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| Chris Kotsiopoulos https://greeksky.gr This post began as a review of; Logos Bible software.com, presentation of a Bible study curriculum titled: "Abraham following God's promise".
The story of Abraham is divided into eight chapters that draw out historical and cultural narratives. Evoking questions and emphasize thoughtful growth in faithfulness. The story flow is easy to read. The commentary is linked to old and New Testament Scripture references. Suggesting teaching principles for Bible students. The Logos.com serialization as presented required further research. Examining Traditionally held beliefs, by unlocking the chains of dogma, that promote doctrinal errors. This review is dedicated mainly to the addition of insights. Clarifying the Scriptural context relating to each chapter topic. I enjoy using the vast Logos research library, language lexicons, historical reference tools, and maps. Walk with Abraham on the path to the, "Mysterious Promise". (Job 12:22; Ec 7:24; Da 2:18-19; 20-21; 23; 31; 32-33; 34; 44; 45; 4:9; 26; 27; 7:9; 10; 11; 13; 14; 18; 21; 22; 25; 26; 27; Mt 13:11; Ro 11:25; 26; 27; 16:25; 26; 1 Cor 2:7; 8; 9; 10; 13:2; Eph 1:4-5; 6-7; 8-9; 10-11; 12; 13; Col 1:26; 27; 2:2-3; 2 Th 2:7; 8; 1 Ti 3:9-10; 16; Rev 10:5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 17:3; 5; 6; 7; 8; 14)
(Genesis 11:27-8; 9-10; 12:9)
(Ge 10:8-9; 10-11; 12; 11:1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8; 9) See also: NEPHILIM, REPHAIM, ANAKIM, n SUMERIANS (2 Pe 2:5) Yehwah Logos instructed Noah to teach righteousness to his children's children. Noah died 57 years after Abram’s birth. Abram was chosen to be a leader and a father of nations. Abram would become a light shining in the spiritually dark land, walking among a people that follow the way of Cain. The first seed of the woman failed to defeat the evil spiritual influence of Satan;(Ge 4:4-5; 6-7; 8) Eve’s first son, Cain killed his righteous brother Abel. But now, Abram's path would lead to the Savior seed that would be a blessing to all nations. (Ge 3:14; 15; 12:3; Ga 3:5-6; 7-8; 16) See also: ADAM to MESSiAH in 6000 yrs. (Heb 11:1-2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; Ge 15:6-7; 8-9; 13; 14; Ex 12:17; 41) The voice of Yehwah Logos seemed familiar as if Abel, Seth, Enoch, Noah, great grandpa Shem and grandpa Eber continued to speak to Abram the Eternal Truth. Living words, of Eloheyem, echoed in remembrance of the Father. Learning to obey from a heart of trusting love strengthened Abram. Abram had been taught Yehwah's commandments from his youth and participated in the appointed animal sacrifices (Ge 3:21; 4:3-4; Ga 3:5-6) Symbolic “Sacrificial Works”, maintained remembrance of Eloheyem's mercy, forgiveness, and lovingkindness. But, the consequence of sin, is still death. (Ge 3:17;19) Abram knew that only the (Holy Spirit = Qadesh-Ruwakh) of Yeh gives (life = Chay) to mortal (Nephesh = man). see also: SPiRiT of HOLiNESS (Jer 7:17; 18; 19; Isa47:1; 2-3; 4-5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; Rev 17:2; 3; 4; 5) The Babylonian mystery religion is the creation of Nimrod and the prostitute high priestess Semiramis. Worshipping imaginary gods and fictitious storytelling, originated the mythological belief system in the immortal soul. Belief in a ghostly afterlife, has been adopted by almost all religions of mankind. (Ge 2:9; 16; 17; 3:1; 2; 3-4; 5; Jn 8:39; 40; 41; 42; 43; 44; 45; Rev 13:11-12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 20:1-2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 1 Jn 3:8) Deceptive mysticism comes from the spirit of Satan the father of lies. Satan misleads the whole world away from True Salvation. Only, repentant and baptized believers will receive the Holy Spirit, and Eternal Life that is in the Logos Yehwah Messiah Yeshua. see also: 666 the BEAST n U and ANTi-CHRiST (Dt 18:18; 1 Sa 2:35; 2 Sa 7:12; 13; Je 23:3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8 30:9; 10; 11; Am 9:11-12; Jn 2:19; 6:44-45; 46; 54) Everyone that dies returns to the dust. In the silent grave, the dead sleep, waiting until the day of their resurrection. All the dead will experience renewed life. Yehwah has set, an appointed time, for the restoration of all things. Abram looked forward to the promised Sabbath rest, and the future government of Yehwah Eloheyem on earth. (Heb 11:8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14-15; 16; 17; 18-19; 4:9-10; 11; 12; 13-14; 15; 16) see also: ELi-Yeha COMES FiRST
Hebrew Strongs 5315 נֶפֶשׁ [nephesh /neh·fesh/] {nephesh} is only the word for a physical human or animal that is kept alive by breathing air. (Ge 2:7; 17; 3:3; 19-20; 21; 22; 23; 24) Hebrew Strongs 7307 רוּחַ [ruwach /roo·akh/] {ruwach} means breath that keeps a physical (nephesh) human or animal alive (chey); {ruwach} is also used to describe the human or animal's dependance on the Spirit of the Eternal to support the conscience that is self-aware of life. When the breath or spirit of the Eternal is removed than the physical (nephesh) creature dies and returns to the dust. (Psa 104:29; 51:10-11; 12-13) See also: ENOCH, SAMUEL, ELiJAH and DEATH? Hebrew Strongs 6944 קֹדֶשׁ [qodesh /ko·desh/] {kodesh} is translated as holy and describes a place of meeting, a sanctuary or tabernacle where worshipers encounter the Eternal Heavenly Father in Spirit. see also: YESHUA n FATHER r ONE
