We are walking in today: Weekend Meditation--The Rise Of A Counterfeit Christianity
Witness every word throughout the Bible: davar H1697 speech, word, speaking, thing, saying, utterance, word, words, business, occupation, acts, matter, case, manner (by extension)
Deuteronomy 8:3; Proverbs 14:15, 30:5; Matthew 4:4, 12:36, 18:16; Luke 4:4; 2 Corinthians 13:1
This arrangement of the 613 principles, the law of our Lord God Almighty, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is from the book by Rabbi Ralph Messer, Torah: Law Or Grace? Kingdom Principles For Kingdom Living. This book can be ordered online here or in the store if you are in the Denver area here.
The Second Commandment-Exodus 20:4-5 You shall have no other gods before Me. You shall not make yourself a carved image nor any likeness of that which is in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the water beneath the earth. You shall not prostrate yourself to nor worship them, for I am the LORD your God--a jealous God.
181. You shall not erect a pillar which the Lord hates --Deuteronomy 16:22 You shall not set up a sacred pillar, which the Lord your God hates.
182. You shall not slaughter an ox or a lamb or kid in which there will be a blemish --Deuteronomy 17:1 “You shall not sacrifice to the Lord your God a bull or sheep which has any blemish or defect, for that is an abomination to the Lord your God.
183. The entire tribe of Levi shall not have an inheritance with Israel, the Lord is their inheritance --Deuteronomy 18:1 “The priests, the Levites—all the tribe of Levi—shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel; they shall eat the offerings of the Lord made by fire, and His portion.
184. The entire tribe of Levi shall not share in the spoils of war-- Deuteronomy 18:1 The priests the Levites, and all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the Lord made by fire, and his inheritance.
185. You shall give the Kohen the foreleg, the jaw, and the maw from every offering --Deuteronomy 18:3 And this shall be the priest's due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep; and they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.
186. You shall give the Kohen the first of your grain, wine and oil --Deuteronomy 18:4 The firstfruit also of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep, shalt thou give him.
187. You shall give the Kohen the first of the shearing of your flock --Deuteronomy 18:4
188. The Levites shall minister in the Name of the Lord --Deuteronomy 18:6-8 6 And if a Levite come from any of thy gates out of all Israel, where he sojourned, and come with all the desire of his mind unto the place which the Lord shall choose; 7 Then he shall minister in the name of the Lord his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, which stand there before the Lord. 8 They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony.
189. The Kohen shall speak to the people when you draw near to the war --Deuteronomy 20:2 And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
190. You shall not sow your vineyard with a mixture --Deuteronomy 22:9 Thou shalt not sow thy vineyard with divers seeds: lest the fruit of thy seed which thou hast sown, and the fruit of thy vineyard, be defiled.191. An unclean person shall not enter the midst of the camp --Deuteronomy 23:10 If there be among you any man, that is not clean by reason of uncleanness that chanceth him by night, then shall he go abroad out of the camp, he shall not come within the camp:
192. There shall not be a promiscuous woman among the daughters of Israel --Deuteronomy 23:17 There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a sodomite of the sons of Israel.
193. There shall not be a promiscuous man among the sons of Israel --Deuteronomy 23:17
194. You shall not bring a harlot's hire to the House of the Lord --Deuteronomy 23:18 Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the Lord thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination unto the Lord thy God.
195. You shall not bring the exchange for a dog to the House of the Lord --Deuteronomy 23:18
196. You shall not drink the wine libations used for idols --Deuteronomy 32:38 Which did eat the fat of their sacrifices, and drank the wine of their drink offerings? let them rise up and help you, and be your protection.
Fiveamprayer, how did we get here? A Christianity that does not represent what Yeshua taught and Paul warned about another message being taught? Warnings that others would come in the name but not living according to His directions? Why and how did we get here? Let's go back in history for a bit. We have the setting of time that Yeshua taught while He walked in flesh, the Jewish people had been under tribute to Rome for some time. They had been subjected to the Greek culture for hundreds of years. It was in this attempt to wash away all of their practices and traditions, enters our Messiah. Yet a remnant remained that upheld His word and directions. This is what Jesus Christ of Nazareth came to bring to a greater understanding. His correction was to return them to the true and right way. Before He departed He warned the early believers that there would false teachers and false prophets that will come to tear down what He had taught. Even in the correction of the Jewish leaders and scribes who were to study and teach the word of Yahweh to the people He tells them to do what Moses' word says but not what these leaders actually do. Matthew 23:1-3 (KJV) 1Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, 2 Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. What is it that the people are to observe and to do? What is it that ties importance to the seat of Moses? As we found in our teaching yesterday on Exodus 24 that the people said--all the words that the Lord has said we will do. This was the 10 utterances, 10 commandments--the index to the 613 principle of Yahweh. Where else does Yeshua refer to this still being in effect? Matthew 5:17-19, 1 Kings 8:56 So we see that the instructions of Yahweh were not to be altered nor cast away.
