Parashah 19: T'rumah (Contribution)

Parashah 19: T'rumah (Contribution) - Exodus 25:1 through 27:19.

Haftarah (Writings and Prophets): 1 Kings 5:26 - 6:13 (in some
versions it begins with 1 Kings 5:12).
B'rit Hadasha (New Testament): Hebrews 8:1-6; 9:23-24; 10:1.

Summary & Overview

TORAH
o Exodus 25:1 | Offerings for the Tabernacle
o Exodus 25:10 | The Ark of the Covenant
o Exodus 25:23 | The Table for the Bread of the Presence
o Exodus 25:31 | The Lampstand
o Exodus 26:1 | The Tabernacle
o Exodus 26:15 | The Framework
o Exodus 26:31 | The Curtain
o Exodus 27:1 | The Altar of Burnt Offering
o Exodus 27:9 | The Court and Its Hangings

Last week we looked at what it means to be

adopted by YHVH into His Household as a
Bondservant. This week we will see what this
House looks like, how it is constructed, and what
the spiritual significance is relating to the Pattern
of the Tabernacle. Those who grew up and
came from a Christian background do not
understand the Tabernacle and its significance
and how it relates to believers in Messiah today.
In this study, we will explore some aspects of the
Tabernacle and cover as much as we can, but it
will be impossible to cover everything that
pertains to the Tabernacle. We previously discussed the steps to salvation or the
steps that lead to the Promised Land and we saw the Tabernacle situated in the
Wilderness. This is where we will need the Tabernacle, and it is symbolic of the
Body of Messiah.
1 Cor 6:19-20 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy
Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from Elohim? You are not
your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify YHVH with your
body.
Paull reveals to us that our bodies, but more importantly, the collective body
made up of believers in Messiah, represents the Temple or Tabernacle of YHVH
that house His Presence. We will uncover more on this topic in later studies to
see how we are to function within this collective Body, and what the purpose is for
housing the Presence of YHVH on this earth.

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The Tabernacle Pattern
The Tabernacle is one of YHVHs Masterpieces where He uses physical things to
reveal the hidden mysteries and spiritual aspects of His Creation as well as
aspects of Himself. Every colour, material used, dimension, object, symbol,
pattern, sequence, every detail mentioned in the construction of the Tabernacle,
are thoroughly planned and thought through so that its design can capture and
reveal a multidimensional unseen existence of a supernatural God in order for us
to learn about Him and to ultimately know Him.
YHVH always uses a pattern to explain something spiritual in the physical. He
begins by giving them an earthly structure that will speak to us of heavenly things,
specifically the Messiah and the work He has done and will do on this earth. We
will try to see the Fathers heart as well as the attributes and work of the Messiah,
all the personal things that are hidden within the detail of the Tabernacle.

Similar to the pattern of Israel Leaving Egypt, travelling to the Promised Land, we
find the same steps inside the pattern of the Tabernacle, revealing the different
stages we will go through to eventually end up in the Promised Land. Part of your
experience travelling to the Promised Land is the process you go through so that
you can be transformed and changed. Salvation is not only to enter the Kingdom;
it is about the restoration of humanity and the process we as believers have to go
through to be changed into the Image and Likeness of Messiah. This process is
captured and revealed through the Tabernacle Pattern.

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YHVH uses the Tabernacle Pattern through which He reveals many different
insights regarding Himself, regarding us and how we approach Him. We are
going to use the Tabernacle Pattern to confirm the steps we have already
discussed previously, the steps that lead to Salvation. We will start from the
outside and work our way in, from the Outer Court where everybody could enter,
through the Holy Place right to the Holy of Holies where the Presence of YHVH
dwelled.

