Podcasts about yehovah

The temple in Jerusalem was not the only temple used by the Israelites. As Matthew Vander Els explains, mixing with surrounding pagan nations progressed to the point that Judah began dedicating copycat temples to the worship of not only YeHoVaH but a second deity the people referred to as God’s wife. Join this channel to get access to perks: / @aroodawakening Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... Your Donation keeps these videos going! Thank you! https://aroodawakening.tv/donate/ Support us by visiting our store! https://roodstore.com/ Support us with purchases on Amazon!* https://amzn.to/3pJu9cC Have Questions? Ask us Here! https://aroodawakening.tv/support/con... "PLEASE NOTE: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, A Rood Awakening! International will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Torah Portion -Emor: (Leviticus 21–24) - The Appointed Times of Yehovah by Shawn Ozbun

In this 6th installment in our Melchizedek series, we discuss the concept of a royal priesthood as originally intended by Yah in Exodus 19. We focus on the importance of obedience to Yah's covenant for the establishment of this priesthood as well as we cover: Yah's Intent for a Priesthood: Yah intended for a royal priesthood among His people, as stated in Exodus 19, where He called Israel to be a kingdom of priests.   Melchizedek's Role: The figure of Melchizedek represents a royal priest, combining the roles of king and priest, predating the Levitical priesthood. Levitical Priesthood Establishment: The Levitical priesthood was established after Israel broke the covenant by worshiping the Golden Calf, restricting priestly duties to the tribe of Levi.   Covenant with Yah: The covenant was ratified at Mount Sinai, where Israel accepted Yah's terms, which included becoming a set-apart nation if they obeyed His laws.   Golden Calf Incident: The Golden Calf incident illustrates Israel's failure to remain faithful to Yah, leading to the establishment of the Levitical priesthood as a response to their unfaithfulness.   Yah's Expectations: Yah requires His people to guard His covenant to achieve the royal priesthood status; without obedience, this status cannot be realized.   Priestly Functions: The document discusses the priestly functions of educating others in Yah's Torah and modeling righteous behavior, which are central to fulfilling the role of a priest. Future Fulfillment: The original vision for a royal priesthood will ultimately be fulfilled through the ministry of Yeshua, who represents the Melchizedekian priesthood.  

Healing we seek is already available through YeHoVaH’s creation! Man thinks he can improve on YeHoVaH’s perfection — and usually, the reason for that thinking is monetary gain. Steve and Rachelle Siefken share how to see through the disorienting fog of pharmakeia to realize that the healing we seek has been embedded in YeHoVaH’s creation from the beginning. Join this channel to get access to perks: / @aroodawakening Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... Your Donation keeps these videos going! Thank you! https://aroodawakening.tv/donate/ Support us by visiting our store! https://roodstore.com/ Support us with purchases on Amazon!* https://amzn.to/3pJu9cC Have Questions? Ask us Here! https://aroodawakening.tv/support/con... "PLEASE NOTE: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, A Rood Awakening! International will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Title: Biblical Principles for Worship Today   Episode Summary: In this episode, we delve into the essential principles of true worship according to Yehovah. We explore the transition from the Original Covenant to the Renewed Covenant and how worship has evolved from physical to spiritual. We discuss the teachings of Yeshua and the importance of renewing our minds, guarding our souls, and obeying Yehovah's instructions.   Key Points:   Renewing Our Minds: Focus on Yehovah's kingdom and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Guarding Our Souls: Be mindful of what we take into ourselves, including food, entertainment, relationships, and reading material. Listening to Yehovah: Be quick to hear His voice and slow to respond or speak. Maintaining Joy: Don't let anyone steal your joy . Continuous Prayer: Pray without ceasing and do not grow weary of doing good. Obedience: Incorporate Yehovah's and Yeshua's instructions into our daily walk.   Conclusion: True worship involves a holy and righteous lifestyle that aligns with Yehovah's teachings. Yeshua's teachings emphasize the importance of spirit and truth worship, transitioning from physical practices to spiritual devotion.   Call to Action: Encouragement to keep on in the faith walk, focusing on the high calling in Messiah and maintaining a Godly attitude. Worship the Father in Spirit and Truth.    Closing Remarks: May you have a blessed Shabbat and an overcoming rest of your week in Yeshua's matchless Name. Until next time, Shalom, shalom.

Show Notes: True Biblical Worship According to the Original Covenant - Part 1   Episode Title: True Biblical Worship According to the Original Covenant - Part 1   Host: Rod Thomas   Date: April 19, 2025   Description: In this episode of the Messianic Torah Observer, Rod Thomas delves into the profound teachings on true biblical worship according to the original covenant. Recorded on a rainy but warm Shabbat morning in DFW, Rod shares insights from a recent Google-Meet study delivered to Torah-honoring brethren in Nairobi, Kenya. This teaching explores the significance of worship in the Messianic Torah Observer lifestyle, including the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Day of Firstfruits.   Key Points:   Introduction to the topic of true biblical worship and its importance in the Messianic Torah Observer lifestyle1. Examination of traditional understandings of worship across various religious practices2. Detailed discussion on the biblical principles of worship, including the Hebrew term "shachah" and its significance3. Insights into the original covenant perspectives on worship, including the physical and actionable forms of worship4. Exploration of the appointed times for worship according to Yah's sacred calendar5. Emphasis on the fear of Yehovah as the basis of true biblical worship6. Closing remarks and preview of Part 2, which will focus on worship from a Yeshua-centric perspective7.   Call to Action: Visit [http://themessianictorahobserver.org](http://themessianictorahobserver.org) for more teachings on Yah's set apart days and other Hebraic topics. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this teaching series, where Rod will explore worship in spirit and truth.   Closing: Rod Thomas wishes listeners a blessed rest of their Shabbat, a meaningful Feast of Unleavened Bread, and a powerfully blessed Day of Firstfruits. Until next time, Shalom, shalom.

Jesus made a reconnaissance mission to earth. Jesus came to determine, as a man, what do the humans know. We hear this in his difficulty in communicating heavenly concepts and in his questions; i.e. "How is it that you do not understand?" The goal was to reveal the nature and name of Yehovah to the world; to reveal to mankind the path to salvation. "Keep my commandments." Jesus said. For more information get "The Questions of Jesus" by Don C Harris to hear revelations from the 151 questions asked by Messiah. Available on Amazon or other online retailers. It's worthwhile. Available in audio by request at ThinkRedInk.com .***117: The Women Visit Jesus' SepulcherMatthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-11; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18On the morning of the first day of the week Mary Magdalene with the other Mary went to the sepulcher where Jesus had been buried. There was a great earthquake; and an angel descended from Heaven, rolled back the stone from the door of the sepulcher, and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning and his clothes were white as snow. The angel spoke to the women, saying: “Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here; for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee. There shall ye see him. Lo, I have told you.” The women ran from the sepulcher quickly with great awe and joy to tell the disciples what had happened. On their way, Jesus met them and said: “All hail.” The women fell at his feet and worshiped him. He continued: “Be not afraid. Go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.”***118: Jesus Appears To His Disciples As They Walk To EmmausMark 16:12,13; Luke 24:13-35 Two of the disciples were on their way to the village of Emmaus, nearly eight miles from Jerusalem. They were sad as they discussed the recent events. As they walked along, Jesus came to them and went with them; but they did not recognize him. Jesus said to them: “What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?” One of the disciples, names Cleopas, replied: “Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and has not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?” Jesus asked: “What things?” The disciples replied to him: “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people. And now the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel. And beside all this, today is the third day since these things were done. Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulcher. And when they found not his body, they came,...

Explore insightful reflections on Torah Reading 24, focusing on the significance of wells in biblical times, the covenant promises of Yehovah, and the lessons of faith and perseverance from Isaac's journey. Dive into the spiritual and historical context of Genesis 26:12-35 and discover how ancient practices can inspire modern life.   themessianictorahobserver.org    

Tuesday, 25 March 2025   And suddenly they cried out, saying, “What have we to do with You, Jesus, You Son of God? Have You come here to torment us before the time?” Matthew 8:29   “And, you behold! They croaked, saying, ‘What – us and You – Jesus, Son of God. You came here to us before torment time?'” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus had arrived on the opposite shore of the Sea of Galilee. Upon arrival, it mentioned that He had met two men possessed by demons who were very fierce. This was so much the case that nobody could pass by their way. However, Jesus is now near them, and the demons recognize Him. This begins to be seen in Matthew's next words, which say, “And, you behold! They croaked.”   This is a new word, krazó. It is an onomatopoetic term for the raven's cry. There are various sounds a raven is noted for, such as a kraaa, a croak, short repeated shrills, knocking sounds, squeaking, and swooshing of their wings. The easiest way to describe them is a croak. As for what they croaked out, they were “saying, ‘What – us and You – Jesus, Son of God.'”   It is a Hebrew form of speaking that is found in the Old Testament, such as in David's words to some of his men –   “And says, the king, ‘What to me and to you, sons Zeruiah? If he will make light, and for Yehovah said to him, “Make light of David,” and who says, “Why done thus?”'” 1 Samuel 16:10 (CG).   The demons, therefore, are croaking out a desire to know why Jesus has come and what business He has with them. They seem surprised, but they also note that Jesus is the Son of God, thus acknowledging His deity and that He has every right to be wherever He wants at whatever time He desires.   So far in Matthew, Jesus has only been directly called the Son of God by the Traducer in Matthew 4:3 and 4:6. This is now the first time He is called this in front of others. However, chronologically, He was called this earlier, as recorded in John 1 by John the Baptist (John 1:34) and Nathanael (John 1:49).   In this same account, as recorded by Luke, Legion calls Him “Son of the Most High God” (Luke 8:28). As is clear, they understood Him to be God incarnate, not just a man who is called a son of God as occurs elsewhere in both testaments. This is all the more certain based on their next words which call out, “You came here to us before torment time?”   They use a new word, kairos, which signifies a particular time. Another common word for time in Greek is chronos, which is time that continues to move forward (think of a chronometer), whereas kairos speaks of a particular time such as a season, a set time, an opportune moment, etc.   The demons acknowledge that there is a torment time coming when the demons will be punished, and more, they understand that Jesus is the One who will mete out the punishment. This is not something a regular man will be in charge of. The words leave no doubt about their knowledge that Jesus is the incarnate Lord God.   Life application: Hebrews 2 says that God has not put the world to come in subjection to angels. Instead, He has given that authority to the Son. If Jesus were an angel (meaning a created being) then it would not be referring to Him. The same logic applies to evaluating this verse in Matthew.   God has given authority to the Son to punish both the fallen angels and the humans who fail to come to God through Him. This is seen in Matthew 25:41 –   “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels.'”   The demons (fallen angels) in Matthew 8 have a place prepared for them, along with the devil. As the judgment of all beings is not granted to angels (meaning created beings), then it logically follows that Jesus is not an angel. However, this is the doctrine of the Jehovah's Witnesses. They claim that Jesus is the archangel Michael.   It is true that the same word in both Hebrew and Greek, which is translated as “angel,” can simply mean a messenger, and this is what both John the Baptist and Jesus are called in Malachi 3:1. But context determines the meaning and the context is that the Messenger of Malachi 3:1 is the Lord, Yehovah.   Care needs to be taken when evaluating Scripture. Be certain to take all things you are taught with a grain of salt until you have verified them yourself. The deity of Jesus Christ is key to a right relationship with God. Any gospel message that is presented, and which denies this fundamental precept, it is a false gospel. Jesus is the Lord God.   Glorious God, thank You for sending Jesus to redeem us from sin. We know that You united with humanity in the Person of Jesus, and we hail You for what You have done. May we never deny the truth that Jesus is our Lord God! Amen.  

