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Don't miss tonight's The City Gate Messianic Bible Study Ruth P013 "Who is the nearer Kinsman Redeemer"? At 7:30PM interactive on webex. streaming live on www.rumble.com/BGMCTV or www.youtube.com/BGMCTV

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2 yrs

The Curtain of the door to the main sanctuary of the Mishkan was hung on FIVE pillars set in BRONZE sockets.

5 = Covenant, Torah, and divine grace
Bronze = repentance and judgment

Torah stands as a witness against our unrighteousness. Without Torah, we would not know of our need for a Savior. Without Grace, Torah's conviction would be pointless.
#biblepatterns #terumah #exodus 26

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2 yrs

It finally did it. The stock market dropped over 700 points today. Comex dropped a little. All their paper printing to manipulate the markets finally caught up to them, except silver & gold are still suppressed. Get physical. It will eventually be worth far more than we can imagine! Thank Yah I don't gamble with stocks!

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2 yrs

The Curtain over the Holy of Holies was supported by FOUR GOLD-plated WOODEN pillars set in SILVER sockets. The only way to the Ark of the Covenant, where God's presence would descend to commune with Moses, was through this curtain.

4 = Life, All of something
Silver = Blood, atonement
Wood = Mortal living flesh
Gold = Perfect righteousness

Yeshua, the only purely righteous man, gave his whole life to become the only way to the Father.
#biblepatterns #terumah #exodus 26

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2 yrs

Blows that wound scour away evil, and beatings purge the innermost being.
Proverbs 20:30 TLV

Troubles in life are often the result of bad decisions or warnings to change course. If you ignore those warnings, the troubles will only get worse.

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2 yrs

Hi, Rhy! Hope you had a restful shabbat. Just wanted to bring one thing up since Lupercalia is on Wed. The heart symbol comes from that pagan festival. It doesn't represent real love, but rather, lust. It's a symbol made to look like a pubic mound. I am grateful you have made the emoji's bigger so I can easily hit thumbs up instead of one I don't mean to. It's made a big difference! Do some research on lupercalia and pagan symbolism. You may be shocked by what you find. You may find a check mark or something else is more appropriate for a set apart site. I just thought maybe you're unaware. Whatever you decide, I'm content with thumbs up & smileys .

#heartsymbol
#lupercalia
#valentinesday
#february14
#romanfertilityfestival

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I had a bit of a search for the origins of the heart shape as a symbol of love which looks like it can be traced back to ancient civilizations, though pinpointing an exact origin is challenging due to its gradual evolution over time.

One popular theory suggests that the heart shape may have originated from the seed or fruit of the silphium plant, a species of giant fennel that grew in the ancient Greek city of Cyrene, located in present-day Libya. The silphium plant was highly prized in antiquity for its medicinal and contraceptive properties, and its seed pods bore a striking resemblance to the modern heart shape.

It was used as a contraceptive during the feasts and temple prostitution. So much so that it became extinct.

In regards to Lupercalia, I have found is that the connection between the heart shape and Lupercalia, an ancient Roman festival celebrated in mid-February, is not direct, but there are some historical links and cultural influences that may have contributed to the association.

Lupercalia was an annual festival dedicated to fertility, purification, and the coming of spring. It involved rituals where priests known as Luperci would sacrifice goats and dogs, and then run through the streets of Rome, striking people with strips of the animals' hides. It was believed that this ritual would purify and protect the city, promote fertility, and ward off evil spirits.

One aspect of Lupercalia that might have influenced the association with the heart shape is its connection to fertility and sexuality. The festival was characterized by its emphasis on love and desire, with participants engaging in various rites and activities to promote fertility and ensure the health of the community.

Over time, as Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire and eventually supplanted pagan traditions like Lupercalia, elements of the festival were absorbed into Christian celebrations. The timing of Lupercalia coincided with the feast day of St. Valentine, a Christian martyr who was purportedly executed on February 14th. Over the centuries, the traditions and symbolism of Lupercalia became intertwined with those of Valentine's Day, including the association with love and romance.

While there is no direct evidence linking the heart shape specifically to Lupercalia, it's possible that the festival's focus on love, fertility, and purification contributed to the broader cultural associations that eventually led to the heart shape becoming a symbol of love and romance in Western culture.

I had a bit of a search for the origins of the heart shape as a symbol of love which looks like it can be traced back to ancient civilizations, though pinpointing an exact origin is challenging due to its gradual evolution over time. 
 
One popular theory suggests that the heart shape may have originated from the seed or fruit of the silphium plant, a species of giant fennel that grew in the ancient Greek city of Cyrene, located in present-day Libya. The silphium plant was highly prized in antiquity for its medicinal and contraceptive properties, and its seed pods bore a striking resemblance to the modern heart shape. 
 
It was used as a contraceptive during the feasts and temple prostitution. So much so that it became extinct.  
 
In regards to Lupercalia, I have found is that the connection between the heart shape and Lupercalia, an ancient Roman festival celebrated in mid-February, is not direct, but there are some historical links and cultural influences that may have contributed to the association. 
 
Lupercalia was an annual festival dedicated to fertility, purification, and the coming of spring. It involved rituals where priests known as Luperci would sacrifice goats and dogs, and then run through the streets of Rome, striking people with strips of the animals' hides. It was believed that this ritual would purify and protect the city, promote fertility, and ward off evil spirits. 
 
One aspect of Lupercalia that might have influenced the association with the heart shape is its connection to fertility and sexuality. The festival was characterized by its emphasis on love and desire, with participants engaging in various rites and activities to promote fertility and ensure the health of the community. 
 
Over time, as Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire and eventually supplanted pagan traditions like Lupercalia, elements of the festival were absorbed into Christian celebrations. The timing of Lupercalia coincided with the feast day of St. Valentine, a Christian martyr who was purportedly executed on February 14th. Over the centuries, the traditions and symbolism of Lupercalia became intertwined with those of Valentine's Day, including the association with love and romance. 
 
While there is no direct evidence linking the heart shape specifically to Lupercalia, it's possible that the festival's focus on love, fertility, and purification contributed to the broader cultural associations that eventually led to the heart shape becoming a symbol of love and romance in Western culture.

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2 yrs

Who can say: “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?
#proverbs 20:9 TLV

No one but #yeshua is ever perfectly pure. As soon as you repent, take a mikvah, or make your offering, you have already sinned in some way in your heart.

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2 yrs

Moreover, you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen and blue and purple and scarlet yarns; you shall make them with cherubim skillfully worked into them.
Exodus 26:1

There are ten curtains of the tabernacle in this verse. Perhaps because we are to be clothed in the Ten Commandments? IDK. Unlike our own clothing, the Mishkan's covering was made of interwoven wool and linen. Torah forbids wearing clothes made of a linen/wool mixture.

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2 yrs

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On this date in history, 02/13/1766: Benjamin Franklin compares the relationship between Britain and the Colonies to an abusive marriage. #otd #tdih https://www.historycarper.com/....1766/02/13/on-chasti

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