Parashat Chukat
“Statute”

Parashat Balak
“Balak”

12 Tamuz 5786
June 27, 2026

Torah Reading

Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu, Melech ha’olam
Asher bachar banu mechol ha’amim v’natan lanu et Torahto
Baruch atah Adonai, notein ha’Torah

Blessed are You, O LORD our God, King of the universe
Who has chosen us from all peoples, and given us His Torah
Blessed are You, O LORD, giver of the Torah

Annual Cycle

• Numbers 19:1-25:9
  Adonai said to Moshe and Aharon, “This is the regulation from the Torah which Adonai has commanded.”
  (Numbers 19:1-2 CJB)
  Now Balak the son of Tzippor saw all that Isra’el had done to the Emori.
  (Numbers 22:2 CJB)

• Micah 5:6(7)-6:8

New Testament Reading

Baruch atah Adonai Eloheinu, Melech ha’olam
Asher natan lanu Meshiach Yeshua, v’ha’dibrot ha’Brit haChadasha
Baruch atah Adonai, notein ha’Brit haChadasha

Blessed are You, O LORD our God, King of the universe
Who has given us Messiah Yeshua and the words of the New Covenant
Blessed are You, O LORD, giver of the New Covenant

• Matthew 21:1-11

Suggested Psalm

• Psalm 95
• Psalm 79

Chukat from a Messianic Perspective

The themes of sanctification present in the Torah portion resonate deeply with Yeshua’s call for transformation. Life as a believer involves continual growth and purification. This journey mirrors the constant call to reflect the light and love of Yeshua in our lives, fostering community and personal growth.

Balak from a Messianic Perspective

Consider how Yeshua trusted in divine providence even during his trials. His unwavering faith sets an example for believers facing their own challenges, encouraging them to rely on God’s plan, especially when facing uncertain or hostile situations. Modern-day believers find strength in embracing this trust, choosing to see beyond immediate adversity, just as the Israelites were protected despite Balak’s intentions. It serves as a reminder to stay rooted in faith, confident that God’s protection endures.

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Torah Portion readings and the associated Haftarah readings generally follow the Stone Edition Chumash and/or the Complete Jewish Bible. Verse numbering generally follows the Hebrew tradition, and where modern Christian traditions differ those verse numbers are shown in parentheses (). Haftarah readings generally follow the Ashkenazi tradition. Where the Sephardic tradition differs, the Haftarah portions are designated as (A) and (S). Suggested New Testament readings are taken from various sources including the Walk! series of Devotion Commentaries by Dr. Jeffrey Enoch Feinberg and First Fruits of Zion. Suggested Psalm readings are from the Messianic Siddur for Shabbat by Daniel Perek. Unless otherwise marked, Scripture quotations are taken from the Complete Jewish Bible, Copyright © 1998 and 2016 by David H. Stern. Used by permission. All copyrights reserved worldwide.

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