Parashat Vayeira
What does it mean for God’s justice to be tempered by mercy—and what makes that mercy possible?
In Parashat Vayera, Abraham intercedes for Sodom, asking whether the righteous within the city might become a reason for God to spare its inhabitants. This exchange opens a deeper exploration of God’s character, the significance of righteousness, and His desire to bring life where there is death.
From the promise of Isaac to Lot’s hospitality, from the judgment of Sodom to the redeeming work of Yeshua, this message considers how righteousness becomes the foundation for mercy. Ultimately, Yeshua is the righteous Seed through whom God brings redemption, places His Spirit within His people, and calls them to demonstrate His compassion and truth.