A Bible Study where we get deep into the Scriptures of Yahweh's Word, understanding the Hebrew and Greek Manuscripts. Focusing on today's topics based on the Word of Yahweh.
Na'hum. (consolation). Nahum, called "the Elkoshite," is the seventh, in order, of the Minor Prophets. His personal history is quite unknown. The site of Elkosh, his native place, is disputed, some placing it in Galilee, others in AssyriaThe name refers back to Yahweh's compassion connected with Jonah's mission eighty-seven years before. The name Nahum is an abbreviated form of the name Nehemiah, which means “Comfort of Yahweh.”The book of Nahum is devoted exclusively to the announcement of the destruction of the city of Nineveh; the prophecy gave hope to the people of Judah who had long been terrorized by Assyria's constant and ominous threatI continue with our study on what the Capital Building is all about. Was the Capital design to be a Temple set up by the founders of the New World Order? In this study, I continue into the insight of the artist of the Capital Dome, Constantino Brumidi. As we continue is this Chapter 3, we still see the2:1 - 3:19. DESTRUCTION OF NINEVEH. 2:1-2. Yahweh's. = challenge to fight 2:3-10. Judgment. = Invasion 2:11-13; 3:1-7. Causes. = Hostility 3:8-10. Examples. = Citation 3:11-13. Examples. = Application 3:14. Yahweh's. = challenge to fight 3:15-17. Judgment. = Devastation 3:18-19. Causes. = Hostility Then we continue with Yahweh's2:3-10. JUDGMENT. INVASION 2:11-13; 3:1-7. CAUSES. = Hostility 2:11-12. Yahweh's. = challenge to fight 2:13. The cause. = Hostility 3:1-3. Yahweh. = Challenge to fight 3:4-7. The cause. = HostilityIn our last study we started to see why Yahweh is so mad with Nineveh. In verse 1 Yahweh states that Nineveh is a ‘bloody city, full of lies and robbery' and verse 4 we see Yahweh showing us that Nineveh was a city of ‘whoredoms, a mistress of witchcrafts and a seller to other nations through her whoredoms and witchcrafts' We need to know Yahweh's punishment of Nineveh and its outcome (5-7), so we have an idea of what to expect1. Yahweh is the one who punishes: Note the first-person singular pronouns used here by Yahweh2. “Behold, I am against you” (5a) = Recall Nahum 2:133. First three lines focuses on Nineveh being humiliated like a prostitute's shame with public nudity: “And I will lift up your skirts over your face, And show the nations your nakedness, And the kingdoms your shame” (5b) 1. Assyrian laws prohibit prostitutes wearing veils, something only a married woman can wear so when a prostitute is caught wearing one she is publicly stripped at the entry of the palace after she is found guilty, as a punishment 2. Given the reference to Nineveh's deceit in Nahum 3:1 and 3:4 this might be the parallel that explain Nineveh's punishment of being shame with nakedness as a punishment. Thus we see Nineveh's own law turn against itself 3. Assyrian goddess Ishtar often appeals to followers with art work of her naked body; but this exposure is not seductive as it is exposing the horror of what Nineveh's ugliness is like 4. Rather than reveal to intoxicate Yahweh's punishment here is to repulse those who might otherwise might be tempted by her spell4. Further shaming: “I will throw filth on you And declare you worthless, And set you up as a spectacle” (6)Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
Na'hum. (consolation). Nahum, called "the Elkoshite," is the seventh, in order, of the Minor Prophets. His personal history is quite unknownThe name refers back to Yahweh's compassion connected with Jonah's mission eighty-seven years before. The name Nahum is an abbreviated form of the name Nehemiah, which means “Comfort of Yahweh.”Before I get into this study, I continue with our study on what the Capital Building is all about. Was the Capital design to be a Temple set up by the founders of the New World Order? In this study, I continue into the insight of the artist of the Capital Dome, Constantino BrumidiBeginning with this Chapter 2 and in this Chapter 3 we now read of Nineveh's destruction2:1 - 3:19. DESTRUCTION OF NINEVEH 2:1-2. Yahweh's. = challenge to fight. 2:3-10. Judgment. = Invasion. 2:11-13; 3:1-7. Causes. = Hostility. 3:8-10. Examples. = Citation. 3:11-13. Examples. = Application. 3:14. Yahweh's. = challenge to fight. 3:15-17. Judgment. = Devastation. 3:18-19. Causes. = Hostility We, as Christians realize that the world is filled with stories of dark heavy sins. Be warned, this passage we will look at involves some dark and heavy sins. And from this we know that Yahweh condemns them and He is one day going to have a day of reckoning for those who commit vile sins.So what is the Purpose: We need to know three condemnations Yahweh bring against Nineveh and its result so that we desire to see Yahweh's deliverance and also destruction of the wicked?Be warned that Yahweh condemn Nineveh's violation of the second table of the Ten Commandments (v.1)Be warned that Yahweh condemn Nineveh's militarism (v.2-3)Be warned that Yahweh condemn Nineveh's human trafficking (v.4)We need to know that Yahweh's punishment of Nineveh and its outcome (v.5-7)1 Woe = Woe warns of something terrible that is about to happenbloody city = city of great bloodshedAll of it is (built on) lies (deceit) = A government wanting to hide truth comes against those who try to expose their lies, corruption and deceitRobbery =peh'-rek means to disassembledeparteth not = will not be lacking2 The noise, &c. = Between verses: 1-2 supply the logical Ellipsis (Other words El-lip´-sis. This is the Greek word ἔλλειψις, a leaving in, from ἐν (en) in, and λείπειν (leipein) to leave'The figure is so called, because some gap is left in the sentence, which means that a word or words are left out or omitted3 The horseman lifteth up both the bright sword and the glittering spear, .... = Or, "the flame of the sword and the glittering spear"; he rides with a drawn sword, bright = gleamingglittering = flashing and there is a multitude of slain, and a great number of carcasses; = of dead men lying in the streets, pierced and slain with the bright sword and glittering spear of the Medes and Chaldeansupon = over and there is none end of their corpses; the number of them could not be told; they lay so thick in all parts of the city, that there was no telling them They = i.e. the slayers. Hebrew text margin, with some codices, and four early printed editions, reads "so that they stumble", they stumble upon their corpses; = the Ninevites in fleeing, and endeavoring to make their escape, and the Medes and Chaldeans pursuing themHave any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
Na'hum. (consolation). Nahum, called "the Elkoshite," is the seventh, in order, of the Minor ProphetsThe name refers back to Yahweh's compassion connected with Jonah's mission eighty-seven years before. The name Nahum is an abbreviated form of the name Nehemiah, which means “Comfort of Yahweh.”Before I get into this study, I continue with our study on what the Capital Building is all about. Was the Capital design to be a Temple set up by the founders of the New World Order? In this study, I give an insight of the artist of the Capital Dome, Constantino BrumidiIn our last study we begin in Chapter 2 with Yahweh's Judgments being foretold. This week we will finish this Chapter 28 The prophet compares the past and present condition of Ninevehis of old, &c. = Read "hath been from of old [filled with men] as a pool [is full] of water". Nahum said the troops defending Nineveh would be like a pool of water that drains away to no useLike a pool of water = In the Scripture, water refers to a great multitude of people (Revelation 17:15) they: = i.e. the defendersStand, stand = They pay no attentionthey: = i.e. the captains9 Nahum calls on the invaders to come and gather the spoil of the city, which God gives into their handstake the spoil. = Note the Figure of speech Epizeuxis “The Repetition of the Same Word in the Same Sense”, for emphasis. Nineveh was going to be plundered by the enemy. All of her choice vessels were taken, and she was left empty handed10 empty . . . void . . . waste. Note the Figure of speech Par-o-no-ma-si-a (The Repetition of Words similar in Sound, but not necessarily in SensePar-o-no-ma´-si-a, from παρά (para) beside, and ὄνομαζειν (onomazein) to name, make a name, or a word. The figure is so-called because one word is placed alongside of another, which sounds and seems like a repetition of itThe heart melteth = A common expression for fear and despondency Much pain is in all loins = The anguish as of childbirth In all lions = Loins are synonymous with power. Assyria is going to be shocked by the power of the enemy11 In light of Yahweh's enemies being described as lions, who will you turn to when Yahweh's enemies are active? Is there a Shepherd that can take on these lions?Where . . . ? Figure of speech Er-o-te-sis (The Asking of Questions without waiting for the AnswerEr´-ô-tee´-sis. Greek, ἐρώτησις, interrogation (from ἐρωτᾶν, to ask, to enquire, to question: also to request).This figure is used when a speaker or writer asks animated questions, but not to obtain information. Instead of making a plain and direct statement, he suddenly changes his style, and puts what he was about to say or could otherwise have said, into the form of a question, without waiting for an answer.), for emphasis. Where is the dwelling (den) of the lions? = The lion is a natural symbol of Assyria, both from that animal's cruel, predatory; ravenous habits, and from its use as the chief national emblem. Nergal, the war god, has a winged lion with a man's face as his emblem. lions. = Once again note the Figure of speech Syn-o-nym-ia (The Repetition of Words similar in Sense, but different in Sound and OriginSyn-o-nym´-i-a, from σύν (sun), together with, and ὄνομα (onoma), a name. A Synonym is so Called when the sense of two or more words is similar, though the sound and appearance and derivation may be quite different. Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
Na'hum. (consolation). Nahum, called "the Elkoshite," is the seventh, in order, of the Minor Prophets. His personal history is quite unknown. The site of Elkosh, his native place, is disputed, some placing it in Galilee, others in AssyriaWhat is the purpose of this book? The book of Nahum is devoted to the announcement of the destruction of the city of Nineveh; the prophecy gave hope to the people of Judah who had long been terrorized by Assyria's constant and ominous threatBefore I get into this study, I continue with our study on what the Capital Building is all about. Was the Capital design to be a Temple set up by the founders of the New World Order? I go into the Apotheosis and the Dome. Apotheosis is a Greek word that means ‘to raise to god like stature' or the glorification of a person as an ideal. Webster's 1829 dictionary defines apotheosis as “the act of placing a prince or other distinguished person among the heathen deities.” Heathen is an Old English term meaning “not Christian or Jewish”. It is compared to “pagan”. Indeed, Brumidi has Washington surrounded by the most powerful pagan gods of antiquity.Beginning with this Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 we read of Nineveh's destruction.The prophet Nahum, having foretold the destruction of Sennacherib, we now read of him how the enemy of Judah is wholly cut off, then goes on to describe the destruction of Nineveh, and with it of his whole kingdom, and, under it, of antichrist and Satan.Here is foretold,(1) The approach of the enemy that should destroy Nineveh, and the terror of his military preparations 1-5.(2) The taking of the city, the captivity of the queen, the flight of the inhabitants, the seizing of all the wealth of it, and the mighty consternation it should be in, verses 6-10.(3) The true cause of all this, their sinning against Yahweh, and Yahweh's appearing against them, verses 11-13.2 the LORD = Yahweh. Let us not forget that this ruin shall fall on Nineveh because Yahweh is mindful of his chosen people, whom Assyria has oppressed.hath turned away = restoreth, or is on the way to bring back. In the Hebrew manuscripts we see that fantastic word ‘eth', that Aleph/Tav. By inserting this Hebrew ETH we see that it is truly Yahweh's hand into this destruction of Nineveh.the excellency = “gaw-ohn'”pre-eminence, could also mean pride. for the emptiers have emptied them out, and marred their vine branches = The plunderers (the enemy) have plundered the Jews. Yahweh will do this, because plunderers have plundered them (the Israelites), and destroyed their vines, cast them to the ground; that Yahweh may avenge the reproach cast upon His people. The plunderers are the heathen nations, especially the Assyrians. The vines are the Israelites; Israel as a people or kingdom is the vineyard; the vines are the families, and the branches are the members.3 mighty men = ghib-bore'; powerful; by implication warrior, tyrant, mighty ones, or warriors.4 The chariots shall rage in the streets = The chariots rave, dash madly about the open ways in the suburbs, or in the plains of the country.5 He. = The king of Assyriarecount = bethink himself of. worthies = nobles, who may assemble their troops6 gates = flood-gatesthe rivers. = Nineveh lay on the east (or left) bank of the Tigris. The Khusur (a perennial stream) ran through it; also a canal from it to the Tigris ran through the city. opened: = i.e. by the enemy. Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
Na'hum. (consolation). Nahum, called "the Elkoshite," is the seventh, in order, of the Minor Prophets. His personal history is quite unknown. The name refers back to Yahweh's compassion connected with Jonah's mission eighty-seven years before. The name Nahum is an abbreviated form of the name Nehemiah, which means “Comfort of Yahweh.”What is the purpose of this book? The book of Nahum is devoted exclusively to the announcement of the destruction of the city of Nineveh; the prophecy gave hope to the people of Judah who had long been terrorized by Assyria's constant and ominous threatBefore I get into this study, I continue with our study on what the Capital Building is all about. Was the Capital design to be a Temple set up by the founders of the New World Order? In our last study we stopped at verse 13 with Yahweh's Judgments being foretold.Beginning with verse 9 and going to 3:19 we see Yahweh's Judgment Foretold 1:9-12 -. Destruction of Nineveh. 1:12-15. Deliverance of Judah. 2:1 - 3:19. Destruction of Nineveh.14 And Yahweh hath given a commandment concerning thee = This is directed to Sennacherib king of Assyria, as the Targum expresses it; and signifies the decree of Yahweh concerning him, what he had determined to do with him, and how things would be ordered in Providence towards him, agreeably to his design and resolution:no more of thy name, &c. = : i.e. the dynasty of Nineveh should end. This is not to be understood that he should have no son and heir to succeed him; for Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead, 2Kings 19:37out of the house of thy gods/elohims will I cut of the graven image and the molten image = called "the house of Nisroch his god/elohim", 2Kings 19:37; where he was slain; and some say that after that it ceased to be a place of worship, being polluted with his blood.make = make [it]: i.e. "the house of thy gods". grave = sepulchre. Hebrew. keber. vile = despicable.15 Behold. = Figure of speech Asterismos, for emphasis, calling attention to the reference to Isa. 52:7, the hypothetical second Isaiah, 100 years before he is supposed by modern critics to have lived. Behold upon the mountains = Of the land of Israel, as the Targum; or those about Jerusalem:Mountains = in many places throughout the Bible, speak prophetically of the nations/seats of government.the wicked. = Hebrew [the man of] Belial. Chapter 2The last two chapters of Nahum contain a vision of Nineveh's fall by Babylon's hands, a series of six insults mocking Nineveh, and then a sarcastic funeral song celebrating the great city's termination. Nahum's six insults are simple. Assyria used to be the hunter, but they will become the hunted (Nahum 2:13). Nineveh was built with blood, and so to blood it will return (Nahum 3:1, 3). Nineveh has acted like a whore, so soon her charms will be exposed (Nahum 3:4, 5b). Assyria once brutally overthrew the Egyptian city of Thebes (Nahum 3:8), but soon the same violence they inflicted will come back to haunt them (Nahum 3:10). And finally, just as they once conquered and consumed like locusts (Nahum 3:16), they will soon disappear like locusts (Nahum 3:17). There is no good news for Nineveh. Their destruction is inevitable. So Nahum sings a funeral song describing Nineveh's soldiers on the run and gasping for breath (Nahum 3:18). The whole earth then applauds Nineveh's downfall because, as Nahum asks, “Who on earth has not experienced Nineveh's evil” (Nahum 3:19)?Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
Na'hum. (consolation). Nahum, called "the Elkoshite," is the seventh, in order, of the Minor Prophets. His personal history is quite unknown. The name refers back to Yahweh's compassion connected with Jonah's mission eighty-seven years before. The name Nahum is an abbreviated form of the name Nehemiah, which means “Comfort of Yahweh.”What is the purpose of this book? The book of Nahum is devoted exclusively to the announcement of the destruction of the city of Nineveh; the prophecy gave hope to the people of Judah who had long been terrorized by Assyria's constant and ominous threatBefore I get into this study, I start an insight on what the Capital Building is all about. Was the Capital design to be a Temple set up by the founders of the New World Order? Beginning with verse 2, Nahum has shared with us the Attributes of Yahweh, finishing up here is this verse 8 This is what we have learned about Yahweh's Attributes2-8. Yahweh's Attributes 2. Vengeance. 3 -. Long-suffering. - 3-5. Power. Unequalled. 6. Power. Irresistible. 7. Goodness. 8. Vengeance.8 But, &c. = Note now we have a condition!with an overrunning flood = that is, with irresistible might which overruns every barrier like a flood. This image is often applied to overwhelming armies of invadersWith an overflowing flood He will make an utter end of its place = Taking into account the character of Yahweh, though He is slow to anger and good, He could not forever overlook the sin and rebellion of the Assyrians. Their end in judgment would come like an overflowing flooddarkness. = “kho-shek” This is the same kind of darkness spoken of in the book of Exodus – the plague of darkness (Exodus 10:21-23). It was a thick, tangible darkness that could be felt. It wasn't merely an absence of lightBeginning with verse 9 and going to 3:19 we see Yahweh's Judgment Foretold 1:9-12 -. Destruction of Nineveh. 1:12-15. Deliverance of Judah. 2:1 - 3:19. Destruction of Nineveh.9 imagine = devise. What do ye imagine against the Lord? = unexpected address to the Assyrians. How mad is your attempt, O Assyrians, to resist so powerful Yahweh!he will make an utter end = The utter overthrow of Sennacherib's host, soon about to take place, is an earnest of the “utter end” of Nineveh itself. affliction = distress, or trouble; Hebrew. zarar, as in verse 7, i.e. the trouble that now threatens Nineveh. the second time. = Referring to the rising up after Jonah's proclamation 10 folden = entangled. thorns. = The emblem of hostile armies (Isa. 10:17; 27:4).They shall be devoured like stubble fully dry = The dry leftover stalks of grass were ready to be devoured by the smallest flame.Beginning with verse 12-15, we read of the DELIVERANCE OF JUDAH. 1:12-14. Evil removed. 1:15. Good bestowed.12 quiet = secure or safe.cut down = cut down (like dry stubble). when he, &c. = Reference to Pentateuch (Exod.12:12, where it reads “For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I [am] Yahweh).when he shall pass through = or, “and he shall pass away,” namely, “the wicked counselor” (verse 11), Sennacherib.Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
