“…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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“Can a woman forget her sucking child,
that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb?
yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.
Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands;
thy walls are continually before me. Thy children shall make haste;
thy destroyers and they that made thee waste shall go forth of thee.”
Isaiah 45:15 - 17
“Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles,
and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders.”
Isaiah 45:22
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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 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;
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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:
“Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God,
in the mountain of his holiness.”
Psalm 48:1
“Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee,
and thou shalt glorify me.”
Psalm 50:14,15
“I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.”
Psalm 54:6
“In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust;
I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.”
Psalm 56:4
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE LAWKEEPERS, CO.:
NATION BUILDING
Anyone born in the “baby-boomer” generation is a product of the 60’s. Back in the 60’s, Yisraelites were in a fight for freedom and hungry for a piece of the “American Dream”, a home.
We still fight for freedom but let us ask the MOST HIGH to make our home in HIS land. The following scripture from Isaiah tells us of what ELOHIM will do to build our Nation, Yisrael………
Isaiah: 25th Chapter -
O LORD, thou [art] my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful [things; thy] counsels of old [are] faithfulness [and] truth.
For thou hast made of a city an heap; [of] a defenced city a ruin: a palace of strangers to be no city; it shall never be built.
Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee.
For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones [is] as a storm [against] the wall.
Thou shalt bring down the noise of strangers, as the heat in a dry place; [even] the heat with the shadow of a cloud: the branch of the terrible ones shall be brought low.
And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.
And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering cast over all people, and the vail that is spread over all nations.
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].
And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this [is] our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this [is] the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
For in this mountain shall the hand of the LORD rest, and Moab shall be trodden down under him, even as straw is trodden down for the dunghill.
And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth [his hands] to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands.
And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth [his hands] to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands.
And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring down, lay low, [and] bring to the ground, [even] to the dust.
Shalom and Shalom,
Yehudah ben Yacob,
President
The LawKeepers
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Tribute to the New Moon Revised:
The service of this solar/lunar calendar of TORAH READINGS is by definition using the “LIGHTS” of the sun and moon, according to Genesis 1:14, to number the “days” of each month. And the dark phases of the moon cooperatively provide a break between the months. If there were no dark phases of the moon, we would have a tough time determining when one month ended and when another would begin. The Hebrew New Year is, thus, determined by the “LIGHTS” in the Heavens and not by the “sighting of barley.” Please see the “TORAH READINGS CALENDAR” for more information.
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“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
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BY LOOKING IN THE “WEST” JUST ABOVE THE HORIZON.
“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 AND SPACE, pages 79 and 80
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, AND FOR SEASONS, AND FOR DAYS, AND FOR YEARS:”
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 NEW MOON WAS COME, the king sat him down to eat meat.” I Samuel 20:24
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 NEW MOON WAS COME,” is clearly telling readers that this is a reference to a visible “Moon Crescent Sighting” - the light in the firmament…i.e., the “Sign” for (lunar) days. Thus, if we are to count all the lunar days (29.5) in a month, it only makes sense to start counting from the New Moon Crescent “when the New Moon was come” and NOT from the dark phases at the end of the month, which do not emit any “sign” or “light” in the heavens.
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 NEW MOONS, and in the Sabbaths, in ALL SOLEMNITIES of the house of Israel: he shall prepare the sin offering, and the meat offering, and the burnt offering, and the peace offerings, to make reconciliation for the HOUSE OF ISRAEL.” (Caps. are mine.)
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 NEW MOONS.” Ezekiel 46:3 (Brackets are mine.)
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 ONE on the New Moon (II Kings 4:23; Ezekiel 45:17; and Ezekiel 46:1), and when HE has HIS Temple rebuilt, then we will again be able to resume this service and worship.
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 ALL the world to make a Feast to the Most High GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel every First Day of the Month.
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 ONE of Israel on the First Day of each month is quite acceptable - given the Scripture (above) regarding worshipping Our LORD GOD of ISRAEL, Our SAVIOR, on the New Moons. We should know that throughout the Tanakh Hebrew Israelites called for “feasts” for various occasions. Therefore, we are within our rights to observe a Feast every New Moon to Our GOD, the GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel. And those of us who love this WONDERFUL GOD and who choose HIM to EXALT HIM for being the ONLY LORD and SAVIOR can be at liberty to use the day of the New Moon to show forth HIS PRAISE in a “feast” and worship HIM in Jerusalem FOREVER.
