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Understanding the New Covenant — A Closer Look at Hebrews 8
Greetings everyone!
I hope all is well with you.
Today, I want to go over Hebrews 8:6–12 — a passage often used by many Christians to claim that the “New Covenant” replaces the “Old,” meaning the New Testament replaces the Old Testament, and that the Torah — the Law of the Most High (which many call the Law of Moses) is no longer in effect.
Let me be clear — I’m not here to bash Christianity. I’m here to shed light on the misinterpretation of Paul’s letters.
Many quote Paul without understanding his depth or the context of his writings. Sadly, most aren’t willing to read or listen — and as Peter warned in 2 Peter 3:16,
“His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.”
🕊️ Hebrews 8:6–12 — and Jeremiah 31:31–34
When studying Hebrews 8, Paul references the New Covenant that would replace the Old Covenant. But if you read only this section, you’ll miss the full picture.
It’s always vital to read from the beginning and use precept upon precept, as the prophet said in Isaiah 28:10:
“For precept must be upon precept, line upon line, here a little, and there a little.”
Let’s start with Hebrews 8:5:
“Who serve the copy and shadow of the heavenly things, as Moses was divinely instructed when he was about to make the tabernacle. For He said, ‘See that you make all things according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.’”
Then, in verses 7–10, Paul writes:
“For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second. Because finding fault with them, He says:
‘Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah —
not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, because they did not continue in My covenant, and I disregarded them, says the Lord.
For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws in their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.’”
Many stop there — but to understand Paul’s point, you must keep reading. Verse 13 says:
“In that He says, ‘A new covenant,’ He has made the first obsolete. Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.”
At first glance, that sounds like the Torah is abolished — but that’s not what Paul is teaching.
🕎 Hebrews 7–9 — Context of the New Covenant
In chapter 7, Paul explains the priesthood of Melchizedek, the King of Salem and Priest of the Most High, and how the Messiah came in that same order — bringing a new and greater priesthood.
In chapter 9, Paul speaks about the earthly sanctuary, the tabernacle, and the limitations of the Levitical priests:
“The high priest went alone once a year, not without blood, which he offered for himself and for the people’s sins committed in ignorance.” (Hebrews 9:7)
These animal sacrifices were symbols, pointing toward a greater atonement to come.
Then in verse 15, Paul writes:
“For this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.”
So the New Covenant isn’t about abolishing God’s Law — it’s about Messiah Yahusha (Christ) becoming the final and perfect sacrifice, replacing the animal sacrifices of the old priesthood.
✝️ Hebrews 9:19–22 — The Role of Blood
“When Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and goats... saying, ‘This is the blood of the covenant which God has commanded you.’...
And according to the law, almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.”
Paul continues in verses 24–28, showing that Messiah entered heaven itself, not a man-made sanctuary, offering His own blood once for all to bear the sins of many.
Then in chapter 10, Paul clarifies:
“For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come... can never, with these same sacrifices... make those who approach perfect.” (Hebrews 10:1)
Again, the issue wasn’t the Law — it was the animal sacrifices that couldn’t fully remove sin.
🕊️ The Perfect Offering
“Therefore, when He came into the world, He said:
‘Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You have prepared for Me... Behold, I have come to do Your will, O God.’”
(Hebrews 10:5–7)
The Messiah’s sacrifice fulfilled what the sacrifices symbolized — He “takes away the first that He may establish the second.”
This means the sacrificial system was replaced, not the Torah itself.
Paul then echoes Jeremiah 31:
“This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord:
I will put My laws into their hearts, and in their minds I will write them... Their sins and lawless deeds I will remember no more.”
(Hebrews 10:15–17)
⚖️ Living by Faith, Not Lawlessness
Paul warns in Hebrews 10:26–31:
“If we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins...
Anyone who rejected Moses’ law dies without mercy... Of how much worse punishment will he deserve who tramples the Son of God underfoot?”
So yes, we live by faith — but faith doesn’t cancel obedience.
We are saved by grace, yet we must still keep the commandments, laws, and statutes of the Most High.
As Yahusha said in Matthew 5:17–20:
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them...
Until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall by any means disappear from the Law until all is accomplished.”
Anyone who sets aside even the least of these commands and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven.
🌿 Conclusion
The New Covenant didn’t replace the Torah — it fulfilled and elevated it through the Messiah’s perfect sacrifice.
We no longer offer animal sacrifices, but we are still called to walk in obedience, with His laws written on our hearts.
If you don’t understand Paul’s writings, ask the Most High for wisdom.
As it says in James 1:5,
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach.”
The Torah is not abolished — it is alive in us, guiding us to walk righteously through faith and obedience.
Shalem. ✨
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The Appointed Feasts of the Seventh Month
📯 The Feast of the Blowing of Trumpets
Leviticus 23:24–25
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation.”
As it is written, on the seventh month, on the first day of the month, we are to have a Sabbath—a memorial of the blowing of trumpets and a holy convocation. This falls on the New Moon day, since the New Moon marks the first day of every month. However, this New Moon is unique because it is to be kept as a Sabbath day, meaning no work should be done.
