Seek,,,,,Don't Read!

"WITH MY SOUL HAVE I DESIRED THEE IN THE NIGHT; YES WITH MY SPIRIT WITHIN ME WILL I SEEK THEE EARLY; FOR WHEN THY JUDGEMENTS ARE IN THE EARTH, THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH WILL LEARN RIGHTEOUSNESS." Isaiah 26:9

"Shachar" (primitive root- used 12 times in O.T.) -to seek earnestly or early, look for diligently.

" LET ALL THOSE THAT SEEK THEE REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN THEE, LET SUCH AS LOVE THY SALVATION SAY CONTINUALLY, THE YHVH (GOD) BE MAGNIFIED." T'hillim/ Psalms 40:16

"Baqash"- (used atleast 215 times O.T.)- to seek to find, to seek to secure, to seek the face, to desire, to demand, to require exact, to request, to be sought, enquire, inquisition.

" THERE IS NONE THAT UNDERSTANDETH, THERE IS NONE THAT SEEKETH AFTER ELOHIYM (GOD)." Romans 3:11

"ekzeteo"- (greek, N.T used atleast 20 times)- to seek out, search for, investigate, scrutinize, seek for ones self, beg, crave, demand back, seek carefully, require.

"EVEN SO YE, FORASMUCH AS YE ARE ZEALOUS OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS, SEEK THAT YE MAY EXCEL TO THE EDIFYING OF THE CHURCH." 1 Corinthians 14:12

"zeteo"- (greek, N.T. used atleast 116 times)-to seek in order to find, seek in order to find out, by thinking, meditating, reasoning, to inquire into, aim at, strive for, crave, demand something from someone.

These are just a very small few of what it is to seek! Hear the passion, see the zeal and understand the goal.

For some of us reading is boring and time consuming. A reader therefore may learn to scan through or just not want to be involved. Even when reading has an interest such as studying or finding out information. So the Adonai (Lord) has solved this dilemna. By using the term seek we get a deeper action that must take place. A person who seeks is diligent about coming across a finding. Simple scanning is not an option, for it's like seeking hidden treasure that your very life depends upon it.
First find out what your goal is??
What are you seeking for?
Who are you seeking for?
Why are you seeking?
All these questions can be analyzed to death, but it does'nt have to be so. First and for most lets look at another key word and see what Elohiym (God) meant.
By using just the first book of the Bible we can understand alot!
The word "Genesis" for instance, since this is the beginning of thee Book/Torah, we know there had to be an overall subject. The word Genesis in the hebrew/ aramaic is "Bereshith" which has been translated , "In the Beginning" in the greek. But in the hebrew the translation is just a little different.....In the beginning of what? Being a compound word the two words that put this "beginning" together are Bere or Bara/Created and the word Shith/Six.
So therefore the full translated word in the hebrew/aramaic is Created Six. Might sound somewhat strange until we understand by "seeking." Genesis 1:1 says
" In the beginning Elohiym (God) created,,,,,
Therefore the whole book of the Bibles/Torah/Tanakh overall subject is, that The Eternal One created. But what about the Six?
In the study of gematria (number variations in the scriptures), the number six is the number of man (symbolically). So our translation may look like this,,,,, The beginning of,,,, Elohiyms creation of Man, or Elohiym (God) created Man.
There is a relationship here and this is the incredible beginning of it. The beginning of Thee Creators beginning with us!

Don't read,,,, seek!
" THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS LIKE UNTO TREASURE HIDDEN IN A FIELD; THE WHICH WHEN A MAN HATH FOUND, HE HIDETH AND FOR THE JOY THEREOF GOETH AND SELLETH ALL THAT HE HATH AND BUYETH THAT FIELD." Mattiyahu/Matthew 13:44

Adonai (Lord) Yeshua likens this to finding hidden treasure! We must go at this like they did the California gold rush. The word seek is used maybe a thousand times all through the scriptures. They go along with words like, behold, look, hearken and receive. Diligence is a tool. Don't stop till you get it! What was this man doing in this field? Did he happen to just run across it? Or maybe he was digging for treasure all along. Seeking becomes exciting! Like a wonderful treasure hunt, it's suspenseful, and fulfilling! Its like getting revelation maybe like the Apostle Yochanan/John or the prophet Dani'el, full view and sound, HDTV and surround sound. And the joy when you strike gold! Messiah is happy for you too!!!
If that doesn't stir your spirit maybe you have been utilizing the wrong tools. Seek the face of Adonai, he has great implements, trade in that shovel for a bulldozer and that pitch fork a drill. He's been just waiting for you to trust and know him enough to ask.