Explore with me the significance of Shabbat Zachor, otherwise known as the Sabbath of Remembrance, and the eternal battle against the spirit of Amalek or Esau that seeks to hinder the will and purpose of Yehovah and destroy God's set apart-people. Discover the lessons from Purim and the importance of remembering Amalek's evil deeds in this insightful discussion.

PA551 Psalm 135:1-21 mp3 In this psalm, we continue the series of Hallelujah psalms from Psalm 117. Probably by Hezekiah, it follows up on his “Psalms of the Degrees,” and begins a series of psalms used for Temple worship. Those in the house of the Yehovah are called on to praise Him. He brings the […]

This is a bible class taught at St. Patrick Lutherna Church in Chipley, Florida by Pastor Brandon Warr at St. Patrick Lutheran Church of Chipley, Florida (Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America)   The Texts cited are Exodus 3:1-16 and Deuteronomy 28:27   stpatricklutheran.org   ELDoNA.org

Sunday, 16 February 2025   “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Matthew 7:21   “Not all, the ‘saying to Me, “Lord, Lord,”' he will enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but the one doing the will of My Father the ‘in heavens'” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus, having used the metaphor of trees concerning the character of people, said that people will be known by their fruits. He now continues His words to the people, saying, “Not all, the ‘saying to Me, “Lord, Lord.”'”   This is the first time that the word kurios, meaning, sir, master, or the Lord God is used in Matthew when not specifically referring to the Lord, Yehovah, the God of Israel. However, chronologically, the first instance was when Elizabeth spoke to Mary –   “Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, 40 and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. 45 Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.'” Luke 1:39-45   In her words, Elizabeth notes “the mother of my Lord,” but it is certain she was stating this as an honorific title and not referring to Jesus as Yehovah. In her second use of the word, she was referring to the Lord, Yehovah.   Jesus' use of kurios, Lord, here is equivalent to adon in Hebrew. Each is a title that is given to indicate master, lord, sir, etc. In hearing His words, the people would not assume that He was referring to Himself as Yehovah incarnate any more than one would assume today that somebody saying “Sir, sir” about himself was making such a claim.   This doesn't mean Jesus isn't fully God. He is, but at this point, the people did not know this. He was merely tying His position of authority to that of the Messiah, thus making a claim to that position. That is seen in the next words. Not all who call Him Lord, Lord, “he will enter into the kingdom of the heavens.”   The meaning of “kingdom of the heavens” here is not the same thought as what believers in the church think of today, meaning the heavenly hope of eternal glorified bodies. Rather, it is the messianic hope found in the Old Testament where the shamayim, heavens, is spoken of in relation to a future rule of righteousness. For example –   “He shall call to the heavens from above, And to the earth, that He may judge His people: 5 ‘Gather My saints together to Me, Those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.' 6 Let the heavens declare His righteousness, For God Himself is Judge. Selah” Psalm 50:4-6   Such writings indicated to the nation of Israel, to whom Jesus is currently speaking, that there would be a time when there would be a heavenly rule even while they lived on earth. This was their expectation and anticipation, and it is what they believed the Messiah would come to provide. Jesus is telling them that not all who claimed Him as the kurios, the Lord, of this rule would enter into that kingdom. Rather, He says, “but the one doing the will of My Father the ‘in heavens.'”   Of this, Bengel incorrectly states, “The meaning is, ‘unto Me and My Father;' and again, ‘My Father's Will and Mine.'—Κύριε, Lord) Jesus acknowledged that this Divine appellation was due to Him.”   The problem with this is that outside of Mary and anyone she talked to, nobody at this time knew of Jesus' true nature. Even Mary probably didn't grasp this. The expectation was that God would send a Messiah, but none knew that the Messiah would be God incarnate.   Bengel and others take their current understanding of theology, and shove it into these events of the past, where it does not yet belong in the minds of the people hearing Jesus' words.   Jesus does not say “Me and My Father,” nor does He say, “My Father's Will and Mine.” That thought may be implied in His coming words, but it is no proof to the people of divinity. Rather, David could have said the same thing, “I am the king, and I am doing the will of my heavenly Father in destroying the enemies of the people of God.”   The idea of God's Father relationship to Israel was known as far back as Moses, such as in Deuteronomy 32:7. It is repeated all the way through Scripture to Malachi 2:10. Though Jesus is the only begotten Son of God, this is not the context of His words in the minds of the people.   As for what the Father's will is, that is ultimately summed up in John 6 –   “Then they said to Him, ‘What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?' 29 Jesus answered and said to them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.'” John 6:29   To do the will of the Father is to do the works of God. It is to have faith in Jesus, believing in His nature, His completion of the work set before Him, and His all-sufficiency in that work for our lives.   Life application: Today, properly trained students of the Bible believe that Jesus is fully God and fully Man because this is what the Bible teaches. However, we cannot take our understanding of such doctrines, only understood later after Jesus completed His earthly ministry, and apply them to the minds of the people of Israel without doing harm to the narrative.   An example of this is when people take precepts of the Law of Moses and refer to them in the times before the law was introduced, such as in the life of Abraham or Jacob. No dietary restrictions were levied upon them, and yet commentaries will speak of their lives and conduct as if they were obedient to the law.   And example of such thinking is found in the account of Noah –   “You shall take with you seven each of every clean animal, a male and his female; two each of animals that are unclean, a male and his female; 3 also seven each of birds of the air, male and female, to keep the species alive on the face of all the earth.” Genesis 7:2, 3   Jews and others claim that the words about “clean” animals implies that they had the precepts of the law already given to them. This is incorrect. The idea of a clean animal at the time of Noah had nothing to do with the Law of Moses.   Rather, the animals that were considered clean were those that did not eat dead things. Instead of feeding off of death, like a cat might, they fed off of that which is provided from the ground, like sheep. Shoving the law into prelaw times negates the purpose of the giving of the law!   Keep things in their intended context. In doing so, you will avoid many errors in your thinking and doctrine.   Glorious God, when we come to difficult issues in our time reading the Bible, give us the wisdom to stop and think about why things are detailed as they are. Help us to have clarity of thought in how we approach this precious word so that we do not fall into error. Amen.  

Sunday, 9 February 2025   Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. Matthew 7:14   “For narrow the gate and having been compressed the way, the ‘leading to the life,' and few, they are, those finding it” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus said, “You enter through the narrow gate. Because wide the gate and spacious the way, the ‘leading to the destruction,' and many, they are, those entering through it.” He now continues that thought beginning with, “For narrow the gate and having been compressed the way.”   The word thlibó, is introduced here. It signifies to crowd, as if one is in a throng or in a narrow place. HELPS Word Studies says, “properly, rub together, constrict (compress), i.e. pressed together; (figuratively) oppressively afflict (distress), i.e. like when circumstances ‘rub us the wrong way' that make us feel confined (hemmed in); restricted to a ‘narrow' place.”   These various instances all indicate some sort of crowding is taking place. As this is a path that one must pass through, the word compressed is suitable. However, in this verse, the verb is a perfect participle. Therefore, “having been compressed” gives the right sense. It was compressed in the past and the effects are ongoing.   Of this narrow gate and compressed path, Jesus says it is “the ‘leading to the life.'” The path and the gate are both referred to in the singular. It is one avenue alone that marks the way to “the life.” Though only Young's elsewhere includes the article in the translation, its inclusion is appropriate. It isn't just life, as if you can keep living in this earthly body, but “the life.”   It is the thought explained in Leviticus 18:5 –   “You shall therefore keep My statutes and My judgments, which if a man does, he shall live by them: I am the Lord.”   In Genesis 3, because of man's disobedience to the Lord's law, access to the tree of life by which man could live forever was denied. Death entered the world. In Leviticus, a promise was made that through obedience to the law, the man shall live. Many scholars pass this off as meaning “live happily,” have a “higher life,” possess “true life,” etc. Their thoughts speak of a content and prosperous life under the law.   This is not at all what is being relayed here. It is a promise that if a man keeps the requirements of the law, he will live and not die. On the flip side, if one does not keep the requirements of the law, he will die and not live.   The Lord was dwelling in their presence. Access to Him was restricted because of the sin nature of man, but also because of the law itself. But in fulfillment of the law, access would naturally be granted once again. It could not be otherwise. The law is given to give life. If life is promised, then it must be granted.   If one doesn't die, then he continues to live. If he lives forever, then he has eternal life. This is the implication of the words. This verse is looking forward to Christ – The Man who, in fact, did keep the ordinances and judgments of Yehovah, and He thus possesses eternal life.   This is exactingly explained in the book of Romans, but elsewhere in the New Testament as well. Christ fulfilled the law, and thus the law is fulfilled. In Him, life is granted. If you are looking for access to restored paradise and to the Tree of Life, you need look no further than Jesus Christ. He is “The Man who did.” As for what He did and the benefits of His work, He next says, “and few, they are, those finding it.”   The words seem contradictory to the church age which has spanned two thousand years and which has seen innumerable multitudes come to Him through faith in the gospel. However, there are two considerations that should be addressed.   The first is that the number of those in the church is actually small in relation to the total number of people that have been born over the centuries. But more to the point is that Jesus is specifically addressing His disciples and Israel through them. It is true that few of Israel would find Jesus and enter through Him. Paul says as much in Romans 9-11, such as –   “Isaiah also cries out concerning Israel: ‘Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, The remnant will be saved. 28 For He will finish the work and cut it short in righteousness, Because the Lord will make a short work upon the earth.'” Romans 9:27, 28   Life application: There is life, and then there is life. People can go to the hospital, get healed, and return to life as usual. However, there is a life that transcends this life. It is life that must be appropriated in a specific way.   The use of the perfect participle concerning the way to “the life” shows that it was made that way and it will not change. God is not fickle. He would not send Jesus to die on the cross just to say, “Good job, Son, Your shed blood now provides another way to be reconciled to Me.” Rather, the Bible teaches that He is the only way to be reconciled to God –   “Then they said to Him, ‘What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?' 29 Jesus answered and said to them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.'” John 6:28, 29   Lord God, give us the stamina when facing the crowd that comes against us to stand and acknowledge that Jesus alone can restore man to God. May we never give false hope in any other path to reconciliation. We know there is none. But we thank You that You have given us one. Yes, thank You for Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Explore the profound significance and controversy surrounding the Ineffable Name of Yehovah. Dive into Jewish traditions, interpretations, and the impact on modern faith practices. Uncover the truth behind the sacred names and their misinterpretations.

