“…Thus shalt thou say unto
the children of Israel, The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham,
the God of Isaac, and the God
of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is
my name for ever,
and this is my memorial unto all generations.”
Exodus 3:15
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(Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that they shall no more say, The LORD liveth, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt; But, The LORD liveth, which brought up and which led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all countries whither I had driven them; and they shall dwell in their own land. - Jeremiah 23:7,8)
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Exodus 3:15
Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD;
I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy
name's sake, which ye have profaned among the heathen, whither ye went.
And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the
heathen,
which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall know
that I am the LORD, saith the Lord GOD,
when I
shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.
Ezekiel 36:22,23
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“And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his
hand again
the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be
left,
from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush,
and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from
the islands of the sea. And he
shall set up an ensign for the nations,
and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together
the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.”
Isaiah 11:11,12
“Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that it shall no more be said, The LORD liveth, that brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt; But, The LORD liveth, that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the north, and from all the lands whither he had driven them: and I will bring them again into their land that I gave unto their fathers.”
Jeremiah 16:14,15
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“Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
and thy law is the truth. Thou art near, O LORD;
and all thy commandments are truth
Concerning thy testimonies,
I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
Thy word is true from the beginning:
and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.”
Psalm 119:142,151,152,160
“For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them,
as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments
so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?”
Deuteronomy 4:7,8
“Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man,
and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.”
Jeremiah 17:5
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“The LORD is well pleased for his
righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law,
and make it honourable.”
Isaiah 42:21
“Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments,
which the Lord your God commanded to teach you, that ye might
do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: That thou mightest
fear the Lord thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments,
which I command thee, thou, and thy sons and thy son’s son,
all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged. Hear therefore,
Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee,
and that ye may increase mightily, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey.”
Deuteronomy 6:1 - 3
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“O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the Lord.”
Jeremiah 22:29
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EXALTATION OF THE MOST HIGH GOD OF ISRAEL:
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why
art thou disquieted in me?
hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him
for the help of his countenance.
“Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness
in the day time,
and in the night his song shall be with me,
and my prayer unto the God of my life.
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why
art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him,
who is the health of my countenance, and my God.”
Psalm 42:5,8,11
“We have heard with our ears, O God, our
fathers have told us,
what work thou didst in their days, in the
times of old.
How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy
hand, and plantedst them;
how thou didst afflict the people, and cast
them out.
For they got not the land in possession by
their own sword,
neither did their own arm save them: but thy
right hand, and thine arm,
and the light of thy countenance, because thou
hadst a favour unto them.
Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.”
Psalm 44:1 - 4
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A
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE LAWKEEPERS, CO.:
Due
to problems beyond our control, there will be no President’s Message this
month. However, with GOD’s Blessings, we
will have one in the next edition of The LawKeepers’ JOURNAL.
Shalom and Shalom,
Yehudah ben Yacob,
President
The LawKeepers, Co.
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Tribute to the New Moon Revised:
“For as the new heavens and
the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the LORD, so
shall your seed and your name remain.
“And it shall come to pass,
that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all
flesh come to worship before me,
saith the LORD.”
Isaiah 66:22,23
<<<PLEASE TAKE PART IN THE
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IF “SIGHTED,”
And if it’s not the evening of GOD’s Holy Seventh Day Sabbath of
COMPLETE REST or other Holy Day,
please report your evidence (day, date, and time) to:
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BY LOOKING IN THE “WEST”
“He appointed the moon for seasons…”
Psalm 104:19
The first “Sign” in the Heavens to provide the start of days, years and “seasons” can only begin with the “Sighting” of the New Moon Crescent - that which we can “see” in order for it to serve as a “Sign” and enable us to begin counting our days and months. Just imagine not being able to “see” the moon at all. How then could it be appointed for a “Sign” or for “seasons”?
