Podcasts about Essenes

In her highly anticipated return to the podcast, Dr. Malka Simkovich takes us on a journey through the rich and complex world of Second Temple Judaism, drawing from her acclaimed book Discovering Second Temple Literature. We begin with the extraordinary discoveries of the Cairo Genizah and the Dead Sea Scrolls, and explore why these moments of preservation are so central to understanding the period. We then unpack the deep identity tensions faced by the Jewish people—especially in communities like Alexandria—as they navigated dual roles as both imperial citizens and members of a semi-sovereign Judea. Dr. Simkovich clarifies the role of sects during this era, showing how minority movements like the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes related to the mainstream Jewish population, and challenges the assumption that sectarianism defined the age by highlighting the resilience of a shared Jewish identity. The episode also features a deep dive into the fascinating literature that expanded upon biblical texts, including a close look at the non-canonical Testament of Abraham. Finally, we end with a preview of Dr. Simkovich's latest book, Letters from Home, and discuss what inspired it and the conversation she hopes it will spark.---*This episode is dedicated to the refua shelema of our dear friend Yaakov ben Haya Sarah Malakh---• Bio: Dr. Malka Z. Simkovich is the Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Publication Society and Visiting Professor at Yeshiva University's Revel Graduate School for Jewish Studies. Her first book, The Making of Jewish Universalism: From Exile to Alexandria, was published in 2016, and her second book, Discovering Second Temple Literature: The Scriptures and Stories That Shaped Early Judaism, was published with JPS in 2018 and received the 2019 AJL Judaica Reference Honor Award. Her third book, Letters From Home: The Creation of Diaspora in Jewish Antiquity, was published in June 2024. She is also the author of over a hundred published articles, including pieces that have been published in journals such as the Harvard Theological Review, the Journal for the Study of Judaism, the Jewish Review of Books, Tablet, and The Christian Century. A Leon Charney Fellow at the Yeshiva University Center for Israel Studies, a Sacks Scholar for the Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Foundation, and a Kogod Research Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, Simkovich served as the Crown-Ryan Chair of Jewish Studies at Catholic Theological Union from 2014–2024, and speaks regularly to audiences across North America and beyond on topics related to the Hebrew Bible, Jewish history, and contemporary Jewish-Christian relations.---• Get her books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Malka-Z.-Simkovich/author/B084JHCV8Q?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1746991336&sr=8-2&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=c1f5bf2f-1e29-4536-8420-48672ac2ff47---• Welcome to JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED: A PODCAST FOR THE PERPLEXED | Co-hosted by Benjy & Benzi | Thank you to...Super Patron: Jordan Karmily, Platinum Patron: Craig Gordon, Rod Ilian, Gold Patrons: Dovidchai Abramchayev, Lazer Cohen, Travis Krueger, Vasili Volkoff, Vasya, Silver Patrons: Ellen Fleischer, Daniel Maksumov, Rabbi Pinny Rosenthal, Fred & Antonio, Jeffrey Wasserman, and Jacob Winston! Please SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube Channel and hit the BELL so you can get alerted whenever new clips get posted, thank you for your support!

In our latest interview, top intuitive Neelam Sareen explores the profound themes of quantum jumping, channeling Thoth, collective influence, and the significance of the upcoming 12-12 portal. Neelam shares insights on how individuals can reconnect with their divine selves, heal the wounded masculine and feminine within, and embrace their unique gifts. The discussion delves into the importance of unity consciousness, the role of darkness as a teacher, and the emerging technologies that humanity is ready to receive. Neelam emphasizes the need for self-love, accountability, and the power of intention in shaping our reality and the collective future. In this podcast.A Quantum and Cosmic Alchemist / Oracle, Grand Master Healer, Channel, 12D DNA Activator and New Earth Guide. She is the founder of Circle of Light, leading, supporting and nurturing a conscious global community of heart centered souls that are focused on self transformation and expansion with the intention to empower all. The essence of her work is based in authenticity, integrity, compassion, peace and love. As a master and teacher of inner alchemy and inner alignment she gives us the tools to reclaim our power and true mastery. Neelam is a powerful receiver and transmitter of new advanced technologies coming to Earth. She receives direct information from Source and various Star Councils, I AM Councils, Angelic Councils and Ascended Masters of Light. She opens the doors to a multitude of Mystery Schools from Ancient Egypt, Sirius, Acturus, Venus, Andromeda, Pleades, to Lemuria, Atlantis, The Essenes, Magdalene Rose, Melchizedek, Metatron, Merlin, and Emerald Tablet Wisdom Codes as well as teaching souls how to channel, bringing back ancient wisdom, powerful high frequency activations and DNA upgrades to help souls access their heritage and power. ___________________PODCAST CHAPTERS02:44 - How Our Actions Influence the Quantum Field04:58 - The Significance of the 12/12 Portal 07:15 - Awakening Through Light Codes & Preparing for 202408:57 - Modern Day Initiates: Embracing Magic and Alchemy10:51 - Overcoming Fear & Reclaiming Magic12:47 - Sacred Union in the New Earth17:17 - Sovereignty in the New Earth19:22 - Reawakening Atlantis23:54 - Neelam's Vision of the Emerald Tablets26:52 - Accessing the Halls of Amenti Through the Heart28:58 - Channeling Thoth35:51 - Soul Gifts vs. Ego-Based Gifts38:30 - The Bank of Source42:35 - How Consciousness Collapses Quantum Possibilities45:42 - Unity Consciousness: Moving Beyond Judgment and Ego52:32 - Cosmic Technologies From the Arcturians 53:53 - Maintaining Awe and Humility While Exploring the Cosmos56:11 - Tesla's Vision of Energy 01:00:22 - Rebuilding With Truth and Authenticity01:01:32 - Wisdom From Buddha01:04:02 - Unlocking the Third Eye Through Meditation01:07:10 - Overcoming Fear, Resistance, & Self-Love Blocks01:16:47 - Embodying Source: A Powerful Mantra01:22:13 - Navigating 2025: Surrender and Adaptability01:24:10 - Embodying Peace01:30:37 - Loyalty and Heart-Centered Leadership___________________Guest: Neelam Sareen, Quantum Alchemist✦ Website | https://neelamsareen.com/✦ Events & Retreats | https://neelamsareen.com/events_and_r...✦ Courses | https://neelamsareen.com/courses✦ Neelam's Transmissions | https://neelamsareen.com/transmissions1✦ YouTube | ‪@Neelam_sareen‬ Host: Emilio Ortiz✦ IG |   / iamemilioortiz  ✦ Subscribe to Channel | ​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠‪@EmilioOrtiz‬ ✦ Watch Emilio's latest series on 4biddenknowledge TV l https://bit.ly/AwakenThe6thSense© 2024 Emilio Ortiz. All rights reserved. Content from Just Tap In Podcast is protected under copyright law.Legal Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Just Tap In are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Emilio Ortiz or the Just Tap In Podcast. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

Today on Foundations, we'll continue learning about the Essene community at the time of Christ. Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another group within the Jewish nation around at the time of Jesus were the Essenes. They weren’t explicitly mentioned in the New Covenant, but they have proven to be a very important group of people. We’ll learn about them today on Foundations.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode you will learn about: The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered between 1947 in the caves of Qumran near the Dead Sea, are considered the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century. They contain over 900 manuscripts, offering profound insights into Jewish life and scriptural interpretation during the Second Temple period. The scrolls are attributed to a Jewish sect most likely the Essenes who withdrew from Jerusalem in protest against what they saw as a corrupt priesthood. They settled at Qumran, living in purity and waiting for the apocalyptic end of days. The discovery included stone vessels, ritual baths (mikvaot), and a scriptorium, all indicating a monastic, religious lifestyle deeply rooted in Scripture. There are three important historians that wrote about them: Philo of Alexandria, Josephus flavious and Pliny the Elder. Philo of Alexandria mentions that the essenes live in villages, not cities, to avoid moral corruption. They renounce wealth and personal property, living communally, they devote themselves to peace, agriculture, and virtue, rejecting war and slavery. Josephus flavius had the most information about the essenes, they reject pleasures, value virtue, and live communally without private property, they avoid marriage, live simply, and emphasize purity and ritual cleanliness, they follow strict discipline, practice daily prayers, and eat in sacred silence and their souls are believed to be immortal, and they view the body as a temporary prison. While Pliny the elder wrote only about the geographical location in his Natural history book and he says that the Essenes live near the Dead Sea, avoiding cities and women, they have no money, only palm trees and simplicity. Not much in details. Three Categories of Scrolls Biblical Canonical Texts: These are the oldest known Hebrew Bible manuscripts, predating the Masoretic Text our primary Hebrew Bible source by over 1,000 years. Every book of the Hebrew Bible was found—except Esther. Apocryphal and Pseudepigraphal Texts: These include works like 1 Enoch and the Book of Jubilees—books that were influential in early Judaism and Christianity, even if not canonized. Sectarian Texts: Unique to Qumran, these writings detail community life, beliefs, and regulations, including the Community Rule, War Scroll, and Thanksgiving Hymns. They reveal a society organized around purity, hierarchy, and eschatological expectation. For the complete Video online course check our website:  www.twinsbiblicalacademy.com/paid-courses

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Was Jesus influenced by the Jewish sect responsible for the Dead Sea Scrolls? Books about the Essenes available at https://amzn.to/4iBW9Wb How Jesus Became Christian by Barrie Wilson at https://amzn.to/3DyFfbA From Jesus to Christianity by L. Michael White at https://amzn.to/4008FpD Other books by L. Michael White available at https://amzn.to/400ofSm ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Mark's TIMELINE Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Sources: From Jesus to Christianity by L. Michael White (‎ St. Martin's Griffin, 2009); How Jesus Became Christian by Barrie Wilson (HarperOne, 2005).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Explore with me the theological implications of the Avram-Melchizedek encounter. In this third installment of our Melchizedek series, we discuss how various historical figures and people of faith viewed and understood Avram's Melchizedek and how their insights help us better understand our Melchizedekian Priestly Pedigree. 

