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We are Looking forward to sounding the Shofar with you on Bible Hill,
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LOVE --- PART 2
IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
In a sinful and suffering world, Yeshua demonstrated His Divine Love through His compassion and His acts of healing for people in distress. He also showed great concern for people who were alienated and in despair. Because of this, the Kingdom Yeshua spoke about offered good news to the poor, captives, blind and the oppressed -- Matthew 11:2-5, Luke 4:18. In addition, the attitude Yeshua had toward people who were despised or grieving assured them of forgiveness and a welcome return to YHVH’s family -- Luke 15. Yeshua's forgiveness was free and He only required people to accept it by being repentant and faithful. In addition, the love Yeshua taught carries its own obligations. People who want to practice the believers love may love YHVH and love others in the same way Elohim does -- Matthew 5:44-48. The first and greatest Commandment in YHVH’s Law is -- You shall love YHVH Elohim... And a second is like it; You shall love your neighbour as yourself. On these two Commandments depend all the Law and the prophets -- Matthew 22:35-40; see also Leviticus 19:18 and Deuteronomy 6:5. The first Commandment is not identical with, lost in or simply fulfilled by the second Commandment. These Commands are separate Laws. Yeshua's ideas about loving YHVH are clearly illustrated by His own habits of public worship, private prayer and absolute obedience to YHVH’s will. Love for one’s neighbour is not specifically defined anywhere, but there are numerous examples of what it is. In the parable of the good Samaritan, Yeshua shows that a -- neighbour -- is anyone near enough to help and love involved whatever service that neighbour’s situation demanded. The parable of the sheep and goats shows that love includes feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and people in prison. And in Yeshua's life, we learn that love heals, teaches, defends people who are despised, grants forgiveness and comforts people in pain. We are to love others as He has loved us. This type of love does good works without expecting anything in return, never returns evil with evil and practices thoughtful understanding that tempers judgment. To Yeshua, the worst type of sin was the refusal to love. This included the refusal to do good, ignoring destitute people at one’s own gate and withholding forgiveness. Lovelessness was made worse by self-righteousness and ignoring other people’s distress in order to preserve a petty ritual or regulation. In the end, Yeshua said that obedience to the Law of love will determine each person’s eternal destiny -- Matthew 25:31-46.
IN THE WRITINGS OF PAUL
The apostles who helped start the first church quickly understood the revolutionary idea that love is enough. Paul’s declaration that love fulfils the entire Law is almost a straight quotation from Yeshua. His explaining of various Commandments against adultery, killing, stealing and coveting is summarized in loving, because love can do no wrong to a neighbour -- Romans 13:8-10. Ephesians 4:25-5:2; makes the same point in another way. In this passage, all bitterness, anger, lying, stealing, slander and malice are to be replaced by tenderness, forgiveness, kindness and love. For Paul, love is -- the Law of Moshiach -- and it is supreme and sufficient -- Galatians 5:14 and Galatians 6:2. Paul also writes that the only thing that AVAILS in believers is -- faith working through love -- Galatians 5:6. He insists that the supreme expression of Ruach HaKodesh’s work that all believers should desire is -- the more excellent way -- of love -- 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:3, Romans 5:5 and Galatians 5:22. In the most famous passage about love in Scripture, Paul contrasts love with five other expressions of religious belief that the people in Corinth greatly wanted. Paul shows that each of these expressions is nothing without love -- 1 Corinthians 13:1-3. He ends the chapter by comparing love with faith and hope, the other enduring elements of believers and he says love is the greatest of all. Paul’s description of love in action includes acts of mercy, hospitality, avoiding revenge, restoring and supporting other people, kindness, forgiveness, encouragement and withholding criticism. The list is almost endless. Briefly, love does no harm and never neglects doing good for others. It is YHVH’s Law. According to Paul, Elohim showed His Love for us by sending Yeshua to die for our sins. Because of His Great Love, He granted us eternal life through Yeshua Moshiach. We live in that love, we conquer evil with that love and nothing can separate us from that love -- Romans 5:8, 8:32-39, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 2:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:16 and Titus 3:4-5. Our love reflects the love first -- poured into our hearts -- Romans 5:5 and it is directed toward Yeshua Moshiach -- 1 Corinthians 7:1, 16:22 and Ephesians 6:24 -- and toward people whom we love for Yeshua's sake.