Outside Area - Egypt: The area outside the Tabernacle represents the world, the
place of sin and bondage that we referred to as Egypt. The Tabernacle has three
Doors that leads to three locations or levels, which represents the Body of
Messiah.
First Door, entering the Inner Court: This Door, together with
the Brazen Altar, accounts for the event called the Passover that
was celebrated in Egypt. This has to do with the Lamb of YHVH,
Yshua, Who is also known as the Way or the Door that leads to
the Father. Yshua represents the First Door that allows you into
the Tabernacle or House of YHVH.
Brazen Altar: This object is associated with the blood. Firstly,
the Blood of the Lamb was painted on the doorposts of those
who decided to leave Egypt (sin & bondage). Secondly, the blood
of the Goat, (sin offering), was shed on Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) for the
nations and ultimately, the whole world. These two sacrifices represent the first
Work of Messiah. The blood of the Lamb provides covering, and the blood of the
goat provides redemption for sin. This altar is made of Brass, the colour that
represents judgement. If you refuse to face the Brazen Altar, receiving
redemption and covering through His Blood, you will face judgement (stay on the
outside and not enter the Kingdom of YHVH).
Laver: This was the object the Priests use to cleanse themselves before entering
into Holy Place. The laver represents the next step Israel encountered after
leaving Egypt, namely the Red Sea, that is symbolic of Baptism. Baptism is a
liberating experience where you move out under the authority of Satan and
submit under the authority of YHVH.
Second Door, entering the Holy Place, the Showbread &
Menorah: The second Door guards the Holy place. An entry
represents a place of decision where you move to the next level,
namely, becoming a Bondservant. As a Bondservant, you have the
right to enter the Fathers house, sit at His table and receive an
inheritance. All the objects found inside the Holy Place represents
the Mountain experience. This was where Israel received the Ten
Commandments and later on, the Spirit of YHVH.
The two piles of Showbread relates to the two tablets of the Ten
Commandments, and the Menorah represents the Spirit of YHVH Who shines
upon and reveals the Showbread/Word.

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Third Door, entering the Holy of Holies: The Holy of Holies is
the place where you will find YHVHs Shekinah glory or His
Presence. This is the Place associated with the Promised Land or
the restored Garden of Eden, also known as the new Jerusalem.
The Third Door represents the Jordan, or place of Judgement that
everybody must cross to enter the Kingdom of YHVH.

Exploring the Tabernacle in more Detail

We will look at each piece of furniture as we move through to see if we can find
what YHVH wants to reveal to us as well as what He intends to reveal about us in
regards to drawing closer to Him.

The Outer Court

Court is the word chatzer, that comes from the
root word, chatzar, which means to make a sound.
This is a place where all the people meet, where they
engaged with other people and where the animals are prepared
for the sacrificial service. It is somewhat noisy, and you can smell
smoke with burnt meat, skin and hair amongst the slaughtering of animals and
flow of blood.
Personal Application: The Court Area pictures the body of Messiah of which
you are part of. The Outer Court is the place where believers interact with one
another and can be a noisy place where you face all the dynamics of
relationships. You can sometimes smell and see things that are not that
pleasant in the Body of Messiah.
Entering the First Gate: This is the place you walk into after you entered the
First Gate, where you made a decision to follow Yshua. The Outer Court is
surrounded with fine-twined linen that represents righteousness as if to say that
the righteousness that is inside the Tabernacle is transferred from the inside and
reflected on the outside so that people can see the righteousness on the outside
or in the world.

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The Brazen Altar - Repentance
The Brazen Altar is within the Outer Court Area and is
the very first thing you encounter when you enter the
First Gate. Bronze is the word nekhoshet and is
spelt tsxn nun-chet-shin-tav and it means
hardened, fetter, bondage, harlotry and lust.

Bronze represents judgment, the judgement of mans

hardened heart, bondage, harlotry and fleshiness.
Altar is the word mizebecha that comes from the root word zavach that means
sacrifice or offering. So, the altar is the noun, and the sacrifice is the verb or the
action. The literal meaning of zavach or offering, is to prepare something for a
higher purpose.
Personal Application: The two Altars in the Tabernacle are there to prepare
us for a higher purpose; the first Altar (Brazen) is to rid us of sin, bondage, the
flesh and foreign service and the second Altar (Golden) is to prepare us to
meet the Father and to have a real encounter with Him.
The Brazen Altar is the place where you lay down your life before YHVH the
same way Yshua laid His life upon the Altar for you. This relates to the verse
that says that we should become living sacrifices for YHVH. The Altar is the
place you repent of all your sins and shortcomings so that you can be elevated
to the next level of your walk with Him.