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This week on Madlik, we're diving into a fascinating exploration of the Jewish calendar - a topic that's not just about marking time, but about renewal, liberation, and the very essence of what it means to be Jewish. In our discussion of Parashat Bo, Rabbi Mintz and I unpack the significance of the first commandment given to the Israelites as a nation: establishing their own calendar. We examine how this seemingly simple act was actually a radical departure from other ancient calendars, and how it embodied core Jewish values of human agency and imperfection. Some highlights from our conversation: - Why the lunar-solar Jewish calendar was seen as revolutionary by other cultures - The deeper meaning behind witnessing the new moon - How the Essenes and early Muslims viewed the Jewish calendar - The beautiful tension between divine perfection and human imperfection in our timekeeping This episode really drove home for me how our calendar reflects so much about our worldview as Jews. I hope it sparks some thoughtful reflection for you too. Tune in for a mind-expanding journey through time, Torah, and Jewish thought! Please also be sure and give the Sefaria Source Sheet Link in the notes: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/620499

The Garden welcomes back Professor Richard Spence to do deeper dives into some of the well known historic occult groups. From the Essenes to the Freemasons, we touch on many well known groups or schools of thought, and try to draw throughlines where possible. We also discuss some popular media and a bit of fact checking. Is there a direct connection between the Cathars and Templars? What was the relationship between the Templars and the Assassins? We touch on our old friends, the Gnostics. Is Mary connected to the Cult of Isis? What did Dan Brown do and not do? In this almost 2200 year survey, we hit a lot.Professor Spence is a Professor Emeritus from the University of Idaho. He has authored several books and has presented the lectures for several The Great Courses.

In this episode of the Mysticast, host Jack Stafford engages in a deep and enlightening conversation with Michael Van Buren, an active member of both Theosophical Society and the Liberal Catholic Church Grille community. They discuss the intersections of religion, science, metaphysics, philosophy, and mysticism, emphasizing the quest for truth and the ancient wisdom underlying different spiritual practices. Michael, a third-generation theosophist, shares insights into his family's history with theosophy, the role of the Essenes in preparing for Jesus' mission, and the significance of the divine spark within each individual. The discussion delves into the ancient wisdom embraced by the Aetherius Society, the power of prayer and vibratory rates, the metaphysical process of balancing masculine and feminine energies, and the concept of co-creating reality with divine intention. They also cover the importance of raising one's vibratory rate for spiritual evolution, the interconnectedness of all beings, and the potential of prayer to effect change both personally and globally. Michael further explores the notion of creating heaven on earth, invoking divine qualities, and the significance of clearing sacred spaces. The episode concludes with a contemplation of unity, duality, and the eternal now, offering listeners a profound understanding of their divine nature and the universal journey back to oneness. 00:24 Introducing Michael Van Buren: A Theosophist's Journey 00:45 Theosophy, Braille Community, and Generational Wisdom 01:43 Exploring Ancient Wisdom and Modern Mysticism 03:52 The Aetherius Society: Perspectives and Practices 04:12 The Power of Prayer: Energy, Vibrations, and Divine Connection 09:27 The Evolutionary Path: From Earth to Cosmic Consciousness 30:35 Uniting the Light: The Role of Prayer and Energy in Evolution 32:16 Controversial Perspectives: Demiurge and the Nature of God 39:53 Closing Thoughts: Service, Karma, and the Journey Back to Source https://theosophicalsociety.org.uk/michael-van-buren - - - - Resources related to The Aetherius Society and advanced teachings - - - - - The Aetherius Society - https://www.aetherius.org/ Aetherius Radio Live - https://www.aetherius.org/podcasts/ Spiritual Freedom Show - https://www.aetherius.org/the-spiritual-freedom-show/ King Yoga FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/awakeningthroughkingyoga The International Mystic Knowledge Center - http://www.mysticknowledge.org/ IMKC youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/MysticKnowledge

In the first half, author Dr. Ken Hanson discussed the mysterious sect known as the Essenes and the Book of Enoch, an ancient text that came to light when the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. In 1946, a Bedouin shepherd stumbled upon the ancient scrolls containing what is now understood to be an "ancient library of Hebrew texts." This library is believed to be linked to the Essenes, an ancient Jewish group that diverged from mainstream Judaism, he explained. The main branch of Judaism focused on the temple and law, while the Essenes centered their beliefs on stories of fallen angels and the end of days.He expressed a shift in his understanding of the Essenes, suggesting they may have had a more significant influence on early Christianity than previously thought, as Jesus' teachings resonate more with the Essene beliefs than with Temple Judaism, he noted. Hanson pointed out parallels between the Book of Enoch and the writings of the ancient historian Josephus. "The Essenes cultivated arts of healing" such as using roots and spells in the same type of language that Josephus described.Hanson marveled at the discovery of the Essenes' gate in Jerusalem, in the same location where it's thought Jesus went on trial. Speaking of connections between the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Book of Revelation, he said that one of the scrolls was called the "War Scroll," and it detailed "seven apocalyptic battles between good and evil." While three battles are won by the "sons of light," and three are won by the "sons of darkness" (the fallen angels), the ultimate victory comes from divine intervention.----------Spiritual teacher Lorna Byrne has touched the lives of people around the world with her work on angels. In the latter half, she shared her profound insights, and how angels guide and support individuals, regardless of their religious beliefs. "From the moment I opened my eyes, I saw angels," she recalled, explaining how, as a toddler, she felt a deep love and connection with them. Byrne emphasized that each person is accompanied by a guardian angel, stating, "To your guardian angel, you are its number one." She reassured listeners that these celestial beings never leave our side and are here to guide us through challenges.The conversation also delved into the concept of "unemployed angels," which Byrne described as angels waiting to assist those in need. "They are pouring down from heaven, waiting for us to ask for a helping hand," she said, highlighting their readiness to support us in everyday tasks. To connect with one's guardian angel, she advised asking for signs, with feathers being a common symbol of their presence.Byrne also urged listeners to expand their prayer practices beyond personal needs. "Can you pray for the stranger as well?" she asked, pointing out the importance of praying for those who cannot pray for themselves. She believes a simple prayer can have transformative effects, and the prayer you say for a stranger may save a life or mean more than you know. People can also reach out to what she called a "rosemantic" angel for help finding love or a relationship, she added.

Chapter 1 What's Jesus And The Essenes by Dolores Cannon"Jesus and the Essenes" by Dolores Cannon explores the role of the Essenes, a mystical sect of Judaism, in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Cannon delves into historical accounts and metaphysical insights to connect Jesus' spiritual philosophy with the practices and beliefs of the Essenes. The book presents the Essenes as a tight-knit community that advocated for spiritual purity, communal living, and extensive knowledge of healing. Cannon channels information from her past-life regression sessions, revealing Jesus' interactions with this community, suggesting that the Essenes significantly influenced his teachings and understanding of spiritual matters. By synthesizing both historical and spiritual perspectives, Cannon aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of Jesus' mission and the environment that shaped his ideology.Chapter 2 Jesus And The Essenes by Dolores Cannon Summary"Jesus And The Essenes" by Dolores Cannon explores the relationship between Jesus Christ and the Essenes, a Jewish sect that existed during the time of Jesus in the first century. Cannon, a past-life regressionist and metaphysical researcher, uses her expertise in hypnosis and spiritual exploration to delve into the lives of the Essenes and their potential influence on Jesus' teachings and spiritual development. Key Themes and Points:The Essenes as a Spiritual Group: The Essenes were known for their ascetic lifestyle, communal living, and strict adherence to spiritual and ritual practices. They emphasized purity, mystical practices, and a profound connection with the divine, which Cannon suggests may have influenced the teachings of Jesus.Jesus' Early Life: Cannon posits that Jesus might have spent time with the Essenes during his formative years, learning their teachings and practices. The book discusses possible connections between the philosophies of the Essenes and the messages conveyed by Jesus in the New Testament.Spiritual Teachings and Mysticism: The Essenes held beliefs in reincarnation, karma, and spiritual healing, which align with some of Jesus' teachings. Cannon presents notions of spiritual growth and enlightenment that were central to both Jesus and the Essenes, suggesting they shared a common spiritual path.Historical Context: The book provides context about the political and religious environment of Judea during Jesus' time, highlighting the tensions between different Jewish groups. Cannon draws comparisons between the teachings and practices of the Essenes and early Christianity, suggesting a blend of ideas.The Role of Healing and Miracles: Cannon offers insights into the healing practices of the Essenes and how these may have influenced Jesus' own miraculous works. She discusses the concept of healing as a spiritual and community-oriented practice among the Essenes.Reincarnation and Past Lives: A significant part of Cannon's work involves exploring the idea of reincarnation, asserting that the soul's journey influences its current life. The book presents cases from her past-life regressions, illustrating how individuals have connections to the Essenes and potentially to Jesus himself.Conclusion: The book concludes with a call to explore the deeper, often overlooked aspects of Jesus' life and teachings. Cannon encourages readers to consider the broader spiritual context in which Jesus operated and the possible influences of the Essenes on his message.Overall, "Jesus And The Essenes" serves as a spiritual exploration that blends history, metaphysics, and personal insights, enriching the understanding of Jesus within the framework of the Essenes and their mystical traditions.Chapter 3 Jesus And The Essenes...