Na'hum. (consolation). Nahum, called "the Elkoshite," is the seventh, in order, of the Minor Prophets. His personal history is quite unknown. The site of Elkosh, his native place, is disputed, some placing it in Galilee, others in AssyriaThe name refers back to Yahweh's compassion connected with Jonah's mission eighty-seven years before. What is the purpose of this book? The book of Nahum is devoted exclusively to the announcement of the destruction of the city of Nineveh; the prophecy gave hope to the people of Judah who had long been terrorized by Assyria's constant and ominous threatBefore I get into this study, I discuss the negative side of the word ‘whirlwind', which we find in verse 3 is the positive side of Yahweh's WordJuly 20th 1776 we read of a letter written from John Page to Thomas Jefferson. At the end of this letter John Page writes; “P.S. I am highly pleased with your Declaration. God preserve the united States. We know the Race is not to the swift nor the Battle to the strong. Do you not think an Angel rides in the Whirlwind and directs this Storm?” Knowing what I know about Jefferson, John Page could not have been talking about Yahweh! But his pagan godIn his book, American Dynasty, Kevin Phillips confirms this practice of message-coding by Bush, pointing out the ever-present references in the president's speeches to words such as “evil” and “evil ones.” At the top of Phillips' list is reference again to the use of the metaphysical phrase “whirlwind,” which he interprets as “a medium for the voice of God.” From an esoteric point of view, Phillips was either unaware of or unwilling to discuss the deeper, contemporary meaning of this language and its importance to secret societiesInvitation to angels by elected officials combined with passive civilian conformity is key to opening doorways for supernatural agents to engage social governance. This is a classic tenet of demonology. Spirits go where they are invited, whether to possess an individual or to take dominion over a region. One could contend therefore that starting in 2001, the United States became so disposed in following and not challenging unprecedented changes to longstanding U.S. policies including the Christian rules for just war, that a powerful force known to the Illuminati as the “Moriah Conquering Wind,” a.k.a. “the Angel in the Whirlwind” accepted the administration's invitation and enthroned itself in the nation's capitalIn 1992, former M16 British Intelligence Officer, Dr. John Coleman wrote a book about “The Committee of 300” in which he claimed inside knowledge concerning world manipulation by an occult Illuminati elite. According to Coleman, “Moriah Conquering Wind” is one of the modern names the society members go by. He stated:Included in the membership are the old families of the European Black Nobility, the American Eastern Liberal Establishment (in Freemason hierarchy and the Order of Skull and Bone), the Illuminati, or, as it is known by the Committee, “MORIAH CONQUERING WIND”…. In the Committee of 300, which has a 150-year history, we have some of the most brilliant intellects assembled to form a completely totalitarian, absolutely controlled “new” society - only it isn't new, having drawn most of its ideas from the Clubs of Cultus Diabolicus. It strives toward a One World Government rather well described by one of its late members, H. G. Wells, in his work commissioned by the Committee which Wells boldly called: “THE OPEN CONSPIRACY-- PLANS FOR A WORLD REVOLUTION.” The same spiritual battle that took place in the times of Nahum is taken place right now in America. In upcoming programs, I will be looking at the Capital Building and see what it really stands forHave any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this study we will take a look at the miracles that Yahweh performed on the Egyptians, when Israel was held in bondage, during this period in Exodus. We will see that those miracles were against the Egyptian deities or gods that they worshippedIn this study I begin in chapter 7.1 I have made thee a god to Pharaoh = not a god by nature, but made so or ‘set' you up2 shalt speak = “daw-bar'” “dalet-bet-resh” “aleph=tav”dalet – (tent door) move, hang, entranceBet = (tent floor plan) family, house, inresh = (head of a Man) front, head, chief, first, top, beginningAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossBasically we have a meaning of a ‘careful arrangement of words or commands.' However when we break this down we see Moses being the head honcho or chief of the family of Israel entering into this land of bondage, BUT who is doing the speaking spiritually? Yahweh/Yahshua Messiah! By adding the “eth” to ‘dabar' it really isn't Moses speaking but Elohim! We know from the words of Yahshua Messiah that the Holy Spirit will speak on our behalfThat he send = “shin-lamd-chet” “Aleph-Tav”Shin = (two front teeth) sharp, press, eat, twolamed – (shepherd staff), teach, yoke, to bindChet = (tent wall) outside, divide, halfAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and cross3 harden = that is tough or severe. This would be the result. But the divine message would be the occasion, not the cause of the king's unremorseful stubbornnessLet's take a deeper look into this word. “kaw-shaw'” “quph-shin-hey” “Alpeh-Tav”quph = (sun on the horizon) condense, circle timeShin = (two front teeth) sharp, press, eat twohey = (man with arms raised) behold, reveal, window, breathAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossIn ancient Hebrew the pictograph ‘quph' is a picture of the sun at the horizon and the gathering of the light, the letter ‘shin' is a picture of the teeth representing pressure. Combined these mean "bring together and pressed". Once the grain stalks are harvested from the field, it is gathered into bundles and secured with a cord in the middle. Now by adding the “eth” will really see who is in Charge! Not only is Yahweh/Yahshua Messiah going to harden Pharaoh's heart, but by applying pressure to Pharaoh Yahweh will gather His Elect out of bondageMultiply = “raw-baw'” “resh-bet-hey” “Aleph-Tav”resh = (head of a Man) front, head, chief, first, top, beginningBet = (tent floor plan) family, house, inhey = (man with arms raised) behold, reveal, window, breathAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossThe Hebrew letter “resh” is a picture of a head, the letter “bet” is a picture of the tent representing the family. Combined these mean "head of the family". Each family has a master that rules all cases, trials, conflicts and contests. This person was the representative for the whole tribe, one abundant in authority and wisdom. (see Exodus 18:25). So, who is the Head of Israel? Yahweh/Yahshua Messiah! By adding “eth” this takes away the fact the Moses a mire flesh man is really in charge. Moses may be performing the miracles; however it is Elohim that is providing the resultsHave any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com
In this special Podcast, I take a look at Passover. Are we instructed to keep Yahweh's Holy Days, such as Passover or do we follow the church tradition of Easter? Listen to this explosive study on what Yahweh has to say about this.What day was the Passover on? What was the significance of Passover? What does the number of the days have to do with Yahweh? Did Yahweh have a plan for all of this?Now I realize that the conditions set forth by Yahweh differs from what He set forth in the beginning. What caught my interest into these 7 Holy Feasts was the Prophetic Message contained within them.We find that within these 7, 4 are in the season of the spring, while the remaining 3 are in the fall or “harvest. In studying the Prophecy aspect of Yahweh's Words, we realize and conclude that these 7 Holy Feasts play an important role in the Prophecy of Yahshua Messiah concerning the past and the present. Today we will focus on Passover.The Feast of Passover pointed to Yahshua's death on Calvary as “the Lamb of Yahweh, who taketh away the sin of the world”, John 1:29The Feast of Unleavened Bread attested to the fact that Yahshua's body, unlike all others would not decay in the grave. The Son of Yahweh, in speaking with His Heavenly Father said, “for Thou wilt not leave My soul in hell, neither wilt Thou permit Thine Holy One to see corruption” Psalms 16:10The Feast of Firstfruits proclaimed the certainty of His bodily resurrection. The acceptance by Yahweh of the Firstfruits [sheaf] of the spring barley harvest guaranteed a full harvest to follow. By virtue of the resurrection of Yahshua Messiah, He is the Firstfruits and guarantees that all the Saints within Him will one day rise from the grave.The Feast of Pentecost, which occurs exactly 50 days after Firstfruits [the resurrection of the Messiah] anticipated the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the origin of the “Ek-kelsia”. We read in the Jewish Talmud, in the tractate of Sotah, foli #48 it reads in part “when Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi died, the Holy Spirit departed from Israel; nevertheless they made use of the Bath Kol.” [a divine voice from Heaven]These 4 events in the life of Yahshua Messiah, which the 4 spring feasts depicted, are history. We can look back at these events and they can be examined as historical facts. We can say that the first 4 set the foundation for the remaining 3. [As I think on this foundation, I think of the Tabernacle, which is to come, and when this Tabernacle comes, then all of His Elect come to dwell in the eternal]In this study I will take a look at the 5 major differences between Passover and Easter.This year Passover started at sundown on Saturday April 12 and will end on Sunday April 20, whereas Easter is on April 20, 2025.Most consider Passover a Jewish holiday and Easter a Christian one. But when we compare the biblical Passover with Easter, we find big differences.If you asked most people what they would associate the words Passover and Easter with, you would probably get something like “Passover is Jewish and Easter is Christian.” But would this basic answer be correct?There is a big difference between Passover and Easter, but you may be surprised to learn that it isn't that one is Jewish and one is Christian.So, what is the difference between Easter and Passover? What do we discover when we compare them to each other: Easter vs. Passover?Here are five major differences between the biblical Passover and Easter.This is a MUST LISTEN show!!Join with me as we “Unravel the Words of Yahweh” on keeping Passover or Easter!Have any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com
Na'hum. (consolation). Nahum, called "the Elkoshite," is the seventh, in order, of the Minor Prophets. His personal history is quite unknown. The site of Elkosh, his native place, is disputed, some placing it in Galilee, others in AssyriaThe name refers back to Yahweh's compassion connected with Jonah's mission eighty-seven years before. The name Nahum is an abbreviated form of the name Nehemiah, which means “Comfort of Yahweh.”What is the purpose of this book? The book of Nahum is devoted exclusively to the announcement of the destruction of the city of Nineveh, the prophecy gave hope to the people of Judah who had long been terrorized by Assyria's constant and ominous threatBefore I get into this study, I discuss Sabbatai Zevi, who declared himself to be the Messiah in 1666. He amassed a following of over one million believers, half the world's Jewish population during the 17th century, by proclaiming that redemption was available through acts of sin. Sabbatai's believers planned to abolish many of the ritualistic observances, because, according to the Talmud, in the Messianic time there would no longer be holy obligations. Fasting days became days of feasting and rejoicing. Sexual promiscuity, adultery, incest and religious orgies were encouraged and practiced by Sabbateans. Then I go into the design of the Washington Mall and how it compares to the thinking of the Kabbalah, that Sephiroth Tree of Life, and how the Serpent of Wisdom twines itself around that tree1 Burden = ‘mas-saw'' means ‘a lifting up and a placing upon'. It is a burden, a weight or and affliction that is placed on an individual, a nation or an empireNineveh = Among other things, the prophecy of Nahum shows us that Yahweh not only deals with individuals, He also deals with nationsNahum prophesied that: -Nineveh would end “with an overflowing flood". That flood occurred when the Tigris River overflowed its banks and destroyed part of Nineveh's wall-Nineveh would “be hidden”. After its destruction in 612 B.C. the city truly was hidden in that it was not discovered until A.D. 1842-After Nineveh's destruction, it has never been rebuilt-In Nahum 2:1-2, the prophet had prophesied that Assyria would be conquered, but that Judah would be restoredVision = khaw-zone' In the Hebrew this also could be a revelation. Not written before or separately from, its deliverance. This was more than a message communicated to Nahum in words or phrases from Yahweh. Because this was a vision, in some way Nahum saw it2 GOD. = Hebrew El. EL is essentially the Almighty , thought the word is never so rendered (see below, "Shaddai"). EL is Elohim in all His strength and power. It is rendered "Yahweh" as Elohim is, but El is Yahweh the Omnipotent jealous. = kan-no'; jealous or angry: (Exod. 20:5-7. Deu. 4:24)the LORD. = Hebrew. Yahweh. While Elohim is Yahweh as the Creator of all things, Jehovah is the same Yahweh in covenant relation to those whom He has created. Jehovah means the Eternal, the Immutable One, He Who WAS, and IS, and IS TO COMErevengeth = naw-kam' A primitive root; to grudge, that is, avenge or punish;avengethis furious = khay-maw'; heat; figuratively anger, poison (from its fever)a possessor of wrathtake vengeance on = be an Avenger to3 slow to anger = long-sufferingacquit = clear, or hold guiltlessHave any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this study we will finish this great book of Jonah. In the previous chapter, Jonah finally obeyed Yahweh and delivered the proclamation to Nineveh regarding their impending destruction by Yahweh. Nineveh repented just as Jonah feared they would, and Yahweh forgave them and spared Nineveh also just as Jonah feared He would.It must be pointed out that Yahweh had never asked Nineveh to repent. He simply sent word to them through His Prophet Jonah that He had had enough and was to destroy them in forty days. The show of great faith by the heathen of Nineveh no doubt touched the Lord's heart; and for the sincere change of the heart of one's who were before such great heathen, Yahweh turned away His wrath from them. Yahweh was no doubt pleasantly impressed by the new-found faith that these once heathen people had in Yahweh's willingness and ability to forgive and show mercy.Then Yahweh reminds Jonah about his love for the animals. Jonah loved a plant, so he should respect Yahweh's love for the animals. Those animals would suffer too if Yahweh permitted some great trouble to destroy the city.So, now Jonah must decide whether Yahweh was right to forgive Nineveh's people and to save their city.But many will have an opportunity in the thousand year period in to be taught. Yahweh will judge no one to eternal perdition in their ignorance, all who perish will perish by their own doing, having heard the truth and rejecting it.Yahweh loves all His children the same. He doesn't like what many of them are doing, but he still loves them all the same. For Yahweh loves all His children, both good and evil, and he wishes that all would come to repentance and everlasting life:2 Pet 3:9 9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.We sometimes forget that Yahweh has emotions, but we were created in His image and we have emotions. We know through the Bible that Yahweh does have emotions, but we seem to only pay attention to Yahweh's emotions of wrath and anger. Yahshua Messiah is Yahweh manifest in the flesh, and in the shortest verse of the entire Bible we see:John 11:35 35 Yahshua wept.But the saddest thing of all is that Yahweh will have to eternally destroy many of His beloved children whom He created to love Him and give Him good pleasure by their company in the eternity:Rev 4:11 11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.How about you friend? Have you given Yahweh any pleasure lately? All He really wants is your love. He tells us how to be approved by Him, He wants us to study His Word, to learn of Him, so that we will not be sidetracked into perdition by the wicked one Satan. In the Bible, Yahweh has written us a letter of love, caution, instruction, and direction, but how many of us refuse to even read it? We are either too lazy, too busy, or we just don't care. 2 Tim 2:15-16 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto Yahweh, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.Matt 11:28-30 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this study we will take a look at the miracles that Yahweh performed on the Egyptians, when Israel was held in bondage, during this period in Exodus. We will see that those miracles were against the Egyptian deities or gods that they worshipped.The story of Moses is not just the story of the freedom of a group of slaves from Egypt in the second millennium BCE. It is the blueprint of the Plan of Salvation of the world as seen from the structure laid down in the Bible. Moses was the prototype of the Christ or Messiah. More importantly, the nation of Israel saw Moses as a prototype and the Bible record illustrates that point. Moses said: ‘And Yahweh said unto me, they have well spoken that which they have spoken. I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.' (Deut. 18:17-18,).In this study I finish Chapter 6. Then I read from the Legends of the Old Testament, Moses before Pharaoh, page 264 [begin at ‘And the Lord spake…] – 267 and from the Book of Jasher Chapter 809 Moses and Aaron now in the Land of EgyptBut they hearkened not = Their bondage was become so extremely oppressive that they had lost all hope of ever being redeemed from it.Anguish of spirit = קצר רוח kotzer ruach, shortness of spirit or breath. The words signify that their labor was so continual, and their bondage so cruel and oppressive, that they had scarcely time to breathe.11 that he let = “eth” Aleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossBy using this Hebrew word “eth” we know for sure that Yahshua Messiah is in control. Pharaoh may think that he is in control, but in all reality Yahshua Messiah is in control!12 saying, behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me = even though Moses brought a comfortable message to them from Yahweh, and delivered many gracious promises of His to them, assuring them of deliverance out of Egypt, and of their possession of the land of Canaan. 13 to bring = same word as in verse 6. = “yâtsâ'” “yaw-tsaw'” ‘yod-tsade-aleph' ‘aleph-tav'Yod = (arm and closed hand) work, throw, worshipTsade = (trail) journey, chase, hunt, man on his sidealeph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossThe Hebrew Letter ‘tsade' is a picture of a man laying down or squatting. To issue out of something. To go, come or issue out. Therefore with Yahweh's Elect being squashed by the bondage of Egypt, Yahweh/Yahshua Messiah will break that bondage and bring the Elect out of bondage! 29 of Egypt = “mitsrayim” “mits-rah'-yim” “mem-tsade-resh-yod-mem” Aleph-Tav” Mem = (water) chaos, blood, mighty Tsade = (trail) journey, chase, hunt, man on his side resh = (head of a Man)front, head, chief, first, top, beginning Yod = (arm and closed hand) work, throw, worship Mem = (water) chaos, blood, mightyAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crosWhen I look at these Hebrew Letters I see the signs of Pharaoh of Egypt. He is a mighty chief man that causes blood, chaos, asking the Hebrew people to work and worship for him, but praise Yahweh/Yahshua Messiah for there is a journey in his future that will destroy his armies! Have any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com
In this study we will take a look at the miracles that Yahweh performed on the Egyptians, when Israel was held in bondage, during this period in Exodus. We will see that those miracles were against the Egyptian deities or gods that they worshipped. Moses was the prototype of the Christ or Messiah. More importantly, the nation of Israel saw Moses as a prototype and the Bible record illustrates that point. Moses said: ‘And Yahweh said unto me, they have well spoken that which they have spoken. I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.' (Deut. 18:17-18,).In this study we will picked it up in Chapter 6 verse 2 to 92 The emphasis is on the words ‘I am Yahweh'. They are not intended to inform Moses what Yahweh is called, but to impress upon him that ‘the guarantee of the fulfillment of the Divine promises lay in the nature of the Being who had given the promises'. Even the phrase ‘I am Pharaoh' [Gen. 41:44] is merely an assertion of royal authority and power, in the same manner. ‘I am Yahweh,' means, ‘I am He who has the power and faithfulness to fulfill any promise vouchsafed by Me. I have promised Redemption, and I shall fulfill that promise; I will and can do it. Israel shall yet know that I am Yahweh, and Pharaoh, who had contemptuously declared, I know not Yahweh! – he too shall know it.' 3 God Almighty = El Shaddaibut by My name Yahweh = It is certain that the name Yahweh was in use long before the days of Abraham,4 established = “qûm” “koom” “quph-vav-mem” “aleph-tav”quph = (sun on the horizon) condense, circle timevav = (tent peg) add, secure, hookMem = (water) chaos, blood, mightyAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossTo raise or rise up. Also in the sense of continuing or establishing something.Canaan = “kena‛an” “ken-ah'-an” “kaph-nun-ayin-nun” “Aleph-tav”Kaph = (open palm) bend, open, allow, tameNun = (seed) continue, heir, sonAyin = (eye) watch, know, shade (this letter is basically silent)(seed) continue, heir, sonAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossWhen you take this word back to the prime, we have a meaning as to bend. When a large bundle is placed on the shoulders the person is bent down low. To be brought down low in humility or submission. Now by adding the “Aleph-Tav” we see that true believers will humble themselves in Yahshua Messiah in order to enter that promise land! land of Canaan = the land that was inhabited by the giants. The land was the future Messiah shall come from.5 I have heard = the pronoun ‘I' is said emphatic. I.e. the same Being who established the CovenantHeard = “shâma‛” “shaw-mah'” “shin-mem-ayin” “Aleph-tav”Shin = (two front teeth) sharp, press, eat twoMem = (water) chaos, blood, mightyAyin = (eye) watch, know, shade (this letter is basically silent)Aleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossThere the meaning is a careful hearing of someone or something, as well as responding appropriately in obedience or action. As Yahweh/Yahshua Messiah hears the cries of their Elect, they prepare to take action against their Elect.Have any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com