" I LEAD IN THE WAY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, IN THE MIDST OF THE PATHS OF JUDGEMENT. THAT I MAY CAUSE THOSE THAT LOVE ME TO INHERIT SUBSTANCE (wealth); AND I WILL FILL THEIR TREASURES." Misley/Proverbs 8:21

Just some more tools---
Strongs Concordance,,,, why?
The scriptures were translated from various languages, Hebrew/Aramaic and Greek/Latin. These words may have a different definition than todays english. This is a shock to some ,,, but thats just how it is. A very popular language in our society today is spanish. If you need to get a greater understanding of how important translation is, just ask a spanish speaking person to directly translate a sentence. For instance,,,,, english- I love you, now in spanish- I you love-Yo te amo. It may sound as if you were saying you love me instead of I love you when translated. But mostly notice how the condition may not be viewed accurately, so that in all our ways we may get understanding,,,,seeking is a part of our walk into the land of treasures.
Most of these versions contain a lexicon, which shows us what the origin and roots that these words may stem from, also their definitions. And with the inspiration of the Ruach/Spirit we can gain a better understanding of exactly what it is that was said. Remember seek don't read!
As time goes on one by one we'll be adding more tools and using more gifts all to the glory of the Father and the building up of his temples (us).

So far we may have learned,
To pray and ask the Ruach Ha'Qadash/ Spirit to teach you.
Be willing to receive
Rightly divide the Word
Seek,,, Don't Read
and theres so much more!!!!

Feel free to expound on anything you have sought in these messages. We may receive in part but in the Spirit and in one accord, on the same journey, with the same goal of seeking the face of our Moshiah/Savior, we may grow and start to see clearly and face to face.
What a wonderful goal, what a blessed journey. Just respond as king David the Psalmist did,,,,,,

" WHEN THOU SAID SEEK (baqash) MY FACE, MY HEART SAID UNTO THEE, THY FACE YHVH (GOD) WILL I SEEK (baqash)" again. T'hillim/Psalms 27:8

Gentiles and the Shabbat/Sabbath ????

For in union with the Messiah, you are all children of God through this trusting faithfulness; because as many of you as were immersed into the Messiah have clothed yourselves with the Messiah, in whom there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor freeman, neither male nor female; for in union with the Messiah Yeshua, you are all one. Also, if you belong to the Messiah, you are seed of Avraham and heirs according to the promise. (Galatians 3:26-29)

Many very interesting topics arise concerning the commandments/Torah of the Adonai, especially since we have been taught or lose site of the fact we are one in Him. For centuries these beliefs have caused much division and strife within the Church System. Mankind in his attempt to serve their beloved Creator has yet to come to resolve about these apparent dilemmas only accounted to presumption, misconstrued concepts and false teachings pretty much since the establishment of the Church. For us today still seeking to resolve these issues haven't done much better, when we refuse to utilize the historical evidences left us, it's always been easier to see the good our Adonai has accomplished but not always easy to swallow and face the injustices we have brought on our ownselves. Not we alone but our fathers. How do we unlearn something we have been taught on down the centuries we have held as truths. This is one such study where we will attempt to just present a case of faith, by scripture and historical evidences in the Bible. The results though from this close reading is of course up to the reader. What topic could cause so much concern? The two Church Theory and the Sabbath Day/ Day of Shabbat. Though not the only division caused by this two church theory, we must start somewhere. We hope to present it's importance, who this statute pertains to and lightly touch on how it is to be kept. We will only apply here a couple of references the Strongs Concordance and of course the Holy Scriptures in certain applicable formats.

This confusion is not in itself of the scriptures, the unadulterated WORD of Elohiym, but in the interpretation and errors of men. As our above scripture shows, how could such remarks of union cause so much problem? " you are all children of Elohiym through this trusting faith " Do we trust by faith what Elohiym says? Lets start here,,,

"Tell the people of Isra'el, 'You are to observe my Shabbats; for this is a sign between me and you through all your generations; so that you will know that I am ADONAI, who sets you apart for me. ( Shemot/Exodus 31:12-13 )

We see historically this is a commandment set apart for the children of Isra'el at the time when Elohiym establishes them as a nation is it not? (Shemot/Exodus 6:26, 7:4, 12:17) The confusion is not in the History of these people, instead it lies in who these people are now. And what part do the supposed Gentile nation ( those outside of the Hebraic faith-see footnote*) have to do with this set apart day?

