Beit Chesed -House of Grace-

02/11/2026

PARASHAT CHAYEI SARAH: Gen 23:1–25:18, 1 Kings 1:1–31, Hebr 11:8–16; John 14:1–3; Eph 5:25–27; Rev 19:7–9
Chayei Sarah means “The Life of Sarah,” yet the portion begins with her death. A life of faith does not end with death; its legacy continues through generations
Sarah teaches us that faith leaves a spiritual inheritance beyond our lifetime.
Abraham purchases the cave of Machpelah, demonstrating his unwavering trust in Yahweh's promises, even when their fulfilment is not yet visible.
Rivkah at the well reveals the character of a prepared Bride: humility, service, generosity, and obedience.
“I WILL GO!” (Genesis 24:58). Rivkah leaves everything to meet a bridegroom she has never seen. What a beautiful prophetic picture of the Bride of Yeshua, called to walk by faith!
Isaac receives his bride, reminding us of the glorious day when Yeshua will receive His prepared Bride (Revelation 19:7–9).
Sarah's life becomes a legacy. Abraham's faith becomes an inheritance. Rivkah's obedience opens the way for the next generation.
Yahweh's covenant does not end when one generation passes. His promises continue!
Are we preparing a spiritual inheritance for the next generation, and are we ready to answer Yahweh's calling with the words, “I WILL GO”?

30/10/2026

28/10/2026

📖 VAYERA: THE FAITH THAT DOES MORE THAN BELIEVE

Abraham believed Adonai. But Vayera does not leave his faith as a statement. It takes us to Mount Moriah, where his trust is tested through his willingness to offer Isaac.

James later points directly to this account:

“Faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made complete.” — James 2:22, TLV

Notice the connection: Genesis tells us what Abraham did; James explains what his actions revealed about his faith.

This does not mean Abraham earned Adonai’s promise through his actions. Rather, his obedience demonstrated the faith he professed.

It is easy to say we trust Adonai when His instructions agree with our expectations. The deeper question is what our trust looks like when obedience becomes costly.

Faith is not merely what we say we believe. It also shapes how we live.

📖 Torah: Genesis 22:1–14
📖 Haftarah: 2 Kings 4:8–17
📖 B’rit Chadasha: James 2:20–24

27/10/2026

VAYERA: WHEN THE PROMISE SOUNDS IMPOSSIBLE

Sarah laughed when she heard that she would have a son. At her age, the promise seemed beyond reason. But Adonai asked Abraham a question that still challenges us today:

“Is anything too difficult for Adonai?” — Genesis 18:14, TLV... Continue this post on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EdxrrcFi1/

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25/10/2026

VAYERA
Faith Beyond Human Intellect and Reason
Genesis 18–22, 2Kings 4, Luke 17, Rom 9, Gal 4, Heb 6, 11

Vayera begins with an extraordinary encounter: Adonai and two angels visit Abraham at his tent.

There, Yahweh confirms the impossible promise — Sarah will bear a son!
"Is anything too difficult for Yahweh?" — Genesis 18:14

Years later, Abraham faces the greatest test of his faith. Yahweh asks him to surrender Isaac, the very son through whom the covenant was promised.

How could Abraham obey when the instruction seemed to contradict the promise?

Abraham's faith was greater than his human understanding because he knew the One who had made the promise.

He believed that Yahweh could even raise Isaac from the dead! (Hebrews 11:19)

Abraham did not know HOW Yahweh would provide, but he knew WHO had promised.

On Mount Moriah, Yahweh stopped Abraham and provided a ram in Isaac's place.

YAHWEH YIREH — YAHWEH WILL PROVIDE!

This prophetic picture points us to Yeshua HaMashiach, the Lamb of Elohim, through whom Yahweh provides redemption and resurrection hope.

Faith does not mean we understand everything. It means we trust the faithfulness of Yahweh even when human reasoning cannot see the answer.

The faith that carried Abraham up Mount Moriah was developed through years of walking with Yahweh.

The One who appeared at Abraham's tent was the One who provided on the mountain!

May our response always be:
הִנֵּנִי — HINENI — HERE I AM, YAHWEH!

First Foundation Ministries

23/10/2026

📖 THIS WEEK’S TORAH PORTION: L**H L**HA — “GO FORTH!”

“Then Adonai said to Abram, ‘Go forth from your country, your relatives, and your father’s house, to the land that I will show you.’” — Genesis 12:1 (TLV)

Imagine being told to leave everything familiar behind without even knowing where you’re going! That was Abram’s reality. Adonai gave him the instruction, but not the full picture. Still, Abram obeyed and took that first step into the unknown. His journey reminds us that sometimes we have to trust Adonai enough to move forward before we know how everything will unfold. And look at how much more awaited him on the other side of his obedience!

📖 Torah: Genesis 12:1–17:27
📖 Haftarah: Isaiah 40–41
📖 B’rit Chadasha: Matthew 11–14; John 8

**hL**ha

19/10/2026

L**H L**HA — לֶךְ־לְךָ
Genesis 12:1–17:27
Isa 40-41
Acts 7, Rom 3-4, Gal 3-5, Col 2-3, Heb 7-11

L**h L**ha is more than “Go forth.” It carries the beautiful thought: Go forth—and in going, discover who Yahweh created you to become.

Yahweh called Abram out of his land, his family environment and his father’s house—not merely to change his location, but to transform his identity.

Abraham teaches us:
You do not need the whole map when you know the One leading you.

Build altars before houses—let worship be more permanent than comfort.

Lot chose by what looked good; Abraham waited for what Yahweh gave. Not every attractive opportunity is a covenant opportunity.

When Abraham saw impossibility, Yahweh told him to look at the stars. Sometimes faith begins when Yahweh changes where we are looking.

Ishmael reminds us not to manufacture with human strength what Yahweh has promised to bring forth in His timing.

Abram became Abraham before Isaac appeared. Yahweh named him according to his destiny before circumstances agreed with it.

And ultimately the covenant promise points toward Yeshua Messiah, the promised Seed through whom blessing reaches the nations. Yahweh is still whispering:
“L**h L**ha—walk with Me.”

Yahweh is not merely taking you somewhere,
HE is transforming you into someone capable of carrying His covenant purpose when you arrive.

L**h L**ha — arise, walk and become.

18/10/2026

It's seminar time at our house as Dr. Zelda Janse Van Rensburg of First Foundation Ministries teaches on The Appointed Feasts of Yahweh.

If you've missed it, get in touch with her on 082 569 6397 for info on the next seminar.