Out of Zion with Susan Michael

As we read through the Torah this year, we will be wading through many rules and laws! To twenty-first-century ears, those rules and regulations seem antiquated and restrictive—even harsh. But how did they sound to the ears of the children of Israel some 3,500 years ago? They sounded so good the people quickly agreed to follow them! Maybe we need to take a second look at those laws!🔔 Subscribe to receive a Shabbat Shalom blessing each week! https://www.youtube.com/c/OutofZion/?sub_confirmation=1Text “Zion” to 72572 to sign up for text alerts. Show Links: Torah Portions: https://icejusa.org/torah-portions/ The Torah is the name of the first five books of the Bible. In Hebrew the word Torah means "instruction." The Torah is rich in lessons that we can all benefit from so join Susan each week as her Shabbat Shalom devotionals will be based on the Torah portion read that week in synagogues all around the world.Please partner with Susan to make this type of educational resource available to others, as the prophet Isaiah envisioned: “For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (Isaiah 2:3). Donate now - https://icejusa.org/support-israel-1/ Sign up for emails about upcoming shows: http://www.outofzionshow.com More info on Susan Michael: http://www.icejusa.org/susans-blog http://www.icejusa.org http://www.instagram.com/outofzion_icej/ http://www.facebook.com/susanmichaelicej/about/ Thank God for the Law! (Out of Zion Episode #165)Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Jethro provides a beautiful example of gentile support for the people of Israel. He was not Israelite nor Hebrew, yet he rejoiced in the miracle of the deliverance of the children of Israel. He then gave Moses wise advice on how to lead the people better. This story is followed by God’s revelation on Sinai of the high calling given to the Jewish people. Once we understand that calling, we should all want to follow Jethro’s example of praise for the God of Israel and the desire to assist His people.🔔 Subscribe to receive a Shabbat Shalom blessing each week! https://www.youtube.com/c/OutofZion/?sub_confirmation=1Text “Zion” to 72572 to sign up for text alerts. Show Links: Torah Portions: https://icejusa.org/torah-portions/The Torah is the name of the first five books of the Bible. In Hebrew the word Torah means "instruction." The Torah is rich in lessons that we can all benefit from so join Susan each week as her Shabbat Shalom devotionals will be based on the Torah portion read that week in synagogues all around the world.Please partner with Susan to make this type of educational resource available to others, as the prophet Isaiah envisioned: “For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (Isaiah 2:3). Donate now - https://icejusa.org/support-israel-1/ Sign up for emails about upcoming shows: http://www.outofzionshow.com More info on Susan Michael: http://www.icejusa.org/susans-blog http://www.icejusa.org http://www.instagram.com/outofzion_icej http://www.facebook.com/susanmichaelicej/about/ What Would Jethro Do? (Out of Zion Episode #164)Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We have all encountered problems that looked to be insurmountable. We may have felt boxed in and that there was no way out. But that is exactly when God can perform a miracle. If the situation is not impossible, it does not require a miracle. This week we read about the miraculous deliverance of the Israelites from Pharoah and the crossing of the Red Sea—and how God set the whole thing up! He also wants to use your impossible situation. All you need to do is raise your hands in faith and surrender all to Him.🔔 Subscribe to receive a Shabbat Shalom blessing each week! https://www.youtube.com/c/OutofZion/?sub_confirmation=1Text “Zion” to 72572 to sign up for text alerts. Show Links: Torah Portions: https://icejusa.org/torah-portions/ The Torah is the name of the first five books of the Bible. In Hebrew the word Torah means "instruction." The Torah is rich in lessons that we can all benefit from so join Susan each week as her Shabbat Shalom devotionals will be based on the Torah portion read that week in synagogues all around the world.Please partner with Susan to make this type of educational resource available to others, as the prophet Isaiah envisioned: “For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (Isaiah 2:3). Donate now - https://icejusa.org/support-israel-1/ Sign up for emails about upcoming shows: http://www.outofzionshow.com More info on Susan Michael: http://www.icejusa.org/susans-blog http://www.icejusa.org http://www.instagram.com/outofzion_icej/ http://www.facebook.com/susanmichaelicej/about/ When You Need A Miracle (Out of Zion Episode #163)Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week we read about the tenth and final plague in Egypt: death of the firstborn, a plague that seems horribly cruel. Many skeptics have used this story to disavow the Bible—and the God of the Bible. But we find the mercy of God (and his judgment) at work in the plagues. He wanted the people of Egypt to know He was the true God and mightier than all their false gods. He also was faithful to His word and promised Abraham that his descendants would become a great nation and be a blessing to the entire world. God’s plan would offer redemption to the entire pagan world, but His people had to be freed to get on with it.