The Laver - Cleansing & Preparation

The Laver represents Baptism or Mikvah that you need to go through as we
discussed earlier. This is the second object you encounter after you
accepted to follow Messiah.
Laver is the word kiyor that means to purify. It is also the word used
for furnace as used in Pro 17:3 where it says; The refining pot is for silver,
and the FURNACE for gold; but YHVH tests the heart.
Personal Application: The Laver symbolises the cleansing process or
purification that are done through two mediums; water and fire. Water or the
Word cleanses the body from bad habits, refining your outward actions. The
Fire or Spirit of YHVH cleanses the inward parts so that you can receive a
renewed nature.
After you become born again, entering the First Gate, you will encounter lifes
challenges that will increase the heat so that your impurities in your life can
surface. You must then use the Scripture to look into as a mirror to see the
impurities and then wash clean with the water of the Word. This is a fine
tuning process and deals with smaller hidden sins and bad habits in your life.

The Holy Place Relationship with Yshua

The Holy Place contained three pieces of furniture, the Table of Showbread, the
Golden Menorah and the Altar of Incense, that was located in front of the curtain
that leads to the Holy of Holies. Only the Priests were allowed to enter the Holy
Place to renew the bread on the Showbread table and the wicks of the Menorah.

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The Priesthood represents the Bride of Messiah who is also known as the chosen
people, a royal priesthood and a holy nation [1 Pet 2:9].
Entering the Second Gate: This is the place you decide to become a
Bondservant and where you are adopted into the Household of the Master. You
now have access to the House of YHVH, to sit at His Table and to receive an
inheritance. You can be a believer in Messiah (outer court), but not a son living in
the House of YHVH (Holy Place). This is when you have reached a level of
spiritual maturity and start an intimate relationship with Yshua. This relationship
is based on the three objects inside the Holy Place; the Menorah (Light -
Revelation), the Showbread (Word Truth) and the Golden Altar of Incense
(Prayers) that will equip you to serve YHVH and the people. Holy means to be set
apart and the Holy Place is where you pursue holiness to become like Yshua.

Table of Shewbread Word of YHVH

Sitting at the Fathers Table is associated with the Table
of Showbread where you will find 12 loafs of bread, one
for each of the Tribes of Israel. YHVHs Word is also
known as the Bread of Life, and the two stacks of bread
depicts the Two Tablets that contains the Ten Commandments.

Showbread is the word lechem that is first found in Scripture

in Gen 3:19 where YHVH said; in the sweat of your face you shall eat
breaduntil you return to the ground. Looking at this verse gives us the insight
into the things we need to keep you spiritually alive. Let's look at each one of
them individually.
Sweat is the Hebrew word ze-ah that comes from the root word zu-ah
that means to tremble as a result of fear or respect.

Face is the Hebrew word aph that means nose comes from the root
word anaph that means anger that is associated with the Brazen Altar and
Golden Altar Offerings where the sweet smell of the offerings makes YHVH
rest from His anger.

Eat is the Hebrew word akal that is found in Gen 2:16 where YHVH
told man from which trees he could eat and not eat from. Restrictions =
Ownership.

Bread is the word lechem that is associated with the Word of YHVH.
Spiritual Insight: If we put all these thoughts together and look at them from a
spiritual perspective, we see that we stay spiritually alive when we tremble at
His Word [Isa 66:5], out of reverence and respect for Him. We also need to
offer up both offerings; the one at the Brazen Altar, which has to do with
repentance from sin and the one on the Golden Altar, which has to do with
thanksgiving, worship and prayer (communication). This will cause a sweet
aroma to rise to YHVH, and we will find favour with Him. We need to study the
Word of YHVH that is the Bread of Life that will sustain us spiritually (John
6:35). Lastly, we need to eat from the Tree of Life which is His Spirit that
gives us a new nature. All these things are required to sustain your Spiritual
health so that you can live and not die.