(Ge 17:1-2; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 15-16; 19; 21-22; 18:10; 18; 19; 21:2-3; 4; 10; 12) Abram became the father of Isaac, the child of promise. (Ge 25:21; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 35:9-10; 11; 12; 13-14; 15) Isaac became the father of Jacob, the father of the nation of Israel. The covenant sign of circumcision would remind Israel's descendants, of the lovingkindness of Yehwah Eloheyem. Yehwah is Faithful to those who love Him by keeping His commandments. The "Land Covenant" and "Promised Seed" would be the inheritance of the Faithful. (Je 29:10; 11; 12-13; 14) The future sins of the tribe of Judah and Levi would send them into Babylonian captivity for 70 years. Later, Judah and Levi would return to the land of promise, following the footprints of Abram. See also: LOST TRIBES of ISRAEL and DiVORCE isRAEL? (Ge 48:14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21;Am 9:8; 9; James 1:1; Eze 37:9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 18; 19; 21; 22; 23) Yehwah also punished the northern 10 tribes of Israel for their sins. The lost 10 tribes of Israel were scattered among the nations. The missing Israelites, have forgotten their identity, and will Wait until the appointed time for the restoration of the Kingdom of Yehwah on earth. (Da 9:25; 26; Acts 3:25; Ga 3:16) Freed from Babylonian captivity, Judah and Levi returned to Jerusalem between 539-520 B.C… Then, The temple was rebuilt and worship restored. Ezra arrives in Jerusalem, 457 B.C… Hoping for kingdom restoration. Judah and Levi continued to wait 483 years, until 26 A.D… Fulfilling Daniel’s prophecy, revealing the promised Messiah seed of Abraham. see also: Daniel Ezekiel Ezra Esther and Daniel Un-Sealed (Acts 23:8; Lk 20:27; 34-35; 36; Mt 22:29; Jn 5:37-38; 39-40; 46-47) Some Jews adopted the Greek myth of Hades and the immortal Soul. Jewish traditions, also developed their own mythological perspective of Abram's greatness. Religious Jews often failed to follow, Abraham’s example of humility and faithful obedience. Abraham inspires everyone to Trust in the Merciful Lovingkindness of the Savior Messiah. (1 Ti 1:3; 4; 5-6; 7-8; 2 Ti 1:1-2; 3-4)
(Genesis 12:10-11; 12-13; 14-20)
(Ge 12:11-12; 13-14; 15-16) Abram and Sarai temporarily entered Egypt and fearfully disguised their marriage by truthfully saying they are brother and sister. The Pharaoh of Egypt, who claimed to hold the key to eternal life (the ka or ank ☥). Pharaoh, desired Sarai because of her great beauty. (Ge 12:3; 17-18; 19-20) Yehwah Logos' curse fell upon Pharaoh and his household to protect Sarai and Abram's marriage. Abram and Sarai safely returned to Canaan and settled near Bethel. The logos research library contains many commentaries that examine Abram's gradual growing in faith. Some historians may attempt to embellish or justify Abram's human inclination for self-preservation. While mysteriously, Yehwah Logos, is patiently planting the seeds of Salvation. Near the end of every chapter there are thoughtful questions that place a reader in the position of Abram and Sarai by asking, if fear or faith should guide a person's decisions. Logos Bible software makes it easy to access the original Hebrew and Greek texts with word definition lexicons. Experiencing faith is more than an intellectual pursuit. Faith is a lifelong growing relationship with Yehwah Logos Messiah and the Heavenly Father of the Eloheyem family. (Jn 1:1-2; 3-4; 14:6) See also: GROWiNG PAiNS Chapter 3. Active Faith: (Genesis 14:1-2; 3-4; 5-24) (Ge 13:13-14; 15-16; 17-18) Abram's nephew Lot parted company and went to live near Sodom and Gomorrah. Yehwah Logos reaffirmed the promise that Abram and his descendants would inherit the land of Canaan. Abram was living near Hebron when he heard that Lot's family had been captured by an invading army, that conquered the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. (Ge 14:11-12; 13; 14; 15-16) Abram's leadership demonstrates faith in action through courageously rescuing Lot and the other captives. (Ge 14:17; 18; 19-20) After the triumphant battle, Abram returned to the Valley of Kings (Shawah; which means, to become alike). Melchizedek king of (Shalom; peace) brought bread and wine to bless Abram. Melchizedek is the priest of EL elyon… (Most High Heavenly Father; Jn 14:23; 24; 27; 28; 31; Rev 21:3; 7; 10; 22-23; 22:1-2; 3-4; 12-13; 14; Eph 4:3-4; 5-6) Melchizedek praised EL elyon Most High for providing the salvation victory for Abram and his small army. Abram's faith grew and he became a blessing to the people that blessed him. Abram honored Melchizedek with a 10th of the plunder. (Psa 110:4; Heb 5:6; 7; 8-9; 10; 6:4-5; 7; 11-12; 13-14; 15; 19-20; 7:1; 2; 3-4; 7-8; 15-16; 17; 22; 24-25; 26; 28; 8:1; 2; 6; 10; 11; 12; Jn 8:39; 51-52; 53; 56-57; 58; Isa 9:6; 7) Messiah Yeshua is Melchizedek; the King of Righteousness and Prince of Peace. (Mt 26:26; 27; 28-29; 1 Cor 11:23-24; 25; 26; Jn 6:54-55; 56-57; 58; 62-63; Lk 20:34-35; 36; 37; Ge 15:7-8; 9; 10; 13; 18; Ex 12:39; 40; 41; Ge 17:21; 18:6; 10; 14; 17-18; 21:2; Ro 9:9) Melchizedek shared the symbols of "Passover Covenant" with Abram. Abram, was growing in Spiritual likeness to the Savior Messiah. Abram was learning to make his life a living sacrifice pleasing and acceptable to Yehwah Eloheyem through faithful obedience. Messiah