Origin of the Tallit

Working on a research paper of the origin of the Tallit. It is so interesting. While our ancestors donned them do we know why and when the modern day Tallit came into use and the differences? There are differences. Some Christian Hebrew Root scholars claim Jesus wore one. He would have worn the fringes on the four corners of His garment for sure as that is commanded in the law but as far as the modern day Tallit  think much study needs to go into it before certain statements are made. Is the answer for the origin of the Tallit listed here? No, maybe in the future but for now study to show yourself approved.

How Does Moses Make His Coffee?????

Gematria is Jewish Numerology or is it fortune telling that uses Judaism for a cover?

It bothers me to listen to Bible teachers begin to quote things that the Word clearly stands against. Numerology for instance is no game and is a very dangerous practice. Kabalistic teachings reinforce this practice. Be careful when you study that you do not take on things that are anti-Biblical. Just because Jews do it doesn't mean it's okay for you to veer down that path. There are Jewish Atheists for crying out loud...Sound the alarm...blow the trumpet in Sion. Cry aloud and spare not. Preach why don't you??? Gematria plays on word's numeric values. There are writings held sacred to some that claim that the Hebrew letters are the manifestation of divine energy patterns, and even that the universe's DNA is composed of Hebrew letters. Does it even dawn upon some who do this that the letters are Aramaic block script? Hello!!!! Do we have to be so hard headed and noodle brained that the Almighty has to speak to us in secret code? Can we not just read the text? What about the good old days of just obeying the Bible for what it says? Obeying the commandments just how they are written? Now we seem to need some divine fortune telling that deals in numbers to break and unlock certain codes that hold the secrets of the universe. It seems like a CSI or Science Fiction movie in action. In the old days the Lord spoke the word and the children of Israel obeyed. When they did not obey He visited them in order to set them straight. It worked back then and it works now. We don't need a secret code or a form of doctrinal theology to help us to look at the Bible in a certain way and interpret it to fit the times we live in or the lifestyle we seem most happy with. All we need is prayer and to seek to obey His commandments. The DiVinci Code was a well organized movie with a detailed plot and everything was in code but just an ups.....The Almighty doesn't have to work like that....all He has to do is say the Word.....His servants are listening.

What about the James Ossuary? Read this link and let me know what you think

The following is a link to an article about the James Ossuary. I had kept up with the reports for a while. I had no idea it was on trial for being a fake Shame on some people. Anyway the link has some real good information.
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/25/opinion/la-oe-burleigh-bible-ossuary-forgery-20120325

Jewish Cowboys in the Early West...now this is something

http://www.jewishmag.com/178mag/jews_out_west/jews_out_west.htm

Jerusalem Diggs.....I King 3 Solomon's Wall You have to see this

 http://youtu.be/VH9ZDHUyu7A

Shabbos Tov

Praying a good Sabbath rest to those who have been working so hard this week. In English we say....Thank God it's Friday! Thus we know it is time for personal time and time with the Lord and our families. We have worked so hard this week and the weekend is to look forward to. We don't do it out of a commandment but out of a heart that is turned toward home and the Lord. People ask me all the time if we should keep the Sabbath. The answer is always to have a good conscience toward God and man. Hold what you feel the Bible is telling you and let the Lord be the judge. Some will have to work as their jobs require it. To those I say do not feel guilty. Go on and serve the Lord in gladness and choose a day to rest and give to Him. Just be sure you do. Some say every day is the Sabbath....sadly to some every day is. They never work. God gave each tribe a job to do when He gave the commandments. Some feel there are only ten. Others know there are more. We need to keep what the Lord has given us and press forward into perfection. This life is just a dressing room for eternity. Let us endeavor to enter into that peace He has prepared for us. What a wonderful thought.....Shabbos Tov to everyone!
    To those who are celebrating tonight the Shabbos before Chanukah I pray you are feeling the joy set before you. This brings us right into the celebration of the feast of dedication. Jesus celebrated this as He stood on Solomon's porch.