The Almighty's energy medicine.... Energy is everything. It is the root of all science, but how much do we really know about it? Dr. Alphonzo Monzo shows us how energy, specifically frequencies, work for human health and even how YeHoVaH used frequencies to create the world with his voice. Get your notes HERE! https://tinyurl.com/yrffb764 Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... Your Donation keeps these videos going! Thank you! https://aroodawakening.tv/donate/ Support us by visiting our store! https://roodstore.com/ Support us with purchases on Amazon!* https://amzn.to/3pJu9cC Have Questions? Ask us Here! https://aroodawakening.tv/support/con... "PLEASE NOTE: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, A Rood Awakening! International will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the beginning, YeHoVaH spoke our universe into existence. The frequency of his voice created everything; and the theory that spoke in Hebrew may have more truth to it than we realize! Could we harness that same creative power of the Hebrew language to restore our health? As Dr. Alphonzo Monzo explains, The Aleph-Tav Body System is an electromagnetic, touch-point telecommunications system that was known to the ancients and lost to time. Using specific combinations of Hebrew letters, you can use this system to control all the information needed for your body function optimally and even heal itself! Did some of the lost tribes of Israel end up in Japan? Japanese history says they did and brought an ancient healing practice from the time of Moses. Dr. Alphonzo Monzo resurrects this ancient practice in what he calls The Aleph Tav Body System. Get your notes HERE! https://tinyurl.com/4v3h4ked Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... Your Donation keeps these videos going! Thank you! https://aroodawakening.tv/donate/ Support us by visiting our store! https://roodstore.com/ Support us with purchases on Amazon!* https://amzn.to/3pJu9cC Have Questions? Ask us Here! https://aroodawakening.tv/support/con... "PLEASE NOTE: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, A Rood Awakening! International will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the historical and theological exploration of Noahide Laws in this comprehensive analysis. Understand the origins, implications, and controversies surrounding these ancient precepts.

Luke 2:22-40; “Simeon and Anna”  What is the meaning of the name, Jesus? Do we fully comprehend what this name means? In Hebrew it is Yeshua. It literally means Yehovah, Jehovah, Yahweh saves. “God Saves.” This is the name given to Jesus.  A precious name. “God Saves” is a powerful name, a mighty name and a remarkable name, a name that blesses all who call upon Him, a name that declares God is the One who saves us. Every time we speak His name we are reminded of the truth that God has broken into our world and stepped in to save us. We need this divine intervention. It is God who saves us and not we ourselves. In today's story we see Jesus, Mary and Joseph at the temple and are introduced to Simeon. The Holy Spirit told him he would not die before seeing the Messiah. Simeon was in the temple as Mary, Joseph and Jesus entered and Simeon was prompted by the Holy Spirit to know this baby was the promised Savior.  Simeon takes Jesus in his arms and speaks, “Sovereign Lord, now dismiss your servant in peace, for my eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared in the sight of all nations, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and the glory of your people Israel.” Simeon was thrilled to be holding God's promised Savior in his arms and to know God's promise was right before his very eyes. Then Simeon blessed them and to Mary he added, “This child is destined to cause the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against so that the thoughts of hearts will be revealed.” The good news: God is fulfilling all He promised, but there's also a warning that the fulfillment of the promise of a Savior comes at a great cost - that many will not receive what God so graciously offers. This is a prophetic word about the later years of Jesus' ministry. Jesus will grow in favor with God and men, but when He begins His ministry there will be a division that will occur because many will not receive what Jesus has to offer. This is still true today. Many will not admit their need for a Savior. God loves humble people. He opposes the proud and pride will get in the way of many from believing. Simeon also prophecies to Mary, “And a sword will pierce your own soul.” Words that were fulfilled for Mary - a mother that experienced unbelievable sorrow and incredible grief. She would watch her son die on the cross, see Him rejected by many and Simeon gives her a heads up on what's to come. In verse 36 - We are introduced to Anna. Anna was a prophet who also recognized Jesus as the promised Messiah and comes up to the group. She gives thanks to God and spoke about Jesus to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Israel. What a day of joy this was as the realization of God's promises are being fulfilled in Jesus. This is also for us today, an indication of what is to come. Just as they yearned for Jesus to come, we too yearn for His return.  Through the fulfillment of the promise of a Savior - We too can trust the promised fulfillment of His return. This day IS coming! There will be a day for us like there was for Simeon and Anna when we behold the One whom the Father promised. And like Anna and Simeon we too will rejoice!  This story reminds us that God keeps His word! Just as they saw baby Jesus face to face, we too on His return will see Him face to face in His full glory! And there will be endless rejoicing! Our website –  https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website! https://www.awakeusnow.com/2-year-study-of-the-gospels-upper Watch the video from our YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOzMkhPyiNWwlJRpV6Bwpu01 St. Luke's Account is part three of our Two Year Study of the Gospels. This book written by Luke, a non-Jew, offers a unique perspective into the story of Jesus' life. This study is great for large group, small group or home group study.

Explore the journey of Avram and the unfolding of Yah's Covenant in this insightful Torah reading. Delve into the significance of faith and obedience as Avram moves from Ur to Canaan, building altars and receiving divine promises. Understand the phases of the Avrahamic Covenant and its impact on humanity.

The Call of JosiahIn this video, Nehemia discusses the "Call of Josiah" and how you too can be part of uncovering the truth of Yehovah! PODCAST VERSION: If you have found Nehemia Gordon's teachings to be of value, please consider … Continue reading → The post Stand Up Like King Josiah! appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

The Noahic Covenant: Humanity's Path to Redemption Greetings, saints of the Most High. Welcome to another installment of the Messianic Torah Observer. I'm Rod Thomas, coming to you on a beautiful Shabbat in the DFW area. I hope this message finds you and your loved ones well and blessed. Today, we delve into the Noahic Covenant, the second rung on Yehovah's ladder leading to our redemption. This covenant, established after the Great Flood, is foundational to our understanding of redemption and renewal. Our Torah Reading for this week is contained in Genesis 8.15-9.17, with the haftarah reading to be found in Isaiah 42.7-21, and the apostolic in 2 Timothy 2.8-19. I've chosen to entitle this post: “From Flood to Faith—The Enduring Promise of the Noahic Covenant – My Thoughts and Reflections on Torah Reading 7.” Key Concepts: Covenant (Brit): Yehovah's plan to redeem humanity. Renewal: The command to repopulate the Earth and renew the original Edenic/Adamic Covenant. Burnt Offerings: Noah's offerings on a rebuilt altar, leading Yehovah to resolve never to curse the ground or destroy all living creatures again. Yehovah acknowledges humanity's inherent evil but blesses Noah and his sons, reasserting human dominion over creation and lifting the prohibition against consuming animals for food. However, the consumption of blood and murder are strictly prohibited, with severe consequences for violators. The Noahic Covenant is a unilateral covenant, with Yehovah doing the heavy lifting to restore the broken relationship between Him and humanity. This covenant lays the groundwork for humanity to develop a "yetzer tov" (good inclination) and fulfill its purpose as Yehovah's image bearers on Earth. Significance of the Covenant: Unconditional Blessings: Despite humanity's shortcomings, Yehovah honors His covenant promises, symbolized by the rainbow. Foundation for Redemption: The Noahic Covenant is crucial for humanity's full redemption, reaffirming our inherent value as Yehovah's imagers and paving the way for future covenants. In conclusion, the Noahic Covenant is a testament to Yehovah's grace and commitment to humanity's redemption. As we reflect on this covenant, let us strive to overcome our "yetzer ra" (evil inclination) and walk in righteousness, fulfilling our purpose as Yehovah's image bearers. Shabbat Shalom. Faithfully submitted, Rod Thomas, The Messianic Torah Observer https://www.themessianictorahobserver.org/2024/11/16/marring-the-image-of-the-creator-yehovah-through-rebelliousness-thoughts-and-reflections-on-torah-reading-4-2/  

The 9th Rosh Chodesh is upon us. Yet most Messianics/Netsarim are ignorant of the importance of this set apart day, while others simply reject the day because it's not a day that they are interested in keeping. In this post I make the case, based on the Torah Reading for the 9th Rosh Chodesh, for every elect/chosen of Yehovah to observe and keep the Feast of Rosh Chodesh each month.

This week's Torah Reading is the story of the saving of Noah and his family brought about through God keeping covenant and manifesting His righteousness. The spiritual and halachic principles embedded in this Torah Reading Discussion remain evergreen for us today in 2024.

