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What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-FIVE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 121 Va'etchanan “and I pleaded” Torah: Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 13-21; Ezekiel 1-9 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 3-4 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:15-17 “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17The world and its desires are passing away, but the one who does the will of God lives forever.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-FOUR: WEEKLY READING PAGE 120-121 Devarim “words” Torah: Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 1-12 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 1-2 Scripture Memory: Luke 9:23-24 “Then He said to them all, ‘If anyone will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever will save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.’” 1 John 3:13 “Do not marvel, my brothers, if the world hates you.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-THREE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 120 Masei “journeys of” Torah: Numbers 33:1–36:13 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 39-42 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 63-66 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 3 John - Jude Scripture Memory: Mark 12:29-31 Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is, ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord. 30 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY: WEEKLY READING PAGE 119-120 Matot “Tribes” Torah: Numbers 30:2–32:42 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 29-38 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 59-62 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 2 John Scripture Memory: 2 Timothy 1:6-7 “Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God, which is in you by the laying on of my hands. 7For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and self-control.” Luke 11:28 “But He said, ‘Indeed, bless ed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.’”

It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 15 April 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyVOLKSWAGEN GIVES ID 3 A NEO RESETVolkswagen is relaunching its compact EV as the ID 3 Neo, with new styling, three larger battery options, improved range of up to just under 400 miles WLTP and faster DC charging up to about 183 kW. The bigger story is a completely new, more “Volkswagen-like” interior with physical buttons and a unified cockpit philosophy that responds directly to past usability criticism and signals a wider rethink of the brand's EV strategy.VOLKSWAGEN UPDATES ID.4 AND ID.5 IN UKVolkswagen's updated ID.4 and ID.5 in the UK add larger batteries, longer range up to 341 miles WLTP, vehicle-to-load capability, more practical towing and an optional heat pump, all with only small list-price increases. The cars also gain physical steering wheel buttons, improved driver assistance and infotainment tech, and potentially further effective price cuts if Volkswagen regains eligibility for the UK Electric Car Grant.IONNA TO ADD CHARGING AT 350 CIRCLE K SITESIONNA, the automaker-backed charging joint venture, will roll out up to 400 kW fast chargers with both NACS and CCS connectors at more than 350 Circle K locations under the Rechargeries @ Circle K brand. The deal gives IONNA prime highway and commuter-corridor sites, includes taking over and upgrading about 85 existing Circle K charging stations, and supports its goal of 30,000 high-power bays by 2030.BMW BEV DELIVERIES FALL AGAINBMW Group's global BEV deliveries fell 20.1% year on year to 87,458 units in Q1 2026, marking a second consecutive quarterly decline despite strong full-year 2025 volumes. The company blames the loss of US tax credits, the end of Chinese subsidies and a temporary gap in its mid-size electric SUV offering before the new iX3 arrived, even as European orders for that model have surged.RIVIAN TO POWER PLANT WITH USED EV BATTERIESRivian will use more than 100 repurposed EV battery packs, supplied and integrated by Redwood Materials, to create a 10 MWh energy storage system that helps power its Normal, Illinois plant from later in 2026. The project, described as the largest such deployment by a US automaker, reuses packs from test and end-of-life vehicles and reflects the rapid growth of grid-scale lithium-ion storage alongside EVs.OHIO AWARDS $51 MILLION FOR EV CHARGINGOhio has awarded $51 million in federal NEVI funding, matched by at least $26 million in private money, to build 64 new fast-charging sites statewide. Each location will host four chargers at amenity-rich venues such as Sheetz, Tesla sites, Aldi and major travel centers, adding more than 260 new public charge points along key routes.LUCID TIES NEW CEO PAY TO VALUELucid Motors has appointed Silvio Napoli as CEO with a $1.5 million base salary, up to a 200% bonus, a $9.5 million equity grant, performance-based options on up to one million shares and generous relocation and housing support. Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff will stay on until Napoli secures US work authorisation, then return to the COO role with a higher $1 million base salary and increased bonus potential.SCENIC E-TECH GETS FULL UK EV GRANTThe Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric now qualifies for the UK's full £3,750 Electric Car Grant, cutting its starting price to £33,245 and making all three trims more accessible. With a 220 hp motor, 87 kWh battery and WLTP range up to 381 miles, it joins the Renault 4 and 5 E-Tech as models benefiting from maximum support after Renault proved their Polish battery cell plant runs entirely on renewable energy.LIGHTSHIP DOUBLES PLANT, CUTS AE.1 TO ONE MODELElectric trailer startup Lightship is more than doubling its Broomfield, Colorado plant to quadruple AE.1 output by around late 2027 while simplifying the lineup to a single, configurable model. The new AE.1 starts at $157,500 with the previously range-topping 77 kWh battery now standard, reflecting customer demand for the highest-spec pack and replacing the old Cosmos, Atmos and Panos trims with option packages for different use cases.ROLLS-ROYCE REVEALS £7M ELECTRIC NIGHTINGALERolls-Royce's Project Nightingale is a £7 million, Phantom-length, two-seat electric convertible limited to 100 units, designed as both a design manifesto and a major earner for its new Coachbuild Collection tier. Inspired by the historic 17EX Torpedo, it offers a larger battery than the Spectre, targeted range near 329 miles, a likely 650 bhp dual-motor setup, and an immersive co-creation-lite process where buyers join from early sketches through global testing.

