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(Job 38:4–6; 7-9) The Angels rejoiced when the universe burst into existence. All Wisdom and knowledge is a gift from the Creator. The angels increased their talents as they worked with the physical creation. Lucifer was spiritually powerful, exerting influence and leadership. He desired to replace the Son and motivated a third of the angels to rebel against the heavenly government of the Father and Son. This great rebellion brought destruction upon the creation.
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(Genesis 1:2) The earth became chaotic and lifeless; darkness covered the surface. And the Spirit of the Eternal hovered over the waters. In six days the Heavenly Father renewed the face of the earth.
(Psalms 104:30)
The climax on the six day is the creation of mankind; completely formed and gifted with knowledge of the laws of creation and their creator. When the first man and woman opened their eyes they were greeted by Logos; the Eternal Son of the Heavenly Father. Logos performed the marriage of Adam and Eve in a garden paradise. Logos pronounced a blessing upon the first husband and wife; saying “be fruitful and multiply” and “Carefully govern the earth”.
(Genesis 1:28)
The seventh day of renewing creation The Heavenly Father rested from all his work. There is a mystery hidden behind the obvious pleasure expressed from within the Father's heart by His establishment of everything as very good. The Hebrew word; very denotes the quality of greatness and the action of exceeding an earlier event. The word; good conceives a moral character that nurtures life in a spiritually protected environment. The spiritual danger that threatened the renewed creation is portrayed by the metaphor of the “Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil”.
Logos walked in the garden paradise with Adam and Eve. Logos spoke the words of Truth and there was Peace and Love in their Fellowship. The Spirit of the Heavenly Father surrounded them. Adam and Eve realized the spiritual nurturing that held their hearts in unity. Like the fruit from the Tree of Life. The first husband and wife tasted of eternity in a relationship with their Heavenly Father. The Tree of Life symbolizes the spiritual food that nourishes agreement with the Father's commandments and fills the hunger for unity, oneness and True Love.
CREATION & SABBATH
Ge 1:1; 2;
(Rev 12:7; ); The war in heaven brought destruction upon the earth. So that the earth became chaotic and empty of life. The Spirit of Eloheyem the Father (trembles) over the appearance of the waters.
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{ רָחַף (rā∙ḥǎp̄) tremble, shake, quiver, (as grieved or sorrowful)
(Jer 23:9; Ge 6:6)}
Ps 104:30;The Heavenly Father and Son began to renew the earth (John 5:19; 5:20)
Ge 1:3; 4; 5;
DAY 1 )
The earth was completely covered with oceans and dark clouds filled the sky. Logos the Son walked upon the surface of the waters. (2Pe 3:5; Ps 24:2; Psa 89:9)
(Job 9:8; 9; 10; Matt 14:25; Jn 6:19) Logos spoke the Father's desire; and said, “let there be light.” The illumination of the Spirit of the Father radiated from Logos. (Lk 9:29; 9:35)
Ge 1:6; 7; 8;
DAY 2 )
The saturated atmosphere stormed and the ocean's surface raged
(Mk 4:39). Logos said, “let the clouds gather the waters above; and be separated from the oceans beneath. (Job 26:12; 13; 14)
Ge 1:9; 10; 11; 12; 13;
DAY 3 )
Then Logos said "let the land rise up from the oceans," and “let the earth produce all kinds of vegetation, and seed bearing fruit. (Gen 2:9)
Ge 1:14;15-17; 18; 19;
DAY 4 )
Logos commanded the dark clouds above to rain upon his garden. The sky became clear and the sunshine warmed the face of the earth. And the veil of night was illuminated by the moon and stars.
Ge 1:20; 21; 22; 23;
DAY 5 )
Logos said, “Let the oceans be filled with all kinds of creatures; and the sky with birds.”
Ge 1:24; 25; Then Logos said, “Let there be many kinds of animals upon the earth.”
Ge 1:26; 27;28-30; 31;
DAY 6 )
The renewing of creation was made complete when Logos formed a man from the clay of the earth. Logos shaped the man in his own image and likeness. Logos breathed life into man and he became a living creature. (Gen 2:7)
The first man was named Adam. Adam was gifted with intellect and knowledge and capable of understanding spiritual relationships and the responsibility for making free will choices. (
Gen 2:16; 2:17)
Ge 2:2; 3;
DAY 7 )
The Heavenly Father and Son rested from creating on the seventh day. Logos spoke to Adam and Eve as they walked together in the garden paradise. All of creation reflected the spiritual peace of logos. Logos revealed to Adam and Eve the way to live together inLove and care for the creation.