PA537 Psalm 110:5-112:10 mp3 In this message, we conclude the great Psalm 110, a psalm of Messiah in the coming kingdom of God. Then, Psalm 111 is a “Halleluyah” psalm, the first of three, and an acrostic, each line starting with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It is giving praise for Yehovah’s works, […]

PA539 Psalm 115:9-116:19 mp3 In this message, we continue Psalm 115, a psalm celebrating the reality of Israel’s God over the emptiness of idols. All Israel is called on to extol Yehovah, since He is the One Who is ever mindful of them, and will exalt and increase them. He owns the heavens, but has […]

This week's Torah Reading draws our attention to the realities of humanity's rebelliousness against Yehovah and His Ways, and rebelliousness mars the Creator's image in His human creation.

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Friday, 1 November 2024   Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them, Matthew 4:21   “And having advanced thence, He saw others, two brothers – James, the ‘of Zebedee,' and John, his brother – in the boat with Zebedee their father, repairing their nets. And He called them” (CG).   In the previous verse, Simon and Andrew were said to have left their nets and followed Jesus. Now, it next says, “And having advanced thence.”   The meaning is from where Simon and Andrew were but still along the shore of the sea. The word ekeithen is used. It is an adverb meaning “from there.” A single English word, also an adverb, that gives the sense is the word thence. Continuing along, it says, “He saw others, two brothers.”   Jesus started with the brothers Peter and Andrew and now He directs His attention to another set of brothers. They are “James, the ‘of Zebedee,' and John, his brother.”   Quite often in the Bible, the state of belonging to or possession is implied. In this case, most translations add in the words “son of” such as “James the son of Zebedee.” Some translations avoid that by saying, “James of Zebedee.” That is acceptable, but the Greek reads, “James the Zebedee.” The state of belonging is found in the article itself. Thus, saying, “James the ‘of Zebedee'” conveys the full intent.   The name James (Greek: Iakóbos) comes from the Greek of the Hebrew name Jacob (Greek: Iakób, Hebrew: Yaaqov). That is derived from the word aqev, the heel. The reason for the name is based on the birth of Jacob in Genesis 25 where he grabbed the heel of his brother during birth. This name has a few different meanings which are based on the idiom “takes hold by the heel.”   The idea is that in grabbing someone by the heel, you will trip him up. But there is also the idea of a deceiver, one who supplants, or one who follows closely behind. All of these fit the life and circumstances of Jacob. But grabbing the heel, or “following after” gives the right sense. His name was, and remains to this day, a popular name for Jews and Christians.   The name Zebedee comes from the Hebrew name Zebadiah (Hebrew: Zebadyah). That is derived from zabad, to bestow, and Yah, a shortened form of the name of the Lord, Yehovah. Thus, it means Gift of Yah or Given of Yah.   The name John (Greek: Ióannés) is from the Hebrew name Yochanan. That is derived from Yah and khanan, to show favor or grace. Thus, the name means Yah is Gracious, Yah Has Been Gracious, or something similar. With the names explained, it next says they were, “in the boat with Zebedee their father.”   It appears that Peter and Andrew were casting from the shore, but it is possible they were on a pier or even a boat as well. The narrative didn't specify other than to say they were casting a net into the sea. These two are on a boat with their father. But instead of casting it says they were “preparing their nets.”   The Greek word katartizó is used. It means to prepare. This could include repairing, mending, or simply getting them ready to be used. The idea is bringing something into its proper condition. Before fishing, nets have to be properly arranged. After fishing, they need to be reorganized so that they are not all tangled up.   At times, nets need to be mended or more fully repaired. It isn't stated what the case is here. They could have been on their way out to go fishing, just finishing up their fishing, or repairing the nets after having fished. No matter which, the next words indicate that dad will probably have to finish up without them because Matthew records, “And He called them.”   Like Peter and Andrew, Jesus came upon the men while they were engaged in their activities. The calling at this time is purposeful – “You are in the middle of something important to you. Rather than waiting till you are done, I am calling to you now. What is your priority?”   Life application: Every person who has believed in Jesus has a calling. This doesn't have to be something big like dropping everything and heading to Thailand, but it is a calling, nonetheless. When you first believed in Jesus, you probably didn't know much beyond a few sentences conveyed to you about what He had done for you.   You accepted that premise and the Bible says that in your act of faith, He saved you. Your calling, then, is to get to know your Savior. If someone calls a woman to be his wife through an arranged marriage, the wife now has the responsibility to know her husband, what he expects, what he likes and doesn't like, and so forth.   The same is true with new employment, joining the military, etc. When you enter boot camp, it is to know and learn what you have committed to. The Christian's boot camp includes the technical manual for his work in his new assignment. This is the Bible. The Christian's new Husband has expectations of His bride. He has things that please Him and things that don't please Him.   How can you be an effective bride if you don't attempt to learn how to please the Lord? How can you be an effective soldier if you don't know the training manual for soldiering? Both of these metaphors are used concerning Christian life. And yet, how great a percent of Christians hardly bother with these things at all.   Rather than a secondary focus in our lives, it should be the main focus. Everything else we do should be relegated to a lesser state of importance as we learn obedience to the Lord. Are you doing this? If not, then why not? Get on it! Start today! Be the Christian that you have been called to be!   Lord God, help us to be faithful followers of the Lord Jesus who saved us from our sins. May we diligently study the word that tells us of our responsibilities as believers. May this be the primary focus of our lives all our days. Yes, Lord, may it be so to Your glory. Amen.

After 40 years, Joshua finally leads the people of Israel over the Jordan River to the promised land. But their first order of business there is not what you'd think. Jake Hilton shares a beautiful shadow picture of what YeHoVaH commanded the Israelites to do, and what it shows us about crossing over to eternal life. Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... Your Donation keeps these videos going! Thank you! https://aroodawakening.tv/donate/ Support us by visiting our store! https://roodstore.com/ Support us with purchases on Amazon!* https://amzn.to/3pJu9cC Have Questions? Ask us Here! https://aroodawakening.tv/support/con... "PLEASE NOTE: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, A Rood Awakening! International will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we think of courage, we think of the bravery and strength of a warrior. But what does YeHoVaH consider courageous? Is His definition different from ours? Jake Hilton covers both the Old and New Testaments to reveal true courage that spares one from the lake of fire! Get your notes HERE! https://tinyurl.com/5k399avr Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... Your Donation keeps these videos going! Thank you! https://aroodawakening.tv/donate/ Support us by visiting our store! https://roodstore.com/ Support us with purchases on Amazon!* https://amzn.to/3pJu9cC Have Questions? Ask us Here! https://aroodawakening.tv/support/con... "PLEASE NOTE: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, A Rood Awakening! International will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 This first sentence of 2 Kings is an odd way to begin a new chapter. The transition from the previous book to this one could have been much smoother. For instance, the last lines of 1 Kings provide all the explanation we need for this new episode:Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria . . . and he reigned for two years. He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of his father and in the way of his mother . . . . He served Baal and worshiped him and provoked Yehovah, the God of Israel, to anger in every way that his father had done (1 Ki. 22:51-53)Instead of this clear statement regarding the throne of Israel passing from the deceased father to the firstborn prince, we have an odd report of Moab's rebellion. Why? 

Monday, 16 September 2024   and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He shall give His angels charge over you,' and, ‘In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.'” Matthew 4:6   “and says to Him, ‘If Son – You are – of God, throw yourself down, for it has been written, “That His messengers, He will enjoin concerning You, and upon hands, they will lift You, lest when You may strike a stone to Your foot”'” (CG).   In the previous verse, the Traducer took Jesus up into the holy city and stood Him on the winglet of the temple. With that, we next read, “and says to Him, ‘If Son – You are – of God.'”   It is the same as in verse 4:2 where the word “Son” is in the emphatic position. As such, it is not a question of “if” but more of an affirmative statement, “As You are God's Son...” With that noted, the Traducer next says, “throw yourself down.”   Wherever Jesus was standing, it was from a high point on the temple. As noted, most translations say “pinnacle,” but it may be some other high point. Some scholars look at what is suggested as a way for the masses to see Jesus and what happens to Him.   If this is correct, then the pinnacle of the temple may or may not be the best location for this to occur. Rather, it may be the winglet where most people gathered at a particular hour. In Jesus throwing Himself down, it would thus be a publicly seen event that would unmistakably identify Him as a miracle worker, or even the Messiah.   Others disagree with this and focus solely on the matter of divine protection. As the psalm that will be cited is messianic in nature, it is probably a mixture of both – a public display accompanied by divine protection. Either way though, the Traducer next says, “for it has been written.”   He cunningly turns to Scripture, having realized that Jesus knew Scripture because He competently quoted it during the first temptation. However, does He know it in context? The first temptation proved that He could quote it to defend His position. However, the Traducer cites a messianic verse, but he does not cite all of it.   Will this be enough to trip up the Son of God? To find out, he then says, “That His messengers, He will enjoin concerning You, and upon hands, they will lift You, lest when You may strike a stone to Your foot.”   The words are taken from the Greek translation of Psalm 91:11, 12, but they leave out the words “to keep You in all Your ways.” This is how the NKJV translated the Hebrew –   “For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. 12 In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.” Psalm 91:11, 12   The problem here is that Jesus' ways are to be God's ways. If the Traducer were to cite that, it would be evident that Jesus should refrain from doing something so outwardly boastful and self-directed. And more, a few verses earlier in the Psalm, specifically in verse 9, it says, “For You, Yehovah, my shelter. Highest – set Your abode” (CG).   In other words, the psalm says that the Messiah would trust in and abide in the Lord. After that, in verse 10, it notes that because of this there would be no evil to come upon Him or any plague to come near Him. However, if Jesus were to trust in the angels to keep Him safe, the Lord would not be His primary trust, only a secondary.   The angels, then, were there not to satisfy the Messiah's whims but to keep Him from dangers that may come unseen to Him. His primary shelter and abode were to be Yehovah. Therefore, Matthew Poole rightly states that this portion of Scripture has been falsely stated and ill-applied.   Life application: It is not just enough to know and cite Scripture but to keep it in its proper context. One should never tear verses out of Scripture to make a point that is not supported by the surrounding context.   For example, one could say, “The Bible says, Judas “went and hanged himself. ... Go and do likewise.” A problem arises with this because the first clause is from Matthew 27:5 while the second is from Luke 10:37.   The thoughts have nothing to do with each other and they have nothing to do with the surrounding context. Because of this, all kinds of problems could arise if the advice was followed. Further, the fact that Judas hanged himself is simply a description of what occurred. There is nothing prescribed for anyone else to do.   When you listen to pastors and preachers, pay attention to what they say, maybe write down the references, and check up on what you hear. The same is true with commentaries, videos, etc. However you are receiving your theology, be sure to check out what you are being told.   Lord God, give us wisdom in Your word, not just to know what it says, but what is the context of what is being said. May we properly apply what we read. And, Lord, keep us from intentionally misusing this marvelous treasure, Your superior word. Amen.  