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Samuel B. Lee explores the deeper meanings behind the Christmas story, emphasizing the importance of love, truth, and spiritual awakening. He delves into the historical context of the birth of Jesus, the role of the Essenes, and the significance of the Akari twins in the Christos mission. The discussion also touches on the activation of DNA templates, the disengagement of the Nibirian grid, and the legacy of Jeshua and the Indigo children, all framed within the broader narrative of the Emerald Covenant and the quest for spiritual freedom.Peptide Therapy for Everyone:Pharmacy GradePure CompoundLow Cost Delivered straight to your home.https://www.practicalpeptides.com/use code:  DRLEE for 10% offThe Best 1 day detox and cleanse for GI/liver and more:https://zencleanz.com/?ref=SAMUELLEEuse code DR LEE for 5% off Join the Eternal Life Tribe/Dr. Lee's commUnity:What's inside the community:?Everything Dr. Samuel B. Lee MD has learned in 10+ years working as a psychiatrist and overcoming every single psychiatric diagnosis personallyAccess to Dr. Lee's 12-strand DNA activation courseMonthly Q&A's with Dr. Lee where he will answer all of your health questions and direct you to the right tools that treat the root causeGroup DNA activations and Breathwork sessionsReceive an electronic copy of Dr. Lee's book: The Spiritual Guide to Mental HealthAccess to Dr. Lee's favorite supplements, books, and health technologiesBe a part of a thriving community to support you along your journeyAccess to apply for a meet and greet in person with Dr. Lee where key/active members will be selected to experience a group Heart Protocol sessionhttps://www.skool.com/mentalwellnessclub/aboutRevolutionary treatments for mental health and human optimization.  Experience a direct connection to your higher Self in a retreat setting. click www.transcendencementalhealth.com and click begin your journey to set up a free 15 minute call to see if you are a good fit.  Love, Light, Peace and Truth to All sentient BE-ings!#ChristosRealignment #DNAActivation #SpiritualEvolution #AngelicHumans #SourceConsciousness #InnerPotential #ThirdSeeding #TimeCycles #SoundAndLight #CelestialBeings #CosmicNarrative #MentalHealthAwareness #EternalLifeTribe #SpiritualJourney #PeptideTherapy #HolisticHealth

The Holy Lands are most vibrant at this time of year, whispering codes of peace and one of the greatest stories of mankind to learn from. Join me in this episode accessing higher codes of Consciousness as we unravel the true teachings of Christ with priestess and mystic Catherine Tiferet Levi.Tune in as Catherine & I discuss:Sacred Sites in and around the Sea of Galilee as spiritual anchors of Christ ConsciousnessSurprising and controversial insights of the Sacred Core Teachings of the Essenes and the Kabbalah Living unfolding Prophecies of the Coming of the New Earth The Vibrant Path to Peace and your role in this transformational journeyAbout Catherine:Catherine Tiferet Levi is a priestess, mystic, teacher, intuitive, and healer. She is the founder of the School of Enlightenment, where she empowers spiritual teachers, healers, and leaders of the New Earth to step fully into their divine roles. Her spiritual lineage and influences include the Yoga, Essenes, Kabbalah, Tantra, and the ancient Egyptian Isis-Hathor tradition.Over the past decade, she has traveled extensively praying and teaching at sacred sites in Egypt, Israel, India, and beyond. And after having lived in Egypt, she is currently based on the sacred Mount Carmel in Israel a revered site and historical homeland of the Essenes,Catherine also spent the past two years living between the Galilee mountains and Migdal/Magdala - the home of Mary Magdalene - by the Sea of Galilee. There, she leads sacred pilgrimages and healing retreats, fostering profound spiritual transformations. Catherine's signature online offerings include The Enlightened Goddess Within, a 12-week one-on-one mentorship, coaching, and healing program, as well as The Way of the Tantric Priestess, a powerful group container for women.

Looking at the background of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and the Essenes, we explore WHY Jesus warned His followers to BEWARE of the "teaching" of the Pharisees and Sadducees (Matt. 16:6). What "teaching" was He warning them about? What did the Essenes believe and what did/do the Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS) reveal about the coming Messiah? We look at a couple of fragments from the DSS, in particular, the Melchizedek Document that reveal what they believed the Messiah was coming to do and WHO the Messiah would be. We can then better understand the purpose of the Book of Hebrews. This is part 1 in a series.

Now we go back to the first century and look at the Essene sect of Jews, John the Baptist and the Kabbalah. We explore the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Serot, the Zohar and the inner teachings of the Bible.  Based on Steven's book Christ Enlightened, the Lost Teachings of Jesus Unveiled. 

On this episode, Rose channels Yeshua and talks about the coming earth changes. We also speak with him about the Essenes who not only helped raise him but was preparing for his arrival and crucifixion for hundreds of years prior.

As we enter a season of greater darkness and less light (for those of us in the Northern hemisphere), it is imperative to spend more time within, connect to your heart, inner pilot light, and the all loving Divine Mind.    This week's episode is with Lars Muhl, spiritual teacher and author of The God Formula and The Sacred Numbers of Initiation, and Naleea Landmann, healer and author of The Love That You Are.   It's all about how to experience divine communion and disappear fear and misconceptions about yourself that are untrue.    More about my guests:   Lars Muhl is an author, musician, therapist and inspirational speaker who since childhood has been connected to spirituality. In his own words: “Very early I had some powerful out-of-body experiences and glimpses into etheric realms which showed me that there is more to life than most people are aware of.” He studied the Aramaic language, esoteric Christianity and the mystery traditions of the Essenes and the Therapeutae for many years, but it wasn't before he started to work with the seer and healer Calle de Montségur, he realized that studying and reading only make up half of what is needed in order to realize our full potential. Only through genuine spiritual practice and experiences will we be able to fully understand that we are already Enlightened Beings. He has worked together with Naleea Landmann since 2017. She started as a translator of his German workshops. Later she edited, translated and contributed to his books The God Formula, The Light within a Human Heart, and The Sacred Numbers of Initiation. They co-write texts about the work and she filmed and produced many of the recent videos. Today they are doing talks, concerts and workshops together under the umbrella of Sacred Seed.   Naleea Landmann is a therapist, musician, author, actor and inspirational speaker. Since early childhood, Naleea had a strong yearning to connect with the Divine and understand the realities of this world and the universe. Her out-of-body experiences lead her to question “reality” already as a young child – her personal experiences as well as our path as humanity. Finding a way to express what she perceived and felt, she first started to use acting as a tool to communicate and reach people, as well as an opportunity to understand the ways of our personality structures. Her vision is to live within a world of heart-centered beings, who listen to their own guidance and share themselves and their gifts in joy, true connection and Divine communion. Her first book, The Love That You Are – Psalm 119 Meditations, is a guide and companion to enter into the I AM Presence through prayer. The paraphrased Psalm can be found as well in the book The Sacred Numbers of Initiation by Lars Muhl.     The prayer recited in this episode:  Psalm 119:89-96   "Heavenly Source of All Being,  I am Light, born within the Light.   89 Your word and wisdom are eternal; their echo fills the spheres of all Heavens. 90 I AM the faith passed on by the Mighty Ones;  the ancient glory of the Earth rejoices in all her splendor. 91 Now and forever, Your Light fills all existence,  and all things radiate Your Presence. 92 I AM the delight in Your wisdom,  it comforts and strengthens me at all times. 93 I AM the remembering of Your love;  it is the sacred breath of my life. 94 Your Presence is my belonging and my safety; I AM the enfolding of Your guidance. 95 If I face wickedness or destruction,  I open Your shield of peace. 96 I raise my senses into Your vibration; I AM the merging with Your boundless Light.”   About Your Host, Julie Reisler Join Julie Reisler weekly, podcast host, intuitive coach, author, and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how to access your spiritual gifts and inner guidance to be your You-est You® and achieve greater inner peace, spiritual connection, happiness, and abundance. 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Is your vote a tool for change or simply participation in a corrupt system? Do you feel a tension between engaging with a broken world and protecting your faith from its influence? This episode of Found (the second in the "Faith in Politics" series) grapples with these very questions as hosts Linda Tokar and Brandon Bathauer explore the idea of "separation as faithfulness." Discover why a growing number of Christians are choosing to disengage from the political sphere, citing reasons like distrust in candidates, a sense of powerlessness, and concern about the world's corrupting influence. Through insightful analysis of recent studies and statistics, the hosts unpack the motivations behind this perspective and what it means to live faithfully in a world that often feels at odds with Christian values.Journey through the history of Christianity and discover how groups like the Essenes, monastic movements, and Anabaptists embraced separation as a means of preserving their faith. Explore the writings of influential thinkers like Menno Simons, John Howard Yoder, Rod Dreher, and C. Kavin Rowe, and see how their ideas have shaped the modern understanding of this approach. The hosts examine key biblical passages that both support and challenge the idea of separation, sparking a thought-provoking discussion about the role of Christians in the public square. Is withdrawing from the world the best way to protect one's faith and live according to Christ's teachings, or is there a path to engage meaningfully without being corrupted?Suggested Resources for further study:Menno Simons: A good starting point is The Complete Writings of Menno Simons translated by Leonard Verduin.John Howard Yoder: His most famous work is The Politics of Jesus, which explores pacifism and Christian engagement in the world.Rod Dreher: His book The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation advocates for building resilient Christian communities in response to a perceived decline in Western culture.C. Kavin Rowe: The World Upside Down: Reading Acts in the Graeco-Roman Age examines the early Church's response to Roman power and provides a framework for understanding Christian witness in a challenging world.For updates on important events, visit https://saddleback.com/found and join the Found community! For any questions, email us at formation@saddleback.com .

