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Discussions Torah

Leviticus 17: Worship that God wants

Leviticus 17 is one of the most difficult chapters in that book to understand. One of the main phrases that people question in this chapter is the phrase “that man [person] shall be cut off from among his people.” This chapter is not about how people were to slaughter animals for their daily meal. It is about God’s instructions about sacrifices and how sacrifices were not to be made by the people themselves, but they were to be brought to the priests so the different sacrifices were performed properly under priestly supervision.

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Discussions Torah

Why Understanding Moses Is Essential to Understanding the New Testament

Illustration depicting the biblical scene of the golden calf from Exodus 32–33: the Israelites gathered in celebration around a golden calf idol, with Aaron nearby. Moses stands in the foreground holding the stone tablets, with Joshua at his side, appearing angry as he confronts the people’s idolatry. In the lower left corner, the title reads "Understanding Moses is Essential to Understanding the New Testament."

Led by Richard Agee, the discussion examines Exodus 32–33 and Israel’s idolatry with the golden calf. Under pressure, Aaron fashions the idol from gold earrings. Moses returns, breaks the tablets in anger, and 3,000 die. God relents after Moses’ intercession, emphasizing humility and obedience.

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Discussions Prophets and Writings

Judges 17-18 — The Slippery Slope of Personalized Faith

An illustrated banner depicts a solemn man in a brown robe standing before a golden idol seated on a stone pedestal with a burning altar beside them. The background features rolling hills under a soft, cloudy sky. On the left, bold serif text reads: “Judges 17–18 — The Slippery Slope of Personalized Faith.” A small watermark at the bottom left corner says “hallel.info” with a stylized Hebrew letter "nun.

In the profound depths of Judges 17-18, we encounter a powerful spiritual narrative of B’nei Yisrael’s covenant drift. Through Micah’s unauthorized shrine and the Levite’s compromised priesthood, HaShem reveals the dangerous consequences of creating religious systems outside divine mandate, challenging us to examine our own spiritual authenticity in Yeshua’s light.