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Sabbath and Set Apart Feast Days: A Journey into Their Deeper Meanings – Part 2
The Fourth Feast Day Shavuot, Pentecost, or the Feast of Weeks (High Shabbat) Shavuot must be observed by counting 50 days from the first weekly Shabbat after Passover, during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. The first day of this count, as we learned last week, is the Feast of Firstfruits. These fifty days will total…
Read MoreSabbath and Set Apart Feast Days: A Journey into Their Deeper Meanings – Part 1
Sabbath The Shabbat day or Sabbath is the seventh day of the week that 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 Baruch (blessed) and made Qodesh, meaning He sanctified it, set it apart, or made it Holy. The Sabbath was NOT created on Mount Sinai when 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 provided the commandments to the Yahshar’elites (Israelites). Shabbat day was made and designated during…
Read MoreTruth or Illusion – Historical Tares – Part 4
Who’s Changing the TRUTH Now? Tares Please see Truth or Illusion Part 2: Missing Scriptures if you have for Gotten what Tares are! Historically and presently, many people worldwide have struggled to thoroughly comprehend the depth of the Scriptures. Whether it be the Scriptures Christian theologians divided and labeled, the New and Old Testaments (Marcion…
Read MoreTruth or Illusion – Deception – Part 3
Who’s Changing the TRUTH Now? Ha-Satan Revelations 12:9 portrays the father of lies (John 8:44), Ha-Satan, as a master of deception. His deceptive influence has and will continue to span across the WHOLE INHABITABLE WORLD. This warning should serve as a powerful reminder for us to remain vigilant, acknowledging that Ha-satan’s lies, strategies, and deceptive…
Read MoreMissing Scriptures – Through Translation
Who’s changing the TRUTH Now? Aramaic or Greek Before we move on to Part 3 of the Truth or Illusion series, let’s get one more understanding of the New Testament scripture translation. That understanding is the mindset of the Yahsha’el (Israelites) in that era and their feelings and customs toward Greeks and possibly Romans. Let…
Read MoreMissing Scriptures Unknown History Continued
Who’s changing the TRUTH Now? While the title of this Truth or Illusion Food for Thought is “Missing Scriptures,” it is apparent that the underlying issue extends beyond the mere absence of Scriptures. Truth is often obscured by the passage of time and the actions of individuals; this instance is no different. The people from…
Read MoreMissing Scriptures Unknown History
Who’s changing the TRUTH Now? Last week, you should have participated in the study activity, which would have helped you to identify the numerous missing scriptures in specific Bible translations. As we delve deeper into this week’s topic, let’s examine the who, what, when, where, and why these distortions have infiltrated Bible translations and the…
Read MoreMissing Scriptures
Study Activity Must-do Activity: Grab an NIV, NLT, or ESV Bible translation and read Matthew 18:10-14 “The Parable of the Lost Sheep.” If you didn’t have access to one of these Bibles, no worries. Click on one of these links: www.biblegateway.com or www.biblestudytools.com and read it. These websites allow you to explore the passage in multiple…
Read MoreTruth or Illusion: Bible Translations, Part 2
Who’s changing the TRUTH Now? Study Activity Must-do Activity: Grab an NIV, NLT, or ESV Bible translation and read Matthew 18:10-14 “The Parable of the Lost Sheep.” If you didn’t have access to one of these Bibles, no worries. Click on one of these links: www.biblegateway.com or www.biblestudytools.com and read it. These websites allow you to…
Read MoreTruth or Illusion, Part 1
Satan’s Illusions and Deceptions Cause Confusion Hêlēl (Satan) has been at work for many millenniums, planting traps and deceptions along with deceptive influences all around the Earth. Some of his deceptions are plain to see, while others are elaborate illusions, and still others remain hidden or imperceptible. As Bible Believing Believers (BBB) or Qedoshim (set…
Read MoreWe Are at War Not Peace
We Are Not at Peace but in the Midst of a Pressing Spiritual War. The Unseen Spiritual War The world is engulfed in an unseen spiritual war that operates beyond our visual senses, but its invisibility is not the entirety of the matter. This war is more imperceptible, meaning it operates subtly and evades all…
Read MoreWhat is Revealed
The secret things belong to God our Elohim; and the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may do all the Words of this Torah. Deuteronomy 29:29