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What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY: WEEKLY READING PAGE 119 Pinchas “Phinehas” Torah: Numbers 25:10–30:1 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 18-28 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 52-58 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 1 John 1-5 Scripture Memory: Luke 9:1-2 “Then He called His twelve disci ples together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases. 2 And He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.”

Stāsta kultūrpētniece Ilva Erkmane; pārraides producente – Ilga Auguste 13. gadsimtā Kubeseles (Krimuldas) draudzes pārvaldniecībā esošajā tagadējā Saulkrastu teritorijā tika uzcelta lūgšanu kapela. Tās tapšanas gads gan aizgājis aizmirstībā, bet nostāsti, kā tā ieguvusi Pētera vārdu un gan arhīvos, gan senajās, un nemaz ne tik senajās kartēs dēvēta par "Peterskapelle" – saglabājušies. Kapela uzcelta 22,6 metrus augstajā kāpā, kas šajā apvidū bijusi pati augstākā vieta, un leģenda vēsta, ka tās cēlēji esot iedvesmojušies no Mateja evaņģēlija, kurā Kristus savam māceklim, zvejniekam Pēterim saka šādus vārdus: "Un Es tev saku: tu esi Pēteris, un uz šās klints Es gribu celt Savu draudzi, un elles vārtiem to nebūs uzvarēt." (Mat. 18:16). Vienā no baznīcas kanceles pildiņiem arī attēlots apustulis Pēteris. Ziemeļu kara laikā no 1700. līdz 1710. gadam Vidzemē krievu karaspēks Vidzemē nodedzinājis 30 baznīcas. Grāfs Šeremetjevs caram Pēterim I esot ziņojis: "Ienaidnieka zemē vairs nav ko postīt." Tomēr vecajai Pēterupes baznīcai šie postījumi un ugunsgrēki esot gājuši secen. Varam vien minēt – vai kareivji bija tie, kas apžēlojās par tolaik sliktā stāvoklī esošo baznīcu? Jauno Pēterupes baznīcas ēku, kura mūsdienās slejas pār Saulkrastu pilsētu, 19. gadsimta otrajā pusē uzsācis būvēt Bīriņu pils īpašnieks Augusts fon Pistolkorss, izmantojot gan savas sievas Emīlijas pasakaino bagātību – mantojumu, ko tā saņēma no sava neprecētā tēvoča Štiglica, gan pieņemot dāvinājumus no citiem radiniekiem tieši baznīcas būvniecībai. Atslēdzot Pēterupes baznīcas slēdzeni ar smago, iespaidīgo atslēgu, kura pagriežas ar sev raksturīgu klaudzošu metālisku skaņu, ienākot dievnamā un pagriežoties pret ieejas durvīm, pa kreisi no tām pie baznīcas torņa sienas piestiprināta plāksne ar uzrakstu: "Erbaut von August von Pistolkors 1856". Tā ir norāde, ka tornis uzbūvēts 1856. gadā un to cēlis Augusts fon Pistolkorss. Tomēr Pēterupes draudzes Dāmu komitejas protokolos, kas saglabājušies līdz mūsu dienām, lasām, ka rosīgās komitejas dāmas gadā 1934.gadā gatavojas svinēt baznīcas 70. jubileju. Kāpēc šāda nesakritība? Kur palikuši astoņi gadi starp 1856. un 1864. gadu? Atbildi uz šo iespējamo neskaidrību sniedz Augusta fon Pistolkorsa dienasgrāmata. 1863. gadā viņš raksta: "28. maijā tiek likts pamatakmens jaunbūvējamai Pētera kapelas baznīcas daļai. Mācītājs Knīrims teica svētku runu, un zem altāra sienas tika iemūrēta slēgta kaste. Visu altāra sienu, astoņas dienas cītīgi strādājot, uzcēlu pats savām rokām. Ar lielu darbu baznīcas sienu būve tika pabeigta 4 mēnešos. [..]" 