Numbers 1:1-4:20; Hosea 2:1-22; Ephesians
We are walking in today: Torah Portion--Bamidbar/In The Wilderness, Numbers 1:1-4:20; Hosea 2:1-22; Ephesians
Witness wilderness throughout the Bible-- H4057 midbar meaning desert
Deuteronomy 32:10; Psalm 68:8, 78:17; Job 24:5; Matthew 4:1, 14:13; Mark 1:13; Luke 1:8, 4:1; Acts 36-39, 7:44; Hebrews 3:7-9, 3:16-18
This portions begins in the book of Numbers which is called bamidar in Hebrew for the first line of the text 'in the wilderness'. This was translated as Numbers, possibly due to the census that was taken for the men that were 20 years old and fit for military service. This count did not include the people in the tribe of Levi. They were assigned to be Yahweh's servants in the tabernacle and all things related to that service. With the designations of the numbers and assignments of the tribes the placement of their camps by banner were also given. The tribe of Levi was divided into four groups to be the closest to set up their tents around the tabernacle, while the other tribes were also assigned positions around the tabernacle at some distance. The purpose of the count of the children of Israel lets us know how they had swelled in number. From the small group that came up at Joseph's instruction during the famine to now such a large number in totality and for each tribe themselves. We have in the Torah that the first born males are for Yahweh, this dedication is then placed to the whole tribe of Levi being given to Yahweh for the first born males from the children of Israel. Like the first born male animals were to be given to Yahweh in an offering, the tribe of Levi were given for the first born males. They were to serve in the tabernacle and the care for the items and all upkeep. The other tribes would support them. This designation of the first born males is from the last plague they experienced in Egypt, before pharoah letting the children of Israel go. So in here we have the first born males being set apart for Yahweh amongst all the people, the tribe of Levi. The further assigning of all of the tribes to each side at a distance around the tent of meeting or the tabernacle shows the order that when they broke camp where each tribe was to 'fall into line'. The directions that are given are detailed and are to be followed. This organizing of the people into their camps and order will better assist such a large group traveling in the wilderness. The wilderness we have often thought was a place that was distant and harsh place to live. When we look to see that Yahweh is directing and orchestrating all things it shows the people as well as us that the only source we should ever depend upon is Yahweh! Even for those of us with all kinds of resources--if Yahweh deems those resources to cease, we must never forget that He is our provider! This time in the wilderness allowed for less distractions to learn the ways that Yahweh is teaching the children of Israel as they come of out of the slavery mindset and walk into an ownership mindset. Remember He is giving them land once they come out of the wilderness. What good would it do to give land to people who still have a slavery mindset? Not much, for the mindset of the owner of manager of land is totally different. With a shifting in their thoughts from the past to the present and reliance on Elohim to provide. They will be ready for the land that He waters from the sky and is ever watchful over the land that is lush and rich land to be envied by many. But it is this land that has been set apart for them, His chosen, His beloved.Fiveamprayer there is a shift in our thoughts and how we consider things. We no longer have a need to be fearful and worried which is more of a slavery mindset--the path that El Shaddai has put us on is at His direction and He already knows the outcome! When we come to having a ownership or manager of land mindset we are not thinking in a woe is me but look at the situation with clear thinking and following the instructions of Adonai. To here more of this teaching click here.
