Ministry Hierarchy and the Spirit part 2

So the eleven talmidim/diciples went to the hill in the Galil where Yeshua/Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they prostrated themselves before him; but some hesitated.Yeshua came and talked with them. He said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make people from all nations into talmidim, immersing them into the reality of the Father, the Son and the Ruach HaKodesh/Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember! I will be with you always, yes, even until the end of the age."

Authority- Exousia (greek)= 1. power of choice, liberty of doing as one pleases
1. leave or permission
2. physical and mental power
1. the ability or strength with which one is endued, which he either possesses or exercises
3. the power of authority (influence) and of right (privilege)
4. the power of rule or government (the power of him whose will and commands must be submitted to by others and obeyed)
1. universally
1. authority over mankind
2. specifically
1. the power of judicial decisions
2. of authority to manage domestic affairs
3. metonymically
1. a thing subject to authority or rule 4c
4. jurisdiction
1. one who possesses authority 4c
5. a ruler, a human magistrate 4c
6. the leading and more powerful among created beings superior to man, spiritual potentates
7. a sign of the husband's authority over his wife
1. the veil with which propriety required a women to cover herself
8. the sign of regal authority, a crown

Understand that Yeshua/Jesus has ALL authority (Matt. 28:18).

Of all the designated mandates that any man or woman of Elohym need to receive deep in their spirit in any demonstrations of love in this call to ministry (service), is to know whom is the founder and authority of this ministry. We'll get more into whom it is we serve and whom it is we minister to which we slightly touched on a tiny bit in the last part of our discussion. However for now we are using the very Words of Messiah in Matthew 21 to present this topic on Hierarchy and Spirituality in the the Ekklesia/Church, by analyzing a discussion between Him and the Cohanim/Chief Priest and Elders about this very thing.
Being a great teacher as we have read he first asks a critical question himself, then answers it in the best format and His most aggressive presentations and notice most prominent through out the Gospels, by Parable and Allegory.

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. (Mark 1:22)

As Messiah is asked the question now about His standing of authority according to Hierarchy of his day, which as we've read would deal basically with the chain of powers that be, which here is the Priesthood and Elders, today we may see the chain of command having to deal with learned men/women positioned on the ministry boards of Bishops, Reverends and Pastors. Every governing body has a order of rules, in an attempt to keep order of a magistrate/nations or peoples and may very well found this on one of the most abused scriptures in the scriptures (1 Corinthians 14:33). That would be wonderful to expound upon, we still yet may apply it to what our response is to Messiah's authority.

Starting way back in the scriptures where we see certain strengths that would set someone apart by, physical strength, their level of intelligence, or their ability of shrewdness. However today we may see the last two to be the most apparent strengths.
The tribe of Y'hudah/Judah as we know historically Yeshua was born into were granted these authorities through command, statutes and judgements according to scripture,,,,,

"Y'hudah, your brothers will acknowledge you, your hand will be on the neck of your enemies, your father's sons will bow down before you. Y'hudah is a lion's cub; my son, you stand over the prey. He crouches down and stretches like a lion; like a lioness, who dares to provoke him? The scepter will not pass from Y'hudah, nor the ruler's staff from between his legs, until he comes to whom [obedience] belongs; and it is he whom the peoples will obey. ( Genesis 49:8) Spoken by the Patriarch Yisra'el/Yacov/Jacob.
In the time of Mosaic Law there is another ministry added to Y'hudah/Judah which we now know as the Levitical priesthood, through Aaron and his sons and their descendants (Exodus 28:1).
It was these two tribes that would make up the Hierarchy of the Assemblies of Elohym according to the ordinances of the Almighty and called into his service.

When Messiah comes on the scene, even though missed by the powers that be, his family lineage presents him in order of all the authority according to the commands of Elohym through Y'hudah and Levitical Law. Lion of the tribe of Y'hudah and a mother from the heritage of Judah and the Levites.
Her parents are not named in the canonical New Testament; however, Church tradition and early non-biblical writings name her parents as Joachim and Anne.[7] Mary was a relative of Elizabeth, wife of the priest Zechariah of the priestly division of Abijah, who was herself part of the lineage of Aaron and so of the tribe of Levi.[8] [Lk 1:5] [1:36] In spite of this, some speculate that Mary, like Joseph to whom she was betrothed, was of the House of David and so of the tribe of Judah, and that the genealogy presented in Luke was hers, while Joseph's is given in Matthew.[9] She resided at Nazareth in Galilee, presumably with her parents and during her betrothal – the first stage of a Jewish marriage – (Mary, Mother of Jesus by Bruce E. Dana 2001 ISBN 1555175570 page 1)

I know you just asked why are we delving into all this basic knowledge? As part of priesthood we should be not only able to soundly authorize the Headship of our Messiah but also the history of His Authority according to scripture, just a little refresher. Mustn't we be able to do better than the Elders and powers that were in Messiah's day? Refusing to look at the proof in order to keep their false sense of power. Blessed is the servant that bows down and humbles themselves to the Dominion, Power and Might of our King and Lord of all.

"Now listen to another parable. There was a farmer who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a tower; then he rented it to tenants and left. (Matthew 21:33)

This Allegory brings us to a "farmer of a vineyard" which is illustrated and expounded on again in John 15:1-9. Of course we can surmise that the "tenants that rent" are these two functioning bodies of government. The way the parable plays out tells us that right away these intelligent and learned men should have been able to grab a hold of its prophecy, however prophecy is a "spiritual endowment" (Corinthians 12). What however holds them back is the same attitude that hold many back today when we are unable to incorporate the hierarchy and the spiritual application in union and balance. This brings us to presenting a soul search of our own. Is the shadow of the Levite (spiritual) and Y'hudah (hierarchy) working together? How does this affect our personal temples in order to minister unto the Adonai and to serve his people, the sheep of his pasture? Do we realize that we "are" ministering unto the first above all things the ADONAI himself, and His body whom we call His church and he calls his Bride?
We leave you today and for now with the outline of His Authority as the Head of the Body. Which will move us to understand better Messiah's question in Matthew 21:24, the analysis of,,,

A. questioning of the Elders and the Priest.
B. why does John the Baptist come up in His response?
C. what should have been their response?
D. Messiah's answer-The Parable
E. Our apparent responses
F. and what should be our response.

These will be the outline of our next parts of this discussion. Please continue to read this chapter and meditate thereon. As always we'd love to hear from you and by you letting us know what points stand out to you most when focuses on what Messiah is teaching and any of the above sections listed A. through F. also that pertaining to the parable itself that has been titled as " The Wicked Servants ".