“The natural thought might be
that the moon is like a living being. It
is born, grows, reaches maximum size, then fades and dies, going through all
these stages in one month. Even today,
we still talk of the thin crescent
in the western sky as a new moon and
the thin crescent in the eastern sky
a month later as the old moon. Half way
between is the full moon. As I explained earlier, this cycle of phases
of the moon established the month as a unit of time, and the first calendars were based on
this.” ISAAC ASIMOV’S GUIDE TO EARTH
In that the King of Israel is
supposed to be a “Righteous Judge”
(II Chronicles 1:11), it stands to reason that he is also supposed to be a “Righteous Role Model.” Thus, if the King that GOD appoints over
Israel observes a “feast” on the day of
the New Moon, then wisdom tells the Nation of Israel to do likewise. King
Saul and the anointed David observed this service (I Samuel 20th Chapter).
To their and our hurt our forefathers worshipped all manner of symbols: the sun, moon, stars, and images of gold and silver. To observe the “Sign” in the heavens as being the New Moon “Sighting” is NOT worshipping the moon, but rather it is doing as we are COMMANDED in Genesis 1:14:
“And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the
night; and let them be for signs, and
for seasons, and for days, and years:”
Some people feel that the moon has no “light,” but according to GOD’s WORD to HIS Prophets, it most certainly does: Isaiah 13:10; Isaiah 30:26; Jeremiah 31:35; Ezekiel 32:7.
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“Sing aloud unto God our strength:
make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.
“Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the
psaltery.
“Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed,
on our solemn feast day.
“For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob.”
Psalm 81:1 - 4
(A Psalm of Asaph, the Seer –
one who should be well informed about GOD’s Ways)
“Also in the day of your gladness, and in your solemn days, and in the beginnings of your months, ye shall blow with the trumpets over your burnt offerings,
and over the
sacrifices of your peace offerings; that they may be to you for a memorial before your God: I am the LORD your God.”
Numbers 10:10
Contrary to the belief of some Israelites, the moon does indeed
shine! Whether the Moon shines on its
own or with the aid of the sun, IT STILL SHINES! And the fact that Scripture attests to this
fact, is what’s important: Isaiah 60:19;
Jeremiah 31:35; and Ezekiel 32:7. Therefore, Genesis 1:14 is proof enough
that we must use the shining New Moon Crescents as “…SIGNS,
Some Israelites, along with White Jews, use the dark phase of the moon to determine the start of a new month. If the dark phase of the moon lasts for “2-3 days,” then which of these days is supposed to be the distinguishing “Sign” that determines the First Day of the month? Or do we just arbitrarily select either/or depending on the imaginations of our hearts?
On the contrary, with the use of the sighted “Sign” of the New Moon Crescent in the Heavens we eliminate any confusion as to which day IS the First Day of the month.
“So David hid himself in the
field: and WHEN THE
At the time of the dark phases of
the moon (generally 2-3 days), as previously written, there is no “moon” in
SIGHT. Therefore, I Samuel 20:24 sheds
more light on Genesis 1:14. “WHEN THE
The only problem that presents itself when using the “New Moon Sighting” to call the First Day of the month is cloud coverage, as this prevents the ability to see the New Moon Crescent. Nonetheless, when “Sighted,” one can easily distinguish the New Moon Crescent from all the other phases due to its thin sliver and its low position in the heavens. And the reason is that no two days or rather phases of the visible moon are alike. Hence, to use the New Moon Crescent as the “Sign” in the heavens, as we are COMMANDED to do for our seasons, days, and years, negates the belief that the “commandment was given to the luminaries.” The “luminaries” fulfill GOD’s Commandments: the sun shines and the moon orbits the Earth. They have no need to determine seasons, days, and years. Hence, our New Moons are obviously of more spiritual significance to the Nation of Israel than we are aware. And for sure, the TRUTH concerning them are in GOD’s WORD to HIS Prophets/Seers - not the White Jews or other Gentiles. All we need do is use wisdom, discern what’s written in Scripture, accept it, and act accordingly!