The author of the book is Jonah. His name (הָונֹי Yonah) means “dove.” Yahshua Messiah mentions Jonah, and the account of this book, as true history (Mat 12:39-41)Jonah had strong national pride and hated the Assyrians, and his attitude reflected that of Israel. Though Yahweh hated the evil of the Assyrians, He loved them and desired their salvation. For this reason, Yahweh called Jonah to preach to them (Jon 1:1-2), but His prophet declined and ran away (Jon 1:3). Yahweh began a series of judgments upon His disobedient prophet which included a storm (Jon 1:4), the pressure of Gentile sailors (Jon 1:5-16), and a great fish that swallowed him (Jon 1:17). From the belly of the great fish Jonah was humbled and cried out to the Lord, who saved him (Jon 2:1-10). The humbled prophet then obeyed the Lord and preached to the Ninevites (Jon 3:1-4), and the people of the city believed in Yahweh and the Lord changed His mind about the judgment He was going to bring on them (Jon 3:5-10). Yahweh's mercy and grace greatly upset Jonah to the point where he wanted to die (Jon 4:1-3), but the grace Yahweh showed to Nineveh was shown to Jonah, which grace reflects the Lord's sovereignty (Jon 4:4-11). The overall purpose of the book of Jonah is to reveal that Yahweh's grace, compassion, and mercy extends to evil and hostile nations just as it does to His peopleIn this study we will finish Chapter 3In our last study we read about Jonah getting a second chance from Yahweh to go Nineveh and preach to them. This time Jonah didn't try to run and hide but listen to the words of Yahweh! We read in verse 5 that the people of Nineveh “believed” in the divine message from Yahweh through Jonah. Even though we may not see the word “repent” we are lead to believe that the people of Nineveh did “repent”7 The King made it a law that all should participate in the offering to The One True Yahweh. So serious did the Ninevites take this vow that even their animals were ordered to participate in it. Yahweh surely touched the hearts of the people of Nineveh in a very strong way. For just a few days prior, Nineveh was worshiping fish gods and participating in all forms of wickedness and idolatry9 turn and repent = Change His mind, turn away from destroying them. They are holding faith that if the repent and change their evil ways, that Yahweh will spare them. This no doubt impressed Yahweh, for Nineveh as you remember, was a Heathen Pagan evil city. I'm sure that Yahweh was impressed at the heartfelt change and sacrifice that the Ninevites had made10 their works = Not their words only, but Yahweh recognized the sincere change that they had made. Nineveh had been saved by the grace and mercy of the Lord because they effected a real change. Don't read over the fact that Yahweh expects something from you Elohim saw their works…and Elohim repented = Yahweh honored Nineveh's repentance, even though their past sin was reason enough for an outpouring of judgment. The state would never forgive a cold-blooded murderer who vowed to never do it again, but Yahweh mercifully repented from judgment against the people of NinevehWe do not obligate Yahweh to forgive us when we repent. Instead, repentance appeals to Yahweh's mercy, not His justice Yahweh repented from the evil that He had said He would do unto them, and He did it not = Did Yahweh's repenting make Jonah a false prophet, when he prophesied Yet forty days and Nineveh shall be overthrown? Not at all, for two good reasonsJoin me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
JONAH was the most ancient of all the prophets whose writings have come down to us. He is supposed to have prophesied in the latter end of Jehu's or the beginning of Jehoahaz's reignThe author of the book is Jonah. His name (הָונֹי Yonah) means “dove.” Yahshua Messiah mentions Jonah, and the account of this book, as true history (Mat 12:39-41).The book of Jonah was written to Israel to show that Yahweh's grace and mercy extends to Gentiles, even those whom Israel regards as their evil enemies.In this study we will begin in Chapter 3. In the last chapter we saw Jonah being spit or vomited up onto dry land by the great fish. In this Chapter 3 we are going to see that the people of Nineveh instantly accept Jonah. This would certainly seem odd for a heathen Pagan city, if we did not understand that the Ninevites worshiped a fish-headed god name 'Dagon'. Side note if you look and the headdress of the Catholic Pope and bishops you will notice the Dagon fish like hat that they wear! So to the Ninevites this man Jonah, who claimed to speak for Yahweh, and whom was delivered unto them by an immense fish, must be a Divine sign. The Ninevites took to Jonah and his message like a fish takes to water. But seriously, if they worshiped a fish god, and this man was delivered (sent) to them by a fish, they would almost worship him, and would most certainly heed any warning he delivered. Perhaps this was Almighty Yahweh's plan all along.2 great city = Not good, but this word 'great' in the Hebrew is 'gadowl'; Hebrew word #1419, and it means: massive, proud, disrespectful, and of old.3 great city of three days' journey = Not three days from where Jonah was, but this was a form of measure in those days. What this is saying is that the city was so large that it was three days walk to go around its outer walls. Three day's journey was approximately sixty miles around. Quite a large city for those days and in [4:11] we see that Nineveh had six score thousand inhabitants (120,000).4 began to enter into the city a day's journey = Jonah walked 20 miles into the heart of the city. cried = Proclaimed (same word used for 'preach' in verse 2). forty = In Biblical numeric's, the number forty represents probation, and Nineveh had just about exhausted Yahweh's patience, their probation from destruction was ending in forty days. overthrown = Destroyed. This is Hebrew word #2015: 'haphak', and it is the identical word used of Yahweh's destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah [Gen 19:24-25]. The Ninevites may have been aware of the 'legend' of Yahweh's judgment and destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah5 believed = Believed the proclamation of their impending doom, and sought to atone to Yahweh wherein they might be spared. proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth = A sign of mourning and repentance from the greatest. . . = Everyone in Nineveh heeded Yahweh's words through Jonah, and they all participated in the offering of repentance to the Lord.Jonah's message had an extraordinary effect upon the people in Nineveh. They understood that Yahweh had sent Jonah to declare this message on Yahweh's behalf. So they gave careful attention to what Jonah was saying. They believed that Yahweh had made his judgment against them. They had just 40 days until the time when they, and their great city, would suffer a terrible punishment. In that punishment, they would lose their lives and everything that they possessed.Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
JONAH was the most ancient of all the prophets whose writings have come down to us. He is supposed to have prophesied in the latter end of Jehu's or the beginning of Jehoahaz's reignThe author of the book is Jonah. His name (הָונֹי Yonah) means “dove.” Yahshua Messiah mentions Jonah, and the account of this book, as true history (Mat 12:39-41).In this study we will complete Chapter 2. We finished up in our last study here in Chapter 2 verse 2. We see that the sailors took Jonah and threw him overboard into the ragging sea. Once his body hit the waters we read that the sea ceased from her raging. However Yahweh isn't done with Jonah yet. Yahweh in verse 17 now ‘prepares' or in the Hebrew ‘appoints' a great fish to swallow Jonah up. And we see that Jonah is 3 day and 3 nights in the belly of this great fish. Now here in Chapter 2, we see Jonah praying to Yahweh, seeking forgiveness for the affliction that he caused by disobeying Yahweh.3 hadst cast = Did cast me. in the midst = In the heart. floods = Tides of water. billows and thy waves passed over me = I am submerged. 5 compassed me about = Surrounded me. even to the soul = Even for my life. Soul is the Hebrew word 'Nephesh' and means life. It is like our present day saying: "The ship went down with 300 souls on board." depth = An abyss. closed me round about = surrounded me. weeds = Seaweed.6 bottoms = Roots. earth with her bars = 'Shoel,' a land without return, (under) world. Jonah now dead and separated from his body, was spiritually in a place of holding. was = Substitute the word 'were.' You will notice that Jonah has written this all in the past tense, all the verbs (action words) are in the past tense, not the present ie: "didist, fainted, cried. . ." Jonah remembered his rapid thoughts as he was dying and wrote them down later after being resurrected. about me = Around me. for ever = Eternally, or so Jonah thought at the time. yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption = Brought me back to life. What this is saying is that Jonahs life would be restored to his body, in other words, Jonahs body would not (at this time) die and decomposes.8 observe = regard, or heed. lying = empty. forsake their own mercy = do not heed their chastisement. forsake = not to heed. Hebrew. 'azab. Compare Gen. 2:24. mercy. = Hebrew. hesed. A homonym, with two meanings: (1) lovingkindness, as in Gen. 24:12. 2Sam. 7:15. 1Chron. 19:2. 2Chron. 6:14. Psa. 103:4, 8, 11, 17, &c.; (2) correction, or chastisement (Lev. 20:17, a wicked thing bringing down punishment). Job 37:13 (mercy = chastisement, synonymous with "correction" in preceding clause (margin rod)). Prov. 25:10 (put to shame: i.e. by correction)10 Once again in the Hebrew manuscripts we see the Hebrew word ‘eth', signifying that Yahweh/Yahshua Messiah hand to playing an important role into the salvation of Jonah.Jonah is resurrected alive onto the dry land, and in the next chapter we see that he goes about doing as Yahweh had told him to, thus through Jonah's warning, Nineveh repented of its sins. In this we have another 'type' of a Messiah in Jonah. Just as Jonah died and was in the innards of the fish, being resurrected three days later.Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
JONAH was the most ancient of all the prophets whose writings have come down to us. He is supposed to have prophesied in the latter end of Jehu's or the beginning of Jehoahaz's reignThe author of the book is Jonah. His name (הָונֹי Yonah) means “dove.” Yahshua Messiah mentions Jonah, and the account of this book, as true history (Mat 12:39-41).In this Part 4 of Chapter 1 we will finish the Chapter and go into Chapter 2. In our last study we read where the captain and the sailors of the ship started to question Jonah beginning with verse 8. Jonah then in verse 9 explains to them who he is and where he came from. In verse 10 we read that these men were afraid of Jonah's Yahweh and His anger caused this great storm to develop. Now in verse 12 Jonah begs that they should throw him overboard in order to please Yahweh and calm the seas. However in verse 13 we see the men of the ship beginning to row harder, trying to reach the shoreline. Now realizing that Jonah's Yahweh is greater than all of their gods, they now cry out to Yahweh seeking His forgiveness for their evil thoughts.15 took up Jonah = Took up with care and did throw him into the sea. Here ‘took up' in the Hebrew manuscripts reads, “naw-saw' eth”. ETH, being the Alph and Tav or the first and last letters of the Hebrew Alphabet.the sea ceased from her raging = They had obeyed Yahweh and fulfilled His will by casting Jonah into the sea, therefore Yahweh ceased the storm upon the sailors and they saved their lives. 16 feared the LORD exceedingly = Reverence the Lord totally. Once again within this verse we see the Hebrew word ‘eth' in the manuscripts.Feared ‘eth' = “yaw-ray eth'” offered a sacrifice unto the LORD, and made vows = The conversion of the sailors to the One True Yahweh was now complete. Yahweh truly does work in mysterious ways, 17 had prepared = This is a special word in the Hebrew, it means to appoint or assign, it never means to create. This was a special fish sent by Yahweh on a one-time basis especially for this event. great fish = It is commonly assumed that this was a whale, but in the manuscripts, the word whale is not used here or in [Matt 12:40] where Yahshua Messiah refers to this fish. In this section of Matthew we see Yahshua extend credibility to the story of Jonah, and He establishes Jonah as a 'type' of Himself:Swallow up = Once again in the Hebrew manuscripts we see the ‘eth'Swallow up eth = baw-lah' ethJonah was in the belly = Not therefore kept alive in the fishes mouth as some imagine. When thus swallowed up, Jonah must have died, and thus became a 'type' of Yahshua Messiah. three days and three nights = Just as with Yahshua Messiah in the tomb, thus fulfilling the 'type.'Chapter 21 belly = Innards, digestive tract.2 cried = Cried out in distress. heard = Answered. Hebrew word 'anah,' not the same Hebrew word translated to 'heardest' in the next clause. out of the belly = Hebrew word #990 beten: Used of the depth of Sheol (figurative) hell = Hebrew word # 7585: Sheol (sheh-ole'); Hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates. heardest = Gavest heed to. Hebrew word 'shama,' not the same Hebrew word translated to 'heard' in the preceding clause.Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this study we will take a look at the miracles that Yahweh performed on the Egyptians, when Israel was held in bondage, during this period in Exodus. We will see that those miracles were against the Egyptian deities or gods that they worshipped.The story of Moses is not just the story of the freedom of a group of slaves from Egypt in the second millennium BCE. It is the blueprint of the Plan of Salvation of the world as seen from the structure laid down in the Bible. Moses was the prototype of the Christ or Messiah. More importantly, the nation of Israel saw Moses as a prototype and the Bible record illustrates that point. Moses said: ‘And Yahweh said unto me, they have well spoken that which they have spoken. I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.' (Deut. 18:17-18,).In this study we will picked it up in Chapter 5 verse 20In Chapters 5 and 6 we will learn of the Unsuccessful Appeal to Pharaoh and the Increase of the OppressionIn this study I begin with the Book of Jasher Chapter 79:2020 they = officers And they met = “pâga‛” “paw-gah'” “pey-gamel-ayin” “aleph-tav”Pey = (mouth) blow, scatter, edge gamel = (foot) gather, walk Ayin = (eye) watch, know, shade (this letter is basically silent)Aleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leader Tav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and cross To come together in meeting by chance. Also to give or place as a meeting. This was all divine, this was Elohims plan for that rescue of His Elect.21 abhorred = stink in the eyes. The officer's firm belief, upon Moses and Aaron, may Yahweh requite you for the evil you have brought upon the Israelites!23 Hast thou delivered = The verb נצל ‘natsal' signifies, not only to spoil, snatch away, but also to get away, to escape, to deliver, to regain, or recover. Spoil signifies what is taken by rapine or violence; but this cannot be the meaning of the original word here, as the Israelites only asked, and the Egyptians without fear, terror, or constraint, freely gave. “nun-tsade-lamed” “Aleph-tav”Nun = (seed) continue, heir, sonTsade = (trail) journey, chase, hunt, man on his sideLamed = lamed – (shepherd staff), teach, yoke, to bindAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (Cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and cross What we learn from Moses as he blows off his disappointment against Yahweh, that we must be patienced. The time was not yet. Elohim is in charge. We must keep our faith in Him and be paitenced. Chapter 61 now shalt thou see = Yahweh calms Moses by renewing the promise of redemptionfor with a strong hand = Compelled by the power of YahwehNow we go into the “Renewed Promise of Redemption”These verses are the concluding portion of the Call of Moses, and can only be understood in connection with Chapters 3 and 4. In view of the despair and despondency of both Moses and the People recorded in the last chapter and in reply to the reproach of Moses ‘Thou hast not delivered Thy people,' Yahweh repeats the promises of redemption made at Horeb.Have any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com
JONAH was the most ancient of all the prophets whose writings have come down to us. He is supposed to have prophesied in the latter end of Jehu's or the beginning of Jehoahaz's reignThe author of the book is Jonah. His name (הָונֹי Yonah) means “dove.” Yahshua Messiah mentions Jonah, and the account of this book, as true history (Mat 12:39-41)Jonah had strong national pride and hated the Assyrians, and his attitude reflected that of Israel. Though Yahweh hated the evil of the Assyrians, He loved them and desired their salvation. For this reason, Yahweh called Jonah to preach to them (Jon 1:1-2), but His prophet declined and ran away (Jon 1:3). Yahweh began a series of judgments upon His disobedient prophet which included a storm (Jon 1:4), the pressure of Gentile sailors (Jon 1:5-16), and a great fish that swallowed him (Jon 1:17). From the belly of the great fish Jonah was humbled and cried out to the Lord, who saved him (Jon 2:1-10). The humbled prophet then obeyed the Lord and preached to the Ninevites (Jon 3:1-4), and the people of the city believed in Yahweh and the Lord changed His mind about the judgment He was going to bring on them (Jon 3:5-10). Yahweh's mercy and grace greatly upset Jonah to the point where he wanted to die (Jon 4:1-3), but the grace Yahweh showed to Nineveh was shown to Jonah, which grace reflects the Lord's sovereignty (Jon 4:4-11). The overall purpose of the book of Jonah is to reveal that Yahweh's grace, compassion, and mercy extends to evil and hostile nations just as it does to His peopleIn this Part 3 of Chapter 1, I cover verses 9 to 14 9 he said = Jonah is answering them, but he doesn't tell them everything. We will find out the real reason in Hebrew = Referring to the language spoken. A title used of foreigners. (The word Hebrew means: 'one who crossed over the river' and is outwardly used for 'believers') fear = Revere hath made the sea and the dry land = Speaking about how Elohim created everything in the beginning. In the Hebrew Manuscripts we read the Hebrew word ‘eth' that ‘alpha/tav' showing us that it was Yahweh's divine hand into this!10 Why hast thou. . . = The men are asking Jonah what he had done to bring this upon himself and them. They knew the fact of his flight, but not the reason. We will find out the real reason in11 wrought= Grew more and more tempestuous. They are asking Jonah how they can have Yahweh cease this storm which is growing worse and worse12 I know that for my sake . . . = Jonah is telling them to kill him by throwing him into the churning sea because it is Jonah's life that the Lord was seeking. As we read on, we will see that Yahweh has plans for Jonah other than drowning him. The lesson here is that if Yahweh wants you to accomplish a thing, you will accomplish it, by His intervention if necessary, whether you want to or not13 rowed hard = The sails now broken off; they are unsuccessfully trying to row with oars to the safety of the shoreline14 they cried unto the LORD = The once heathen sailors are now praying to Yahweh, the true Elohim/Creator. They have forsaken their false gods.let us not perish for this man's life = Don't kill us because of the sin that Jonah committed lay not upon us innocent blood = Don't let us be guilty of the murder of Jonah, don't make us do it. They don't want to be judged as murderers O LORD, hast done as it pleased thee = They are telling Yahweh that this is His will, and they only do it because He gives them no choice. They are saying that it is Yahweh's will that Jonah be thrown into the violent sea which no man can survive inHave any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
JONAH was the most ancient of all the prophets whose writings have come down to us. He is supposed to have prophesied in the latter end of Jehu's or the beginning of Jehoahaz's reignThe author of the book is Jonah. His name (הָונֹי Yonah) means “dove.” Yahshua Messiah mentions Jonah, and the account of this book, as true history (Mat 12:39-41)The book of Jonah was written to Israel to show that Yahweh's grace and mercy extends to Gentiles, even those whom Israel regards as their evil enemies.Jonah had strong national pride and hated the Assyrians, and his attitude reflected that of Israel. Though Yahweh hated the evil of the Assyrians, He loved them and desired their salvation. For this reason, Yahweh called Jonah to preach to them (Jon 1:1-2), but His prophet declined and ran away (Jon 1:3). Yahweh began a series of judgments upon His disobedient prophet which included a storm (Jon 1:4), the pressure of Gentile sailors (Jon 1:5-16), and a great fish that swallowed him (Jon 1:17). From the belly of the great fish Jonah was humbled and cried out to the Lord, who saved him (Jon 2:1-10). The humbled prophet then obeyed the Lord and preached to the Ninevites (Jon 3:1-4), and the people of the city believed in Yahweh and the Lord changed His mind about the judgment He was going to bring on them (Jon 3:5-10). Yahweh's mercy and grace greatly upset Jonah to the point where he wanted to die (Jon 4:1-3), but the grace Yahweh showed to Nineveh was shown to Jonah, which grace reflects the Lord's sovereignty (Jon 4:4-11). The overall purpose of the book of Jonah is to reveal that Yahweh's grace, compassion, and mercy extends to evil and hostile nations just as it does to His peopleIn this Part 2 of Chapter 1, I cover verses 3 to 8 In the prior verse Yahweh told Jonah to "rise up and go" to Nineveh to warn them to change, but Jonah "Rose up and fled" away from Nineveh, thus disobeying YahwehJonah wanted to go by sea to Tarshish. Tarshish was the most distant port to which people from Israel travelled for the purposes of trade. It seems to have been on the west coast of Spain. The boats had to travel the entire length of the Mediterranean Sea to get there. The distance was more than 2000 miles. Jonah went from Joppa, which was the principal port for travelers from Israel. It was about 60 miles from Gath Hepher, where Jonah lived.Yahweh had not told Jonah to go west, to Tarshish. Rather, Yahweh had sent him in the opposite direction, east, to Nineveh. The route to Nineveh was by land. It was a long journey, about 600 miles. Jonah would probably walk the entire distance; it would take about 2 months4 great wind = The 'Ruwach' in the Hebrew language, Wind: ruwach: A wind, breath, a mind, a spirit; the Spirit of Yahwehwas like to be broken = Thought to be breaking apart (presumed to be sinking)5 cried every man unto his god = (Note lower case 'g' in the word god). These sailors were heathen. They believed in many different gods gone down into the sides of the ship = Below deck6 shipmaster = Captain of the ship What meanest thou, O sleeper = Why are you sleeping at a time like this? Elohim = In the Hebrew language this word is "'eth Elohim" and it is translated to: "THE Elohim." Once again, we see the ship's Captain pay homage to Jonah's Elohim as THE One True Elohim7 cast lots = A form of a game of chance with small stones likened to drawing straws or throwing dice to determine the answer to a thing. This was also done by the eleven remaining Apostles when they were trying to decide between two men as to which would be the twelfth Apostle to replace Judas Iscariot [Acts 1:23-26] Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
