“…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,

Exodus 3:15

 

 

THE LAWKEEPERS’ MONTHLY JOURNAL

 

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The LawKeepers, Co.

wishes a happy and prosperous New Year to all who seek

the Holy ONE of Israel

to follow HIM and HIS Ways!

 

 

 

 

OUR GOD BLESS US

AND REMEMBER HIS COVENANT WITH ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB!

 

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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<>ALL MONTHLY EDITIONS ARE A TRIBUTE<> 

 

TO 

 

<>THE GOD OF ISRAEL<>

<>TAKING BACK HIS UNIVERSE<>

 

AND

 

<>MANIFESTING THE SECOND GREAT EXODUS<>

 

OF

 

<>THE SEED OF THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL<>

 

 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

 

FOR

 

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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

 

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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ESTABLISHED FOR

 

THE RECOGNITION, EXALTATION, AND PRAISE OF

 

THE MOST HIGH GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB

 

AND HIS EVERLASTING BOOK OF THE LAW

 

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“Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,

and thy law is the truth. Thou art near, O LORD;

and all thy commandments are truth  Concerning thy testimonies,

I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever. 

Thy word is true from the beginning:

and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.”

Psalm 119:142,151,152,160

 

“For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them,

as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?

And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments

so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?”

Deuteronomy 4:7,8

 

“Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man,

and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.”

Jeremiah 17:5

 

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“The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake;

he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.”

Isaiah 42:21

 

“Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments,

which the Lord your God commanded to teach you, that ye might

do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: 

That thou mightest fear the Lord thy God,

to keep all his statutes and his commandments,

which I command thee, thou, and thy sons and thy son’s son,

all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged. 

Hear therefore, Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee,

and that ye may increase mightily,

as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee,

in the land that floweth with milk and honey.”

Deuteronomy 6:1 - 3

 

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“O earth, Earth, Earth,

HEAR the WORD of the LORD.” 

Jeremiah 22:29

 

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THE<>TRUE<>AND<>LIVING<>GOD!

 

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EXALTATION OF THE MOST HIGH GOD OF ISRAEL:

 

 

“Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.

 

Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.

Psalm 99:5,9

 

“Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me;

 

There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.

 

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 81:8 - 10

 

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

 

ALL PRAISES BE TO THE MOST HIGH YIHOVAH,

ELOHIM OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB

PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME

FOR HE IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED!!!

 

 

Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD:

(Deuteronomy 6:4)

 

HAPPY PASSOVER

 

 

No matter how hard they try; a lot of x-tians are going to find it difficult to explain their so-called holiday; after all the fuss over the newly discover bones of their resurrected “messianic-god” are alleged to have been found in a tomb.  Think about the contradictions that the discovery of the tomb’s contents raise.  A believer would have to ask him or herself, “How could there have been a resurrection if there are remains in a tomb?”  The discovery of the bones and tomb was not done by an archeologist; therefore, the whole thing is discredited as a wild story.  Regardless, the fact remains the pillar upon which the whole basis of x-tianity is built has now been challenged; did “jc” raise from the dead? 

 

The GOD of Yisrael has never died and never will (Alpha and Omega); even when men try to replace him with the false gods such as the “messianic-god” referred to in the opening paragraph.  The Passover celebration shows how the MOST HIGH GOD of Yisrael proved HIMSELF to be a GOD before the world by delivering the Nation of Yisrael out of Egypt.  Although, YIHOVAH could have very easily destroyed Pharaoh HE did not; so that men might see that HE is all powerful.  The following scripture shows where YIHOVAH told Moshe to tell Pharaoh that HE would use him to prove HIMSELF, “And in very deed for this [cause] have I raised thee up, for to shew [in] thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.” – Exodus 9:16.     

 

A HAPPY AND HEALTHY HIGH HOLY DAY SEASON TO ALL THIS PASSOVER!!!

 

 

Halleluyah!!  Halleluyah!!  Halleluyah!!

 

ALL PRAISES BE TO THE MOST HIGH YIHOVAH,

ELOHIM OF ABRAHAM, ISSAC, AND JACOB!  

PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME

FOR HE IS WORTHY TO BE PRAISED!!!

 

Halleluyah!!  Halleluyah!!  Halleluyah!!

 

Shalom and Shalom,

 

Yehudah ben Yacob,

President

The LawKeepers 

 

[HALLELUYAH, HALLELUYAH, HALLELUYAH!  T.Y., Editor]

 

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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 and conveniently 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.  Hence, because the Commandment is to use the “Lights” in the Heavens for “Signs” for seasons, days, and years, the New Moon Crescent is what provides us with our first lights of each new month and these lights continue waxing and waning until they are diminished to the dark phases.  And then in two to three days, the New Moon Crescent reappears again starting the First Day of another new month.

 

Realizing that even some Israelites use the dark phase of the moon to call the new month, I would like to add one obvious fact.  By definition, there can only be a “New Moon,” per se, after the dark phase interval and when the New Moon Crescent reappears, thus, we understand the concept of having a New moon. 

 

If the dark phase of the moon begins the First Day of the month, then when the New Moon Crescent is “Sighted” that could approximately be as far into the month as the Fourth Day, i.e., the appearance of the “Light” in the Heavens could possibly fall on the Fourth Day.  It makes no sense to start to count the first dark phase of the moon as being the First Day of the month, as this process disregards the use of the “Light” in the Heavens to determine our “days,” as we are Commanded to do in Genesis 1:14.  Consider what King David said in I Samuel 20:24:  “…when the New Moon was come…”  He had to be speaking about the New Moon Crescent, as we are unable to “Sight” the appearance of the dark phase or rather see it “come.” 

 

It’s the absence of seeing the moon for forty-eight or more hours that enables us to identify the approaching Crescent “Sign” in the Heavens (mentioned in Genesis 1:14) that recognizes the moon as being “New.”    And upon “Sighting” this “New” Crescent” we distinguish it as being the “New Moon” and the time of the New Month, as well.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  The Hebrew New Year is also determined by the “LIGHTS” in the Heavens and not by the “sighting of barley,” as some Black Hebrew Israelites and European “Jews” advocate. 

 

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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

 

<<<PLEASE TAKE PART IN THE NEW MOON WATCH>>>

 

<<<For The First Day of the “HEBREW” Month>>>

 

IF “SIGHTED,”

And if it’s not the evening of GOD’s Holy Seventh Day Sabbath of

COMPLETE REST or other Holy Day,

please report your evidence (day, date, and time) to:

thelawkeepers@yahoogroups.com

 

START THE NEXT NEW MOON WATCH ON THE EVENINGS OF

 

<<<MARCH 18,19,20, 2007>>>

 

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!  Even if the Moon shines with the aid of the sun, i.e., reflects the light 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 - HIS WEEKLY ANNIVERSARY OBSERVANCE and SIGN between HIM and Israelites for HIS CREATION of the Heavens and the Earth:

 

 

“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 Seventh Day Sabbath 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!  This Seventh Day also marks the Anniversary of GOD ending the Creations of the Heavens, Earth, man, and all that is therein.

 

“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 “HolySeventh 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

 MARCH / APRIL 2007

(The Season of the First Month of Our New Year)

ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

(If some of the Sabbath Readings are too lengthy for one day, then pace yourself,

and consider reading the TORAH Readings on the Sabbath

and the rest of the Scriptures listed throughout the week.)

 

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NEW MOON - ABIB/AVIV

THE BEGINNING OF MONTHS

UNTO ISRAELITES

NEW MOON WATCH: 

March 19,20,21, 2007

“…love the LORD thy God…obey his voice…

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;

Deuteronomy 6:25

 

Numbers 10:10

Psalm 81:1 – 10

Ezekiel 46:3

Exodus 10:1 - 3

Exodus Chapters 12 - 14

I Samuel 20:5 – 34

Joshua 2nd Chapter

Joshua 6th Chapter

Psalm 119:97-112

Psalm 3rd Chapter

Exodus 20:8 -11

Psalm 37th Chapter

Psalm 118th Chapter

“And now, Israel, what doth the LORD

thy God require of thee, but to fear the

LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways,

and to love him, and to serve the

LORD thy God with all thy heart and with

all thy soul, To keep the commandments

of the LORD, and his statutes, which I

command thee this day for thy good?”

Deuteronomy 10:12,13

 

FIRST SHABBOT READINGS

OF THE NEW YEAR – 3/24/07

 

Genesis 2:1 - 3

Exodus 16:29

Exodus 31:12 - 18

Jeremiah 17:19 - 27

Deuteronomy 5:12 -15

Exodus 16:14 - 36

Numbers 15:32-36

Isaiah 56:1-8

Isaiah 58:10-14

Exodus Chapters 15 - 17

Isaiah 12th Chapter

II Samuel 22nd Chapter

I Chronicles 29:10 - 20

Psalm 114th Chapter

Psalm 10th Chapter

Psalm 66th Chapter

 

SHABBOT READINGS – 3/31/07

 

Genesis 2:1 - 3

Exodus 16:29

Exodus 31:12 - 18

Jeremiah 17:19 - 27

Deuteronomy 5:12 - 15

Isaiah 56:1 - 7

Isaiah 58:10 - 14

Exodus Chapters 18 - 20

Joshua 24:20 - 27

Deuteronomy 27:26

I Samuel 21:4,5

Isaiah 43rd Chapter

Joshua 1:1 - 9

I Kings 8:23 – 53

I Kings 9:1 - 9

Deuteronomy 30:1 - 3

Nehemiah 9:13 - 20

Nehemiah 13:15 - 22

Psalm 68th Chapter

 

EREV PASSOVER

(14TH at Sundown) - Determined

by the New Moon “Sighting”

“…Thou art my servant, O Israel,

in whom I will be glorified.”

Isaiah 49:3; Psalm 89:16

 

Leviticus 23:5 - 8

Deuteronomy 16:1 – 8

Exodus Chapters 21 - 23

Exodus 12th Chapter

Malachi 1:7,8

Exodus 3:6 - 18

Numbers 9:1 - 14

II Chronicles 35:1 - 19

Ezra 6th Chapter

Isaiah 43rd Chapter

Jeremiah 15:11

Psalm 33rd Chapter

Psalm 136th Chapter

“Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God,

and serve him, and shalt swear by

his name.” Deuteronomy 6:13

 

FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD

Determined by the New Moon

“Sighting”

“I am the LORD your God; walk in my

statutes, and keep my judgments, and

do them; And hallow my sabbaths;

and they shall be a sign between me

and you, that ye may know that I am

the LORD your God.” Ezekiel 20:19,20;

Nehemiah 9:13,14 

 

Exodus Chapters 24 - 26

Exodus 12th Chapter

Deuteronomy 16:16,17

Deuteronomy 26th Chapter

Deuteronomy 27:9

Jeremiah 34:13 – 17

Joshua 20th Chapter

I Samuel 1:7

Joshua 5:10,11

II Kings 23:21 - 25

II Chronicles 30th Chapter

Ezekiel 45:21 - 24

Jeremiah 2nd Chapter

Isaiah 32nd Chapter

Isaiah 42nd Chapter

I Kings 8th Chapter

I Chronicles 15:11 - 16

Psalm 15th Chapter

Psalm 61st Chapter

Psalm 62nd Chapter

Psalm 78th Chapter

“…God heard their groaning, and

God remembered his covenant with

Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.”

Exodus 2:24

 

SHABBOT READINGS – 4/7/07

 

Genesis 2:1 - 3

Exodus 16:29

Exodus 31:12 - 18

Jeremiah 17:19 - 27

Deuteronomy 5:12 - 15

Isaiah 56:1 - 7

Isaiah 58:10 - 14

Exodus Chapters 27 - 29

Ezekiel 44:10 - 31

I Samuel 2:13 - 15, 27,28,35

Malachi 1:7,8

Malachi 2nd Chapter

Malachi 3rd Chapter

Isaiah 61st Chapter

Psalm 26th Chapter

Psalm 43rd Chapter

 

7TH DAY OF FEAST OF

UNLEAVENED BREAD

Determined by the New Moon

“Sighting”

“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

 

Leviticus 23:5 - 8

Psalm 105th Chapter

Psalm 106th Chapter

Psalm 107th Chapter

Psalm 37th Chapter

Psalm 140th Chapter

Psalm 59th Chapter

Psalm 71st Chapter

Proverbs 6th Chapter

Psalm 19th Chapter

Psalm 44th Chapter

Psalm 69th Chapter

Psalm 91st Chapter

“And God said moreover unto Moses,

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

 

SHABBOT READINGS - 4/14/07

 

Genesis 2:1 - 3

Exodus 16:29

Exodus 31:12 - 18

Jeremiah 17:19 - 27

Deuteronomy 5:12 - 15

Isaiah 56:1 - 7

Isaiah 58:10 - 14

Exodus Chapters 30 - 32

Exodus 16:14 - 30

Deuteronomy 5:14,15

II Samuel 24th Chapter

II Kings 10:11 - 31

Ezekiel 20:1 - 32

Jeremiah 17th Chapter

Psalm 96th Chapter

 

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Watch for the next NEW MOON Crescent "Sighting"

on

APRIL 18,19,20, 2007

 

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“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:”

Genesis 1:14

 

“He [GOD] appointed the moon for seasons: 

the sun knoweth his going down.”

Psalm 104:19

 

“Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day,

and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night,

which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar;

The LORD of hosts is his name:

 

“If those ordinances depart from before me, saith the LORD,

then the seed of Israel also shall cease

from being a nation before me for ever.”

Jeremiah 31:35,36 

 

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A complete TORAH Readings Hebrew Calendar for

all the months of the year, lists Scripture for

the “Holy” Sabbaths of Rest, the New Moon Watches, and

the Holy Feast Days and can be found on The LawKeepers WebSite: 

 

www.thelawkeepers.org

 

Click on “TORAH Readings.”

 

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QUESTIONS ON “OLD TESTAMENT” BIBLE TRIVIA TO PONDER:

 

“For it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.

 

“Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet of the LORD; but Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men.”   I Kings 18:4,22

 

Knowing that Obadiah had hidden 100 Prophets of the LORD, Why did Elijah say, “I only, remain a prophet of the LORD”?

 

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How do we define a “Prince” in Israel?

 

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We know that throughout the history of the “Old Testament” GOD used multiple situations to prove HIMSELF to be the ONE AND ONLY GOD.  And every one of HIS Prophets and Angels acknowledged HIM.  HE also used the Israelite Deliverance out of Egypt to make a Holy Name for HIMSELF in order that Israel and all Nations would worship HIM.  So, why would HE raise up a mere man like JC to take the spotlight from off HIM and HIS Greatness?

                     

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Should anyone choose to respond to the above questions, it would be my pleasure to publish your answers in the next issue of The LawKeepers JOURNAL.   T.Y., Editor

 

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INFO/HINTS FOR HARDY, HEALTHY HEBREWS:

 

[Hmmmm…fennel keeps away hunger.  Now, that should help me with my weight loss program.  And yes, mackerel is not kosher for Israelites.  It has no scales.  And the “fat” that we are not to eat is in reference to the “fat” of the sacrifices (Leviticus 3rd and 4th Chapters).  Although, I do refrain from eating fat for health reasons, only the fat of the sacrifices cannot be eaten.   And for sure, we are never to eat any manner of blood at all.  T.Y., Editor]


                                       
Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare)

The seeds and leaves of fennel can be used to flavor bread, buns, cakes, pastries, soups, stews, pickled mackerel and fish. The greens are used to flavor fish sauce. When cooked with mackerel Fennel eliminates oiliness.


Medicinally: Fennel is a diuretic and also has properties for soothing babies gripes and gas. It is recommended for obesity, and during fasting it keeps away hunger. It is also an antidote for food poisoning and upset stomachs.

 

Circulated by renelamar@hotmail.com

 

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SUPER BUG KILLS DOZENS IN HOSPITALS

ACROSS COUNTRY

 

Virulent stain of bacteria believed to be cause of death of 120-200 patients in hospitals. Experts explain most of those infected were already suffering from prior medical conditions. Health ministry says outbreak was kept secret to avoid mass panic

Meital Yasur-Beit Or

 

Published: 

03.07.07, 09:53 / Israel News

 

A deadly bacterium known as Klebsiella pneumoniae is believed to have killed some 120-200 patients in hospitals across the country.

 

"Between 400 to 500 people have been infected by the bug, and 30 to 40 percent of them have already died. However, it is important to note that most of them were in a serious condition, and some were suffering from prior medical conditions," said Prof. Yehuda Carmeli, the head of the epidemiology unit at the Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv.

 

According to Carmeli, most of those infected have been hospitalized for over 25 days, and their average age stood at 74-75.

 

The virulent stain of bacteria is resistant to all kinds of antibiotics, and has already spread in many hospitals across Israel.

 

Health Minister Yacov Ben Yizri on Wednesday rejected accusations that his ministry had underestimated the scope of the outbreak, saying the case was kept a secret to prevent mass panic.

 

"It is true that the bug infects people who have been hospitalized with severe illnesses and this should not scare the public," he said.

 

Infection expert Dr. Galia Rahav of the Sheba Medical Center told Channel 1 Tuesday that 130 people have been infected in Sheba Medical center alone, and about a third of them have already died.

 

Health Ministry sets up committee

 

The Health Ministry has set up a committee of experts, headed by Prof. Carmeli, to determine the scope of the problem and advise hospitals on how to contain it. The director-generals of all hospitals in Israel have been summoned to a meeting with Health Ministry officials to coordinate efforts aimed at containing the outbreak.

 

The Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterium is commonly found in neonatal intensive care units and ICUs. "The bacterium mainly infects patients who have been treated with antibiotics, patients on life support, and patients who have undergone angioplasty," explained Prof. Shai Ashkenazi, the head of the children's ward and an infection expert at the Schneider Children's Medical Center.

 

"The bacteria affect high risk patients or patients suffering from a condition that weakens their immune system," he added.

 

According to Ashkenazi, Klebsiella pneumoniae is one of the strongest antibiotic-resistant bacterium in existence.  ( Link )

 

Circulated by yasharel_ben_yah@yahoo.com

 

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[When the Holy ONE of Israel said that Israelites would eat defiled bread in Gentile lands (where HE would drive us) for our sins against HIM (Ezekiel 4:13), neither our forefathers nor we knew the magnitude of these circumstances.  And the ramifications have only worsened continually.  T.Y., Editor]

 

 

USDA APPROVES MASS PLANTING OF GM RICE

MADE WITH HUMAN GENES

 

Originally published March 9, 2007

Mon Mar 12, 2007


by David Gutierrez


(NewsTarget) For the first time, the USDA has given preliminary approval for large-scale planting of a genetically engineered food crop containing human genes. The rice grains, produced by California-based Ventria Bioscience, synthesize a human immune protein. The public comment period for this decision lasts until March 30, after which the decision will be finalized.

What you need to know - Conventional View


• The USDA has tentatively approved a petition by Ventria to plant up to 3,200 acres of the modified rice in Geary County, Kan. If the approval stands, Ventria will begin by planting 450 acres this spring.


• Previously, Ventria had sought to grow the rice in Missouri, but the plan was abandoned when Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. threatened to boycott all rice from the state. Anheuser-Busch, a beer maker, is the country's foremost buyer of rice.


• Anheuser-Busch had the same concern as many critics of genetically engineered plants, which is that genes from engineered varieties may spread to and "genetically pollute" non-engineered or even wild relatives of the plants.


• Critics of the USDA's decision have expressed concern that genetic pollution in this case could cause potentially dangerous pharmacological proteins to contaminate the food supply. The same day that the USDA gave the new rice the green light, it announced that rice seed in Arkansas had become contaminated by a different genetically engineered strain not approved for consumption. This was discovered while investigating the widespread contamination of rice in the U.S. with yet another genetically modified strain.


• According to Ventria, the genetically engineered rice could allow the cheap production of immune proteins that have been shown to help children recover faster from severe diarrhea. It is seeking FDA approval to add the protein to foods such as yogurt and granola.


• Quote: "This is not a product that everyone would want to consume. It is unwise to produce drugs in plants outdoors." - Jane Rissler, Union of Concerned Scientists


What you need to know - Alternative View

 

Statements and opinions by Mike Adams, author for Truth Publishing


• These experiments with genetically modified crops are, in my view, extremely dangerous and may ultimately lead to a genetic Chernobyl that could devastate the U.S. food supply. Such crops should never be allowed to be planted in the open.


• In giving this preliminary approval, the USDA seems to be once again leaning towards protecting corporate profits rather than public health. The motives of a regulatory agency that would allow such crops to be planted in open fields are highly questionable.


• The USDA has given preliminary approval for the planting of rice engineered to produce human immune proteins, and the agency will accept public comments on the decision until March 30.

 

http://www.newstarget.com/

 

Resources you need to know

Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org)

• Ventria Bioscience (http://www.ventria.com)

• USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service public comment notice

 

(http://www.aphis.usda.gov/brs/fedregister/BRS_20070228a.pdf)

• More about genetically modified foods

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_foods)

Bottom line

• The USDA has given preliminary approval for the planting of rice engineered to produce human immune proteins, and the agency will accept public comments on the decision until March 30.

 

Circulated by: "renelamar" renelamar@hotmail.com   renelamar

For more health information, please check out the following WebSite:

http://www.newstarget.com/ <http://www.newstarget.com/>

 

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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.

 

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THE 52-WEIGHT-LOSS DIET PLAN

 

Recently, I heard on the news that soon people will be spending a dollar out of every five for medical expenses.  But if we are healthy, we don’t have to fall prey to this reckoning.  As we grow older, we gain weight.  I am a witness!  And guess what?  We do not need this extra load we are carrying.  Therefore, I am doing something about it.

 

My friend and I have decided to embark upon a Weight-Loss Plan to lose 52 pounds in one year.  We have started by promising to lose one pound a week.  Thus, we hope to lose 52 pounds by the second week in February 2007.  We have already started, but it’s not too late for YOU to join with us.  So, hop on board and be a NEW HEALTHIER, LIGHTER WEIGHT this time next year!

 

Some of the things we plan to do are:

 

-limit our intake of “white” foods:  rice, bread, potatoes, ice cream, sugar,  etc.

-eliminate fast foods and processed foods

-walk at least 3 days a week

-do not eat after 8 P.M. – drink green tea with mint

-eat more fruits and veggies

-bake rather than fry our meats

-drink plenty of water and tea

-weigh in every Tuesday and E-mail the other party the new weight status

 

A weekly journal is kept of weight lost or gained.  And there is no fair or fun cheating. 

 

If you do not need to lose 52 pounds, then adjust the plan to the amount of pounds to lose and time frame appropriate for you.  If you need any help, let me know.

 

The Brothers are welcomed to join in the program.  By all means, do feel free to share your progress.  List your name, the date you started and the weight you lose each week, or if you prefer to only post periodically, then list the date you started and the amount you lost.  If you have any special ways to lose a fast pound here and there, by all means do share.

 

Let’s start having some fun.  The more competition, the more encouraged we will ALL be to stick with this Weight-Loss-Diet Plan. 

 

On my first week, I lost four pounds, and I could feel the difference on my walk as I climbed the hills.  My husband and I both try to walk three days a week for forty-five minutes.  We do about four miles each day.

 

Don’t forget to first check with your doctor!  Better safe than sorry.

 

Now, get started and feel good and look even better!

 

Tziona Yisrael

 

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JUST FOR THE RECORD: 

 

I am on track, and thankfully losing inches and pounds.  Whoopee!!!   T.Y., Editor

 

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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:

 

 REMEMBERING GOD’s COVENANT

WITH THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL

AND HIS PROMISES TO CAUSE OUR RETURN

 

“If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers,

with their trespass which they trespassed against me,

and that also they have walked contrary unto me;

 

And that I also have walked contrary unto them,

and have brought them into the land of their enemies;

if then their uncircumcised hearts be humbled,

and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity:

 

Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac,

and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.”

Leviticus 26:40 – 42

 

“But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting

upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;

 

To such as keep his covenant,

and to those that remember his commandments to do them.”

Psalm 103:17,18

 

“He hath remembered his covenant for ever,

the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.

 

Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;

 

And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law,

and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:”

Psalm 105:8 - 10

 

                                                                                                                                        February 25, 2007

 

Passover, commemorating GOD’s Deliverance of Israel out of Ancient Egypt, is upon us, and we must prepare to observe it “according to all that the LORD Commanded Moses…”

 

“And ye shall observe this thing for an ordinance to thee and to thy sons for ever.”   Exodus 12:24

 

“And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying, Let the children of Israel also keep the passover at his appointed season.  In the fourteenth day of this month, at even, ye shall keep it in his appointed season: according to all the rites of it, and according to all the ceremonies thereof, shall ye keep it.  And Moses spake unto the children of Israel, that they should keep the passover. And they kept the passover on the fourteenth day of the first month at even in the wilderness of Sinai: according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did the children of Israel.”   Numbers 9:1 – 5

 

“And the king commanded all the people, saying, Keep the passover unto the LORD your God, as it is written in the book of this covenant.”   II  Kings 23:21

 

Remembering GOD’s Passover every year is heartening for many reasons.  There is hope for us, and we can feel good knowing that if Our GOD heard the prayers of our forefathers in their bondage down in Egypt, then surely HE must hear ours, as well because Israel endures the worst oppression and suffering known to man.  We can feel good about Our GOD helping and guiding us when there is no other help anywhere else for us.  And we can cherish the prophecy that Our GOD of Israel will set HIS Hand again a “SECOND TIME” to recover a Remnant of Israel, and that we will return to Our SAVIOR GOD of Israel with our whole heart.

 

“For though thy people Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet a remnant of them shall return: the consumption decreed shall overflow with righteousness.”   Isaiah 10:22

 

“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.”   Isaiah 11:11

 

“For I will set mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring them again to this land: and I will build them, and not pull them down; and I will plant them, and not pluck them up.  And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart.”   Jeremiah 24:6,7

 

Blessed are they who will be numbered among those precious few, those who will be Blessed to live before the Most High CREATOR GOD of Israel in Righteousness and serve and worship HIM in HIS Holy Temple in Jerusalem.  Blessed are they who will MAGNIFY the Holy ONE and REPRESENT HIM and HIS Book of the Law before the world.  These Righteous Ones will make up that “Great Nation” that the GOD of Israel will establish when “the wicked are cut off,” when HE makes all this possible during these latter days.

 

“The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly.”   Jeremiah 23:20

 

“The fierce anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have done it, and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it.”   Jeremiah 30:24

 

Until that time it behooves us to remember GOD’s Covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel, which so happens to also include us, IF we will choose to be obedient and will discern between what’s right and what’s wrong and “stand not in the counsel of the ungodly.”

 

“Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:  And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.”   Exodus 19:5,6

 

“But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries.”   Exodus 23:22

 

“But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.  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 4:29 – 31

 

“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.  But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”   Psalm 1:1,2

 

Throughout the “Old Testament,” the Hebrew Scriptures, Our Most High GOD of Israel warns us to be diligent to keep HIS Ways of Righteousness, to never forsake HIM for false gods, to Fear HIM, and to Remember HIS Covenant.  And indeed, we have countless incidents upon which to reflect why HE has punished the peoples of the world and our forefathers for defying HIS WORD.   And those of us living today have not been exempt from HIS punishments for our transgressions against HIM. 

 

We are down to the wire now, we witness the final days of Gentile rule, and Our GOD is opening up our eyes to HIS Truth giving us a way out and a means to return to HIM again IF WE WILL ONLY LISTEN to HIS Prophets who left us HIS LAW and HIS WORD to follow.  The Passover down in Egypt that gave the Great GOD of Israel ALL THE GLORY and made an Awesome Holy Name for HIM is the one event in history that should make the world know and understand beyond a shadow of a doubt that there is but ONE GOD, and HIS Holy Name is the GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

 

“And God said moreover unto Moses, 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

 

That being a given, the SEED of Jacob/Israel, of all people, by now should realize that Our GOD of Abraham and Moses exists for HIS Covenant People, Israel, and will not, under any circumstances, forego HIS Glorious Plan to establish HIS Paths of Righteousness on HIS Planet Earth via HIS Covenant People.  Thus, this is just one of the reasons why we cannot forsake the CREATOR GOD of Israel for false gods but rather FEAR, HOPE, TRUST, and BELIEVE in ONLY HIM and to remember HIS Covenant always.  After all, HE did form us to show forth HIS PRAISE (Isaiah 43:21).

 

“And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.  And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.”   Genesis 17:7,8

 

“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”   Exodus 15:26

 

“Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;”   Deuteronomy 4:9

 

“O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!”   Deuteronomy 5:29

 

“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

 

“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:  And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.  And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:  And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.”   Deuteronomy 6:4 – 7

 

“Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee.  And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers,”   Deuteronomy 6:17,18

 

“And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently unto my commandments which I command you this day, to love the LORD your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul,

 

For if ye shall diligently keep all these commandments which I command you, to do them, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave unto him;”  

Deuteronomy 11:13,22

 

Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac; And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,”  

I Chronicles 16:16,17

 

“To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.”   Psalm 103:18

 

“And say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Cursed be the man that obeyeth not the words of this covenant,  Which I commanded your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, from the iron furnace, saying, Obey my voice, and do them, according to all which I command you: so shall ye be my people, and I will be your God:”   Jeremiah 11:3,4

 

Likewise, the Holy ONE of Israel will remember HIS Covenant with us forever!  Actually, the wise know that HE has never forgotten us or HIS Covenant.