Therefore, remember your former state: you Gentiles by birth - called the Uncircumcised by those who, merely because of an operation on their flesh, are called the Circumcised - at that time had no Messiah. You were estranged from the national life of Isra'el. You were foreigners to the covenants embodying God's promise. You were in this world without hope and without God. But now, you who were once far off have been brought near through the shedding of the Messiah's blood. For he himself is our shalom - he has made us both one and has broken down the m'chitzah (middle wall or partition) which divided us by destroying in his own body the enmity occasioned by the Torah, with its commands set forth in the form of ordinances. He did this in order to create in union with himself from the two groups a single new humanity and thus make shalom, and in order to reconcile to God both in a single body by being executed on a stake as a criminal and thus in himself killing that enmity. (Ephesians 2:11-16 ) further references - (Hosea 2:23, Isaiah 33:13, Zechariah 6:15, Acts 2:39)

Since there is no stipulation distinguishing Y'hudah/Judeans from the Gentile according to Sha'uls recourse we in Messiah are "one". ,,,, " You were estranged from the national life of Isra'el" tells us by the word estranged or stranger " xenos " in the Greek the Gentile was not a part of the commonwealth of " Isra'el. Not that Isra'el were to become Gentile in any form of fashion. Sha'ul even states that in the condition of being a Gentile, placed us in the world with no hope and without Elohiym/God. Far off but by the shedding of the Blood of Messiah now brought near ( 2 Chronicles 6:36, Esther 6:36 ) The reason is before the dispersion of the 10 tribes a Gentile was anyone outside of the nation of Isra'el. Those of the world. But because of the 10 tribers even now may very well consist of both nations, therefore those that were a far off were brought near and those that were excluded were now also brought near. And further Ephesians states,,,,

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God (Isra'el); And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Yeshua the Messiah/Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; ( v's 19-20 ) no more strangers (xenos), foreigners (paroikos= the right of citizenship, or not without citizenship in Elohiym's Kingdom) but fellowcitizens ( sumpolites = of saints, people consecrated to Elohiym, of His nation). This last word is very interesting in that it still is adaptive in that the Gentiles become citizens with Elohiym's people -Isra'el, SUMPOLITES - SUN = with and POLITES = fellow countryman. There is no question in the scriptures what this country,nation or people is.

And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel [is] my son, [even] my firstborn: ( Exodus 4:22 )

Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel. ( 1 Kings 8:16 ).

And Ahab made a grove; and Ahab did more to provoke the LORD God of Israel to anger than all the kings of Israel that were before him. (1 Kings 16:33)

And the LORD God of Israel delivered Sihon and all his people into the hand of Israel, and they smote them: so Israel possessed all the land of the Amorites, the inhabitants of that country. ( Judges 11:21 )

,,,the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises. (Romans 9;4)

Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they [are] not all (for not all descended from Israel are Israel), which are of Israel: (Romans 9:6).

For in Messiah Yeshua/Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God. ( Galations 6:15-16 )

In this way we all become the Isra'el that YAHUAH/JEHOVAH wanted his first born to be, but yet in a greater way because the Leader and Elder Brother King we now follow has set a pace unshakeable for the rest of His siblings cleansed by His blood and without sin. Not like the first that brought sin and death, but Life unto all that would follow in His footsteps and give all honor and glory in obedience to their Father. We become spiritual Israelites not a body of two bodies with separate ordinances but one Body and that Body is Messiah (Romans 1:16- Ephesians 4:4-6) The Sabbath day distinguished this son (Isra'el) from all the rest of the nations or worlds children. Why? A child does what their parent does. And YHVH says " Be ye Holy for I am Holy " 1 Peter 1:14-21). Six days he worked and on the seventh day he rested from all that He created and made. Can we not see the wonderful re-Creation thats taking place? Even Yesha'yahu/Isaiah and further scripture makes record of a New Heaven and a New Earth ( 62:22, 65:17, Revelations 21:1 ) Therefore as our Father creates and makes so do we by this not just being a memorial but a future hope by faith.

You were foreigners to the covenants embodying God's promise.....This once beautiful child became a rebellious teenager per-say no longer recognized by or through the character of their Father.

Were the covenants of Elohiym annulled or was it that they were rejected. Is it still being rejected? The issue has always been the same from the time Elohiym warned His first born Isra'el not to do the things that the (goyim) surrounding them were doing. Little by little the wall of defense and obedience would be infiltrated until the people no longer knew what was of YAHUAH and what was not (Numbers 33:55-56, Deuteronomy 28, Isaiah 1.)

