"…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
THE LAWKEEPERS’ MONTHLY JOURNAL
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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2001<<<<<ESTABLISHED FOR
THE EXALTATION, PRAISE, AND RECOGNITION OF
THE MOST HIGH GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB
AND HIS EVERLASTING LAW
"Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the Lord your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: That thou mightest fear the Lord thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy sons and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged. Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey." Deuteronomy 6:1 - 3
"O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the Lord."
Jeremiah 22:29
EXALTATION OF THE MOST HIGH GOD OF ISRAEL:
"Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
"He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.
"My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
"He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved.
"In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
"Trust in him at all time; ye people, pour out your heart before him:
God is a refuge for us. Selah"
Psalm 62: 1,2,5 - 8
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE LAWKEEPERS, CO.:
ALL PRAISES TO THE HOLY ONE OF YISRAEL, YIHOVAH, OUR ELOHIM!
ALL PRAISES TO THE HOLY ONE OF YISRAEL!
Shalom
Yehudah Benyamin Ben Yisrael, President
The LawKeepers, Co
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PLEASE TAKE PART IN "SIGHTING" THE NEW MOON -
START THE NEXT NEW MOON WATCH ON THE EVENINGS OF OCTOBER 16 - 18, 2001
BY LOOKING IN THE "WEST" JUST ABOVE THE HORIZON.
"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
"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
THE TORAH READINGS FOR SHABBAT AND
THE NEW MOON FOR THE MONTHS OF
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER ARE AS FOLLOWS:
NEW MOON WATCH 10/16 - 18/01
Psalm 81:1 - 10
Deuteronomy Chapters 11 - 13
I Kings 9th Chapter
II Kings 10th Chapter
Jeremiah 13th Chapter
Zechariah 13th Chapter
Isaiah 45th Chapter
Joshua 1:7,8
Zechariah 13th Chapter
Isaiah 45th Chapter
Joshua 1:7,8
Psalm 89th Chapter
Psalm 9th Chapter
SHABBAT READINGS - 10/20/01
Genesis 2:1 - 3
Exodus 31:12-18
Isaiah 56:1 - 7
Isaiah 58:10 - 14
Deuteronomy Chapters 17 - 19
I Samuel 11th Chapter
I Samuel 12th Chapter
I Samuel 13th Chapter
I Samuel 16th Chapter
Psalm 72nd Chapter
Psalm 24th Chapter
Psalm 95th Chapter
SHABBAT READINGS - 10/27/01
Genesis 2:1 - 3
Exodus 31:12-18
Isaiah 56:1 - 7
Isaiah 58:10 - 14
Deuteronomy Chapters 23 - 25
Exodus 17:8 - 16
I Samuel 30th Chapter
II Kings 23:1 - 7
Micah 3:5 - 12
Psalm 15th Chapter
Isaiah 50th Chapter
II Chronicles 25:1 -4
Ezekiel 18th Chapter
I Samuel 15th Chapter
Proverbs 28th Chapter
SHABBAT READINGS - 11/3/01
Genesis 2:1 - 3
Exodus 31:12-18
Isaiah 56:1 - 7
Isaiah 58:10 - 14
Deuteronomy Chapters 26 - 28
Leviticus 26:40 - 46
II Samuel 7th Chapter
Jeremiah 6th Chapter
Ezekiel 24th Chapter
Ezekiel 21st Chapter
Ezekiel 22nd Chapter
Ezra 9th Chapter
Nehemiah 5:1 - 6
Micah 3rd Chapter
Jeremiah 30:11 - 24
Psalm 17th Chapter
Psalm 27th Chapter
SHABBAT READINGS - 11/10/01
Genesis 2:1 - 3
Exodus 31:12-18
Isaiah 56:1 - 7
Isaiah 58:10 - 14
Deuteronomy Chapters 29 - 31
I Kings 2:1 - 11
Ezekiel 11:16 - 20
II Chronicles 6:32 - 39
Malachi 3:6,7
Jeremiah 31:31 - 35
Jeremiah 32:37 - 42
Isaiah 56:6 - 8
Isaiah 64th Chapter
Isaiah 66:18
Jeremiah 12:14 -17
Jeremiah 3:17
Nehemiah 8th Chapter
Micah 3:1 - 7
Micah 4:1 - 7
Psalm 25th Chapter
A complete Hebrew Calendar displaying all the months and New Moon Watches, Sabbaths of Rest, and Holy Days for the year can be found on The LawKeepers WebSite: www.thelawkeepers.org.
