This Week’s Torah Portion

Overview: “Shemini” recounts the eighth day of the Tabernacle’s inauguration, during which Aaron offers sacrifices and God’s glory appears. The deaths of Nadab and Abihu for offering unauthorized fire and the laws of kosher animals are also included.
Commentary: The tragic deaths of Nadab and Abihu underscore the importance of reverence and obedience in worship. The laws of clean and unclean animals highlight living in holiness. For Messianic believers, Yeshua exemplifies the holiness required to dwell in God’s presence.