For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; (Ephesians 2: 13-14)

What was the law of commandments contained in ordinances? First the commandments should have never needed laws, they were only produced because of the disobedience of man. These laws were contained (closed up within) ordinances the word "Dokeo" in the Greek which means to be of an opinion, suppose or wonder. And it's primary word Deiknuo, which means to expose, give evidence and to show by words or teach. These same laws should have surely taught us something. If we keep the ordinance which is by righteousness, the law is no longer needed. This does not take away the ordinance/commandment. But presents them in their proper perspective.
What Messiah established broke us from the wall and separation of a lack of understanding that created doubt of Elohiyms commands and would be instead written in our hearts. Basically it's good for us because He loves us, we love Him and we trust Him. Sha'ul/Paul through inspiration describes these as " one new man ". Todays understanding which is not necessarily presented correctly by it's proper definition, but these nations may look like this,,,,The Hebrews (Jews), Gentile-Hebrews ( Jews outside of the nation of Israel) and Gentiles (Mixed Multitude). Keeping in mind in todays terminology a Jew is anyone of the Hebraic faith or nation. However one tribe cannot make up twelve. And everyone of Israel is not a Jew, what we are basically attempting to illustrate is coined by the apostle Shaul,,,,,,
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. (Romans 10:12)
With that history of total disobedience, rebellion, transgression and blatant disrespect of Elohiym, behind us can we see that we didn't have a chance but to keep heading down the wrong path,,,, we definitely needed recovery. Truly we bless our Redeemer!!!
With all that said and expounded on, does this new man who has become Isra'el keep Shabbat/Sabbath??? First to this case Messiah says,,,,

And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. ( Mark 2:27-28 , Luke 6:5 )
The same Adonai and King whom we call and know as our Leader is ADONAI/LORD of the Shabbat/Sabbath. He is in us and we are in Him, part of His body, and under His canopy of the new man in peace/Shalom. It is man that through his sin keeps the commandments and even Shabbat confined in ordinances and man-made doctrine. Surely if He commands we keep it, He instructs us on how. We now know surely Messiah is Adonai of ALL.

This was first illustrated in the scriptures in the exodus from Egypt with the mixed multitude Isra'el which included the Gentiles. And even before that by the birth and adoption of Ephraim and Manasseh we see a portrayal of the Hebrew- Gentiles, afterwards called Israel. Gentiles could become naturalized citizens of Israel any time, and thousands did.

Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come , and my righteousness to be revealed . Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak , saying , The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say , Behold, I am a dry tree. For thus saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold of my covenant; Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off . Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant; ( Yesha'yahu /Isaiah 56:1-6 )
Stranger - Nakar (root) a foreigner that disguises, one who misconstrues, or profane. Yeshua said this same covenant is for "man" no distinction is made between the people of Judah or the Gentiles. Our Salvation came, Elohiym's righteousness has been revealed in the Son. Blessed is the "man" that do justice and keep His judgements presented in His covenants. Notice their is blessing that comes with Shabbat Keepers even for the "strangers" who are strangers no more.The Sabbath as it's Adonai is a covenant within a command, not a law within ordinance. The Elohiym called Holy convocations ( meetings, unions, calling together times) as a covenant between His children. A family gathering.

For on that day shall the priest make an atonement for you, to cleanse you, that ye may be clean from all your sins before the LORD. It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever. (Vayiqra/Leviticus 16: 30-31) It's a day of cleansing and rest for the people which was done by the priest. The High Priest alone could only be present for this service. Our High Priest is named Yahushua Ha'Mashiach/ Jesus Christ (Hebrews 8:1) He once and for all made atonement for us, in keeping Sabbath we honor His Good Work he had done in being the perfect sacrifice for us. We are kings and priest unto the ADONAI ( Revelations 1:6 ) It is by a statute forever.

Six days shall work be done : but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings (Vayiqra/Leviticus 23;3) note- of all the feast days notice this is the first on this list showing precedence over the other feast in order in this chapter. The first and most important sacrifice that would represent our cleansing of sin, and fellowship back with the Father.

Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you. Shemot 31:13

If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable ; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words: Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. ( Isaiah 58:13-14 ) When describing the Shabbat, notice it says " and thou shalt honor him" Messiah is our Shabbat! Our blessed rest.
Who's Jacobs children? The Twelve sons plus the adoption of Ephraim and Manasseh ( Romans 11:16, Ezekiel 37:16-17) And the scriptures go back even further to tell us we are of the seed of Abraham, (hint) The Father of Many Nations. The promise YAHUAH made has been Revealed by faith is He recieved. This is the Grace of Elohiym who gave out of love all He had to accomplish His good works through Messiah and in us.