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SOME QUESTIONS TO PONDER:
"What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become vain?" Jeremiah 2:5
"But 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." Jeremiah 7:23
"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
Given the above passages, why do you think our forefathers, the Children of Israel, forsook the Holy ONE, the Most High GOD of Israel?
In that the GOD of Israel saved HIS People out of Egypt, gave them the Land of Canaan, and then told them that if they did not keep HIS Law that HE would scatter them into the four corners of the Earth (AND DID IT), why then do Israelites, nonetheless, look to and believe in a "man" called JC to save them?
Why do you think Israelites DO NOT believe in and look to the All-Mighty GOD that proved HIMSELF to be a True GOD and Savior but rather pray to, believe in, look for, and thank a "man" who has done nothing whatsoever for the Nation of Israel?
(Bear in mind that, so the tale goes, he sent his disciples to the "Lost Sheep of Israel." Why didn’t he go himself?)
Please feel free to contribute responses to these questions, and if so, they will be published in the next Newsletter.
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HINTS FOR HARDY, HEALTHY HEBREWS
:I have compiled just a few succinct articles that are useful information for all of us who wish to enjoy good health:
WALK ON WITH THE WALK ON…
Can you imagine that there is something that is free of cost and fun to do that can be of so much benefit? That "something" is WALKING!
Before I even try to convince you of the health benefits in walking, I must impress upon you the importance of FIRST buying good "walking shoes." During the time that I lived in Egypt for eight months, I walked just about every single day. But I did not have the proper shoes, and as a result, I had serious problems with my feet for many months. You do not want to make this same mistake. With so many people walking and jogging these days, just about any store that sells name-brand sneakers can advise you of exactly which shoes are good for this sport.
The first time that I became a serious walker, about ten years ago, I walked for one hour, four to five times a week. I was also on and off a diet at the time. I did this for about five to six months and lost about thirty pounds and was looking very good, as I had not only lost weight but inches, as well. Hmmm, it seems that I was looking so good that I stopped walking, and of course, the food returned and so also did the weight. While in Egypt in 1999, I also walked, but I did not stay with a diet as much as I should have, but I did manage to lose some weight.
I like walking quite a lot and for several reasons. When I’m serious about it, I take my "Walkman" with me and step to the beat. The pace is very fast and the music is definitely swinging. Other times, I just want to meditate, and there is no better time to do so than when walking if you live in a house with significant others. However, there is also much benefit in walking with someone or with a group. If you’ve never walked, then you just can’t imagine how invigorating "walking" can be. This sport is the best boost to your metabolism and morale ever. I am a witness. And I must get back into action and shape! By the way, one need not walk so swiftly for this routine to be of benefit. Research has found that daily walks for even twenty minutes, four times a week are also healthy for us. I am just a creature in need of immediate gratification.
Below are a few ideas that I hope will encourage us all to get with a walking-exercise program and a more healthy diet… Eliminating sweets, fried foods, and fast foods can be a first step!
WALKING MAKES EATING RIGHT EASIER
THREE SURPRISING WAYS EXERCISE SPEEDS WEIGHT LOSS
Everyone knows that exercise helps you shed pounds by burning calories. But did you know that it may also help you eat healthier? Research show that individuals who exercise at least 3 hours a week tend to stick with a more balanced diet. Here’s why:
Walking Fit, page 12
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TRAINING TIP
FIND THE BEST SPEED FOR YOU
BASE YOUR PACE ON YOUR WALKING GOALS
Should you walk faster than you do now? Slower? "It depends on your goal," says Susie Kania, an exercise physiologist at Cooper Wellness Program in Dallas.
Even if you have a goal, your focus for each exercise session could change depending on how you feel, adds Kania. If you want to lose weight, for example, but you’ve had an exhausting day, an easy jaunt may be just what the doctor ordered.
