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Apostolic Writings Discussions Prophets and Writings Torah

Tired of fake spirituality? Meet the God Who really saves (Hosea 14; Leviticus 24; James 3)

How does an ancient prophet’s broken marriage, a pierced divine name and a golden lampstand burning pure oil reveal what real repentance looks like today? In this study of Hosea 14, Leviticus 24, and James 3, we explore why it’s more than guilt. Rather, it’s returning from false saviors to the God who heals our apostasy and restores His reputation through us. Then He calls us to shine as His light-bearing, priestly people in a dark, confused world, hungry for mercy, truth and wholeness.

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Apostolic Writings Appointments With God Discussions Prophets and Writings Torah

Spiritual detox: What the Bible really says about breaking free from toxic patterns (Leviticus 22–23; Zechariah 14; Colossians 2)

Detoxing from sin more than personal. It’s cosmic. This study connects Leviticus 23, the Shema prayer (Deuteronomy 6), Zechariah 14, and Colossians 2 to show how God’s “appointments” detox both spiritual leaders and everyday people from toxic habits, false religion, and spiritual distractions. Discover how unleavened bread, the Sabbath, and the festivals of the LORD all point to the Messiah as our ultimate detox, restoring us from slavery to freedom and leading us back toward the garden of God’s presence.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Prophets and Writings Torah

Breaking bread with God: How the Bible uses meals to explain spiritual life (Leviticus 21; Ezekiel 44; John 4, 6; 1Corinthians 10–11)

Discover why Leviticus 21, Ezekiel 44, John 4 and 6, and 1Corinthians 10–11 focus on the “table of the LORD” and what that means for us today. We explore what it really means that ancient Israel’s priests handle the “food of God,” why Yeshua (Jesus) says His food is to do the Father’s will, and how our approach today to Heaven’s altar reveals whether we’re truly drawing near — or just dropping off a gift and walking away.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Prophets and Writings Torah

Why the Apostles chose 4 rules for Gentiles — and what comes next (Acts 10, 15; Leviticus 17–20; Amos 9; Ephesians 4–5)

The apostles’ four prohibitions (idols, blood, strangled, sexual immorality) for Gentile believers in Acts 15 were a starting line, not a finish line, for holiness. Explore how they fit together with Leviticus 17–20, Amos 9, Acts 10 and Ephesians 4–5. Find out how Gentiles “called by God’s name,” mixed seeds and fabrics, and why honest speech, justice, and love of neighbor are central to walking as a holy people in a divided modern world.

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Apostolic Writings Discussions Prophets and Writings Torah

Healing more than the body: What biblical lepers show about God’s kindness (Leviticus 14; 2Kings 7; Luke 17; Mark 1)

Leprosy in Scripture exposes more than damaged skin; it uncovers the heart. As God met outcasts outside the camp, He meets us in our own wilderness places. There He calls to trust, receive cleansing through the Messiah, and return to communities as consecrated servants.

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Discussions Prophets and Writings Torah

Can spiritual issues cause physical problems? A biblical look at ‘leprosy’ (Leviticus 13–14; 2Kings 5; Isaiah 53)

“Leprosy” in the Bible exposes more than skin. It reveals what we carry within that shows up in what we do, what others see. As we stand before our High Priest, the Messiah, we bring Him every hidden stain and spreading mark. He alone discerns truly. He alone cleanses deeply. May we welcome His searching gaze, surrender our uncleanness, and walk restored, thankful and clean.

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Discussions Prophets and Writings

Can a nation be born in a day? Exploring Zion’s sudden birth in Scripture (Isaiah 66; Leviticus 12)

Many point to or dismiss the prophecy “a land can be born in a day” as having anything to do with the modern state of Israel. We explore how the book of Isaiah’s structure points to the real message of Zion, a people who know the difference between empty religion and trembling at God’s word. That message is wrapped in the mysterious prophecy that birth pangs follow this birth rather than precede it. Learn how God transforms corrupt worship, redefines Israel’s priesthood, and gathers the nations to Zion in a redemption that arrives like a “thief in the night.”