“Then Solomon offered burnt offerings unto the LORD on the altar of the LORD, which he had built before the porch,
“Even after a certain rate every day, offering according to the commandment of Moses, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts, three times in the year, even in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles.” II Chronicles 8:12,13
Unless there is an emergency, please try not to buy or sell on this day. Conduct all financial and business transactions prior to the day of the New Moon. Interesting enough, II Kings 4:23,24 constitutes the New Moon as being a day to seek “the man of God.” Although the New Moon is NOT a Day of Rest, Our GOD did set it aside for recognition:
“Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on our solemn feast day.” Psalm 81:3
“And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one Sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD.” Isaiah 66:23
“…When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn?…” Amos 8:5
Probably, the Scripture that most determines and clarifies the fact that our New Moons are Feast Days is Ezekiel 45:17:
“And it shall be the prince’s
part to give burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and drink offerings, in the feasts, and in the
Unequivocally, our New Moons are included in these “SOLEMNITIES” mentioned in Ezekiel 45:17.
“Likewise the people of the land shall worship at the door of this gate
before the LORD in the Sabbaths [Feasts – NOT 7th Day Sabbaths*] and in the
Thereby, this verse justifies the First Day of each month being our
“Feast” Day. It should be realized
that the Feast Days that Our GOD selected (Leviticus 23rd Chapter) are “Holy
Convocations,” i.e., on these days we cannot do any work. However, because King Saul observed the New
Moon as a Feast Day, we have every reason to do so, as well. We
also have learned that our forefathers traveled to the Temple to worship the
Holy
When we return to our heritage and worship YIHOVAH according to HIS
Ways, then we can establish our own “Calendar of the Universe,” whereby, the
days of the New Moon and all GOD’s Holy Days will be recognized by the whole
entire World. And I am sure that it
will be the desire of the Righteous Remnant and
ALSO, I believe that if Lot (Genesis 19:3) and Abraham (Genesis 21:8)
can proclaim “Feasts,” then there is no stipulation for NOT establishing Feast
Days, as we so desire. Therefore, to proclaim a feast to EXALT the
Holy
“And Solomon awoke; and, behold, it was a dream. And he came to Jerusalem, and stood before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and offered up burnt offerings, and offered peace offerings, and [he] made a feast to all his servants.”
I Kings 3:15
*Leviticus 23:24,39 (Sabbaths of Feasts)
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A Tribute to GOD’s “HOLY” Seventh Day Sabbath of Complete REST:
“REMEMBER
THE SABBATH
Exodus 20:8
“See, for that the LORD hath given you the sabbath, therefore he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the seventh day.” Exodus 16:29
“And Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel together, and said unto them, These are the words which the LORD hath commanded, that ye should do them.
“Six days shall work be done, but on the
seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD:
whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death.” Exodus
35:1,2
“Six days shall work be done: but the seventh
day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation [“HOLY
“Six days may work be done; but in the seventh
is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the
sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. Wherefore the children of Israel
shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations,
for a perpetual covenant. It is a sign between me and the children of Israel
for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh
day he rested, and was refreshed.”
Exodus 31:15 - 17
“And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.” Genesis 2:2,3
Significantly, in the beginning when the Holy
If “
“He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.” Psalm 111:7
GOD’s Holy Sabbath Day of REST is not only one of HIS Greatest WORKS of
all time, but this Holy Day is an extraordinary “SIGN” between this Most High
GOD, the CREATOR and HIS Chosen People, the Children of Israel!
“Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.” Genesis 2:1 - 3
“And he said unto them, This is that which the LORD hath said, Tomorrow is the rest of the holy sabbath unto the LORD: bake that which ye will bake today, and seethe that ye will seethe; and that which remaineth over lay up for you to be kept until the morning.
“See, for that the LORD hath given you the sabbath, therefore he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the seventh day.” Exodus 16:23,29
The wise, obedient ones understand the great importance of observing this Seventh Day of Rest exactly as GOD Commanded and will not add to or diminish from this Law of the “Blessed,” “Sanctified,” and “Holy” Seventh Day Sabbath.
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“…we will remember the name of the LORD our God.”
Psalm 20:7
“And they that know thy name
will put their trust in thee:
for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.”
Psalm 9:10
“… The LORD God of your
fathers,
the God of Abraham, the God
of Isaac,
and the God of Jacob…this is
my name for ever,
and this is my memorial unto all generations.”
Exodus 3:15
“Ye are my witnesses, saith
the LORD, and my servant
whom I have chosen: that ye
may know and believe me,
and understand that
I am he:
before me there
was no God formed,
neither shall
there be after me.