Walking Fit, page 10
Listed below are the names of some very good walking shoes:
New Balance shoes
Ryka’s Doyenne
Saucony Grid Motion
Avia 362
Timberland Spruce Pass (for "trail walking")
Merrell Jungle Moc (for the "Casual Walker")
The price range for these shoes are from $ 55 to $ 85.
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Finally, I’d just like to add that although I believe mostly everyone can walk, regardless of age, it wouldn’t hurt to check with your physician before starting any walking or other exercise routine.
So, now, take the time to pamper yourself, and look good while you’re doing it. Let’s get ready to Walk into GOD’s Kingdom!
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
Learn about the Reparations Mass Movement and how YOU can get involved: Go to www.thelawkeepers.org and click on "Repnow."
The Israelites received Reparations for their free labor when they left out of Egypt (Exodus 12:35,36, Psalm 105:37). And it is prophesied that we will again receive compensation for our free labor and bondage in this modern-day Egypt:
"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:
WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?
"But if ye turn unto me, and keep my commandments, and do them; though there were of you cast out unto the uttermost part of the heaven, yet will I gather them from thence, and will bring them unto the place that I have chosen to set my name there."
Nehemiah 1:9
"Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings."
Isaiah 51:7
So often,
but indeed not enough, I write about the Children of Israel, the Dry Bones, and the Dead Jakes returning to the Holy ONE and HIS Book of the Law. I write about the fact that that’s our only ticket to returning to our heritage. And because of GOD’s Word to HIS Prophets, one would think that those of us Israelites in the knowledge of GOD’s Truth would be working fervently towards becoming a Righteous Nation according to GOD’s Ways and would be more diligent about working towards fulfilling prophecy that will return us to Our GOD, return us to the Land of Canaan, and eventually place us in the days of GOD’s Kingdom.For well over 2,000 years, Our GOD has been waiting for us to return to HIM according to HIS Ordinances and Precepts. And of a truth, I could say that in some respects, many of us are half way home. We acknowledge wholeheartedly our true identity, speak Hebrew, wear Hebrew garb, sport beards and locks, and naturals, and even profess GOD’s Law. We declare GOD’s Holy Sabbath, and some of us even keep it, as well as HIS other Holy Days.
But that major decision, that most important step that is so necessary to take that will make an Exodus a reality seems to elude us. If we are to put total fear in Our GOD to keep HIS Laws, Statutes, and Judgments and have total faith in HIM, we must, without a doubt, believe that HE is with us, and then we must now Exodus and "flee" from the lands that took us into captivity. Unfortunately, this "Second" Exodus spoken of in Scripture is something we just can’t muster up the courage to fulfill. Could it be that some people feel that "they" are not ready yet? I hear all the time that "I am going to wait on GOD." Or is it that some people simply fear making the move. Well, take a look at this:
"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." Jeremiah 30:10,11
Whatever the reason, just keep in mind that it’s only the obedient who will be the Remnant that will be saved, i.e., those of us who are not only obedient to GOD’s Law, but those of us who take heed to GOD’s Commands. If Lot had not been obedient to GOD’s Word to get out of Sodom, then he and his family would have been destroyed with it. Our Merciful GOD is again telling those HE loves to "flee," but this time it’s concerning "Babylon."
"The voice of them that flee and escape out of the land of Babylon, to declare in Zion the vengeance of the LORD our God, the vegeance of his temple." Jeremiah 50:28
"Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the LORD’ vengeance; he will render unto her a recompense."
Jeremiah 51:6Now, of course we know that this second Exodus (Jeremiah 16:14,15) won’t be like the first. Only a Remnant of Israel will be saved. No doubt, it will be those who know the value of fearing GOD and being obedient to HIS Word that HE has left for us for this latter day.
"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
"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
O please don’t get me wrong; much to my dismay, everyone who leaves the lands of our captivity will not be saved. Some will be instruments for trying those of us who seek YIHOVAH. Some of us will bind GOD’s Covenant in our hearts and will not be moved. And you can bet, that just as our GOD tried the Nation of Israel in the Wilderness, HE will again do the same thing. Our GOD will prove us just as HE proved the Nation of Israel down in Egypt.
