Parashat Ki Teitzei / פרשת כי־תצא
- Tue, 21 August 2018 = 10th of Elul, 5778
- י׳ בֶּאֱלוּל תשע״ח
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In Pesukim 13-29 in today's reading from the Parasha, we find several scenario's where marital purity is in question. The uncertainty of marital purity causes questions of honor for both a bride and a husband. Also, there are concerns about Torah compliance pertaining to the Cohanim (priests) who are only supposed to marry a virgin; or a widow in certain cases. A study of all of these laws helps the student of the Bible learn about marriage purity and the importance of the sanctity of sexual purity. Today, even believers (shamefully) practice fornication (cohabitating outside of the marriage covenant), which has become culturally acceptable - without any concern for their own soul's and what God says about such behavior. It is as women and men treat each other as "used cars", that you visit a lot and take'm out on a "test drive". Is this what it has come to? Unfortunately, yes.
Most people who act this way (including some believers) are completely ignorant of the mystery behind these Torah laws of marriage purity and how it directly reveals the Messiah Himself. So here we go...
Most born again believers (who don't practice a lifestyle of sin), are aware that Moses is a type of "messiah"; foreshadowing the purpose of the ultimate Messiah who will save Israel. We recently studied in this Sefer Devarim, how a "prophet 'like me' will arise from among your brothers and you must listen to Him"... Knowing this we can see the Messiah within the person and character of Moses, but also even from his origins. Let me explain.
Our pesukim talks about the issue of virginity, and whether or a wife/bride is/was a virgin at the time of Nissuin (chuppah/wedding), and it gives regulations on what to do to establish the truth. Virginity is something that is important to God, as it is equivalent to purity. God is coming for a bride, (Israel), and all who've been grafted into Israel. He's coming for a "Pure" bride, not a prostitute. He had made Israel pure by the washing and sprinkling her of His Blood.
Colossians 1:22 But now He has reconciled you in Messiah’s physical body through death, in order to present you holy, spotless and blameless in His eyes—
1 Peter 1:19 but [you were actually purchased] with precious blood, like that of a [sacrificial] lamb unblemished and spotless, the priceless blood of Christ.
2 Peter 3:14 Therefore, loved ones, while you are looking for these things, make every effort to be found in shalom, spotless and blameless before Him.
One of the best Brit Chadasha evidences of this "purity" is regarding the 144,000 Messianic Jews mentioned in Revelation 4
Rev. 4:4 These are the ones who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been redeemed from among mankind as firstfruits for God and the Lamb. 5 And in their mouth was found no lie—they are blameless.
Now you may think, how could I ever be included in those who are "pure"? I've been defiled and I'm no longer a "virgin".... well I have good news for you, it may be "controversial"...but here it goes...
GOD CAN RESTORE YOUR VIRGINITY TO YOU. YOUR VIRGINITY CAN BE REBORN!
Speaking about Moses's parents, the Midrash Rabbah on Shemot (Exodus) says the following:
"We are taught: Amram was the greatest man in his generation, etc. (above). "And took a daughter of Levi" - It did not say "and took back," but rather, "and took." R. Judah b. Zebina said: "This means that he acted toward her as if it was their first marriage; he placed her upon the litter, and Miriam and Aaron danced before them, and the ministering angels said (Ps. 113:9): 'The joyful mother of children.'" "A daughter of Levi" - How can this be? She was one hundred thirty years old and he calls her "a daughter"?! As R. Hama b. Hanina said: "She was Jochebed; she was conceived on the way [to Egypt] and born between the walls, as it says (Num. 26:59): 'Who was born to Levi in Egypt' - born in Egypt but not conceived. Thus he calls her "a daughter." R. Judah b. Zebina said: "Because the signs of virginity were reborn in her....
And his sister stood from afar... - Why did Miriam stand from afar? Rabbi Amram said in the name of Rav: Because Miriam prophesied and said "In the future, Mother will give birth to a child that will be the savior of the Jewish people." When Moshe was born, the entire house was filled with light. [Miriam's] father arose and kissed her on the head. He [Amram] said to her [Miriam]: "My daughter, your prophecy has been fulfilled". That is what is said (Exodus 15:20) "And Miriam the Prophetess, the brother of Aharon, took the tambourine..." Was she only the brother of Aharon and not the brother of Moshe? Rather, she had stated that prophecy while she was the sister of Aharon and not (yet) the sister of Moshe. When they put him (Moshe) in the river, her mother arose and hit her on the head and said to her daughter: "My daughter, where is your prophecy!?" And this is why the verse says "And his sister stood by from afar", for she wanted to know what would be the results of her prophecy. And the Rabbis say the entire verse was said with the Divine Spirit. "And she stood" similar to (Samuel I 3:10) "And G-D came and stood". "His Sister" similar to (Proverbs 7:4) "Say to wisdom, she is your sister". "From afar" similar to (Jeremiah 31:2) "From afar G-D is seen to me". "To know what will happen to him" similar to (Samuel I 2:3) "For G-D is all knowing".
"And his sister stood back" - Why did Miriam stand back? Rabbi Amram said in the name of Rav: "Because Miriam had prophesied: 'In the future, my mother will give birth to a son who will save Israel'. When Moses was born, the whole house was filled with light; her father rose and kissed her on the head. He said to her: 'My daughter! Your prophecy has come to pass' - as it is written [Exodus 15:20]: 'And Miriam the prophetess, sister of Aaron, took up the timbrel.' [Why was she called] 'Sister of Aaron,' and not 'sister of Moses'?! Because when she issued her prophecy, she was [only] the sister of Aaron - Moses had not been born yet. When she cast him into the Nile, her mother rose and struck her on the head. She said: 'My daughter! What has become of your prophecy?!' This is why it is written 'his sister stood back etc.': in order to know would become of her prophecy. And our rabbis taught: This entire verse speaks [not of Miriam, but] of the Holy Spirit. 'And she stood...' refers to 'The LORD came and stood...' [I Samuel 3:10]; '[His] sister' refers to 'Say to Wisdom: "You are my sister"' [Proberbs 7:4]. 'Back' refers to 'The Lord appeared to me from far back' [Jeremiah 31:3]. 'In order to know what would happen to him' refers to 'For the LORD is a God of knowledge.' [I Samuel 2:3]".
All of this foreshadow's the Messiah's birth, first advent coming into this world in the flesh, coming to none other than a Virgin...
Luke 1:27 and to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Miriam. 28 And coming to her, the angel said, “Shalom, favored one! Adonai is with you.” 29 But at the message, she was perplexed and kept wondering what kind of greeting this might be. 30 The angel spoke to her, “Do not be afraid, Miriam, for you have found favor with God. 31 Behold, you will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you shall call His name Yeshua. 32 He will be great and will be called Ben-Elyon. Adonai Elohim will give Him the throne of David, His father. 33 He shall reign over the house of Jacob for all eternity, and His kingdom will be without end.”34 Miriam said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am not intimate with a man?”
35 And responding, the angel said to her, “The Ruach ha-Kodesh will come upon you, and the power of Elyon will overshadow you. Therefore, the Holy One being born will be called Ben-Elohim. 36 Behold, even your relative Elizabeth has conceived a son in her old age; and the one who was called barren is six months pregnant. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God.”
NOTHING, means NOTHING is impossible with God. Yes, He can restore your virginity back to you and purify you making you whiter than snow! If He can make a barren Sarah conceive Isaac at her old age, and restore Yochaved's virginity - how can He be unable to allow a virgin to conceive by the Ruach Hakodesh?
Baruch Ha Shem!
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