How do the Red Cow, the ROCK, and the Serpent point to Jesus? (Numbers 19:1-22:1)

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PARASHA: “Hukat” (ordinance of) Numbers 19:1-22:1

Before we get into this study, I would like to point out that within the 613 commandments that exist between Genesis and Deuteronomy, there are "Mishpatim" (commandments which make perfect sense) "Eidut" (commandments that symbolize: " The Sabbath, " "tzitzit" (fringes on the corner of garments") and "Hukim" (commandments that don't make sense to us, it is just a question of obedience) The "Red Heifer" "The Rock that brought forth water", and the "Bronze Serpent" are considered "Hukim" In plain sense, we might not understand these. They can also "point to" or "illustrate" our LORD and Savior, and His complete work on Calvary's Cross.

The first is the “Red Heifer.” This was for all the people of Israel who came into contact with the dead. We need to be reasonable since death was a common experience with Israel, as with all of us, it is part of life. Death is the twilight of our existence. If death is our twilight, then our “sunrise” will be in the “World of Come,” the “Eternal Heavenly Kingdom. If Yeshua is our Messiah and LORD, and Savior, death is just a passage to eternal life with our king, Master, LORD, friend, husband, and Redeemer.

The priest had to sacrifice and burn up completely a perfect and spotless red cow, converting it to ashes. With this sacrifice, there were important items to be mixed with the ashes: Cedarwood, hyssop, and crimson. So, we now have cow ashes, cedar wood, hyssop, and crimson. These would be mixed with water, and this mixture would be applied to a person who touched someone who had died. (for reasons of preparation and burial). The cow had to be perfect and without blemish. Jesus Christ was also sinless and without blemish

After that, the person would be considered “tahor” (clean) and could re-enter the camp, as they had been outside for seven days. It is interesting to note that the priest applying the mixture would be considered “Tamei” (unclean) until the evening! How does this illustrate Our LORD and Savior?

We have the animal sacrifices, which always pointed to our Messiah, then the cedarwood symbolizing the cross of Calvary, HE was our sacrifice for sin and was nailed to a wooden cross. The hyssop reminds us of the first Passover, when lamb’s blood was applied on the doorposts of Israel’s Egyptian dwellings. Without the shedding of blood, there can be no remission of sin. The “crimson thread" reminds us of the blood, which was shed on the cross.. His sinless blood was applied to our sins. There was an exchange, our “unrighteousness” for His “righteousness.” Just as the priest remained “unclean” until the evening, so our Messiah became “unclean” for those few hours on the cross, because He bore our sins, past, present, and future. Our “uncleanness” was exchanged for “cleanness” through Yeshua.

The mixture of cow ashes and water had to be applied on the 3rd day and on the 7th day to the person who had come into contact with a cadaver. When did our LORD rise from the dead? on the 3rd day! from death to life. The 7th day reminds us of the Sabbath day, a day of rest. the number 7 is the number of perfection. The person could now come back into the camp and rejoin his family, "new life" and "time to rest" and enjoy renewed fellowship.

Chapter 20 deals with the death of Miriam. A leader, some say, can only take so much until tempers explode. He (Moshe) has lost his beloved sister, the people are complaining “again”, they want water, understandable, we all need water to live. Adonai understands and speaks to Moshe.

“Take Aaron and your staff, go to 'The Rock and speak to it, and it shall bring forth water.” Seems like it was not just any rock, it was “THE” Rock. Oral tradition says that this rock followed the congregation wherever they went, and water flowed from “The Rock.”

Interestingly, the Hebrew word is not the usual word “Tzur” or “Aven” used for “Rock” or “stone”, but the word “Selah” is used; this word means a “large stone or rock fortress or stronghold”. It also means a “rock that contains water. In Hebrew, if we spell out the letters that read "SELAH" we would get the following; "Samech" (S), "Lamed" (L) and "Ayin" (AH). We see here the letters M + M = Y. When you rearrange the letters to M + Y + M we get "Mayim" (water) One can see this only in the original Hebrew language,. It illustrates Yeshua/Jesus who is the Solid ROCK, from whom comes "Living Water."

In the area of Mt Sinai, in North East Saudi Arabia, one can see a “large, strong, rugged Rock” with a crack down the middle of it. It is believed that “This” is “The Rock” (HaSelah) Moshe, however, in his anger, did NOT obey the voice of HaShem. Instead, he said to the people;

” Listen, you rebels, shall WE get water for you out of this rock?”

and then struck the rock TWICE, with his staff. Water still came out, God still had compassion for His people, YET…Moshe and Aaron were in deep trouble! This moment of anger cost Moshe his entrance into the promised land. The ROCK, symbolized YESHUA, who is our SOLID ROCK, our FORTRESS! (Selah) Who was struck only ONCE, for our sins. He died ONCE, was crucified ONCE! For ALL of our sins, past, present, and future. Moshe misrepresented YHVH, he said, “Are WE to get water for you…” The people saw “Moshe and Aaron,” so they probably thought’ ‘Moshe and Aaron got water for us’ Let’s hear it for Moshe and Aaron, nice going guys!” So they got the glory instead of Adonai.

However, we know that Moshe DID enter the promised land, 1500 years later, at the Mt. of Transfiguration. He appeared with Elijah. Moses represented the Torah, and Elijah” (The Prophets), and of course, Yeshua represented the New Covenant, all three symbolize the “Whole complete WORD of God” with nothing lacking!

