Yeshua from Genesis to Revelation: Part 2

Introduction

• Series Title: Yeshua from Genesis to Revelation
• Focus: Understanding the journey of the children of Israel and the parallels with New Testament teachings.

Key Concepts

Exodus and Faith

• Exodus: Israelites left Egypt by grace through faith (blood of the lamb on doorposts).
• Mount Sinai: Received commandments post-redemption.
• Mount Zion vs Mount Sinai: Examines contrasts between these two spiritual mountains.

Grace, Faith, and Salvation

• Exodus 3:21: God's grace favoring Israelites in Egypt.
• Acts of Faith: Required to apply the lamb's blood.
• Ephesians 2:8: Salvation by grace through faith, affirming Torah principles.

New Testament Affirmation

• Romans 3 & 7: Establishing the Torah without voiding it.
• Paul's Perspective: Faith establishes, not abolishes, the Torah.

The Role of the Torah

Given to All

• Numbers 15: One Torah for Israelites and strangers.
• Moses Nachmanides' Commentary: Torah is for the congregation of Jacob and all who join.

Spiritual Application for Believers

• 1 Corinthians 10: Believers should see themselves as part of the Exodus story.
• Deuteronomy 29: Covenant includes future generations.
• Passover Celebration: Remembrance of deliverance is continuous.

The New Covenant

Heart Transformation

• Ezekiel 36: Removal of stony hearts, giving of heart of flesh.
• Hebrews 10: Torah written on hearts in New Covenant.

Stony Hearts

• Characteristics: Receive word with gladness but falter under trials.
• Example: Israel's initial eagerness at Sinai and subsequent disobedience.

The Spirit's Role

• Guided by Spirit: Holy Spirit helps obey Torah.
• Truth and Torah: Holy Spirit guides in truth, equated with Torah.

Conclusion

From Egypt to Zion

• Spiritual Journey: From Egypt (bondage) to spiritual Jerusalem (peace).
• Ultimate Fulfillment: Messiah's reign and teaching of Torah from Zion.

Marriage Covenant

• Mount Sinai: Spiritual marriage between Yeshua (bridegroom) and Israel.
• Adultery and Exile: Breaking of covenant led to curses akin to those on adulterous women.

Yeshua's Sacrifice

• Fulfillment of Penalties: Yeshua's crucifixion mirrored penalties of an adulterous woman.
• Unity with Israel: Through marriage, Yeshua identified with Israel's punishment.

Future Hope

• Messianic Era: Reunification of Israel, teaching of Torah from Jerusalem.
• Ultimate Peace: New Jerusalem in the New Heaven and Earth.