🔔 Subscribe to receive a Shabbat Shalom blessing each week! https://www.youtube.com/c/OutofZion/?sub_confirmation=1Text “Zion” to 72572 to sign up for text alerts. Show Links: Torah Portions: https://icejusa.org/torah-portions/ The Torah is the name of the first five books of the Bible. In Hebrew the word Torah means "instruction." The Torah is rich in lessons that we can all benefit from so join Susan each week as her Shabbat Shalom devotionals will be based on the Torah portion read that week in synagogues all around the world.Please partner with Susan to make this type of educational resource available to others, as the prophet Isaiah envisioned: “For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (Isaiah 2:3). Donate now - https://icejusa.org/support-israel-1/ Sign up for emails about upcoming shows: http://www.outofzionshow.com More info on Susan Michael: http://www.icejusa.org/susans-blog http://www.icejusa.org http://www.instagram.com/outofzion_icej/ http://www.facebook.com/susanmichaelicej/about/ The Firstborn (Out of Zion Episode #162)Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The story of the Exodus is preceded by ten plagues that just about destroy the country of Egypt. At first glance the plagues seem to be too harsh and vindictive. But there is much more to this story! The God of Israel was exposing the impotency not only of Pharoah but of the gods he supposedly represented and that the people thought were ruling Egypt bringing them protection and prosperity. He was showing the people of Egypt who is the one true God! That may be why many of them left along with the Israelites.🔔 Subscribe to receive a Shabbat Shalom blessing each week! https://www.youtube.com/c/OutofZion/?sub_confirmation=1Text “Zion” to 72572 to sign up for text alerts. Show Links: Torah Portions: https://icejusa.org/torah-portions/ The Torah is the name of the first five books of the Bible. In Hebrew the word Torah means "instruction." The Torah is rich in lessons that we can all benefit from so join Susan each week as her Shabbat Shalom devotionals will be based on the Torah portion read that week in synagogues all around the world.Please partner with Susan to make this type of educational resource available to others, as the prophet Isaiah envisioned: “For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (Isaiah 2:3). Donate now - https://icejusa.org/support-israel-1/ Sign up for emails about upcoming shows: http://www.outofzionshow.com More info on Susan Michael: http://www.icejusa.org/susans-blog http://www.icejusa.org http://www.instagram.com/outofzion_icej/ http://www.facebook.com/susanmichaelicej/about/ Meaning of the Plagues (Out of Zion Episode #161)Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When God spoke to Moses from the burning bush it was to begin answering a question that Moses obviously had burning in his heart. Moses had an identity crisis. Once he understood who he was he understood what he was to do. If you struggle with various pieces of your life and wonder how it all fits together – just ask God to show you. God wants to use your unique background and call you to do something that no one else can do.🔔 Subscribe to receive a Shabbat Shalom blessing each week! https://www.youtube.com/c/OutofZion/?sub_confirmation=1Text “Zion” to 72572 to sign up for text alerts. Show Links: Torah Portions: https://icejusa.org/torah-portions/ The Torah is the name of the first five books of the Bible. In Hebrew the word Torah means "instruction." The Torah is rich in lessons that we can all benefit from so join Susan each week as her Shabbat Shalom devotionals will be based on the Torah portion read that week in synagogues all around the world.Please partner with Susan to make this type of educational resource available to others, as the prophet Isaiah envisioned: “For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (Isaiah 2:3). Donate now - https://icejusa.org/support-israel-1/ Sign up for emails about upcoming shows: http://www.outofzionshow.com More info on Susan Michael: http://www.icejusa.org/susans-blog http://www.icejusa.org http://www.instagram.com/outofzion_icej/ http://www.facebook.com/susanmichaelicej/about/ Moses’ Burning Question (Out of Zion Episode #160)Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We all have plenty of opportunities to be jealous of others—even in church life or ministry. True peace is when we are content with God’s will for our life or ministry and do not strive to be someone else. Ishmael and Isaac, Esau and Jacob, and Joseph and his brothers all struggled with jealousy and rivalry. But both Jacob and Joseph bring it to an end by learning an important principle. We all need to learn to accept God’s will for our life and bloom where we are planted!