The size shape and extent of the borders of ancient Israel have never been truly defined and agreed upon. Even here God says through Moses that when the territory of Israel’s conquest has been enlarged, without defining what extent that has been enlarged to, then certain dietary rules are to be enacted, notably those regarding the consuming of sacrificial and non-sacrificial meat! With no offence to vegetarians intended, God is sanctioning the eating of meat as He has done since the days of Noah. Animals that are intended for sacrifice to God must only be consumed in God’s Presence at the chosen place, initially Shiloh in the territory of Ephraim. While meat had become an accepted part of the human diet, blood was forbidden to be consumed. Life is in the blood and life was created by God, so it must be returned to God.

This was done by pouring the blood of the animal onto the ground to be soaked into the earth.

Led by Aaron Eime.

Notes for this study can be found at http://www.christchurchjerusalem.org/sermons/study-last-words-of-moses-deut/ ‎

Blessed by our teachings? Consider saying thank you with a small (or large) donation. www.christchurchjerusalem.org/donate/