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This week, we hear the story of Shiphrah and Puah, midwives who defied Pharaoh's orders and protected their people, reminding us that liberation often begins with quiet, courageous resistance.

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Stretch In part 4 of this series, Pastor Josiah explains the concept of the 'fear of the Lord' through the inspiring story of Shiphrah and Puah, two Hebrew midwives in Exodus 1. These courageous women chose to honor God over Pharaoh's murderous decree, demonstrating that true fear of the Lord leads to bold faith and action.Join us for Thrive Church In person (more info here) or Online Sundays 2:30PM (MT) on Youtube Want to partner with Thrive Church: https://www.thrivecalgary.ca/give-onlinehttps://www.thrivecalgary.ca

A __________________ is someone who gives their life to a __________________ cause.[Exodus 1:15-17] Then Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, gave this order to the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah: [16] "When you help the Hebrew women as they give birth, watch as they deliver. If the baby is a boy, kill him; if it is a girl, let her live." [17] But because the midwives feared God, they refused to obey the king's orders. They allowed the boys to live, too.When you fear __________________, you won't bow to __________________.[Proverbs 9:10] Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.A life of __________________ begins with the fear of God.[Exodus 1:18-19] So the king of Egypt called for the midwives. "Why have you done this?" he demanded. "Why have you allowed the boys to live?" [19] "The Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women," the midwives replied. "They are more vigorous and have their babies so quickly that we cannot get there in time."[Hebrews 11:23] It was by faith that Moses' parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king's command.God __________________ what no one else sees and He __________________ it.[Exodus 1:20-21] So God was good to the midwives, and the Israelites continued to multiply, growing more and more powerful. [21] And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own.There is always a __________________ for our __________________.[Hebrews 6:10] For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do.You don't need a __________________ to make a __________________.[2 Chronicles 16:9a] The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.

This week's message draws from Exodus 1 and 2, focusing on the powerful story of Moses' birth and the remarkable women who defied Pharaoh's deadly command. From the brave Hebrew midwives Shiphrah and Puah, to Moses' mother Jochebed and sister Miriam, and even Pharaoh's own daughter—women moved by compassion and moral courage came together to protect life in a time of genocide.Pastor Kirt reminds us that God often works through ordinary people who carry extraordinary love, especially mothers. These women stood up against the power of death with the power of life, embodying values that transcend culture, time, and even religion—compassion, justice, and courage.The sermon also reflects on the emotional depth and sacrificial nature of motherhood, from personal stories of parental love to the heartbreak of watching a loved one fade from memory. Through it all, we are reminded that love—especially a mother's love—has the power to change hearts, protect life, and reflect the very character of God.We honor and remember the mothers who have shaped us, sacrificed for us, and loved us deeply. May we live in a way that honors their legacy.

Shiphrah and Puah, although defying the order of the Pharaoh, acted righteously in the eyes of God. When faced with a difficult situation, they chose to do the right thing. Let's learn some lessons in standing for righteousness from these two midwives whose names are forever included in God's Word!

COURAGE OF THE MIDWIVES: Standing for Life in a Culture of Death | Mother's Day Sermon

As Sue starts our new theme, ‘Unsung Heroes’, discover how God used the courage of Shiphrah and Puah, and how He empowers us to make a huge difference.

Send us a textWhat happens when ordinary people choose to fear God rather than comply with evil? The remarkable story of resistance in Exodus chapter 1 provides timeless wisdom about confronting tyranny and injustice.At the heart of this ancient narrative are two unlikely heroines - Hebrew midwives Shiphrah and Puah - who defied a genocidal order from the most powerful ruler on earth. When Pharaoh commanded them to kill all Hebrew male infants at birth, they made the courageous decision to prioritize divine law over human authority. Their simple yet profound stance - "the midwives feared God" - sparked a chain of resistance that ultimately preserved the future of an entire people.The passage reveals Pharaoh's increasingly desperate attempts to control the growing Israelite population. First came brutal labor conditions, then recruiting Israelites to betray their own people, and finally ordering the mass drowning of Hebrew baby boys in the Nile. Each escalation follows a pattern that repeats throughout history whenever tyrants encounter resistance - intensified violence rather than changed strategies. Yet despite 400 years of oppression, God's promise to Abraham was fulfilled as Israel continued to grow into a mighty nation.What makes this story so relevant today is its unflinching portrayal of how oppression operates and how it can be resisted. The midwives' clever deception of Pharaoh demonstrates that resistance doesn't always require direct confrontation or physical power. Sometimes it manifests through small acts of courage, cunning, and moral clarity. Their example reminds us that when ordinary people stand firm in their convictions, even the most powerful oppressors cannot ultimately prevail.Have you encountered situations where following your conscience meant defying authority? The midwives' courage challenges us to consider what we truly fear most. Their story assures us that although standing for what's right may seem futile against overwhelming force, history consistently proves otherwise: "They always lose. They never win, never."The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you'd expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