“I, even I, am
the LORD;
and beside me there is no saviour.”
Isaiah 43:10,11
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THE TORAH READINGS FOR THE
DURING
MARCH / APRIL 2005
(If some of the Sabbath Readings are too lengthy for one day, then pace yourself, and consider reading the TORAH Writings on the Sabbath and the rest of the Scriptures listed throughout the week.)
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“Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have
not I told thee from that time, and have
declared it? ye are even my witnesses.
Is there a God beside me? yea, there is
no God; I know not any.” Isaiah 44:8
Numbers 10:10
Psalm 81:1 – 10
Ezekiel 46:3
Exodus Chapters 5 and 6
Genesis 15:1 – 7
Exodus 21:1 - 6
II Kings 18th Chapter
Deuteronomy 4:12 – 19
Amos 5:26,27
II Kings 19:1 – 7
II Kings 19:32 - 37
Genesis 17:1 - 14
Isaiah 35th Chapter
Isaiah 8:13 - 20
Ezekiel 11:16 - 21
Ezekiel 34:1 - 16
Jeremiah 30:1 - 24
Jeremiah 46:27,28
Psalm 9th Chapter
Psalm 83rd Chapter
“I will go and return to my place, till
they acknowledge their offence, and seek
my face: in their affliction they will seek
me early.” Hosea 5:15
SHABBAT READINGS -
Genesis 2:1 - 3
Exodus 16:29
Exodus 31:12 - 18
Deuteronomy 5:12 – 15
Isaiah 56:1 - 7
Isaiah 58:10 - 14
Exodus Chapter 7
Jeremiah 1:1 - 10
Deuteronomy 32:7 – 14
Isaiah 45:14
Isaiah 58:4 - 14
Isaiah 11:1 - 16
Isaiah 49:22 - 26
Isaiah 14:1 - 5
Psalm 36th Chapter
SHABBAT READINGS -
Genesis 2:1 - 3
Exodus 16:29
Exodus 31:12 - 18
Deuteronomy 5:12 - 15
Isaiah 56:1 - 7
Isaiah 58:10 - 14
Exodus Chapter 8
Joshua 22:1 - 6
Joshua 24:1 - 27
I Chronicles 28:1 - 10
II Chronicles 30th Chapter
II Chronicles 34:29 - 33
Ezekiel 20:33 - 44
Isaiah 37:18 – 20
Psalm 100th Chapter
SHABBAT READINGS –
Genesis 2:1 - 3
Exodus 16:29
Exodus 31:12 - 18
Deuteronomy 5:12 – 15
Isaiah 56:1 - 7
Isaiah 58:10 -
14
Exodus Chapter 9
Isaiah 56:1 - 7
Isaiah 58:10 - 14
Isaiah 43:1 - 15
Isaiah 50:1 - 3
II Samuel 7:11 - 29
I Chronicles 17:20 - 27
Isaiah 45:4 - 8
Isaiah 46:9 - 13
Psalm 46:10
Jeremiah 10th Chapter
Malachi 1:9 - 11
Psalm 57th
Chapter
SHABBAT READINGS –
Genesis 2:1 - 3
Exodus 16:29
Exodus 31:12 - 18
Deuteronomy 5:12 - 15
Isaiah 56:1 - 7
Isaiah 58:10 - 14
Exodus Chapters 10 and 11
II Samuel 22:1 - 51
I Chronicles 16:8 - 36
Nehemiah 6:16
Ezekiel 20:41 - 44
Ezekiel 36:7 - 38
Ezekiel 37:21 - 28
Ezekiel 39:21 - 29
Jeremiah 15:11
Jeremiah 31:1 - 17
Jeremiah 50:1 - 20
Isaiah 49:22 - 26
Micah 7:5 - 20
Isaiah 44th Chapter
Psalm 56th Chapter
Psalm 94th Chapter
“The LORD is good, a strong hold
in the day of trouble; and he knoweth
them that trust in him.” Nahum 1:7
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Watch for the
HEBREW “
THE
USE OF BARLEY PLAYS NO PART WHATSOEVER IN DETERMINING PASSOVER OR THE
HOWEVER,
THE “MOON” DOES!