Section V explores the birth to the contemporary Genesis 6 Conspiracy connecting the Crucifixion, Essenes, Jerusalem church, and alleged descendants of Jesus to the Holy Grail, Freemasonry, and the bloodlines of the antichrist. Chapter 54: The Jerusalem Church Chapter 55: Sex, Lies, And Fairy Tales Chapter 56: The Knights Templar Chapter 57: The Priory Of Sion Chapter 58: The Sinclairs Chapter 59: St. Bernarard And The Bendictine Monks Chapter 60: The Invisible College Chapter 61: Legends Of The Holy Grail Chapter 62: Joseph Of Arimathea Chapter 63: Scota And Temat Chapter 64: The Kings Of Camelot Chapter 65: The Merovingians Chapter 66: The Trojans Chapter 67: The House Of Stuart Chapter 68: Guardians Of The Antichris

Section V explores the birth to the contemporary Genesis 6 Conspiracy connecting the Crucifixion, Essenes, Jerusalem church, and alleged descendants of Jesus to the Holy Grail, Freemasonry, and the bloodlines of the antichrist. Chapter 54: The Jerusalem Church Chapter 55: Sex, Lies, And Fairy Tales Chapter 56: The Knights Templar Chapter 57: The Priory Of Sion Chapter 58: The Sinclairs Chapter 59: St. Bernarard And The Bendictine Monks Chapter 60: The Invisible College Chapter 61: Legends Of The Holy Grail Chapter 62: Joseph Of Arimathea Chapter 63: Scota And Temat Chapter 64: The Kings Of Camelot Chapter 65: The Merovingians Chapter 66: The Trojans Chapter 67: The House Of Stuart Chapter 68: Guardians Of The Antichrist  

In this episode of Found, Pastors Linda Tokar and Brandon Bathauer introduce their newest series "Living Faithfully in the Public Sphere." They explore the complex and sometimes challenging topic of Christian engagement in the public sphere. As Christians increasingly find themselves navigating cultural and political divides, Linda and Brandon unpack three distinct approaches to faith and public life. Whether it's the path of separation, a balanced "two kingdoms" approach, or transformative engagement, they dive into what each approach means for Christians today and how each reflects on our relationship with society and government.Using biblical, historical, and practical perspectives, they walk through examples of each stance, from the Monastic movement and the Anabaptist tradition to Luther's "two kingdoms" concept and the Reformed tradition's transformative vision. Through these examples, Linda and Brandon help listeners reflect on how to engage faithfully, authentically, and effectively in today's world.Key Themes:Separation: Exploring traditions like the Essenes, Monastic movements, and Anabaptism, where Christians set themselves apart from mainstream society as a way to preserve their values and avoid secular influence.Two Kingdoms: Understanding Martin Luther's perspective on God's distinct roles in the Church and the world, encouraging Christians to live faithfully within both without conflating them.Transformation: Investigating the Reformed view of actively bringing change to culture, inspired by thinkers like Abraham Kuyper and his concept of “sphere sovereignty.”Takeaways:A reminder that as Christians, we're called to think biblically, not politically, as we engage with the world.Each person's approach to public life can reflect both personal convictions and a faithful response to the Gospel's call.Jesus is called LORD of All. The question is, how can he be LORD of more in our lives, including the political decisions we make?Join us for an enlightening discussion on living as a people of faith within society. Listen now to explore which approach might resonate with your own journey in today's public square.

Who exactly did John the Baptist claim to be, and why did he respond cryptically to the religious leaders questioning him? In this video, we explore John's reference to Isaiah 40:3, where he declares himself as "the voice of one crying in the wilderness." However, John does more than just quote the verse—he alters it, applying an alternate reading, a method commonly practiced by first-century Rabbis. In ancient Jewish hermeneutics, the lack of punctuation in the original Hebrew text allowed multiple interpretations. Rabbis would intentionally explore different readings of the same verse to uncover deeper meanings in Scripture. Understanding this practice reveals what John was truly saying about his identity: he is the forerunner, the one preparing the way for the King Messiah's arrival and the restoration of God's reign in Jerusalem. We'll also explore the fascinating connection between John the Baptist and the Essene sect behind the Dead Sea Scrolls, who similarly went into the wilderness to prepare the way for the Lord. Could John's ministry have been influenced by the teachings and practices of the Essenes? Join us as we dive deep into the cultural, theological, and historical significance of John's words and discover the powerful message he was declaring. --------------------------------------------------- www.figtreeteaching.com Support Fig Tree Ministries: https://donorbox.org/support-figtree-ministries Fig Tree Amazon Portal: https://amzn.to/3USMelI Lesson Handout: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/john-the-baptist-jewish-hermeneutics Explore my digital notes on the Gospel of John, now available at the links below: Download a PDF of my notes on John 1:19-28: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/my-notes-on-john-119-28 Download a PDF of my notes on John 1:29-34 https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/my-notes-on-john-129-34 Explore Jesus' Parables: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCaBz_NhYH3Hfxwgh1v-CbTccuZS-SWjR Good News: https://youtu.be/zfkfoXW1DPU YouTube: https://youtu.be/1kDaGrRnPEY References: The Jewish Gospel of John - Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg https://amzn.to/3BO402d

Episode 80 features a conversation with Kelly Matthews. She begins by giving some background on Dolores Cannon and then describes a little about the main characters and ideas in her book Jesus and the Essenes. She reveals who the Essenes are/were, along with what is significant about them and why the Dead Sea Scrolls are so important in regard to learning about them. Next she talks about the community known as Qumran including their customs and practices. She spends some time discussing how Jesus is connected to the Essenes, as well as some of the Christian traditions that overlap with some of the Essene customs. She also explains who the Kaloo are and why they are important to the Essenes. Then we share some specific things that we learned while reading the book that really stood out to us. Towards the end, she shares how people can connect and work with her, along with how to listen to her podcast Enlighten and Elevate. enlightenandelevatewithkelly@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067889031070&mibextid=LQQJ4d @kmatthews840 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kellymatthews840?igsh=MmtxODhqMzFnYW9k&utm_source=qr To book a distance Reiki session with me click the link below: https://alignelevatewithkelly.as.me/

