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Apostolic Writings Appointments With God Discussions Passover Prophets and Writings Torah Unleavened Bread

Who is Israel? Uniting native, grafted, chosen in God’s kingdom (Exodus 12; Jeremiah 46; 1Corinthians 5; Colossians 1)

A vibrant oil painting depicts a radiant white lamb standing on a table adorned with bread, a goblet, and plates of food, surrounded by a group of figures in colorful robes. A large tree with lush green leaves extends from the left side, while a warm golden light emanates from the lamb, illuminating the scene. In the upper right corner, a text overlay reads: "Who is Israel? Uniting native, grafted, chosen in God's kingdom." In the lower right corner, another text overlay states: "Exodus 12; Jeremiah 46; 1Corinthians 5; Colossians 1." A watermark "hallel.info" logo is visible in the lower left corner.

Amid resurgent anti-Semitism — sadly even among believers in Yeshua (Jesus) as the Messiah (Christ) — it’s more important than ever to revisit the New Testament teaching that Christ is the Passover Lamb for all Israel — native (Jew) and adopted/grafted (Gentile). Apostle Paul’s Passover teaching about “sincerity and truth” (unleavened bread) in our lives by removing “malice and wickedness” (leaven), with his olive tree metaphor, teaches unity in God’s family. It’s part of lessons from the beginning of the Bible to the end on distinguishing light from darkness, staying humble and embracing God’s correction as an expression of love.

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

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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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The Lamb before time: Rethinking the role of sacrificial worship

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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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How to empower the next generation to walk in righteousness (1Corinthians 5)

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The Scriptures call us to holiness and faithfulness. In this study of the Torah passage כִּי־תֵצֵא Ki Tetze (“when you go forth,” Deut. 21:10-25:19) focusing on a parallel passage in 1st Corinthians 5, we will see that tolerating unrepentant sin weakens the witness of the community of believers. Confronting sin with grace is an act of love — for the individual and the congregation. As we strive to walk uprightly, may we have the courage to uphold righteousness and the humility to receive correction. Only then can we fulfill our purpose to be a holy people.

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Heaven’s firewall: How Yom Kippur teaches us to filter thoughts through Yeshua (Leviticus 16–18; 1Corinthians 5–6)

Heaven's firewall: How Yom Kippur teaches us to filter thoughts through Yeshua (Leviticus 16-18; 1Corinthians 5-6). Adobe AI artwork of a woman with exposed brain divided between dark and bright hemispheres.

This study of Torah reading אַחֲרֵי מוֹת Acharei Mot (“after the deaths,” Leviticus 16–18) with 1Corinthians 5–6 explores complex modern moral issues, including organ donation, gender identity and spiritual decay. The seemingly paradoxical dual character of God as “high and lifted up” and “God with us” helps us understand the Messiah’s role as high priest and the two covering-removing offerings of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement).

These passages emphasize the need for spiritual discernment. Like a firewall against cyberattacks, we must filter thoughts and experiences through God’s words and recognizing whose voice we are listening to as we navigate the complexities of life, be they ancient or modern.

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Messiah is ‘faithful and righteous to forgive’ our leavened ‘malice and wickedness’

There’s ample reasons to stand in awe of Heaven’s love and mercy as we recall what when Heaven showed the Jail-keeper of humanity Who is boss that “Good Friday” and resurrection day two millennia ago. But we shouldn’t forget the enduring lessons about our salvation from the seven days of Unleavened Bread that surrounded ancient Israel’s deliverance in the Exodus and ours today.

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Mad about matzah: Enlist Heaven in our eschewing leaven in our ‘new self’

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The seven-day Chag Matzot (Festival of Unleavened bread) is an annual memorial of and spiritual reflection on our redemption, reformation and restoration into the Kingdom of God. Part of the lesson of purging out leaven during the festival is mastering the malice and wickedness that is beckoning us to open our heart’s door to them. Rather, we should let in Yeshua (Jesus) to our hearts and, thus, lives as He knocks.