“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 DAY, TO KEEP IT HOLY”
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 DAY”]; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.” Leviticus 23:3
“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 ONE of Israel established this Sabbath Day of COMPLETE REST and when HE clearly COMMANDED the Children of Israel in the Wilderness to observe this Holy Day, HE MADE NO EXCEPTIONS!
If “ALL” GOD’s COMMANDMENTS are sure, then for sure, we must give credence to Exodus 16:29 and abide in our places on GOD’s HOLY Seventh Day of Complete REST as we are COMMANDED TO DO!
“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
CONCERNING “HOLY CONVOCATION”
The issue stemming from the meaning of “Holy Convocation” written in Leviticus 23rd Chapter is real, and the interpretation is grossly misunderstood. “Holy Convocation” does not mean “To Gather.” And the sin committed by traveling and gathering on the CREATOR’s Holy Sabbath of Complete REST has grave consequences (Exodus 31:12 - 18).
Conclusive evidence that “holy convocation” DOES NOT mean to assemble is provided in the passage on Passover. In Exodus 12:16 we are told that Passover is a “holy convocation” but yet, we are Commanded to observe this High Holy Day with our immediate families and only to join with another family if one’s members are too few for the lamb (Exodus 12:4). This proves without a doubt that “holy convocation” cannot mean to assemble, but rather to keep the holy days “HOLY.” Some call attention to the fact that because Israelites were Commanded to ”…turn in the morning and go into their tents” (Deuteronomy 16:5-7) that this is proof of an assembly. Those Israelite families that joined with others are the ones GOD Commanded to return to their tents.
The Holy ONE of Israel DOES NOT contradict HIMSELF! HE would not COMMAND us to “Rest” on the Sabbath Day of Rest and also Command us to “abide ye every man in your place on the seventh day,” and then confuse us by telling us to “assemble” on the “rest of the holy sabbath unto the LORD.” This would make absolutely no sense whatsoever. Therefore, if the Holy ONE of Israel said don’t bear a burden on the Sabbath Day of Rest (Jeremiah 17:21,22) and that our asses (used for travel) had to also rest, then for sure we have to “abide in our places…on the seventh day.” Thus, using our cars and paying tolls and public transportation on GOD’s Holy Seventh Day of Rest is absolutely forbidden! And walking to the Temple or to any meeting place was and still is out of the question all because GOD’s Seventh Day is specifically to be kept as a DAY of “COMPLETE REST” - Shabatone (as is written in Hebrew).
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 NEW MOON,
AND GOD’s SEVENTH DAY SABBATHS
DURING
JUNE / JULY 2005
ARE AS FOLLOWS:
(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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NEW MOON WATCH:
June 7,8,9. 2005
“…I will make an everlasting
covenant with them, that I
will not turn away from them,
to do them good; but I will put
my fear in their hearts, that
they shall not depart from me.”
