This is another one of those chapters in the Bible that is not necessarily inspirational or having meaning for us as disciples of Messiah Jesus as we read it. It is interesting for sure, but it seems only God's details to Moses for how to conduct the induction of (I'm using the Hebrew pronunciation of the names) Ah-aron as high priest and his sons, Naydav, Aveeoo, Elahzar and Ithamar as priests. But, then we put this text in its historical context and everything changes. It is clear this is about God's intention to continue to separate His chosen people, th...
This is another one of those chapters in the Bible that is not necessarily inspirational or having meaning for us as disciples of Messiah Jesus as we read it. It is interesting for sure, but it seems only God's details to Moses for how to conduct the induction of (I'm using the Hebrew pronunciation of the names) Ah-aron as high priest and his sons, Naydav, Aveeoo, Elahzar and Ithamar as priests. But, then we put this text in its historical context and everything changes. It is clear this is about God's intention to continue to separate His chosen people, the Hebrews, from Egypt. The had assimilated into the Egyptian culture and now the Lord was doing all things necessary to get Egypt out of Israel. And it is not as easy for Him as taking Israel out of Egypt. I did a podcast on showing that indeed the Bible implies that Israel had indeed integrated into the culture of Israel and perhaps assimlated. Check it out ...
Exodus 4 part 2 - Exod. 2:11-25 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-lesson-4-part-2-exod-211-25/
Now we ask the question how did those Hebrews who just came out of Egypt (it had only been no more than 3 months since they left Egypt) possibly understand this ceremony and the sacrifices. When we put this text back to the year 1446 B.C. we understand that to know the symbolism of this induction of Ah-aron as high priest and his sons, Naydav, Aveeoo, Elahzar and Ithamar as priests we need to understand Egypt, the Egyptian gods, the Egyptian pagan religion, and the Egyptian culture.
One scholar that the Lord provided me was Dr. John Currid. He is a reputable and proven archaeologist, Egyptologist, and proven theologian. I highly recommend two of his books. Check out the pictures below. Both are available for reduced price at www.Thriftbooks.com. Get them. You won't be sorry. To know the Torah you need to know Egypt. Amazing stuff.
In this lesson we talked about a number of awesome topics. Here's more on those topics.
* OUR BODY LIKE A TENT
Rabbis plus Greek scholars of Paul's day teach that the human body is like the Mishkan (Tabernacle) or a tent, symbolizing a portable dwelling for God's presence. This concept primarily found in 2 Corinthians 5:1 and the Wisdom of Solomon 9:15. This concept emphasizes the mortality of the physical body and the anticipation of an eternal, heavenly, and "not made with hands" body to replace it. along with Greek philosophers plus later in mystical Jewish tradition (Kabbalah) and midrash, sees the body as a sacred space housing divine sparks.
[1] https://www.berotbatayin.org/why-do-we-need-to-know-all-these-details-of-the-mishkan-tabernacle/
[2] https://medium.com/@coulter.daniel/bible-study-exodus-26-269ea6d7b466
[3] https://biblehub.com/study/psalms/15-1.htm
* APIS BULL - sacred diety of ancient Egypt - https://ancientegyptonline.co.uk/bullcult/
* AMUN RE https://ancientegyptonline.co.uk/amun/
* LEAVENED BREAD DISCOVERED IN EGYPT - https://youtu.be/LlipgR0sWqY?si=9sJuGuX9WTytqc0C
* LIVERS AND DIVINATION
https://www.thetorah.com/article/the-practice-of-divination-in-the-ancient-near-east
Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?
(Ferret - on Tel el Safi or ancientGath Israel)
What's his background? Why should I listen to him? Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background