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Children of Abraham Galatians 3:1-14 by William Klock Have you ever heard of Charles Blondin?  He was a French acrobat, daredevil, and tight-rope walker in the middle of the Nineteenth Century.  He is most famous for crossing the Niagara Gorge, just above the falls, walking a tight-rope in 1859.  He was the first person to do so.  And it drew a crowd, so he did it again and again and again.  But to keep the crowds coming back he had to keep finding new and more impressive ways to walk the tight-rope across the gorge.  He crossed walking backwards.  He crossed while blindfolded.  He crossed pushing a loaded wheelbarrow.  He crossed while walking the tight-rope on stilts.  He once carried a chair with him, balanced the chair on a single leg on the rope, then stood on the chair.  Another time he stopped mid-rope, cooked himself an omelet (Yes, I'm also struggling to figure out how he did that), ate the omelet, and then continued to the other side.  But, I think, his most impressive feat was crossing Niagara Gorge on a tight-rope while carrying his manager.  I mean, in terms of physical challenges, that was probably one of the easier things Blondin did.  The impressive bit is that his manager trusted him enough to be part of the stunt. So picture Charles Blondin on a tight-rope, crossing Niagara Gorge with his manager—his name was Harry Colcord—on his back.  But then imagine, Harry, halfway across, telling Blondin to stop and put him down.  “This has been nice, and I know you told me not to look down, but I did.  And the water is churning away way down there as it gets ready to go over the falls and, well, I think I'd feel better if I got off your back and got myself across the tight-rope alone.”  Imagine what Blondin would have said to him.  “You witless fool!” Well, that's what Paul writes to the churches in Galatia, having heard that they're talking about getting circumcised.  Look at Galatians 3:1-5. You witless Galatians!  Who as bewitched you?  Messiah Jesus was portrayed on the cross before your very eyes!  There's just one thing I want to know from you.  Did you receive the Spirit by doing the works of torah, or by hearing and believing?  You are so witless!  You began with the Spirit, and now you're ending with the flesh?  Did you really suffer so much for nothing—if indeed it is going to be for nothing?  The one who gives you the Spirit and performs powerful deeds among you—does he do this through your performance of torah, or through hearing and believing?   So chapter 2 ended with Paul writing about the faithful son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.  He's reminded them of the cross and now Paul launches into his main argument with that violent image of the cross at the forefront.  “Messiah Jesus was portrayed on the cross before your very eyes!”  It's hard to say exactly what Paul means by that.  When he was there, did he give them a graphic description of Jesus' crucifixion?  Maybe.  But everyone in the Roman world knew about crucifixion.  I think it's safe to say that pretty much everyone had seen a crucifixion at some point.  They knew how awful it was.  Whatever it means that the cross was displayed to them, Paul's point is that the Galatians knew all about Jesus and the cross and they should have understood how it had changed everything.  They should have understood how it turned everything Jews thought about their identity and everything about the rule of torah upside-down.  Jesus' death changed everything.  Paul had taught them that.  When he'd left them, they understood all of this—or so he thought.  But now—they're talking about getting circumcised.  He's utterly flabbergasted.  How could this be, so he practically shouts at them, “You witless Galatians!”  I thought I knew you, but now this?  Has someone cast a stupid spell on you?  Jesus and the Spirit got them halfway across the tightrope, but now they're looking down at the long drop and the churning waters and thinking that maybe they should play it safe and go the rest of the way with torah instead.  And Paul's point: Torah never would have got you this far.  Don't be stupid.  Let Jesus and the Spirit take you all the way. He's got one question for them, but it spills out as six.  Who has bewitched you?  Did you receive the Spirit through the torah or through hearing and believing the gospel?  Again, are you really this dumb?  Having begun in the Spirit, are you going to end in the flesh?  Have you suffered so much for nothing?  And, did God give you his Spirit and has he done powerful things amongst you because you obeyed torah or because you heard and believed?  It all boils down to one question.  Paul asks them to consider everything that's happened to them since he first visited them and proclaimed the good news about Jesus the Messiah.  He asks them: “Did all that happen because you were keeping the Jewish law?”  Of course, the answer is a resounding “No!”  Everything that had happened to them had happened through the power of the gospel and the giving of the Spirit as they listened and believed. And when Paul says that, he makes sure to put all the stress on the gospel and on the Spirit and none on them.  The gospel was proclaimed, they believed—and then they discovered that it was actually all along the Spirit already at work amongst them.  That's the point here.  Their lives had been transformed by the Spirit and the Spirit was doing amazing things in their churches, not because of anything they had done—and certainly not because they'd decided to start living according to the Jewish law.  Up til now, they hadn't even considered doing that.  So, no, none of this had happened because of their works.  Just the opposite, their works were actually the work of God's Spirit in them—a gift they'd received, a new life into which they'd been plunged when they believed the good news and were baptised in the Messiah.  Their new life had begun with the Spirit.  So why, O why, Paul wants to know, are they now turning back to the flesh? Now, we should pause here and ask what Paul means when he writes about Spirit and flesh.  The Spirit is God's Spirit, but for Paul it sort of becomes a shorthand for new life and new creation.  The Spirit is the down payment on the resurrection life of the new world that God has promised.  The life of the Spirit is a preview of what life will one day be like when God finally sets his creation (and us!) fully to rights.  The Spirit is a preview in the sense that we now have a taste of that life, but the Spirit, through his work in us, also gives the world a preview of what God's new world will be like.  Think about that.  The Church is—or it should be—a preview of the age to come, of God's new creation.  On the other hand, the “flesh” for Paul is shorthand for the corruption, decay, and death of the old age—it's shorthand for life without the redeeming work of Jesus and the renewing work of the Spirit.  But, too, Paul also writes about the Jewish people “according to the flesh”—Abraham's biological descendants marked out with the sign of circumcision in their flesh.  To be clear, though, when Paul talks about flesh and Spirit, he is absolutely not using these works in the sense of the Greek philosophers—whose ideas persist today—who thought the physical word or the physical body (the flesh) was some bad thing and that the spirit was some good, non-material essence—the real us—that needs to be set free.  For Paul, we can think of “flesh” as representing the old age dominated by sin and death and “Spirit” as representing the life of god's new creation. So obviously the Spirit is important.  The Spirit shows that the promises made to Abraham have finally come true through the death and resurrection of Jesus.  The Spirit is the evidence of the gospel doing its work.  This is why, for example, the Pentecostal and Charismatic idea that separated the gift of the Spirit from belief in the gospel is such a problem.  (If Paul had been alive in the early Twentieth Century he would, I expect, have written an equally sternly worded epistle to them.)  The Spirit is not an add-on to life in Jesus—as if you can believe in Jesus now and receive the Spirit at some later time—or even not at all.  To believe the gospel is to trust in Jesus the Messiah, not just for the forgiveness of sins—as if that's all there is to gospel.  To believe in the gospel is to become part of God's promised new creation, to be plunged into the Spirit so that the very life of God himself makes us new.  To be in the Messiah is to have the Spirit in you.  You cannot separate the two.  Anything less than that is, as Paul would put it, “flesh” and, Brothers and Sisters, the gospel which begins with the Spirit ends in the Spirit.  It will never leave us stuck in the flesh.  The Lord does not deliver you from bondage in Egypt only to leave you stuck in Egypt.  He leads you through the Red Sea and into the promised land. So, to sum up so far: We live the life of the Spirit not because of anything we've done, but because we have heard and believed the good news about Jesus, crucified and risen.  Even then, the fact that we have “heard” it, is because the Spirit was already at work in us.  Now, lets move on to verse 6.  Paul writes: It's like Abraham.  “He believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness.”  So you know that it's people of faith who are children of Abraham.   Remember what I talked about last week.  Why was Abraham so important to Paul?  Because the story of redemption begins with him.  He's the model for all of God's people thereafter.  The Lord spoke into a world completely lost in the darkness of paganism and he called Abraham: “Go to the land I will show you and I will give you a family and an inheritance.”  It was a crazy promise made by a strange God, but Abraham believed—he trusted—and the Lord established a covenant with him and with his children.  Through them, the Lord would, one day, drive away the darkness and set the world to rights.  I said last week, that's what “righteousness” is about for Paul.  It's about membership in this covenant family of God.  For the Jews in Paul's day the human race was divided into two groups: the Jews were the “righteous”, the “sinners” were everyone else.  It began with Abraham—long before there was ever a torah or, for that matter, even before circumcision.  The Lord established a covenant with Abraham because of faith and—here's the key point for Paul here that stands like a mountain over this whole passage—it is this faith, this trust in the Lord that marks out Abraham's family.  It's the faith people, not the circumcision people who will inherit God's promises.  Imagine Paul pointing his finger at the Galatians—most of whom were gentiles—as he says this.  He's saying, “This means you.”  They—gentile believers renewd by God's Spirit— they were the sign that God's promises to Abraham were finally coming true.  He goes on in verse 8: The scriptures foresaw that God would justify the nations by faith, so it announced the gospel to Abraham in advance, when it declared that ‘the nations will be blessed in you.'  So you see, the people of faith are blessed along with faithful Abraham.   God's promises were a lot bigger than Abraham.  Again, God began a project with Abraham, through which he intended to bring the whole world—the nations—out of the darkness of sin and death.  And Paul could point to these gentile believers in Galatia and say, “See!  You are living proof of the faithfulness of the God of Israel.  In you, the blessing promised to Abraham has begun to reach the nations.  Brothers and Sisters, the same goes for us.  Some of my ancestors were Jews, but most of them were pagans who worshipped oak trees.  