Gentiles Freed from Jewish Law

Is God’s Law only for ethnic Israel? Scripture repeatedly states there is one law for the native‑born Israelite and the sojourner. This teaching traces this theme through Deuteronomy 4 and Isaiah 2 and 56, showing that the Torah was intended as wisdom for all nations. Those who join themselves to YHWH are expected to keep His Sabbath and covenant.

This study of the Jerusalem Council explains the circumcision controversy, the four prohibitions, and the meaning of the Apostolic Decree for Gentile believers. It shows how Peter, James, and Paul upheld salvation by grace while expecting ongoing obedience to God's law, including Moses being read every Sabbath.

Drawing from Paul’s olive tree analogy in Romans 11, this teaching explains how believing Gentiles are grafted into the cultivated olive tree of Israel. Gentiles do not replace Israel but share in the nourishing root—the promises given to Abraham. Paul warns natural branches not to boast over others and exhorts all to remain in the faith.

Leviticus 23 lists the Creator’s appointed times—Sabbath, Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Weeks (Pentecost), Trumpets, Day of Atonement, and Tabernacles. These festivals are God’s “appointed times” and sacred assemblies, not merely “Jewish holidays.” This Parashah Point explains the significance of each feast and shows how they reveal God’s plan of redemption and point to Messiah. Believers are encouraged to understand and honor these appointed times as part of God’s instruction for His people.