Yeshua is the only perfect sinless example for everyone to follow. Jewish historians do not recognize Yeshua as the Messiah and cannot understand the promised Savior being Melchizedek and speaking to Abram. (Jn 8:56) See also: Melchizedek the Savior Elohe Chapter 4. Dealing with Doubt: (Genesis 15:1-2; 3-4; 5-21; 16:1-15) Yehwah Logos' covenant with Abram contained two important promises: (Ge 15:1-2; 3-4; 5-6) Yehwah reminds Abram, "Do not fear, I AM your shield and great reward". Abram pleads for the promised heir, a son from his body. Yehwah encourages Abram to see through the Eternal's eyes, "your descendants will be as numerous as the stars”. Abram believed and it was credited to him as righteousness. (Ro 4:3; 20-21; 22; Ga 3:6; James 2:23) (Ge 15:7-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13; 14; 15-16; 17; 18; 19-21) Abram realized then he had a limited understanding of the promised land covenant. Yehwah instructed Abram to make an animal sacrifice that symbolically represented the covenant agreement. Yehwah Logos revealed to Abram that 400 + 30 years would pass before the, "Promised Land Covenant" would become the destination for a Kingdom. Sarai's barren womb became an obstacle to Abram's faith in the promised son. Sarai offered her handmaiden Hagar as a surrogate mother for Abram's heir. (Ex 20:14) Abram loved Hagar and she conceived a son named Ishmael. Abram's true love for Sarai prevented him from continuing to show affection to Hagar and may have caused Ishmael to become a disillusioned son. 13 years of sorrow would pass as Abram tried to raise angry Ishmael and heal his marriage with Sarai. (Ge 16:5; 6; 7; 8; 9-10; 11; 12; 13-14; 15-16; 21:10-11; 12; 13; 14; 20-21)
In (Romans 3:28-29; 30-31; 4:1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21-22) the apostle Paul portrays Yehwah Logos' work of salvation through three foundational principles that Abraham practiced. 1. Faith comes from hearing the Word of Yehwah by believing and actively obeying. 2. Circumcision (a bloody sacrifice; Ge 17:11) is a sign in the flesh of Abram's repentance and his desire to be restored to the Covenant Promise. Circumcision is a pledge of sexual purity and a commitment for a family to be set apart for obedience to Yehwah. 3. Abram was commanded to teach his children the righteousness and justice of Yehwah. See also: New or Renewed Covenant? Then, 430 - 13 = 417 years, after the original Covenant promise to Abram, in the year of the Exodus, Moses received the 10 Commandments from Yehwah on Mount Horeb. Moses and Aaron of the tribe of Levi would carry out the, "Sacrificial Works of the Law”. These animal sacrifices, are performed to receive, the mercy and loving kindness of Yehwah. Levitical Priestly “Works”, were instituted as a reminder, of Yehwah’s willingness to restore and forgive. (Ro 3:19; 20; 28; 30; Heb 9:22; 10:1; 2; 3-4; 5-6; 7; 8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15-16; 17-18) (Romans 4:1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8) Paul recounts Abram's repentance and faithful obedience as righteousness. See also: Justification of Righteousness Abraham experienced merciful Covenant restoration, after he sinned by conceiving an illegitimate son with Hagar. Abram's repentant heart, received the mercy and forgiveness of Yehwah and the restoration of the covenant promises. The sign of circumcision became a cleansing blood sacrifice and a work required in the law. (Ga 2:16; 3:5; 16; 17; 18; 19) See also: CiRCUMCiSiON n COVENANT LAW Circumcision and animal sacrifices were added because of transgression of the Eternal's law. Abram received forgiveness and was commanded to be blameless. Abram must teach his children the Commandments of Yehawah. (Ge 17:1-2; 11; 18:18; 19; Ex 12:48; Lev 12:3; Dt 10:16; 30:6;Lev 26:40; 41; 42; 43; Jer 4:1; 2; 4; 9:25; 26; Ro 2:25; 26; 27; 28; 29; Col 2:2; 5-6; 9-10; 11; 12; 13 ) (Matthew 5:2-3; 4-5; 6-7; 8-9; 10-11; 12; 17; 18; 19; 20) Messiah Yeshua made it clear that He did not do away with the Eternal's law of truth. The animal sacrifices,(Heb 10:8; 9;15-16; 17) are the "Works of the Law" that were only symbolic acts of obedience. Every follower of Messiah Yeshua Yehwah Logos is required to learn obedience to the Eternal's law. True Righteousness comes from a heart of repentant and trusting love. (James 2:20-21; 22; 23; 24; 1 Jn 1:5-6; 7-8; 9-10; 3:1; 2; 3-4; 5-6; 7; 8) James and John remind believers that Messiah Yeshua's mercy and forgiveness leads us to true repentance and faithful obedience that produces righteousness and good works.
(Mt 23:23; Mal 2:17; 3:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 16; 17; 18; 4:2; 4-5; 6; Zeph 3:5; 7; 8; 9; Micah 7:7-8; 9; Amos 5:15; 24; Hosea 2:19; 12:6; Eze 18:21; 22; 23; Isa 42:1-2; 3-4; 5; 6; 7; 56:1; 2) Messiah Yeshua will bring everyone to judgment by convicting people of their sins. Requiring confession with heartfelt repentance. Then the Savior will forgive and cleanse sinners. Everyone will receive, instructions from within His laws. Guiding believers into righteousness with the help of the Heavenly Father's Spirit of Holiness. (1 Jn 1:5-6; 7-8; 9; 2:3-4; 5-6; 23; 29; 3:1; 2; 3-4; 5-6; 7; 8; 9; 1 Pet 4:17; Jn 3:17; 12:47; Acts 17:31; Ro 2:3; 4; 5-6; 7-8; 10-11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16) see also: RiGHTly DiViDe_TRUTH vs LiES (and DOCTOR WHO? plus LOGOS CREATED?