🔔 Subscribe to receive a Shabbat Shalom blessing each week! https://www.youtube.com/c/OutofZion/?sub_confirmation=1Text “Zion” to 72572 to sign up for text alerts. Show Links: Torah Portions: https://icejusa.org/torah-portions/The Torah is the name of the first five books of the Bible. In Hebrew the word Torah means "instruction." The Torah is rich in lessons that we can all benefit from so join Susan each week as her Shabbat Shalom devotionals will be based on the Torah portion read that week in synagogues all around the world.Please partner with Susan to make this type of educational resource available to others, as the prophet Isaiah envisioned: “For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (Isaiah 2:3). Donate now - https://icejusa.org/support-israel-1/ Sign up for emails about upcoming shows: http://www.outofzionshow.com More info on Susan Michael: http://www.icejusa.org/susans-blog http://www.icejusa.org http://www.instagram.com/outofzion_icej/ http://www.facebook.com/susanmichaelicej/about/ What God Meant for Good (Out of Zion Episode #159)Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As we assess our lives and make new year’s resolutions, let’s learn an important lesson found in this week’s Torah reading. God used Joseph to save his family from famine, but it meant moving them to Egypt. Joseph knew the dangers of the paganism of Egypt, so he ensured Pharoah would look down upon his family and thereby be separated from Egyptian society. This wise move guaranteed the survival of the children of Israel as a people. The message is clear not to look for affirmation or inclusion from a godless society but be set apart for His purposes.🔔 Subscribe to receive a Shabbat Shalom blessing each week! https://www.youtube.com/c/OutofZion/?sub_confirmation=1Text “Zion” to 72572 to sign up for text alerts. Show Links: Torah Portions: https://icejusa.org/torah-portions/The Torah is the name of the first five books of the Bible. In Hebrew the word Torah means "instruction." The Torah is rich in lessons that we can all benefit from so join Susan each week as her Shabbat Shalom devotionals will be based on the Torah portion read that week in synagogues all around the world.Please partner with Susan to make this type of educational resource available to others, as the prophet Isaiah envisioned: “For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (Isaiah 2:3). Donate now - https://icejusa.org/support-israel-1/ Sign up for emails about upcoming shows: http://www.outofzionshow.comMore info on Susan Michael: http://www.icejusa.org/susans-blog http://www.icejusa.org http://www.instagram.com/outofzion_icej/ http://www.facebook.com/susanmichaelicej/about/ A People Set Apart (Out of Zion Episode #158)Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever gone through a time when you wondered where is God? I can assure you that if you have invited Him into your life, He is busy at work in the details, but we often don’t recognize His handiwork until later. The Christmas story is a perfect example of God at work in the details! It is a story that began long before Christmas but prepared the way for it. The Almighty God who orchestrated every detail of the birth of Jesus is still at work today. So this Christmas take time to recognize God at work in the details!🔔 Subscribe to receive a Shabbat Shalom blessing each week! https://www.youtube.com/c/OutofZion/?sub_confirmation=1Text “Zion” to 72572 to sign up for text alerts. Show Links: 3D Jesus | Setting the Stage: https://youtu.be/V9s0R_T76DM 3D Jesus | The Birth of Jesus: https://youtu.be/l68CcVRKvd4Please partner with Susan to make this type of educational resource available to others, as the prophet Isaiah envisioned: “For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (Isaiah 2:3). Donate now - https://icejusa.org/support-israel-1/ Sign up for emails about upcoming shows: http://www.outofzionshow.comMore info on Susan Michael: http://www.icejusa.org/susans-blog http://www.icejusa.org http://www.instagram.com/outofzion_icej/ http://www.facebook.com/susanmichaelicej/about/ God at Work in the Details (Out of Zion Episode #157)Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Many Christians are not familiar with the significance of the Hannukah story because the story is not told in the Bible. It occurred inbetween the Old and New Testaments. But the Maccabean defeat of the Seluecid forces allowed them to take back the temple and rededicate it to the God of Israel. This helped to set the stage for the beginning of the New Testament story of Jesus which begins in that same temple with the priest Zachariah – the father of John the Baptist. So Happy Hannukah to everyone!🔔 Subscribe to receive a Shabbat Shalom blessing each week! https://www.youtube.com/c/OutofZion/?sub_confirmation=1Text “Zion” to 72572 to sign up for text alerts. Show Links: Please partner with Susan to make this type of educational resource available to others, as the prophet Isaiah envisioned: “For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (Isaiah 2:3). Donate now - https://icejusa.org/support-israel-1/ Sign up for emails about upcoming shows: http://www.outofzionshow.com More info on Susan Michael: http://www.icejusa.org/susans-blog http://www.icejusa.org http://www.instagram.com/outofzion_icej/ http://www.facebook.com/susanmichaelicej/about/ The Story of Hannukah (Out of Zion Episode #156)Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.