A special bonus for our listeners. W Scott was a guest on The Word in Black and Red this week for a fascinating discussion of the story of the Midwives in Egypt. You're not going to want to miss this one. Thank you to TWIBAR for sharing this with us. Go to https://linktr.ee/twibar for more of this exceptional podcast. Warning: Do take the warning at the beginning of the episode seriously. Explicit language and topics. Join Micah, Scott, Derek, & Ell as they explore the heroism of Shiprah and Puah in Exodus 1. Who are Shiprah and Puah, and how does their strange identity alter our interpretations of their work to save the Hebrew children? What does this story have to teach us about doing the little we can do while working to dismantle the system itself? And why is the Bible suddenly telling us to lie? Find out answers to these questions and more on the long-awaited first episode of our second season of The Word in Black and Red.

Join Micah, Scott, Derek, & Ell as they explore the heroism of Shiprah and Puah in Exodus 1. Who are Shiprah and Puah, and how does their strange identity alter our interpretations of their work to save the Hebrew children? What does this story have to teach us about doing the little we can do while working to dismantle the system itself? And why is the Bible suddenly telling us to lie? Find out answers to these questions and more on the long-awaited first episode of our second season of The Word in Black and Red: The Leftist Bible Study Podcast.Connect with Derek.Listen to Scott's podcast Retelling the Bible wherever good podcasts can be found.Make Ell happy by joining the International Workers of the World.Connect with The Word in Black and Red. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Choosing God in the face of fear This episode of The Woman Inspired Podcast is about the midwives from the Old Testament who dared to deceive the Pharaoh in order to stop the killing of Israelite babies. (Exodus 1) Through their example we get a clear picture of what a holy fear and awe of God is and how much more powerful it is than the fear of a bigoted, cruel, King. Through these midwives, it's clear that when God establishes our steps, a mindset of bravery is available to us. Without these midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, the events that unfolded later as the baby who came to be known as Moses was saved, would never have happened. Without Moses, the future for the Israelites, Egypt, and our present day would likely look vastly different than it does. To tune in to this episode on choosing God over fear, go to womaninspired.com For more encouragement, Biblical insight, testimony, humor, and inspiration, tune in to The Woman Inspired Podcast! Please like, share, follow, and download. You can listen to this and all episodes by going to: https://womaninspired.org/podcasts  OR searching for The Woman Inspired Podcast on your fav app: Audible, iHeart, Apple, Podbean, and all quality podcast apps. To connect with Karen on social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/1womaninspired/?hl=en  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/womaninspired  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AWomanInspired    #thewomaninspiredpodcast #karenmccracken #christianpodcast #facingfear #chooseGod #themidwives #exodus1 

Send us a textWhat happens when a leader decides the only path to national greatness runs through oppression? The ancient story of a "new king who did not know Joseph" unfolds with startling relevance to our contemporary world. As we dive into this pivotal moment in Exodus, we witness the collision between authoritarian power and divine providence.Pharaoh's strategy begins with a familiar playbook – identify a minority population, paint them as a threat, then systematically break their spirit through escalating oppression. Yet his plan backfires spectacularly when "the more he oppressed them, the more they multiplied." Frustrated by this paradox, he escalates to genocide, ordering Hebrew midwives to kill male infants at birth.Enter Shiphrah and Puah – two ordinary women who stand at the crossroads of history. When faced with the choice between obedience to earthly authority and divine morality, they choose God. Their simple act of refusal – saving the male children because "they feared God" – becomes the lynchpin that preserves Israel's future. This profound act of civil disobedience demonstrates how divine providence often works through the moral courage of unlikely heroes.The parallels to modern governance are impossible to ignore. A leader obsessed with "making Egypt great again" through oppression rather than justice; the exploitation of vulnerable populations for labor deemed beneath the elite; the recruitment of community members to betray their own people – these dynamics remain hauntingly familiar. Yet the story offers hope: even the mightiest empire can be thwarted by ordinary people who simply refuse to participate in evil.Subscribe to continue exploring these ancient stories that illuminate our present challenges and remind us that standing for justice, even against overwhelming power, aligns with God's purposes in history. How might we find the courage of Shiphrah and Puah in our own lives?Support the show

