House of David Fellowship | Hebrew Roots Homework

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1. In Genesis 17:1, we find the first reference in the Torah to “El Shaddai.” How do the various bible translations translate yD;v. What does this name mean, and what does it tell us about the Creator? Is the Creator male, or female, or somehow both? Do any other divine names give us a clue? How does this conception of “El Shaddai” differ from the view of the divine held by those who followed early Canaanite religion?

2. Genesis 17:10-14 introduces the subject of physical circumcision for Abraham and his descendents as a condition for receiving the blessings of seed and land. Later, in Deuteronomy 10:16 and Deuteronomy 30:6, the concept of spiritual circumcision is introduced. In 10:16, the commandment is that we circumcise the foreskin of our hearts; in 30:6, the text reads that Yahweh circumcises our hearts.
a) Are New Covenant male believers required to be physically circumcised? Why or why not?
b) How do we circumcise our own heart? How does Yahweh circumcise our heart?

3. Both Avram and Sarai get a “hey” added to their names in this Torah portion (Genesis 17:5 and 17:15). What difference does the letter “hey” make, and what does the letter “hey” mean?

4. Consider these passages: Genesis 18:2-3, 9-10, 16; 19:1-2.
a) If there were three men in verse 2, why does Abraham say “My lord”? To whom is he speaking?
b) Who is “he” in verse 10?
c) Are the men who set out from Abraham the same beings as the two angels who appear to Lot in 19:1? Why would they appear as men to Abraham but as angels to Lot?

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1. What is the relationship, if any, between the Abrahamic covenant and Romans 11:29?
2. Hebrews 7:3 Melchisedec according to the text, was "without father, without mother".
Explain this figure of speech.
3. In Genesis 12:3, 18:18, 22:18, 26:4, and 28:14, Abraham is informed that he will be a "blessing to all nations". What does this mean?
4. What is happening in Genesis 15:5-6? (Hint: Galatians 3:6,16 ; Romans 10:18)

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1. Deuteronomy 26:1-19 presents a specific liturgical response (with specific words to recite) and first fruits offering to the history of the people who are about to cross over into the land.
It can be broken down as follows:

Acknowledgment of His generosity (1-4)
The recalling of His faithfulness (5-9)
The avoidance of syncretism by the recognition that He is not only the Elohim of their historical destiny but He is also the Elohim of their agricultural success, not the Canaanite elohim baal. (10)
The acknowledgement that worship goes beyond singing and like expressions from our being and is also expressed in a lifestyle that reflects His unique qualities of generosity, love, and mercy to others who are less fortunate. (11-15)
In their declaration that Yahweh is their Elohim, they affirmed their commitment to obey His commandments and in turn, Yahweh affirmed that they are His secure, loved, privileged, and set apart people. (16-19)

What can we do today with this amazing section of Scripture?

2. Deuteronomy 26:12 Is this tithe of every third year still in effect today? If so, who are the recipients today?

3. Deuteronomy 27:15 Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto Yahweh, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.

What constitutes a (KJV) "graven or molten image"?
What are a couple of examples of things that are not?
Is the curse incurred for just making the (KJV) "graven or molten image" but not "setting it up in secret"?
What does "setting it up in secret" entail?

4. Preparation for the next Torah portion (October 1st)
Deuteronomy 32 has two major textual criticism issues. I mentioned both of these back in July in passing. The first appears in the first 15 verses and the last appears in the last 15 verses. Bullinger's Companion Bible won't help this time (but if you have Kohlenberger's Interlinear Hebrew-English Old Testament, they are both listed).

You can find them both within the text of the Greek Septuagint (which all of you have access to) and the Hebrew Dead Sea Scrolls (which some of you have access to).

What are the two verses where these appear?
What are the variant readings for each?
Bonus Q: How do we know that the Apostles did not use the Masoretic text of Deuteronomy 32 when writing the New Testament?

Note: The implications of these two textual variants will be questions for the Ha'azinu portion on October 1st.

5. Bonus Question
Deuteronomy 27:1-8 speaks of writing the entire Torah on great stones that have been plastered into a large wall. Imagine an average billboard, which is 22' wide and 10' high. Now imagine 20 of these side by side, each containing 1,500 words (based on 2 sq inches per letter w/spacing and approximately 305,000 letters in all of Torah). This would get the job done.