Jeremiah 32:40
Numbers 10:10
Psalm 81:1 – 10
Ezekiel 46:3
Leviticus Chapters 8 - 10
II Chronicles 13:5 - 22
I Kings 18th Chapter
Nehemiah 8th Chapter
Psalm 99th Chapter
Psalm 132nd Chapter
“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 son, and
thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that
thy days may be prolonged.” Deuteronomy 6:1,2
SHABBAT READINGS – 6/11/05
Genesis 2:1 - 3
Exodus 16:29
Exodus 31:12 - 18
Jeremiah 17:27
Deuteronomy 5:12 – 15
Isaiah 56:1 - 7
Isaiah 58:10 - 14
Leviticus Chapters 11 - 13
Isaiah 65:1 - 19
Isaiah 66th Chapter
Isaiah 52nd Chapter
II Kings 5th Chapter
Psalm 73rd Chapter
SHABBAT READINGS – 6/18/05
Genesis 2:1 - 3
Exodus 16:29
Exodus 31:12 - 18
Jeremiah 17:27
Deuteronomy 5:12 - 15
Isaiah 56:1 - 7
Isaiah 58:10 - 14
Leviticus Chapters 14 - 16
Leviticus 18:19,24,28
Genesis 31:35
Exodus 19:10 - 25
I Samuel 21:1 - 6
Jeremiah 10:2
Ezekiel 36th Chapter
Isaiah 58th Chapter
Zechariah 7th Chapter
Psalm 51st Chapter
SHABBAT READINGS - 6/25/05
Genesis 2:1 - 3
Exodus 16:29
Exodus 31:12 - 18
Jeremiah 17:27
Deuteronomy 5:12 - 15
Isaiah 56:1 - 7
Isaiah 58:10 - 14
Leviticus Chapters 17 - 19
Joshua 22:9 – 34
I Kings 4:23
Nehemiah 12:26 - 47
Amos 4th Chapter
Ezekiel 22nd Chapter
Isaiah 1st Chapter
Psalm 34th Chapter
Psalm 16th Chapter
Psalm 58th Chapter
SHABBAT READINGS - 7/2/05
Genesis 2:1 - 3
Exodus 16:29
Exodus 31:12 - 18
Jeremiah 17:27
Deuteronomy 5:12 - 15
Isaiah 56:1 - 7
Isaiah 58:10 - 14
Leviticus Chapters 20 - 22
Numbers 10:10
I Chronicles 23:27 - 32
Ezekiel 11th Chapter
I Kings 12:23 - 33
I Kings 13:33,34
Jeremiah 32:17 – 44
Psalm 81:3
Psalm 44th Chapter
Psalm 115th Chapter
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Watch for the next NEW MOON "Sighting" on JULY 7,8,9, 2005.
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“He [GOD] appointed the moon for seasons:
the sun knoweth his going down.”
Psalm 104:19
Please see the COMPLETE TORAH Readings Calendar posted on
The Lawkeepers’ WebSite:
www.thelawkeepers.org
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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:
“I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.” Isaiah 43:25
What does Our GOD of Israel mean that HE blots out our transgressions for HIS Own Sake?
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“In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live.” Isaiah 38:1
Although we do know that the Holy ONE of Israel gave Hezekiah fifteen more years, why was it necessary for this king to set his house in order?
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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:
IT MIGHT BE WISE TO SEEK HERBS FOR MALE IMPOTENCE…
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BLINDNESS NOTED IN MEN USING IMPOTENCE DRUGS
FDA LAUNCHES PROBE,
BUT STRESSES
NO EVIDENCE YET VIAGRA, CIALIS TO BLAME
May 27, 2005
WASHINGTON - Federal health officials are probing reports of blindness among dozens of men who used Viagra and other impotence drugs — but at the same time cautioning that the vision loss can be linked to the same illnesses that lead to impotence.
The Food and Drug Administration disclosed Friday that it was in discussions with the makers of Viagra, Cialis and Levitra about what the labels of those drugs should say about the rare cases of varying degrees of vision loss, including blindness. The maker of Cialis already has voluntarily added a one-line mention to its label.
At issue is sudden vision loss when blood flow to the optic nerve is blocked, a condition called NAION or non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.
The FDA has 43 reports of NAION among the impotence drug users: 38 for Viagra, four for Cialis and one for Levitra, said spokeswoman Susan Cruzan.
Those are rare numbers, given that Viagra alone has been used by 23 million men worldwide since its approval in 1998, according to maker Pfizer Inc.
Also complicating the question: NAION is considered one of the most common causes of sudden vision loss in older Americans, and estimates suggest there are anywhere from 1,000 to 6,000 cases a year. Risk factors include diabetes and heart disease, two of the leading causes of impotence.
Still, “we take this seriously,” Cruzan said.
Side effects include vision problems
The questions come at a time when federal regulators and the drug industry are facing criticism about what they do to ensure the safety of drugs already on the market.
Pressure on the FDA to investigate reports of side effects has increased since Merck & Co. yanked its pain reliever Vioxx from the market last year because of potentially deadly heart trouble.
Big money is at stake. Pfizer Inc. said in its most recent quarterly filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that sales of Viagra rose 5 percent — to $438 million — in the first quarter of the year.
Pfizer shares declined Friday on the New York Stock Exchange after news of the blindness cases.
