Torah: Exodus 13:17- 17:16 Haftarah: Judges 4:4-5:31 Brit Chadesha: John 6:22-40 Psalms: 16, 70, 119 (Het, Tet) Gospels: Matthew 10, 11, 12 Beshalach - בשלח : "When he sent"

. Fun Facts about Beshalach 16th of 54 portions 4 th of 11 in Shemot Written on lines in a Torah 17th in length B'SHALACH contains a single mitzva of the 613, the prohibition of leaving one's Shabbat boundary

. Fun Facts about Beshalach 16th of 54 portions 4 th of 11 in Shemot Written on lines in a Torah 17th in length B'SHALACH contains a single mitzva of the 613, the prohibition of leaving one's Shabbat boundary

. Fun Facts about Beshalach 16th of 54 portions 4 th of 11 in Shemot Written on lines in a Torah 17th in length B'SHALACH contains a single mitzva of the 613, the prohibition of leaving one's Shabbat boundary

. How is the Haftarah like Beshalach? Judges 5:19-21, “The kings came and fought, then fought the kings of Canaan in Taanach by the waters of Megiddo; they took no gain of money. 20 They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera. 21 The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.

WILDERNESS OF SIN

. Why did YHVH lead them on this route? Exodus 13:17, “And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt:”

. What was the significance of the pillar of His presence? Exodus 13:21, “And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:”

. Was this another demonstration on behalf of B’nei Yisrael? Exodus 14:4, “And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, that he shall follow after them; and I will be honoured upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host; that the Egyptians may know that I am the Lord. And they did so.”

. Is this YHVH recipe for success? Exodus 14:13-14, “And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. 14 The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”

. Stop or start, which one is it? Exodus 14:15, “And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:”

. Why does the LORD let the enemy follow? Exodus 14:26, “And the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horsemen.

. How is the “Song of the Sea” important? Exodus 15:20-21, “And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. 21 And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.”

. How is ingratitude measured? Exodus 16:3, “And the children of Israel said unto them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the flesh pots, and when we did eat bread to the full; for ye have brought us forth into this wilderness, to kill this whole assembly with hunger.”

. How did they know which day was the Sabbath? Exodus 16:23, “And he said unto them, This is that which the Lord hath said, To morrow is the rest of the holy Sabbath unto the Lord: bake that which ye will bake to day, and seethe that ye will seethe; and that which remaineth over lay up for you to be kept until the morning.”

. What was their winning strategy? Exodus 17:8-9, “Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. 9 And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand.”

. What was their winning strategy? Exodus 17:8-9, “Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. 9 And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand.”

. Summary Pharaoh has 2 nd thoughts and chases after the Children of Israel to enslave them YHVH stands in to separate the camps Moses raises his staff over the water and God splits it for them to pass through The Egyptians are swallowed by the water The children sing a song of praise and gratitude to God.

. Summary The people complain about hunger and thirst in the desert God sweetens the bitter water God sends manna to feed man God establishes the Shabbat, to gather a double portion on Friday Aaron preserves a some manna in the Ark The Amalekites attack the weak at the rear