(Ge 2:9; 16-17) The Good laws of the Eternal were present in the conscience of Adam. But, the Evil spirit of Satan brought temptation and rebellion. (Ro 1:18-19; 20; 21; 22-23; 24; 25; 26; 27; 28) The Sabbath rest was established on the seventh day of creation. (Ge 2:1-2; 3; Ex 20:8-9; 10; 11; Ro 7:7; 8; 9-10; 11-12; 14; 18; 22-23; 24; 25) Enoch and Noah were preachers of righteousness and taught obedience to the spiritual laws guiding their hearts and minds. (Ge 5:22; 6:9) Cain and Abel brought offerings at the appointed time (Ge 3:21; 4:3-4; 5-6; 7-8) for remembering Yehwah's merciful covering of Adam and Eve's sin and nakedness. Abraham participated in sacrificial offerings and appointed remembrances of Yehwah's merciful lovingkindness. The law given to Moses continues three required, "Works of the Law”. Sacrificial symbolism, included the offering of tithes, animal sacrifices, and the sign of circumcision. The law given to Moses only reaffirms pre-existing practices. The continuation of the "Covenant promises of land inheritance and the Messiah seed of Abraham”, look forward to the future Kingdom Restoration of all things. The animal sacrifices were instituted after Adam and Eve sinned and symbolically represented repentance and an act of obedience, beginning the process of reconciliation. Anticipating True Transformation of hearts and minds with the Spirit of Holiness. Restoring a "Covenant" relationship that leads to the "Tree of Life". See also: ETERNITY, CREATION, or DAY ONE? (Prov 3:1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7; 11-12; 13; 21-22; 23; 33; 11:19-20; 30-31; 14:3-4; 5-6; 7-8; 9; Rev 2:7; 22:2) The animal sacrifices are the required, "Works of the Law”. Leading to, spiritual sacrifices of faithful obedience. See also: UNDER the LAW? and LAW within LAW Forgiveness of sin and Covenant restoration, is received through “Messiah's Mercy and Lovingkindness”, not animal sacrifices. (Psa 143:2; Acts 13:39; Ga 2:16; 17; Ro 3:20; 21; 22-23; 24; 25; 26; 27; 28-29; 30-31) Yeshua's kindness draws people to repentance and faithful obedience from the heart of loving thankfulness. (Ro 2:4; 11:22;Col 3:12; 13; 14-15; 16; 17; Ga 5:22-23; 24-25)] see also: SACRIFICE a WORK of FAITH
(Ge 2:3; Ex 13:2; Lev 20:7-8; Eze 20:19-20; 37:23; 24; 25; 26; 27-28; Jn 17:3; 6; 8; 11; 17; 19; 21-22; 23; 24; 25; 26; Acts 20:32; 26:18; Eph 5:26-27; 2 Tim 2:15; 19; 21; 24-25; 26; Heb 2:11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 9:13; 14; 15; 10:8; 9; 10-11; 12-13; 14-15; 16-17; 1 Pet 1:2; 3; 4-5; Phil 3:3; Deut 30:6; 8; Ro 2:25; 26; 27; 28; 29; 15:8; 1 Cor 7:19)] see also: TRUE LOVE: UNCONDITIONAL or COVENANT ?
(Genesis 17:1-2; 3-4; 18:1-15)
(Ge 17: 4-5) 99-year-old Abram would become the father of a multitude of nations and received the name Abraham. (Ge 17:6-7; 8; 18:18; 19) Yehwah Almighty El envisions future events. Demonstrating the assurance of His absolute authority and powerful provision for those who love Him and keep His covenant. (Ge 17:9-10; 11) The covenant agreement would be sealed with the sign of a bloody sacrifice. Circumcision in the flesh, is a reminder of required faithful obedience. (Ge 17:15-16; 17) Sarai would be be named Sarah. The mother of nations, through the miraculous blessing of Yehwah Almighty El. (Ge 17:18-19; 20) Abraham considered Ishmael, and asked Yehwah to show loving kindness to his firstborn. But, Yehwah's covenant promise would be continued through Sarah's son Isaac. (Ge 17:21) Isaac would begin the fulfillment of the miraculous child of promise and future seed of Abraham. At the appointed time of Passover next year 90-year-old Sarah and 100-year-old Abraham would receive renewed laughter at the birth of Isaac. (Ge 17:23; 24-25) Abraham and 13-year-old Ishmael were circumcised on the evening of Passover in obedience to the covenant command. (Ge 18:1-2;3-4; 5) Abraham's faithful obedience prompted a visit from Yehawah Melchizedek and two Angels on the following morning of Passover. (Before the High Sabbath and days of Unleavened Bread). (Ge 18:6-7; 8) Abraham demonstrated a humble servant’s heart as he washed the feet of his guest. Abraham quickly prepared a roasted offering with curds, and Sarah made unleavened bread. (Ge 18:9-10; 11-12; 13) Yehwah reaffirmed His promise that Sarah would give birth to Isaac at the appointed time next year. Sarah could hardly believe that a 90-year-old woman would give birth and laughter filled her heart. (Ge 18:14) Yehwah reassures Sarah that nothing is impossible for Almighty El. See also: PASSOVER APPOINTMENT (Mt 13:35; 25:34; Eph 1:4-5; 6-7; Heb 4:3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 9:20; 22; 24; 26; 27; 28; 10:1; 2; 3-4; 1 Pe 1:15-16; 17; 18; 19-20; 21; 22; Re 13:1; 4; 7; 8). (Ex 20: 1-2; 3-4; 5; 6; 7-8; 9; 10; 11; 12-15; 16-17; 18-19; 20-21; 22-23; Lev 23:1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8; 9-10; 11; 14; 15-16; 23-24; 27-28; 29-30; 33-34; 35-36; 41) The Commandments given to Moses included the Sabbath rest, Passover, and seven High Holy Sabbath assemblies for the people of Yehwah. The children of Israel would depart from Egypt on the night after Passover. Exactly 430 years after, the exact day that Abraham received the vision of their future Exodus 12:40-41; Genesis 15:13)] see also: JOSHUA's PASSOVER n the SABBATH and PENTECOST to JUBILEE; SABBATHs of LIBERTY
