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Exodus - 47 - Lesson 3 Part 2 - Exod. 20:1-17 - NEW Covenants

This is the final lesson in the introduction to the Ten Commandments.  We will discuss two more topics. 

9. Is the Sinai Covenant only for Israel? Are the Ten Commandments meant only for them or everyone? 
10. Is God’s religion a significant component of our lives or is it something bigger?

Our religion that comes from the religion of the Jewish people prior to Jesus’ day encompasses all of life.  There is nothing of life that is not affected by our religion.  This is in direct contrast with the Greek philosophical concept of life components and the balance of life as taught by Aristotle.  His teachings deeply influenced the church after it separated from Israel and centered itself in Rome and abandoned its Jewish roots.

There is one last topic that forms the conclusion of this lesson.  The topic is both Jews and Gentiles recognized that the Sinai Covenant had a missing piece.  The Ten Commandments, God’s covenant statement was not meant to do it all.  It was incomplete.  It was missing something – it was missing a blood sacrifice to cleanse a sinner from INTENTIONAL sin.  There were blood sacrifices required for UNINTENTIONAL sin, mistakes, lapses in judgment.  One can read about this in Leviticus 4 or Numbers 15:22-31.  If one sins defiantly, if one sins willingly and openly, if one sins with a high hand of rebellion, in other words INTENTIONALLY there is NO blood sacrifice in the Sinai Covenant to cleanse the sinner.  The great Jewish rabbis, Akiva in the early 2^nd century A.D., and Maimonides in the late 12^th century A.D. both discussed this.  They agree with the writer of Hebrews and Paul himself.  So, what was the solution.  What was the missing piece.  Whose blood is the blood needed by the covenant?  This is a major concept that we end with before we start studying the individual verses in Exodus 20:1-17.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link -

 https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Exodus - 47 Lesson 3 Part 1 - Exod. 20:1-17 - Introduction to the Ten Commandments

In this lesson we continue the introduction to the Ten Commandments.  This is God's Covenant and He shows us that the life of His people, the life of those He enter the covenant, is a life far different than perhaps what we may have learned.  We may have learned that we need to live a balanced life.  We need to put things in their proper perspective and not anything in our life should become so high a priority that it tilts the balance.  The church of Rome after it disconnected from its Jews roots, seemingly incorporated aspects of Greek philosophy.  Aristotle was the big proponent of a balanced life.  He said if you live such a life you will be happy.  This is not what the Lord wants.  When He gave Israel and us the Ten Commandments, actually  עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem, the Ten Statements (words), He was also teaching us that if we are truly a disciple of Jesus we will NOT live a balanced life.  

So, God gives  עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem, His Ten Statements.  Who was the targeted audience?  Just the Hebrews only?  If so why has the church taken them on?  We are taught that Jesus did away with the "old" covenant.  Huh?  That means according to God's word, the very words of God Himself, that the Ten Commandments are null and void.  Why?  God said they were His covenant.  

So he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread or drink water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments. 
(Exo 34:28)

This lesson like the previous lessons take us deeper into our understanding of this significant event in human history.  Join me on this amazing journey into the very words of God and to study His עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem - His Ten Statements - and see how this testifies of Yeshua Adonaynoo, Jesus our Lord. 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

 

 

 

 

Genesis - Lesson 78 - Gen. 32:22-32 - JACOB WRESTLES WITH WHO?

Jacob wrestles with a man.  This is what it says in the Hebrew in Gen. 32:24.  Who is this "man?"  The rabbis say it is the devil himself, HaSatan - the adversary.  Some Christian scholars say it is Jesus!  Others say it is the Angel of the Lord.  But, what does the Bible say?  Are there strong hints in the text that give us an idea of who this "man" is?  

Come and join us in the Torah study.  Come as we put the Bible into its historical context and discover things that are hidden but are now being brought to light by Ruach HaKodesh - the רוח הקודש Holy Spirit, our teacher given to us on Shavuot after Jesus' Resurrection.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... near ancient Bethel in Israel)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Exodus - 47 - lesson 2 part 2 - Exod. 20:1-17

Our study on עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem - the Ten Statements - of the Lord continues.  In this lesson, lesson 2 part 2 of the introduction to the Ten Commandments, we ask how does the Ten Commandments witness of the Messiah, the Christ, Jesus.  Jesus said it in John 5:39 ...