 

“If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me, and that also they have walked contrary unto me;

 

Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember; and I will remember the land.”  

Leviticus 26:40, 42

 

“For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.  And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD hath blessed.”   Isaiah 61:8,9

 

“Nevertheless I will remember my covenant with thee in the days of thy youth, and I will establish unto thee an everlasting covenant. Then thou shalt remember thy ways, and be ashamed, when thou shalt receive thy sisters, thine elder and thy younger: and I will give them unto thee for daughters, but not by thy covenant. And I will establish my covenant with thee; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: That thou mayest remember, and be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more because of thy shame, when I am pacified toward thee for all that thou hast done, saith the Lord GOD.”   Ezekiel 16:60 - 63

 

People can observe Passover, but if they think that observance of this Holy Day (or even all GOD’s Holy Days) will resolve our troubles, then they assume wrongly and do not know the WORD of GOD.  The only answers to our suffering and ending the perils of this world lie in our responding to what is required of us, i.e., what we believe in our hearts, and whether we will accept the CREATOR GOD and live by HIS Ways or not.  Remember, GOD had just Delivered the Israelites out of captivity and carried them into the Wilderness.  One of the first things HE taught them was to observe HIS Holy Seventh Day Sabbath and to “REST” and be “REFRESHED” on this day.  GOD used HIS “Sign” of the Seventh Day to prove whether HIS People, Israel would “walk in my law or no.”  Now, remember, the Israelites had just kept Passover, but GOD had required something else of them:  to “abide ye every man in your places on the Seventh Day.”  But they did not listen - not then and not now.  Today, Israelites will do all manner of things on GOD’s Holy Seventh Day and will think, like Saul, that they are making “supplication to the LORD.”  They couldn’t be more wrong.  Plain and simple, GOD Commanded us to “REST,” period.  And we have no alternative but to follow HIS Commandments – all of them – exactly as HE told them to HIS Servant Moses.  They are not hidden from us.  PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME, they are written in HIS Book of the Law for us to either accept or reject them.

 

“If thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which are written in this book of the law, and if thou turn unto the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul. For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off. It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it? But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.”   Deuteronomy 30:10 - 14

 

We need to know the past, our beginning, and how and why we are GOD’s Covenant People.  If any one of us created an invention, we’d want the credit for it.  I recently wrote a book, and I would want no one taking the rights to it.  My book is one of a kind.  It magnifies the CREATOR GOD and HIS Walks of Righteousness.  I want the Most High to know and remember me for my efforts to show forth HIS Praise, and I want to be written in HIS Book of Life.  I don’t know of anyone who would dedicate his/her life to a project and allow someone else to receive the accolades for which he/she is due. 

 

Well, Our GOD of Israel, the CREATOR of all things, feels the same way.  HE Created the Heavens and the Earth and ALL BY HIMSELF.  That’s the reason HE said “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”     HE Created man, an order more intelligent than anything HE had formed, and HE gave him everything!  And now take one good look at what the people GOD Created have done, even HIS Covenant People.   

 

The man HE formed deluded himself into believing himself to be just as knowledgeable, as the CREATOR GOD.  Sound familiar?  Yes, it all takes you back to the Garden of Eden to the “Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil,” right?  This man followed the evil imaginations of his heart and even made his own gods to the tune of hundreds of idols, copied from people, bugs, and animals, heavenly bodies, and you name it!  Man went wild and allowed his brain to manifest his destruction and demise for millennia.  Rather than worship the True and Living GOD, he chose to die for his wickedness, and the CREATOR obliged.  And man has been dying every since. 

 

After the Flood of Noah’s day, the CREATOR stayed true to HIS Divine Plan to establish for HIMSELF an Earth exemplifying HIS Book of the Law, HIS Ways of Righteousness, and the people HE Created to live in Peace and Happiness PRAISING HIM for all HIS Goodness, Power, Majesty, and Praise.  All GOD’s Wondrous Works, Acts, and establishment of a Covenant People, the Children of Israel, were to make a perpetual Holy Name for HIMSELF.  HE planted them, the Nation of Israel, in HIS Holy Land and waited, and waited, and waited for the People descended from Egyptian captivity to embrace HIM and HIS LAW.  But these people, the SEED of Jacob, these special ones, HE gave the Land of Israel chose to reject HIM for their own gods, as well as for the false gods of others.  Therefore, GOD’s Laws, Statutes, and Judgments of Righteousness have not prevailed, not in HIS Land, not in HIS Holy City, Jerusalem, and not anywhere. 

 

However, the CREATOR GOD is still determined to make something special of HIS Earth, HIS Covenant People, and the Gentiles who populate HIS globe.  HE is awaiting the day HIS Chosen People will wake up and accept the fact that their GOD is their LIFE.  HE is awaiting the day that other peoples will also wake up and use the brain HE gave them to accept HIS Truth and wisdom to know that they must worship ONLY HIM and follow HIS Righteous Way of Life.

 

Nevertheless, the CREATOR is relentless, and HE is going to have things HIS Way.  HE will have HIS Plans come to fruition.  HE will make it happen.  Because HIS Covenant is with HIS People, “for ever,” the CREATOR GOD will put HIS LAW in Israel’s heart, and they will serve HIM in Truth and in Righteousness, exactly as HE chooses.

 

You see, the GOD of Israel does not lie, and HIS memory of the Promises HE made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are written in indelible ink on the Walls of Heaven, where HE sees it daily.  Our GOD remembers well HIS Covenant with our forefathers, even though we were not true to HIM. 

 

“In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:”   Genesis 15:18

 

“And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.  And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God. And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.

 

He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.”  

Genesis 17:7 – 9, 13

 

“And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.  And I have also established my covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land of their pilgrimage, wherein they were strangers.”   Exodus 6:3,4

 

“And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.”   Exodus 6:7

 

“For thou hast confirmed to thyself thy people Israel to be a people unto thee for ever: and thou, LORD, art become their God.”   II Samuel 7:24

 

“Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them.

 

And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.

 

The fierce anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have done it, and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it.”  

Jeremiah 30:20,22,24

 

GOD’s Covenant with the Nation of Israel is not just for HIM to remember.  If we ever want to know what it means to enjoy a world of GOD’s Peace and Serenity, then we have no choice but to remember HIS Covenant of the Law and HIS Covenant of the Promise to be the GOD of Israel.  Our forefathers couldn’t have cared less, but during these latter days, it is given to us to be a Light for GOD’s Holy Name’s Sake and HIS Ways, and we, therefore, have the opportunity to redeem ourselves.

 

We are faced with observing another Passover, and unfortunately, we are still either yet in our enemies’ lands or in GOD’s Land and under Gentile control.  If it is not in our hearts to return and live according to GOD’s “REQUIRED” Paths of Righteousness, i.e., according to HIS Book of the Law, then Passover is of no real significance.  Passover is about GOD sparing HIS Covenant People from death and saving them out of bondage.  This should be our concern and our daily prayer to Our SAVIOR GOD of Israel every day, in order that HE will remember HIS Covenant to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/srael, and again perform HIS promises, or we are forever lost.

 

Have a Blessed New Year and Memorial of Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread, and remember the GOD of Israel’s Mighty Hand, because we, in our day, will see HIS Awesome Works of Deliverance again.  But in order to witness this great Deliverance and be a Blessed part of it, we must remember to do ALL the LAWS of this Great GOD of Israel in Righteousness, for these efforts are our Salvation, our ticket home, and into HIS Kingdom!

 

“I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.

I have preached righteousness in the great congregation:

lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.

I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart;

I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation:

I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.”

Psalm 40:8 - 10

 

“Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee:

let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.

But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me:

thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.”

Psalm 40:16,17

 

“Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.”

Psalm 108:12

 

“They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain:

for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD,

as the waters cover the sea.”

Isaiah 11:9

 

“And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid:

for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song;

he also is become my salvation. Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells

of salvation. And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name,

declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.

Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.

Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion:

for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.”

Isaiah 12:1 - 6

 

“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

 

*****

 

BLESS THE LORD, YIHOVAH,

GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB,

BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL

AND ALL THAT IS WITHIN ME, BLESS HIS HOLY NAME!

 

Tziona Yisrael,

Servant of the Most High GOD of Israel for HIS Holy Name’s Sake!

 

*****

 

“Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant:

I have formed thee; thou art my servant:

O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me.

 

“I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions,

and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.

 

“Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done it: shout,

ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing,

ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein:

for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.”

Isaiah 44:21 - 23

 

“But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me,

and my Lord hath forgotten me.

 

“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.”

Isaiah 49:14 - 16

 

“Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded;

for thou shalt not be put to shame:

for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth,

and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.

 

“For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name;

and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel;

The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

 

“For the LORD hath called thee as a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit,

and a wife of youth, when thou wast refused, saith thy God.

 

“For a small moment have I forsaken thee;

but with great mercies will I gather thee.

 

“In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment;

but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee,

saith the LORD thy Redeemer.”

Isaiah 54:4 - 8

 

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD OUR GOD OF ISRAEL

IS JUST AND GOOD!

 

 

FEAR AND GLORY YIHOVAH AND BE OBEDIENT TO HIS LAW

AND TO HIS WORD TO HIS TRUE PROPHETS!

 

*****

“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous,

and his ears are open unto their cry. 

The face of the LORD is against them that do evil,

to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.”

Psalm 34:15,16

 

“For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.

continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee;

and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.”

Psalm 36:9,10

 

“The right hand of the LORD is exalted:

the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.

I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.”

Psalm 118:16 - 18

 

“Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel:

for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land,

because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.”

Hosea 4:1 

 

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

 

Tziona Yisrael,

Servant of the Most High GOD of Israel for HIS Holy Name’s Sake!

 

*****

 

THE SMOKESCREEN

 

We can assume the Universe was established by a “Big Bang,” or we can seek a more intelligent theory.

 

The more intelligent reasoning is that a Supreme Being did in fact Create the Heavens, Earth, and all things therein.  Then the issue becomes, “Did this Supreme Being intend for HIS CREATION to exist in such a chaotic state of absolute Hell, as it is now?”  If not, then it is incumbent upon us to seek answers for the present horrific state of affairs in the Land of Israel and the rest of the Middle East that is capable of spreading to other countries even to the United States.

 

It is not likely that this Supreme Being did not advise the people of HIS Creation IN THE BEGINNING of how to live in goodness and in peace with each other, which certainly entailed how to worship HIM for giving them life.  For there not to exist harmony and happiness on this Earth, it is evident that from the looks of things and from the ever-present catastrophic events taking place on Earth, this Supreme Being is furious with the peoples HE Created.

 

This is where we are now.  The CREATOR is Judging the peoples of HIS Creation and is taking back HIS Universe.

 

History proves that Jerusalem is the Holy City of the GOD of Israel, that the Israelites are HIS Chosen, Covenant People, and that the Land of Israel belongs to HIM, as well.  So, why all the attention to this area of the world that is proving to be the beginning of the end of this present world system?

 

The Palestinians have been in the land since the reign of King Saul, and the European Israelis have been a State since 1948, opening their doors to other converted Europeans and whomsoever else wishing to take part in this process and live off the fat of GOD’s Holy Land.  The Palestinians and the Israelis have been at war ever since.  If these two groups can live together anywhere in the world except in Israel, then there must be a very good reason why.  However, the reason is not one that Israelis desire to make public.  Israeli hatred of the Arabs is not at all the issue.  There exists a more profound reason than that.  Finger pointing at the Arabs is but the ubiquitous smokescreen presented to the world.

 

THE TRUTH ABOUT CONVERSION TO SO-CALLED “JUDAISM”

 

The world should connect the dots and learn the truth regarding the Europeans who control GOD’s Holy Land.  There is no way the GOD of Israel will accept a conversion process that changes Europeans, Americans, and Middle Easterners into “Jews.”  GOD’s Covenant is with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and their SEED.  Accordingly, how can we dismiss the fact that Abraham was called out of Ur of the Chaldeans – NOT out of Europe.  GOD well knows HIS Chosen People, no matter that HE took their identity from them and cast them from HIS Land.

 

And their being scattered into the “Four Corners of the Earth” to serve their enemies has everything to do with the problems in the Middle East, as this crisis relates to the CREATOR GOD taking back HIS Universe, HIS Holy Land, HIS Holy City, and HIS Chosen People.  The Israelis know this.  They see the handwriting on the wall, but they are fighting the CREATOR GOD tooth and nail.  That’s what this war is all about - Israeli control - to keep out the SEED of Jacob whom GOD is calling home.  Hence, the Israelis, even if time permitted, would not give the Palestinians their State for fear the Israelites would seek to live there also.  And just for the record, one can learn about the true identity of the descendants of Jacob by reading what the CREATOR GOD of Israel said would befall them in Leviticus 26th and Deuteronomy 28th Chapters.

 

The Israelis have a rabid requirement to control all the Land of Israel including the Palestinian territories for one reason and for one reason only, which has everything to do with their “Law of Return.”  The Israelis and their Rabbinute (their religious party) are ever aware that the CREATOR GOD of Israel has a Covenant People – The Twelve Tribes of Jacob, and they know that according to Biblical Prophecy the CREATOR GOD of the Land of Israel and this Universe will restore HIS Chosen People to their heritage.  For obvious reasons, in no way do the Israelis (European converts to what’s called “Judaism,” which is of their own making) want this to happen, for then they will no longer have control of the Land of Israel at all.  However, they know their days are numbered.

 

“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; I have lifted up mine hand, Surely the heathen that are about you, they shall bear their shame. But ye, O mountains of Israel, ye shall shoot forth your branches, and yield your fruit to my people of Israel; for they are at hand to come. For, behold, I am for you, and I will turn unto you, and ye shall be tilled and sown: And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, even all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be builded:”  

Ezekiel 36:7 – 10

 

Now, the Truth is out.  This is the reason for the decades of turmoil, death, and destruction over GOD’s Holy Land.  And of a Truth, the Israeli powers-that-be have no qualms about their dilemma.  They are prepared to fight to the end, but who are they really fighting?  It all has to do with what prophecy foretells, and what must be fulfilled.

 

Conversely, Israelis are putting too much false hope in their military powers.  When it comes to the Children of Israel, the CREATOR GOD fights their battles, and since it is time for their return, there is nothing Israeli’ weaponry can do to stop GOD’s Commandment from manifesting.

 

The Israelites were formed to show forth GOD’s Praise and to be a light to the world for HIS Ways of Righteousness – HIS Book of the Law (the teachings of the Prophet Moses – NOT the Talmud compiled by European “Jews”). 

 

“Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;”  

Isaiah 42:5,6

 

“This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.”  Isaiah 43:21

 

And it is for this reason the Supreme Being, or rather the CREATOR GOD of Israel is taking back HIS magnificent Universe and making it a place of Divine Peace, one that Exalts and Magnifies HIM for all HIS Wondrous Works.

 

The CREATOR GOD has held HIS Peace for a very long time, all because of the curses HE put on HIS Chosen People for forsaking HIM for false gods and for rejecting HIS LAW.  Their rebellion caused GOD to cast HIS People into the hands of the heathen, and HE went into seclusion permitting Gentiles to run the world and teach HIS People a lesson that would send them running back to HIM seeking forgiveness with contrite spirits.

 

“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 42:14

 

For a long time people believed that the European “Jews” were really the people of the Bible, but the CREATOR knows HIS Chosen People, the SEED of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the men with whom HE made an Everlasting Covenant  (Genesis 17:1 – 21). 

 

From the Slave Trade to world hatred, and enduring racism and discrimination all over the world, Blacks have suffered at the hands of those who ruled over them.  But now, the CREATOR GOD of Israel is awakening the Dry Bones and calling HIS People home to the chagrin and utter dismay of European Israelis who are helpless to do anything about it but who still have plans to thwart the WORD of GOD.  Trust me, their efforts will not end in victory, and nothing since 1948 has even given them hope that they could take the place of the SEED of Jacob/Israel (Genesis 32:28) – neither by conversion nor submersion. 

 

Thus, the reasons for the war for Israeli control of GOD’s Land and the reasons for a world of troubled times, disasters, endless suffering, despair, and many, many tears.

 

The CREATOR is taking back HIS Universe and keeping HIS Everlasting Promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the Patriarchs of the Nation of Israel. 

 

“And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth. The remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, unto the mighty God. For though thy people Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet a remnant of them shall return: the consumption decreed shall overflow with righteousness.”   Isaiah 10:20 - 22

 

“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.”   Isaiah 11:11

 

“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.”   Isaiah 66:22

 

“Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob's tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof. And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small. Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them. And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD.”  

Jeremiah 30:18 – 21

 

“At the same time, saith the LORD, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people. Thus saith the LORD, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest. The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry. Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat them as common things. For there shall be a day, that the watchmen upon the mount Ephraim shall cry, Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the LORD our God. For thus saith the LORD; Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout among the chief of the nations: publish ye, praise ye, and say, O LORD, save thy people, the remnant of Israel. Behold, I will bring them from the north country, and gather them from the coasts of the earth, and with them the blind and the lame, the woman with child and her that travaileth with child together: a great company shall return thither. They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn. Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock. For the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and ransomed him from the hand of him that was stronger than he. Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the LORD, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all. Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.”   Jeremiah 31:1 – 13

 

“The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid.”   Zephaniah 3:13

 

“Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.”   Zephaniah 3:19

 

And for all HIS Creations, especially man, the ONE CREATOR GOD of Israel will be acknowledged and worshipped by HIS Chosen People and all Nations remaining from HIS Wrath and destruction of the wicked.  The world will revolve around its MAKER!

 

Yes, the All-Mighty CREATOR will liberate HIS Holy Land and will return to HIS Holy City Jerusalem, where once again HIS Holy Priests will minister before HIM and where people of all Nations will visit to Bless HIM for HIS GOODNESS and for HIS Holy Name’s Sake.

 

“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

 

“And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.”   Zechariah 14:16

 

FINALLY:

 

“Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD's anger.”   Zephaniah 2:3

 

WHAT IS THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE CREATOR GOD?

 

“And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us.”   Deuteronomy 6:25

 

“When all Israel is come to appear before the LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose, thou shalt read this law before all Israel in their hearing. Gather the people together, men and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the LORD your God, and observe to do all the words of this law: And that their children, which have not known any thing, may hear, and learn to fear the LORD your God, as long as ye live in the land whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.”   Deuteronomy 31:11 - 13

 

The fulfillment of the above passage is just a matter of time.

 

For more understanding and respect for what’s written in the “Old Testament” read…

 

THUS SAITH THE LORD

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BLESSED BE THE MOST HIGH CREATOR GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB FOR HIS MULTITUDE OF MERCIES IN NOT UTTERLY DESTROYING THE SEED OF JACOB!

 

Tziona Yisrael

 

*******

 

WE WANT ANSWERS, BUT CAN WE HANDLE THE TRUTH?

 

What in the world is happening?

 

As people watch and experience frightening and disastrous floods, killer storms, Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, destructive fires, famine, and incurable diseases, they can only ask, “Will my loved ones and I be spared?”

 

As people sit in churches and temples, they wonder, “Why aren’t my prayers being answered?”  And “Who can I trust to spiritually guide me?”

 

As people raise their children, they wonder, “How can I explain the reasons why GOD does not end hunger, impoverishment, race hatred, unhappiness, ubiquitous catastrophes, and bring peace to this Earth?”

 

And “Why would GOD hand HIS Earth over to the heathens?”

 

The ANSWERS to all these questions and many, many more can be found in “The Old Testament.”
 
For more respect for the Ancient of Books read

 

THUS SAITH THE LORD

 

A Book on the “Old Testament”

 

by

 

Tziona Yisrael

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In that this book details new revelations and unconventional perspectives about Christianity and what’s called “Judaism,” would you be so inclined to consider the answers and solutions written therein?

 

At a time when people fear for their lives because of the growing possibilities of a nuclear war, it is time to seek explanations that make sense.  Therefore, read the WORD OF GOD that has been hidden for millennia in order that the reign of the heathen may be fulfilled.  Read THUS SAITH THE LORD for knowledge and understanding, as all the world watches GOD’s WONDROUS WORKS unfold bringing an end to the corruption and evils that fill the Earth HE CREATED!

 

IT IS GOD’s TURN NOW!

WATCH

AS HE TAKES BACK HIS UNIVERSE,

CALLS ATTENTION TO HIMSELF,

AND

CAUSES ALL TO KNOW HIM AND HIS TRUTH!

 

THE CREATOR GOD WILL BE EXALTED AND

BILLIONS WILL BOW ONLY TO HIM!

 

When a child, I said I would kill whoever killed GOD.

Now, an adult, I know that no one can kill the True and Living CREATOR GOD

but rather must serve, worship, and magnify ONLY HIM or pay dire consequences, and

the order of each and every day prove to be the Truth of this matter.

 

Tziona Yisrael

Author

Afraqueen@AOL.COM

 

*****

 

A SPECIAL REPORT ON THE “KOY”

 

TAKE DILIGENT HEED…

 

“…take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law,

which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments,

and to cleave unto him,

and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.”

Joshua 22:5

                                                                                                                                    June 19, 2006

 

What exactly does the GOD of Israel mean when HE Commands us to take diligent heed to do HIS Commandments and HIS LAW? 

 

IN THAT…

 

“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…

 

“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. For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.”   Deuteronomy 32:46,47

 

I would think that to take diligent heed means to be extremely cautious to keep GOD’s LAW, read and study it, DO IT, and pray to the GOD of Israel for wisdom to understand it.  And in addition to that common sense would be to either join with others so determined or be alone in returning back to the Holy ONE and what’s required of the SEED of Jacob.

 

This might seem ever so trivial a detail to some, but it means a world to the GOD of Israel.  You see, I used to belong to Ben Ammi’s group, and I left for many reasons, but mainly because he was allowing people to call him JC and “Saviour” and because he was not concerned about GOD’s LAW and much less about taking heed to live and do it. 

 

What truly, truly disturbs me is that there are people encouraging Israelites to join up with Ben Ammi and accept his title – “Messianic Leader,” as well as the blasphemous notion that the True and Living GOD would have such a congregation to represent HIM.  Yes, of course the so-called “KOY” exists, but it does not represent the GOD of Israel and HIS LAW, i.e., HIS Ways of Righteousness that HE Commanded of the Prophet Moses to teach to the Nation of Israel.  This group does not in any way signify the Kingdom of YAH, and indeed it cannot in any way portray GOD’s Righteous Kingdom. 

 

The “KOY” is a congregation of people calling themselves Israelites and living according to the Laws of Ben Ammi and the imaginations of his contrary and devious heart.  The wise in the knowledge of Truth know that Ben Ammi’s camp, built on corruption, crime, lust, adultery, and death, cannot in any way be connected with the Holy ONE of Israel’s Divine and Righteous Kingdom or cannot be established to receive the Remnant GOD said would return. 

 

“The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly. I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied. But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.”   Jeremiah 23:20 – 22

 

“My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray, they have turned them away on the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their restingplace.”   Jeremiah 50:6

 

Moreover, King David’s Seed will head the CREATOR GOD’s Righteous Kingdom that will exist upon this Earth, and he will know to be the perfect role model for living GOD’s LAW in Righteousness. 

 

I have never read where Kings David and Solomon called themselves “Messiah.”

 

“And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.”   Isaiah 11:1 – 5

 

“And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.”   Isaiah 11:10

 

And this Righteous Kingdom will be all about serving, worshipping, and PRAISING the GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and about representing HIM and spreading HIS Laws, Statutes, and Judgments throughout this world, in order that the CREATOR GOD of Israel will be Magnified and will receive all the Praise and all the Glory, so that people will abandon the “New Testament” and its theology.  Have no doubts about it, the son of David will rule from Jerusalem and the GOD of Heaven and Earth will rule over all (Psalm 103:19). 

 

I find nothing in GOD’s WORD to support an existence of HIS Kingdom in Israel under the control of Gentile Jews.  Ben Ammi has deceived hundreds into believing this lie that he is the Messianic leader of GOD’s Kingdom.  How long are we going to follow leaders who use GOD’s Holy Name in vain?! 

 

Taking heed to keep GOD’s LAW would entail staying as far from Ben Ammi as possible.  And the fact that HE keeps his stores open on GOD’s Holy Day of Complete REST is a darn good red flag and eye-opener that shouts to stay away from this leader, as of a Truth, he does not FEAR the GOD of Israel to do HIS Will.  And what better information exists from Our GOD to prove Ben Ammi to be one who defies the All-Mighty GOD!

 

“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”   Isaiah 8:20

 

This passage is the best gauge Israelites have for determining and for understanding who to accept as a genuine leader or know who FEARS the Holy ONE of Israel.  If Ben Ammi and the people of his camp defy the Most High GOD of Israel, then why join with them, and why take part in their beliefs unfounded in GOD’s LAW and in their disobedience?

 

“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”   Psalm 1:1,2

 

“I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.”   Psalm 26:5

 

“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:”   Psalm 66:18

 

“Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.”   Psalm 141:4

 

“Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider. Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children that are corrupters: they have forsaken the LORD, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward.”   Isaiah 1:2 - 4

 

Another perfect incident that serves to explain why we cannot join with people who break GOD’s LAW concerns Jehoshaphat and Ahziah.  And does it ever speak VOLUMES!

 

“And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah king of Israel, who did very wickedly: And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and they made the ships in Eziongaber. Then Eliezer the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, Because thou hast joined thyself with Ahaziah, the LORD hath broken thy works. And the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish.”   II Chronicles 20:35 – 37

 

Let’s not pretend we don’t know about our past and how our stiffnecked and rebellious forebears loved to be connected with evildoers and how they encouraged the lawful to follow wickedness.  At least admit to what THUS SAITH THE LORD!

 

At this late day and in the time of Jacob’s Trouble, why would we even consider joining with Ben Ammi or with anyone or with any congregation that does not make GOD’s LAW the Paths of Righteousness to follow and walk?  Our GOD of Israel promises us that if we return to HIM and HIS LAW, that then we can return to our heritage (Deuteronomy 30:1-4).  If people will join with Ben Ammi, then for them GOD’s Promise is made void.

 

“And ye shall know that I am the LORD: for ye have not walked in my statutes, neither executed my judgments, but have done after the manners of the heathen that are round about you.”   Ezekiel 11:12

 

“Why criest thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow is incurable for the multitude of thine iniquity: because thy sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee.”   Jeremiah 30:15

 

“And hast given them this land, which thou didst swear to their fathers to give them, a land flowing with milk and honey; And they came in, and possessed it; but they obeyed not thy voice, neither walked in thy law; they have done nothing of all that thou commandedst them to do: therefore thou hast caused all this evil to come upon them:”  Jeremiah 32:22,23

 

What a crime!  Ben Ammi was among the blessed to return, but just like his rebellious forefathers, he, too, refuses to be obedient to the LAWS of the GOD of Israel.

 

The WORD of the GOD of Israel also condemns Ben Ammi for calling himself a “Messianic Leader” in order to gather Israelites and Christians into his fold.  But in no way does he emulate the “Old Testament” men of GOD!

 

Was Moses, Joshua, Samuel, the kings of Israel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, or any of the other Prophets who promoted GOD’s Book of the Law and who spoke “THUS SAITH THE LORD” called a Messiah?  Do we need this?  Is this something required of us to have before us?

 

I listened to a Brother in Paltalk Chat go to extremes to contrive a justifiable explanation for Ben Ammi calling himself a Messiah.  The Truth of the matter is that this word is not even connected with Hebrew-Israelite Culture.  “Jews” and Christians and the Book of Daniel and the “New Testament” are very much associated with the word “Messiah,” but not the Israelites who wandered forty years in the Wilderness and inhabited the Land of Israel.  And if Moses was NOT given this C.E. terminology to introduce to the Children of Israel, then there is no reason for us to know about it at all.  There isn’t even ANY information in this Book of Daniel or in the “New Testament” that is essential for Israelites to know and do – none at all.  All that the GOD of Israel required of us to know and do was given to HIS Servant Moses and is reiterated in the books of HIS Prophets who utter “THUS SAITH THE LORD.”  There is no “THUS SIAITH THE LORD” in the Book of Daniel or in the “New Testament.”  Both of these books were written AFTER GOD scattered HIS Chosen People, Israel, from the land.  That being the case, this literature is suspect, and proof of this is the fact that the Israelites were scattered to live in “Darkness” and to serve their enemies.  So, why would the Holy ONE give them any information about seventy weeks or seventy years or seventy anything? 

 

And even if this information is for a time after the Israelites return, the information still makes no sense.  “And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week…” (Daniel 9:27).  This verse contradicts what “THUS SAITH THE LORD” about HIS Covenant in Jeremiah 31:31 – 34 and in Ezekiel 20:37.  And not one of GOD’s Prophets makes mention of this event in the Book of Daniel. 

 

Just for the record, “THUS SAITH THE LORD” is mentioned more than 400 times in the “Old Testament” but not even once in the Book of Daniel or in the “New Testament.”  That’s no mistake.  That’s for us to think logically and connect the dots!  Therefore, when we do the research concerning the year the Book of Daniel was probably written, we will see that this Book of Daniel and the “New Testament” were written to deceive Israelites, and, thus, we have no reason to accept the information in either of these books as being GOD’s WORD. 