It stresses the idea that complete or entire authority has been entrusted unto the
Son of God.
3. The Father has even given unto the Son power in the Judgment:
1) For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son
(John 5:22).
2) For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may
receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it
be good or bad (2 Cor. 5:10).
4. The authority of the Son is complete in that even to this present hour, He upholds
all things by the word of His power (Heb. 1:3).
C. It was Jesus that told the apostles, that He, after His ascension, would beseech theFather to send the Holy Spirit in His name (that is by His authority).
1. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name,
he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance,
whatsoever I have said unto you (John 14:26).
2. But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even
the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me (John
15:26).
3. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he
shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and
he will shew you things to come (John 16:13).
4. This wonderful truth was fulfilled beginning in Acts 2:1-4 with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.

Ministry Hierarchy and the Spirit

Introduction

Hierarchy-noun
Etymology- middle english ,ierarchie
rank or order of holy beings, from Anglo-French jerarchie
from Medieval Latin hierarchia, from late Greek, from Greek
hierarchies
Date 14th century
1; a division of angels
2 a: a ruling body of clergy organized into orders
or ranks, each subordinate to the one above it; especially;
the bishops of a province or nation
b church government by an hierarchy
3 A body of persons in authority
4 the classification of a group of people, according to ability
or to economic,social, or professional standing; also: the group so classified
5 a graded or ranked series <>



Always prefer to look up the etymology of such a word, especially if its pertaining to the church. For the sake of discussion two topics will apply here as is in question. Church order and Spirituality. Seems lately more than ever I keep getting inquiries about this. Why now? Why ever? Should not these two topics marry into one? What does thee Holy Administration have to say about this?
Surely there will be others to expound on these topics which is quite alright, I'm an avid believer that not one of us get it all, could we really imagine such a thing? A human being with that kind of power? I love the teaching and preaching of quite a few myself, but the great joy is watching all the pieces fall together in a whole from various teachings. Theres only One such a one that can be accredited with that kind of authority, to direct, lead, command holy ordinance and have dominion over everyone and everything. We'll get more into this later.

Topic

Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people
confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, "By what authority are You doing these
things? And who gave You this authority?" (Matt. 21:23).

Now as we know all things are recorded in the scriptures for our study, with just about anything pertaining to Church or the Ekklesia (Voting Assembly) and it's order. See we must remember how the order of things were, first off according to Mosaic law only the priest were allowed to keep any religious or spiritual ordinance of the temple.

And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office. (Exodus 28:41)

Along with numerous other from Exodus 28- 40, which explains the calling and Ordination services and then again through most of the book of Leviticus starting in chapter 1 which show us the hectic services that had to take place in ministry before the Adonai/Lord. As far as we know Messiah Yeshua didn't meet any of the qualifications,,,,well according to religious man. Lets see what His reply is,,,,,,,,

And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. The baptism of John, whence was it ? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying , If we shall say , From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? (Matthew 21:24-25)

Before we go any further lets grab a couple of points about this particular set of verses,,,
1. Yeshua/Jesus did'nt question their right to ask. He refused to answer directly because he knew their hearts and their hypocrisy. Were they really asking because they would care if he said then he was sent of the Father? Or was it because they didn't choose him?

2. When it comes to matters of the Church it is scriptural and right to ask where the authority resides in what is taught

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3. This is why we should have been taught to give, book, chapter and verse for the things which we preach.

a. So that all can know where it came from.

b. That one can check for themselves and see if what we preach or teach is true (Acts 17:11)

c. Notice His question refer to two applications of authority, Heaven (the Spiritual) and Men (Earth or World)

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4. We must comprehend, get in, and see that Yeshua/Jesus has "All" authority ( Matthew 28:18)
Exclamation on the word,,,,All.

For right now we'll leave it here. As we said please expound further if you as leaders in the Body of Messiah have been so inspired. These are inserts from previous studies compiled with one we received in our Ministerial classes. When we return we start back where we left off.
Until then Brethren, sometimes its good for us to reevaluate what should be our basics, but some of the most valuable instructions in remembrances of the way Our Father designed things. How long have many of us been churched? An unknowingly forgotten who it is really thats in Charge.

For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; ( 2 Corinthians 9:12)

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Salvation-Building a New Life (Our Journey from Shittiym) part 5

"And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying , Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went , and came into an harlot's house *, named Rahab, and lodged there.
And it was told the king of Jericho, saying , Behold, there came men in hither to night of the children of Israel to search out the country.
And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying , Bring forth the men that are come to thee, which are entered into thine house: for they be come to search out all the country."
Joshua 2:1-3

Hidden treasures and secret things are the glory of kings. It's these times when we may hear comments like,,,, how do we know that Elohiym (God) inspired men to write the Bible?
We beseech everyone to no longer skim the surface! The joy of our salvation and the Redeemer of our souls are contained in messages beyond our reasoning. Does that mean they are not there? No way! This is the love of a Father, thee Father that leaves his children wonderful inherited gems. It's up to us to make them important enough to seek.
We saw how Joshua got called and chosen for this office, we watched him get a name change, We saw him gather Elohiyms people, all of the 12 tribes plus some, don't forget about Ephraim and Manasseh the sons of Joseph who are adopted and included in the inheritance of their Father Israel (Jacob) , So this make 14 tribes, not just 12.
This is important to know,,,,
Fourteen =Deliverance and Salvation

Israel was delivered the fourteenth day of the first month
Matthew records 14 generations from Abraham to David
14 generations from David to the carrying away into Babylon
14 generations from the carrying away into Babylon to Messiah,
The Anointing which is our deliverer

As you see this plays out over and over again, and was a clue to our Salvation walk. So we have two important symbolic factors here. We know about the twelve it represents,,,,

Governmental Rule of "King and Queen" Abraham and Sarah, Messiah and his Bride (1 + 2 = 3), the Triangle - The Mystery, Governmental Perfection by Divine Authority, also the 11 + 1 = 12 (two witnesses unified in one Messiah) - the "other two on one side of the bank of the river and on the other side of the bank of the river in Daniel 12:5" ?)
Keep these things and ponder them. For the journey we are about to take is not for the faint of heart. May we see today just how perfect the Word of Elohiym (God) truly is!!!

For this my friends is the beginning of Salvation walks and journey to the promised land. It is here we use our tools.

