Did Jesus reject Jewish dietary laws, declaring all foods clean? In this episode, we unpack the discussion in Mark 7 to challenge the popular tradition that Jesus abolished Torah-given commandments, showing instead how ‘traditions vs. commandments’ reflects a misreading of first-century Judaism.
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https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/traditions-and-commandments/
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The Living Heavens: Angels, Stars, and Biblical Cosmology
Materialistic science emptied the heavens of meaning, but Scripture and Jewish tradition insist the cosmos is alive, conscious, and populated by angelic beings, like the Nephilim and Divine Council, as numerous as the stars.
For more information on this topic, visit:
https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/the-living-heavens-angels-stars-and-biblical-cosmology/
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Judging Others Favorably - Understanding Dan L'kaf Zechut
There is one practice of character development that can radically transform your spiritual development, yet it may be one of the more challenging to correct. Fortunately, we have an ancient tradition with tools and tricks to help us judge others favorably.
"Dan L'kaf Zechut" (דָּן לְכַף זְכוּת) translates to "Judging others favorably." This ancient ethic instructs us to give others the benefit of the doubt:
For more info, visit:
https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/soul-refinement-judging-others-favorably/
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The Children of the East: The Connection Between Eastern Religions and Abraham
Are all religions connected to an original source? In this article, we explore the surprising parallels between Jewish and Eastern traditions, the surprising path to redemption, and Abraham’s lasting legacy.
For more information:
https://www.thehiddenorchard.com/the-children-of-the-east-the-connection-between-eastern-religions-and-abraham/
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Render Unto Caesar: The Rabbinic Discourse on Idolatrous Coins
When Jesus said, “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s,” he wasn’t only sidestepping a political trap, he tapped into a rabbinic debate on coins bearing idolatrous images.
But beneath the surface lies a deeper theme: coins as symbols of the soul, each human being stamped with the Divine image that connects with the creation narrative.
For more information:
www.thehiddenorchard.com/render-unto-caesar-the-rabbinic-discourse-on-idolatrous-coins/
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