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All welcome
Shabbat Shalom
Let’s Pray
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My ministry is to bring up topics in the Bible
that have never been discussed or mentioned in your life that have been deleted
from your knowledge.
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Today we use the Gregorian calendar (from Pope Gregory,
1500's)
November 27, 2010
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We restore God’s calendar
God has His own calendar that has been deleted from our lives
Today is the 20th day of the
ninth month called Chislev
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Zech.
7 [1] And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, that the word
of Yehovah came unto Zechariah in the fourth day of the ninth month, even in Chisleu;
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All my studies may be viewed at:
You can read them on my site at http://oneinmessiah.net/subjects.htm
You can hear them on my site at http://oneinmessiah.net/av.htm
You can see them on my site at http://oneinmessiah.net/videoFiles.htm
I would love to come and give a talk
at your congregation, school or home on the Hebrew roots of your faith from the
Scriptures, not Judaism.
Click here: http://oneinmessiah.net/ScheduleMe.htm
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Before we start,
I just want to mention that the
Sabbath is not "a service" for a hour and a
half, but the Sabbath is a "whole 24 hr. day" to God.
No work of any kind, no buying and
selling and all in your dwellings are to keep the Sabbath, God's holy day.
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Remember, “tis the season to be
pagan” is here!
Can you believe this, in the past, I
couldn’t get people to come to our Sabbath study on time, at 12 noon, and look
at his, some stores open
Thanksgiving Day 2010 and Black Friday:
* Wal-Mart:
Most stores are open 24 hours on Thanksgiving Day
2010 and Black Friday.
* Kmart: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on
Thanksgiving Day 2010, 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
on Black Friday.
* Difference: 9:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day 2010, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Black Friday.
* Old Navy: 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day 2010, 3:00 to 0:00? on Black Friday.
* Bath & Body Works: some shops are open 6:00
to 11:00 p.m. on Black Friday.
* Victoria’s Secret: 10 stores are open 00 hours on Thanksgiving night 2010 at
10 am on Black Friday. Other shops are open 5:00
to 10:00 p.m. on Black Friday.
Open Black
Friday only:
* Sears: 4:00 to 10:00 p.m.
* JC Penney: 4:00 to 11:00 p.m. Special Doorbuster last 4:00 to 1:00 p.m. instant cash online
special coupons available jcp.com and sales circular may be used on Friday from
March to November PM
* Kohl’s: 4:00 to 10:00. Doorbuster specials last 4:00
to 1:00 p.m.
* Best Buy: 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
* Macy’s: 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. Special Doorbuster last 5:00 to 1:00 p.m.
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Again
Beware of the false image of love and the false feelings and
emotions that run wild.
These pagan feasts bring on loneliness, depression and suicide and
oh yes, debt for years to come.
Pagan religions are having classes at their facilities to address
these (false) issues.
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Today’s Topic: Is it the Feast of the Dedication, Hanukkah?
No
Scripture
says:
John.10 [22] And it was at
Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it
was winter [23] And Yeshua walked in the
temple in Solomon's porch.
Let’s explore:
Hanukkah
The
First Book of the Maccabees was written in
Hebrew around the time of the events that it describes. The Second Book of the Maccabees was written about sixty
years after the events that took place. The book was written in Greek for the
Jews who lived in Alexandria and other parts of the Greek Empire. Both books
discuss the same events, but from different perspectives. These books were not
included in the Hebrew Bible, but they are part of the Apocrypha, a group of
Jewish writing from this period that was preserved by the Christian Church. (Catholic)
Praying for the dead is a
Catholic belief.
2 Machabees 12 44 (For if he
had not hoped that they that were slain should rise again, it would have seemed
superfluous and vain to pray for the dead,)
2 Machabees 12 46 It is
therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead , that they may be
loosed from sins.
