Message Summary:

This message draws from the double Torah portion Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16–20), focusing on the Yom Kippur atonement ritual and the significance of the two goats: one for the Lord and one for Azazel (scapegoat). Through a deep exploration of Leviticus 16, Hebrews 9, Revelation 20, and the gospel accounts, we reflect on the priestly function of the high priest who is both the representative of God to the people and of the people before God. This dual role finds its fulfillment in Messiah Yeshua, who enters behind the veil, not with the blood of bulls or goats, but with His own blood to provide lasting atonement.

The message highlights the critical choice between identifying with the Lord's goat—the innocent sacrifice that brings cleansing and access to God's presence—or the scapegoat, which is sent into the wilderness and ultimately associated with separation and judgment. This imagery is illuminated through the comparison of Barabbas and Yeshua during the crucifixion (Matthew 27), and the two thieves on the cross (Luke 23). The call is clear: identify with the sacrifice that brings holiness and life.

Takeaways:

1. God is holy, and His desire is not only to dwell among His people but to bring them fully into His presence.

2. The high priest wears two garments: the ornate for representing God to the people, and the plain white linen for representing the people before God. Messiah Yeshua fulfills both roles as King and suffering servant.

3. The two goats of Yom Kippur symbolize two identities: the goat for the Lord represents atonement and sanctification; the scapegoat (Azazel) represents sin carried into exile and separation.

4. Identification with Messiah Yeshua as the Lord's goat brings life, cleansing, and inclusion in the Lamb's Book of Life. Associating with Azazel leads to judgment and separation.

5. Our message, like the Spirit and the Bride, must be: "Come." Come to the waters of life, enter through the open gates, and be made holy.

Living Out Love:

·        Live out your faith by showing love or offering a word of encouragement to someone today.

·        Share the message of life found in Messiah Yeshua, inviting others to draw near to the Holy One who gave everything so we could be made clean.

·        Continue reading Scripture and seek to understand the depth of our calling as those brought behind the veil through the blood of the Lamb.

·        Reach out to friends, family, and community with the truth of our hope—choose the sacrifice that brings life.

Prayer Points:

·        Pray for eyes to see and hearts to choose identification with the Lord's goat—Messiah Yeshua—and not with the ways of Azazel.

·        Pray for boldness and compassion to echo the invitation of the Spirit and the Bride: "Come."

Supporting Mosaic Ministries:

Your support helps us continue sharing God’s love and Word with others. To partner with us in this ministry, visit our website at mercygathered.com. Whether through prayer, sharing our podcast, or making a financial contribution, every bit helps us further the mission of uncovering God’s love in the Bible and bringing life, light, and love to those around us. Thank you for being part of the Mosaic Ministries family!

Message Summary:

This message begins in the Torah portion Tazria (Leviticus 12–14), where the themes of birth, impurity, and restoration are deeply interwoven. Starting with the laws regarding childbirth and ritual purity, we’re invited to see the contrast between life and the realities of death and defilement. The affliction of leprosy—tzara’at—is presented not simply as a physical disease but as a symbolic representation of sin, spiritual exile, and living death. Those afflicted are cast outside the camp, separated from God’s dwelling among His people. And yet, the Lord, in His mercy, provides a path for restoration. The cleansing ritual involving two birds, living water, and an earthen vessel becomes a powerful prophetic picture of new birth and freedom. We explore how the afflicted one, once cleansed, is sanctified in the same way as the priesthood—marked with blood and oil on the ear, thumb, and toe. Drawing from the accounts of Miriam (Numbers 12), the lepers healed by Yeshua (Mark 1; Luke 17), and Yeshua’s dialogue with Nicodemus (John 3), this message unveils a striking truth: the Messiah does not shrink back from the unclean but reaches out in compassion to restore, cleanse, and send the once-outcast soaring into new life. Heaven has come down, and the Spirit now moves freely among those born anew.