22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter
 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.¹ 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave [them] me, is greater than all; and no [man] is able to pluck [them] out of my Father's hand. 30 I and [my] Father are one.

Ask yourself a question?

     What would be the greater loss, doing more and being safe or doing less and coming up short? Think about it. What if you had been born a Jew in ancient times when we had to sacrifice at the Temple? Would you have had the same attitude? Possibly the pressure of seeing the pillar of cloud by day and fire by night is an awakening. Possibly viewing the great mountain as the children of Israel did would wake up some.We will again see the glory of the Lord in such a divine manner.
    
    

Early Christian Documents

Having read all of Shem Tov's Matthew and realizing that it was written in the rear of a book not made for public viewing and possible was his own personal translation, it strikes an awareness
within one to consider primacy of ancient documents. There are many arguments for Greek primacy of the Christian New Testament book of Hebrews. I have to wonder though...why would an apostle write a letter to a congregation of Hebrews in the Greek language? Ever thought that thought? If you have then you are not alone. Truth can stand the crucible of fire. It is better to have a refined truth than to be sold deceptiveness. If something is a translation then it's a translation. So be it. It is not going to be discredited if it is a translation. If we felt that way we would not appreciate the Bible being given to us in the English language. Just some thoughts.

Contributions of Great People to the World in Which We Live!

I just finished today the book, "Unorthodox," by Debra Feldman. I have to admit it sounds a great deal like the lives of some Ultra Orthodox Apostolic Women. No offense because truth is truth but to never have a say so in your life as an adult is a tragic thing. Education is important not only in Biblical Education but other areas as well. I cannot judge for another culture but I look at the plight of women world wide and it saddens me. We have made great progress in education and other areas. Why not many more area? One of the greatest women who ever lived was Theresa of Calcutta. Her religion heralds her as a saint. Where would we be without the sacrificial marriage of Pierre and Marie Curie? I wonder where medicine would be had Pierre said to Marie....you can no longer work in your field of expertise...you are not a man. Are we not all made in the image of God? Male and Female made He them. We are not made incomplete. We are not born one creature that has been torn into two. We are called sons and daughters. That is not to mean we need to take on a manly image but we are not spiritually and physically inadequate in any field. Our brains may be wired differently but we all have equal contributions to give the word and the Congregation. I pray for the day that the daughters of God get the recognition they deserve. I would love to see little girls raised to know their fullest potential that they may never feel they have to push their way to the top. Help us Lord to know
our purpose and let us be able to have the freedom to fulfill it.
View this video of Marie in her lab. Thank God for the work of this woman. She sacrificed her life for the work she felt was important.
http://www.nobelprize.org/mediaplayer/index.php?id=1389

Dana Klein

The Jewish Wedding

     Over the years there have been a multitude of books written on Jewish weddings.Christians have researched this subject to try and understand the New Testament and most particularly the passages in the book of Revelation. There are some particularly funny parts that those not familiar with the culture miss. One of them is that within the Hasidic Community the marriages are arranged by the relatives.There is a big push to have your offspring marry well. There is the pre-engagement interview in which the mother in law and family members meet the young woman. It can be quite comical in many cases and seem like the purchase of a cow instead of a wife for the son. The son might not have much to bring to the table yet his family inspects the life and physical attributes of the young woman as though he were head of state. Can you imagine being the young woman? What if they find you unacceptable? Surely the community won't gossip when they kick you to the curve and find you a husband in Israel instead.
     Here sits the young woman dressed to the nines. She is wearing the finest clothes her family can afford.
Sitting on pins and needles enduring a panel much akin to an FBI investigation to be accepted or rejected by the family of a man she will have to serve all the days of her life. Whatever happens to her, she will have to accept as the will of God for her life. She may or may not meet the young man at this time.It may just be that the meeting takes place at the actual engagement party.
    Does this happen in America? Yes it does. You may visit the Spertus Institute in Chicago, IL and see some wonderful pictures on display that show a wedding within the Hasidic Community. Is this an arranged marriage on display? Probably. Seems far fetched and outdated? Depends on your point of view. What ever the case it is an interesting study. One of the things I find most interesting is that many of the practices we find when we view the Biblical story of Issac and Rebecca. Thousands of years of customs still in practice.