 

GOD’s Covenants – HIS LAW and HIS Promises, as well as the “New Covenant” spoken of in Jeremiah 31:31-34 - will resume upon our return to our heritage.  And there is no other WORD of GOD to have us believe that any one of these Covenants will be one week.  Actually, when you consider what’s written in Daniel 9:27, none of this chapter makes any sense whatsoever.

 

“He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac; And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:”   Psalm 105:8 – 10

 

“Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.”   Psalm 106:44,45

 

The Holy ONE of Israel has not only remembered HIS Covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, but HE has opened our eyes to the fact that WE ARE HIS PEOPLE, but unfortunately, too many of us do not choose to do that which is necessary to stay in HIS good graces.

 

Another serious issue is that certain people credit Ben Ammi with moving Israelites to Liberia and then on to Israel.  The GOD of Israel did not say that Ben Ammi would deliver HIS People.  HE said that HE would, and when HE does, for sure HE wants all the GLORY, every whit!  HE got all the GLORY in the Israelite Deliverance out of Egypt, and HE, unequivocally, will be Exalted AGAIN upon the return of the Remnant of Israel that GOD promises HE WILL GATHER.  To suggest or even think for a moment that Ben Ammi deserves recognition for that which is due to the Holy ONE of Israel leads me to believe that some of us, being Israelites, have truly lost sight of what’s important to know and understand.  It would appear that the Holy ONE is again proving Israelites to determine who will and who will not enter into HIS Glorious Kingdom.

 

And just because people think Ben Ammi to be prosperous and have more than other congregations is no reason to boast about the advancements he has made.  When I hear this, I am constantly reminded of the “green bay tree” in Psalms.

 

“Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.”   Psalm 37:1 – 3

 

“I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.”   Psalm 37:35 - 37

 

“They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:”   Psalm 49:6,7

 

“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”   Psalm 127:1

 

It would appear that people don’t yet get the full understanding of the above verse that is loaded with Truth, conviction, and certainty.  Time proves everything!  The Flood of Noah’s Day and the scattering of the Nation of Israel into the Four Corners of the Earth are proven facts that the CREATOR GOD of Israel does not tolerate people taking HIS Name in vain, disobedience of HIS LAW, and the worship of false gods and even of man.

 

Ben Ammi is not “perfect.”  He, himself, said in 1996 that he is doing 60%.  Thus, he isn’t even close to being “the perfect man.”  He is failing and falling fast!  His works and teachings speak volumes.  We have history to probe for what “THUS SAITH THE LORD” and for what required of us.  AND we have read what has happened to Israelites who stray from GOD’s LAW in order to establish their own direction.  We have book after book in the “Old Testament” that gives us all the information we need concerning rebellious Israelites.  We know what the GOD of Israel did to them, and we know that HE has not changed HIS Ordinances one iota, and that HE will NEVER change them.  Hence, knowing all this, and knowing what the GOD of Moses has said about HIS LAW and the consequences for not keeping it (in Deuteronomy 28th Chapter), knowing that HE will MAGNIFY HIS LAW and put it in our hearts, knowing that we were scattered for not observing this Divine LAW, would Our GOD of Israel send such a leader as Ben Ammi who has no regard for HIS LAW but rather for magnifying himself and a bogus “KOY”?  Perfect men of GOD do not grandstand and promote adverse teachings.  They vehemently stress doing the WORD of the GOD of Israel and with “ONE” mindset. 

 

Without question, “the perfect man” FEARS the GOD of Israel to live and do HIS Book of the Law.  It is accepting GOD’s Righteousness and to live by it that is our ticket into the CREATOR GOD of Israel’s Peaceful Kingdom.  It is not Ben Ammi’s veggie and no-salt diets.  Ben Ammi is not concerned about GOD’s LAW, and neither is the GOD of Israel in his thoughts.  This “KOY” in Dimona is really nothing more than the Kingdom of Ben Ammi, and he is no more the “Saviour” that he is called than is the jc of the “New Testament.”  Ben Ammi and the other leaders in his Camp know exactly how to run their game, and those who they beguile either know nothing of the GOD of Israel and HIS LAW, or they have chosen to forget the GOD of Israel and HIS LAW and listen to and believe in a man whose foundation is built on lies, corruption, and death.  Therefore, I caution everyone to be very cautious of what is believed, and the reason is that if we CHOOSE to believe in wickedness, then GOD will help to encourage that false belief.

 

“Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, even the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not hearkened unto my words, nor to my law, but rejected it.”  

Jeremiah 6:19

 

“Because Ephraim hath made many altars to sin, altars shall be unto him to sin.”  

Hosea 8:11

 

What wills Israelites to turn from the WORD of GOD?  What force is there that can make GOD’s Chosen People defy HIM?  Never mind.  I don’t think I want to know.  In any case, those who join with Ben Ammi should know that you give up your assets and you are expected to conform to the expectations of the Camp, and you will adhere to WILL adhere to their ways or be punished by beatings and losing your flamboyant “title.”  What a scam, the best since the advent of Christianity.  However, only the Holy ONE will prove them a fraud and with the Righteous Remnant HE is calling – HIS Chosen Ones who have determined to serve and worship ONLY HIM.

 

“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.”   Joel 2:32

 

“For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth. The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.”   Psalm 10:3,4

 

“My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.”   Psalm 34:2,3

 

“In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.”   Psalm 44:8

 

Is this a time for us to boast?  Ben Ammi is subject to the will of Gentile Jews.  Why is he boasting, and why are others boasting for him?  Is this not a time to turn to the Most High GOD of Israel and boast of HIM and seek HIM for understanding IN HIS LAW and in HIS WORD to HIS Prophets?  Should we not thirst and hunger for GOD’s Truth?

 

“All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers. And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no. And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.”   Deuteronomy 8:3

 

Ezekiel speaks about the Holy ONE of Israel gathering us and taking us into a SECOND WILDERNESS.  If Ben Ammi, or anyone for that matter, does not observe GOD’s Holy Seventh Day of Complete REST, as it is written, will he not be purged, as the GOD of Israel has said?  Can it really be that the CREATOR GOD of the Heavens and the Earth will allow Ben Ammi and his Camp to fast on HIS Holy Day and have his restaurants open defying HIS Commandment?  Come on, People!  Who is fooling whom?

 

“And I will bring you out from the people, and will gather you out of the countries wherein ye are scattered, with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out. And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there will I plead with you face to face. Like as I pleaded with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, so will I plead with you, saith the Lord GOD. And I will cause you to pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant: And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.”   Ezekiel 20:34 – 38

 

Ironically, from this passage, Ben Ammi will not enter into the very Kingdom he boasts. 

 

“And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of their's, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.”   Numbers 16:26

 

“I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.”   Psalm 26:5

 

Surely, we know about Israelites who speak of the Holy ONE of Israel with their lips but have hearts far from HIM.  This is the case with all Israel who acknowledge the Holy ONE of Israel but DO NOT live by HIS Book of the Law, as it is written.

 

“Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.”   Isaiah 59:2

 

Some of us might think it is all right to join with congregations that defy GOD’s LAW, but this is wholly against doing what Thus Saith the LORD.  The Holy ONE of Israel is not impressed with the direction some of us have taken.  First of all, we do not need leaders.  Our Merciful GOD has brought us out of darkness in revealing to us our true identity and has made us know that we are more than just descendants of Slaves. HE did this because of HIS Promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and because we are HIS Chosen People.  Wake up, Israel!  We need Our GOD, the Holy ONE of Israel.  We can call upon HIM for direction, wisdom, and understanding.  That’s why HE is Our GOD.  HE does not tell us to call upon HIM for naught.  HE did not say trust not in a friend for naught.  HE did not say that those who follow after evil leaders will be destroyed for naught (Isaiah 9:16).  Our GOD has always wanted to be the center of our lives and of our world.  And if we are obedient and will devote our lives to HIM, HE will be our LEADER, and for choosing HIM, we will not thirst or want for any good thing.  And at the designated time, HE promises to send us HIS Pastors.  But until then, trust in ONLY Our GOD of Israel and see HIS miraculous WORKS for those HE loves!

 

People have come forward with information on Ben Ammi, and the Brother promoting the so-called “Keys to the Kingdom” is aware of this.  I have also posted information on Ben Ammi and his camp to the LawKeepers Forum.  And if people will still join with him, after learning about this useless kingdom, then they certainly have no one but themselves to blame for whatever might befall them.   More importantly, those who will read this Message and will still seek to join and be associated with the Ben Ammi Camp can’t say they didn’t know and certainly won’t be able to plead ignorance.  They can’t say their leaders are at fault.  They can’t say they believed in a Brother whom they thought knew what he was talking about with some “Keys to the Kingdom.”  And the reason they cannot feign all these excuses is because all GOD’s warnings and counsel are written in HIS LAW and in HIS WORD to HIS Prophets. “TAKE DILIGENT HEED…” Also, HE provides knowledge to those who earnestly seek it.  The Holy ONE of Israel is a Most Merciful GOD and SAVIOR and has covered ALL bases, and HE has left out nothing of significance for us to know and do.  Our GOD of Israel has even left us with HIS WORD and good reason why we should not trust in man.

 

“Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:”   Psalm 146:3 - 6

 

“Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.”   Micah 7:5

 

I feel like this:  If I am going to fall by the wayside, it will not be because of following some stiffnecked, grandstanding, rebellious Israelite leaders.  In that respect, I have learned what not to do very well and mainly from watching lawless Israelites in Ben Ammi’s Camp and listening to him speak the imaginations of his heart.

 

The Dry Bones have a chance to live and serve and worship the Holy ONE of Israel, but only if we will return to HIM (not to Ben Ammi) to FEAR ONLY HIM and be obedient to the Ways of the CREATOR GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  It has been more than 2,500 years since we lost our heritage.  And the only way we will return to it is by looking to our SAVIOR, Our ONLY HELP. 

 

With Ben Ammi there is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD Our GOD to help us if we will only let HIM.  But we must take diligent heed to follow HIS Paths of Righteousness.  May Our Holy ONE of Israel bless the man courageous enough to speak HIS Truth and stand up for HIS LAW, the ONLY True Path of Righteousness.

 

“Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.”   Psalm 33:18 – 21

 

“Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.”   Psalm 60:11,12

 

“Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.”   Psalm 124:8

 

Wake up, Israel.  It is a fact that Ben Ammi does not live by GOD’s LAW.  This we know!  And since he doesn’t, the so-called KOY, under the leadership of Ben Ammi is just another Messianic congregation in deep trouble with the GOD of Israel.  As for me, I shall serve the Most High GOD of Israel and strive to be perfect in HIS LAW.  And all those who FEAR the GOD of Israel will do likewise.  Going home in no way entails joining Ben Ammi’s congregation, and if this is what you believe, then you are greatly deceived. 

 

“In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the children of Israel shall come, they and the children of Judah together, going and weeping: they shall go, and seek the LORD their God.”   Jeremiah 50:4

 

“O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the LORD straitened? are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?”  

Micah 2:7

 

“And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and HE WILL TEACH US OF HIS WAYS, and we will walk in his paths: for THE LAW SHALL GO FORTH OF ZION, AND THE WORD OF THE LORD FROM JERUSALEM.”   Micah 4:2  (Caps. are mine.)

 

WAKE UP, ISRAEL!  Our GOD is calling us, and HE is being very selective.  HE is only taking Israelites who will vow themselves to HIM and to HIS LAW.  For that reason, there will only be a “Remnant” to make it to GOD’s Kingdom – only a Remnant.

 

“But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.”   Psalm 4:3 - 5 

 

So, be aware, and TAKE DILIGENT HEED.  This is our last shot to be returned to our heritage. 

 

“The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die. All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be mentioned unto him: in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live. Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live? But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.”   Ezekiel 18:20 - 24

 

Thus, it is most critical that GOD FEARING Israelites discern right from wrong and denounce defiance and disobedience to GOD’s LAW.  

 

“But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.”   Psalm 103:17,18

 

And at the same time we must embrace wisdom and knowledge and abide by it.  Don’t waste precious time on a NOTORIOUS leader who has no respect for the “SIGN” of GOD’s Holy Seventh Day Sabbath of REST that binds us with Our GOD of Israel.  The last thing Israelites who seek the GOD of Israel need is to hear a philosophy inconsistent with that of GOD’s Book of the Law.

 

What a shame to have people’s stomachs growling from their hunger pains and incessantly thinking of what they will eat when the Sabbath is ended, rather than thinking about the Mercies of the SAVIOR GOD of Israel and giving Glory to HIM for giving us a Blessed Day of REST.  How do I know all this?  I’ve been there and done that!  What a shame to have people not enjoying food on GOD’s Seventh Day Sabbath and their giving in to blessed slumber and rest on full stomachs.  WHAT A SHAME!  Ben Ammi forgets that this Seventh Day is the CREATOR’s Anniversary, and it is HE that has COMMANDED, how HE wants it observed.  To his hurt, Ben Ammi does not see it that way.

 

Those who decline from GOD’s Ways of Righteousness can expect to literally go mad and die.  This is GOD’s WORD – not mine!  Ben Ammi initially taught GOD’s LAW and as far as I knew abided by it.  Actually, this was the reason I joined “Abeta Israel,” the Israelite congregation in which he was a member.  But he allowed a former Christian preacher who joined his group to entice him to be the “Messiah” and “Saviour” of the Nation of Israel.  By the way, his congregation does for sure call him “Lord and Saviour.”  I have heard a woman make reference to him as being that, and Asiel, the so-called “KOY” Ambassador confirms that Ben Ammi saved him.  He made this statement in the Paltalk Chat a few months ago.  For this reason, Ben Ammi has gone, not just mad but, stark raving mad.  I feel it is important to inform you that the woman (Rachel) who called Ben Ammi “Lord and Saviour” is now deceased.  And just for the record, the man who is supposed to have “anointed” Ben Ammi is dead and has been dead for a long time, now. 

 

ISRAEL DOES NOT KNOW!

 

“The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.”   Psalm 104:21

 

Why can’t we just seek Our GOD of Israel and be obedient to what HE requires of us?  After all, HIS Book of the Law and HIS WORD to HIS Prophets are our Bread of Life.

 

“Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself; That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;”   Isaiah 44:24,25

 

King David Feared and loved the GOD of Israel with all his heart and soul, and we have him as evidence that we, also, can indeed be people after GOD’s own heart.  Notice his Psalm 101:

 

“I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing. I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person. Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer. Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.”

 

I question the motives of those who promote Ben Ammi’s so-called “KOY” and disseminate information leading people to believe that he is a Messiah.  Ben Ammi’s works judge him to be nothing more than a Lawbreaker who is steadfastly working against the WORD of the GOD of Israel, and who is relentlessly expounding on his books, his diets, his authority, his being a Messiah, and his “Kingdom of Ben Ammi.” 

 

Wake up, Israel, and take diligent heed to the LAW and WORD of the GOD of Israel before it is too late.  Our GOD is taking back HIS Universe, and I PRAISE HIM, for I hate this world system that enables people to live as they choose rather than live by “every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD…” (Deuteronomy 8:3). 

 

“I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD. Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD.”  

Psalm 104:33 – 35

 

“Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.  Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting…”   Psalm 106:47

 

“For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.”   Psalm 5:12

 

WHO IS ON THE LORD’s SIDE, make haste to return to HIM and to HIS Book of the Law and to live and do it in Righteousness with your whole heart and soul!

 

BLESSED BE THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL FOR HIS MERCIFUL KINDNESS TOWARDS THOSE WHO SEEK HIM AND WHO ARE OBEDIENT TO HIS LAW!

 

Me and My GOD with me,

 

Tziona Yisrael

Servant of the Most High GOD of Israel for HIS Holy Name’s Sake

 

*****

 

REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD IN REGARD TO

HIS SEVENTH DAY SABBATH COMMANDMENT!

 

REMEMBER, THIS IS HIS ANNIVERSARY DAY OF REST,

AND OUR DAY TO KEEP IN REST AND AS A SIGN BETWEEN

HIM AND 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

 

“…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

 

“…this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways

that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.

But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear, but walked in the counsels

and in the imagination of their evil heart, and went backward, and not forward.”

Jeremiah 7:23,24

 

“And say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel;

Cursed be the man that obeyeth not the words of this covenant,

Which I commanded your fathers in the day that I brought them forth

out of the land of Egypt, from the iron furnace, saying, Obey my voice,

and do them, according to all which I command you: so shall ye be my people, and I will be your God:”

Jeremiah 11:3,4

 

As most of you know, I am a firm believer in living GOD’s Book of the Law, and that I strongly stress observance of GOD’s Holy Seventh Day Sabbath that HE proclaimed a “SIGN” between HIM and HIS Chosen People, Israel.  To strengthen the great significance of GOD’s Hallowed Seventh Day, HE used this Day of REST to prove HIS People, the Israelites, to see if they would walk in HIS LAW, or no (Exodus 16:4).

 

It didn’t take GOD long to find out that HIS Chosen People HE had JUST DELIVERED out of Egyptian bondage by HIS Mighty Hand before their very eyes, did not FEAR HIM to be OBEDIENT to HIS COMMANDMENT of the Holy Seventh Day of Rest.  The Holy ONE of Israel made no comment when the Israelites left the Manna “til the morning and it bred worms and stank.”  But, it was Moses who “was wroth with them.”  However, when some of the Children of Israel went out on the Seventh Day Sabbath to gather Manna, this, without a doubt, deeply upset the Holy ONE of Israel.

 

“And it came to pass, that there went out some of the people on the seventh day for to gather, and they found none. And the LORD said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my commandments and my laws?”   Exodus 16:27,28

 

The Israelites had failed their test!  It is obvious that the Holy ONE DID NOT want the Israelites leaving their places on HIS Holy Seventh Day of COMPLETE REST (Shabbatone in Hebrew).  And for some of us, if this is not understood, then Exodus 16:29 makes GOD’s COMMANDMENT perfectly clear without a shadow of a doubt.

 

“…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.” 

 

The questions now become, Is the Holy ONE of Israel still proving us to see if we “will walk in HIS LAW, or no?”  Is HE still using HIS Holy Sabbath Day as an indicator, and are we at liberty to violate GOD’s COMMANDMENT “to abide every man in his place on the Seventh Day”?  Also, can we be expected to return to our heritage if we do violate this COMMANDMENT?

 

“Her priests have violated my law, and have profaned mine holy things: they have put no difference between the holy and profane, neither have they shewed difference between the unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes from my sabbaths, and I am profaned among them.”   Ezekiel 22:26

 

Perhaps at this point, I should make readers aware of the basis for this particular post.

 

Before the recent “KenesiYAH Conference” in Jackson, Tennessee held on November 12 – 14, a notice was circulated stating, “This Conference Stars YHWH King Of The Universe!!”

 

Because the Conference called for activities on GOD’s Holy Sabbath Day of Complete REST, I knew that most of the attendees, if not all, would be leaving their places (homes and hotel rooms) on the Seventh Day, November 13, to take part in whatever was being offered on GOD’s Holy Day.  In my heart, I was immediately critical of this Conference for going against GOD’s COMMANDMENT to abide in our places on the Seventh Day of Rest.  Also, knowing fully well that the GOD of Israel is against bearing burdens on HIS Holy Sabbath Day, I thought to challenge the promoter for circulating that “This Conference Stars YHWH King Of the Universe” - words that were clearly construed to draw a crowd but displeased YIHOVAH.  And I wasn’t at all in agreement with charging a fee to attend the Conference, either. 

 

However, I, for some reason, changed my mind about contacting the promoter.  And in the interim, I learned that the Conference was a success and people had really gotten something out of this gathering.  Then I thought to myself how wonderful it is for Israelites to Glory and PRAISE the Holy ONE and rejoice in revering ONLY HIM.  I also thought that the GOD of Israel might have been truly pleased with the Conference and that perhaps HE had changed the WAY HE wants us to observe HIS Holy Seventh Day of REST.  I told myself that perhaps we CAN indeed gather and teach on this Hallowed Day.  Although I had these thoughts, I didn’t seek the Holy ONE for clarification on the matter.    And I left it at that without considering putting this notion of gathering on the Sabbath to the test and without further thoughts about the issue until this past Friday, November 19, just a few days after the Conference ended when the Holy ONE of Israel gave me clarification on the matter. 

 

On this Friday, while going about my daily readings, the Holy ONE showed me that we must keep HIS LAW, as it is written or face the consequences.  And no matter how zealous and passionate we are about our concerns to worship Our GOD of Israel, and no matter how jubilant and how much Praise and admiration we bestow upon HIM in a Conference, in a parade, or in the privacy of our homes, we have got to remain bound and TRUE to HIS LAWS – ALL OF THEM - to remember to do and observe them, as HE has COMMANDED, for this Divine LAW IS OUR LIFE and is to be kept (as it is written) FOREVER!

 

“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. For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.”   Deuteronomy 32:46,47

 

“Therefore thou shalt love the LORD thy God, and keep his charge, and his statutes, and his judgments, and his commandments, alway.”   Deuteronomy 11:1

 

“These are the statutes and judgments, which ye shall observe to do in the land, which the LORD God of thy fathers giveth thee to possess it, all the days that ye live upon the earth.”   Deuteronomy 12:1

 

“But the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt with great power and a stretched out arm, him shall ye fear, and him shall ye worship, and to him shall ye do sacrifice. And the statutes, and the ordinances, and the law, and the commandment, which he wrote for you, ye shall observe to do for evermore; and ye shall not fear other gods.”   II Kings 17:36,37

 

The passage the Holy ONE showed me in Scripture that caused me to recall the November 12 – 13 KenesiYAH Conference and the activities held on GOD’s Holy Seventh Day of Rest entailed the relocation of GOD’s Ark.  I did not search for this passage.  This passage was brought to me…ALL PRAISES DUE TO THE HOLY ONE!

 

“And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets.”   I Chronicles 13:8

 

Without a doubt, King David and ALL Israel played before GOD WITH ALL THEIR MIGHT with SINGING, HARPS, PSALTERIES, TIMBRELS, CYMBOLS, and TRUMPETS.  For sure the Israelites made a great tumultuous noise in sincere PRAISE of the Most High GOD of Israel.  And indeed HE was taking notice!

 

I remember many years ago reading this passage for the very first time thinking about how wonderful it was for Israel to Praise GOD and how pleased HE must have been seeing HIS People Exalting HIM with such joyfulness and fervor.  But at that time, as I continued reading the chapter, something happened in the passage that I’m sure has caused Israelites and the Stranger alike to wonder why this GOD of Israel would so severely punish a man, during this moment of exultation and joy of HIM, for putting forth his hand to steady HIS Ark.  I read on with great sorrow for Uzza, seeking a valid reason for his death.

 

“And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.  And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.”   I Chronicles 13:9,10

 

The valid reason was and still is KEEP GOD’s LAWS for HE will not forgo punishment if we don’t.  For me, this passage was a tremendous wakeup call that made me realize that no matter what…we, Israelites, must take heed to obey all GOD’s COMMANDMENTS, as they are written.  And when in doubt, leave the issue alone!

 

The Conference of November 12 – 14, I’m sure was well organized with the Holy ONE in mind to draw as many people as possible and to make as much money as possible.  But given GOD’s LAW of the Holy Sabbath Day to “abide ye every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the Seventh Day,” has GOD given HIS consent and endorsed leaving our places, driving cars, teaching, and holding a Sabbath Service on this Seventh Day of Complete REST?  Now, since reading the passage about Uzza, I know for sure, the Holy ONE of Israel has not changed HIS LAW of the Sabbath.  It is yet valid, and we are bound to it, as well as to ALL of GOD’s LAWS.  And like Nehemiah, I remind everyone of how our forefathers profaned GOD’s Holy Day of REST even after having just returned to the land out of Babylonian captivity.

 

“Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this evil upon us, and upon this city? yet ye bring more wrath upon Israel by profaning the sabbath.”  

Nehemiah 13:18

 

If we are specifically advised to keep GOD’s Sabbath or be punished with death, that our servants, oxen, asses, and cattle are also supposed to rest, as well, and COMMANDED NOT to bear burdens on the Holy Seventh Day of Rest, then we have no business scheduling activities on this Holy Shabbatone (Sabbath of Complete REST Day).  If the Holy ONE wanted us assembling on HIS Holy Seventh Day of Rest, then HE would not have COMMANDED us to abide in our places on this Day of REST!!!  Surely that makes a lot of sense, right?  

 

“But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.”   Exodus 20:10,11

 

“Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you. Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.  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.”   Exodus 31:13 - 15

 

“Six days thou shalt labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates; that thy manservant and thy maidservant may rest as well as thou.”   Deuteronomy 5:13,14

 

“And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.”  

Nehemiah 13:19

 

“Thus saith the LORD; Take heed to yourselves, and bear no burden on the sabbath day, nor bring it in by the gates of Jerusalem; Neither carry forth a burden out of your houses on the sabbath day, neither do ye any work, but hallow ye the sabbath day, as I commanded your fathers. But they obeyed not, neither inclined their ear, but made their neck stiff, that they might not hear, nor receive instruction. And it shall come to pass, if ye diligently hearken unto me, saith the LORD, to bring in no burden through the gates of this city on the sabbath day, but hallow the sabbath day, to do no work therein; Then shall there enter into the gates of this city kings and princes sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, they, and their princes, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and this city shall remain for ever.”   Jeremiah 17:21 – 25

 

“But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day, and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day; then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched.”   Jeremiah 17:27

 

Although there is nothing written above about picking up sticks on the Holy Sabbath Day of REST, GOD condemned a man to death for this act (Numbers 15:32-35).  Doesn’t this sentence of death expound upon the great importance of observing this Holy Day, as it is written and not according to what we feel is acceptable?  Of course it does!  GOD is as serious as a heart attack about our KEEPING HIS Holy Seventh Day of COMPLETE REST and about JUDGING us if we profane it.  Other than picking up sticks on GOD’s Holy Seventh Day of REST, what else might we do to cause Our GOD of Israel to be angry and “smite” or condemn us to death as HE did with Uzza and the man who was found picking up sticks on HIS Holy Seventh Day Sabbath?  What about CARRYING all the books, charts, video equipment, teaching aids, and other paraphernalia we need for instruction and for the operation of the Conference?  Who are we fooling?  All of us are aware of what it entails to organize and hold a Conference.  It takes a lot of WORK, as well as a lot of energy to sustain each day’s agenda, and I am only making reference to the activities that are scheduled on GOD’s Holy Seventh Day Sabbath. 

 

What about the hot meals served at the hotels or at the meeting place on the Holy Seventh Day when we are COMMANDED to prepare on the Sixth Day the food to be eaten on the Seventh Day of REST?  What about burdening someone to bear even sandwiches and beverages to drink if food is served at the meeting place?  What about getting from the hotel to the meeting place?  What about driving or being driven to the meeting place?  Think about all the work that transpires on a three-day Conference that includes GOD’s Holy Day of COMPLETE REST. 

 

And when we involve ourselves in all these transactions, we say, “This Conference Stars YHWH King Of The Universe.”  I don’t think so!  As a matter of fact, I know what “Thus Saith the LORD,” and I know better!  According to HIS WORD, HE is not pleased and no more pleased with us than HE was with Uzza, King David, and the others.  I also know that Our GOD is not pleased with our charging a fee to hear HIS WORD. 

 

“The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, Is not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us.”   Micah 3:11

 

I see nothing wrong with Israelites devising ways to raise money, but given the above verse, we should keep GOD’s Ways out of such plans, i.e., don’t make money off of the WORD of GOD.  By all means, create jobs, have dances, parties, sell dinners, plan spring, summer, and winter attractions, and keep them above suspicion, but don’t include a fee if at all GOD’s WORD is involved.  Let us be about following GOD’s Counsel and not that of our own.  And I can’t stress enough that it does not entail charging and paying money to hear HIS Truth.  When our hearts are right, Our GOD prospers our way.  When our hearts are NOT right, there is no peace to the wicked. 

 

When GOD did not pardon what Uzza did while King David and the Israelites were rejoicing before the Holy ONE giving HIM Praise and Glory, then what imaginations of our hearts think we can be pardoned for breaking GOD’s Law of the Seventh Day when HE distinctly COMMANDED us to “ABIDE YE EVERY MAN IN HIS PLACE, LET NO MAN GO OUT OF HIS PLACE ON THE SEVENTH DAY”?  Is this not a COMMANDMENT?  If you agree that it is, then how can we justify leaving our places on this Holy Seventh Day of REST to participate in any kind of service - Conference, Unity Shabbot or other function?  We have more than enough time to schedule get-togethers and have spiritual assemblies.  None of these gatherings should be scheduled for the Holy Seventh Day of COMPLETE REST.  And regardless of what different Messianic leaders or Prophets or Levites might say to justify it, there is NO Scripture to support such meetings on GOD’s Holy Seventh Day.  The Children of Israel did not gather or assemble on the Seventh Day in the Wilderness, and they are dead wrong to do so now!  The GOD of Israel does not change, and HE is not going to change HIS Law of the Holy Seventh Day that dates back to the end of HIS CREATION.   The Law of the Seventh Day Sabbath is to REST and keep the day “Holy.”

