Holiness Swallows Up Death, Part 1
The Tabernacle, and later the Temple, was ideally a bit of heaven on earth, a conduit between the earthly and heavenly sanctuary. The sanctuary below was to teach Israel some things about the one above. The pattern was revealed to…
That We May Be Accepted
He shall lay his hand upon the head of the burnt offering, that it may be acceptable in his behalf, in expiation for him. -Leviticus 1:4, JPS Translation A fundamental problem of life, life in the big picture, occurs at…
MJ Basic Beliefs #3: Humanity
1.3 Humanity At first, for those sensitive to the issue of the impossibility of overcoming the fallen nature of our humanity by self-effort, Luzzatto’s language about “earning” perfection is shocking. Yet the reader who presses on finds two things: that…
The Atonement Story in the Bible
I put this together as a small segment of an atonement seminar I will be giving in the Memphis, TN, area on Sunday. I tried to capture the essence of the thread of atonement in the main storyline of the…
How Does Messiah Accomplish the Uniting of All Things?
Having heard weak explanations and partial descriptions of what Yeshua (Jesus) accomplished and will accomplish, many have wondered if any of it makes sense. Those asking honestly “what does Messiah add to God’s plan?” might think at best his work…
A Jewish Question: Is Blood Necessary?
A few weeks ago, I was in Jerusalem leading a tour. We were in the Jewish Quarter and one of my favorite stops is Moshe Kempinsky’s shop, Shorashim. Moshe is a very inspiring speaker, an Orthodox Jew who loves Christians…
Atonement Seminars in 2013.
On February 17, I am giving an atonement seminar in the Memphis area (title for this event: “God’s Desires Accomplished Forever”). Contact me at ancientbible at gmail or through DerekLeman.com to schedule one in your area. Don’t assume you can’t…
Is the Sacrifice of Messiah Literal?
“Messiah, our Passover lamb has been sacrificed,” says Paul in 1 Corinthians 5:7. He “gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Eph 5:2). He “once and for all at the end of the ages put…
Yeshua Our Atonement Endorsements
A few kind notes from readers are starting to come in. If you have read it already, perhaps you would like to say a few things about what you have learned from Yeshua Our Atonement or what the topic has…
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The Angel of God in Exodus 23 and 33
Behold, I send an angel before you to guard you on the way and to bring into the place I have prepared. Watch yourself before him. Obey his voice. Do not defy him, for he will not forgive your rebellious…