Takeaways:

1. Leprosy as Living Death and Spiritual Separation: Leprosy in the Scriptures symbolizes more than disease—it reveals a spiritual state of being cut off from God's presence. Miriam’s judgment and isolation reveal how spiritual pride and jealousy can result in separation from the community.
2. The Ritual of the Two Birds and the Meaning of New Birth: The cleansing of the leper through one bird's death and another's release into the open field pictures the spiritual rebirth of the one cleansed. The earthen vessel, living water (mayim chayim), and hyssop all point to the work of the Spirit and the freedom found in Messiah.
3. Cleansing Precedes Healing—A Spiritual Insight: Leprosy required not just healing, but cleansing, highlighting that restoration to God’s presence begins with spiritual purification. Yeshua cleansed lepers, fulfilling a Messianic expectation rooted in Leviticus and Isaiah 53.
4. The Kingdom of God Is in Our Midst: The Kingdom isn’t found in signs, geography, or buildings but in the presence of the Spirit. The Samaritan leper, worshiping in spirit and truth, becomes a model of this freedom.
5. A Priestly Restoration for the Outcast: The once-outcast leper, upon cleansing, is sanctified like a priest, revealing God's intention to restore His people into priestly service. As followers of Yeshua, we are called to be priests who go outside the camp to bring others in.

Living Out Love:

Live out your faith by showing love or offering a word of encouragement to someone who feels spiritually isolated or unclean. Just as Messiah was willing to touch the leper, may we carry the Spirit of compassion to those outside the camp. Read Leviticus 12–14, John 3, and Isaiah 53 to reflect on the connection between cleansing, new birth, and our role as priests to the nations. As you meditate on the cleansing ritual and the released bird, ask: Am I still identifying with what is dead, or am I living as one who has been set free to soar? Share this good news with friends, family, or your community this week.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for those who feel spiritually exiled, that they would encounter the cleansing and compassionate touch of Messiah Yeshua.
• Ask the Lord to reveal areas where you still carry an “unclean” identity and to help you embrace the Spirit’s freedom and your priestly calling.

Supporting Mosaic Ministries:

Thank you for joining us today. If this message encouraged you, please share it with someone who may need to hear about the cleansing, restoring love of God. To learn more about Mosaic Ministries or to support this work, visit mercygathered.com. Until next time, walk in the Spirit, carry His compassion, and remember—you were made to soar.

Message Summary:

This message draws us into the profound tension between God's unchanging holiness and His extraordinary grace. We journey through Aaron’s heartbreak after the death of his sons, David’s vulnerable worship before the Ark, and the fulfillment of God's covenant through Messiah Yeshua. We see that God calls for true reverence—a heart that trembles at His word—but He also meets honest, broken hearts with mercy. In Aaron’s silent mourning and David’s unrestrained dance, we find the deep truth that humility unlocks covenant promises. This message serves as a call to come near to God in awe, to lay down our earthly dignity for His glory, and to carry His presence with wholehearted love and release.

Takeaways:

• Holiness and Reverence:
• God’s holiness requires more than ritual; it demands the inward posture of a trembling, honest heart. His presence must be approached with reverence, not human strength or imitation.
• Aaron’s Grief and God’s Grace:
• Aaron’s silence was not rebellion but a mark of holy fear. Though he did not eat the sin offering as prescribed, God accepted his heart’s trembling reverence over mechanical ritual.
• David’s Humility and God’s Covenant:
• David laid down his kingly dignity before the Ark, and in doing so, received an everlasting dynasty.

David gave God his dignity; God gave David a dynasty.

• Carrying the Presence Rightly:
• The Ark was never meant to be transported by the world’s methods. God's people must bear His presence by His design—with reverent hands and hearts prepared through sacrifice and release.
• Yeshua: Our High Priest and King:
• Messiah Yeshua fulfilled all these patterns—bearing our iniquity perfectly and calling us to carry His life in humble devotion, not by our own strength, but by His Spirit.

