Scripture Reading for 5-5-2018
Torah: Leviticus 21:1 – 24:23, “Emor” (Say … ) Haftorah: Ezekiel 44:54 – 31 New Testament: I Peter 2:4 – 10 Gospel: John 2:12 – 24, “B’ bet ha’micdash” (In the Temple … )
Messianic Lite: Emor, “Speak”
This week our Torah portion covers Leviticus 21:1 to 24:23. The section is called “emor” which means “speak.” The Bible moves from the sanctification of the people to the sanctification of time. The chapter lays out the appointed festivals, the rhythm that would sustain Jewish memory for the rest of time. The sacred calendar includes…