Viagra and its competitors are blockbuster drugs that revolutionized treatment of erectile dysfunction, and they already come with serious warnings: They’re not to be used by men who take nitrate-containing drugs, because the interaction could cause deadly drops in blood pressure, or by men with heart conditions whose doctors have warned that sex itself could be too much exertion.
All three also warn about temporary vision changes — seeing bluish tinges or having difficulty distinguishing between green and blue. The drugs apparently have a temporary effect on the retina, a different issue from NAION.
Viagra also is at the center of controversy over Medicaid’s payment for prescriptions of the drug for convicted sex offenders in New York and other states.
Some evidence of connection
The possibility of a link with blindness was raised publicly earlier this year, when Dr. Howard Pomeranz of the University of Minnesota reported in an ophthalmology journal seven patients who reported NAION vision loss occurring within 36 hours of a Viagra dose.
“A definite causal relationship cannot be established at this time,” Pomeranz wrote.
Viagra and its competitors work by slightly dilating arteries so that blood flow in the penis increases. Whether it affects blood flow to the eye isn’t known, but Pomeranz argued that some effect on the optic nerve is plausible.
So he urged that ophthalmologists ask NAION patients whether they use impotence drugs, and report any additional cases. Also, Viagra users who suffer NAION in one eye should be cautioned that continued use might raise the risk of vision loss in the other eye, Pomeranz wrote.
The loss of vision is permanent.
Pomeranz told MSNBC Friday that "the drug is doing something to alter the circulation of blood to the optic nerve and in turn causing an injury to the nerve resulting in a loss of vision."
The patients in the study had a history of high blood pressure and an anatomical risk factor involving the optic nerve.
"If a patient takes the medication and 45 minutes later suddenly notices the onset of vision loss, to me that’s certainly some evidence there is a connection between the two," Pomeranz told MSNBC.
Because the drugs affect blow flow a connection "makes sense," NBC's chief science correspondent Robert Bazell told MSNBC Friday. He added that the condition is rare and there isn't yet cause for widespread concern.
But publicity over the FDA investigation could result in more cases coming forward, said Bazell, noting that a bigger study examining the link is needed.
MSNBC staff
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8004291
[See articles on this WebSite regarding fake impotence drugs. T.Y. Editor]
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REGARDING OTHER MATTERS OF HEALTH AND EXERCISE…
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 RACE. Therefore, see your doctor, and feel better fast!
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 ONE of Israel be with us to keep us safe and informed in order that we make wise and healthy decisions.
Tziona Yisrael
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY AND FOREVER:
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 ALL
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:
WE ARE STILL UNDER THE CURSE,
AND JACOB’S TROUBLES ARE REALIZED NOW,
MORE THAN EVER!
IT’S TIME TO GO HOME!
“Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans,
with a voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter it even to the end of the earth;
say ye, The LORD hath redeemed his servant Jacob.”
Isaiah 48:20
“…loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.”
Isaiah 52:2
“Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon.”
Zechariah 2:7
May 11, 2005
When I learn about Israelites, the SEED of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the People closest to GOD’s Heart striving and planning to stay in Gentile lands, I become disturbed beyond explanation. My ultimate desire is to return to my heritage and show forth GOD’s Praise, as HE has determined for ALL Israelites. Only HIS Chosen Ones have been born to fulfill this task that must be accomplished in GOD’s Holy Land. So why don’t all of us, Israelites, plan to return to change the times and reveal the Truth about the GOD of Abraham and Moses that HE yet lives and is taking back HIS Chosen People and HIS Universe?
“This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel.”
Isaiah 43:21,22
“For in mine holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of Israel, saith the Lord GOD, there shall all the house of Israel, all of them in the land, serve me: there will I accept them, and there will I require your offerings, and the firstfruits of your oblations, with all your holy things.” Ezekiel 20:40
Even given this Scripture, we have Israelites moving to South America, Africa, as well as moving from one State in US Hell to another. And we have Israelites seeking ways to remain in the US even in the face of the many suppressive, repressive, and regressive ways and means the enemy seeks to cause our demise, as well as knowing about the dangerous elements GOD has in place to perpetuate chaos and confusion to ensure the eventual fall of the Daughter of Babylon, as has been prophesied.
