Bible Topics: Law

Did Yeshua, do away with His Father's laws? He said, “I did not come to abolish the law or the prophets!”

(Matt 5:17; 18; 19; 20; )

The Son, obeyed His Heavenly Father's commandments, and glorified the way of the law.

(Ps 1:2; 40:7-9; 10; 119:142; Is 42:21; )

Two complementary facets, of law, are demonstrated within, justice and mercy. Justice protects, lawful agreements, and corrects inequities. Mercy demonstrates, judicial restraint, by limiting punishment. Disciplining and correcting, law breakers, Will intentionally, offer an opportunity for reconciliation. Showing mercy, is justified, if the disobedient, are restored to lawful compliance.

(Hosea 6:6-7; )

The third facet of law, is faith. Trust, is essential, to build a foundation. Faith, is a spiritual quality, unifying a relationship, within the Covenant agreement. The invisible attributes of law, are revealed, in the dynamic structures of nature. Creation is bound together, within the inter-relationship of life, and the sensitivity of moral conscience.

The law, existed before the physical creation. And is established, by the governing authority, of the Eternal Father of Spirit. .

(Deut 4:35; 36; Mk 12:29; 30; 31; )

Eloheyem, forms the human family, by uniting a man and woman, in a marriage covenant.. The covenant agreement, is beneficial, for a loving bond. Perfectly designed, for the conceiving and raising of children.

(Ge 1:27; 28; 2:24; Mal 2:15; Psa 94:12; )

Parents, are naturally invested, with the responsibility, of training every child. Growing to maturity, requires, reflective insight, and discerning, right from wrong. Law is essential, for developing inter-relational behaviors. Requiring rules of respect, and equity, within a Just social order.

(Pr 1:7; 8; Rom 13:9; 10; )

Accompanying, the superseding authority of Elohim the Father, is the essence of free will, within each person. The freedom of personal choice, reveals the intent of the heart, and mind. Physical senses, are limited to the fleshly desires. Accentuating, the corporeal limits of self awareness. Mature development, will extend the spiritual conscience, to include a growing sensitivity, for human companionship.

(Rom 8:5; 6-8; 9; 1Cor 1:9; Psa 55:14; 2Cor 13:14; Phil 2:1; 2; 3; 4-5; 6-7; )

The mature conscience, is intently aware of law, and the governing authority, of the Father of the Elohim family.

(Heb 5:8-9; Pr 10:17; )

The responsibility of parenting, begins by mirroring, the desired behaviors.

(1Cor 9:27; Deut 6:4-5; 6-7; )

Emulating self-control, through introspection. Reveals a heart felt longing. Affectionately desiring to observe, the unifying spirit, anticipated, by communicating life protecting morals.

(Pr 6:23; Eph 6:4; )

Parenting, may precipitate, a flood of judgments. When instructing, an inattentive or unresponsive child.

(Pr 13:24; 15:5; 32; 22:15; )

Correcting or punishing, disobedience is a necessary act of justice. Discipline with moderation, intentionally teaches, the reality of cause-and-effect.

(Pr 23:13; Heb 12:5; 6-7; 8-9; 10; 11; Rev 3:19; )

Approval of right behavior, encourages a child, to continue in seeking, the desired will of the parent.

(Pr 19:20; 23:15-16; 2Ti 1:7; Jas 2:8; )

The goal of parenting, is a mature son or daughter. Forming a loving relationship, united by shared virtues, of justice, and mercy. Nurturing the faithfulness of True Love, that abides forever in the Eloheyem Family.

(Pr 3:1-2; 3-5; 6-8; Matt 19:19; )

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TRUE LOVE: UNCONDITIONAL or COVENANT ?

In the Beginning: LAW, JUSTICE and FAITH

The human family began, when Adam and Eve, were created in a Covenant relationship, with their Heavenly Father. Their bond of peace, and love, was broken because of sin.

(Isa 43:26-27; )

Their 1st son Cain, listened to the spirit of Satan. Cain, followed the way of sin, and lawlessness, by killing, his righteous brother Abel.