And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying , Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went , and came into an harlot's house *, named Rahab, and lodged there. (beginning verse)

Joshua=Yahoshua=YHVH is Salvation
Our Adonai can be seen all the way through the bible and his relationship with his people. This is about Him! Watch!

Son of Nun- Nun="fish" or "posterity"
posterity=(webster)-The offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation, and to all future generations.
sent=Shalachto= send, send away, let go, stretch out
out of Shittiym="the acacias" (origin) Shittah=meaning the sticks of wood (root)Shotet=
scourge, part of an otherwise unused root meaning (properly, to pierce)

Are you seeing this? Our Elohiym (God), our Salvation. The true Fisher of men, out of the sea of the world. Sent out, stretched out on two sticks of wood. Not just any wood. Acacia wood,,,,,,
Shittim: In the Bible, it is called “shittim”. Chosen above all others, shittim was the wood which Elohiym (God) commanded Moses to use to create the Ark of the Covenant into which Moses placed the 2 stone tablets upon which The 10 Commandments were carved.

Ark of the Covenant: The entire chapter of Exodus 37 is devoted to the creation of the Ark of the Covenant. The Ark was first constructed of shittim wood and then overlaid with gold before being placed into the Holy of Holies (Sanctum Sanctorum) in Solomon's Temple.

The wood of the Ark of the Covenant. Where the tablets of the law resided, where the power of the glory (Shekinah) of the Adonai touched and abides. Where the cherubim and the mercy seat resided. Halleluyah!!! And we have'nt even finished the first sentence of the chapter!
He was scourged and pierced. This is the beginning of a wonderful love story, the wonderment of the glory of our Salvation in the Cross! This wood represents durability, and endurance and strength. Its also "thorny".

John 19:2 KJV
And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe.

two men to spy secretly,,,
two (root word)=Shanah=to change, alter
(Hithpael) to disguise oneself
symbolically the number of fellowship and union. Also the number of "witnesses"

Deuteronomy 19:15 KJV
One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth : at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established .

For who?

men=enowsh-(root)=anash=to be weak, sick, frail.
(Qal)
to be incurable
to be sick
desperate, incurable, desperately wicked, woeful, very sick (pass participle) (metaph.)
(Niphal) to be sick
Genesis 4:26 KJV
And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the ADONAI (LORD).

These witness would "spy" -Ragal=to go on foot, spy out, foot it, go about, walk along, move the feet, explore.
secretly=Charash=to cut in, plough, engrave, devise
(Qal)
to cut in, engrave
As the tablets that were engraved by the hand of Elohiym (God) the commandments.

saying=amar=to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend.

Lets review what we have just witnessed,,,,,
The Salvation of YHVH the Son of his posterity, His offspring for all future generations especially chosen,, one who would endure and be strong, would be sent and stretched out on two pieces of wood, he would be scourged and pierced. He is adorned with thorns which represents sin. He is the Ark of the Covenant that have all the commandments of Elohiym within him. He is anointed, his is the seat of mercy. He is sent for all the tribes of Israel (the 12) and sent for Salvation and Deliverance (the 14). He is sent to secretly (to change and alter) the men that cry out the name of the Adonai, that are weak and frail and sick in sin and bondage. He is sent as a proper witness with the evidence presented by the Father and Son, and for all men to know, and to be able to say to the heart of men, the commands and promises intended. Halleluyah and Halleluyah!!!

This is the story of our lifes walk! The One and only Messiah and his works for all of us to bear witness of now. Search the scriptures, see the divine heart of Elohiym (God). Still think this is just a book? This is the foundation and the revelation of YHVH for all of mankind a hope and a future.
And my goodness there is so much more! We could do this and see Him in every mark and stroke of print. Look for yourselves while we are there, are you not crying out the name of the Adonai (Lord), have we not received his deliverance's and his salvation? Until our next installment, which takes us from faith to faith and glory to glory, think on this Salvation walk let it penetrate the very soul. May our spirit be rejoicing and our hearts full, for the wonderous and marvelous works of our Elohiym (God) are unending to those of eternity. This is a building of New Life. Our journey from Shittiym, Lets walk to the promised land together!

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Salvation- Building a New Life (Allegiance to Prevail) part 4

"And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying , Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went , and came into an harlot's house *, named Rahab, and lodged there.
And it was told the king of Jericho, saying , Behold, there came men in hither to night of the children of Israel to search out the country.
And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying , Bring forth the men that are come to thee, which are entered into thine house: for they be come to search out all the country."
Joshua 2:1-3

Okay Brethren, this is it! All the foundation laying can now be made manifest! Lets walk together and watch the Word come alive. This is not for the spectacle or those that don't truly seek the Word with a open heart to learning. But for those that will watch diligently and call out to the Adonai(Lord) so that he can show us great and mighty things that we knew not. Halleluyah!!!
Remember we are taking together our Salvation Walk! Understanding we can't do this alone and we can not do it selfishly. Coming together with one main goal,,,,, to seek the face of Adonai (Lord) and conquer our promised land.
These are those times that get exciting because we know that we will know no man could have so perfectly put these things in this kind of format. Is there really a bible code? Okay we'll be right there, but first lets go back for just a bit, and watch the gathering of the people unto Salvation for there a short clue there that carries us to our next point.

"Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying ,
Pass through the host, and command the people, saying , Prepare you victuals; for within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the ADONAI(LORD) your God giveth you to possess it." Joshua 1:10-11

The Commission is sent out. Salvation calls us into a Holy calling. No fear, and total obedience. Yahoshua (YHVH'S Salvation) ,,,, oh thats right, we almost forgot to tell you, like some of His predecessors before him Joshua gets a new name change.

"These are the names of the men Moshe sent out to reconnoiter (spy) the land. Moshe gave to Hoshea the son of Nun the name Y'hoshua. " Numbers 13:16 CJB

He's not just Salvation anymore but The Salvation of YHVH (JEHOVAH). Though we see alot about this hero of Elohiym (God) and the people Israel, The main hero of this walk is our Almighty Father. The things he does for his people are phenomenal!!! Just as he did in the land of Eqypt (Misrayim) all will know there is no greater Elohiym(God) in all the lands of the world as that of Israel.