Chapter 21 talks about the “fiery serpents” in the desert, which were sent as punishment by God to bite the people who were “again” complaining. (Oi vey, will they stop already?!) As soon as the people repented, God told Moshe to make a “bronze serpent” and place it on a pole and erect it so that ALL could see. In all places in scripture, the “serpent” symbolizes HaSatan, with exception of this ONE time, this time, the bronze or copper serpent (seraph) symbolizes Yeshua, as he said in John;

“As the serpent was lifted up in the desert, so the Son of Man will be lifted up.” He was both “lifted up” on the Cross of Calvary, and “lifted up” into the Heavenlies in his ascension. (John 3:14)

It is interesting that the word for “fiery serpent” is “Nachash Seraph” probably because on biting a person, the bite burned like fire. The “Seraphim” are angels that are related to “fire”. The Torah tells us that YHVH sent “N’chashim” (serpents) to bite the people. But during this fierce judgment, the people repent and plead to Moshe, “Tell YHVH to take away the “Nachash!” (21:7) in English the word “serpent” is written in the plural “serpents” but NOT in the original Hebrew, in the Hebrew, the word is singular, “Serpent” this is interesting, why singular” were there not many snakes around biting the people? Yes, but the singular word and phrase, “intercede with YHVH that He remove the “serpent' from us” This points us to the symbolism of “HaSatan” who is “The Serpent” the same that was in the Garden of Eden. The people repent and in a way are saying, “remove Satan from our midst”

This is what happened at Calvary, when our Messiah took upon himself all the “Bites of HaSatan, the “Nachash” to heal us so that we might have eternal life. The image of the beast that caused death was also the source of life! Yeshua died so that we might have life.

Interesting to note that probably not all the Congregation of Israel could visibly “see” the serpent, being the encampment perhaps 4 or 5 miles square do to the number of people and cattle, so, even “looking in the direction “ of the serpent would have served the purpose of receiving healing from the snake bites (my thought). Today, our faith is our “healing” to receive salvation through trusting in Yeshua/Jesus, who was “lifted up” and bore our sins.

All in all, Jesus took the curse of sin and gave us his righteousness in exchange for our sinfulness. He is the ROCK of our salvation, and the "Living Water" and was also "Lifted Up" so as for all who "Look to HIM" would receive healing.
 

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PARASHA: “Hukat” (ordinance of) Numbers 19:1-22:1

Before we get into this study, I would like to point out that within the 613 commandments that exist between Genesis and Deuteronomy, there are "Mishpatim" (commandments which make perfect sense) "Eidut" (commandments that symbolize: " The Sabbath, " "tzitzit" (fringes on the corner of garments") and "Hukim" (commandments that don't make sense to us, it is just a question of obedience) The "Red Heifer" "The Rock that brought forth water", and the "Bronze Serpent" are considered "Hukim" In plain sense, we might not understand these. They can also "point to" or "illustrate" our LORD and Savior, and His complete work on Calvary's Cross.

The first is the “Red Heifer.” This was for all the people of Israel who came into contact with the dead. We need to be reasonable since death was a common experience with Israel, as with all of us, it is part of life. Death is the twilight of our existence. If death is our twilight, then our “sunrise” will be in the “World of Come,” the “Eternal Heavenly Kingdom. If Yeshua is our Messiah and LORD, and Savior, death is just a passage to eternal life with our king, Master, LORD, friend, husband, and Redeemer.

The priest had to sacrifice and burn up completely a perfect and spotless red cow, converting it to ashes. With this sacrifice, there were important items to be mixed with the ashes: Cedarwood, hyssop, and crimson. So, we now have cow ashes, cedar wood, hyssop, and crimson. These would be mixed with water, and this mixture would be applied to a person who touched someone who had died. (for reasons of preparation and burial). The cow had to be perfect and without blemish. Jesus Christ was also sinless and without blemish

After that, the person would be considered “tahor” (clean) and could re-enter the camp, as they had been outside for seven days. It is interesting to note that the priest applying the mixture would be considered “Tamei” (unclean) until the evening! How does this illustrate Our LORD and Savior?

We have the animal sacrifices, which always pointed to our Messiah, then the cedarwood symbolizing the cross of Calvary, HE was our sacrifice for sin and was nailed to a wooden cross. The hyssop reminds us of the first Passover, when lamb’s blood was applied on the doorposts of Israel’s Egyptian dwellings. Without the shedding of blood, there can be no remission of sin. The “crimson thread" reminds us of the blood, which was shed on the cross.. His sinless blood was applied to our sins. There was an exchange, our “unrighteousness” for His “righteousness.” Just as the priest remained “unclean” until the evening, so our Messiah became “unclean” for those few hours on the cross, because He bore our sins, past, present, and future. Our “uncleanness” was exchanged for “cleanness” through Yeshua.

The mixture of cow ashes and water had to be applied on the 3rd day and on the 7th day to the person who had come into contact with a cadaver. When did our LORD rise from the dead? on the 3rd day! from death to life. The 7th day reminds us of the Sabbath day, a day of rest. the number 7 is the number of perfection. The person could now come back into the camp and rejoin his family, "new life" and "time to rest" and enjoy renewed fellowship.

Chapter 20 deals with the death of Miriam. A leader, some say, can only take so much until tempers explode. He (Moshe) has lost his beloved sister, the people are complaining “again”, they want water, understandable, we all need water to live. Adonai understands and speaks to Moshe.

“Take Aaron and your staff, go to 'The Rock and speak to it, and it shall bring forth water.” Seems like it was not just any rock, it was “THE” Rock. Oral tradition says that this rock followed the congregation wherever they went, and water flowed from “The Rock.”