What did they do?
What do we take away ('written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.' Romans 15:4b)?
What percentage of the people could read?
Was this great wall viewed in groups of 10?
Who is this really for?

1. What is the textual criticism issue we need to take note of in Romans 14:1-6?

2. How does the text that shouldn't be there impact our opponent's argument?

3. Deuteronomy 17:18 And it shall be, when he sits upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this Torah in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites.
What exactly, is to be written?

4. Using this portion as a dictionary:

How did they identify a false prophet?
What should they do with false prophets?

5. Moving forward to today, under the covenant we are under:

Does the method established in Torah to identify a false prophet still apply today?
Yeshua teaches that we will recognize false prophets by their fruit (Matthew 7:15-16). What fruit might that be?
One of the traits of a false prophet will be to introduce destructive heresies (2 Peter 2:1). Give an example of a destructive heresy.
If the Hebrew word rWgt' found in Deuteronomy 18:22 means do not "fear", why would that even be an issue?
If the Hebrew word rWgt' found in Deuteronomy 18:22 means do not "sojourn" with, how would we implement that today?
What role should false prophets play today in us learning more how to walk "as he walked" (1 John 2:6)?

1. Deuteronomy 9:4-23
The people of Israel that have been prepared and are ready to enter the promised land are identified by 11 characteristics.
Mark the verses for each of the following (there can be more than one):

Arrogant
Stubborn
Rebellious
Provocative
Corrupt
Idolatrous
Sinful
Evil
Unbelieving
Disobedient
Wicked

What does this teach us?

2. Deuteronomy 10:16 Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiffnecked.
Deuteronomy 30:6 And Yahweh thy Elohim will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love Yahweh thy Elohim with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.
Which is it: He does it or we do it? And where does Jeremiah 31 fit?

3. Deuteronomy 11:18 Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.
What is binding them for a sign and frontlets between your eyes mean?

4. Deuteronomy 11:20 And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates.
Explain how this is to be fulfilled.

1. Deuteronomy 1:12-18 Revisiting the concept of Delegation for success
Notice the 3 qualities listed in v13: Wise, have understanding, and known among you.
How do we implement such a structure (if indeed, such a structure is for today) so that we can successfully build His kingdom?

2a. Deuteronomy 1:39 What is the good and evil spoken of here?

2b. Deuteronomy 1:39 What was the age group spoken of here that had no knowledge between good and evil and does it apply today?

3a. Deuteronomy 2:34; 3:6 Here, the little ones (children) [note: same Hebrew word in both verses) are all destroyed. Does this mean that the previously established age for knowing "good and evil" does not apply for "other" nations?

3b. Deuteronomy 2:34; 3:6 Since the Most High is just, can you make a case that these children were actually not innocent?

4. Deuteronomy 2:34; 3:6, and Joshua 9:1-27 A group of Canaanites (the Gibeonites), using a deceptive ploy, sought to avoid extermination. Joshua did not ask for counsel but instead swore an oath to let them live. This oath superseded the direct command of Yahweh. Why can't we make oaths today that supersede the direct command of Yahweh?

1. Numbers 25:13 Atonement And he shall have it, and his seed after him, even the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel.

Phinehas killed one man of Israel and one woman of Moab. Zimri was a prince of a chief house among the Simeonites. Cozbi was a daughter of Zur, a chief of the Midianites. How did this action provide atonement for Israel, shutting down a plague that had already killed 24,000 of the "new" believers?

2. Human rights, Divine decrees, and Contemporary societal norms

Numbers 27:1-4 Then came the daughters of Zelophehad...
2 who they stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, and before the princes and all the congregation, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,
3 Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not in the company of them that gathered themselves together against Yahweh in the company of Korah; but died in his own sin, and had no sons.
4 Why should the name of our father be done away from among his family, because he hath no son? Give unto us therefore a possession among the brethren of our father.

The Events

a) Public request - all Israel knew what was going on
b) Father died through unbelief but not rebellion
c) We are believers in what Yahweh has said, innocent of unbelief at Kadesh Barnea
d) But sometimes even the innocent can lose their inheritance (Ex: Naboth, 1Kings 21:1-16)
e) The surrounding nations recognize the right of women to inherit property
f) Appeal to Israelite history and legal traditions could equal "deaf ears"

In this instance, the answer happened to agree with the contemporary norm in society around them. Do you see any dangers that could come from a natural extension of this kind of thinking?