Saturday, 14 September 2024   But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'” Matthew 4:4   “And having answered, He said, ‘It has been written, “Not upon mere bread - the man - he shall live, but upon every word coming out through God's mouth”'” (CG).   In the previous verse, the tempter tried to prompt Jesus to command that the stones become bread. Now, in response to that, we read, “And having answered, He said, ‘It has been written.'”   Jesus defaults to the word of God. The tempter tried to get Jesus to lose His footing and slip up, but in order to remain on firm ground, He simply went to the book of Deuteronomy. He will do this in all three temptations.   The words in the Greek are in the perfect tense. It was written and what is written is authoritative and binding. It is of note that the very first words recorded as coming from His mouth after the initiation of His ministry through the rite of baptism rests on the absolute authority of Scripture. The words are written, they are unchanging, and they are obligatory.   The book of Deuteronomy comes at the end of the forty years of Israel wandering in the wilderness as they prepared to enter into Canaan through the Jordan River that would be cut off for them to cross over.   Likewise, citing the word by Jesus comes at the end of His forty days of testing in the wilderness in preparation for His ministry, which will culminate in His death, symbolized by the cutting off of the Jordan.   Jesus doesn't argue with Satan. He doesn't respond to the statement “If you are the Son of God,” nor does He say that He was appointed by a voice from heaven, as if it gave Him the authority to do certain things. Instead, He cites Scripture beginning with the words “Not upon mere bread - the man - he shall live.”   Jesus is citing Deuteronomy 8:3. The NKJV translates it loosely, but it is still understandable –   “So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.” Deuteronomy 8:3   The translation from the Greek is not that far from the Hebrew, which says, “not upon the bread to separation [meaning alone] lives the man.” In this, there are two articles that should be considered, “the man,” and “the bread.” The Lord is teaching “the man,” meaning the Adam in every man, that he shall not live on “the bread” alone.   In providing the manna, the Lord was showing that what He spoke is what comes to pass. To eat, then, isn't what ultimately sustains a person. That which has come to pass – meaning anything that we see, feel, eat, smell, and so on – came to pass because the Lord spoke it into existence.   The manna is a demonstration of this. It never existed, nobody ever knew of it, and yet it appeared. As it came at the command of God, just as the universe came at His command, then the truth is that man lives not by bread that is a result of the command, but from the spoken word (the command) itself. And that command is next explained by the words, “but upon every word coming out through God's mouth.”   Again, the Hebrew reads, “for upon all outgoing of mouth Yehovah lives the man.” What the Lord speaks (the outgoing of His mouth) is what sustains the man.   Israel had the manna, and yet they continued to complain against the Lord. Jesus, understanding that the manna only existed because the word caused it to exist, conveyed to the tempter that the bread was only a part of God's proclamation.   For Him to command the stones to become bread in order to satisfy His personal hunger would be to not rely on all that proceeds from the mouth of God. But later, we will see that the manna was only a shadowy type of Christ Himself – the Word of God –   “And Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.'” John 6:35    As Christ is the Word of God, He is everything that is needed to have life. The bread of the world can sustain life, but it cannot make man live. God, who gave the manna in the wilderness, showed that He can sustain a man apart from the common food of man. As He can do this, then He can make man live. How does the man live? He lives through Christ.   Jesus doesn't normally cite a lot of Scripture to the people in His ministry as recorded in the gospels. Rather, He says things like, “I say unto you.” However, because He is establishing His state as a Man totally dependent on the Father, He defaults His words to Scripture when responding to the tempter.   His life would be lived wholly in accord with the word of God while at the same time conveying new information to the people who would follow Him.   Life application: Jesus has fulfilled the Law and the Prophets, meaning the entirety of the Old Testament law which came with the promise of life for the man who would keep them. That is seen in Leviticus –   “You shall therefore keep My statutes and My judgments, which if a man does, he shall live by them: I am the Lord.” Leviticus 18:5   Because Jesus fulfilled the law perfectly, life is found in Him. Now, when we put our trust in His completed work, that life is imparted to us. It is no longer a consideration that we must fulfill the law. Rather, it is fulfilled, and it is now set aside in Christ. Our work is not found in Moses. Instead, Jesus says, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent” (John 6:29).   God directs us to Jesus, not to the law. He asks us to trust Him, not self. Be sure to get this right. An eternity of difference for the human soul is tied up in where we will trust. Come to Christ and be freed from the burden of the law!   Lord God, we are so thankful to You for the giving of Christ Jesus. He has done what no man could do. He has fulfilled the law and introduced a New Covenant where we are saved by grace through faith. Thank You, O God, for Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  

What does the New Jerusalem represent? The New Jerusalem is described in detail in the Book of the Revelation, and it's a beautiful masterpiece, but what does it mean in a spiritual sense? In this final episode of Entering The Presence of YeHoVaH, Jake Hilton reveals that the ultimate treasure of the universe — the most beautiful thing to the King of Kings — is not the city itself, but His bride that it represents! Get your notes HERE! https://tinyurl.com/bdd87b74 Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... Your Donation keeps these videos going! Thank you! https://aroodawakening.tv/donate/ Support us by visiting our store! https://roodstore.com/ Support us with purchases on Amazon!* https://amzn.to/3pJu9cC Have Questions? Ask us Here! https://aroodawakening.tv/support/con... "PLEASE NOTE: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, A Rood Awakening! International will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The Elijah with whom we spent time in the previous chapter is hardly recognizable in this episode. He is no longer the prophet who lost heart and had been wallowing in defeat, sulking in a cave. He was transformed. Once again he is on the move, and you would have had to jog to keep pace with his long, rapid strides. Every time his foot hit the ground, it raised a small, meaningful dust cloud. He was on assignment for Yehovah–nothing could stand in his way. The wild and fearless prophet was back.God had given him three tasks to perform involving three men: Hazael, who would become king of Syria; Jehu, would become king of Israel; and Elisha, who would become his replacement. Elijah began with the third task; and as the Lord would have it, Elisha, his protégé would complete the other two assignments after he was gone. So at least he could cross the Elisha task off his “to do” list. 

How does dust relate to the Temple? In the Bible, the dust of the earth is often referred to as a negative thing, something that must be washed off, and it's even used as a punishment for adultery! But why dust, specifically? And how does dust relate to the Temple, both physically and spiritually? Jake Hilton explains the shadow picture of dust and the part it plays in our relationship with YeHoVaH. Get your notes HERE! https://tinyurl.com/3f5yvrah Watch more on the Michael Rood TV App! https://bit.ly/2X9oN9h Join us on ANY social media platform! https://aroodawakening.tv/community/s... Your Donation keeps these videos going! Thank you! https://aroodawakening.tv/donate/ Support us by visiting our store! https://roodstore.com/ Support us with purchases on Amazon!* https://amzn.to/3pJu9cC Have Questions? Ask us Here! https://aroodawakening.tv/support/con... "PLEASE NOTE: This is an affiliate link. This means that, at zero cost to you, A Rood Awakening! International will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Elijah was excited–an energetic excited–an excited he had not allowed himself to indulge until now. The tide was turning. The entire crowd witnessed God's answer from heaven. They had been won over. They had chanted, “Yehovah, he is God! Yehovah, he is God!” The king was there too. He saw it for himself. Now he also knew who was the real God.Running off to Jezreel was a bold move for Elijah. King Ahab had a palace there, and the royal family used it to retreat from the demanding affairs of state in the capital city. But the contest had been huge, the miracle breathtaking, and the response of the crowd overwhelming. This was the beginning. God was brining Israel out of their idolatry and back to himself. Elijah was confident of it–maybe overconfident. He may have missed one detail.What happened on Mount Carmel was a substantial breakthrough, and one could imagine that a spiritual revival was underway. However, Elijah may have overlooked one potential fly in the ointment: Queen Jezebel. 