Send us a textFear has always been a powerful political tool. In this eye-opening examination of Exodus 1:15-16, we uncover how an Egyptian Pharaoh's campaign to "Make Egypt Great Again" escalated from systemic oppression to outright genocide when his fear-driven policies failed to curb the Israelites' remarkable growth.The story begins with a ruler who "did not know Joseph" – a disruptor with an agenda fundamentally at odds with his predecessors. Driven by paranoia about Israel's increasing numbers, he implements a systematic oppression campaign designed to break their will through crushing taxation and forced labor. But God's promise proves stronger than Pharaoh's schemes: "The more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and grew."What happens when a tyrant's plans backfire? Rather than changing course, Pharaoh doubles down on cruelty. We witness his chilling pivot to genocide as he commands two Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, to kill all newborn Israelite males. This represents not only one of history's first recorded attempts at selective genocide but reveals another insidious tactic – recruiting members of the oppressed community to participate in their own destruction.The parallels to modern authoritarian playbooks are impossible to ignore. Fear-mongering about demographic changes, scapegoating minority populations, escalating cruelty when initial tactics fail – these strategies have remained remarkably consistent across millennia. Yet so has the ultimate lesson: oppression born of unfounded fear inevitably produces the opposite of its intended effect.Join us as we explore this pivotal moment in Exodus and consider what it teaches us about recognizing and resisting the age-old patterns of tyranny that continue to emerge in our world today.Support the show

Have you ever heard of Shiphrah, Puah, and Jochebed? They're not the most well-known women in the Bible, but their contribution to the kingdom of God was an act of courage and faith.In this episode, Dr. Bruce Becker will examine the lives of three Israelite women who feared the Lord God more than they feared the pharaohs of Egypt.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your support? Thank you!

Exodus 1:8-22 reveals a powerful story of oppression and faith, where the Israelites suffering under a new Pharaoh fulfills Gods promise of a thriving nation. Pastor Scott Johnson highlights the courage of Shiphrah and Puah, whose reverence for God defied Pharaohs orders, demonstrating faith in the face of adversity. This passage calls us to trust in Gods purposes, finding strength and hope in His eternal goodness even amid trials. The post Great Suffering Great Faithfulness appeared first on Mt. Rose OPC.

Exodus 1:15-20 The story of Shiphrah and Puah show two women who were willing to do what God wants instead of what Pharaoh wants. As a result, the Israelites multiply and become stronger. What does God ask of us? To bring 10% of what we have to him. Imagine if we all actually did that? We would not have any issues of funding in our church. None. But while we work to that point, imagine if just 2 of us who are not giving do start tithing? What happens then? And what happens when we start tithing to our relationship with money? We get a peace we haven't had before. The conference is sure learning that.

For today’s installment of our 40 Days Meditation series, our brother John Yocum provides commentary on Ex 1. Listen below, download here, or search for Words from the Brothers on your favourite podcasting app. These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was already in Egypt. Then Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation. But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them. Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. And he said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us. Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and, if war breaks out, they join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land.” Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with heavy burdens. They built for Pharaoh store cities, Pithom and Raamses. But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel. So they ruthlessly made the people of Israel work as slaves and made their lives bitter with hard service, in mortar and brick, and in all kinds of work in the field. In all their work they ruthlessly made them work as slaves. Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, “When you serve as midwife to the Hebrew women and see them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you shall kill him, but if it is a daughter, she shall live.” But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. So the king of Egypt called the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and let the male children live?” The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.” So God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong. And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.” Ex 1

