Bits of Torah Truths – Torah Concept in the NT: Let Us Not Sleep Spiritually – Episode 614
1 Thessalonians 5:6
לָכֵן אַל נָא נִישַׁן כַּאֲחֵרִים, אֶלָּא נִהְיֶה עֵרִים וּמְפֻכָּחִים.
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1 Thessalonians 5:6
5:6 so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober. (NASB)
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There are several Torah passages that parallel the spiritual wakefulness urged in 1 Thessalonians 5:6 “let us not sleep, as others do, but let us be alert and sober.” While Paul’s language is distinctly eschatological and framed in terms of Christ’s return, the underlying call to vigilance, moral clarity, and covenantal attentiveness is deeply rooted in the Torah. – Torah Parallels to Spiritual Wakefulness – Genesis 4:7 “Sin is crouching at the door… but you must master it.” Moral vigilance, Cain is warned to remain alert to sin’s presence, an early call to spiritual awareness and self-governance. Exodus 12:11 “Eat it in haste… it is the LORD’s Passover.” Readiness for divine intervention, Israel is commanded to be prepared, awake, and dressed for departure… mirrors Paul’s call to readiness for the Day of the Lord. Exodus 19:10–11 “Be ready for the third day…” relates to sanctification and anticipation before Sinai, Israel must prepare and remain alert which echoes the sober watchfulness Paul urges. Deuteronomy 6:6–7 The Shema commands continual spiritual attentiveness, day and night, opposite of spiritual sleep. Deuteronomy 32:29 Moses laments Israel’s failure to perceive which is akin to Paul’s concern about spiritual slumber. While the metaphor of “sleep” isn’t used as explicitly in the Torah as in Paul’s letters, the concept of spiritual dullness vs. alertness is foundational. The Torah repeatedly calls Israel to remember, to guard, to prepare, and to respond never to drift passively. This is how Paul and the NT taught Torah, the Torah has not passed away!