1864. gadā viņš turpina: "5. jūnijā Pētera kapelā patrons Augusts fon Pistolkorss iesvēta jauno mūra baznīcu. [..] Šai dienai par godu tika dziedāta himna, kuru bija inscenējis un ar panākumiem uzvedis Augusts fon Pistolkorss. Mans svinīgis solījums ir izpildīts. Lai nāk Dieva valstība!"  Tātad baznīcas tornis tika uzbūvēts agrāk – 1856. gadā, bet baznīcas daļa pabeigta 1864. gadā. Otra mīkla saistīta ar piemiņas plāksni, kas veltīta Augusta fon Pistolkorsa mirušajai māsai Augustei Amālijai fon Pistolkorsai (20.01.1839., Rīga – 19.11.1854., Rīga). Šī plāksne – epitāfija – ir valsts nozīmes kultūras piemineklis ar numuru 4215. Kā plāksnes vērtība ir atzīmēta gan tās oriģinālais materiāls un izpildījuma tehnika, gan vēsturiskais vietas konteksts, virsmas apdare, dekoratīvais risinājums, modelējums, izpildījuma amatnieciskā kvalitāte, vizuālā informācija un laikmetu raksturojoša tehnoloģija. Tomēr rodas jautājums: kāpēc Augusts fon Pistolkorss, kurš pēc tautības bija vācbaltietis, savu dienasgrāmatu rakstīja vāciski, ar ģimeni sarunājās un sarakstījās vāciski, tomēr epitāfiju savas māsas piemiņai pasūtīja izgatavot ar latviešu tekstu? Engelis, kas debbes mahjas Aizgahje, lai scheit peestahjahs Jaunahm dwehselehm kas staiga It ka preeksch taa Kunga waiga (saglabāts epitāfijas oriģinālais teksts) Šāds jautājums urdīja arī Latvijas Mākslas akadēmijas profesoru Ojāru Spārīti. Viņš sazinājās ar Pistolkorsu ģimenes arhivāru, vēsturnieku un bijušo Getingenes universitātes profesoru Gertu fon Pistolkorsu, kurš, ilgi meklējot atbildi savu radinieku vidū, sniedzis šādu atbildi: Augusts fon Pistolkorss esot bijis lettofils (lettophil – no G. fon. Postolkorsa atbildes vēstules) – latviešu mīlētājs, tāpat kā Gerta fon Pistolkorsa vecvectēvs Romans fon Antropofs – estofils jeb igauņu mīlētājs. Un šajā beznosacījumu mīlestībā, cik nu tāda varēja būt pie citas kārtas piederīgam aristokrātam, bet intelektuālam aristokrātam, ietilpa prieks un mīlestība pret latviešu valodu un kultūru. Pie tam māsas Augustes Amālijas piemiņa tika godināta ne vien ar latviešu valodā iegravētu epitāfiju Pēterupes baznīcā, bet arī ar viņas brāļa dibinātu skolu latviešu bērniem. "Kad 1854. gadā nomira mana mīļā māsa, man gribējās viņas piemiņai radīt dzīvu, paliekošu pieminekli," raksta A. fon Pistolkorss savā dienasgrāmatā. "Tāpēc es jūrmalas mājā "Kaspekes" ierīkoju skolu, kuru nosaucu viņas vārdā – Augustes skola. Es izbūvēju ērtu, lielu skolas ēku, kura divus gadus vēlāk gan nodega [..] Tūlīt pēc tam es uzbūvēju tagadējo skolu, un man bija gods redzēt to uzplaukstam un pārceļamies uz Pladi." Bet trešais noslēpums, kas saistīts ar Pēterupes baznīcas altārgleznu, šajā raidījumā paliks neizpausts… Tagadējais dievnams – Pēterupes evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca – joprojām atrodas augstās kāpas vietā, un tā pakājē tek Pēterupe. Vēl 20. gadsimta trīsdesmitajos gados tā savos ūdeņos auklēja upespērlenes un vēl senāk tika saukta par Pērļupi. Neviļus nāk prātā kāda Kristus mācekļiem stāstīta līdzība: "Vēl Debesu valstība ir līdzīga tirgotājam, kas meklē labas pērles. Atradis vienu ļoti vērtīgu, viņš iet un pārdod visu, kas tam ir, un iegādājas to." ( Mat.13:45-46).