 

“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

 

“Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments: And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, and commandedst them precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant:”   Nehemiah 9:13,14

 

GOD’s Holy Seventh Day is an anniversary in remembrance of the Six Days it took HIM to CREATE the Heavens and the Earth and all things therein.  Therefore, regardless of how much we invest in this day being of spiritual significance in Conferences or other affairs to show forth HIS Praise, we are so wrong to do so.  And it’s simply because Our GOD wants us in our places on HIS Holy Seventh Day Sabbath.  By the way, if the Conference is on a weekend, there is nothing wrong with staying in our hotel rooms when the Sabbath begins and until it’s over. 

 

After GOD COMMANDED us to abide in our places on HIS Holy Seventh Day, as we know, a man thought it was all right to gather sticks.  Today many Israelites feel it’s quite all right to drive cars and use other means of transportation to ASSEMBLE and give Praise and Thanksgiving to Our GOD on HIS Holy Seventh Day, but when we do, we are ever so wrong.  Actually, we are dead wrong!

 

GOD’s LAWS, COMMANDMENTS, and HIS WORD to HIS Prophets speak volumes, and unless GOD stipulated changes, there are no exceptions to HIS Ordinances.   Throughout the “Old Testament,” we find that GOD sent HIS Prophets and instructed them to rise up early to go to the Israelites to urge them to return back to the LAW that HE gave to HIS Prophet Moses.  I only reiterate that which has already been COMMANDED of us.  And we can either accept GOD’s LAWS or contrive justification to circumvent them.  If we are in agreement to accept GOD’s LAWS, then we cannot dismiss the LAW to abide in our places on GOD’s Holy Seventh Day of REST.  It’s just that simple.  Throughout GOD’s WORD, we learn that we must follow GOD’s LAW or face repercussions.

 

“But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it. See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil; In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.”   Deuteronomy 30:14 - 16

 

“Yet they obeyed not, nor inclined their ear, but walked every one in the imagination of their evil heart: therefore I will bring upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do; but they did them not.”  Jeremiah 11:8

 

Let us not forget that OBEDIENCE to GOD’s LAW should be our highest priority IF it is our intention to return back to our heritage (Deuteronomy 30:1-3 and I Samuel 15:19). 

 

“Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself.  Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:  And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.”   Exodus 19:4 – 6

 

“But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. 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 4:29 – 31

 

“And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the LORD thy God, and do his commandments and his statutes, which I command thee this day.”   Deuteronomy 27:9,10

 

“If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD; Then the LORD will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and sore sicknesses, and of long continuance. Moreover he will bring upon thee all the diseases of Egypt, which thou wast afraid of; and they shall cleave unto thee. Also every sickness, and every plague, which is not written in the book of this law, them will the LORD bring upon thee, until thou be destroyed.”   Deuteronomy 28:58 – 61

 

“And thou shalt return and obey the voice of the LORD, and do all his commandments which I command thee this day. And the LORD thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the LORD will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers: If thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which are written in this book of the law, and if thou turn unto the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul.”   Deuteronomy 30:8 – 10

 

“Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time to come? Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the LORD, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient unto his law.”   Isaiah 42:23,24

 

Thus, I urge everyone to consider ALL GOD’s COMMANDMENTS, especially in regard to holding Conferences, teaching, and doing any other activities on GOD’s Holy Seventh Day of REST since we are supposed to abide in our places on this Holy Seventh Day.  NO ONE is in favor of coming together to sing and give Praise to the Holy ONE of Israel, Our GOD and SAVIOR, more than myself – NO ONE!  But I would make arrangements for such an occasion to be held on any day but GOD’s Seventh Day of REST!  And we have six other days from which to choose for assembling and gathering for Spiritual Reunions. 

 

Enough of seeking the imaginations of our hearts and devising new means and ways to divine and worship Our GOD of Israel.   The GOD of Israel has already established how HE wants us to serve and worship HIM:  according to HIS LAW and with our whole heart and soul and in Righteousness.   Therefore, seek GOD’s Counsel and abide by HIS Ways that HE left written for us to follow.  If revelations and the imaginations of our hearts that we embark upon are not in accord with Isaiah 8:20, then these teachings, persuasions, endeavors, events, and doings are not encouraged by Our GOD of Israel. 

 

“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”  Isaiah 8:20

 

We must not ever forget that although we are GOD’s Chosen People, “LIFE” is not about the Children of Israel.  The ideal “LIFE” (style) is about keeping GOD’s Laws, Statutes, and Judgments and, in doing so, enjoying peace, happiness, and prosperity in our heritage with Our GOD in our midst!  This “LIFE,” per se, is the panacea, the Divine Utopia that all peoples upon this Earth should seek for keeping GOD’s Ways of Righteousness and serving and worshipping HIM is with great rewards.

 

Like many of us, I seek to return to our heritage, and it will only happen when we decide to be OBEDIENT to GOD’s LAWS that HE gave to HIS Prophet Moses for us to live and do.  So eager we are to be accepted, recognized, and joined with others, but is this what matters?  We must be extremely cautious in all that we do.  Praise is comely only for the upright.  We can have a thousand with us, but if the Holy ONE of Israel is not with us, then, let’s face it, we are lost! 

 

“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul:

the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart:

the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever:

the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold:

sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

Moreover by them is thy servant warned:

and in keeping of them there is great reward.”

Psalm 19:7 - 11

 

FEAR AND GLORY YIHOVAH AND HONOR AND KEEP ALL HIS COMMANDMENTS, LAWS, STATUTES, AND JUDGMENTS!

 

*****

 

“I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”  

Exodus 20:2,3

 

“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:

And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart,

and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”  

Deuteronomy 6:4,5

 

*****

 

IT IS IN VAIN TO SEEK PROSPERITY AND RELIEF IN THIS CAPTIVITY!

 

Our afflictions result from the curses Our GOD put upon us, and nothing we do will alleviate this misery in America.  And sooner than later, we will all come to know this truth.  The death, sickness, suffering, and despair among us is too great for us to bear.  Thus, it is incumbent upon us to get Our GOD’s attention to hear our supplications and change the times, in order that we will return to HIM and to our heritage and live according to HIS Ways of Righteousness.  No one lives for the True and Living GOD.  No one is in Jerusalem professing HIS Holy Name and Exalting HIM.  And no one is making the sacrifices and offerings HE loves.  IF things are to change, then we must start the process.  After all, we were formed to show forth GOD’s Praise BUT in the land where HE has ordained Israelites to serve HIM (Ezekiel 20:40,41), and the United States has nothing to do with it!  In America, Our GOD won’t let us forget that we were exiled to serve our enemies in their lands for our great sins against Our Loving GOD that gave us everything and more than that.  When will we wake up to realize the power of our actions.  Our love for our GOD and HIS LAW got us in the land flowing with milk and honey, and our transgressions against HIM got us enslaved under ruthless Gentiles.  BUT if we use our energies to live according to GOD’s Book of the Law and appeal to ONLY HIM for Deliverance, rather than succumb to life in Gentile lands, then we can expect, through GOD’s Blessings, a dramatic change in our lives.

 

“HIS Hand is stretched out still,” and it’s up to us to determine our destiny.  The “Dry Bones” CAN live but only if they will turn to the Holy ONE of Israel and live by HIS Book of the Law, as it is written.

 

“Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people,

and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them:

and the hills did tremble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto them

from the end of the earth: and, behold, they shall come with speed swiftly:”

Isaiah 5:25,26

 

“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

 

“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”

Exodus 15:26

 

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O LORD GOD of Israel,

 

Spare the Elders of Israel.  Open their eyes, Father, and cause them to fear you to do your Will.  Have Mercy, O LORD GOD of Israel and cause the world to know your TRUTH.  FORGIVE, Father of Abraham and remember your Covenant with Jacob and your Promises to the Children of Israel.  Remember your Holy City Jerusalem and remember King Solomon’s Prayer for you to hear us when we pray toward your Holy City.  Save us, Father, for ONLY YOU have that power.  SAVE us as you saved our forefathers out of Egypt by your Awesome SUPREMACY and MIGHT.  Don’t leave us to waste away in the lands of our captivity. 

 

In your own words, LORD GOD of Israel, “Let us reason together.”  We need you, LORD GOD, like we’ve never needed you before.  Make haste, Dear Father of Israel,  Save the SEED of Jacob and let us LIVE FOR YOU in Righteousness.

 

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD

IS MERCIFUL AND GOOD!

 

FEAR AND GLORY YIHOVAH FOR WE HAVE ONLY HIM, THE ONE MERCIFUL GOD THAT IS TRUE TO HIS WORD AND THAT LISTENS WHEN WE CALL UPON HIM WITH A CONTRITE SPIRIT!

 

 

FEAR AND GLORY THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL, GIVE THANKS TO HIM, AND BLESS HIS HOLY NAME!

 

Tziona Yisrael

Servant of the Most High GOD of Israel for HIS Holy Name’s Sake!

 

*****

 

DEAR LORD GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB,

 

TAKE BACK your Universe! 

Don't let your enemies and the rebellious triumph over your wondrous WORKS!  This is your planet. 

YOU CREATED it, and you alone deserve ALL the PRAISE and GLORY!

Establish your RIGHTEOUSNESS for a world of Peace, Truth, and Happiness

for your MAJESTY and EXALTATION ALONE!

 

SHOW THE WORLD THAT YOU STILL EXIST!  LORD, TAKE BACK YOUR UNIVERSE!

 

TAKE BACK your Holy Land

YOU PROMISED it to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

AND to the SEED of the Children of Israel!

 

TAKE BACK your Holy City, Jerusalem

YOU established it for your Praise and Glory and for your Holy Temple,

Wherein, all Nations will bow to you and worship YOU ALONE.

 

TAKE BACK your Holy People, GOD of Israel, and Save those of us who seek to follow your Book of the Law, as it is written!  Save the Righteous Remnant

 

Save the Great Nation that YOU told Moses about - those special ones who will know only to serve and worship YOU, and who will have it no other way!

Save those of us who seek to follow your Book of the Law, as it is written!  Save the Righteous Remnant

 

LORD GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB,

SAVE your Chosen, the SEED of Jacob, The Remnant you are Calling for Your Holy Name's Sake!

 

SAVE US JUST ONE MORE TIME, HEAVENLY FATHER of Abraham!

SAVE US, so that we may Glory in your PRAISE and your EXALTATION!

 

"O LORD, why hast thou made us to err from thy ways, and hardened our heart from thy fear? Return for thy servants' sake, the tribes of thine inheritance. The people of thy holiness have possessed it but a little while: our adversaries have trodden down thy sanctuary. We are thine: thou never barest rule over them; they were not called by thy name."   Isaiah 63:17-19

 

LORD GOD of Abraham, be with those of us who have the desires to return to your Lawful Ways, Your Book of the Law, that you gave to your Prophet Moses and give us the courage, wisdom, and power to be re-established in your Holy Name.  Let us show the world that YOU, the Most High GOD, the CREATOR, the Holy ONE of Israel are still in control of this Universe.  Give us a steadfast heart and determination to be True only to YOU and not to falter or waiver from your desires for the Remnant you have called to return, so that YOU may perform your promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  Establish that “GREAT NATION” YOU told Moses about, FATHER,    the Israelites who will be totally devoted to YOU, your Laws, Statutes, and Judgments, and who will establish your Holy Kingdom in Truth and in Righteousness.

 

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL IS JUST AND GOOD!

 

MAY OUR SAVIOR GOD OF ISRAEL BLESS AND BE WITH ALL WHO SEEK HIM

IN TRUTH DURING THIS ROSH CHODESH AND NEW YEAR,

 ALWAYS!

 

Tziona Yisrael,

Servant of the Most High GOD of Israel for HIS Holy Name's Sake!

THE LAWKEEPERS, CO.

www.thelawkeepers.org

 

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“And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse,

which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek:

and his rest shall be glorious.

 

“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 11:10 - 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

 

O TASTE AND SEE

THAT THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL IS JUST AND GOOD!

 

 *****

 “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

 

“Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married unto you:

and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion: 

And I will give you pastors according to mine heart,

which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”

Jeremiah 3:14,15

 

“At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the LORD; and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of the LORD, to Jerusalem:

neither shall they walk any more after the imagination of their evil heart. 

In those days the house of Judah shall walk with the house of Israel,

and they shall come together out of the land of the north to the land

that I have given for an inheritance unto your fathers.”

Jeremiah 3:17,18

 

IF WE SINCERELY WANT TO BE A RIGHTEOUS PEOPLE, THEN

WE MUST FOLLOW AND LIVE GOD’S RIGHTEOUS LAW,

AND TO CHANGE EVEN ONE LETTER OF THIS DIVINE LAW

IS TO MINIMIZE THE SIGNIFICANCE AND PURPOSE OF GOD’S

ALREADY DECLARED PATHS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS!

 

“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the LORD of hosts was laid,

that the temple might be built.”

Zechariah 8:9

 

 

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL

IS RIGHTEOUS, JUST, AND GOOD!

 

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

 

*****

 

 “Who is wise, and he shall understand these things?

prudent, and he shall know them?

for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them:

but the transgressors shall fall therein.”

Hosea 14:9

 

Be wise to know that Our GOD gives us wisdom and knowledge when we keep HIS LAW!

 

“Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it.

 

“Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say,

Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”

Deuteronomy 4:5,6

 

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

 

*****

 

“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and

it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”

Isaiah 55:11

 

“Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice:

for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.”

Isaiah 56:1

 

“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble;

and he knoweth them that trust in him.”

Nahum 1:7

 

LORD GOD of Israel, remember your Covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and observe that some of us seek you with our whole hearts to accept and live by ALL your Righteous and Glorious LAW; therefore, Heavenly Father, make haste to TAKE BACK YOUR UNIVERSE and re-establish the SEED of your Chosen Ones for your PRAISE and GLORY and for your Holy Name’s Sake.

 

“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

 

“For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same

my name shall be great among the Gentiles;

and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering:

for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.”

Malachi 1:11

 

***

 

“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

 

“Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou,

that thou mayest be justified.”

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 they shall spring up as among the grass,

as willows by the water courses.

 

“One shall say, I am the LORD'S; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD,

 

and surname himself  by the name of Israel.”

Isaiah 44:4,5

 

“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 45:19

 

 “Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:”

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

 

*****

 

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 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.

 

“…I that am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt

will yet make thee to dwell in tabernacles, as in the days of the solemn feast.”

Hosea 12:9

 

*******

 

“Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD, until the day that I rise up to the prey:  for my determination is to gather the nations, that

I may assemble the kingdoms,

to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: 

for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.”

Zephaniah 3:8

 

“I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.

 

”Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee:  and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.

 

“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: 18 - 20

 

HALLELUYAH, HALLELUYAH, HALLELUYAH!

 

FEAR AND GLORY YIHOVAH ALWAYS!

 

***** 

 

O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD AND

THAT THERE IS NO GOD BUT HIM!

 

BLESSED BE THE MERCIFUL MOST HIGH GOD OF ISRAEL, THE ONE AND ONLY TRUE SAVIOR TO THOSE WHO TRUST IN HIM!

 

*****

 

“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.

 

FEAR AND GLORY YIHOVAH AND HONOR HIS BOOK OF THE LAW ALWAYS!

 

***

 

“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!

 

***

 

I PRAY TO BE JOINED WITH THOSE WHO SEEK YIHOVAH IN RIGHTEOUSNESS, BE NUMBERED AMONG HIS SAINTS, AND BE A LIGHT TO THE WORLD FOR HIS FAME AND GLORY.  I PRAY TO BE JOINED WITH THOSE WHO WILL DEMAND THE KEEPING OF GOD’s BOOK OF THE LAW AND WITHOUT ADDING TO OR DIMINISHING FROM IT!

 

BLESSED BE THE MOST HIGH GOD OF ABRAHAM AND MOSES AND EXALTED BE HIS HOLY NAME ABOVE ALL FOREVER AND EVER!

 

GLORY YIHOVAH, CLEAVE TO HIM, AND EXALT HIM AND HIS BOOK OF THE LAW ALWAYS!

 

*****

 

A MESSAGE TO ALL MESSIANICS:

 

 WAIT ON THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL

AND

MAKE HIM YOUR

LORD AND SAVIOR - NOT “MAN.”

(Psalm 25:4,5)

 

 

“And it shall be, if thou do at all forget the LORD thy God,

and walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship them,

I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish.”

Deuteronomy 8:19

 

 

“Whom have I in heaven but thee?

and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.”

Psalm 73:25

 

“Yet I am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for there is no saviour beside me.

 

“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

 

 

“Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if  I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.”  

Psalm 40:5

 

“But if ye shall at all turn from following me, ye or your children, and will not keep my commandments and my statutes which I have set before you, but go and serve other gods, and worship them:

 

“Then will I cut off Israel out of the land which I have given them; and this house, which I have hallowed for my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb and a byword among all people:”  

I Kings 9:6,7

 

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

 

AGAIN AND AGAIN, I ASK:

FOR WHAT REASON DO WE NEED jc

OR ANY ONE ELSE

BUT YIHOVAH

OUR ONLY GOD AND SAVIOR?

 

“And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,

 

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

 

“At the same time, saith the LORD, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.”   Jeremiah 31:1

 

“Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee:

and let such as love thy salvation say continually,

Let God be magnified.”

Psalm 70:4

 

“My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day…

“I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

“Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things:

O God, who is like unto thee!”

Psalm 71:15,16,19

 

“And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:  And he said, LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above,

or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants

that walk before thee with all their heart:”

I Kings 8:22,23

 

FOR WHAT REASON DO WE NEED jc

OR ANY ONE ELSE

BUT YIHOVAH?

 

“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,

 

“I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

 

“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”  

Exodus 20:1 - 3

 

FOR WHAT REASON DO WE NEED jc

OR ANY ONE ELSE

BUT YIHOVAH,

THE LORD OUR GOD THAT SAVED ISRAEL OUT OF EGYPT?

 

“…they shall CALL ON MY NAME, and I will hear them:  I will say, It is my people:  and they shall say, The LORD is my God.”   Zechariah 13:9

 

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.

 

“Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.”   Isaiah 45:21,22

 

FOR WHAT REASON DO WE NEED jc OR ANY ONE ELSE

BUT YIHOVAH?

 

Our Righteous GOD gave us HIS Holy Book of the Law – not the “New Testament” that was established by “man” to support his man-made, very well organized and deceptive religion.

 

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!

 

“The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth and fadeth away, the haughty people of the earth do languish. The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are desolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left.”   Isaiah 24:4 - 6  

 

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 32:4

 

“Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee:  turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.

 

“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

 

“I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:

 

“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

 

“But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.

 

“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 believers! 

 

The Holy ONE of Israel wants HIS People to SERVE, TRUST, BELIEVE, HOPE, AND WORSHIP ONLY HIM!  AND HE WILL HAVE IT NO OTHER WAY!

 

“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”   Nahum 1:7

 

WE NEED THE SAME GOD THAT SAVED THE NATION OF ISRAEL

OUT OF EGYPT

TO ONCE AGAIN

DELIVER US OUT OF OUR ENEMIES’ LANDS!!!

 

“And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities,

and want of bread in all your places: yet have ye not returned unto me,

saith the LORD.

 

“And also I have withholden the rain from you,

when there were yet three months to the harvest:

and I caused it to rain upon one city,

and caused it not to rain upon another city: one piece was rained upon,

and the piece whereupon it rained not withered.

 

“So two or three cities wandered unto one city, to drink water;

but they were not satisfied: yet have ye not returned unto me,

saith the LORD.

 

“I have smitten you with blasting and mildew: when your gardens and your vineyards and your fig trees and your olive trees increased,

the palmerworm devoured them: yet have ye not returned unto me,

saith the LORD.

 

“I have sent among you the pestilence after the manner of Egypt: your young men have I slain with the sword, and have taken away your horses;

and I have made the stink of your camps to come up unto your nostrils:

yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD.

 

“I have overthrown some of you, as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah,

and ye were as a firebrand plucked out of the burning:

yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD.”

Amos 4:6  – 11

 

“For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel,

Seek ye me, and ye shall live

 

“Seek the LORD, and ye shall live; lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour it, and there be none to quench it in Beth-el.”

Amos 5:4,6

 

“The Lord GOD hath sworn by his holiness, that, lo, the days shall come upon you, that he will take you away with hooks, and your posterity with fishhooks.”

Amos 4:2

 

“The virgin of Israel is fallen; she shall no more rise: she is forsaken upon her land; there is none to raise her up.

 

“Therefore the LORD, the God of hosts, the Lord, saith thus; Wailing shall be in all streets; and they shall say in all the highways, Alas! alas! and they shall call the husbandman to mourning, and such as are skilful of lamentation to wailing.

 

“Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus,

saith the LORD, whose name is The God of hosts.”

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?

 

WE DO NOT NEED jc! 

 

WE NEED THE GOD OF ABRAHAM!

 

“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 GOOD

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

 

Tziona Yisrael,

Servant of the Most High GOD of Israel for HIS Holy Name’s Sake

 

P.S.

 

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 28th 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!

 

FEAR AND GLORY YIHOVAH ALWAYS!

 

P.P.S.

 

LORD, You were our help during Biblical days, and you did not pass the buck.  You were a Voice and a genuine Worker for us, and from the fruits of your labors our trifling forefathers were indeed saved and redeemed many times from the hands of their enemies, albeit in vain to perpetuate many sins against you.   But things have changed somewhat, and many of us have returned to you.  Therefore, once again, LORD GOD of Israel, save those of us who believe and trust in ONLY YOU to do your Will, but this time save us from the four corners of this Earth for your Holy Name’s Sake.

 

“When thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and shall turn again to thee, and confess thy name, and pray, and make supplication unto thee in this house:  Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again unto the land which thou gavest unto their fathers.”   I Kings 8:33,34

 

“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

 

BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE GOD OF ISRAEL!  IT WILL HAPPEN!!!

 

*****

 

“Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.

 

“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.

 

“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the LORD of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built.”   Zechariah 8:9

 

“Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him

while he is near:”

Isaiah 55:6

 

*****

 

“I will declare thy name unto my brethren: 

in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.”  

Psalm 22:22

 

LET US EXALT, PRAISE, AND SANCTIFY THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL IN TRUTH AND IN RIGHTEOUSNESS BEFORE THE WORLD FOREVERMORE!  AND LET US MAGNIFY HIS LAW, WHICH IS OUR ONLY TICKET INTO HIS KINGDOM, SO THAT ALL PEOPLES WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AND WORSHIP KNOW THE MOST HIGH GOD OF ABRAHAM AND MOSES AND TO SERVE AND WORSHIP HIM ACCORDING TO HIS WORD AND HIS WILL!

 

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EXPOUNDING ON WHEN THE CREATOR’s 24-HOUR DAY BEGINS:

 

I happen to be talking with my husband regarding when each new day begins.  And his input was much like that of Brother Kweli’s.  In essence, he said:

 

In The BEGINNING there was only “Darkness.”  Therefore, because “Darkness” preceded “Light,” it stands to reason why the “darkness,” which was initially first, begins the new day and not the “morning.” 

 

“In the beginning…darkness was upon the face of the deep…  And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.”   Genesis 1:1 - 3

 

In my opinion, adding to this belief is the CREATOR’s pronouncement of the use of “Darkness,” or rather evening, when ending and beginning each new day:

 

“…And the evening and the morning were the second day.

 

“…And the evening and the morning were the third day.

 

“…And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.

 

“…And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.

 

“…And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.”   Genesis1:8 - 31

 

Brother Kweli made a strong point regarding this most important matter, for if we cannot recognize when to begin our 24-hour day, how then can we observe GOD’s Holy Seventh Day Sabbaths to rest and be refreshed, and how then are we to observe HIS Holy Feast Days, as we are Commanded?  Hence, it behooves us to read GOD’s WORD and take note of all the Scriptures as to when our forefathers observed each new day.  The information is there, if we will only accept it.  There are several specific passages that cannot be ignored.  

 

Genesis First Chapter is already suggested.  Another passage is in Judges where Samson tells the Philistines to solve his riddle “within seven days.”  And “on the Seventh Day before the sun went down,” the Philistines told him the meaning of his riddle.  Point being that the Philistines knew that had they waited until AFTER sundown, then they would have been in the Eighth Day and too late to receive the reward Samson had promised them (Judges 14th Chapter).

 

Another one is in Nehemiah 13th Chapter.  Nehemiah is angered by people profaning the Holy Seventh Day by selling their wares to the stiffnecked Israelites who did not hesitate to buy them.  So, “when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark BEFORE THE SABBATH,” Nehemiah “commanded that the gates should be shut…”  Hence, Nehemiah wanted to prepare for the impending Holy Seventh Day to be sure that no sins would be committed after sundown, which is when the Sabbath or Seventh Day would obviously begin.  Again, this is more evidence that the new day begins at sundown/evening/darkness. 

 

I would be remiss if I did not also include the fact that Scripture is clear on Passover and the Day of Atonement beginning in the evening at sundown. 

 

PASSOVER:   In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, ye shall eat unleavened bread, until the one and twentieth day of the month at even.”   Exodus 12:18

 

THE DAY OF ATONEMENT:   It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls: in the ninth day of the month at even, from even unto even, shall ye celebrate your sabbath.”   Leviticus23:32 

 

The GOD of Israel is and always has been consistent in teaching us HIS Commandments.  HE would not tell us to begin some Holy Days at sundown and to begin others in the morning.  There is nothing intelligent about such a directive – only confusion. 

 

T.Y., Editor

 

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Poetry and Prose Corner With A Message:

 

OUR DESTINY AWAITS US

But we must seriously pursue it!

 

In the BEGINNING of time, the CREATOR instituted HIS Righteous Plan,

Marvelous in consistency and designed to produce the virtuous man.

 

We must be steadfast to cherish all that matters,

To put not only bread but GOD’s Ways on our platters.

 

We have to live by HIS Divine Walk of Life,

Otherwise we will never end this horrific strife.

 

Our destiny awaits us, but we must seriously pursue it,

To serve and worship Our CREATOR lawfully with our heart to wit.

 

The future State of Israel will be bound in GOD’s HAND,

With HIS Angels trumpeting HIS arrival back to HIS Glorious Land.

 

Only those who sincerely cleave to HIM will marvel at HIS new globe,

And experience the taste of milk, peace, and honey to freely probe.

 

Our destiny awaits us, but we must seriously pursue it,

To serve and worship Our CREATOR lawfully with our heart to wit.

 

These latter days are full of Jacob’s Troubles and Judgment,

Hence, we must deliver every man his soul or suffer the consequence.

 

Turning to GOD’s Righteous LAWS that HE provided the world initially,

Have not changed one iota and are still written in stone forever to be.

 

Our destiny awaits us, but we must seriously pursue it,

To serve and worship Our CREATOR lawfully with our heart to wit.

 

Only the Nation of Israel was chosen to Magnify and Exalt the CREATOR GOD,

HE determined Israel’s Walk of Life and anything else is deemed odd.

 

Those Israelites who Fear this Omnipotent GOD and observe HIS LAW,

Will be gathered in this SECOND EXODUS and returned in AWE.

 

Our destiny awaits us, but we must seriously pursue it,

And beseech ONLY the GOD of Abraham with fortitude to never quit.

 

HE is Our GOD, Our SAVIOR, Our ROCK, and Our ALL,

Our LIFE, Our PROTECTOR, Our ETERNAL.

 

Our destiny is with Our GOD of Israel, the Holy ONE,

Therefore, we must decide to FEAR and make HIM Our FATHER in UNISON.

 

By

 

Tziona Yisrael

(March 8, 2007)

 

“And the LORD shall be king over all the earth:

in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.”

Zechariah 14:9

 

Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory,

I have formed him; yea, I have made him.

 

This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.”

Isaiah 43:7,21

 

“Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever,

the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.”

Isaiah 60:21

 

***

 

QUESTIONS OF WHY

BUT NO ANSWERS

 

Man’s greatest faculty is his brain.  This organ cannot be duplicated, as can prostheses,

i.e., artificial arms and legs, etc.  Without fail our talented brain tells us when to eat,

when to go to the bathroom, when to fear, and when to do a host of other necessities,

but for some reason it does not ensure that we seek the POWER that made us,

that gave us existence on this Earth, and that in The BEGINNING gave us life. 

Instead, it gives us the free will to make choices and to reason and to do as we please.

 

Why won’t Israelites want for themselves the ONLY GOD ever

to choose them for HIMSELF to be HIS “Peculiar” but very extraordinary People?

 

Why won’t we all revere, obey, and be in awe of the ONE GOD that made us?

 

After seeing all of GOD’s Great Miracles and Acts,

why would the Children of Israel forsake HIM, even altogether for false gods?

 

After witnessing HIS Wrath upon the disobedient and upon idolaters,

what made our forefathers continue to commit the worst of all sins and abominations

against HIM - the ONE True and Living GOD of Israel

that proved HIMSELF countless times to be their GOD and the ONLY GOD?

