Torah on Location: Connections Between the Brit Hadashah and the Tanakh

Introduction

• Presenter: A.B. Ben Mordecai
• Location: Eretz Israel (Land of Israel)
• Focus: Exploring connections between the Brit Hadashah (New Testament) and the Tanakh (Torah, Prophets, and Writings)
• Aim: Understanding anomalies in the Hebrew texts and their significance

Key Themes and Concepts

Construction of the Tabernacle

• Exodus 38:22: Bezalel, son of Uri, of the tribe of Judah, made all that Yehovah commanded Moses.
• Moses' Instructions: Moses was shown detailed instructions for the Tabernacle on the mountain.
• Name Meaning: Bezalel means "in the image of El (God)".
• Numeric Value: Bezalel's name has a numeric value of 153.

Brit Hadashah and Bezalel

• John 21:3-6: Narrative of Simon Peter and the disciples fishing.
  • Context: They caught nothing until Jesus (Yeshua) instructed them to cast the net on the right side.
  • Result: They caught a multitude of fish they couldn't draw in.
  • Significant Number: 153 fish caught, linking to Bezalel's numeric value.

Symbolism of the Net

• Net in Hebrew: Rechet (Resh, Shin, Tav)
  • Letters' Ordinal Values: 20 (Resh), 21 (Shin), 22 (Tav)
  • Connection to Patriarchs: Abraham (20th generation), Isaac (21st), Jacob (22nd) from Adam.
• Genesis 48:15-16: Jacob's blessing to Joseph's sons to grow into a multitude in the land, symbolized as fish.

Parallels and Prophecies

• Prophecy of Malachi (Malachi 3:22-24): Turning hearts of fathers to sons and vice versa.
  • Eliyahu Hanavi (Elijah the Prophet): Role in restoring Israel to the teachings of the fathers (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob).
  • Mercy and Judgement: Right side of the boat represents mercy, crucial for drawing in "fish" (followers).

Importance of 153

• Image of El: Bezalel's and the sons of God (Bnei ha Elohim) numeric value is 153.
  • Sons of God: Followers led by the Spirit of God and transformed into His image.
  • 2 Corinthians 3:16-18: Transformation into the image of Yehovah from glory to glory.

Building the Tabernacle

• Role of Believers: As the tabernacle, believers are being constructed into the image of God, similar to Bezalel's role in constructing the physical Tabernacle.
• Romans 8:14: Sons of God are led by the Spirit, emphasizing transformation and divine calling.
• 2 Corinthians 6:14-18: Believers as the temple of God, called to be separate from unrighteousness.

Summary and Conclusion

• Application: Believers are tasked with showing mercy, kindness, and building the spiritual Tabernacle in the world.
• Call to Action: Emphasize holiness, follow Torah, and understand the deeper connections in Scriptures.
• Contact: For further study and questions, refer to websites: cominghome.co.il or torahonlocation.com

Final Blessing

• Shalom from Torah on Location, encouraging continuous study and reflection on the Hebraic context of Scriptures.