Shalom,
Dana Klein

Discussing the Different points of Aramaic Language

I am reading a blog today by a priest who is studying Aramaic. He has some interesting perspectives on the language. 


http://christhum.wordpress.com/2012/12/01/carols-from-hertford-college-oxford/

Today has been an awesome day of research. I have been so tied to it that I hardly have been able to blog.

Searching for Ancient Hebrew and Aramaic Fonts

     In searching for Ancient Hebrew and Aramaic Fonts I came up with this website:
http://www.omniglot.com/links/fonts.htm

     I personally think writing is beautiful. Some fonts have so much art included in the communication. Thank God for the internet and the communication and education it affords but the simple handwritten artistic writing from a thousands of years ago is quite impressive to me.
     One of my favorite trips of all times has been to a small museum that is virtually unknown. For scholars if you should happen to drive through a small area of the country known as
Anderson Indiana. The address is as follows:
Anderson University
 1100 East Fifth Street Anderson, IN 46012
1-800-428-6414
    
     I may not agree with their Theology in all areas but one of the Professors traveled to the Middle East a great deal and has many artifacts in a small Museum on Campus. I did not find a link to the Museum but have visited it personally and found it on campus not far from the administrative offices. My husband and I  have traveled all over the USA and to many foreign countries. One of the first things He and I do is find the nearest Synagogue and then the nearest Theological Seminaries. It is worth the visit just for some of the places we have found. Such as the time we were visiting friends in Merchavia Israel and found the Great Courtyard  Museum at the Kibbutz that pays tribute to Golda Meir and her contributions to Israel.

May I encourage you to do a bit of research today while you still have breath and good eye sight and a sharp mind. I speak to many people and they put things off. Let us work while it is still day before the night comes and there is no time left.

Shalom,
Dana D. Klein
    

Unorthodox? Debra Feldman...Divine PROVIDENCE ?

Last night working on texts, and viewing reading material I happened to stumble across some very interesting books about women who have come out of the Hasidic community. I haven't really done much research in this area. I just take the Hasidic community as a matter of fact. Many are very dedicated to the study of Torah within the Hasidic group. I have always found them very fascinating. Well I got to googling up some video's and came upon one of Debra Feldman being interviewed by Barbara Walters on the view. Her story was a desire for education. She had a great desire to better herself. They began to show things that go on within the Hasidic community. Some made comments such as....some of these people have never watched tv or a movie. We aren't shocked by it. We stopped watching tv at home both of us before we were married. It is a time stealer. If you want to view the news you can watch it on the internet. I am not a legalist and don't condemn others who do sit there for hours on end but I know my house would be ten times dirtier if I had tv on. Then it went on to say how many children most of them had etc. So what they do other things besides watch tv. It is kind of nice to see families not thinking children are a burden in the world. Must be great to not have to preach against abortion or have the prochoice in one corner and pro life in another. It seemed a picking apart. Just because you don't share a certain culture it is such a wrong thing to judge them by your own cultures standards. These are people trying to obey the Laws of God. One of the Rabbi's while being interview shared that their moral code is much like the morality of the 1950's American values. So if they are happy living as such I say...live and let live. It is not the business of American women to try to change the value of a culture. I do not condone the abuse of anyone but to say that not watching tv is abuse is hardly a reason to have a sit in. In fact it is refreshing to see a group of people trying not to be corrupted by societies ills. They so reminded me of the Amish culture on the movie staring Tim Allen, " For Richer or Poorer." Here was a man and women fully in debt and involved in building barns and bigger barns...then one day the IRS said," You soul will be required of you." I am not a movie buff and I have to admit it was a VCR tape and I only saw it last week. I am sure it came out in the 1990's or so. I just don't care for tv or movies. I was told about it and since my husband used to manage an Amish Restaurant years ago it perked my interest. He still bakes great pies but they burned him out..lol... He would rather I bake the pies. It just might be we can learn some things from these cultures. We may not take it to the depth many of them who are so passionate about it do but some change is good for us. Possibly, we could learn to live less off of
Wal-Mart's staples,  and be more reliant on God's good earth. So yes, I do talk about God. One commentator on a particular blog told the writer not to ruin the blog, by mentioning the name of God. His opinion however does not deter me. I write what I want to write. The constitution itself gives me freedom of speech. In the words of that hilarious band on the tv show," Duck Dynasty", 'It you don't like it don't watch.' In my case it is, if you don't like it don't read my blog." That's a fact Jack!"
   Anyway, getting back to the book. I went to Amazon and looked for Debra Feldman's book called, Unorthodox. I clicked on it and put it on my wish list to run it by Bruce in the morning. Not that things are so tight here I need an okay. We just have so many books in our house and I needed to be sure he had not already purchased it. That was my last chore for the evening before retiring for bed. I had a class this am in Lafayette. My son Joseph came along as he was out of school today due to a teachers training session. When we returned this afternoon on my desk sat Debra's book. I cannot believe my eyes. Dr. Klein had picked it up at a book sale last week before I even found such a book on Amazon. I say it is providence that I read this book. I began to read it before I blogged this evening.
  I am not going to judge Debra or her situation or the whys or how's of her personal choices. I am however going to sit down and read her book as I feel it is providence. I cannot say I recommend it yet but education is always recommended. The Apostle Paul instructed Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:15 divine words when he said, 