MOSES & SABBATH
Ex 20:8;
2600 years later: Logos renewed his Sabbath covenant with the descendents of Jacob. Logos spoke from Mount Sinai; to Moses and the tribes of Israel. Logos established the 10 Commandments that benefit right relationships and promote peace. (Ex 20:12; 13; 14; 16; 17)
Ex 31:12-14; The Sabbath is a sign of the commitment the Eternal has made to everyone that trust and obey Logos' Commandments.
Le 19:1-3; Keeping the Sabbath; honors the Heavenly Father and reminds us to be Holy.
Le 23:3; There are six days to work; but the seventh day is a Sabbath rest to remind us of our Heavenly Father and his commandments for life.
Le 23:4; 5; 6; 7; 8; Logos established 7 High Sabbaths; marking the yearly harvest festivals and Thanksgiving reminders of the Great and Wonders Works of the Eternal. The spring Festival of Passover and 7 Days of Unleavened Bread; remind Israel that the Eternal freed them from slavery in Egypt. Passover also looks forward to the promised Messiah freeing everyone from their captivity to Sin.
Le 23:9; 10; 11; The Wave Sheaf represents the Eternal meeting Israel and begins a counting sequence of 7 Sabbath's that culminate at the Feast of Pentecost. The Wave Sheaf also portrays the Messiah leading people out of Sin. Yeshua the Messiah is the perfect example of Oneness with the Heavenly Father; which is True Holiness!!! The symbolism of the wave sheaf ; pictures baptism and the putting to death of the sinful nature in people. (1Cor 10:1-2; 3-4; Ro 6:3-4; 5; 6-7)
Le 23: 15; 16; The High Sabbath of Pentecost is also called the Feast of First Fruits. This Feast celebrates the harvest of people that Truly receive in their hearts; the Law of the Eternal. Receiving the Holy Spirit of the Messiah is the Law that brings Liberty (Je 31:31; 31:33; Lk 22:20; Heb 8:8; 8:10; 9:15; 12:23; Acts 2:1-2; 2:4; 2:17; 2:38; Jas 1:25; 2:12; Ga 5:22-24)
Le 23:23; 24; 25; On the 1st Day of the 7th month is the High Sabbath; the Feast of Trumpets. This celebration portends the future Day of the Lord
(Rev 10:7; 11:15) and the Resurrection of the Righteous that have overcome Sin (Matt 24:31;. 1 Th 4:16; 1Co 15:52)
Le 23:26; 27; 28-31; 32; The Day of Atonement reminds everyone that only perfect holiness may dwell in unity with the Eternal forever (Le 11:44; 1Pe 1:16; Eph 4:1-3; 4-6) and that Satan and Sin will be completely removed. (Rev 20:1–3)
Le 23: 33;34; 35; 36; The Festival of Tabernacles is a High Sabbath representing the restoring of the Kingdom of Eloheyem the Father on earth; and will begin the promised fulfillment of Eternal Rest; from the struggle against Sin. The Sabbath Mystery is Perfect Oneness in the Holy Spirit. The Heavenly Father and Son will dwell forever with everyone that Loves them and keeps their commandments ( Rev 21:3; 5; 22; 23; 22:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 12; 14)
Le 23:39; 40; 41; 42; 43; 44; The Feast of Tabernacles also reminds everyone; the Eternal gave us temporary physical life so that we should fear His judgment against sin and learn to trust and obey His commandments. The Heavenly Father will only give Eternal Life to those who Truly Love Him. (Heb 8:5)
Le 25:2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; The Eternal teaches that even farm land needs a Sabbath Rest. Over working the soil is an example of greed and the absence of trusting the Eternal's ability to provide.
Le 25:8; 9; 10-11; 12; 13-16; 17; Every 50 years is a Sabbath Jubilee. All land is restored to the heirs of the family. This is a year to proclaim Liberty and forgiveness of debts. (Is 61:1)
Le 26:2; 3-5; 6-8; 9-10; 11; 12; 13; Keeping the Sabbath is accompanied with the promises of the Eternal; to Bless and Provide Abundance. The Eternal will dwell with His people.
Dt 16:1; 2; Remember the Passover and the Holy Sabbaths. Maintain Justice and do what is Right.
PROPHETS & SABBATH
Ne 9:13; 14; 15; The Eternal's laws are just and righteous and the Sabbath is a covenant relationship with the Creator and giver of life.
