Announced Among the Gentiles

This statement always tugs on my very soul whenever I read it. It was said by the Apostle Paul and I offer it as a prayer for all who are ready to come into covenant with our Creator today. I pray for all fellow Set Apart believers that we may become one people with one understanding, and of one faith under one Elohim. By this we will come to know the unsearchable riches of Y'shua the Anointed One. It is through us that the manifold wisdom of our Creator becomes known. Lets take that seriously and act accordingly.

Ephesians 3 ~ 

To me, Paul, who am the least of all the Set Apart believers, has this grace been given that I should announce among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of the Mashiyach, and should show to all men what is the architecture of the mystery which for ages was hid in Elohim the Creator of all things, so that by means of the assembly (of Set Apart believers) the manifold wisdom of Elohim might become known - which He arranged ages before and worked it through Y'shua our Master. 

Therefore I pray - and I bow my knees to the Father of our Master Y'shua from whom the whole family in heaven and on earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit; that in your inner man the Mashiyach may dwell by faith, and in your hearts by love while your root and foundation increases greatly in strength; and that you may be able to explore, with all the Set Apart believers, what is the height and depth and length and breadth, and may know the greatness of the Mashiyach's love and that you may be filled with all the fullness of Elohim.

David's Shield ~ Remphan's Star ~ Solomon's Seal

Do Not Confuse the Three

Psalm 3 was written after David fled from his son Absalom:

O YHWH, my foes are so many! Many are those who attack me; many say of me, "There is no deliverance for him through Elohim."  But You, O YHWH, are a shield around me, my glory, He who holds my head high.

David said this after Yah had saved him from the hands of all his enemies and the hands of Saul:

II Samuel 22 ~ O Elohim, my crag, my fastness, my deliverer! The rock wherein I take shelter; my shield, my mighty champion, my fortress and refuge! My savior, You who rescue me from violence!

Proverbs 30:5 tells us Every word of Elohim is pure, a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Do not add to His words, lest He indict you and you be proved a liar.

And in Deuteronomy 33:29 we read "O happy Israel! Who is like you, a people delivered by YHWH, your protecting shield, your sword triumphant!"

Our Creator is the Shield of David 

and the shield of anyone who takes refuge in Him, 

YHWH our Elohim.

"Today, the Six Pointed Star or Hexagram is the most popular and universally recognized symbol of Jewry. It is known as Star of David, Magen David, or the Jewish Star. Ironically, David had nothing to do with the hexagram and it did not represent the Jewish people until the 17th century."

The star of the false god Rephan:

Acts 7:43 ~ But you have taken the tabernacle of Moloch and the star of the deity of Rephan that you made images to be worshipped.  

Amos 5:26 ~ And you shall carry off your "king" - Sikkuth and Kiyyun - the images you have made for yourself of your astral deity...

Sikkuth and Kiyyun are two Akkadian names applied to Saturn (worshiped as an astral deity). The six pointed star symbol (hexagram) is called the 'talisman of Saturn' which became known as the Seal of Solomon. 'Akkadian' was a semitic language spoken in Mesopotamia (modern Iraq and Syria) between about 2,800 BC and 500 AD.

Speaking of Saturn, many say the 'black cube' in Mecca relates to it. This place of worship includes a stone held in place by a silver frame set in the corner of the Kaaba that Muslims kiss if near enough to it. It is said this stone "fell from heaven". Muslims believe this stone was found by Abraham and used in the construction of the Kaaba. It is also said it was given to Ishmael and that it turned black because it absorbed the sins of those who touched it. This stone is still part of Islamic idol worship today.

Acts 19:35 ~

....Men of Ephesus, what person is there among you who does not know the city of the Ephesians is devoted to the worship of the great Diana, and of her image (stone?) that descended (fell) from heaven?

Here’s a brief summary of the mythology of Saturn:

“With the deposing of his father, Saturn became the ruler of the Universe for untold ages and he reigned with his sister, Ops, who also became his wife. It was prophesied that one day Saturn would lose power when one of his children would depose him. To prevent this from happening, each time Ops delivered a child Saturn would immediately swallow it. When her sixth child, Jupiter (Zeus), was born, Ops had him spirited away to the island of Crete. She then wrapped a stone in his swaddling clothes. Her deception was complete when Saturn swallowed it, thinking it was the child. When Jupiter was grown, he secured the job of cup-bearer to his father. With the help of Gaia, his grandmother, Jupiter fed his father a potion that caused him to vomit up Jupiter’s five siblings, Vesta (Hestia), Ceres (Demeter), Juno (Hera), Pluto (Hades), and Neptune (Poseidon).”

