Vayakhel: He gathered — ויקהל

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Exodus 31-34
In this portion, specifically in chapter 32, we see Moses offering his life for the lives of the children of Israel whom the Lord threatens to destroy because of their gross sin with the golden calf – “Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin—; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.” – (32:32).  In biblical theology, this concept is known as proxy salvation where the life of a righteous man is offered to save others. 

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Additionally, Moses is also acting as a righteous king (Melchizedek) by establishing law and judging righteously.  When we bring these to two roles together that is demonstrated in Moses  – we get the concept of a Savior-King.  Isaiah calls this category of the blessed His Sons/Servants/Kings and with their wives His Daughters/Handmaidens/Queens.
 
Savior-Kings
Another great example of a Savior-King is King Hezekiah.  King Hezekiah’s people are threatened to be destroyed by the  Assyrians: but, King Hezekiah intercedes and suffers for his peoples transgressions and wins God protection for them – Isaiah chapters 37 and 38.  We will also see this in the Endtimes with God’s Servant and the 144,000 Servants.
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Those who so qualify to be God’s Son/Servants or Savior-Kings are:

1. Those who strove to live the laws of God to the best of their ability and have become God’s covenant people, but who now “go onto perfection” (Hebrews 6:1) and become God’s leaders.  They are:

 

1. Married, so their wives are known here as Daughters/Handmaidens/ Queens.
2. Their knowledge of the Gospel has expanded, and they become skilled teachers of the Word/Truth.

Side Bar

Galatians A theme we see Paul setting out in Galatians is properly applying Torah – what is the intent of our hearts when we apply the Torah?  When we live the Torah with the intent of being entitled or deserving of a reward, Paul refers to this as being justified.  But when we live Torah with the Pure love of Messiah, this is the Law of Messiah/Christ.  Galatians 5:6 (Faith is to believe that God will bless us when we live His law.)

​Torah + entitled to a reward = Justification   Torah + Pure Love of Messiah = Law of Messiah

      3. They have proven their loyalty to God under a heavier trial of faith.
      4. They have achieved of degree of personal perfection, are transformed into the full stature               and image of the Messiah and can bear the presence of the Father - Ephesians 4:13.
      5. They are high priests.
      6.They see God and have their calling and election made sure – 2 Peter 1:10. 
 
As God’s leaders, Savior-Kings have the following responsibilities in administering a community:

1. They Establish the laws of God.
2. They Judge righteously.
3. They Execute righteous judgement.
4. They are accountable for the transgressions of their community and if required may suffer for their communities transgressions so that they can receive God’s blessings and protection.
5. Moreover, the end result of their efforts is to assisting their community to enter into the presence of the Son/Jehovah/Messiah.

Isaiah’s “Savior” Categories
The prophet Isaiah sets out two additional “Savior” categories in his Hebrew Gospel.  Those additional categories include: Savior-Seraphims/Angels and a Savior-God.  The table below summarizes the three “Savior” categories.

Isaiah's Savior Categories	Scope of Mission	Description	Key Character
Savior-King	Community	​See the above discussion	King Hezekiah
Savior-Seraphim/Angel	Worldwide	Also a Savior-King but has Godly Power/can bind with heaven.	Moses
Savior-God	All Humanity	​Is also a Savior-King, has divine power, has the power of the resurrection and infinite atonement.	Yeshua/Jesus

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Hebrew Study

Obadiah 1:21

Zion	Mount with	Saviors	come shall they And ​up
צִיּ֔וֹן	בְּהַ֣ר	מֽוֹשִׁעִים֙	וְעָל֤וּ
zee-yohn	b-hur	moh-shee-eem	v-ah-lu

Isaiah Chapter 20
Assyria (Anti-Christ) subjugates the superpower Egypt (America) after Jehovah’s Endtime prophet–servant gives three years’ warning.

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Resource Links for this Week's Portion

TORAH: Exodus 35:1-38:20
GOSPELS: Matthew 12:1-13

Listen and Read the Portion
First Fruits of Zion

​​Commentary with Nehemia Gordon
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HAFTARAH: Isaiah Chapter 21

Commentary with Avraham Gileadi, PhD