(Heb 11:4; 1Jn 3:12; ).

Adam and Eve’s, 3rd son Seth, cried out to Logos, for guidance.

(Ge 4:26; 2:9; Pr 3:13-15;16-18; 11:30; Re 2:7; 22:1; 2; )

Seth, desired the promised restoration, of the Covenant Tree of Life. Seth, began a family, pursuing righteousness, that continued in his son Enosh. Seth’s Family line, Learned faithful obedience, by following the Way of the Eternal. In the 6th generation, from Seth, Enoch became a preacher of righteousness.

(Ge 5:24; Heb 11:5; Jud 14; 15; )

In the 10th generation,;Noah continued the teachings of righteousness, and feared the Eternal’s, judgment against, lawless, and rebellious mankind.

(Ge 6:9;11-12; 13; Heb 11:7; 1Pe 3:19; 20; 2Pe 2:5; )

Noah listened, to Logos’ warning, and saved his family from the flood. From Adam’s Beginning, to the flood's end, the Genesis of mankind, extended 1,657 years.

Logos remembered the promises, made to Adam and Eve. By, renewing His Covenant, with Noah, and his family.

(Ge 1:27; 28; 9:1-2; 6; 11; 12-13; )

Noah's son Shem, honored his father, and followed the teaching of righteousness. But, Ham followed, the way of Cain’s sinfulness. Ham’s rebellion, caused Family division, and promoted injustice.

(Ge 9:22-23; 24-25; 26-27; 28-29; )

UNITY for GOOD or EVIL ?

Ge 8:4; After the flood, Noah and his family, traveled eastward, from the mountains of Ararat.

(Ge 11:1-2; The families of Noah’s sons, shared a common language. And gradually dispersed, throughout the fertile Euphrates valley. Noah's son Ham, had a grandson, named Nimrod.

(Ge 10:8-9; 11:3; 4; )

Nimrod, was a mighty hunter, and desired to unite all the families, under his leadership. Nimrod, influenced many families, to trust him for protection. People were led away, from the faithfulness in logos’ Words of Truth, for guidance and security. The name of Nimrod, would be great, if he could construct a city, to honor himself. Many families, joined in the project, of creating a towering wonder, that would reach to the clouds.

Ge 11:5-7; 8-9; The Eternal Logos realized, that the people, were being drawn away, from faithful obedience, to their Heavenly Father's Commandments. So the Eternal, confused their language, and scattered the people. The human population, gradually spread across the earth, according to their family groups. This prevented the world, from being united together, for one great project of evil. But, Nimrod continued to build cities. His desires expanded, with violent conquests, and a vain imagination, of forming a world ruling empire.

(Ge 10:10-12; 1 Chr 1:10; Na 1:2; 8; 11; 14; 3:1; 4; 8-9; 19; )

Nimrod developed, the worship of idols, formed like humans and animals. He also used the observance, of the sun, moon, and stars. Mystically, manipulating people, into deceptive beliefs. The creation was assigned, god like powers, within astrological predictions. Human ancestors, were deified, and worshiped as gods, with the help of demonic deceptions!!! Many false religions, trace their origin, to Mesopotamia and Babylon.

See also: Melchizedek the Savior Elohe

and PRiESTHOOD vs MELCHiZEDEK

The LAND COVENANT and FUTURE KINGDOM

Ge 15:1; 2-3; After these events, Logos Melchizedek spoke to Abram, in a vision. Logos assured Abram,, “Do not fear”, “I am a shield, your reward is very great”. Abram faithfully obeyed, the Spirit of Logos. abram, grew in his knowledge of righteousness. As he reflected, the Eternal’s Way of life.

[Abram has sojourned the land of Canaan, for 10 years, and at the age of 85, he longs for the promised birth of his heir.]

Ge 15:4; 5-6; Abram's thoughts were refreshed, with the promises of Logos, “a child coming from your body, will be heir, and your offspring will be like the stars of heaven.” Abram believed, and trusted, Logos' promises. Abram's faith, was considered righteousness.

