Excerpted from the upcoming Bamidbar parsha, this is the latest update on the “Shimon bar Yona” inscription found at Dominus Flevit monastery on the Mount of Olives in 1953. In this installment, Andrew takes you through a new article attempting to deny that it reads YONA (Jonah), showcasing deceptive tactics and irresponsible reporting of important details and facts. It is, quite honestly, a passionate defense that is also clinically presented. I am also including for our ministry members the Bamidbar notes that contain this entire teaching as well as my full and complete PDF images of Dominus Flevit, the Church of the Flagellation and specialized study graphics. This topic is too important to not make a separate teaching! Enjoy!
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Shemini means “on the 8th day” deals with the end of the priests’ consecration period. After this, they can then make expiation for all of Israel. Unfortunately however, two of Aaron’s sons pay the ultimate price for not ministering properly to the people. The portion then ends with the “kosher list” of what can and cannot be eaten, a perfect segue into our Renewed Covenant reading which also discusses kosher food.
Shemini means “on the 8th day” deals with the end of the priests’ consecration period. After this, they can then make expiation for all of Israel. Unfortunately however, two of Aaron’s sons pay the ultimate price for not ministering properly to the people. The portion then ends with the “kosher list” of what can and cannot be eaten, a perfect segue into our Renewed Covenant reading which also discusses kosher food. Keep Reeding
From deep clues from Noah’s Flood to the death and resurrection of Yeshua the Messiah, explore the surprising history of Pesach from beginning to end! Keep Reeding
In this nearly one hour video teaching culled from the “Tzav” parsha, this Torah Thought for the Week focusses on a basic but detailed explanation of the Eternal Torah Calendar. Go deep into the most ancient parts of the Hebrew Bible to see the calendar codes and rules coming straight out of the text.
Tzav means “command” as in commanding the sons of Aaron. It is another form of the same root we saw in an earlier parsha “tetzaveh” or “you will command/charge.” This time the focus of the portion is on the priestly responsibilities in preparing sacrifices.
Tzav means “command” as in commanding the sons of Aaron. It is another form of the same root we saw in an earlier parsha “tetzaveh” or “you will command/charge.” This time the focus of the portion is on the priestly responsibilities in preparing sacrifices.
“Vayikra” means “and he called” and seems focused on the details about the various offerings and sacrifices that are needed for and by the priests of Aaron. I say “seems focused” because there are a lot of deep spiritual realities laying beneath the surface when we delve into the meanings of these rituals. Special Ark of the Covenant teaching video and notes are below the parsha!
“Vayikra” means “and he called” and seems focused on the details about the various offerings and sacrifices that are needed for and by the priests of Aaron. I say “seems focused” because there are a lot of deep spiritual realities laying beneath the surface when we delve into the meanings of these rituals.
As I mentioned on the video for the parsha, my friend Jim Barfield’s success in getting on the History Channel with his theory about where he thinks the Ark of the Covenant is, inspired me to look at my existing research on the subject and improve it. This new video and the new notes are the result. Explore the mystery with this video and the notes that go into vast detail from the Scriptures, Josephus, Philo, 2 Maccabees and fresh translations on certain key Scriptures not usually consulted for this topic but become relevant when translated properly. Enjoy!
“Vayachel” means “and he assembled.” The verb is derived from KAHAL, Hebrew word for “assembly, congregation.” After a brief sermon on the importance of Shabbat, Moshe then gets the Israelites to work on the manifold details of building the Tabernacle and related furniture and objects.
“Pekudei” means “these are the records/expenses” and the portion opens with giving the pricing values for the materials that will be used in the Tabernacle. Many exacting physical (and spiritual) details are given for all the wondrous objects and the Tabernacle. But after all these long lists (from this portion and the previous ones) we finally get to the “payoff” in lovely chapter 40. It is in chapter 40—the last of Exodus—that time begins again as the priests begin their official service for Israel.
“Vayachel” means “and he assembled.” The verb is derived from KAHAL, Hebrew word for “assembly, congregation.” After a brief sermon on the importance of Shabbat, Moshe then gets the Israelites to work on the manifold details of building the Tabernacle and related furniture and objects.
“Pekudei” means “these are the records/expenses” and the portion opens with giving the pricing values for the materials that will be used in the Tabernacle. Many exacting physical (and spiritual) details are given for all the wondrous objects and the Tabernacle. But after all these long lists (from this portion and the previous ones) we finally get to the “payoff” in lovely chapter 40. It is in chapter 40—the last of Exodus—that time begins again as the priests begin their official service for Israel.