2Tim 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

I have taken this as a personal command in my life as well. My own sweet husband is such a good example of this. We encourage each other to study the Bible. Two definitely are better than one.

Shalom,
Dana D'Artez Klein

Hebrew Language Studies

     I will be hosting a seminar soon about the importance of studying ancient manuscripts in the language in which they were written. It is such a joy to me to find different manuscripts so available today. I spent time in Israel digging through ancient ruins. I love ancient history. The people of an earlier time had such a slower pace. They did not have all the modern technology we do. It would be so nice to have the technology and the slower pace. Is there such an existence possible? I have to wonder.
     In many times in history there were those who strayed away into pagan theology. Imagine knowing who God is and that there is only one God. Not the Ein Sof concept of God that we find in the Zohar but the concept of God being our Creator who also is our deliverer. That is why I cannot swallow the worlds theological view of who Jesus is. I find it so hard to believe that Jews would begin to turn from serving the One true God to a polytheistic view. Then in doing so they seek to convert those who serve the One True God of Israel into following them. The New Testament clearly calls them the blind leading the blind. If you say you serve the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob then how can you believe in a Jesus who is a lesser God? If He is God then He is the Almighty robed in flesh...the Messiah??? How then can you swallow a pagan view of the Only God in the Universe??? That is preposterous. I say to those who are off on this deceptive path to come out of darkness into the marvelous light of the Lord. He is either God or He is not. You cannot have it both ways. If God be God then serve Him. If Baal be god then serve him but don't come telling me someone robed in Baal's ways is my God because you are wrong in every sense. Well enough of my ranting. Off to study deeper things such as ancient manuscripts and scripts. Shalom...Dana

Syriac Bible Found

http://www.nationalturk.com/en/1500-year-old-syriac-bible-found-in-ankara-turkey-16624

Working on video's to promote Hebrew Research and the study of Hebrew scholars during the days Jesus walked the earth. I have a great burden to educate the people of the Name of Jesus and those who are Monotheistic in belief. If you have gotten thus far in study and revelation then you are desiring deeper study without going over the edge. So many end up weird when they begin to study Judaism. The understanding has to come over you that today's Judaism is not what was being practiced during the days Jesus walked the earth. If you desire more understanding about this and want a place to begin study then enroll in my program of Jewish Studies. We are not an expensive school that has a great deal of perks. We are a small school with a few professors who have joined together to educate the body of Jesus Christ in deeper studies including the original Biblical Languages. Due to our low overhead and great burden we make it affordable. Sure you won't be labeled a Cambridge Scholar by graduating from AT Seminary but you also won't be spoon fed. You have to do the work. We are excited about all of it. Have a great day!
www.atseminary.com

