MARK OF YHVH, MARK OF THE BEAST
This is an insignia placed on people either by YHVH or by the antichrist. Though the phrase is limited to the book of Revelation, a mark was used in Ezekiel 9:4-6. In his vision Ezekiel saw the inhabitants of Jerusalem slain for their wickedness, except those upon whose foreheads YHVH had put a mark. The mark was one of identification for the purpose of protection. The usage in the book of Revelation is quite similar. The idea begins in Revelation 7:3 -- though the word does not occur here, where the 144,000 servants of YHVH are sealed on their foreheads to protect them from the coming wrath of YHVH. This sealing is referred to again in 9:4, where it is noted that the demonic locusts of the fifth trumpet are not to harm those with the seal of YHVH. In Revelation 13 the specific phrase [the mark of the beast] is used. The context is John’s vision of the two beasts. The one from the sea -- Revelation 13:1-10; symbolizes the Antichrist with political power over the inhabitants of the earth. The beast from the earth -- 13:11-18; symbolizes the Antichrist’s assistant, which is the religious leadership dedicated to securing universal worship of the antichrist. This false religious leader causes all to receive upon their right hand or their forehead the mark of the antichrist or the name [compare with verse 12] or the number of the name of the antichrist -- verses 16-17. This mark of the beast is necessary for a person to engage in business or economic transactions involved in physical survival. Perhaps it also serves to identify such people for martyrdom -- verses 7-10. It stands in sharp contrast to the seal of YHVH marking out the servants of YHVH in 7:1-8 [compare with 14:1]. Thus, humankind as depicted in this vision is divided into two classes; those belonging to Moshiach and those belonging to the antichrist. Revelation 13:18 contains a challenge to the church to have wisdom and to recognize what that mark or number of the beast is. Two things are stated. First, it is of a man or refers to a man. Second, his number is 666 [or 616, according to some manuscripts]. The interpretation of this number has been discussed at length by biblical scholars without reaching a general consensus. Many think that it was a first-century cryptic [Hebrew] reference to Nero. In that context of preliminary fulfilment, it would have simply been an appeal for believers to recognize the true nature of the godless Roman emperor Nero as having the character of antichrist and to refuse to give him their allegiance. Perhaps this identity indicates that the number or mark of the beast is an expression of one’s allegiance to the antichrist as expressed in the cult of emperor worship. Thus, it would be this activity of worship and not a literal number on one’s body, that is intended. When the prophecy is completely fulfilled by the antichrist, believers must be wise and refuse to give their loyalty to him through whatever form or test of allegiance this takes. The importance of believers’ steadfastness is shown in Revelation 14, where the faithful 144,000; with the Name of Moshiach and YHVH on their foreheads, are seen standing victoriously with the Lamb on Mount Zion.
THIS STEADFASTNESS IS SPOKEN OF AS KEEPING THE COMMANDMENTS OF YHVH AND THE FAITH OF YESHUA – REVELATION 14:12.
A similar vision of those who overcome the beast is given in 15:2-4. Here they are pictured as standing before YHVH singing the song of Moses and the song of the Lamb. There are four further references in Revelation to the mark of the beast. The angel warns that those who receive the mark of the beast and worship him will drink the cup of YHVH’s wrath -- Revelation 14:9-11. When the first angel pours out the first bowl of wrath, this falls on those who have the mark of the beast and who worshiped his image -- 16:2. At the destruction of the beast and the false prophet, the latter is described as deceiving those who received the mark of the beast and worshiped his image -- 19:20. Finally, those who reign with Moshiach during the Millennium are those who did not worship the beast or receive his mark -- 20:4. In summary, the phrase [mark of the beast] or the number 666, is a way of referring to the identity of the followers of the antichrist in the book of Revelation. Believers are warned not to become a part of those who are deceived but rather to remain steadfast and faithful to the Lamb and to own his name upon their foreheads.
Day 42 Challenge
Time to do introspection and search the Scriptures... How do you apply the Fruit of goodness to Ministry - Leadership?
Search the scriptures and apply them!!