 

 From reading about GOD’s Hand in The Flood, Sodom and Gomorrah,

and the total destruction of HIS Holy City, Jerusalem, and HIS Holy Land

why would Israelites of all people defy this CREATOR GOD for pursuit of ideals

that go against the Ways of this All-Mighty GOD

knowing the consequences of doing the things that HE hates? 

 

Why, if we know that we are destined to fail for wandering from GOD’s Book of the Law,

do we still seek after the imaginations of our wayward hearts?

 

How can we know of promised and assured suffering and demise under our enemies and

still reject the CREATOR GOD of Israel, when only HE is in a position to help us?

 

After crying to the GOD of Israel for Deliverance and seeing HIS Merciful Kindness,

what makes us not turn to HIM with our whole heart and soul to do HIS Will?

 

Why do Israelites today still repeat the same sins of our forefathers,

even after learning that their transgressions

are the reasons for our savage troubles and tribulations?

 

Is it because, like our forefathers, we still do not fear Our GOD?

 

Is it because, we still are not believers?

 

We know that it was ONLY the GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel that

SAVED the Children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage, but yet we continue to reject HIM. 

 

WHY, WHY, WHY, ISRAEL, WHY?

 

Why, transgress against the CREATOR when all HE asks are that we make HIM Our GOD

and be obedient to HIS Ways of Righteousness – a Walk of Life

that promises to keep us healthy and prosperous?

 

Knowing of HIS Wonderful Promises to provide HIS Peace and Happiness

to all who seek to follow HIM, why would people ignore this Omnipotent GOD of Israel

that accepts all peoples who turn to HIM to walk HIS Paths of Righteousness?

 

Do I really want to know the answers to all these questions?

 

Or would it be wiser just to want to know the True GOD

and to understand that which HE deems is necessary for us all to live and do?

 

TOO MANY QUESTIONS WITHOUT ANSWERS

 

Our GOD of Israel bring us out of darkness before it is too late!

 

Tziona

 

***

“Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more:

the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.

 

From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it;

but wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores:

they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with ointment.

 

Your country is desolate, your cities are burned with fire: your land, strangers devour it in your presence, and it is desolate, as overthrown by strangers.

 

And the daughter of Zion is left as a cottage in a vineyard,

as a lodge in a garden of cucumbers, as a besieged city.

 

Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant,

we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto Gomorrah.”

Isaiah 1:5 - 9

 

*****

 

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!

 

AND MAY ALL NATIONS FEAR HIM, SERVE HIM, AND WORSHIP HIM FOR HIS POWER TO ESTABLISH GENUINE PEACE ON THIS EARTH – HIS PEACE!

 

 

HALLELUYAH, HALLELUYAH, HALLELUYAH!

 

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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.

 

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“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”

Zephaniah 3:14,17

 

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.

 

“If any of thine be driven out unto the outmost parts of heaven, from thence will the LORD thy God gather thee, and from thence will he fetch thee:”

Deuteronomy 30:1 - 4

 

“For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land.

 

“Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.

 

“A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.

 

“And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.

 

“And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.

 

“I will also save you from all your uncleannesses: and I will call for the corn, and will increase it, and lay no famine upon you.

 

“And I will multiply the fruit of the tree, and the increase of the field, that ye shall receive no more reproach of famine among the heathen.

 

“Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.”   Ezekiel 36:24 - 31

 

“Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days of old.”   Micah 7:20

 

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“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: 

they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”

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.

 

“Fear not: for I am with thee: 

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: 

bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;”

Isaiah 43:3 – 6

 

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION (FYI):

 

 

LAWMAKERS PASS MEASURES VOICING

REGRET FOR SLAVERY

 

A conference committee might negotiate the versions' differences.

By Michael Sluss and Mason Adams

(804)697-1585 mason.adams@roanoke.com (804)697-1584

RICHMOND -- The House of Delegates passed a resolution Friday expressing "profound regret" for Virginia's role in sanctioning slavery and other forms of discrimination, while a similar measure cleared a state Senate committee.

The House voted 91-0 for House Joint Resolution 728, a measure intended to promote racial reconciliation as Virginia celebrates the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement. The measure briefly became a source of tension when a veteran lawmaker criticized a proposed apology for slavery and suggested that black Virginians "should get over it."

The House resolution calls slavery "an immoral institution" that "ranks as the most horrendous of all depredations of human rights and violations of our founding ideals in our nation's history."

The resolution, sponsored by Democrat Donald McEachin of Henrico County, expresses the General Assembly's "profound regret for the Commonwealth's role in sanctioning the immoral institution of human slavery, in the historic wrongs visited upon native peoples, and in all other forms of discrimination and injustice that have been rooted in racial and cultural bias and misunderstanding."

The Senate Rules Committee approved a resolution Friday apologizing for Virginia's history of slavery. The Senate Rules Committee amended the original version of Senate Joint Resolution 332, sponsored by Sen. Henry Marsh, D-Richmond, to replace the word "atoning" with the phrase "acknowledging with contrition." The House Rules Committee also dropped the word "atoning" from its resolution earlier this week because of concerns that the language could make a case for slavery reparations.

"There were some in the Senate who thought use of the word 'atonement' was a means of seeking reparations," Marsh said. "This bill is not about reparations."

Marsh's resolution now goes to the full Senate. A conference committee could end up negotiating the differences -- such as "contrition" versus "profound regret" -- between the House and Senate versions so that the resolutions are identical.

The House resolution passed without debate, but was not without controversy. When the original resolution called for an apology, Del. Frank Hargrove, R-Hanover County, criticized it. Hargrove said today's Virginians have no responsibility for slavery. He was rebuked by some black legislators after the Charlottesville Daily Progress quoted him saying that blacks "should get over" slavery.

Hargrove voted for the amended resolution on Friday. He also asked colleagues to support his own resolution establishing an annual "Juneteenth" observance that celebrates the end of slavery.

The resolution would designate the third Saturday in June as Juneteenth Freedom Day in Virginia. It would recognize the June 19, 1865, date on which a Union general ordered the freeing of remaining slaves in the Southwest, the last vestige of slavery after the Civil War.

Del. Onzlee Ware, D-Roanoke, signed on as the chief co-sponsor of Hargrove's resolution. In a floor speech that drew applause from both sides of the aisle, Ware asked all delegates to sign on the measure, saying "people have to have confidence in us that we all stand for the right thing."

"We can no longer pretend that there is not sometimes racial tension throughout this commonwealth," Ware said. "And the only way we're going to ever address it is by being bipartisan and by being united."

Ware complimented Hargrove for offering the resolution, saying: "Certainly my colleague's intention here is to show how sincere he is about a mistake.

"This can be a historical day," Ware said. "It can send a strong signal to all people throughout this commonwealth what we truly stand for."

(804)697-1585 mason.adams@roanoke.com (804)697-1584

 

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[Why Christians and others won’t connect the dots, do the math, research what Thus Saith the LORD, seek  HIS TRUTH, and discern between what is fact and fiction and the Righteous and the wicked, just blows my mind.   Why would anyone choose to be deceived?   T.Y., Editor]

 

Documentary Shows Possible Jesus Tomb

Scholars, Clergy Criticize New Documentary on Possible Tomb of Jesus Found in Holy Land

A limestone ossurary found more than 25 years ago in a 2,000 year-old tomb in Jerusalem, that may have held the remains of Mary Magdalene, is displayed to the media during a news conference in New York, Monday, Feb. 26, 2007. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

 

By KAREN MATTHEWS

 

NEW YORK Feb 27, 2007 (AP)— Filmmakers and researchers on Monday unveiled two ancient stone boxes they said may have once contained the remains of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, but several scholars derided the claims made in a new documentary as unfounded and contradictory to basic Christian beliefs.

 

"The Lost Tomb of Jesus," produced by Oscar-winning director James Cameron and scheduled to air March 4 on the Discovery Channel, argues that 10 small caskets, called ossuaries, discovered in 1980 in a Jerusalem suburb may have held the bones of Jesus and his family.

 

One of the caskets even bears the title, "Judah, son of Jesus," hinting that Jesus may have had a son, according to the film. The claim that Jesus even had an ossuary contradicts the Christian belief that he was resurrected and ascended to heaven.

 

A panel of scholars that joined the filmmakers Monday at the New York Public Library addressed that criticism and others.

 

James Tabor, a professor of religious studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, said that while literal interpreters of the Bible say Jesus' physical body rose from the dead, "one might affirm resurrection in a more spiritual way in which the husk of the body is left behind."

 

But Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, said Christianity "has always understood the physical resurrection of Christ to be at the very center of the faith."

 

Cameron, who won an Academy Award for directing "Titanic," said he was excited to be associated with the Jesus film, which was directed by Toronto filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici.

 

"We don't have any physical record of Jesus' existence," he said. "So what this film … shows is for the first time tangible, physical, archaeological and in some cases forensic evidence."

 

He said that to a layman's eye "it seemed pretty darn compelling."

 

Jacobovici said that a name on one of the ossuaries "Mariamene" offers evidence that the tomb is that of Jesus and his family. In early Christian texts, "Mariamene" is the name of Mary Magdalene, he said.

 

Most Christians believe Jesus' body spent three days at the site of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem's Old City. The burial site identified in Cameron's documentary is in a southern Jerusalem neighborhood nowhere near the church.

 

In 1996, when the British Broadcasting Corp. aired a short documentary on the same subject, archaeologists challenged the claims. Amos Kloner, the first archaeologist to examine the site, said the idea fails to hold up by archaeological standards but makes for profitable television.

 

"They just want to get money for it," Kloner said.

 

The film's claims have raised the ire of Christian leaders in the Holy Land.

 

Stephen Pfann, a biblical scholar at the University of the Holy Land in Jerusalem who was interviewed in the documentary, said the film's hypothesis holds little weight.

"I don't think that Christians are going to buy into this," Pfann said. "But skeptics, in general, would like to see something that pokes holes into the story that so many people hold dear."

 

Jacobovici said the ossuaries did not initially seem extraordinary because the names on them were all common.

 

But the filmmakers had statisticians calculate the likelihood that any other family in first-century Jerusalem would have had that cluster of names.

 

"The numbers range from 1 in 100 to 1 in 1,000 that there is some other family," said Andrey Feuerverger, a professor of mathematics at the University of Toronto.

 

Osnat Goaz, a spokeswoman for the Israeli government agency responsible for archaeology, said the Antiquities Authority agreed to send two ossuaries to New York, where they were displayed at Monday's news conference, "but it doesn't mean that we agree with" the filmmakers.

 

The ossuaries do not contain any bones. The bones were reburied after their discovery, as is standard practice with archaeological finds in Israel.

 

But Jacobovici said DNA evidence can nonetheless be collected from the boxes. He said DNA analysis has so far proved that Jesus and Mariamene, the putative Mary Magdalene, were not siblings and therefore could have been husband and wife.

 

Associated Press Writer Marshall Thompson contributed to this report from Jerusalem and AP Religion Writer Rachel Zoll contributed from New York.

 

On the Net:

Discovery Channel: http://www.discovery.com/tomb

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2905809

 

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[I found the following comment on the Truthdig WebSite in response to the above article.  If it does not raise red flags for Christians and Messianics, nothing will.  T.Y., Editor]

 

  • Comment #55323 by michele  on  2/25  at  2:39 pm

jesus ?

-was born on December 25th.
-was considered a great traveling teacher and master.
-had 12 companions or disciples.
-performed miracles.
-was buried in a tomb.
-after three days he rose again.
-his resurrection was celebrated every year.
-was called “the Good Shepherd.”
-was considered “the Way, the Truth and the Light, the Redeemer, the Savior, the Messiah.”
-was identified with both the Lion and the Lamb.
-his sacred day was Sunday, “the Lord’s Day,”.
-he had his principal festival on what was later to become Easter, at which time he was resurrected.
-his religion had a Eucharist or “Lord’s Supper.”

If you guessed Jesus Christ, well, YOU’D BE WRONG!! HE WAS… MITHRA, a Roman-Persian God who existed hundreds of years before Christ.

("He who will not eat of my body and drink of my blood, so that he will be made on with me and I with him, the same shall not know salvation.” This inscription to Mithras, which parallels John 6:53-54, is inside the Vatican in the tomb of Saint Peter.)

and

- God was his father
- He was born in a cowshed.
- A human woman, a virgin, was his mother.
- His birth was prophesized by a star in the heavens.
- At a marriage ceremony, he performed the miracle of converting water into wine.
- He was powerless to perform miracles in his hometown.
- His followers were born-again through baptism in water.
- He rode triumphantly into a city on a donkey. Tradition records that the inhabitants waved palm leaves.
- He had 12 disciples.
- He was accused of licentious behavior.
- He was killed near the time of the Vernal Equinox, about MAR-21.
- He died “as a sacrifice for the sins of the world.”
- He was hung on a tree, stake, or cross.
- After death, he descended into hell.
- On the third day after his death, he returned to life.
- The cave where he was laid was visited by three of his female followers.
- He later ascended to heaven.
- His titles: God made flesh. Savior of the world Son of God.
- He is “God made man,” and equal to the Father.
- He will return in the last days.
- He will judge the human race at that time.
- Humans are separated from God by original sin. The godman’s sacrificial death reunites the believer with God and atones for the original sin.

Did you guess Jesus Christ? Well, again you’d be WRONG!! HE WAS… OSIRIS-DIONYSUS, an Egyptian God that existed thousands of years before Christ allegedly came around

face facts - jesus died. the only way he rose to heaven is if ‘aliens ‘ took him.

http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/20070225_cameron_finds_jesus/

 

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[Very interesting.  However, no one should be surprised at the incessant problems of the Israelis or of anyone who deceptively takes control of that which belongs to the Most High GOD of Israel.  More and more Our GOD is enabling us to see the perils or rather the end of Gentile rule of HIS Earth.  As you will read, the Israelis truly believe that if they turn to the Most High GOD of Israel that HE will accept them and abandon HIS Covenant People.  They couldn’t be more wrong!  T.Y., Editor]

 

From: YeriYah [mailto:yeriyah@qumran.com]

Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:17 PM

To: 'Meir Rekhavi'


Cc: Chancellor@kjuonline.com; yahchannah@qumran.com

Subject: RE: World-Wide Blitz against Israel


Shalom Meir


Fully understanding your necessity to conserve time, I will keep this short and therefore somewhat sketchy.


Israel has unfortunately built their state on the flimsiest of foundations.


If they are ever to survive and prosper they must renounce their present day co-originator, the UN and fully embrace their only valid foundation, TORAH!

 

To the ‘Zealot Zionist’ the advent of Brittan’s sponsorship to inclusion into the regenerated League of Nations, or the so called United Nations was a godsend and a blessing. In reality it was not only a mistake but a hideous curse. We must stand on Torah alone. Any other basis is an outright abomination. If and only ‘IF’ we return to the righteous and pure path of our Patriarchs can we have a hope of a ‘Restoration’. The queers, the humanist, the prostitutes, the land moguls and the oligarchic leaders must go, NOW. We cannot depend on the nations to defend us. We have made ourselves subject to ‘Admiralty Law’ which stands in oppositions to YHWH and His Torah. Now is the time to return to Him and as promised, then He will return to us. He will truly be our Elohiym and we will again become His people.


You send evidence of the unfaithfulness and treachery of the nations, so what’s new? YHWH told us in no uncertain terms why we must not depend on anyone else but Him. Now is the time to begin to return to His righteous judgments and ordinances and put away the pipe dreams of the ‘Greeks’ with their siren songs of democracy and world peace (Eriene). Shalom or Die.

In His love,

YeriYah Wolf

  

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From: Meir Rekhavi [mailto:meirrekhavi@googlemail.com]

Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 3:40 AM

To: Hakham M. Y. Rekhavi

 

Subject: World-Wide Blitz against Israel 


The United Nations, Russia, Arab states and the media have escalated aninternational broadside against Israel while touting the Hamas-Fatah coalition.


A report by the U.N. Human Rights Council has provided the background for the Arab position, backed by Russia, that the Western-led economic boycott of Hamas must be lifted in order to fight poverty in the Gaza area.


The council report was commissioned to John Dugard, who formerly campaigned against South Africa apartheid and who concluded that the racist policy is similar to that of Israel. He defined Jews as a "race" and charged that the Israeli army is guilty of terror worse than that of Arab terrorists.  Dugard's draft is to be published next month in a full report by the U.N.


Dugard wrote that "Israel's laws and practices in the [Palestinian Authority (PA)] certainly resemble aspects of apartheid. Can it seriously be denied that the purpose of such action is to establish and maintain domination by one racial group, Jews, over another racial group, Palestinians, and systematically oppress them?"


The report accuses Israel of terror by flying jets that set off sonic booms, forcing "residents to live in fear of settler terror." Dugard also alleges that Israel still is "occupying" the Gaza region despite the expulsion ofJewish residents from their communities and the handover of the land to the PA. "Gaza became a sealed off, imprisoned and occupied territory," he wrote.


U.N. Report Ignores Economic Aid to PA


Media throughout the world have headlined the report's assertion that Israeli "restrictions on trade and movement" have created conditions where "the poorest families are now living a meager existence totally reliant on assistance, with no electricity or heating and eating food prepared with
water from bad sources."


The report's timing "is especially sensitive, coming to light after both Israel and the U.S. indicated that they will maintain the boycott after the planned Fatah-Hamas coalition cabinet takes office unless it clearly commits itself to recognition of Israel, renunciation of violence and adherence to
previous agreements with Israel," noted the London Independent.


The report ignores aid that has been redirected through the offices of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas in order to bypass Hamas, leaving the PA as one of the world's largest recipients of foreign economic aid. The International Monetary Fund (International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that the PA received $709 million in aid in 2006, double the amount received in 2005.


The aid figures do not include hundreds of millions of dollars invested by various U.N. agencies in Gaza.


In addition, Hamas leaders have smuggled more than $60 million into Gaza.


Another report by a U.N. agency and published by Reuters News Agency blames Israel's attack on Gaza's "only power station" for leaving the "Occupied Palestinian Territories" without electricity. However, Dugard does not mention that Israel's Ashkelon power plant also provides electricity to many PA residents.


Britain To Deal with 'Moderate' Hamas Elements


The increasing blame on Israel for problems in the PA, along with the mounting pressure from Russia have contributed to a change in the policy of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who has indicated he is prepared to deal with Hamas.


"It is far easier to deal with the situation in Palestine if there is a national unity government," he said. "I hope we can make progress, including even with the more sensible elements of Hamas."


Mashaal To Visit Moscow


The Quartet so far has insisted Hamas meet international demands, but the terrorist organization continues to drum up international support, starting with Russia, one of the members of the Quartet. Syrian-based Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal is scheduled to visit Moscow from Sunday to Tuesday, as Moscow continues to ignore Israeli pleas that international powers not conduct talks with leaders of the Hamas organization.


Abbas, the leader of the Fatah movement, has been courting European nations, claiming that the unity government is committed to meeting international conditions even though Hamas explicitly refuses to do so. Fatah has paid lip-service to the conditions, but terrorist attacks by Fatah terrorists continue almost daily. Abbas also has conditioned his "recognition of Israel' on demands, which every recent Israeli government has categorically stated are unreasonable.


Abbas has said a Jewish state could be recognized only after Jerusalem becomes the capital of a new Arab country and millions of Arabs in foreign countries are allowed to live in Israel.

 

 

 

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READING FOR THE SOUL…

 

 

BLESSED ARE THE UNDEFILED IN THE WAY

WHO WALK IN THE LAW OF THE LORD

 

“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.

 

I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.

 

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

 

With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes. With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

 

Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word. Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me. My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

 

Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments. Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies. Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes. Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.

 

My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word. I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes. Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

 

My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word. Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously. I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me. I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame. I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight. Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

 

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear. Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good. Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.”   Psalm One hundred nineteenth and one through fortieth verse

 

 

 

I WILL BRING AGAIN THE CAPTIVITY OF MY PEOPLE ISRAEL

 

“The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD God of Israel, saying, Write thee all the words that I have spoken unto thee in a book. For, lo, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith the LORD: and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it. And these are the words that the LORD spake concerning Israel and concerning Judah.

 

For thus saith the LORD; We have heard a voice of trembling, of fear, and not of peace. Ask ye now, and see whether a man doth travail with child? wherefore do I see every man with his hands on his loins, as a woman in travail, and all faces are turned into paleness? Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.

 

For it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, that I will break his yoke from off thy neck, and will burst thy bonds, and strangers shall no more serve themselves of him: But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.

 

Therefore fear thou not, O my servant Jacob, saith the LORD; neither be dismayed, O Israel: for, lo, I will save thee from afar, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and shall be in rest, and be quiet, and none shall make him afraid. 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 will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.

 

For thus saith the LORD, Thy bruise is incurable, and thy wound is grievous. There is none to plead thy cause, that thou mayest be bound up: thou hast no healing medicines. All thy lovers have forgotten thee; they seek thee not; for I have wounded thee with the wound of an enemy, with the chastisement of a cruel one, for the multitude of thine iniquity; because thy sins were increased. Why criest thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow is incurable for the multitude of thine iniquity: because thy sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee.

 

Therefore all they that devour thee shall be devoured; and all thine adversaries, every one of them, shall go into captivity; and they that spoil thee shall be a spoil, and all that prey upon thee will I give for a prey.

 

For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after. Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob's tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof.

 

And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small. Their children also shall be as aforetime, and their congregation shall be established before me, and I will punish all that oppress them.

 

And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD.

 

And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God. Behold, the whirlwind of the LORD goeth forth with fury, a continuing whirlwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked. The fierce anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have done it, and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it.”   Jeremiah Thirtieth Chapter

 

 

I, EVEN, I, WILL BOTH SEARCH MY SHEEP,

AND SEEK THEM OUT

 

“And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks? Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill them that are fed: but ye feed not the flock. The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them.

 

And they were scattered, because there is no shepherd: and they became meat to all the beasts of the field, when they were scattered. My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every high hill: yea, my flock was scattered upon all the face of the earth, and none did search or seek after them.

 

Therefore, ye shepherds, hear the word of the LORD; As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my flock; Therefore, O ye shepherds, hear the word of the LORD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against the shepherds; and I will require my flock at their hand, and cause them to cease from feeding the flock; neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more; for I will deliver my flock from their mouth, that they may not be meat for them.

 

For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out. As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.

 

And I will bring them out from the people, and gather them from the countries, and will bring them to their own land, and feed them upon the mountains of Israel by the rivers, and in all the inhabited places of the country. I will feed them in a good pasture, and upon the high mountains of Israel shall their fold be: there shall they lie in a good fold, and in a fat pasture shall they feed upon the mountains of Israel. I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord GOD.

 

I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment.

 

And as for you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats. Seemeth it a small thing unto you to have eaten up the good pasture, but ye must tread down with your feet the residue of your pastures? and to have drunk of the deep waters, but ye must foul the residue with your feet? And as for my flock, they eat that which ye have trodden with your feet; and they drink that which ye have fouled with your feet.

 

Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD unto them; Behold, I, even I, will judge between the fat cattle and between the lean cattle. Because ye have thrust with side and with shoulder, and pushed all the diseased with your horns, till ye have scattered them abroad;

 

Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle. And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd. And I the LORD will be their God, and my servant David a prince among them; I the LORD have spoken it.

 

And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods. And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.

 

And the tree of the field shall yield her fruit, and the earth shall yield her increase, and they shall be safe in their land, and shall know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bands of their yoke, and delivered them out of the hand of those that served themselves of them.

 

And they shall no more be a prey to the heathen, neither shall the beast of the land devour them; but they shall dwell safely, and none shall make them afraid. And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the heathen any more.

 

Thus shall they know that I the LORD their God am with them, and that they, even the house of Israel, are my people, saith the Lord GOD. And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men, and I am your God, saith the Lord GOD.”   Ezekiel Thirty-fourth Chapter

 

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HALLELUYAH, HALLELUYAH, HALLELUYAH,

FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER!!!

 

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O Israel, there is hope that we will return, but we must first

Fear the Holy ONE of Israel to live before HIM in Righteousness

and to be obedient to HIS LAW without adding new ways to serve

the ONLY GOD capable of SAVING the House of Israel!

 

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O TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD GOD OF ISRAEL

IS JUST AND GOOD!

 

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“Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land,

and verily thou shalt be fed.

 

“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and

HE SHALL GIVE THEE THE DESIRES OF THINE HEART.”

Psalm 37:3

 

“Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit,

 

WHICH LEADETH THEE BY THE WAY THAT

THOU SHOULDEST GO.”

Isaiah 48:17

 

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The All-Mighty GOD of Abraham and Moses did not choose another people but fulfilled all that HE said HE would do for our forefathers.  HE kept HIS promises to the Biblical Israelites and made a name for them and for HIMSELF in the process, AND HE WILL DO IT AGAIN for this Holy ONE of Israel does not lie!

 

“We are thine: thou never barest rule over them;

they were not called by thy name.”

Isaiah 63:19

 

“My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.”

Psalm 121:2

 

“Give us help from trouble:  for vain is the help of man.

 

“Through God we shall do valiantly:  for he it is that shall

tread down our enemies.”

Psalm 108:12,13

 

“For thus saith the LORD; Like as I have brought all this great evil upon this people, so will I bring upon them all the good that I have promised them.”

Jeremiah 32:42

 

BLESSED BE THE MOST HIGH GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB FOREVER AND EVER!

 

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PARENTS’ AND CHILDREN’S CORNER…

 

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old,

he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6

 

The works in this section of the JOURNAL are for our children.  I am delighted to include them, as these activities will serve to enlighten our youth about the “Old Testament” GOD of Israel and HIS concern for HIS Ways of Righteousness and for HIS Love for HIS People.  I encourage parents to read and interact with their children as they make efforts to answer the questions, complete the Word Search, and read the stories in this section.  Now, monthly, we really do have appropriate literature and activities for our Hebrew Israelite children.  In time, I shall add other things for them to do that will increase their knowledge and make learning fun. 

 

Feel free to copy this section and staple it together in the form of a booklet.  Take the time to design a cover page (even using Clip Art) and TYPE your child’s name at the bottom.  Make the activities fun and challenging as you get involved with them.

 

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“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:

“And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart,

and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

 

“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:

 

“And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children,

and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house,

and when thou walkest by the way,

and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.”

Deuteronomy 6:4 – 7

 

“The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever,

that we may do all the words of this law.”

Deuteronomy 29:29

 

“Gather the people together, men, and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the LORD your God, and observe to do all the words of this law:

 

“And that their children, which have not known any thing,

may hear, and learn to fear the LORD your God, as long as ye live in the land

whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.”

Deuteronomy 31:12,13

 

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 “OLD TESTAMENT” WORD SEARCH

 

FIND WORDS in Isaiah 66th Chapter relating to the time when OUR GOD of Israel will be EXALTED BEFORE THE WORLD…

 

LORD BE GLORIFIED                            HE SHALL APPEAR

VOICE OF THE LORD                            JERUSALEM

GLORY                                                      PEACE

HEART                                                      REJOICE

HAND OF THE LORD                              LORD PLEAD

GATHER                                                   ALL NATIONS

SIGN                                                          DECLARE MY GLORY

HOLY MOUNTAIN                                    PRIESTS

LEVITES                                                   NEW HEAVEN

NEW EARTH                                            NEW MOON

SABBATH                                                 ALL FLESH

TO WORSHIP                                          BEFORE ME                        

 

L O R D B E G L O R I F I E D V

D N E W E A R T H L A N D E M O

R E M E R O F E B L E N C E N I

O H D Y A H N G L V I L L O P C

L T A R T G L F A A A A O R G E

E A E D I O L E T R S M I A R O

H B L S R E H N E U W E T E A F

T B P Y S W U M R E S H P A C T

F A D H E O Y E N T E O M X E H

O S R N M G J O S R H P E A C E

D E O Y L S N O I T A N L L A L

H J L O Z I O N R E J O I C E O

A O R H E S H A L L A P P E A R

H Y P P A H P I H S R O W O T D

G O H E A R T S T S E T I V E L

 

By

 

Tziona Yisrael

(February 2007)

 

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Words are written vertically and horizontally and some are truly challenging to find – maybe because some are written backwards or might have two words that take on two directions.

 

Only a good “eye” will enable you to find all the words.  For neatness and legibility, you might want to use a single line to cross out each word found rather than circling it, and consider giving each player a different colored pencil.

 

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Parents, you might want to copy the “Word Search” and take turns with your children to complete this puzzle.  And to make the fun even more exciting, play with a one-minute timer, as you search for each word.  If players cannot find their words within the allotted time, then it’s the next player’s turn and the unfound words can be used by the next player(s). 

 

Reward one point per word found.  Let the youngest child start first.  Each player selects his/her own word, or the words can be written on small pieces of paper and randomly pulled (with eyes closed) from a bag or hat.  To encourage vocabulary development, for certain words give one extra point to the children who can define their words.  Parents will determine which words are to be defined.

 

NOW, see who can rack up the most points!

 

ENJOY!

 

(By all means, do copy the puzzle and use the “Font Size” that suits your purpose.)

 

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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

 

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HOW MUCH DO OUR CHILDREN KNOW

ABOUT THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (THE CREATOR GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB),

THE HISTORY OF THE HEBREW ISRAELITES,

AND OUR RIGHTEOUS WAY OF LIFE?