The Mercies of God

                                 The God of Two Testaments    

  
   The mercies of Jehovah are made new every morning. To the average Christian living in today's society what does that mean? It could mean that God over looks our sin. It could mean that He changes His word for us as we are too weak to do what His word says even though He is God. For some this is the view they have chosen. What kind of God would He be if He made laws to govern mankind and the laws He made are so harsh that mankind perishes daily in failure. He would not be the kind of Father we see in the New Testament. How can it be that the Jesus of the New Testament is the personification of the Holy God we say that He is with such a gulf of difference between testaments? This very question has been an object of consideration from Jews in today's world and past time frames in history that have sought answers.
    The answer itself could lie in the very definition of mercy. Mercy is defined as unmerited favor. It is called mercy by one and grace by another. Some would define grace as the one thing that emanates from Jehovah that allows us to be accepted by Him, but is that really truth? So many questions, so many unanswered questions. It has been understood that both answers cannot be right. Maybe in the eyes of the culture of the reader and the past cultures that posed stumbling blocks, yet not if one truly analyzes the facts.
  
   The vast difference lies in the facts of who Jehovah is to begin with. Jews see the dealings of God as a people as His visitation upon them. The perfection of them as a people is received as a renewing of them as a whole existence. He has not left them alone to perish. He has not decided to look the other way. He has decided to deal with them, to perfect them, to make them eternally what they should. This molding and making enables God's chosen people to be enlightened to the extent of dwelling with Him in heavenly places. The early church was composed of such Jews. They left us a legacy. Let us not take that legacy and turn against it. In the Bible there are many chapters dealing with the Jews who made up the early Christian congregations. We call them the Church but the term congregation would be a better term.
  
   To a Christian who has received enlightenment through the baptism of the Holy Spirit as was recorded in the New Testament in the book of Acts chapter 2 there is a different view entirely. They express an entirely different view than their predecessors. A veil has been taken from their minds.
   
   Early Puritanical writers told of an angry God who wielded judgement and perdition upon those who do not respond directly to all of His commandments.  This is due to the reformation and things that have happened in the past. The same Christianity that existed in the life and times of Jesus Christ is not what this mindset came from.
  
   We live in a wonderful time on earth. We live in a time of reformation that is unknown to our predecessors. We live in a day of technology and study and research. This has added to our knowledge of the Bible and the language in which it is written. Thus we to an extent can hear the voice of the text and the words of Jesus so much clearer. As we hear this sound let us amplify the sound and bring the real Jesus to the world. Let us bring the merciful one who ate with sinners and publicans. The one who rode into Jerusalem on the foal of an Ass. The one who fed the five thousand. He who told the parable of the good Samaritan. What does this world need? It needs the real Jesus not the religious one made up by groups who do not understand that He is the God of two Testaments.

The Name of G_d

   According to Jewish practice some of the Names of God are to sacred to be pronounced aloud unless we profane. The Bible says in Exodus Chapter 20 verse 7

7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

 The name Elohim should only be pronounced as such when reading from the Bible. If one uses the name outside of this context then it should be pronounced Elokhim.

  One of the names we use for God in Hebrew is Ha Shem, which basically means, "the Name." Though the name Elohim is one of the most commonly used forms used it is though to be and honorary plural form of the word El or Elh which means, "a god."

May this be a blessing to someone today.
Shabbat Shalom
Dana Klein
 

 