Read MoreConsider the Ant
Proverbs 6:6-11 teaches us about the financial poverty resulting from laziness, sluggardness, or a lack of effort. However, we can also apply these same principles to our spiritual lives. If we are lazy in our prayer life or reading and studying 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s Word, what do you think will happen? Yes, we will become spiritually poor and weak…
Read MoreChanging the Names in the Bible
Before you start this Food for Thought “Changing the Names in the Bible,” please take the opportunity to read through the previous parts, I highly recommend that you do. This will help you better understand the context and progression of the topics discussed. Three-Part Strategy Outlined in the Scripture Below High Jacking of the Faith…
Read MoreJust Pray Over It
Before we move on to the final portion of this series next week, let’s cover one more crucial topic that is used to change the dietary instructions of the Bible. We will discuss the idea or belief that everything is clean to eat as long as you pray over it. If you haven’t already had…
Read MoreFood in the Sheets Vision
In the last Food for Though Part 5, we discovered that Kefa (Peter) and the other disciples received clarification from Yahshua regarding the parable of what defiles a person. We learned from Mark 7:1-23 and Matthew 15:1-20 that Yahshua was teaching two things. First, Yahshua pointed out the hypocrisy of man, teaching their doctrines and commandments while ignoring the…
Read MoreDietary Food Instructions
If you haven’t already had the opportunity to read through the previous parts of this “Food For Thought” series. I highly recommend that you do so before proceeding with this portion. This will help you better understand the context and progression of the topics discussed. Below are the links to parts 1-4 and another link to…
Read MoreDoes Your Name Matter or Should Someone Rename You? Part 4 (Changing Dietary Instructions)
Unfortunately, Christianity (Roman Catholicism) and Rome did not stop at the reeducation of the masses, as we learned in part 3. They continued by rebranding Scriptures and laws into their own likeness for their own benefit and the appeasement of pagans. Our topic for part 4, “Changing Dietary Instructions,” is also part of the rebranding of…
Read MoreDoes Your Name Matter or Should Someone Rename You? Part 3 “Reeducated Religion”
Through the Reeducated Lens of Christianity or the Religious Sects of the Faith! Throughout the past few weeks, we have examined some difficult and complex issues surrounding names, oppression, slavery, occupation, and race. For some, the biblical perspectives have provided profound and meaningful insight. In contrast, others have found these last few Food for Thoughts uncomfortable and…
Read MoreDoes Your Name Matter or Should Someone Rename you? Part 2
In part 1 of our discussion, we talked about the horrific three-part strategy the Babylonians used to slave, torment, and oppress Yahshar’el, Daniel, and three Hebrew men, ChananYAH, Mish’el, and AzarYAH. If you haven’t read and studied last week’s Food For Thought titled “Does Your Name Matter or Should Someone Rename You? Pt 1“, I highly recommend…
Read MoreDoes Your Name Matter or Should Someone Rename you? Part 1
Do Our Names Matter? Names are powerful and an integral part of our personal, social, and spiritual identity and uniqueness. They serve as a window through which others view us and the historical, cultural, faith, and family connections that define us. Our names have a deep and profound impact on our sense of self, purpose,…
Read MoreNames and Genealogies
The Almighty 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 YAH, in His infinite wisdom and knowledge (Isaiah 55:8–9, Isaiah 40:15,28), whom no man can begin to comprehend. He chose to include unique and meaningful names and genealogies throughout the Bible. For years, I found these portions of the Bible to be dull or boring and pondered over the relevance of these…
Read MoreIntegration of His Name
𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s Placing His Name 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 (YAHUAH or YAHWEH), in extraordinary ways, includes His name in many things. What is most interesting is how He merged His name into words, places, and people that belong to Him. The first integrated word that might come to mind is HalleluYAH, but the integration of Hallelu and YAH is only the beginning of 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄’s…
Read MoreDoes the Name of the Most High Matter?