🙏 The Day of Atonement
The next feast following the Trumpets is the Feast of Atonement, which occurs in the seventh month, beginning from the evening of the ninth day to the evening of the tenth.
Leviticus 23:26–32
“Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be a holy convocation unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.”
This is a day of fasting, a time when we are commanded not to eat or drink from the evening of the ninth to the evening of the tenth.
But why did the Most High command us to observe this Feast, as He did with the others?
Because these Feasts are not empty rituals—they carry spiritual depth and historical lessons tied to our ancestors. They remind us not to repeat their mistakes and to walk humbly before the Creator.
📜 The Origin of the Atonement (Book of Jubilees 34:10–19)
(Note: This passage is found in the Book of Jubilees, part of the ancient writings or Apocrypha, and helps explain the origin of this ordinance.)
It tells how Joseph was betrayed by his brothers in the seventh year of that week, when they plotted against him, sold him to Ishmaelite merchants, and deceived their father Jacob by dipping Joseph’s coat in the blood of a goat.
They brought the coat to Jacob on the tenth of the seventh month, causing him to mourn bitterly for Joseph, believing him dead. On that day, grief and sorrow came heavily upon Israel, and in remembrance of that sin and affliction, the Most High ordained that the children of Israel should afflict themselves on the tenth of the seventh month—to make atonement for their sins once each year.
Thus, because of that wicked act, we are commanded to fast and humble ourselves before the Most High on this day, seeking forgiveness.
Leviticus 23:30–32
“And whatsoever soul it is that doeth any work in that same day, the same soul will I destroy from among his people.
Ye shall do no manner of work: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.
It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath.”
There are no exceptions—it is a commandment to be observed by all who serve the Most High.
🏕️ The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot)
Leviticus 23:34–44
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the LORD...
On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein...
Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD...
Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are Israelites born shall dwell in booths:
That your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
This Feast lasts seven days, beginning on the fifteenth day of the seventh month. The first and eighth days are both Sabbaths—days of rest and holy assembly.
In ancient times, offerings were made daily throughout the seven days. Today, since there are no active Levitical priests, we offer instead the sacrifice of praise, rejoicing before the Most High.
During this week, we dwell in booths or tents, remembering how our ancestors lived when they came out of Egypt. The eighth day marks the final day of the Feast, a solemn assembly.
This is a sacred time to rejoice, give thanks, and renew our covenant. It is a statute forever, an eternal ordinance to be observed throughout all generations.
As I often say, ignorance is not an excuse. If you lack understanding, pray sincerely, and the Most High will give you wisdom.
James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”
One Law for All
Remember, all these Feasts and the Torah (Ten Commandments) go back to Adam, Noah, and Abraham—they are eternal ordinances established by the Most High for His people.
Even if you consider yourself a Gentile, these commandments apply to you as well once you attach yourself to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Numbers 15:15–16
“One ordinance shall be for you of the assembly and for the stranger who dwells with you, an ordinance forever throughout your generations; as you are, so shall the stranger be before the LORD. One law and one custom shall be for you and for the stranger who dwells with you.”
May this teaching guide you to walk in obedience and truth.
Seek the Most High daily, study His Word, and keep His ordinances.
Shalem. ✨
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Is it a sin to consume Pork, Shrimp, Chicken, Frog, etc.?
The commandments don’t explicitly say it is a sin to eat these beasts, but the Most High deemed them abominable and unclean (Leviticus 11). If you want a close relationship with the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, you cannot consume what He calls unclean. God separates the clean from the unclean, and you will never find the Levites burning unclean meat on His altar.
Our lifestyle—including the food we eat—must reflect holiness. As Messiah said:
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”
Paul’s Teachings vs. God’s Commandments
Many Christians place Paul at the center of their doctrine. I’ve spoken to pastors who run to Paul before quoting Messiah. Yet, Paul’s words often caused division among Israel, to the point they nearly killed him. Some of his letters even appear to contradict God’s commandments.
Take 1 Corinthians 10:25-33, for example. Paul says to eat whatever is sold in the market without asking questions. That’s a red flag. Why? Because God already defined what is abominable. To pray over pork or shrimp and ask God to bless it is to provoke Him.
God does not change:
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Isaiah 55:11 — His Word will not return void.
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Numbers 23:19-20 — “God is not a man, that He should lie…what He has blessed is blessed, and what He has cursed is cursed.”
When God says something is unclean, no prayer can change it.
Lessons from Scripture
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Balaam (Numbers 22–23) — Could not reverse God’s blessing on Israel.
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Isaac, Esau, and Jacob (Genesis 27) — Once the blessing was spoken, it could not be taken back.
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Peter’s Vision (Acts 10:9-15) — This was not permission to eat pork. It was about Cornelius, a Gentile considered “unclean.” The animals in Peter’s vision symbolized people, not food.
Even Revelation 22:15 and Messiah Himself use animals metaphorically to describe people (e.g., “dogs” as unclean).