The Divine destiny connection, the chain that links us together.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Wrong Thinking, Leads To The Wrong Destination
Psalm 28:6-9; Romans 12:2-3; Psalm 29:11, 27:14; 1 Corinthians 15:31; Proverbs 16:18; 1 Samuel 15:9, 23
We are walking in today: Wrong Thinking, Leads To The Wrong Destination
Witness Men on an exdous to Torah in the 21st century in the Bible-- Jeremiah the prophet stands up to speak from 30:17-25
Fiveamprayer be aware that there are things that are taking our focus from Yahweh. The hindrances are becoming like idols--the time that we spend on them. This is time that we should be spending with Him. These blockages, obstructions, or burdensome things that cause delay is not where we should focus our energy. Certainly the hindrances are not able to free is from what is in our path, that we in turn put in His path to us. Destination is some where or some place were a person or item is being sent. Once we get to our destination it is our divine appointment. The hindrances are an attempt to keep us from our destination. Remember this is not our plan--it is Yahweh's plan! It is His purpose that will prevail. We will find situations made less comfortable to prod us into the right direction but do we rely on our sight over His word? Do we truly leave it in His hands and sit in expectation of His promises? When we die daily and renew our minds to be focused on that which He has set before us. His word is unfailing! It is on His word that we can and should stand! Where do we find hindrances--pride, the trust in our abilities that we would even dare to boast in our abilities. With clear thinking we can set aside pride and trust that He will handle it. He does not need out help--we don't need to share our issues with everyone. Our trust is to be in Him! Fear is another hindrance that is an obstacle in our path. Do we trust in what Adonai has said? Isn't He in control of all things. Rely is He alone who is worthy and abides faithful! Fiveamprayer take steps to get in motion on that thing that Yahweh has given you to do. That thing that you have been running from and dodging. The questions that we have to His instruction and the avoidance to His voice is rebellion. Follow His instructions He has our best interest at heart. Whether we come willingly or by His plan. Wake up Fiveamprayer and hear and obey that which Yahweh is speaking to us. The reliance on ourselves places us in a dangerous position of pride and rebellion. The plans that we make and even believe are better than His--leads us further and further away from Him. When we come to understand that we need His understanding, that we will no longer pursue the hindrances in our choices or behaviors To hear more of this teaching click here.
We are walking in today: Wrong Thinking, Leads To The Wrong Destination
Witness Men on an exdous to Torah in the 21st century in the Bible-- Jeremiah the prophet stands up to speak from 30:17-25
Fiveamprayer be aware that there are things that are taking our focus from Yahweh. The hindrances are becoming like idols--the time that we spend on them. This is time that we should be spending with Him. These blockages, obstructions, or burdensome things that cause delay is not where we should focus our energy. Certainly the hindrances are not able to free is from what is in our path, that we in turn put in His path to us. Destination is some where or some place were a person or item is being sent. Once we get to our destination it is our divine appointment. The hindrances are an attempt to keep us from our destination. Remember this is not our plan--it is Yahweh's plan! It is His purpose that will prevail. We will find situations made less comfortable to prod us into the right direction but do we rely on our sight over His word? Do we truly leave it in His hands and sit in expectation of His promises? When we die daily and renew our minds to be focused on that which He has set before us. His word is unfailing! It is on His word that we can and should stand! Where do we find hindrances--pride, the trust in our abilities that we would even dare to boast in our abilities. With clear thinking we can set aside pride and trust that He will handle it. He does not need out help--we don't need to share our issues with everyone. Our trust is to be in Him! Fear is another hindrance that is an obstacle in our path. Do we trust in what Adonai has said? Isn't He in control of all things. Rely is He alone who is worthy and abides faithful! Fiveamprayer take steps to get in motion on that thing that Yahweh has given you to do. That thing that you have been running from and dodging. The questions that we have to His instruction and the avoidance to His voice is rebellion. Follow His instructions He has our best interest at heart. Whether we come willingly or by His plan. Wake up Fiveamprayer and hear and obey that which Yahweh is speaking to us. The reliance on ourselves places us in a dangerous position of pride and rebellion. The plans that we make and even believe are better than His--leads us further and further away from Him. When we come to understand that we need His understanding, that we will no longer pursue the hindrances in our choices or behaviors To hear more of this teaching click here.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Check Your Character--The Challenger
Jonah; Exodus 18:13-27; John 11
We are walking in today: Check Your Character--The Challenger
Witness challenge/challenger throughout the Complete Jewish Bible: one who causes another to take part in a competition--athletically, intellectually or in battle
1 Samuel 17:10, 17:16, 17:25-26, 17:45; Jeremiah 50:24; Psalms 66:7, 78:41, 95:9; Daniel 8:25; Acts 5:8; Hebrews 3:9
In our review of our characters and the characteristics in the community, we come to look at the 'challenger'. These are the people who ask questions on top of questions. This is for there understanding--by asking questions. This is not necessarily intended to be disrespectful but this is their process to understand the process or instruction. There are other elements to the challenger based on being a high level or low level challenger. The low level challenger is seeking these answers to assist the community. That they will obtain the details needed for processing the information to keep the direction and intentions of the community on the correct path. The questions of why much like when a child will ask the same--can cause you to consider and really look at the reasons behind the 'why'. When this is done for understanding or for a review of a situation it brings about a discussion to address an issue. When the questions are to be a disrespectful toward leadership, then you have a high level challenger who is not seeking the benefit of the community--they feel that they are above and have no need to relent from this pursuit of questions. This type of activity, in some cases undermines or derails the focus of the group.
