Behar Bechukkotai (On Mount- By my regulations)
May 8 2010 24 Iyyar dk 5770 Vayikra (Lev) 25:1-27:34
As much as G-d loves us, there are consequences for our disobedience. He is the G-d of all creation but since He is the one who has chosen us, fairness does not apply when it comes to how we think we are being treated. The world thinks that it is more humane than G-d in its treatment of the so-called under-dog especially in these days of enlightenment. Contrary to how enlightened we think we are, we are living in perilous, apocalyptic times which can be compared to Sodom and Gomorrah.
Emor (Speak)
This week’s parashah continues on the subject of holiness specifically through the cohanim and the rules for the Cohen Gadol dealing with death, marriage and offerings. In the middle of the parashah we have the chapter of ha Moedim, G-d’s Appointed Times which for us as Messianic believers are the chart for the work of Messiah. This portion ends with the teachings concerning the menorah and the lechem panim, the bread of the Presence and finishes with the story of the son of the Jewish mother and Egyptian father, who blasphemes the Name of G-d is stoned to death. Emor is rich with meaning but for today, I will focus upon one important teaching.