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Menorah Spirit of YHVH
This is the 3rd object described in this Parashah. You
will find the word candlestick or lampstand and is the
word hrvnm menorah. This word comes from the
word ner that means light.
The middle of the word menorah forms the word rvn,
noor that means fire. With the addition of the prefix
and suffix, the light now becomes the apparatus from
which the light shines, illuminates, or reveals and its
source is fire. We have learned previously that the letter shin s means fire and
represents the Spirit of YHVH.
The Menorah is one of the three lights we find exploring the Tabernacle. The First
light is natural light, the sun, that is created on day four, that shines upon the
Outer Court as well as the people in the world. The second light is the Menorah, a
natural light maintained by the Priesthood. This light lights up the Holy Place. The
third Light is YHVHs Shikana Glory that is a spiritual light that lights up the inside
of the Holy of Holies.
Your walk begins in the natural light, but as you draw closer to YHVH, you
encounter His Second Light, the Menorah that represents YHVHs Spirit as well
as Yshua, the Light of the world. (John 8:12). As you follow Yshua with the help
of His Spirit, you will move closer to the Holy of Holies, where you will encounter
the Divine Light that will reveal the Father to you.
Unleavened Bread

Day of Atonement
AtonementCouns
The Menorah Pattern
The Menorah pattern can be used to represent the

Tabernacles
First Fruits

Pentecost

Trumpets
truth. When you look at the Menorah, it has a central
Passover

branch, which is the most important branch because

everything on the left and the right hangs off it. Then
there is an equal number of branches on either side
representing balance; if you remove one branch, then
the Menorah will tip over and fall. This is the same
with truth, you must have more than one-factor
witness to confirm that truth, one or two on either
side, and this will represent a balanced truth. We will
now use the Menorah Pattern to represent different
truths so that you can see its application in action.

Work of Messiah: The Menorah is the centre piece

that connects the natural light, on the outside, and the
spiritual, supernatural Light in the Hoy of Holies. The First Light was created on
Day 4 that defined Times and Seasons, which describes YHVHs Appointed
Times and His Festivals. These Festivals are like the lights on the wall of
Jerusalem to see when the Groom (Messiah) is approaching. [Isa 62:1] These
Festivals or lights can be displayed on the Menorah Pattern and represents the
Work of Messiah and forms the pinnacle of His restoration process. Everything
was created through Him, and everything will be restored through Him.

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Work of the Spirit: The Menorah represents the Spirit of YHVH as well, and the
Seven Branches reveals YHVHs Spirit and the Work of the Spirit in us as found
in Isaiah chapter 11.
Isa 11:2 And the Spirit of YHVH shall rest upon

Understanding
him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the
spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge

Wisdom
Strength

Counsel
and of the fear of YHVH;

Knowle

YHVH

Fear
The seven attributes of YHVHs Spirit are Wisdom and

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Understanding, Counsel and Might, Knowledge and Fear.
These six lead to the seventh that is YHVH Himself (our
Reward). You can picture these seven attributes on the
Menorah with the Spirit of YHVH right in the middle with
the other six moving from the outside in, each revealing
more of YHVH and this giving the stages His Spirit takes
you through to know and draw closer to Him.
You start out with Knowledge, getting information that
there is a God out there and that He loves you. Then you
make a decision to follow Him, and you develop a Fear
and respect for Him. These are the two outside Branches where you start, from
the outside moving in, from the Gate and the Outer Court. Here you encounter
the knowledge of sin and the sacrifice that was made on your behalf through the
Lamb of YHVH, Yshua that was sacrificed for all sin.

The next stage of your walk is revealed by the next two inner Branches, Strength
and Counsel, that represents the Holy Place experience. This is where you
encounter the Spirit of YHVH Who gives you Strength to follow His Counsel. It is
a place where you learn to walk in His Ways. Inside the Holy Place, you will see
the Lampstand (Spirit) that will cast light upon the Word of YHVH (Showbread),
that you need for direction in your life to live a righteous life as well as finding His
Plan for your life.
The last Stage is found moving to the two inner branches that are the closest to
the centre Branch (YHVH). This is where you started to walk with Him and
learned His Wisdom and have a better Understanding of His Word, of life and His
Creation and your purpose. Not only that, you have started to Know Him more
intimately and developed a personal relationship with Him. This is a deeper
knowledge and understanding of YHVH than compared to your initial Knowledge
of Him and can only be learned practically through knowing and walking in His
Word and following His Spirit.