Our Heavenly Father blessed us with His perfect and sacred name and allowed us to record it as 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 and יהוה. His name holds immense power and significance and is worthy of remembrance and praise. However, over the centuries, His wonderful name was erased from multiple historical records and replaced with titles such as Adonai, Lord, and…
Read MoreWhose Idea Was That?
The Devils Idea(s) The devil, known as the deceiver in Revelation 12:9 and the father of lies in John 8:44, along with his children, are skilled at implanting ideas in people’s minds. It is often through suggestions, subtle influence, mental manipulation, belief systems, and false religions that the devil and his children manipulate and influence…
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Life Rot
Disobedience Equates to Adverse Consequences Exodus 16:20 serves as a powerful reminder of what can unfold in our lives when we fail the tests and trials YAHWEH sets before us, by blatantly disobeying. It is our nature to do what feels or gives us the most pleasure(s). The Bible reminds us that we are carnal-minded…
Read MoreI Am YAHWEH Your Elohim, a Jealous El
There’s a considerable amount of misunderstanding surrounding YAWHEH’s statement about Himself, the creator of the Heavens and Earth, being a jealous El. The confusion occurs when people are fooled into thinking or believing that YAHWEH is jealous or envious of what they have and wishing He had it. However, this understanding needs to be changed…
Read MoreWho Have You Been Listening To?
A few months ago, a friend shared a head-scratching video with me asking for my thoughts on the topic. The video featured a charismatic preacher/pastor who irrationally claimed that men with facial hair or beards were prideful, not anointed, and not true believers. I found his statements and rant absurd, and honestly, it left me…
Read MoreYour Enemies Will Plot…
As we navigate through life, we often face trials, challenges, and setbacks that we as believers overcome because of our relationship with YAHWEH (1 John 5:4). We were made overcomers through the love and grace of YAHWEH. However, being victorious over this world comes with the unexpected problem of acquiring enemies (haters). Formidable enemies, including…
Read MoreDoes Money Make Your World Go Around?
Increasing food prices, inflation, wars, rumors of wars, global food shortages, new pandemic fears, pending recessions, ridiculous gas prices, BRICS threatening the US dollar, US national debt at 32 trillion and climbing, and the list goes on and on when thinking about the world economy. For some time now, the US and the rest of the world have been…
Read MoreWait a Minute, What Did You Just Say? PT. 4 (Final)
Throughout this “Wait a minute, What did you just say?” series, we have delved deeply into the immense power of the untamable death-dealing tongue. We have come to understand that while our words can be a source of comfort and truth, they can also be dangerously destructive. Therefore, we must acknowledge the great responsibility that…
Read MoreWait a Minute, What Did YOU Just Say? PT. 3
Taming & Training As human beings, we possess an incredible ability to train and tame animals for various purposes, including hunting, protection, entertainment, etc. Our remarkable capacity to tame and train does not stop with animals, as we can train ourselves and other humans to accomplish impressive feats like completing iron-races, mastering a musical instrument, or…
Read MoreWait a minute, What did you just say? PT. 2
As believers, we often overlook the immense power our tongues hold. We forget it possesses the ability to speak both blessings and curses and life and death. It’s essential to be mindful of the tremendous impact our words have on ourselves and others, especially when considering our most common sins are related to words.
Read MoreWait a minute, What did you just say? PT. 1
According to the teachings of Ya’aqov (aka James, the brother of Yahshua), the tongue holds tremendous importance in our daily lives. In fact, he compares it to a tiny bit that controls even the most stubborn of horses, a small rudder that steers the mightiest of ships, and a little fire that sets an entire…
Read MoreCan You Handle the Truth?
In our complex and diverse societies, there are a variety of beliefs, ranging from personal convictions to religious and political ideologies. There is your truth, my truth, the preacher’s truth, the religious doctrine truth, the politician’s truth, etc. While these differing perspectives may hold significance for their respective followers, it is vital to recognize that…
Read MoreWill Your Faith Lead You Across the Water?