Interestingly, the Hebrew word is not the usual word “Tzur” or “Aven” used for “Rock” or “stone”, but the word “Selah” is used; this word means a “large stone or rock fortress or stronghold”. It also means a “rock that contains water. In Hebrew, if we spell out the letters that read "SELAH" we would get the following; "Samech" (S), "Lamed" (L) and "Ayin" (AH). We see here the letters M + M = Y. When you rearrange the letters to M + Y + M we get "Mayim" (water) One can see this only in the original Hebrew language,. It illustrates Yeshua/Jesus who is the Solid ROCK, from whom comes "Living Water."

In the area of Mt Sinai, in North East Saudi Arabia, one can see a “large, strong, rugged Rock” with a crack down the middle of it. It is believed that “This” is “The Rock” (HaSelah) Moshe, however, in his anger, did NOT obey the voice of HaShem. Instead, he said to the people;

” Listen, you rebels, shall WE get water for you out of this rock?”

and then struck the rock TWICE, with his staff. Water still came out, God still had compassion for His people, YET…Moshe and Aaron were in deep trouble! This moment of anger cost Moshe his entrance into the promised land. The ROCK, symbolized YESHUA, who is our SOLID ROCK, our FORTRESS! (Selah) Who was struck only ONCE, for our sins. He died ONCE, was crucified ONCE! For ALL of our sins, past, present, and future. Moshe misrepresented YHVH, he said, “Are WE to get water for you…” The people saw “Moshe and Aaron,” so they probably thought’ ‘Moshe and Aaron got water for us’ Let’s hear it for Moshe and Aaron, nice going guys!” So they got the glory instead of Adonai.

However, we know that Moshe DID enter the promised land, 1500 years later, at the Mt. of Transfiguration. He appeared with Elijah. Moses represented the Torah, and Elijah” (The Prophets), and of course, Yeshua represented the New Covenant, all three symbolize the “Whole complete WORD of God” with nothing lacking!

Chapter 21 talks about the “fiery serpents” in the desert, which were sent as punishment by God to bite the people who were “again” complaining. (Oi vey, will they stop already?!) As soon as the people repented, God told Moshe to make a “bronze serpent” and place it on a pole and erect it so that ALL could see. In all places in scripture, the “serpent” symbolizes HaSatan, with exception of this ONE time, this time, the bronze or copper serpent (seraph) symbolizes Yeshua, as he said in John;

“As the serpent was lifted up in the desert, so the Son of Man will be lifted up.” He was both “lifted up” on the Cross of Calvary, and “lifted up” into the Heavenlies in his ascension. (John 3:14)

It is interesting that the word for “fiery serpent” is “Nachash Seraph” probably because on biting a person, the bite burned like fire. The “Seraphim” are angels that are related to “fire”. The Torah tells us that YHVH sent “N’chashim” (serpents) to bite the people. But during this fierce judgment, the people repent and plead to Moshe, “Tell YHVH to take away the “Nachash!” (21:7) in English the word “serpent” is written in the plural “serpents” but NOT in the original Hebrew, in the Hebrew, the word is singular, “Serpent” this is interesting, why singular” were there not many snakes around biting the people? Yes, but the singular word and phrase, “intercede with YHVH that He remove the “serpent' from us” This points us to the symbolism of “HaSatan” who is “The Serpent” the same that was in the Garden of Eden. The people repent and in a way are saying, “remove Satan from our midst”

This is what happened at Calvary, when our Messiah took upon himself all the “Bites of HaSatan, the “Nachash” to heal us so that we might have eternal life. The image of the beast that caused death was also the source of life! Yeshua died so that we might have life.

Interesting to note that probably not all the Congregation of Israel could visibly “see” the serpent, being the encampment perhaps 4 or 5 miles square do to the number of people and cattle, so, even “looking in the direction “ of the serpent would have served the purpose of receiving healing from the snake bites (my thought). Today, our faith is our “healing” to receive salvation through trusting in Yeshua/Jesus, who was “lifted up” and bore our sins.

All in all, Jesus took the curse of sin and gave us his righteousness in exchange for our sinfulness. He is the ROCK of our salvation, and the "Living Water" and was also "Lifted Up" so as for all who "Look to HIM" would receive healing.
Thank you so much , I did already know all that ( except for the Hebrew words ) however , u reminded me and expanded on those precious truths very eloquently . I hope many others read and enjoy this post as much as I did ❤️ . May God bless u brother .
 
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our Messiah became “unclean” for those few hours on the cross, because He bore our sins, past, present, and future.
disagree.

what is written in Haggai ((and Leviticus of course)) about clean touching unclean?

ok yes - - but now what happened when Jesus the Christ touched a leper?

that leper was healed, and He did not become unholy.

;)

our God is perfect, above ALL, and able to save to the uttermost!! beyond our understanding of holy, is His holiness - I think we have maybe a fourth category, though it is only one of the three that we don't comprehend - - when Torah speaks of something, testifying of Christ in such a way, that He completely su passes what we knew - - it is less a picture of Him, and more a mere shadow.
 
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Interestingly, the Hebrew word is not the usual word “Tzur” or “Aven” used for “Rock” or “stone”, but the word “Selah” is used; this word means a “large stone or rock fortress or stronghold”. It also means a “rock that contains water. In Hebrew, if we spell out the letters that read "SELAH" we would get the following; "Samech" (S), "Lamed" (L) and "Ayin" (AH). We see here the letters M + M = Y. When you rearrange the letters to M + Y + M we get "Mayim" (water) One can see this only in the original Hebrew language,. It illustrates Yeshua/Jesus who is the Solid ROCK, from whom comes "Living Water."
is this the same "selah" in the Psalms?
 