3. Bigger Picture
Another name for fourth book of Torah:
"The plans of the enemy: Their successes and failures and the cost in human life."

Review of the enemies plan to destroy Israel

a) 11:1-6 Discontent over menu choices
b) 12:1 Dislike of a sister-in-law results in bad attitude and speaking against family members
c) 12:2 Jealous for power
d) 14:4,10 Rebellion
e) 14:31 Fear for children
f) 14:40-45 Disobedience because of timing
g) 16:1-3 Rivalry for power
h) 16:41 False accusation of murder demonstrating disloyalty
i) 20:3-5 False accusation of forced displacement from Egypt
j) 21:4-5 Continual dissatisfaction over current conditions
k) 22-24 Sorcery (which the people never knew about)
l) 25:1-3 Deception through sexual immorality
m) 25:1-3 Idol worship

Cost: Over 625,000 dead
1 Corinthians 10:1-12
6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
11 Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition [nouqesi,an], upon whom the ends of the ages are come.

nouqesi,an [Friberg] teaching, admonition, warning, ethical and corrective instruction in regard to behavior.

What would be three things you would take away from this 'list of historical events' for ethical and corrective instruction in regard to behavior for today's believer?

1. Numbers 19:1-22 Dealing with death.
Consider these numbers.
14,000 days (37.5 years): The time period between the spy report resulting in "all above 20 will die" and the death of Miriam
603,550 males over 20
400,000 women over 20 (I made up this number)

The following noted but not considered
16:49 14,700 died + 250 Korath
25:9 24,000 died

Equals 70+ died each day for 37 1/2 years.
12 tribes = 6 family members died each day.

Discuss the psychological impact of having a funeral every day for 37 1/2 years.

2. Numbers 20:1-13 Being careful what we lay at the feet of the Almighty
Moses (and Aaron to a lesser extent) have "put up" with the grumblers and are now within months of entering the land (based on 20:1 being the first month of the 40th year). In a moment of weakness, they both allow their emotions to override their obedience and fall short of the exhortation of 1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, let them speak as the oracles of God; if anyone minister, let them do it with the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified...

While God planned a silent demonstration of His unique power over nature (words causing a rock to gush water), Moses and Aaron thundered at the people ("you rebels" [and rightfully so]), robbing God of an opportunity for His name to be exalted.

With believers today, as a kingdom of priests, discuss the importance of being sure everthing we write and say fulfills "that God in all things may be glorified".

3. For question 3, each family should come up with a question/insight concerning the bronze serpent.

Unfinished from last meeting

Numbers 14:18 speaks of visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation. The NIV is very strong stating "...He punishes the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation." Explain Yahweh's grace and mercy upon a family using this passage.

1. Numbers 13 tells the story of the spies who went to visit the land promised to Abraham and his descendents. The 10 that delivered the "evil report" (v32) viewed the takeover of the land entirely from their limited human perspective (v33), leaving Yahweh totally out of the equation.

Minimizing the resources and magnifying the problems, they became paralyzed by fear and it was this that resulted in their determination that they did not have the ability to successfully unseat the current residents. Self doubt had won.

Since this story is for our teaching today, discuss the delicate balance between a realistic assessment of our own abilities and limitations and a total reliance upon His limitless provision when He has made certain things clear without any dependencies.

2. Numbers 13:33 Who are the Nephilim and why do you need to know?

3. Numbers 14:18 speaks of visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation. The NIV is very strong stating "...He punishes the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation." Explain Yahweh's grace and mercy upon a family using this passage.

4. Numbers 15:15-16 speak to there being one law for the native born and one law for the stranger. In FFOZ's journal, #105, page 28, Toby Janicki, quoting Milgrom (footnote 13), seeks to establish that only those "commandments" specified in like manner apply to all, and not the entire Torah. Explain how he has or has not made his case.

Extra Credit #1

At the last meeting, David make the case that there is no Scripture that speaks directly to "Sunday" as a day that has been added for worship for the believer. Assess his conclusion in light of the passage from Psalms 118:22-26.

Extra Credit #2

Scenario

Note: Please disregard any logistical issue

Let's say that after a study regarding whether it is proper for a woman to teach other women in the assembly, 100% find that this is acceptable.
Let's say that after this study regarding whether it is proper for a woman to teach men in the assembly, 90% find that this is acceptable.

At a given meeting, we close the wall between the two rooms and set up one for a woman to teach and one for a man to teach. Have we met the burden of the study?

