2014-2015 CYCLE
P188 Parash 29 Acharei Mot (After the Death) Vayikra/Leviticus 16:1 to 18:30
Synopsis – The Lord instructs Moshe regarding the observance of the holy day Yom
Kippur, the rules governing forgiveness of sins/cleanliness/holiness, the role
of the priests and of the high priest. Eating of blood is forbidden. Specific
rules regarding relations among neighbors and family members are reviewed.
Theme & Message
– The focus of this lesson is that the Lord has very direct and specific
definitions of sin, holiness, life and death. There is no room for discussion,
or compromise. The details of the punishment for sin and not following the
Lord’s commandments are clearly given. The Lord makes himself very clear that
sin and death mean the same thing to Him. God’s economy is clearly explained
that life and atonement can only be achieved through blood.
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