As we see in the book of Jonah we have the prophet who decided to go another route than he was instructed and obtained passage on a ship. While he was down below sleeping, the sailors were fighting the storm and crying out to find why the winds and waves were so rough with them. In there pleas to various gods they eventually come to ask Jonah about his background to see if this storm was because of him. Fiveamprayer we have to know who is on the boat with us. We don't have to throw anyone over board but we must be aware of those that we engage with--is this is a wise association. Does this person get to receive an all access pass to the information of the community? The challenger can actually bring about solutions to a problem because of their questions they are looking and searching things out, to find a better way or process. As Jethro told Moses that he must teach the children of Israel, the laws of Yahweh so that the people are not wore out nor Moses himself! The were people divided into groups and judged by righteous men by various levels and only the most difficult decisions brought to Moses. To hear more of the awesome teaching click here.
We are walking in today: Check Your Character--The Challenger
Witness challenge/challenger throughout the Complete Jewish Bible: one who causes another to take part in a competition--athletically, intellectually or in battle
1 Samuel 17:10, 17:16, 17:25-26, 17:45; Jeremiah 50:24; Psalms 66:7, 78:41, 95:9; Daniel 8:25; Acts 5:8; Hebrews 3:9
In our review of our characters and the characteristics in the community, we come to look at the 'challenger'. These are the people who ask questions on top of questions. This is for there understanding--by asking questions. This is not necessarily intended to be disrespectful but this is their process to understand the process or instruction. There are other elements to the challenger based on being a high level or low level challenger. The low level challenger is seeking these answers to assist the community. That they will obtain the details needed for processing the information to keep the direction and intentions of the community on the correct path. The questions of why much like when a child will ask the same--can cause you to consider and really look at the reasons behind the 'why'. When this is done for understanding or for a review of a situation it brings about a discussion to address an issue. When the questions are to be a disrespectful toward leadership, then you have a high level challenger who is not seeking the benefit of the community--they feel that they are above and have no need to relent from this pursuit of questions. This type of activity, in some cases undermines or derails the focus of the group.
As we see in the book of Jonah we have the prophet who decided to go another route than he was instructed and obtained passage on a ship. While he was down below sleeping, the sailors were fighting the storm and crying out to find why the winds and waves were so rough with them. In there pleas to various gods they eventually come to ask Jonah about his background to see if this storm was because of him. Fiveamprayer we have to know who is on the boat with us. We don't have to throw anyone over board but we must be aware of those that we engage with--is this is a wise association. Does this person get to receive an all access pass to the information of the community? The challenger can actually bring about solutions to a problem because of their questions they are looking and searching things out, to find a better way or process. As Jethro told Moses that he must teach the children of Israel, the laws of Yahweh so that the people are not wore out nor Moses himself! The were people divided into groups and judged by righteous men by various levels and only the most difficult decisions brought to Moses. To hear more of the awesome teaching click here.
