Post by Dave on Feb 18, 2022 14:41:46 GMT -5
Hasidim Are Generous
Hasidim are disproportionately represented in volunteer ambulance corps and other communal organs of kindness.
Many make better Christians than Christians
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Judaidm 101 - Qorbanot
In ancient times, a major component of Jewish ritual was the offering of qorbanot. An entire order of the Talmud (Kodashim, that is, Holy Things) is devoted to the subject. More than 100 of the 613 Commandments as enumerated by Rambam specifically address issues related to qorbanot.
The word "qorbanot" is usually translated as "sacrifices" or "offerings"; however… The word qorbanot comes from the root Qof-Reish-Beit, which means "to draw near," and indicates the primary purpose of offerings: to draw us near to G-d.
There are three basic concepts underlying qorbanot: giving, substitution and coming closer.
The first the aspect of giving. A qorban requires the renunciation of something
i.e – a personal sacrifice
Another important concept is the element of substitution. The idea is that the thing being offered is a substitute for the person making the offering, ... The offering is in some sense "punished" in place of the offerer. It is interesting to note that whenever the subject of qorbanot is addressed in the Torah, the name of G-d used is the four-letter name indicating G-d's mercy.
The idea of another (thing) being offered to be punished as a substitute for your sin
The third important concept is the idea coming closer. The essence of sacrifice is to bring a person closer to G-d.
YES – praying in the spirit – not to the spirit
What did an ahl/OT Jew do if he had to work on the Sabbath – or if he was far away from home and the temple
What have the Jews been doing since 70 AD
Answer Qorbanot – YOU ACT LIKE A CHRISTIAN where ever you are
You serve your community – you sacrifice your time – you give to the widows and orphans
YOU – Jer 1:5
Purposes of Qorbanot
Contrary to popular belief, the purpose of qorbanot is not simply to obtain forgiveness from sin. Although many qorbanot have the effect of expiating sins, there are many other purposes for bringing qorbanot, and the expiatory effect is often incidental, and is subject to significant limitations.
The purposes of qorbanot are much the same as the purposes of prayer: we bring qorbanot to praise G-d, to become closer to Him, to express thanks to G-d, love or gratitude.
YES – praying in the spirit – not to the spirit
How do Jews obtain forgiveness without sacrifices?
Forgiveness is obtained through repentance, prayer and tzedakah (charity or other good deeds). ‘mitzvahs’
In Jewish practice, prayer has taken the place of sacrifices. In accordance with the words of Hosea, we render instead of bullocks the offering of our lips (Hosea 14:3) (please note: the KJV translates this somewhat differently). While dedicating the Temple, King Solomon also indicated that prayer can be used to obtain forgiveness (I Kings 8:46-50). Our prayer services are in many ways designed to parallel the sacrificial practices
To this I will add
Psa 51:16 For Thou desirest not sacrifice, or I give it , Burnt-offering Thou acceptest not.
Psa 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A heart broken and bruised, O God, Thou dost not despise.
But Christians are taught - a blood sacrifice required in order to obtain forgiveness?
No. Although animal sacrifice is one means of obtaining forgiveness, there are non-animal offerings as well, and there are other means for obtaining forgiveness that do not involve sacrifices at all. The Biblical book of Jonah tells of an entire community condemned to destruction that was forgiven when they simply repented and fasted, without ever offering any sacrifice, blood or otherwise. (Jonah 3)
But Christians are taught – an incorrect – or incomplete view of Judaism
The Gospel message has always been repeated over and over, line by line throughout scripture
Gen 1:1 In the beginning of God's preparing the heavens and the earth—
Gen 1:2 the earth hath existed waste and void, and darkness is on the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God fluttering on the face of the waters,
Gen 1:3 and God saith, 'Let light be;' and light is.
Gen 1:4 And God seeth the light that it is good, and God separateth between the light and the darkness,
Joh 8:12 Yeshua spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. The one who follows Me will no longer walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Mat 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
God chosen people and Jerusalem – who are the center of Jer 1:5 a witness to all the WORLD
Eph 5:8 For once you were darkness, but now in union with the Lord you are light. Walk as children of light
Eph 5:9 (for the fruit of light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
Now age of the Gentile – we are the light – who are the center of Jer 1:5 a witness to all the WORLD
The call of Gnostic Christianity is not to follow the light – but to be the light to this world
The call of Gnostic Christianity is not to follow the Christ – but to be the Christ to this world