Suppose a man who found it acceptable to be taught by a woman decides they would like to hear the particular message being taught by a woman. Have we failed to meet the burden of the study?

1. In Numbers 4:5-6, when the camp is getting ready to move, Aaron and his sons are instructed to take down the ark and put the staves in. Exodus 25:13-15 instructs that once the staves are inserted into the rings, they shall not be taken from it. Explain the "on it's face" contradiction.

2. Numbers 6:18 instructs the Nazarite to "shave the head" once the days of their separation are fulfilled. Is there any reason to believe that this would not apply to a woman, that is, that she should have her head shorn?

3. 20/80 vs 80/20 Numbers 3:17-4:49 demonstrates a coordinated ministry. Since we are "a kingdom of priests", should each family of the congregation seek to attend to a part of the service in today's economy?

4. Should the Priestly Blessing have a role today as regards the congregational meetings?

Extra Credit

Scenario

Note: Please disregard any logistical issue

Let’s say that after a study regarding whether it is proper for a woman to teach other women in the assembly, 100% find that this is acceptable.
Let’s say that after this study regarding whether it is proper for a woman to teach men in the assembly, 90% find that this is acceptable.

At a given meeting, we close the wall between the two rooms and set up one for a woman to teach and one for a man to teach. Have we met the burden of the study?

Suppose a man who found it acceptable to be taught by a woman decides they would like to hear the particular message being taught by a woman. Have we failed to meet the burden of the study?

1. In 26:4-13, blessings for remaining in the covenant were laid out.

(a) Coordination of rain
(b) Invisible fence for wild beasts
(c) Invisible fence for Israeli enemies
(d) Victory against overwhelming odds if war was inevitable
(e) The ability to enjoy the company of the Most High

Where do the believers in Yeshua stand today as regards these blessings?

2. Is there any relationship between:

(a) 26:22 and 2Kings 2:23-24
(b) 26:29 and 2Kings 6:28-29

3. Do we need to confess the iniquity of our fathers (who are our fathers anyway?) today? [26:40]

4. Can the execution of Hannah's consecration of Samuel [1Sam 1] be extrapolated from 27:2-8?

Extra Credit

Please read this one page blog.
http://shema-yisrael.org/blogspot/2011/05/did-jesus-teach-one-law-for-the-jew-and-gentile/

How does the NT message "The Microscope of Reality", given at the last meeting, address the shortcomings of this position?

1. Leviticus 23:27-32 Verse 27 mentions that the 10^th day of the 7^th month is a sacred assembly. It appears that verse 32 mentions that the 10^th day begins at the evening of the 9^th day and goes until the evening of the 10^th day. Is that correct?

2. Leviticus 23:5 Both the Hebrew and the Greek text use the phrase "between the evenings". What does this mean in its relationship to the Passover?

3. Leviticus 23:6 How many days is unleavened bread to be eaten?

4. Leviticus 23:6 From this verse, can we determine what day is the first day we should eat unleavened bread? If not, then is there another that is clearer or assists in a better understanding?

5. What role does obedience play in the establishment of holiness?
Points:
a) In Leviticus 20:8, 26, 21:8, 15, 23, 22:9, 16, 32, it appears that Yahweh brings about holiness in His people.
b) Leviticus 22:14 allowed for a man to mistakenly eat of a holy thing and be forgiven.
c) Acts 5:32 states that the Holy Spirit is given to those who obey.
d) Matthew 7:21-23 states that there will be those who are asked to "depart" because of disobedience, even after calling him "Lord, Lord" and working in the power gifts.

If a person keeps the commandments that they think are still required to be kept but don't keep others that they think have been done away with, do they fall under the classification of the sin of ignorance?

Concerning Acts 5:32, does this mean that, by implication, those who don't obey eventually lose the Holy Spirit (Psalms 53:11)?

If a person keeps the commandments that they think are still required to be kept but don't keep others that they think have been done away with, will they still qualify for the first resurrection?

Or to put it another way, can there really be holiness apart from obedience?

1. Leviticus 16:20-22
"The goat will carry on itself all their iniquities to the wilderness." [22] Psalm 103:12 "As far as east is from west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." So, based on Matthew 18:21-35, why does the New Covenant appear to keep our transgressions recallable?

2. Leviticus 16:30, 34 "...you will be clean from all your sins"; "...Atonement is to be made once a year for all the sins of the Israelites." This appears to also clean all intentional sins as well. Does Hebrews 10:26 teach something different in the New Covenant?

