July 26, 2025: Torah Portion Parashot Mattot-Masei: "Tribes-Journeys of"

In this study, we will explore the Double Torah Portions Mattot: "Tribes", and Masei: "Journeys of"

• Double Torah Portions: Numbers 30:1-32:42 & Numbers 33:1-36:13

• Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:4-28,  Jeremiah 3:4

• Brit Chadashah (New Testament): Matthew 5:33-37, James 4:1-12
  

• New Moon Feast: Rosh Chodesh Av

This week's Parashah covers two Torah Portions: Mattot: "Tribes", and Masei: "Journeys of"

📖Mattot: "Tribes" – Numbers 30:1-32:42

🪶 Summary of Matot:

• Vows and Oaths: Moses instructs tribal leaders about the binding nature of vows, especially regarding women under authority.

• War with Midian: Israel defeats Midian and takes spoil, but Moses is angered that some Midianite women are spared.

• Division of the Spoil: Rules about dividing plunder among soldiers and the community.

• Reuben, Gad, and Half of Manasseh request land east of the Jordan.

Dedication: To the glory of ADONAI, Giver of the Torah and Spirit of Life to His people Israel - for the honor of Yeshua, our Messiah. This journey is for the faithful Bride who walks by the Spirit and obeys His leading in the wilderness of preparation.

Opening Blessing: Blessed are You, O LORD our God, King of the Universe, who has given us the Torah of truth and planted eternal life within us through Yeshua the Messiah.

The Voice Behind the Vow The Ruach and the Covenant of Words:

Let us begin with what leaves your mouth. Words are not just sounds they are spiritual contracts. The Torah opens this portion by teaching us the weight of a vow.

But what does it mean in the Spirit?

"Whenever a man makes a vow to ADONAI... he must not violate His word."

Numbers 30:2 (TLV)

This is not just about oaths. It is about whether your voice agrees with Heaven or not. The Ruach listens when you speak. And when you vow something in His presence, He watches for fulfillment.

Teaching:

🔹1. The Prophet Is Not a Busybody:

“But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters.” 1 Peter 4:15 (NKJV)

• A true prophet is not a meddler in people’s private affairs.

• Their words come not from curiosity or judgment, but from the burden of the LORD.

“Let the prophet who has a dream tell the dream, but let him who has my word speak my word faithfully. What has straw in common with wheat? declares the LORD.” Jeremiah 23:28 (ESV)

• Not every word is from God. The prophet discerns between flesh and spirit.

• He or she must not speak idle words, but faithfully release what God says.

🔹2. The Prophet Is the Voice of the LORD

“For the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.” Amos 3:7 (ESV)

“Then the LORD put out his hand and touched my mouth. And the LORD said to me, ‘Behold, I have put my words in your mouth.’ Jeremiah 1:9 (ESV)

🔹 3. Without Prophecy, the People Perish

“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you…” Hosea 4:6 (NKJV)

• The word “vision” (Hebrew: chazon, H2377) refers to prophetic revelation.

• Without prophetic guidance, people go astray, fall into sin, and perish.

🔹 4. Prophecy Restores — It Is For Edification, Exhortation, and Comfort

“But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.” 1 Corinthians 14:3 (NKJV)

• True prophecy is not destructive — it’s restorative.

• It aims to rebuild, warn, and reconcile people to the Father.

“Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, the Restorer of Streets to Dwell In.” Isaiah 58:12 (ESV)

• The prophetic mantle is to rebuild what was broken — including people’s hearts, lives, and purpose.

• A prophet doesn’t speak opinions — they carry the very breath of God.

• Their role is not performance, but obedient utterance.

🔹 6. Use the Word — Even Yeshua Quoted the Word to Satan

“It is written…”

“It is written again…”

“Away with you, Satan! For it is written…” Matthew 4:4,7,10 (NKJV)

• Even Yeshua, when tempted and provoked by Satan, did not argue emotionally — He simply stood on the written Word.

• Sometimes, when someone refuses truth, the only right response is to declare the Word and walk away in peace.

 APPLICATION:

- Speak what the Spirit births.

- Be slow to vow but quick to obey.

- Let your Yes carry weight before God.

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📖Masei: "Journeys of" – Numbers 33:1-36:13

🪶 Summary of Masei:

• 42 Journeys: Review of the Israelites’ journeys from Egypt to the Promised Land.

• Boundaries of Canaan: God defines Israel’s future borders.

• Cities of Refuge: Six cities for accidental killers.

• Inheritance Protection: Tribal land must remain within tribes.

Wilderness Seasons, Hidden in the Journeys:

In Hebrew, 'Midbar' (מִדְבָּר) shares a root with 'Davar' (word). Wilderness is where God speaks.

These seasons shape identity, remove idols, and build intimacy with Adonai. Delays are not denials — the wilderness is preparation for inheritance.

Transition: Now that we've spoken of our voice before the Lord, lets look at how He becomes our defender when we fall short. Come now to the City of Refuge, and see how the Spirit intercedes within us...