Monday, May 18, 2015
The Power Of Forgetting--Forgive and Release, Them and Yourself
Genesis 50:20-26; Philippians 3:13-14; Isaiah 43:18; Psalm 103:10-13; Isaiah 43:25-26; Psalm 18:25; Matthew 5:7; Luke 6:36-37; Jeremiah 31:18-20, 34; Isaiah 43:18-19; Matthew 18:22-35; Ephesians 6:8; Hebrews 10:16-17
We are walking in today: The Power Of Forgetting--Forgive and Release, Them and Yourself
Witness remember no more throughout the Bible: H2142 zakar never to mention, taking no record of,
Isaiah 65:17; Jeremiah 31:33; Ezekiel 23:27; Zechariah 13:2; Psalms 83:5; Hebrews 8:12; 10:17
The power of forgetting is a very important lesson that Rabbi Messer taught in the spring leadership conference and it was revisited again on this last Shabbat. When we look back to the teaching that we have had over the last couple of days gives us another side to review in forgiveness and forgetting the past. The Torah portion last week gave us the directions for the years of Sabbath, every 7 years a rest a the Shemittah and counting 7 of those years, the Jubilee. This release included those who were indebted to each other. This is the forgiveness that they were commanded for entering the land. That if their brother was sold to pay bills--they were to redeem them. This is what we must do! The forgetfulness that Yahweh has places our sins that they are as far as the east is from the west. That is the same action that we are to take with those who have harmed, hurt, offended, us--including ourselves! We are not to be found holding ought against our brothers--we are to release them. There is a purpose for all things--Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Remember for Yahweh to no longer count our sins against us, we must forgive others! No matter how much it hurts, remaining in unforgiveness hurts even more! That distance that is wedged for our disobedience. We have wrongly believed that forgiving allows the other person to win. This is not about them! This is about you! What is the instruction? What is Yahweh's expectation? We see in the life of Joseph who did no wrong--was abandoned, sold into slavery, falsely accused, jailed, forgotten, overlooked and all of this was over many years before he was pulled out of the prison. He was able to forgive and forget what he suffered for he found purpose in the suffering. There is a point to the pain. That you would be able to speak to someone who has the same suffering. Those who will need a guide of how to get out of that world or hurt. We will learn that in His great plan for each of us that it was never an accident nor without a purpose! There is production found in the pain. Remember the mother, in childbirth is experiencing very high levels of pain--some say the highest. Yet once the child is placed in their arms--the purpose is clear. That as time goes on, she may have more children. The pain must be purposed so that you can release the offense that you are not locked in position, because the pain did not serve a purpose. We must take time today to write the names of those that we will release. In our prayers we will petition Yahweh to help us to do this! We are applying His scriptures to be able to come out of the bondage of unforgiveness that will keep us from moving forward. In finding the purpose, His purpose--the pain will serve a purpose, it was not in vain. Only if you remain stuck and not seek to move beyond to His plans. There is much that we have to understand and He comes as Abba to teach us the way to go that we would no longer be in disobedience or out of order! First we are looking to our words, now our character and finding purpose in the pain--the power to forget To hear more of this teaching click here.
We are walking in today: The Power Of Forgetting--Forgive and Release, Them and Yourself
Witness remember no more throughout the Bible: H2142 zakar never to mention, taking no record of,
Isaiah 65:17; Jeremiah 31:33; Ezekiel 23:27; Zechariah 13:2; Psalms 83:5; Hebrews 8:12; 10:17
The power of forgetting is a very important lesson that Rabbi Messer taught in the spring leadership conference and it was revisited again on this last Shabbat. When we look back to the teaching that we have had over the last couple of days gives us another side to review in forgiveness and forgetting the past. The Torah portion last week gave us the directions for the years of Sabbath, every 7 years a rest a the Shemittah and counting 7 of those years, the Jubilee. This release included those who were indebted to each other. This is the forgiveness that they were commanded for entering the land. That if their brother was sold to pay bills--they were to redeem them. This is what we must do! The forgetfulness that Yahweh has places our sins that they are as far as the east is from the west. That is the same action that we are to take with those who have harmed, hurt, offended, us--including ourselves! We are not to be found holding ought against our brothers--we are to release them. There is a purpose for all things--Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Remember for Yahweh to no longer count our sins against us, we must forgive others! No matter how much it hurts, remaining in unforgiveness hurts even more! That distance that is wedged for our disobedience. We have wrongly believed that forgiving allows the other person to win. This is not about them! This is about you! What is the instruction? What is Yahweh's expectation? We see in the life of Joseph who did no wrong--was abandoned, sold into slavery, falsely accused, jailed, forgotten, overlooked and all of this was over many years before he was pulled out of the prison. He was able to forgive and forget what he suffered for he found purpose in the suffering. There is a point to the pain. That you would be able to speak to someone who has the same suffering. Those who will need a guide of how to get out of that world or hurt. We will learn that in His great plan for each of us that it was never an accident nor without a purpose! There is production found in the pain. Remember the mother, in childbirth is experiencing very high levels of pain--some say the highest. Yet once the child is placed in their arms--the purpose is clear. That as time goes on, she may have more children. The pain must be purposed so that you can release the offense that you are not locked in position, because the pain did not serve a purpose. We must take time today to write the names of those that we will release. In our prayers we will petition Yahweh to help us to do this! We are applying His scriptures to be able to come out of the bondage of unforgiveness that will keep us from moving forward. In finding the purpose, His purpose--the pain will serve a purpose, it was not in vain. Only if you remain stuck and not seek to move beyond to His plans. There is much that we have to understand and He comes as Abba to teach us the way to go that we would no longer be in disobedience or out of order! First we are looking to our words, now our character and finding purpose in the pain--the power to forget To hear more of this teaching click here.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Weekend Meditation--Hear the Instructions, It's Time For Basic Training
2 Peter 1; Matthew 7:24-27; Joshua 1:7; Genesis 19; Daniel 4; Jeremiah 52:10-11; Revelation 21:3-7
We are walking in today: Weekend Meditation--Hear the Instructions, It's Time For Basic Training
Witness warring throughout the Bible: H3898 lacham to fight, do battle, make war
Hosea 5:13, 10:6; 1 Peter 2:11
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 Fifth Commandment Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
