"…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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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, O 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

Jeremiah 22:29

Psalm 89:1

Psalm 89:5 - 8

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE LAWKEEPERS, CO.:

BIRTH OF AN YISRAELITE NATION

As President of The LawKeepers Co., I like to try to stay focused on the organization’s Mission Statement in my monthly address. In my continued attempt to remain true to our Mission Statement, I would like to remind everyone who considers themselves an Yisraelite, that ultimately our goal is to return to Canaan and establish a TORAH only Hebrew Community.

Actions speak louder than words and actions give life to words. Words that don’t result in some action on the part of the speaker are lies.

A simple act such as speaking the words from one’s lips to acknowledge the fact that one is an Yisraelite causes an action to follow. The action that must occur in order to validate the words spoken is to live one’s life under the Laws, Statues and Commandments of the Most High Elohim.

We must stay vigilant in our quest to return to the land of our forefathers and put it in our hearts and in our prayers that YIHOVAH might allow some of us, if not all, to go home to Israel and live righteously.

Jeremiah 50:4

SHALOM, SHALOM

Yehudah ben Yacob

President

The LawKeepers, Co.

"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 20^th 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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"Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psaltery.

"For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob."

Psalm 81:1 - 4

"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.

The only problem that presents itself is cloud coverage that prevents the ability to see the New Moon Crescent. Nonetheless, one can easily distinguish the New Moon Crescent "Sighting" 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. Thus, 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!

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 7^th 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 23^rd 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.

I Kings 3:15

*Leviticus 23:24,39 (Sabbaths of Feasts)

THE TORAH READINGS FOR THE NEW MOON AND

SABBATHS DURING

ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Psalm 44^th Chapter

Hosea 9^th Chapter

Jeremiah 18:1 – 17

Jeremiah 31:31 - 34

Ezekiel 18^th Chapter

Psalm 92^nd Chapter

Isaiah 56:1 - 7

Isaiah 58:10 - 14

Psalm 94^th Chapter

Ezekiel 36:24 - 28

Isaiah 51^st Chapter

Isaiah 8^th Chapter

Joshua 4:1 - 14

Jeremiah 33^rd Chapter

Isaiah 64^th Chapter

Joel 2^nd Chapter

Psalm 35^th Chapter

Isaiah 56:1 - 7

Isaiah 58:10 - 14

Deuteronomy 4:12 – 19

II Kings 18:4,5

Isaiah 8:13 - 20

Psalm 37:25 - 40

Psalm 99^th Chapter

Psalm 107^th Chapter

Isaiah 41^st Chapter

Nehemiah 9:6 - 37

Psalm 140^th Chapter

Isaiah 56:1 - 7

Isaiah 58:10 - 14

Zechariah 8^th Chapter

Psalm 3^rd Chapter

Psalm 4^th Chapter

Jeremiah 4^th Chapter

Jeremiah 7^th Chapter

Psalm 62^nd Chapter

Isaiah 56:1 - 7

Isaiah 58:10 - 14

Joshua 14^th Chapter

Joshua 22^nd Chapter

II Samuel 6^th Chapter

I Chronicles 16^th Chapter

Ezra 3: 1 - 7

Lamentations 2^nd Chapter

Psalm 20^th Chapter

SOME QUESTIONS TO PONDER:

AT LEAST ONE SERVING A WEEK SHOWN TO BENEFIT THOSE 65 AND OLDER

The Associated Press

July 21, 2003

CHICAGO -- Older people who eat fish at least once a week may cut their risk of Alzheimer's by more than half, a study suggests.

The study adds to the evidence that diet may affect a person's chances of developing the mind-robbing disease that affects 4 million Americans.

Researchers found that people 65 and older who had fish once a week had a 60 percent lower risk of Alzheimer's than those who never or rarely ate fish. The meals included tuna sandwiches, fishsticks and shellfish; the amounts eaten were not specified.

"This is very promising, but it's very early and really we need to have a lot more studies," said lead researcher Dr. Martha Clare Morris of Chicago's Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center.

The study involved 815 Chicago residents 65 and older. Follow-up tests nearly four years later found that 131 participants had developed Alzheimer's.

The researchers found an association between eating fish and a reduced risk of Alzheimer's even after adjusting for age, sex, ethnicity and risk factors like heart disease.

The study was published Monday in the Archives of Neurology. It was funded by the National Institutes of Health.

If the finding holds up, it could provide a simple way for people to reduce their risk of Alzheimer's, said Neil Buckholtz, chief of the dementia division at the National Institute on Aging.

Fish is rich in an omega-3 fatty acid that is believed to be important for brain development, Morris said. Studies have shown that animals fed the fatty acids had better learning abilities and memory, she said.

She said some participants in the latest study also saw a decreased risk of Alzheimer's from eating omega-3 fatty acids found in vegetables and nuts.

The same researchers found in an earlier study that people who have diets heavy in saturated fats run double the risk of getting Alzheimer's.

Dr. Rachelle Doody, professor of neurology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, questioned the new study's conclusion and warned, "Articles like this raise expectations and confuse people."

Doody said the researchers "can show an association, but they can't show cause and effect" between fish and Alzheimer's.

She said it is not known whether those people who had a reduced risk had eaten fish most of their lives, and whether other dietary habits had an influence. Also, those studied were asked to recall their diets nearly two years later on average, Doody said.

Bill Thies, vice president of medical and scientific affairs at the Alzheimer's Association, called the study "an interesting suggestion."