Molek was the detestable false god of the Ammonites. People offered their children as a sacrifice by fire to Molek which sound an awful lot like Saturn's behavior who ate his offspring.  Playing connect-the-dots in pagan behavior never ends!  Satan's deceptions adapt to each generation as time goes by, the same story with different actors.

Leviticus 20 ~ Anyone among the Israelites or among the strangers residing in Israel, who gives any of his offspring to Molech, shall be put to death; the people shall pelt him with stones. (this is in the same paragraph stating: and if any person turns to ghosts and familiar spirits and goes astray after them I will set My Face against that person and cut him off from among his people.)

Jeremiah 32:34 ~ They placed their abominations in the House which bears My name and defiled it; and they built the shrines of Baal which are in the Valley of Ben-hinnom, where they offered up their sons and daughters to Molech - when I had never commanded, or even thought of commanding, that they should do such an abominable thing, bringing guilt upon Judah.

Zephaniah 1 ~ Yah says: I will stretch out My arm against Judah and against all who dwell in Jerusalem; and I will wipe out from this place every vestige of Baal, and the name of (priests of heathen gods) along with the names of other priests; and those who bow down on the roofs to the host of heaven; and those who bow down and swear to Me the Elohim of hosts but also swear by Malcam (Milcom/Molech); and those who have forsaken Me and not sought nor turned to Me.

It appears that Baal is behind a lot of these abominable ways.

Baal (ba'al) was an ancient Canaanite and Mesopotamian deity associated with agriculture. He was believed to be the "giver of life" and mankind was dependent upon him for providing what was necessary to sustain the farms, flocks and herds. He was also called the "son of Dagon" (who was in control of the grain), and "Hadad" the storm god who would provide plentiful rains after hearing his voice (thunder).  The land of Canaan was devoted to the worship of Baal. The Semitic word Baal means "lord" or "master" and the Canaanites believed that Baal was in absolute control over nature and over people. It was he who was in charge of the rain and the weather, and man's survival was dependent upon Baal's provision.

Yah tells Moses when he goes through the territory of Moab he will be close to the Ammonites and not to harass them or start a fight with them. Yah assigned this land to the descendants of Lot.  The land was counted as part of Rephaim (plural for Rephan) country whom the Ammonites called Zamzummim, a people great and numerous and as tall as the Anakites (descendants of the Nephilim).

The six pointed star (hexagram) 
is not the star of David 

nor the shield of David 
but is the star/planet symbol (Saturn) 

of the false god called Rephan.

It is the symbol that became known as

Solomon's Seal

Satan's goal is to be worshiped as 'god' - he is the ultimate counterfeit to the one true Elohim, YHWH.  Satan was even bold enough to tempt Y'shua to bow down and worship him.  How much more will he lead people in the end times to do the same?  Most people aren’t going to openly worship Satan, but, because he uses other ‘gods’ and ‘idols’ to accept worship indirectly, many will be deceived.

David's shield, and ours, is The Creator.
Remphan's star is an astral deity, a pagan god.
Solomon's Seal is the talisman of Saturn, a pagan god.

The hexagram combined with the fish symbol is just another abomination to our Creator.  Before Christianity adopted the fish symbol, it was known by pagans as "the Great Mother", and "womb". Its link to fertility, birth, and the natural force of women was acknowledged also by the Celts, as well as pagan cultures throughout northern Europe. 

All it takes is a little time to research the origins of such things and to allow His Spirit to reveal the truth of the matter.  The key is not to be deceived.  Yah's people are destroyed for lack of knowledge - they are those who did not love the truth.

Current Events

Things aren't much different in today's world from what they were when Y'shua walked this earth. He fought against false religions and corrupt governments while teaching about love and obedience.  He was the victim of a 'hate crime' in a society that embraced worldly things while shunning the rules that had been given by the one true God- YHWH.  Things were such that the Apostles thought that they were living in the end times. A couple thousand years later and it looks like we are living in the end times.