NOW WE GATHER


"And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying ,
Remember the word which Moses the servant of theADONAI (LORD) commanded you, saying , The ADONAI (LORD) your God hath given you rest , and hath given you this land.
Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye shall pass before your brethren armed, all the mighty men (gibbowr) of valour, and help them;
Until the ADONAI (LORD) have given your brethren rest , as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the ADONAI (LORD) your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the YHVH'S (LORD'S) servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising ." Joshua 1:12-18

In Deuteronomy 3 their was a victory of the Adonai(Lord) for the children of Israel against the King of Bashan. This land and it's territory was designated to Reuben, Gad and Manasseh. Notice this is before they cross over the into the promised land, on the other side of the Jordan. But this would not do, for they all must cross over together. When a people lose focus of their goal or what it is their fighting for or simply cannot agree on a battle plan, brings great confusion. We have to know when to come together!!! What is the goal? This becomes easy to understand when we know that we don't have to come up with either if we will all seek our Salvation in YHVH (Jehovah), he has left us exact instructions (Torah). Lets use our tools and look a little closer at whats happening.

And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying ,,,,,

Reuben (Re'uveni)= behold a son
Gad (Gadi)=troop-fortune
Manasseh (M'nasheh)=causing to forget

What are we looking at? The greatest story ever told being prophesied in hidden treasure, and it gets better! In order for Salvation to be effective, the one that set his life on the line would have to be seen.BEHOLD THE SON (Reuben), the Adonai Tsava (the Lord of Host). He is our Conqueror. He and his troop (Gad-host) the heavenly host will have to go before these people in Salvation in order for them to be victorious. Designation and chain of command is seen here. Now what about Manasseh. Salvation is not designated without the Son, him fighting for us, and forgetting our sins. When we came to be recieved into Salvation, we all had to confess our allegiance, we left our old life for a new one in Messiah. The past was dead, except those things we had been taught by the Adonai.

Isaiah 43:18 KJV
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old

Isaiah 43:25 KJV
I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

" But the Counselor, the Ruach HaKodesh (Comforter), whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything; that is, he will remind you of everything I have said (taught) to you." John 14:26 CJB

Because of our new walk and obedience, and most of all the obedience of his Son, for he beholds him in us, he doesn't remember our past sins, transgressions or iniquities. The Son hath made us clean. Halleluyah!!!!
Many will say that we can find the works of Adonai Yahoshua (Jesus) all through the scriptures,,,,you know what?? It's so true. And this isn't even the tip of the iceberg. This is His story, for the Bereshith( created six)/Genesis to Revelations, His biography, when we seek him we shall find him. He is always there, he will never leave us or forsake us, he's the Alef and the Tav, the beginning and the end, the Alpha and the Omega. What an awesome Elohiym (God) we serve!!! Blessed be his name!!!

And all the brethren have to come together all 12 tribes+2 (Ephraim and Manassah). Not one chosen will be left behind, but thats another topic.
They answered Y'hoshua, "We will do everything you have ordered us to do, and we will go wherever you send us.
Just as we listened to everything Moshe said, so will we listen to you. Only may ADONAI your God be with you as he was with Moshe.
If anyone rebels against your order and doesn't heed what you say in every detail of your order, he will be put to death. Just be strong, be bold!" Joshua 1:16-18

They all come into agreement with their Elohiym (God), for their Salvation!!! Halleluyah! Even unto death. Have you ever been to an arena and an altar call is presented and 100 people go up to the altar? Well this was 1000's upon 1000's!!! So the YHVH, his Son and the people are all one! Can you see it?? All on the move for their Adonai (Lord). All partakers in one of the biggest Salvation stories of all time. But you know what? they'll be another, one last one Halleluyah! And he will be our Adonai and we will be his people for all times and they'll be no need of a sun for the glory of thee Son will shine upon the people, yes, in the new promised land.
Don't forget your goal!!! This is the enemies greatest ploy, divide and conquer.

Building a new life in Salvation takes Allegiance to prevail, no matter what it looks like, no matter what the enemy says, the great commission has gone out, the sheep are being gathered. The new Jerusalem is our destiny. We are a people with One Savior, One Father whom is Elohiym, One spirit and one Gathering ,Assembly (church), with one purpose, to look upon the face of he whom gave us great Grace, and instructed, guided and led us through our Salvation! Lets make an Allegiance today to Prevail!

No one will be able to withstand you as long as you live. Just as I was with Moshe, so I will be with you. I will neither fail you nor abandon you.
"Be strong, be bold; for you will cause this people to inherit the land I swore to their fathers I would give them.
Only be strong and very bold in taking care to follow all the Torah (instructions-truth) which Moshe my servant ordered you to follow; do not turn from it either to the right or to the left; then you will succeed wherever you go.
Yes, keep this book of the Torah (instructions-truth) on your lips, and meditate on it day and night, so that you will take care to "act" according to everything written in it. Then your undertakings will prosper, and you will succeed. Joshua 1:5-8 (emphasis mine)

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Did you notice we didn't even touch on the beginning scripture? Giving you time to prepare. Like we said this wasn't even the tip of the iceberg. The story of the harlot Rahab is not just the story of a lady of the night. Stay tuned! And Elohiym be willing we'll be back with our next installment of our Salvation- New Life. In the mean time be of good courage, pick up your stake/cross, as we go from faith to faith and glory to glory! Stay Blessed, Brethren!

Shalom

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"Salvation- Building a New Life" part 3 (Canaan Land)

"From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.
There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Be strong and of a good courage : for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
Only be thou strong and very courageous , that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest .
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous , and then thou shalt have good success .
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage ; be not afraid , neither be thou dismayed : for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
Joshua 1:4-9

SALVATION-(hebrew)-Y@shuw`ah
salvation, deliverance
welfare, prosperity
deliverance
salvation (by God)
victory

"Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah" Psalms 3:8

SALVATION-(greek)-Soteria=
deliverance, preservation, safety, salvation
deliverance from the molestation of enemies
in an ethical sense, that which concludes to the souls safety or salvation
of Messianic salvation
salvation as the present possession of all true Christians
future salvation, the sum of benefits and blessings which the Christians, redeemed from all earthly ills, will enjoy after the visible return of Christ from heaven in the consummated and eternal kingdom of God.
Fourfold salvation: saved from the penalty, power, presence and most importantly the pleasure of sin.

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." Romans 1:16

CANAAN LAND (The Carnal)

It would'nt be appropriate for us to go any further unless we explain a little about this land that the Adonai (Lord) says we must conquer.
This land was chosen and hand picked by Elohiym (God) himself. And represents vast smaller territories that make up the whole land. The symbolics here are fascinating! This whole book representing a walk through a transformation unto holiness that only our Elohiym(God) could aquire and put together. What a glorious and inspiring Elohiym(God) we serve. For there is no greater force in the heavens or on the earth that could hide such knowledge within the archives of our universe and designated these things solely for his glory and our success. He will not fail! He would not fail! He could not fail! For the cost of this Salvation was dear to his heart. It came in the form of Adonai Jesus our Messiah.