2 Machabees 12 43 And making
a gathering, he sent twelve thousand drachms of silver to Jerusalem for
sacrifice to be offered for the sins of the dead , thinking well and
religiously concerning the resurrection, 44 (For if he had not hoped
that they that were slain should rise again, it would have seemed superfluous
and vain to pray for the dead,) 45 And because he considered that they
who had fallen asleep with godliness, had great grace laid up for them. 46
It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the
dead , that they may be
loosed from sins .
You think Yeshua or Daniel
quoted from this book? Never!
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You only have to remember these points:
1.
Chanukah in Hebrew means dedication pertaining to the Temple
2.
There is no Temple today(destroyed in 70 AD)
3.
Wrong month, should be Adar which is Feb. / March (Winter
ends March 21th) (Ezra 6:14, 15)
4.
No 8 days of oil in the Maccabees
5.
No 8 candlestick menorah in Scripture (only 7 and very important)
6.
Dreidel - A German Gambling Game? oh
no...
Chanukah is a Hebrew word meaning
dedication
çðëÌä chanukkah khan-ook-kaw' - consecration: -
dedicating (-tion).
Here
is the Greek word:
εγκαινια egkainia
Total
KJV Occurrences: 2
dedication, 1
Joh_10:22
feast, 1
Joh_10:22 (2)
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In
the scriptures above, John.10 [22], pertaining to
Chanukah or dedication , John was talking about
Solomon's temple that Ezra help rebuild. (1 Kings 8:2; 2 Chr. 5:3
Let’s
read the scriptures below in Ezra, chapter 6.
Ezra.6:[14] And the elders of
the Jews builded, and they prospered through the
prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo.
And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment
of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius,
and Artaxerxes king of Persia.
[15]
And this house was finished on the third day of the month
Adar, (our Feb. / March - cold - not December), which was in the sixth year
of the reign of Darius the king.
[16]
And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the
children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy,
[17] And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bullocks,
two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel,
twelve he goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.
Esth.3
[7] In the first month, that is, the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that
is, the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, to the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar. (Feb. not
December)
Chanukah
is a Hebrew word meaning dedication. This observance marks the rededication and
building of the Temple after it had been desecrated.
Also
remember: The first dedication was in the 7th month, ha
Ethanim, 1Kings. 8:2 (Sept. - Oct.) not December:
1Kgs.8:[2] And all the men of
Israel assembled themselves unto king Solomon at the feast
in the month ha Ethanim, which is the seventh month.
[63]
And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered unto Yehovah, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an hundred and
twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the children of Israel
"dedicated" the house of Yehovah.åÇéÌÇçÀðÀëåÌ
What
you will hear from tradition is wrong.
Please
remember there is "NO" commandment from God
to "light candles" on this made up feast or the Holy Shabbat.
If
you light candles on the Shabbat, it is fine as long as you DON'T say it is a commandment.
Scripture
says:
Zech.7
[1] And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, that the word of Yehovah came unto Zechariah in the fourth
day of the ninth month, even in Chislev; (Nov. this year – 2010)
The
other common name for this feast is Hag Haorim, which
means 'the Feast of Lights' It is found in the writings of Josephus, who was a
first Century Jewish historian.
This
second name, however, is based upon a tradition.
Supposedly, when the Jews rededicated the Temple and wanted to rekindle
the lamp stand, they found only enough oil for one day.
They
say: It would take 8 days to make a new supply so they decided to kindle and
burn the remaining oil, a miracle occurred as the oil that was enough for only
one day lasted for eight days ... thus, the term representing, "the Feast
of Lights.
This
is why the Chanukah menorah has eight candles, (which
is unscriptural) instead of the seven the scripture menorah has.
They
made 8 candles to commemorate this made up miracle.
The made of feast of today, Chanukah, in and of itself, is not found
anywhere in the Scriptures, as it originated during the time of
history after the Book of Malachi.
It should be remembered that none of the historical books mention
this miracle, as it originates with the "Talmud" and not with the
books of the Holy Scriptures.
The historical books that speak of the Maccabean
revolt as a real event are in the uninspired "Catholic" I and 2 Maccabees and they make no mention of any miracle of 8 days
of oil at all.