Monday, 19 August 2024   “A voice was heard in Ramah, Lamentation, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, Refusing to be comforted, Because they are no more.” Matthew 2:18   “A voice – it was heard in Ramah, Lamentation, and a wailing, and a mourning – great. Rachel sobbing – her children. And she would not be comforted, For they are not” (CG).   The previous verse introduced the idea of the fulfillment of that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet. Now, Matthew cites that prophecy, beginning with, “A voice – it was heard in Ramah.”   The words of this prophecy come from Jeremiah 31:15, which says –   “Thus said Yehovah, A voice in Ramah heard Lamentation, a weeping – bitternesses Rachel weeping upon her children Refused to sigh upon her children For he naught” (CG).   Of the entire verse, the Expositor's New Testament rightly says, “It was poetry to begin with, and it is poetry here.” The voice is that of Rachel of the third clause. She is being used by Jeremiah as expressive of the woe that had come upon the people of Israel who were being deported to Babylon. The reason for this begins in Genesis 35:19 –   “So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).”   Rached died on the way to Bethlehem. That is then explained in 1 Samuel 10:2 where it notes that Rachel's tomb is in the territory of Benjamin. This is confirmed by Joshua 18:25 where Ramah is listed in the cities inherited by Benjamin. It is in this location that the captives of Jerusalem were taken before they were deported to Babylon –   “The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord after Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had taken him bound in chains among all who were carried away captive from Jerusalem and Judah, who were carried away captive to Babylon.” Jeremiah 40:1   Therefore, the voice is being expressed as being in Ramah which is “Lamentation, and a wailing, and a mourning – great.”   The first word, translated as lamentation, thrénos, is found only here in the New Testament, and it is found only in some manuscripts. It signifies a wailing or a lamentation. Each word used is descriptive of real mourning, one word being added to the next to convey the agony of the situation. As for the final word “great,” it answers to the Hebrew plural noted above “bitternesses.” There was a great mourning of the exiles (the children of Israel) as they were readied for their long trek to Babylon. Likewise, Matthew poetically takes the death of the children of Bethlehem in this same fashion. There is the voice of the people raised as one over their slaughter. This is then equated to the wailing of Israel in the land of Rachel (meaning Benjamin, her son), saying, “Rachel sobbing – her children.”   There is no “for” as inserted by translators. Rather, it is left out to highlight the situation. It is as if while she is sobbing, the writer gasps and calls out “her children.” It is a mournful expression. The parallel to the Babylonian exile is seen. Those who leave will not be returning. It is as if they are dead. Rachel mourns the loss of the people. Likewise, these children slaughtered by Herod are mourned over poetically by Rachel, who died “on the way to Ephrath (that is Bethlehem)” (Genesis 35:19).   It is as if Rachel is reaching forward in her place of burial toward Bethlehem, mourning for the loss of those as if they were her own children, “And she would not be comforted.”   The Hebrew uses the word nakham, to sigh. The context determines the exact meaning, but it is as if a person sighs in whatever way is being expressed. One can sigh over regret, one can sigh in a state of being comforted or not being comforted, one can sigh in pity, one can sigh in exasperation or sorrow, etc.   There is a strong, heavy breathing that conveys human emotion. In Rachel's case, she would not sigh in comfort as if “I have come to accept the situation, and I will move on.” Rather, she would not be comforted because it next says while referring to her children, “For they are not.”   The children were slaughtered by Herod, and they would not return to their mothers. Rachel, emblematic of this situation, is poetically used to describe the matter. It is from Jeremiah's prophecy that the Lord, through Matthew, makes this woeful connection, noting that it is fulfilled not only in the past, but it carried through to the time of Christ's coming.   Life application: As noted in the previous commentary, we must be careful when taking verses out of their intended context and applying them to our own situations. The five main rules of biblical interpretation are: Is this prescriptive (does it prescribe anything)? Is this descriptive (does it merely describe a matter)? What is the context? Be sure of the context! Don't stray from the context!!   If a verse merely describes a matter, it means that we are being given information, but it is not instructing us to do something. If it is prescriptive, certain people are being told to do something. But who are those certain people? For example, it says this in Malachi 3:10 –   “‘Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,' Says the Lord of hosts, ‘If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it.'”   Is this merely descriptive, or does it prescribe something? The answer is that it prescribes something. What is the context? It is the Lord speaking through the prophet Malachi to the people of Israel under the law of Moses. Are we sure of the context? Does it apply to the church? No. Tithes are never mandated to the church. There is no prescription for this. Therefore, do not apply the words of Malachi to the church. Malachi 4:10 is for our understanding but not for our conduct. The law was a tutor to lead us to Christ. We are not under the law. The law is done away with in Christ. Therefore, when you hear Malachi 3:10 quoted by a televangelist or your local preacher and have evaluated it with the five basic rules, you can ignore their mishandling of Scripture.   Be wise and discerning. The Lord determined that Jeremiah's prophecy would be used by Matthew, but we cannot use it ourselves if our own children die. That would be inappropriate. Let us endeavor to always maintain proper context when evaluating Scripture.   The tithes of Israel were only brought into the storehouse once every three years. The other two years, the people ate their own tithes. But you will never hear a televangelist (or most preachers) tell you that.   Lord God, help us to have a clear and proper understanding of what applies to us in Scripture and what is only there for our knowledge in particular matters, even if it doesn't apply to us directly. May we stand approved by holding to the proper context of what is being conveyed. Amen.  

 Elijah found King Ahab sitting off by himself still as a statue, staring into nothing, and his face coated in confusion. Ahab wondered, “What just happened? How could it have happened?” His feud with Elijah had ended suddenly in a phenomenon of fire and blood. His army of prophets failed to rouse their Bah-al god, while from the sky Yehovah answered Elijah with a spectacle never before seen. The king was defeated, but it was a strange loss that left him groping for his next move. Elijah had proved himself to be the real deal, and Yehovah proved himself to be the true God. Would Ahab now have to switch gods? Reform his rule over Israel? Defy his wife Jezebel?Elijah's voice broke his trance. “Ahab,” he called to him, “Go up higher, get something to eat and drink. There's a sound of thundershowers coming our way.” 

Wednesday, 14 August 2024   Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.” Matthew 2:13   “And they having withdrawn, behold, a messenger of the Lord – he appears in a dream of Joseph, saying, ‘Having arisen, take the Child and His mother, and flee to Egypt. And you are there until if I should tell you. For Herod is about to seek the Child to destroy Him'” (CG).   In the previous verse, the magicians had been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod. Therefore, they returned home by another route. Now, Matthew continues with, “And they having withdrawn.”   With the departure of the magicians behind them, another dream will now be recorded. As such these dreams did not occur on the same night. Whether this is during an afternoon nap, the next night, or some period of time later isn't stated. But the time would not be too long. Herod would have deduced rather quickly that the magicians intentionally did not come back. However long it was, the narrative next says, “behold, a messenger of the Lord.”   It is the same three Greek words as in Matthew 1:20 when Joseph was informed concerning the state of Mary and that he should not be afraid to take her as his wife. As before, “he appears in a dream of Joseph.”   The words are most literally translated as, “he appears in dream the Joseph.” The article is unnecessary in the English and the brevity of the Greek necessitates some minor insertions to make sense. The intent is that Joseph had a dream in which he is again being given divine instruction.    When this happened before, the subject was Mary, but the main focus of the words concerned the Child. The same is true concerning the main focus this time as well. Thus, the messenger was “saying, ‘Having arisen, take the Child and His mother.'”   The priority is the Child who is placed first in the divine instruction. He along with Mary are to be taken by Joseph “and flee to Egypt.” The fact that this instruction comes only after the magicians had left shows us that this was not done by their advice, nor did they have any idea about this plan of God to secret Jesus away to Egypt.   Instead, their part in the unfolding drama was completed, and then the next step began. As for the distance they would have to travel, it all depends on where in Egypt they traveled to. There is nothing in Scripture to indicate where they went. Thus, to assume it was Alexandria, where there was a large Jewish settlement, is just speculation. Albert Barnes, however, gives a reasonable commentary on this journey –   “Egypt is situated to the southwest of Judea, and is distant from Bethlehem perhaps about 60 miles. It was at this time a Roman province. There were many Jews there, who had a temple and synagogues, ... and Joseph, therefore, would be among his own countrymen, and yet beyond the reach of Herod. The jurisdiction of Herod extended only to the River Sihon, or ‘river of Egypt,' and, of course, beyond that Joseph was safe from his designs. ... It is remarkable that this is the only time in which our Saviour was out of Palestine, and that this was in the land where the children of Israel had suffered so much and so long under the oppression of the Egyptian kings. The very land which was the land of bondage and groaning for the Jews, became now the land of refuge and safety for the new-born King of Judea. God can overturn nations and kingdoms, so that those whom he loves shall be safe anywhere.”   Barnes' note about this being the only time that Jesus was outside of “Palestine” is incorrect. He also visited the regions of Tyre and Sidon and the Decapolis. However, his thoughts about the ironic safety provided by Egypt are well stated. As for their time in Egypt, the messenger's words continue, saying, “And you are there until if I should tell you.”   They were to remain until they again received divine instruction. As for the word translated as “if,” it is left out of most translations, and it does not mean that it might never happen. Rather, it is a disjunctive particle “denoting supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty” (Strong's).   There was no uncertainty on the part of God, however. Instead, it is a condition placed upon Joseph, whose uncertainly would remain until the time of God's choosing. Understanding this, the messenger next explains why this trip was necessary, saying, “For Herod is about to seek the Child to destroy Him.'”   Herod, though an Idumean by ancestry, was a Jew. Thus, the irony of a complete contrast to the narrative so far shines through. It is the Gentiles who welcomed the Messiah of Israel, while the leadership of the Jewish people rejected Him. This pattern will continue throughout the biblical narrative, and it continues to this day. It is the very reason that Jesus spoke these words to Israel's leaders later in Matthew –   “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! 38 See! Your house is left to you desolate; 39 for I say to you, you shall see Me no more till you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!'” Matthew 23:37-39   Jerusalem represents the seat of power in Israel. Thus, it extends to mean the leaders themselves. Jesus told the nation by speaking to Jerusalem (meaning its leaders) that He will not return until they, as the leaders of the people, acknowledge Him as Yehovah incarnate, as implied in citing the psalm which speaks of Yehovah.   While Israel has gone after two millennia of chasing falsity, the Gentile world has openly embraced Israel's true Messiah. However, despite being a bit slow on the uptake, Israel today is beginning to embrace their long-rejected King.   Life application: The wisdom of God is seen time and again in the minute details found in Scripture. Egypt was the crucible from which Israel was brought in order to mold them as a people in the desert of Sinai. And yet, it took a return to Egypt by Israel's Messiah to explain to us other truths concerning redemptive history.   It cannot be truthfully said, even if it is at times claimed, that Jesus was only taken to Egypt because of Herod, but if there was other leadership, they would have accepted their Messiah. This is borne out in the rest of the gospel accounts and Acts. At every turn, the leadership of Israel saw Jesus as a threat, and they continuously rejected Him, meaning they rejected the wisdom of God that had already been prophesied in the word they were the stewards of.   That word continues to reveal Jesus today, and the people of the world, like the people of Israel, continue to reject what it proclaims. It is true that the Gentile world openly embraced Jesus, but the scale of converts, in comparison to the total population, is not overwhelming.   People seem to want anything other than what God offers. And an actual understanding of what the word grace means is almost completely lacking, even in the church. And yet, it is a key point of a right relationship with God. It is not by our efforts that we are saved, and it is not by our efforts that we continue to be saved. God has done the work. We believe and are saved.   But what God has done is then fully sufficient to carry us all the way through to the end. Let us not diminish the significance of the cross. It is all that is needed for our return to glory as God's people.   Heavenly Father, thank You for the cross of Jesus Christ our Lord. We know that through what He has done, we have complete and eternal restoration with You. May we never presume that it is we who must work to save ourselves or continue to retain our salvation. It is Your gift, and it is all-sufficient. Hallelujah and Amen.  