They heard the good news about Jesus, the Spirit got hold of them, they believed, and the Spirit led them out of the darkness and made them sons and daughters of Abraham and inheritors of his promise.  You and I are proof that God is faithful to do what he promised. And that's Paul's next point.  It's God who is faithful.  The promises weren't fulfilled because Abraham's family was faithful.  Some of them were, but on the whole, Israel failed miserably.  Look at verses 10-12: Because, you see, those who belong to the “works-of-the-law” camp are under a curse.  For it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not stick fast by everything written in the book of the law, to perform it.”  But because nobody is justified before God in the law, it's clear that “the righteous shall live by faith.”  The law, however, is not by faith; rather “the one who does them shall live by them.”   We know that the “faith people” are justified—that means they're the ones counted as “righteous”, as God's people—because those who put their stock in doing the Jewish law, well, they're under a curse.  Paul quotes Deuteronomy 27:26, “Cursed is everyone who does not stick fast by everything written in the book of the law, to perform it.”  Now, Paul's point isn't that it's impossible to keep the law, so don't bother trying.  What he's saying is that if—like the agitators in Galatia or the people from James in Antioch—if you decide to go down the road of circumcision, well, that's just the first step.  There are 612 other commandments you'll have to follow and not even the agitators, not even these “circumcision people” were doing all of that.  Torah is all or nothing. Here's where Paul is going with this.  He's telling the story again.  I think we miss that because we've been trained to think in terms of abstract doctrinal propositions, but for Paul it was all about the story of God and his people.  It began with Abraham and the family that the Lord miraculously gave him to carry forward his promises to the nations, but along the way the story shows that Abraham's family was infected with the same sin problem as the rest of the human race—the very same problem God's promises were meant to heal. This is the lens through which the Jews of Paul's day saw themselves.  The Essenes at Qumran—the people responsible for the Dead Sea Scrolls—they're a great example of this.  They saw that Israel was broken and fallen, disloyal and incapable of carrying forward the Lord's promises.  They believed that the Lord was, secretly through them, launching his new covenant to set everything right.  Their scroll on torah (4QMMT) sums it all up.  First there was a time of blessing under David and Solomon, but King Jeroboam sinned and his successors down the line through Zedekiah kept sinning and that brought the curse of Deuteronomy 27 on the nation.  Deuteronomy—Moses reiteration of the law before the Israelites crossed into the promised land, it promised blessing if the people trusted the Lord and a curse if they were unfaithful.  So the Lord did what he promised.  He caused them to be carried way into exile and, even though the people had returned from exile to the promised land, the curse continued—for another five hundred years.  Being ruled over by godless gentiles like the Romans was the proof.  What Israel needed was a new covenant.  Now, the Qumran community was unique in thinking that they were the people of that new covenant, but most other Jews would have agreed with the basic outline of the story.  The angry Pharisees who wrote the Palms of Solomon and the Maccabean martyrs would have agreed.  Ezra and Nehemiah and Daniel said the same thing: God's people, even after some of them had returned to Jerusalem, they were still sinful, still in “exile”, still “slaves in our own land”.  The promises of Deuteronomy 30, the promises that would come true if Israel were faithful, they had never happened.  Isaiah's promises of everything set to rights was only a dream.  Deuteronomy warned of that if Israel was unfaithful she would fall under a curse and Paul and his fellow Jews saw that curse happening in their own day.  Oppression by the pagan Romans was the current iteration in a long line back to Babylon. So Paul sums up the problem in verse 11 when he says that nobody is justified before God in the law, so “the righteous shall live by faith”.  He's quoting Habakkuk there.  But that was the big question for Paul and his fellow Jews.  There were these big promises.  Habakkuk said the righteous shall live by faith, but how were they supposed to get there?  No matter what Israel did, no matter how many reform movements came along, Israel was stuck in unfaithfulness and living under the curse.  Buckling down, like the Pharisees, and doing the law even harder wasn't working.  That's why Paul quotes Leviticus 18:5: “You shall therefore keep my statues and my rules; if a person does them, he shall live by them: I am the Lord”.  There's a promise there, but pretty much everyone by Paul's day had lost hope.  Yes, if we keep the Lord's statues we will live, but no matter what we do and no matter how hard we try, we fail.  So Paul throws up his hands in despair and, I think, most other thoughtful Jews of his day would have thought the same way.  What more can we do? But as discouraging as this story might seem, if you really believed that all of Israel's woes were the curse promised in Deuteronomy 27, there was hope that one day, somehow the blessing of Deuteronomy 30 would happen—including God's renewal of his people by his Spirit.  And so, while his fellow Jews felt the weight of Leviticus 18:5, Paul saw the beginnings of hope there.  This was the Lord's promise and the Lord is faithful.  Paul saw it pointing to a new covenant and a new way of keeping the law—one that would finally work.  This—this new thing—is what Paul saw had happened—was happening—through Jesus the Messiah.  He goes on in verses 13 and 14: The Messiah redeemed us from the curse of the law, by becoming a curse on our behalf, as it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.”  This was so that the blessing of Abraham could flow through to the nations in Messiah Jesus—and so that we might receive the promise of the Spirit, through faith. Paul saying, “It seemed hopeless, but look what God has done!  The curse that Deuteronomy promised has been borne by the Messiah.  Jesus can do that, because—remember—the king represents his people.  That's why I stressed last week that it's not just the promise to Abraham that's important, but that we also remember how David, the King, was incorporated into the promise as well.  So Jesus the Messiah, the King came to the place where the pagans, agents of the curse, were oppressing his people and he took the curse on himself.  And he didn't do it in some abstract way.  It was obvious.  It was unmistakable.  The cross was the great symbol of Roman oppression and brutality.  Jesus literally took Israel's curse on himself when he died on the cross. Israel, through her unfaithfulness, had become like a logjam in the river of God's blessing, so Jesus the King became, himself, a literal son of Abraham and bore Israel's curse himself, thereby becoming the conduit for God to pour out his Spirit.  He cleared the logjam.  This is what Paul means in verse 14 when he writes that the blessing of Abraham could flow through to the nations in Messiah Jesus”.  That's the first result of Jesus' death on the cross.  The second thing he did was to renew God's covenant.  This is what the prophets had promised.  The Lord wasn't just going to let Israel rot away as a logjam in the river or even bypass Israel.  Through Jesus, God poured out his Spirit on Israel, giving them a new way to keep his law, so that they could, again and as he intended, be the river carrying his blessings to the nations.  That's why Paul says we, meaning he and his fellow Jews who believed the good news about Jesus, we “might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith”.  God has dealt with the logjam created by the law and the unfaithfulness of Israel and he's done so through Jesus' death and through the pouring out of his Spirit.  And now Paul and his fellow Jewish missionaries are like the river, freed of the logjam, rushing out to carry the light and life of God to the nations.  For Paul, the mission to the gentiles and the fact that in Jesus, the gentile and Jewish believers were worshiping and eating and gathering around the Lord's Table together as one family, this was proof that God is faithful to do what he has promised. That's as far as we'll go today with Chapter 3.  These verses have a reputation for being notoriously difficult, but a lot of that is because for a very long time we've tried to read what Paul says here as abstract doctrinal propositions, when what Paul is really doing is telling the story of God and his people.  Paul does it that way in part because it puts the faithfulness of God to his promises front and centre and gives us reason to believe him and to trust him, but Paul also puts this all in terms of this great story of redemption, because it shows us our place in the story.  When we look at this in terms of the story, what stands out in the middle of it is that we are, by faith in the Messiah, members of Abraham's promised family.  By faith in Jesus the Messiah, not by circumcision or torah or anything else.  By faith in Jesus the Messiah.  Getting that right was the solution to the problems in Galatia.  Think about that.  When we think about Christian identity, how often do we think of in terms of being sons and daughters of Abraham?  This was a really, really big deal for Paul.  And as much as we sang the song about Father Abrahamwhen we were kids in Sunday School—I am one of them, and so are you—this theme is almost entirely ignored down through the history of the church.  We even have a whole school of recent evangelical theology committed to the idea that only ethnic Jews are children of Abraham.  But this truth, that we are children of Abraham and heirs of God's promises to him, it's absolutely essential to Paul.  So much so, that for him the gospel stands or falls on this truth.  It means that we're part of the story and it means that as God pours his Spirit into us and makes us his temple, we see his faithfulness to his promises. Think on that as you come to the Lord's Table this morning.  We eat the bread and drink the wine as one family in fulfilment of the promises that the Lord made so long ago to Abraham.  We are brothers and sisters, because Jesus has, by his grace, grafted us into this family.  The simple fact that we are here together and that God has poured his Spirit into us, is proof of his faithfulness.  So eat the bread and drink the wine, look around at your brothers and sisters, remember our place in this story, and have faith, believe, trust.  We live in difficult days and like, Charles Blondin's manager, sitting on his shoulders and looking down at the long drop and the churning waters, we might be tempted to get down and walk the tightrope ourselves.  Brothers and Sisters, keep the faith, keep trusting in the God who has proved himself faithful.  Jesus and the Spirit have brought us this far and Jesus and the Spirit will see us through to the end. Let's pray: Gracious Father, who keep us steadfast in faith, we pray.  We are fickle, but you have proved yourself faithful.  Remind us always of the great story into which you have grafted us so that we live in your faithfulness, redeemed by your Son and renewed by your Spirit.  Give us grace to trust and obey you and to be your river of gospel life flowing to the nations.  Through Jesus we pray.  Amen.