 

“…God said moreover unto Moses,

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

 

This added portion to The LawKeepers JOURNAL is to enlighten our children and provide parental/child interaction with regard to important events in the “Old Testament.”  It is my hope that these questions will provide the means for parents and children to study Scripture and enjoy quality time together.

 

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THE QUESTIONS ARENA IS FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS TO RESEARCH, REFLECT, AND DISCUSS:

 

This month’s questions are intended for youth aged ten (10) and above.

 

FEBRUARY / MARCH 2007 JOURNAL QUESTIONS:  251 - 260:

 

251.

What must all males do before they can participate in the Passover Memorial that gives Praise to the GOD of Israel for HIS Delivering the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage?

 

252.

When exactly are Israelites supposed to observe Passover?

 

253.

What animals are supposed to be used and eaten for the Passover sacrifice?

 

254.

Why are we Commanded to strike blood on the side and upper door posts of our houses?

 

255.

What are Israelites Commanded to eat for Passover?

 

256.

What must be burned if any is left until the morning?

 

257.

How are Israelites to be dressed when eating The LORD’s Passover?

 

258.

Whom did GOD smite on the night of Passover?

 

259.

When are we Commanded to remove leaven out of our houses, and what happens if we should choose to eat leavened bread?

 

260.

For how long are Israelites supposed to observe the Passover (and the Feast of Unleavened Bread) Memorial?

 

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By all means, Parents and Children should feel free to respond and send answers to me for posting in the next LawKeepers’ JOURNAL.  And do include your name, city, and state.  By the way, the answers must be in the form of complete sentences.   Afraqueen@AOL.COM

 

SUGGESTION:

 

On one side of index cards, have children write individual questions, and on the other side write the answers to the questions.  Just imagine how knowledgeable our children will be after researching for the answers to all these questions.   CHILDREN SHOULD BE SURE TO TAKE THEIR ANSWERS FROM THE SCRIPTURES WITHOUT IMAGINING THEM and include the book, chapter, and verse where the answers were found.  From time to time, they can shuffle the cards and go over the questions to see if they are able to recall the correct responses.  This activity should not be a chore, but children should have fun with the questions and challenge their friends and siblings to see how much they know about the “Old Testament.”  By the way, the numbers of the questions need not always be in order.

 

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“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge:

because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee,

that thou shalt be no priest to me:

seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.”

Hosea 4:6

 

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CHILDREN’S SHORT STORY…

 

The following children’s story is for young brothers and sisters aged twelve and older to read with their parents…

 

GANG BANGING FUN, Part 3

 

“We might be gangbangers, but now we gangbangers for yo’ GOD for bringiin’ us here.  Now we still gang bangin’, but we havin’ fun with it,” said Jason.

 

“And I ain’t even playin’,” said Shayne.

 

“PRAISE THE LORD!” shouted Brother Micah, and the other Brothers and Sisters echoed his sentiments.  “PRAISE THE LORD GOD of Israel always and forever!”

 

“Coming up is the school that you all will be attending tomorrow,” said Brother Jonathan.

 

“Holy moly,” exclaimed Shayne.

 

“WOW!” said Michael.

 

“I’m in heaven and didn’t even know it,” said Will.

 

“If it ain’t heaven, it will do,” said Tonya.

 

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Everyone laughed at Will and Tonya and wondered what kind of school they had attended when they were in school.  They wondered just how bad it really was for them.

 

“We’re very happy with all that our GOD has done to Bless us in starting our Community.  And we probably take most pride in the fact that the foundation of everything we build and do here is with Our GOD and HIS LAW in mind, so that we do nothing against Our GOD of Israel.  We have all the food we need on the farm, even enough to market.  Each year we make improvements in education and governing with Righteous Judgment, and soon we hope to start our own cannery and exporting business.  This is a wonderful life we have here and our families are happy.  When there is a problem, we resolve it because we all work together for the betterment and contentment of our Community.  The day that we cannot work together is the day our whole foundation and structure will start to fail.   But, heaven on Earth?  No, little Brother, not yet.  However, we are working on that, too,” said Brother Nathan.  “We are working on it, for sure.”

 

What do you mean by that?” asked Will.

 

“We are here in Gilead because our GOD saw something special about us.  I believe HE hand picked us to establish HIS Righteous Kingdom in Jerusalem and the world.  Actually, we all believe this.  Therefore, we cannot forget our GOD, and we cannot forget what HE has required of us to do,” Brother Nathan told him.

 

“GOD talks to y’all?” asked Michael puzzled.

 

“No, we don’t have conversations, as we are doing here, but HE puts thoughts and ideas in our hearts making us know that HE is with us.  Everything we need to know to do is written in HIS Book of the Law and in other Scripture written by GOD’s Prophets.  That’s also helpful for our understanding, as we ever seek to understand GOD’s Righteous Ways.  From the writing of GOD’s Prophets, we learn about the Judges of Israel, the Kings of Israel, and what our forefathers did to make the CREATOR so angry that HE would scatter our forefathers from the land and cause our enslavement all over the world.  All that’s written is good information for us because not under any circumstances do we want to repeat the same sins they did,” said Brother Nathan.  “And when we need direction, HE is with us.”

 

The teens had forgotten all about their tour of the Community and all ears were listening to Brother Nathan.  And Shayne and Jason moved closer to the Brother so as to get a clear understanding of what he was saying.

 

“Well, we new here.  And I don’t think any of us want to do anything wrong.  So, how we gonna know what to do and what not to do,” asked Will with a worried expression on his face. 

 

 “Yeah, that’s a good question,” said Jason.  “People on the street don’t always do things right. That’s why they on the streets.  They got to survive, and that’s all they think about.  But I ain’t on the streets now, and I want to do what’s right.  And it look like we got all the food we can eat to be full.  Sometimes, I ain’t never full, but I got full today,” said Jason smiling.

 

Seeing their sincere concern to want to do what’s right and acceptable in the Community, Brother Micah said, “Listen, we want you to enjoy yourselves here in Gilead and without worrying that you will do something wrong.  From what we have learned thus far is that you have had some bad breaks, but we believe you are all good people.  We will have special sessions with all of you, so that you will learn about the GOD of Israel and HIS Ways of Righteousness.  And there’s nothing at all difficult about what HE requires of us.  All that’s important is that we do as the CREATOR GOD has Commanded of us since the very Beginning of mankind.  First and foremost is that we serve and worship only ONE GOD, the GOD of Israel, and the rest you will learn about when we have our meetings, which will be very soon, even as early as tomorrow.”  

 

“I can do that,” said Jason.  But, I always wondered about what’s in the Bible.  Seemed like what was in it was different, real different from how we live now.  But I still want to know this GOD.” 

 

“If your GOD will bless me like HE blesses y’all and will take care of me, then for sure I’ll worship HIM and be happy, real happy.  I’m tired of seeing poor people tryin’ to survive and half of ‘em dying tryin’,” said Shayne.

 

“Y’all slow.  I made HIM my GOD when I first saw this place,” Will told the teens.

 

“I just need y’all to explain some things to me.  For all my life I heard about a man being the saviour.  If you can prove it’s the GOD of Israel who is the saviour and not a man, then I can worship HIM, too.  I just need to know for sure,” said Tonya.

 

”You can be sure, that we will show you the WORD of GOD - not the word of man and certainly not the imaginations of our hearts.  You deserve to know the GOD’s Truth,” Brother Micah told her.

 

“Okay, gang, we’re turning back now, as it’s almost too dark to see anything.  But how would you like to check out the Health Center?” Brother Jonathan asked them, “if you aren’t too tired.”

 

“If this man is a saviour, how come he ain’t saved nobody?” said Will.  “That should be some kind of a clue, if you ask me.  If he ain’t came in all these years, he ain’t comin!”

 

‘Yeah, that’s why I got a problem believin’ in him.  I ain’t stupid.  That’s one thing the streets teaches you.  You gotta be aware of everything going on, and you gotta check out stuff.  You don’t jess believe everything people say,” said Michael

 

The teens were so wrapped up in their conversation that they had lost interest in the tour.

 

“Can we have the meeting tonight” asked Tonya.  “We ain’t tired, right, y’all?” she turned asking them.

 

“If we can stay up til two and three in the morning, you know this is early, and too early to go to bed.  So, no, we ain’t too tired, right y;all?” asked Will.

 

“Turning the mini van around, Brother Jonathan said, “You all don’t know Sister Jerushala.  She will have a fit about you all being out too late, especially since all of you just arrived from that long flight.” 

 

“Well, let’s head back to my house.  With all the teens there, maybe she won’t make too many waves when she understands that they want to know about the GOD of Israel,” said Brother Micah.

 

“I’ll go back with you, “said Brother Yah-a-cov. 

 

“I don’t have anything to do, so I’ll go with you, too,” said Brother Nathan.

 

“Count me in, too,” said Brother Aviel.

 

“Okay, this is good, and we have my wife and Sister Leah at the house to also sit with us,” said Brother Micah.

 

“I’ll meet with our guests tomorrow night,” said Brother Jonathan.

 

“And I’ll be there for that meeting, too,” added Brother Aviel.

 

“Great.  And tomorrow we’ll determine who will meet with them the next night.  Do you think you’ll be able to handle all this: school, homework, and meetings every night?” Brother Micah asked the teens.

 

“Ain’t too much I caint handle,” said Jason.  “Besides, all this has me so excited that I won’t be able to sleep from thinkin’ ‘bout everything.”

 

Brother Micah smiled because he knew better, thinking that the fresh air would put Jason to sleep if the night season didn’t.

 

“Okay, why don’t we give it a try?  And then we’ll stop when you start getting tired and resume tomorrow.  How about that?” asked Brother Micah.

 

“I ain’t got no problem with that,” said Jason.

 

“Sounds good to me,” said Will with the others in agreement.

 

Brother Jonathan dropped off those who would not be returning to Brother Micah’s home and then took everyone else back to Brother Micah’s. 

 

As they entered the house, sure enough, Sister Jerushala started in on the Brothers for not giving the teens some time to relax and unwind.  “They need some time to reflect on all they’ve seen and heard from you all.  All this is new to them.  I know you all realize that.  Besides they have to get ready for school tomorrow.  And they probably want to just take a bath and be somewhere where it’s quiet.  You know where they came from, and you know it’s anything but quiet there,” she went on without even taking a breath.  “These kids are exhausted, and you know it.”

 

“We want to hear ‘bout yo’ GOD, Sister,” said Jason, the youngest of the bunch who had gone over to her taking her hand to get her attention.  “And I don’t think I can sleep til I do.”

 

Sister Jerushala smiled and seemed to melt at the tenderness of Jason, as she gave him a warm hug.

 

Going over to Sister Jerushala to assure her that they weren’t as tired as she thought was Tonya, “We might be tired, but we can’t feel it right now.  We agreed with the Brothers to stop, as soon as we do start feeling tired, Sister.  Right now we just need to know once and for all about the True GOD.  It shouldn’t take too long.  Then, we’ll get to bed,” Tonya told her. 

 

Sister Jerushala looked at the Brothers, and they hunched their shoulders letting her know that they really had no choice but to go along with the request of their guests.

 

“All right, awready.  You win.  Everybody, wash your hands and take a seat at the dining room table,” she said lovingly, thinking that well, if they wanted to know about the GOD of Israel, she was all for it.  “Honey, you pass out the Bibles, please, and I’ll serve us all some juice and oatmeal cookies.”

 

“Well, that was easy enough,” whispered Micah to the Brothers, as Sister Jerushala went into the kitchen.

 

“Tell me about it,” said Gideon, their son who knows his Emah all too well for her long lectures.

 

“I heard that,” said Sister Leah giggling knowing it’s not easy to convince Sister Jerushala to do something if her mind was made up.  And everyone laughed.

 

After they had washed their hands, room was made for all the teens to sit at the dining table, each sitting next to a Brother or a Sister to help with finding the written WORD of GOD and with explanations if needed.  Before they began, Brother Micah offered prayers to the Holy ONE of Israel.

 

Dear GOD of our fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel, we gather with our special guests to discuss you, your Laws of Righteousness, and your WORD to your people and to the world, that we turn to you, fear you, and live according to your ways of Righteousness for the good of the land, for prosperity, and for peace and happiness.  Our charming guests seek to know about you, Father.  Open their eyes, GOD of Israel, and bring them out of darkness.  Let them understand your Truths and know to discern between what’s right and what’s wrong.  We beseech you, LORD GOD of Israel.  Therefore, hear us, for we trust and believe only in you.”  Selah!”

 

“Selah,” said all the Brothers and Sister Leah, as well as the honored guests.

 

After Sister Jerushala set the cookies and juice on the table, Brother Micah set the stage for the discussion.  “We’ll first show you in GOD’s WORD that HE alone is GOD and that there is none else.  We’ll show you that we are of the SEED of the Biblical Israelites, the people you will be studying about in the ‘Old Testament.’  We’ll show you what GOD did to make a name for HIMSELF, which was by sparing the Children of Israel from death in the Passover and for Delivering them out of Egyptian bondage.  We’ll show you about the Passover observance, and finally about circumcision.  Brothers, I present these topics to you to choose the one you would prefer to discuss with our guests.  Who wants to prove that GOD alone is GOD?”

 

“I’d like to discuss that one,” said Brother Yah-a-cov.

 

“The Scripture proving our true identity?” asked Brother Micah.

 

“I’ll take that one,” said Brother Nathan.

 

“How GOD made a name for HIMSELF?”

 

“I’ll take that one,” said Brother Aviel, “’cause I know good and well that you want to present the facts about Passover and circumcision,” he said smiling.

 

“You showin’ off, Brother Aviel?  You readin’ my mind?” said Brother Micah, laughing out loud.  “Good thing.  Now, gang,” he said smiling, “listen carefully.  Let me make it perfectly clear that at any time during the course of this discussion, that you have questions, then we want you to interrupt us immediately.   Whenever there is something you don’t fully understand or whenever you want to see more Scripture on any given topic, please, please don not hesitate to say so.  It makes no sense to continue if you do not understand what’s being said.  So, don’t be shy, as this meeting is specifically for your enlightenment.  And we don’t want you to misunderstand us or be misinformed about anything we discuss.  Is that perfectly clear,” he asked them.

 

“Yes,” they all agreed.

 

“Okay, with that said, let’s get started.  Brother Yah-a-cov?”

 

“Much of the confusion today concerning the Bible is mostly because of the ‘New Testament.’  It is safe to say that if there were no ‘New Testament’ then, issues about GOD would not be so confusing.  But the ‘New Testament’ and the church are realities that exist, and we have no choice but to determine and address their authenticity and their worth, especially since a billion people believe in this Christian religion.  Actually, there was no reason to write a ‘New Testament.’  GOD’s initial Ways of Righteousness should have sufficed.  But mankind and even GOD’s Chosen, the Israelites, wanted to worship other gods.  As a result, the CREATOR GOD of Israel got so fed up with mankind that HE gave up HIS Earth to the heathens, and HE scattered HIS Chosen Ones from their land to serve these heathens.  And after HE scattered them throughout the world into the hands of their enemies, they, the Gentiles, which are non-Israelites, changed the dynamics of the world.  They wanted a god of their own, and it would not be the GOD of Israel.  So they created a man-god and a ‘New Testament’ Book for teaching about it.  You see, after the CREATOR chose for HIMSELF a Covenant People, HE gave them a LAW, a Righteous Way of Life to follow, and HE Commanded that they never add to or take from this LAW, and that it should be kept to a thousand generations, even always.  So, that being a given proves that the ‘New Testament’ is not an acceptable means of worship, as it is not the WORD of GOD, but the imaginations of the thoughts of man.  Let’s read:

 

“What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.”   Deuteronomy 12:32

 

“Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.”   Deuteronomy 4:2

 

“Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.”   Deuteronomy 5:32

 

This is how we know that no matter how wonderful we might make something sound, we cannot add to or take from GOD’s LAW, because altering HIS WORD is breaking HIS Commandment.

 

“Now, let me show you that the CREATOR GOD of Israel is the ONLY GOD.  Let’s read:

 

“Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.”   Isaiah 44:6

 

 “What a shame.  All those people going to church every Sunday and believing all those lies!” said Will. 

 

“Aw yes, but it gets better, my young Brothers and Sisters.  Now, let’s read:

 

“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

 

“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

 

“Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;”   Isaiah 44:24

 

“Yet I am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for there is no saviour beside me.”   Hosea 13:4

 

These are verses that the ‘New Testament’ just cannot dismiss.  What I mean is that the church cannot prove these passages to be false teachings, because they are the WORD of GOD.” 

 

“Caint people read?” asked Michael, “Why don’t the people in the church ask about these verses?”

 

“They’ve been taught and drilled that the ‘New Testament’ is the acceptable way to worship.  And they ignorantly accept what their preachers tell them without question and without asking their clergymen about the WORD of GOD that begs to differ with them,” said Brother Yah-a-cov.  “Over and over again the ‘Old Testament’ teaches that we must not allow ourselves to be led astray.  We must always be circumspect about our leaders.  That is, we must be extremely careful in what we choose to believe about GOD.  Also, we have to read GOD’s WORD for ourselves and not depend on others to teach us or pass on GOD’s Message because their interpretations might not be what GOD intended.  Now, it’s all right to have teachers, that is, to have someone directing you with information, but always, always read for yourself and know, too, that our best teacher of all is our GOD.  And if we are sincere, HE leads and guides us and shows us everything we need to know.”

 

“That’s what I don’t understand,” said Will.  “I want your GOD to guide me, too.  But how will I know HE is guiding me, and I’m not believing; the wrong thing?”

 

“To tell you the absolute Truth, no one can tell you when the CREATOR is leading and guiding you.  This is something you will learn on your own.  My advice to everyone seeking the CREATOR GOD is to do HIS LAW, as it is written and only repeat what you know HE has said.  Then you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you cannot go wrong.  We here in Gilead have learned that this is a sure fire way to live,” said Brother Yah-a-cov.

 

“A sure what?” asked Jason.

 

Laughing, Brother Yah-a-cov said, “That only means it’s sure to work, as planned.  And to be perfectly clear, if we would just learn to follow only GOD’s WORD, we would need no teachers because HE would be with us opening our eyes to HIS hidden Truths.  Now, I want to show you another verse.  Let’s read:

 

“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:”   Deuteronomy 6:4

 

And to highlight this Scripture, we have another very important passage:

 

“And God spake all these words, saying,  I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.”   Exodus 20:1,2

 

The thing that’s important for you to notice is that these verses do not need any interpretation, none whatsoever.  They are as clear and plain, as can be and so also are mostly all of GOD’s LAWS that are Commanded of us.  These are just a few of the passages proving that there is but ONE GOD.  As you read, you will be amazed at what you will find in GOD’s WORD and in HIS LAW that HE has given us to live and do in Righteousness.  GOD’s LAW is designed to make us wise and Righteous – not to cause confusion.  So, my suggestion to you is to read, read, and read until you have a full understanding of what our GOD has left in Scripture at the mouth of HIS Prophets for us.”

 

“But GOD’s Prophets lived a long time ago.  They don’t live now.  So, how can what they wrote way back then help us now?” asked Shayne.

 

“Yes, they did live a long time ago.  But it’s the things they said that pertain to us, and that’s what we living today must be aware of.  You must understand that there are many prophecies in Scripture that have not yet been fulfilled.”

 

“Like what?” asked Tonya. “Oh, I believe you,” she quickly said, “but I just want to see it for myself.”

 

“The Israelites have to return to their land, and the world has to return to the ONE CREATOR GOD and Praise and Glory only HIM, the way it was supposed to be in the BEGINNING.  Here, let’s read it:

 

“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.”   Isaiah 11:11

 

“Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.”   Isaiah 45:22,23

 

“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

 

See all this has yet to come to pass.  And so as to make no mistakes about what GOD we must serve and worship, let’s continue:

 

“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

 

“For if ye shall diligently keep all these commandments which I command you, to do them, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave unto him;”   Deuteronomy 11:22

 

Here we learn that we must not only cleave, that is, take hold of the GOD of Israel, but we must also keep all HIS Commandments, and there are way more than just Ten.  But you’ll learn more about them in these meetings and in school.  We pride ourselves on our efforts to live according to what our GOD requires of us.  Just one more verse and then I’ll answer any questions you might have.  Let’s read:

 

“And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?”   Deuteronomy 10:12,13

 

“And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.”   Deuteronomy 8:3

 

“You see, if Israelites were as devoted to following GOD’s LAW, as they are to believing in the ‘New Testament’ and following its man-god, then GOD’s Kingdom would be established on Earth already, and the wicked would be a thing of the past.”

 

“I wish my momma knew about this,” said Shayne.

 

“It’s hard to believe that people just ignore all this stuff.  And this is good stuff to know,” said Jason excitedly.

 

“I see what I’ll be spending my time doing, more than anything else,” said Tonya.  Reading, ‘cause it looks like my life depends on it.”

 

“That’s for sure, my little Sister.  That’s for sure because our GOD is our life, and we have to learn to know HIM, and right now, reading HIS WORD is our means of learning about HIM and the Ways HE wants us to follow,” Brother Yah-a-cov told her.  “And if we are sincere about seeking HIM, we will find HIM!”

 

“Thank you, Brother Yah-a-cov.  You did good.  Now, we’d like to hear your questions,” said Brother Micah.

 

“I really don’t have any,” said Jason.

 

“Me neither.  How can you question what GOD said?” replied Michael.

 

“That’s right.  You just do what HE said or be dead.  I didn’t mean to rhyme that, y’all,” said Jason apologetically.  “It just came out like that,” he said realizing the seriousness of the discussion but to the laughter of the Brothers and Sisters.

 

“No problem, little Brother, we understand,” said Brother Micah still tickled.  “Just don’t think that this is the only time you can ask questions.  We are always ready to sit and discuss the Holy ONE of Israel and HIS LAW and WORD to HIS Prophets.  We have to be one in following HIS Ways of Righteousness.  So, just remember, ask all the questions you want and at any time.”

 

“Now, Brother Nathan, let’s hear about how we know – not believe, but know – that we are the descendants of the Children of Israel.”

 

“Thank you, Brother Micah, and with much pleasure I’ll do my best.  First let me say that every Black person is not an Israelite,” said Brother Nathan.

 

“I was wondering about that,” said Shayne.  “That would be a whole lot of folks who don’t know nothin’ ‘bout nothin’, ‘cause they just like us.  We don’t know nothin’ either.  This is terrible.  Black folks, whether they Israelites or not need to find out the Truth,” said Shyne, matter-of-factly. 

 

“That’s for sure, my little Sister,” Brother Nathan told her.

 

“Many times when I was in the States and told people that I was an Israelite and that the Biblical Israelites were Black, they thought my wisdom to be ridiculous.  But again, you can’t argue with Scripture.  Deuteronomy 28th and Leviticus 26th Chapters thoroughly explain exactly what GOD said would happen to the Israelites if they did not take heed to following HIS LAW.  Let’s read some of the verses, and then you tell me what peoples went through this horrific experience.  But before we read them, let me first say that our GOD of Israel is a loving GOD to all who are obedient to HIS WORD, whether Israelite or not.  HE gave the Israelites the Land of Israel, exactly as HE promised.  And HE constantly sent HIS Prophets to them, but they would not heed HIS warnings and kept on turning to false gods and committing sins over and over again.  Therefore, GOD had no choice but to remove them from the land.  Why should the Israelites be allowed to stay in the Land of Israel if they would not represent the GOD responsible for their being there in the first place?  So, when our forefathers insisted upon worshipping false gods, our GOD cast them out of the land to serve their enemies and any god they chose, and did we ever!  Now, let’s read:

 

“And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them: And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or tothe left, to go after other gods to serve them.”   Deuteronomy 28:13,14

 

Now, let’s read the verses that without question identify the Israelites as being Black:

 

“The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth.”   Deuteronomy 28:25

 

“And thou shalt grope at noonday, as the blind gropeth in darkness, and thou shalt not prosper in thy ways: and thou shalt be only oppressed and spoiled evermore, and no man shall save thee.”   Deuteronomy 28:29

 

“Thy sons and thy daughters shall be given unto another people, and thine eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them all the day long: and there shall be no might in thine hand. The fruit of thy land, and all thy labours, shall a nation which thou knowest not eat up; and thou shalt be only oppressed and crushed alway:”   Deuteronomy 28:32,33

 

“And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee.”   Deuteronomy 28:37

 

“He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail.”   Deuteronomy 28:44

 

“Moreover all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall pursue thee, and overtake thee, till thou be destroyed; because thou hearkenedst not unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which he commanded thee: And they shall be upon thee for a sign and for a wonder, and upon thy seed for ever.”   Deuteronomy 28:45,46

 

“Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all things: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee.

 

The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flieth; a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand;

 

A nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of the old, nor shew favour to the young:”   Deuteronomy 28:48 - 50

 

“And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, even wood and stone.

 

“And among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind:”   Deuteronomy 28:64,65

 

Another verse that provides much food for thought is Exodus 2:17 – 19.  Let’s read it:

 

“And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock. And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon today? And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and also drew water enough for us, and watered the flock.”   Exodus 2:17 - 19

 

“Now, here, you have to know that the ancient Egyptians were Black.”

 

“I get it!  I get it!” shouted Michael.  Y’all get it?” he asked the other teens.

 

The others slowly read the verses for themselves, in an effort to see whatever it was that had Michael so excited.

 

“I get it now!” said Will.  “I get it.”

 

“I see what you mean,” said Tonya smiling.

 

Jason read it again aloud hoping he’d see what they got out of the verse.

 

“I get it, now!” said Shayne smiling.

 

“Yeah, oh yeah, I got it now!” said Jason.  “Don’t never count me out.  I told y’all I learn fast.  I was just a little excited, thinking ‘about them Black ‘gyptians, that’s all.”

 

“So, tell me, Jason.  What’s so interesting about this verse that makes it speak volumes?” Brother Nathan challenged him.

 

“What? You don’t believe me?  Well, I am happy to tell you that somebody thought Moses was a ‘Gyptian.  And since the ‘gyptians Black, then Moses had to be Black, too,” he said proudly looking at Sister Jerushala who nodded and blew him a kiss.

 

“Well, you are absolutely correct, Jason,” Brother Nathan told him.  I didn’t think you all would catch that.  This gang is simply full of good surprises.”

 

“This gang is simply the best!” said Sister Jerushala.

 

“That’s a good one, Brother.  I’m glad you showed us that,” said Will.  “The Scriptures about Slavery are good, but the one about Moses is great!  Nobody can argue with that one – nobody!  Now, I don’t have any doubt at all that the Israelites are Black.”

 

“Yeah, the Truth is right there.  Moses was whatever color the ‘gyptians were.  And everybody knows the ‘gyptians were Black.  If they don’t know that, shame on them,” said Jason.

 

Smiling and pleased that the teens readily understood the Scripture he presented, Brother Nathan asked, “Are there any questions?” 

 

The teens looked around at each other, as if to ask “Who didn’t get that?”

 

“Good, then moving right along.  It’s yours Brother Micah,” Brother Nathan told him.

 

“Thank you, Brother Nathan.  That was short and real, real sweet.  I loved it!  Okay, now Brother Aviel, please share what the CREATOR GOD did to make a Holy Name for HIMSELF.”

 

“I sure will.  Aside from the fact that the CREATOR GOD formed the Heavens and the Earth, mankind, and all things therein, that most people tend to forget about and/or take for granted, I’ll go straight to Abraham, the first father of the Hebrew Israelites.  Abraham used to be called Abram, but GOD changed his name to Abraham when HE made a Covenant with him and his SEED to be their GOD forever.  This was the second effort GOD made, aside from Creation, to make a Name for HIMSELF.  Not long after the CREATOR made a Covenant with Abraham, HE informed Moses that HE is the GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – all three of our Patriarchs.  Let’s read about this glorious Holy Name:

 

“And God said moreover unto Moses, 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

 

“I want you to pay close attention to the fact that this is HIS Name forever and HIS Memorial unto all generations.  When the CREATOR made HIS Name to include the names of our forefathers, HE gave HIS Name a whole new meaning that the world must recognize, as this is the WORD of GOD.  Now, let me show you something else.  Let’s read:

 

“And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn:”   Exodus 4:22

 

“That means I’m more important than that “New Testament” man, right?” asked Jason.

 

“And that’s for sure, Jason,” said Brother Aviel, so pleased that Jason had included himself among the Sons of Israel.

 

“And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.”   Joel 2:27

 

“Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying, You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”   Amos 3:1,2

 

“For thou hast confirmed to thyself thy people Israel to be a people unto thee for ever: and thou, LORD, art become their God.”   II Samuel 7:24

 

“After the GOD of Abraham saved the Children of Israel out of Egypt, the Egyptians never forgot HIS Miracles and Works and for good reason.  Most of all they remembered how GOD drowned all the host of the Egyptians in the Red Sea for their pursuing after the Israelites HE had just saved out of Egyptian bondage.  Even the surrounding nations, as far away from Egypt as Jericho had heard about the GOD of Israel.  Let’s read it:

 

“And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you. For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed.”   Joshua 2:9,10

 

“The next time GOD called attention to HIMSELF was when HE was instrumental in helping the Children of Israel take the land HE promised to give them, which was the Land of Canaan.  This is relevant and significant because the GOD of Abraham is the only GOD that has given land to a people, the only GOD!  Other than that, nations acquired land by conquest, by political means, and/or by migration,” Brother Aviel told them.  “But the Land of Israel was and still is a gift from the CREATOR GOD.