Ne vienmēr var gaidīt, ka Eiropas Savienībā visos jautājumos būs vienprātība. Bet pārāk bieži kompromisi nozīmē arī lēnāku attīstību. Tādēļ tie, kas var, vienojas, bet pārējie dara, kā grib. Par divu ātrumu Eiropu un ko tas nozīmē tās attīstībai, spriežam Krustpunktā. Analizē Latvijas ārpolitikas institūta asociētais pētnieks un Eiropas Savienības programmas vadītājs Marts Eduards Ivaskis, Latvijas Universitātes rektors Gundars Bērziņš, Saeimas Eiropas lietu komisijas deputāte Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica. Sazināmies ar Eiropas Parlamenta viceprezidentu Robertu Zīli, Eiropas Parlamenta deputātu Ivaru Ījabu un domnīcas "Ziemeļeiropas politikas centra" direktoru, bijušo ārlietu un aizsardzības ministru, politologu Arti Pabriku.   Ja Ungārijā pie varas paliks Viktors Orbāns, Ukrainai nav nekādu izredžu pievienoties Eiropas Savienībai. To Orbāns atkārto atkal un atkal, šādi faktiski arī demonstrējot, cik smagnēja ir Eiropas Savienības politiskā sistēma. Lai tai pievienotos, jālien vai no ādas ārā. Toties pēc tam to var torpedēt gandrīz vai neierobežoti. Pārāk daudzos jautājumos ir grūti savienības līmenī vienoties, tāpēc rodas kādi jaunveidojumi, kas top paralēli Eiropas Savienībai. Proti, tiek meklētas citas iespējas, kur tās valstis, kas grib strādāt kopā, virzās uz priekšu. Pārējās lai dara pa savam. Biežākais vārdu salikums, ko dzirdam pēdējā laikā, ir divu ātrumu Eiropa. Savulaik par to runājām, kad sākās krīze Grieķijā. Arī tagad ekonomiskajā attīstībā vairākas lielās valstis vēlas rīkoties elastīgāk, ātrāk, negaidot, kad visi būs gatavi pievienoties. Turpat ir drošības un citi jautājumi. Neviļus rodas jautājums: ja šīs tendences uzņems apgriezienus, kādas tam būs sekas? Vai tas nerada draudus kopējai Eiropas vīzijai? Un kur tad šajā realitātē esam mēs?  