“He [GOD] appointed the moon
for seasons:
the sun knoweth his going down.”
Psalm 104:19
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A complete TORAH Readings Hebrew Calendar displaying all the
months,
“Holy” Sabbaths of Rest, New Moon Watches, and
Holy Days for the entire year can be found on The LawKeepers WebSite:
www.thelawkeepers.org
Click on “Torah Readings.”
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SOME QUESTIONS TO PONDER:
“For with thee is the
fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.” Psalm 36:9
What is this “Fountain of Life”?
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“Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee. For thou
hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling,
that I may walk before God in the light of the living?” Psalm 56:12,13
What does it mean to walk before GOD in the “Light of the Living”?
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Should you choose to respond to the above questions, I shall publish your response in the next issue of The LawKeepers JOURNAL. T.Y., Editor
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HINTS FOR HARDY, HEALTHY HEBREWS:
A LAUGH A
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, have discovered laughter can help keep your heart healthy.
They presented their study results at the Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology this week in Orlando, Florida.
The team found that laughter-provoking movies cause the tissue that forms the inner lining of blood vessels, the endothelium, to dilate or expand, resulting in an increase of blood flow.
For their experiment, the team recruited 20 healthy volunteers to watch two segments of movies at the extreme ends of the emotional spectrum - "King Pin" and "Saving Private Ryan."
They found that when the study subjects watched a movie that caused laughter, beneficial blood vessel relaxation or vasodilation was increased in 19 of the 20 volunteers. In contrast, Brachial artery flow was reduced in 14 of the 20 volunteers following the movie clips that caused mental stress.
The team said overall, blood flow increased by 22 percent during laughter and decreased by 35 percent after watching a clip that caused mental stress.
Lead researcher Dr. Michael Miller, indicated people should combine regular exercise with 15 minutes of laughter a day for good cardiovascular health.
"It is conceivable that laughing may be important to maintain a healthy endothelium, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease," said Miller.
http://www.healthtalk.ca/laugh_heart_030905_288211.php
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Laugh at least once a day. Doctors now realize that laughter not only
lifts the spirits, but it's good for your health -- and your heart as well.
If humor doesn't come easily to you, work on it! Cover your refrigerator with
your favorite cartoons. Tape your favorite comedy shows and replay them. Learn one new joke every day and share it
with friends. Before you know it, you'll have a brighter outlook!
http://libov.com/info/heart/
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A man goes into a drug store and asks the pharmacist if he
can give him something for the hiccups.
The pharmacist promptly reaches out and slaps the man's face.
"What the heck did you do that for!?!" the man screams.
"Well, you don't have the hiccups anymore do you?"
The man says, "No I don't, you IDIOT... But my wife out in the car still
does!"
***
A man goes to the doctor and tells him that
he hasn't been feeling well. The doctor examines him, leaves the room and comes
back with three different bottles of pills. The doctor says:
"Take the green pill with a big glass of water when you get up. Take the
blue pill with a big glass of water after lunch. Then just before going to bed,
take the red pill with another big glass of water."
Startled to be put on so much medicine the man stammers:
"Jeez doc, exactly what's my problem?"
Doctor says,
"You're not drinking enough water."
***
A woman accompanied her husband to the
doctor's office.
After his checkup, the doctor called the wife into his office alone. He said,
"Your husband is suffering from a very severe stress disorder. If you
don't follow my instructions carefully, your husband will surely die.
"Each morning, fix him a healthy breakfast. Be pleasant at all times. For
lunch make him a nutritious meal. For dinner prepare an especially nice meal
for him.
"Don't burden him with chores. Don't discuss your problems with him; it
will only make his stress worse. Do not nag him. Most importantly, make love to
him regularly.
"If you can do this for the next 10 months to a year, I think your husband
will regain his health completely."
On the way home, the husband asked his wife, "What did the doctor
say?"
"He said you're going to die," she replied.
http://www.the-jokes.com/listjokes.php?cat=doct&cla=tcla&sort=fecha&id=Search
[Sometimes laughter is the best medicine! :)]
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REGARDING
OTHER MATTERS OF HEALTH
As always, before starting ANY exercise program and/or diet, check with
your doctor and get his approval. This is
all about being safe rather than sorry.