(Ga 3:16; 17; 18; 19; 20-21; 23; Heb 11:1-2; 8-9; 10-11; 12; 13; 14; 15-16; Isa 2:2; 3; 4; 5; Rev 21:2; 3; )

Ge 15:7; Abram obediently journeyed, from Ur of the Chaldeans, and walked with Logos, to the promised land. Logos planted a vision of the future, in Abram's mind. abram, look forward, in assurance of the things hoped for.

Abram asked Logos,, “how may I understand the promised land inheritance.”

(Acts 7:1-2; 3-4; 5; 6; 7; )

Ge 15:8-9; 10-11; 12; Logos instructed Abram, in the way, of presenting an acceptable sacrifice. The symbolic significance represents a Covenant bond and assurance of agreement, between Abram and Logos.

Ge 15:13-14; 15; 16; Abram faithfully obeyed Logos' command, and as it grew dark, Abram was overwhelmed by a deep sleep. Abram experienced a vision, of the awesome and terrifying, power of Logos. Revealing the Eternal' authority to direct the future of mankind. Logos Melchizedek, will restore, His justice and establish the government of Eloheyem. There is hope, on earth, for those who Love the Logos of Truth. The Spirit of Logos, moved within Abram's heart. Abram witnessed the wicked lawlessness, of sinful mankind, abram was reassured, by Logos' compassionate and restorative justice.

Ge 15:17-18; 19-21; Logos accepted Abram's offering, and drew him close, in spiritual confidence. Logos created a Covenant agreement with His friend. In the evening, corresponding to the exodus story. Logos confirmed the “Land Covenant,”, that would form the future territory, for the nation of Israel. Abram's blessing, would be passed on to his descendance. Logos symbolically signed the land covenant, by passing between Abram’s, animal sacrifices. The cooking pot and a torch, represents approval and agreement.

(Ex 12:40-41; 42; Psa 105:6-7; 8-9; 10-11; 42-43; )

[The day Abram offered a sacrifice, is the appointed time for Passover and first day of Unleavened Bread. When evening came, Logos spoke to Abram, about the future Exodus, of the children of Israel. And their departure, from Egypt, on the evening, beginning the 1st day of Unleavened Bread.]

(Ge 4:3-4; 18:14; Ex 13:10; 23:15; Nu 9:2-3; Ps 103:13; Ga 3:17; 18; 19-20; 21; 22; Heb 8:6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12-13; 9:15; 20-21; 27-28; 10:16-17; 12:22; 23; 24; 25; 13:20; 21 ; Lk 22:20; Isa 49:6; 7; 8; 9; 56:6; 7; 59:21; 61:7; 8; 9; Jer 31:32; 33; 32:40; 41; Ro 9:4; 5; 11:26; 27; )

ONE MiSTAKE and a LONGER WAIT...

Ge 16:1; 2; 3-4; 5; 6; 7-8; 9; Abram's wife Sarai, is 75 years old and childless. Sarai felt, that the Eternal had prevented, her from conceding. Sarai offered, her maidservant, Hagar, to Abram, as a surrogate wife. Abram accepted Hagar ,as his wife, and loved her. Their union, conceived a son, Ishmael. Abram may have thought, this was the only way, for him to receive, the promised heir, from Logos. This mistake, brought sorrow and division, between Sarai and Abram. And suffering to Hagar, and disillusionment to her son Ishmael.

(Ge 16:10-11; 12; 13; 14-15; )

The COVENANT SIGN of CIRCUMCISION

Ge 17:1-2; 3-4; For 13 years. Abram tried to raise, his son Ishmael. Abram's love for Sarai, prevented him from showing affection, to Hagar. Ishmael, may have resented the humiliation, of his mother. And doubted Abram’s love, for him. Now,, Abram is 99 years old, and at the appointed time, of Passover. The Eternal Logos, reaffirms His Covenant promise, for Abram's future seed.