Living Out Love:

Live out your faith by showing love or offering a word of encouragement to someone today. Consider how you are carrying the presence of God into your relationships and surroundings. Release the need to control outcomes, and offer Him your honest heart. Find one way to carry His presence into your home, your work, or your community with quiet humility and joyful love.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for a heart that trembles rightly before God's holiness and draws near with reverent love.
• Ask the Lord to help you lay down earthly dignity, pride, or fear, so you can carry His presence with sincere devotion.
• Thank God that His grace meets us when we come humbly, not when we perform perfectly.

Supporting Mosaic Ministries:

Your support helps us continue sharing God’s love and Word with others. To partner with us in this ministry, visit our website at mercygathered.com. Whether through prayer, sharing our podcast, or making a financial contribution, every bit helps us further the mission of uncovering God’s love in the Bible and bringing life, light, and love to those around us. Thank you for being part of the Mosaic Ministries family!

Welcome to Mosaic Ministries, where we uncover God’s love in the Bible. In today’s message, we enter the garden of resurrection—where the empty tomb becomes the doorway to a greater love story. Through the eyes of Miriam and the longing of the Bride, we witness the beauty of Yeshua’s resurrection not just as victory, but as an invitation to intimacy. Let’s step into the garden, and hear Him call our name.

Message Summary:

This message invites us into the garden where the love story of redemption reaches its most intimate moment. As Miriam of Magdala weeps outside the empty tomb, she becomes the prophetic picture of the Bride longing for her Beloved. When Yeshua speaks her name, she turns—and everything changes.

This is not merely the revelation of resurrection power, but the unveiling of divine desire—His desire is for her, just as in Song of Songs, and in that recognition, her desire is rekindled for Him. The Bridegroom is not distant or removed; He is the One who calls, who waits, who longs to be known.

Drawing from Exodus, Leviticus, John 20, and the poetry of Shir HaShirim, this message proclaims Yeshua as the Firstfruits from the dead, and as the Lover of our souls, who calls us not just to believe, but to belong—to walk in restored covenant intimacy as His Bride.

Takeaways:

1. Yeshua as Firstfruits:

• The resurrection took place on the day of Firstfruits (HaBikkurim), fulfilling the Torah’s promise of the early harvest (Leviticus 23:10–11).
• Yeshua is both the Lamb of Passover and the Firstborn from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:20–23).

2. The Garden and the Bride:

• Miriam’s encounter with Yeshua (John 20) mirrors the Bride in Song of Songs 3, seeking her Beloved in the night, longing, and finally finding Him.
• Her mistaking Him for the gardener is not an error—it is prophetic: the Second Adam, restoring Eden.

3. Restored Intimacy and First Love:

• The resurrection isn’t only about power—it’s about presence, belonging, and love that is stronger than death (Song 8:6).
• We are called to a bridal posture, walking in oneness with the Bridegroom.

4. A Call to Maturity and Fruitfulness:

• As the Bride matures, she is no longer merely searching but bearing fruit—a garden enclosed, ready for the Beloved (Song 4:12–16).
• The resurrection marks not the end but the beginning of a life poured out in love, marked by covenant.

Living Out Love:

Live out your faith by showing love or offering a word of encouragement to someone this week who feels unseen or forgotten. Like Miriam, carry the good news not only with your words but with your affections and loyalty to the Bridegroom.

Take time to revisit the garden in your own heart—where you first met Him—and allow your love to be rekindled.

Consider reading John 20 alongside Song of Songs 3 and asking the Holy Spirit to awaken longing and draw you deeper into covenantal intimacy.

Prayer Points:

• Pray for a renewal of first love—that your heart would burn again with longing for Yeshua.
• Ask the Lord to restore joy and intimacy for those who feel distant or spiritually dry.
• Intercede for the Body of Messiah to walk in the identity of the Bride, devoted and prepared for the coming King.

Supporting Mosaic Ministries:

Thank you for joining us. May your heart be stirred with renewed love for the Bridegroom, and may you walk in the joy of resurrection life. If this message encouraged you, share it with a friend and consider visiting mercygathered.com to learn more. Until next time, may your life bring forth fruit, fragrance, and faithfulness in Yeshua’s name.

