Vayigash – “And He Drew Near”
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For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12 (NASB)
If the parasha cycle was ever made into a T.V. Show this would be where the announcer goes “Last Time
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