There have been famines, wars and rumors of wars going on for a long time.  Nations and kingdoms have risen up and fought each other as the years go by. There have been plagues and diseases then as well as now.  The only thing different is that all these 'signs' have been getting worse, like labor pains which begin with a twinge now and again, becoming closer together and building in intensity as time goes by. Things are bad now, and they will get worse.

Another facet of this time frame is the government system that will be in place as recorded and described in the writings of Daniel concerning the visions he was given. The 'signs' play into these visions of the future which Y'shua referred to while talking with his Apostles when telling about what will happen prior to his return.

Please read scriptures for more details, including Daniel 9:27, 11:31, 12:11; Joel 2:2.

While all of this is taking place we are told not to worry because all this must happen first, then the end will come.

There are many 'good causes' in today's world that many people involve themselves with of which some I am now seeing as distractions from seeing what is really going on deep in the darkness where those ruling the world are inspired by the spirit of Satan.  We cannot save the world nor have we been commanded to try and do so. We've been told certain things must happen and not to worry. We are to stay busy in our communities, following the Instructions left for us by our Creator which were reaffirmed by His Son.  We continue to seek YHWH Elohim as if looking for treasure and His Spirit will guide us as it reveals the truth in all matters.  We comfort one another with the Hope we have in the Good News of the Kingdom to come.

How do I say this without sounding heartless? Marching in a protest, signing petitions or writing your congressman about an issue really doesn't accomplish much of anything, does it? Just makes you feel better because you 'did something' (regardless of the outcome). The more truth we find lurking behind the facade of government (and religions) the harder it is to play their games. This is part and parcel to coming out of Egypt aka Babylon aka the current world system. Once we're out we are free to take care of our own house, neighbor and community the way our Creator intended it to be. 

By choosing not to participate in organized protests, marches, fundraisers or meetings I am not, in turn, contributing to the status quo those folks think they are fighting against. In the same breath I support sharing knowledge of these hot topics which empowers each individual to choose to leave it behind and live life to the fullest until the return of Y'shua. Don't join this group or follow that fad thinking you're doing worldly good. Love starts at home, with family and friends and then your community.

Chemtrails - Fracking - Homosexuals - Artificial Intelligence - Militarized Police - Globalized Military - Trade Wars - Border Wars - Racism - Weaponized Weather - GMOs - Food Additives - Space Exploration - Global Warming - Gun Control - Birth Control - Mind Control - Red Flags - Crisis Actors - Hate Crimes - Thought Crimes - 24/7 Surveillance

These are some of the things which are constantly pinging our conscience and subconsciousness, day in and day out. Do not let them wear you down. Shut off the news, stop reading the daily paper. These 'news worthy items' are beyond our control and weaken our emotional state of mind which opens the door for physical illness to follow. They distract us from ourselves, our home, our community and most of all they distract us from our Creator. We cannot save the world nor is it our job to do so. The Son of YHWH will take care of that.

In Matthew Chapter 24 we are told not to fall for the deceptions. We are told we will hear of revolutions, wars and rumors of war but we are not worry, these things must happen but it is not the end yet. Be comforted in knowing the times we are living in and that His Kingdom is near.

Nations have been and continue to rise up against and fight each other. There are famines, food shortages, plagues, diseases and earthquakes in various places. We are indeed in the time line called 'the beginning of sorrows', but the beginning part is way past us and there is more to come.

Let's spend our time wisely and reaffirm our commitment to the One who created us. Let us leave the worldly stuff behind and allow His Spirit to reveal what's next in our lives as Set Apart Believers.

Artificial Intelligence

As you know, I like to keep an eye on the current events that may relate to prophecy in regards to what to expect when the end times roll around.  Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is proving to be one of the key players along with the UN and the Pope in pulling the wool further over the eyes of those who will be destroyed for lack of knowledge. I really was out of touch with how far advanced these technologies have become and the plans 'they' have for humanity.

I was recently made aware of something called the '2045 Initiative'.  They have a website by the same name and the gist of this 'initiative' is to help humans 'evolve' by way of these advanced technologies. They are mixing and mingling humans with machines.  This smacks of the same scenario when the divine beings left their stations in the heavenlies to mix and mingle with human women. This genetic manipulation resulted in the Nephilim. Also, this mixing and mingling is mentioned in a particular end times prophecy recorded in the book of Daniel:

2:43 ~ You saw iron mixed with common clay; that means: they shall intermingle with the offspring of men, but shall not hold together, just as iron does not mix with clay. In the time of those kings, YHWH will establish a kingdom that shall never be destroyed nor transferred to another people. It will crush and wipe out all these kingdoms and itself shall last forever, just as the stone hewn from the mountain, not by hands, crushed the iron, bronze, clay, silver and gold.