Message Summary:

This message, given on Shabbat Hagadol, explores the deep interweaving of the Torah portion Tzav/Command (Leviticus 6–8), Exodus 12, Malachi 3–4, and Matthew 11. As Passover approaches, we reflect on how God's call to holiness, compassion, and repentance reveals His heart for the vulnerable and needy—both physically and spiritually. The message underscores the importance of offering the “mincha” (thanksgiving offering), not merely with ritual precision, but with a heart attuned to justice, mercy, and God's priorities. Just as the original Passover called for households to make room for those “too small for a lamb,” so too are we called to open our lives to the vulnerable among us. We hear God's rebuke through Malachi: not only for blemished offerings, but for failing to care for the widow, the orphan, the foreigner, and the wage worker. Messiah Yeshua, the one “like unto Moses,” came to sanctify His priesthood, restore hearts, and purify with refining fire. This message calls us to reject complacency and spiritual apathy, embrace true repentance, and prepare for the return of the One who knocks—ready to dine with those who open the door.

Takeaways:

1. God’s Unchanging Compassion for the Vulnerable

• The tithe was always intended to sustain the Levites, the widow, the orphan, and the foreigner. Malachi exposes how withholding this support robs God of what He values most—His people.
• We are reminded through Exodus 12 that those “too small for a lamb” must be brought in, revealing God's enduring desire that none be left behind.

2. Messiah Yeshua: The Prophet Like Moses

• As Moses sanctified the earthly priesthood, Yeshua sanctifies the heavenly one—cleansing and preparing us for service in His Kingdom.
• Yeshua is the Messenger of the covenant and the Lord who comes to His Temple, fulfilling Malachi’s prophecy.

3. Call to Holiness and Refined Worship

• God desires our thanksgiving, not merely our sacrifice. The “mincha” offering reflects a grateful heart that sustains others, not empty religious obligation.
• We are refined like gold and silver, not to be hoarded, but to become vessels of compassion and righteousness.

4. Leadership and Accountability in Worship

• The priests in Malachi’s time allowed defiled offerings and misled the people. Leaders, priests, and shepherds are accountable for fostering true worship, reverence, and fully and sincerely guiding their communities.
• The same warning echoes in Matthew 11 and Revelation 3 to this generation—do not be numb or lukewarm. Respond in joy and repentance.

5. Hope in Yeshua, the Healing Son of Righteousness

• Those who fear the Lord will skip like calves, filled with joy and restored like the lame man healed at the Temple. (Acts 3:6)
• The Kingdom is near; Messiah brings healing in His wings and restoration to all who open the door.

Prayer Points:

• Ask the Lord to refine your heart and show you where you may have grown numb or complacent—especially toward the vulnerable around you.
• Pray for boldness and compassion to bring others to the table of the Lord, especially those who feel forgotten or too small to matter.
• Invite God to help you steward your resources, time, and voice to sustain His priesthood and shepherd His people with righteousness.

Living Out Love:

Live out your faith by showing love or offering a word of encouragement to someone in need this week. Reach out to a neighbor, co-worker, or someone who may be alone this Passover season. Consider who around you might be “too small for a lamb”—and invite them into fellowship, prayer, or provision. Read through Exodus 12 and Malachi 3–4, and ask God to give you eyes to see His priorities. Let your tithe—your time, heart, and resources—be devoted to what matters most to Him: people.

Supporting Mosaic Ministries:

Thank you for joining us for this message. As you reflect on God’s heart for the vulnerable and the call to bring others to the table, may you be stirred to live with generosity, humility, and joy. To listen to more messages or support this ministry, visit us online at mercygathered.com. Until next time—may your heart be refined, your table be open, and your life bring glory to the One who calls you His own.