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Call Forth a Woman | Shubert Theatre New Haven Call Forth A Woman takes you on a journey through stories of the powerfully dynamic women in the bible, often forgotten but most notably heroic and significant in the text. When fulfilling the call of their purpose, they shifted the paradigm of culture, government, the arts, business, and family life. Women like Midwives Shiphrah and Puah who stood against Pharoah for future generations to come. Queen Esther, whose bravery and humility claimed the highest seat in Persia as she fought against the destruction of her Jewish heritage. Battle Heroine Jael whose hands rendered the defeat of an entire army with Judge Deborah's sharp battle strategy and Huldah who was a scholar of text, preparing young prophets to enlighten and lead; these women reflected the life and times of women who are called into different stratospheres today. Enjoy the life and multidimensional aspects of womanhood while you see yourself, mother, sister, wife, and daughter brought to life on stage.

Exodus 1:15-20 The story of Shiphrah and Puah shows two women who were willing to do what God wants instead of what Pharaoh wants. As a result, the Israelites multiply and become stronger. What does God ask of us? To bring 10% of what we have to him. Imagine if we all actually did that? We would not have any issues of funding in our church. None. But while we work to that point, imagine if just 2 of us who are not giving do start tithing? What happens then? And what happens when we start tithing to our relationship with money? We get a peace we haven't had before. The conference is sure learning that.

Exodus 1:15 - 2:1015 Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, 16 “When you serve as midwife to the Hebrew women and see them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you shall kill him, but if it is a daughter, she shall live.” 17 But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. 18 So the king of Egypt called the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and let the male children live?” 19 The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.” 20 So God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong. 21 And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. 22 Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.”Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. 2 The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three months. 3 When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river bank. 4 And his sister stood at a distance to know what would be done to him. 5 Now the daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, while her young women walked beside the river. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her servant woman, and she took it. 6 When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the baby was crying. She took pity on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrews' children.” 7 Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, “Shall I go and call you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” 8 And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Go.” So the girl went and called the child's mother. 9 And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages.” So the woman took the child and nursed him. 10 When the child grew older, she brought him to Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses, “Because,” she said, “I drew him out of the water.”CONNECT WITH USIf you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection card.ABOUT TRIUMPHTriumph wants to see the life and message of Jesus transform your heart, home, and city. To learn more visit https://www.triumphlbc.org/

Exodus 1:15 - 2:1015 Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, 16 “When you serve as midwife to the Hebrew women and see them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you shall kill him, but if it is a daughter, she shall live.” 17 But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. 18 So the king of Egypt called the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and let the male children live?” 19 The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.” 20 So God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong. 21 And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. 22 Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.”Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. 2 The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three months. 3 When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river bank. 4 And his sister stood at a distance to know what would be done to him. 5 Now the daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, while her young women walked beside the river. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her servant woman, and she took it. 6 When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the baby was crying. She took pity on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrews' children.” 7 Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, “Shall I go and call you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” 8 And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Go.” So the girl went and called the child's mother. 9 And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages.” So the woman took the child and nursed him. 10 When the child grew older, she brought him to Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses, “Because,” she said, “I drew him out of the water.”CONNECT WITH USIf you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection card.ABOUT TRIUMPHTriumph wants to see the life and message of Jesus transform your heart, home, and city. To learn more visit https://www.triumphlbc.org/

This week on Walk Talks, Scott Bratt explores Exodus 1:15–2:10, diving into the faith and bravery of the midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, and the extraordinary story of Moses' early life. We'll discuss how God's hand is evident even in the darkest times and how ordinary acts of obedience can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Join us as we unpack the lessons of trust, courage, and God's sovereignty that can inspire our daily walk of faith.

This week on Walk Talks, Scott Bratt explores Exodus 1:15–2:10, diving into the faith and bravery of the midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, and the extraordinary story of Moses' early life. We'll discuss how God's hand is evident even in the darkest times and how ordinary acts of obedience can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Join us as we unpack the lessons of trust, courage, and God's sovereignty that can inspire our daily walk of faith.

Hippie Christian, Krissy Bakke is starting a series on people in the Bible you may not know. Meet Shiphrah and Puah, the two women who chose God over Pharoah. Yes, the same Pharoah who wouldn't let the Hebrew slaves go. It's a fabulous story of bravery and their actions play a part in the lineage of Christ. After all it's always all about Jesus.