(Ro 2:25) Physical circumcision in the flesh, is valuable, with obedience. (Acts 15:5; 7; 8; 9-10; 11; 17-18; 19-20; 21; Heb 10:8; 9; 12-13; 14-15; 16-17) The apostles consider Spiritual circumcision of the heart, produces obedience to the Law of Moses. The physical circumcision, symbolically portrays, spiritually cutting away sin. Truly repentant believers receive the cleansing forgiveness, and guidance of the Heavenly Father's Spirit of Holiness. (Acts 15:21) The apostles affirmed that the Law given to Moses has been taught throughout the Gentile world. The apostles reminded new believers to abstain from common pagan practices, of sexual immorality, the eating of unclean animals, and worshiping idols. The apostles had no intention of instructing the Gentiles to disobey the Covenant Law, that was given to Moses. (Mt 5:17; 18; 19; 20; Heb 8:10; 11; 12) Messiah Yeshua clearly stated that He did not annul the law or change it; but, required His followers to teach and keep the Commandments. Only symbolic observances, transitioned, within the, "Works of the Law". (Heb 9:13; 14; 10:8; 9-10; 11; 12-13; 15-16; 17) The animal sacrifices are replaced, (Ro 12:1; 2; 9) Now, believers are required to make their bodies a living obedient sacrifice pleasing and acceptable to the Father. The sign of circumcision was always intended to represent Abraham's faithful obedient heart. The physical sign of circumcision did not produce the intended covenant relationship. Only, Oneness of heart and mind, is True Holiness of Spirit United to the Heavenly Father. The intent of the, "Covenant of Promise" reveals the future restoration of the "Sabbath" rest and the way to the "Tree of Life". (Ex31:13; Heb 4:9-10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16) The Sabbath is an Eternal commandment. Spiritual rest, is the unchangeable sign of a Faithful Love between the Father and His children. ] See also: YESHUA n FATHER r ONE and BORN AGAiN ? Chapter 6. Bargaining with YeHWaH: (Genesis 18:16-17; 18-33; 19:1-2; 3-38) (Ge 18:17-18; 19) Yehwah Melchizedek chose to reveal His righteousness and justice to Abraham. So that, future generations would learn to keep the Eternal’s commandments. Mankind must learn to fear His righteous judgment against all wickedness. (Ge 18:20-21; 22) Yehwah Melchizedek was about to bring fiery judgment upon Sodom and Gomorrah, because their wickedness was exceedingly great. (Ge 18:23-24; 25; 26; 27-28; 29-30; 31; 32; 33) Abraham may have wondered if his nephew Lot would be considered righteous? Abraham asked Yehwah if the cities would be spared for the sake of 50 righteous people. Yehwah the judge of all the earth is just and merciful. Abraham seems to be negotiating to the point of sparing the wicked for the sake of only 10 righteous people. Yehwah assures Abraham of His merciful judgments. (Ge 19:15; 16; 29) Only, Lot and his two daughters received mercy and escaped the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
[(Lk11:28-29; 30; 31; 32; 17:25-26; 27; 28; 29-30; Mt 11:22; 23; 24; Ro 9:27-28; 29; 2 Pe 2:4; 5; 6-7; 8; 9; Jude 5; 6; 7; Rev 11:3; 7; 8; Eze 16:2-3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 43; 44; 45; 46; 48; 49; 50; 52; 53; 54; 55; 60; 61; 62; 63; 37:2-3; 11; 12; 13; 14; 23) The story of Sodom and Gomorrah is not final. Messiah Yeshua portrays the future event that will occur at the second resurrection of the dead. The people of Sodom and Gomorrah will arise and condemn the inhabitants of Jerusalem. The Jews did not repent when they heard the, "Good News of Salvation" proclaimed by the Promised Messiah seed of Abraham. (Ec 12:14; Isa 1:26; 2:4; 3:13; 5:16; 11:3; 4; 16:5; 26:8; 9;40:23; 51:5; 54:17; Je 11:20; Eze 20:4; 35; Da 7:22; 23; 24; 25; 26; Ho 6:5' Joe 3:2; Mic 4:3; Zec 8:16; Mal 3:5; Mt 7:2; Lk 22:30; Jn 3:19; 5:22-23; 24; 25; 26-27; 28-29; 7:24; 9:39; 12:31-32; 16:8-9; 10-11; 12-13;Ac 10:42; Ro 2:5; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 27; 1 Cor 4:5; 11:31-32; 2 Cor 5:10; Heb 9:27; 1 Pe 4:5; 6; 7; Re 14:7; 19:2; 20:4; 5; 6; 12; 13) Yehwah's judgment against wickedness will convict sinners of their transgressions, so that they may be Saved during the time of Judgment in the second resurrection. (1Jn 3:7; 8; Ac 3:19-20; 21; Rev 20:1-2; 3) The Good News of Messiah Yeshua's Kingdom on earth, will begin the restoration of all things. Messiah will remove, Satan's evil spiritual influence, that has led the whole world into sin and lawlessness.] see also: The LORD's DAY 1 and 2
Why do the Righteous Suffer?
