For the most part, the practice of sacrifice stopped in the year 70 C.E., when the Roman army destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem, the place where sacrifices were offered. The practice was briefly resumed during the Jewish War of 132-135 C.E., but was ended permanently after that war was lost.
Jews stopped offering sacrifices because we do not have a proper place to offer them. The Torah specifically commands us not to offer sacrifices wherever we feel like it; we are only permitted to offer sacrifices in the place that God has chosen for that purpose. Deut. 12:13-14. It would be a sin to offer sacrifices in any other place, akin to stealing candles and wine to observe Shabbat.
The last place appointed by G-d for this purpose was the Temple in Jerusalem, but the Temple has been destroyed and a mosque has been erected in the place where it stood. Until G-d provides us with another place, we cannot offer sacrifices. There was at one time an opinion that in the absence of an assigned place, we could offer sacrifices anywhere. Based on that opinion, certain communities made their own sacrificial places. However, the majority ultimately ruled against this practice, and all sacrifice ceased.
Orthodox Jews believe that when Messiah comes(Messianic's say returns), a place will be provided for sacrificial purposes.
Today, forgiveness is obtained through repentance, prayer and good deeds. In Jewish practice, prayer has taken the place of sacrifices. In accordance with the words of Hosea, we render instead of bullocks the offering of our lips (Hosea 14:3) (please note: the KJV translates this somewhat differently). While dedicating the Temple, King Solomon also indicated that prayer can be used to obtain forgiveness (I Kings 8:46-50). Our prayer services are in many ways designed to parallel the sacrificial practices.
So, considering the fact that Yeshua, Our High Priest, showed us the proper way and scripture tells us that all this was a shadow of things to come, we are confidant that the Temple will be rebuilt and the Korban (offerings) will resume. For the sake of the argument that could be presented by some, Yes, Yeshua DID make offerings (sacrifices) at the Temple. Had he not, he would not be sinless!
Jeff
Life makes warriors of us all.
To emerge the victors, we must arm
ourselves with the most potent of weapons.
That weapon is prayer.
--Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
----- Original Message ----- From: "Gregory A. Hession J.D." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Ah, but Jeff, there is not only no temple, but the veil was torn in the temple. Did not G-d himself remove this aspect of the sacrificial law, so that we would no longer perform those sacrifices under the new covenant? The new covenant has a new and vicarious sacrifice in the Lord's supper, by command of the Messiah Himself. A new command, a new covenant, out of the mouth of the master.
Gregory A. Hession J.D.
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Springfield, Mass.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Powers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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David, for an intelligent man You can be very thick headed often. The ONLY reason sacrifices are no longer done is the fact that there is no temple! You have been told that and you still refuse to accept the facts. The only thing I can conclude is that you are trying to be argumentative about this. Sorry David the "Churchified" manner of Torah Observance is not Biblical Observance. I also see a legalism in you that far surpasses those of Biblical record. WHY?
Jeff
Life makes warriors of us all.
To emerge the victors, we must arm
ourselves with the most potent of weapons.
That weapon is prayer.
--Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 12:57
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Jeff wrote:The simple fact of the issue is apart from a handful of "Dangerous Messianics" nobody here keeps God's Torah
I don't know any "Dangerous Messianics" on this list, but I will say that
those on the list who identify themselves as "Messianics" are not the only
ones who keep God's Torah. As I have said many times, I keep God's Torah.
I don't think any believer in Christ has any choice but to keep God's Torah.
The differences between some of us revolve around HOW we keep God's Torah.
You don't think the sacrifices need to be kept. I do. The list goes on and
on.
Peace be with you. David Miller.
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