IN THE WRITINGS OF JOHN
What John thought about and wrote down forms a very crucial part of the Scripture's teaching about love. For John, love was the foundation of everything that had happened when he wrote, -- YHVH so loved the world -- John 3:16, 16:27 and 17:23. The only way we know about love at all is because Moshiach laid down His life for us -- 1 John 3:16. Love is the fundamental belief of all believers because YHVH Himself is love -- John 4:8 and 16:1. We know this by Yeshua's coming to earth and by His death on the cross -- 1 John 4:9-10. Because of these things, we know the love Elohim has for us and believe that love itself is divine. It follows that -- he who loves is born of Elohim. He who does not love does not know YHVH. Such a person -- is in the darkness, -- is not of YHVH and -- remains in death. No one has ever seen YHVH, but -- if we love... YHVH abides in us and we are able to have a close relationship with Him. YHVH’s Love came before anything else. If we love at all, it is -- because He first loved us. Our love is directed first toward YHVH and John writes quite a bit about what our love of Elohim involves. It demands that we -- do not love the world, -- that we -- keep His Word AND His Commandments, -- and that we love our fellow believing brothers and sisters. We received this Commandment from Moshiach, -- that he who loves Elohim should love his brother also, -- for -- if YHVH so Loved us, we also ought to love one another. In his writings in the Scriptures, John stressed the importance of duty and love for others in our love for Elohim. Indeed, if one closes his heart against his brother or sister, -- how does Elohim’s Love abide in him? Believers should be loving to all people -- 2 Peter 1:7. John insists that Elohim Loved the whole world -- John 3:16, 1 John 2:2 and 1 John 4:14. In addition, if believers cannot love each other, there is no way it will flourish outside of the church -- 1 John 3:18. John believed that the Commandment to love YHVH and people was the most important aspect of the true believers life. Because of this, he does not go into detail about the many different expressions of love. When John describes love in action, he recalls Yeshua’s Words about -- KEEPING COMMANDMENTS -- and -- laying down life -- in sacrifice -- John 15:10, 13 and 1 John 3:16. He also mentions how love notices a brother’s need and shares what he has to help anyone in need -- 3:17. As brief as these expressions are, they embody the very heart of believers love. John believed that love was a real thing and it could not be something easy or sentimental. The believers idea of love can only be fulfilled within a group of believers who fellowship together. In Scripture, love is not an abstract idea. Love is rooted in Elohim’s Being and it is expressed in Yeshua's coming to earth and His death on the cross. All believers experience YHVH’s love when they come to believe in Yeshua and they practice this type of love among themselves. Because YHVH is love, it is central, essential and indispensable to the believers life.
LOVE --- PART 1
Love is a very important idea for every believer. Yeshua taught that the greatest Commandments were to love YHVH and to love our neighbours. He said that those two Commandments summed up all the Commandments that Elohim gave to Moses. In the same way, people like Paul and John wrote how love should be a major part of every believer’s life. Because it is such an important idea to understand, it is helpful to see what the Bible tells us about love.
IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
In the Old Testament, sexual love is talked about in the stories of Adam and Eve, Jacob and Rachel and in the Song of Songs. A higher form of love, involving loyalty, steadfastness and kindness, is expressed by the Hebrew word HESED, which is sometimes translated as -- loyalty -- 2 Samuel 22:26. More often however, this Hebrew word is translated as -- steadfast love or loving-kindness. The true meaning of this significant word is clear in -- Hosea 2:19-20: I will make you My wife forever, showing you righteousness and justice, unfailing love and compassion. I will be faithful to you and make you Mine and you will finally know Me as Adonai. The meaning is also clear in -- Job 6:14-15; where kindness is contrasted with treachery and evil and in -- 1 Samuel 20:8; which described a loving-kindness based on a Covenant. This unshakable, steadfast love of Elohim is contrasted with the unpredictable moods of the idols that some people worshiped. The Hebrew word hesed is not an emotional response to beauty, merit or kindness. Instead, it is a moral attitude dedicated to another person’s good, even if that other person is not lovable, worthy or responsive -- Deuteronomy 7:7-9. This enduring loyalty, rooted in an unswerving purpose to do good things, could be stern. In the Old Testament, many of the prophets warned the people of Israel that YHVH in His love, was determined to discipline His people if they disobeyed Him. But even with discipline, Elohim’s love does not change. During the years when the people of Israel were in exile, YHVH’s love persisted with infinite patience. YHVH did not abandon the Israelites even when they were disobedient. YHVH’s love has within it kindness, tenderness and compassion -- Psalms 86:15;103:1-18; 136 and Hosea 11:1-4. However, its chief characteristic is a moral obligation for another person’s well being. Even though |Elohim’s love was unconditional, He did expect the Israelites to respond to His Loving Acts. YHVH’s Law encouraged the Israelites to be grateful for His redemption of the Israelites -- Deuteronomy 6:20-25. YHVH expected the people of Israel to show this by being kind to the poor, the defenceless, the foreigners among them, slaves, widows and all people who were suffering from any type of cruelty. Hosea similarly expected steadfast love among the people of Israel to result from the steadfast love YHVH had shown for the Israelites -- Hosea 6:6, 7:1-7 and 10:12-13. Because of this, love for YHVH and for -- your neighbour as yourself -- Leviticus 19:18 are linked in Israel’s Law and prophecy. While there are other types of love described in the Old Testament, the most important type of love described in the Old Testament was based around three main ideas: YHVH’s love for the Israelites, the moral quality of love and the close relationship between love for YHVH and loving one’s neighbour.
IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
Of all the Greek words used to describe love -- eros -- which means sexual love, does not occur in the New Testament. The Greek word -- Phileo -- which means natural affection, occurs about twenty-five times, and Philadelphia, which is used to describe brotherly love, occurs about five times. Storge; a Greek word used to describe natural affection between relatives, also appears occasionally. By far the most frequent Greek word for love used in the New Testament is agape. Agape refers to moral goodwill that comes from respect, principle or duty rather than attraction. Agape is very similar in meaning to the Hebrew word hesed because both of them involve a sense of dedication. Agape specifically means to love the undeserving, despite disappointment and rejection. Agape is especially appropriate for divine love.
IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
In a sinful and suffering world, Yeshua demonstrated His Divine Love through His compassion and His acts of healing for people in distress. He also showed great concern for people who were alienated and in despair. Because of this, the Kingdom Yeshua spoke about offered good news to the poor, captives, blind and the oppressed -- Matthew 11:2-5, Luke 4:18. In addition, the attitude Yeshua had toward people who were despised or grieving assured them of forgiveness and a welcome return to YHVH’s family -- Luke 15. Yeshua's forgiveness was free and He only required people to accept it by being repentant and faithful. In addition, the love Yeshua taught carries its own obligations. People who want to practice the believers love may love YHVH and love others in the same way Elohim does -- Matthew 5:44-48. The first and greatest Commandment in YHVH’s Law is -- You shall love YHVH Elohim... And a second is like it; You shall love your neighbour as yourself. On these two Commandments depend all the Law and the prophets -- Matthew 22:35-40; see also Leviticus 19:18 and Deuteronomy 6:5. The first Commandment is not identical with, lost in or simply fulfilled by the second Commandment. These Commands are separate Laws. Yeshua's ideas about loving YHVH are clearly illustrated by His own habits of public worship, private prayer and absolute obedience to YHVH’s will. Love for one’s neighbour is not specifically defined anywhere, but there are numerous examples of what it is. In the parable of the good Samaritan, Yeshua shows that a -- neighbour -- is anyone near enough to help and love involved whatever service that neighbour’s situation demanded. The parable of the sheep and goats shows that love includes feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and people in prison. And in Yeshua's life, we learn that love heals, teaches, defends people who are despised, grants forgiveness and comforts people in pain. We are to love others as He has loved us. This type of love does good works without expecting anything in return, never returns evil with evil and practices thoughtful understanding that tempers judgment. To Yeshua, the worst type of sin was the refusal to love. This included the refusal to do good, ignoring destitute people at one’s own gate and withholding forgiveness. Lovelessness was made worse by self-righteousness and ignoring other people’s distress in order to preserve a petty ritual or regulation. In the end, Yeshua said that obedience to the Law of love will determine each person’s eternal destiny -- Matthew 25:31-46.