Make a note, in verse 43, "they shall intermingle with the offspring of men".

Nebuchadnezzar was shown this future event in a dream. Who are 'they'? Non-humans? Trans-humans? Demon-spirits posing as extraterrestrials? One thing is certain; when this time arrives we can expect the soon return of Y'shua who will wipe out all existing government systems and rule his Kingdom on this earth for a thousand years.

Y'shua tells us it will be like the days of Noah, preceding his return. Folks back then were living life as usual, eating, drinking, getting married, raising families, and ignoring the reason Noah and his family were preparing as they obeyed the instructions given by Elohim. The Nephilim walked the earth, too, back then and evil had permeated the earth. Those other folk kept on keepin' on right up until the Noah Family entered the ark. The others did not know until the flood hit and took them. It was too late to be saved, too late to enter the ark. This is why we are told the signs before the return of Messiah, so we will prepare before it's too late to be saved from the coming flood of Wrath from Elohim, which is contained in the final 7 Bowls of Plagues.

The purpose of The Flood was to cleanse the earth from all unrighteousness, from all sin, from all godlessness and from all the uncleanness which is committed on it. The Nephilim were the degenerate genetically manipulated product of divine beings and human women, not part of Yah's creation nor made in His image.  Can you relate that to the transhuman  immortal mindset of today? Evil does prevail in our world just as it did during the time of Noah. Just as it did in Sodom and Gomorrah. These are signs to watch for.

Here is a list of topics 'they' are pursuing that I copied from a website called 'GF2045' which is linked to the 2045 Initiative site:

• Project Avatar, Android robotics, Anthropomorphic telepresence, Neuroscience, Mind theory, Neuroengineering, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Neuroprosthetics, Neurotransplantation, Long-range forecasting, Future evolution strategy, Evolutionary transhumanism, Ethics, Bionic prostheses, Cybernetic life-extension, Mid-century Singularity, Neo-humanity, Meta-intelligence, Cybernetic immortality, Consciousness, Spiritual development, Science and Spirituality.

This sounds like the good-old Eastern mystical New Age pagan religious hogwash hopped up on steroids! Just by reading the 'headlines' on their homepage brought tears to my eyes - they blatantly seek immortality as if it were the next 'natural' phase of mankind. If anyone thinks for a moment that any of this is a 'good thing', you best pick up Scriptures and start reading again, from the beginning. These folks have gone beyond dabbling and are fully immersed in the 'mixing and mingling' we've been warned about throughout Scriptures, and nothing good comes from it.  Yet, as we see this man-made reality merge into the foreground of life, we are reminded to comfort one another: our Hope is in the Good News of His Kingdom to come!  Rest assured, these things must happen as Y'shua said.

Daniel 12:4 - But you Daniel, keep the words secret and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will range far and wide and knowledge will increase.

Daniel heard but did not understand. He was told that these words are secret and sealed unto the time of the end. And here's what most folks overlook:

4:10 - Many will be purified, purged and refined; the wicked will act wickedly and none of the wicked will understand; but the knowledgeable will understand.

Even if we have gained knowledge not all will understand the impact or implications of said knowledge. Those who have been purified, purged and refined will understand. While it is true that the vast majority of the world will be without Yahweh and without hope when Y'shua returns, it is written also that many people will understand, prepare, and be ready.

• Purify: to clear from material defilement or imperfection; to free from guilt or moral blemish; to free from undesirable elements
• Purge: to free from moral or ceremonial defilement
• Refine: free from impurities

We are freed from guilt by accepting the shed blood of Y'shua committing ourselves to the renewed covenant. We follow Y'shua as we walk towards perfection, removing materialism and other impurities from the path. We choose to love and obey the Creator which frees us from undesirable elements, ceremonial defilement. We, in this process, become 'knowledgeable' and gain understanding.

Lets get back to today's technology and prophecy. Our fellow Set Apart Believers of days-gone-by had no idea of the technology we'd find ourselves with, which is why the dreams and visions we read about seem so 'unimaginable' (those long haired demon scorpion-tailed locust from the pit for one example). They were using their terminology to describe visions and events that occur in our time. Until we can connect all the dots we operate mostly on speculation which leads many of us further down that rabbit trail - but part of that is the learning process.  I believe this helps describe why we are to search for YHWH as if looking for treasure.  The more we seek the more His Spirit reveals the truth of the matter, and more of us are retrieved from said rabbit trail and replaced firmly on His Path.

