Parasha Tetzaveh 5784

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This week we read Parasha Tetzaveh, Exodus 27:20-30:10, in which we see the continuation of Moses upon the mountain receiving further instruction from the Lord for Israel. In particular, the Parasha opens with the command for the pure olive oil for the Ner Tamid and the expectation of the Kohanim to keep the Ner Tamid properly prepped and burning.

We then move into chapter 28 which focuses on the garments and accoutrement the priesthood, and especially the High Priest were to wear in service in the Tabernacle and how each item was to be made.

In chapter 29 the Lord describes to Moses the procedure for consecrating the priesthood and the various sacrifices that were a part of their consecration into the priesthood. We see the actual enactment of these commands in Leviticus 8-9.

Finally, Parasha Tetzaveh wraps up with the description of the altar of incense that was to be built and housed in the inner courts of the Mishkan.

If you haven’t already, I highly recommend taking some time later today to sit down and read through the entire Parasha because there is so much interesting and intricate detail that we find here—better yet, do so throughout the week to familiarize yourself with the Parasha before Shabbat.

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Principle: As followers of Yeshua we are empowered with the Light of Messiah to lead the world around us to His Presence.

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Exodus 27:20–21 TLV

“Also you are to command Bnei-Yisrael, that they are to bring to you pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually. In the Tent of Meeting, outside the curtain which is before the Testimony, Aaron and his sons will set it in order, to burn from evening to morning before Adonai. It will be a statute forever throughout their generations, on behalf of Bnei-Yisrael.

Parasha Tetzaveh

In Parasha Terumah, which was last week’s Parasha, beginning in Exodus 25, the Lord begins the command to build the Mishkan and the description of how everything is to be done. The most important part is that the Torah says the Mishkan and all its furnishings are to be made precisely according to everything HaShem shows Moses. And the Torah specifies the purpose of the Mishkan is for God’s Shechinah to dwell within His people.

Exodus 25:31–32 TLV

“You are to make a menorah of pure gold, by hammered work. Its base, stem, cups, bulbs and flowers are to be one piece. There are to be six branches coming out of the sides, three branches of the menorah out of one side, and three branches out of the other.

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Exodus 25:36–37 TLV

Their bulbs and their branches are to be one piece—all of it a single hammered work of pure gold. “You are also to make the seven lamps for it, and set the lamps up to shed light over the space before it.

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Exodus 27:20–21 TLV

“Also you are to command Bnei-Yisrael, that they are to bring to you pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually. In the Tent of Meeting, outside the curtain which is before the Testimony, Aaron and his sons will set it in order, to burn from evening to morning before Adonai. It will be a statute forever throughout their generations, on behalf of Bnei-Yisrael.

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Hebrews 8:5–6 TLV

They offer service in a replica and foreshadower of the heavenlies—one that is just as Moses was instructed by God when he was about to complete the tabernacle. For He says, “See that you make everything according to the design that was shown to you on the mountain.” But now Yeshua has obtained a more excellent ministry, insofar as He is the mediator of a better covenant which has been enacted on better promises.

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Principle: As followers of Yeshua we are empowered with the Light of Messiah to lead the world around us to His Presence.

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Isaiah 42:5–7 TLV

Thus says God, Adonai, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it, and Ruach to those who walk in it— “I, Adonai, called You in righteousness, I will take hold of Your hand, I will keep You and give You as a covenant to the people, as a light to the nations, by opening blind eyes, bringing prisoners out of the dungeon, and those sitting in darkness out of the prison house.

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Isaiah 42:16 TLV

I will bring the blind by a way they do not know. in paths they have not known, I will guide them. I will turn darkness before them to light and the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do, and I will not forsake them.

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Matthew 5:14–16 TLV

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on a lampstand so it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men so they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

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John 8:12 TLV

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.”

These words were specifically spoken by Yeshua intentionally at the Temple, as we see in verse 20

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John 1:1–5 TLV

In the beginning was the Word. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. All things were made through Him, and apart from Him nothing was made that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overpowered it.

Parasha Tetzaveh

Principle: As followers of Yeshua we are empowered with the Light of Messiah to lead the world around us to His Presence.

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Exodus 29:44–46 TLV

“So I will sanctify the Tent of Meeting and the altar. I will also sanctify Aaron and his sons to minister to Me as kohanim. So I will dwell among Bnei-Yisrael and be their God. Then they will know that I am Adonai their God, who brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, so that I may live among them. I am Adonai their God.

Parasha Tetzaveh

Principle: As followers of Yeshua we are empowered with the Light of Messiah to lead the world around us to His Presence.

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