The Book of Jonah (Dove)JONAH was the most ancient of all the prophets whose writings have come down to us. He is supposed to have prophesied in the latter end of Jehu's or the beginning of Jehoahaz's reignThe author of the book is Jonah. His name (הָונֹי Yonah) means “dove.” Yahshua Messiah mentions Jonah, and the account of this book, as true history (Mat 12:39-41).The book of Jonah was written to Israel to show that Yahweh's grace and mercy extends to Gentiles, even those whom Israel regards as their evil enemies.Jonah had strong national pride and hated the Assyrians, and his attitude reflected that of Israel. Though Yahweh hated the evil of the Assyrians, He loved them and desired their salvation. For this reason, Yahweh called Jonah to preach to them (Jon 1:1-2), but His prophet declined and ran away (Jon 1:3). Yahweh began a series of judgments upon His disobedient prophet which included a storm (Jon 1:4), the pressure of Gentile sailors (Jon 1:5-16), and a great fish that swallowed him (Jon 1:17). From the belly of the great fish Jonah was humbled and cried out to the Lord, who saved him (Jon 2:1-10). The humbled prophet then obeyed the Lord and preached to the Ninevites (Jon 3:1-4), and the people of the city believed in Yahweh and the Lord changed His mind about the judgment He was going to bring on them (Jon 3:5-10). Yahweh's mercy and grace greatly upset Jonah to the point where he wanted to die (Jon 4:1-3), but the grace Yahweh showed to Nineveh was shown to Jonah, which grace reflects the Lord's sovereignty (Jon 4:4-11). The overall purpose of the book of Jonah is to reveal that Yahweh's grace, compassion, and mercy extends to evil and hostile nations just as it does to His people.In this Part 1 of Chapter 1, I go into the evilness of Nineveh, the city which Yahweh instructed Jonah to go to and preach the righteousness of Yahweh.Nineveh was founded by Nimrod [Gen 10:8-11] and is at the time of this writing the Capitol of Assyria. Nineveh is of Babylonian origin and the people there were heathen, worshiping other gods including a fish god named Dagon. The fish was worshiped among the Philistines and also in Assyria as the emblem of fruitfulness, richfulness etc.; Dagon, half man half fish; Therefore, the worship is forbidden [Duet 4:18]. I go to the writing of the Prophet Nahum, who in Chapter 3 shows us the evilness that lies within this city of Nineveh.We need to know three condemnations that Yahweh brings against Nineveh and its result so that we desire to see Yahweh's deliverance and also destruction of the wicked.Be warned that Yahweh condemn Nineveh's violation of the Ten Commandments (v.1)Be warned that Yahweh condemn Nineveh's militarism (v.2-3)Be warned that Yahweh condemn Nineveh's human trafficking (v.4)We need to know Yahweh's punishment of Nineveh and its outcome (v.5-7)We read that Nineveh was guilty of breaking the 6th, 8th, and 9th commandments set forth by Yahweh there in Exodus Chapter 20 Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh! Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
Justification is Yahweh's imputation of that righteousness which His righteousness rightly requires Him to require of us. Imputation simply means that Yahweh credited us with Yahshua Messiah impeccable righteousness the moment we trusted Him as our Saviour.Since justification is solely by faith alone in Yahshua Messiah alone and by grace alone, should we not expect it to be challenged historically; that is, again and again as time goes by? Let me state that another way: if there is only one way for a man to be just before Yahweh, would you not expect challenges to that truth? There are two sides to the gospel, the good news of the New Testament: an objective side (relies on factual evidence that can be proven right or wrong.) and a subjective side (information is based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions). The objective content of the gospel is the person and work of Yahshua Messiah—who He is and what He accomplished in His life. The subjective side is the question of how the benefits of Yahshua Messiah's work are appropriated to the believer. There the doctrine of justification comes to the front.The Reformers believed and taught that we are justified by faith alone. Faith, they said, is the sole instrumental cause for our justification. By this they meant that we receive all the benefits of Yahshua Messiah' work through putting our trust in Him alone.We have been exploring the significance of Justification. Is it by Faith Alone or as the Roman Catholic Church tells us that Justification includes Baptism and other rituals?In our last study we looked at Paul as he had to set Peter and other disciple's straight there in Galatians. In today's study we are going to take a look into the writings of James.In this part of the Justification study, I will attempt to show from the text and context:That the faith spoken of in James 2:14ff is always the faith of a Christian, not the initial faith of an unsaved sinner in response to the Gospel, nor simply an "intellectual" faith that does not save.That in reference to this faith, James is not addressing the eternal destiny of his readers, rather their effectiveness and productivity in this life.That James' intention is practice: he is encouraging Believers to practice their faith via good works.That Believers dare not minimize good works, nor make them irrelevant.That James and Paul are in complete agreement that…justification (forensic/heavenly) before Yahweh is by faith alone in Yahshua Messiah alone, and,Justification (practical/earthly) before men is by faith-life-produced works.This section of Scripture, James 2:14-26, is used by Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc. to support the idea that works are necessary for salvation.James begins this topic by distinguishing between true faith and false faith.True faith is fiduciary. Mere mental acknowledgment is ascentia. Fiduciary is a heartfelt trust in someone or something. Ascentia is mental acknowledgment, intellectual awareness of the existence of something – the way the devil acknowledges Yahweh's existence.True faith (fiducia) has works. False faith (ascentia) has no works.We behave based on what we believe. So, we can tell what is in a person by what he or she does or says.Matthew 12:34, “You brood of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak what is good? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.”This is why it says2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore if anyone is in Yahshua Messiah, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.”Galatians 5:22–23, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
Justification is Yahweh's imputation of that righteousness which His righteousness rightly requires Him to require of us. Imputation simply means that Yahweh credited us with Yahshua Messiah impeccable righteousness the moment we trusted Him as our Saviour.Since justification is solely by faith alone in Yahshua Messiah alone and by grace alone, should we not expect it to be challenged historically; that is, again and again as time goes by? Let me state that another way: if there is only one way for a man to be just before Yahweh, would you not expect challenges to that truth?The gospel of Yahshua Messiah is always at risk of distortion. It became distorted in the centuries leading up to the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century. It became distorted at countless other points of church history, and it is often distorted today. This is why Martin Luther said the gospel must be defended in every generation. It is the center point of attack by the forces of evil. They know that if they can get rid of the gospel, they can get rid of Christianity.The Reformers believed and taught that we are justified by faith alone. Faith, they said, is the sole instrumental cause for our justification. By this they meant that we receive all the benefits of Yahshua Messiah' work through putting our trust in Him alone.We have been exploring the significance of Justification. Is it by Faith Alone or as the Roman Catholic Church tells us that Justification includes Baptism and other rituals?In our last study we looked at Paul as he had to set Peter and other disciple's straight there in Galatians. In today's study we are going to take a look into the writings of James.In this part of the Justification study, I will attempt to show from the text and context:That the faith spoken of in James 2:14ff is always the faith of a Christian, not the initial faith of an unsaved sinner in response to the Gospel, nor simply an "intellectual" faith that does not save.That in reference to this faith, James is not addressing the eternal destiny of his readers, rather their effectiveness and productivity in this life.That James' intention is practice: he is encouraging Believers to practice their faith via good works.That Believers dare not minimize good works, nor make them irrelevant.That James and Paul are in complete agreement that…justification (forensic/heavenly) before Yahweh is by faith alone in Yahshua Messiah alone, and,Justification (practical/earthly) before men is by faith-life-produced works.This section of Scripture, James 2:14-26, is used by Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc. to support the idea that works are necessary for salvation. James begins this topic by distinguishing between true faith and false faith.True faith is fiduciary. Mere mental acknowledgment is ascentia. Fiduciary is a heartfelt trust in someone or something. Ascentia is mental acknowledgment, intellectual awareness of the existence of something – the way the devil acknowledges Yahweh's existence.True faith (fiducia) has works. False faith (ascentia) has no works.We behave based on what we believe. So, we can tell what is in a person by what he or she does or says.Matthew 12:34, “You brood of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak what is good? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.”This is why it says2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore if anyone is in Yahshua Messiah, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.”Galatians 5:22–23, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
This morning we are going to look into and see if Jesus or as I like to say Yahshua Messiah, was born on December 25. Now I realize that within the Church world that it is taught that Jesus/Yahshua was born on December 25. But is that correctUsing Scripture from Yahweh's Word we will find out the truth on this subject. And then my friends you must draw your own conclusion. Now many of you will so say so what it the big deal? Well, it is a big deal, because you will find out what the scripture tells us.Keep in mind the words of Yahweh; Colossians 2:8, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Yahshua Messiah.”Allow me to pause for a second. Let's unravel the word Tradition.The Greek word is ‘par-ad-os-is'. When you add up the Greek letters you will get a sum of ‘666' man's number as we read in the Book of RevelationLuke 1 Luke meaning “Light Giver”5) Herod = “hero-like Zacharias = “Yah has remembered”Elisabeth =”God/El of Oath”. Her son being that oath and promiseZacharias is a Levite Priest. Note that his wife Elizabeth is also a Levite or from the tribe of Aaron. For a Priest must marry within his tribe. Abijah = “My Father is Yahweh” What is this course? This is the 8th course of 24. In which King David set up at his time of rule. Read 1 Chro. 24, especially verse 10. According to custom, each of the Priests must officiate for one full week in the Temple of Yahweh. The courses started at the first New Moon of the first month of the Jewish Civil Year. Now knowing this, Zacharias course fell on our June 13-19. This period of time important, for this sets the time of the birth and conception of John and His cousin Yahshua, our Saviour. [Note the course run form Sabbath to Sabbath23 days = his week of June 20th. Note Zacharias lived app. 30 miles from the Temple. For a man his age, it took him 2 days to walk home, therefore making the date around June 22-23.24 after = “meta” association and companionship [relating to the events of Zacharias upon his arrival home]conceived = possibly June 23 or 24 hid = completely secluded. Probably to avoid all possibility of uncleanness, as in Judges 13:4-7, 12-14 five months = Nov. 2426 sixth month = Dec. 25 Nazareth = “the guarded one”36 cousin = therefore Mary must have some Levite blood within her6th month = being the 24 or 25 of our DecemberTake note both of these pregnancies are perfect. For they are from Yahweh! So therefore, Yahshua was conceived 6 months AFTER John, so this conception would be on Dec. 25!57 full time = a perfect 280 day's, March 28-29Luke 24 Joseph = increaseGalilee = “circuit” those 20 cities given to King of Tyre from Solomon Nazareth = “the guarded one” City of David = also called ZionBethlehem = “House of Bread”House of David = that King line out of Judah7 On that 1st day of the Feast of Tabernacles, Tishri 15th. This is why Yahshua is our true Tabernacle [Hebrews 8:2]. Now, this would have been on our Sept. 29, 4 Bc manger = crib11 is born this day = That 1st day of the Feast of Tabernacles in the city of David = Bethlehem The conception of John the Baptist on or about 23rd SIVAN = June 24 in the year 5 B.C. The Gennesis (Begetting) of our Lord on or about 1st TEBETH = December 25 in the year 5 B.C. The birth of John the Baptist | on or about 4th–7th NISAN = March 25-28 in the year 4 B.C. The birth of our Lord on or about 15th TISRI = September 29 in the year 4 B.C.Have any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com
Justification is Yahweh's imputation of that righteousness which His righteousness rightly requires Him to require of us. Imputation simply means that Yahweh credited us with Yahshua Messiah impeccable righteousness the moment we trusted Him as our Saviour.Since justification is solely by faith alone in Yahshua Messiah alone and by grace alone, should we not expect it to be challenged historically; that is, again and again as time goes by? Let me state that another way: if there is only one way for a man to be just before Yahweh, would you not expect challenges to that truth?The Reformers believed and taught that we are justified by faith alone. Faith, they said, is the sole instrumental cause for our justification. By this they meant that we receive all the benefits of Yahshua Messiah' work through putting our trust in Him alone.In the beginning of this study, I wanted to demonstrate that Peter and the Eleven Apostles maintained a very narrow, narrow-minded view of the candidates who could be justified. They went to Jews, witnessed to Jews, and preached only to Jews. This went on for about ten years! Folks there are nothing new under the sun. Just as Paul had to fight off the deception in his day, we also must fight off the false teachings of today.In this Part 2 of this study, I will focus on: A Paul and his dealings with those false brethren as they attacked Titus and their concerns that Titus wasn't circumcised.THE PROBLEM: false brethren, unsaved Jewish legalist, sought in the church in Jerusalem to undermine the Gospel by insisting that Gentile believers be circumcised and keep the Law of Moses in order to be saved. Luke quotes them in Acts 15:1 as saying, "Except you be circumcised after (or in accord with) the manner of Moses, you cannot be saved."THE FOCUS: Titus, a Greek (Gentile) believer and companion of Paul, upon whom the legalist sought to impose circumcision.THE REAL ISSUE: The truth of the Gospel!B Peter at Antioch, when Peter seen the Jews, he basically threw the Gentile believers under the bus! On this occasion Paul had to set Peter straight.THE PROBLEM: While in Antioch, Peter took his meals with Gentile believers. He ate what they ate… ham and eggs, pork chops and the like… until certain Jews, no doubt professing believers, arrived from Jerusalem, having been sent by James. Upon their arrival, Peter dishonestly separated himself from the Gentiles and became involved in further in hiding his feelings with them. Even Barnabas was drawn into their perverted practices and attitudes that were inconsistent with the truths associated with justification by faith. The text states that Peter like a chameleon adjusted his modesty because "he feared them which were of the circumcision." (v.12) Fear can make cowards of us all. THE FOCUS: Peter's attitudes, his lifestyle, and his walk, along with the subtle emphases of the legalistic travelers from Jerusalem. THE CRITICAL ISSUE: "They walked not uprightly according to the truth of the Gospel." (v.14) In other words, their legalistic attitudes and practices were such that they subverted the truth of the Gospel, which in context is the truth of justification by faith alone in Yahshua Messiah alone plus nothing! Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
Justification is Yahweh's imputation of that righteousness which His righteousness rightly requires Him to require of us. Imputation simply means that Yahweh credited us with Yahshua Messiah impeccable righteousness the moment we trusted Him as our Saviour.Since justification is solely by faith alone in Yahshua Messiah alone and by grace alone, should we not expect it to be challenged historically; that is, again and again as time goes by? Let me state that another way: if there is only one way for a man to be just before Yahweh, would you not expect challenges to that truth?The gospel of Yahshua Messiah is always at risk of distortion. It became distorted in the centuries leading up to the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century. It became distorted at countless other points of church history, and it is often distorted today. This is why Martin Luther said the gospel must be defended in every generation. It is the center point of attack by the forces of evil. They know that if they can get rid of the gospel, they can get rid of Christianity.There are two sides to the gospel, the good news of the New Testament: an objective side (relies on factual evidence that can be proven right or wrong.) and a subjective side (information is based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions). The objective content of the gospel is the person and work of Yahshua Messiah—who He is and what He accomplished in His life. The subjective side is the question of how the benefits of Yahshua Messiah's work are appropriated to the believer. There the doctrine of justification comes to the front.Many issues were involved in the Reformation, but the core matter, the material issue of the Reformation, was the gospel, especially the doctrine of justification. There was no great disagreement between the Roman Catholic Church authorities and the Protestant Reformers about the objective side. All the parties agreed that Yahshua Messiah was divine, the Son of Yahweh and of the Virgin Mary, and that He lived a life of perfect obedience, died on the cross in an atoning death, and was raised from the grave. The battle was over the second part of the gospel, the subjective side, the question of how the benefits of Yahshua Messiah are applied to the believer.The Reformers believed and taught that we are justified by faith alone. Faith, they said, is the sole instrumental cause for our justification. By this they meant that we receive all the benefits of Yahshua Messiah' work through putting our trust in Him alone.The Old Testament clearly taught that salvation would come to the Gentiles (Isa.49:6; 42:1; 62:2; Jerm. 16:19) Yahshua Messiah reaffirmed this truth several times to His disciples (Luke 2:32; Matt. 8:10, 11; John 10:16), but they insisted on interpreting all this teaching through Jewish glasses that filtered and distorted its significance. Nowhere is their narrowness more apparent than in their understanding and application of what is called "The Great Commission."The Great Commission… was given twice: once in Galilee, Mt. 28:16-20; then a second time near Bethany, Acts 1:8;was directed in both instances to the Apostles, the Eleven, Mt. 28:16; Acts 1:2-4; was/is specific in its scope: that is, you are to "disciple all people/nations,” (ethne/ethnos) "you shall be witnesses unto me…unto the uttermost part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) Not just to Jews, not just to one ethnic people, not just limited to the borders of the Jewish State, but to all!Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh! Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I not only finish Chapter 22, but I also finish the Book of Revelation We finish up in our last study in verse 11, where John was told about the unjust will remain unjust as well as those that are filthy will remain filthy. However, we do read about those that righteous and holy in the eyes of Yahweh, will remain righteous and holy throughout the period of the New Jerusalem in the next earth age. 12. And behold, I come quickly = These are undoubtedly the words of the Redeemer; and the meaning is, that the period when the unchanging sentence would be passed on each individual - on the unjust, the filthy, the righteous, and the holy - would not be remote And my reward is with me = I bring it with me to give to every man: either life or death; heaven or hell; the crown or the curse To give every man according as his work shall be = Matt, 16:27 ; For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works 13 The title of this verse, Alpha and Omega (eth, Alph and Tav in the Old Testament), belonged to Yahshua Messiah alone in this connection, and represented the conclusiveness of the sayings of the vision--the first and the last, the beginning and the end, were the words of his authority--the yea and the amen from which there could be no appeal and for which there could be no repeal 14 That they may have right = That they may be entitled to approach the tree of life; that this privilege may be granted to them. So the word used here - exousia - means in John 1:12, rendered “power.” The reason why this right or privilege is conferred is not implied in the use of the word. In this case it is by grace, and all the right which they have to the tree of life is founded on the fact that Yahweh has been pleased graciously to confer it on them To the tree of life = They would not be forbidden to approach that tree as Adam was, but would be permitted always to partake of it, and would live forever And may enter in through the gates into the city =They would have free access there; 15 Without = (exō). Outside the holy city The dogs = (hoi kunes). Not literal dogs, but the morally impure The sorcerers = (hoi pharmakoi). As in Rev. 21:8, where are listed “the fornicators and the murderers and the idolaters,” all “outside” the holy city here as there “in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, the second death.” 16 John was the author of the Book of Revelation, but its message came from The Messiah. The Messiah declares in Revelation 22:16 that he sent his angel to give ‘you' this evidence. That word ‘you' is plural in the original language. 17 The Spirit and the bride give an important invitation. It is just one word: ‘Come.' Because of the importance of the message, everyone who hears should repeat it 18-19 The Bible is Yahweh's word, and therefore we should read it with the greatest care. We should give it our full attention; we should study it carefully. Yahweh uses the Bible to teach us and to warn us Clearly, it is very important for us to respect the words of Yahweh. It is extremely powerful. It is very evil to use the holy things of Yahweh on purpose in a wrong manner. Some of the leaders were doing that at the time of The Messiah, and he warned strongly against their behavior 20 He which testifieth these things = Yahshua Messiah; for he it was that had, through the working of the angel, borne this serious witness to the truth of these things, and this book was to be regarded as his revelation to mankind Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I continue in Chapter 22 verses 6 to 11. Before I get into the study, I talk about Donald Trump selects Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary. Remember I talked about the ceremony gathering they had together back in October. Lutnick happens to be the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald. I also talk about Wilbur Ross. In this final chapter, beginning with verse 6 brings us to the conclusion of this fantastic vision of the New Heaven and New Earth. 6 John's vision had finished; or it had almost finished. However, John continued still to be very aware that Yahweh was speaking to him. Also, the angel remained with John. In these final verses in the Book of Revelation, it is sometimes hard to know who is speaking. John does not always tell us, and the speaker changes quickly. However, Revelation 22:6-7 seem to be the words of The Messiah. And he said unto me, = is this the angel of 1:1, reassuring John as to the truth of what he had been "sent" to show and to tell him? Many great scholars believe that this could be Yahshua Messiah. As these visions are now at an end, the messenger comes to John directly and assures him that all these things are true These sayings are faithful and true = These communications - all that has been disclosed to you by symbols, or in direct language. And the Lord Yahweh of the holy prophets = The same Yahweh who inspired the ancient prophets. To show unto his servants = To all his servants - that is, to all his people, by the instrumentality of John. The things which must shortly be done = The beginning of which must soon occur - though the series of events extended into distant ages, and even into eternity. 7 blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book. = Again the blessing of 1:3 is repeated, showing the importance of the study of this book. And it is "this book"; not merely certain parts of it, but the book as a whole. 8 And I John saw these things, and heard them = That is, I saw the parts that were disclosed by pictures, visions, and symbols; I heard the parts that were communicated by direct revelation. And when I heard and saw them I feel down to worship before the feet of the angel who was showing me these things. = Again John was about to make the same mistake. The double correction shows how firm is the decree that Yahweh alone is to receive worship; and that it may not be rendered to any created being. 11 unjust = ‘ad-ee-keh'-o'unrighteous. let . . . unjust = let him act unrighteously. The verb means to do wickedly. Therefore we can say, let him do unrighteousness. filthy = ‘rhoo-po'-o' morally defiled. Greek. rhupoo.Let him be filthy = (rhoo-po'-o how-too) let him be made filthy. He that is righteous. = dik'-ah-yos ; equitable (in character or act); by implication innocent, holybe righteous. = dik-ah-yo'-o; to render (that is, show or regard as) just or innocent: The texts read "do (or work) righteousness" or let him do righteousness. He that is holy = hag'-ee-os; sacred (physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially consecrated): - (most) holy (one, thing), saint. be holy. = hag-ee-ad'-zo; to make holy, that is, (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate: - hallow, be holy, sanctify. Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I begin with Chapter 22. Before I get into the study, I talk about the FEMA official who was ordered not to help those people with Trump signs on their properties during the hurricane aftermath. I also talk about the Zionist of America group that supported Trumps cabinet picks and what this group is all about. And also, what is the definition of Zionism?In this final chapter, verses 1-5 once again continue the description of the eternal kingdom that began in chapter 21. 1. water of life. = i.e. living water. This “water of life” flowing from the throne of Yahweh carries the same meaning as the “living water” that Yahshua Messiah spoke about to the woman at the well.throne. = The throne of the great Priest-King of the "thousand years" now gives place to the glorious "throne of Yahweh and of the Lamb". In Revelation 21:6, Yahweh promised to give the water of life to anyone who desired it. They only need to come to him, and he will provide. It is his free gift and it satisfies completely. The ‘water of life' means the water that brings life. 2 In = ‘en' governs only one case (the Dative), and denotes being or remaining within , with the primary idea of rest and continuance. For = ‘eis' governs only one case (the Accusative). Euclid uses eis when a line is drawn to meet another line, at a certain point. Therefore, it denotes motion to or unto an object, with the purpose of reaching or touching it.Other words what we are seeing is this ‘healing of the nations', is coming from the action set forth by this ‘Tree of Life'. 3 no more = no longer. Curse = Greek. Kat-an-ath-em-a, an accursed thing. Compare Zech. 14:11 (Septuagint anathema). Today, we may use the word ‘curse' simply to mean bad language. However, the original meaning was much more severe. A curse meant a serious promise that Yahweh (or even a false god) would act against someone. Servants = ‘doulos'; slave, bond-servant.Shall Serve = ‘lat-ryoo'-o ow-tos', do Him service. The word originally means to serve for hire. 4 see his face = revealed in divine glory, in Yahshua Messiah. They shall see and know Him with perceptive knowledge of Him, even as they are known by Him and face to face. Yahweh the Father can only be seen in Yahshua Messiah.in = Greek, “on their foreheads.” Not only shall they personally and in secret know their son ship, but they shall be known as sons of Yahweh to all the citizens of the New Jerusalem, so that the free flow of mutual love among the members of Yahshua Messiah's family will not be checked by suspicion as here.5 And there shall be no night there = see Rev. 21:25.And they need no candle = No lamp; no artificial light, as in a world where there is night and darkness.Neither light of the sun; for the Lord Yahweh = See Rev. 21:23.And they shall reign forever and ever = That is, with Yahweh; they shall be as kings. With these words, John finishes his description of the New Jerusalem. It seems such a short description; we would like to know so much more. For example, we may ask about the lives of Yahweh's people there, their daily activities and astonishing experiences. We may want to know about the beautiful and wonderful things in that great city and across the new earth. We may desire to understand the nature of the royal authority by which Yahweh's people will rule.Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I finish Chapter 21. Before I get into the study, I talk about the Donald Trump and his connection with Howard Lutnick, who happens to be the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, where on Oct 7, they have a gathering to honor the late Rabbi Scheerson, who happens to be a Chabad Rabbi, who in 1994 ask Benjamin Netanyahu to bring in the Jewish Messiah.As we continue in this Chapter 21 and even to Chapter 22 verse 5 John is being shown “The People on The New Earth”. We continue this insight of the New Earth in verse 24Babylon had a terrible effect on the whole world. It persuaded rulers and nations across the world to join in its evil acts. The New Jerusalem, Yahweh's city, will have a wonderful effect upon the whole of the new earth. The glory of Yahweh will shine out from it to fill the whole world. The result is that, upon the new earth, all people will serve Yahweh. Revelation 21:24 says that the nations will walk by the light of Yahweh's glory. In the Bible, ‘to walk' is often a word-picture for how people live. Light seems to be a word-picture for true wisdom; that is, the knowledge that comes from Yahweh (John 1:4-5). So, the earth will be full of the knowledge of Yahweh (Isaiah 11:9). 24. Which are saved = even though this phrase may be omitted in most of the Greek texts, that's okay. The writers of the King James just want to emphasize the fact that these nations were saved under the Gospel of Yahshua Messiah. Note the condition, ‘which'.Light = phos = (underived and absolute); the opp. of darkness. Used therefore specially of Yahwehit. = Greek."her", as above. So also verses: 25 and 27. into. = “eis' governs only one case (the Accusative). Euclid uses eis when a line is drawn to meet another line, at a certain point. Therefore, it denotes motion to or unto an object, with the purpose of reaching or touching it.it = her of verse 23, the city Jerusalem.So we see that these kings are bringing (that motion) their glory and honor (as one of the lines) to it or Her the second line, in order to reach that glorious resting place.25-27 On the new earth, there will be no night (Isaiah 60:19-20). Of course, there cannot be any night - the light comes from Yahweh himself (Revelation 21:23). In him there is no darkness (1 John 1:5). Here, as often elsewhere in the Bible, the night and the darkness are word-pictures for evil things. It is not hard to see why. Thieves are active at night; so are many other people who carry out evil acts. They use the darkness to hide their evil activities, so that nobody can catch them. At night, the city guards closed the gates of their city. The purpose was to protect the city from attack while its people were asleep. However, the New Jerusalem has no night and no darkness.The gates are not without purpose, however. They are the means by which people enter the New Jerusalem. The people come from every nation. It is very wonderful to be in the city of Yahweh (Psalm 48:1-3; Isaiah 2:1-4). The people will bring with them the best things from their countries, as gifts to give honor to Yahweh. 27. in no wise = ‘ou me' when Yahshua Messiah used this solemn declaration it was always absolutely true, and was, or will yet be made good. It is variously rendered, as a simple negative (as above); no, not, by no means, in no wise, or in no case,that defileth = unclean. neither whatsoever. = Read "or he that". worketh . . . lie = worketh (or maketh) a lying abomination, i.e. an idolThe "working abomination" refers to idolatry: either to the making of idols or the worshipping of them. Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I continue in Chapter 21 with verses 18 to 23. Before I get into the study, I talk about the Lawsuit Filed After School Forces Fifth Graders To Recruit Kindergarteners Into Gender Ideology; Proposed Australian Law Places Christians And The Gospel Message In The Crosshairs, Experts Warn; Questioned On Biblical Morality, Transgender 'Pastor' Claims The Bible 'Wasn't Written For 2024' and 'Evangelicals For Harris' Try Desperately To Convince Christians Kamala Would Have Billy Graham's Vote.As we continue our study into this Chapter 21, we now come to what John describes as the materials of the city. After John has described the size of the city, he then describes its beauty. 18 building = fabric, or material.Jasper = It was symbolic of the glory of Yahweh.Gold = represents Deity.19 Were garnished = Were adorned, or decorated. The first foundation - The first “row, layer, or course.”The first foundation was a jasper = (dark green, and transparent, with red veins) the second, a sapphire = (azure blue, almost transparent): the third, a chalcedony = (a kind of agate or onyx, probably bluish-white, and semi-transparent): brings good fortune and emotional balance. This stone encourages positivity, harmonious relationships, and emotional healing.the fourth, an emerald = (a vivid green): symbolizes abundance and is associated with the Garden of Eden. It represents fertility, growth, and prosperity.20 the fifth, a sardonyx = signifies strength, courage, and victory. It symbolizes the triumph over adversity and the assurance of Yahweh's faithfulness to His people.the sixth, a sardius = a bright red gemstone, is a symbol of passion, righteousness, and the atoning blood of Yahshua Messiah. It represents the sacrificial love and redemption that Yahshua offered on the cross for the salvation of humanity. the seventh, a chrysolite = represents growth, renewal, and spiritual transformation. It symbolizes the continuous development and sanctification of believers within the New Jerusalem.the eighth, a beryl = symbolizes clarity, truth, and revelation. It represents the illumination and understanding that believers will receive in the presence of Yahweh.the ninth, a topaz = (to-day a yellow, but among the ancients it was a pale associated with the tribe of Simeon and brings clarity and communication. It enhances self-expression, fosters effective communication, and promotes understanding in relationships. the tenth, a chrysoprasus = a brilliant green gemstone, symbolizes joy, healing, and restoration. It represents the abundant life and eternal joy that believers will experience within the New Jerusalem.the eleventh, a jacinth = (a deep red flame color or violet color): represents passion, creativity, and zeal. It symbolizes the passionate worship and service that believers will offer to Yahweh in the heavenly city.the twelfth, an amethyst = (a violet color). symbolizes protection against drunkenness and brings wisdom. Known for its calming and spiritual properties, amethyst helps to purify the mind and heighten spiritual awareness.21 And the twelve gates . . . = gate-towers. Each gate was of one pearl—i.e., made out of one pearl. The foundations are diverse; the gates are alike. Pearls = the spiritual significance symbolize purity, wisdom, and spiritual transformation, serving as reminders of the beauty and perfection of the spiritual realm. 22 Perhaps John's most surprising statement about the New Jerusalem is that he saw no temple there. Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I continue in Chapter 21 with verses 13 to 17. Before I get into the study, I talk about Kamala Harris parents. Donald J. Harris is a post-Keynesian economist who has written on Marxist theory. His research focused on economic inequality, uneven development & how the growth rate of an economy is fundamentally dependent on the class structure of society. Meanwhile her mother, Shyamala Gopalan has a very interesting twist. According to Jeff Rense in his article “Kamala's mother ran ‘Planet of the apes' for the MK-ULTRA Assassin Project”, Jeff states that Shyamala was very much involved with MK-ULTRA. Candance Owens in an You-Tube video also discussed the possibility of Shyamal Gopalan working within the MK-ULTRA ProgramListen to me, these people are very evil. They do not have your best interested at heart. They work for the devil and will continue to work for the devil until our Lord and Saviour returnsBeginning with the ninth verse we have a marvelous description of the new Jerusalem. Note that this comes at the conclusion of the prophetic outline. It is a kind of supplementary description. Just as one of the seven angels that had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues gave to John a vision of Babylon the great (17-18), so here one of the same angels now bids him to come and view the bride, the Lamb's wife. Carrying him away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, the angel shows him that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of Heaven from Yahweh. Babylon was both a city and a woman-both a great system and a company of people professing to be in bridal relation with the Lamb. So here the holy Jerusalem is both a city and a woman.13. On the east three gates = The city was square as stated in verse 16, and the same number of gates is assigned to each quarter. There does not appear to be any special significancy in this fact, unless it be to denote that there is access to this city from all quarters of the world, and that they who dwell there will have come from each of the great divisions of the earth - that is, from every land, Three = Indicated completeness. Therefore, three is significant of Divine perfection and completeness. 14. And the wall of the city had twelve foundations = It is not said whether these foundations were twelve rows of stones placed one above another under the city, and extending round it, or whether they were twelve stones placed at intervals. And in them = In the foundation of stones. That is, the names of the apostles were cut or carved in them so as to be conspicuousThe names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb = Of the Lamb of Yahweh; the Messiah.15. And he that talked with me = The angel, verse 9. Had a golden reed to measure the city = See Rev. 11:1. The reed, or measuring rod, here, is of gold, because all about the city is of the most rich and costly materials. The rod is thus suited to the personage who uses it, and to the occasion. 16 And the city lieth four-square = It was an exact square.And he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs = According to the Appendix in the Companion Bible, 1furlong equals 202 yards. So as we multiply 12,000 x 202 we get 2,424,000 yards. Now there are 1760 yards in a mile, therefore we divide 2,424,000 by 1760 and we get 1,377.27273 miles.17. And he measured the wall thereof = In respect to its “height.” Of course, its length corresponded with the extent of the city.An hundred and forty and four cubits = Once again I refer back to the Companion bible where in Appendix 51 it reads a cubit between 21-25 inches. Using 21” multiply by 144 which equals 3,024. Divide that by 12” and you get 252 feet.Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