387. You shall honor your father and your mother --Exodus 20:12
388. You shall not strike your father or mother --Exodus 21:15 And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.
389. You shall not curse your father or mother --Exodus 21:17 And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.
390. You shall not curse a leader among your people Exodus 22:27 Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
391. You shall revere your mother and father --Leviticus 19:3 Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the Lord your God.
392. The tithe of cattle or the flock shall be holy to the LORD -- Leviticus 27:33 He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he change it at all, then both it and the change thereof shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.
393. You shall only appoint a king whom the LORD will choose from your brethren --Deuteronomy 17:15 Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the Lord thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother.
394. You shall not appoint a king who is a foreign man, who is not your brother -- Deuteronomy 17:15
395. You shall not return to Egypt to dwell there --Deuteronomy 17:16 But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the Lord hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.
396. A king shall not have too many horses for himself --Deuteronomy 17:16
We are a society that is not looking for instructions--it is prized to be different and unique. Upon closer look at this we find that without proper instruction we find many issues that will come to plague society. This lack of instructions shows in the character that we display in our lives. We are to be people of integrity that are found at all times doing the right thing. This is not just for show, but even when no one is looking. This information comes to us but we don't walk in it, results in poor decisions. Like many of us that will get a new item that comes with instructions but we figure that we can figure it out on our own. Depending on how delicate or sensitive the item is, we could actually break it, on the first day due to not taking the time to read the instructions. They were reviewed by the company who made the item to tell you the intended uses for the item. For example on hair dyers you will see a large tag that has writing telling you not to use in the shower or the tub, there is also a picture displaying the same thing. Why? Because the manufacturer does not want, you the consumer to be harmed by their product. Like the instructions that we get from our parents when children and performing new task for the first time there is more detail and even examples given. Yahweh is doing the same with us. Do you notice how some things keep coming up over and over? That we can no longer speak just any thing? That we must study the word for ourselves to truly know what He is speaking to us? That we are not allowed the leeway that we have abused--but now comes the correction, direction and instruction! This is not a bad thing nor a harsh thing unless you feel that you know better than the Creator of the universe. Ask Job how the 'why question' worked out. You were not there when the foundations of the world were set in place, certainly you don't know better than the King of kings and the Lord of lords! Fiveamprayer, the instructions that He gives us are found from Genesis to Revelation that we have not only the what to do but example, after example of those who were obedient to instruction or those disobedient to instruction. A great way to view this is in the parable of Yeshua in Matthew chapter 7 of those who build on rock or those who build on sand tells us the outcome of those who will or dismiss the instructions of Yahweh. He gives us this as a tool, assistance that we would be able to live the best possible life. That we would look out for and care for others--even correcting according to His word. So that they would not continue to build on sand that when the winds and rains come will bring about a great fall of their house. If they would return to the directions that He wrote and lived out for us we could be a benefit to others and have a blessed life. That is what He desires for us but we have to seek His directions to obtain this.
So many of us these days have varied and shifting standards which is disturbing since each person may have their own personal standard that is unlike anyone elses. Can man say alone which way is the right way? Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Who is higher and loftier to know and see all things?! Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. This character that Yahweh comes to each us about after our study on our tongues is to continue the refining process--the more work that He does on us, the more we will look like Him! To hear this again click here.