Moreover also I gave them my sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I am the LORD that sanctify them. ( Ezekiel 20:12 )

And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean. And in controversy they shall stand in judgment; and they shall judge it according to my judgments: and they shall keep my laws and my statutes in all mine assemblies; and they shall hallow my sabbaths. Ezekiel 44:24,,, the very next verse speaks of coming to no dead person ( one that does not receive the Life that is in the Father and the Son ) is as a dead person. Our Messiah conquered sin and death.

May we stop division amongst ourselves, there is no Gentile, No Foreigner or Stranger as long as one is born into the Body of Messiah and the blood. Sure we may join a group, social club, denomination etc. but into this Body we must be Born again. The twain has been made one. One Body, One Church, One Elohiym and Father of all, One ADONAI above all and One Spirit. This is how our Messiah has said " I am not sent but only unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Matthew 15:24) There is also one that doesn't want to allow us to understand these things, he has been a liar and a deceiver from the beginning, he started sowing his seed from the time the first Light of the Church in right standing could be seen, steal, kill and destroy, divide and conquer, jealousy, envy, malice and strife. Truly Brethren, try the spirit and check the fruit. We are either children of one Father or we are not. The scripture never contradicts themselves and neither does the Prophets or Apostles of Messiah. All these things are yet shadows that even Paul saw and expounded upon from an ordinance of Love created for us from the beginning of time as we know it. Messiah formed it in the fullness of time, the Apostles expounded on it, the Spirit moved us into it. Wherein we are consecrated, justified and sanctified, children of the Most High that cry out ABBA AVINU as we received the adoption and blessed hope of our calling, no longer, strangers, and foreigners, but engrafted to the Olive Tree, not the Olive Tree engrafted to the Gentiles. And no adopted child who desires a parent denies the parent of their obedience in all things or refuses to take on their name. This is the power of Love. A Holy rehearsal unto the fulfillment of the Eternal Sabbath in the Kingdom of Elohiym,,,,but that's another study. All glory and praise to our Father, we are in the world but not of it!!!

The Jew and the Gentile have become one new man an Isra'elite by Messiah's blood by the command of the covenant called the Sabbath/Shabbat and is our day of meeting with our Elohiym, Adonai and Creator,,,Our Father. Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you. Should a Gentile keep the Shabbat/Sabbath??? No! But an Isra'elite, descendant of Yacov/Jacob, seed of Abraham, the first born son, those of the olive tree or engrafted to it and the Son's of Elohiym all should.

[But] Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end. ( Yesha'yahu/Isaiah 45:17)

And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Yahushua Ha' Maschiach/Jesus Christ: To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of Elohiym/God, According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Ha'Mashiach Yahushua our Adonai/Christ Jesus our Lord: (Ephesians 3:9-11)

* Goy (Hebrew: גוי‎, regular plural goyim גוים or גויים) is a Hebrew biblical term for "nation". By Roman times it had also acquired the meaning of "non-Jew".[1] The latter is also its meaning in Yiddish. In the Torah/Hebrew Bible, goy and its variants appear over 550 times in reference to Israelites and to Gentile nations. The term Gentile (from Latin gentilis, by the French "gentil", female: "gentille", meaning of or belonging to a clan or tribe) refers to non-Israelite peoples or nations in English translations of the Bible.

Latin and subsequently English translators selectively used the term gentiles when the context for the base term 'peoples' or 'nations', Hebrew, גוי (goy) and נכרי (nokhri) in the Hebrew Bible and the Greek word ἔθνη (éthnē) in the New Testament, indicated non-Israelite peoples or nations. The term gentiles is derived from Latin, used for contextual translation, and not an original Hebrew or Greek word from the Bible.

Following Christianization of the Roman Empire, the general implication of the word gentile became "non-Jew."
Later still the word came to refer to other nations, 'not a Roman citizen'. After the Christianization of the empire it could also be used of pagan or barbarian cultures.

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How Marvelous the Light I Missed!!!

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said , Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. (Bereshith / Genesis 1:1-3 )


Gotta say I love the discussions I remember growing up. When Messiah said' "I will put you in rembrance of everything I've taught you ( Yochanan / John 14:26 )." He meant it!. We learn gratefully that He is the Keeper of His WORD. After reading the whole Bible for the first time, it was and still is interesting how people are either taught or perceive the scriptures. Found in youth that the best way to gain any understanding of this was simply to ask questions. One of the theories I remember clearly was the debate over what we know today as the Old and New Testaments and in what context we as a people placed the two parts of( this mind you), One Book. In innocents I saw it as just that. Couldn't quite perceive why anyone would separate a book in one binder even if it contained numerous volumes at a time. When I did ask the why question of peers and elders was informed that " Well Jesus is only in the New Testament". So then what good did the Old Testament do but tell stories that would later set us up for the grand entrance of the Son of Elohiym? This started a course of studies that I pray can be explained. See a literal explanation sufficed for a long time, but then I went back reading and in just about the end of this fascinating book I read,,,,,,,,,