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The Golden Altar of Incense - Prayers
This object is not found in this Parashah and but we will
discuss it as part of the Tabernacle furnishings. All the objects
outside the Holy Place were made of bronze, and all the
objects inside the Holy Place and Holy of Holies are made
from Gold. Gold is the word zahav that means to
shimmer and is a measure of weight. Glory is the word
kavod that comes from the root word kavad that means to
make heavy. This means that gold is associated with the
Glory, Divinity and Kingship of
Yshua. Everything that is in the
Outer Court represents and
The Golden Altar of Incense was is associated with Believers
the last object you encountered in Messiah, everything in the
before entering the Holy of Holies and stood before the Holy Place represents and is
veil that separated the Holy and Most Holy places. The associated with Messiah,
Golden Altar was fueled with coals that were brought in and everything in the Holy of
from the Brazen Altar on the outside, connecting the Holies, represents and is
two Altars. Incense was poured upon the coals to associated with the Father. If
create a sweet smell and beautiful aroma inside the you enter into the Holy
Holy Place and represents the prayers you pray to the Place, you are in Messiah.
Father (Holy of Holies) in the Name of Yshua the
Messiah (Holy Place).
Personal Application: Burning this incense was a continuous act, just as we
are to "pray without ceasing." (1 Thes 5:17) The Golden Altar is one of the
three objects inside the Holy Place that has to do with your relationship with
YHVH. The Golden Altar stood in front of the inner veil, which separated the
Holy Place from the Holy of Holies and was the closest object to the Ark of the
Covenant and the mercy seat that represents the Presence of the Father.
Today, Believers in Messiah are assured their prayers are pleasing to the
Father because they are offered by our great High Priest, Yshua the Messiah.
Just as the incense carried a fragrant odour, our prayers are scented with the
righteousness of the Saviour. In Rev 8:3-4, John tells us the prayers of the
saints ascend to the altar in heaven before the throne of YHVH, where the
Tabernacle is a pattern of the Real Temple in Heaven.

The Holy of Holies Relationship with

the Father
The second or inner chamber is called the Most Holy
Place or Holy of Holies, was ten cubits (4.5m) on each
side and consequently a perfect cube. The entrance wall
consisted of the veil, and the other three walls were
finished with highly polished gold.
The Veil hanged consists of a blue, purple, and scarlet curtain, richly embroidered
with golden cherubim. The only furniture inside the Holy of Holies was the Ark of
the Covenant that contained the Testimony of YHVH.

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 Personal Application: You enter this area through the 3rd Gate, the final Gate
that opens the way to meet the Father Face to Face. This is a picture of you
moving to the next level of your relationship with the Father. The Holy Place
was more about walking with Yshua, learning His Word and serving the
people. This is where you engage in meditative prayer seeking to connect on a
deep spiritual intimate level with the Father. Not a lot of people enter in through
this Gate to seek the Fathers heart.

Ark of the Covenant

YHVH gave specific instructions for the construction of
His dwelling place. He started, first of all, describing the
very heart of the Tabernacle, which is the Ark of the
Covenant. The Ark is the first object described in the
Construction of the Tabernacle and thus making it the
most important piece of furniture representing the
Throne of YHVH as well as the Heart of the Father.
As with many translated words, the word "ark" does not
adequately describe its proper meaning. Ark is the word 'aron and means
chest, that comes from the root word arah that means gathering. In this
context, it is the container or gathering place for the Testimony of YHVH that is
represented by the Ten Commandments, the Rod of Aaron and a bowl of Manna.
Knowing that the Ark is the most Holy and sacred object within the whole
Tabernacle, makes its contents even more important. It is sombre to see that
many Churches today do not value all the contents in the Ark, i.e. the
Commandments that is part of the Heart and Testimony of YHVH.
From YHVH point of view, this entire structure is constructed around His Word.
His Word was, is, and will always be the heart and centre of His Presence and
the means draw closer to Him. The Ark is the gathering place, and He wants to
gather us to Himself, making us Echad (one) with Him that will happen at the
blowing of the last Trumpet.

