Are the Dietary Laws Still Valid Today? Pursuing Holiness - Torah Portions Acharei Mot & Kedoshim

Acharei Mot begins with a commandment about access to the most holy place, using the deaths of Nadab and Abihu as a reference. The mitzvot state that only one person, the High Priest, can enter the Holy of Holies once a year on Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) to offer incense to YAH. The parsha continues to explain the high priest’s role on Yom Kippur, the offerings that must be brought by Israel: two goats, one to be offered to Adonai and one to have the sins of the nation placed upon it and sent into the wilderness. Lots would be cast over the two goats to determine which one would be offered and which one sent out, carrying the sins of the people. The commandment is also given that no animal or meal offerings can be offered anywhere other than the Tabernacle (and later the Temple), that they must not consume blood, nor take part in forbidden sexual relations, such as incest and bestiality. Kedoshim, which means ‘Holy Ones’, details the commands given to the whole congregation of Israel, that show how to live in a way that makes them holy as people, just as YAH is Holy. A series of mitzvot expand the commandments given at Sinai, including a commandment against idolatry and false-god worship, instruction to be charitable towards the less-well-off in Israel (orphans, widows, etc), an affirmation of everyone’s equality under the law, and the importance of keeping Adonai’s Shabbats. The parsha also establishes legal principles: honesty in business, honoring parents, and the sanctity of life. Central to it is the dual commandment later highlighted by Yeshua in the Shema: to love YAH wholly and to love one’s neighbor as oneself. Torah Portions Acharei Mot & Kedoshim - "After The Death / Holy Ones" Leviticus 16.1-18.30; 19.1-20.27 00:00:00 Themes and Covenants in Leviticus 16-17 00:03:04 Exploring the Significance of Torah Portions 00:03:37 Acharei Mot & Kedoshim Hebrew Breakdown 00:06:11 The Cycle of Life and Resurrection 00:09:11 The Consequences of Disobedience in Genesis 00:12:13 Meaning of Holiness After Death 00:15:35 Leviticus 19 00:21:00 Understanding Biblical Justice and Divine Instruction 00:23:53 Biblical Perspective on Tattoos 00:26:38 Holiness: The Meaning of 'Kadosh' and 'Kadesh' in Hebrew 00:29:34 Understanding Holiness in the Book of Moses 00:32:35 Biblical Call to Holiness: Leviticus and Dietary Laws 00:35:36 Understanding Leviticus 11 Dietary Laws 00:38:36 Symbolism of Food in Religious Contexts 00:41:26 Traditions of Men vs. Laws of God 00:44:41 Understanding Paul's Message on Clean Foods 00:47:09 Traditions of Men vs. Teachings of Yeshua 00:50:04 Debunking the Misinterpretation of Peter's Vision 00:54:02 The Interpretation of Dietary Laws in Acts 00:58:49 Early Church Practices and Peter's Guidelines 01:01:55 Understanding Biblical Commandments and Laws 01:05:09 The Foundation of the Law: Unchanging Principles 01:07:32 Freedom and the Perfect Law of the Lord 01:10:44 Evaluating Religious Holidays and Traditions 01:13:20 The Importance of Spiritual Discernment 01:16:21 Understanding Passover and Unleavened Bread 01:18:49 Yeshua's Warning: Division and Loyalty in Families 01:21:45 Living as a Sacrifice: True Worship Explained 01:25:10 How to Support Almond House 01:28:03 Almond House Posting Schedule Link to download Biblical Dietary Laws PDF: https://almondhousefellowship.com/col... Join Joe, Jakkie and Tommy as they deliver a message on the weekly Torah Portion, seeking Yeshua (Jesus) and His love on every page. Every Friday, 7pm UK Time, 2pm ET, 11am PT Want to learn more? Visit us at https://www.almondhousefellowship.com Donations If you do find yourself tuning into our ministry regularly or are led we ask that you consider tithing or giving an offering to help continue the support of this online content, to send the Gospel and His Torah to the four corners of the Earth. Give via PayPal https://paypal.me/almondhouse Alternatively, you can email us stating you would like to tithe or give an offering at: [email protected] Facebook -   / almondhousefellowship   Instagram -   / almondhousefellowship   Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Email - [email protected] Led to join us in person? Read our ministry's creed and fill in our form: https://almondhousefellowship.com/pag... Find Biblical inspired products at Almond House Market on the links below: Website: https://almondhousefellowship.com/col... Facebook -   / almondhousemarket   Instagram -   / almondhousemarket   Almond Grove Details Find the full details of how we aim to acquire a plot of land to create a generational ministry: https://www.gofundme.com/f/almond-gro...