Ne 10:31; The Sabbath is not a day to buy or sell products to gain wealth.
Is 56:1; 2-3; 4-5; 6; 7; The Seventh Day is for maintaining justice and doing what is right.
Is 58:1; 2-5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; The Sabbath is a time to teach everyone to reject evil and learn to do good works. Free people from injustice and oppression. Help the poor, provide clothes, food and shelter. Then the Eternal will consider your work to be righteous and your heart will glorify His Holiness. Then the Eternal will listen to your cry for help. If you delight in keeping the Sabbath then you will find joy in Loving the Eternal.
Is 66:23; The Sabbath is forever; a day to honor the Heavenly Father and His Son.
Je 17:21; 22; 23; Jeremiah reminds everyone; do not carry products – the works of your hands into the city to sell on the Sabbath.
Eze 20:11; 12; 13; The Sabbath commandment is a covenant promise that the Eternal made. Obedience to the Sabbath is a sign of agreement with the Heavenly Father's laws.
Eze 22:26; 27; The Sabbath is a promise that the Eternal will preserve the righteous and remove all wickedness.
Am 6:3; The wicked find pleasure in sin and neglect doing good.
Am 8:2; 3; 4; 5; 6-7; The Eternal will punish the wicked.
Mal 4:1; 2; 3; 4; Those who do what is right are righteous. (1 John 3:7)
YESHUA & SABBATH
Mt 12:1; 2; 3; Yeshua and His disciples picked grain from the field and ate it on the Sabbath; and it was lawful to do.
Mt 12:4; 5; 6; 7; 8; The Temple priests work on the Sabbath Day and it is lawful to do. Yeshua is Yehawah; Logos of the Sabbath!!!
Mt 12:9; 10; 13; 14; Healing the sick and crippled on the Sabbath is lawful.
Mt 12:11; 12; Helping animals or people in need on the Sabbath Day is lawful to do.
Mk 1:21; 22; Yeshua spoke with authority and his teachings came from the Heavenly Father. (John 12:49; 50)
Mk 2:23; 24; The Eternal cares for the true needs of others on the Sabbath and teaches everyone to follow his example.
Mk 2:27; 28; The Heavenly Father and Son established the Sabbath to help mankind learn a right relationship with their Creator and each other.
Mk 3:1; It is lawful to do good on the Sabbath; it is never lawful to do evil.
Mk 3:4; Yeshua was sad that people can be so uncaring especially on the Sabbath.
Mk 6:1; 2; Yeshua reveals the wisdom of the True Sabbath Rest is Love for the Heavenly Father and Love for others. The Father approves the teaching of his Son by working miracles on the Sabbath.
Mk 6:3; 4; 5; 6; People did not understand that Yeshua is the Eternal Son of the Heavenly Father; and they have prepared the Sabbath Day to bring His Kingdom to earth. (Col 1:12)
Lk 4:16; 17; 18; 19; The Spirit of the Father is in agreement with His Son; When He Proclaims The Good News of The Kingdom. Yeshua announced the Sabbath Jubilee and the year to Liberate everyone that is held captive to sin because of the darkness in their hearts. (Col 1:13; 1:14)
Lk 4:20-21; 22-23; 24-25; 26-27; 28-29; 30; Yeshua began his ministry of liberating people from the rule of Satan; by freeing them from the bondage of sin and bringing them into his Kingdom of Light.
Lk 4:31; 32; Yeshua spoke with authority; even the demons knew he was the Holy One.
Lk 6:5; Yeshua is the Eternal Logos and is the Lord (Yehawah) of the Sabbath.
Lk 6:9; It is lawful to do good on the Sabbath and to save lives.
Lk 13:10-12; 13-14; 17; Yeshua set people free from illnesses on the Sabbath and they gave thanks to their Creator.
Lk 13:15; 16; The religious teachers knew it was lawful to care for animals on the Sabbath; but their darkened hearts did not care to help people in need.
Lk 14:1-2; The religious teachers did not understand the Eternal law of Love
(Le 19:18;.Matt 19:19; 22:37-39)
loLk 14:3; 4; Yeshua spoke the truth to the religious teachers but they would not listen.
Lk 14:5; 6; Yeshua hoped the religious teachers would at least care for their own children.
Jn 5:8-9; 10-11; 12-13; 14;15-16; Yeshua healed a man on the Sabbath; and told him to pickup a mat and walk. It is lawful to carry a load on the Sabbath.
Jn 5:17; 18; 19-23; Yeshua said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working. Yeshua answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, to your amazement he will show him even greater things than these. 21 For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to give it. 22 Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son, 23 that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.