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#countingtheomer #fruitofthespirit #goodness #torah #yahweh #yeshua #elohim #messiah #messianic #torahobservant #mtoiworldwide #clevelandtn #mishpocha
Day 42 Challenge
Time to do introspection and search the Scriptures... How do you apply the Fruit of goodness to Ministry - Leadership?
Search the scriptures and apply them!!
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#countingtheomer #fruitofthespirit #goodness #torah #yahweh #yeshua #elohim #messiah #messianic #torahobservant #mtoiworldwide #clevelandtn #mishpocha
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Thought for Today: Shabbat May 28:
May YHVH Himself release fresh faith and perspective into your soul! May He strengthen you and establish your steps. May He surround you with good friends who fear Him and who loves you. May He give you fresh vision for your future and divine wisdom for stewarding your now moments. May the song in your heart ring louder than the enemy’s threads and accusations. There is no-one like our Elohim and there is nothing like His Love for you!
I don't have friends because, these days, most people are flakey and self-serving and I've quit tolerating fair-weathered relationships so I'm going to vent here...
I'm so worn down. We just came home from a trip to Kentucky (17 hours from our home in New Jersey), to visit my husband's best friend, yesterday at 5am. We came home to a MESS! I expected the cat mess. However, my MIL lives with us because she's dependent (due to her own choices, not a situation out of her control) and my husband doesn't want her living on her own. Because I wasn't here to check on her daily, she neglected to clean up behind herself, creating more work for me when I returned. In addition to an exhausting week away from home without running water, inconsistent toilet access (we stayed in his camper without water hookup and made due with potty seat and jugs of water), less than pleasant weather and not getting a full night's sleep the entire week, we also had a rough trip home. We'd attempted to book a hotel and that didn't work out so we drove through.
Upon arriving home, we got another bill from my 5-year-old's 13-hour hospital tour about a month ago. We're now up to about $3,500 and still waiting for bill's from the first hospital and two ambulance rides. She's fine now, she'd swallowed a nickel that her 6-year-old brother put in her mouth, it lodged into her wind pipe and then she coughed and it lodged into her esophagus. Today, we overslept (which never happens, I'm up between 6 and 6:30 daily) and were late to our chiropractor appointments, where we got hit with over $600 in necessary payments that I'd lost track of timing on. We got home after grocery shopping to a notification that our auto insurance was scheduled for cancellation because my auto-pay got messed up last month and they didn't notify me until it was due to be cancelled. As I explained to the delightful lady at the insurance company, I don't even need fewer punches, I just need them to slow down a bit. Let me catch up on laundry and dishes before everything piles on, right? Haha!
On the up side, we finally replaced our leaf blower today, after years of not having one, and were able to get the back yard cleaned up (it was BAD) before our major thunderstorm so it was delightful to watch Yah cleanse the yard. I also managed to get my desk area of my bedroom entirely rearranged and am now able to use my desk, which was much-needed for a little me-space. I realized at 8:04PM that today is Friday. Lol. I mentioned to my husband that the house is a mess because I'd forgotten about Sabbath Prep with all of the chaos of coming home. He immediately called the kids in and assigned them quick tasks (clean up the bathroom, tidy your space) so we can relax tomorrow. He even made us protein burgers and fries for a late dinner. My husband is pretty great!
Tonight is 42 Days in the counting of the Omer. This is the last portion for the book of Leviticus. Next week we begin Deuteronomy.
May 28, 2022
TORAH PORTION OF THE WEEK: “IN MY STATUTES”
PARASHAH: "B'CHUKOTAI" בחוקתי
Leviticus 26:3-27:34
HAFTORAH PORTION
Jeremiah 16:19-17:14
BRIT HADASHAH PORTION
Matthew 22:1-14
Painting "Kissing the Mezuzah" by Ana Dolorosa, image courtesy of https://anadstpaul.tumblr.com/....post/121267572914/ki (Leviticus 27:14-15 is about dedicating a house. Today's idea of dedicating a house can be done by affixing a mezuzah to the doorpost and reciting a blessing during a housewarming party.)
When the sun goes down and Shabbat begins it will be day 35 of 50 days to Shavu'ot.
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