Messianic Jewish Counseling Devotional for Couples on Parashah Ki Teitzei
Walking Together in Covenant
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Parashah Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19)
Theme: Honor, Restraint, and Covenant Faithfulness in Marriage
READ
“When you go out to war against your enemies, and Ad-nai your G-d hands them over to you… You are to bring the woman into your house… You are to let her mourn her father and mother for a full month; after that, you may go to her and be her husband.” Devarim / Deuteronomy 21:10–13, CJB
“For Ad-nai your G-d walks right in the middle of your camp to rescue you and to hand your enemies over to you. Therefore, your camp must be holy, so that He won’t see anything indecent among you and turn away from you.” Devarim / Deuteronomy 23:15
REFLECT
This Parashah is filled with mitzvot (commandments) about daily life, family, property, justice, compassion, and holiness. Each command reminds us that faith is not only about worship but also about how we treat one another.
For couples, Ki Teitzei highlights the importance of honor and restraint in love. Even in moments of strong emotion or desire, Torah teaches that we must act with patience and respect. The captive-woman law (21:10–14) may seem distant from modern life, but its principle remains powerful: passion must always be guided by compassion.
Our homes, our “camp”, must also remain holy ground (23:15). Holiness doesn’t mean perfection, but rather awareness that Ad-nai is present with us. When we honor each other, forgive quickly, and protect one another’s dignity, we create a space where His presence can dwell.
Messiah Yeshua embodied this perfectly. He treated even the most vulnerable with tenderness and patience. As we follow Him, we learn that love is not just a feeling, but a continual act of choosing kindness, restraint, and mercy.
DISCUSS
- In our relationship, where might we need to show more restraint before reaction, listening before speaking, pausing before judging?
- How can we make our “home camp” more kadosh (holy), not through strictness, but through love, forgiveness, and joy?
- This week, what is one act of chesed (loving-kindness) we can do for each other that mirrors Yeshua’s gentleness?
PRAY
Ad-nai Eloheinu, thank You for walking among us, right here, in our home.
Teach us to love with restraint and respect, to speak with patience, and to guard each other’s hearts.
May our marriage reflect the holiness of Your covenant, and may our home be a place where Your Ruach HaKodesh feels welcome to dwell. In the name of Yeshua, our faithful Bridegroom, Amen.
Weekly Thought
Holiness in marriage is not about being flawless, but about remembering Who walks among us.
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Shavua Tov,