Jn 7:21;22; 23; 24; Yeshua tried to teach people; not to make judgments by mere appearances but to judge righteously. Yeshua understands the perfect law of Love that Liberates people from bondage and restores them to a right relationship with their Heavenly Father. (Isa 61:1; 61:2)
Jn 9:13; 14; 15; 16; Yeshua formed the first man from clay and healed a man's eyes with mud on the Sabbath.
APOSTLES & SABBATH
Ac 1:12; Yeshua walked with his disciples from Jerusalem to the Mount of Olives on the Sabbath.
Ac 13:13; 14; 15; The apostle Paul entered the synagogues on the Sabbath Day and taught from the law and the prophets.
Ac 13:26; 27; 28-29; 30-31; 32-33; The prophets predicted the suffering of the Messiah; and that the people would reject him.
Ac 13:42; 43; Paul reasoned with the people on the Sabbath; and many believed the message of True Salvation that comes from the Messiah.
Ac 13:44; 45; Paul taught many people on the Sabbath.
Ac 16:13; Paul even walked outside the city to meet people and pray on the Sabbath.
logosres:niv;ref=BibleNIV.Ac17.2 (Ac 17:2; 3)
Paul continued to keep the Sabbath Day Holy and teach the message of True Salvation.
Ac 18:3; 4; During the other six days of the week; Paul was a tent maker. On the Sabbath Day; Paul served people by proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom of the Eternal and Salvation in Yeshua.
Ac 15:1; 2; Some Jews tried to teach that the Gentiles must be circumcised to receive salvation. Paul disagreed by quoting scriptures that prove; True circumcision is of the heart (Dt 10:16; Dt 30:6). When people repent of their sins and are baptized; they will receive the Holy Spirit for the renewing of their hearts and minds. (Ro 12:2)
Ac 15:5; 6-7; The apostles discussed the question; is circumcision required for salvation. By examining scripture and the teaching of Yeshua the Messiah it becomes apparent that obedience to the law of the Eternal is Required (Matt 5:17; 5:18; 5:19; 5:20); but circumcision is only a symbolic practice of obedience. The Heavenly Father requires True circumcision of the heart which will bring the whole mind into obedience to His commandments. Another example of a change in the law is the symbolic act of animal sacrifices as a sign of repentance. The animal sacrifices are replaced by making our body a living sacrifice of obedience (Psa 40:6; 7-8; Ro 12:1; Heb 10:8; 9; 10).True Salvation; occurs when the Holy Spirit Tabernacles in our mind and helps us bring our whole body into obedience to his will. The apostles agree that the law given to Moses will continue to be taught throughout the nations(Acts 15:21; Mal 4:4). They also emphasize abstinence from the widespread sexual immorality and the common habit of eating unclean food by the pagans (Acts 15:20). The clean and unclean animal; food laws cannot change because the Creator did not change the design or purpose for the animals and he did not change the laws of nature.
Ac 15:8; 9; he Heavenly Father examines the heart of a truly repentant person; and gives His Holy Spirit to help us become like His Son.
Dt 10:16; True circumcision is of the heart.
Dt 11:13; True obedience to the Commandments comes from a heart of Love.
Dt 30:6; Love the Eternal with all your heart, mind, strength and body.
Ac 15:19; 20; Do not be sexually immoral or eat unclean and polluted foods.
Ac 15:21; The law given to Moses is taught to all nations even to this day.
Mk 7:13; 14-16; 17-18; 19; Yeshua said that the religious teachers tried to do away with the law by substituting it with their own traditions. Yeshua also; revealed that spiritual uncleanness comes from the heart of a person and flows out of the mouth. The religious teachers wrongly judged and condemned others. Earlier in (Mark 7:2) the teachers said the disciples were unclean because they ate food without washing their hands. The example discussed in Mark has nothing to do with eating unclean animals! Yeshua focused on the traditions of ceremonial washing; that could not cleanse the heart. Yeshua explained that if a person might accidentally eat some dirt it will go into the stomach and eventually pass out in the excrement. Yeshua did NOT declare all foods clean; He did not change the laws of nature; He did not make unclean animals–clean for food. Yeshua and Isaiah ( also said (Mk 7:6; 7-8) that the religious teachers try to do away with the commandments
(Mk 7:10) by teaching their traditions. (Mk 7:11; 12; Mt 15:3)
Mk 7:19; The statement; Jesus declared all foods “clean”. Was added by a translator and does not belong in the original letter from Mark.
