{"id":24578,"date":"2026-03-21T12:54:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T12:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/?p=24578"},"modified":"2026-03-21T13:41:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T13:41:57","slug":"bits-of-torah-truths-torah-concept-in-the-nt-take-the-shield-of-faith-episode-742","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/index.php\/bits-of-torah-truths-torah-concept-in-the-nt-take-the-shield-of-faith-episode-742\/","title":{"rendered":"Bits of Torah Truths &#8211; #Torah Concept in the NT: Take the Shield of Faith &#8211; Episode 742"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Bits of Torah Truths - #Torah Concept in the NT: Take the Shield of Faith - Episode 742\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sAPt4K8IEY4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bits of Torah Truths &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/hashtag\/torah\/shorts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#Torah<\/a> Concept in the NT: Take the Shield of Faith &#8211; Episode 742 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong>Ephesians 6:16<br><\/strong> \u05e2\u05b4\u05dd \u05db\u05b8\u05bc\u05dc \u05d0\u05b5\u05dc\u05b6\u05bc\u05d4 \u05e9\u05b0\u05c2\u05d0\u05d5\u05bc \u05d0\u05b6\u05ea \u05de\u05b8\u05d2\u05b5\u05df \u05d4\u05b8\u05d0\u05b1\u05de\u05d5\u05bc\u05e0\u05b8\u05d4 \u05d0\u05b2\u05e9\u05b6\u05c1\u05e8 \u05ea\u05bc\u05d5\u05bc\u05db\u05b0\u05dc\u05d5\u05bc \u05dc\u05b0\u05db\u05b7\u05d1\u05bc\u05d5\u05b9\u05ea \u05d1\u05bc\u05d5\u05b9 \u05d0\u05b6\u05ea \u05db\u05b8\u05bc\u05dc \u05d7\u05b4\u05e6\u05b8\u05bc\u05d9\u05d5 \u05d4\u05b7\u05d1\u05bc\u05d5\u05b9\u05e2\u05b2\u05e8\u05b4\u05d9\u05dd \u05e9\u05b6\u05c1\u05dc \u05d4\u05b8\u05e8\u05b8\u05e2. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/hashtag\/torah\/shorts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#torah<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/hashtag\/torahwisdom\/shorts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#torahwisdom<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/hashtag\/torahtruth\/shorts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#torahtruth<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/hashtag\/torahforlife\/shorts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#torahforlife<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/hashtag\/torah4you\/shorts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#torah4you<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/hashtag\/torahtruth\/shorts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#torahtruth<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Ephesians 6:16 <br><\/strong>6:16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. (NASB) <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/index.php\/category\/bits-of-torah-truths\/ \">https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/index.php\/category\/bits-of-torah-truths\/ <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul\u2019s <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>\u201cshield of faith\u201d<\/em><\/span> (Eph. 6:16) imagery reflects the Torah\u2019s portrayal of God Himself as Israel\u2019s shield and the call for Israel to trust in His protection. Faith, in Torah terms, is covenantal reliance, trusting God\u2019s character, promises, and presence as the true defense against danger.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>&#8211; Torah Parallels to shield of faith &#8211;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>God Himself Is Israel\u2019s Shield. The foundational Torah parallel is that God is the shield of His people. Genesis 15:1; Deuteronomy 33:29, 32:37-39.<\/li>\n<li>Faith as Trust in God\u2019s Word and Covenant. The Torah defines faith not as abstract belief but as trusting God\u2019s promises and acting accordingly. Genesis 15:6; Exodus 14:31; Deuteronomy 1:29\u201332.<\/li>\n<li>God Fights for His People When They Trust Him. The Torah consistently links divine protection to Israel\u2019s trust. Exodus 14:13\u201314; Numbers 14:9; Deuteronomy 20:1\u20134;<\/li>\n<li>Faith Extinguishes the Enemy\u2019s Attacks. Paul says the shield of faith extinguishes <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>\u201cfiery darts.\u201d<\/em><\/span> Torah uses similar imagery of God protecting His people from destructive forces. Numbers 23:23; Deuteronomy 28:7, 32:23\u201324.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>&#8211; Context Synthesis &#8211;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Paul\u2019s <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>\u201cshield of faith\u201d<\/em><\/span> is not a new metaphor but a direct continuation of Torah\u2019s covenantal imagery. In Torah, God is the shield, and faith is the act of taking refuge in Him. Israel\u2019s victories and failures hinge on whether they trust God\u2019s promises or succumb to fear. Paul applies this same covenant logic to believers in Messiah: faith is the protective barrier that stands between God\u2019s people and the destructive assaults of the enemy. The shield is not human strength but reliance on God\u2019s character, presence, and covenant faithfulness.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>&#8211; Core Insight &#8211;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>\u201cshield of faith\u201d<\/em><\/span> is Paul\u2019s Torah\u2011rooted call to rely on God as the defender of His people. Faith is not merely belief but covenantal trust, placing oneself under God\u2019s protective covering, just as Israel was called to do from the beginning. This is how Paul taught Torah in the NT, the Torah has not passed away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visual Summary of Concepts the Torah in the NT<a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Episode-714-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Episode-715-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Episode-717-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Episode-718-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Episode-719-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Episode-720-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Episode-721-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Episode-722-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Episode-724-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Episode-725-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Episode-726-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Episode-727-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-732-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-733-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-734-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-735-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-737-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-741-.png\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-742_--1024x572.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-742_--1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-742_--300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-742_--200x112.png 200w, https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-742_--1536x857.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-742_--2048x1143.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-742_--753x420.png 753w, https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-742_--696x388.png 696w, https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Episode-742_--1068x596.png 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bits of Torah Truths &#8211; #Torah Concept in the NT: Take the Shield of Faith &#8211; Episode 742 Ephesians 6:16 \u05e2\u05b4\u05dd \u05db\u05b8\u05bc\u05dc \u05d0\u05b5\u05dc\u05b6\u05bc\u05d4 \u05e9\u05b0\u05c2\u05d0\u05d5\u05bc \u05d0\u05b6\u05ea \u05de\u05b8\u05d2\u05b5\u05df \u05d4\u05b8\u05d0\u05b1\u05de\u05d5\u05bc\u05e0\u05b8\u05d4 \u05d0\u05b2\u05e9\u05b6\u05c1\u05e8 \u05ea\u05bc\u05d5\u05bc\u05db\u05b0\u05dc\u05d5\u05bc \u05dc\u05b0\u05db\u05b7\u05d1\u05bc\u05d5\u05b9\u05ea \u05d1\u05bc\u05d5\u05b9 \u05d0\u05b6\u05ea \u05db\u05b8\u05bc\u05dc \u05d7\u05b4\u05e6\u05b8\u05bc\u05d9\u05d5 \u05d4\u05b7\u05d1\u05bc\u05d5\u05b9\u05e2\u05b2\u05e8\u05b4\u05d9\u05dd \u05e9\u05b6\u05c1\u05dc \u05d4\u05b8\u05e8\u05b8\u05e2. #torah#torahwisdom#torahtruth#torahforlife#torah4you#torahtruth Ephesians 6:16 6:16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24583,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48,34],"tags":[543,545,542,544,72],"class_list":{"0":"post-24578","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-bits-of-torah-truths","8":"category-video","9":"tag-covenanttrust","10":"tag-ephesians6","11":"tag-shieldoffaith","12":"tag-spiritualwarfare","13":"tag-torahinthent"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24578","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24578"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24578\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24584,"href":"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24578\/revisions\/24584"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24583"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24578"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24578"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.matsati.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24578"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}