Rabbi Paul Falk begins a multi-part teaching on Intercession, explaining who are intercessors, why we’re here, and what it means to truly intercede for others. He shows some amazing examples in the Scriptures which help us see that a lot of us have had “praying for someone” all wrong.
Emor – Chiastic Structure
Starting from a passage in the weekly Torah portion that contains the phrase, “an eye for an eye,” Patrick Shannon explains chiastic structures that are found in the Scriptures and how they always point to one central theme. He also shows numerous examples of chiastic structures, including another one from the Torah portion—the entire chapter of Leviticus 23 which outlines the Feasts of YHVH.
Also included, a PDF file containing the Powerpoint Slideshow that was shown with the teaching. Start the audio part of the teaching first, and then click the Slideshow link to open it in a separate window.
Rabbi Paul Falk points out some interesting characteristics about approaching the glory of YHVH, connecting Sinai, the time Moses moved outside the camp, and the requirements of the high priest.
Leviticus 9:1 – 11:47
Rabbi Paul gives new understanding about approaching the glory of YHVH.
Tazria & Metzora
Leviticus chapters 12 through 15.
Insights into some less obvious meanings of Leprosy ~ by Rick Ortiz