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.( Revelations 22:13 KJV )

Something was very wrong! So I went back again, so much that I memorized this verse. A matter of fact unknowingly this whole book would end up quite a life-long fascination. But everytime I got to this verse there was that little itching in my mind that said, are you missing something. Here was the dilemma. If Messiah said He is the Beginning (Ha' Reshith) and the End ( Ha' Tachlith ), then where were you Jesus in the beginning of the book???? For those of you that have ever worked with children and hear the questions they can ask, may understand how I was struggling with this. Can I tell you many-many years later the answer came and was always right there in the open! How wrong our reasoning. Praise Adonai, he never lets us down when we are asking about Him with a whole heart (Luke 11:10).

In the beginning Elohiym created the heaven and the earth.

Okay heres the ABBA, the Father.

And the Spirit of Elohiym moved upon the face of the waters.

Theres the Ruach Ha'Qodesh/ Holy Spirit and The waters represents the Word.

And Elohiym said , Let there be light: and there was light.

Right there! Do you see Him??? Watch. First all things that the Father Elohiym dealt with in the beginning (the first) were spoken into Creation by the command of His Voice. Light wasn't created, it was called to come forth. Theres a difference. But it's two little letters in the english language that consummate this action, the voice of Elohiym calls the Light by the word "be".
Be =
Hayah = to arise, appear, come

Who was it that arose and appeared? Light. Before we go any further lets define the word light too,,,,

Ohr =

1. light of day
2. light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars)
3. day-break, dawn, morning light
4. daylight
5. lightning
6. light of lamp
7. light of life
8. light of prosperity
9. light of instruction
10. light of face (fig.)
11. Jehovah (YHVH) as Israel's light

Some of you are seeing it already aren't you??? The similarities are too much to ignore. Then we will also tell you that the three Hebrew letters that comprise this word are Vav , Heh and Resh. The typologies of Vav are = Hook, pillars, nails and to secure. Heh is the letter of the Ruach/Spirit , wind, word, promise and revelation , to reveal, window and lattice. Resh is Head, chief ,poor man, a person, highest. That's not all!!!

Moshe said to Elohiym, "Look, when I appear before the people of Isra'el and say to them, 'The God of your ancestors has sent me to you'; and they ask me, 'What is his name?' what am I to tell them?" Elohiym said to Moshe, "Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh [I am/will be what I am/will be]," and added, "Here is what to say to the people of Isra'el: 'Ehyeh [I Am or I Will Be] has sent me to you.'"

The english spelling for this name is " Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh " the root for the word Ehyeh is Hayah. What did Elohiym say?

Let there be light ( be = Hayah )

The scriptures tell us,,,,,,

"The angel of ADONAI appeared to him in a fire blazing from the middle of a bush."

And the HAYAH is said twice. We mustn't take one word spoken by Elohiym for granted and how He presents them. This angel (messenger ) of ADONAI speaks as if in a multiple person or the beginning and the ending. As ONE entity, Thee Creator. Before we take a venture in the light, see what the Apostle Yochanan /John says,,,,,,

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.The same was in the beginning with God.All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.

That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.He came unto his own, and his own received him not. ( Yochanan 1:1-10 )

So that we don't seem to get off easy, when the angel Gavri'el comes to Miriam /Mary does he not "announce" what has been spoken already by the Father, Son, Spirit and the Prophets? At that moment he was yet once again to be (Hayah Ohr) be light in this world, in the flesh of a man as the chosen passover Lamb. He shall come and His name will be (Hayah) Yahushua (Salvation of Elohiym) . Think it's by coincidence it's this description that is presented following the WORD by Yochanan / John??? Not likely. Elohiym spoke (WORD) the Light. Yochanan is repeating what was already spoken and prophesied to describe the Greatest Be-ing this world will ever know. Through His light all men would not only live, but be able to live right, according to the Holy design of His glory. The Light would come with Righteousness, Healing, Compassion and Justice, for the oppressed, imprisoned and afflicted. Seen of many, touched many and the darkness would flee from His Gloriously Profound and Awesome presence, as that from the Father. HalleluYah!! Of Him the Hayah would be glorified further by the YHVH. He would once again look and say " It is Good" echoing through the Spirit, The Ancient of Days " This is my Beloved Son in whom I am (Hayah) well pleased ". We lived in Him and by Him. He was such a part of everything that we stopped taking the time to recognize Him. Our hearts are pumping blood through our bodies do we have to see it to know it's there? How vastly had the darkness over shadowed us when we couldn't even bear witness to what was.

