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Why is the Yom Kippur service so complicated, and how is it connected to Passover? Who does the "scapegoat" (the goat for Azazel) represent? Is Yom Kippur commented upon in the New Testament? was Yeshua's death a form of human sacrifice? And what does keeping Sabbath have to do with our being a tabernacle of God's spirit? Join Grant and Robin as they discuss these and other questions.

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In this double Torah portion, we derive another hint as to why Nadav and Avihu died. We also analyze the three major categories of sin identified by the Torah and how they are connected to the goat to Azazel. We will also discover what God thinks about gossip and evil speech, as well as other fascinating insights.

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Pirkei Avot is the most-read ancient work outside the Bible itself. It is filled with brilliant and wise advice from some of Israel's most brilliant and wise Sages. It contains quotes from the Apostle Paul's teacher R' Gamaliel and is cited dozens of times in the New Testament scriptures. This short jewel of a book has had a profound impact on thousands of lives over the centuries.

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"What in the world do these chapters in Leviticus have to do with my life in these modern times?!" That question is often asked when reading these two Torah portions. But the answer is quite simple: EVERYTHING! This entire discussion about leprosy, ritual uncleanness, purity laws, etc., is about the complexity, embarrassment, and destruction caused by sin. So join us for a discussion that may help you untangle these two portions' many issues and themes.

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How can biblical leprosy be an expression of God's love? The message of God's lovingkindness is woven throughout the Hebrew of this double parshah. We will also discuss why Jewish boys do not get a haircut until their third birthday and how a woman's monthly cycle is connected to a prophecy concerning Israel. This and much more await in this fascinating passage.

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DISCUSSION POINTS:

• What is the significance of "the eighth day"?
• What is the relationship of the "strange fire" brought by Nadav and Avihu with the seductress mentioned in Proverbs?
• What is the power of silence, and how did Aaron wield it?
• What is the connection between the kosher laws and the events of this Torah portion?

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This Torah portion contains several unusual features:

• It is the only portion whose name is a number.
• It contains the middle two words of the Torah.
• It contains the middle letter of the Torah. And...
• ...it is read either before or after Passover.

In addition, we learn about the first three times "the glory of Adonai" appeared to the Israelites, and we discover something fascinating about the deaths of Nadav and Avihu.

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Grant and Robin visited beautiful Puerto Rico in March, 2023 where they taught at a Messianic community in Arecibo and visited a communal farm in Las Marias. In this episode of Be Our Guest, Grant and Robin have a discussion with their hosts Daimer Castro and Rebekah Sanchez. You will be blessed as you listen to their story and learn about the amazing work they are doing in this island paradise.

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Yeshua quotes this psalm and applies it to Himself. Yet, the psalm speaks of the author's sins, guilt, and iniquity. How could such things apply to Messiah?! Join us on a fascinating and insightful journey into this "stereoscopic" psalm that describes the shared sufferings between Messiah and ourselves.

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DISCUSSIONS POINTS:

• What is the significance of the tamid sacrifice remaining on the altar all night long?
• What connection is there between the tamid offering and the bride of Messiah?
• And what is the connection between the right ear, the right thumb, and the right big to?

Join us as we discuss these are other fascinating insights from Torah portion Tzav.

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