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY NINE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 118 Chukat “decree of” Torah: Numbers 19:1–22:1 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 1-8 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 35-43 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 1 Peter 1-5 Scripture Memory: Mark 16:15-18 “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who be lieves and is baptized will be saved. But he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 These signs will accompany those who be lieve: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18they will take up serpents; if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.’”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY NINE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 118 Chukat “decree of” Torah: Numbers 19:1–22:1 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 1-8 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 35-43 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 1 Peter 1-5 Scripture Memory: Mark 16:15-18 “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who be lieves and is baptized will be saved. But he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 These signs will accompany those who be lieve: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18they will take up serpents; if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.’”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY NINE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 118 Chukat “decree of” Torah: Numbers 19:1–22:1 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Job 1-8 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 35-43 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 1 Peter 1-5 Scripture Memory: Mark 16:15-18 “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who be lieves and is baptized will be saved. But he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 These signs will accompany those who be lieve: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18they will take up serpents; if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.’”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SEVEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 118 Korach “Korah” Torah: Numbers 16:1–18:32 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Esther 1-10 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 31-34 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 12-13; James 1-5 Scripture Memory: Hebrews 2:14-16 “So then, as the children share in flesh and blood, He likewise took part in these, so that through death He might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver those who through fear of death were throughout their lives subject to bondage. 16 For surely He does not help the angels, but He helps the seed of Abraham.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SEVEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 118 Korach “Korah” Torah: Numbers 16:1–18:32 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Esther 1-10 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 31-34 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 12-13; James 1-5 Scripture Memory: Hebrews 2:14-16 “So then, as the children share in flesh and blood, He likewise took part in these, so that through death He might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver those who through fear of death were throughout their lives subject to bondage. 16 For surely He does not help the angels, but He helps the seed of Abraham.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY EIGHT: WEEKLY READING PAGE 118 Korach “Korah” Torah: Numbers 16:1–18:32 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Esther 1-10 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 31-34 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 12-13; James 1-5 Scripture Memory: Hebrews 2:14-16 “So then, as the children share in flesh and blood, He likewise took part in these, so that through death He might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver those who through fear of death were throughout their lives subject to bondage. 16 For surely He does not help the angels, but He helps the seed of Abraham.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SEVEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 117 Shelach Lekha “send for yourself” Torah: Numbers 13:1–15:41 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Nehemiah 1-13 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 27-30 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 8-11 Scripture Memory: Romans 8:14-17 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God. 15 For you have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear. But you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirits that we are the children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs: heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified with Him.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SEVEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 117 Shelach Lekha “send for yourself” Torah: Numbers 13:1–15:41 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Nehemiah 1-13 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 27-30 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 8-11 Scripture Memory: Romans 8:14-17 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God. 15 For you have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear. But you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirits that we are the children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs: heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified with Him.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SEVEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 117 Shelach Lekha “send for yourself” Torah: Numbers 13:1–15:41 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Nehemiah 1-13 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 27-30 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 8-11 Scripture Memory: Romans 8:14-17 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God. 15 For you have not received the spirit of slavery again to fear. But you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirits that we are the children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs: heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified with Him.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SIX: WEEKLY READING PAGE 117 Beha’alotecha “when you set up” Torah: Numbers 8:1–12:16 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Ezra 1-10 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 22-26 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 3-7 Scripture Memory: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 “When this corruptible will have put on incorruption, and this mortal will have put on in mortality, then the saying that is written shall come to pass: ‘Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?’ 56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SIX: WEEKLY READING PAGE 117 Beha’alotecha “when you set up” Torah: Numbers 8:1–12:16 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Ezra 1-10 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 22-26 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 3-7 Scripture Memory: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 “When this corruptible will have put on incorruption, and this mortal will have put on in mortality, then the saying that is written shall come to pass: ‘Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?’ 56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY SIX: WEEKLY READING PAGE 117 Beha’alotecha “when you set up” Torah: Numbers 8:1–12:16 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: Ezra 1-10 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 22-26 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Hebrews 3-7 Scripture Memory: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 “When this corruptible will have put on incorruption, and this mortal will have put on in mortality, then the saying that is written shall come to pass: ‘Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?’ 56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY FIVE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 116 Naso “lift up” Torah: Numbers 4:21–7:89 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 27-36 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 15-21 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Philemon 1; Hebrews 1-2 Scripture Memory: 2 Corinthians 2:14 “Now thanks be to God who always causes us to triumph in Christ and through us reveals the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” Revelation 1:5-6 “Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY FIVE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 116 Naso “lift up” Torah: Numbers 4:21–7:89 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 27-36 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 15-21 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Philemon 1; Hebrews 1-2 Scripture Memory: 2 Corinthians 2:14 “Now thanks be to God who always causes us to triumph in Christ and through us reveals the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” Revelation 1:5-6 “Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY FIVE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 116 Naso “lift up” Torah: Numbers 4:21–7:89 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 27-36 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 15-21 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Philemon 1; Hebrews 1-2 Scripture Memory: 2 Corinthians 2:14 “Now thanks be to God who always causes us to triumph in Christ and through us reveals the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” Revelation 1:5-6 “Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY FOUR: WEEKLY READING PAGE 116 Bamidbar “In the Desert” Torah: Numbers 1:1–4:20 (Bonus Video- In the Desert) Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 21-26 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 8-14 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 2 Timothy 1-4; Titus 1-3 Scripture Memory: John 16:33 “I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have distress. But be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.” Revelation 21:6-7 “He said to me, ‘It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the spring of the water of life to him who thirsts. 7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.’”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY FOUR: WEEKLY READING PAGE 116 Bamidbar “In the Desert” Torah: Numbers 1:1–4:20 (Bonus Video- In the Desert) Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 21-26 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 8-14 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 2 Timothy 1-4; Titus 1-3 Scripture Memory: John 16:33 “I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have distress. But be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.” Revelation 21:6-7 “He said to me, ‘It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the spring of the water of life to him who thirsts. 7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.’”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY FOUR: WEEKLY READING PAGE 116 Bamidbar “In the Desert” Torah: Numbers 1:1–4:20 (Bonus Video- In the Desert) Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 21-26 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 8-14 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 2 Timothy 1-4; Titus 1-3 Scripture Memory: John 16:33 “I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have distress. But be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.” Revelation 21:6-7 “He said to me, ‘It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the spring of the water of life to him who thirsts. 7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.’”

Most people find the Old Testament confusing, dusty, or even intimidating. But what if it's actually the essential foundation for everything you believe about Jesus Christ? Today, we unlock the "Library of Books" that makes up the first half of our scripture and discover why it is the indispensable foundation of the covenant. Summary: In this introductory lesson, we lay the groundwork for a year-long journey through the Old Testament. We move beyond seeing it as a singular book and begin to view it as a diverse library of 39 books. Key themes include: The Foundation of the Covenant: Understanding why the Old Testament is the root from which the New Testament, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants grow. Structure and Organization: A breakdown of the Hebrew Bible (the Tanakh) and its three parts: the Torah (Law), Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). The Power of Translation: Exploring how the Bible moved from Hebrew to Greek to English, and why the Joseph Smith Translation is vital for our study. Finding Christ in the Old Testament: Moving past the "dead letter" to see the "living spirit" of the Messiah on every page. Call-to-Action: Which book of the Old Testament has always felt the most "sealed" to you? Let us know in the comments, and let's commit to opening it together this year! 

