Three Days, Three Nights: A Timeline of the Passion
In this article, we list out the series of events that happened from Jesus' last Passover on earth through the Resurrection.
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#readmethebiblegarth now includes a new recording of Psalm 1-66 in Hebrew with translation, and in the Lawful Literal Version, here: https://youtube.com/playlist?l....ist=PLvpqSEOjm625MyT
The Psalm 22 Hebrew for 2022 recording points out that in this Psalm that Yeshua referred to on the cross, it says God does not hide his face from the suffering one.
The Hebrew for 2022 recordings demonstrate the Grenache tonal reading method for the Hebrew text which brings out the meaningful divisions of verses, according to semantic meaning of the cantillation marks found in the Masoretic text.
#readmethebiblegarth now includes 1 Samuel 1 in Hebrew with translation, and in the Lawful Literal Version, here: https://youtube.com/playlist?l....ist=PLvpqSEOjm625MyT
The Hebrew for 2022 recordings demonstrate the Grenache tonal reading method for the Hebrew text which brings out the meaningful divisions of verses, according to semantic meaning of the cantillation marks found in the Masoretic text.
A different account on the overthrowing of the money changers in the temple. What are your thoughts?
1. The Jewish paschal feast time came and Jesus left his mother in Capernaum and journeyed to Jerusalem.
2. And he abode with one a Sadducee, whose name was Jude.
3. And when he reached the temple courts the multitudes were there to see the prophet whom the people thought had come to break the yoke of Rome, restore the kingdom of the Jews, and rule on David's throne.
4. And when the people saw him come they said, All hail! behold the king!
5. But Jesus answered not; he saw the money changers in the house of God, and he was grieved.
6. The courts had been converted into marts of trade, and men were selling lambs and doves for offerings in sacrifice.
7. And Jesus called the priests and said, Behold, for paltry gain you have sold out the temple of the Lord.
8. This house ordained for prayer is now a den of thieves. Can good and evil dwell together in the courts of God? I tell you, no.
9. And then he made a scourge of cords and drove the merchants out; he overturned their boards, and threw their money on the floor.
10. He opened up the cages of the captive birds, and cut the cords that bound the lambs, and set them free.
#readmethebiblegarth now includes Judges 1-5 in Hebrew with translation, and in the Lawful Literal Version, here: https://youtube.com/playlist?l....ist=PLvpqSEOjm625MyT
The Hebrew for 2022 recordings demonstrate the Grenache tonal reading method for the Hebrew text which brings out the meaningful divisions of verses, according to semantic meaning of the cantillation marks found in the Masoretic text.
Firstfruits, the beginning harvest is always written about as either an agricultural offering or an offering of our firstborn children to be dedicated to the service of our Creator. Even in the New Testament Firstfruits refers to the beginning harvest of mankind. This may seem to be problem for people not involved in agriculture or who are childless, but the way the first fruits are used gives us the information needed to see how everyone is able to offer their choicest first products. The beginning harvest is set aside for the Levitical priesthood who had no property. The early priest relied only on the offerings of the people. Their food, clothing and homes were supplied by the community. This allowed for the weavers, tailors and even the metalsmith to contribute their skills as first fruit offerings. The corruption of the Levitical priesthood after the exile renders the first fruit offering currently impossible except for the symbolic rehearsal necessary to maintain the knowledge and understanding of the feast.
OBEDIENCE -- CONTINUE
The Benefits of Obedience: What Can We Expect From YHVH When We Obey Him?
Obedience to YHVH is Pleasing to Him:
[Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is written in it. Only then will you succeed.] -- Joshua 1:8. Many people think that prosperity and success come from having power, influential personal contacts and a relentless desire to get ahead. But the strategy for gaining prosperity that YHVH taught Joshua goes against such criteria. He said that to succeed Joshua must: 1 -- be strong and courageous, because the task ahead would not be easy: 2 -- obey YHVH’s Law and: 3 -- constantly read and study the Book of the Law; YHVH’s Word. To be successful, follow YHVH’s Words to Joshua. You may not succeed by the world’s standards, but you will be a success in YHVH’s Eyes and His opinion lasts forever.
Obedience to YHVH Often Leads to Peace:
[When Abijah died, he was buried in the City of David. Then his son Asa became the next king. There was peace in the land for ten years, for Asa did what was pleasing and good in the sight of ADONAI his YHVH.] -- 2 Chronicles 14:1-2. Asa’s reign was marked by peace because he [did what was pleasing and good in the sight of ADONAI his YHVH.] This refrain is often repeated in Chronicles; obedience to YHVH leads to peace with YHVH and others. In the case of Judah’s kings, obedience to YHVH led to national peace, just as YHVH had promised centuries earlier. In our case, obedience may not always bring peace with our enemies, but it will bring peace with YHVH and complete peace in His Kingdom. Obeying YHVH is the first step on the path to peace.
The Challenge of Obedience: How is Obedience Challenged?
Obedience is Often Challenged by Difficulties:
[Load them down with more work. Make them sweat! That will teach them to listen to these liars!] -- Exodus 5:9. Moses and Aaron took their message to Pharaoh just as YHVH directed. The unhappy result was harder work and more oppression for the Hebrews. Sometimes hardship comes as a result of obeying YHVH. Are you following YHVH, but still suffering or suffering even worse than before? If your life is miserable, do not assume you have fallen out of YHVH’s favour. You may be suffering for doing good in an evil world.
Obedience is Often Challenged by Deception:
[When they arrived at the camp of Israel at Gilgal, they told Joshua and the men of Israel, ‘We have come from a distant land to ask you to make a peace treaty with us.’] -- Joshua 9:6. As the news about their victory became widespread, the Israelites experienced opposition in two forms: 1 – directly: kings in the area began to unite against them and 2 – indirect: the Gibeonites resorted to deception. We can expect similar opposition as we obey YHVH’s Commands. To guard against these pressures, we must rely on YHVH and communicate daily with Him. He will give us strength to endure the direct pressures and wisdom to see through the trickery.
How Does Obedience Challenge Us?
Obedience Challenges Us To GO Beyond Mere Understanding:
[If you break the smallest Commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys YHVH’s Laws and teaches them will be great in the Kingdom of Heaven.] -- Matthew 5:19. Some of those in the crowd were experts at telling others what to do, but they missed the central point of YHVH’s Laws themselves. Yeshua made it clear however, that obeying YHVH’s Law is more important than explaining it. It is much easier to study YHVH’s Laws and tell others to obey them than to put them into practice. How are you doing at obeying YHVH yourself?
Obedience Challenges Us To Go Beyond Mere Outward Conformity:
The Pharisees were exacting and scrupulous in their attempts to follow their Laws. So how could Yeshua reasonably call us to a greater righteousness than theirs? The Pharisees’ weakness was that they were content to obey the Laws outwardly without allowing YHVH to change their hearts or attitudes. Yeshua was saying therefore, that the quality of our goodness should be greater than that of the Pharisees. They looked pious, but they were far from the Kingdom of YHVH. YHVH judges our hearts as well as our deeds, for it is in the heart that our real allegiance lies. Be just as concerned about your attitudes that people do not see as about your actions that are seen by all.
Obedience Challenges Us To Act Out Of Love For YHVH:
Yeshua was saying that His listeners needed a different kind of righteousness altogether -- love and obedience --, not just a more intense version of the Pharisees’ righteousness -- legal compliance. Our righteousness must: 1 -- come from what YHVH does in us, not what we can do by ourselves: 2 -- be YHVH-centred, not self-centred: 3 -- be based on reverence for YHVH, not approval from people and: 4 -- go beyond keeping the Law to living by the principles behind the Law.