In a literal aspect we see a people, a people whose lineage and geneology trace all the way back to Noah. Only these people take another course. The demo-graphics as we know it trace back to the very establishing of Babylon. It is here that the epidemic could be seen in full force. And from this epidemic called sin they suffer major consequences. Utter confusion (Babylon), confusion about Elohiym first and foremost which sets them on a path for destruction and ultimately ruin if he would not intercede.
Many don't realize the devistating effects of this epidemic, and because we all seem to bare it, it very well may have become a norm. But Halleluyah! Here in the book of the one called Salvation we see wonderful remedies established in the pharmacy of heaven. Lets couragely continue our course! But first,,, what does Canaan represent?

"There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Be strong and of a good courage : for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them." Joshua 1:5-6


Canaan -- meaning: (materialism, trader, merchant)
The land of Canaan is, in fact, the "land" (reality) of the carnal mind or nature. It is the nature of the carnal mind to focus on materialism. It is the trader and merchant of all of its "things" (and the carnal mind incorporates into its reality many, many "things"). It is also the merchant and trader of all of these "things," which also carries with it an awful lot of baggage. It is the carnal "self."
Canaan is the place! Its territorial, its self motivated, it's egotistical. This is self without the unity of Elohiym (God). All the things we gained in the world in order to survive. Self dependency has to be killed and thrown out. As we said all these areas are not just some fluke, they were especially picked out. Keep this in mind as we watch salvation set out to conquer these areas but first some further lessons to be learned,,,,
We are to know our enemies! We may think we are just dealing with the devil, but most of the time Self is your greatest foe! In order for this conquest to continue realizing that our father Adam may have passed something unto us that when looking at the Adonai (Lord), we can't pass blame, we must see our "self".

But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. Romans 7:23


Look at Canaan as a continent. In the continent there are great areas called states, and within these states are cities. And this takes us right to where we left off. What area's have to be affected the most before the whole continent can be restored? Dealing with just the cities will give us minimal results. But you conquer a whole state at a time? You cover alot of territory quickly. Our state in our intellect is known as our "soul"

SALVATION FOR THE SOUL

Soul-(hebrew)-Nephesh=
soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion
that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man
living being
living being (with life in the blood)
the man himself, self, person or individual
seat of the appetites
seat of emotions and passions
activity of mind
dubious
activity of the will
dubious
activity of the character
dubious

"Then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life ; and man became a living being (nephesh)." Genesis 2:7

Soul-(greek)-Psuche=breath
the breath of life
the vital force which animates the body and shows itself in breathing 1a
of animals 1a
of men
life
that in which there is life
a living being, a living soul
the soul
the seat of the feelings, desires, affections, aversions (our heart, soul etc.)
the (human) soul in so far as it is constituted that by the right use of the aids offered it by God it can attain its highest end and secure eternal blessedness, the soul regarded as a moral being designed for everlasting life
the soul as an essence which differs from the body and is not dissolved by death (distinguished from other parts of the body)

"Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." Matthew 24:37
(So visualize our whole bodies as the land (continent), our heart or mind is the city and our soul is the state. Each state has a governing seat (our emotions).

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. Acts 4:32

"Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God." Acts 14:22

"And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men. 14 And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all." Revelations 18:13-14

"And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image , neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years." Revelations 20:4

Therefore the redemption is of the very precious thing that the Elohiym (God) blew into us. The thing that sets us apart from every other creature. This takes us right back to the beginning, the fruit that our parents digested got into our souls. This area, this "state" belongs and should only belong to the one it came from. And thank him that he was'nt about to just give it up without a fight.
The soul is said to be the seat of our emotions,,, don't confuse emotion with feeling! Feelings are just the results of the emotions. Love is an emotion that brings on many feelings,,,, Love the Adonai thy Elohiym (God) with all thy heart, with all thy soul and all thy mind. It was all Elohiyms to begin with and it'll all be his to end with. Salvation is for the soul.

The root word for the word Nephesh (soul) is the word Napach which in the hebrew means to be "refreshed".

"It is a sign between Me and the sons of Israel forever ; for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day He ceased from labor, and was refreshed." Exodus 31:17

"The king and all the people who were with him arrived weary and he refreshed himself there." 2 Samuel 16:14

Why do we need refreshing? We were in bondage in sin, we labored hard and long. We toiled and never saw an end to our suffering. We were wounded and beaten. We lacked daily nutrients and dwelt in famine. Sin is hard hard work! But Halleluyah the Adonai had a plan for our souls, a great refreshing, a wonderful restoration of peace and joy within the confine of our own being, where he himself would come and dwell and once again become the divine architect that he is. He would restore the barren places and heal all the wounds. He would set us on a new course, only if we could see! Our Salvation no longer draweth nigh. IT'S HERE!!! It came at the cost of a beautiful being and at the curse of an old wooden cross. Elohiym (God) in the form of a man would himself suffer for the epidemic of his people and every living soul, that he breathed the breath of life would be granted the wonderful opportunity to take a walk with him, on a new highway called "SALVATION".
The course is set, the foundation lain, so from now on as we travel this journey together through the land of Canaan, through Yahoshua (Salvation), verse for verse, may we be granted wisdom from on high, and be refreshed in our SOULS, this precious commodity whose cost was flesh and blood! Halleluyah and AMEN!

The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

And it will be said, "Build up, build up, prepare the way, Remove every obstacle out of the way of My people." Isaiah 57:14

Go through, go through the gates, Clear the way for the people ; Build up, build up the highway, Remove the stones, lift up a standard over the peoples. Isaiah 62:10

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" Whom Seek Ye? "

After Yeshua had said all this, he went out with his talmidim/disciples across the stream that flows in winter through the Vadi Kidron, to a spot where there was a grove of trees; and he and his talmidim went into it.
Now Y'hudah/Judas, who was betraying him, also knew the place; because Yeshua had often met there with his talmidim.
So Y'hudah went there, taking with him a detachment of Roman soldiers and some Temple guards provided by the head cohanim/priest and the P'rushim/Pharisees; they carried weapons, lanterns and torches.
Yeshua, who knew everything that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, "Whom do you want?" "Yeshua from
Natzeret," they answered. He said to them, "I AM." Also standing with them was Y'hudah, the one who was betraying him.
When he said, "I AM," they went back ward from him and fell to the ground. (John 18:1-6)

How rich and abundant is the Word of Elohiym with abundant riches. And how many times we miss the mark of divine guidance and instruction so granted to us by the presence and mind of our Adonai. We thank him ALWAYS, for this never ending grace that was also granted to the patience of our Elders and and now unto us His saints. HalleluYah!!