 

“I don’t know too much about the Bible, ‘cause I never studied it on my own.  I only know what I heard from the preacher at church or what my Sunday school teacher taught us, which wasn’t nothin’ like this.  But I’m really understanding all you’re saying,” said Tonya.  “And it makes a lot of sense, too.” 

 

“I gotta say somethin’,” said Jason.  “It’s hard to believe that church people can be so willing to let theyself be scammed when the Truth is all right here in GOD’s WORD.  Right here in GOD’s WORD.  This is unbelievable.” 

 

“I know how Jason feels.  We was going to church giving the preacher our money, wasn’t much, but we gave it to him, and he was preachin’ lies to us.  This needs to stop,” said Shayne.  “People need to open they own eyes and see for they self what GOD really said.  These lies gotta stop.”

 

“And it will, little Sister.  Our GOD will deal with sinners, and one day the whole world will bow to HIM and live in Righteousness, the way HE intended it when HE Created the Earth for mankind,” said Brother Aviel.  Now are there any questions?” he asked.

 

“How come the people in the ‘New Testament’ didn’t listen to GOD’s Prophets?” asked Will.  “How come they didn’t show the people what y’all are showing us?”

 

“Two things, Will, you must remember that GOD had ceased to send HIS Prophets long before the ‘New Testament’ was written.  Unbeknownst to many Christians today, the people who wrote the ‘New Testament’ were neither prophets nor Israelites.  And these writers of the ‘New Testament’ had no desire to teach the WORD of the True and Living GOD of Israel, anyway because if they had, then the Christian religion would not have had a leg to stand on.  The GOD of Israel and HIS Book of the Law detest everything the Christian religion stands for.  By the way, according to GOD’s LAW, only Israelites can be prophets.  At the time the ‘New Testament’ was written, the Israelites were well under the effects of GOD’s curses upon them in their enemies’ lands, proving that the man-god, the so-called ‘Son of God’ who said he was sent to the ‘Lost Sheep of the House of Israel’ only lied.  The Israelites were not there.  Let’s read it even out of their own book:

 

“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.”   James 1:1

 

“Had GOD really sent this so-called ‘Son of God,’ as HE had sent the Prophet Moses to the Children of Israel, he would have accomplished GOD’s desire, as did Moses.  But that wasn’t at all the case.  Thus, the Israelites were scattered, and GOD’s Prophets became a thing of the past.  Let me show you the Scripture to prove it.  Let’s read about it:

 

“Her gates are sunk into the ground; he hath destroyed and broken her bars: her king and her princes are among the Gentiles: the law is no more; her prophets also find no vision from the LORD.”   Lamentations 2:9

 

“WOW!  It’s true!  GOD stopped sending ‘em,” said Jason.

 

“Yes, that is absolutely true.  And the only man to make a second coming is Elijah the Prophet.  Let’s read that, too,” Brother Aviel told them.

 

“Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:”   Malachi 4:5

 

“Man, you, on point!  You on point!” said Jason.  “Y’all need to show the world this stuff, and I’m fo’ real!”

 

“Our GOD is now working all over the world, calling attention to HIMSELF, and manifesting situations causing people to realize that the things that are happening can only be the work of GOD,” said Brother Aviel.  “Now, are there any other comments or questions on this topic?” he asked, to which there were none.

 

“Now, let us discuss Passover, said Brother Micah, “as this is one of the greatest events in our history that we must never forget,” said Brother Micah.  “People forget that the CREATOR GOD is ALL MIGHTY.  HE can make things happen and keep them from happening.  This is how HE keeps us safe and condemns those who would want to harm us.  And when Moses went to Pharaoh to tell him to ‘Let My People Go,’ GOD hardened his heart, so he would not let the people go, and HE did this for a reason.  GOD wanted to show HIS People and the Egyptians that HE was truly the CREATOR GOD coming to Deliver HIS People out of Egypt, to give them the Land of Canaan that HE had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  And although HE did send Moses to bring them out of bondage, all the Praise and Glory is due to this Great GOD, the CREATOR GOD of Israel that this Community serves and worships with all the strength and energy we can muster up.  It is for HIM we live.  And what we want you, our precious gang members to know is that we, all of us, must keep this GOD in our hearts and be obedient to all HIS LAW.  And the reason is that we are living in the days of witnessing another Israelite Exodus, but this one will be out of all the lands where our GOD scattered us.  However, only a Remnant will return and be saved,” Brother Micah told them.

 

“What’s a ‘Remnant,’ asked Shayne.

 

“The word, ‘Remnant,’ means a fragment, a portion – not the whole amount or group, but only a part of all Twelve Tribes will return to the GOD of Israel,” Brother Micah told them.  “Let’s read this verse:

 

“For though thy people Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet a remnant of them shall return: the consumption decreed shall overflow with righteousness.”   Isaiah 10:22

 

“But why?” asked Tonya.  “Why won’t GOD bring them all back, if they want to come?”

 

“That’s just it, little Sister,” said Brother Micah, “not all of Israel who are living in their enemies’ lands want to return.  They are happy where they are even though savage injustices and many afflictions are eating them up alive.  Our GOD only seeks out those who have it in their hearts to return and to live and do HIS LAW.  And when HE sees this in HIS People, no matter where they are, HE will put it in their hearts to go home and make the return possible.  And they will not be at peace until they do,” he explained.  “And as we return, we must remember all GOD’s Covenants.  One is HIS Promise to be our GOD, another is the fact that we must keep HIS Covenant, as it pertains to the LAW, and all males must keep the Covenant of Circumcision.”

 

“There’s that word, again,” said Jason.  “What that mean?”

 

“This is a topic that all Israelites, men, women, and children must know and understand for if our males are not circumcised, then they are cut off from the Nation of Israel.  Let’s read it:

 

“This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised. And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you. And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed. He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant. And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant.”  

Genesis 17:10 - 14

 

“When male babies are born, they have an excess of skin at the head of the penis.  When this skin at the hill of the foreskin is removed, then this is a process called circumcision.  Thus, when GOD’s Covenant is fulfilled in the flesh of all males, that is, when their foreskin is removed they have complied with GOD’s Commandment that calls for the circumcision of all males.”

 

“Aw man!  I know you kiddin’, right?  Aw man!  We got to do that?” asked Michael.  “Y’all hear that?  We got to do that!  Aw man!”

 

“Not me!” said Jason.  “I’m already cirum…, circum…  ,  What I’m trying to say is that I already got the Covenant.  I am good to go, man.  I ain’t got that problem, Whew!”

 

The Brothers were too tickled to speak but they managed to contain themselves.

 

“Listen, Michael, circumcision is up to you.  No one here will force you to have it done.  You can be sure of that,” Brother Micah told him. 

 

Michael was quiet and everyone could see that he was truly troubled by the thought of being circumcised.

 

“Michael, man.  I ain’t circumcised either, but if that is what I got to do to get this GOD on my side, then I’m gonna do what I got to do.  Man, I been livin’ in a bad life for too long.  Now’s my chance for a change, and um gonna take it,” Will told him.

 

“Is it gonna hurt?” whined Michael.

 

“Listen, I’ve talked to many Brothers who have had this procedure done, and when it was all over, they told me that their fear was greater than the pain.  And of course you will be given medication to decrease the pain,” said Brother Micah.

 

“Do I gotta do it right now?” he continued to whine.

 

“Well, like I said, you don’t have to get it done at all.  But our Passover celebration is in a few weeks, and the only way you can join in this memorable Holy Day is that you are circumcised,” Brother Micah explained to him.

 

“Aw man!  That means I gotta get it done right away.  How long it take to heal?” asked Michael.

 

“If you care for your procedure properly, you could be healed in a week’s time,” Brother Micah told him.  “Again, little Brother, it’s all up to you.  We will not force you to make a decision.  But just know that we would want you to observe Passover with us, so that you will not be left out.”

 

“How soon can I get it done?” asked Will.

 

“All we have to do is schedule you for an appointment, and it will no doubt take place within a day or two.  Once Brothers make the decision to be circumcised, we try to get it done, as soon as possible.  There’s no reason to prolong the time, as it only causes more stress.  And besides, once the decision is made, if the Brothers don’t get it done quickly, there is always the chance they might change their minds, which is all right, too, but in all cases the Brothers want it done as soon as possible just for that reason.  In any case, if you are really serious, I’ll call first thing in the morning and make an appointment for you.  Will that be all right?” he asked Will.

 

“Yeah, I may as well get it over with,” said Will.

 

“And what about you, Michael, can I make an appointment for you, too?” Brother Micah asked him.

 

“If you can handle the streets, seeing all its crime and drugs, you can handle circumcision,” said Will.  “Just keep telling yourself that this is what GOD wants – our GOD, Brother.  This is what HE wants.  You can do it!  Yeah, Brother, make an appointment for him, too,” he said turning to Brother Micah. 

 

“Are you all for it, Michael?” Brother Micah asked him.

 

“If I don’t I’ll be the only Brother in the Community who ain’t had it done.  So, yeah, you can include me, too,” said Michael downheartedly and reluctantly.

 

“Michael, it is not that bad, really.  I went through it, and I know you can, too,” Brother Nathan told him.

 

Michael looked at Brother Nathan, but he said not a word.

 

“Okay, now I am putting my foot down.  I think these children have been through enough for one day.  And if you don’t want to hear my mouth, then I strongly suggest that you close this meeting with a prayer, and let everybody go to bed.  It’s midnight, my goodness, and…

 

“Okay, Sister Jerushala,” said Micah to his wife.  We got the message.  I just have one announcement to make.  I want all you teens to be ready at seven in the morning to go to school to register and get enrolled for your classes.  Now, Brother Nathan, would you please provide us with closing prayers before we will have to weather a small storm in here.”

 

After laughing out loud at their dear Sister Jerushala, Brother Nathan said closing prayers and everyone collected his/her newly adopted teenager and went home. 

 

***

 

Early the next morning, Brother Micah wasted no time making his rounds to personally pick up the teens for registration in their new school.  And they could not have been more excited walking and some at time skipping to school like first graders and chatting about what classes they wanted to take.  Only Michael was a little withdrawn, no doubt because of his possible impending circumcision that he so dreads.  Brother Micah had asked Brother Nathan how he had faired the night, and he told him that he didn’t think the young Brother had slept at all, and that he should try to schedule him, as soon as possible before he changed his mind.

 

Upon entering the school, Michael was so captivated by the beauty of the school that he was soon back to normal.  Brother Michael took them straight to the office where the school’s principal, Brother Rahm, and Vice Principal, Sister Carmella awaited them.  The teens were nervous and slow to enter the office.  Brother Micah had to coax them along more than once.  And when the principal was told that Brother Micah had arrived with his new guests from the States, he came right out to meet them. 

 

“Well, Shalom, Shalom, my new students,” he said excitedly.  “Welcome to all of you.  And Shalom to you, my Brother Micah.”

 

“Shalom to you, Brother Rahm.  As you know, these are our wonderful guests from the States who are eager to register and enroll for school, as well as become members of our Community.  Let me introduce the members of our precious gang to you.”

 

“Wait just a moment, please.  Allow me to get Sister Carmella, our Vice Principal.  Whenever matters concern young Sisters, it is our practice that she be present.  Excuse me, please.”

 

In seconds Brother Rahm returned with Sister Carmella and both their faces had smiles of gold enabling the teens to relax.  Sister Carmella greeted Brother Micah and without waiting for introductions greeted the teens, “Well, well, well, what a fabulous surprise to meet you for myself.  I can’t tell you what a pleasure this will be for our school and for Gilead.  And do know that we have already heard about how bright and respectful all of you are.  When Brother Micah was in the States, he maintained close contact with us.  I don’t have to tell you how surprised all of us were to learn that he would bring home some gang members.  Knowing his heart, we shouldn’t have been surprised.  Of course we were worried at first hearing this news, but he had only positive things to say about all of you.  So now, please, each of you step forward and introduce yourselves,” she told them.

 

Without hesitation a smiling Will stepped forward.

 

“I’m Will Ammons,” he said, “and I’m very pleased to be here.”

 

Next, Jason came forward.  “I’m Jason, Jason Henderson, and I love it here.”

 

Then both the two young Sisters stepped forward.  “I’m Tonya Sharpe, and I love the beautiful houses here, and everybody has been real nice to us.”

 

“I’m Shayne Barnes, and I want to be like Sister Leah and Sister Jerushala.  They real nice people.  And…and…thank you for letting us in your school.”

 

“I’m Michael Thomas, and I want to live here forever.”

 

Pleased at what they were hearing, Sister Carmella and Brother Rahm smiled, for these gang members had captured their hearts.  “Welcome,” she said, “with all my heart I welcome you to Gilead and to your new school.  I have no doubts whatsoever that you will all do well and will excel academically and enjoy the extra-curricular activities that our school has to offer.  What do you think?” she asked turning to Brother Rahm.

 

“I have no reason to think.  From what I’ve heard, I know that our newcomers to THWK, The House of Wisdom and Knowledge, will do well and will be an asset to our student body.  And without any further ado, let’s get our gang registered, tested, and enrolled in their classes.”

 

All the teens expressed their joy realizing that they would really be going to school in Gilead.

 

“Now, after registration, the procedure here with incoming students from abroad and from other schools involves assessment and placement into the appropriate grade levels, i.e., placement in classes where students will be expected to achieve and not be overwhelmed with stress.  Therefore, you will be given math, reading, and Language Arts exams that will be beneficial to us for your placement.  This process won’t take too long,” he said looking at his watch, “and afterwards it will probably be time for lunch.  Of the two lunch periods we have at our school, you will be in the first-period lunch, which lasts for forty minutes.  I’m sure you will all love the buffet we serve from sandwiches and salads to soup and two different dinner platters.  I think you will enjoy whichever meal you decide upon.  And you might be happy to learn that all our vegetables and fruits are produced right here on our Community Farm, and we bake all our breads,” said Brother Rahm proudly.  Yes, indeed, we are truly blessed.”

 

Even though the teens had eaten breakfast, the talk of food had their undivided attention.

 

“Now, if you will all come with Sister Carmella and me, we’ll get started processing everyone to be official students of THWK,” said Brother Rahm leading everyone into the school’s testing lab. 

 

“The House of Wisdom and Knowledge,” said Jason in a stage whisper brought smiles to Brother Rahm and Sister Carmella.

 

“Oh, Brother Micah, we won’t be needing you right now.  I believe my students here have everything under control.  But if you’d like to stay, then by all means be my guest,” Brother Rahm told him.

 

“Looking at the teens, attempting to read their expressions and body language, he saw only eagerness and excitement to comply with Brother Rahm.  “Well, I guess I can find something to do.”  Handing the principal a manila folder he told him, “All their vital statistics are in here, and it wasn’t easy getting them, so I trust you’ll take good care of them.”

 

“No need to worry, Brother Micah.  We’ll make copies and get them right back to you,” said Sister Carmella.

 

“Oh yeah, I almost forgot.  I must come back at noon to collect Michael and Will.  We have an appointment with Dr. Noah.  Brother Rahm knew straightaway why the two boys would be visiting Dr. Noah, and therefore, nothing more needed to be said.  “And I regret that my boys will have to miss a few days, but I’ll be sure to get their homework to them,” said Brother Micah.”

 

“If you will do that for me, I would be most appreciative.  Once these students get the ball to rolling, I don’t want anything to stand in their way,” said Brother Rahm.  “So, getting their schoolwork to them is very important, especially since they are starting school in the middle of the year.

 

“I don’t think you’ll have anything to worry about, Brother Rahm.  I’ll be back at noon, and we shouldn’t be gone too long.  Dr. Noah will just do a consult today.  Okay, Shalom for now.”

 

The new students were registered, tested, and enrolled in their classes.  Afterwards, Brother Rahm told them they would be given a tour of the school, of which they could not have been more delighted to hear.  Brother Rahm had arranged for two senior students, Adam and Reevkah to provide the teens with the tour, knowing that if students in their age range would take them around the school and the grounds that they would feel more at ease about asking questions.  And ask questions, they did.  But no one asked more questions than Jason.  After the tour, the principal had directed the seniors to take the teens to lunch. 

 

As they stood in the lunch line, Jason told Adam, “Man, I ain’t got no money to pay for the food.  The Brother forgot to give me lunch money.  Will, Michael, y’all got yo’ lunch money?”  Jason asked them.

 

“You mean we suppose to pay?” Will asked Adam.

 

Adam thought he’d have some fun.  “You mean you didn’t bring your lunch money?” he asked worriedly.

 

“Naw, man.  They didn’t tell us we needed any,” said Jason, upset that he wouldn’t be able to eat.

 

Reevkah touched Shayne and Tonya and whispered, “He’s teasing them,” to the young Sisters’ delight.

 

“Well, what we gonna tell ‘em, man?” asked Jason.

 

“They do not like it when students don’t come with their lunch money; I’ll tell you that!” Adam said trying hard to keep a straight face.  “I’ll never forget the time I forgot my money.  All they’d let me have were some crackers and a dry piece of cheese.  And then one Sister embarrassed me with a lecture in front of all my friends.  Sometimes, they can be so mean.  So, this is what we’ll do.  When you get to the buffet, just put what you want on your tray.  I’ll be the one to pay for my lunch, and you all just walk away.  Maybe nobody will notice.  So stay behind me, but not too close,” Adam cautioned Jason.

 

But Jason wasn’t feeling good about what Adam was telling him to do and when Adam’s back was turned, he walked from the line to speak to the Sister who was stationed on the far end of the buffet.  Walking over to her he wasn’t quite sure of what to say.  “Uh…Sister…I’m new here, and I forgot my lunch money,” he told her.  “I wasn’t thinkin’ before I left the house, and I’m sorry.”

 

The Sister, surprised, looked at him and smiled.  Yes, that’s true.  You are definitely new here, all right.  What’s your name, son?” she asked Jason.

 

“Jason Henderson.  I don’t mean to start no trouble on my first day here at school.  I just want to tell you I’ll bring the money tomorrow, so I can eat more than just some crackers and cheese.  My friends who came with me don’t have any money either, and I know they want to eat, too,” he told her.

 

“Hmmm…I see.  Who’s here with you?” she asked Jason.

 

“It’s five of us from the States and Adam and Reeba, I think is her name.  They showin’ us around,” said Jason.

 

“Would that be our very own Adam and Reevkah, the seniors?” she asked smiling.

 

“Yeah, how’d you know?” Jason asked her, surprised.

 

“Everyone knows Adam, sweetheart.  Where is he?” she asked.  “That little stinker!”

 

Jason strained to find his group in line.  “There they are about to get their food.  What they laughin’ at?” he asked.

 

“Honey, Adam just got one over on you.  Lunch at THWK if free.  Now, you go tell Adam the next time I need weeds pulled around my house that I’m coming lookin’ for him. 

 

“Yeah, he got me, chuckled Jason.  “He got me good.”

 

“Son, second thought, let’s go get your tray, so you can serve yourself whatever you’d like.  Adam is just having fun.”  And she walked over to the line with Jason.

 

“Adam?!”

 

“Yes, Sister?” he said with a grin.

 

“I told Jason that the next time I need weeds pulled, I will be looking for you to pull them,” she said laughing.

 

“Aw, Sister.  I was just making them relax.  They are all uptight and scared they’re going to do something wrong.  So, I’m showing them that over here we don’t have to always be so serious about everything.  That’s all.”

 

“I understand, Adam.  You wouldn’t be Adam if you didn’t show them how not to be so serious about everything,” she said laughing.  Anyway, I think we’ve got some wonderful students here,” she said smiling.  “And forgive my manners.  Welcome to Gilead.  If you need any help for any reason just know I’m here for you.  And it goes without saying that everybody here will do their best to make your stay enjoyable.  That, I can promise you.  No one goes neglected here in Gilead.  Now, I want you to remember me.  I’m Sister Naomi.  Quickly, tell me your names, so you can eat.”

 

The teens were happy to meet Sister Naomi, as they thought her to be just as kind as all the other Sisters they had met in the short while they had been in the Community.  They all shared their names, and Tonya thanked her for being so kind.

 

“I’m Adam,” said the senior laughing, and Sister Naomi reached over and pinched his cheek.

 

“Again, Welcome to Gilead,” she told them.  “Enjoy your free lunch,” putting emphasis on the “free” and went back to her station at the end of the buffet table.

 

The students ate their lunch, chatted about how different Gilead was from street life, and met many other students, some were Jordanians but most were fellow Israelites.  It was Will who reminded everyone that it was time to head back to the office to await the Brother.

 

At noon, just as Brother Micah had said, he was walking into the office to collect Will and Michael.  The principal had told his assistant to let him know, as soon as Brother Micah had arrived.  And when she did, Brother Rahm came straight out smiling and told him that he had wonderful news to share with him.  But first he handed him the manila folder with all the students’ personal information. 

 

“Great,” said Brother Micah.  “I am all ears.”

 

“These kids might come from the streets, but their test scores show no indication of it,” said Brother Rahm.

 

“They kept letting me know that they were not stupid,” said Brother Micah sheepishly. 

 

“Well, believe me, they aren’t.  I am very impressed with their scores.  All their exams indicate a strong potential to do well in all areas in which we tested them, especially reading and math.  Their Language Arts grammar section was not bad at all, but was not as good as their reading and math.  My assessment of their performance is that they will have no problems with their studies here at THWK.  I just feel that all they need is encouragement and for all of us to build up their self-esteem.  Then, I believe these children will do as well as the other students here in Gilead in no time flat,” said Brother Rahm.

 

“Well, from what I’ve heard and seen, building up their self-esteem is already in motion.  These are wonderful kids, and now, they have become my babies.  And I am not going to let them fail.  I brought them here, and it was not for naught,” said Brother Micah.

 

In walk the students, and Brother Rahm dismisses Adam and Reevkah with thanks for taking care of their newcomers.

 

“Thank you so much, Brother Rahm, for this very good news.  But now, I really must take Michael and Will to their appointment.  I apologize for having to take them so soon after their enrollment, but there are things we must take care of.”

 

“I understand, Brother Micah,” Brother Rahm told him.

 

“Michael, you and Will please come with me.  Shalom for now, Brother Rahm.”

 

“Shalom, my Brother.”

 

“Shalom,” said Will liking the idea of being a real part of THWK and the Community.

 

When Michael heard Will, he looked at him smiling, and he, too, said, “Shalom, Shalom,” smiling from ear to ear.

 

Brother Micah heard both Will and Michael and thought to himself, “My gang is going to do just fine.”

 

Dr. Noah talked with both of the young Brothers together, as he knew the circumstances concerning Michael’s fear of the procedure.  He examined them and explained to each one exactly what he would do.  He told them that after the procedure, they would be sore and would have to miss school for two to three days, and then they would start to heal quickly.  Dr. Noah explained that they would have to keep the wound clean and lubricated, so it wouldn’t become dry.  He also told them that he would perform the circumcision on Friday morning, for an almost two-day head start on the healing process in order that they don’t spend too much time away from their classes.

 

After talking with the doctor, Michael didn’t seem as nervous and never said anything about changing his mind.  And for Brother Micah that was wonderful, but he was still nervous, as he wanted it all over with for them, especially for Michael, and as soon as possible.

 

After the two consultations, Brother Micah rushed Will and Michael back to school and without a word about the scheduled Friday appointments for their circumcision.  They discussed the school, the classes they’d take, and the new friends they had made.

 

Brother Micah said, “Now, isn’t that something?” under his breath, but Will and Michael still heard him.

 

“Somethin’ about what, Brother?” asked Will.

 

“Oh nothing,” he said smiling.  Brother Micah had noticed that their street talk had slightly improved.  “Their English teacher should appreciate that.  Now, she won’t have to work so hard after all,” he thought to himself.

 

“Sooooo, who was the most exciting student you met today?” he asked them.

 

Without hesitation, both said, “Adam.”

 

“He’s a riot,” said Will.

 

“Yeah, he’s real cool.  I like him, a lot,” said Michael.

 

“I know Adam.  He’s a real good kid.  Everybody speaks well of him.  There’s never a dull moment when he’s around,” said Brother Micah.

 

“Yeah, tell us about it,” they both said at the same time laughing out loud.

 

“We found that out,” said Will still laughing.

 

On the way back to the school, Brother Micah’s thoughts returned to Friday morning again wishing that day would come and go and that his boys would be healed really soon.

 

“Okay, gang, you think you can find the principal’s office?” he asked them when he pulled up in front of the school. 

 

They both smiled knowing that they could.  “Of course,” was what they both said eager to get back into school.

 

“Do you think you can find where you live after school, or do you want me to come get you?” he asked.

 

When they looked at each other, he quickly said, “I’m kidding.  I’ll be here at four waiting in the visitor’s parking lot over there,” said Brother Micah pointing in the direction to the left of the school.  If you happen to see Gideon, please tell him to come with you.  And don’t forget to tell the others.  You’ll see them, as everyone exits the building from this main entrance,” he said.  “Okay, Shalom, gang!”

 

“Shalom, Shalom,” they told him, as they headed for the entrance to THWK.

 

After school, Brother Micah was waiting in the parking lot for his gang.  One after the other, they all exited the building, including Gideon and walked to the car.  Brother Micah could not have been happier seeing the joy on their faces.  When they boarded the minibus, they all greeted him Shalom, and then within seconds, they all started talking at once.  For Brother Micah that was music to his ears.

 

Brother Micah reminded the teens that they had another meeting that night and to be sure to take a nap, if they wanted, and to do their homework before the meeting.  Tonight we’ll discuss GOD’s Sabbath and HIS Holy Feast Days.

 

“So what’s so important about the Sabbath?” Jason asked Gideon who was sitting next to him.

 

“Man, that is my day of the week,” Gideon told him making sure to express every word he had said.  Come Wednesday, my body automatically starts craving for the Sabbath.  By Friday morning, it’s all my brain can think about.  Starting Friday sundown, when the Sabbath begins, I can sleep as much as I want and as late as I want on Saturday, and nobody but nobody tells me anything to do on this day.  And, man, that’s for twenty-four hours I get to keep GOD’s Holy Sabbath of complete rest.  From Friday sundown until Saturday sundown all I do is eat and sleep and read if I want to but mostly eat and sleep.  I can’t tell you how much I love this day.  To me, the Sabbath is the life.  It’s the day you thank the GOD of Israel for making it every time you think about it.  We are so blessed to have it.  My Emah says I’m just lazy, and I’d feel like that about every day of the week if I had the opportunity.  She’s right, but that doesn’t mean I’m lazy,” retorted Gideon.  “I just know how to enjoy my leisure and how to really appreciate GOD’s Sabbath.  If HE said we no longer had to keep it, I’d keep it anyway.”

 

“This is something y’all do every Sabbath,” asked Jason.

 

“That’s right, my Brother.  Every Saturday is the Sabbath, and I wouldn’t change that for all the money in the world.  Of course, it’s a Holy Day, too.  We can’t forget that, you know,” Gideon told him. 

 

“Why is it called a Holy Day?” asked Jason.

 

“It’s the day the CREATOR rested after HE Created the Heavens, Earth, mankind, and all things in and out of this world.  The Seventh Day Sabbath is the Anniversary of the day GOD rested, and HE made this day a Sign between HIM and us, the Children of Israel,” explained Gideon.

 

“Man, you don’t know the things people do on GOD’s Holy Sabbath – anything but rest.  Believe me.  A lot of people would be alive today if they had kept this day holy,” said Jason.  “I’ve seen people shot, stabbed, hit by cars, and overdosed on drugs – all on the Sabbath and other days, too, but for sure on the Sabbath.  The streets don’t know nothin’ about restin’ on GOD’s Sabbath.  Friday night is party time and Saturday, if people are finished shoppin’, it’s clean the house and laundry time and get ready for party time again on Saturday night.  Do you all go anywhere on the Sabbath?” Jason asked him.

 

“Of course not, because if we did, we wouldn’t be resting,” Gideon quickly shot back.  “We all stay in our homes and rest.  GOD’s Sabbath is for us to refresh ourselves.  And after twenty-four hours of doing nothing, I assure you that I am well rested and refreshed.”

 

“You know what, Gideon?” asked Jason.

 

“What?” asked Gideon

 

This world is all messed up.  That’s what!” said Jason.  “I hope yo’ GOD does somethin’ real soon to change things.”

 

“I do, too, Jason.  And you know what else?” Gideon asked him.

 

“What?”

 

“HE is your GOD, too, my Brother,” Gideon told him, “and don’t you forget it!”

 

Jason said nothing but allowed what Gideon had said to sink in, hoping with all his heart that Gideon’s GOD was indeed his GOD, too.

 

Brother Micah had heard his son’s explanation of GOD’s Sabbath, and aside from the fact that he is indeed lazy, he was pleased that he had a clear understanding of this Glorious Sabbath Day. 

 

“Now,” thought Brother Micah, “I have to get Jerushala and Sister Leah to sit together with Shayne and Tonya for Girl-Talk.  I guess that’s what we’ll schedule for tomorrow night,” he thought.  After dropping all the teens off, and when he got to his house, he told Gideon to tell his mother that he would be back in about an hour.  Then he continued on to do some necessary chores for the Community. 

