-Convince the non-believer of the Messiahship of Jesus and their need for Him as Redeemer and Lord.
-Encourage and admonish the believer to trust the Word of God in faith and knowledge.
-Adhere to and teach the sound doctrine which was taught by the Lord and his disciples.
Blending hip-hop and apologetics (an explanation or defense of the Biblical faith) they present what they call "Hip-Hologetics". This was also the title of their freshman release which sold tremendously well as an independent effort without national distribution. The success of "Hip-Hologetics" earned the duo several awards and allowed them to travel across the U.S. spreading the good news of Jesus the Messiah. Several songs from "Hip-Hologetics" were heard all over the world via radio, internet downloads and radio stations.
From their fresh vocal delivery to their poignant lyrical content and their soulfully creative production; by God’s grace, Hazakim has been in the lab perfecting their craft and are hard at work to bring you more Hip-Hologetics! They have devoted their gift of poetry to the Lord, making Him the focus of every rhyme. Through the power and sovereignty of God, they strive to be teachers and ministers - an effective evangelistic voice to this generation. Amazingly, they have seen the Lord use this ministry awesomely in leading the lost - Jew and gentile, young and old - to the Messiah. After all, it is not the method, but the message in which lies the power. As spoken by Anthony of Hazakim in a recent interview, "…We believe that the Lord has big things in store for Hazakim, to His glory." So be it!
Salvation Plan
Hazakim Lyrics
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Come before the Lord only once a year while the Priest is interceding
The lamb is in your hand - instructed to take its life
InRead invented by Teads
Confess your sins over it, the Priest hands you a knife
The sight is quite disturbing - you slice it like a surgeon
The hands and feet of the priest are bathed in a basin filled with water
After cleansed in the laver they sprinkle the blood of the lamb on the brazen altar
As you go through the door, there's such a sweet aroma
To the left a golden menorah which stays lit from the burn of the oil
Slowly approach the veil, to the right are golden shelves
Known as the table of showbread displayed in rows of twelve
You notice off in the distance, there′s an article that stops at the entrance
Offered up with the repentance are the prayers of the priest at the altar of incense
Go through the curtain now without the slightest sound
You know God can mow you down cuz you stand on holy ground
See the Mercy Seat laced with gold plated covering
Golden cherubim hovering on the Ark of the Covenant
The room's consumed with holy doom, it's where God′s wrath abides.
All of your iniquities are cast aside, now God′s wrath is satisfied
S to the A to the L to the V, A-T to the I-O-N Plan.
Reconciling God with man, blood of the innocent atones for sin.
It's - it′s Salvation. It's the Salvation Plan.
The lyrics of Hazakim's song "Salvation Plan" depict the traditional Jewish rite of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. The song begins with the singer entering the Tent of Meeting, an ancient structure that served as the center of Israelite worship during the time of Moses. The singer then witnesses the sacrifice of a lamb, which represents the forgiveness of sins. The priest hands him a knife, and he is instructed to confess his sins over the lamb. The sight of the sacrifice is graphic, but it is necessary for the singer to be cleansed of his sins.
After the sacrifice, the priest bathes his hands and feet, cleanses himself in the laver, and sprinkles the blood of the lamb on the brazen altar. As the singer approaches the veil, he sees the golden menorah and the table of showbread. He then notices an article that is offered up with the repentance of the priest at the altar of incense. Finally, he passes through the veil and reaches the Mercy Seat, where the Ark of the Covenant is located. Here, all of his iniquities are cast aside, and God's wrath is satisfied.
The lyrics of "Salvation Plan" highlight the ancient Jewish practice of the Day of Atonement and its significance in reestablishing the connection between man and God. The graphic nature of the sacrifice and the holy awe depicted in the song convey the solemnity of the occasion and the importance of repentance and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Yom Kippur is here, we′re at the Tent of Meeting.
We are currently observing Yom Kippur and have gathered at the Tent of Meeting.
Come before the Lord only once a year while the Priest is interceding
We only have the opportunity to approach the Lord once a year while the Priest is performing rituals on our behalf.
The lamb is in your hand - instructed to take its life
You are in possession of a lamb and have been instructed to sacrifice it.
Confess your sins over it, the Priest hands you a knife
You must confess your sins over the lamb and receive a knife from the Priest to perform the sacrifice.
The sight is quite disturbing - you slice it like a surgeon
The experience of sacrificing the lamb is intense and requires precise actions like that of a surgeon.
Collect the blood in the basin, hand the lamb to the man in the turban
After sacrificing the lamb, you must gather the blood in a basin and then pass the lamb to another individual in a turban.
The hands and feet of the priest are bathed in a basin filled with water
The Priest involved in the ritual must cleanse their hands and feet with a basin of water.
After cleansed in the laver they sprinkle the blood of the lamb on the brazen altar
Once the Priest has cleansed themselves, they sprinkle the blood of the lamb onto a brazen altar.
As you go through the door, there's such a sweet aroma
Upon entering through a specific door, a pleasing scent fills the air.
To the left a golden menorah which stays lit from the burn of the oil
To the left, there is a golden menorah which remains lit due to the burning of oil.
Slowly approach the veil, to the right are golden shelves
Approach the veil slowly and you'll notice golden shelves to your right.
Known as the table of showbread displayed in rows of twelve
The shelves are known as the table of showbread and hold twelve pieces of bread in a specific arrangement.
You notice off in the distance, there′s an article that stops at the entrance
In the distance, there is an article that prevents any further physical entry.
Offered up with the repentance are the prayers of the priest at the altar of incense
The Priest involved in the ritual offers prayers of repentance at an altar of incense.
Go through the curtain now without the slightest sound
Now is the time to go through the curtain without making any noise.
You know God can mow you down cuz you stand on holy ground
It's important to remember that standing on this ground means being in the presence of God and the potential consequences of not respecting His divine nature.
See the Mercy Seat laced with gold plated covering
Within the space, there is a Mercy Seat which is covered in gold plaques.
Golden cherubim hovering on the Ark of the Covenant
Above the Mercy Seat, there are golden cherubim hovering above the Ark of the Covenant.
The room's consumed with holy doom, it's where God′s wrath abides.
This room is filled with a sense of fearful reverence and anticipation due to the idea that God's wrath is present here.
All of your iniquities are cast aside, now God′s wrath is satisfied
After going through the rituals and experience of the space, all of your sins are forgiven and God's wrath is appeased.
S to the A to the L to the V, A-T to the I-O-N Plan.
The SALVATION plan is the focus of these rituals and experiences.
Reconciling God with man, blood of the innocent atones for sin.
The act of sacrificing the innocent lamb helps to restore the relationship between God and man by atoning for sins.
It's - it′s Salvation. It's the Salvation Plan.
All of these experiences and rituals are part of the true Salvation Plan.
Contributed by Elliot P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.