This week on Walk Talks, Scott Bratt explores Exodus 1:15–2:10, diving into the faith and bravery of the midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, and the extraordinary story of Moses' early life. We'll discuss how God's hand is evident even in the darkest times and how ordinary acts of obedience can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Join us as we unpack the lessons of trust, courage, and God's sovereignty that can inspire our daily walk of faith.

This week on Walk Talks, Scott Bratt explores Exodus 1:15–2:10, diving into the faith and bravery of the midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, and the extraordinary story of Moses' early life. We'll discuss how God's hand is evident even in the darkest times and how ordinary acts of obedience can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Join us as we unpack the lessons of trust, courage, and God's sovereignty that can inspire our daily walk of faith.

This week we begin the Exodus story which offers humanity a one-two punch. First, a cruel new Pharaoh who demonizes a vulnerable and marginalized minority and commands “all his people, saying: Every boy that is born you shall throw into the Nile, but let every girl live.” Exodus 1-22. In other words, baby-killing is state policy. Infanticide is the law of the land. Second, in the face of such cruelty, in all of Egypt, only two people, Shifrah and Puah, stand up to resist. At most two in a whole land fight against manifest cruelty. The rest of the country went along. Why only two? Where was everybody else? How to explain indifference to manifest immorality? In class we will not only read the story of Shifra and Puah, but also a piece of stunning biblical scholarship by an Israeli scholar named Judy Klitsner which sees the Exodus story as what she calls the “subversive sequel” to the Tower of Babel story in Genesis. Brilliant insight which will leave us thinking: what does all of this mean to us now?

The Parsha and the Book are called “Shemos”, meaning names. A review of the Parsha reveals all sorts of names-related subplots: The Parsha begins with enumerating the names of the sons of Jacob; Shifra and Puah's real names are obscured as are Moshe's parents who remain nameless; Moshe himself is named by his adoptive, Egyptian […]

The Parsha and the Book are called "Shemos", meaning names. A review of the Parsha reveals all sorts of names-related subplots: The Parsha begins with enumerating the names of the sons of Jacob; Shifra and Puah's real names are obscured as are Moshe's parents who remain nameless; Moshe himself is named by his adoptive, Egyptian mother; Moshe kills the Egyptian with the Name of God; Moshe asks God which Name of God should he say send him; Moshe's father-in-law has seven names. In this Parsha podcast we explain the nature of names in the Torah, share a fascinating insight into the different permutations of names, and propose a new way to discover the mission for which you were sent here. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –This Parsha Podcast is dedicated in loving memory and leilui nishmas Henoch Dov ben Tzvi Hirsch, Rabbi Henoch Dov Hoffman Z”L, who passed away a few weeks ago. May his soul be elevated in Heaven. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★

Discover how the Torah reveals a profound insight through the seemingly simple names of the midwives, Shifra and Puah. What can these names teach us about true greatness? Through the lens of Rav Shimshon Pincus's powerful teaching, we explore how our smallest actions in times of crisis reveal our deepest character. From emergency rooms to wedding halls, learn how conscious attention to life's smallest details shapes our greatest moments. Join Reb Asaf Aharon Prisman for an eye-opening journey into what makes an act of kindness complete, and how we can elevate our daily interactions from ordinary to extraordinary. Always on www.prismoftorah.org

Today, we explore the recent compendium of responsa called Shu"T PUAH, produced by PUAH, an organization that helps families with the range of challenges in the fertility journey, including halacha, medicine, finances, counseling and more. We had the privilege to hear from Rabbi Elan Segelman, PUAH's rabbinic director in America. We explore different perspectives on artificial insemination and surrogacy - and walk away with an appreciation for the important work PUAH is doing within the realm of responsa and the real lived experience.  Rabbi Elan Segelman is the rabbinic director for PUAH in America. After studying in Israel for two years at Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh, Rabbi Segelman attained a B.A. in Psychology from Touro College's Lander College for Men, as well as an M.A. from Touro College's Graduate School of Jewish Studies. Shortly after completing his Semicha, he was appointed as a Shoel U'Maishiv and Rebbe in the Lander College Judaic Studies Program. In 2016, Rabbi Segelman became the Rabbinic Educator at New York Medical College & Touro College of Dental Medicine in Valhalla, NY. Rabbi Segelman currently resides in Los Angeles, California, where he serves as the Rabbi of the Young Israel of Hancock Park. He can be reached at: esegelman@puahfertility.org To learn more about PUAH, click here. To purchase their books, click here.