(Ge 3:14; 15; 6:9; Deut 18:13; Ga 3:16; Col 2:9-10; 11-12; 13; Ps 1:1-2; 2:1-2; 34:6-8; 40:4-8; 94:12-13; 14-15; 16; Pr 3:1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8; 9; 11-12; 13; 18; 4:23; )

Logos reminded Abram, to live a blameless life. And continue to walk, obediently, with the Eternal.

(Ge 17:5-6; 7-8; Neh 9:7; Ro 4:16; 17; 18; 19; 20-21; 22; )

Logos, changed Abram's name, to Abraham, (Father of Nations). Logos instructed Abraham, to guard and preserve, this covenant relationship with, Yehwah Eloheyem. Abraham, must teach, the next generation the way, to the Eternal inheritance.

(Ex 19:5; Ps 105:9-10; Lk 1:55; Ge 26:24; Lev 11:45; 26:12; 45; Deut 29:13; Heb 11:16; Rev 21:7; )

Ge 17:10-11; 12; 13; 14; Logos required, that Abraham and his descendants, must be circumcised. Circumcision, in the flesh, maintains a sign, of their covenant relationship with Yehwah Eloheyem.

(Ex 12:48; Deut 10:16; Acts 7:8; Ro 4:11; )

Ge 17:16-17; Logos also remembered Sarai, and changed her name, to Sarah. Assuring, that she would give birth, to Abraham's promised son.

joy filled Abraham's heart. And he laughed, at the thought of being a father, at 100 years old. Even, Sarah laughed, at giving birth, at 90.

(Heb 11:11-12; )

Ge 17:18; Ge 17:19NASB; Abraham asked Logos,, “may Ishmael remain, in this covenant blessing?” Logos said, “no, but Ishmael, will become the father, of 12 princes, and a great nation.

(Ge 17:20NASB; 21-22; Ga 4:21-22; 23; 24; 25-26; 27; 28-29; 30-31; )

Logos would fulfill his promise, to Abraham and Sarah, and they would have a son. They would name their child, Isaac, (which means laughter).

Logos promised, to continue His covenant relationship, with Isaac, and his descendants. Yehwah Eloheyem’s, Covenant is forever.

Logos revealed, that Sarah would give birth, to Isaac, at the appointed time, next year.

(Ge 17:21-22; )

Ge 17:23–24; 25-26; 27; On that "Passover Evening", Abraham, Ishmael, and all the men were circumcised. A sign of dedication, to Eloheyem, Yehwah, the Logos, who spoke to Abraham.

(Ex 4:25; Lev 12:3; Deut 10:16;Jer 4:2; 3; 4; ; Jn 15:1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15; 16-17; Ro 11:16; 17; 18-19; 20-21; 22; 23; 24; Acts 7:8; )

Hebrew, HGK 4909 (mā∙lǎl) = circumcise, means to, cut off,[ To be removed, from a way of life. And then Dedicated, to another Way of Life. ]

{To dedicate your life, to Eloheyem, Yehwah, the Eternal.}

See also: CiRCUMCiSiON n COVENANT LAW

A DAY to REMEMBER

Ge 18:1-2; 3-4; 5; 6-7; 8-9; The next morning, while Abraham was resting under a tree. He noticed, Melchizedek Logos, and 2 Angels, walking towards him. Abraham greeted, and invited them to rest, and partake of some food. Melchizedek agreed, so Abraham, went into his tent. And asked Sarah, to bake 3 cakes, of unleavened bread. Abraham, served the bread, with milk, curds, and roasted meat, to their guests.

(Ge 18:10; 12; )

Melchizedek asked,, “where's Sarah, your wife. I will return next year, at this appointed time,

(Ro 9:9; )

To see Sarah's newborn son. Sarah was listening, and thought how she had missed, the joy, of cherishing a child. And laughter, entered her heart. Melchizedek asked, “why did Sarah, laugh? Is anything too difficult, for Eloheyem, to accomplish.