Begin at sunset Wednesday October 23, 2024What is the Last Great Day? What is its Old and New Testament meaning? How does it symbolize Yahweh reaching ALL humans with the gospel and offering them a chance to live forever?Jews call the Last Great Day, the seventh and final of Yahweh's annual Feasts, Shemini 'Azeret. This phrase means "eighth day assembly" as Yahweh commanded his people to meet on it for a holy assembly. The Bible simply calls it the "eighth day" or "the great day of the feast" as it immediately follows the Feast of Tabernacles.The Last Great Day, when no work is allowed, occurs each year on Tishri 22 on the Hebrew calendar.Yahshua is recorded as observing the Last Great Day in 29 A.D., less than six months before he is crucified. The Lord was among the morning crowd at Jerusalem's temple to witness the water pouring ceremony. Leviticus 23:34: "'Speak to the children of Israel, saying, 'The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days to Yahweh. On the first day shall be a Holy convocation. You shall do no servile work therein. Seven days you shall offer an offering made by fire to Yahweh. On the eighth day…" (vs 34-36).We can now in some measure realize the event recorded in John 7:37. The festivities of the Week of Tabernacles were drawing to a close. 'It was the last day, that great day of the feast.' It obtained this name, although it was not one of 'holy convocation,' partly because it closed the feast, and partly from the circumstances which procured it in Rabbinical writings the designations of 'Day of the Great Hosanna,' on account of the sevenfold circuit of the altar with 'Hosanna'; and 'Day of Willows,' and 'Day of Beating the Branches,' because all the leaves were shaken off the willow boughs, and the palm branches beaten in pieces by the side of the altar. It was on that day, after the priest had returned from Siloam with his golden pitcher, and for the last time poured its contents to the base of the altar; after the 'Hallel' had been sung to the sound of the flute, the people responding and worshipping as the priests three times drew the threefold blasts from their silver trumpets- when the interest of the people had been raised to its highest pitch, that, from amidst the mass of worshippers, who were waving towards the altar quite a forest of leafy branches as the last words of Psalm 118 were chanted- voice was raised which resounded through the temple, startled the multitude, and carried fear and hatred to the hearts of their leaders. It was Yahshua, who 'stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink.' Then by faith in Him should each one truly become like the Pool of Siloam, and from his inmost being 'rivers of living waters flow' (John 7:38). 'This spake He of the Spirit, which they that believe on Him should receive.' Thus the significance of the rite, in which they had just taken part, was not only fully explained, but the mode of its fulfillment pointed out. The effect was instantaneous. It could not but be, that in that vast assembly, so suddenly roused by being brought face to face with Him in whom every type and prophecy is fulfilled, there would be many who, 'when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. Others said, ‘this is the Messiah!' Even the Temple-guard, whose duty it would have been in such circumstances to arrest one who had so interrupted the services of the day, and presented himself to the people in such a light, owned the spell of His words, and dared not to lay hands on Him. 'Never man spake like this man,' was the only account they could give of their unusual weakness, in answer to the reproaches of the chief priests and Pharisees.Have any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com
In this special broadcast I go into the Feast of Tabernacles.Now I realize that the conditions set forth by Yahweh differs from what He set forth in the beginning. What caught my interest into these 7 Holy Feasts was the Prophetic Message contained within them.We find that within these 7, 4 are in the season of the spring, while the remaining 3 are in the fall or “harvest. In studying the Prophecy aspect of Yahweh's Words, we realize and conclude that these 7 Holy Feasts play an important role in the Prophecy of Yahshua Messiah concerning the past and the present. Let's take a brief view of the first 4 Feasts:The Feast of Passover pointed to Yahshua's death on Calvary as “the Lamb of Yahweh, who taketh away the sin of the world”, John 1:29The Feast of Unleavened Bread attested to the fact that Yahshua's body, unlike all others would not decay in the grave. The Son of Yahweh, in speaking with His Heavenly Father said, “for Thou wilt not leave My soul in hell, neither wilt Thou permit Thine Holy One to see corruption” Psalms 16:10The Feast of Firstfruits proclaimed the certainty of His bodily resurrection. The acceptance by Yahweh of the Firstfruits [sheaf] of the spring barley harvest guaranteed a full harvest to follow. By virtue of the resurrection of Yahshua Messiah, He is the Firstfruits and guarantees that all the Saints within Him will one day rise from the grave.The Feast of Pentecost, which occurs exactly 50 days after Firstfruits [the resurrection of the Messiah] anticipated the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the origin of the “Ek-kelsia”. We read in the Jewish Talmud, in the tractate of Sotah, foli #48 it reads in part “when Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi died, the Holy Spirit departed from Israel; nevertheless they made use of the Bath Kol.” [a divine voice from Heaven]These 4 events in the life of Yahshua Messiah, which the 4 spring feasts depicted, are history. We can look back at these events and they can be examined as historical facts. We can say that the first 4 set the foundation for the remaining 3. [As I think on this foundation, I think of the Tabernacle, which is to come, and when this Tabernacle comes, then all of His Elect come to dwell in the eternal]The fall Feasts have not yet occurred! They are yet future and predict with absolute certainty, events that will most assuredly unfold. As the 4 spring Feasts were fulfilled literally and right on schedule in connection with the Messiah's first coming, the 3 Fall Feasts will likewise be fulfilled literally and right on schedule in connection with His second coming.Beginning at Sunset on Wednesday October 16, 2024 starts the Feast of Tabernacles which ends at nightfall on Wednesday October 23, 2024. Then on the evening of October 23, 2024, begins the 8th Day, which is called Shemini Atzeret. (Numbers 29:35), simply as ‘the 8th day of assembly'. [the sages interpreted this to mean Yahweh asks all who made pilgrimage for Sukkoth to tarry (atzeret, which come from the Hebrew root word meaning ‘to hold back' with Him one additional day.The Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) points to the final phase of Yahweh's plan of redemption for mankind—the Second Coming of Yahshua Messiah and the Millennium.Something very special happened on this Feast of Tabernacle. Some miracle from Yahweh was about to change the views of the future world!Is it possible that Yahshua Messiah was BORN on the Feast of Tabernacles?Join with me as we “Unravel the Words of Yahweh” on keeping The Feast of Tabernacles!Have any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com
Friday October 11 2024, sundown Ending nightfall of Saturday October 12, 2024Last Wednesday October 2 to Friday October 4 2024 was the Jewish Holiday of Rosh Hashanah or the Blowing of the Trumpets!This morning we shall discuss the “Day of Atonement” or known as “Yom Kippur” [ Yom = the day, Kippur = ask for forgiveness]. Other words this is a special Feast in which you and I ask our Heavenly Father for all those sins which we may have over looked throughout the past year.In recognition of Yahweh's Words, we are instructed to honor and respect His 7 Holy Feast periods. Now I realize that the conditions set forth by Yahweh differs from what He sets forth in the beginning. What caught my interest into these 7 Holy Feasts was the Prophetic Message contained within them.We find that within these, 4 are in the season of the spring, while the remaining 3 are in the fall or “harvest. In studying the Prophecy aspect of Yahweh's Words, we realize and conclude that these Holy Feasts play an important role in the Prophecy of Yahshua Messiah concerning the past and the present. Let's take a brief view of the first 4 FeastsThe Feast of Passover pointed to Yahshua's death on Calvary as “the Lamb of Yahweh, who taketh away the sin of the world”, John 1:29The Feast of Unleavened Bread attested to the fact that Yahshua's body, unlike all others would not decay in the grave. The Feast of Firstfruits proclaimed the certainty of His bodily resurrection. The acceptance by Yahweh of the Firstfruits [sheaf] of the spring barley harvest guaranteed a full harvest to follow. By virtue of the resurrection of Yahshua Messiah, He is the Firstfruit and guarantees that all the Saints within Him will one day rise from the grave.The Feast of Pentecost, which occurs exactly 50 days after Firstfruits [the resurrection of the Messiah] anticipated the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the origin of the “Ek-kelsia”. We read in the Jewish Talmud, in the tractate of Sotah, foli #48 it reads in part “when Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi died, the Holy Spirit departed from Israel” These 4 events in the life of Yahshua Messiah, which the 4 spring feasts depicted, are history. We can look back at these events and they can be examined as historical facts. We can say that the first 4 set the foundation for the remaining 3. As I think on this foundation, I think of the Tabernacle, which is to come, and when this Tabernacle comes, then all of His Elect come to dwell in the eternalThe fall Feasts have not yet occurred! They are yet future and predict with absolute certainty, events that will most assuredly unfold. As the 4 spring Feasts were fulfilled literally and right on schedule in connection with the Messiah's first coming, the 3 Fall Feasts will likewise be fulfilled literally and right on schedule in connection with His second coming.What about the future of the Day of Atonement?Let's keep in mind, that the Levitical Sacrifices were a shadow of the good things that are coming.Read Hebrews 10:11 Those laws of the Old Covenant could never remove sin! Even the scapegoats figuratively removed sin from the house of Israel only for a year.Hebrews 9:6-146 this would be the services of the High Priest under that first Covenant going into the front part of the Temple.7 second = that's to say, into the “Holy of Holies”8 signifying = “deloo” to make clearway = literally “the way of the Holy” made manifest = “phaneroo” to render apparent. This word is taken from the Greek word “fan-er-os”, meaning shinning. The Greek word “fan-er-os” is taken from another Greek word, “fah-ee-no” which means “to lighten” or “shine”. This Greek word, “fah-ee-no” is taken from the Greek base word, “foce”, which mean to shine or make manifest.Have any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com
The story of Moses is not just the story of the freedom of a group of slaves from Egypt in the second millennium BCE. It is the blueprint of the Plan of Salvation of the world as seen from the structure laid down in the Bible. Moses was the prototype of the Christ or Messiah. More importantly, the nation of Israel saw Moses as a prototype and the Bible record illustrates that point. Moses said: ‘And Yahweh said unto me, they have well spoken that which they have spoken. I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.' (Deut. 18:17-18,).In this study we will picked it up in Chapter 5 verse 3In Chapters 5 and 6 we will learn of the Unsuccessful Appeal to Pharaoh and the Increase of the OppressionMoses and Aaron I Egypt4:29-30 Communication to the elders4:31 Result – belief and worship5:1-3 Communication to Pharaoh5:4-6:1 Result – unbelief and oppressionI read from the Legends of the Old Testament, Moses before Pharaoh3 The Elohim of the Hebrews hath met with us = Moses and Aaron now use language, which Pharaoh is more likely to understand.Three days journey = It's important to observe that the first request, which Pharaoh rejected, could have been granted without any damage to Egypt, or any risk of the Israelites passing the strong fortified frontier.4 Wherefore do ye, Moses and Aaron = Pharaoh hints that the Hebrews are in a state of revolt, and charges Moses and Aaron as being ringleaders of the sedition.Let the people - taphriu, from para, to loose or disengage, which we translate to let, from the Anglo-Saxon lettan, to hinder. Let = not the same Hebrew word as before, “pâra‛” “paw-rah'”. “pey-resh-ayin” “aleph-tav”Pey = (mouth) blow, scatter, edgeresh = (head of a Man)front, head, chief, first, top, beginningAyin = (eye) watch, know, shade (this letter is basically silent)Aleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossTo uncover, remove or let go. Not just any group of People, but elect People of Elohim!5 Why, asked Pharaoh, should all these people rest from their labors, in order to listen to the talk of Moses and Aaron?And ye make them rest = “shâbath” “shaw-bath'” shin-bet-tav” “aleph-tav”Shin =(two front teeth) sharp, press, eat twoBet = (tent floor plan) family, house, inTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossTo cease from an activity for the purpose or rest or celebration. Note the Hebrew word, this is a play on Sabbath! As we rest in Yahshua Messiah every day. Place our burdens upon that cross of Yahshua Messiah.6 same day = Pharaoh not wasting any timeDay = “yôm” “yome” “yod-vav-mem” “aleph-tav”Yod = (arm and closed hand) work, throw, worshipVav = (tent peg) add, secure, hookMem = (water) chaos, blood, mightyAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossThe Hebrew letter ‘yod' is a picture of a hand representing work; the letter ‘mem' is a picture of water. Combined these mean "working water". The sea or other large body of water is the place of storms and heavy surf.Therefore Pharaoh will make the burdens of Elohims People greater than before. Officers = ‘shoterim'; those seem to have been an inferior sort of officers, who attended on superior officers to execute their orders. Have any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com
In this study we will take a look at the miracles that Yahweh performed on the Egyptians, when Israel was held in bondage, during this period in Exodus. We will see that those miracles were against the Egyptian deities or gods that they worshipped.The story of Moses is not just the story of the freedom of a group of slaves from Egypt in the second millennium BCE. It is the blueprint of the Plan of Salvation of the world as seen from the structure laid down in the Bible. Moses was the prototype of the Christ or Messiah. More importantly, the nation of Israel saw Moses as a prototype and the Bible record illustrates that point. Moses said: ‘And Yahweh said unto me, they have well spoken that which they have spoken. I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.'In this study we will picked it up in Chapter 4 verse 24 to Chapter 5 verse 324 The account in this and the following verse is very obscure. Some suppose that verse 23 is not a part of the message to Pharaoh, but was spoken by Yahweh to Moses;The meaning of the whole passage seems to be this: The son of Moses, Gershom or Eliezer, (for it does not appear which), had not been circumcised, though it would seem that Yahweh had ordered the father to do it; but as he had neglected this, therefore Yahweh was about to have slain the child, because not in covenant with him by circumcision, and thus he intended to have punished the disobedience of the father by the natural death of his son. Zipporah, getting acquainted with the nature of the case and the danger to which her first-born was exposed, took a sharp stone and cut off the foreskin of her son. By this act the displeasure of Yahweh was turned aside, and Zipporah considered herself as now allied to Yahweh because of this circumcision. According to the law, (Gen. 17:14), the uncircumcised child was to be cut off from his people, so that there should be no inheritance for that branch of the family in Israel. Moses therefore, for neglecting to circumcise the child, exposed him to this cutting off, and it was but barely prevented by the prompt obedience of Zipporah. As circumcision was the seal of that justification by faith, which comes through Yahshua Messiah, Moses by neglecting it gave a very bad example, and Yahweh was about to proceed against him with that severity which the law required. Many Jewish commentators seemed to think that Moses became ill. And in this sudden illness of Moses he postpone the circumcision25 Cut off = “kârath” “kaw-rath'” “kaph-resh-thet” “aleph-tav”Kaph = (open palm) bend, open, allow, tameresh = (head of a Man)front, head, chief, first, top, beginningtet/thet = ( clay basket) surround, contain, mudAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossA cutting off or down of anything. Often used as a cutting of the covenant in the sense that the sacrificial animal is cut in halfCast it at his feet = Showing at once her abhorrence of the rite, and her feeling that by it she had saved her husband's life.A bloody husband = “a husband of blood,” or “bloods.” The meaning is: The marriage bond between us is now sealed by blood. By performing the rite, Zipporah had recovered her husband; his life was purchased for her by the blood of her child.26 So he let him go = Yahweh withdrew His visitation from Moses.Moses sent Zipporah and her children back to Jethro before he went to Egypt, Exod. 18:2. The journey would have been delayed had he waited for the healing of the child.27 mount of Elohim = Horeb. The wilderness is the one between Horeb and Egypt.'Have any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I continue in Chapter 21 with verses 10 to 12. Before I get into the study, I talk about Joe Biden nominating his 12th LBGTQ judge to the Philadelphia Federal Court. Also I talk about an article title “Has God Changed His Mind on Homosexuality?” A book written by Richard Hays, professor of New Testament at Duke Divinity and his son Christopher who is professor of Old Testament at Fuller Seminary. Then I talk about Kamala Harris where she once boasted of 'behind the scenes' work to get 'every' trans inmate access to gender surgeries during her bid for the 2019 Democratic President campaign In our last study we finished up with verse 9, where John is visited once again by one of the angels of bowl judgments showing John the bride, the Lambs wife. We see this angel come to John and begin to show his that Yahweh has finally and completely dealt with the devil and all his evil forces. And Yahweh has even created a new world for his people. 10. And he carried me away in the spirit = Gave him a vision of the city; seemed to place him where he could have a clear view of it as it came down from heaven. To a great and high mountain = The elevation, and the unobstructed range of view, gave him an opportunity to behold it in its glory11 John's description of the New Jerusalem seems to be in three parts. First, in Revelation 21:11-14, he describes the city as he saw it from a distance). Then he approached the city and the angel measured it. That gave John the opportunity to examine the city's walls and gates more closely. Finally, it seems that John entered the city. Revelation 21:22 to 22:5 describes what John saw inside the city. Everything that John saw there was beautiful, precious and wonderful. It shone with the glory of Yahweh, which was like a bright light. John could recognize Yahweh's glory; he had a previous experience of that glory. Having the glory of Yahweh = A glory or splendor such as became the dwelling place of Yahweh. And her light = In verse 23 it is said that “the glory of Yahweh did lighten it.” That is, it was made light by the visible symbol of the Deity - the “Shekinah.” The word here rendered “light” - φωστὴρ phōstēr - occurs nowhere else in the New Testament except in Philp. 2:15. It means, properly, a light, a lightgiver, and means commonly a “window.” It is used here to denote the brightness or shining of the divine glory, as supplying the place of the sun, or of a window.Like unto a stone most precious = A stone of the richest or most costly nature.Even like a jasper stone = On the jasper. It is used there for the same purpose as here, to illustrate the majesty and glory of Yahweh.Clear as crystal = Pellucid (allowing the maximum passage of light, as glass) or stunning like crystal. The stone is essentially quartz, and the word “crystal” here is used to show that the form of it referred to by John was clear and bright 12. And had a wall great and high = Ancient cities were always surrounded with walls for protection, and John represents this as enclosed in the usual manner. The word “great” means that it was thick and strong. And had twelve gates = Three on each side. The number of the gates corresponds to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and to the number of the apostles. Twelve = Denotes Governmental perfection. It is the number of factor of all numbers connected with government: whether by Tribes or Apostles, or in measurements of time, or in things which have to do with government in the heavens and the earth.And at the gates twelve angels = Stationed there as guards to the New Jerusalem. And names written thereon = On the gates.Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I continue in Chapter 21 with verses 8 to 10. Before I get into the study, I talk about the upcoming United Nations Summit called “The Future of Global Governance: UN 2.0”. This summit has to do with the global elite and their desire to take over and control the world's daily walk to fit their take over agenda, for a New World Order. I also discuss the leader of Turkey calling for an alliance with all the Arab Nations to stop the alleged takeover plan by Israel, which may be a sign of Ezekiel 38. In our last study we finished up with verse 7, where John reveals to us the words of Yahshua Messiah to His elect bride that as over comers of the trials and tribulations, we shall inherit all things and we shall be one with Yahweh and Yahshua Messiah.Now we turn to those that have rejected Yahweh and His ways.Yahweh warns people to turn from their evil deeds (8)As verse 7 shows, these are the words of Yahweh. He has just shown John the New Jerusalem, the wonderful city where he will live with his people. That city is Yahweh's gift to his people, and it will always be their permanent home. However, now Yahweh warns about an extremely serious matter. Not all people will live in the New Jerusalem; in fact, many people can never enter it. These people will, instead, share the devil's punishment in the lake of fire. The reason is their evil deeds. During their lives, they chose to serve the devil. 