3. Deuteronomy 12:15
"Nevertheless, you may slaughter your animals in any of your towns and eat..." Leviticus 17:1-9 seems to teach that all sacrifices must be brought to the entrance of the Tent of Meeting. Deuteronomy 12:15 seems to teach that is not required. What is Leviticus really going for here, especially since animals with blemishes would not be allowed to be sacrificed at the Tent of Meeting anyway?

4. Leviticus 17:10,12,13,14 teach that we are not to consume blood. Acts 15:20 repeats it.
The Augsburg Confession (1530 C.E.), on the other hand, states in section 65 of Article XXVIII: Of Ecclesiastical Power

"The Apostles commanded Acts 15:20 to abstain from blood. Who does now observe it? And yet they that do it not sin not; for not even the Apostles themselves wanted to burden consciences with such bondage; but they forbade it for a time, to avoid offense."

The Protestant Reformation condemned the Roman Catholic Church for exercising authority for changing the commandments of our Heavenly Father yet this appears to be a case of "like mother, like daughter." Comment on the restoration that Hebrew Roots is bringing.

1. Leviticus 12: 6-8
When a woman bore a male child, after the 40 days had ended, a burnt offering and a sin offering were offered by the priest to make an atonement for her (v7) before she was declared clean from her flow of blood. In Luke 2:22-24, the mother of Yeshua followed this commandment. If a sin offering was made, does this mean that during the 40 days, sin had been committed?

2. Leviticus 13:47-59 Garment Issues
If the skin diseases that afflicted humans were a parable of the effect of sin in human beings, discuss the role of mildew (and the like) in clothing and leather goods as a picture of the working of sin in the material creation per Genesis 3:17-19

3. It can be said that Holiness in Leviticus is symbolized by wholeness. Animals must be perfect to be used in a sacrifice. Priests must be without physical deformity. People who have skin disease must exit the camp and wait for it to heal. Houses that exhibit mold, mildew, or dry rot need to be vacated and if the problem does not cease, then the house must be destroyed.

How should we relate to the Holiness code in today's world as a Torah Pursuant People with no temple?

4. The holiest area, where one was closest to God, was the tabernacle. The tabernacle was surrounded by the camp where Israel, the holy people of God lived. This in turn was encircled by the area outside the camp, which was populated by non-Israelites, sinners, and the unclean.

To live outside the camp was to be cut off from the blessing of the covenant. It meant that sick persons would be cut off from their families, their friends, and the normal activities of life, including their drawing near to God in worship. Living outside the camp meant living as far from the presence of God as possible.

The one diagnosed as unclean almost went into mourning, experiencing a living death, with a loss of all benefits.

Discuss how the events of Genesis 3 reflect the first picture of this separation.

1. Leviticus 8:9 demonstrates that the high priest wore a "head covering" and there is nothing in Scripture that denotes this is a problem for the high priest. What are the implications of this when considering Paul's shame motif in 1 Corinthians 11:7 as he argues for that a man should not "cover" his head?

2. Leviticus 8:23-24 discusses an aspect of the ordination ceremony for Aaron and his sons. It mentions Moses taking blood of the slaughtered ram and placing some of it on the lobe of Aaron's right (not left) ear, on the thumb of his right hand (not left), and on the big toe of his right foot (not left). What does this signify for us today when there is no sacrifice but there are surely times when some are ordained?

3. Leviticus 6:18b states "Whatever touches them will become holy."
6:27 states "Whatever touches any of the flesh will become holy."
7:19 "Meat that touches anything ceremonially unclean must not be eaten." What does "them" mean (in v18), what does "whatever" mean (in v27), and what is the problem of meat that touches anything ceremonially unclean in light of Romans 14? In addition, does Haggai 2:11-13 help us any?

4. In Esther 9:6-10, the 10 sons of Haman have been killed (confirmed by the words of the king in v12). Why would Esther desire for the dead sons of Haman to be hanged and why would the king grant such a request if they were already dead?

1. What spiritual principle for our lives can be extracted from Ex 38:21 where Moses performed a "pass in review" of the actions associated with the building of the tabernacle?
2. There are three tabernacles that have been built...