Let us for a couple of earthly minutes journey back to a scene when the clock itself seemed to swiftly move as the time of Salvations path was about to be birthed into the world by an Old Rugged Cross and the neverending and unfathomable LORD of All, a title and name that is well deemed and deserved. Now as always beloved of Messiah theres always a couple of tid-bits we can view, and our understanding can be expanded. Strangely this depiction of the beloved apostle John is a little different in view but if we add the other gospels as One we get a grander picture of the events we have read in the above scriptures, into the comprehensive writ of the situation that is at hand,,,,,

Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. (Matthew 26:36), and Mark 14:32. Luke reports the events this way,,,,,,,

And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine be done. (Luke 22;39-42)
Yes, the well known trip to Gethsemane the olive orchard (gath shemen= oil press). Keep that point, and lets go just a moment back one more time,,,," he went out with his talmidim/disciples across the stream that flows in winter through the vadi Kidron. " This is one more of those little things we talked about earlier. See we must realize there was a whole set of monumental preparations in motion at this time, just for us of the latter day to see and be assured and know that definately beyond a shaow of a doubt this was all by the hand of YHVH and not just chance or circumstance. The Vadi Kidron/Brook of Kidron has a somewhat notable history all in itself,,,,,,

Kidron= turbid, dark, to mourn, grow dark.

And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over : the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over , toward the way of the wilderness. ( 2 Samuels 15:23 )

For it shall be, that on the day thou goest out , and passest over the brook Kidron, thou shalt know for certain that thou shalt surely die : thy blood shall be upon thine own head. (1 Kings 2:37 )

And also concerning Maachah the mother of Asa the king, he removed her from being queen, because she had made an idol in a grove: and Asa cut down her idol, and stamped it, and burnt it at the brook Kidron. ( 2 Chronicles 16:15)

And the priests went into the inner part of the house of the LORD, to cleanse it, and brought out all the uncleanness that they found in the temple of the LORD into the court of the house of the LORD. And the Levites took it, to carry it out abroad into the brook Kidron. (2 Chronicles 29:16)

And they arose and took away the altars that were in Jerusalem, and all the altars for incense took they away , and cast them into the brook Kidron. ( 2 Chronicles 30:14 )

Do we get the picture? This was not a very nice place beloved, for it's water and land had been a sort of dumping ground for dead things. We don't pay much attention the land today. But the land itself has history, is alive and needs healing, which can be seen from the very disasters we see raising up as we speak, the scriptures themselves state that the earth as a creature herself travails (Romans 8:19) Oh how man has abused her goodly produce.
Our Adonai and His talmidim pass through this area, a place of mourning after the Passover lamb has been eaten, the bitter herbs and the prayers of greatfulness of there saving grace granted to them by the blood on the lentels of their doors, they travel through this place of mourning, unto Gethsemane where the pressing and anointed prayers of the precious Lamb of Elohiym are lifted to the heavens, where he is so pressed he sweats blood and weeps, where he is then comforted and the angels, servants of His Abba are sent to minister unto him, (where are those that minister unto Him today?) the anointing through suffering that he will carry forth with Him in strength and determination to complete the task at hand,,,Saving of the whole world is on His shoulders, HalleluYah!!! But we are jumping the gun per-say,,,,,,

Now this could get a little humerous,,,,,,imagine all this is about to take place and this same prayer " THY WILL BE DONE " As Moshe before him and all those that carried purpose he knows " THIS CUP WILL NOT PASS AWAY FROM ME UNLESS I DRINK IT." ( Matthew 26:42) And he is pressed, pushed down, crushed. He rises from this glorious place,,,Yes we said glorious! How do we know? The power is seen right here,,,look with me, one more time,,,,,,,

Yeshua, who knew everything that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, "Whom do you want?" "Yeshua from
Natzeret," they answered. He said to them, "I AM." Also standing with them was Y'hudah, the one who was betraying him.

Do you see? Did you hear? It was at this moment in time, in a twinkling of an eye, that was above the reasoning of these poor soldiers that enter into an atmosphere that they are unfamiliar with. But quickly they are gonna experience it! Our Messiah, the God of our Salvation spoke his being, He spoke the same name he gave to Moshe at the burning bush, the very name that every Hebrew child secretly knew because of its power , for he said of himself and them that " My people shall know my Name " (Yesha' yahu/ Isaiah 52:6). And now these people, these gentiles, Oh! did you notice they are there together? Jew and Gentile in cahoots to take Him into bondage Elohiym himself????? " My Father and I are One" (John 10:30)

"Whom do you want?"

Who are you looking for upon the pages of this commentary? This Holy Writ from this humble servant and scribe? Whom do you seek beloved, as your heart is mourning from the pain of life, attached to and made from the dirt of the very creature that is now travailing awaiting the wonderful glory of the sons of Elohiym, that will bring some of His light back into its sick and ailing suffering of the centuries. Mourning together from all the death we have seen and sense to still come. For all the lost and down trodden ones that we are connected to by His Blood, our very brethren, the lost sheep of the House of Yisra'el. Children of One Father, One Lord, and One Spirit. Lift your voices, and CRY, lift up the grief and the suffering, seeking the MERCY of the ONLY ONE that could end this all and grant us the joy of peace and the determined endurance of our heritage. LIFT UP YOUR VOICE SONS OF YISRA'EL, LIFT UP YOUR VOICE DAUGHTERS OF ZION!!! Whom beloved of Messiah do you seek????

He said to them, "I AM."

He said to them Hayah YHVH Hayah! The EXALTED high and lifted up ONE. It is he the Almighty, the SHADDAI, the One and Only Omnipresent Elohiym, Our Lord and our God, Our King and our Salvation, before him there is none and after him there will be none. He is the ALEF and the TAV, the ALPHA and OMEGA. Our wonderful councellor, our PRINCE of Shalom, Our HEALER. HALLELUYAH and HALLELUYAH!!!! My goodness! Praise Adonai, and BLESSED BE HIS NAME, HALLELUYAH!!!

Okay beloved, now heres the finale, how do we know all this is true and just? POWER -DUNAMIS

When he said, "I AM," they went back ward from him and fell to the ground.