 The village where Elijah had been living was on the Mediterranean coast, so I find it easy to imagine him walking the shoreline, allowing the onshore breeze to be refreshed. He listens to the rhythm of the waves and the squawking seagulls, and opens his heart to receive the moment. Then, hearing something else, he pauses, and shading his eyes from the glare of the sun's bright reflection glancing off the ripples that stretch to the distant horizon, he looks and he listens. And now, after many days, the word of Yehovah comes to him–again.Before we have finished reading the story of Elijah, we will have learned more about the mysterious Word of Yehovah, how it came to Israel's prophets, how it empowered them to obey it, and then how we can condition ourselves to become sensitive enough to the voice of God when he speaks his word to us. 

Wednesday, 31 July 2024   Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, Matthew 1:24   “And Joseph, having thoroughly aroused from the sleep, did as the messenger of the Lord commanded him, and received his wife” (CG).   The previous verse finished the explanation of the words of the messenger that Joseph received as he dreamed. With these things complete, Matthew now records, “And Joseph, having thoroughly aroused from the sleep...”   There is a slight difference in texts here. Some use the word diegeiró, to arouse completely. Others use the word egeiró, to arouse. The difference is the prefix dia, or through, which intensifies the word egeiró.   Further, the Greek has an article before the word “sleep.” It wasn't just a regular sleep but a personal sleep that included a formal visit from the messenger of the Lord. As such, it seems likely that Joseph wasn't just aroused but fully aroused from the sleep in order to take the next action recorded by Matthew. He “did as the messenger of the Lord commanded him.”   In the words of the angel, Joseph was told to take Mary as his wife and to name the child Jesus. Implied, although not specifically recorded, was that he was not to consummate the marriage until after the birth of Jesus. That will be seen in the next verse. For now, it records, “and received his wife.”   Joseph had thought to put away Mary secretly for what he supposed she had done. Now, he rather openly confirms the marriage, ensuring that those who are close to Mary would not inappropriately judge her for being pregnant before the marriage was formalized.   The message of the dream was sufficient for Joseph to know for certain that the hand of the Lord was involved in what was taking place. Therefore, he obediently complied with all that he was instructed to do.   Life application: Since the time of Christ's incarnation, other women have made similar claims concerning being pregnant without male involvement. No such claims are to be accepted. At one point in human history, God directly intervened in the human experience by uniting with His creatures in the Person of Jesus.   Today, women can be artificially inseminated, but this still means that a man is involved in the process. The generation of human life is not possible without this, except in the case of Jesus.   What God has done in Christ is the single most important aspect of human existence. From the conception and birth of Jesus to His crucifixion and resurrection, nothing in all of history even comes close to this. Without Jesus, we are fallen and separate from God, condemned by the sin we have inherited.   However, in the coming of Christ, the line of sin is cut. We can now have full restoration with God through simple faith in what He has done. If Mary's child was not born of God, there would be no hope for humanity. To deny the virgin birth is a point of heresy that cannot be overcome by those who hear and accept it.   Either Christ Jesus is God, or we stand condemned. When Paul says in Romans 10:13, “For ‘whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved,'” he is not saying “Lord” meaning “Master.” He is telling us that Jesus Christ is the Lord, Yehovah, of the Old Testament. Thus, to not call on Jesus as the incarnate Lord God means you will not be saved.   Calling on a created savior is idolatry. It is placing a part of the creation as the means of salvation, but we are told that “salvation is of the Lord (Yehovah)” (Jonah 2:9) and that Yehovah is Israel's Savior (Isaiah 43:3 & 45:15). Be confident in your understanding of who Jesus is. He is the Lord God, our Savior.   Glorious Almighty God, thank You for what You have done to bring us back to Yourself. It is incredible, and yet it is certain: You have come in the Person of Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, honor, and power to You alone. Thank You, O God, for Jesus. Amen.

Tuesday, 30 July 2024   “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Matthew 1:23   “‘Behold, the virgin will have in womb, and will bring forth a Son, and they will call His name Emmanouél,' which is being translated, ‘With Us: The God'” (CG).   In the previous verse, Matthew noted that the things that were conveyed by the messenger to Joseph were done in order that a prophecy of the Lord through the prophet would be fulfilled. Now, Matthew cites that prophecy so that we can understand what is being referred to. And so, he writes –   “‘Behold, the virgin will have in womb, and will bring forth a Son, and they will call His name Emmanouél,' which is being translated, ‘With Us: The God.'”   It is a literal translation of the name and the title. In a case like this, the article before “God” does not need to be included as it is understood that there is one God. Further, the prophecy from Isaiah doesn't include any article. However, because of the words of Isaiah to the House of David, the One true God, Yehovah, was understood to be who he was referring to. He said –   “Then he said, ‘Hear now, O house of David! Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will you weary my God also?'” Isaiah 7:13   Isaiah had just cited the words of the Lord (Yehovah) in verse 7:10. Therefore, the inclusion of the article from the Greek is not inappropriate. Yehovah is the One and only true God. This is why Isaiah said, “weary my God.” A point is being made about the nature of the One to come. After saying his words to the house of David, Isaiah continues with his words of prophecy –   “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”   The name Immanuel comes from im, with, and el, God. The form of the word Immanu, having a pronominal suffix, indicates a plural marker. Thus, it means With Us, God. Matthew gives a direct transliteration from the Greek – Emmanouél.   In the words of Isaiah, he uses the term almah, translated as “virgin.” That signifies a young woman. Using this word generally signifies a virgin, such as in the account of Rebekah in Genesis 24, but it does not necessarily mean it is so. It is the feminine form of elem, a young man. Because of this, Jewish rabbis and scholars dismiss that this is a future prophecy of the coming of Christ Jesus.   However, this flies in the face of Jewish history, which always understood it to refer to a virgin who would bear a child. This is confirmed by the Greek translation of the Old Testament, the Septuagint, which predates the coming of Christ by about two hundred and fifty years –   ἰδοὺ ἡ παρθένος ἐν γαστρὶ ἕξει, καὶ τέξεται υἱόν, καὶ καλέσεις τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ᾿Εμμανουήλ (LXX).   Idou hē parthenos en gastri hexei kai texetai huion kai kaleseis to onoma autou Emmanouēl.   In their translation, the rabbis used the word παρθένος, parthenos, a virgin. It is this translation that Matthew refers to for his words. His citation is almost a letter for letter translation of Isaiah 7:14.   His use of parthenos was to clear up any ambiguity in what was being conveyed. Even if a young woman in Isaiah's time was used as a reference to the fulfillment of the immediate prophecy given by the Lord, the rabbis clearly understood that a greater fulfillment of the prophecy was ahead in the coming of the Messiah.   As human biology demands that virgins cannot have a child on their own, then there must be something coming that defied the understanding of those who anticipated their Messiah. Only in the pronouncement to Mary in Luke 1 can the concept of a virgin bearing a child without the seed of a man be understood –   “And the angel answered and said to her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.'” Luke 1:35   As Mary will be the mother of the Child, and because she is a human, the Child will be a human male. As God is the Father of the Child, the Child will be The God. Thus, the pronouncement of the prophet of the words of the Lord finds its ultimate fulfillment in the coming of the Messiah – Immanuel: God With Us.   Because Isaiah referred to his God, Yehovah, then the words of Matthew are fulfilled – Meth' hēmōn ho Theos: With us: The God. Though the Hebrew word elohim can mean God, god, gods, or even spirits or people, the term ha'elohim, the God, is only used when referring to the true God. Jesus Christ is very God of very God. He is the Incarnation of Yehovah in human flesh.   Life application: Despite two thousand years of Jewish attempts to deny the incarnation of God in Christ, this is exactly what their own Scriptures speak of from beginning to end. If you encounter a Jewish rabbi or scholar who adamantly denies that Jesus is the Lord, you have your work cut out for you. But if you know what you are talking about, you can easily defend the truth of Scripture.   Others, such as the Jehovah's Witnesses, deny that Jesus is God. In this, they proclaim another (a false) Jesus (2 Corinthians 11:4), and thus they proclaim a false gospel (Galatians 1:6-9). Therefore, they stand accursed before God.   Be sure to speak about what you know to be true. And be firm in your convictions. God has come to dwell among us! All hail the name of our Lord, our Savior, and our God – JESUS!   Lord God, may we continue to pursue a right understanding of who Jesus is all our days. We proclaim Jesus is Lord! Our God is among us, having come in human flesh. Praise You, O God, for what You have done for us. Hallelujah and Amen.  

