***Law #119 Each man must give a half shekel annually
Ex. 30:13 "This they shall give, every one that passes among them that are numbered, half a shekel after the shekel of the sanctuary...14 everyone from 20 years old and above, shall give an offering unto the Most High...15to make an atonement for your souls."
This offering was considered "a ransom for the soul" of the Israelite (vs. 12). The purpose of this command is for the atonement of the sin. The money was in turn used for the upkeeping of the Tabernacle. This law can no longer be kept, as the money was collected by the sons of Aaron. #1 There is no longer a functioning Priest ordained to collect this. #2 There is no longer a Temple for the money collected to go towards for upkeep. #3 The Messiah atoned for the sins of the Israelites through his sacrifice of life. There is no longer a need for the "ransom of a soul."
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