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| Torah: Leviticus 26 : 3 – 27 : 34 | Haftara: Jeremiah 16 : 19 – 17 : 14 | Brit Chadashah: Luke 14:1–15:32 Matthew 21:33-46 |
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| Bechukotai (By My decrees) בְּחֻקֹּתַי |
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Leviticus 26 : 3 – 27 : 34
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Faithfulness Ensures Blessings3 “If you walk in My statutes, keep My mitzvot and carry them out, 4 then I will give you rains in their season, the land will yield its crops, and the trees of the field will yield their fruit. 5 Your threshing will last until grape gathering, the grape gathering will last until the sowing time, you will eat your bread to the full, and live securely in your land. 6 “I will bring shalom in the land, and you will lie down, with no one making you afraid. I will remove dangerous beasts from the land and no sword will pass through your land. 7 You will chase your enemies and they will fall before you by the sword. 8 Five of you will chase 100 and 100 of you will chase 10,000, and your enemies will fall by the sword before you. 9 “I will turn toward you, make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will confirm My covenant with you. 10 You will eat the old harvest and clear out the old because of the new. 11 I will set My Tabernacle among you, and My soul will not abhor you. 12 I will walk among you and will be your God, and you will be My people. [a] 13 I am Adonai your God, who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, so that you would not be their slaves, and I have broken the bars of your yoke and made you walk upright. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Lev.+26%3A3%E2%80%9327%3A34&version=TLV |
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Jeremiah 16 : 19 – 17 : 14
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19 Adonai, my strength, my stronghold, Hearts Engraved with Sin17 Judah’s sin is written with an iron pen Planted by the Water Without Fear5 Thus says Adonai: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jer.+16%3A19%E2%80%9317%3A14&version=TLV |
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Scripture: |
Luke 14:1–15:32
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A Dinner Conversation on Shabbat14 Now when Yeshua went into the home of one of the leaders of the Pharisees to eat a meal on Shabbat, they were watching Him closely. 2 And there before Him was a man swollen with fluid. 3 So Yeshua said to the Torah lawyers and the Pharisees, “Is it permitted to heal on Shabbat, or not?” 4 But they kept silent. So Yeshua took hold of him and healed him, and He sent him away. 5 Then He said to them, “Which of you, with a son or an ox falling into a well on Yom Shabbat, will not immediately pull him out?” [a] 6 And they could not reply to these things. 7 Yeshua began telling a parable to those who had been invited, when He noticed how they were choosing the seats of honor. He said to them, 8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding, don’t take the seat of honor, for someone more highly esteemed than you may have been invited by him. 9 Then the one who invited both of you will come to you and say, ‘Give up this seat.’ And with shame, you would proceed to take the lowest seat. 10 But when you are invited, go and recline in the lowest seat so that when the one who invited you comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher.’ Then you shall be honored in the presence of all those who are dining with you. 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”[b] https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Lk.+14%3A1%E2%80%9315%3A32&version=TLV Matthew 21 : 33 – 46Parable of the Vineyard33 “Listen to another parable. There was a master of a household who planted a vineyard. He put a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower.[a] Then He leased it to some tenant farmers and went on a journey. 34 Now when fruit season drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his fruit. 35 But grabbing his servants, the tenants beat up one, killed another, and stoned still another. 36 Again the master sent other servants, even more than the first, and they did the same thing to them. 37 Finally he sent his son to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ 38 “But when the tenants saw the son, they said among themselves, ‘This is the heir! Come on, let’s kill him and get his inheritance!’ 39 So grabbing him, they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. 40 Therefore when the master of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?” 41 “He will bring those miserable men to a miserable end,” they said to Him, “and will lease the vineyard to other tenants, who will give him his share of the fruits in their seasons.” 42 Yeshua said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures[b]? ‘The stone which the builders rejected, 43 Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to people producing its fruits. 44 Whoever falls on this stone will be shattered; but the one upon whom it falls, it will crush him.”[d] https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.+21%3A33-46&version=TLV |
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Parashah in 60 seconds |
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Info and Technical Rider Dr. Christiaan J. de Ruiter
Info and Technical Rider
Christiaan J. de Ruiter
Prayer, Hospitality, Worship and Technical rider for Speaking / Worship engagement.
Purpose
The purpose of this rider is to describe those items and services that the presenter feels are important to make
this event (and the work surrounding it) as successful as possible.
This rider is designed to help your congregation/organization, or any employees/volunteers, organize appropriate details
as the event day approaches.
Technical
The host of this event shall supply a professional sound system adequate for the size of the room for this acoustic event, including:
- 1 boom mic stand
- 1 vocal mic XLR Connection (bringing a personal microphone)
- 1 line or XLR input for a wireless headworn microphone (bringing a personal microphone)
- 2 channel CD playback
- Total of 4 channels: 1 for vocal, 1 speech, 2 for background tracks (stereo)
- Tasteful digital reverb for voice. Rich chamber or small hall preferred
- 1 monitor speaker located in front & slightly to either side of performer
Adequate presentation software for displaying lyrics and video via Power Point or OpenOffice Presenter
Stage location: Pastor Chris prefers a podium to be slightly to the right or left on the platform, as he is a person that will move around a lot, room to do so should be available.
After event: if possible, play prayerful music over the sound system, giving room to have conversations and to mingle.
Post Event
Following the event, Pastor Chris will need the following for merchandise and promotional information.
- 1 six foot table (or similar)
- Power outlet within 4 feet of table (or extension cord)
- 1 volunteer to help with merchandise
Non-Technical
The following can be considered when providing transportation, lodging, meals, beverages and other accommodations.
Pastor
Chris does not travel alone, but will be in the company of his beloved wife 1st Lady Wilma.
- Speakers Fee - Pastor Chris does not expect a speakers fee for bringing God's word, and sharing the love for the roots of our faith. When you however feel blessed and want to bless the ministry, please hold and share a love offering.
- Texas travel - Travel within the state of Texas will be done by personal vehicle and mileage reimbursement can be agreed upon.
- Non Texas travel - Travel outside of the state of Texas will be done by car or plane, depending on distance and travel time. milage and housing reimbursement can be agreed upon.
- Plane tickets - Pastor Chris and First Lady Wilma reside in Elgin Texas. (Close to Austin) - plane tickets should be round trip, unless otherwise there is a succeeding presentation for him somewhere else.

- Transportation to and from airport (unless rental car arrangement is made)
- Housing: hotel with non-smoking room - wireless internet preferred.
- Drinks: Pastor Chris prefers room temperature spring water (non-carbonated) before and during event - preferred social drinks are Pure Fruit Juice and regular black coffee.
- Food preference: fish and most “non spicy” home cooked foods. Pastor Chris does not eat pork or “bottom feeding” fish (i.e. shrimp, clams, lobster).(Biblically Kosher foods)a
- Pastor Chris is used to travel to large and small venues and is very flexible in regards to “technical” matters. If you have an issue with any of the mentioned items above, please contact 1st Lady Wilma J. de Ruiter. b. info
Prayer
All this is very important to have an uninterupted flow of the Holy Spirit through the word delivered by Pastor Chris.
However the most important item for him and his wife is prayer.
Before, during and after the event have dedicated prayer partnersc. in agreement and prayer for a move of the Holy Spirit and the conviction of hearts.
All of this is worthless if not all the glory and attention is in the first place on the prayer and blessing to God and His Holy Name.
Questions and Concerns, Contact;
Pastor Christiaan J. and First Lady Wilma J. de Ruiter
8100 Ingrid Drive
Elgin, TX 78621
USA
+1 (512) 772-1972
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