The concept of animal sacrifices may be a hard for modern people to comprehend—especially for those who are squeamish when it comes to death and blood. This ancient ritual, rooted in the nomadic lifestyles of the inhabitants of the Middle … Continue reading
A Brief Study of the Sacrificial System—The Purpose of Sacrifice The Levitical system foreshadowed and pointed to the Messiah’s ultimate sacrifice (Heb 9:11–12). The tabernacle offerings were specifically designed to spiritually draw the offerer near to Elohim through the sacrifice … Continue reading
These are my updated notes on this verse. Like most serious Bible students, I am constantly going over the same Scriptures again and again that I have read many times before. As we grow in our understanding of the Word … Continue reading
Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? Who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? (Psalm 94:16) Jeremiah 7:4, The temple of YHVH. Trusting in man-made religion is pointless. Religious icons, systems and rituals will … Continue reading
Isaiah 43–44 Isaiah 43:21ff, Religious service is the flower or result of a life of devotion and service to YHVH and our fellow man. It is not the religious service itself that matters to YHVH, but the condition of one’s … Continue reading
By Nathan Lawrence (not fully edited notes) This is a lengthy, deep dive into the so-called Zadok Priestly/Enoch/Qumran/Dead Seas Scrolls Calendar as opposed to the traditional visible crescent new moon/abib barley calendar that was extant in the second temple era … Continue reading
Celebrating a (Re)New(ed) Covenant Involving YHVH Writing Torah on Our Hearts Long ago Jeremiah prophesied that YHVH would make a new (or renewed) covenant with his people Israel, which would involve both houses of Israel (Judah and Ephraim, or, prophetically … Continue reading