"It's not definitive proof. It points in the direction of benefits," he said

The Associated Press

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"These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat. And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you:" Leviticus 11:9,10

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Learn about the Reparations Mass Movement for Descendants of Slaves and how YOU can get involved: Go to: www.thelawkeepers.org and click on "Repnow."

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

DROP THE SEED!

I Kings 18:36

II Kings 19:19

Isaiah 12:4 - 6

July 21, 2003

The story of Samuel and the establishment of the first and second kings in the Nation of Israel is absolutely fascinating. In the very first book of Samuel we can learn again about the importance of serving the ONE GOD of the Children of Israel and the merits of following HIS Ways. We can also realize what it means to be a Righteous Servant of this GOD of Israel that was the ONLY GOD that revealed HIMSELF to Abraham and HIS Seed.

I find the story of Samuel to be awe inspiring. Although this man of GOD cannot be compared with the Great Prophet Moses, he certainly comes close. And his books, like Moses, are revelations of the fact that there is but ONE GOD in Israel, and that HE wants the Israelites, HIS Chosen People, to follow and serve no one but HIM and with ALL their heart leaving no room to believe in anyone or anything else. This was Moses message, and this was also Samuel’s. Both of these men were chosen from birth to Exalt the Most High GOD of Israel and prove that HE is worthy to be worshipped and served by HIS Chosen People, the Children of Israel, as well as the entire world.

"That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee" Deuteronomy 16:20

"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:

"That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them." Deuteronomy 30:19,20

"And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines." I Samuel 7:3

I remember the first time ever reading the books of Samuel. That which caught my attention and made me know that GOD was indeed with Samuel was the Scripture highlighting the fact that GOD never let Samuel’s words fall to the ground, i.e., all that he prophesied came to pass. The Israelites needed no greater evidence to prove that Samuel was indeed a man of GOD. And shouldn’t this always be our litmus test for proving and accepting those who will be leaders in Israel, and better, those who will lead and guide us in the Paths of GOD’s Book of the Law?

"And he said unto him, Behold now, there is in this city a man of God, and he is an honourable man; all that he saith cometh surely to pass: now let us go thither; peradventure he can shew us our way that we should go." I Samuel 9:6

I Samuel 12:23

How wonderful it must be to have a direct connection with the True and Living GOD, the CREATOR of the Universe, the GOD of Israel. I feel that the Holy ONE of Israel is with me but not like HE was with Moses and Samuel. Although HE, without a doubt, enlightens me and encourages me to Exalt HIM and HIS LAW, I do not experience the sensational relationship that GOD had with these two men. But then, it’s not really necessary, either And I’m not sure that I would want to bear the burden and the responsibility of these men, knowing the rebellion and defiance of the Israelites to GOD’s written LAW that they faced.

On the other hand, there are so many Israelites who are yet the "Dry Bones" who know nothing about the GOD of Israel and who follow after false gods. They need the opportunity to know and choose the Righteous Path to follow.

That which is so amazing is that so many of these people who walk in darkness believe in these various adverse religions but know well in their hearts that there is no satisfaction or joy in belief in their doctrines. And worse, in following these religions, there are no answers for the suffering an despair experienced throughout the Black Diaspora whether Blacks are in the lands of their captivity or in lands distinctly known as "Third World" countries. Of a truth, is there another category in which we can group Black Peoples today? Not even are the Black middle and upper classes with so-called good jobs happy and gratified with their lives, and to the fullest doesn’t even come into consideration for this is a dream that cannot even be imagined.

While watching one of the cable channels interview this young Black Brother (whose first name I can’t remember, but Martin is his last name) who made it to fame in football, I wanted so much to be able to talk to him about My GOD of Israel. I wanted to tell him to give My GOD an opportunity to show him the Truth of the matter concerning why we are in the United States and the reasons for all the sadness and afflictions we suffer at the hands of this White Man in "his" country and the reasons for the death and grieving that plagues our lives. This Brother had seen much death in his family and had lost many friends, and had questioned belief in the X-tian god, jc. But still and all he turned to the church for solace not knowing what else to do. I felt so sorry listening to him talk about the horrible events that so effected his life and the people he loved. But, unfortunately, there was no way to reach him, to inform him that he had a choice, that he could either serve the ONE True GOD who loves him, or he could continue to believe in a man-made god who has only proven himself to be no more than a liar and (OBVIOUSLY) incapable of saving those who believe in him and who continuously suffer on this planet. The facts speak for themselves, and those who look to him as a "saviour" are the very ones most disappointed, for in no way has the man in the so-called "New Testament" saved the Slaves, their descendants, or anyone from the evils that grip this heathenish and wicked Planet Earth.

Yet, I have to believe that there are Blacks who are cognizant of the fact that something is terribly wrong when the White Man we serve has no interest in the welfare of descendants of Slaves. I have to believe that some Blacks are wise enough to understand that the White Man’s efforts to prevent the spreading of disease and the wasting of natural resources are for "his" preservation and longevity. I have to believe that some Blacks are savvy enough to realize that conserving energy, ending pollution, and defending America is all for safeguarding the status quo that sustains the White Privileged in absolute control of all minorities, i.e., keeps the White Man healthy, so he can continue to be enemy to the oppressed. And I have to also believe that some Blacks know that there must be a Divine reason for all the degradation and cruelty we face and have desires to know answers so that we, the despised and hated in this world, can know the Truth and rise above the second-class positions that only we monopolize so well.

"And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God is he that hath fought for you.

"And the LORD your God, he shall expel them from before you, and drive them from out of your sight; and ye shall possess their land, as the LORD your God hath promised unto you." Joshua 23:3,5

"Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left;

"That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:

"But cleave unto the LORD your God, as ye have done unto this day."

