Here is YouVersion image I made using a surreal picture of fog I took this morning. The verse is from Isaiah 44 wherein Abba is calling His people back to His everlasting unchanging ways.
Today, that call goes out to Christendom. The Redeemer desires that we walk as He walked! If my Messiah kept Sabbath, Feasts and ate clean and was righteous, why would I not do those things?
Come, let us return….
Wowsers!! What an excellent clip!! Jeremy sees and understands what is happening while ivory tower theologians have no clue.
Christianity as we know it is being radically altered and for the better as it returns to the ancient paths. Sound the trumpet!
(Aside: Is Don Cohen this guy’s twin, or what?? Hey, Don!)
The eighth day of Passover (Unleavened) is often celebrated with a big feast called Seudat Moshiach. The Feast of the Messiah was instituted by Rabbi Yisroel ben Eliezer, better known as Baal Shem Tov, in the 18th century. His purpose was to establish a feast that made tangible the reality of the coming Moshiach with lively Scriptural discussion, food, nigunim, celebration and four cups of wine.
Rabbi Amichaye Even-Israel, son of the eminent scholar and author Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, told Breaking Israel News, “The main goal of Seudat Mashiach is to try and internalize the issue of the coming of the Mashiach (Messiah) as a ‘real’ issue and not as a myth or a fairy tale. This is why we eat and drink while discussing this issue – to symbolize that it is real and could be ‘digested’”.
Texts such as Isaiah 11, Ezekiel 37:15ff, Isaiah 60-62, Zechariah 14, among others are passages that are discussed along with eating, singing, dancing and generally rejoicing in Moshiach!
I searched for ‘Seudat Moshiach’ and could not find a Seder to get some ideas from, but did find a number of announcements for synagogue and Messianic celebrations in the coming days. Chabad Chayil in North Miami Beach Continue reading
I didn’t write this, but I wish I had…. both Al’s comments and the original blog itself. Want to hear and understand my heart and what I see in Scripture? This does a pretty good job encapsulating my thoughts. Hats off to both Al McCarn for this find and comments as well as to the original author, Virag Gulyas, being willing to radically share her heart and frustration.
“This is a paradigm-shattering concept that Christians and Jews especially need to understand. The sooner we do, the sooner we arrive at Messiah’s coming in power and great glory to finish this work of redemption and restoration.”
Somewhere in the prophets, just before God talks about the terrible things that happen when Israel is attacked in the Last Days and Messiah comes in the nick of time, there is this promise of restoration:
“I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them back, because I have had compassion on them; and they will be as though I had not rejected them, for I am the Lord their God and I will answer them. Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their heart will be glad as if from wine; indeed, their children will see it and be glad, their heart will rejoice in the Lord. I will whistle for them to gather them together, for I have redeemed them; and they will be as numerous as they were before. When I scatter them among the peoples, they will remember Me in far countries…
Continue reading: Will I ever be enough for you, Israel?
Passover last night with several families and special guest, Wanda, who spent the night. This morning our typical slow and relaxed start melding into coffee and a spirited Bible study.
Now, the liberty of lounging at the Retreat chatting and laughing. Such good and peaceful rest.
Shabbat as the Creator designed it!!
At least a half dozen times we are told that Passover is a statute to be kept ‘forever’ in ‘all your dwelling places.’
Does your preacher affirm this?
Worth asking the very hard questions!! What a blessing last night and today fellowshipping with families as we celebrate God’s Feast in God’s way.
If this is bondage, lock me up and throw away the key!! 🙂
http://bible.com/59/exo.12.14.ESV
I have warned for a couple years now that the day is coming when sacrifice would begin again in Jerusalem. This NOT a bad thing, in fact prophecy clearly teaches in Ezekiel 43 and following that when the Messiah comes, He will preside over the sacrifice in the Temple. Other passages as we have explored before, also prophecy future sacrifice, contrary to Christendom’s assertion in the negative. I have covered this in detail through a number of posts. Here are just a few under one search term.
Well, today I read a jolting and deeply exciting article that portents again just how very very close we are to having sacrifice re-instituted which is a clear sign the Messiah is near.
Breaking Israel News reported yesterday that
One of the highlights of the Jewish year, the Passover offering, is making a comeback. On Monday, a reenactment presented the Biblical commandment in its full glory, which is fortunate since many rabbis believe that neglecting this important mitzvah (Torah commandment), even in the absence of a Temple, has grave consequences for Israel.
