This week's portion covers the first seven of the Ten Plagues. God tells Moses that he has heard the prayers of the people, and he is about to bring them out of Egypt. But the path is not a straight one.
Over and over, Pharaoh sees the power of God, and begs Moses for forgiveness, and makes all kinds of promises -- but then reneges. God, in fact, "hardens his heart" to make sure that he backs down.
What lesson could God have wanted to teach the people? I think the reality is that change is so difficult -- and freedom so frightening -- that people will only attempt it once they have no other alternative.
This is a guide for our own lives. Those who have struggled to fix bad habits or escape addictions know how many times one fails until one finally succeeds. The story of the Ten Plagues tells us that's normal.
Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.
Please listen, and #bringthemhome.
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This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.
One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."
So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.
Special guests:
- Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on the shutdown
- John Carney - Breitbart News financial editor, on the upcoming jobs report
- Jerome Hudson - Breitbart News entertainment editor, on the Kimmel fallout
- Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on the UN and Gaza talks
- Matisyahu - award-winning reggae artist, on his new album, "Ancient Child"
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