"You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me." (Joh 5:39)

... and all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures then, the Old Testament.  How might these verses Exod. 20:1-17 testify of Jesus.  Come on.  Let's go see.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link -https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Exodus - 47 - lesson 2 part 1 - Exod. 20:1-17

Our study on עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem - the Ten Statements - of the Lord continues.  In this lesson, lesson 2 of the introduction to the Ten Commandments, we see the difference between simply studying the Ten Commandments as opposed to all the words God spoke as recorded on Exodus 20:1-17.  In other words not only are we again putting the Bible into its historical context but putting the Ten Commandments back into their textual context.  Quite simply you can not study the Ten Commandments without understanding the rest of the words God spoke that surround the Ten.  This will be clear as we look at three topics. 

The 1st is the fact by God's own words that the Sinai Covenant never was replaced!  Christians say it was replaced.  We will see something far more amazing and powerful. 

2nd, we will look as the organization of the Ten Commandments.  This we know ...

"It is a sign between Me and the sons of Israel forever; for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day He ceased from labor, and was refreshed." When He had finished speaking with him upon Mount Sinai, He gave Moses the two tablets of the testimony, tablets of stone, written by the finger of God. (Exo 31:17-18)

God wrote them on two tablets.  On both sides as well (Exod. 32:15).  But, what was written on the front?  The back?  Were the two tablets copies of each other?  Some say the Ten Commandments are in two groups.  Group 1 is commandments 1 through 4 and the 2nd 5 through 10.  I call it 4 by 6.  Others say the 1st group is 1 through 5 and the 2nd 6 through 10.  I call that 5 by 5.  So what is it?  The Torah is silent on all this.  All we can do is consider some amazing possibilities.

Lastly, how did the Hebrews coming out of Egypt understand the words of Adonai in these verses.  Or how did the disciples of Jesus understand them nearly 1500 years later.  And how does this witness of the Messiah, the Christ, Jesus.  Jesus said it in John 5:39 ...

"You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me." (Joh 5:39)

... and all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures then, the Old Testament.  How might these verses testify of Jesus.  Come on.  Let's go see.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link -https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Exodus - 47 - Lesson 1 part 2 - Exod. 20:1-17 Two New Covenants

In part two we continue are introduction to the Ten Commandments - Aseret HaDevareem or the Ten Statements. God says these ten statements are His covenant as in Exod. 34:28. But, is it a contract? Is is an agreement? Is this covenant like a treaty?

The Lord gives us what He means by a covenant. It is like nothing ever seen in history then or now. The prophets of Israel are inspired by Yahvay, the Lord, to help us understand this unique and very special covenant. We realize that this is a NEW Covenant given at the mountain of God, Mt. Sinai, to His special chosen ones, Israel, who are led by Moses, the shepherd. All this seems to relate to another NEW Covenant given by the Lord - our Yeshua - at the mountain of God, the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, to His chosen ones, His disciples, who are led by God's chosen one, Jesus, the Good Shepherd. The connections are too amazing. This must've been done one purpose. What is the Lord getting at? He is showing us that the 1st covenant, an integral part of God's redemption plan, needed to give birth to another New Covenant that brought completeness to His redemption plan. It was all related to the very words of God when Jesus said that all scripture testifies of Him in John 5:39.

So as we study the 1st it gives us an intimate connection to the 2nd. The 2nd finished what the 1st didn't address.

I mentioned other lessons you might consider studying. The first is Lesson 46 parts 1 &2 n this Exodus series. It sets the stage for the giving of the covenant at Sinai. Here's the link ...

Part 1 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uhhag-1...

Part 2 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7uqgr-1...

Another series that even goes into this deeper are the podcasts entitled "The Archaeology of Pentecost/Shavuot." It is clear the Lord God is making an amazing connection between the first Passover and Pentecost and the 1st covenant and the 2nd covenant. Here's the link for this series.

Link - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=shavuot

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link -

 https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Exodus - 47 - lesson 1 part 1 - Exod. 20:1-17 - the Ten Commandments

Bible study on the Ten Commandments. This is not a study to re-teach the Ten Commandments. But as we put the Bible into its historical context, as we put the Bible back into its textual context, we begin to see things in a new light. This simply enriches our understanding of the Ten Commandments.