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Mark skips any kind of birth narrative in his story about Jesus. He starts with John the Baptist. And J the B is all about preparation. If you want to meet this messiah, you've got to be prepared! John was probably a member of the Jewish sect known as the Essenes. Too much to write in here - suffice it to say they were kinda like the Jewish version of the Amish - only super extreme! They focused on a strictly ordered life of spirituality off in the desert. They wanted to be ready when the messiah came - they wanted to be ready. We do the same when we are preparing to welcome a baby, either through birth or adoption. How do you prepare for a baby? First, you prepare to have your life completely changed - totally transformed. That's what this idea of repentance is. We don't turn our lives around because we're afraid of the divine. We turn our lives around because God is so good. We turn around because we're confident that God will forgive us and offer us grace that transforms. How do you prepare for a baby? You create an environment that is best suited for the baby to grow. How do we prepare our lives so that we're in the best position to grow and experience transformation? Speaker: Aaron Vis Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 http://bible.com/events/49329292

Send us a textIn this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the Qumran Caves, home to the Dead Sea Scrolls, one of the most significant finds in biblical archaeology. Discover the ancient Jewish sects, including the Essenes, who may have lived in these caves, and the remarkable manuscripts they left behind. From the Isaiah Scroll to the mysterious Copper Scroll—a treasure map etched in metal—Katy and Laura explore the religious, cultural, and historical significance of these 2,000-year-old artifacts. Whether you're fascinated by ancient history, archaeological treasures, or the mysteries of the past, this episode is packed with insights into the rich legacy of the Dead Sea Scrolls.Want to see behind the scenes and unedited footage?!

BESIDES THE WARS, rumors of war, famines, earthquakes, and nation rising against nation, there are other indicators that the year 2025 may be biblically significant.First, the prophecies of the Essenes of the Second Temple period, who identified 2025 as the beginning of the final 50-year jubilee. In addition, central banks will begin trials of digital assets—virtual money—next year, the beginning of a shift to Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), a big step toward creating the mark of the Beast.Then there are New Agers looking for what occultist Alice Bailey called the externalization of the Hierarchy, a vaguely defined concept that appears to mean the manifestation of… something. (Please understand we give this belief no credence whatsoever. We bring this up only to show that the Fallen have their agents on alert and ready to act as we approach the end of the age.)Finally, although we do not set dates, we note that the Feast of Tabernacles next year, which concludes on Monday, October 13, 2025 is 3-1/2 years before the arrival of asteroid Apophis, named for the Egyptian chaos-serpent, which Tom Horn suggested might be the third trumpet judgment (Rev. 8:10–11) in his jaw-dropping book The Wormwood Prophecy. If, as Tom suggested, Wormwood marks the middle of the seven-year Great Tribulation, then the beginning coincides with the end of Tabernacles, the most important feast in the annual Jewish calendar.Add to that wars in Ukraine and between Israel and its neighbors that threaten to escalate, not to mention the potential for unrest in the United States after our presidential election next month, and 2025 could be a very interesting and consequential year.

Send us a textThe Maccabees and the Hasidim had cleansed the temple, and then it all went wrong.  Join us as we discuss how things went wrong and gave rise to the Pharisees, Sadducees and the Essenes.

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Remember we are told in Luke 3:23 that Jesus begin His ministry when He was about thirty years of age. This means that John the Baptist, who was born six months before the birth of Jesus, would have also been about thirty years old. Matthew's Gospel tells us in Matthew 3; “In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea!” And what a preacher he was! He didn't come explaining, he came preaching! He didn't come tickling people's ears trying to make them feel better about themselves.   When you think about the background of John the Baptist, you will remember that he was the son of a priest, which means he would have grown up around Jerusalem and the temple. He saw and observed all the ceremonies, rituals and sacrifices being performed by the priest and the religious establishment. And what he saw was a dead religion full of corruption as the priests took advantage of the people buying sacrificial animals and other worship items when they arrived at the temple, by getting kickbacks from the sellers they allow to sell their ware there. He saw the hypocrisy of the priest and the religious leaders, and he was turned off to it. And as soon as he was old enough, he fled to the wilderness.   We are told that John most likely joined the Essenes who were down by the Dead Sea living in a small, very exclusive commune of hermit like men dedicated to making copies of the Old Testament Scriptures. You can imagine how John would have poured over the prophesies of Isaiah as the Spirit of God began to reveal to him that he was that voice that was “to cry in the wilderness and prepare the way of the Lord”. No doubt, as a boy he had been told by his father Zacharias and his mother Elizabeth about the miraculous birth of his cousin Jesus six months after he was born. And now he puts it all together and hears the call of God to go down by the Jordan River and preach!   Please get this picture as John begins to preach and the word begins to spread across the land and up to Jerusalem about this prophet wearing animal skins, eating locus and wild honey, preaching and baptizing lots of people. He was a sight to see and had a message that was changing lives. Even when people came out of curiosity, they came under conviction of their sins and entered the river to be baptized! And as more and more people came “the multitudes” began to show up, and with them came the religious leaders of Jerusalem trying to figure him out.   When the religious leaders show up, John first addresses them in his message and calls them “a brood of vipers”. Now for sure this group did not come to hear about their sins and their hypocrisy. They didn't think they had anything to repent of. They thought their religion was enough to save them. Even Jesus would later say, “I didn't come to call the righteous, but the sinners to repentance” (Mark 2:17).   John was not afraid to call these religious leaders out first and expose them for their hypocrisy! I am convinced even today that the problem is not in the pew of our churches but in the pulpit. A pulpit full of preachers who are tickling people's ears, scratching people's backs, trying to explain the Bible so the people can feel like because they know the Bible they will also be in good standing with God.   But my friend, you can know the Bible from cover to cover and yet not be right with God. You can say that you have faith in all the right things found in the Bible, but James makes it clear in James 2:17-20; “Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. .... This is John's message! True faith will “bear fruits worthy of repentance”. John tells these religious people that just because they are Jews and have been born into the right family will not matter in the day of judgment. One day, “they will be cut down like a tree and be cast into the fire”.   Today are you sure you are saved? Are the fruits of righteousness evident in your life?   God bless!

Exactly what was the meaning of “baptism of repentance” and the importance of it? Though today the word baptism generally evokes thoughts of identifying with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, baptism did not begin with Christians. You do not find baptism mentioned in the Old Testament. For years before Christ, the Jews had used baptism in ritual cleansing ceremonies of Gentile proselytes. Also ritual cleaning by water was require by the priest in the Old Testament and for anyone who would enter the tabernacle or temple.   Each time I have visited Israel we always go to place called Qumran located on the west side Dead Sea just south of the Jordan River and in an area called the wilderness where John began his ministry. This is where the Essenes lived. The Essenes were copyists. It is believed that they were the ones who wrote and hid the Dead Sea Scrolls in the caves near their dwellings. At these ruins you will find their cleansing baths that were very elaborate. It is believed that John the Baptist was with this group for a period of time. It may be where the God revealed to him to begin what would be known as the “baptism of repentance”.   John the Baptist took baptism and applied it to the Jews themselves, because it wasn't just the Gentiles who needed cleansing. Many believed John's message and were baptized by him (Matthew 3:5–6). The baptisms John performed had a specific purpose. In Matthew 3:11, John the Baptist mentions the purpose of his baptisms: “I baptize you with water for repentance.” Paul affirms this in Acts 19:4: “John's baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”   John's baptism had to do with repentance. It was a symbolic representation of changing one's mind and going in a new direction. “Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River” (Matthew 3:6). Being baptized by John demonstrated a recognition of one's sin, a desire for spiritual cleansing, and a commitment to follow God's law in anticipation of the Messiah's arrival.   There were some, like the Pharisees, who came to the Jordan to observe John's ministry but who had no desire to step into the water themselves. John rebuked them sternly: “When he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit in keeping with repentance'” (Matthew 3:7–8). Even the religious leaders needed to repent of their sin, although they saw no need of it.   Christian baptism today also symbolizes repentance, cleansing, and commitment, but Jesus has given it a different emphasis. When Jesus was baptized by John it was not for repentance because He never sinned. But to “fulfill all righteousness”, Jesus was baptized as the Sinless One to identify with the sinner who needed forgiveness. Christian baptism is a mark of one's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.   Baptism for the new believer is an act of obedience and is representative of a cleansing that is complete and a commitment that is the natural response of one who has been made new. Jesus' sacrifice on the cross completely washes away our sins, and we are raised to new life empowered by the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 5:17–21; Romans 6:1–11). With John's baptism, a person repented of sin and was therefore ready to place his faith in Jesus Christ. John's baptism foreshadowed what Jesus would accomplish, much as the Old Testament sacrificial system did.   In this way John prepared the way for Christ by calling people to acknowledge their sin and their need for salvation. His baptism was a purification ceremony meant to ready the peoples' hearts to receive their Savior.   Have you identified with the Lord Jesus since you have given your heart to Him and received His forgiveness of your sins?   God bless!