The Real Danger
Christians often misuse Paul and Peter’s vision to excuse eating unclean meat. But remember:
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Messiah cast demons into pigs (Matthew 8:30-32) — unclean animals linked with unclean spirits.
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Our bodies are the temple of God (1 Corinthians 6:19). To defile them with abominable food is to provoke Him.
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Ignorance is not an excuse. If you can’t understand, pray for wisdom. God shows no partiality.
Peter himself warned about Paul’s letters:
2 Peter 3:16 — “Some things in them are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction.”
Conclusion
God’s commandments stand. Pork, shrimp, chicken, frogs, and other abominable beasts remain unclean. To eat them, pray over them, or justify them through Paul is to rebel against God’s Word.
As Moses said:
Deuteronomy 8:3 — “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13 — “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all.”
If you truly desire to serve the Most High, return to the Torah. Don’t let confusion, tradition, or misinterpretation lead you astray. Choose life, so it may be well with you and your family.
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Circumcision: An Everlasting Covenant
Good evening, everyone. I pray all is well with you.
Today’s study is on Circumcision — what it is, how important it is, and why it still matters today.
What is Circumcision and Why Does it Matter?
This is one law of the covenant often ignored in Christianity. Many churches speak only of the “circumcision of the heart,” and yes, Scripture teaches that in several places. But that does not mean the circumcision of the flesh has ceased.
Some confusion comes from Jeremiah 9:25:
“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will punish all who are circumcised only in the flesh.”
This verse is not saying male children should no longer be circumcised in the flesh. The key word is only. God requires circumcision of the flesh and the heart.
The Everlasting Covenant
The covenant of circumcision is everlasting.
Jubilees 15:25-26 says:
This law is for all the generations forever, and there is no circumcision of the days, and no omission of one day out of the eight days; for it is an eternal ordinance, ordained and written on the heavenly tablets. And everyone that is born, the flesh of whose foreskin is not circumcised on the eighth day, belongs not to the children of the covenant which the Lord made with Abraham, but to the children of destruction; nor is there, moreover, any sign on him that he is the Lord's, but he is destined to be destroyed and slain from the earth, and to be rooted out of the earth, for he has broken the covenant of the Lord our God.
This is clear — it is for all generations, and it spells out the consequences for those not circumcised in the flesh.
For Descendants and Non-Descendants of Abraham
Some argue this covenant was only for Abraham and his descendants. But Genesis 17, Jasher 17:16-20 & 18:1-2, and Jubilees 15:11-14 show that every male in Abraham’s household was circumcised — including servants he bought with money, who were not his descendants.
The message is clear:
Whether you are a descendant of Abraham or not, if you attach yourself to the children of Israel or choose to serve the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, circumcision in the flesh is required.
Circumcision and the Feasts
Exodus 12:48-49 says:
A foreigner residing among you who wants to celebrate the Lord’s Passover must have all the males in his household circumcised; then he may take part like one born in the land. No uncircumcised male may eat it. The same law applies both to the native-born and to the foreigner residing among you.
No uncircumcised male — native-born or foreigner — can partake in the Passover.
It’s Not Just for Infants
Some say, “It says a child eight days old — I’m older.” Abraham was 99 years old, and Ishmael was 13 years old when they were circumcised. If you are new to the covenant, you can be circumcised at any age.
If your wife is pregnant with a male child, have him circumcised on the eighth day.
The Example of Moses
Even Moses faced judgment for not circumcising his son.
Jasher 79:8-12 says:
And Moses rose up to go to Egypt, and he took his wife and sons with him, and he was at an inn in the road, and an angel of God came down, and sought an occasion against him. And he wished to kill him on account of his first born son, because he had not circumcised him, and had transgressed the covenant which the Lord had made with Abraham. For Moses had hearkened to the words of his father-in-law which he had spoken to him, not to circumcise his first born son, therefore he circumcised him not. And Zipporah saw the angel of the Lord seeking an occasion against Moses, and she knew that this thing was owing to his not having circumcised her son Gershom. And Zipporah hastened and took of the sharp rock stones that were there, and she circumcised her son, and delivered her husband and her son from the hand of the angel of the Lord.
Zipporah’s quick action saved Moses from death for breaking the covenant.
Why This Matters Now
I understand this may not have been taught to you, but now you know. Ignorance does not excuse disobedience before God.
If you want to be part of God’s covenant, abide by His commandments, laws, and statutes — whether you are a descendant of Abraham or not.
As we can see, the Messiah Himself was circumcised on the eighth day. If circumcision were not important or no longer mattered, He surely would have said so. Instead, He clearly stated that He did not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets, but to fulfill them. Let’s read this in Matthew 5:17-18:
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished."
So, if this is difficult to understand, then that is beyond me—but the message is clear: the Law remains significant, and the Messiah honored it fully.
As Moses told the children of Israel, “Choose life, so it will be well with you and your family.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13 says:
Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.
Be blessed — and make sure that you and your sons are circumcised to remain under God’s covenant and protection.
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