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  • Readings: Jan. 24, 2026
    In Exodus 27-28, Tabernacle oil, menorah and priestly garments foreshadow Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus) as the eternal Kohen HaGadol (High Priest), whose life, sacrificial blood and intercession bring to fullness Israel’s holy calling and bring God’s presence among His people. Parallel passage Hosea 14:4-9 reveals God’s promise to heal and restore Israel when she returns to Him in repentance. In another parallel, Hebrews 4:14-16, Yeshua’s role as sympathetic High Priest invites believers to approach God with confidence for mercy and grace.

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Digital painting generated by ChatGPT in an oil palette knife style depicting the bronze altar (mizbe’ach nechoshet) of Israel’s Tabernacle, with a visible ramp and four horns, flames and smoke rising dramatically from the altar. Beside it stands a large, heroic lion representing Ariel, the Lion of God, glowing with fire against a dark, smoke-filled wilderness backdrop. The lower left corner contains the text overlay, “Understanding the Tabernacle’s bronze altar: Sacrifice and spiritual transformation (Exodus 26–27),” and a Hallel.info watermark appears in the lower right corner.
Explore the meaning of the bronze altar in ancient Israel’s Tabernacle. Discover how its design, horns and blood rituals highlight public atonement, repentance and community accountability. Learn the symbolism of “Ariel” (Lion of God) and how the altar foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Yeshua (Jesus). Drawing from Exodus, Ezekiel, Hebrews and more, this study reveals how praise, good deeds and partnership with God transform ritual into spiritual growth and a foundation for modern life.
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An oil palette knife–style digital painting created by ChatGPT depicts the interior of Israel’s ancient Tabernacle. Seen from behind, Yeshua as the Cohen HaGadol (High Priest) stands in blue and white priestly garments, arms raised as he parts a richly woven purple curtain decorated with golden cherubim on both sides. Beyond the opened curtain, the Qadosh HaQadashim (Holy of Holies) is rendered as a blinding, radiant light. A diverse group of men and women of multiple ethnicities, all wearing white robes, walk forward together into the light. On the left side of the HaQadosh stands a large golden seven-branched menorah with all branch lamps lit. On the right side is the golden Table of the Bread of the Presence, holding two neat stacks of unleavened bread with six loaves in each stack. The floor and walls are textured with thick, expressive brushstrokes in golds, purples, and browns. The lower left corner is left open for text and contains the overlay: “How we build a house for God on Earth (Exodus 25–26; Isaiah 66; 1 Corinthians 6).” A Hallel.info logo watermark appears beneath the Table of the Bread of the Presence on the right.
Why does the Bible go to such pains to describe so much “pure gold” in Israel’s Tabernacle? Together with the repeated message of “Zion,” they reveal God’s call to purity, transparency and spiritual growth. Learn practical lessons on humility, refinement through trials, discerning truth and becoming a living temple for God’s presence on Earth. Embrace this heavenly pattern for real-life transformation, and experience God’s glory in every area of your life.
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Digital painting created by ChatGPT in an oil palette knife style depicting ancient Jerusalem in a three-tiered composition. In the foreground, a large multitude of people gathers at the base of the hills, rendered with broad, textured strokes. Above them rises the city of Jerusalem, dominated by Solomon’s Temple set on an elevated platform, with high stone walls and the Temple structure oriented lengthwise across the hill, its surfaces gleaming in warm sunlight. Over the Temple hovers a large, dark cloud pierced by intense, radiant beams of light shining downward, emphasizing a divine presence. The lower left quarter of the image is relatively open and subdued to accommodate a text overlay reading, “Biblical Zion: Our journey from Sinai to the New Jerusalem (Exodus 24; Isaiah 60–61).” A Hallel.info watermark appears in the lower right corner.
Today, talk of “Zionism” often fuels controversy and division. But the Bible’s vision of Zion is radically different — offering spiritual ascent, global peace and lasting restoration for all people, not just one nation. Scripture paints Zion as God’s chosen place for healing and unity, a prophetic hope transcending politics and conflict. Rediscover true Zionism as the Bible teaches: a call to embrace divine presence via the Messiah, bringing renewal and redemptive purpose for every nation and heart.