YAHWEH Has His Reasons For 40 years, YAHWEH had been preparing Yahshar’el (Israel) to obtain the promised land and much more, as Deut 8:1-3 tells us. YAHWEH used this time in the wildness to “Humble, try or prove, know their hearts, and know if they would keep His commandments. This preparation would prove necessary before they approached…
Read MoreCan You Hear, Smell, or See It?
King Saul, Samuel, and the Amalekites in 1 Samuel Chapter 15 illustrate the importance of obedience to YAHWEH and understanding His Word.
Read MoreWhy Am I Facing Trials
2. I will say to Eloah, Do not condemn me; make me know why You contend with me. 3. Is it good to You that You should crush, that You should despise the work of Your hands, and You shine on the counsel of the wicked? Job 10:2-3 (HRB) In this and all Food for…
Read MoreHas Sin Left You Naked?
New Normal Sin, in many ways, uncovers and exposes us, leaving us naked for all to see and open for scrutiny and judgment. However, modern-day acceptance of sin has blurred the lines of right and wrong, fulfilling Bible prophecy of a lawless world (Matthew 24:12). Due to sin’s normalization and desensitization, the nakedness of sin (a sense of…
Read MoreAll You Can Eat Buffet!
97 Oh how I love your Torah! It is my meditation all the day. 103 How sweet are Your Words to my palate! More than honey to my mouth! Psalms 119:97, 103 (HRB) In this and all Food for Thoughts I recommend you read the Scripture(s) provided and the entire chapter they are from to obtain…
Read MoreWhat Vows or Oaths Have You Made?
21. When you shall vow a vow to YAHWEH your Elohim, you shall not delay to perform it; for YAHWEH, your Elohim will certainly require it of you, and it shall be SIN to you. 22. But if you shall forebear to vow, it shall be no sin to you. 23. That which has gone out of your lips, you…
Read MoreWill You Trust YAHWEH!
Our heavenly Father, YAHWEH, has multiple divine attributes that we attempt to define despite our limited human understanding (Isaiah 55:8–9; Ephesians 3:20–21). Today we will examine two of the characteristics, omnipresent and omniscient. His omnipresent nature allows him to be present everywhere simultaneously (past, present, and future), while being omniscient indicates an infinite knowledge of all things. However, as mere mortals, our cognitive…
Read MoreWho are you offending? Part 4 – Faith in Action
Living out your faith for all to see can become complicated, especially for those living in countries where it’s illegal to be a believer, pray, or have a Bible. However, Matthew 5:10 promises, “Blessed are they who have been persecuted (victimized, oppressed, afflicted, tortured, murdered) for righteousness’s sake! For theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.”
Read MorePt.3 Who are you offending? – Faith, Deeds, and Actions
It is evident worldwide that many Christians have diluted the Word of YAHWEH or deviated from the original teachings of the Bible, which originated with the Israelites or Hebrews (Deut. 14:2 and Deut. 7:6). There are many noticeable biblical deviations when referencing living out one’s faith. However, today let’s look at the mindset of Faith. …
Read MorePt.2 – Who Are YOU Offending? (Hiding in Fear)
Every BBBs (Bible Believing Believer’s) life should present indisputable evidence to the world – that they are undoubtedly a Believer in YAHWEH and His son Yahshua Ha-Mashiach.
Read MoreWho are YOU Offending? Part 1
Sent into the World to live out our Faith 16. Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore, be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. 22. And you will be hated by ALL on account of My name (Yahshua – YAHWEH is Salvation), but the one enduring to the end shall be…
Read MoreDo you want to be Broken or Destroyed?
Please read the whole chapter. (Matthew 21:1-46) When something is referred to as “broken,” it means that it has sustained some form of damage or fracture, causing it to no longer be in one piece. Despite this setback, it is still possible for broken objects to be repaired or mended (1 Thessalonians 5:23). On the other…
Read MoreWhat is Distracting You?
