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Magazine Articles

Browse, read and study through our extensive library of original articles, from previously published First Fruits of Zion magazines. Updated regularly!

Walking Torah

 

A People, A Purpose, A Place

Tags:  covenant, Exodus Epic, freedom, King, mikdash, passover lamb, promises, redemption, restoration, tabernacle

Exodus Epic, Part 2: The Exodus Epic teaches us that the God who is high and exalted is One who is passionate and purposeful about coming down and being near His people, dwelling in their midst. In Part One of...
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The Journey from Slavery to Sanctuary

Tags:  calling out, covenant, covenantal communion, Exodus, Exodus Epic, house of prayer, journey, ketubah, passover, redemption, sanctuary, shavuot, slaves, temple

Exodus Epic, Part 1: The Exodus Epic teaches us that the God who is high and exalted is One who is passionate and purposeful about coming down and being near His people, dwelling in their midst. At Passover (Pesach) we...
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Restoring that which was lost!

Tags:  stoning

There is an interesting commandment found in the Torah (Law of Moses) that implores us to return "anything lost by our countryman which we have found..." The same passage further instructs us not to allow for our own neglectful behavior in such matters, but rather exorts us to "restore to him that thing which he has lost." (Paraphrased from Deuteronomy 22:2-3)
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Take to Heart

Judaism is, perhaps more than any other religion, rich in traditions. Books abound on the practicalities of how to be an observant Jew. Certain actions, behaviors, diets, articles of dress, and so forth, are all part of the traditions.
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The Lips of the Righteous

First Fruits of Zion attempts to teach those in the Messiah about their relationship to the covenant of Torah. We believe that as the greater Body of Messiah begins to submit to Torah–living out the fullness of Scripture–that all of the necessary components fall into place for Adonai to work in and through the community.
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The Truth & Torat Yeshua

“You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free” These memorable words of Yeshua, prominently incised on the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., hold a cherished place in our Western culture. Unfortunately, they are fundamentally misplaced in our thinking.
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The Tasteless Trap

Perhaps you can think back to a moment in your own life when it would have been meaningful to have the community standing alongside you, protecting your reputation and extending you the benefit of the doubt until all the circumstances could be examined. Unfortunately, it is more common to find yourself alone with "friends" glaring at you suspiciously due to rumor and misunderstanding.
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