We are walking in today: Weekend Meditation--Hear the Instructions, It's Time For Basic Training
Witness warring throughout the Bible: H3898 lacham to fight, do battle, make war
Hosea 5:13, 10:6; 1 Peter 2:11
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 Fifth Commandment Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
387. You shall honor your father and your mother --Exodus 20:12
388. You shall not strike your father or mother --Exodus 21:15 And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.
389. You shall not curse your father or mother --Exodus 21:17 And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.
390. You shall not curse a leader among your people Exodus 22:27 Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
391. You shall revere your mother and father --Leviticus 19:3 Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the Lord your God.
392. The tithe of cattle or the flock shall be holy to the LORD -- Leviticus 27:33 He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he change it at all, then both it and the change thereof shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.
393. You shall only appoint a king whom the LORD will choose from your brethren --Deuteronomy 17:15 Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the Lord thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother.
394. You shall not appoint a king who is a foreign man, who is not your brother -- Deuteronomy 17:15
395. You shall not return to Egypt to dwell there --Deuteronomy 17:16 But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the Lord hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.
396. A king shall not have too many horses for himself --Deuteronomy 17:16
We are a society that is not looking for instructions--it is prized to be different and unique. Upon closer look at this we find that without proper instruction we find many issues that will come to plague society. This lack of instructions shows in the character that we display in our lives. We are to be people of integrity that are found at all times doing the right thing. This is not just for show, but even when no one is looking. This information comes to us but we don't walk in it, results in poor decisions. Like many of us that will get a new item that comes with instructions but we figure that we can figure it out on our own. Depending on how delicate or sensitive the item is, we could actually break it, on the first day due to not taking the time to read the instructions. They were reviewed by the company who made the item to tell you the intended uses for the item. For example on hair dyers you will see a large tag that has writing telling you not to use in the shower or the tub, there is also a picture displaying the same thing. Why? Because the manufacturer does not want, you the consumer to be harmed by their product. Like the instructions that we get from our parents when children and performing new task for the first time there is more detail and even examples given. Yahweh is doing the same with us. Do you notice how some things keep coming up over and over? That we can no longer speak just any thing? That we must study the word for ourselves to truly know what He is speaking to us? That we are not allowed the leeway that we have abused--but now comes the correction, direction and instruction! This is not a bad thing nor a harsh thing unless you feel that you know better than the Creator of the universe. Ask Job how the 'why question' worked out. You were not there when the foundations of the world were set in place, certainly you don't know better than the King of kings and the Lord of lords! Fiveamprayer, the instructions that He gives us are found from Genesis to Revelation that we have not only the what to do but example, after example of those who were obedient to instruction or those disobedient to instruction. A great way to view this is in the parable of Yeshua in Matthew chapter 7 of those who build on rock or those who build on sand tells us the outcome of those who will or dismiss the instructions of Yahweh. He gives us this as a tool, assistance that we would be able to live the best possible life. That we would look out for and care for others--even correcting according to His word. So that they would not continue to build on sand that when the winds and rains come will bring about a great fall of their house. If they would return to the directions that He wrote and lived out for us we could be a benefit to others and have a blessed life. That is what He desires for us but we have to seek His directions to obtain this.
So many of us these days have varied and shifting standards which is disturbing since each person may have their own personal standard that is unlike anyone elses. Can man say alone which way is the right way? Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Who is higher and loftier to know and see all things?! Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. This character that Yahweh comes to each us about after our study on our tongues is to continue the refining process--the more work that He does on us, the more we will look like Him! To hear this again click here.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Torah Portion Behar/On The Mountain & Bechukotai/In My Decrees
Leviticus 25:1-27:34; Jeremiah 16:19-17:14; Galatians
We are walking in today: Torah Portion Behar/On The Mountain & Bechukotai/In My Decrees
Witness mount throughout the Bible: H2022 har hill, hillcountry, promotion
We have been given a double portion this morning, Fiveamprayer. Each portion is named from the beginning words from that portion. Here in Behar, on the mountain we have the directions that Moses received from Yahweh that the children of Israel are to follow once they came into the land that was promised to them. To observe Sabbath year. Every 7th year was to be a Sabbath rest for the land. They could all freely eat of what grew of its own in the 7th year but they were not to plant nor bring in harvest in the 7th year. Yahweh would make certain that they would have enough to eat without planting. This is a action of trust. these are agricultural people. They would not expect a crop to spring up without the land being tended to, planted and cared for. Yet this is what Adonai, their God instructs them to do. Then after counting 7 Sabbath years the children of Israel were to go in the Jubilee season on the day of Atonement--a time of liberty throughout all the land and its inhabitants. They could all eat freely of the land--they were not to sow nor gather up what grew on its own. The property that was purchased now returned to the original owner. The price of the land was based on the years until the Jubilee--they are warned not to cheat each other due to the years left until the Jubilee. They were to set fair prices so that they will do well in the land that He is giving them. There is the specific admonishment that the land is never to be sold permanently to anyone, for it is Yahweh's land and He is the one that is giving it to the children of Israel, that they must provide redemption for the land. There is provision for the brothers who may become poor and they sell themselves into slavery, they are to be redeemed and not allowed to remain in the property of foreign people. If they sell themselves to a wealthier brother they are to be treated as hired servants and will go free in the year of Jubilee.
