A look at Micah 5:6-6:8 and Luke 22:1-71

[Jacob Ben Avraham]

MICAH 5:6-6:8

     "and the remnant of Jacob shall be among many peoples...."  thus, begins the Prophet Micah's message.  We can witness this account today.  In every nation of this modern world, we see the Jewish people.  In almost every large city, there are Jewish neighborhoods, communities, Jewish Community Centers,

     The mission of Israel in the diaspora was to be a "light unto the nations" The nations thousands of years ago were dwelling in idolatry; the worship of pagan deities permeated their lives.  Israel's mission was to "introduce the worship and love of "One God" Adonai-Elohim, yet even in Israel idolatry was to be found, Elohim would have to "cut off" the worship of graven images, witchcraft, Asherim, etc.,

     " Oh, my people, what have I done to thee?" (6:3) Adonai has a right to ask this question.  Did HE not take them out of Egypt? Bring them into a new land, He was to be their king, yet they fell into idol worship.

     "and what does the LORD require of thee? Only to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with thy God"  (6:8)

 And that is what it is all about, If Yeshua loved mercy, did what was just and right, and lived a humble lifestyle, shouldn't we do the same?  Following in HIS footsteps is a meaningful goal in our lives.

LUKE 22:1-71
 

     The final and last day of Yeshua on earth is here.  He is celebrating the Passover with his disciples.  This is very meaningful as it illustrates what the "bread and the wine" symbolize.

    " This is my body which is being given to you" "The cup is the New Covenant ratified by my blood which is being poured out for you".

 During the time of Passover and every time we take communion, which is like a "mini Passover" we are reminded of our Messiah, who was beaten, whipped, torn apart, spat upon, and nailed to a cross, all because HE loved us SO MUCH.  He, God in the flesh, loved his creation, a once sinless creation, but became flawed by sin, and wanted a new relationship once again.  The Matzah which is marked by little holes, illustrates the nail holes, and he hung by those nails until his life paid our sin debt in full.


     The first Passover in Egypt only consisted of unleavened bread, bitter herbs,  and roasted lamb, symbolizing "Yeshua the Bread of Life", "Yeshua the Sacrifice Lamb" who paid the bitter price of sin (bitter herbs)  Yet today, we have added elements, the Haroseth (sweet mixture of raisins, nuts, dates, etc)  and parsley.  The "Sweetness of salvation (Yeshuah) and the celebration in the Springtime.


     The New Covenant is ratified, by HIS BLOOD, the blood of bulls, sheep, and goats did NOT, and NEVER did have the power to remove sin, the animal sacrifices only SYMBOLIZED what Yeshua would do in the future.

     That is why the New Covenant is better, because the blood of Yeshua, symbolized by the wine we drink, had and has the power to forgive and atone for the sin of mankind.  Man, only has to ACCEPT this sacrifice in a personal way, only then, can Messiah's death on the cross benefit the person.  So, if you have never accepted Yeshua as Messiah and LORD, do it now!

[yogi bear]

" Man, only has to ACCEPT this sacrifice in a personal way" again what is your instruction to me as to how I am to accept this sacrifice??