The relationship between sacrifice, atonement, and doing God’s will unfolds throughout Scripture in parallel stories of creation, failure, and redemption.
The concept of being perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect doesn’t demand flawless behavior, but rather points to completion and maturity in Messiah.
Parashat Acharei Mot / Kedoshim Part 1 in a series on Generosity and Stewardship
The commandments found in Leviticus 17-18 correspond directly to the four commands given to Gentile believers by the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15. These four instructions remove barriers to fellowship and set a standard that allows Jew and Gentile to walk together in community as God’s holy people!
We often hear about how the Scapegoat points to the work of Messiah, but miss the more glorious imagery of the goat offered as a sin offering and how it points to the work of Messiah in the Heavenly Temple!