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God’s grace: It’s more than forgiveness (Exodus 33–34; 1Corinthians 5–6, 10)

A vivid, impressionist-style digital painting bby Adobe Firefly depicts a multitude of people walking along a parted path through the sea, symbolizing the Exodus. The scene is filled with rich colors—blues, greens, oranges, and purples—conveying a sense of movement and divine presence. Bright light shines at the end of the path, suggesting hope and deliverance. Overlaid text reads: “God’s grace – It’s more than forgiveness. Exodus 33–34; 1 Corinthians 5–6, 10.” In the bottom right corner is the logo and website “hallel.info.”

This study explores spiritual maturity through ancient Israel’s journey from Egyptian slavery to freedom. Examining Exodus 13-15 and 33-34, alongside 1Corinthians 5, 6 and 10 reveals how God’s grace requires active participation, not passive acceptance. The Red Sea crossing symbolizes spiritual baptism, while the journey demonstrates the ongoing process of purging spiritual leaven and maintaining God’s presence through obedience, ultimately pointing to Messiah’s redemptive work and the believer’s transformative path.

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Torah readings Unleavened Bread

Shabbat Pesach (Sabbath of Passover) readings

"Messiah our Passover is sacrificed for us, so let us celebrate the feast." (1Cor. 5:6-7)

The Shabbat (Sabbath) during the seven days of Chag Matzot (Festival of Unleavened Bread) traditionally has special Bible readings that help us step back and reflect on the overarching messages of Lamb Selection Day, Pesakh (Passover), Matzot and Bikkurim (Firstfruits). These relate directly to the life and mission of Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus).

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Torah readings Unleavened Bread

7th day of Chag Matzot (Festival of Unleavened Bread) readings

Unleavened Bread: 'celebrate the feast ... with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth' (1Cor. 5:8). Layers of matzot sit on a slate.

The Bible’s seven-day commemoration of Matzot (Unleavened Bread) is tied to both Pesach (Passover; without leaven) and Shavuot (Pentecost; with leaven). Here are readings that focus on Messiah-related themes of the last day of the festival.

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The Lamb before time: Rethinking the role of sacrificial worship

**Alt-text**: A soft, dreamlike digital painting shows a young white lamb standing on a sunlit rock in an open field with rolling hills and pastel-colored skies in the background. The lamb gazes forward, symbolizing innocence and peace. Bold, stylized text overlays the image reading: “The LAMB before time – Rethinking the role of sacrificial worship.” The bottom right corner features the logo and website “hallel.info.”

How does Messiah Yeshua — Christ Jesus — relate to the biblical sacrificial system? Did He replace it or reveal its deeper spiritual meaning? If God established temple sacrifices, why would they no longer be necessary? So what eternal purpose did they serve? These are the questions we’ll be tackling in this short study.

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Appointments With God Discussions Passover Prophets and Writings Unleavened Bread

Cleaning the temple of the heart: Hezekiah’s spiritual revival flows from 2nd-chance Passover (2Chronicles 29–32; 2Kings 18–20; Isaiah 36–39)

**Alt-text**: A vibrant digital painting in an impressionist style shows four figures—two women and two men—dancing joyfully in a beam of light surrounded by swirling colors of blue, green, yellow, and red. The scene evokes a sense of spiritual celebration and renewal. Overlaid text reads: “Cleaning the temple of the heart. Hezekiah’s spiritual revival flows from 2nd-chance Passover – 2 Chronicles 29–32; 2 Kings 18–20; Isaiah 36–39.” In the lower-left corner is the logo and website “hallel.info.”

This study dives into Passover’s themes of return and renewal in 2Chronicles 29–32. Drawing on the Torah’s “Second Passover” instruction, King Hezekiah restored temple worship and invited the northern kingdom to celebrate this pivotal memorial to freedom, revival and unity. Also explored are Messiah’s eternal role in atonement and the importance of maintaining spiritual momentum from generation to generation.

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1st day of Chag Matzot (Unleavened Bread) readings

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Because ancient Israel had to flee Egypt quickly during the Exodus and not let the dough to rise. Because Israel was afflicted in bondage in Egypt. These are a couple of the reasons the Torah gives for why these seven days of leaven-lessness following Passover are observed from generation to generation. Yet why does “leaven” get featured mention by Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus) in the Gospels and by the Apostle Paul? Check out these Bible readings and related studies about Chag Matzot (Festival of Unleavened Bread) to discover the lessons that help us become alive in the Spirit of God.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Prophets and Writings Torah

Blindness and God’s sovereignty: How our spiritual arrogance can battle His hidden hand (Genesis 27; Isaiah 46; Hebrews 11)

BLINDNESS & GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY: How our spiritual arrogance can battle His hidden hand (Genesis 27; Isaiah 46; Hebrews 11).

This study of Genesis 27:1–29; Isaiah 46:3–11; and Hebrews 11:17–22 explores how divine plans supersede human intentions, prejudices and shortsightedness. Faith/trust and generational legacy play out in the lives of Abraham, Yitzkhak (Isaac) and Yaakov (Jacob). But Yitzkhak’s physical blindness reveals his inability to see God’s choice of unexpected vessels, and the importance of seeking divine wisdom. The Prophets reveal how curing spiritual as well as physical vision problems would be a key role for the Messiah — and fundamental to Heaven’s redemptive plan.