Message Summary:

This message opens the book of Leviticus (Vayikra), exploring God's holy call to draw near. We reflect on the divine transition from the glory that filled the Tabernacle at the end of Exodus to the intimate voice calling from within it—“and He called” (Vayikra). The sacrificial system introduced here is more than a set of rituals; it reveals God’s longing to dwell with His people and His desire for wholehearted, willing worship. The burnt offering (olah) becomes a lens through which we understand surrender, as exemplified by Abraham's willingness to completely release Isaac. Sacrifices are not compulsory but are invitations to release—release of guilt, sin, and even our own understanding of worth (shame). This message emphasizes that true sacrifice is not transactional but relational; it is rooted in a heart that desires the presence of God.

Yeshua is revealed as the ultimate sacrifice, the one who allows us to place our hands upon Him and release all that binds us. As we enter into the season of Passover, we are reminded that God has always been calling us back to Himself—not just as Creator and Judge, but as the one who says “enough” to sin and steps off the throne to tabernacle with us.

Takeaways:

1. The Call from the Tabernacle (Vayikra): God calls us into His presence, echoing Eden, and inviting us to return through holiness and surrender (true release).
2. The Burnt Offering (Olah): The olah represents total devotion—nothing is held back. It mirrors Abraham’s willingness to offer Isaac, teaching that sacrifice begins with the heart.
3. Release Is the Core of Atonement: True atonement (kippur) is not just covering sin—it is releasing it. The laying on of hands symbolizes that heart posture of full surrender.
4. Not Transactional but Transformational: Sacrifices offered with the intent to earn something from God misunderstand His nature. He desires willing hearts, not bargaining.
5. Yeshua, Our Ultimate Offering: As High Priest and Sacrifice, Yeshua stepped down to bear what we cannot. He invites us to lay our burdens on Him, cleansing not only our sin but also our conscience.
6. Approaching Passover with Reverence and Joy: Yeshua entered Jerusalem on the 10th of Nissan as the chosen Lamb. This season reminds us of our release from bondage, through Him who says “enough.”

Prayer Points:

• Ask God for the grace to release all burdens and sins you’ve held onto.
• Thank Him for the atonement made through Messiah Yeshua.
• Pray for a heart willing to enter God’s presence with full surrender, not fear.
• Intercede for others to experience freedom and restoration this Passover season.

Living Out Love:

Live out your faith by showing love or offering a word of encouragement to someone who feels burdened. Read Leviticus 1 and Philippians 2 this week and reflect on what it means to lay everything at God’s feet. Reach out to someone in your community and remind them that they are not alone—Messiah has made the way for us all to draw near.

Supporting Mosaic Ministries:

Your support helps us continue sharing God’s love and Word with others. To partner with us in this ministry, visit our website at mercygathered.com. Whether through prayer, sharing our podcast, or making a financial contribution, every bit helps us further the mission of uncovering God’s love in the Bible and bringing life, light, and love to those around us. Thank you for being part of the Mosaic Ministries family!

Message Summary:

This message explores God’s sanctification of time and space, emphasizing the prophetic significance of the eighth day as a picture of eternity and a renewed creation. Drawing from the Torah portion Noah (Genesis 6-11) and Isaiah 66, we examine how God’s appointed times reveal His desire to dwell with His people and how His presence transcends human-built structures like the Temple.

The passage in Isaiah 66 contrasts those who are humble and contrite in heart with those who manipulate religious observance for self-exaltation. The message highlights the dangers of prideful religion—as seen in the Tower of Babel and the corrupt leaders of Israel—and calls us to embrace a genuine, surrendered relationship with God.

We are reminded of God’s faithful preservation of His people, the future renewal of all things, and the invitation to live now in the reality of His Kingdom, not just in expectation of what is to come. The message ties this theme to Philippians 4, encouraging believers to rejoice, trust, and dwell in God’s peace.