A little girls curiosity and interest was sated and the world was well again. Messiah is spoken of all the way through the Book, from the very beginning, just like He said, before we were created and He'll be there on the ultimate day of this life as we know it and the one to come. When He and the Father Light will shine so brightly we will know longer have need of the sun or the moon. Though we know Him as the Son of Elohiym now, He was always there. Actually maybe sometimes we'll take the time to venture some more. It's my prayer that you do. He's in many hidden places that would remind us of the glory of Elohiym of hidden Treasure. He is the Alef and the Tav. The Alpha and Omega. The Beginning and the End. From Bereshith/ Genesis to Revelation. In All and of All. Thee Let There Be Light! Thank you ABBA. So much to say and so little time, May we all be able to now see,,,,,,,,,, How Marvelous the Light I missed!

Heres a couple more references that apply, the Prophets and Sages were definitely trying to tell us something,,,,,,,,,

"While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light." These things Yeshua spoke, and He went away and hid Himself from them. Yochanan / John 12:36

The sun shall be no more your light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light to you: but Yahweh will be to you an everlasting light, and your YHVH your glory. ( Yesha'yahu / Isaiah 60:19

For God who said, "Out of darkness let light shine," is He who has shone in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of Elohiym's glory, which is radiant on the face of Ha' Mashiach / Christ. ( 2 Corinthians 4:4-6 )

If, however, your whole body is penetrated with light, and has no part dark, it will be (Hayah) so lighted, all of it, as when the lamp (Ohr) with its bright shining gives you light." ( Luke 11:36 )

For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Adonai. Walk as children of light, ( Ephesians 5:8 )

Once more Yeshua addressed them. "I am ( Hayah) the Light of the world," He said; "the man who follows me shall certainly not walk in the dark, but shall have the light of Life." ( John 8:12 )

Ministry Hierarchy and the Spirit part 3

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
2 Peter 1:20-21 (kjv)

Moved-Phero (greek)
1. to carry
1. to carry some burden
1. to bear with one's self
2. to move by bearing; move or, to be conveyed or borne, with the suggestion of force or speed
1. of persons borne in a ship over the sea
2. of a gust of wind, to rush
3. of the mind, to be moved inwardly, prompted
3. to bear up i.e. uphold (keep from falling)
1. of Christ, the preserver of the universe
2. to bear, i.e. endure, to endure the rigour of a thing, to bear patiently one's conduct, or spare one (abstain from punishing or destroying)
3. to bring, bring to, bring forward
1. to move to, apply
2. to bring in by announcing, to announce
3. to bear i.e. bring forth, produce; to bring forward in a speech
4. to lead, conduct

Glad we could gather again, you know the wonder that happens when we are inspired to seek and view the scriptures is always amazing. Does the bearer of the pen (or keyboard) learn? Absolutely! In this wonderful cycle we call life we are taught and teach where and when we are moved. Speaking of moved, the word moved in our above script takes on a life of its own. So if you don't mind much before we go on to our little discussion taking place between our Adonai Yeshua/Jesus and the days Hierarchy, lets examine a part of our lesson that yet applies.
Though unknown to many and similar to any other position in our system that many famous people have been so inspired and seem to be extraordinary in their talents, so is the ministry. Inspiration is our driving force. Only this ability is not of our own choosing unless according to scripture we enter in from the back door as a thief, for it transpires from the breath and very lifeforce of God. Unlike the world system holds alot more responsibility and accountability. For truly a soul is a most precious commodity.

For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. (1 Thessalonians 1:5)

But if the Spirit of him that raised up Yeshua/Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Messiah from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. (Romans 8: 11)

Every scripture is divinely inspired, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; that the man of God may be complete, fully fitted to every good work. (2 Timothy 3: 16-17)

We as inspired beings understand that for Elohiyms own reasoning and purpose he has moved men into glorious places to share the Good News and encourage hope into a people when there is none anywhere else, the Hope of Life. This beloved is his work! Know human being I have ever known has been able to accomplish the works he has in love towards us. And once again he made sure he didn't just leave these duties up to just men that would be prone to fail. No, he would ask the Father for a sure way to quicken us and set us on a course where we would never be alone to fend for ourselves.

A. It was Yeshua/Jesus that told the apostles, that He, after His ascension, would beseech the Father 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.

