Shabbat February 14, 2026 Messianic Readings and Activities

Messianic Torah Portion: Mishpatim (Judgments)

I asked Google what the Messianic readings are for today, February 14th 2026 then switched to Ai mode to ask it to create the html code and image for this post. Update: I just noticed that the scripture links in the html provided by Google Ai were not accurate. I just updated the links to go directly to scriptures on the Blue Letter Bible website.

For Saturday, February 14, 2026 (27 Shevat 5786), we dive into Mishpatim. What is Mishpatim? Mishpatim is the Hebrew word for "judgements". This portion transitions from the awe of Sinai to the practical, everyday application of God's laws in a just society.

Exploring the Parashat Mishpatim: Connecting the ancient civil laws of the Torah to modern family life through creative children’s activities and hands-on learning.

Table of Contents

• Weekly Readings
• Children’s Activities
• Closing Thoughts

Mystery Shopping for Our Creator?

Wondering Why There Are Poor People? 

When I first read that Our Saviour said, "You will always have the poor with you." I was very disappointed. As a matter of fact, I believe my exact thoughts were - "Well that stinks! Surely Our Creator can get rid of poverty!" Then I was led to see, the importance of people who are living in poverty - the poor are the mystery shoppers for Our Creator and His Son! 

Matthew 25: 40 holds the golden key as to why we have people in the world living in poverty. If no one is hungry - how do we have the opportunity to feed them?  If no one is thirsty - how will we have the opportunity to give them a drink? If no one is naked - how will we clothe them? Likewise, the importance of people being ill or in prison is also very important for Our Creator to see people's true colours.

My "Mystery Shopping" Experience

1 Adar I 5784 - February 10 ,2024 - Mishpatim - Judgements - Shabbat Studies

What Did You Glean About the 1Adar I Recommended Readings?

The recommended scripture readings for today listed on the Messianic Torah Portion website are:

• Torah  (Law)-  Mishpatim /Judgements -Exodus 21:1- 24:18
• Haftarah (Prophets)- Isaiah 66:1-24 - for Rosh Chodesh - the new month and Jermaiah 34:8-22 and 33:25-26
• New Coveneant-Matthew 17:1-13 and Romans 12
• Suggested Psalm - Psalm 72

Messianic Rabbi David Stone Jr. shared some very interesting and enlightening things about this week's prescribed Bible readings in his Facebook live today. If you dd not get an opportunity to see it at that time, you can see it here on the February 10 .2024 post on  Rabbi David Stone Jr .'s Facebook profile or watch it in the embedded player below.

Interesting Teachings Gleaned from Online Shabbat Studies

Messianic Rabbi David Store Jr. Online Shabbat Study- Mishpatim and Romans 12

One of the things I found most interesting in the teaching from Rabbi David Stone Jr, in his teaching today, was that the edict that people should be repaid for their injuries an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth was not meant to be taken literally. The was never in all Jewish history a court that maimed  people in this way.  It meant that the person who had done harm to someone else needed to pay them monetarily for the harm done to them. 

Another very interesting teaching from today was about the rules surrounding people being a bondservant. I often wondered why on earth Our Creator would make someone who wanted to stay a bondservant be taken to the doorway of the house and have an awl punched through his ear into the doorway. After listening to what Rabbi David taught on this topic this morning, I am starting to think that this was not something people were actually supposed to do, but this actually might have been said as a humourous threat. As in - hey you do not seem to be listening! You are not supposed to want to stay in slavery - not even as a bondservant!

What teachings stand out for you in this teachingon Exodus and Romans 12  by Messianic Rabbi David Stone Jr.?

About Messianic Rabbi David Stone Jr.

Messianic Rabbi David Stone Jr. grew up in a Catholic family as he studied the ancient writing of the Bible his eyes were oprnrd to te importance of the appointed times of Our Creator and that Our Creator said He would write His laws in our hearts - not do away with them. Messianic Rabbi David Stone Jr. enjoys helping people see how the Hebrew writings enrich our understanding or the life of Our Saviour and His teachings. He welcomes people to join him each Shabbat morning in person for  studies and fellowship in Beaumont Texas with the Congregation Melech Yisrael at the Christian Fellowship Centre 3950 Pointe Parkway in Classroom 2. If you are at a distance, like me, you can also take part in the live lessons on his Facebook profile here and even rewatch them later. Find out more on the Congregation Melech Yisrael website.

Children's Ministry Resources for Mishpatim, the Haftarah, and Brit Hadesh

Mishpatim Children's Ministry Resources

The Mishaptim are 53 rules about helping us get along with each other - how we treat people working off debts as bondservants, dealing with people who harm others - accidentally or with malice. It also includes information about three festivals : Pesach (Passover), Shavuot, and Sukkot. This section of scripture also includes special rules for the preparations and consumption of food.