 

That night, the discussion on GOD’s Holy Seventh Day Sabbath and HIS Holy Feast Days went very well, and the teens were happy to learn that the GOD of Israel really had special days that HE had designated for HIS People to observe.  And they were shocked that Christmas and Easter had nothing at all to do with the CREATOR GOD or HIS Holy Days.  All the teens still wanted to talk about Passover, especially Michael and Will, but not just because they knew they had to be circumcised before they could keep it.  They were especially curious about the evening of Passover.  Michael had the idea that Israelites would be coming from all over the world back to the homeland on the night of Passover.  Will had said he would love to see Moses on this night, because then he could ask him to do a miracle for people who are living today, so they will believe in the GOD of Israel like before.      Shayne envisioned seeing a great ball of fire on this night.  All Jason could think about was eating Passover lamb and unleavened bread.  And Tonya wished that all people would learn about the Passover night because it’s about the power of the real GOD to save.  The teens also learned from Genesis 1:14 how to determine the First Day of each Hebrew Month, by watching for the New Moon Crescent.  They all asked intelligent questions, giving everyone reason to believe that Brother Micah’s gang was quickly becoming admirable and knowledgeable Israelites of Gilead.  He was so, so very proud of them.

 

The Girl-talk that included Sisters Jerushala and Leah and Shayne and Tonya also went well.  The Sisters explained what it mean to be unclean and told them about the number of days, seven, that Sisters with an issue of blood should be put apart.  They let them know that during this time they could attend school but would have to sit in the designated area in each class for young Sisters who are unclean.  Sister Leah told Shayne and Tonya that many Sisters would prefer that others with an issue would stay at home and not visit them.  And they made it clear that at this time, Sisters with issues cannot participate in the Solemn Assemblies of GOD’s Holy Feast Days when the Community gathers for prayers and Thanksgiving to the GOD of Israel.  After the young Sisters read the Scriptures on this topic, they felt confident that they would be following GOD’s WORD, and they understood why it is important to be separated during this time.  They even preferred to be separated from others, as they didn’t always feel up to company on those days.  Afterwards, they discussed sewing, as Shayne and Tonya were eager to wear some of the fashions of the young Sisters in school.  And Sisters Jerushala and Leah promised they would start teaching them, as soon as possible.

 

After the heart-to-heart Girl-Talk, Brother Micah breathed a sigh of relief because then they had covered matters that needed to be discussed immediately.  But no sooner had he started feeling good about the way things were going, he remembered Michael and Will’s scheduled circumcisions in the morning.  “I can’t wait until the Sabbath comes in,” Brother Micah told his wife, as he lay down that night. 

 

“If I didn’t know better, I’d say you’re starting to sound just like someone else I know, dear,” she told her husband.

 

“Aw, but for a different reason, I want to see the arrival of the Sabbath,” said Brother Micah sighing.

 

“Don’t worry, Micah.  Everything will be all right.  You’ll see,” Sister Jerushala told her husband. 

 

Brother Micah was up before daybreak, getting ready for Michael and Will’s appointments with Dr. Noah.  After he was all dressed, he sat at the kitchen table drinking a cup of herb tea trying to calm his nerves.  His greatest fear was not the procedure itself, but that Michael would change his mind.  Brother Micah then wondered what he would do if that happened, and then took another gulp of his tea.

 

At six-thirty Brother Micah called Brother Nathan to see if Michael had changed his mind.

 

“No, he is coming downstairs, right now, all dressed and waiting on you.  He said he doesn’t want anything to eat,” Brother Nathan told him.

 

“Well, that’s good to know.  I’ll be there right after I call Brother Jonathan,” Brother Micah told him and ended their conversation.

 

“Shalom, Brother.  How is Will this morning?”

 

“He seems great.  He just asked me if I thought you might have overslept.  Are you on your way?” Brother Jonathan asked him.

 

“You bet!  And I’ll be there in less than ten minutes.  Shalom.”

 

Brother Micah, nervous as could be, couldn’t get out of the house fast enough.  He dropped the keys to the car twice in an attempt to hurry straight over to Brother Nathan’s to pick up Michael.  And to his surprise, upon his arrival, Michael was standing outside the house waiting for him.

 

To be Continued…

 

By

 

Tziona Yisrael

(March 2007)

 

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Since starting to write Children’s stories for The LawKeepers JOURNAL, I have grown to love this task for they also Exalt Our Holy ONE of Israel, and they tell rose-colored stories in the process because, with GOD’s Blessings, we will indeed lead better and happier lives upon our return to our heritage.  I believe this with all my heart! Then, we will enjoy the Righteous lifestyles that you read about in these stories and live in a tranquility, Peace, and Happiness that only the Holy ONE of Israel can bring to fruition.   And accordingly, we will one day guard this utopia that will thrive in the LIGHT of GOD’s LAW, and we will eliminate those who threaten its existence.   This won’t just be about FEARING the Holy ONE to follow HIS Ways, it will be about tasting a divine lifestyle and having it no other way.

 

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Children’s stories that I have written and published, thus far, in The LawKeepers JOURNALS are as follows:

 

 

“Who Was that Strange Man?”

“The Garden of Shirri

“When You See One, You See the Other”

 “The Woods of Gilead

 “Little Talya Talks to the Animals”

“Turning the Hearts of the Fathers to the Children

and the Hearts of the Children to Their Fathers”

Lot’s Separation From Abram”

“Gideon Rocks”

“Something is Terribly Wrong!”

“Something is Terribly Wrong!” Part II

 “Something is Terribly Wrong!” Part III

 “GOD is Making Everything Right!”

(Continued from the sequel, Something Is Terribly Wrong, Part III)

“GOD is Making Everything Right!” Part II

(Continued from the sequel, Something Is Terribly Wrong, Part III)

“GOD is Making Everything Right!” Part III

(Continued from the sequel, Something Is Terribly Wrong, Part III)

“GOD is Making Everything Right!” Part IV

 (Continued from the sequel, Something Is Terribly Wrong, Part III)

“GOD is Making Everything Right!” Part V

 (Continued from the sequel, Something Is Terribly Wrong, Part III)

 “GOD is Making Everything Right!” Part VI

 (Continued from the sequel, Something Is Terribly Wrong, Part III)

“GOD is Making Everything Right!” Part VII

 (Continued from the sequel, Something Is Terribly Wrong, Part III)

“GOD is Making Everything Right!” Part VIII

 (Continued from the sequel, Something Is Terribly Wrong, Part III)

“GOD is Making Everything Right!” Part IX

 (Continued from the sequel, Something Is Terribly Wrong, Part III)

“GOD is Making Everything Right!” Part X

 (Continued from the sequel, Something Is Terribly Wrong, Part III)

“GOD Sends HIS Angel to Help and to Hurt!”

“King Solomon’s Throne”

Eden and His Gammy”

“The Humminggirl”

“GOD Alone is CREATOR, and HE Wants All the Glory!”

“Going Home!”

“We Have Heard that GOD is With You!”

“Stars, Sand, and Pomegranates!”

“GOD’s Olive Tree”

“A Blessed People”

“They Still Don’t Want to Return!”

“Trekking to Face Jerusalem to Talk to the Holy ONE of Israel!”

“Saphirah”

“Little David”

”Time is Everything”

“Little Isaiah”

“Cameras Capture More Than Just the Picture”

“Ahbah, What is Passover?”

“We‘re All In This Together”

“Then, Our GOD Will Be Happy”

“GOD Did It!”

“The Quilt of Remembrance”

“Neizkor’s Story of The CREATION”

“Skipping Rocks”

“Nathan’s Visions”

“Star, Daughter of Zion, Mother of Many”

“Rahkeeya Wants Her Own Baby Brother”

“Gang Banging Fun”

“Gang Banging Fun,” Part 2

 “Gang Banging Fun,” Part 3

 

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All the above children’s stories are posted on The LawKeepers Website in the monthly JOURNALS listed at:

 

www.thelawkeepers.org

Click on “JOURNAL”

 

If you would like to contribute your short stories for our youth, please feel free to submit them for publication.  The only requirement is that they are in accord with the teachings of the Most High CREATOR GOD of Abraham and Moses.

 

Tziona Yisrael,

Editor

 

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CLOSING SCRIPTURE EXALTING THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL:

 

They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;

Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea.

Psalm 106:21,22

 

But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob,

and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee,

I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

 

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee;

and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

 

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 honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.

 

Fear not: for I am with thee: 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: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;

 

Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory,

I have formed him; yea, I have made him.

Isaiah 43:1 - 7

 

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H  A  L  L  E  L  U  Y  A  H !

 

H  A  L  L  E  L  U  Y  A  H !!

 

H  A  L  L  E  L  U  Y  A  H !!!

 

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BLESS THE LORD, YIHOVAH,

MERCIFUL GOD OF

ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB,

O MY SOUL

AND ALL THAT IS WITHIN ME BLESS

HIS HOLY NAME

FOR

HIS MERCIFUL KINDNESS TO ALL WHO FEAR HIM AND KEEP

HIS COMMANDMENTS!

 

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KNOWING  THE  BEAUTY  AND  THE  REWARD  OF  THE  FEAR  OF

THE  LORD  GOD  OF  ISRAEL  AND 

SERVING  AND  WORSHIPPING  ONLY  HIM,

AND  NOT  MAN  OR  IDOL  IS  A SALVATION  IN  ITSELF!

 

Blessed be the Most High GOD of Israel and blessed be HIS Holy Name

forever and ever! 

 

Touch our mouths, Lord GOD of Abraham, and

let us declare your Praise FOREVER!

 

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*Where Our GOD Has Said HIS Heart Would Be*

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With much gratitude and appreciation, The LawKeepers, Co. wishes to announce receipt of donations extended towards our establishment of a TORAH Hebrew Community…

 

 

T’zirah Baht Yisrael

 

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FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2005/06:

 

DONATIONS TO KATRINA VICTIMS:

 

$400.00 from Brother Yeftahk Dahn, President of SHOMRAY HAB'REET for Katrina Victims

 

$50.00 from Rabbi Yahoshua Yahir of the "Home of Prayer Congregation" in Charlotte, North Carolina

            

All funds received for "Katrina" victims are accounted for in a separate bank account and will be forwarded to the following cause:

 

Oprah Winfrey's Angel Network for Katrina Victims

 

DONATIONS TO THE LAWKEEPERS, CO.:

 

Sister Yahoseba Yisrael

Brother Ronald Robinson in Charleston, Missouri

Brother Joseph Anderson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania*

Sister June E. Porter (JELPO) of Delaware*

Anonymous*

 

The LawKeepers, Co. is grateful to all who desire to assist in our Mission.

 

The LawKeepers, Co. appreciates all contributions towards our TORAH Hebrew Community and for your donations to aid the Katrina victims.

 

BLESSED BE THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL!

 

If you would like to make a donation towards our cause, please feel free to send your contributions to the President of the LawKeepers at the above address.

 

Respectfully in the Name of the Most High GOD of Israel,

 

Tziona Yisrael,

Executive Secretary

The LawKeepers, Co.

 

*Recurring supporters towards our objectives

 

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MOTHERS WITH SONS IN PRISON

 

MWSIP (Mothers with sons in prison) is striving to embrace all mothers of different races, color, creed and nationalities worldwide to bridge the gap that separates them from their sons within the prison systems with unconditional love.

 

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A Mother's Release Day

 

Freedom not only comes physically, but it originates from the heart. The anticipation of the release day for your son is also the release day for the mother. When your son goes into prison, you as his mother go in with him without even being aware of it until it's time for him to come out.

 

There's tons of unexpected emotions that happens when it gets near the release day for your son. You have occupied for the duration of his time that small little corner within the spiritual walls of that prison. A small voice from above speaks to you near that time and tells you "you can come out now".

 

Severe fear sets in and you find yourself glued to a placed that your hearts been in for the time he has been there. You fear you're leaving him! How can I come out and he's still there? The small voice speaks again..."you can come out now." the fear intensifys and you begin to cryin uncontrollably. Your inside screams... "I CANT' LEAVE HIM, I'M SCARED!" After forcefully shaking until your bones start to hurt, with a light that shines beside you, you step forward into the silhouette, and immediately, your son steps out behind you.

 

Joy unspeakable! You're at the finish line on your mark waiting for the green light, then waiting for the gun to go off to fly. A mixture of emotions starts from joy to gladness to anticipation to fear to being elated to just plain ole crazy inside.

 

You've been there for him every minute, everyday, even his day of release, you want to be there not realizing until it hits you that this is your release day too. Words will never be able to explain or capture that moment in your heart what you feel. You give up on trying to describe the feeling. You simply result to "just happy". Every minute is so special to you as well as him. All past events are just that, past events. They don't mean anything anymore.

 

The pain leaves your eyes; the wisdom sets in along with experience. Now the dove inside you and the eagle inside him is released-----GO FLY!!!!!!

 

A Mother's Day In Court

 

The first time I ever experienced screaming from the inside out. You're helpless. You've lost all control, the mercy lies on the court. But what can you do? This is the most helpless time you can experience. The Life of your child lays in someone else's hands, a total stranger. A person who has no knowledge of the heart of your son. It's like someone literally snatches a baby from your arms to do with him what they want to do with him. You can only scream from the inside out. Heart wrenching as it is, again, what can you do but beg for the mercy of the court. "Somebody's mercy, anybody's mercy"!

Everyone in the courtroom are strangers. They only know the crime and the crime knows them. But everyone, this place, this dream, you are unfamiliar with. All of the decisions without my permission come through the court.

 

What about my decision, my suggestion, my opinion or even my thoughts? This is my son! No body cares, nor do they want to hear them. All I want to do is take my boy home with me, but fate is not on my side this time. The worst day of my life was the day in court, because a part of me was taken away to a cold, unsafe, non-caring place of nowhere. Now my son is gone.

 

A Mother's Travel

 

The road to your left is the road of sorrow and grief. The road that veers off to your right is the road of heartbreak and pain. The road that goes toward the north, is the road of fear, the road that goes south is the road of unfamiliar. All these roads curve, twist, and turn.

 

They eventually end up merging into the one-way street that the mother travels during the entire time her son is in prison, which leads toward his heart. Roadblocks are in the millions all across these roads. Dead end streets are deceitful, because they are without warning. Where is the end of the road and when will I get there?

 

The end is there but is it near? Is the end of the road bright or is it dim? Who will judge that? Some roads are under construction, they take forever. Some have detours, which brings on confusion. Some are full of red lights. No matter where you travel to, to see your son, believe that there is an end to those long roads. The road will end in this world but never in your heart.

 

I traveled miles to visit my son and miles to be that voice on the outside for him, as well as support. You don't support the crime committed, you support the love for him. If I had to do it all over again, I would travel those same roads all over again. I would go down those same streets. It was the beginning of our destiny.

 

www.mothers with sons in prison.com

 

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It’s a sad state of affairs to have to be one of these mothers.  It’s even more of a poignant matter knowing that more often than not, the fathers of these boys are right there with their sons, strung out on drugs, or dead.  But there is hope:

 

“Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.

Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about;

for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.”

Psalm 142:6,7

 

“I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee,

and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison,

and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.”

Isaiah 42:6,7

 

Remember those incarcerated…contact them…encourage them in GOD’s Truth…T.Y. Editor

 

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As most of you might know, our Sister Naami bat Lewi posts information about our incarcerated brothers in her Newsletter appealing to everyone to write to them.   Without question, they so desperately need mentoring by Brothers and Sisters who Fear the Holy ONE of Israel and who have knowledge of HIS LAW. 

 

If anyone is aware of support groups for those incarcerated, please send this information to anyone of the names listed in this section of the JOURNAL.  T.Y., Editor (Afraqueen@AOL.COM)

 

Please know that periodically new names are listed. 

 

The information Sister Naami provides for us to “Reach Out and Touch” our incarcerated family is as follows:

Keith Walker, #80775, Iowa State Pen, P.O.B. 316, Ft. Madison, IA 52627

Daniel Claybon,  #086106, Iowa State Pen, P.O.B. 316, Ft. Madison, IA 52627

Malakim ben Israel (AKA James Taylor, Inmate # 181800, (name was changed legally), Dorm 8, Bed 59, Powhatan Corr. Ctr., State Farm, VA 23160

David C Salley, #502283-6D116, Carlos White,#1045640, Danny L Arrington, #183437 and Derek Holmes #217983 all at Southeast Corr. Ctr., 300 E. Pedro Simmons Dr., Charleston, MO 63834

Quinn Wilkins, #294112, MacDougall Corr Fac., 1153 East Street So., Suffield, CT 06080

Peniel Pope, DIN# 03R0441, Orleans Corr Fac., 3531 Gaines Basin Rd., Albion, NY 1411-9199

Emily Legg #03671-025, Fed. Prison Camp, POB 6000, Greenville, IL 62246

Ray Legg Jr.#03676-025, US Penitentiary, POB 12015, Terre Haute, IN 47808

William C Smith #429459, POB 5500, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Michael D Salley #R41105-1B-65, Shawnee Corr Ctr., 6665 State Rte 146 East, Vienna, IL. 65542-9069

David Clay #163208- 6B225 South Central Corr Ctr.,  255 W. Highway, 32, Licking, MO 65542-9069

Robert Enelus 04A1188, MidState Corr. Facility, POB 2500, Marcy, NY 13403

Quincy Curry,#000525611D, SouthWoods State Prison, 215 So. Burlington Rd.Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Emanuel T. Newman, inmate #13418-039, Federal Corretional Institution, P.O. Box1000, Oxford, Wisconsin, 53952-1000

Ronald Robinson at the Southeast Correctional Center, Housing Unit 5-A-204, 300 East Pedro Simmons Drive in Charleston, Missouri

Sister Naami has noted they are all in need of written materials including Bibles and Tanakhs.  However, please write to them first to find out if there are any special instructions for sending them packages.  And even if you have no packages to send, write to them encouraging messages to ease their burden of confinement. 

[I graciously thank Sister Elishebah for suggesting that I include these addresses in The LawKeepers’ JOURNAL.  T.Y., Editor]

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Sister Penninah has provided more addresses of our incarcerated Brothers for our loving attention:

 

MENARD CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Derrick Jordan, Inmate # B-71536, P. O. Box 711, MenardIL  62259

 

GREENVILLE FEDERAL PRISON CAMP

Emily Legg, Inmate # 03761-025, Federal Prison Camp, P. O. Box 6000 D-2, GreenvilleIL  62246

  

SOUTHEAST CORRECTIONAL CENTER

David Salley, Inmate # 502283-6D-116, 300 East Pedro Simmons Drive, Charleston, MO  63834

 

JEFFERSON CITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Oscar Turner-Bey, Inmate # 168840, 8200 No More Victims Rd. 2B-210, Jefferson City,  MO  65101

  

GREEN RIVER CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX

Ovell Hampton , Jr., Inmate # 85370, 1200 River Rd, Central City,  KY  42300-9300

  

Algernon E. Tisdale, Sr., Inmate # ET4465, 1 Kelley Drive, Coal TownshipPA 17866-1021

  

IOWA STATE PENITENTIARY

Keith Walker, Inmate # 807755, P. O. Box 316, Ft. MadisonIA  52627 

 

FEDERAL CORRECTION CENTER PETTERSBURG

Vernon Roper , Inmate # 46383-019, FCC Petersburg –Low, P. O. Box 1000, Petersburg,  VA  23804

  

SOUTHPORT CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Moshe Canty, Inmate # 99A6830, P. O. Box 2000, Pine CityNY  14871-2000

 

FEDERAL PRISON CAMP

Ray Legg, Inmate # 03676-025, P. O. Box 12015, Terre Haute,  IN  47801

 

Submitted by our Brother Yehudah Benjamin ben Yisrael, our WebMaster (yehudahben@yahoo.com  ):

 

Kenneth M. Key - A-70562 aka Ananiyah ben Yisrael, P.O. Box 112, Joliet Illinois 60434

 

Submitted by our Brother Dawayadyah (dawayadyah@yahoo.com):

Gamba Oba, P.O. Box 56, 446-078, Lebanon Correctional Institution, Lebanon, Ohio 45036

 

Ade Oba, 449-098, 4104 Germantown St., Dayton, Ohio 45417

 

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Posted to the LawKeepers’ Forum by

From: "prazyah1@netzero.net" prazyah1@netzero.net

To: dawayadyah@yahoo.com

Cc: fao3@att.net; fao3@worldnet.att.net; sabba_asaheh@yahoo.com; sholevi@aol.com;

bshalombz@sbcglobal.net; RavFunnye@sbcglobal.net; kahtriel@yahoo.com;

info@shmayisrael.com; Moreh_Qanaa@yahoo.com; shmahyisrael@aol.com

Sent: Sunday, March 4, 2007 4:22:03 PM

 

Subject: Urgent Need for Yisraelite Leaders and Teachers

 

Shalom,

 

Thank you for your inquiry.  I am responding to you and to all Yisraelite leaders and teachers.

 

There is indeed an urgent need for teachers and leadership at area prisons.  At this time, however, I do not have any inmates that I am corresponding with at an Ohio prison.  If you do know of any incarcerated in Ohio, I would be happy to add them to our newsletter mailing list.

 

To provide some background, my name is Peninnah Baht Zion.  I am the Director of Daughters of Zion, Inc. and editor of the Beth OR prison newsletter.  We publish a monthly newsletter and provide tanahks and other Yisraelite publications for them.

 

We have been publishing the newsletter for a little over a year now and the one theme that is always expressed by the inmates is the need for leadership.

 

The inmates who are reaching out to us are dedicated men, who have by some unfortunate turn of events found themselves in the belly of the beast.

 

I know from their correspondence that it is a hard life, especially for adherent Yisraelites. 

 

The brothers and sisters are striving against insurmountable odds to keep the laws of Yah in captivity within captivity.

 

Struggles with dietary issues and the need for instruction are major concerns.  They need local advocates to assist them.

 

They need leadership to stay strong in prison.  Christian and Muslim organizations are strong in the prisons.  However, the Yisraelite population has no organizational structure to influence and advocate for them.  This is primarily because, thank Yah, their numbers are very small.

 

Listed above is a contact person for each of the facilities that we are in communication with.   If your camp is located near one of these prisons, please arrange a visit to teach a group.  They would be happy to receive instruction for one day, one week, or one hour a month. 

 

Please respond if you can help.

 

Todah Rabah

Peninnah 

prazyah1@netzero.net

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RUSSEL SHOATS PETITION

 

Gov. Edward Rendell

Governor of Pennsylvania,

225 Main Capital Building,

Harrisburg, PA, 17120


Honorable Edward Rendell,


Russell Shoats (z) is a 61-year-old man who has been in prison for over 33 years. For over ten of those years he has been in “solitary confinement." He is held at SCI-Greene, which is over 300 miles away from his family, who are based in Philadelphia. He is a father, grandfather and “model prisoner,” who has only had one minor rule infraction in over 15 years.


After a prison blood test and two other examinations, it was discovered that he is probably suffering from prostate cancer.


I ask you to use the powers of your office to assure us that Russell Shoats (z) will receive all of the medical care he needs. Further, we ask that you see that he is immediately transferred to one of the states Level Four Maximum Security Prisons; either SCI-Graterford or SCI-Frackville, so that his family doesn't have to travel for twelve hours to visit him.


As governor, you share responsibility with the state's Department of Corrections for providing safety and security for u.s. citizens. Included among these responsibilities are the duties of providing for the health needs of state prisoners and helping them maintain ties with their family members.


We call on you to ensure that these things are carried out.

 

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

 

Shortcut: http://www.petitiononline.com/shoatz/petition.html

 

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PAROLE NOTICE

 

All right, gentlemen, let’s keep the momentum going.  Recently, Congressman Sensenbrenner has established three phone numbers for our family members to call and voice support for federal parole to be reestablished.  This is a very positive step, which dictates even more congressional interest in the parole issue.  Please!!!  Pick up the phone, call your family and friends, and provide them with the three phone numbers below and tell them to call the above Congressman as soon as they hang up the phone.  Also do let them know why parole is so necessary, i.e., the money that parole will save from an already over-taxed system could be used for far more necessary purposes. 

 

First time offenders with life or near life sentences that result from draconian mandatory minimum laws deserve at least an opportunity to earn a second chance (NOTE:  the parole bill, as written, is applicable to everyone, so this statement in no way will limit parole to just first time offenders; it’s just political language used to achieve a goal), and the elderly inmates with extensive medical problems, and in no way could ever be a continued threat to society, should be provided with a means to at least spend their last few years with loved ones.

 

LEAVE MESSAGE FOR CONGRESSMAN SENSENBRENNER AT:

 

                        1-800-242-1119 (FREE)

                        1-262-784-1111 (WISCONSIN)

                        1-202-225-5101 (WASHINGTON, D.C.)

 

These numbers have been established for this very purpose, so let’s be quick to respond.

 

Also, it’s important to note that bills take an average of five (5) years before gaining the necessary congressional support to become law, which only happens after a number of reintroductions, gaining more and more signatures as it builds momentum.  This will be the parole bill’s third year since its initial introduction by Congressman Danny K. Davis, and has since only gained more and more support.  Such a process takes commitment on our part to consistently encourage our family and friends to repetitively voice their support through all the denials along the way until success is ours, which can be reasonably expected within the next 2 – 3 years.

 

Of course this is a message written only to those who actually prefer investing toward freedom, as opposed to incarceration – a preference seen by one’s behavior alone.

 

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[This article is posted with much hope that our incarcerated Brothers and Sisters will learn the TRUTH about the Most High CREATOR GOD of Israel and will make efforts to know HIM and HIS Ways of Righteousness.  In making the GOD of Israel their total focus and learning to live and do HIS Way of Life and change their wrong doings, they will encourage the Holy ONE to hear their prayers and remove them from their prisons.  Therefore, by all means, please disseminate this information.  T.Y., Editor]

 

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OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION CIRCULATED BY HEBREW ISRAELITES:

 

For information about the happenings in Hebrew Israelite Congregations, News, and Health, please contact:

 

E-mail: fao3@att.net. 

For issues of the ICN, including archived issues,

please log on to: www.icn.ctinets.net. 

 

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For a totally Black Hebrew Israelite Newspaper, please know that

the Jerusalem Chronicle subscriptions are now online. Visit the following WebSite:

 

www.jcnonline.ctinets.net

 

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www.hebrewisraelites.com

Contact:  ShoLevi@AOL.COM

 

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Also, our Brother Yehudah Benjamin ben Yisrael has set up a live Internet station YRBN that I’m sure you will find quite enjoyable. 

 

The Yisrael Internet Radio Network:

Yisrael Radio Broadcasting Network "The Place to Be"
http://www.yrbnradio.com

 

Download the YRBN Radio Toolbar!
http://yrbnradio.ourtoolbar.com

 

Contact Yehudahben and put your name on the mailing list for notification of upcoming Paltalk discussions, Classes, and Interviews on YRBN.

 

Yehudah Benyamin ben Yisrael
Director/Programmer/Webmaster

 

Yehudah@wrightwebdesigns.com

 

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If you like food and it likes you and you want to share some really good recipes or learn how to cook from information provided by “TheKoshercookgroup” then you want to get acquainted with the folks who make good use of the following link:

 

TheKoshercookgroup@yahoogroups.com

The Recipe Newsletter!

 

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For Safety Alerts:

Zeemee4u@yahoo.com

 

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A link to the King James Version can be obtained at the following WebSite:

 

http://www.fourmilab.ch/etexts/www/Bible/

http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/frames/bibleframe.html

http://www.cforc.com/kjv/index.html

 

A link to a Hebrew / English Bible with a means to listen in Hebrew:

 

http://www.mechon-mamre.org/p/pt/pt0101.htm

 

The LawKeepers, Co. welcomes your articles, poems, short stories, and testimonials

for the Exaltation and PRAISE of Our Most High CREATOR GOD,

The GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/ISRAEL!

 

 The LawKeepers, Co. welcomes your donations.

If you would like to make a contribution to The LawKeepers, Co.,

please E-mail The President of The LawKeepers, Co. at: 

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“Yet I am the Lord thy God from the land of Egypt,

and thou shalt know no God but me: 

for there is no saviour besides me.”  

Hosea 13:4

 

“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

 

Yehudah ben Yacob, President (MilzAhead@AOL.COM) 

 

Tziona Yisrael, Executive Secretary / Editor of The LawKeepers JOURNAL (Afraqueen@AOL.COM)

 

www.thelawkeepers.org

Click on “JOURNAL” for past Editions.

 

    We Exalt and Sanctify the GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

and profess the Laws HE gave to HIS Prophet Moses.

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Please support our desires to establish a TORAH Hebrew Community (housing, K-12 School, farm and equipment, and Health Center).  If interested, please contact Yehudah ben Yacob at the above E-mail address.

 

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 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting,

get understanding,

Proverb 4:7

 

Deuteronomy 28th Chapter

is all about The Slave Trade of Blacks out of “Africa.”

 

“For thou shalt worship no other god: 

for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.”  

Exodus 34:14

 

“Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God,

which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him

and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;”

Deuteronomy 7:9

 

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