In Part 1 of lesson 1 we will ask if there are ten commandments or are they something else? And ten? Could there be 12 or 15 or 17 commandments? What is God's purpose in all this?

It is recommended that you listen to lesson 46 parts 1 & 2 first before jumping in to the extensive study of Exod. 20:1-17. Here's the links to lesson 46 parts 1 & 2.

Part 1 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uhhag-127e43f

Part 2 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7uqgr-1281e42

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? What's his background? Why should we take time to listen to him? Here's a link to check out his background ... - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

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Exodus - 46 part 2 - Exod. 19:1-25 - The Mountains of יהוה Adonai

Lesson 46 Part 2

It is critical that you make sure you listen to part 1 of this two part series.  In part 1 we establish the real possibility that the Hebrews arrived on the 3rd day of the 3rd month.  If this is the case then it seems as if יהוה Yahvay, the Lord, God, lead His people to His mountain to receive a new covenant at His mountain, Mt. Sinai.  Interesting - 50 days after Passover, after the first day of Unleavened Bread, the Hebrews enter a covenant relationship with the Lord.  This is an amazing event in that a new nation is born, a chosen people, and it's like a new beginning, a new start.  It reminds me of the Year of Jubilee - every 50 years it is the year of Jubilee.

The Year of the Jubilee involved a year of release from indebtedness (Leviticus 25:23-38) and all types of bondage (vv. 39-55). All prisoners and captives were set free, all slaves were released, all debts were forgiven, and all property was returned to its original owners. (Like a new start) In addition, all labor was to cease for one year, and those bound by labor contracts were released from them. One of the benefits of the Jubilee was that both the land and the people were able to rest. (Accessed at https://www.gotquestions.org/Jubilee.html July 25,2022) 

Link to Exodus Lesson 49 Part 1 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uhhag-127e43f

In this session we will see the awesome connection this has to the feast of Shavuot (Weeks) or Pentecost in Jesus' day.  Jesus rose from the dead on a Biblical feast, the feast of first fruits, and 50 days later the 120 disciples received the Holy Spirit and these 120 as the "light to the nations" spoke in tongues of the Salvation of the Lord, the "Yeshua" of יהוה Yahvay.  It was the New Covenant of the Lord at the mountain of the Lord, Jerusalem.   Peter become so inspired, he does a short sermon in Acts 2 and as a result 3000 were baptized on the 50th day, Shavuot or Pentecost.  Did he received the promised power to be the witness to the nations?  You better believe it.  So, the number 50 even takes on even more significance.  Now it seems to be related to the days of Messiah and the coming of the רוח הקודש Ruach HaKodesh, the Holy Spirit.  

The Jubilee presents a beautiful picture of the New Testament themes of redemption and forgiveness. Christ is the Redeemer who came to set free those who are slaves and prisoners to sin (Romans 8:2; Galatians 5:1; 3:22). The debt of sin we owe to God was paid on the cross as Jesus died on our behalf (Colossians 2:13-14), and we are forgiven the debt forever. We are no longer in bondage, no longer slaves to sin, having been freed by Christ, and we can truly enter the rest God provides as we cease laboring to make ourselves acceptable to God by our own works (Hebrews 4:9-10). (Accessed at https://www.gotquestions.org/Jubilee.html July 25,2022) 

God has clearly done something on purpose.  He has connected the New Covenant at His mountain, Mt. Sinai, to the New Covenant at His mountain, Jerusalem.  The giving of the Ten Commandments is intimately connected to Pentecost or Shavuot.  

Here's a link to the podcast series on the feast of Shavuot.  In this study you'll even go deeper into your understanding of Passover and Pentecost.  Link to the podcasts series on the feast of Shavuot (Pentecost) - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=shavuot

I taught this is a class.  Here's a link to the chapter from my class book.  If you need the bibliography email me and I will get it to you. 

Link to the article from Light of Menorah on Shavuot - https://www.dropbox.com/s/2rs9dwl481eb9s1/Chapter%204%20-%20The%20Spring%20Feasts%20-%20the%20End%20of%20the%20Beginning.pdf?dl=0

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

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