Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
Matthew 4:1 ESV
One of the two Yom Kippur goats was driven into the wilderness “for Azazel”. The meaning of Azazel is disputed, but the most common belief is that this was the name of a desert-dwelling demon. Here, the ultimate atonement for the people of Israel takes himself into the wilderness to be confronted and tempted by the ultimate demon.
Double Torah portion this week with Acharei Mot and Kedoshim.
Here's a list of New Testament passages for #biblestudy with #torah portion #achareimot ("After the death" #leviticus 16-18), along with links to related commentary and videos: https://www.americantorah.com/....2022/01/05/parsha-ac
2 Samuel 7:22, “How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears.” David would repeat this thought often in the Psalms he would write. This may be the closest way we have for us to express how great our Creator is.
#standstrong #persecutedbelievers
(Not New Moon date this Year)
https://youtu.be/_1XRu_euqFE?si=URQi5gESjytYC8rs