On Asarah B'Tevet Nebuchadnezzar laid siege to Yerushalayim, the beginning of the process that eventually led to the destruction of the First Beit HaMikdash. On this fast day, part of our avodah is introspection—looking inward and correcting the very issues that caused that destruction in the first place. The Gemara in Masechet Yoma teaches that the First Beit HaMikdash was destroyed because the people were steeped in the three cardinal aveirot. Yet the Gemara in Masechet Nedarim tells us something deeper. The Nevi'im and the Chachamim could not understand the root cause of the churban until Hashem Himself revealed it: the people had "left His Torah." And the Gemara explains that this means they did not say the berachot on the Torah before learning it. The mefarshim explain that this was not a technical oversight. If they had viewed Torah learning the way it is meant to be viewed, as something that truly warrants a berachah, then the Torah itself would have elevated them. It would have refined them spiritually and protected them from sinking to the point of committing those terrible aveirot. The Bach, in siman מז in Orach Chaim, explains the matter with great depth. Hashem's intention in commanding us to delve into Torah study is that our neshamot should become one with Him in this world. The Torah contains within it the kedushah of the One who created it. When we learn Torah with the proper intention, we become a place where Hashem can rest His Shechinah. Hashem desires to be down here with us, as close as possible. It is up to us to make ourselves into a vessel that can receive His Presence. That vessel is formed specifically through deep, sincere engagement with the holy words of Torah. But in the generation of the First Beit HaMikdash, Torah was being learned for other reasons. Some learned because it was enjoyable. Some learned only to know the halachot they needed. Some learned to demonstrate their intellectual ability. But they were not learning in order to absorb the kedushah of Hashem, to become a מקום להשראת השכינה , a place where the Shechinah could rest. Without that inner מקום , the connection to HaKadosh Baruch Hu weakened. And if there is no inner dwelling place for Hashem within the people, there is no reason for a physical dwelling place to remain standing either. The Bach concludes that when a person prepares to learn Torah and recites Birkat HaTorah, he should have in mind deep gratitude: that Hashem chose us to share His holy Torah with , and that through it He enables us to attach ourselves to Him. How fortunate we are that Hashem wants to be close to us. Because we are physical beings, it is difficult to attach ourselves to the spiritual. So Hashem gave us the Torah, which is spiritual, and through it we ourselves become elevated and spiritual, capable of clinging to Him. The deeper we immerse ourselves in Torah, the more kedushah it brings into us. But only if it is learned with the right intentions. When a person is truly connected to Hashem, he gains tremendous strength. He can overcome the tests that the yetzer hara places before him. The spiritual light of Torah provides the energy, motivation, and excitement to live a life of Torah and mitzvot. On Asarah B'Tevet, we are fasting not only for a siege that took place long ago, but for the loss of that inner connection. We are reminded that the Beit HaMikdash was destroyed not because Torah was absent, but because Torah was no longer serving its true purpose. Let us appreciate the gift of Torah and learn it as much as we can, with the intention of drawing closer to Hashem through it, and making ourselves worthy vessels for His Presence once again.

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY THREE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 115 Bechukotai “in my statutes” Torah: Leviticus 26:3-27:34 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 14-20 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 1-7 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 2 Thessalonians 1-3; 1 Timothy 1-6 Scripture Memory: Romans 5:17-18 “For if by one man’s trespass death reigned through him, then how much more will those who receive abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. 18 Therefore just as through the trespass of one man came condemnation for all men, so through the righteous act of One came justification of life for all men.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY THREE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 115 Bechukotai “in my statutes” Torah: Leviticus 26:3-27:34 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 14-20 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 1-7 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 2 Thessalonians 1-3; 1 Timothy 1-6 Scripture Memory: Romans 5:17-18 “For if by one man’s trespass death reigned through him, then how much more will those who receive abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. 18 Therefore just as through the trespass of one man came condemnation for all men, so through the righteous act of One came justification of life for all men.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY THREE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 115 Bechukotai “in my statutes” Torah: Leviticus 26:3-27:34 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 14-20 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Isaiah 1-7 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 2 Thessalonians 1-3; 1 Timothy 1-6 Scripture Memory: Romans 5:17-18 “For if by one man’s trespass death reigned through him, then how much more will those who receive abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. 18 Therefore just as through the trespass of one man came condemnation for all men, so through the righteous act of One came justification of life for all men.”

Čim osude Selakovića i ostale rodoljube koji bi da nas kurtališu Generalštaba, ja ću ih sve pomilovati i primiću svu krivicu na sebe; ako me blokaderske sudije osude, pomilovaću sebe: ispisujem novu istoriju vladarskog milosrđa! The post RETROVIZOR Čudo neviđeno: Kako sam pobedio obojeno sudstvo appeared first on Istinomer Podcast.