Takeaways:

1. God’s Presence is not limited to a physical temple but dwells in the hearts of the humble. Those who are contrite in spirit are the ones God looks upon with favor (Isaiah 66:2).
2. The Eighth Day symbolizes eternity and renewal. God’s appointed times foreshadow His ultimate restoration—we are invited to live in that reality now (Leviticus 23, Genesis 8, Zechariah 14).
3. Religious observance without humility is meaningless. Just as Israel’s leaders misused the temple, the Tower of Babel was built to make a name for man, not to glorify God (Genesis 11, Isaiah 66:3-4).
4. God’s heart is for restoration, not destruction. Like Noah’s salvation through the flood, judgment serves to preserve and redeem His people, not to abandon them (Isaiah 66:5-9).
5. We must recognize those who are spiritually lost. Many live in darkness without understanding why. God calls us to see them with His heart and engage with love (Isaiah 66:24, Philippians 4:4-7).

Living Out Love:

• Reflect on how you engage with God—are you approaching Him with a heart of humility or mere routine?
• Consider how you see others—do you carry God’s heart for restoration for those struggling in faith or have a tendency to respond with condemnation and unrighteous judgment?
• Spend time in prayer and thanksgiving, trusting God’s sovereignty over all things.

Prayer Points:

• Ask God for a humble and contrite heart that He desires.
• Pray for those far from God—that they would see His light and receive His grace.
• Seek God’s peace and joy in the midst of life’s challenges.

Supporting Mosaic Ministries

Your support helps us continue sharing God’s love and Word with others. To partner with us in this ministry, visit our website at mercygathered.com. Whether through prayer, sharing our podcast, or making a financial contribution, every bit helps us further the mission of uncovering God’s love in the Bible and bringing life, light, and love to those around us. Thank you for being part of the Mosaic Ministries family!

Message Summary:

This special message, shared on Rosh Chodesh at the start of Nisan, prepares our hearts for Passover by highlighting God's redemptive plan through Yeshua, the Lamb who covers our homes and lives. Drawing from Exodus 12 and 40, Ezekiel 45–46, and Revelation 21–22, the message invites us to trace the continuity from the first Passover to the eternal dwelling of God with His people. The cloud of glory and the fire by night are revealed as signs not only of His presence but also His direction.

The vision in Ezekiel’s temple shows us a Prince who provides—not one who takes. In contrast to earthly kings who expropriate and drive out, this Prince offers sacrifices on behalf of the people and secures their inheritance. This vision finds its fullness in Yeshua, our Prince and High Priest, who tore the veil and opened the way into God’s presence. The blood applied is not only on our homes but on the temple itself—sanctifying the path for God to dwell with us permanently.

Revelation gives us the final picture: a city with no temple, for God and the Lamb are its temple. There is no need for sun or moon because He is its light, and the doors never close. The River of Life flows from the throne, nourishing the redeemed who are now the Bride. This city is full, no longer asking "Where are you?" but declaring, "Come!"—inviting all who are thirsty to drink freely.

The message concludes with the calling of the Bride to live as sons and daughters of the light, not only in hope of a future inheritance but in the fullness of present relationship with God. Every day is holy because the doors are never shut. We are called to speak the Father's invitation: “Come.”

Takeaways:

Passover is both historical and prophetic.

The blood of the lamb applied in Egypt points to Yeshua, whose sacrifice covers and delivers us today.

The dwelling of God among His people is central to redemption.

From the tabernacle filled with glory to the New Jerusalem, God’s plan is always to dwell with us.

The Prince in Ezekiel’s vision is a picture of Yeshua.

He provides the offerings, secures inheritance, and invites—not drives out—His people.

The veil was torn to bring life to us, not merely to grant temple access.

Yeshua doesn’t just invite us in; He steps out and dwells among us through the Holy Spirit.

The New Jerusalem is the Bride—filled with redeemed people, not just a structure.

The light of Yeshua never fades, the gates never close, and the River of Life flows freely.

We are not waiting to become the Bride—we are the Bride now.

The invitation to others flows from the Spirit and the Bride: "Come, and drink the water of life."

Living Out Love:

Live out your faith by showing love or offering a word of encouragement to someone today. As you walk in the light of Messiah, let your life extend the same invitation He gave: “Come, all who are thirsty.” Whether through prayer, a conversation, or an act of kindness, share the River of Life that flows from within.