1. Ex 40:34
2. 1 Kings 8:9-13; 2 Ch 7:1-3
3. Ezra 6:15-22; Ezra 3:10-13

In the first two, God's presence is recorded as filling to the degree that authorized humans could not enter. But with the third, this is not mentioned. What should we take away from this first filling knowing the future?
3. The beginning of Exodus discusses the children of Israel that descended into Egypt (and slavery). The end of Exodus discusses the descent of the glory of Yahweh covering the newly finished tabernacle. In between, a great nation came into existence, they learned about the problems golden calves can cause, (even if they are named Yahweh), and found out what it takes to live in His presence on an ongoing basis. As the journeys are about to begin, what message do we take away for our lives today?

1. Exodus 30:12-16 If you are 20 years old or above, you get "numbered" and must give as an offering a half shekel to make a covering (atonement) for your soul. What picture does equal money (the rich and the poor pay the same amount) teach us about the price Yeshua paid for the sins of the world?
2. Treating something of relative importance as though it were of ultimate significance is idolatry. Explain what the people were thinking when they created a god of gold and named it Yahweh after seeing all the miracles in the deliverance and then being instructed not to do this exact thing?
3. In Exodus 32:1-25, Aaron has a senior moment (he was around 84) and decides to fashion [v4] a molten calf of gold and then build an alter [v5] for it. Then he states that tomorrow will be a feast to Yahweh. But in verse 24, he states that (1) the people said unto me "make us gods" (2) I said "give me any gold that you have" (3) so I collected it and tossed it into the fire and out came this calf. (4) then Aaron told everyone to get naked and they did. What do we make of Aarons culpability in this matter?
4. "Blot me out of Your Book" (Exodus 32:32). Did Moses feel that by giving his life (being removed from the book) he could make atonement [v30] for the sins of the people? Do we see a similar event in Romans 9:3 with Paul where he says "For I was at the point of wishing that I might be [Greek 'anathema'] from Christ if it would get my brethren in"?
5. In Exodus 34:9, the English text of most bibles reads "O Lord, let my Lord..." which is a translation of the Hebrew Adonai which means 'lord'. However, in pre-Masoretic Hebrew Torahs, 'adonai' does not occur and in it's place are the letters "yod hey vav hey", which occur twice. What are the implications of this violation of Deut 4:2?

1. KJV Exodus 25:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. What if they didn't want to give it willingly but still thought it was a good idea or maybe their wife had some input into the request after an initial pass? What is this really talking about?

As you answer #1, consider these 2 verses...

Proverbs 16:3, the amplified version:
Roll your works upon Yahweh [commit and trust them wholly unto Him; and He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and therefore] shall all your plans be established and succeed.

Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed [Greek: metamorphosis] by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

2. The biggest subject in Torah is the building of the tabernacle. In 25:9, 26:30, and 27:8, it states that the construction should follow the pattern shown in the mount. Why all the detail for us? And this happens again in Ezekiel 40 - 48. And there, the form and structure of that temple connects to being ashamed of sins (43:10-11). What are we to get out of all this detail, detail that seems better placed in a class about ancient architecture?

3. Peter says "You also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Yeshua the Messiah." 1 Peter 2:5
Paul says "in whom the whole building, being fitted together is growing into a holy temple in the Lord." Ephesians 2:21
Paul also says "For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: 'I will dwell among them'" 2 Corinthians 6:16

Looking at Exodus 25:8, it says, "And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.", can we understand the blueprint for assembling the tabernacle of Moses as an example (1 Cor. 10:11) for the ordering of our lives? If so, then how?

4. Exodus 25:15 "The poles are to remain in the rings of this ark; they are not to be removed."
1 Samuel 6:1 - 15 The ark was moved on a cart without using the poles. No problem.
1 Samuel 6:19 Looking in caused the death of 50,070 Bethshemites.
2 Samuel 6:1 - 7 v5 And David and all the house of Israel played before Yahweh on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.
6 And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it.
7 And the anger of Yahweh was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.

John 4:23-24
23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him.
24 God is Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth.

It appears that even when worshipping the Most High with all your might (spirit), if you don't worship according to the pattern (truth), then trouble is just around the corner. Discuss the importance of something seemingly so small as "The poles are to remain in the rings of this ark; they are not to be removed."

5. Here is the order of the construction:

The ark
The mercy seat
The table of shewbread
The menorah
The tabernacle
The curtains
The boards
The veil
The alter
The court

What do we take away from this order based on the patterns found in the tabernacle as it relates to the plan of redemption?

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