Our dear brethren the Disciples were our greatest example. With all that was being poured into them, expounded on and spoken, they just weren't grasping things. Oh they tried and they had little break throughs but without the indwelling of the Ruach Ha'Kodesh/ Holy Spirit the level of inspiration was very limited. How could they or the Hierarchy of the day comprehend anything heavenly? Remember the question?
The baptism of John, whence was it ? from heaven, or of men? (Matt. 21:25) Can we answer this question now? We'll find our later,,,,,

In our beginning scripture in 2 Peter 1, we are told that "no prophecy of scripture is of any private interpretation",,,,
Without the indwelling of the Spirit and the Inspiration from on high we would'nt get it either. And many of us don't and still today with the right Bible before us still don't understand why. We can be schooled to death, read every commentary and religious guide we can find on the market today, think ourselves intellectual, use big words and yet never be endowed to comprehend whether the baptism of John was from heaven or of men without His guiding council. Once in a service where I was asked to teach, was then asked at the end of the service by the churches presiding Bishop, " How did you get that?". My answer and as sincerely as possible was " Don't you know?" We have seen this happen on down the eras by learned men and or women that speak by their own inclinations that have no power to do anything, least of all deliver and shepherd a people. Don't get me wrong, Elohiym bless them! Just making a point. Who's in charge of this getting of understanding??? Yes you got it, Messiah!

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal . ( 1 Corinthians 12: 4-7)

There is thee Heavenly Administration! What does that make us? Co-labourers under this Administration.

Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about , and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country : And when the time of the fruit drew near , he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. (Matthew 21: 33-34)

Yes I wasn't going to touch on that but couldn't help it where it's pertinent. Now just imagine this, with all the Bosses we have in the world in a powerful chain of command we have the Messiah! But once again not even on our own but by ,,,,the indwelling Spirit. The inspiration from the heavenly Hierarchy that we move, breath and have our being. That by which we bless, encourage , teach, study, pray, minister and oversee His vineyard with. What is the tool we wield? More into some research,,,,

Now, I want you to note that there is a powerful chain related to the idea of authority.
1. Our first link in the chain is the Father, who gave all authority unto the Son (our 2nd
link).
2. The Son then, by His authority, sent the Ruach Ha' Kodesh/Holy Spirit (3rd link), to guide the apostles
(4th link) into all truth.
3. These men, along with others, blessed us with the 5th link in the chain, which is
the Word of God.
4. The chain is unbroken, and the authority which resides within the Bible stands!

It was the design of our Adonai that inspired men would give us the Bible.

1. Concerning the Old Testament writings: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the
scripture is of any private interpretation.
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God
spake as they were moved by the Holy Spirit (2 Pet. 1:20-21).
a. These things we also speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches but which
the Holy Spirit teaches (1 Cor. 2:13).
2. The product of these inspired men is in fact a library of books: 66 in all (39 O.T., 27
N.T).
a. It was the compilation of 40 inspired men’s work over a period of 1600 yrs.
b. It contains a harmony and purpose that shows it to be far more than a work of
man.
c.The word inspired lit. is a word which means God breathed, or the breath of God.
d. It stresses that the words which are inspired are the very words of God.
e. The text further affirms that the Scriptures are all sufficient -- furnishing us unto all
good works.
f. Peter affirms that His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto
life and godliness (2 Pet. 1:3).
g. Jude 3 describes Scripture as the faith once for all delivered to the saints.

Elohiym be willing we will definitely get back to our parable when we return, now that we hope we have pretty much set a basis for the Authority over the ministry that is above every Hierarchy (the True one). That of our Messiah Yeshua/Jesus. The Head of the whole body of the Ekklesia/Church. And that it is His Spirit that assist us in our ministering to Him first and then His people.
In order to grasp this we must also tap into a somewhat uncomfortable area,,, What the scriptures says it is not. What does Messiah show us in this parable about that? What is the outcome of rejecting His authority and trying to utilize our own?

In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. Yahweh said to you, 'You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over Israel." (2 Samuels 5:2)

Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Behold, I am against the shepherds; and I will require my sheep at their hand, and cause them to cease from feeding the sheep; neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more; and I will deliver my sheep from their mouth, that they may not be food for them. (Ezekiel 34:10)

For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened , and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come , If they shall fall away , to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh , and put him to an open shame . (Hebrews 6: 4-6)

It is misplaced authority which takes men away from the Word of God; which then
necessitates a restoration to take place, that man might have all matters of faith and
practice based upon Scripture (a thus saith the Lord.

to be continued,,,,,,,

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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