Joshua 23:6 - 8

"One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you.

Joshua 23:10,11

"And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.

"Therefore it shall come to pass, that as all good things are come upon you, which the LORD your God promised you; so shall the LORD bring upon you all evil things, until he have destroyed you from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.

"When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you."

Joshua 23:14 - 16 (See also Deuteronomy 28^th and Leviticus 26^th Chapters)

There is much to glean from knowing the GOD of Israel and following HIS Ways. IF this Awesome GOD can CREATE a Universe, animals, and "man," then of a certainty, then HE can ALSO CREATE a perfect Way of Life for all mankind to live and do that will enable people to live in Righteousness. Then once HE has designated such a Path of Righteousness, it should not be changed but accepted totally and followed to the letter. After all, who or what else has the power, authority, and Might to produce such an ideal and concept greater than what the All-Mighty GOD can and has already founded?

I wanted to tell Martin that "Man" has sealed his own fate by replacing what the True GOD and CREATOR has established with the imaginations of his heart. No Creature should assume to be wiser than the very GOD that CREATED it or him. As we can all see, this would be a tragedy Hundreds of religions plague this Earth in every place that man inhabits. And we can safely say that all of man’s religions stem from the origin of false worship IF they are not the Way of Life designated by the CREATOR of this Universe. Not to mention that all these different religions teaching adverse ways to follow are no more than the epitome of confusion.

In knowing the history of the Children of Israel, GOD’s Chosen People, and their relationship with their ONE GOD of Abraham, Martin would be able to see the key that opens the door to Divine Wisdom and Truth, i.e., if he would consider what "Thus Saith the LORD" and not what thus saith "man." And if I could plant this seed - not teach it, but just plant it where all could see and avail themselves of this knowledge, then more people who seek the All-Mighty GOD for HIS Truth will find HIM and the Wisdom and Knowledge necessary to rise above the detriment and maladies of this horrendous captivity that plagues us.

"When thou shalt beget children, and children's children, and ye shall have remained long in the land, and shall corrupt yourselves, and make a graven image, or the likeness of any thing, and shall do evil in the sight of the LORD thy God, to provoke him to anger:

"I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that ye shall soon utterly perish from off the land whereunto ye go over Jordan to possess it; ye shall not prolong your days upon it, but shall utterly be destroyed.

"And the LORD shall scatter you among the nations, and ye shall be left few in number among the heathen, whither the LORD shall lead you.

"And there ye shall serve gods, the work of men's hands, wood and stone, which neither see, nor hear, nor eat, nor smell.

"When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, even in the latter days, if thou turn to the LORD thy God, and shalt be obedient unto his voice;

"(For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them."

Deuteronomy 4:24 - 31

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

"And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

"And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive." Jeremiah 29:11 - 14

"I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

"Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

"Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.

"Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar doth inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains.

"The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies.

"I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once."

Isaiah 42:8 - 14

Few Blacks realize that the US and its Constitution were NOT established to meet their needs and serve them with justice, equity, liberty, and freedom even though President Bush uses "freedom" in just about every last one of his speeches ad nauseam. He’s obviously talking about "freedom" for Whites, folks - not us! Freedom and liberty elude Blacks and other minorities in this country and no one knows this better than Bush. And sadly enough, the great majority of us continue to reach for the so-called American Dream. Then, when education is achieved and admirable positions are filled, they still can’t understand why we are yet taking two steps forward and three back. They don’t realize that there are many well-to-do Blacks making good money, but they are not in positions that help Blacks as a whole. And for sure, Blacks do not perceive exactly how they are kept well away from employment and power that would give them the authority to make laws that would change the racist makeup and standards that perpetuate discrimination and race hatred and that inhibit Black self determination.

Take for example the H.R. Bill 40 that Congressman Conyers continues to introduce in Congress (since 1989) just for the government to investigate the effects Slavery has had on descendants of Slaves. Year after year, this Bill is introduced, but it is completely ignored, and this racist US government could care less about the effects US Slavery has had on the Black psyche, the present barbaric conditions of Blacks in America resulting from enslavement, and the racism that we face today in every facet of this life.

President Bush speaks of the squalor in Iraq, but he has a blind eye for the squalor in his own backyard and throughout the inner cities of the United States. White America speaks about how Saddam Hussein and his sons murdered, maimed, and beat men, women, and children and how they raped and abused women, even married women. They talk about all their "despicable acts" and wonder how anyone can have "sympathy" for them. But they conveniently forget what the Slave Masters did to Blacks stolen out of "Africa." These barbaric and cruel Whites committed these same evil acts and more for generation after generation ever since the 16^th century when Black Slaves were first brought to this Western Hemisphere. And modern-day atrocities are still taking place: police brutality, racial profiling, imprisonment with false evidence, inferior school districts, poor health care, racism, double standards, and assured ghetto communities where Blacks learn to become the real monsters of society. These are all savage injustices that keep Blacks out of the economic, corporate, and educational mainstream in efforts to sustain regression and acute illiteracy and impoverishment among Blacks. And worse, the United States sends the Black (as well as White) tax dollar to Israelis and converted peoples (of all nations) to the Talmud who have immigrated to this Middle Eastern country and to scores of other countries enabling these places to build better lives for its populace while Blacks are left to survive the best way they can in the ghettoes and in the richest nation in the world, nonetheless. Yet, there is no "sympathy" for descendants of Slaves who are still victims of the worst enslavement ever known to man.