8 But the fearful = The “fearful” denote those who had not firmness boldly to maintain their professed principles, or who were afraid to avow themselves as the friends of Yahweh in a wicked world. They stand in contrast with those who “overcome,” in verse 7. Let me explain that. The fearful as those cowards!And unbelieving = Those who have not true faith; confirmed infidels and all who have not the sincere faith of the gospel.And the abominable = The verb from which this word is derived means to excite disgust; to feel disgust at; to abominate or abhor;And sorcerers = See the word used here -pharmakeusi (a drug, that is, spell giving potion); a druggist (“pharmacist”) or poisoner, that is, (by extension) a magician: - sorcerer. We get our word “pharmacy” from that. The natural meaning of the word would rather be “poisoners;” and in fact in John's days the two generally went together. It is therefore no wonder that both the Apostles speak of it as a real crime connected with murder and other “works of the flesh,” as well as with idolatry. For of course professed sorcery involved devil-worship, even if the devil had no more direct communication with the sorcerers than he has with all liars and impostors.And all liars = All who are false in their statements, their promises, their contracts. We now come to the final two visions of the Bride and the City, described in 21:9-22:5.An angel shows the New Jerusalem to John (9-10) It probably surprised John very much to see this angel again. When John last saw the angel, John probably felt very afraid of him. This angel was one of the special servants of Yahweh who brought Yahweh's judgments against the earth. The angel acted then in order to satisfy the anger of Yahweh. We are sure that the angel carried out that sacred duty in a very severe manner. In this verse 9, however, everything has changed. Yahweh has finally and completely dealt with the devil and all his evil forces. He has even created a new world for his people. 9 I will show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife = I will show you what represents the redeemed church now to be received into permanent union with its Lord - as a bride about to be united to her husband.Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I continue in Chapter 21 with verses 5 to 7. Before I get into the study, I talk about Illegal immigrants, 'justice impacted' individuals among groups who could receive new protections in Minneapolis. So what does ‘justice impacted' mean? I also read from the Prophet Micah (Who is like Yahweh) Chapter 3.In verses 1 and 2 we see the visions of the heavens and the earth. Beginning with verse 3 we are hearing about the voices out of heaven describing the New Tabernacle and how this New Tabernacle will dwell with mankind in this new heaven and earth. We continue with this voice as we go into verses 5 thru 8, with verse 9 showing us the bride!5. And he that sat upon the throne said = Probably the Messiah, the dispenser of the rewards of heaven. Behold, I make all things new = A new heaven and new earth verse 1, and an order of things to correspond with that new creation. The former state of things when sin and death reigned will be changed, and the change consequent on this must extend to everything.And he said unto me, Write = Make a record of these things, for they are founded in truth, and they are adapted to bless a suffering world. For these words are true and faithful = They are founded in truth, and they are worthy to be believed.There is, in the Bible, a series of three great declarations that Yahweh's work is complete. John records each of these declarations in his books. The first one is in John 19:30. At the moment of his death, Yahshua Messiah declared that he had completed his work. He had defeated the devil's power. He had made it possible for Yahweh to forgive the sins (evil deeds) of his people). Then in Revelation 16:17, an angel declared that Yahweh's anger against this world's evil powers was complete. In other words, Yahweh's anger had achieved its purpose. This is the end of the last great series of judgments in the Book of Revelation. This final declaration refers to a time when Yahweh has completed all his promises to his people. They now have the wonderful relationship with Yahweh that he always desired for them. ALPHA is the first letter in the Greek alphabet: OMEGA is the last one. So ALPHA and OMEGA means the beginning and the end. Yahweh is always the same Yahweh; he never changes. He was Yahweh before the world began. He will be Yahweh when all things are complete. All things depend on him.6 And he said unto me = That is, he that sat on the throne - the Messiah.It is done = It is finished, complete; or, still more expressively, “it is” - γέγοναν gegonan.I will give unto him that is athirst = See the Matthew 5:6; John 4:14; 7:37.Of the fountain of the water of life = An image often used in the Scriptures to represent salvation. It is compared with a fountain that flows in abundance, where all may freely slake their thirst.Freely = Without money and without price7 He that overcometh = See Rev.2:7.Shall inherit all things = Be an heir of Yahweh in all things And I will be his Yahweh = That is, forever. He would be to them all that is properly implied in the name of Yahweh; he would bestow upon them all the blessings which it was appropriate for Yahweh to bestow. Just what does Yahweh mean? While Elohim is God as the Creator of all things, Yahweh is the same God in covenant relation to those whom He has created (Cp. 2Chron. 18:31). Yahweh means the Eternal, the Immutable One, He Who WAS, and IS, and IS TO COME. The Divine definition is given in Gen. 21:33. He is especially, therefore, the God/Yahweh of Israel; and the God/Yahweh of those who are redeemed and are thus now "in the Messiah". Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh!Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this study we will take a look at the miracles that Yahweh performed on the Egyptians, when Israel was held in bondage, during this period in Exodus. We will see that those miracles were against the Egyptian deities or gods that they worshipped.The story of Moses is not just the story of the freedom of a group of slaves from Egypt in the second millennium BCE. It is the blueprint of the Plan of Salvation of the world as seen from the structure laid down in the Bible.Let's continue our study in Exodus Chapter 4 Verses 6-23. Verses 1-9 Moses third difficulty: the Israelites may not believe his message from freedom (Divine Assurance)Verses 2-5 the first signVerses 6-8 the second signVerses 11-12 Divine AssuranceVerses 14-17 Divine Power and Provision6 Moses' ability to produce and to heal, that most malignant disease would be to them an even more convincing proof of his Divine commission.As white as snow = leprosy was common in Egypt. In its worst form, the whole skin becomes glossy white, dry and ulcerousKeep in mind this action by Yahweh was to show that He was more powerful than their gods of healing, Bes, Hathor, Sekhmet, and Isis.Bes Dwarf god who guarded against evil spirits and misfortune. Unlike the other Egyptian deities, who were usually depicted in profile, Bes was depicted full face. He was ugly and grotesque in appearance, with a large head, a protruding tongue, bowlegs and a bushy tail.9 the third signand pour it upon the dry land, and the water which thou takest out of the river shall become blood upon the dry land = by which it would appear how easily Yahweh could destroy the land of Egypt, and make it a barren land, whose fertility was owing to the overflow of the river Nile as a means; Keep in mind this action by Yahweh was to show that He was more powerful then their gods of the rivers, Anuket, Hapi and possibly Sobek.10 not eloquent = not a man of words.Slow of speech = heavy of speech and heavy of tongue. He may have had an actual impediment in his speech. 12 I will be with thy mouth = The Chaldee translates, My Word, meimeri, shall be with thy mouth. I will be = “ehyeh” remember those words in 3:14,15?13 i.e. by anyone but myself. Discourage by the failure of his first blow for freedom in his youth, he is unwilling to undertake the mission.15 put words in his mouth = This is a definition of Divine inspirationPut words = “śûm śı̂ym” “soom, seem” S = Samech = (thorn) grab, hate, protectY=Yod = (arm and closed hand) work, throw, worshipM = Mem = (water) chaos, blood, mightyA = Aleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderT = Tav = (cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossEven though Moses may do the speaking we definitely see that Elohim is the one that is guiding the words to be spoken. These words that shall be spoken will hate towards the Egyptians, but protecting the Hebrews. We know that the miracles perform by Moses will be done by his outstretched arms. And through these words there will be chaos, blood (Passover) and the mighty strength of Elohim doing the leading.I will be = “ehyeh” remember those words in 3:14,15?You = “et” “Aleph-Tav”. This word is very interesting. If you take note that ‘you' is italicized. We see in the Hebrew manuscripts the Hebrew “et”. Remember what I said about “et” being the beginning and ending of the Hebrew Alphabet? Remember what John wrote in Revelation 1:8, “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.”?Have any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I continue in Chapter 21 with verses 3 and 4. Before I get into the study, I talk about an article by Chuck Baldwin titled, “Choosing Between Republicans And Democrats Is Like Choosing Between Pharisees and Sadducees”. I take a look at Tim Walz and the allege payoff from Kalma Harris to Cornel West.The next Vision introduces us to the eternal state of the New Heavens and the New Earth, and those who shall dwell therein.3 Behold, the tabernacle of Yahweh is with men - The tabernacle, as that word is commonly used in the Scriptures, referring to the sacred “tent” erected in the wilderness, was regarded as the unique dwelling-place of Yahweh among his people - as the temple was afterward, which was also called a “tabernacle.” See Heb. 9:2. The meaning here is, that Yahweh would now dwell with the redeemed, as if in a tabernacle, or in a house specially prepared for his residence among them. It is not said that this would be “on the earth,” although that may be; for it is possible that the earth, as well as other worlds, may yet become the abode of the redeemed.In the garden called Eden, the first people chose not to obey Yahweh. Their evil deed separated them from Yahweh. They had made it impossible for Yahweh to live with them (Genesis chapter 3). Since then, Yahweh's greatest desire has been to live with his people. That was why Yahweh told Moses to build a tent, called the tabernacle, for him (Exodus chapter 26). Wherever Yahweh's people went in the desert, they took Yahweh's tabernacle with them (Numbers 9:17-23). Yahweh's holy place still had to be separate from them, but it stood in the middle of their camp. Yahweh gave his people, the Jews, the country called Israel as their permanent possession. Still, for several centuries, the house of Yahweh continued to be a tent. David wanted to build a permanent building, called the temple, for Yahweh; and Yahweh allowed Solomon, his son, to do that. However, the relationship between Yahweh and his people had not changed. Yahweh's holy place was still separate from his people, although it stood in their capital city, Jerusalem. And he will dwell with them = As in a tent, or tabernacle - σκηνώσει skēnōsei. This is a common idea in the Scriptures.And they shall be his people = He will acknowledge them in this public way as his own, and will dwell with them as such.And Yahweh himself shall be with them = Shall be permanently with them; shall never leave them.And be their Yahweh =Shall manifest himself as such, in such a manner that there shall be no doubt.A world without trouble, pain or death (Revelation 21:4)Our experience in this world is of constant trouble, pain and death. Troubles and pain may seem to come into our lives by chance, but death is certain for everyone (Ecclesiastes 9:1-2; Hebrews 9:27). It astonishes us even to think of a world without pain, trouble or death. However, the Bible says that, even in our present world, people have not always suffered in this way. Genesis chapter 1 says that Yahweh created a perfect world. However, the first people chose, on purpose, not to obey Yahweh (Genesis 2:16-17; Genesis 3:1-7). The troubles, pain and death in this world are a result of that evil decision (Genesis 3:17-19; Romans 5:12). 4. all tears = Greek, “every tear.”no more death = Greek, “death shall be no more.” Therefore it is not the millennium, because we see in the millennium there is death (Isa. 65:20; 1Corin. 15:26, 54, “the last enemy ... destroyed is death,” Rev. 20:14, after the millennium).sorrow = Greek, “mourning.”passed away = Greek, “departed,” as in verse 1.Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I begin in Chapter 21. Before I get into the study, I talk about the definitions of what a Republic, Democracy, Communist and liberalism means. DEMOCRACY Government by the people; a form of government, in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of the people collectively, or in which the people exercise the powers of legislation.REPUB'LIC, A commonwealth; a state in which the exercise of the sovereign power is lodged in representatives elected by the people. In modern usage, it differs from a democracy or democratic state, in which the people exercise the powers of sovereignty in person.The political landscape is also very different in a democracy vs. under communism. In a democratic society people are free to create their own political parties and contest in elections, which are free of coercion and fair to all contestants. In a communist society, however, the government is controlled by one political party and political dissent is not tolerated.In the United States, the terms “liberal” and “Democrat” are often used interchangeably. However, there is a difference between the two terms. A liberal is someone who advocates for more government involvement in order to promote social and economic justice. A Democrat, on the other hand, is a member of the political party that has been traditionally in favor of less government involvement.The next Vision introduces us to the eternal state of the New Heavens and the New Earth, and those who shall dwell therein.This present world cannot last. In the future, Yahshua Messiah will rule it, because he must rule all things (Revelation 20:4-6; 1 Corinthians 15:25-27). However, even that is not Yahweh's permanent plan. He is creating a new heaven and a new earth which will be perfect in every way. They will be completely holy and good, beautiful and wonderful. Several other Bible books also mention the new heaven and earth. In Isaiah 65:17, Yahweh promises to create new heavens and a new earth. Isaiah 65:17-25 describes what it will be like to live there. There will be perfect peace there; even the animals will not attack each other. People will not waste their efforts and they will not work in vain. They will live as Yahweh intended them to live. This will never end (Isaiah 66:22). 1 new = I want you to notice this word “new.” It is interesting in the original language. It is the word kainos (kahee-nos'), not chronos (khron'-os).the first = that is the former.was = Greek, “is,”no more sea = The sea is the type of perpetual unrest. Here our Lord rebukes it as an unruly hostile troubler of His people. It symbolized the political tumults out of which “the beast” arose, Rev. 13:1.Long ago, Yahweh chose Jerusalem to be a very special place. It was not important only because it was Israel's capital city. Here was the temple, the house of Yahweh upon this earth (Psalm 122). Here was the only place where Yahweh's people from the nation called Israel, offered their gifts to him (Deuteronomy 12:5-14). Here was the place where Yahweh's people brought their prayers to him (2 Chronicles 6:12-42). Here, Yahweh was present in a special way (2 Chronicles 7:1-3; Isaiah 6:1-5). It was a beautiful and wonderful place (Psalm 48:1-3).2. And I John = “John” is omitted in A, B, Vulgate, Syriac, Coptic, and Andreas; also the “I” in the Greek of these authorities is not emphatic.Jerusalem ... out of heaven = (Rev. 3:12; Gal. 4:26, “Jerusalem which is above”; Heb. 11:10; 12:22; 13:14). The descent of the new Jerusalem out of heaven is plainly distinct from the earthly Jerusalem in which Israel in the flesh shall dwell during the millennium,bride = made up of the blessed citizens of “the holy city.”Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I finish Chapter 20. Before I get into the study, I talk about the effects of the illegal immigrants crossing our southern border I our school system with the overcrowding of students and how effects classroom learning. Also the cost effects that burdens the tax payers. 9 The final defeat of the devil (Revelation 20:9-10) Zechariah 14:16-19 shows clearly that, at this time, the nations should be coming to Jerusalem. That is what Yahweh has commanded them to do. And they went up on the breadth of the earth = They, those allies with Satan, spread over the earth in extended columns.And compassed the camp of the saints about = Besieged the camp of the saints considered as engaged in war, or as attacked by an enemy.And the beloved city = Jerusalem - a city represented as beloved by Yahweh and by his people.And fire came down from Yahweh out of heaven, and devoured them - Consumed them - fire being represented as devouring or eating. See Rev. 17:1610 Was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone = In Rev. 19:20, it is said of the beast and the false prophet that they were “cast alive into a lake of fire, burning with brimstone.” Satan, on the other hand, instead of being doomed at once to that final ruin, was confined for a season in a dark abyss, Rev. 20:1-3. We now come to the last of these final five judgment scenes— of the Great White Throne.11 And I saw a great white throne, = "great," is distinction from the other thrones mentioned in this book, and that of chapter 4:2-6. That was set "in heaven." This is seen in the last Vision "on earth"; as were also the throne in the fourth verse.From whose face = Or, from whose presence12 And I saw the dead, small and great = All the deadStand before Yahweh = That is, they appear thus to be judged.And the books were opened = That is, the books containing the record of human deeds.And another book was opened, which is the book of life = The book containing the record of the names of all who shall enter into life, or into heaven.And the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books = The records which had been made of their deeds.According to their works = See the notes on 2Corin. 5:1013 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it = All that had been buried in the depths of ocean.14. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire = Death and Hades (hell) are here personified, as they are in the previous verse.15 And whosoever was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. = The book of life was the registry of the approved of Yahweh. The names not found in it were not a part of Yahweh's called and chosen people--they belonged to the society opposed to the church/ek-kelsia.Don't end up like those in Hosea 4:6 ‘My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God (Elohim), I will also forget thy children.'But, be like those in 2Timothy 2:15 ‘Study to shew thyself approved unto God (Yahweh), a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.'Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh! Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I continue in Chapter 20 verses 7 and 8. Before I get into the study, I talk about the opening day ceremonies at the Olympics with drag queens mocking Yahshua Messiah's Last Supper event along with First Lady Jill Biden praising the opening day ceremonies.We continue with this Chapter 20 with Yahweh's judgments against those on the earth. We have completed 3 of those1st judgment was against man2nd judgment was the binding of Satan verses 1-3 Before the Millennium3rd judgment was for the over comers verses 4-6Now we come to the:THE FOURTH JUDGMENTSo far we have studied the imprisonment of Satan, the allocation of rulers and the resurrection of the saints in the first 6 verses. You will remember that when Yahshua Messiah the warrior king returns he immediately orders Satan to be bound and incarcerated in the abyss for the duration of the millennium. Imagine 1000 years of unthreatened holiness will characterize the messianic age. None of his demon horde will be roaming over the earth enacting their diabolical plots. And this will go on until the very end when Satan will be released briefly and ultimately destroyed eternally in an epical battle.7. And when the thousand years are completed, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison = In verse 3 it was stated that "he should deceive the nations no more until the thousand years should be finished; after this he MUST be loosed a little season." Here, in verse 7, we have the fact, the necessity of which is there declared.8. And will go out to deceive = How, and with what lies, Satan will deceive them we are not told. But we are not without examples of how easily nations may be deceived by man, even in our own day. And Satan will find means to discredit Yahweh's dealings and misrepresent His words. the Nations = The meaning here is, that Satan would again, for a time, act in his true character, and in some way once again delude the nations once more. In what way this would be done is not stated. It would be, however, clearly an appeal to the wicked passions of mankind, exciting a hope that they might yet overthrow the kingdom of Yahweh on the earth.which are in the four corners of the earth, = Literally, corners of the earth, as if the earth were one extended square plain. The earth is usually spoken of as divided into four parts or quarters - the eastern, the western, the northern, and the southern. It is implied here that the deception or apostasy referred to would not be confined to one spot or portion of the world, but would extend afar.God and Magog, = "Gog and Magog" denote the nations as a whole. Magog is mentioned as the first son of Japhet in Gen 10:2. With him are associated his brethren, Gomer (Kimmerians), Madai (Medians), Meshech (Muscovites), etc. In Ezek 38:5, are added Persians, and Ethiopians, and Libyans. Josephus renders the word Magog, Scythians (Ant. i. 6, 3). The two words combine the nations North and East of Palestine.to gather them together to battle: = As if to assemble them for ‘the war';the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. = A common comparison in the Scriptures to denote a great multitude Don't end up like those in Hosea 4:6 ‘My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God (Elohim), I will also forget thy children.'But, be like those in 2Timothy 2:15 ‘Study to shew thyself approved unto God (Yahweh), a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.'Join me as we go Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse, Unraveling the Words of Yahweh! Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I continue in Chapter 20; however I continue to discuss the First Resurrection. Before I get into the study, I talk about Rabbi Levi Slonim who gave an opening prayer at the White House Congress. I talk about his mentor Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, who in 1990 ask Benjamin Netanyahu, “to hurry up and bring in the Messiah”. This Rabbi is also a follower of the Kabbalah, which is a type of Jewish Mysticism. I then compare the writings of Freemasonry to Kabbalah. In our last study as we continue in Chapter 20 with verses 14 thru 6, we read about the First Resurrection. In this study, I would like to go into the First Resurrection some more.6 a thousand years. = "This is the first resurrection"; or, this completes the first resurrection. There is an Ellipsis of the verb in this sentence; and we may supply completes, having in mind the several resurrections which shall before then have taken place. Before I go any further allow me to explain what an ‘Ellipsis' is. El-lip´-sis. This is the Greek word ἔλλειψις, a leaving in, from ἐν (en) in, and λείπειν (leipein) to leave. 'The figure of speech is called, because some gap is left in the sentence, which means that a word or words are left out or omitted. The figure is a peculiar form given to a passage when a word or words are omitted; words which are necessary for the grammar but are not necessary for the sense. The laws of geometry declare that there must be at least three straight lines to enclose a space. So the laws of syntax declare that there must be at least three words to make complete sense, or the simplest complete sentence. These three words are variously named by grammarians. In the sentence “Thy word is truth,” “Thy word” is the subject spoken of, “truth” is what is said of it (the predicate), and the verb “is” (the copula) connects it.But any of these three may be dispensed with; and this law of syntax may be rightfully broken by Ellipsis. Here, again, we have two things standing in related contrast, the "first" and the "new": i.e., the new, and the one that immediately precedes it; the former, and not the "first." For, the present "heavens and the earth which are now" (2 Pet 3:7) are not the first. For Scripture tells us of three, of which the present is the second. In 2 Pet 3:6-7, 13, we read of the first — the world that "then was" (Gen 1:1); of the second — "the heavens and the earth which are now"; and of the third — "a new heavens and a new earth," for which we now look. This (second of three) is what is called in Rev 21:1 the "first" of the latter two.Therefore this "first resurrection" is the former of the two mentioned in this verse: and not the calling on high of Phil 3:14, or the resurrection of 1 Thess 4:16-17. This special resurrection (1 Thess 4:16) must be carefully distinguished from that which is called the "first resurrection" in Rev 20:6. The word "first" in 1 Thess 4:16 does not refer to "the first resurrection" so called in Rev 20:6, but merely records the order of events, and simply states that "the dead in the Messiah" will "rise first"; i.e., before the taking up of either them or the living saints.The resurrection of 1 Thess 4:16 is not the resurrection of Rev 20:6. It was never revealed in the Old Testament; but was a special revelation made "by the word of the Lord" to Paul; and by Paul to the Thessalonian saints and to the Church of Yahweh.Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this study we will take a look at the miracles that Yahweh performed on the Egyptians, when Israel was held in bondage, during this period in Exodus. We will see that those miracles were against the Egyptian deities or gods that they worshipped.The story of Moses is not just the story of the freedom of a group of slaves from Egypt in the second millennium BCE. It is the blueprint of the Plan of Salvation of the world as seen from the structure laid down in the Bible. Moses was the prototype of the Christ or Messiah. More importantly, the nation of Israel saw Moses as a prototype and the Bible record illustrates that point. Moses said: ‘And Yahweh said unto me, they have well spoken that which they have spoken. I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.' (Deut. 18:17-18,).Let's continue our study in Exodus Chapter 4 Verses 1. I also read from The Legends of the Old Testament and Book of The Gods.Verses 1-9 Moses third difficulty: the Israelites may not believe his message from freedomVerses 2-5 the first signVerses 6-8 the second sign1 Why? Because their gods are wiser and more powerful than the Elohim of Moses. Some scholars claim that there is app. 2000 gods in Egyptian myth!2 a rod = Jewish legend has woven marvelous tales around the Rod of Moses. It was probably only a shepherd's crook. What a history, however, awaited it! It was to be stretched out, over the Red Sea, pointing a pathway through its depths; to smite the flinty rock; to win victory over the host of Amalek; to be known as the rod of Yahweh.3 and he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent = not in appearance only, but in reality, it was changed into a real living serpent;Keep in mind that the word for serpent is ‘nachash' meaning ‘shinning one'; it was the symbol of royal and divine power in the diadem worn by Pharaoh. The meaning of this miracle seems to be Pharaoh's own power shall become an instrument of punishment and his enslaved enemy shall triumph.Keep in mind this action by Yahweh was to show that He was more powerful then their serpent gods, Apophis or Apep, Mehen, Nehebkau.Apophis ( Apepi, Apep ) Egyptian snake god and personified darkness, evil and the forces of chaos. Apophis was the eternal enemy of Ra and cosmic order. Each night he did battle with Ra on his journey through the underworld on the barque of the sun, and each night Ra triumphed to be reborn at dawn in the east.Mehen An Egyptian serpent god. He defends the solar barque during Ra's nightly passage through the underworld. Usually shown as a snake coiled about the barque. Nehebkau (Nehebu-Kau, Nehebkhau) Egyptian snake god of the underworld. Represented either as a serpent with human arms and legs or with a man's body, holding the eye of Horus. 4 put forth thy hand = snake charmers usually take hold of snakes by the neck to prevent them biting. It is much more dangerous to seize them by the tail. The living serpent becomes a staff by the will of Yahweh. Pharaoh can be overcome like the serpent.Caught it = ‘khaw-zak'' stiffened it. Same word as ‘hardened' Pharaoh's heart.5 Signifying that He is not the Yahweh of the dead, but of the Living. Keep in mind that the Egyptians were probably aware of the works of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This was to remind the Egyptians of the power of the Hebrew Yahweh over their gods of Egypt. Have any questions? Feel free to email me, keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I continue in Chapter 20 verses 4 thru 6. Before I get into the study, I discuss the events of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, but more important who owns the building that the shooter was on.We continue with this Chapter 20 with Yahweh's judgments against those on the earth. The outcome of the first of these final five judgments is the binding of Satan. The judgment of the Beast and the False Prophet and their Confederacy is not enough. The one who planned all, and used all for the accomplishment of his purposes, must now be dealt with. The chief instigator of all the evil must now be deprived of all further opportunity of attempting to frustrate the counsels and purposes of Yahweh. He has been cast out of heaven: he must now be cast out of the earth.When Satan (the devil) lost his place in heaven, he still continued to have some power over the earth. He also had power in hell; in Revelation 9:1, he has the key of the abyss, the worst part of hell. Revelation 9:11 calls him by names that mean ‘the destroyer'. In Revelation 19:17-21, we read about the great battle at Armageddon. The devil's forces will fight against Yahshua Messiah for control over the earth. In that battle, the devil will suffer complete defeat. He will lose all his power on earth, so that The Messiah's rule on earth will begin. At the same time, the devil will also suffer a similar defeat in the spirit world. That is clear because in Revelation 20:1, the devil no longer has control over the abyss. He has lost even his power in hell. Now an angel who is a servant of Yahweh holds the key to the abyss. The devil has become his prisoner, and he will remain in that place for 1000 years. In our last study we started this Chapter 20 with verses 1 thru 3 with Satan's punishment. I started this verse 4 last week and I will continue with the thought on this verse 4. In this 4th verse we see the third, or central judgment of the last five differs from the two that precede and follow it, in that it is a judgment of vindication and award, and not of condemnation and punishment.And they sat upon them = Who sat on them is not mentioned. The natural construction is, that “judges” sat on them, or that persons sat on them to whom judgment was entrusted.And judgment was given unto them = The power of pronouncing sentence in the case referred to was conferred on them, and they proceeded to exercise that power.And I saw the souls of them = This is a very important expression in regard to the meaning of the whole passage. John says he saw “the souls” - not “the bodies.”That were beheaded = It properly means, “to axe,” that is, to hew or cut with an axe. Side note: Beheading was the standard way that the Roman government of John's Day carried out capital punishment against criminals who were Roman citizens. Therefore, one may understand “beheaded” in verse 4 as a symbol for being “executed by the ruling government “. 5 The rest of the dead = In contradistinction from the beheaded martyrs, and from those who had kept themselves pure in the times of great temptation.lived not again = That is, they “lived” not during that period in the special sense in which it is said verse 4 that the well-known saints and martyrs lived.thousand years should be finished. = or completed 6 Blessed = Happy. And holy; he was holy, The first resurrection = Supposed to be that of the martyrs, mentioned above.The second death - Punishment in the eternal world; such is the acceptation of the phrase among the ancient Jews.Hath no power = ‘echo oo ex-oo-see-ah· Hath no authority - no dominion over him.Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I start in Chapter 20. Before I get into the study, I discuss what ‘Woke America' is all about We continue with this Chapter 20 with Yahweh's judgments against those on the earth. The outcome of the first of these final five judgments is the binding of Satan. The judgment of the Beast and the False Prophet and their Confederacy is not enough. The one who planned all, and used all for the accomplishment of his purposes, must now be dealt with. The chief instigator of all the evil must now be deprived of all further opportunity of attempting to frustrate the counsels and purposes of Yahweh. He has been cast out of heaven: he must now be cast out of the earth.When Satan lost his place in heaven, he still continued to have some power over the earth. He also had power in hell; in Revelation 9:1, he has the key of the abyss, the worst part of hell. Revelation 9:11 calls him by names that mean ‘the destroyer'. In Revelation 19:17-21, we read about the great battle at Armageddon. In that battle, the devil's forces will fight against Yahshua Messiah for control over the earth. In that battle, the devil will suffer complete defeat. At the same time, the devil will also suffer a similar defeat in the spirit world. That is clear because in verse 1, the devil no longer has control over the abyss. He has lost even his power in hell. Now an angel who is a servant of Yahweh holds the key to the abyss. The devil has become his prisoner, and he will remain in that place for 1000 years. That is, the same period as the Messiah's rule on earth in. 1. And I saw an angel descending out of heaven, = This is another transition. In this case, we go from seeing Yahweh deal with His human opponents on earth to seeing Yahweh deal with his opponents in the spiritual realm. This angel is coming down to earth because that's where Satan had been cast down.having the key of bottomless pit, = The fact that he has the key to that underworld is designed to signify here, that he can fasten it on Satan so that it shall become his prison.and a great chain in his hand. = With which to bind the dragon. It is called great because of the strength of him that was to be bound.(2) And he laid hold on = Seized him by violence.“the employment of strength” or “force”; and it implies that he had power superior to that of the dragon.the old serpent, = This is undoubtedly an allusion to the serpent that deceived our first parents and therefore a proof that it was Satan that, under the form of a serpent, deceived themwhich is the Devil, = On the meaning of this word, see Matthew 4:1. “Then was Yahshua led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.” This word originally means an adversary, or an accuserand Satan, = the accuser, that is, the devil. Satan, however powerful he may be, desired to be like Yahweh (Ezk. 28; 2 Thess 4), but he is “only” an angel and apparently not even the most powerful of angels.and bound him a thousand years, = This is the period usually designated as the millennium - for the word “millennium” means “a thousand years.”(3) And cast him into the bottomless pit = A state of peace and success would exist as if Satan, the great disturber, were confined in the nether world as a prisoner. and shut him up, = And shut him up - Closed the massive doors of the dark prison-house upon him.And set a seal upon him = Or, rather, “upon it”. The seal was placed upon the “door” or “gate” of the prison, not because this would fasten the gate or door of itself, and make it secure, for this was secured by the key, but because it prevented intrusion, or any secret opening of it without its being known.Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this week's study, I finish up in Chapter 19. Before I get into the study, I discuss some on the Lucifer doctrine within the Freemasonry. I also share an article about Pope Francis and his Lucifer connection.Chapter 19 continues and concludes the final period of events, which is called the bowl period. After the bowl introduction in chapters 12-15, the bowl events began in chapter 16, where we saw all seven bowl events described. However as explained there, chapter 16 was not the conclusion of the bowls. Rather, the description of the bowl period continued into chapters 17 and 18 where the bowl interlude was presented.Here in chapter 19, the bowls continue with a resumption of the seventh bowl event. That is, chapter 19 picks up where we left off at the end of chapter 16. The sixth bowl event in Rev 16:12-16 described nations gathering at Armageddon to make war against Yahweh, and then the seventh bowl event began in Rev 16:17-21 with an enormous earthquake and hail storm. However, it curiously never mentioned the outcome of the war. That glaring deficiency is resolved here in chapter 19.This chapter describes the conclusion of Yahweh's wrath on earth, and it must be considered part of the seventh bowl because Rev 15:1 stated that Yahweh's wrath would be finished in the bowls.Now here is the scene. The armies of the antichrist have surrounded Jerusalem, prepared to engage with their mortal enemy, the warrior king who obviously contests the beast's authority as ruler of the world. Now, there is a possibility—we cannot be dogmatic about this—but there is a possibility that by now the Lord has already returned to the earth and that he is in Jerusalem. Perhaps the army of the redeemed, perhaps we will still be hovering in the sky with the heavenly hosts. We don't know. But whatever the circumstances are, we see that the beast with his vast military might have assembled themselves together here at Megiddo and they are fully intent on engaging the rider of the white horse. 19. And I saw the beast = That beast system of Chapter 13That sat = Who sitteth. on. = ‘epi' uponAgainst him that sat on the horse = Yahshua The Messiah - the Son of Yahweh.And against his army - The hosts that are associated with him - his redeemed people. 20. And the Beast was taken, = These two shall receive special treatment, as described in the next verse. That is, was taken alive, to be thrown into the lake of fire.and with him the False Prophet = As they had been practically associated together, there was a decency that they should share the same fatewho wrought the miracles before him = That is, the false prophet had been united with the beast in deceiving the nations of the earth.with which he deceived those that had received the mark of the Beast, = as written in Rev. 13:16-18. By these miracles they had been deceived and those who worshipped his image. These two were cast alive into the lake of fire = The beast and the false prophet.which burneth with brimstone. = the usual expression to denote intense heat, and especially as referring to the punishment of the wicked. See Rev. 14:10.(21) And the remnant = The remainder of the assembled hosts - the army at large, in contradistinction from the leaders. The battle of Armageddon will be very quick and one-sided. were killed with the sword = Cut down with the swordof him that sitteth upon the horse = The Messiah, verse 11which sword proceedeth out of his mouth: = see verse 15. That is, they were cut down by a word.Have any questions? Feel free to email me; keitner2024@outlook.com
In this study we will take a look at the miracles that Yahweh performed on the Egyptians, when Israel was held in bondage, during this period in Exodus. We will see that those miracles were against the Egyptian deities or gods that they worshippedThe story of Moses is not just the story of the freedom of a group of slaves from Egypt in the second millennium BCE. It is the blueprint of the Plan of Salvation of the world as seen from the structure laid down in the Bible Moses was the prototype of the Messiah. More importantly, the nation of Israel saw Moses as a prototype and the Bible record illustrates that point Let's continue our study in Exodus Chapter 3 Verses 18-22. I also read from The Legends of the Old Testament and Book of The Gods18 the Yahweh Elohim of the Hebrews = as distinct from the gods of the Egyptianand now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness = the wilderness of Sinai and Arabia, and to Mount Horeb in it20 And I will stretch out my hand = “shâlach” “shaw-lakh'” “shin-lamed-chet” “Aleph-Tav”Shin =(two front teeth) sharp, press, eat twoLamed = lamed – (shepherd staff), teach, yoke, to bindChet = (tent wall) outside, divide halfAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (Cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossBy Elohim stretching forth His hand with that Shepards staff, we see the sharpness of His power, dividing the bondage of the Egyptians and His people Elohim is always in controlSmite = “nâkâh” “naw-kaw'” “nun-kaph-hey) (Aleph-Tav)Nun = (seed) continue, heir, sonKaph = (open palm) bend, open, allow, tamehey = (man with arms raised) behold, reveal, window, breathAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (Cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossThe Hebrew letter ‘nun' is a picture of a seed, whereas ‘kaph' is a picture of the palm of the hand. Combined these mean "seed in the palm". Seeds of certain plants were placed in the palm and rubbed with the thumb to a powdery spice. Therefore we have Elohim destroying the seed of Egypt21 People = “‛am” “am” “ayin-mem” “aleph-tav”Ayin = (eye) watch, know, shade (this letter is basically silent) Mem = (water) chaos, blood, mightyAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (Cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossThe letter ‘ayin' is a picture of the eye, the letter ‘mem' is a picture of the sea representing mass. Combined these mean "see a mass". A large group of people in one location. When you look at the several meaning of these Hebrew letters, what I find unique here is that Elohim uses chaos against the Egyptian gods, the Passover blood and the fact that He leads His people through the Nile River22 Every woman shall borrow = This is certainly not a very correct translation: the original word ‘shaal' signifies simply to ask, request, demand, require, inquire, etc.;Ye shall spoil the Egyptians = The verb ‘natsal' signifies, not only to spoil, snatch away, but also to get away, to escape, to deliver, to regain, or recover. Spoil signifies what is taken by violence; but this cannot be the meaning of the original word here, as the Israelites only asked, and the Egyptians without fear, terror, or constraint, freely gave “nun-tsade-lamed” “Aleph-tav”Nun = (seed) continue, heir, sonTsade = (trail) journey, chase, hunt, man on his sideLamed = lamed – (shepherd staff), teach, yoke, to bindAleph = (ox) strength, strong, power, leaderTav = (Cross) sign, covenant seal, mark and crossOnly by the power of Elohim, were the Israelites able to do thisHave any questions? Feel free to email me keitner2024@outlook.com
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