We are walking in today: Weekend Meditation Time To Wake Up, Ephraim--Take Torah To The Nations!
Teaching from the book: Teaching and Preaching from the Old Testament: A guide to the church,
by Walter C. Kaiser Jr.
Witness sanctuary throughout the Bible: H4720 miqdash Sacred place, holy place, of the temple, of the tabernacle, of Ezekiel's temple
Exodus 15:17, 25:8; Jeremiah 17:12; Psalm 96:6, 114:2; Revelations 15:8
This arrangement of the 613 principles, the law of our Lord God Almighty, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is from the book by Rabbi Ralph Messer, Torah: Law Or Grace? Kingdom Principles For Kingdom Living. This book can be ordered online http://store.torah.tv/
The Second Commandment-Exodus 20:4-5 You shall have no other gods before Me. You shall not make yourself a carved image nor any likeness of that which is in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the water beneath the earth. You shall not prostrate yourself to nor worship them, for I am the LORD your God--a jealous God.
162. You shall not eat in your cities, the tithe of your grain --Deuteronomy 12:17 Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herds or of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy freewill offerings, or heave offering of thine hand:
164. You shall not eat in your cities, the tithe of your oil --Deuteronomy 12:17 Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herds or of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy freewill offerings, or heave offering of thine hand:
165. You shall not eat in your cities, the tithe of your firstborn cattle and flocks --Deuteronomy 12:17
166. You shall not eat in your cities, all your vow offerings --Deuteronomy 12:17
167. You shall not in your cities , all your free-will offerings --Deuteronomy 12:17
168. You shall not eat in your cities, what you raise up with your hand --Deuteronomy 12:17
169. You shall not forsake the Levite --Deuteronomy 12:19 Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.
170. You shall bring your offerings to the Sanctuary --Deuteronomy 12:26 Only thy holy things which thou hast, and thy vows, thou shalt take, and go unto the place which the Lord shall choose:
171. You shall not accede to one who entices you secretly--Deuteronomy 13:9 But thou shalt surely kill him; thine hand shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterwards the hand of all the people.
Exodus 25:8 They are to make me a sanctuary, so that I may live among them.
Reading the Torah can have a dual experience--depending on whether or not your approach is for academia or seeking a heart felt change. In embracing a biblical culture that is not similar with the practices of modern times, but has been taught to Yahweh's children in the days of old. This is the specific pattern from Yahweh for an abundant life.
So to the naked eye, the Torah would consist of stories. Stories of a culture not so humble in their beginnings, old ancient stories with no particular spiritual connection. Yet the calling of man's attention to his relationship to Yahweh...for His eternal purposes. Even going past the surface browsing of passages and chapters. It is through these lessons we meet the unfathomable Yahweh. He has a plan from before creation all the way to eternity. His plans of having a people for Himself to teach His ways follow His instructions and lead to a life more abundant.
Is is really that simple? Yep follow His instructions...as in obedience and faith.
Glancing at passages with in the Torah, you'll see compositions of seams in each book of the Torah when examined. The words of faith stick out from its (main theme) narrative.
composition [kom-puh-zish-uh n]
noun
1. the act of combining parts or elements to form a whole.
Genesis 15:16; Exodus 4:5, 14:31; Numbers 14:11, 20:12; Deuteronomy 1:32, 9:23
Signifying major themes of each book in the Torah--summing up to having faith in Yahweh. The type of faith that requires effort to be in action of His instructions. For each time the words mentioned remember! Do not forget! It is as if Yahweh is trying to tell them to have faith and believe in Him. Stop forgetting!!! You must remember!! That there will be some other influences that will attempt to make them forget. Through out the holy text we have an the ample amount of examples, from the lives of the children of Israel. In contrast to a Western mindset--which says I believe but I won't do. All you have to do is name it and claim it, speaking it into belief. This is the spooky stuff that has no biblical foundations. The message Yahweh portrays in the Tanakh itself, is action along with speaking.
Well what about the difficult books that consist of priestly duties? The cutting up and sacrificing of animals on specifically made objects?? The sanctuary or Tabernacle and all the particular items used in service of the tabernacle for ceremonial purposes. To some it may seem to be rubbish, without proper understanding. There is an necessity in mirroring what Yahweh specifically spoke. He gave directions on how to construction and functions of the Holy tabernacle. A type of shadow of the Tabernacle in heaven and the priestly ordinance of the Yeshua.
Exodus 25:9, 40
9 You are to make it according to everything I show you — the design of the tabernacle and the design of its furnishings. This is how you are to make it. 40 See that you make them according to the design being shown you on the mountain.
That pattern of the instruments the specific measurements, crafted items detailed with the highest craftsmanship. All significantly patterned all leading up to the eventual sacrifice of Yahweh himself. Showing His creation, His love and ultimate sacrifice for His children. Seen as the crucifixion of Yeshua, thousands of years later. The ultimate sacrifice for the atonement of sins. Brought on by the very people Yeshua created. He gave laws to study and obey, the Torah. As He commanded time and time again.
The ceremonial law that was performed by the priest in the past-became void at the death of Yeshua. The ultimate sacrifice as a atonement for sin paid by His death and resurrection. Why would you continue to sacrifice rams and bulls? When they all lead up to Yahweh's atonement for sins?! No more law of sin and death.
Exodus 25-40; Leviticus; Numbers 1-10 - list the ceremonial laws. So Yeshua's death was the meaning for all the priestly sacrifices. After His death the veil was rent from the top to the bottom. Meaning from the beginning as he told Moses how to construct the tabernacle and its functions. Led up to Yeshua--the living tabernacle.
That right there is where we get "the law was done away with". Since Yeshua's death upon the crucifixion stick. This right here has been a stumbling block throughout Christendom. Do we follow the law or not? The law of sin and death, consisting of the priestly office and sacrifices. Were nullified by tHis death, the ultimate sacrifice the Lamb of Yahweh Himself. What about the other laws (principles to the kingdom) found in Exodus 20 in its entirety? Are they done away with? No, of course not!! There are kingdom principles to live by. To hear this again click here.
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