Reflection:
What do we need to know about the origin of the Hebrew Scriptures?
The
Sacred Tools of Discernment indicated that the answer to this question may be
obtained by reflecting on the primary influence of the tribe of Issachar and
the secondary influence of the tribes of Ephraim & Manassah; that is, Work + Produce =
Possess.
Yarash (yaw-rash') in Hebrew means “inherit” or “take possession.”
The text associated with Possess (Yarash) in the Hebrew Scriptures is the story of “The marriage of Isaac and Rebekah
(see Gen 24:55-67).”
The story appears in the Examination section of the
reflection cycle, which means that Changes and Outcome are still in process.
The inference we can make from this is that the promises of YHWH in the Hebrew
Scriptures are still in effect if we continue to be guided by them.
The Hebrew Scriptures were therefore about the inheritance given
to the Twelve Tribes of Israel; and contains stories about their relationship
with YHWH with respect to their ancestors and their inheritance in the form of
promises of land and wealth. The text of the reflection refers to the lineage of
Isaac and Rebecca, which indicates that the writings of the Hebrew Scriptures
came from that source.
EXAMINATION
It so
happens when the Tribes of Israel took possession
of Canaan, the land acquired by the tribes of Issachar, Ephraim and Manassah
were the larger portion of the Northern Kingdom on both sides of the Jordan.
The text
says, “And they blessed Rebekah
and said to her, ‘May you, our sister, become thousands of myriads; may your
offspring gain possession of the
gates of their foes.”
CHANGES
Changes take place in our lives by reflecting on the stories of YHWH’s relationship with the Hebrew people and their heirs.
Changes take place in our lives by reflecting on the stories of YHWH’s relationship with the Hebrew people and their heirs.
OUTCOME
The outcome is that the Hebrew Scriptures provide comfort to all the descendants of Isaac and Rebecca.
The outcome is that the Hebrew Scriptures provide comfort to all the descendants of Isaac and Rebecca.
TODAY’S WORLD
The Old Testament remains the basis of three great monotheistic religions Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
References:
See Bibliography: Sacred Tools of Discernment by Jonn Lavinnder
The Old Testament remains the basis of three great monotheistic religions Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
References:
See Bibliography: Sacred Tools of Discernment by Jonn Lavinnder
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