Exploring Spiritual and Biblical Concepts

Sep 27, 2024

Lecture Notes: Understanding the Whole Book - Part 27

Introduction

  • Focus on two types of tabernacles made without hands: physical and spiritual structures.
  • Gathering data for next week; this is an introduction.

Lecture Rules

  • Keep mic muted unless asking questions.
  • Use room feature to raise hand.
  • Questions must be on topic, 60-second limit.

Key Concepts Discussed

Image of Elohim

  • Colossians 1:14: Redemption through blood, forgiveness of sins, image of the invisible Elohim.
  • Genesis 1:27-28: Creation of man in Elohim's image, be fruitful and multiply.
  • Colossians 1:6, 10: Bringing forth fruit, walking worthy of Yahuwah.

New Creation in Mashiach

  • Colossians 3:10: Putting on the new man, identifying with Mashiach’s resurrection.
  • New man or last Adam: Renewal in knowledge.
  • Shaul’s exhortation: Stop old life traits, embrace new life in the last Adam.

Knowledge

  • Knowledge in Genesis context: Knowledge of good and evil, Yahuwah’s commands.
  • Hebrew terms: Yada (to know), Da'at (knowledge).
  • Seek after Yahuwah for true knowledge.

Spiritual Circumcision

  • Colossians 2:11: Circumcision made without hands.
  • Spiritual circumcision vs. physical circumcision.
  • Deuteronomy 4:27-30: Seeking Yahuwah with all heart and soul.

Stephanos’ Testimony

  • Acts 6-7: Stephanos full of faith, resisted by libertines.
  • False accusations, parallel to Mashiach’s experience.

End Time Temples

  • Isaiah 66:1-2: End time prophecy, Yahuwah’s ultimate dwelling.
  • Acts 7:49, Mark 14:58: Temples made with and without hands.

Implications for the Future

  • Jerusalem as a future sanctuary without an Ark.
  • Ezekiel 40-48: No mention of an Ark in the new temple.
  • Zechariah and Isaiah parallel: Jerusalem becomes a sanctuary.

Key Takeaways

  • Earthly Jerusalem will become a sanctuary for Yahuwah’s presence.
  • Aligns with Genesis command to fill the earth.
  • The future state will reflect Eden’s original sanctity.

Conclusion

  • The lecture ties biblical history and prophecy to future expectations.
  • Emphasizes spiritual renewal, knowledge, and understanding of divine purposes.

Next Steps

  • Next session will explore the significance of "without hands" in greater detail.
  • Recommended scripture study: Daniel 2, Ezekiel 40-46, Isaiah 2, Zechariah 14.

Questions and Discussions

  • Open time for student questions and discussions related to lecture content.