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Bamidbar is the Hebrew word for “in the wilderness”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Numbers starting in chapter 1 verse 1 and going through chapter 4 and verse 20.
Behar-Bechukotai is a double Torah portion. Behar is the Hebrew word for “on the mountain”, while Bechukotai is the Hebrew word for “in My statutes”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Leviticus starting in chapter 25 verse 1 and going through chapter 27 and verse 34.
Emor is the Hebrew word for “say”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Leviticus starting in chapter 21 verse 1 and going through chapter 24 and verse 23.
Acharei Mot-Kedoshim is a double Torah portion. Acharei mot are the Hebrew word for “after the death”, while kedoshim is the Hebrew word for “holy”, this is the name for the weekly Torah Portion reading for the Leviticus starting in chapter 16 verse 1 and going through chapter 20 and verse 27.
Prayer is more than just speaking words or making requests - it's about developing an intimate relationship with God. Jesus taught that effective prayer happens in private, away from the desire to impress others. He warned against common mistakes like praying for show or using meaningless repetitions. The key to meaningful prayer lies in seeking God's presence with a pure heart, responding to others' needs, and focusing on genuine connection rather than performance. Creating a secret place for prayer allows for transformative communion with God.
Jesus' teaching on 'judge not' isn't about avoiding all judgment, but rather avoiding hypocrisy in how we evaluate others. Using the metaphor of a log in our own eye while trying to remove a speck from another's, Jesus challenges us to address our own issues before criticizing others. This teaching confronts our tendencies toward self-centeredness, selfishness, and narcissism. When we align with Jesus' kingdom, we apply the same standards to ourselves that we use for others, approaching everyone with humility rather than superiority.