The terror of 911 was a horrifying experience for the victims, their families, and for everyone in the country. Indeed, the lives of Slaves were ongoing terrors of major proportions and consequences that they lived every single day of their lives. Surprisingly, Bush can speak of the horrors of the Slave Trade on his recent trip to "Africa" and US involvement in this enterprise, but he can’t apologize for all the evils and endless terror White Slave Masters inflicted upon the Slaves for centuries at a loss to 100,000,000 human beings. Blacks couldn’t think for themselves, couldn’t learn to read, and couldn’t function independently They couldn’t even bathe unless they received permission from their White inhumane Slavers. And these pitiful Slaves were forced to breed child after child for their Masters’ greed in efforts to make themselves rich and make America the Great and the Beautiful. Without a doubt, the Slave Masters were happy when Slave women became pregnant. This breeding meant more free labor in the fields and in the house and more profit for making the United States an Industrial Giant.

As a result of this heinous captivity, many, many Blacks ended their lives and their children’s lives by committing suicide. And others wished that their Slave Masters had indeed ended their misery as Saddam ended some of the people’s lives in his country. Don’t get me wrong, by all accounts, Saddam Hussein is/was a merciless and cruel man. And so also have been the Slave Masters and their governments (all over the world) that promoted forced migration, ethnic cleansing, and the enslavement of Blacks out of "Africa." Hence, if both Saddam Hussein and the Peoples of European descent who constitute the US government and supported Black enslavement are guilty of crimes against humanity, then they, too, should ALL be held accountable for this crime even in their demise, and yes, even though shackles are no longer on the ankles of captives. Let’s deal with all heartless criminals, then and now! Enough of world leaders and their systems of government that turn their heads to its subjugated and vulnerable peoples and who lend deaf ears to the plight of the impoverished and those who have no voice or power to make changes in the very government that destroys and renders them of no import or consequence.

With all the destitution in the United States and all over the world, some woman in the July 3, 2003 edition of PREVENTION Health Magazine (White and rich for sure) is worried with grief because she hadn’t seen any butterflies. Well, well. Ain’t that a shame!!! GIVE ME A BREAK! Some children retire to the floor at night for a bed and fall asleep worried with stomach pains because they had nothing to eat, and one Ardath Rodale posts "Reflections" about butterflies! Ms. Rodale, where is your compassion for the Human Rights of an oppressed and degraded people? Where are your "Reflections" on what the What Man has done to Blacks out of "Africa?" And why are you worried about butterflies when the affluent and powers-that-be should be concerned about people and eliminating hunger, poverty, and ghetto life in the richest country in the world?

Some of us who are in the know, are wise enough to comprehend that there are answers to resolve the Black dilemma. These answers lie in returning to the GOD of Israel, the only CREATOR of the ONE Righteous Way of Life. And once we drop this seed, those who seek Truth and GOD’s Ways will reap a whole new Way of Life and purpose for living and procreating. And the "Head," those who rule over the "Tail" (the impoverished and afflicted) mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:23,24 will answer to the All-Mighty GOD for all their injustices (Jeremiah 30:11).

"Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth." I Chronicles 16:24 - 26,31

If we will just drop the seed, the Holy ONE will do the rest. HE is able to read our hearts and know our true motives whether we will worship ONLY HIM according to the Ways HE set forth at the hands of HIS Prophet Moses or not. And HE alone is responsible for opening the eyes of the blind, leading those who walk in darkness, and raising up special ones to Exalt and serve HIM and bring LIGHT to HIS Book of the Law. Of a Truth, only the Living GOD has this ability to know the worth of the "man" HE CREATED and chose to Exalt HIM in Righteousness. Therefore, if the seed of knowledge is dropped on fertile ground, i.e., in the hearts of those who thirst for GOD’s Truth (HIS Book of the Law) to do HIS Will, then, it will grow and thrive with GOD’s BLESSINGS!

GOD’s BLESSINGS entail many factors. We learn through HIS WORD how HE loves OBEDIENCE and how HE - not man - chooses an individual after HIS own heart to rule HIS Kingdom "forever." We also learn that when Israelites come in the Name of the LORD GOD of Israel to Exalt HIM to prove HIS existence that there is a GOD of Israel, that then GOD helps these people with their endeavors. Just as the True and Living GOD chose Abraham, Moses, Samuel, and HIS devoted Prophets, HE yet chooses special ones - those who serve HIM in Righteousness - and let’s make no mistakes about it. To date, nothing has changed.

"And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city." Isaiah 1:26

"And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem." Isaiah 2:3

"And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding." Jeremiah 3:15

The Holy ONE of Israel is still there watching and waiting for HIS People to return to HIM, so that HE can show us exactly how much HE loves us and wants to re-establish us in our heritage.

"But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee." I Samuel 13:14

"And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams." I Samuel 15:22

"Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.

"This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.

"And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give you into our hands." I Samuel 17:45 - 47

"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

"Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up." Hosea 6:1

Those who the GOD of Israel has chosen to represent HIM will follow HIS Ways and Judge Righteously according to what’s written in HIS Book of the Law. And these GOD-FEARING Peoples will not be joined with the wicked, but "their eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land" and will "cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD" (Psalm 101^st Chapter).

"O israel, return unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity.

"Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips." Hosea 14:1,2

"Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. But ye said, Wherein shall we return?" Malachi 3:6,7

"Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not." Malach 3:18

We can drop seed after seed, and although there will be some success in our efforts, the real test to prove Israelites and bring us to our heritage for GOD’s Holy Name’s Sake lies in whether we will be obedient to Our GOD of Israel. And when we prove ourselves to be worthy, then and only then will the ONE True SAVIOR, the GOD of Abraham and Moses, manifest our freedom and enable us once again to live in dignity and safety. Our GOD proved HIMSELF that HE can SAVE and defend HIS Chosen People, the Children of Israel, so why not believe that HE can DELIVER us again from the lands of our captivity? DROP THE SEED - Declare that which is the GOD’s TRUTH and sow in Righteousness.

Zephaniah 3:19,20

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS JUST AND GOOD!

Tziona Yisrael,

LET US FEAR AND GLORY YIHOVAH ALWAYS TO BE OBEDIENT TO HIS LAW FOR OUR DELIVERANCE!

Hosea 14:9

Deuteronomy 4:5,6

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS JUST AND GOOD!

Isaiah 56:1

Nahum 1:7

Isaiah 66:22,23

Malachi 1:11

Isaiah 43:21,22

Isaiah 43:26

HEAR, O ISRAEL, the LORD Our GOD is ONE LORD! And it’s our duty to show forth HIS Praise for indeed this is why we were chosen and formed!

and surname himself by the name of Israel."

"I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness,

I declare things that are right."

Isaiah 55:6

We have no time to waste!

FEAR AND GLORY YIHOVAH ALWAYS!

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD, OUR GOD AND ONLY SAVIOR,

IS JUST, MERCIFUL, AND GOOD TO ALL WHO TURN TO AND TRUST IN HIM TO DO HIS WILL!

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LET THE MOST HIGH GOD OF ISRAEL LIVE IN THE HEARTS OF THE RIGHTEOUS REMNANT ALWAYS AND FOREVER!

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS JUST AND GOOD

AND THAT THERE IS NO OTHER GOD LIKE UNTO HIM!

Let us return to the very same GOD that Created Heaven and Earth and that saved our forefathers out of Egypt for HE is the True and Living GOD, and there is none else.

Zephaniah 3:18

HALLELUYAH, HALLELUYAH, HALLELUYAH!

FEAR AND GLORY YIHOVAH ALWAYS!

"At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the LORD." Zephaniah 3:19,20

"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

"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 besides me? Yea, there is no God; I know not any." Isaiah 44:8

"I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee." Isaiah 44:22

For those of us who truly Fear Our True and Living GOD, let us be blessed with answers to our prayers that HE will deliver us out of bondage just as HE saved our forefathers out of bondage down in Egypt. We also pray that Our Holy ONE will deal with the Rulers of this World and call HIS Chosen Ones home to our heritage where HE will once again live among us and be Our GOD of gods and LORD of lords and where we will be a LIGHT to the World and show forth HIS Praise and Glory in Truth and in Righteousness FOREVER.

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD, OUR GOD OF ISRAEL, IS JUST AND GOOD to all those who Fear and seek HIM in Truth and in Righteousness!!! The Holy ONE was with Abram, and HE will be with us, as well if we will just turn to HIM with our whole heart. I am a Witness!

Let’s be ready for the Day of the LORD for therein lies our DELIVERANCE and our return to our heritage if we return to Our ONLY LORD and SAVIOR and be obedient to HIS LAW.

"Fearing" YIHOVAH and "OBEDIENCE" to HIS Ways is "Key" to our attaining everything we need to know, do, and accomplish. And for that, BLESSED BE THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL FOR EVER AND EVER!

GLORY YIHOVAH, CLEAVE TO HIM, AND EXALT HIM AND

HIS BOOK OF THE LAW ALWAYS!

A MESSAGE TO ALL MESSIANICS:

MAKE HIM YOUR

LORD AND SAVIOR - NOT "MAN."

"O Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself; but in me is thine help.

"I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes." Hosea 13:4,9,14

Psalm 40:5

THEREFORE, FOR WHAT REASON

DO WE NEED jc OR ANY ONE ELSE BUT YIHOVAH,

THE ALL-MIGHTY GOD OF ISRAEL?!

"Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.

"He is thy praise, and he is thy God, that hath done for thee these great and terrible things, which thine eyes have seen." Deuteronomy 10:20,21

"That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them." Deuteronomy 30:20

"Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

"Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders." Psalm 107:31,32

"I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: OPEN THY MOUTH WIDE, AND I WILL FILL IT." Psalm 37:10

"To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?" Deuteronomy 10:12,13

"And they shall know that I am the LORD their God, that brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among them: I am the LORD their God.

Exodus 29:46

"And God spake all these words, saying,

"Thou shalt have no other gods before me." Exodus 20:1 - 3

Given all the above Scripture, YOU MESSIANICS should realize that we should not be trusting in or magnifying "man" - not any "man" for the Holy ONE of Israel is a JEALOUS GOD, and HE wants all the Praise and Glory for HIMSELF! HE ALONE is Our SAVIOR, and there is none else:

"I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour." Isaiah 43:11

"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

"Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? And there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.

WE DO NOT NEED jc!!!

The TEACHINGS of the GOD of Israel are found in HIS Book of the Law, and in no way do HIS Teachings even parallel those of jc. As a matter of fact, the "New Testament" and the teachings of jc were specifically written and embellished to REPLACE GOD’s Laws, Statutes, and Judgments - hence, the reason for the word "New" in the title of this book!

This is one of the greatest sins one can commit against the Most High GOD of Israel. Not only is GOD’s Law to be kept "to a thousand generations" and "FOR EVERMORE" (Deuteronomy 7:9; II Kings 17:37), but no one can add to or diminish from all that the GOD of Israel has COMMANDED that we should observe to DO (Deuteronomy 12:32)!