(Ge 18:13-14; 15; Jer 32:17; 27; Matt 19:26; Lk 1:37; Ro 4:21; )

ABRAHAM and RIGHT JUDGEMENT

Ge 18:16-17; 18; Melchizedek Logos, and the 2 angels prepared to leave. Logos considered, the importance of Abraham's participation, in the Eternal’s, righteous judgment, against wickedness. Logos valued, Abrahams righteous character, and heartfelt observations. The covenant relationship, depended upon Abraham’s, faithful dedication, to teach his children. The right, and just way, to live a life, pleasing to the Eternal. By keeping the Commandments, and instructions, of Logos.

(Ge 18:19; Deut 5:1; 6-7; 8; 9; 10-11; 12-13; 14; 15; 16; 17-19; 20-21; 29; 31-32; 33; 6:1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7; 10; 13-14; 15; 17-18; 19; 24-25; )

Ge 18:20-21; 22; Melchizedek Logos, judges the heart, mind, and behaviors, of mankind. Logos is spiritually aware, of the sins, committed by the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. Logos informs Abraham, that He is about to bring judgment, upon the wicked.

(Psa 7:9; Jer 11:20; 17:10; 20:12-13; Eze 16:49-50; )

Ge 18:23-24; 25; 26; 27; 28; 29; 30; 31; 32-33; Abraham feared, that living in Sodom, may have corrupted, his nephew Lot, his wife and daughters. Abraham asked Logos, “will you show mercy if there is only 10 righteous people, in the city?” Logos agreed, with Abraham's compassionate request.

Ge 19:1; 2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8; 9; 10-11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17-18; 19-20; 21-22; 23-24; 25-26; 27-28; The 2 angels, entered Sodom that evening. Abrahams nephew Lot, greeted the angelic, strangers, and welcomed them into his home. The angels, protected Lot, and his family. While the wicked people, of Sodom, surrounded their house. The 2 Angels, warned Lot, about the imminent destruction, of Sodom and Gomorrah. Only Lot, and his 2 daughters, would escape the, fiery judgment. By fleeing to the hills, near the insignificant, city of Zoar.

(Lk 17:28-29; 2 Pe 2:6-7; 8-9; 10; Ge 19:29; )

JOURNEYING : for a HOME

Ge 20:1; 7; 11; Abraham and Sarah, journeyed with their accompaniment, to the Negev wilderness. South of Jerusalem, near Kadesh and Shur. And sojourned, in the land of King Abimelech. Abimelech, and the people of Gerar, learned, that Abraham, was a prophet. And they began to fear, the EternalLogos.

The BIRTH of ISAAC and LAUGHTER

Ge 21:1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8; Logos remembered, His promise to Abraham, that Sarah would conceive a son. One year passed, and at the appointed “Passover”, Sarah gave birth, to Isaac. Eight days later, Isaac was circumcised, and dedicated to the Covenant relationship, with Eloheyem Yehwah, the Eternal.

(Heb 6:13-14; 15-16; 17; )

A FAMILY DIVIDED

and

NATIONS in CONFLICT

Ge 21:9; At the age of 16, Ishmael began to abuse, 1-year-old, Isaac.

(Ga 4:22-23; 29; 30-31; Ge 16:11; 12; )

Abraham was sad, when Sarah, wanted Hagar and Ishmael, to leave.

(Ge 21:10-11; )

Logos reminded Abraham, that the Covenant promise, would be given to Isaac, and his descendants. But, Ishmael, would become a separate family nation.

(Ge 21:12-13; )

A DISTANT RELATIVE and ONLY MILES APART : ISHMAEL

Ge 21:14; 15-16; 17-18; 19; 20-21; Hagar and Ishmael departed, with only the water and food, that Abraham had provided. They traveled, to the southern border, of the land of Canaan. At the northern region of the Sinai desert. When they had consumed, the food and water. A moment of despair, overwhelmed Hagar, and she cried out to the Eternal, who hears. Logos answered Hagar, and reassured her that they would live. Also, Ishmael, would become the father, of a great nation. Logos guided them, to an oasis, of waters. They lived in the wilderness of Paran Beersheba. Ishmael became, a hunter, and married an Egyptian maiden.