Hebrew Strongs 347 אִיּׄוב [ʾIyowb /ee·yobe/] {E-Job = hated} Job was hated by Satan . Hebrew Strongs 2980 יָבַב [yabab /yaw·bab/] {Jobab = cry out} Job cried out for Justice. Hebrew Strongs 2968 יָאַב [yaʾab /yaw·ab/] {JEob = desired} Job desired Eloheyem Yehawah's Salvation. Hebrew Strongs 3052 יְהַב [yâhab /yeh·hab/] {Yehab = Yeh delivers, Saves}. Hebrew Strongs 3437 יָשִׁיב [Yashuwb, Yashiyb/] {Yeshuyob = Yehawah Restores} Job's name was changed to Yeshuyob or Jashub
(Job7:20; 21; 9:19-20; 21; 10:2; 13:15-16; 17-18; 22; 23; 24; 24:1; 27:2) Job continually defended his innocence and proclaimed his faith in Yehwah's Salvation. But he waited a long time for justice. Job had tried to live an obedient and righteous life. (Job 14:14; 15; 19:23-24; 25-26; 27; Psa 14:7; 85:1-2; 3; 126:1-2; 3-4; 5-6; Deut 30:31) Job envisioned the future resurrection. Job patiently waited for his restoration to the lovingkindness of Yehwah. (James 5:8-9; 10; 11; Job 42:1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 10; 16) Yehwah revealed to Job a deeper understanding of the spiritual struggle against Satan. The True knowledge of Salvation comes through sharing in the Suffering of Messiah Yeshua.] See also: Died for our Sins? (Heb 11:13; 14; 15; 16) They all died in faith and will be in the first resurrection of the dead. The Righteous, will live and reign with Messiah Yeshua in His Kingdom on earth. The 12 apostles will judge the tribes of Israel and the whole earth will be filled with the knowledge of Yehwah Eloheyem. The Eternal's law will go out from Zion and the nations will stream to Messiah Yeshua's Salvation. (Isa 1:16-17; 18; 19; 2:2; 3; 4; 5; 9:2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 11:2; 3; 4; 9)] See also: BLOOD of the LAMB and BEARiNG SiN See also: CURSE of the LAW They teach that anyone that does not believe this doctrine will die and enter into hell and eternal torment. Pagan religions developed beliefs in the immortal soul that exist in the underworld called Hades. Correct reading of Scripture states that everyone dies and returns to the dust and awaits the time for the resurrection of the dead. The Father and Messiah will justly judge and offer mercy and salvation for all people when Yeshua establishes His Kingdom on earth.] see also: SOUL & IMMORTALITY ?
(Genesis 20:1-2; 3-18; 21:22-23; 24-34)
Abraham and Sarah visited the nearby city of the Gerar that was ruled by Abimelech. Abraham attempted to protect his life. Abraham repeated the misleading statement that Sarah is his sister. Abimelech arrogantly took possession of Sarah. (Ge 20:3; 4; 5; 6) Yehwah Eloheyem confronted Abimelech in a dream. Yehwah revealed that Sarah was married to Abraham and that Abimelech would die because of sinning against the Eternal's Commandments. Abimelech defended himself, by saying that Abraham deceived him, by saying, "Sarah is my sister". Yehwah demonstrates His authority over the kings of the earth and judges every violation of His law justly. (Ro 13:1; 2; 3; 4; 5) (Ge 20:7; 8) Yehwah ordered Abimelech to restore Sarah to her husband Abraham. (Ge 20:9; 10; 11; 12; 13) Abimelech acknowledged his morally offensive behavior. Abimelech questioned circumstances motivating Abraham to promote a misunderstanding and cause him to sin. Abraham assumed that most people do not fear Yehwah or obey His laws. Abraham was still learning to trust Yehwah Eloheyem's governing authority. Sarah is Abraham's sister; but disguising their marriage was a deceptive attempt to protect Abraham's life. (Heb 2:9; 10; 11; 14; 15-16; 17; 18; 12:4-5; 6-7; 8-9; 10; 11; 12-13; 14) (Ge 20:14) Yehwah justly reconciled Abimelech with Abraham. Then Sarah was restored to her husband. (James 2:20; 24; 26; 3:1; 2; Ro 2:3; 4; 2 Pe 3:9) (Ge 21:22-23; 24-25; 26-27; 28-29; 30-31; 32; 33-34) Later, Abraham and Abimelech would peacefully settled disputes and enter into covenant agreements. Abraham was a prophet and learned to be an ambassador of the Righteousness and Justice of Yehwah Eloheyem's Kingdom. (2 Ti 2:24; Ga 5:22-23; 24-25; 2 Cor 5:20; Heb 11:8; 9; 10; 11; 12)
(Genesis 21:1-2; 3-21; 22:1-2; 3-24)
(Ge 21:9; 10) Several years later, Hagar's son Ishmael mocked young Isaac, Abraham's heir. The promised, "Messiah seed Of Abraham" and "Land Covenant" would continue through Isaac and his descendants. Sarah prophetically declared that the slave woman's son Ishmael would not inherit the covenant promises (Ga 4:30; Jn 8:31-32; 33-34; 35-36; 37). (Ge 21:11; 12; 13; 14; 15-16; 17; 18; 19-20; 21) Abraham sorrowfully sent Hager and Ishmael away. Yehwah faithfully kept His promise to Abraham by assisting Hagar and Ishmael (Ge 16:10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 21:13; 25:12-13; 14-15; 16). Years passed as the bond of love grew between Abraham, Isaac, and Sarah as their hearts filled with laughter. Abraham taught Isaac spiritual truths that reveal the heart of Yehwah Eloheyem's merciful lovingkindness. Isaac participated in the appointed sacrificial offerings and recited the commandments that lead to a just and righteous life. (Deut 4:2; 6:4-5; 6-7; 17; 18; 28:8; 9; Prov 19:16; Mt 19:17; Heb 9:8; 9; 22; 10:8; 9; 12-13; 15-16; 17-18; Rev 14:12)
(Ge 22:1) For many years Yehwah walked with Abraham and spoke to him as a friend. Abraham grew in faithful obedience and lived in reverent fear of the Eternal's Righteous Judgments. One final test of faith would reveal insight into the heart of a Father's Love for his only Son.