Quote: ... the three major steps of 2045 Avatar Project. First, the creation of a human-like robot dubbed “Avatar A,” and a state-of-the-art brain-computer interface system to link the mind with it. Next, it be created a life support system for the human brain, which connects to the “Avatar A,” turning into “Avatar B.” The third step, named “Avatar C”, is developing an artificial brain in which to transfer one’s individual consciousness with the goal of achieving cybernetic immortality.  Creating the “Avatar C” through developing an artificial brain and understanding the nature of human consciousness, says the Dalai Lama, could be attainable, and would be a great benefit to future development of science. (end quote)

Does 'image of the beast' come to mind for any of you? We read of the second beast that comes out of the earth. This beast will appear to us as as a spiritual leader but ends up speaking for Satan, the Dragon. He has all the authority as the first beast (he is government sponsored) and will perform great signs, even to bring fire down from heaven to earth (he has a demonic spirit working in him). This false prophet/religious leader will convince people to make an image, a statue, of the first beast. After they do, this religious leader will appear to have given life to the Image and command all to worship it. Those who refuse will be killed. It is during this time that the Law to be Marked (in order to buy or sell, conduct commerce) will be enforced. Everyone will be required to have this mark (forbidden by Elohim) on their right hand or upon their forehead in order to shop or sell goods (groceries, gas, clothing, pay bills etc...)

Revelation 12:7 And there was a war in heaven: Michael and his messengers fought against the dragon... the old serpent who is called the Deceiver and Satan, who seduces all the inhabited world...

This image appears to come to life and we will be commanded to bow down to it, submit and obey this thing. For fear of losing ones life, many will submit. Woe to them who worship the beast. Could this transference of 'self' into the image of the beast account for the deadly head wound mentioned in Revelation 13:3? It seems a possibility taking into consideration advanced technology and the intentions noted in the above two websites. 

Keep the story of Job in mind as well, while considering the end time scenario. Job had everything he needed and more because of his faith in YHWH. Satan was allowed to test Job and it was just horrible, to the point Job wished he had never been born. Yet he did not turn his back on YHWH. In the end Yah restored health and wealth to Job - a reward for his faith in Elohim - the gift of life for his soul. 

Satan is called the Dragon. The Dragon is in the world now and is behind the final world system taking shape: both government and religion. Similar events that befell Job will befall us in the end times and the final world system will be a big test for all of us. If we go along with it, believing Science instead of YHWH; yearning for immortality and the promises of men; worship the Image, take its mark etc... we essentially turn our backs on Elohim and fail. If we moan and groan and cry and wish we'd never been born yet keep our faith in the one true living Elohim, He will sustain us and restore all things. Then we receive the gift - the life of our soul. No matter when and how this all comes about, we must stand strong in our Faith and Endure until the End.

Click here to go to my study: Behemoth and Leviathan

Click here to to to my study: Patience of Job
Click here to go to my study: Nephilim Then and Now

If 'they' think they are going to achieve immortality all by themselves, they are woefully wrong. In John 17:2 we read that YHWH gave His Son authority over all flesh, that he can give life eternal and not some cyborg-like transhuman using computer technology to transfer ones brain into a robot in order to live life forever, in the here and now.  The series 'Altered Carbon' was about rich folks who could afford to have clones of themselves and a computer type device that could be removed from one clone and placed into the next one as needed. The original human would age and eventually die, but live on 'artificially'. The transferable device contained the thoughts, memories and personality traits of the origin human (ie: the brain) thus 'immortality' was achieved.  But in Scriptures it is stated we will become incorruptible, not immortal, so that we may enter the promised land. That is, our physical state will be changed into a spiritual essence, like the angels.  I admit I need to do more study on that topic, but the point I am making is: according to our Creator there is eternity for us albeit some will spend that time in Fire Lake.

Malignant and painful sores break out upon those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image.  This tells me placing or inserting any foreign object onto or into our bodies is not a good nor healthy thing to do, and will become so very apparent come that day.  