The Tabernacle Pattern - Approaching the Father

Yshua said in John 14:6 I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the
Father except through me. This was a pattern that was already revealed through
the Tabernacle entrances, or Doors as they are sometimes called.
1. Yshua is the Way. There was only one way into the Tabernacle. There were
no side doors or places you could sneak in. There is only one entrance that leads
to the Father.
2. Yshua is the Truth. This is where you move from the Outer Court through the
2nd Door into the Holy Place where you learn to walk with Him in the Truth,
studying and implementing His Word in your life.

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3. Yshua is the Life. The only way to enter
into the Holy of Holies is to move through the
Holy Place and the 3rd Door. Inside the Holy of
Holies is where you find the Ark of the
Covenant ( the heart of the Father) that
contained the Testimony of YHVH; the Two
Tablets with the Ten Commandments, the Rod
of Aaron and a bowl of Manna representing the
Name and Character of the Father hvhy.

The Holy of Holies is a cube that has 26 attributes if you count and add the
number of sides, corners and edges. This is the same number you get when you
add up the numbers of the letters of YHVHs Name hvhy (5+10+6+10 = 26).
This means that you will find the Father s Name inside the Holy of Holies inside
the Ark of the Covenant. His Name and Character is covered by the Mercy Seat
where the blood was sprinkled once a year on Yom Kippur. This is where the
Blood of Messiah was offered, and the Veil was torn so that all nations can
access the Father. The only way to access the Father is through the Blood of the
sin sacrifice (Yshua), and it is covered by the Mercy Seat that represents His
Grace through which we are Saved (gain access to the Father). This gives a new
perspective on what it means to be saved; it is to have access to the Father and
the ability to have a living face to face relationship with Him.
Do you have an Outer Court relationship with YHVH where you are continually
pulled back to the Brazen Altar or even the Gate that leads to the outside world
(backsliding)? Do you have a Holy Place relationship with YHVH where you
became a Bondservant and learn to walk as He walked? Do you have a Holy of
Holies relationship with YHVH where you have completely given yourself to Him
and started to know the Father's, heart? Examine yourself according to the
Tabernacle Pattern and the Menorah Pattern to see where you are and where
you want to be and what you have to do to grow in your personal relationship with
the Father living in His House.

Holy Worship Worship in Spirit and Truth

The name of this Torah Portion is Trumah that means a present (as
offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute: gift, heave offering, oblation. To
relate to this concept you, can think an event like your birthday or special
occasion, where someone gives you a gift out of love or appreciation. The other
meaning we can glean from this is if you have to offer something up or give
something up for the benefit of a relationship; say you have to give up your sport
to spend more time with your family. The first meaning is where you give
something out of love on a specific occasion, and this relates to YHVHs Festivals
or Appointed times where the people offered up offerings unto YHVH relating to
the theme or what the Feast was about. The second meaning relates to the
sacrificial system that has to do with sin and guilt offerings that can only be
brought when there is a Tabernacle or Temple. This relates to your refinement as
a believer in Messiah and is known as holiness. These two meanings give us the
core functions of the Tabernacle and why YHVH gave it to Israel while they travel
through the Wilderness, and why it is important for worship and holiness.

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 Exo 25:2 Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring Me an
offering (trumah). From everyone who gives it willingly with his heart,
you shall take My offering.
The people gave offerings (trumah) so that the Tabernacle could be constructed
and after that, they could offer up (trumah) the things that stand in the way of a
relationship with YHVH so that they could live as Bondservants in the House of
YHVH under His house rules. The other reason was so that they could sit at
YHVHs table as a Bondservant (son), celebration (trumah) the special occasions
on His Appointed Times (Feasts). The context of giving is about the building of
YHVHs House so that people will be fed spiritually and grow in their relationship
with YHVH. These are the two measures to see if the Congregation you support,
provide and facilitate the service that helps you in your walk with YHVH.
The people had to offer up their gifts out of free will and from the heart. Does this
sound familiar?
2 Cor9:6-8 Consider this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap
sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out
of regret or compulsion. For YHVH loves a cheerful giver. 8 And YHVH
is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all
times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Willingly is the word nadav that means to volunteer (as a soldier), to

present spontaneously, offer freely, be (give, make, offer self) willingly. This word
is used in the Book of Judges chapter 5 where they sang a song of victory, in the
time of Deborah, the Judge, who overcame the enemy when the people of Israel
gave themselves willingly (nadav). To understand this context, we have to look at
the story behind this battle to understand when the people of YHVH need to give
themselves willingly in relation to the Tabernacle.