(1 Jn 3:7; 8; 9; 10; 11; Acts 3:18-19; 20-21; 22-23; Ge 49:10; 11) There is One unchangeable Covenant. Restoring sinful humans to a heart of obedient Love for Yehwah's laws. Receiving the Spirit of the Truth, will teach love for every neighbor. (Mt 22:37-38; 39-40; Ro 6:16; 17; 18; 2 Cor 10:5; 6) The Covenant is an Eternal agreement and Fellowship in the Spirit of Holiness. The Commandments given to Moses preexisted the foundation of the world. Covenant law, represents the character and life-giving authority of Yehwah Eloheyem. The Covenant of Promise is renewed for every generation; (Ge 26:1; 2; 3; 4; 5-6) but the Eternal never changes His Righteous Laws; by them He establishes Justice and shows Mercy. (Ge 17:1-2; 7; 18:19; Ex 16:28; 29; 30; 20:1-2; 3-4; 5; 6; 7-9; 10; 11; 12-16; 17; 18; 19-20; Heb 8:7; 8; 9; 10; 11-12) The unchanging Law governing creation, established clean and unclean animals, with designated design and purpose. Clean animals were created for food and authorized for sacrificial offerings. Noah and Abraham honored Yehwah by presenting acceptable clean animals for sacrifice. Symbolically; a lamb without spot or blemish, represents the cleanness of heart and sinless mind of Messiah Yeshua. (Ge 7:2; 7-8; 9; 8:20; Lev 11:1-2; 3; 7-8; 9; 22; 44-45; 46-47; 14:10; Exodus 12:1-2; 3; 5; 6; Passover) Sanctification is the physical and spiritual state of being Holy. The designated parameters of the Covenant Commandments and laws ordained by Yehwah, establish instruction for Holiness. Clean animals are good for food, beneficial for physical health, and sanctified by the Word of Truth. See also: LAWFULLY CLEAN or NOT? and MiLK n MEAT - to EAT or NOT? (Ge 2:3; Ex 31:13; Lev 20:8; Isa 65:2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 66:16; 18; Lev 11:7; Eze 22:26; 44:23; 24; Jn 17:17; 19; 21; Eph 5:26; 1 Ti 4:1-2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7-8; 2 Ti 2:19; 20; 21; 22; 23-24;25; 26; Mt 5:17; 18; 19; 20; 23:23; Heb 2:11; 9:13; 14) Honoring Yehwah Eloheyem by Sabbath observance and obediently eating only clean animals, is an outward sign of Sanctification. Our bodies are the Tabernacle of the Heavenly Father's Spirit of Holiness. Cleanness of heart, mind, and body are required. Messiah Yeshua sanctified himself through faithful obedience to the Eternal's Commandments. Yeshua gave His disciples an example of Holiness, to follow. (Heb 5:7; 8; 9; Jn 1:29-30; 31-32; 33; Isa 53:7; 1Pe 1:19; Rev 5:2; 5; 6; 7; 8; 12)] (Ge 22:2) Yehwah commanded Abraham, "Take your son Isaac; who abides in your spirit of love and go to Mount Moriyeh and offer him as a sacrifice".
See also: LOVE Story and BORN AGAiN ? Animal sacrifices symbolically represent Messiah Yeshua offering His pure and sinless life. Sacrificial Love and Faithfulness, reveals the Oneness of Spirit with the Heavenly Father and the way to Eternal Life. Yeshua faithfully obeyed and trusted His Father's love to restore Him to life. Yeshua willingly suffered the injustice of sinful human cruelty. Messiah Yeshua lived by every word of Yehwah Eloheyem. His sinless Life, became sacrificial clean food that comes from a lamb without spot or blemish. (Ex 12:3; 5-6; 7-8; Jn 6:53-54; 55-56; 57-58; 61-62; 63; Deut 8:3; Psa 40:6-7; 8-9; 10) The Hebrew word (olah =“burnt offering) also depicts stages of ascent. Portraying worshipers approaching the Heavenly Father with a Holy Spiritual offering. The Faithfully Obedient seek reconciliation, as Spiritual Tabernacles within the Heavenly Father, reproducing Unification of heart and mind, in the Spirit of Holiness. (Ro 12:1; 2; Isa 1:16-17; Hosea 6:6-7) The lamb symbolizes trusting love, that faithfully lays down it's life.] see also: TRUE LOVE: UNCONDITIONAL or COVENANT ?]
