This weeks Parasha is in the book of Numbers also called Bamidbar, and is called Pinechas which means 'Mouth of Brass'. In this weeks parasha:
Covenant of Peace given to Pinechas
Command to vex and smite Midyan
Command to number the children of Yisra'el for war
Inheritance shall be given by lot and number
Bloodline of Moshe
Priests are numbered but not for war
Daughters of Tzelochad ask for their father's inheritance
Laws for passing an inheritance
Yahushua set over congregation
Continual offerings, and holy day offerings outlined
Haftarah Izevel threatens Eliyahu, he hides and messenger of God visits him twice with food and drink, Elisha apointed in his place
This Weeks Parasha Questions
Why was the Covenant of Peace given to Pinechas? Because he was zealous for God and he made an atonement for them.
How is the land divided for an inheritance? It's divided by lot then divided among the number of people.
Who was set over the congregation by El'azar? Yahushua son of Nun.
Activity - Divide the land
Have each child draw a name for the tribe of Yisra'el they represent if you have fewer kids they may draw more than once till they are all gone if not you can have them share if there are too many kids. Then they draw for the land they will receive out of a box that has 12 pieces of land that make up the land of Yisra'el. They then will color the land they recieved and write in the number of how many people will divide that land of their tribe.
Review Main Points
Covenant of Peace given to Pinechas
Command to vex and smite Midyan
Command to number the children of Yisra'el for war
Inheritance shall be given by lot and number
Bloodline of Moshe
Priests are numbered but not for war
Daughters of Tzelochad ask for their father's inheritance
Laws for passing an inheritance
Yahushua set over congregation
Continual offerings, and holy day offerings outlined
Haftarah Izevel threatens Eliyahu, he hides and messenger of God visits him twice with food and drink, Elisha apointed in his place
Who can tell the story? Take one or two volunteers and have them tell the story of Parasha Pinechas
Ask Questions Again
Why was the Covenant of Peace given to Pinechas?How is the land divided for an inheritance?Who was set over the congregation by El'azar?