Equally as important, "Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them, And all the people shall say, Amen" (Deuteronomy 27:26). Perhaps jc wasn’t aware of this Law!

The "New Testament" and this "man" jc have not only added to GOD’s WORD, but they have disclaimed GOD’s Ordinances and changed them altogether!

Every man/woman who serves and worships the All-Mighty GOD of Israel knows to Exalt ONLY HIM and HIS Book of the Law, for through meditating in this Righteous Book, one is made wise and, therefore, learns of GOD’s Truth and magnifies it and nothing else!

"And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. Deuteronomy 32:46

"This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shal make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success." Joshua 1:7,8

Equally important, the wise will confirm that there is but ONE GOD, the CREATOR, and there is none else!

"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." Isaiah 43:10

"That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I amthe LORD, and there is none else." Isaiah 45:5,6

"Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens." Jeremiah 10:10,11

Finally, when we realize that NO ONE can deliver out of GOD’s Hand, i.e., reverse the CURSES HE put on the Nation of Israel (or anyone else for that matter), then we will understand why the man, jc, is a farce, and thus, was not able to save the "Lost Sheep of the House of Israel," or establish GOD’s Kingdom. Thus, we also realize why the writers of the "New Testament" conveniently wrote jc completely out of the picture and into a false doctrine and forged sense of hope that lies in the hearts of naïve and badly informed beliers!

WE NEED THE SAME GOD THAT SAVED THE NATION OF ISRAEL OUT OF EGYPT

TO ONCE AGAIN

DELIVER US OUT OF OUR ENEMIES’ LANDS!!!

Amos 5:4,6

Amos 4:2

Amos 5:2,16,27

(See also Jeremiah 30:13)

Why didn’t jc know about Amos’ PROPHECIES? Why didn’t he know that GOD had cursed the "Lost Sheep of the House of Israel" (Matt.15:24), and that it would be impossible to SAVE them? And why didn’t he know that we would still be UNSAVED unto this day?! I’ll tell you why. When the tale was woven to establish this false religion, X-tianity, the writers were so busy fabricating what they thought would be a foolproof theology that they neglected to do their homework! They should have researched what "Thus Saith the LORD," first! How long will intelligent people continue to believe in this "man" jc?

"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 brougt 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 unto their land

that I gave unto their fathers."

Jeremiah 16:14,15

"Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering,

and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

FEAR BEFORE HIM ALL THE EARTH…"

I Chronicles 16:29,30

If the Holy ONE of Israel DECLARED that there is NONE TO PLEAD OUR CAUSE (Jeremiah 30:13), then of what value was jc??? Obviously, this man was/is of no value to the Children of Israel at all. Hence, again and again I urge Messianics to turn to the GOD of Israel and believe, hope, and trust in ONLY HIM for HE is the ONLY ONE that has proven HIMSELF to be able to truly SAVE HIS People out of the hands of their enemies.

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS JUST AND GOOD

AND THAT THERE IS NONE LIKE THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL!

Tziona Yisrael,

I live to Exalt the Most High GOD of Israel and HIS Righteous Book of the Law and all because returning to HIM and serving and worshipping HIM (when our forefathers wouldn’t) will cause Our GOD and SAVIOR to return back to us, HIS Chosen People. Therefore, the more Israelites involved in this great Mission to return to the Holy ONE and HIS Law, the sooner the GOD’s TRUTH will be disseminated around the world and the sooner the True and Living GOD will be revealed, magnified, and PRAISED by all (Isaiah 43:21). And LORD knows this "man" jc, or whatever people choose to call him, will have nothing to do with bringing about this disclosure or the Redemption and Deliverance from all the perils upon the SEED of the Children of Israel, as well as the rest of the nations on this Earth for that matter. And the reason is that the man jc, in the "NT," is too busy shedding light on himself to give Praise and Glory to the Most High GOD of Israel, which is all that this GOD wanted most from HIS Chosen People.

It should be realized that GOD did not let Samuel’s words fall to the ground, i.e., everything Samuel said came to pass (I Samuel 3:19). But this was not the case with the "man" jc, and yet he was/is worshipped and magnified as if he were the GOD of this Universe. And indeed many people think that he is. But if he is a god or if he is "the son of God," then certainly he should have known that GOD’s Kingdom was NOT at hand (Matthew 10:5 - 7) – a blunder from which he will never recover!

And since jc could not make this significant call that would have proven his identity and godliness, the wise should know that he is as much a lying prophet as was Hananiah who disputed Jeremiah’s prophecy that the Tribe of Judah would be in Babylonian captivity for seventy years. His claim was that they would be captives for only two years rather than seventy. Consequently, Hananiah paid with his life for making the Judahites "trust in a lie" (Jeremiah 28^th Chapter).

As well, we should give more thought to the fact that "there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face" (Deuteronomy 34:10). That kind of leaves the "Son of God" out in the cold; wouldn’t you say?

And finally, GOD said, "The beast of the field shall honor me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness and rivers in the desert to give drink to my people, my chosen" (Isaiah 43:20). There’s much to be gleaned from this passage! But suffice it to say that the beasts of the field know well the identity of the CREATOR, and they know even better that this All-Mighty GOD is the ONLY ONE that deserves ALL THE GLORY. Unfortunately, these days, when there is a drought, severe storm, flooding, waters in the desert or forest (lightning) fires, crippling dust storms and famine, people, not the beasts of the field, but PEOPLE will credit "Mother Nature" for these weather patterns and not make the slightest connection to the Most High GOD. "That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else. I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things." Isaiah 45:6,7

However, for sure great afflictions will cause many people and Nations to turn to the GOD with the OMNIPOTENCE to SAVE and DELIVER out of harms way, and this will be the GOD they will serve and worship (Hosea 5:15). I don’t think it’s necessary to reveal that this GOD will be the same GOD that SAVED the Children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage!

"Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth."

Psalm 96:12,13

"What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back? Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams; and ye little hills, like lambs? Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob;" Psalm 114:5 – 7

The WISE will understand!

"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

"And I will wait upon the Lord, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob,

and I will look for him."

Isaiah 8:16,17

Let us put the Most High GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel back into our lives, our hearts, our thoughts, and in everything that we do. Focusing on HIM and HIS Ways, as we come and go in our daily routines is ever so helpful in maintaining healthy spirits and acquiring strength and knowledge of HIS Paths of Righteousness. This attitude certainly helps in making us meek, albeit but not weak, ALL PRAISES DUE TO THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL.

Zechariah 8:9

Isaiah 55:6

Poetry and Prose Corner With A Message:

MAKE US WHAT YOU WANT US TO BE!

Tziona Yisrael

(July 2003)

Jeremiah 31:31 - 34

Ezekiel 11:17 - 21

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS JUST AND GOOD!

MAY THE WORLD SOON LEARN THE TRUTH REGARDING THE ONE TRUE AND LIVING GOD

THAT CREATED THE HEAVENS AND

THE EARTH FOR HIS FAME AND GLORY!

HALLELUYAH, HALLELUYAH, HALLELUYAH!

Your Poetry and Prose EXALTING the Holy ONE of Israel are most welcome. Please send them to Afraqueen@AOL.COM for publishing in The LawKeepers JOURNAL. We only ask that they be in Exaltation of the Most High GOD of Israel.

Let us mold our hearts and future NOW and succeed where our forefathers failed. Let us be obedient to Our Holy ONE of Israel and live and do HIS Book of the Law AS IT IS WRITTEN IN RIGHTEOUSNESS. Let us turn to Our GOD of Israel with our whole heart and soul and cause HIM to see that this time, we will keep our promise to make HIM Our ONE and ONLY GOD in Truth and serve HIM according to HIS Ways and Paths of Righteousness that HE decreed to HIS Prophet Moses!

"And it shall come to pass, when all these things are come upon thee, the blessing and the curse, which I have set before thee, and thou shalt call them to mind among all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath driven thee, "And shalt return unto the LORD thy God, and shalt obey his voice according to all that I command thee this day, thou and thy children, with all thine heart, and with all thy soul; "That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.

Deuteronomy 30:1 - 4

Ezekiel 36:24 - 31

Micah 7:20

"Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance even God with a recompense; he will come and save you.

"And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion

with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads:

Isaiah 35:4,10

"For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour:

I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.

"Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honorable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.

I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;

"I will say to the north, Give up: and to the south, Keep not back:

Isaiah 43:3 – 6

"OLD TESTAMENT" WORD SEARCH

GOD CREATED HEAVEN EARTH

DARKNESS LIGHTS IT WAS GOOD

EVENING DAY NIGHT

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In the future, if Brothers and Sisters would like to create a "Word Search" of their own, I would be delighted to include it in the next JOURNAL. And even suggestions for a Word Search are always welcome.

Tziona Yisrael

Psalm 104:1- 5

Isaish 44:24

Isaiah 45:12

Isaiah 48:12,13

and there is no breath in them."

Jeremiah 10:10 - 14

Exodus 20:11

FOR YOUR INFORMATION (FYI):

We can learn quite a lot about "linen" in Scripture, and for that reason, I thought readers might want to know a few facts about this textile that our forefathers wore and used in preparation of Holy garments and the Tabernacle. I’m sure that it will be one of our major crops upon our return. The following are just excerpts from an article I took from the Web:

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LINEN IS AN EXTRAORDINARY FIBER;

SIMPLE AND EXCLUSIVE,

COMFORTABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE.

IT IS THE FIBER OF THE FUTURE.

Laundering

Many people prefer to launder linen, especially table linens, handkerchiefs and bed linen, because the more linen is washed, the softer and more luminous it becomes. Its luminous quality is caused by nodes on the flax fibers, which reflect light. These same people often choose to wash linen articles because they know linen, as a natural fiber, launders beautifully. Gentleness is the key for laundering linen. Use pure soap with warm, not hot, water. Wash colored articles in cool water. And after linen is washed, continue treating it gently. A variety of drying methods are recommended for linen: line drying, machine drying or rolling in terry towels. Whatever method you use, remember to remove the linen from the line, the dryer or the towels while it is still damp.

Linen is the oldest textile material in the world. Its history goes back many thousands of years, well into the Stone Age. Fragments of Linen, in all stages of manufacture (straw, seeds and seed capsules, fibers, yarns, ropes and various types of fabrics) have been found amongst the remains of Swiss lake dwellings which date from about 8000 years B.C.E. However it was amongst the civilized people of ancient times that Linen became widely used. In Egyptian - SHENU, in Greek - LINON, in Latin - LINUM, Linen was part of domestic life around the Mediterranean basin long before the Christian era. Linen was scarcely used during the Dark Ages or in early Medieval times, but it regained its earlier popularity from the 11th century when it was realized that the use of Linen helped to cure many skin diseases, including leprosy. Today, despite the increased use of other natural fibers, and more recently the development of artificial and synthetic fibers, Linen¹s prestige and reputation have remained high, and it is once again playing an important part on the fashion scene. Linen is also very much appreciated in the home as interior furnishings fabric and household linen.