As
you can see, it is fact that this made-up feast
is recorded in rabbinic writings not found in the Holy Scriptures.
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There
are many purported traditions of this made up feast on the web.
The
Rabbis commemorated this fake miracle that did not occur, they decided to make
this holiday more special so they designed a special menorah in which eight
candles plus the 9th the Shamash candle were represented instead of
the usual 7 candle lamp stand in the temple.
'From
that came the concept of the eight days of Chanukah.
Also,
they put this made-up feast at the same time the gentile children were getting
presents, December 25, pagan Christmas. Now all the Jewish children can get
presents and not feel left out.
If
you feel compelled, you can read the Talmud and the story the rabbis came up
with in Talmud - Mas. Shabbath
21b
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Play Dreidel, a German Gambling Game? No
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We are told:
Prove all things
1Thes.5
[21]
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Study to show thyself approved
2Tim.2
[15]
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman
that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the
word of truth.
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It all boils down unto “your Doctrine”
Which doctrine do you have?
There is Good and Bad doctrine
Let’s read
[2] My
doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall
distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers
upon the grass:
[24] They
also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured
shall learn doctrine.
[2] For I
give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
[28] And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings,
the people were astonished at his doctrine:[29]
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
[33] And
when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.
[22] And
they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had
authority, and not as the scribes.
[27] And
they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new
doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey
him.
[2] And he
taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,
[18] And the
scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for
they feared him, because all the people was astonished
at his doctrine.
[38] And he
said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go
in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
[32] And
they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
[16] Jesus
answered them, and said, My doctrine is not
mine, but his that sent me.
[17] If any
man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
[19] The
high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
[42] And
they continued stedfastly in the apostles'
doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
[28] Saying,
Did not we straitly command you that ye should not
teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled
Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon
us.
[12] Then
the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the
doctrine of the Lord.
[19] And
they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus,
saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?
[17] But God
be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart
that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
[17] Now I
beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to
the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
[3] As I
besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
[10] For
whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there
be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;
[6] If thou
put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt
be a good minister of Yeshua the Messiah, nourished
up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast
attained.
[13] Till I
come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
[16] Take
heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing
this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear
thee.
[17] Let the
elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour,
especially they who labour in the word and
doctrine.[18] For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the
ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his
reward.
[19] Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three
witnesses.
[1] Let as
many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not
blasphemed.
[3] If any
man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our
Lord Jesus Messiah, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
[10] But
thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith,
longsuffering, charity, patience,
[16] All
scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
[2] Preach the word; be instant in season,
out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.[3] For the time will come when they will not endure
sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves
teachers, having itching ears;[4] And they shall turn away their ears
from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
Tit.1
[9] Holding
fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he
may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the
gainsayers.
[1] But
speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
[7] In all
things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in
doctrine shewing uncorruptness,
gravity, sincerity,
[10] Not
purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they
may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in
all things.
[1]
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Messiah, let us go
on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead
works, and of faith toward God,
[2] Of the
doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands,
and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
[9]
Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth
not in the doctrine of Messiah, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Messiah, he hath both the
Father and the Son.
[10] If
there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not
into your house, neither bid him God speed:[11]
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker
of his evil deeds.
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[4] For thou
hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.
[8] But they
are altogether brutish and foolish: the stock is a doctrine of vanities.
[9] But in
vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
[12] Then
understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
[26] How is
it then, brethren? when ye come together, everyone of
you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation,
hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
[14] That we
henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every
wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby
they lie in wait to deceive;
[1] Now the
Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times
some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines
of devils;
[9] Be not
carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing
that the heart be established with grace; not with
meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.
[14] But I
have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine
of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things
sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
[15] So hast
thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans,
which thing I hate.
[24] But unto you I say, and unto the rest
in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known
the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.
In closing,
Prove all things and Study to show thyself
approved
Please do not follow any made up
traditions, feasts or events.
Shabbat Shalom