Deborah
was a prophetess and also a Judge, Her name
comes from the root word dawbar
that means word and
bee. The Word of YHVH is just as structured as a honeycomb
that nurture the young and preserve life, making it a sweet or
pleasant experience. This shows us that what made Deborah a
great Judge was the fact that she had the Word of YHVH. Not
only that, Deborah was the only Judge who was also a
Prophetess and YHVH said in His Word that we would be filled with His Spirit and
prophesy. To be part of Deborah you must have the Word (Torah) and faith in
Yshua, to receive His Spirit.
Q - What has this to do with the building of the Tabernacle or House of YHVH?
Israel faced the Canaanites as an enemy led by King Jabin of Hazor who wanted to
destroy Israel. Deborah summoned a military leader named Barak who went to
Mount Tabor with as many soldiers he could muster, facing King Jabin in battle.

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Jabin means whom YHVH observes and Building.
This is how this story relates to the Tabernacle, which
represents the Body of Messiah, compared to the counterfeit
Body (assembly) of Messiah that exists today. This
counterfeit system coinsists of man made systems and
traditions that utilises buildings as holy gathering places.
Constantine was the first Christian to introduce the church
building to the believing community. Before then, they
assembled in their homes. Barak was reluctant to obey her orders, perhaps
thinking of the nine hundred iron-wheeled chariots and the well-disciplined army
(church system) that Jabins's general Sisera commanded. The Israelites had
nothing like Sisera's fire power, since they lacked the technology and know-how
to develop comparable weapons (fleshly systems that attracts fleshly people
music, motivational messages, beautiful buildings and facilities, ect.).

Q - How was this enemy defeated?

The Battle at Mount Tabor: Sisera, on the other hand, assembled a terrifying
force. He had 900 iron-trimmed chariots at his disposal, and they
could do fearsome damage. Their weight and velocity as they
charged into an opposing army could plough a dreadful furrow
through the ranks of soldiers. The Canaanites ought to have won
the battle easily, but they did not. There was a tremendous
downpour and the 900 chariots, meant for quick manoeuvring on
firm ground, became bogged down in the mud because of the rain.
The flash flood swelled the nearby Wadi Kishon and turned the
battleground into thick mud, giving the Israelite foot soldiers the
advantage over the Canaanite chariots. Unhampered by heavy armour, they were
more mobile than the Canaanites, who were easy prey for the Israelite swords
and lances. The Israelites fought with swords while the enemy had chariots.
Spiritual Insight: Satan uses the church system and all the bling, bells and
whistles to eye blind the people from the truth and to attract them through
worldly fleshly systems. The only way to overcome this enemy and to release
YHVHs people from this System is by the Word (flood or water) and the Truth.
Barak is an example to us that we should face individuals in the System that
will cause thunder (conflict), but the seed of the truth must be sowed, even if
they do not agree with it. After you have presented the truth, confronting man-
made doctrines, pray that YHVHs Spirit will let it rain on the seed you have
sowed. Deborah represents the true representation of what the Body of
Messiah or the Tabernacle should look like and how it should function. It
should be built on the Rock, the Word of YHVH and have enough water (Spirit)
to wash away any foreign types for worship that YHVH did not Command as
symbolised by the Tabernacle pattern.
Conclusion: YHVHs system of worship is simple and is based on His Word
and His Commandments as His Spirit reveals them to you. Man made it
challenging and complicated, adding to His Word through man-made traditions.
Part of entering YHVHs House is to repent at the brazen altar and rid yourself
from all these yokes man placed upon you. Repent not only means to remove
man-made burdens, but ways to take up Yshuas yoke, His way of walking in
the Torah, that is well-pleasing to the Father.

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