• Music - Chabad.org has this cheery little Mishpatim tune to use with this portion of scripture that introduces some Hebrew words. 
• Crossword puzzle - You can find a Mishpatim crossword puzzle that can be done online or printed here on Chabad.org
• Cartoon Video-This YouTube video from A Taste of Shexak - Mishpatim is a cartoon that explains some of the Mishpatim - rules for situations between people. It highlights the importance of not leaving a pit uncovered, being careful not to even accidentally causing a fire and touches on the rules about a Kosher kitchen.
• Cartoon Video - This Parsha Mishpatim YouTube from BimBam titled What the Bible Says About Doing the Right Thing   might be s better suited for teens,and perhaps tweens. It addresses the importance of not following a crowd bent on evil. It includes words such as democracy.
• Great Cartoon Illustration of this Torah portion. This Parsha Mispatim YouTube by Bibm Bam titled A Writer Speaks About the People of the Book is my favourite so far. I really like how it includes the trip that Moshe./Moses and the elders made up the mountain where they ate and drank with Our Creator. 

Children's Ministry Haftarah Resources Isaiah 66:1-24

Coming Soon

Children's Ministry Haftarah Resources Jeremiah 34:8-22

Coming Soon

Children's Ministry New Covenant  Matthew 17:1-13

Coming Soon

Children's Ministry New Covenant Romans 12

• Free Printable Colouring page  -There is a treasure trove of Colouring pages for many scriptures on this website including Romans 12:1 - Tofind it more easily on this page instead of scrolling, get  a search box by  holding CTRL and "F" then type the number "12" in the search box. Click the arrow beside the results until you get to the Romans 12:1 colouring page 

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October 14 -How Will You Stand Against Human Trafficking?

Putting Faith Into Action!

October 14, 2023 people around the world will be uniting to take a stand against human trafficking. Many will be marching in protest in cities around the world in a Walk for Freedom. However, there are many ways you can take action against human trafficking every day. This post has facts about human trafficking and some actions you can take to combat human trafficking.

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Scripture:

• τότε ἀποκριθήσεται αὐτοῖς λέγων, Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ἐφ᾽ ὅσον οὐκ ἐποιήσατε ἑνὶ τούτων τῶν ἐλαχίστων οὐδὲ ἐμοὶ ἐποιήσατε Matthew 25:45

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Warning- Do Not Lose Your Rewards!

What Causes People to Lose Their Rewards?

The other day there was a 20x Rewards points event at Shopper's Drug Mart. I was a bit upset that I could not get there that day and I missed out on those rewards. I was still able to get some rewards the next time I shopped, but I was disappointed because I could have gotten a lot more rewards. Has this ever happened to you? 

This morning I was led to read 2 John 1:8.

Suddenly, I realized the purpose behind my not being able to shop when the 20x Rewards Points event was on at Shopper's Drug Mart!

If I was disappointed about losing out on a few reward points towards free groceries, how would I feel if I lost out on my Eternal Heavenly Rewards and had to live with those consequences forever?

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How Do We Make Sure We Do Not Lose Our Eternal Heavenly Rewards?

Lay Not Up Treasures on Earth! Donations Save Lives!

Help Save Lives! Donate Your Clunker Today! 

Do you have a vehicle sitting around on your property? Did you know it could save a life? By giving your extra stuff away not only can you save on your home insurance and car insurance, but those vehicles could also make a huge difference in the lives of others. This is one reason I am so honoured to have been chosen as an affiliate of MatchingDonors  - their Cars4Kidneys donation program!

Scripture:

• Lay not up treasures for yourself on earth where moths and vermin can devour them and where thieves break in and steal them, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven Matthew 6:19

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Giving Tuesday? Giving Every Day!

Make Giving Tuesday Every Day! 

God willing, this post will be updated with more giving ideas throughout the year, so please bookmark this post and check back frequently.

Scripture:

• "Whatever you did to the least of these my brothers, you did to me!" Matthew 25:40 (Paraphrased)

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Brian "Head" Welch - Korn Shares How Christ Changed His Life!

Korn Guitarist Head Found Christ

Scripture: 

• Matthew 11:28 Come all who labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.

Ranked as one of the top 100 metal guitarists in the world, Brian Phillip Welch aka Head, initially wanted to play drums, but his father persuaded him to play guitar pointing out that he would have to drag the drum kit everywhere. How Brian fell down the rabbit hole of addiction, and suicidal thoughts then became a born-again Christian is part of the story in his first book. How he came back to playing with KoRn is part of his second book.

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Tips for Laying Up Treasures in Heaven!

Christian Antiquities Excellent Object Lessons!

Christianity has been alive and well for centuries in Europe, so I guess it would stand to reason that archeologists might stumble upon ancient Christian artifacts quite frequently. This evening I was astonished to find bronze late Medieval age crosses being listed at auction on eBay for extremely ridiculously low prices! One top-rated seller, in particular, has numerous Christian artifacts listed including these ancient crosses. Looking at the fragile brittle shape that these once sturdy crosses are now in reminds me of the following scripture:

Scripture:

• Matthew 6:19-24 Don' be a hoarder of stuff that's just gunna  fall apart or be stolen by a bunch of theivin' tools who drool!  Git yerself  a heavenly bank account started on accounta  when the rolls called up yonder yer gunna need ta show ya produced sum fruit. 'Sides whatever yer tinkin' on cuz dats what you'll be spendin' mos' of yer time doin!  The Bible Accordin' ta 'Missionary O'Flynn" - Missionary O'Flynn- Poppin in with a wee  bit O' Olde Timey Bible Larnin' t' Make  Ye Grin!

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How Can We Lay Up Treasures in Heaven?