My husband and I will need to be in St Pete, FL during Sukkot. Does anyone know of a group that will be celebrating the Feast in that area?

This is something I have been thinking about recently. Why in the world would God choose a student of Gamaliel, who was one of the top Jewish teachers of the time, to go to the Gentiles? If God intended that the Law was not to be done by the Gentiles (in any form you believe: "done away with", "just for the Jews", "fulfilled at the cross", "Jesus did it for us", "no one can do it", etc...), then why send someone so versed in the Law to the Gentiles? This makes no sense whatsoever.

Then on top of that, he leaves for 3 years before starting his ministry to the Gentiles. Again, why? If all he had to do was not teach everything he had previously learned about, that seems like a very easy task to do. It wouldn't be something he would have to run off for 3 years for before starting.

However, if we read Paul and this account in context with the rest of the Bible, and even just the rest of Acts, we see that Paul WAS using his skills and learning to teach the Gentiles. He WAS teaching them the Torah. He WAS showing them God's commands, but teaching against the traditions of the elders. Those 3 years spent away before starting were most likely to restudy the Torah, Prophets, and Writings without the teachings that had been passed down to him. Those traditions of men. If you aren't aware, those traditions are taught as they are straight from God's mouth. Mark 7 references some of these. If you had been trained all your life that God said "wash your hands before eating or you sin", and God sent you on a quest to teach others His Ways, wouldn't you want to make sure that God actually said that?

Maybe we should all do like Paul and take a step back from what we have been taught and look at the Bible in the context of the Bible without those traditions passed down to us.

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God gave Israel 3 ways to deal with nations as they approached and entered the Promised Land.

Rule 1: If a nation attacks you without cause, destroy them.
Rule 2: If God gives you the land of another nation, destroy/evict them and take it.
Rule 3: If they leave you alone, you leave them alone.

Deuteronomy 1-3

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Many people are familiar with Matthew 7;1, “Judge not, that ye be not judged.” But how does that fit with Leviticus 19;15,“‘Be fair in your judging. You must not show special favor to poor people or great people. You must be fair when you judge your neighbor. “ The complete thought in the beginning of Matthew 7 is simply a different way of expressing the Leviticus passage — “Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” If you wish to be treated fairly, treat others fairly.

Reminder ?
And the parts we regard as less honorable are those we clothe with the greatest care. So we carefully protect those parts that should not be seen, while the more honorable parts do not require this special care. So God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity. This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other.
1 Corinthians 12:23‭-‬25 NLT

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Halleluyah scriptures as a talking Bible praise yahuah for this shared from another group ❤️??❤️????

Thought for Today: Monday August 01:

Remember, the Creator of the universe is with you and for you every moment. What more could you need? When you feel some lack, it is because you are not connecting with Him at a deep level. He offers an abundant Life, your part is to trust in Him, refusing to worry about anything. It is not so much adverse events that makes you anxious as it is your thoughts about those events. Your mind engages in efforts to take control of a situation, to bring about the result you desire. Your thoughts close in on the problem like ravenous wolves. Determine to make things go your way, you forget that Elohim is in charge of your life. The only remedy is to switch your focus from the problem to His Presence. Stop all your striving and watch to see what He will do. He is Adonai Elohim!