Read through Exodus 12, Ezekiel 45–46, and Revelation 21–22. Reflect on how Yeshua has already opened the gates, torn the veil, and filled your life with His presence. Then, reach out to a friend or neighbor and invite them into the light of that truth.

Prayer Points:

• Thank God for sending Yeshua, the Lamb who was slain, and the Prince who provides.
• Ask the Lord to help you see those around you who are spiritually thirsty and to be bold in saying, "Come."
• Pray for the Bride to be ready—pure, radiant, and filled with love for others.

Supporting Mosaic Ministries:

Your support helps us continue sharing God’s love and Word with others. To partner with us in this ministry, visit our website at mercygathered.com. Whether through prayer, sharing our podcast, or making a financial contribution, every bit helps us further the mission of uncovering God’s love in the Bible and bringing life, light, and love to those around us. Thank you for being part of the Mosaic Ministries family!

Message Summary:

This message, shared on Shabbat Parah (the Sabbath of the Red Heifer), explores the deep biblical and prophetic significance of purification, restoration, and God's desire to dwell among His people. Drawing from Exodus 35–36, the focus is on the Israelites’ willing hearts in constructing the Tabernacle and how God's Spirit equipped them for holy service. This is paralleled with the cleansing ritual of the red heifer in Numbers 19, revealing the severity of death, the defilement it causes, and the prophetic picture of Yeshua as the ultimate purification for humanity’s contact with sin and death.

Through Ezekiel 36, the heart of God is revealed—grieving over Israel's defilement and dispersion, yet yearning to cleanse, restore, and transform His people—not for their sake, but for the sake of His holy name. The message unpacks the imagery of a woman in nidah (ritual impurity) as a metaphor for Israel’s separation from God, showing that her cleansing is assured. In Yeshua, this cleansing begins—He is the pierced One, the heart of God opened, from whom flowed water and blood to make us whole.

This message culminates in a reading from Romans 8, revealing that believers are no longer condemned but are Spirit-filled sons and daughters of God, called to redeem the spaces they inhabit. We are cleansed, equipped, and commissioned to walk in life, light, and love, no longer bringing death, but ushering in the presence of the Kingdom.

Takeaways:

Willing Hearts Build the Kingdom:

Just as the people freely gave and worked to build the Tabernacle, we too are called to participate in God's heavenly work on earth. God equips those whose hearts are stirred.

The Red Heifer and Cleansing from Death:

The ashes of the red heifer foreshadow Yeshua's sacrificial work. Contact with death requires cleansing—Yeshua is the one who purifies us from sin and restores us to life.

God Understands Our Frailty and Longs to Restore:

Like a woman in ritual impurity, Israel was separated from God, but He assured her cleansing. God knows our fallen condition and moves to heal, cleanse, and reestablish relationship.

Life from the Heart of God:

The blood and water from Yeshua’s pierced side symbolize the heart of God opened for our restoration. Our healing comes not from ritual, but from God's deep love and mercy.

Empowered to Walk in the Spirit:

God not only cleanses but transforms. He gives His Spirit and a new heart so that we walk in His ways—redeeming time, space, and creation as His sons and daughters.

Hope for Resurrection and Redemption:

Ezekiel 36 leads into the dry bones of Ezekiel 37. The cleansing makes way for resurrection. Yeshua brings life to those walking in death and restores His Bride.

We Are the Flock, He Is Increasing:

God invites us to ask for more—more lives transformed, more people brought into the fold. His delay in returning is mercy, giving time for the harvest to be gathered.

Prayer Points:

• Thank God for the cleansing He provides through Yeshua, our Red Heifer.
• Pray for hearts to be stirred and equipped for kingdom work.
• Ask for the Spirit to deepen our desire to bring life, not death, to those around us.
• Intercede for the next generation—that they, too, would be purified and called.