Evil, wicked, unclean, demonic spirits do exist in this world and are passing themselves off as extraterrestrial lifeforms channeling enlightenment to anyone who will tune in. These are the 'Nephilim' of today. Not necessarily the physical giants of old testament days but definitely beings of renown who many consider 'heroes', expecting ET to save us from ourselves.  Or, how about an evolved human to blind us with science and a twisted view of spirituality.  Who could make war against such a being?

Click here to go to my study: The Last Day

Artificial Intelligence... yep, Satan has a counterfeit for everything YHWH put forth.

Atonement

Matthew 26:26- while they were dining, Y'shua took bread and blessed it, broke it and gave it to his disciples and said, "Take, eat. This is my body." And he took the cup and gave thanks and gave it to them and said, "Take, drink from it, all of you (his 12 Apostles). This is my blood of the renewed covenant, which for the sake of many is shed for the forgiveness of sins."

In John 10:11 Y'shua says he is the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the flock. Then, in John 15:13 he says, "There is no love that is greater than this, that a man lay down his life for the sake of his friends. You are my friends if you do all that I commanded you - everything that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you."

And what did Y'shua the Anointed One eventually do? He willingly fulfilled his part in the divine plan and was led to his death, without argument, without resistance. He laid down his life for his friends, those who abide by the Father's Instructions. His blood was shed for our sake, for atonement.

Revelation 12:11- And they overcame (Satan, the Accuser), because of the blood of the Lamb, (Y'shua, whom they acknowledge openly); and they loved not their own lives, even to death. Leviticus 17:11 Yah says- "For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have assigned it to you for making atonement for your lives. It is the blood, as life, that effects atonement."

Leviticus 23:26 ~

Mark, the tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. It shall be a sacred occasion for you. You shall practice self-denial and you shall bring an offering by fire to YHWH. You shall do no work throughout that day for it is a Day of Atonement on which expiation is made on your behalf before YHWH Elohim.  Indeed, any person who does not practice self-denial throughout that day shall be cut off from his kin and whoever does any work throughout that day I will cause that person to perish from among his people. Do no work whatsoever, it is a law for all time, throughout the ages in all your settlements. It shall be a sabbath of complete rest for you as you practice self-denial, beginning on the 9th day of the month at evening until the 10th day at evening, you shall observe this sabbath. (A Hebrew day is from evening to evening)

Numbers 29:7 ~

On the tenth day of the same seventh month you shall observe a sacred occasion when you shall practice self-denial and do no work. (Offerings by fire and libations are no longer done).

Today we observe the tenth day of the Hebrew 7th month by abstaining from all our usual daily behaviors. For the most part, the practice of sacrifice stopped in the year 70 AD, when the Roman army destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem, the place where sacrifices were offered. The practice was briefly resumed during the Jewish War of 132-135 AD, but was ended permanently after that war was lost.

Hebrews 10:11

For every high priest who stood and ministered daily, offered again and again the same sacrifices which never were sufficient to purge away sins. But this Priest (Y'shua the Anointed One) offered one sacrifice for sins, and forever sat down at the right hand of Elohim (where he waits for his kingdom to come). For by one offering he has perfected forever, them who are sanctified by him.

Now, where there is a forgiveness of sins there is no offering for sin demanded.

Religious Confusion

Christians have been Hoodwinked...

.... and so have all the other folks who claim to be 'religious' no matter which religion they follow or which 'god' they believe in. It started a very long time ago, back in the Garden when Satan used a very successful tactic that caused Eve to doubt the Word of YHWH Elohim.

This is what I have come to realize as I continue to read and study Scriptures:

"Our Creator" was never about religion or churches or denominations. It was man who turned His perfect system of government into a money making sideshow; a power trip, holding sway over many who, innocently enough, are taken in. 

Once we get in that comfort zone it's hard to come back out. 

I'm not accusing anyone of doing wrong, but I am speaking out against those who knowingly lead others astray. Many of us 'follow the leader' because we grew up trusting people. Many of those leaders have no idea they've missed the mark. Keep in mind that a couple of thousand years have passed since the time of Y'shua our Messiah. Much has been tampered with since then. It is my heart felt obligation to help shine His Light brightly on these falsehoods and encourage everyone to read Scriptures for themselves. It is the Set Apart Spirit of YHWH, His Spirit Wind called the Ruach haKodesh in the Hebrew language, which comforts us with the truth in all matters.

