Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Yeshua, the Azazel and Freedom

April 24, 2023 Acharei Mot–Kedoshim Leviticus 16:1–20:27; Ezekiel 22:2–20; Amos 9:7–15; John 7:1–10:21 “The LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron who died when they approached the …

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Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Yeshua, the Azazel and Freedom

April 20, 2021 Acharei Mot–Kedoshim Leviticus 16:1–20:27; Ezekiel 22:2–20; Amos 9:7–15; John 7:1–10:21 “The LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron who died when they approached the …

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Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Yeshua, the Azazel and Freedom

May 5, 2017 Just as this scapegoat (Azazel) took the sins of the Jewish People and carried them away into the wilderness, so did Yeshua carry away the sins of the world.

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Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Yeshua and the Azazel

May 1, 2015 Although God appointed Aaron as High Priest (Cohen HaGadol), not even he could enter this innermost sanctuary anytime he wanted. He and every High Priest after him could only enter on one day out of the entire year—on the Day of Atonement.

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Parasha Acharei-Kedoshim (After-Holy Ones): Holy Confidence in Atonement

April 18, 2013 This week’s combined Torah portion, Parasha Acharei-Kedoshim, discusses Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) and holiness. It begins with Aaron, the Cohen Hagadol (high priest), preparing for the crucial once-a-year sacrifice on the Day of Atonement. In order to minister before the Lord on this holy day, Aaron first immersed himself in the mikvah (ritual cleansing). Before he brought the ketoret (incense offering) into the Holy of Holies, the innermost chamber of the Sanctuary, he put on simple, white linen clothing, representing purity and humility, which was appropriate for this sacred day, instead of his resplendent golden garments.

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Parasha Acharei-Kedoshim (After-Holy Ones): Holy Confidence

May 5, 2012 This week’s combined Torah portion, Parasha Acharei-Kedoshim, discusses Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) and holiness, and begins with Aharon, the Cohen Hagadol (high priest), preparing for the crucial once-a-year sacrifice on the Day of Atonement. In order to minister before the Lord on this holy day, Aharon first immersed himself in the mikvah (ritual cleansing) and then put on a holy, linen tunic. Before he brought the ketoret (incense offering) into the Holy of Holies, the innermost chamber of the Sanctuary, he donned simple, white linen clothing, representing purity and humility, which was appropriate for this sacred day, instead of his resplendent golden garments.

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