With the other directions of how to manage slaves from the surrounding nations, we come to the second of our double portion--Bechukotai. Here we have His decrees that gives the outcome of obedience. The children of Israel will have the rains in the proper seasons, all the crops will yield at the proper times and there will not be any gap in the provision--for He will deal bountifully with His people! For keeping His sabbaths and not setting up idols nor following after foreign gods. This obedience also results in their enemies being unsuccessful in coming upon them. The Israelites will be in peace and have victory over every enemy that attempts an attack. But we must not stop there, what happens in disobedience? Terror, diseases, all that is planted is eaten by their enemies, being ruled by those who hate them and running when no one is chasing them are the results of not upholding His directions, for considering them unworthy to obey. The total disregard of the laws and statues of Yahweh yields the people being in a position of disregard by Him! The pleas for help from enemies, the seeking out crops for the family provision and livelihood are all to naught. This lets us know that like the children of Israel in those days, like today we can choose to follow His instructions for our wellbeing and benefit--not only for us but the whole community! We have in the first portion that we are to buy back the land of our brothers or even our brothers ourselves that they would not remain in financial bondage. The counting up to Jubilee afforded the standard for land prices and other items of purchase until it was returned to the original owner but never sold permanatly out of their hands for the land was given to them and Yahweh is the true land lord. Click here to hear this again.
We are walking in today: Torah Portion Behar/On The Mountain & Bechukotai/In My Decrees
Witness mount throughout the Bible: H2022 har hill, hillcountry, promotion
We have been given a double portion this morning, Fiveamprayer. Each portion is named from the beginning words from that portion. Here in Behar, on the mountain we have the directions that Moses received from Yahweh that the children of Israel are to follow once they came into the land that was promised to them. To observe Sabbath year. Every 7th year was to be a Sabbath rest for the land. They could all freely eat of what grew of its own in the 7th year but they were not to plant nor bring in harvest in the 7th year. Yahweh would make certain that they would have enough to eat without planting. This is a action of trust. these are agricultural people. They would not expect a crop to spring up without the land being tended to, planted and cared for. Yet this is what Adonai, their God instructs them to do. Then after counting 7 Sabbath years the children of Israel were to go in the Jubilee season on the day of Atonement--a time of liberty throughout all the land and its inhabitants. They could all eat freely of the land--they were not to sow nor gather up what grew on its own. The property that was purchased now returned to the original owner. The price of the land was based on the years until the Jubilee--they are warned not to cheat each other due to the years left until the Jubilee. They were to set fair prices so that they will do well in the land that He is giving them. There is the specific admonishment that the land is never to be sold permanently to anyone, for it is Yahweh's land and He is the one that is giving it to the children of Israel, that they must provide redemption for the land. There is provision for the brothers who may become poor and they sell themselves into slavery, they are to be redeemed and not allowed to remain in the property of foreign people. If they sell themselves to a wealthier brother they are to be treated as hired servants and will go free in the year of Jubilee.