[(Lev 16:7-8; 9; 10; 15; 16; 19; 20; 21; 22) Symbolism within the Day of Atonement reveals a paradox between the two goats that are presented before Yehwah. The first goat is pure. Representing a sinless offering. The spotless lamb’s shed blood cleanses the Tabernacle of meeting. Sacrificial blood symbolizes the Spiritual Life of Holiness, that is poured out to cleanse, the people from uncleanness. The second goat represents Azazel Satan. The guilt and uncleanness of all human sin is placed on his head. Then, Satan will be cast out. (Mt 12:25; 26; 28; 29; Mk 1:34;Jn 12:23-24; 25-26; 27; 31-32; 33-34; 16:11;Rev 20:1-2) Pagan idolatry uses the symbolism of scapegoats. Trusting injustice, to appease their wrathful gods. Unjustly sacrificing an innocent person in the place of the guilty. (Lev 18:3; 4; 21; 24; 20:2; 3; 4; 5; Deut 12:31; Micah 6:6; 7; 8-9; 11) The idolatrous practice of scapegoat sacrifices, reveal Satan's deceptive injustice. (Jn 3:14; Eph 2:2; 6:12; 2 Cor 4:4; 1 Jn 4:4; 5:19) The substitution scapegoat does not portray True Righteousness. The Justice of Messiah Yeshua, must convict all mankind of sin. So that, the truly repentant may receive Forgiveness, be Reconciled, and receive merciful Salvation. (Jn 6:44-45; 46; 8:12; 19; 23-24; 26; 28; 29; 30-31) See also: At-One-ment Prophecy For more proof that the uncleanness of the scapegoat is not good for food. Also, Messiah Yeshua did not become your sins; please visit: THE WORD ROSE or AROSE ? see also: How To Study Tools 1 2 3 and Hebrew ABC? ]
(Ge 22:2) Yehwah commanded Abraham to sacrifice Isaac on Mount Mariyeh. The rocky outcropping atop Mariyeh became the altar for sacrifice. Yehwah was revealing to Abraham the mysteries of Eloheyem's Spiritual Oneness. Abraham’s True Love, would produce Faithful Trust in Isaac his son. The Hebrew word Mariyeh; means, to see Yehawah Eloheyem face-to-face. Abraham and Isaac would dramatically experience the powerfully agonizing Love. Abraham’s heart would see the sacrificial lamb, within Spiritual unity, revealing the Heavenly Father’s Faithful bond of Love. Messiah Yeshua, Trustingly offered His Life as a sinless sacrifice of Faithful Obedience and was received by the Heavenly Father. (Jn 10:17; 18; Heb 2:9; 10; 11; 5:7; 8; 9-10; 12:2) Messiah Yeshua's perfect sacrifice revealed His Holiness. And He is worthy to ascend into Heaven. Messiah Yeshua , received the Promised Eternal Inheritance of the Spirit of Holiness. Messiah’s Spiritual Life, is poured out to His followers, for the cleansing from sin. Beginning, the renewal of their hearts and minds through the revealed knowledge of Oneness of Spirit with the Heavenly Father. (Acts 2:30; 31; 32; 33; 34-35; 36; 38; 39; Jn 7:39; Ga 3:14; Mt 5:48; 11:25-26; 27; Jn 5:19; 20; 21; 14:9; 10; 11; 20; 21; 23; 24; 15:9-10; 15; 17:3)]
(Ge 22:3; 4; 5; 6) Isaac the sacrificial lamb was chosen 4 days before Abraham and his son reach the summit of Mount Mariyeh. (Ex 12:2-3; 6) (Ge 22:7; 8) Isaac asked his father, "where is the lamb for the sacrifice"? Abraham said, "Eloheyem Yeh { רָאָה = sees} the lamb, my son". Abraham may have been telling Isaac, that he is, Yehwah's sacrificial lamb?
(Lev 18:21; 20:2; Deut 12:31; Jer 32:32; 33; 34; 35; 36; 37; 38-39; 40) Abraham would learn that Yehwah would never desire Satan's wicked injustice.] See also: MAN of SiN; iMAGE of JEALOUSY (Ge 22:9; 10) With the altar prepared, Abraham bound his son and placed him upon the wood. Isaac's eyes silently focus on his father, as pools of living waters flowed between them, with Trusting Love. The knife in Abraham's hand seems to Pierce his own Heart. (Isa 53:7) (Ge 22:11; 12) Dark clouds gathered with agonizing intensity. Then a voice thundered. Abraham Abraham, Do Not harm your son. Now I know that you fear Eloheyem, and would not withhold your beloved son from Yehwah. see also: UN-EASTER STORY
(Jn 8:19; 23-24; 25-26; 27-28; 29; 11:47; 48; 49-50; 51-52; 53; Mk 14:60; 61; 62-63; 64; Acts 2:22; 23; 24; 32-33; 34-35; 36) The Heavenly Father vindicated, His Perfect, Faithful, and Obedient Son. Raising Him from the dead. Messiah Yeshua ascended to the throne of governing authority. He will establish the Kingdom of Righteousness and Justice on earth. Fulfilling the promise of removing Satan's spirit of wicked lawlessness and deception from mankind. This is the Promised "Good News"!] (Ge 22:13; 14) Abraham saw a ram caught in a thicket. So, Abraham offered the ram instead of Isaac. Yehwah helped Abraham to see face to face, in his son. The Father’s compassionate love, that shares in the suffering of an innocent Lamb. The Passover Lamb is not a substitution sacrifice; but an example of Messiah Yeshua's acceptable offering of faithful obedience and trusting love. The righteous have suffered, the cruelty of lawless humanity, from the time Cain killed Abel. (Heb 11:4)
Hebrew Strongs 7200 רָאָה, [raʾah /raw·aw/] means: to see, observe, consider, look at, give attention to, discern, distinguish. 1a. to look at, gaze at. 1b. to appear, present oneself, to be seen, to be visible. 1c. to be seen. 1d. to cause to see, show, to cause to look intently at, behold, cause to gaze at. 1e. to be caused to see, be shown, to be exhibited to. 1f. to look at each other, face to face. [(Ge 6:5; 6; Zec 12:10; Isa 52:14; 15; 53:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 1Pe 2:19; 20; 21-22; 23-24; 25; Rev 5:1-2; 3-4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10) The symbol of a pure sacrificial lamb, was chosen to represent the sinless offering of Messiah. Yeshua's faithful obedience to His Heavenly Father, became an example for everyone to follow. Messiah is the True Way, revealing the path to Eternal Life. Offering clean animals for sacrifice, were required in the "Works of the Law”. Sacrificial symbolism, is intended to reveal the Messiah's Trusting Love. Establishing the living way for disciples to make their lives a pleasing sacrifice of Faithful Obedience. Trusting in the Father's Merciful Forgiving Love. Restoring the repentant to a living hope, in their future resurrection from death. Fulfilling the work of Salvation, through the help of the Holy Spirit that is in His Son. (Acts 17:23; 24; 25; 26; 28; 29; 30; 31)] (Ge 22:15-16; 17; 18; Heb 11:17; 18; 19; Lk 20:35; 36; 37; 24:45-46; 47; Ro 1:4) Abraham faithfully obeyed Yehawah. And was assured of the future promises. Through Abraham’s seed all nations on earth will be blessed. see also: SACRIFICE a WORK of FAITH Abraham, was called Yehwah's friend . Faith & Works? (James 2:8-9; 10; 12; 14; 17; 20-21; 22; 23; 24) |
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