The WORD spoke and out of His Spirit the words of decades and eons of ages of time,,,,He spoke His NAME. For beloved it was this same Spirit that shone brightly for Moshe and spoke the words of the purpose and plan of His people so long ago. The Cloud and Pillar of fire that protected the nation of Yisra'el and the mixed multitude through the Sinai dessert, that protected them from the death, swords and threats of their enemies,,,,,,,,And they have fallen under the Almighty Hand of Elohiym and the heaviness of the Cloud of his Glory!!! JEW AND GENTILE. We did'nt say it, look in the Book!! What is earthly weapons going to do when you can't get up to use them? Even the betrayer at that moment was humbled before such holiness and righteousness. They were brought down, as we say today SLAIN. Just as when the priest that would enter in to Holies of Holies do, when the weight of the Shekinah Glory was present in the Tabernacle of the Congregation. These dear fellows,,,,,did they understand that they could'nt have touched Him if he had not surrendered unto them? O' Father!!
We don't have t stop here beloved, for this same scenario is played out until it's hour of ending, read Acts 1, read again the instructions. Look for the Passover, look for the brook of Kidron, the mourning and grief, the patience and determined endurance in prayer, praise and worship , being pressed until the POWER from our Father come, this POWER from on HIGH. No it does'nt stop, go back unto the ressurection, go forward to the day of Pentecost, the Jubilee. Can you see it beloved??? In can happen in you this very day, this very minute, the Spirit and the Bride say COME! HE WHOM IS IN YOU IS GREATER THAN HE WHOM IS IN THE WORLD! (1 John 4:4) Cry with Him, pray with Him, Worship with Him, for all the abominations that you see. His Word is fast, swift and powerful, stable as a Rock, stand on it and speak with your voice cast it on His very breath, if he did this once he set an example for us to follow! So we speak Blessings and Wisom and Power in His Spirit on the Readers, Hearers and Doers of His WORD. HalleluYah unto the Almighty " I AM "!

Whom do you seek?
Where is it you are trying to go?
Pick up your crosses and follow me (Mark 8:34), he spoke,,,, and wait, in your suffering and affliction, wait on Him and be of good courage,,,, through the storms of this life,,,,wait I say on the Adonai Yahshua and He will strengthen your heart..... Whom do you seek?? And he said " I AM ".
reference----
2 Chronicles 7:14
if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

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Salvation- " The Building of A New Life " part 2

" Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister , saying ,
Moses my servant is dead ; now therefore arise , go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.
Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon , that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.
From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.
There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Be strong and of a good courage : for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
Only be thou strong and very courageous , that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest .
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous , and then thou shalt have good success .
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage ; be not afraid , neither be thou dismayed : for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." Joshua 1:1-9

New life comes with new rules and commandments. Doing the same old stuff and looking for new results is excuse the term,, insane. Surely the Savior has done all these great works to free us from bondage, deliver us from the horrors of sin, transgressions and iniquity, even built a new highway just for us all to travel upon. Just like David he already purchased all the things we would need to fill and glorify his temple (us). And now he'll even help you design it and put it together, in his image.

SALVATION BRINGS CHANGE
Joshua in verse one is doing more than being told what to do, he's being repositioned. The communication instrument changes, the Adonai (Lord) needs to talk to him so that he will know what to do with his people. Notice it's not all about just Joshua but what Joshua-Salvation does for the people.

"Moses my servant is dead ; now therefore arise , go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel."

Now you gotta get up and move! Arise and go, see we can't stay in the same place and get the job done. This is the very first order, and the most important. Its not the first time we see this happen,,,,,
Noah has to relocate in the Ark- Genesis 6:13-22
Abraham had to leave the Land of Ur-Genesis 12:1
Not to mention the people come out of Egypt by the mighty hand of Elohiym (God).

And in each one of these stories there is a place of positioning, a goal of destiny. In this story of Salvation, its the land flowing with milk and honey. He tells him where to go! Over the Jordan=the descender,,,, we all must symbolize this death and rebirth. Many years later our Savior would be baptized in this very spot, keeping his own commandment, fulfilling completely it's purpose.
How does this apply to us? What is our planned destiny of our Salvation walk? The New Jerusalem!

"Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon , that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses."
Heres the promise, supply and provision! It's all a part of the plan. Every word that was said by the mouth of Elohiym (God) will come to pass. He spoke it, we're a part of Salvation, we can have it,,,thats it! Do we make to little a thing of this Savation that carries with it, all the perks of our Savior and new life??? God forbid! Everywhere you walk and place your feet will be refreshed and alive, because of the resurrection within you. And we'll see why shortly. Halleluyah!

"From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast."

Remember they first walked the wilderness, now it's theirs, that place where they went through all their trials and affliction that brought them to this point. This Lebanon=whiteness, to be purified, grow white.
and to the great river Euphrates=to break forth into fruitfulness. (Seeing the change?)
Now when they are cleansed thus far, they are ready to take over or back their territory! Halleluyah!

So we now,,,,
Get repositioned
During which we keep constant communication with the Adonai (Lord)
Arise and Move
We are given supply and provision
We must die and be resurrected
We are cleansed and made ready for our fruitfulness

Now! whats the first land of our conquering? Every one of the "ites" of Canaan have something to do with the getting rid of the old and bringing in the new. These people represent character traits. See what we said, that everywhere Salvation would conquer would represent something conquered from within? Lets see,,,
" all the land of the Hittites,,,,,"
Hittite=descendant of Heth- Terror, fearful.

Fear and terror is not of Adonai (Lord) Jesus, instead his spirit is bold and fearless.
In the begining of the Adonai (Lord) calling me into ministry, I remember I used to be terrorfied I was going to say or do the wrong thing, fear that he would'nt be pleased and I would be a dissapointment to him. I remember we would have a conversation everytime I got asked to teach or preach, it went something like this,,,,," Lord I don't know why you got me doing this or how you even chose me, but I don't know what to do, so if your not coming with me I can't do it, I need you, help me, help your people."
I did'nt have any preachers or good mentors in my life yet, it was just me and Jesus, I did'nt understand that I had everything I needed and Also that was how he wanted it. And you know what happened??? He'd show up and show out, I was quoting scriptures I don't even think I read, with authority in my voice and I sang out of my toes (that means it went deep). After a while I learnt never did I have to rely on my own ability that he would do it, he would tend his people,,,,,guess what? The fear was gone!