"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 20:35 - 38
"And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not." Exodus 20:20
"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." Deuteronomy 8:2
For all the above reasons, I pray daily that the Holy ONE will join me with Brothers and Sisters who will have the desire and goal to seek after Our GOD of Israel and Keep HIS Law ONE Way - GOD’s Way.
Finally, I feel that it’s necessary to add that those who honor the Most High GOD with their mouths and who have hearts far from HIM (Isaiah 29:13) might be able to fool the people, but they won’t be able to fool the Most High GOD, and HE will protect those of us who truly desire to keep HIS Law in Righteousness. You see, the All-Mighty GOD of Israel looks at the heart no matter what the body is wearing and no matter what the mouth speaks. Once I asked a man why he would not keep GOD’s Law when HE knew that this is what GOD wanted us to do. He said, in essence, that he knew he wouldn’t be worshipping GOD in Righteousness, so he didn’t want to play games with HIM. Although this man chose to be rebellious, he made a wise decision.
"Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do nonour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:" Isaiah 29:13
"But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him; for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart." I Samuel 16:7
"Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness." Psalm 30:4
O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer."
"Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD."
Psalm 31:23,24Let those who are chosen to be leaders in Israel come forth and be courageous and in the fear of the All-Mighty GOD of Israel, do HIS Will in Righteousness, and be the "he goats before the flocks." We must get our hearts right with Our GOD so we can do that for which we were formed, and that is show forth the Praises of Our GOD of Israel in Righteousness (Isaiah 43:21).
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.
BLESSED BE THE MOST HIGH GOD OF ABRAHAM AND MOSES AND EXALTED BE HIS HOLY NAME ABOVE ALL OTHERS FOR EVERMORE!
GLORY YIHOVAH, CLEAVE TO HIM, AND EXALT HIM AND
HIS BOOK OF THE LAW ALWAYS!
Tziona Yisrael
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A Message To All Messianics:
Cleave to the Most High GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and wait on HIM, as this is what we are Commanded to do!
"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 30:19,20Tziona Yisrael,
Servant of the Most High GOD of Israel for HIS Holy Name’s Sake
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"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 as we come and go in our daily routines is ever so helpful in maintaining healthy ideals about HIS Paths of Righteousness.
"Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him
while he is near:"
Isaiah 55:6
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"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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Poetry With A Message:
HOW MANY OF US WILL BE OBEDIENT
AND
TRUST AND RELY ON OUR "FIGHTER"
THE HOLY ONE, YIHOVAH?!
"But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.
"And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched unto the children of Israel, saying, The land, through which we have gone to search it, is a land that eateth up the inhabitants thereof; and all the people that we saw in it are men of a great stature."
Numbers 13:31,32
O that we would just learn to trust in Our God and fear HIM,
To do HIS Will and follow HIS Ways, so that "we," HE will not condemn.
After seeing HIS Miracles down in Egypt that amazed all the People,
The whole multitude and HIS Chosen Ones still weren’t convinced by their brains so feeble.
Saved them did Israel’s GOD out of bondage and from the Egyptian,
And took them into the Wilderness to safety for HIS Exaltation.
The Israelites and surrounding Nations were all made aware,
That the GOD of Abraham loved HIS People and their enemies HE did not spare.
All that this GOD of Hosts wanted, demanded, and did require,
Was that HIS People Israel would keep HIS Charge and to HIS Law aspire.
This All-Mighty GOD in the Wilderness promised them Canaan Land,
To give it to them and their Seed by HIS Mighty Hand.
If only these children of Jacob had just done GOD’s Will,
To cleave to HIM, fear HIM, and forever HIS Book fulfill.
Unfortunately, things did not work out as GOD had planned,
This Nation of Israel grew skeptical and became a rebellious clan.
When came time for the Israelites to enter into the Land of Milk and Honey,
The Spies confirmed that there was fruit flowing aplenty.
But they also raised fears concerning overtaking the territory,
So quickly they forgot the Powerful GOD and Savior their deity.