Just four days before Passover, the day the Bible commands Israel to bring a lamb to the Temple to be sacrificed, a group of Kohanim (members of the Jewish priestly class) sacrificed a lamb on Mount Scopus overlooking the site of the Temple. The Kohanim wore ritual clothes conforming to Biblical requirements and were accompanied by music played on silver instruments specially made to serve in the Third Temple.
Continue reading at http://www.breakingisraelnews.com/66076/passover-sacrifice-makes-comeback-overlooking-temple-mount-photos/#HaYB8uVCVCDmM0CW.99
Lately, I have been enjoying some videos my youngest son has been making. Most center around his drumming where he might take a short video of some odd/fun new surface or spatula, er, sticks. Other fun videos on his YouTube channel include capturing a swarm of bees and his passion, deer hunting thoughts…
Anyway, we’ve enjoyed these enough that I thought we’d share…
I have long believed that Scripture does not teach a pre-trib or secret rapture. My full expectation is that like Noah, we will be on the earth for judgment, though Divinely protected as in the Ark. Nowhere, ever, in Scripture do I see an example of God snatching someone out of trouble, rather than displaying His power by preserving IN the judgment. Consider Israel in Goshen while Egypt was being devastated.
Well, it appears Michael Snyder has written a book on the topic and good friend Al has a terrific review… Makes me want to dig into this book.
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End Times Reality Check: A Review of The Rapture Verdict, by Michael Snyder
BFB160418 The Rapture VerdictWhat do Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the pre-Tribulation rapture have in common? There is probably a joke in there somewhere, but the punch line escapes me. The answer, though, is that all of them are part of mainstream Christian practice (at least in the West), but none of them have much basis in Scripture. When held up to the light of Scripture, the Jolly Elf, the Whimsical Rabbit, and the Get-Out-of-Persecution-Free Card actually belong more in the realm of legend, myth, and wishful thinking.
There is no need to explain to Christians that Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny do not exist. Everyone knows that – and it would be better if our children understood it from the start rather than having to face their first crisis of faith when their kindergarten friends expose the truth. What everyone does not know, or does not want to admit, is that the doctrine of Jesus coming back to snatch His people away from the earth before the trials of the Last Days is not consistent with Scripture. The problem up to now is that there has been no comprehensive reference book written to examine this question from a critical point of view….
Continue reading at: https://thebarkingfox.com/2016/04/18/end-times-reality-check-a-review-of-the-rapture-verdict-by-michael-snyder/
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In the last couple days, I have had two concerning articles come across my email. One regarding the Pope and another regarding a group of Orthodox rabbis. Ironically, the titles are almost identical and the content touches on similar areas. What is shocking, or maybe not so shocking, is that the Scriptures claimed by both Pope and rabbis forbids hat each of them seek to allow, whether explicitly or implicitly. The two headlines:
While I am not going to get into the Scriptural position on sexual immorality, what I find fascinating is the two related articles from disparate religious groups making similar claims. Coincidence? Not likely.
Traditions of men and religious leaders walking in error on full display… and, maybe a precursor to the coming anti-messiah.
Discuss…
The last few days I have been stuck in Isaiah 51. Much, much to ponder in this little chapter.
Promises to the sons of Abraham and Sarah. Promises to Zion. Promises to the exile, and promises to Jerusalem.
Torah, righteousness and Yeshua (salvation) mentioned in close proximity (v.4, 6, 7, 8). And, the Redeemed of Yehovah, those who know righteousness and who are obedient to Torah, will return with joy to an Edenic Zion.
May He reveal His strong Arm in our day and turn His anger upon the enemies of His people. Oh, God of heaven, come contend for Your people!! (22)
http://bible.com/100/isa.51.7.NASB
This verse struck me this morning in its timelessness. Could have been written yesterday about our times…
Then, maybe it was!
http://bible.com/100/jer.16.10-11.NASB
con·verge – by redshoooz
This weekend my husband Tommy and I had the privilege of attending the First Western Regional Bney Yosef North America (BYNA) National Shabbat in Salem, Oregon. We flew from South Carolina to Seattle to visit my good friend Amy and took her and another friend Michelle with us. I will do my best to describe what I experienced at this family reunion!
We arrived at the National Armory Building in Salem with much anticipation and excitement after a long traffic filled drive from Seattle. We knew we were going to see familiar faces as well as meet new family members. As we entered the building there was hustle and bustle as people were preparing a banquet to share with one another. We walked into an older style gymnasium type of room with hardwood floors and bleacher style wooden chairs. Tables were decorated and chairs set up to welcome the invited guests.
Continue reading and see pics at: http://wp.me/p4J0Y5-30
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