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The Teaching Tools of Scripture
Genesis 1:1-2:3, The Teaching Tools of Scripture, part one and part two
Genesis 6, And the Strong Themes Teaching Tool
Genesis 1:1-6:8, Finding the Topic Themes of Scripture
HEBREW PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS
5:1-10 {s} Trespass offering (asham) atoned byf blood
5:11-13 {s} Trespass offering (asham) atoned by grain
5:14-16 {p} Ram of the trespass offering (asham) re: the holy things
5:17-19 {p} Ram of the trespass offering (asham) when in ignorance of the law
6:1-7 {p} Ram of the trespass offering (asham) when restitution is due
STRONG THEMES
5:1-6:7 {s+s+px3} Law of the trespass offering
LEVITICUS 5:1-6:7 V’NEPHESH KI-TECHETA CHIASTIC STRUCTURE
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THEME of the PARASHAH
The law of the mandatory trespass offering (asham).
FINDING MESSIAH in TRIENNIAL V’NEPHESH KI-TECHETA
And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in any one of these things, that he shall confess that he has sinned in that thing; and he shall bring his trespass offering unto YHVH for his sin which he has sinned, a female from the flock, a lamb or a kid of the goats, for a sin offering; and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his sin. Lev 5:5-6
The last kind of qorban Leviticus describes is the trespass offering, asham. Scripture makes a distinction between a sin and a trespass. Sin is,
… either a positive act in which a known divine law is violated, or it is the voluntary neglect to obey a positive divine command, or a rule of duty clearly implied in such command. Sin comprehends not action only, but neglect of known duty, all evil thoughts, purposes, words and desires, whatever is contrary to God’s commands or law. – Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
Sin is the whole kit and kaboodle of unrighteousness in any form.
A trespass is a specific type of sin, when any injury or offense is done to another, according to Webster’s 1828. A trespass is an encroachment upon the rights, person, or property of another. Trespass offerings are often accompanied by a payment of damages suffered.
As well, a trespass produces a certain spiritual state in the heart of the trespasser, that of guilt. Guilt, according to Webster’s, is not only the fact of having committed a breach upon another, but also the self-reproach arising from such a breach.
We have to recognize that the encroachment the human race has done upon the rights, person, and property of YHVH God, Creator of heaven and earth, to Whom is due worship, honor, and obedience as Creator and Lord, is immeasurable. We have all trespassed against Him, never mind our neighbor; in an amount that can never be repaid.
Yeshua explained it this way.
“There was a certain creditor who had two debtors: the one owed five hundred denarii [about $50,000], and the other fifty [about $5000]. And when they had nothing with which to repay, he freely forgave them both.” Luk 7:41-42a
But now Messiah Yeshua is our trespass offering, who has atoned for all our trespasses against YHVH, and our neighbor, which none of us could repay. And just as He has set us free from sin, He has also set us free from guilt.
Yet it pleased YHVH to bruise Him; He has put Him to grief. When You make His soul an offering for sin [asham, trespass, or guilt offering], He shall see His seed, He shall prolong His days, and the pleasure of YHVH shall prosper in His hand. Isa 53:10
“Truly, truly, I say unto you, He who hears My word, and believes on Him who sent Me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” Yeshua, Joh 5:24
God was in Messiah reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 2 Cor 5:19
For godly sorrow works repentance to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world works death. 2 Cor 7:10
And you He has made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins. Eph 2:1
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses … Col 2:13
ADDITIONAL READINGS
No Psalm | Zec 5:1-6:15 (my notes) | Rev 5:1-6:17 (my notes)
STUDIES in TRIENNIAL V’NEPHESH KI-TECHETA
Leviticus 5, Bible for Beginners
Leviticus 5, Messiah our trespass offering
Leviticus 1 through 5, The parables of the offerings
Leviticus 5 and 6, Asham: The trespass offering
Leviticus 6, Bible for Beginners
RETURN to LEVITICUS INDEX
SCRIPTURE REVEALED SERIES by CHRISTINE MILLER:
THE LAW of LOVE | FINDING MESSIAH in TORAH | LEVITICUS in CHIASTIC STRUCTURE
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