The botanical name of cultivated flax (of both the "oil" and "textile" varieties) is linum usitatissimum. One of the varieties of this species is characterized by a long (80/120 cm) relatively unbranched stem and bears small seeds - this is textile flax. Another variety has shorter stems (50/70 cm) and somewhat larger seeds. This variety is used for the production of a vegetable oil - "linseed oil". The flower of the flax plant has five petals, whose color varies according to the variety, from a pure "Linen blue", through pink (more or less violet) to white. The microscopic examination of a cross section of the plant shows the different layers of the stem. The fiber bundles, consisting essentially of cellulose (98%), are extracted from these different layers. The length, the composition and the cohesion of the fiber bundles produce the strongest, most absorbent, most comfortable of natural fibers.

Growing

Nearly 8 million hectares of flax are sown each year, but this includes different varieties that are cultivated both for the production of textile fibers and linseed oil. Western Europe ranks second among the producing countries of the primary vegetable textile material, Russia being number one. A fiber from the fields of the European Community, flax is grown mainly in France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Ideal conditions for its growth include a homogeneous soil, adequate daylight, cool and short nights, and weather that is both damp and warm. The seeds are sown, fairly densely at around 2,000 seeds per sq. metre, as this encourages the young plants to grow straight and tall towards the light and air, and also encourages the development of long fibers. Normally flax is sown at the end of March or the beginning of April and is ready for harvesting in a comparatively short period of around 100 days.

Harvesting

Flax is harvested from the beginning of July to mid-August. Unlike cereals, textile flax is not cut, but pulled in order to preserve the full length of the fibers which run the entire length of the plant. In times gone by this was done by hand, one bundle of flax plants after another - painful and tiring work requiring a lot of manpower. Today, mechanical pulling machines are used; these ensure a speedier harvest with less exposure to weather conditions and consequently it is less costly. Once pulled, the flax "straw" is dried by spreading it out on the fields to form swathes. There are three degrees in the ripening of textile flax: green, yellow and brown. The second of these - yellow - has proved to be the most suitable for fiber production. Flax that is pulled too early - green - produces very fine but weak fibers. On the other hand, in over-ripe flax - brown - the stems are already lignified and the fibers are strong but brittle and produce too high a proportion of tow. However, when the flax is yellow, the fibers are long and supple, and therefore ideal for further processing.

The object of this operation is to retrieve the flax seeds from the seed pod, either after pulling or before scutching. The seed - "flax seed" or "linseed" - is used either as seed for next year¹s crop, or for the production of "linseed oil". After extraction of the linseed oil, a residue is left. This becomes "cattle cake" and because of its high protein content is a much sought after cattle food.

Retting

Retting is a process during which, with the help of micro-organisms, the adhesive substances or pectins that bind the fibers together and the rest of the plant are partially decomposed. This operation precedes scutching. Several "retting" methods are used: In dew retting, small bundles of the uprooted flax plant are left outdoors for 3/5 weeks. Used primarily in Belgium, water retting takes place in a tank containing temperature-controlled warm water (37°C.) for 4/8 days. Finally there is another process still under research using enzymes. The objective is to reduce the risks linked to weather changes in ordinary dew retting.

Scutching

This is a mechanical operation which, by breaking and beating the flax straw, separates the textile fibers in the stem of the plant from the woody matter and the bark. The straw is first broken by feeding it between a pair of round toothed cylinders. The broken straw is then rubbed and beaten by turbine blades, which remove the short fibers (tow) and the waste woody matter (shiv or shive). The layer of fiber which is produced by the scutcher is then separated into "hands". Scutching therefore produces the following products: - Fibers: 67% line flax (long fibers - 60/90 cm in length); 33% tow (short fibers - 10/15 cm in length). - Shiv (or shive): woody waste matter used for the manufacture of chip board. No part of the flax plant is wasted: the seeds produce linseed oil and cattle cake; the plant itself produces long and short fibers, and shiv.

Spinning

After scutching, the linen fiber is combed, spread out and drafted several times until a rove (a slightly twisted sliver of flax fiber) has been formed. This rove is then spun into a yarn but during this process it is soaked in warm water (60°/70° C.), which softens the natural gummy substances contained in the yarn and permits the individual fibrils within each fiber to slide in relation to each other, thus producing a very fine and regular yarn. This is called "wet spinning". However there is also another method of spinning flax, which is called "dry spinning", and which produces coarser yarns. The rove in dry spinning is spun without being soaked in warm water. The flax fiber can also be spun into a yarn by mixing other fibers (such as cotton, wool, silk, viscose, polyester, acrylicÉ) on looms used for spinning cotton or wool.

As with other fibers linen can be woven or knitted. Traditional looms have been replaced by automatic ones, which with the latest technology, produce very sophisticated fabrics made of pure linen or of a mix of fibers (figured wovens, damasks, serges, honey-comb patterns, jacquards, velvets). Technological progress in knitting linen yarn has been such that a new kind of texture has been created.

Linen fabrics, once woven or knitted need to undergo certain other processes, such as bleaching, dyeing, calendering etc. In days gone by, bleaching was carried out in the open fields, where the pieces of fabric were spread out and exposed to the direct action of sunlight, rain and dew. Dyeing, like bleaching, can be done on the linen yarns either before weaving or on woven fabrics. Linen is easy to dye and pri