Funniest Refresher Ever

I am neck deep in books and material for the Masters in Jewish Studies Program. The funny thing is I am always looking for a program that keeps me totally brushed up for class room teaching. I found this site on the web that had a sale on classes. So I subscribed to it. The marketing course is awesome. So professionally done. I wanted some ideas so I can market our life coaching program to the state. Well that was a wonderful investment as it will educate me in ways I never knew existed. The Hebrew Course coming out of Jerusalem with the native speaker however was hilarious. It is this guy being taped writing on a white board. He speaks very bad English and being an English teacher (ESL) it had me rolling my eyes. I thought..oh well it's a refresher for Hebrew so I will just ride it out. I think the guy ought to say in the film....just a minute while I go light the hash bowl...it just went out. It was like the Bill and Ted of Hebrew School....hilarious. Not at all what I bargained for and I cannot get a refund because it's an honest legitimate course. Too funny!!! Never will I do that one again. I did however get my laugh for the day. I am better off going over the Hebrew Course I taught for Muskegon University. It was so much better just reviewing my own DVD's. Thank you Brother Good Joe for making DVD's of me teaching. Call me vain but I
am a good Hebrew Teacher. I love the language, people and Bible. Tonight though it made me miss everyone in Indiana. I love Indy. It is an awesome place to live. The students are amazing and right on tract in studying and asking questions. I also love the advance Hebrew Courses at Jewish Education available there. I sure miss
it. I miss my dear Hebrew teacher Mr. Cohen and the Rabbi:) there. She is awesome! I also miss Hebrew School and the congregations......well there you have it......I love Louisiana but I am just as fond of Indiana. In the Name of the Most High God Dana Klein

Studying Diasporia's

Today has been productive in research. I am currently reading accounts of the diasporas. It
seems everyone remembers the horrible things done by Hitler to the Jewish people. They seem
to fail to remember the Spanish Inquisition. Things done in the Name of Christianity were never what Jesus of Nazareth ever intended. We see no Biblical accounts in the New Testament of this being done by Christians to Jews. We see however a religious group calling themselves Christians doing horrible things in the earth. None of it justified. We know for a fact that this was not done by Peter, Paul, John or Timothy. These things were done by the religious who were not following even the 10 commandments. Jesus never said to kill your enemy. No rather He taught to love your enemy. Stephen the Martyr did not die in vain. Sure many things happened to the early Church at the hands of others but they were never taught to kill, steal or destroy. Those are the habits of another father, not the Father of the Faithful. Those are the habits of the enemy. Looking at all that is happening in the world today it really makes you think that barbarianism is alive and well. Things people used to do that were so violent are now done in an aristocratic manner. Jesus help us all. We need to make it out of this world without sin. Which brings me back to square one. Jesus said to love our enemies and not to curse them but bless them. In all the research I do I cannot see where He ever justified killing our enemy or our neighbor and especially our brother or sister. In fact we are not even to speak ill of them. We all have such a long way to go. Lord have mercy on us and especially me.
In the Name above all Names...Jesus the Messiah....

Dana D. Klein

     Spent today working on Seminary projects along with various other projects. Lots of irons in the fire so to speak. One of such was reading a book compiled by Nehemia Gordon's comments on the Name of Jesus. He has some good things to say. Let there be a warning go out to Christians who
read any material written by a scholar not versed in Biblical Salvation. Especially by one who is
Hebrew competent and extremely intellectual. Sometimes a loaded gun backfires. Be careful in that though someone is expert in one area it does not validate all areas. Don't move out of truth for what seems like a knowledgeable revelation of scripture. Weigh all things and validate them by the Word of God, both Old and New Covenant. Many times people are more impressed by Judaism than by the
truth of Jesus Christ. This is camouflaged  under the guise that all someone need is the Revelation that Jesus is Messiah and that every thing else is okay. Judaism of today is not the Judaism during the life and times of Jesus Christ. Babylonian practices have no place in God's House yesterday, today or forever. If it be that you hold the firm conviction that Jesus is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob then,  realize He still hates the same things He always hated.

      This is a dangerous time for the Church to guard against apostasy and an Anti-Jesus Christ Spirit. Paul, the Apostle said it was already in the world during his time. Paul left for heaven but the Anti-Christ spirit stayed here on earth and it is alive and well. Now, that is not to say much cannot be learned from someone who does not have the revelation of Jesus Christ. Math can be learned from a math teacher. Economics from an economics teacher. Much is able to be absorbed by good and various lectures. When it comes to Bible Doctrine it is best left to those who at least understand salvation. Caution must be exercised when it comes to Biblical truth as all of the Bible is true. One's view concerning the validity of truth however comes in to question when the example does not mirror the pattern left for us by Jesus and the Apostles. Some scholars are vehemently against one Biblical contradiction yet put into practice another founded by the vary group they are so set against. The proverbial strain at a knat and swallow a camel theme well come into play in such a circumstance. When carefully studied under the magnifying glass of God's Word such things come to light. Tomorrow will come soon and other projects will have to be taken care of. It is good to be busy.
In Jesus
Dana D. Klein M.Div.
  

Louisiana Renewal Project

 

     We are very blessed today to be in the Baton Rouge area. Louisiana Renewal Project is a group that informs and educates Pastors on political issues and policies going on in the Nation. What a great group to meet up with. Today as been a day of encouragement. We have been treated like royalty thus far. All the speakers so far have been very informed and motivational. Thank the Lord somebody is out there promoting the ways of God in our state and local governments We are so blessed to live in the USA and especially Louisiana. For those of you who live in other states we invite you to come and visit Louisiana so that you might be saved:)

     We also would like to add that we were especially blessed to meet up with other One God Apostolic Pastors such as the Murphy Brothers who each Pastor UPCI churches and also

Pastor Ziegler who pastors in Gonzales. It is great to see like minded Brothers and Sisters out trying to do as much for Jesus as possible.

     Today as one of the speaker shared on a topic my mind wondered off to the Bible instances where Jehovah planted His man or woman of the hour in particular situations to help His people gain deliverance. Joseph was planted in Egypt. He led God's people out of famine. Moses was planted in Egypt. He led God's people out of bondage. Daniel was given great position in Babylon. He was called on for counsel many times. Their situation did not seem like it was God. Such as in the situation of Joseph. His brothers sold him into slavery. Moses was lifted out of the Nile. Daniel was taken into captivity. That is just like our God. He led captivity captive in the instance of Calvary.

It did not seem like a blessing to those who were close to Him or were involved in ministry, yet it

was the hand of God. Are we as Apostolic people so closed minded that we do not recognize that God can use us to deliver His people today? Why do we leave everything up to others? How about getting involved???? Just some private things that are going on in my mind today. The questions are for myself, but if they apply to you I am willing to share. I plan to be more involved. I have been involved in many community and state projects but I am determined to make a difference in my world if even a small difference. I don't want to end up in a grave plot with a tombstone and no  story to go with it.  I want my life to be a memorial. I want to make a difference. I am very thankful for my life.

In Jesus,

Dana D. Klein



Wow! Everyday is filled with new adventures. I am working hard on adding to AT Seminary's Jewish Studies Program. Hoping that students will be educated in Hebrew language, letters and the mindset of the ancient Hebrew as well as the vernacular of todays Hebrew. My goal is a better rounded view and a more balanced curriculum. The Apostle Paul told Timothy to study to show himself approved, a workman unto God, rightly dividing the word of truth. Well, if we are to follow that example then we need to study the words of God. I am to enable people to study the Word in the language in which it was written with the voice of the writer and the time period of the text in mind that the Word may come alive in the heart of those pursuing knowledge and that their faith might leap forward as the eyes of their understanding open. There is so much to learn. I tell my Professor husband all the time that I think I will never finish knowing all I want to know until I leave the earth. Hopefully, I can help those who are studying and be a greater help to the Kingdom of God by those things given to me to develop as a mission. We are all called to the "Great Commission," but also have each and individual "Mission." I am aiming for the goal of the approval of the Master. I want to hear the words, well done my good and faithful servant. Enter into your reward. Heaven is my goal and I am aiming to store as many dear treasures there as I can. Not silver or gold that mean very little in heaven but the souls of men and women who have the possibility of eternal life.
Who are these men and women? Well they are those like yourself who come from various backgrounds and situations. With that in mind I want to continue to develop things as the Lord leads me. My dear husband this year has published a huge amount of books as he has been enabled by the Lord to write and teach full time. I want to use my time wisely considering the clock keeps ticking and time keeps rolling forward even as I compile this message.
In Jesus
Dana D. Klein
Professor of Jewish Studies
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