Cities of Refuge The Ruach as the Advocate Within: Numbers 35:11 tells us about cities appointed for the one who kills without intent. They are safe places places of grace. In the New Covenant, our refuge is not a city but a Person. The Ruach HaKodesh becomes our internal defense.

When the accuser comes, He intercedes. When you stumble, He points to Yeshua's blood.

APPLICATION:

- Run to the Spirit, not away.

- He will protect, convict, and comfort.

- His advocacy is always redemptive.

Transition: Now that we've entered the refuge of grace, let us step into the wilderness path. For the same Spirit who protects also guides... Let's walk through the journey of sanctification.

The Wilderness Journey Guided by the Cloud of Glory:

Numbers 33 lists the 42 encampments of Israel every place of testing, every stop on the way to the Promise.

Each one was led by the cloud the Ruach in visible form.

He leads us not in theory, but in timing. When He moves, we move. When He waits, we wait.

APPLICATION:

- Obey even when the scenery doesn't change.

- Every dry place has a lesson.

- The Spirit never wastes a stop

Transition: As we end, let us pause for a moment of reflection. The desert tests us. But it also proves our faith. Let the Spirit speak to your heart through this devotional meditation.

Devotional Reflection: Tested in the Wilderness

Deuteronomy 8:2-3 The Lord didn't forget you in the wilderness. He led you there. Not to punish, but to reveal what's inside.

Will you obey when its silent? Will you trust when its dry?

This is where maturity is born. In hidden places. Under the cloud. With only Him to see your surrender.

Prophetic Prayer:

"Abba Father, Search my heart. Refine my faith. Teach me to follow the cloud and trust Your voice. Let me not rebel in the desert, but rejoice in Your presence. I am Yours. Hineni. Here I am. I will obey. In Yeshua's Name, amen."

Wilderness Seasons: Hidden in the Journeys

In Hebrew, 'Midbar' (מִדְבָּר) shares a root with 'Davar' (word). Wilderness is where God speaks.

These seasons shape identity, remove idols, and build intimacy with ADONAI. Delays are not denials — the wilderness is preparation for inheritance.

Messianic Reflection:

Yeshua was led into the wilderness and overcame where Israel failed. Your steps are counted. Your wilderness is not the end — it is a divine classroom.

📖 Key Verse:

"These are the journeys of the children of Israel..."

Numbers 33:1

"Who is this coming up from the wilderness leaning on her Beloved?"

Song of Songs 8:5

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📖Rosh Chodesh Av:

As we welcome Rosh Chodesh Av, we step into a deeply prophetic month—one marked by sorrow in Jewish history, yet overflowing with the FATHER’s longing to restore HIS people. The name “Av” means “Father”, and even amidst mourning and brokenness, HIS heart calls us to return and rebuild.

📖 “Return to Me,” says ADONAI-Tzva’ot, “and I will return to you.” – Malachi 3:7

📖 “You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house…” – 1 Peter 2:5

Av reminds us of the destruction of the Temple—but in YESHUA, the True Temple, we are not left desolate. We are being restored, stone by stone, as HE dwells within us. This new month is a divine invitation to examine our hearts, realign with our FATHER, and trust in YESHUA to rebuild what has been broken.

And as the new moon rises, so does the Shabbat, our weekly sanctuary in time. This week’s Torah reading is a double portion: Matot-Masei, holds a powerful revelation — especially in Numbers 31, where we find the principle of Terumah.

After Israel’s victory over Midian, not a single soldier perished! 12,000 from 600,000 men went for this battle, a 2% portion of Israel. In response, the officers brought a thanksgiving offering—a sacred 2% of their plunder (1 out of every 50 items), called Terumah. This wasn’t just any portion; it was the first and best, offered up to YHWH.

📖 “So we have brought an offering to ADONAI—what every man found of gold… to make atonement for ourselves before ADONAI.” – Numbers 31:50

Just as first fruits sanctify the whole batch as holy (Rom 11:16), this Terumah portion and offering sets apart the rest. It was holy. Prophets and sages have long seen this as a picture of the remnant—the bride of MESSIAH YESHUA.

The Terumah is prophetic of the 2% remnant—those grafted into the olive tree of Israel (Romans 11:17, 24) and are part of the 1 New Man (Eph 2:15) and the sons of Zion (Zech 9:13), who walk in covenant, who shine as light, and who can provoke Israel to jealousy (Romans 11:11). They are the Shabbat people, the bridal company, who find the narrow gate and difficult and narrow road that leads to life that few find (Matt 7:13-14), the first fruits who prepare the way for the KING’s Return—especially on the Day of Trumpets when YESHUA comes for HIS bride!

How prophetic that this week we read Matot-Masei, revealing the Terumah principle, right as we step into Rosh Chodesh Av—a divine alignment of first fruits, remnant calling and bridal preparation.

Let us gather together as a Terumah unto YHWH to:

🌿 Set apart the new month of Av unto YHWH

🎶 Rest in the Shalom of Shabbat

📖 Align our hearts through the Torah

🍞 Break bread in remembrance of YESHUA, our Redeemer

Let this be the month we return to the FATHER—and allow HIM to rebuild us in HIS image.

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