According to Scriptures, faith is not about religion or the doctrines of man. Faith is much more than saying "In God We Trust", going to church and reciting prayers. Faith is our commitment to the Living Elohim who provided an Owner's Manual to go with His Creation which includes all humanity. As we read, study, research, discuss and learn about His ways, the Ruach haKodesh reveals the truth of all things, and it becomes a harmonious relationship in which we gain understanding. It is His Path of Righteousness we continue to move along towards the land of our inheritance. Satan, with his various devices which cause division, tries to stop us from moving along this path, and succeeds in turning many people away from YHWH Elohim our heavenly Father.

John 20:29 - Y'shua said to him, "Now that you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who do not see me and believe."

Followers of Y'shua were called 'Fearers of Elohim' and 'Followers of The Way'. It was the Romans inparticular who used the term "Kristanay" when referring to the Apostles and disciples as a sect, but they never referred to themselves as such. 

Netzarim (Nazareans) refers to the Netzer = little shoot of Isaiah 11:1 that describes the sprouting of the Kingdom of Elohim in Y'shua. Netzarim Assemblies existed as a recognized people group up until 400 AD, however heavy opposition from both Christian and Rabbinical sources forced them underground. Discovering one's Hebrew heritage is a stepping stone in returning to the Netzari Faith, but can also become a snare for those coming out of traditional backgrounds yet still holding onto familiar old ways.

The Hebrew word 'yirah' means 'fear' as in 'awesome and/or terrifying' contrary to the Christian teachings that the "Fear of God" is not really fear but love and respect. Isaiah 29:13 reveals how the Fear of YHWH is taught by the commandment of men, in other words, man's religious theology and tradition has made void the Fear of YHWH. Many Christians prefer the word 'reverence' instead of fear, they also use the title of Reverend for their clergymen and ministers; first negating the term 'Fear of YHWH' then giving it a theological twist to apply it to their own leadership.

Our God = YHWH Elohim

is Awesome and Terrifying

The point I am making is that 'Christianity' is not part of His plan, nor is any other 'religion' as  none of them correctly line up with His original set of instructions found in the first 'five books' of Scriptures. All the world's churches and denominations are spin-offs created by man's own imagination and colorful interpretation of Scriptures, aka: mixing and mingling, an old trick used by Constantine when bringing pagans into the 'church'. 

It is important for us to know a little about the original texts and the words which lost their meaning in translations so as not to be taken in by false teachers. Claiming to be a Christian and belonging to one of its many divisions (denominations) is actually meaningless. I know that's going to hurt some feelings, but please stop and think about it. Are you reading and studying Scriptures for yourself, or are you being taught by someone you trust, without question?

"Trust me..."

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Again, let me emphasize, this is not an assault on all 'believers' because, many times, we do what we do because that's the way it's always been. Just because Ma and Pa lived this way doesn't make it right in the eyes of our Creator. And our parents did things because they learned it from their folks, which are traditions passed on through the generations and not all of them adhere to His Instructions or please our Creator YHWH Elohim. 

I share this information for your benefit; something to refer to when making future decisions concerning your walk as you follow after the Messiah. If we are to return to YHWH and the Faith once delivered, then we need to come out of the world system we've been so comfortable with. When we rediscover the Truth of His Word how could we want to continue in those old pagan ways any longer? 

Second Thessalonians 2:9 ~ 

For the coming of that Evil One is the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, and with all the deceptiveness of iniquity in them that perish; because they did not receive the love of the truth by which they might have life. Therefore Elohim will send upon them the strength of a deception that they may believe a lie.

Quote: The price for not receiving the 'love of the truth' is to become overly self-confident in false religion. The 'love of the truth' is the Spirit of Truth which must be sanctified by thought and action. One cannot love the truth and at the same time break the Commandments and teach others to do the same. -- Andrew G. Roth

Click Here to go to my study: The Church Exalts Itself

If you call yourself a 'believer', then it's time to quit feeding the anti-Christ beast. Those who want to sincerely follow Y'shua must wean themselves from worldly governments, churches and religion. Why would a Christian want to support the very institutions which are destroying his relationship with YHWH? Those who support man-made religious systems are living in a world of deception. Abiding by Yah's Instructions in Righteous Living frees us from the bondage of religion. Freedom awaits all those who break away from the religious slavery of church and become a humble servant of Y'shua the Anointed One. 