And if you feel you are suffering from depression, do know that there
are medications available for you. Don’t
be embarrassed; this malady goes with the RAT
Have you started that “Walking” for weight loss and healthy heart routine, yet? There is no excuse for not going it alone, joining with someone, or even forming a group to take that walk at least five (5) times a week and for 40 minutes minimum. So, stop procrastinating and get started. Walk to the tune of Scripture or your favorite upbeat music. And if you prefer the quiet, walk and meditate with the Most High. Just make sure that you make time for your body and soul. You’ll see and feel the difference after just two weeks, or I’ll eat your sneakers! :)
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May the Holy
Tziona Yisrael
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Let’s keep YIHOVAH and HIS
LAW our focus and pray for deliverance and fulfillment of all of GOD’s WORD, so
that every Nation will show forth HIS Praise and Exalt HIM above all other
gods.
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THE GREATEST
“SPOIL” OF
The Israelites received Reparations for their free labor when they left out of Egypt (Exodus 12:35,36, Psalm 105:37). Note also that Reparations were given to Ezra for the building of GOD’s Temple and for the service of the House of the LORD GOD of Israel (Ezra 7:12 –21). And it is prophesied that we will again receive compensation for our free labor and bondage in this modern-day Egypt (all the lands that took Israelites captive):
“The Lord said, Verily it shall be well with thy remnant; verily I will
cause the enemy to entreat thee well in the time of evil and in the time of
affliction.” Jeremiah 15:11
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EDITORIAL PERSPECTIVE:
GOD DOES NOT DELIGHT IN DEATH!
“He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away
tears
from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people
shall he take away from off all the earth:
for the LORD hath spoken it.”
Isaiah 25:8
“…O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye speak,
saying,
If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine away in
them,
how should we then live?
Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD,
I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked;
but that the wicked turn from his way and live:
turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways;
for why will ye die, O house of Israel?”
Ezekiel 33:10,11
“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you,
that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing:
therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:”
Deuteronomy 30:19
“See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.”
Deuteronomy 32:39
February/March 2005
We are faced with many experiences that we don’t give a second thought. We suffer hunger and subconsciously find ways to eat. We get sleepy, and we take a nap or go to bed for the rest of the day. We get sick and either use over the counter drugs or see a doctor if it warrants. When sad, we cry and without a second thought as to how to eliminate all sadness, all sorrows, all problems, all misery. We suffer emotions and accept them, just like that - no questions asked. When one dies, we bury them an await our turn for someone to bury us. We roll with the punches like it’s all supposed to be, and there is nothing we can do about it. Well, think again because there is quite a lot we can do about the ills of this evil and wicked world. And we had better make efforts to CHANGE THE TIMES before we are all fading memories.
If the CREATOR GOD wanted someone to expound upon the curse of “DEATH,” then HE has chosen the right person to do so. Of all our calamities, we accept death, and sadly, we await it believing that it is the way of this world and that nothing (not even GOD) will change this “fact of life” that leads all mankind, sooner or later, straight to the grave.
GOD cursed Adam and Eve for eating off the “tree in the midst of the garden.” And HE cursed every man and woman born thereafter to die, as well, with the exception of a meager select few because of Adam and Eve’s disobedience. Consequently, man has been dying ever since.
“For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?” Psalm 6:5
“Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah. Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in destruction? Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?” Psalm 88:10 - 12
“The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.” Psalm 115:17
“For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding.” I Chronicles 29:15
Perhaps the following passage is the most disturbing:
“…he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again.” Psalm 78:39
We know this, yet we are complacent and make no efforts to do anything to remedy paying the ultimate price of “death” and sorrowfully mourning the loss of those so close to us. Isn’t it time we give this painful issue our utmost attention? Aren’t we, in fact, the only people on this Earth with the ability to get GOD’s focus to hear our cries? Indeed, of all people, the Children of Israel are the only ones who are “a peculiar people” unto GOD “above all the nations that are upon the earth” (Deuteronomy 14:2).
“The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all