All Consuming Fire
“For our G’d is a consuming fire” – Hebrews 12:29
This week we study the Parashah Va’eira (וארא), Exodus 6:2-9:35, Isaiah 66:1-24, and Matthew 12;1-14. Va’eira, meaning “And I appeared” comes from the second verse of the Torah portion Exodus 6:3. The portion begins with the four expressions of Redemption. The Almighty G’d promises to remove His People from the bondage of slavery, rescue His People, redeem His People, and take them as His Bride. This my friends, is a rich narrative of how The Holy One “woos” His Bride. During the time of “courtship” a prospective groom will have ample opportunity to prove to his desired bride what kind of man he is and what he can offer her.
“…I am HaShem” Exodus 6:2 is ample evidence to prove that The Holy One will carry out His Word, which does include punishment for sin and reward for virtue. The Holy One made a covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and He is now ready to fulfill it.
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