Our enemy Satan (Ha-Satan) and his fellow fallen angels (Revelation 12:3-9), known as demons, intentionally create distractions in our lives. The ultimate aim of these distractions is to prevent us from focusing on YAHWEH and keeping our minds and lives occupied with anything other than Him. Although these distractions may be subtle, they are highly…
Read MoreHow is your Study Life? Part 4 (Be as the Bereans)
Acts 17:11 (HRB) speaks of the people in Berea who were ready, eager, and excited to hear the Word of YHWH (YAHWEH) taught. The Apostle Paul and Silas, his brother in the faith, came to teach the good news and declare Yahshua (Yah is Salvation) the Messiah. For some, this was a controversial message. Still, the Bereans were eager…
Read MorePt. 3 How is your Study Life? (Study and Divide!)
(2 Timothy 2:15 HRB) is part of a letter from Paul to Timothy telling him the requirements and what is expected of him as a young pastor. Timothy is instructed by Paul to carefully improve himself to the best of his ability for YAHWEH’s purposes. In other words, learn from and live by the Word of…
Read MorePt.2 – How is your Study Life? “Reading is not enough!”
Reading the Bible is necessary for all believers; however, what is the point without understanding what you are reading? Therefore the actions of prayer and study are required and are indispensable for learning, understanding, and growth in your walk with YAHWEH. Without prayer, reflection, and study (research), your daily Bible reading can become mundane, tedious, or…
Read MoreHow is your Study Life? Pt. 1
Reading and studying the word of YAHWEH is essential in equipping ourselves with the whole armor of YAHWEH (Ephesians 6:11). The fact that we are behind enemy lines should prompt us to stay ready daily by reading and studying the word of YAHWEH versus having to get ready only after the launch of an attack.…
Read MoreTrue Repentance
We have covered sin and what Yahshua did for us in parts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) of the “To sin, or not to sin, that is the question” series, so we will not cover it in its entirety here. Sufficed to say, we have all broken the law (Torah, commandments, and precepts) of YAHWEH (1 John 3:4)…
Read MorePart 6 – To sin, or not to sin, that is the question: Reprobate mind
Previously we covered and defined the following: Today let’s discuss the final installment of this series: The Reprobate Mind. Reprobate: (Adokimos in Greek): That which is rejected on account of its own worthlessness. This word is also used with reference to persons cast away or rejected because they have failed to make use of opportunities offered…
Read MorePart 5 – To sin, or not to sin, that is the question: Presumptuous Sin
Previously we covered and defined the following: Today let’s discuss presumptuous sin. Presumption: Behavior perceived as arrogant, disrespectful, and transgressing the limits of what is permitted or appropriate. Word of YAHWEH Bible: Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent…
Read MorePart 4 – To sin, or not to sin, that is the question: Iniquity
Reading and studying scripture is something every BBB (Bible Believing Believer) should do daily without fail, along with praying. We should consider the word of YAHWEH daily like we desire food, water, and shelter daily. While reading and studying scripture, one must examine (2 Corinthians 13:5) thyself by the word of YAHWEH. Sin, transgression, and iniquity have a way…
Read MorePart 3 – To sin, or not to sin, that is the question: Transgression and Temptation
Hebraic Roots Bible (HRB): I confessed my SIN to You, and I have not hidden my INIQUITY; I said, I will confess over my TRANSGRESSION to YAHWEH; and You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah. (Psalm 32:5 HRB) “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of YAHWEH” (Romans 3:23 HRB). However, we must discuss the levels, limits, and boundaries to…
Read MoreRecap and Living Under Grace
Pull up the scriptures in this study and study like a Berean (Acts: 17:11). Definition of sin: Both Oxford and Webster’s dictionaries define sin as an offense against YAHWEH or the act of breaking a religious or moral law. The Bible defines sin in 1 John 3:4. Hebraic Roots Bible: “Everyone practicing sin also practices lawlessness, and…
Read MoreTo sin, or not to sin, that is the question
Definition of sin: Both Oxford and Webster’s dictionaries define sin as an offense against YAHWEH or the act of breaking a religious or moral law. The Bible defines sin in 1 John 3:4. Hebraic Roots Bible: “Everyone practicing sin also practices lawlessness, and sin is the breaking of the Torah.””Download PDF“. Amplified Bible: “Everyone who practices sin also…
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