And O was their caring and loving GOD of Abraham,
So angry and vexed that at them HE became a battering ram.
GOD punished HIS People for their not having faith and trusting in HIM,
And gave their elders forty years to die in a Wilderness so grim.
But that’s not the end of this sad, sad and depressing story,
This Nation of Israel still never learned to trust in their All-Mighty GLORY.
They inherited the Land of Canaan just as GOD had said,
But they weren’t there very long because by the inhabitants of the land they were led.
They soon forgot GOD’s Laws and all that was required of them,
These stiffnecked people became HIS proverbial unwanted gem.
They sinned and GOD saved them, but they sinned and sinned again,
Finally, their GOD cast them from HIS Land into their enemies’ hand.
Now, again we are in captivity and feeling great pain and suffering,
And it’s been millennia since Israel’s been saved from our enemies’ scorning.
But O so many thanks to Our GOD’s Merciful and Loving Kindness,
By fearing and seeking ONLY HIM, HE has removed our blindness.
He has left for us HIS Word in the Book of Jeremiah,
To "FLEE" and save our souls, so also it’s written in Zechariah.
Indeed these are troublous times for the Children of Israel,
And even our enemies are frightened at what GOD has revealed.
But will we listen this time to the instructions that GOD has left,
For those of us living today under our enemies bereft.
Yes, here we are still serving under yet another cruel ruling power,
Working nine to five, reaping little, and praying for help to our ONLY Savior.
Unbeknownst to many of us that HE already has left HIS Plan,
And that is that we must "FLEE" from this wicked, heathen land.
This time, how many of us will do as did Caleb and Joshua,
And that is be willing to obey the Commandment of Our GOD, YIHOVAH?
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"The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.
"Therefore, I will shake the heavens, and the earth shall remove out of her place, in the wrath of the LORD of hosts, and in the day of his fierce anger.
"And it shall be as the chased roe, and as a sheep that no man taketh up: they shall every man turn to his own people, and flee every one into his own land."
Isaiah 13:1,13,14
"Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter it even to the end of the earth; say ye, The LORD hath redeemed his servant Jacob."
Isaiah 48:20
"Cut off the sower from Babylon, and him that handleth the sickle in the time of harvest: for fear of the oppressing sword they shall turn every one to his people, and they shall flee every one to his own land.
"Israel is a scattered sheep; the lions have driven him away: first the king of Assyria hath devoured him; and last this Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath broken his bones.
"And I will bring Israel again to his habitation, and he shall feed on Carmel and Bashan, and his soul shall be satisfied upon mount Ephraim and Gilead.
"In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon them whom I reserve.
"Go up against the land of Merathaim, even against it, and against the inhabitants of Pekod: waste and utterly destroy after them, saith the LORD, and do according to all that I have commanded thee."
Jeremiah 50:16,17,19 - 21
"Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity: for this is the time of the LORD’s vengeance; he will render unto her a recompense."
Jeremiah 51:6
"Deliver thyself, O Zion, that dwellest with the daughter of Babylon.
"For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye."
Zechariah 2:7,8
Tziona Yisrael
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READING FOR THE SOUL…
AN ANALOGY OF REALIZING THE CONSEQUENCES OF
THE GOD OF ISRAEL COMMANDING
THAT HIS LAWS BE KEPT AND
MAN WILLFULLY CHANGING THEM
Earl knew because of the illness that had engulfed his body that he was near death. All his life he had reminded his children to be virtuous and had exhibited step-by-step exactly how they were to lead perfect lives. He told them to do specifically what he said without deterring from his teachings and not even to make the slightest change.
Being aware of the time that he should die, Earl called his six children to his bedside to remind them of all that he had stressed for the well-being of themselves and hopefully for others. Earl told them that each one would be allotted an endowment but only if they continued in the ways that he had taught them to live exemplary lives. Earl explained to his children that each one would receive a certain amount of money every month for as long as they followed his wishes. And that if they turned from this mode of virtue that they would lose all their inheritance - everything - and their names would even be removed from the family tree.
Each of Earl’s children promised that they would not spoil his name and would remember all that he had taught them and would never stray from the ways he had so lovingly instilled in them.