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A digital painting created by ChatGPT in a textured oil palette knife style, arranged as two side-by-side panels. In both panels, defendants are shown from behind, standing in a courtroom facing a judge. In the left panel, the judge appears pleased and gives a thumbs-up gesture toward the defendant; in the right panel, the judge looks disgusted and gives a thumbs-down toward a different defendant. The lower left quarter has a text overlay that reads, “Biblical justice: What’s meant by ‘foreigner’? (Exodus 22–23).” A Hallel.info watermark is visible in the lower right corner of the image.
Upholding honesty in courts and refusing to favor one group over another are among the timeless lessons of honest and truly restorative justice in Exodus 22–23. Discover Heaven’s revelation to ancient Israel about how to approach justice, mercy and fair treatment across every social class, including the system for integrating foreigners into the family of God.
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A digital oil painting created by ChatGPT in a bold palette-knife style shows a diverse group of people journeying from darkness into light. On the left, figures emerge from shadow and bondage, symbolizing slavery in Exodus. They move through parted waters toward a radiant, open landscape of freedom and hope. At the center, a luminous, robed figure with outstretched arms represents Messiah Yeshua, welcoming men, women, and children of many backgrounds into redemption and unity. The right side glows with warm golds and blues, intentionally left simple and uncluttered to accommodate a text overlay. In the upper right corner is the text, “Set the captives free: The Bible’s real message on slavery & redemption (Exodus 21–22; Jeremiah 34).” A small Hallel.info watermark appears in the lower right corner.
The Bible’s laws about slavery can be troubling, but they reveal something deeper: Even within ancient realities, God’s instructions are aimed to bring dignity, protection, and a pathway to freedom for everyone — Israelites and outsiders alike. In Exodus 21-22, Jeremiah 34 and similar passages, we see that Scripture moves toward greater justice, mercy and inclusion. Ultimately, all these hopes find their fulfillment in the Messiah, Who opens the door to true freedom for every person and nation, showing God’s heart to set all captives free and welcome all into His family.
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A digital painting generated by ChatGPT in a palette knife (impasto) style. From left to right, a sequence of vignettes shows the same person in increasing restlessness—rushing with tense posture, checking a wristwatch, and scrolling videos on a smartphone—progressing toward calm. On the right, the final vignette depicts a peaceful figure basking in radiant, heavenly light, eyes closed and hands at rest, symbolizing divine rest overcoming human fatigue. Thick, textured strokes and a transition from cooler blues to warm golds emphasize the movement from anxiety to serenity. The lower third contains a text overlay reading, “From Sinai to Sabbath: How rediscovering sacred time can truly heal our fatigue (Exodus 18–20).” A Hallel.info watermark appears in the lower right corner.
A newly released best-seller from a well-known yet for some a polarizing figure details his discovery of Sabbath rest. That has become a springboard for exploring with our fellow Christian brothers and sisters Shabbat’s profound spiritual gift. This study of Exodus 18–20 shares how Sabbath invites true renewal, not just recovery from exhaustion. Honoring Shabbat is part of Heaven’s framework for shaping healthy families and community, wise leadership, and deep relationship with God. True transformation comes through trust, obedience, and Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus the Christ), making Sabbath a living testimony to God’s goodness, holiness and enduring invitation to…
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Digital painting generated by ChatGPT in a palette-knife, impasto style, inspired by Edvard Munch’s The Scream. The artwork is a two-panel diptych. In the left panel, an ancient Israeli woman stands in an empty field at sunset, clutching an empty basket, her hands on her cheeks in a silent cry. In the right panel, a similar woman is shown in a dark interior room with the same anguished expression, a clay oil lamp before her containing only an unlit cotton wick. Between the panels is a centered text overlay reading, "Sacred cycles: Embracing God’s rhythms of rest and labor (Exodus 16; Isaiah 58; Mark 2)." A small Hallel.info logo watermark appears in the lower right corner of the image.
The Sabbath isn’t just a command but an invitation to rest, delight and trust in God’s provision. We looked at the Bible account of manna, the parable of the 10 virgins, and teachings on tithing. Preparation, mercy and justice matter to God. Consistent spiritual nourishment and honest relationship with God are more important than just following rules and turn those instructions into touchpoints for transformation. Ultimately, resting in Him is key — not just once a week, but as a way of living in trust every day.
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