Parashat Tetzaveh – Year 3 – Building the Altar of Incense.
Shabbat Shalom, Nazarene family.
This week we will study the parashat Tetzaveh, portion of year 3, where we will see how Aaron and his sons were consecrated through a specific sacrifice and the application of blood to symbolic parts of their bodies, marking their service to Yahweh. We will learn about the use of offerings, the pouring and sprinkling of blood, and how these acts represented purification and dedication. We will read the instructions for the altar of incense, its location, and daily use, showing the importance of maintaining a constant relationship with Elohim through continuous worship and intercession before Him.
Shemote (Exodus) 30:1, 6
1 “You shall make an altar to burn incense on; you shall make it of acacia wood.
6 And you shall put it before the veil that is before the ark of the Testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the Testimony, where I will meet with you.
This week corresponds to the reading of the texts (in bold):
- Shemote (Exodus) 27:20-28:30 / 28:31-29:18 / 29:19-30:10
- Shemuel Aleph (1 Samuel) 15:1-9 / 15:10-23 / 15:24-35
- Marqaus (mark) 4:35-41 / 5:1-20 / 5:21-43
Summary of the weekly study, Year three:
Shemote (Éxodus) 29:19-30:10
In these verses, Yahweh instructs Moses on the consecration of Aaron and his sons for priestly service. We will learn that every detail of the sacrifice, from the offering of animals to the application of blood to specific parts of the body, symbolizes purification and total dedication to Yahweh. We will see how daily rituals, including the use of incense on the altar, must be performed to maintain constant worship and communication with Elohim. Each action reflects obedience, holiness, and reverence. In this passage, we learn that service to Yahweh requires holiness, attention to detail, and complete devotion.
Shemuel Aleph (1 Samuel) 15:24-35
In these verses, we see how Samuel confronts Saul for disobeying Yahweh by not completely destroying Amalek. We learn that Saul tried to justify himself by blaming the people and claiming that he kept the best of the animals to offer as sacrifices. We see Samuel explain that obedience to Yahweh is more valuable than sacrifices; belated repentance cannot reverse the consequences of his disobedience. Furthermore, Yahweh rejects Saul as king, and Samuel is saddened by the hardness of his heart. In this passage, we learn that obedience to Yahweh is fundamental and that excuses are no substitute for faithfulness.
Marqaus (mark) 5:21-43
In these verses, we will read how Yeshua shows His power and compassion by healing Jairus’ daughter and the woman with the issue of blood. We will see that the faith of both is fundamental: Jairus believes that Yeshua can save his daughter, and the woman touches His cloak trusting that she will be healed. We will learn that Yeshua responds to both faith and the courage to approach Him, regardless of social norms or desperation. In this passage, we learn that sincere faith and trust in Yeshua produce miracles and restoration, showing His love and power to save.
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Enjoy this fun activity with the whole family. Inside you will find development questions for the three weekly sections (Torah, Haftarah and Brit Chadasha). While the older ones discuss the questions and their answers, the younger ones can color the picture related to the teaching, solve a maze, find the 7 differences and much more. We encourage you to do it week by week and instill in your children the habit of studying Yahweh’s word as a family.
We hope you and especially your sons and daughters enjoy this effort. For it is through the study of the Scriptures that we can come to understand the love and care that Yahweh has always had for us. And also to perceive that He has been taking care of even the smallest detail, so that we can take care and enjoy all that He gives us. That is why it is so important that our children learn and grow up knowing that they are loved by the Creator of all that exists.
Shalom.
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