For a very short while, after Earl’s death, his children were true to their every word. However, they began to mingle and assimilate with people who did not share their beliefs. Unfortunately, family and friends caused them to disregard their father’s teachings. And eventually, after just three years, they each started listening to one uncle or aunt and then another and even friend and foe completely forgetting the promises they had made to their father.
Finally, each one had developed his/her own ideals of how Earl’s children should live their lives. They each explained how important it was for them to live like the majority of the people in their midst. Each one emphasized just how they would excel if they’d only go with the mainstream. And each one totally confused Earl’s offspring.
Although the children were completely bewildered, they listened and tried to make sense out of all that they were being told. And because they liked the attention, they were constantly finding ways that made them more popular and in control.
Eventually, Earl’s children had made all manner of drastic changes in their lives that were much different than the lifestyle they had led when their father was with them. Consequently, in only six years, they had lost everything - including their names.
Their father, Earl, had stipulated that an attorney follow them throughout their lives for six years and had told him that after this time, if they were no longer exemplary individuals according to his standards, then he should discontinue their legacy, have them disinherited, and have their names removed from all that represented Earl’s estate. The attorney was also told that if this unfortunate fate met with his children that the entire inheritance would go to him. The attorney became a very, very wealthy man.
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Of course everything written above is pure fabrication, but it most certainly has merit in emphasizing exactly what took place with the Most High GOD of Abraham and HIS Chosen People, the Nation of Israel.
The GOD of Israel gave HIS Covenant People HIS Laws, Statutes, and Judgments to live and do forever in the Land of Canaan, the land HE gave them after saving them out of Egypt. The very explicit COMMANDMENTS were that they had to cleave to ONLY this GOD of Israel with their whole heart and soul, do what HE required of them, and they could not add to or diminish from these Righteous Ordinances. GOD also told them that if they did not follow HIS Ways that they would go into captivity in their enemies’ lands, and that HE "would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men" and the stranger would "be the head, and thou shalt be the tail." Our GOD did not lie!
Although we live in a World ruled by Gentiles due to our rebelliousness, unlike the ending to the above story, please realize that Our Merciful GOD of Israel has HIS Hand stretched out still (Isaiah 9:17). And HE is just waiting for us to return to HIM according to HIS Ways of Righteousness just so HE can once again bring us to our heritage.
"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 shall obey his voice according to all that I command thee this day, thou and thy children, with all thine heart, and with all thy soul;
"That then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee,
and will return and gather thee from all the nations,
whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee."
Deuteronomy 30:1 - 3
"Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the LORD, and I will not keep anger for ever."
"Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the LORD thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith the LORD."
Jeremiah 3:12
MAY THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL SOON PUT HIS LAWS AND HIS SPIRIT IN OUR HEARTS SO THAT WE SERVE AND REPRESENT HIM IN TRUTH AND IN RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR HIS EXALTATION, GLORY, AND PRAISE FOR EVER!
Tziona Yisrael
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CLOSING SCRIPTURE EXALTING THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL:
"MAKE a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:
"Sing forth the honor of his name: make his praise glorious.
"Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.
"All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
"Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men."
Isaiah 66:1 - 5
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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 my mouth, Lord GOD of Abraham, and let me declare your Praise.
Tziona Yisrael
Servant of the Most High GOD of Israel
For HIS Holy Name’s Sake
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OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION WRITTEN BY HEBREWS:
For information about the happenings in Hebrew Israelite Congregations, News, and Health, please contact:
fao3@worldnet.att.net (Floretta A. O'Brien).
For a totally Black Hebrew Israelite Newspaper, please know that the Jerusalem Chronicle subscriptions are now on-line. Visit:
www.jcnonline.com.
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The LawKeepers welcome your articles, poems, and Exaltation and Sanctification of Our Most High GOD, YIHOVAH, The Holy ONE of Israel!
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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
Yehudah Benyamin Ben Yisrael, President (yehudah@thelawkeepers.org / jwright@blackomahaonline.com
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Tziona Yisrael, Executive Secretary / Editor of The LawKeepers Newsletter (Afraqueen@AOL.COM)
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