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” Listen, you rebels, shall WE get water for you out of this rock?”

and then struck the rock TWICE, with his staff. Water still came out, God still had compassion for His people, YET…Moshe and Aaron were in deep trouble! This moment of anger cost Moshe his entrance into the promised land. The ROCK, symbolized YESHUA, who is our SOLID ROCK, our FORTRESS! (Selah) Who was struck only ONCE, for our sins. He died ONCE, was crucified ONCE! For ALL of our sins, past, present, and future. Moshe misrepresented YHVH, he said, “Are WE to get water for you…” The people saw “Moshe and Aaron,” so they probably thought’ ‘Moshe and Aaron got water for us’ Let’s hear it for Moshe and Aaron, nice going guys!” So they got the glory instead of Adonai.
it seems to me Moses and Aaron were either trying to get themselves killed - weary of their burden - or to get God to strike those among Israel who constantly murmered - weary of those who burdened them.

they weren't ignorant - Moses wasn't ignorant of what he did that day; He willfully disobeyed, in a very particular way..

i wonder what your thoughts are on his motivation? what he meant to accomplish?

personal glory for himself doesn't seem to me to fit well, because he was more humble than any man, as it's written.

he was already leading the whole congregation - what would he have gained by what he said and did?
 

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PARASHA: “Hukat” (ordinance of) Numbers 19:1-22:1

Before we get into this study, I would like to point out that within the 613 commandments that exist between Genesis and Deuteronomy, there are "Mishpatim" (commandments which make perfect sense) "Eidut" (commandments that symbolize: " The Sabbath, " "tzitzit" (fringes on the corner of garments") and "Hukim" (commandments that don't make sense to us, it is just a question of obedience) The "Red Heifer" "The Rock that brought forth water", and the "Bronze Serpent" are considered "Hukim" In plain sense, we might not understand these. They can also "point to" or "illustrate" our LORD and Savior, and His complete work on Calvary's Cross.

The first is the “Red Heifer.” This was for all the people of Israel who came into contact with the dead. We need to be reasonable since death was a common experience with Israel, as with all of us, it is part of life. Death is the twilight of our existence. If death is our twilight, then our “sunrise” will be in the “World of Come,” the “Eternal Heavenly Kingdom. If Yeshua is our Messiah and LORD, and Savior, death is just a passage to eternal life with our king, Master, LORD, friend, husband, and Redeemer.

The priest had to sacrifice and burn up completely a perfect and spotless red cow, converting it to ashes. With this sacrifice, there were important items to be mixed with the ashes: Cedarwood, hyssop, and crimson. So, we now have cow ashes, cedar wood, hyssop, and crimson. These would be mixed with water, and this mixture would be applied to a person who touched someone who had died. (for reasons of preparation and burial). The cow had to be perfect and without blemish. Jesus Christ was also sinless and without blemish

After that, the person would be considered “tahor” (clean) and could re-enter the camp, as they had been outside for seven days. It is interesting to note that the priest applying the mixture would be considered “Tamei” (unclean) until the evening! How does this illustrate Our LORD and Savior?

We have the animal sacrifices, which always pointed to our Messiah, then the cedarwood symbolizing the cross of Calvary, HE was our sacrifice for sin and was nailed to a wooden cross. The hyssop reminds us of the first Passover, when lamb’s blood was applied on the doorposts of Israel’s Egyptian dwellings. Without the shedding of blood, there can be no remission of sin. The “crimson thread" reminds us of the blood, which was shed on the cross.. His sinless blood was applied to our sins. There was an exchange, our “unrighteousness” for His “righteousness.” Just as the priest remained “unclean” until the evening, so our Messiah became “unclean” for those few hours on the cross, because He bore our sins, past, present, and future. Our “uncleanness” was exchanged for “cleanness” through Yeshua.

The mixture of cow ashes and water had to be applied on the 3rd day and on the 7th day to the person who had come into contact with a cadaver. When did our LORD rise from the dead? on the 3rd day! from death to life. The 7th day reminds us of the Sabbath day, a day of rest. the number 7 is the number of perfection. The person could now come back into the camp and rejoin his family, "new life" and "time to rest" and enjoy renewed fellowship.

Chapter 20 deals with the death of Miriam. A leader, some say, can only take so much until tempers explode. He (Moshe) has lost his beloved sister, the people are complaining “again”, they want water, understandable, we all need water to live. Adonai understands and speaks to Moshe.

“Take Aaron and your staff, go to 'The Rock and speak to it, and it shall bring forth water.” Seems like it was not just any rock, it was “THE” Rock. Oral tradition says that this rock followed the congregation wherever they went, and water flowed from “The Rock.”

Interestingly, the Hebrew word is not the usual word “Tzur” or “Aven” used for “Rock” or “stone”, but the word “Selah” is used; this word means a “large stone or rock fortress or stronghold”. It also means a “rock that contains water. In Hebrew, if we spell out the letters that read "SELAH" we would get the following; "Samech" (S), "Lamed" (L) and "Ayin" (AH). We see here the letters M + M = Y. When you rearrange the letters to M + Y + M we get "Mayim" (water) One can see this only in the original Hebrew language,. It illustrates Yeshua/Jesus who is the Solid ROCK, from whom comes "Living Water."