These numerous warnings of others teaching a differing message or to truly search out the person teaching to find it they are in His good and right way. This was observed in the Berans who studied scripture to see if all that Paul said was sound. Acts 17:10-12 (KJV) 10 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. 12 Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. Do we, today, Fiveamprayer, do the same with those who teach the word of Elohim? This is certainly not an attack, but we are to study to show ourselves approved! 2 Timothy 2:12-16(KJV) 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: 13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. 14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. We have a responsibility to study and know for ourselves! In the days of the early church while Paul was going from city to city to teach, correct and encourage early believers after Christ's ascension--he was dealing with those new converts who still were carrying their pagan practices and the traditions of the Jews that were not biblical. This correction was to both groups throughout his letters so that neither would over take nor veer off the path set forth by Yahweh's word for His plans for our lives. As we have read this morning the scriptures give many warnings of what was coming--to be not dissuaded to follow error, while they currently had truth. This warning is not unfounded as we find in the progression of time. There comes to be many groups that are called Christian that are varied and contain some portions of the original teachings with a blending of local practices of other religions. Enter the counterfeit--many believable lies contain some parts of the truth. This goes a long way with the value of the lie, for only things of value are stolen or counterfeited. What is it that is of great value? From Yahweh's point of view it is us. This plan of redemption and restoration was to bring back that which He created in His image and likeliness, back to Him without spot or blemish. The value from our point of view is that we will not get to the end and hear from our Savior and King--Yeshua say I know you not. Certainly those who have spent many years attending church services, helping out in various ministries and other good works don't expect to hear, I know you not, you worker of iniquity. That lost of relationship or to find that you were whole-heartely serving and believing a lie is a soul crushing thing. All of these machinations by the hands of the wily and crafty father of all lies, stems from the devil himself. What is his motivation to keep us (His hand crafted image, Genesis 1:26) from Avinu Malkienu, our Father our King?! Retaliation for his disobedience and being thrust out of Heaven. This whole plan of us returning to the original intention of Yahweh, is why there are so many attacks against this holy reunion. Look at the various branches of Christianity that argue amongst themselves, those outside of the church that are just fine with their own personal relationship with the power of the universe. This face-less and easy to mold idea, is a breeding ground for every idea that blows in on the wind. Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive.
So how to we avoid being misled, or find our way back to the truth once we find that glimmer of light--what is truth? Study of His word, by the leading of the Ruach HaKadosh, Holy Spirit leading us to all righteousness! Study with those that are like minded, in seeking the truth and discussion will being greater insight on the text. Much as you dine over a good meal and have delightful conversation. This is the same type of setting, when you are studying the more meaty matters of the word of God Almighty, there is revelation exposed--Matthew 18:19-20 (KJV) 19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
Proverbs 4:7 (KJV) 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. The time has come Fiveamprayer, it is no longer a mystery, we are no longer scattered throughout the nations but are returning to the true and right way according to biblical scriptures! This is not opinion, nor traditions of men, nor of taking anyone's word for it--study, seek, search, find, ask and discuss His word, Davar Elohim. Fiveamprayer, we should want to know what the Author and Finisher of our faith has to say about us--the Word made flesh, walking among us! Let's take a look at two more scriptures from Paul:
2 Corinthians 11:2 For I am jealous for you with God’s kind of jealousy; since I promised to present you as a pure virgin in marriage to your one husband, the Messiah. Are we able to be presented pure to our husband, Yeshua? Have we worshiped, honored or adhere to other gods or practices we were not to even know about? Do we possess a garment without spot or wrinkle? How can we obtain such a garment? Again we have a warning from Paul that we would or could stray from the original teaching, that his teaching underscores and what Yeshua taught from the Tanakh. 2 Corinthians 12:20 For I am afraid of coming and finding you not the way I want you to be, and also of not being found the way you want me to be. I am afraid of finding quarreling and jealousy, anger and rivalry, slander and gossip, arrogance and disorder. Does any of this look like your current house of worship? We have to know what is operating here and much without prior knowledge. We have inherited lies from our forefathers. This devious plan from antiquity to build up and strengthen a power-base to wield political power and influence in the region has brought us to our current status in the churches today. Go back to the first oracles, Fiveamprayer!! What was said from and in the beginning? Hebrews 5:11-13 (CJB) 11 We have much to say about this subject, but it is hard to explain, because you have become sluggish in understanding. 12 For although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the very first principles of God’s Word all over again! You need milk, not solid food! 13 Anyone who has to drink milk is still a baby, without experience in applying the Word about righteousness. To hear more on this awesome weekend meditation click here.
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