With the other directions of how to manage slaves from the surrounding nations, we come to the second of our double portion--Bechukotai. Here we have His decrees that gives the outcome of obedience. The children of Israel will have the rains in the proper seasons, all the crops will yield at the proper times and there will not be any gap in the provision--for He will deal bountifully with His people! For keeping His sabbaths and not setting up idols nor following after foreign gods. This obedience also results in their enemies being unsuccessful in coming upon them. The Israelites will be in peace and have victory over every enemy that attempts an attack. But we must not stop there, what happens in disobedience? Terror, diseases, all that is planted is eaten by their enemies, being ruled by those who hate them and running when no one is chasing them are the results of not upholding His directions, for considering them unworthy to obey. The total disregard of the laws and statues of Yahweh yields the people being in a position of disregard by Him! The pleas for help from enemies, the seeking out crops for the family provision and livelihood are all to naught. This lets us know that like the children of Israel in those days, like today we can choose to follow His instructions for our wellbeing and benefit--not only for us but the whole community! We have in the first portion that we are to buy back the land of our brothers or even our brothers ourselves that they would not remain in financial bondage. The counting up to Jubilee afforded the standard for land prices and other items of purchase until it was returned to the original owner but never sold permanatly out of their hands for the land was given to them and Yahweh is the true land lord. Click here to hear this again.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Yahweh Has A Question For Us--Ayekea--Where Are You?
James 2:14-26; Genesis 3
We are walking in today: Yahweh Has A Question For Us--Ayekea--Where Are You?
Witness renew throughout the Bible: H2318 chadash to be new, renew, repair
1 Samuel 11:14; Isaiah 40:31, 41:1; Psalm 51:10; Lamentations 5:21; Hebrews 6:6
Fiveamprayer we have to know that this simple question to Adam in the garden of Eden after being disobedient is a question for all of us today. We know that Yahweh is the all seeing, all knowing, all powerful, mightiest of the Mighty Ones! Surely He knows precisely where Adam is located. The real thing that He is teaching Adam and us today is do we know where we are? Much like a small child who will wander off in the store and will hear the call of there parent, to look around to find 'where their location is'. We receive our directional point from the highest authority, the Creator of the Universe, Yahweh. Our moral and spiritual compass is found in Yahweh and His word. Without His guidance will we know when we have strayed? In this question, we find if we have gone too far? This question causes us to check our position, did we stop short of the goal? We can see with
Adam and Eve that were in hiding, is not a response that works for this question. Because they did not want to face their misstep, wrong decision or action.
When wrong doing is found in a community--that has clear definitions of the good and right things to do, address the issue of the wrong doers to feel shame. This shame stems from consequences and inflicts the offenders to make repairs and return to the correct way. The clear boundaries in communities and well known expectations motivates those in error to return to the right way. Adam and Eve were a community of 2 and they both were out of position to provoke the other to return to the correct way. This question is to give us pause and consider where we are. How did we get here? What actions ended in this result? What changes can be made to effect a different result? To truly take stock of our current situation to know where we are that we don't have to hide when Yahweh comes to ask us Ayekea? Click here to hear this teaching again.
We are walking in today: Yahweh Has A Question For Us--Ayekea--Where Are You?
Witness renew throughout the Bible: H2318 chadash to be new, renew, repair
1 Samuel 11:14; Isaiah 40:31, 41:1; Psalm 51:10; Lamentations 5:21; Hebrews 6:6
Fiveamprayer we have to know that this simple question to Adam in the garden of Eden after being disobedient is a question for all of us today. We know that Yahweh is the all seeing, all knowing, all powerful, mightiest of the Mighty Ones! Surely He knows precisely where Adam is located. The real thing that He is teaching Adam and us today is do we know where we are? Much like a small child who will wander off in the store and will hear the call of there parent, to look around to find 'where their location is'. We receive our directional point from the highest authority, the Creator of the Universe, Yahweh. Our moral and spiritual compass is found in Yahweh and His word. Without His guidance will we know when we have strayed? In this question, we find if we have gone too far? This question causes us to check our position, did we stop short of the goal? We can see with
Adam and Eve that were in hiding, is not a response that works for this question. Because they did not want to face their misstep, wrong decision or action.
When wrong doing is found in a community--that has clear definitions of the good and right things to do, address the issue of the wrong doers to feel shame. This shame stems from consequences and inflicts the offenders to make repairs and return to the correct way. The clear boundaries in communities and well known expectations motivates those in error to return to the right way. Adam and Eve were a community of 2 and they both were out of position to provoke the other to return to the correct way. This question is to give us pause and consider where we are. How did we get here? What actions ended in this result? What changes can be made to effect a different result? To truly take stock of our current situation to know where we are that we don't have to hide when Yahweh comes to ask us Ayekea? Click here to hear this teaching again.
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