MBM-UK - Weekly studies

As we begin our penultimate study of Haggai, this week we discuss the significance of the 24th of Elul in the context of the prophecy and make some comparisons with the passage in Luke 8 regarding Jairus' daughter and the woman with the issue of blood. We also introduce the connection with John 10. This is the 1st part of a two-part study concluding Haggai.

This week we discuss the implications of the command to build the Temple and how it corresponds to the festival of Hoshanah Rabah, which is also spoken of in the gospel of John and 1 Kings at the inauguration of the 1st Temple. We discuss the implications of this for the building and inauguration of the Messianic Temple.

This week we look at the time of the beginning of the rebuilding of the Temple and also the completion of the walls of Jerusalem and how they correspond to the biblical calendar. We also discuss how the Tablets of the Covenant correspond with the 1st and 2nd Temples and how the 3rd Temple is associated with the 3rd set of Tablets of the Covenant.

In the second part of our study we look in more detail at the timing of the instruction to build the Temple and begin to examine the lineage of Zerubbabel and how he fits a picture of Messiah and the hope of the Messianic Age. Notes are available at www.mbmukfamily.com

We begin a new study looking at the prophet Haggai. This week we take an overview of events in the context of Ezra and Haggai, focussing particularly on the specific dates mentioned in Haggai. We discuss how these correspond to events both past and future to Haggai and how these may impact the building of any future Temple in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah.

In our final study we look at how closely associated the book of Zephaniah is asscoiated to the Moed of Shavuot and the book of Ruth. As in our previous study we see how the english does not always convey the full meaning and implications of the Hebrew. We see how the fulfillment of Zephaniah is not just pointing to the period of the prophet but also to the times when Messiah comes and all nations...

In this discussion we look at the second chapter of Zephaniah. We discuss how the english partially obscures the intended meaning of the opening verses and the implications of the overall understanding of the text. We see how these link in to many of the parables that we know of in the Apostolic Writings and the connections with time of the firstfruits harvest leading to Shavuot.

This week as we conclude chapter one, we focus on how compromise enters through the idolatry of commerce and how the subtle desire of popularism infiltrates how we operate.

This week's study is entitled the The Fish Gate, the Quarter and the Mortar, in reference to verses 9-11 of Zephaniah 1. Look at ancient maps and the connections with the area of Gaza and it's connection with this prophecy.

This week we take a look at the subject of the Day of the Lord and how this has been interpreted by christianity in comparison to the context of Judaism and the Hebrew scriptures. We look at the Apostolic writings and how the themes flow from the Hebrew scriptures to understand the dynamic nature of the book of Zephaniah.

This week we look at the beginning of chapter 1 and discover some major differences in the text between the Hebrew and English. We look at the potential conflict between the verses in Zephaniah and the Covenant of Noach and how this is resolved. Notes are available at www.mbmukfamily.com

We begin our study of the book of Zephaniah. This week we look at the significance of Zephaniah's name and how the phrase "the Day of Lord" is understood within the context of both the Hebrew scriptures and the Apostolic writings. Notes are available at www.mbmukfamily.com.

In the final part of our study we take a more detailed look at some of the references that are being made in Habakkuk's prayer considering the importance of looking back at the events of the past and seeing how the faithfulness of GOD has brought about salvation and redemption thereby giving us hope for the future as we see events unfold.

This week we begin to look at chapter 3 of Habakkuk where we begin to see the final prayer of the prophet. We discuss how the prayer is linked to Psalm 7 and the need for the believing community to address the issue of repentance when assumptions are made about what they believe HaShem should do based on their own views rather than faith in the Holy One's purposes.

This week we conclude the second chapter of Habakkuk. We look at the connection with the account of Noach and the cursing of Canaan and how this ties in with the passage. We also discuss the future elements of the prophecy regarding the nations and what it means for us as we examine our own conduct and how we participate in aspects of the world, particularly social media. Notes are available on th...

In this study we continue to look at the laments that are set out in chapter 2 and the Messianic implications that are beyond the context of the historical events.

This is the second part of the Friday study. This next section looks at the importance of the beam as the connection between us and heaven, and us and our brother. We see some fascinating elements that connect to the time of Pesach, the blood and the High Priest's garment on Yom Kippur. Notes can be found at www.mbmukfamily.com

In the fourth part of our study of Habakkuk, we begin to look at the passage where the "woes" are being proclaimed by HaShem. We consider these in their historical context and in the modern day. This study is recorded in two parts as we took a brief pause to look at some video. Part 2 can be listened to separately. All notes are available at www.mbmukfamily.com

This week we look at the beginning of the second response that Habakkuk receives from GOD. We also discuss Habakkuk's preparation for that response and how it informs us regarding our expectation of the outcome of events based on our own biases rather than the outcome of GOD's will and intention. Notes are available at www.mbmukfamily.com

This is a discussion that took place on the 8th day of Chanukkah 2022 (5783). The notes that accompany it are available at www.mbmukfamily.com

As we continue our study in Habakkuk, we look at the response that he receives from GOD to his complaint. We discuss how some of what is revealed by GOD is similar to aspects of what we experience today and what we will experience in the future. Notes are available at www.mbmukfamily.com

We begin our study in the 8th book of Trei Asar - the prophet Habakkuk. In our opening we look at how prophecy works and consider the relevance of Habakkuk's name in the context of his petition before HaShem.

In our final study of Tomer Devorah we look at the last three attributes together as they follow on from the previous attribute. We see the importance in trusting on the the Absolute Nature of the promises made by the Holy One and our responsibility in being the evidience of that trust in our confused world.

In this study we look at the two approaches taken by the Sages in the eleventh attribute. We discuss the nature of truth and how it is not sufficient to have only truth without compassion. Note can be read on the www.mbmukfamily.com website

As we look at the Ninth Attribute we consider how it expresses the completion of the work of Yom Kippur, the Scapegoat and the work of King Messiah. We also discuss how there is limitation placed upon the wickedness of the leaders who look to replace the Creator and the work being done in us individually as we work on our souls daily. Notes can be found at www.mbmukfamily.com