Living Out Love:

Live out your faith by showing love or offering a word of encouragement to someone who feels distant or defiled. Invite others to explore the beauty of God's mercy, and walk in the assurance that He has cleansed, equipped, and called you for such a time as this. Read ahead in Ezekiel 37 and reflect on how God breathes life into what was once dead.

Supporting Mosaic Ministries:

Your support helps us continue sharing God’s love and Word with others. To partner with us in this ministry, visit our website at mercygathered.com. Whether through prayer, sharing our podcast, or making a financial contribution, every bit helps us further the mission of uncovering God’s love in the Bible and bringing life, light, and love to those around us. Thank you for being part of the Mosaic Ministries family!

Message Summary

This message explores the true heart of intercession, as seen in the accounts of Aaron and the Golden Calf versus Moses standing in the gap for Israel. At the heart of this teaching is not just the question of who we trust for salvation, but how deeply we long to know God—to touch His face and experience His presence.

When Moses delayed on Mount Sinai, the people lost sight of God and turned to Aaron to create a visible image of worship—the Golden Calf. Aaron’s compromised intercession led them into idolatry, reinforcing their misplaced trust in human leadership and tangible symbols rather than in God Himself. In contrast, Moses boldly interceded for Israel, refusing God’s offer to start over with him. His deep knowledge of God's heart led him to plead for God’s presence to remain with His people, culminating in a request to be known by God and to see His glory.

Moses did not settle for just knowing about God—he pressed further, saying, "Show me Your glory." He longed not just for an answer but for pure intimacy. His plea was not for power, provision, or personal affirmation, but to touch the very face of God.

Takeaways

The Danger of Looking to Man or Idols for Security

• The people saw Moses as their stability; when he was delayed, they demanded a visible substitute for God.
• The Golden Calf was a familiar image from Egypt, representing their desire for control over their worship.
• Misplaced faith in leadership or religious symbols can quickly lead to idolatry, blinding people to the invitation of intimacy with God.

Aaron’s Failed Intercession: A Substitute for True Encounter

• Aaron, instead of leading the people in truth, compromised—offering them a golden idol.
• His inaction allowed the people to fall deeper into sin, engaging in pagan worship and immorality.
• Intercession without truth enables deception; trying to appease people rather than standing for righteousness leads to destruction.

Moses' True Intercession: Reaching for God's Face

• Moses rejected personal glorification and instead pleaded for Israel, showing a heart aligned with God’s own mercy.
• His intercession was based on God’s character—He reminded God of His faithfulness, truth, and covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
• He did not stop at words; he sought the fullness of God's presence—not just for himself, but for the people.
• The Hebrew text describes Moses' intercession as an intimate reaching for God's face, an expression of love and deep relationship.

The Cry to See God’s Glory

• Moses’ request, "Show me Your glory," was not for signs, wonders, or miracles—but for intimacy with God Himself.
• God responded by revealing His name and His character: compassionate, gracious, abounding in steadfast love.
• While Moses could not see God’s face fully, he came as close as was humanly possible—standing in the cleft of the rock as God passed by.

Being Known by God: The Ultimate Intimacy

• Paul echoes this theme in Galatians 4:9: “Now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God...”
• It is not enough to seek knowledge of God—we must long for the intimacy of being known by Him.
• The call of true intercession is not just pleading for others—it is a relentless pursuit of the very heart of God, seeking to touch His face and not merely His hand.

Living Out Love

• Seek God’s presence, not just His blessings—Ask Him to reveal His glory in your life, longing to touch His face.
• Stand in the gap—Intercede not just for your needs, but for others with a heart that reflects God's mercy.
• Reject compromise—Live in truth, not convenience, knowing that intercession without righteousness leads to destruction.
• Desire to be known by Him—Press into intimacy with God, just as Moses did, not content with distance.

Prayer Points

• Give us a heart to seek Your face and know You deeply.
• Help us to stand in the gap for others with boldness and truth.
• May Your presence remain with us and transform us, revealing Your glory in our lives.

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