(Ge 25:12; 13-15; 16-17; 18; )

WATER, PEACE, and a TREE of LIFE

Ge 21:22; 23-24; 25-27; 28-30; 31-32; 33-34; Abraham's faith grew, as he walked in spiritual fellowship, with Logos the Eternal. The people, of the Philistines and Abimelech the King of Gerar, live peacefully near Abraham. Abraham, offered 7 lambs, to settle a dispute, concerning his possession of a well. Abraham planted trees, near the spring of Beersheba. And he lived, only a short distance from Ishmael.

LOVE is an OFFERING

Ge 22:1-2; Joy and laughter, filled the lives, of Abraham and Sarah. As they cherished, Isaac, the “child of promise.” Every year grew, with wonderful experiences, that bonded, Isaac, to his loving parents. Sarah's beauty of heart, embraced her son, like a garment of life. Abraham spoke the words of Logos, as he carefully wrote, upon the pages, of Isaac's mind. Engraving with love, the Eternal story of Truth. Day by day, Abraham and Isaac, grew in unity, of heart and mind. Year after year,; Isaac witnessed, his father, worship the Eternal, Yehwah Eloheyem. Isaac, assisted Abraham, in presenting an animal sacrifice. At the appointed time of remembrance, “when Logos, sacrificed animals. As a merciful covering, seeking restoration, of a trusting fellowship. Providing clothing, for the nakedness, of Adam and Eve, when they had sinned.” Logos promised, that a future seed, of a woman, would defeat the, evil influences of Satan. The Promised Seed, would restore, the government of the Eternal. And establish, His Sabbath rest. For all mankind. As the appointed time, of Passover, drew near. Abraham considered, logos' words, “a son of yours, will produce descendants, like the multitude of starry host.”

(Ge 15:5-6; 17:21; 18:14;21:2-3; 4; 21:12; )

See also: Blessings of Abraham

OBEDIENCE is a SACRIFICE

Ge 22:1-2; Logos' voice gently whispered, as if entangled, within Abraham's thoughts. “Abraham”, Only a breath away, “here I am,” said Abraham. Then the unexpected tore the veil, from conscious thought, and pierced Abraham's heart. Logos said, “take your son, your one and only mirror image. The son, whom you love.” And, “offer him as a burnt sacrifice, on Mount Mariah, the chosen place.”

(2 Chr 3:1; )

Ge 22:3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; Abraham must have thought, “Logos promised, my son?” The early morning mist, covered the earth. Like the secret tears, of Abraham’s, sleepless night. Abraham awoke Isaac, and prepared for the three-day journey, to the appointed sacrifice. Isaac, and inquisitive but trusting teenager, asked his father. “We have wood, and fire, where's the lamb for sacrifice?” Did, Abraham answer,, “the Eternal will provide?”

Ge 22:9-10; Upon reaching Mariah. Abraham built an altar. And Isaac, set the wood bundle in place. For a moment, Abraham held Isaac, in an embrace, that seemed like eternity. Abraham bound his son, as he felt chords tightening, around his own heart. Like a silent lamb, Isaac's eyes widened, with the question, “father, why?” But, no words, were spoken. Abraham, lifted Isaac’s, trembling body, and placed him upon the altar. In a moment, the knife, in Abraham's hand, would pour out the blood, of the trusting lamb.

Ge 22:11-12;“Abraham, Abraham” cried an angel. “Here I am," recoiled Abraham.

see also: SACRIFICE a WORK of FAITH

TESTING the HEART

The Angel's command, parted the dark clouds, of despair. And the trembling creation, seem to spring forth, new birth. “Abraham,” the angel said, “do not harm your only beloved son. now the Eternal Logos knows, that you fear him. And carefully obey, his word.”

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