Čim osude Selakovića i ostale rodoljube koji bi da nas kurtališu Generalštaba, ja ću ih sve pomilovati i primiću svu krivicu na sebe; ako me blokaderske sudije osude, pomilovaću sebe: ispisujem novu istoriju vladarskog milosrđa! The post RETROVIZOR Čudo neviđeno: Kako sam pobedio obojeno sudstvo appeared first on Istinomer Podcast.

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY TWO: WEEKLY READING PAGE 114-115 Behar “one the mountain” Torah: Leviticus 25:1-26:2 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 7-13 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Ecclesiastes 10-12; Song of Solomon 1-8 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 1-5 Scripture Memory: Ephesians 2:4-10 “But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in sins, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and He raised us up and seated us together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7so that in the coming ages He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness to ward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not of yourselves. It is the gift of God, 9 not of works, so that no one should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared be forehand, so that we should walk in them.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY TWO: WEEKLY READING PAGE 114-115 Behar “one the mountain” Torah: Leviticus 25:1-26:2 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 7-13 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Ecclesiastes 10-12; Song of Solomon 1-8 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 1-5 Scripture Memory: Ephesians 2:4-10 “But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in sins, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and He raised us up and seated us together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7so that in the coming ages He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness to ward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not of yourselves. It is the gift of God, 9 not of works, so that no one should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared be forehand, so that we should walk in them.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY TWO: WEEKLY READING PAGE 114-115 Behar “one the mountain” Torah: Leviticus 25:1-26:2 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 7-13 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Ecclesiastes 10-12; Song of Solomon 1-8 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 1-5 Scripture Memory: Ephesians 2:4-10 “But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in sins, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and He raised us up and seated us together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7so that in the coming ages He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness to ward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not of yourselves. It is the gift of God, 9 not of works, so that no one should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared be forehand, so that we should walk in them.”

This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we're Han Solo, but we've got some interesting news from the world of transportation and urban planning to share.  We talk briefly about tram trains, the NAVI electric vehicle program, Chicago's big win, and much much more!  Below the fold are the show notes with all the items we cover in our digest show.   Main items Single stairway - Pew Stateline Tram trains - Works in Progress Mall as climate shelter - NextCity Chicago transit funded - Streetsblog Chicago TXDOT says state needs transit - KERA Developing world needs roads - Works in Progress Brussels Pedestrian Zone shuts out bikes - Bloomberg CityLab Scott Weiner's next steps - Mother Jones Teens make housing portal - New York Times IIJA's NEVI sets table for EV future - Politico Magazine Will cities ditch DART? Dallas Observer Bonus Items California's shamful DUI record - CalMatters Pollution and memory diseases - New York Times Park City bus drivers may lose jobs - KPCW LA to double recycled water - Governing Valencia flood risk and auto dependence - Climate Change News St. Louis agency 3D printing parts - Progressive Railroading Metros get more people out of cars - TechXplore Hong Kong train+property model - Flying Moose Rising housing costs means lower fertility rates - Realtor.com Trump wants to cut transit funding - Streetsblog USA - T4 Utah cities overestimating water - Salt Lake City Tribune Puppies and Butterflies: Fran Sans - Emily Sneddon +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY ONE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 114 Emor “say, speak!” Torah: Leviticus 21:1–24:23 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 4-6 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Ecclesiastes 6-9 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Philippians 3-4; Colossians 3-4 Scripture Memory: Colossians 2:13-15 “And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has resurrected together with Him, having forgiven you all sins. 14 He blotted out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us and contrary to us, and He took it out of the way, nailing it to the cross. 15 And having disarmed authorities and powers, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them by the cross.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY ONE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 114 Emor “say, speak!” Torah: Leviticus 21:1–24:23 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 4-6 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Ecclesiastes 6-9 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Philippians 3-4; Colossians 3-4 Scripture Memory: Colossians 2:13-15 “And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has resurrected together with Him, having forgiven you all sins. 14 He blotted out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us and contrary to us, and He took it out of the way, nailing it to the cross. 15 And having disarmed authorities and powers, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them by the cross.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY ONE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 114 Emor “say, speak!” Torah: Leviticus 21:1–24:23 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 4-6 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Ecclesiastes 6-9 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Philippians 3-4; Colossians 3-4 Scripture Memory: Colossians 2:13-15 “And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has resurrected together with Him, having forgiven you all sins. 14 He blotted out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us and contrary to us, and He took it out of the way, nailing it to the cross. 15 And having disarmed authorities and powers, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them by the cross.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY: WEEKLY READING PAGE 113-114 Kedoshim “Holy Ones” Torah: Leviticus 19:1–20:27 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 1-3 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Ecclesiastes 2-5 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Philippians 1-2; Colossians 1-2 Scripture Memory: Ephesians 1:16-23 “Mentioning you in my prayers, 17 so that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 that the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of His calling and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance among the saints, 19 and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power, 20 which He performed in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principalities, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. 22 And He put all things in subjection under His feet and made Him the head over all things for the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all things in all ways.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY: WEEKLY READING PAGE 113-114 Kedoshim “Holy Ones” Torah: Leviticus 19:1–20:27 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 1-3 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Ecclesiastes 2-5 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Philippians 1-2; Colossians 1-2 Scripture Memory: Ephesians 1:16-23 “Mentioning you in my prayers, 17 so that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 that the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of His calling and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance among the saints, 19 and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power, 20 which He performed in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principalities, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. 22 And He put all things in subjection under His feet and made Him the head over all things for the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all things in all ways.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK THIRTY: WEEKLY READING PAGE 113-114 Kedoshim “Holy Ones” Torah: Leviticus 19:1–20:27 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Chronicles 1-3 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Ecclesiastes 2-5 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Philippians 1-2; Colossians 1-2 Scripture Memory: Ephesians 1:16-23 “Mentioning you in my prayers, 17 so that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 that the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of His calling and what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance among the saints, 19 and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power, 20 which He performed in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principalities, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. 22 And He put all things in subjection under His feet and made Him the head over all things for the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all things in all ways.”