Monday, 29 July 2024   So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: Matthew 1:22   “And this all has come to pass that may be fulfilled that having been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying...” (CG).   In the previous verse, the messenger noted to Joseph that the Child's name was to be Jesus because He would save His people from their sins. Now, the narrative continues, saying, “And this all has come to pass that may be fulfilled that having been spoken by the Lord.”   Matthew will now cite an Old Testament prophecy. It is one that was uttered by the Lord, Yehovah, to King Ahaz in Isaiah 7. The words of prophecy, as recorded by Matthew, are said to be fulfilled (has come to pass) in the coming of Christ Jesus. And yet, it was a prophecy given to Ahaz about a matter that would be fulfilled at his time.   As such, it is a prophecy with a dual significance. This is not a stretch by Matthew, looking to shove the coming of Christ Jesus into an obscure and already fulfilled verse. Rather, it is a prophecy that was understood all along to be messianic in nature.   That is evidenced in the words of the coming verse. That we can know this was anticipated to refer to the Messiah will be explained then. For now, Matthew continues by saying that the prophecy was spoken by the Lord “through the prophet, saying...”   The Lord spoke to Israel, but He did so indirectly through Isaiah. The words that lead to the prophecy say –   “Moreover the Lord spoke again to Ahaz, saying, 11 ‘Ask a sign for yourself from the Lord your God; ask it either in the depth or in the height above.' 12 But Ahaz said, ‘I will not ask, nor will I test the Lord!' 13 Then he said, ‘Hear now, O house of David! Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will you weary my God also?'” Isaiah 7:10-13   The Lord first spoke to Ahaz directly. The words are in the second person, singular. When Ahaz punted and refused to ask for a sign, the Lord, through Isaiah, responded to the “house of David.” Though Ahaz was the king, the address by Isaiah is made in the second person plural.   The meaning is that not only will there be an immediate fulfillment of his words to Ahaz, but the words are intended to extend to the House of David in a more relevant way. This is only implied, but the implication was understood to be there, nonetheless.   Life application: When reading the Bible, there are themes that may repeat, even if it seems that what was prophesied was already fulfilled in the past. For example, the prophets speak of the fall of Babylon in the Old Testament, something that actually occurred in the past.   Babylon came against Israel according to prophecy. The Babylonians destroyed the land and took the people captive to Babylon. Eventually, Babylon was destroyed according to the prophecies stated in the Old Testament.   One could wipe his hands and say, Wah-lah, that's the end of that. However, the New Testament also refers to the destruction of Babylon, even citing the Old Testament. For example –   “‘And look, here comes a chariot of men with a pair of horsemen!' Then he answered and said, ‘Babylon is fallen, is fallen! And all the carved images of her gods He has broken to the ground.'” Isaiah 21:9   “And another angel followed, saying, ‘Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.'” Revelation 14:8   The Lord is repeating themes and historical events to show that there is a system by which things are accomplished. Nothing is random or haphazard. The Lord works out events in a physical realm while also repeating these things in the spiritual realm.   A way that this occurs is through typology. To understand this more fully, you can go to the sermons from the Superior Word and see where typology from one story directs the flow of events in future accounts. The Lord explains this through Solomon in the book of Ecclesiastes –   “That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what will be done, And there is nothing new under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 1:9   Things will repeat so that when they occur, we can know that the directive hand of the Lord has brought them to pass.   Lord God, help us to see the wonderful things that You have laid out in Your word, even things that are still hidden and waiting to be uncovered. May we look for Your guiding hand in the unfolding of history by looking back to what has been. In doing this, we can know that You are directing us and all events according to a wise and detailed plan. All is well because You have it all under control. Amen.  

 Picking up from last week, directed by the word of Yehovah, Elijah came to the home of a widow in Sidon, north of Israel's border. She had helped Elijah when he was hungry and homeless. She let him stay in her home, in the small room upstairs. She hid him from King Ahab's spies. And, now, this! Her son was struck down with an illness. Was this the reward for her hospitality and kindness.Who is she? What is her name? We were never told, and now it's buried in a history archeology cannot retrieve. Her son is nameless too. Nameless, and yet we know them. We know about widows, we know the sons of single moms. There were a mass of them in biblical times and hundreds of thousands more today. We may not know the specifics of their personal identities, but we know enough to draw us into their dramas. 

Sunday, 28 July 2024   “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21   “And she will bring forth a son, and you will call His name JESUS. For He will save His people from their sins” (CG).   Joseph was just told that Mary had conceived by the Holy Spirit. The messenger continues, saying, “And she will bring forth a Son.”   The words not only demonstrate the presence of God in the process, but more, they also reveal the directive hand of God. The Child will not merely be opening Mary's womb, but the Lord is directing what type of child will be born, a Son. Understanding that, it next says, “and you will call His name JESUS.”   The words of this verse are similar to what was said to Mary –   “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.” Luke 1:31   Mary was told this, and even if she then told it to Joseph, it is still right that the messenger would repeat it to him now. His words confirm the words of Mary, or they establish the matter for Joseph if she had not yet told him. Either way, he is informed what will come to pass concerning the Child, and he is told what the Child's name will be.   This is not a unique event in Scripture. The names of Isaac and Ishmael were given before they were born. Josiah's name was prophesied before he was born. Also, the name of Cyrus, King of Persia, was stated in a prophecy before he was born. In the New Testament, John the Baptist had his name designated before he was born.   Though the name of Samson was not given before he was born, details concerning him were described. Such events as this show that God is in control of the redemptive narrative, and He intervenes at key points to continue having history unfold according to a set plan.   The name Jesus in Hebrew is Yeshua. It is a shortened form of Yehoshua, Joshua. Whereas Yehoshua means The Lord is Salvation, Yeshua means Salvation, or He Will Save, coming from the verb yasha, to deliver or save. Joshua anticipated the coming of Christ through his name.   In the coming of Christ, the type is fulfilled: the Lord, Yehovah, is Salvation. Therefore, the messenger provides the reason for the selection of the name, saying, “For He will save His people from their sins.”   Thus, as happens so often in Scripture, a pun is formed, “You shall call His name Salvation, for He will save His people from their sins.”   The implication of the messenger's word is that Christ has a group of people that will be saved. It is also implied that some will not be saved because they are “not His people.” What is also explicit is that people have sin from which they must be saved. Without this process, they remain in a state of condemnation. Jesus has come to correct this in His people.   Life application: It is not uncommon for people to argue over the name of Jesus. Some argue that His name is originally a different Hebrew name than Yeshua, deriving their opinion from one Old Testament passage or another. However, it is most commonly accepted that His name is either Yehoshua or Yeshua.   As He is the Lord, Yehovah, in human flesh, it makes less sense to call him The Lord is Salvation (Yehoshua). Rather, He is the Lord who is Salvation (Yeshua). However, fighting over this is not necessary.   Another way people argue over Jesus' name is to insist that we should use the Hebrew name only because that is His “real” name. As Jesus isn't the way a Hebrew would speak, it is somehow bad to them that we would say “Jesus.”   This dismisses the fact that the vast majority of people don't pronounce any biblical name as it actually is. Some are so far from the Hebrew that when the Hebrew is heard, we don't even know who is being referred to. To say we must pronounce Jesus' Hebrew name would necessitate that we do so with all biblical names. It is unreasonable to hold to this view.   Languages were developed by God. They continue to change as time passes. As they do, we accommodate to the general use of names within a language. The name Yeshua is transliterated into the Greek as Iésous (ee ay soos). If God wanted us to say Yeshua today, He wouldn't have had the New Testament given to us in Greek.   From Iésous, the English language developed through the Germanic languages. Iésous eventually became Jesus (Yesous). Germans don't have the hard J (think of Johannes Kepler). The name then moved to the English people as Jesus with a hard J. Within English, this same name is actually pronounced quite differently depending on where you are. If you go to a southern church in the U.S., it sounds like Jayzuz. And so forth.   There are YT videos that give the name of Jesus in many languages throughout the world. Different people groups will pronounce the name differently. But in the end, our Jesus is the Christ of the nations as well as the Messiah of Israel. However you pronounce His name, do it with respect. He is our Lord. He is our JESUS.   Lord God, we stand in awe of what You have done. You have come to us in the Person of Jesus our Savior. May You be eternally praised for Your goodness to the sons of Adam for redeeming us unto Yourself. All hail the name of Jesus. Amen.  

Thursday, 25 July 2024   Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18   “And the birth of Jesus Christ was thus: For his mother Mary, having been betrothed to Joseph, rather before they came together, she was found – from Holy Spirit – having in womb” (CG).   The previous verse explained the number of generations from Abraham to David, from David to the Babylonian exile, and from the Babylonian exile to the coming of Christ. Now, it says, “And the birth of Jesus Christ was thus.”   Matthew immediately begins with an explanation of how Christ Jesus was conceived. He has just carefully detailed the line of Jesus, demonstrating that with all certainty He descended from Abraham and then David in a legal manner. This established His right to the Davidic throne. However, there is more to be considered, and so Matthew next says, “For his mother Mary...”   Mary is a human being. As all things produce after their own kind, she will have a human child. This is the pattern set in Genesis 1. It has remained without exception since creation. Mary's life was a typical one in regard to marriage at that time as Matthew next notes with the words, “having been betrothed to Joseph.”   Marriages were often arranged in Israel. For example, in Judges 14, Samson saw a girl he wanted to marry, and he told his parents. They accompanied him to her home and Samson then spoke to the girl, liked her, and a marriage was agreed upon. Something like this was probably the case with Joseph and Mary.   She was now his in a legal sense, which was protected by the Law of Moses. However, in the case of Mary, it next says, “rather before they came together.”   Though most translations skip the word é, which is translated as or, rather, than, etc., it is an important thought. It is a conjunction used disjunctively, distinguishing things or thoughts which either mutually exclude each other or where one will take the place of the other. m In this case, Matthew is noting that Mary is betrothed, and so she is the legally espoused wife of Joseph, but rather, something else is brought into the relationship before they actually united in marriage: this but now this. The thing that occurs is that “she was found – from Holy Spirit – having in womb.”   Said plainly, Mary was pregnant. Joseph has a legal right to Mary, but he has not yet consummated the marriage, and yet she is pregnant. In the normal course of events, a man must lie with a woman in order for her to conceive.   Should this have been the case, it would be considered adultery. In the Law of Moses, he had a right to have her stoned. At his discretion, he could divorce her and be done with the matter. But Matthew clearly stated that the child in her womb was “from Holy Spirit.”   The words bear no article in the Greek. This is the same as Luke 1:35. It was understood that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Yehovah, this is seen, for example, in Psalm 51:11 and Isaiah 63:10, 11. In Daniel, the term “Spirit of Holy God” is used several times.   In other words, the Spirit Yehovah has generated a Child in the womb of Mary. As all things reproduce after their own kind, this means that this Child is, in fact, Yehovah, the God of Israel.   Life application: What is recorded in Matthew is unmistakable in its meaning. Jesus Christ bears the right to the Davidic throne because of the genealogy of Joseph. Joseph had the right of marriage to Mary through their betrothal. Mary is a human. Before Joseph's marriage to Mary was consummated, she was found to be pregnant by Yehovah's Holy Spirit.   Thus, this God/Man, Jesus Christ, is being clearly represented as having the right to the Davidic throne. This is what Matthew's commentary is unmistakably revealing to us. With this set forth, the ongoing narrative will use this thought to continue through its pages. The Lord God has united with humanity and has come to redeem His people. Praise God for what He has done!   Lord God, What Your word tells us is simply astonishing. We stand in awe of Your workings in the stream of time and human existence as You fulfill every promise that You have made to Your people. Thank You for allowing us the honor of seeing it laid out in Your word and having it realized in our lives through faith in Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory to You, O God. Amen.

Wisdom From Psalm 26-27 & Proverbs 27: Wait on the Yehovah: be of Good Courage by Shawn Ozbun

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