Message Summary:

This message examines the Torah portion "Naso" (Numbers 4-6), focusing primarily on the difficult and weighty law of jealousy in Numbers 5, often known as the "test for adultery." Beginning with the Levitical census, the teaching explores the Hebrew word "nasa," meaning to lift up or test, and connects it to the larger context of God lifting His people to reveal their hearts. The message dives into the troubling but instructive test of the accused wife, showing how even in the painful realities of jealousy and accusation, God provides a path for justice and restoration. The comparison is then drawn to John 8, where Yeshua addresses the woman caught in adultery, demonstrating divine mercy alongside righteousness. The teaching beautifully ties together the bitter waters of Marah in Exodus 15, revealing how the cross transforms judgment into healing and fruitfulness. Through Messiah Yeshua, the Bride is redeemed, restored, and called to live in forgiveness and wholeness.

Takeaways:

1. God's holiness demands that sin, even between individuals, is ultimately unfaithfulness to Him.

2. The law of jealousy exposes the devastating consequences of distrust, but also points us to God’s desire for restoration.

3. Yeshua stands as the faithful Husband who absorbs our guilt, transforming the bitter waters of judgment into sweet waters of healing through the cross.

4. We are called to restore one another in gentleness, avoiding the dangers of harsh judgment that ensnared the religious leaders who tested Yeshua.

5. The Bride, cleansed and forgiven, is empowered to bring living waters and healing to the nations, embodying the mercy she has received.

Living Out Love:

Live out your faith by showing love or offering a word of encouragement to someone who may be carrying guilt or shame. As you read this week’s portion, reflect on how God has turned your bitter waters sweet through Messiah. Look for ways to bring healing and restoration to others, and continue to grow in understanding by reading the full passages in Numbers 4-6, John 8, Exodus 15, and Galatians 6.

Prayer Points:

· Ask the Lord to guard your heart from jealousy and harsh judgment.

· Pray for a spirit of gentleness to restore others as you have been restored.

· Give thanks for the mercy of Yeshua that turns bitter waters into sweetness.

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