Le 11:1-8; 9-12; 13-19; 20-21; 22-30;31-38; 39-43; 44-45; 46-47; Moses and the Levites taught the people to respect the laws governing nature. The Eternal has created some animals to be clean for food. There are other practical health instructions in the law; for the benefit of responsible society
Ro 14:6; The apostles encountered some people that were vegetarians; and they did not eat any meat. But others considered their faith to be stronger because they knew the law for clean animals that was declared by the word of the Eternal. Faith is based upon hearing the instructions of the Eternal and obeying Him
(Rom 10:17; 3:31). And the Eternal does NOT teach anyone to eat unclean animals. Some people try to say that all meat is forbidden . Paul taught that certain animals were created for food. The instructions of the Creator are Trust-worthy and True . Believers may eat clean animals and give thanks in prayer.
(1Ti 4:3)
The apostles did NOT attempt to change the 4th commandment; keep Holy the Sabbath day. True followers of Yeshua serve the Heavenly Father and Son every day; but the Sabbath is extra special because it looks forward to the promised kingdom and the restoration of all things. The True Sabbath rest will be complete when the Heavenly Father creates a New Heaven and a New Earth; where only righteousness will dwell.
Ga 4:8; 9; 10; 11; Formally; before the Gentiles came to know True Salvation in Yeshua; the pagans followed deceptive customs and worshiped demonic idols, and celebrated celestial cycles as they were influenced by their societal mythologies. Paul is NOT instructing newly converted Gentiles to reject the Eternal's Holy Sabbaths or High Festivals.
Col 2:16; 17; Paul does NOT teach anyone to violate the Holy Sabbaths. He reminds every believer that True Salvation comes from the gift of the Holy Spirit; and with the Heavenly Father's help we will enter the eternal Sabbath Rest. The earthly observances look forward to the promised Heavenly Tabernacle with the Father and Son. Paul and the disciples continued to keep the Sabbath and High Holy Sabbath Feast
(Cor 5:8; 5:7; 1Cor 16:8; Acts 20:16; 27:9)
Heb 4:9; 10; 11; 12; 13; There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of the Eloheyem Family ; for anyone who enters the Heavenly Father's rest also rests from his own work, just as the Father did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fail by following their example of disobedience.
For the word of the Eternal is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from theFather’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Mt 5:17; 18; 19; 20; Yeshua said He did NOT do away with the law or the prophets; but he glorified (Isa 42:21) them and gave us an example to follow
(Ro 6:16) (Mt 19:16-17; 18-19).
When we pursue righteousness we have hope of entering the Kingdom of the Heavenly Father and receiving Eternal Life.
(1John 3:2; 3-5; 6-7; Matt 5:48)
Mt 6:24; Yeshua clearly states that the love of riches or possessions will prevent us from loving the Heavenly Father.
(1Ti 6:10; Lk 16:13; Mt 19:23; Mk 10:25; Lk 18:26-27)
Mt 21:12; 13; Mk 11:15; 16; 17 ; Is 56:7; Jer 7:11)
The main violation of the Sabbath is the pursuit of money,greed and selfish desires.
(Jn 2:13-15; 16-17; Ps 69:9)
Mk 9:35; Sabbath worship is an act of serving others and promoting Holy and Righteous behavior and True Love.
( Jn 4:23; 4:24; Jas 1:27)
Jn 5:17; Yeshua and the Heavenly Father are working together to draw all mankind to Salvation and bring His Kingdom to earth so that the Sabbath rest may be restored
(Col 1:15-16; 1:17-18; 1:19).
Mal 4:5; 6; Yeshua is that prophet and he is turning our hearts to the Heavenly Father and True Salvation.
Mt 17:11; 12; Yeshua is the Elijah; which means He is the Spirit of Oneness with the Heavenly Father
(John 10:30).
Yeshua will continue to restore all truth until everything is fulfilled.
(Acts 3:21; 22)
Ac 1:6; 7; Yeshua said the Heavenly Father will decide the time to bring the Kingdom.
Ac 3:21; 22; Yeshua must remain in the Heavenly realm until the time for the restoration of everything. The Heavenly Father's kingdom on earth and the future Eternal Sabbath Rest.
(Eph 1:9; 3:6; 3:12; 6:19; Col 1:26; 1:27; 2:2; Re 10:7; 1Co15:51)(Acts 26:18; Ro 16:20; 1John 3:8)
see also: MESSIAH's BIRTH & HOLY SABBATH's
