Playlist: nasa' (topic)
Understanding the Azazel Goat
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe Hebrew word nasa (H5375), meaning to lift up, to carry, and to take away, is central to the concept of bearing sins as seen in the ritual of the live goat in Leviticus 16:20-22. This goat, upon which Aaron lays his hands and confesses the iniquities of the children of Israel, symbolically carries all their sins into the …
The Burden of Sin
Sermon by Charles WhitakerThe Hebrew verb *nasa* (H5375), appearing 654 times in the Old Testament, is a highly polyvalent word with numerous meanings, much like the English verb "put." In the King James Version, it is rendered in over ten different ways, including "bear," "forgive," "exalt," "obtain," and "respect," which are not always synonymous. This …
Azazel: Beginnings
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe Hebrew word nasa (H5375), meaning to bear or carry, is central to understanding the role of the second goat, often referred to as the azazel , in Leviticus 16:22, where it is stated that the goat shall bear ( nasa ) on itself all the iniquities of the people into the wilderness. This action of bearing sins is a defining …
Where God Places His Name (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBecause we would die from exposure to God's glory, the name of God, reflecting His characteristics, is the only way we can approach God.
Fellowship and Fellowshipping Are Very Important to God
Sermonette by Gary GarrettIf we lack love for our brethren who live in the presence of God, we are emulating Cain. It is God's desire that we stay in the fellowship.