Emanate Church (Hebraic Roots Church)

Emanate on February 27, 2016 “Ki Tisa” When you elevate or lift up the heads of the sons of Israel
“To study God’s Word, read it as if you were going to teach it yourself”
Torah portion: Exodus 30-34
Haftorah portion: 1 Kings 18
New Covenant portion: Romans 9, 2 Timothy 3

In the prior Torah passage, Moses received instructions on how to construct what would become the very center of the spiritual life of Israel. From the ark of the covenant, to the components found in the tabernacle or temple as well the preparation and consecration of the priesthood of Aaron and his descendants.

YHVH instructs Moses how to take a census of Israel. He then instructs on how to prepare a special solution that would be used to produce incense. This solution or anointing oil is to be used ONLY in connection with prepping the instruments found throughout the tabernacle. The aroma is not to be connected with anything else. It is used in connection with the functions of the priests as they minister before YHVH. It is personal to YHVH and is to be regarded with jealousy by those who worship Him. Incense is directly connected to prayer. Our prayers are considered intimate by YHVH. He is a jealous God and He expects us to be jealous for Him. We are not to pray to anyone else except Him.

After designating two men to be craftsmen for all the articles in the tabernacle, YHVH reminds Moses to tell the Israelites about the Sabbath. It is sign between Him and His people that they are in covenant relationship. It is also a reminder of the fact that YHVH made the heavens and the earth in six days and rested. We imitate our Creator by resting on the 7th day just as He did. It is a time to catch our breath just He did.

Moses finally receives the 10 commandments from YHVH’s own hand written by YHVH Himself. As Moses and Joshua return to the camp from Mt Sinai, they witness Israel bowing down to the golden calf. To make matters worse he discovers that Aaron, the very high priest anointed by YHVH has sanctioned this because he gives into pressure during Moses’ absence.
The Israelites actually describe their festivities as a “feast unto YHVH”. Needless to say, Moses is furious and shatters the tablets he had received from YHVH. The Israelites have broken covenant with YHVH. They are guilty of idolatry and disloyalty to YHVH Who has redeemed them with a mighty and outstretched hand. Only Moses intervention prevents YHVH from destroying the entire nation of Israel. Moses begs forgiveness for all Israel. We are introduced to the fact that YHVH keeps a scroll with names on it. Moses alludes to this by asking that his name be removed in the event Israel is not forgiven. We see this same attitude from the apostle Paul when he states he wishes he were accursed if Israel would return to YHVH and accept Yeshua as Messiah. YHVH makes it clear sinners are blotted out of His scroll. In the book of Revelation, it is called the Lamb’s book of life.

YHVH reminds Israel about the moedim or feast days Passover, Shavuot and Tabernacles that the sons of Israel are to present themselves before Him once they reach the Promised Land. Their observance and participation in these feasts is a testimony that YHVH has removed the nations that once polluted the land with idolatry and other forms of sin. Our observance or rehearsal of these feast days is our testimony that we have turned our backs on sin and proclaim that YHVH is our God.

Moses returns to Mt Sinai with two new tablets and writes the ten commandments again. They are eventually placed in the ark of the covenant as a testimony. Moses undergoes a transformation while in the presence of YHVH. His face actually glows with the light of YHVH because he has spent so much time with Him. YHVH can transform us as well if continually dwell in His presence. Interestingly enough, Moses has another experience like this in the future on the Mt of Transfiguration in the very presence of the Messiah.