Mark continued the series Lesser-Known Women of the Bible with a focus on Shiphrah and Puah, two of God's unlikely heroes. The Crisis: Egypt enslaved the Israelites when their increasingly large population became a threat. Pharaoh ordered the midwives to kill all newborn male babies.  The Courage: Midwives Shiphra and Puah faced the choice of living or killing the babies. They chose life and feared God. The Blessings: God gave the midwives families. Point for home: God often works through the smallest things to accomplish His purposes. Listen to Mark teach the new era of Egypt in which the Pharaoh did not know Joseph or care about the Israelites. Humanity tends to establish their own plans against God's will. This results in deliberate rejection not just lack of knowledge. Shiphrah and Puah are the first historical instance of civil disobedience.

Mark continued the series Lesser-Known Women of the Bible with a focus on Shiphrah and Puah, two of God's unlikely heroes. The Crisis: Egypt enslaved the Israelites when their increasingly large population became a threat. Pharaoh ordered the midwives to kill all newborn male babies.  The Courage: Midwives Shiphra and Puah faced the choice of living or killing the babies. They chose life and feared God. The Blessings: God gave the midwives families. Point for home: God often works through the smallest things to accomplish His purposes. Listen to Mark teach the new era of Egypt in which the Pharaoh did not know Joseph or care about the Israelites. Humanity tends to establish their own plans against God's will. This results in deliberate rejection not just lack of knowledge. Shiphrah and Puah are the first historical instance of civil disobedience.

Shipprah & Puah - Obscurity (Week 8) - Jamie Cambers by C*Road Church

Welcome to the first in the HEROES series. This is going to be an exciting series, that I find fascinating in so many ways. I will be exploring the little known stories of the Bible and sharing with you heroic acts of men and women that most people have never heard of! Enjoy these courageous stories of people who risked their lives for others and learn how God has used people of action to accomplish His purposes! #heroes #bible #faith #action #superhero #christian #warriors #midwife --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

This is the video version with my bunny. It is completely unedited so therefore longer than the audio of Episode 48. Welcome to the first in the HEROES series. This is going to be an exciting series, that I find fascinating in so many ways. I will be exploring the little known stories of the Bible and sharing with you heroic acts of men and women that most people have never heard of! Enjoy these courageous stories of people who risked their lives for others and learn how God has used people of action to accomplish His purposes! #heroes #bible #faith #action #superhero #christian #warriors #midwife --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastorsteven153/support