In the area of Mt Sinai, in North East Saudi Arabia, one can see a “large, strong, rugged Rock” with a crack down the middle of it. It is believed that “This” is “The Rock” (HaSelah) Moshe, however, in his anger, did NOT obey the voice of HaShem. Instead, he said to the people;

” Listen, you rebels, shall WE get water for you out of this rock?”

and then struck the rock TWICE, with his staff. Water still came out, God still had compassion for His people, YET…Moshe and Aaron were in deep trouble! This moment of anger cost Moshe his entrance into the promised land. The ROCK, symbolized YESHUA, who is our SOLID ROCK, our FORTRESS! (Selah) Who was struck only ONCE, for our sins. He died ONCE, was crucified ONCE! For ALL of our sins, past, present, and future. Moshe misrepresented YHVH, he said, “Are WE to get water for you…” The people saw “Moshe and Aaron,” so they probably thought’ ‘Moshe and Aaron got water for us’ Let’s hear it for Moshe and Aaron, nice going guys!” So they got the glory instead of Adonai.

However, we know that Moshe DID enter the promised land, 1500 years later, at the Mt. of Transfiguration. He appeared with Elijah. Moses represented the Torah, and Elijah” (The Prophets), and of course, Yeshua represented the New Covenant, all three symbolize the “Whole complete WORD of God” with nothing lacking!

Chapter 21 talks about the “fiery serpents” in the desert, which were sent as punishment by God to bite the people who were “again” complaining. (Oi vey, will they stop already?!) As soon as the people repented, God told Moshe to make a “bronze serpent” and place it on a pole and erect it so that ALL could see. In all places in scripture, the “serpent” symbolizes HaSatan, with exception of this ONE time, this time, the bronze or copper serpent (seraph) symbolizes Yeshua, as he said in John;

“As the serpent was lifted up in the desert, so the Son of Man will be lifted up.” He was both “lifted up” on the Cross of Calvary, and “lifted up” into the Heavenlies in his ascension. (John 3:14)

It is interesting that the word for “fiery serpent” is “Nachash Seraph” probably because on biting a person, the bite burned like fire. The “Seraphim” are angels that are related to “fire”. The Torah tells us that YHVH sent “N’chashim” (serpents) to bite the people. But during this fierce judgment, the people repent and plead to Moshe, “Tell YHVH to take away the “Nachash!” (21:7) in English the word “serpent” is written in the plural “serpents” but NOT in the original Hebrew, in the Hebrew, the word is singular, “Serpent” this is interesting, why singular” were there not many snakes around biting the people? Yes, but the singular word and phrase, “intercede with YHVH that He remove the “serpent' from us” This points us to the symbolism of “HaSatan” who is “The Serpent” the same that was in the Garden of Eden. The people repent and in a way are saying, “remove Satan from our midst”

This is what happened at Calvary, when our Messiah took upon himself all the “Bites of HaSatan, the “Nachash” to heal us so that we might have eternal life. The image of the beast that caused death was also the source of life! Yeshua died so that we might have life.

Interesting to note that probably not all the Congregation of Israel could visibly “see” the serpent, being the encampment perhaps 4 or 5 miles square do to the number of people and cattle, so, even “looking in the direction “ of the serpent would have served the purpose of receiving healing from the snake bites (my thought). Today, our faith is our “healing” to receive salvation through trusting in Yeshua/Jesus, who was “lifted up” and bore our sins.

All in all, Jesus took the curse of sin and gave us his righteousness in exchange for our sinfulness. He is the ROCK of our salvation, and the "Living Water" and was also "Lifted Up" so as for all who "Look to HIM" would receive healing.
Why not the American flag?
You are an American.
What country do you hold your allegiance?
 
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Proverbs 25:25​
As cold water to a weary soul,
so good news from a far country.
 
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I am going to tell you
Because I want you to know.
For years now
I would say it really kicked into gear
late 80's early 90's.
God is going to wipe off the earth
all the works of the so called
Messianic Jews and the Messianic Christians.
All that effort that they have went to
to usurp and undermine the foundation
of the Christians in the usa
is all going to be in vain.
All those years of you and
your click going form bible forum to bible forum
and all those millions of youtube videos
and Christian TV indoctrination.
And all those millions and millions of $$$$
to buy and persuade these worthless Christian preachers
and all the prepaid free trips to Israel dolled out like candy
all to push and undermine and destroy the main stream
Christian communities all through the usa....

GOD IS GOING TO DESTROY ALL YOUR WORKS.
And I know exactly how He is going to do it.
 
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PARASHA: “Hukat” (ordinance of) Numbers 19:1-22:1

Before we get into this study, I would like to point out that within the 613 commandments that exist between Genesis and Deuteronomy, there are "Mishpatim" (commandments which make perfect sense) "Eidut" (commandments that symbolize: " The Sabbath, " "tzitzit" (fringes on the corner of garments") and "Hukim" (commandments that don't make sense to us, it is just a question of obedience) The "Red Heifer" "The Rock that brought forth water", and the "Bronze Serpent" are considered "Hukim" In plain sense, we might not understand these. They can also "point to" or "illustrate" our LORD and Savior, and His complete work on Calvary's Cross.

The first is the “Red Heifer.” This was for all the people of Israel who came into contact with the dead. We need to be reasonable since death was a common experience with Israel, as with all of us, it is part of life. Death is the twilight of our existence. If death is our twilight, then our “sunrise” will be in the “World of Come,” the “Eternal Heavenly Kingdom. If Yeshua is our Messiah and LORD, and Savior, death is just a passage to eternal life with our king, Master, LORD, friend, husband, and Redeemer.