Many people are feeling uneasy about the results of the election for Mayor of New York. Just hours after the results were announced, there were already several anti-Semitic incidents. Rahmana li'slan. In moments like these, we must remember a fundamental truth: no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in, Hashem is always our loving Father. He is controlling every detail that happens every second of every day. Our King does not get elected. Our King does not change every four years. He was, He is, and He always will be the One and only power directing the fate of every individual and every nation. Shlomo HaMelech says in Mishle, פַּלְגֵי־מַיִם לֵב־מֶלֶךְ בְּיַד־יְהוָה עַל־כָּל־אֲשֶׁר יַחְפֹּץ יַטֶּנּוּ . "The heart of a king is like streams of water in the hand of Hashem—wherever He desires, He directs it." The Midrash explains: just like water in a bowl can be tilted effortlessly in any direction, so too the heart of every leader is in the hands of Hashem, and He tilts it exactly as He wills. Whatever Hashem wants to happen, He brings about through the leader. The Malbim there adds a deeper insight: ordinary people are given free will, but a ruler—who has power over multitudes—cannot be allowed unrestricted free will, or he could cause great harm(in general no one can use their free will to affect another person unless Hashem wills it). Therefore, once someone ascends to leadership, Hashem limits his free will and uses him as an instrument to carry out His plan. That is why throughout history, there were leaders believed to be lovers of the Jewish people who suddenly acted with cruelty. And there were others who were assumed to be our enemies, who turned out to be our greatest allies. Once they come into power, they are governed entirely by Hashem's plan. Whatever He wants for Am Yisrael—that is exactly what will unfold. It does not matter who the leader is. Everything depends on our actions. The Gemara teaches that when Achashverosh gave his ring to Haman, that act brought about more teshuvah among the Jewish people than all the Nevi'im throughout history combined. Sometimes Hashem places a leader over us to awaken us, to push us toward teshuvah, to strengthen our emunah, or to remind us that only He controls the world. So the real question is: Are we going to trust in Hashem, or in the headlines? Are we going to believe that Hashem determines our destiny, or that our lives are in the hands of politicians? Yes, Jewish history contains painful chapters. But none of those harsh events ever came because of what a leader wanted. They were all expressions of Hashem's will—and even the difficult decrees came from His love. Like a doctor who administers a painful injection to heal the patient, Hashem sometimes gives us challenges for our ultimate benefit. Everything He does is the absolute best for us. Always. We have been under Hashem's watch, we are under His watch, and we will forever remain under His loving watch. The best thing we can do is strengthen our belief that there is nothing in the world besides Him, and strive to be the best servants of Hashem we can be. It is always our deeds and our tefillot that determine how Hashem guides the world. Baruch Hashem, we have a loving Father watching over us at every moment. That knowledge alone should give us the greatest sense of peace and strength.

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Join us today as we continue to examine the layout of the Hebrew Bible and focus on the Nevi'im, the section on the prophets. https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes

Join us today as we continue to examine the layout of the Hebrew Bible and focus on the Nevi'im, the section on the prophets. https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes