Thursday, December 5, 2013
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.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
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.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
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
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/25/opinion/la-oe-burleigh-bible-ossuary-forgery-20120325
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
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.
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.
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