Shalom dear fellow
Shofar Blowers and Listeners!
? Here is your Meeting Link:
https://meet.jit.si/letyourownshofarbeheardinzion
? Please double check YOUR Local time here:
https://dateful.com/eventlink/2541472652
If Abba has put it on your heart
to be in Jerusalem for Pesach 2022
please get in contact with us:
registerCamp Ephraim.org
+972-505-2-252-83
We are Looking forward to sounding the Shofar with you on Bible Hill,
Shalom,
Camp Ephraim
http://www.campephraim.org/new-moon-in-jerusalem
Let your own SHOFAR be heard in ZION
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? https://gab.com/groups/31847
Feel free to invite others using this link:
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#RoshChodesh
#NewMoon
Shalom dear fellow
Shofar Blowers and Listeners!
? Here is your Meeting Link:
https://meet.jit.si/letyourownshofarbeheardinzion
? Please double check YOUR Local time here:
https://dateful.com/eventlink/2541472652
If Abba has put it on your heart
to be in Jerusalem for Pesach 2022
please get in contact with us:
registerCamp Ephraim.org
+972-505-2-252-83
We are Looking forward to sounding the Shofar with you on Bible Hill,
Shalom,
Camp Ephraim
http://www.campephraim.org/new-moon-in-jerusalem
Let your own SHOFAR be heard in ZION
TTN https://social.ttn.place/Shofarinzion
㎿ https://mewe.com/join/letyours....hofarbeheardinzionon
? https://gab.com/groups/31847
Feel free to invite others using this link:
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*Reminder*
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Rabbi Tom is currently discussing the book of Ezra
If you want to interact with like minded brothers and sisters your age and learn more about the Torah, Yahweh and Yeshua, then send an email to torahtime@mtoi.org to get the Zoom link!!
The class starts at 1pm EST and is open to all teenagers!!
Ps. Come prepared by knowing what day of the week, month and year it is on the Hebrew calendar!!
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*Reminder*
Calling all teenagers!! Every Thursday its Torah Time with Rabbi Tom!!
Rabbi Tom is currently discussing the book of Ezra
If you want to interact with like minded brothers and sisters your age and learn more about the Torah, Yahweh and Yeshua, then send an email to torahtime@mtoi.org to get the Zoom link!!
The class starts at 1pm EST and is open to all teenagers!!
Ps. Come prepared by knowing what day of the week, month and year it is on the Hebrew calendar!!
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#thursdaythoughts #torahtime #torahstudy #torah #yahweh #yeshua #elohim #messiah #messianic #torahobservant #mtoiworldwide #clevelandtn
Boker Tov! On our way to finish podcast #3 of Lashes, Lattes & Leviticus; bringing Abba's girls together thru conversation! Prayers are appreciated!
It will be on our app early next week and then on all the podcast platforms after that.
Episode #4 will be recorded on January 11th at 12PM EST. Call in and share how you came to Torah!
The phone number will be announced next week.
Shalom!
Boker Tov! On our way to finish podcast #3 of Lashes, Lattes & Leviticus; bringing Abba's girls together thru conversation! Prayers are appreciated!
It will be on our app early next week and then on all the podcast platforms after that.
Episode #4 will be recorded on January 11th at 12PM EST. Call in and share how you came to Torah!
The phone number will be announced next week.
Shalom!
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