Let us strive to do the same thing the apostles did and form ourselves into actual communities under the guidance of Yah's anointed and appointed leaders, called out and separated from the world, with none other than Y'shua haMashiyach as our High Priest and King, in the order of Melchizedek. (yeah, I know... it's the trying to find those Yah approved leaders that keeps us scattered)

As a whole, "Christians" have departed from the pattern given by YHWH throughout Scriptures and have built, according to their own wisdom, an artificial religious mess called "church" with all its various denominations. Our Creator wants us to be One, not many.  Satan uses division along with doubt to throw us off His Path of Righteousness. 

It's time to get back to the truth and wisdom of YHWH. 

The Patience of Job

Here's how it all started: 

Yah said to Satan, 
"Have you noticed My servant Job? There is no one like him on earth, a blameless and upright man who fears Me and shuns evil!"

Satan voices his opinion on the subject, and then challenges Yahweh: 

"But lay Your hand upon all that he has and he will surely blaspheme You to Your face." 

Yah takes Satan up on this challenge and allows him do what he will to test Job, but forbids that he lay a hand on him and not to kill him.

Every bad thing that follows is from Satan. Never does Job suspect that Satan is behind his calamities nor does he blame YHWH for his sufferings. In fact, his entire ordeal, brought about by Satan, caused Job to draw closer to his Creator. Job even blesses YHWH for 'giving and taking away' after he learns of the death of his sons and daughters.  As poorly and sickly as Job was, he still humbled himself before YHWH Elohim, never blaming Him for his misfortunes. And here is how it ends up:

Job said to YHWH: 
I know that You can do everything, that nothing you propose is impossible for You. Who (am I) who obscures counsel without knowledge? Indeed, I spoke without understanding of things beyond me, which I did not know. Hear me now and I will speak; I will ask and You will inform me. I had heard You with my ears, but now I see You with my eyes; therefore, I recant and relent, being but dust and ashes."

 (oh how this pulls on my heart strings!)

Do you see the lesson, the example for us? How many times have you heard someone blame God for the bad things going on in their lives? Wouldn't laying the blame on Him be akin to one lacking in faith? Job was not lacking in faith but in understanding some things he thought he knew. Many of us have 'been there and done that' and it all comes back to being as little children and letting our Father tells us about those things we don't really understand... seems to be part of the reason for the indwelling of His Set Apart Spirit, which comforts us with the truth.

The whole book of Job is worth reading (again) and I suggest you put it on your list of things to do (again). His story is such an example for us; letting us know what to expect in the days to come. Job had everything through the blessings of YHWH, and was fenced in by His 'hedge of protection'. How horrible that Job's own wife tells him to "Blaspheme God and die!" Job replied: "You talk as any shameless woman might talk! Should we accept only good from Yahweh and not accept evil?" For all that, Job said nothing sinful. And then his friends show up and advise him by their own philosophies and not according to the ways of Yah. He was incensed at Job's friends for the bad advice and not telling the truth about Him.

Yahweh reveals much about Himself and reminds Job of just who He is and what He has done.

A time is coming when Yahweh will remove His hand that restrains evil and the strong delusion sets in. We must have the patience of Job, whom Yahweh allowed Satan to test. We must remain steadfast in our faith.

As an example, I can take all of this an apply it to my life (and others) in today's world. Sadly, I didn't start out upright, blameless or morally correct but, thankfully, have been on His Path of righteousness for several years now. In the beginning it was easy to get full of myself when discovering things in Scriptures I'd never seen before. It was easy to be tempted down those rabbit trails by other's speaking philosophically, taking advantage of this tenderfoot.  I no longer pretend to understand things beyond my understanding and have learned when to stop, correct my attitude and reset my spiritual compass. I can relate to Job's health issues because I suffer from a couple of different ailments that can cause pain so great all I can do is lay in bed for two or three days and wait for it to pass. It is during times like those that I can say "I wish I'd never been born..." but in no way am I blaming Yah for my physical condition. And I am thankful to be alive and for the blessings He has given me. My hope is in the Kingdom to come, and because of my faith my reward is the life of my soul - Halleluyah!!  I see His Glory and the good, the bad and the ugly in all of us, as pointed out by His Son. I have removed many a beam from my eyes so as to be of help to others on this same Path.

The patience of Job is a 'type and shadow' of how we Set Apart believers endure the hard times ahead... always committed to learning the truth of His Word, never wavering while resisting temptations.