“Shout against her round about: she hath given her hand: her foundations are fallen, her walls are thrown down: for it is the vengeance of the LORD: take vengeance upon her; as she hath done, do unto her.” Jeremiah 50:15
“Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: howl for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed. We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed: forsake her, and let us go every one into his own country: for her judgment reacheth unto heaven, and is lifted up even to the skies. The LORD hath brought forth our righteousness: come, and let us declare in Zion the work of the LORD our God.” Jeremiah 51:8 - 10
Throughout the “Old Testament” we read about the vengeance of the LORD but only understand the full significance of this meaning when it pertains to places and peoples unrelated to the United States. The United States has done worse than Sodom and Gomorrah, worse than Ancient Egypt, and worse than “Hell from beneath.” However, it is amazing how most Israelites choose not to understand or accept the prophecies regarding GOD’s Wrath due to befall this country for enslaving Israelites and for its freedom of false worship.
“For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet I will not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.” Jeremiah 30:11
Instead of seeking ways to return to our heritage, we strive to live in utter degradation and despair and think to improve the injustices and lifestyles of those most mistreated in this country that has no mercy or compassion for the descendants of the peoples stolen from the shores of “Africa.” I know of White police handcuffing a Black kindergartner, holding a Black man in a South Carolina prison for thirty-five years for stealing a television worth $140, of White police shooting over 120 rounds of bullets at an unarmed Black man in his car, and of White police shooting a Black woman with a tazer gun. And the list goes on and on while Israelites, the very Elect, who have the most profound work in the world to accomplish, strive to remain in Gentile lands.
While we are supposed to be knowledgeable Israelites, with desires to return to our heritage and serve Our GOD, we impede our own progress and don’t realize it, but if we would use this energy to work towards leaving America rather than using it to remain, Our GOD of Abraham would help us. Don’t we know yet that all we need do is humble ourselves, beseech Our GOD of Israel for forgiveness, trust in HIM, and above all return to HIS LAWS, and HE will give us the desires of our hearts?
“Turn ye unto him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted.” Isaiah 31:6
“…he that putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain; And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people.” Isaiah 57:13,14
There is no period in the history of the Israelites when they sought to be obedient to GOD’s LAW and to WORSHIP and Exalt HIM and make a request of HIM, that HE would not oblige. And GOD was always there to ensure Israel’s victories over their enemies, whether the Israelites fought or whether GOD HIMSELF took the war into HIS Hands to show all concerned HIS Might and that HE ALONE is the CREATOR GOD and SAVIOR of the Children of Israel.
“I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.” Isaiah 49:26
What are we waiting for? Why do we speak of Our GOD of Israel with our lips and our hearts are far from HIM? When will we assume the role of Israelites in the Fear of the Most High GOD of Israel and endeavor to return to our heritage? What catastrophe or affliction will it take before we will wake up to the Truth that’s written for us to follow? We have GOD’s WORD to HIS Prophets that HE has left for our guidance. Why do we stop short of fulfilling our role of being GOD’s Chosen People when it comes to leaving the lands of our captors? Why, why, why???
In working towards staying in Babylon, can those who wish to remain find GOD’s WORD in Scripture that speaks to this directive?
A few days ago, I happened into Paltalk, as I do every now and then and walked into the middle of a discussion in the Israelite chat forum about a few Brothers who are planning to establish a Hebrew Community. I can’t tell you how pleased I was to hear this. And the question I typed into the room, was “Where is this Community to be set up?” To my utter dismay and disappointment, someone typed in “Georgia.”
I’m of the understanding that this notion to build a Hebrew Community in Georgia is in its planning stages, as some of the key players for this movement were requesting people’s views about their intentions. I only listened and kept my opinion to myself. I didn’t hardly feel like getting into a confrontation with anyone who had already made up his mind to live in Babylon, the land GOD has said, will be destroyed. Plus the fact that I just cannot get accustomed to speaking into that microphone on Paltalk.
Different ones discussed the perils of life in the United States, the lack of funds to leave the country, and what I believe (because I couldn’t hear the speaker) was concern that everyone would not live according to GOD’s Ways. However, no one spoke outright against this plan. But you can be sure, I wanted to, i.e., speak against setting up an Israelite Community in “Georgia” or in any place other than the lands our forefathers inhabited.
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