Can you see why this Hittite is the first place in salvation Joshua has to allow the Adonai (Lord) to help him conquer? The first enemy within. For our Adonai's (Lord's) ways has nothing to do with fear,,,,,
"For Elohiym (God) hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. " 1 Timothy 1:7

"Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15) And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16) Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked,
17) And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;"

"Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise" Isaiah 60:18

This is not something that we think about so we never give the Adonai (Lord) the opportunity to motivate and encourage us! So he's patient and long suffering and theres a people he has just waiting for you to help to their destiny! But first theirs those places in Canaan that need to be conquered. Then even all the great sea (his word) towards the place of the setting sun (west-symbolizes, mans richest things) and access to the beach to walk upon in the twilight is all yours!

",,,,and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast."

Our new life is so exciting. Knowing he'll be with us every step of the way. Remember he is the architect and supervisor, theres no kinks in his design.
Till we meet again, let the Spirit's voice echo into your heart, this is the building of New Life in our Savior of Salvation. Arise and Move, Do not fear!!!

The Savior That Gave You Salvation---"The Building of a New Life." part 1

Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister , saying ,
Moses my servant is dead ; now therefore arise , go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.
Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon , that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.
From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.
There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Be strong and of a good courage : for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
Only be thou strong and very courageous , that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest." Joshua 1:1-7

There are a couple of focal places in the scriptures about how it is to start fresh, learn to think different, grow, build and live in the new life that takes us eventually to the very likeness and image of Messiah. The book of Joshua is one of those places. Many for whatever reason have had a perspective already mapped out of the utopia that they believe this should be like. Sad to say many are soon dissapointed not being able to recieve the plan already mapped out for us by the ultimate knowledge and wisdom. Therefore are diverted and return to the cares of the world, that they thought was stable.

Someone asked me, "Can't you just do an ordinary bible study?", glad to say I don't know what that is! The scriptures are full of treasures and mysteries, when their unfolded before you, you start to realize, this is'nt just about king David, Moses, Jeremiah, Matthew, Mark, Luke or John,,,,, O'my goodness it's about Adonai (Lord)Jesus, O' my goodness it's about me!!! So at this point in my walk glad to say,,,, Father may my bible study never-ever be coined ordinary!!!

Well back to the purpose at hand!
In the book of Joshua the all time greatest encourager is in full force!!! The Almighty YHVH (JEHOVAH)!He does'nt just plan, put something together and then watch and see's what happens. Surely the delivery of the people of Israel should have made that point clear.
But what happens now, shows that he is the greatest Motivator, can you imagine not only does he speak, but when he speaks it creates,,,Awesome! Have you heard him? The only one that can talk to your whole being all at once?? Yes he is a quickening spirit!
So once again lets go take a journey and watch intentively " Elohiym's (God's) encouragement for Joshua (Salvation)!!!

" PRAYER OF ENTRANCE"
Father we thank you that you are all merciful and all wisdom, we come before you asking that you will show us your will through your word. We ask you to clean us and prepare us for this holy encounter in your presence, where this is the fulness of joy. Open our ears, help our eyes to see and grant unto us your divine understanding. For we know that you said, that if we lack knowledge we must ask you, and you said that you would give it unto us without measure. We thank you for your Spirit our minister and teacher. We thank you for the knowledge, wisdom and the understanding. We thank Adonai Jesus for making the way,,, for it's in his name we ask these things, and in the name of the Almighty Father YHVH (JEHOVAH) we pray in and by your spirit.
Selah, and Amen.

"Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister , saying ,,,,"

And this is how it all starts. Moses was selected and hand picked by Elohiym (God), he is taught and he recieves, he cries out and he conquers, knowing all along that it's because some how by the sake of grace, a promise is fulfilled.
But now Moses dispensation is over, and the people are still there. He labored well and labored long just to get them to this point 40 years in the wilderness was no drop in the bucket.
But like we said the Adonai (Lord) is a great planner,,,,

"And Moses rose up , and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mount of God." Exodus 24:13

"And the YHVH (LORD) spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle." Exodus 33:11

"Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, concerning which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun." Numbers 14:30

" And Moses spake unto the YHVH (LORD), saying ,
Let the YHVH (LORD), the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,
Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out , and which may bring them in ; that the congregation of the YHVH (LORD) be not as sheep which have no shepherd .
And theYHVH (LORD) said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;
And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.
And thou shalt put some of thine honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient .
And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before the YHVH (LORD): at his word shall they go out , and at his word they shall come in , both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation.
And Moses did as the YHVH (LORD) commanded him: and he took Joshua, and set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation:
And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge , as the YHVH (LORD) commanded by the hand of Moses." Numbers 27:15-23

And that brethren is just a short summary of how we come to this point!!!
First you have the servant Moses whom represents our Adonai (Lord) Thee Savior, but it does'nt end there for after the great work of gathering a people now they must walk with Salvation!
Salvation- (hebrew) Y'HSHUA=
salvation, deliverance
welfare, prosperity
deliverance
salvation (by God)
victory
As we'll see here this is truly a journey! We are now set for a Salvation walk! Sadly many don't explain this. If you were like me, I figured, well the Savior already did all the work so what else is there to do? How many babes get detoured because this is not fully understood? How many old saints are just now learning this? Well not today! Halleluyah!
The Savior comes, he gets you out of bondage, he sets you in a place he prepared for you, he does'nt leave you, he walks with you pushes you, holds you up as you learn to shake off the old ways of the old man. He strengthens you when needed and encourages every step of the way. He has given you a map with complete directions. And if you get confused all you have to do is ask. But go you must! A transformation must take place.

Salvation comes with products for your welfare, instruments to keep you safe, well fed and well nourished and even clothing to keep you warm, and don't forget the armour for your warfare. All that you will need is at your disposal.

Salvation comes with prosperity, and abundance of supplies. But remember first he must prosper you in the impoverished places of your soul, he's not an outside in Elohiym, but a inside out one. Don't look for the outside stuff if he has not been able to complete the work on the inside first.

Salvation comes with manifestations of the Fathers goodwill in him and by him. Those things that you can bear witness to that only he could do.

Salvation come with victory!!!! Winning battles of those enemies on the inside and the outside!
We'll see in this study that the enemies that Salvation (Joshua) conquers on the outside are first being conquered on the inside.
This is just a summary and will set a foundation for our study through the book of Joshua. In the mean time search through chapter 1. Look for the treasures! And may you too share some with us.
All blessings, honor and glory to the Savior that paid the price for our Salvation! Halleluyah and Stay Blessed!