Yom Teruah. Blasts. Ter-oo-aw. 1 Tishrei 5776 / 14 September Beth Yeshua International: Berean Call Complete Jewish Bible unless otherwise noted

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1 Leviticus 23:23-25 ADONAI said to Moshe, "Tell the people of Isra'el, 'In the seventh month, the first of the month is to be for you a day of complete rest for remembering, a holy convocation announced with blasts on the shofar. Do not do any kind of ordinary work, and bring an offering made by fire to ADONAI.'" Yom Teruah Leviticus 23:24; Numbers 29:1; Psalm 89:15 Tell the people of Isra'el, "In the seventh month, the first of the month is to be for you a day of complete rest for remembering, a holy convocation announced with blasts on the shofar." "In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you are to have a holy convocation; do not do any kind of ordinary work; it is a day of blowing the shofar for you." How happy are the people who know the joyful shout! They walk in the light of your presence, ADONAI. Blasts Ter-oo-aw Alarm, signal, shout, sound of a tempest Yom Teruah 2015 (5776) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 1

2 Tekiah Bright piercing unbroken sound Shevarim Three broken wailing blasts Teruah Staccato sound or alarm Yom Teruah 2015 (5776) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 2

3 Psalm 32:1-2 How blessed are those whose offense is forgiven, those whose sin is covered! How blessed those to whom ADONAI imputes no guilt, in whose spirit is no deceit! Tekiah Psalm 32:3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away because of my groaning all day long Shevarim Psalm 32:4 Day and night your hand was heavy on me; the sap in me dried up as in a summer drought. (Selah) Yom Teruah 2015 (5776) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 3

4 Teruah Psalm 32:9 Don't be like a horse or mule that has no understanding, that has to be curbed with bit and bridle, or else it won't come near you. Psalm 32:10 Many are the torments of the wicked, but grace surrounds those who trust in ADONAI. Psalm 32:5 When I acknowledged my sin to you, when I stopped concealing my guilt, and said, "I will confess my offenses to ADONAI"; then you, you forgave the guilt of my sin. (Selah) Yom Teruah 2015 (5776) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 4

5 Psalm 33:3 Sing to him a new song, make music at your best among shouts of joy. Nehemiah 8:1-8 (vv 1-3) When the seventh month arrived, after the people of Isra'el had resettled in their towns, all the people gathered with one accord in the open space in front of the Water Gate and asked 'Ezra the Torah-teacher to bring the scroll of the Torah of Moshe, which ADONAI had commanded Isra'el. 'Ezra the cohen brought the Torah before the assembly, which consisted of men, women and all children old enough to understand. It was the first day of the seventh month. Facing the open space in front of the Water Gate, he read from it to the men, the women and the children who could understand from early morning until noon; and all the people listened attentively to the scroll of the Torah. Nehemiah 8:1-8 (vv 4-6) 'Ezra the Torah-teacher stood on a wood platform which they had made for the purpose; beside him on his right stood Mattityah, Shema, 'Anayah, Uriyah, Hilkiyah and Ma'aseiyah; while on his left were P'dayah, Misha'el, Malkiyah, Hashum, Hashbadanah, Z'kharyah and Meshulam. 'Ezra opened the scroll where all the people could see him, because he was higher than all the people; when he opened it, all the people rose to their feet. 'Ezra blessed ADONAI, the great God; and all the people answered, "Amen! Amen!" as they lifted up their hands, bowed their heads and fell prostrate before ADONAI with their faces to the ground. Yom Teruah 2015 (5776) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 5

6 Nehemiah 8:1-8 (vv 7-8) The L'vi'im Yeshua, Bani, Sherevyah, Yamin, 'Akuv, Shabtai, Hodiyah, Ma'aseiyah, K'lita, 'Azaryah, Yozavad, Hanan and P'layah explained the Torah to the people, while the people remained in their places. They read clearly from the scroll, in the Torah of God, translated it, and enabled them to understand the sense of what was being read. Quote Ezra and his helpers were the first in a long line of expository preachers who explained the Bible. This method of preaching has been blessed by God down through the centuries and continues to be an effective instrument for bringing believers to spiritual maturity. Topical preaching may often be inspiring and helpful but the spiritual benefits do not compare with those resulting from a preaching ministry like Ezra's. Blessed indeed are the believers who are privileged to sit under expository preaching of the Scriptures. - Donald Campbell, Nehemiah: Man in Charge Yom Teruah 2015 (5776) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 6

7 Nehemiah 8:9 Nechemyah the Tirshata, 'Ezra the cohen and Torah-teacher and the L'vi'im who taught the people said to all the people, "Today is consecrated to ADONAI your God; don't be mournful, don't weep." For all the people had been weeping when they heard the words of the Torah. Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said to them, "Go, eat rich food, drink sweet drinks, and send portions to those who can't provide for themselves; for today is consecrated to our Lord. Don't be sad, because the joy of ADONAI is your strength." Chedvat Adonai Hi Ma Uzzakhem Yom Teruah 2015 (5776) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 7

8 Joy Khed-vaw Gladness, happiness Joy Khaw-daw Joined Luke 3:23; Matthew 4:17 Yeshua was about thirty years old when he began his public ministry. From that time on, Yeshua began proclaiming, "Turn from your sins to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near!" Yom Teruah 2015 (5776) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 8

9 Near Eng-id-zo To join one thing to another Psalm 139:23-24 Examine me, God, and know my heart; test me, and know my thoughts. See if there is in me any hurtful way, and lead me along the eternal way. Psalm 32:10-11 Many are the torments of the wicked, but grace surrounds those who trust in ADONAI. Be glad in ADONAI; rejoice, you righteous! Shout for joy, all you upright in heart! Yom Teruah 2015 (5776) Rabbi Greg Hershberg 9