This week, Rabbi Lawrence will share a message titled, "Sacred Fire - How We Approach God Matters” from this week’s parashah Shemini, meaning Eighth. This week we look at the difference between "Sacred Fire" and "Fake Fire." This week’s lesson from Parashah Shemini teaches us that in our quest for spiritual encounters and manifestations of God's presence in our lives, we must tread thoughtfully, mindful of God's holiness and sovereignty. While the fire of God's presence evokes wonder and transformation, it does not manifest on demand. Instead, we are called to worship the Lord faithfully, following His prescribed way through Yeshua our Messiah.

Key verses are “Moses and Aaron then went into the Tent of Meeting. When they came back out and blessed the people, the glory of Adonai appeared to all the people. Fire came out from the presence of Adonai, and devoured the burnt offering and the fat on the altar. When all the people saw it, they shouted and fell on their faces.” (Leviticus 9:23–24, TLV)