The priest had to sacrifice and burn up completely a perfect and spotless red cow, converting it to ashes. With this sacrifice, there were important items to be mixed with the ashes: Cedarwood, hyssop, and crimson. So, we now have cow ashes, cedar wood, hyssop, and crimson. These would be mixed with water, and this mixture would be applied to a person who touched someone who had died. (for reasons of preparation and burial). The cow had to be perfect and without blemish. Jesus Christ was also sinless and without blemish

After that, the person would be considered “tahor” (clean) and could re-enter the camp, as they had been outside for seven days. It is interesting to note that the priest applying the mixture would be considered “Tamei” (unclean) until the evening! How does this illustrate Our LORD and Savior?

We have the animal sacrifices, which always pointed to our Messiah, then the cedarwood symbolizing the cross of Calvary, HE was our sacrifice for sin and was nailed to a wooden cross. The hyssop reminds us of the first Passover, when lamb’s blood was applied on the doorposts of Israel’s Egyptian dwellings. Without the shedding of blood, there can be no remission of sin. The “crimson thread" reminds us of the blood, which was shed on the cross.. His sinless blood was applied to our sins. There was an exchange, our “unrighteousness” for His “righteousness.” Just as the priest remained “unclean” until the evening, so our Messiah became “unclean” for those few hours on the cross, because He bore our sins, past, present, and future. Our “uncleanness” was exchanged for “cleanness” through Yeshua.

The mixture of cow ashes and water had to be applied on the 3rd day and on the 7th day to the person who had come into contact with a cadaver. When did our LORD rise from the dead? on the 3rd day! from death to life. The 7th day reminds us of the Sabbath day, a day of rest. the number 7 is the number of perfection. The person could now come back into the camp and rejoin his family, "new life" and "time to rest" and enjoy renewed fellowship.

Chapter 20 deals with the death of Miriam. A leader, some say, can only take so much until tempers explode. He (Moshe) has lost his beloved sister, the people are complaining “again”, they want water, understandable, we all need water to live. Adonai understands and speaks to Moshe.

“Take Aaron and your staff, go to 'The Rock and speak to it, and it shall bring forth water.” Seems like it was not just any rock, it was “THE” Rock. Oral tradition says that this rock followed the congregation wherever they went, and water flowed from “The Rock.”

Interestingly, the Hebrew word is not the usual word “Tzur” or “Aven” used for “Rock” or “stone”, but the word “Selah” is used; this word means a “large stone or rock fortress or stronghold”. It also means a “rock that contains water. In Hebrew, if we spell out the letters that read "SELAH" we would get the following; "Samech" (S), "Lamed" (L) and "Ayin" (AH). We see here the letters M + M = Y. When you rearrange the letters to M + Y + M we get "Mayim" (water) One can see this only in the original Hebrew language,. It illustrates Yeshua/Jesus who is the Solid ROCK, from whom comes "Living Water."

In the area of Mt Sinai, in North East Saudi Arabia, one can see a “large, strong, rugged Rock” with a crack down the middle of it. It is believed that “This” is “The Rock” (HaSelah) Moshe, however, in his anger, did NOT obey the voice of HaShem. Instead, he said to the people;

” Listen, you rebels, shall WE get water for you out of this rock?”

and then struck the rock TWICE, with his staff. Water still came out, God still had compassion for His people, YET…Moshe and Aaron were in deep trouble! This moment of anger cost Moshe his entrance into the promised land. The ROCK, symbolized YESHUA, who is our SOLID ROCK, our FORTRESS! (Selah) Who was struck only ONCE, for our sins. He died ONCE, was crucified ONCE! For ALL of our sins, past, present, and future. Moshe misrepresented YHVH, he said, “Are WE to get water for you…” The people saw “Moshe and Aaron,” so they probably thought’ ‘Moshe and Aaron got water for us’ Let’s hear it for Moshe and Aaron, nice going guys!” So they got the glory instead of Adonai.

However, we know that Moshe DID enter the promised land, 1500 years later, at the Mt. of Transfiguration. He appeared with Elijah. Moses represented the Torah, and Elijah” (The Prophets), and of course, Yeshua represented the New Covenant, all three symbolize the “Whole complete WORD of God” with nothing lacking!

Chapter 21 talks about the “fiery serpents” in the desert, which were sent as punishment by God to bite the people who were “again” complaining. (Oi vey, will they stop already?!) As soon as the people repented, God told Moshe to make a “bronze serpent” and place it on a pole and erect it so that ALL could see. In all places in scripture, the “serpent” symbolizes HaSatan, with exception of this ONE time, this time, the bronze or copper serpent (seraph) symbolizes Yeshua, as he said in John;

“As the serpent was lifted up in the desert, so the Son of Man will be lifted up.” He was both “lifted up” on the Cross of Calvary, and “lifted up” into the Heavenlies in his ascension. (John 3:14)

It is interesting that the word for “fiery serpent” is “Nachash Seraph” probably because on biting a person, the bite burned like fire. The “Seraphim” are angels that are related to “fire”. The Torah tells us that YHVH sent “N’chashim” (serpents) to bite the people. But during this fierce judgment, the people repent and plead to Moshe, “Tell YHVH to take away the “Nachash!” (21:7) in English the word “serpent” is written in the plural “serpents” but NOT in the original Hebrew, in the Hebrew, the word is singular, “Serpent” this is interesting, why singular” were there not many snakes around biting the people? Yes, but the singular word and phrase, “intercede with YHVH that He remove the “serpent' from us” This points us to the symbolism of “HaSatan” who is “The Serpent” the same that was in the Garden of Eden. The people repent and in a way are saying, “remove Satan from our midst”

This is what happened at Calvary, when our Messiah took upon himself all the “Bites of HaSatan, the “Nachash” to heal us so that we might have eternal life. The image of the beast that caused death was also the source of life! Yeshua died so that we might have life.