https://youtu.be/sxe59pYQxik?si=a3eUPt19p0OAtBdv Taking Hatred Head-on - 3 - How to fight Hatred as a Peacemaker Taking Hatred Head-On Bumper   Welcome to Redemption Church of Plano Tx. My name is Chris Fluitt!   Hatred Head On   Hatred is widespread.-in our heart. Hatred has a high cost.-wrecks our health, mind, relationships.-not just a strong dislike… Jesus says hatred is like murder.   We should take hatred head-on. Me: Scrolling facebook… “Every person who believes   BLANK   is a stupid hypocrite… and other insults.”…thoughts. -Untrue-How can they think this about me?-How do they think they are? -Oh yeah… Anger! Hands near the keyboard… ready to let loose! I'LL SHOW THEM! …But then I paused and asked myself, "Is this really how I want to fight hatred?" “Arguing with a fool makes two.” Leon Darden   Keep scrolling… don't get into hateful arguments.   I am a Pastor… I am drawn to foolish hateful arguments.   Us: We live in a world where hate seems to be winning. -Battleground of ideologies. -Political divisions are tearing families… -Racial tension is high. -Hateful culture – school. -Destroy your enemy!   Hatred feels insurmountable.   It's easy to feel overwhelmed and want to fight fire with fire.   How the World fight Hatred…   The world tells us to… -stand our ground -shout louder -"cancel" those who disagree with us   Here is the problem with that. Hatred vs Hatred = More Hatred Hatred cannot overcome hatred.   Fighting hatred with hatred, only creates more hatred.   But what if there's a better way? What if we're called to be different?   What if Christianity were more than just an old dusty religion, but an ancient truth that reveals a better way to fight hatred?   Worth checking out?Something radically different?   God: Jesus says something radical in Matthew 5:9. *Context* Most noteworthy message – Sermon on the mount. Huge crowd, early in his ministry… What would Jesus want them to hear?  Matthew 5:9 " Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Jesus didn't say… "Blessed are those who win arguments" "Blessed are those who silence their opponents." No! Jesus praises the peacemakers.Jesus says there is Blessing in making peace… Blessing (Makarios) – Blessed & Happy “Happy are the peacemakers…” Peacemaker (eirēnopoios) – One who loves peace   Jesus – You will be happier when you prioritize peace.   Love peace… value peace… more than.. -Ego/pride.-Revenge. -Winning.   Peace is an important word… Understand it? Peace is not an absence of conflict. The effort of peacemaking may bring you into conflict. Peace is security & safety even in conflict. In the storm… but safe.Have enemies… but secure.   Peacemaking will draw you into conflict for the security & safety for others. The prophet Micah reveals something we need to remember… Micah 6:8 And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.   Act Justly. Strive for Justice for others.   Wild turn for some… Peaceful pursuit for safety & security-Peaceful Protest & Resistance -Civil disobedience-Speaking Truth to Power Biblical examples… Peaceful pursuit for safety & security-Peaceful Protest & Resistance -Jesus speaks out & removes dishonest money system from the temple. (Mark 11:15-17) -Civil disobedience -Egyptian Midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, refused the Pharoah's order to kill children. (Exodus 1:15-21) -Speaking Truth to Power - Prophet Nathan confronts king David over adultery & murder (2 Samuel 12) Peacemakers enter conflict for security and safety.   Not enough to avoid conflict.It is Christian to enter conflict… but we must not act in hate.My rules of thumb… Motivation must be HELP not HURT.If peaceful protest becomes hateful… Leave.No riots or threatening others.Refuse to be a political pawn. Count the cost… you could be arrested.   Simpler…-Speak up for others at school.-Stand against other people's bullies.-Be both biblically and politically educated and vote.

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Exodus 1 1 These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, 3 Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin,4 Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. 5 All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was already in Egypt.6 Then Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation. 7 But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them. 8 Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 9 And he said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us. 10 Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and, if war breaks out, they join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land.” 11 Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with heavy burdens. They built for Pharaoh store cities, Pithom and Raamses. 12 But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel. 13 So they ruthlessly made the people of Israel work as slaves 14 and made their lives bitter with hard service, in mortar and brick, and in all kinds of work in the field. In all their work they ruthlessly made them work as slaves. 15 Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, 16 “When you serve as midwife to the Hebrew women and see them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you shall kill him, but if it is a daughter, she shall live.” 17 But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. 18 So the king of Egypt called the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and let the male children live?” 19 The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.” 20 So God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong.21 And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. 22 Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews[a] you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.”

08/04/2024 HwiHu Kang Exodus 1:1-22 1 These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, 3 Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, 4 Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. 5 All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was already in Egypt. 6 Then Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation. 7 But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and grew exceedingly strong, so that the land was filled with them. 8 Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 9 And he said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us. 10 Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and, if war breaks out, they join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land.” 11 Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with heavy burdens. They built for Pharaoh store cities, Pithom and Raamses. 12 But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel. 13 So they ruthlessly made the people of Israel work as slaves 14 and made their lives bitter with hard service, in mortar and brick, and in all kinds of work in the field. In all their work they ruthlessly made them work as slaves. 15 Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, one of whom was named Shiphrah and the other Puah, 16 “When you serve as midwife to the Hebrew women and see them on the birthstool, if it is a son, you shall kill him, but if it is a daughter, she shall live.” 17 But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. 18 So the king of Egypt called the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this, and let the male children live?” 19 The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwife comes to them.” 20 So God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong. 21 And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families. 22 Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.”

In an unabashed Girl Power sermon, Pastor Jen recounts the story of five brave and subversive women who save the day when Pharaoh oppresses the Hebrew people. If a few women with big ideas liberate a whole nation, what can each of us do in our contexts to create more equality, freedom, and justice for everyone?