE PROPHETS
  1. 2 Kgs 4:1-7  Since the widow was instructed to gather empty vessels before the oil was multiplied, what relationship do we see between obedience, preparation, and YHWH’s provision?
    2 Kgs 4:8-17  When the Shunammite woman recognized Elisha as a holy man of God and prepared a place for him, how does this compare with Abraham’s hospitality in Gn 18?
    2 Kgs 4:18-37  When the Shunammite’s promised son dies and she seeks Elisha, what does her response reveal about her confidence in the promise and the ONE from whom it came?

SHABBAT

GEARED FOR OUR MAIN GATHERING
  1. 2 Sm 3:1 & 6-21  Since David’s house grew stronger while Saul’s house grew weaker, how did the transfer of authority unfold?  What distinguishes YHWH’s appointment from human efforts to secure power?
  2. 2 Sm 4:8-12  The men who killed Ish-bosheth believed they were bringing David good news, but why did David reject their actions, even though they appeared to advance his kingship?
  3. 2 Sm 5:1-5  When the tribes of Israel finally recognized David as king, what had already been established concerning David’s kingship before the people acknowledged it?
  4. 2 Sm 5:17-25  David inquired of YHWH before confronting the Philistines, so why did YHWH give different instructions for the two battles?  What does this teach us about how we are to proceed with each situation in our lives?

What's a Torah Portion?

But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'” – Messiah Yeshua

Upcoming Torah Portions

November 1 - November 7
Chayei Sarah
Life of Sarah  חַיֵּי שָֹרָה
Torah: Genesis 23:1–25:18
Haftarah:1 Kings 1:1–31
Gospels: John 4:3–14
Shabbat: 2 Samuel 6-8

November 8 - November 14
Toldot
Generations  תּוֹלְדוֹת
Torah: Genesis 25:19-28:9
Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7
Gospels: Matthew 10:21-38
Shabbat: 2 Samuel 9-11

November 15 - November 21
Vayetze
And He Went Out  וַיֵּצֵא
Torah: Genesis 28:10-32:3
Haftarah: Hosea 12:13-14:10
Gospels: John 1:41-51
Shabbat: 2 Samuel 12-13

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OUR MAIN GATHERING BIBLE
The Bible was written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. And because none of us are fluent in those languages, we need a translation. While no translation is perfect, some are certainly better than others. At Yeshua's House the Legacy Standard Bible is our go-to "readable translation." It's not too much, and it's not too little. It's a relatively faithful word-for-word translation. What's more, it reintroduces Yahweh (YHWH) and Yah back into the text, thus familiarizing the reader, once again, with the Name of God. It was always there, in the original languages, but history stole that from us. Gratefully, the LSB translators put it back.
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The Scriptures

The Scriptures are what we use for Bible study. It's mostly in English, but introduces the reader to the Hebrew language. For some, this can be overwhelming. But if you have the mind for it, it's a nice introduction, allowing the reader to passively become accustomed to the Bible Jesus and His followers would have read (sans the New Testament, of course). In the Scriptures, Moses becomes Moshe. David become Dawid. Egypt becomes Mitsrayim. It's not trying to be confusing. Quiet the opposite. It's goal is to help you make biblical connections. The more we understand the Hebrew language, the better interpreters we'll be of Scripture.
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