Interesting to note that probably not all the Congregation of Israel could visibly “see” the serpent, being the encampment perhaps 4 or 5 miles square do to the number of people and cattle, so, even “looking in the direction “ of the serpent would have served the purpose of receiving healing from the snake bites (my thought). Today, our faith is our “healing” to receive salvation through trusting in Yeshua/Jesus, who was “lifted up” and bore our sins.

All in all, Jesus took the curse of sin and gave us his righteousness in exchange for our sinfulness. He is the ROCK of our salvation, and the "Living Water" and was also "Lifted Up" so as for all who "Look to HIM" would receive healing.
Thanks so much for this write-up. It passes across an enlightened message.

But looking at the time when snake (Serpent) was sent to bite them, they realized their mistakes, they cried onto God, and God heard their cry.

God ordered Moses to mold a snake and hang it up, that anybody who look at it when snake bites them will not die but saved.

Looking at the new testament, as Jesus was also nailed on the cross. Is God trying to let people know what will happen in the new testament, that this is how the son of man shall be hanged up, and why snake to bite and kill, and snake to save again, how is the snake hung then related to Jesus nailed on the cross in the new testament?

Thank you 🙏
 
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PARASHA: “Hukat” (ordinance of) Numbers 19:1-22:1

Before we get into this study, I would like to point out that within the 613 commandments that exist between Genesis and Deuteronomy, there are "Mishpatim" (commandments which make perfect sense) "Eidut" (commandments that symbolize: " The Sabbath, " "tzitzit" (fringes on the corner of garments") and "Hukim" (commandments that don't make sense to us, it is just a question of obedience) The "Red Heifer" "The Rock that brought forth water", and the "Bronze Serpent" are considered "Hukim" In plain sense, we might not understand these. They can also "point to" or "illustrate" our LORD and Savior, and His complete work on Calvary's Cross.

The first is the “Red Heifer.” This was for all the people of Israel who came into contact with the dead. We need to be reasonable since death was a common experience with Israel, as with all of us, it is part of life. Death is the twilight of our existence. If death is our twilight, then our “sunrise” will be in the “World of Come,” the “Eternal Heavenly Kingdom. If Yeshua is our Messiah and LORD, and Savior, death is just a passage to eternal life with our king, Master, LORD, friend, husband, and Redeemer.

The priest had to sacrifice and burn up completely a perfect and spotless red cow, converting it to ashes. With this sacrifice, there were important items to be mixed with the ashes: Cedarwood, hyssop, and crimson. So, we now have cow ashes, cedar wood, hyssop, and crimson. These would be mixed with water, and this mixture would be applied to a person who touched someone who had died. (for reasons of preparation and burial). The cow had to be perfect and without blemish. Jesus Christ was also sinless and without blemish

After that, the person would be considered “tahor” (clean) and could re-enter the camp, as they had been outside for seven days. It is interesting to note that the priest applying the mixture would be considered “Tamei” (unclean) until the evening! How does this illustrate Our LORD and Savior?

We have the animal sacrifices, which always pointed to our Messiah, then the cedarwood symbolizing the cross of Calvary, HE was our sacrifice for sin and was nailed to a wooden cross. The hyssop reminds us of the first Passover, when lamb’s blood was applied on the doorposts of Israel’s Egyptian dwellings. Without the shedding of blood, there can be no remission of sin. The “crimson thread" reminds us of the blood, which was shed on the cross.. His sinless blood was applied to our sins. There was an exchange, our “unrighteousness” for His “righteousness.” Just as the priest remained “unclean” until the evening, so our Messiah became “unclean” for those few hours on the cross, because He bore our sins, past, present, and future. Our “uncleanness” was exchanged for “cleanness” through Yeshua.

The mixture of cow ashes and water had to be applied on the 3rd day and on the 7th day to the person who had come into contact with a cadaver. When did our LORD rise from the dead? on the 3rd day! from death to life. The 7th day reminds us of the Sabbath day, a day of rest. the number 7 is the number of perfection. The person could now come back into the camp and rejoin his family, "new life" and "time to rest" and enjoy renewed fellowship.

Chapter 20 deals with the death of Miriam. A leader, some say, can only take so much until tempers explode. He (Moshe) has lost his beloved sister, the people are complaining “again”, they want water, understandable, we all need water to live. Adonai understands and speaks to Moshe.

“Take Aaron and your staff, go to 'The Rock and speak to it, and it shall bring forth water.” Seems like it was not just any rock, it was “THE” Rock. Oral tradition says that this rock followed the congregation wherever they went, and water flowed from “The Rock.”

Interestingly, the Hebrew word is not the usual word “Tzur” or “Aven” used for “Rock” or “stone”, but the word “Selah” is used; this word means a “large stone or rock fortress or stronghold”. It also means a “rock that contains water. In Hebrew, if we spell out the letters that read "SELAH" we would get the following; "Samech" (S), "Lamed" (L) and "Ayin" (AH). We see here the letters M + M = Y. When you rearrange the letters to M + Y + M we get "Mayim" (water) One can see this only in the original Hebrew language,. It illustrates Yeshua/Jesus who is the Solid ROCK, from whom comes "Living Water."