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Send us a textLesson 14: The Wise Use of TimeSection 3: An Exercise to Develop your AwarenessParagraphs: 10-14Have you ever wondered how spending hours in contemplation can transform your daily life? This episode invites you to explore a profound practice inspired by Jeshua's childhood and his teachings from the Essenes. Reflecting on the contrast between these contemplative practices and the often rigid modern education system, we discuss how reclaiming moments of stillness and curiosity can reinvigorate our creative and critical thinking.Discover the mystery of self-definition and how letting go of control can open you up to the extraordinary in the ordinary. Jeshua's teachings guide us to dissolve the ego and embrace the limitless love and wonder surrounding us. By questioning our self-definitions, we foster a deeper connection with the universe and a renewed sense of awe in our everyday lives. Finally, we emphasize the importance of collective spiritual growth, inviting you to join our community for a journey of honesty, unity, and mutual support.  Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthewayofmasteryIf you're interested in the Living The Way of Mastery Year-Long Program, click here.If you'd like to support the podcast, you can donate here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thewayofmasteryIf you would like to experience Revelation Breathwork, you can get our FREE 3-part Breathwork for Beginners series here.Purchase The Way of Mastery here. (This is a link to the Shanti Christo website, not Amazon. I want to support the organization. I don't receive any commission from this.)You can purchase access to the Lesson 5 Guided Meditation Prayer that Jason recorded here for $4.44

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Aaron Abke is a paradigm-shifting spiritual teacher that delivers a fresh, new perspective on Metaphysics and Ontology through his teachings on the Law of One, A Course In Miracles and Spiritual Intelligence. Aaron aims to provide humanity with the tools, knowledge, and practices needed to aid our collective ascension to Enlightenment, or "4th Density Consciousness". His passion and purpose is to awaken this planet to a higher consciousness.   Hope you enjoy this conversation with Aaron!     Takeaways   Spiritual intelligence (SQ) is the combination of self-awareness and embodiment of that awareness. Balancing the lower three chakras (root, sacral, solar plexus) is essential before activating the higher chakras (heart, throat, third eye). Forgiveness is the practice of understanding another person's perspective without necessarily agreeing or approving of their actions. Forgiveness releases negative energy and contributes to personal and collective healing. Understanding different perspectives is crucial in a divisive society, such as in politics. One person tuned into their heart energy is more powerful than hundreds of thousands who are not. The divine is all-loving and incapable of judgment or forgiveness. Judgment is an illusion, and forgiveness is unknown in heaven. Unconditional love and forgiveness have the power to heal ourselves and others. Acts of harm and evil are cries for help and love. Healing our relationship with ourselves is crucial, especially in relation to autoimmune conditions. Jesus' teachings align with the principles of the Course in Miracles and the Essene philosophy. Balancing the lower three chakras and activating the heart chakra through forgiveness and unconditional love is essential for spiritual growth. Polarization occurs when we resist or separate our hearts from others, while unity and love come from embracing oneness and understanding different perspectives. Humanity is going through a process of healing and transformation, with negative energies and corruption coming to the surface to be healed. The Essenes were a mystical, Kabbalistic sect of Jews who taught the way of the law and the teachings of Jesus. Their teachings are resurfacing now as we enter a new era of consciousness. Higher density souls, such as Jesus, choose to incarnate into third density bodies to be of service and help humanity evolve. Living from the heart and practicing forgiveness are essential for personal and collective transformation. The power of natural law and unconditional love can help us navigate through challenging times and create a better world.     You-est You® Resources for YOU! 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Martin Tanner describes the Jewish sects that existed about a century before the time of Christ, during the lifetime of Christ, and about a century after, including the Maccabees, Sadducees, Phrisees, Zealots, Essenes, Gelileans, and several Baptist groups. The Maccabees were the first sect within Judaism.  The Sadducees denied the resurrection.  The Pharisees were the "lawyers" of the New Testament era.  They knew the laws of Judaism.. The Zealots did not separate religion and politics, and were the terrorists of their day, killing with knives those who they thought were thwarting the truth.  The Essenes were the Dead Sea Scrolls community.  They though themselves to be the livers of the higher law.

Timothy Alberino joins Josh Peck to talk about his explosive new commentary on the Book of Enoch.

Sandra Recchione was born with the gift Seership and is a Clairvoyant Trans Medium as well as a Divine Dragon Energy Healer and Flower & Gem Essence Creator and Practitioner....A diversified and universal Spiritual Advisor for our changing times. Her clairvoyant gifts and mediumship connected her to the angelic realm and Archangel Michael, her guide, who has assisted her as her spiritual team leader throughout this lifetime.  Sandra combines flower and gem essences for you and creates a custom essence and aura spray designed especially for your current needs. These flower and crystal remedies can assist in healing trauma, depression, anxiety, loss, psychic attacks and symptoms associated with the current planetary and cosmic energies, known as Ascension Symptoms.  Many ancient civilizations used flower essences in their natural remedies, as did the Essenes through the practice of the Myrrophore Lineage, of which Mary was a part. Learn more about the sacred oils, flowers and resins used by the Myrrophore priestesses during this most auspicious time in history. Today Sandra will be sharing  some information about  the fascinating world of Mary Magdalen, whose story intertwines with Yeshua and the Essene movement that was thriving in that era. We'll delve into how this movement shaped her life and teachings, and how it continues to inspire us. She'll share some special flower essences and space & aura sprays that are available in the shoppe, each carefully crafted to carry the unique frequency and energy of Mary Magdalen. These products are designed to help you connect with her healing and transformative power.  Discover the enduring legacy of Mary Magdalen and the spiritual tools that can bring her energy into your everyday life. https://starseedessenceshoppe.com/ Anastasia's Starseed News is up first!

THE BOOK OF 1 ENOCH has had a powerful influence on Christian theology. But it's more than just an explanation of how the Nephilim came to be in Genesis 6. The second section of the Book of 1 Enoch, chapters 37–71, is called the Book of Parables by scholars. It was the last section of 1 Enoch to be written, probably completed toward the very end of the 1st century BC. It contains teachings that are not found in any prior Jewish writing—for example, the forgiveness of sin through repentance rather than the Law, the imminent judgment of God on an evil world, and the coming of a messianic figure called the Son of Man who would execute God's justice on rebellious angels, evil kings, and wicked landowners. What's more, scholars now believe the Book of Parables was written by Essenes—but not at Qumran, where the idea that anyone could be forgiven outside of their community and their rules was inconceivable. The group that wrote the Book of Parables lived in the north, at Mount Arbel near the town of Magdala on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. This is near the south end of the valley through which the Jordan River flows between the Mount Hermon and the Sea of Galilee. This valley is the physical Valley of the Shadow of Death—and Jesus declared it so when he moved from Nazareth to make his home at Capernaum on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee—plainly visible from Mount Arbel less than six miles away. The Essenes of Mount Arbel, who could see Mount Hermon on the northeastern horizon, prepared the ground in the upper Galilee for the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah. And they did it with teachings preserved for us in the Book of 1 Enoch. Follow us! • X: @viewfrombunker | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert• Telegram: t.me/gilberthouse• YouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelation• Facebook.com/viewfromthebunker Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! The building has HVAC, a new floor, windows, insulation, ceiling fans, and an upgraded electrical system! We're in the process of moving our studios and book/DVD warehouse and shipping office out of our home and across the yard into the Barn. If you are so led, you can help out at www.GilbertHouse.org/donate. —— Download our free app! This brings all of our content directly to your smartphone or tablet. Best of all, we'll never get canceled from our own app! Links to the app stores for iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle Fire devices are at www.GilbertHouse.org/app. Please join us each Sunday for the Gilbert House Fellowship, our weekly Bible study podcast. Log on to www.GilbertHouse.org for more details. Check out our weekly video program Unraveling Revelation (www.unravelingrevelation.tv), and subscribe to the YouTube channel: YouTube.com/UnravelingRevelation. —— Special offers on our books and DVDs: www.gilberthouse.org/store. —— NEW DATES FOR OUR NEXT TOUR OF ISRAEL! Our 2025 tour features special guests Timothy Alberino, Dr. Judd Burton, and Doug Van Dorn! We will tour the Holy Land March 25–April 3, 2025, with an optional three-day extension in Jordan. For more information, log on to www.GilbertsInIsrael.com. Discuss these topics at the VFTB Facebook page (facebook.com/viewfromthebunker) and check out the great podcasters at the Fringe Radio Network (Spreaker.com/show/fringe-radio-network)!