In the area of Mt Sinai, in North East Saudi Arabia, one can see a “large, strong, rugged Rock” with a crack down the middle of it. It is believed that “This” is “The Rock” (HaSelah) Moshe, however, in his anger, did NOT obey the voice of HaShem. Instead, he said to the people;

” Listen, you rebels, shall WE get water for you out of this rock?”

and then struck the rock TWICE, with his staff. Water still came out, God still had compassion for His people, YET…Moshe and Aaron were in deep trouble! This moment of anger cost Moshe his entrance into the promised land. The ROCK, symbolized YESHUA, who is our SOLID ROCK, our FORTRESS! (Selah) Who was struck only ONCE, for our sins. He died ONCE, was crucified ONCE! For ALL of our sins, past, present, and future. Moshe misrepresented YHVH, he said, “Are WE to get water for you…” The people saw “Moshe and Aaron,” so they probably thought’ ‘Moshe and Aaron got water for us’ Let’s hear it for Moshe and Aaron, nice going guys!” So they got the glory instead of Adonai.

However, we know that Moshe DID enter the promised land, 1500 years later, at the Mt. of Transfiguration. He appeared with Elijah. Moses represented the Torah, and Elijah” (The Prophets), and of course, Yeshua represented the New Covenant, all three symbolize the “Whole complete WORD of God” with nothing lacking!

Chapter 21 talks about the “fiery serpents” in the desert, which were sent as punishment by God to bite the people who were “again” complaining. (Oi vey, will they stop already?!) As soon as the people repented, God told Moshe to make a “bronze serpent” and place it on a pole and erect it so that ALL could see. In all places in scripture, the “serpent” symbolizes HaSatan, with exception of this ONE time, this time, the bronze or copper serpent (seraph) symbolizes Yeshua, as he said in John;

“As the serpent was lifted up in the desert, so the Son of Man will be lifted up.” He was both “lifted up” on the Cross of Calvary, and “lifted up” into the Heavenlies in his ascension. (John 3:14)

It is interesting that the word for “fiery serpent” is “Nachash Seraph” probably because on biting a person, the bite burned like fire. The “Seraphim” are angels that are related to “fire”. The Torah tells us that YHVH sent “N’chashim” (serpents) to bite the people. But during this fierce judgment, the people repent and plead to Moshe, “Tell YHVH to take away the “Nachash!” (21:7) in English the word “serpent” is written in the plural “serpents” but NOT in the original Hebrew, in the Hebrew, the word is singular, “Serpent” this is interesting, why singular” were there not many snakes around biting the people? Yes, but the singular word and phrase, “intercede with YHVH that He remove the “serpent' from us” This points us to the symbolism of “HaSatan” who is “The Serpent” the same that was in the Garden of Eden. The people repent and in a way are saying, “remove Satan from our midst”

This is what happened at Calvary, when our Messiah took upon himself all the “Bites of HaSatan, the “Nachash” to heal us so that we might have eternal life. The image of the beast that caused death was also the source of life! Yeshua died so that we might have life.

Interesting to note that probably not all the Congregation of Israel could visibly “see” the serpent, being the encampment perhaps 4 or 5 miles square do to the number of people and cattle, so, even “looking in the direction “ of the serpent would have served the purpose of receiving healing from the snake bites (my thought). Today, our faith is our “healing” to receive salvation through trusting in Yeshua/Jesus, who was “lifted up” and bore our sins.

All in all, Jesus took the curse of sin and gave us his righteousness in exchange for our sinfulness. He is the ROCK of our salvation, and the "Living Water" and was also "Lifted Up" so as for all who "Look to HIM" would receive healing.
Thank you again for what you see and say in your opinion as well
I learn much and have and do from the posts provided through you, thank you in God's love, mercy and truth in risen Son Yeshuah, where new life for us all is provided. After his one time willing death first, which took away all sin of the flesh by Father's approval in Son being resurrected as being perfect in our place to be adopted in belief to this done work. (John 1:29. John 19:30)
 
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Thank you again for what you see and say in your opinion as well
I learn much and have and do from the posts provided through you, thank you in God's love, mercy and truth in risen Son Yeshuah, where new life for us all is provided. After his one time willing death first, which took away all sin of the flesh by Father's approval in Son being resurrected as being perfect in our place to be adopted in belief to this done work. (John 1:29. John 19:30)
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Once I saw, I sinned and still believed God in taking all sin through Son away, even though I continued in sin, (Not wanting to sin). I heard God say, I love you still. I responded with What? How can you, that is not what religion has been teaching me. Religion teaches me "I" have to or you will kill me, as under Law I found out I deserve to be killed and you have not done this to me, as I now see you really do love us all, otherwise Son would not have gone willingly to that cross to save us in his risen Life, Death, first to take it away first, once for us all. Risen life to receive and love all in reality. Thank you, not under Law anymore, wow, now see to uphold Law as perfect from you, that Son revealed in his walk here first. Romans 3:31
The last words from my Eldest Brother that died on Campus Crusade for Christ, said to my eldest sister on the phone, three days before found dead on Campus Crusade for Christ
Quote "God just loves me" He saw past Law, any and all Law, wow, changed my life and continues to daily, trusting God all in all