LIGHT OF MENORAH

Genesis - lesson 94 - Gen. 42:1-24 - GOD WORKS ALL THINGS TOGETHER FOR GOOD

THE STORY OF JOSEPH - lesson 12

GOD WORKS ALL THINGS TOGETHER FOR GOOD

TO BRING ABOUT HIS PURPOSES

Joseph - the prototype of Jesus

The TORAH (תּוֹרָה) - the first five books of the Bible - is often mistranslated by many as law.  In Hebrew, however, we find …

The word "Torah" in Hebrew is derived from the root YERAH ירה, which in the hif'il conjugation means 'to guide' or 'to teach'. The meaning of the word is therefore "teaching", "doctrine", or "instruction"; the commonly accepted translation as "law" gives a wrong impression. (Rabinowitz, Louis; Harvey, Warren (2007). "Torah". In Berenbaum, Michael; Skolnik, Fred (eds.). Encyclopedia Judaica. Vol. 20 (2nd ed.). Detroit: Macmillan Reference. pp. 39–46)

As we continue our study of the saga of Joseph we come to Gen. 42:1-5.  Jacob sons ten of his sons to Egypt to buy grain.  Joseph is about to confront his brothers again after what they did to him more than a decade before.  But, something is different.  We begin to see God’s hand in restoring Joseph to his brothers and to his father, Jacob.  We begin to see God working all things together, no matter what the circumstances, for good so as His purposes and plans are established. 

But, the Lord also is telling us, teaching us, in His TORAH (תּוֹרָה) – His books of teaching and instruction – that this is a prototype of something coming, the days of the Messiah.  For as Joseph is reunited with his brothers who rejected him, so too Jesus.  He too will be reunified with His brothers, all of Israel.  Paul got it.  Paul writes that one day all Israel will be saved, all Israel will be disciples of Yeshua.  So, no matter how bad things look or even if things are good, no matter.  God will use all things to work together for the good, for His ultimate purposes.  This is the lesson Yahvay (יהוה) our Lord is trying to get through to us in the saga of Joseph. 

Check out the video (link below) that introduces us to this amazing connection between Joseph and Jesus.  What is so awesome is God inspired Moses to write about Joseph 3400 years ago.  Little did Moses know how his writing would help us today to see how God predicted His ultimate SAVIOR OF THE WORLD from the story of Joseph as the prototype.  Here's the link to the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQKadh0fVCo

Also, here's link to an awesome article at the website, "Hebrew4Christians."  I linked you to the pages at this website that also give even more awesome connections between Yosef and Yeshua.  

Link - https://hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Mashiach_ben_Yosef/mashiach_ben_yosef.html

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

Genesis - 93 - Gen.41:37-57 - THE SAVIORS OF THE WORLD

THE STORY OF JOSEPH - lesson 11

GOD'S SAVIORS

Joseph - the prototype of Jesus

In this lesson Joseph becomes second only to Pharaoh in all Egypt.  As we study chapter 41 we see that indeed Joseph saves the world in the great famine that was in the area.  And the amazing connections between Joseph and Jesus continue.  Check out the video (link below) that introduces us to this amazing connection.  What is so awesome is God inspired Moses to write about Joseph 3400 years ago.  Little did Moses know how his writing would help us today to see how God predicted His ultimate SAVIOR OF THE WORLD from the story of Joseph as the prototype.  Here's the link to the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQKadh0fVCo

Also, here's link to an awesome article at the website, "Hebrew4Christians."  I linked you to the pages at this website that also give even more awesome connections between Yosef and Yeshua.  

Link - https://hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Mashiach_ben_Yosef/mashiach_ben_yosef.html

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Exodus - 33 part 2 - Exod. 12:1-14 FIRST BORN SON OF THE GOD EXECUTED IN 1446 B.C.

As we put the Bible into its historical context, we find our understanding of the first Passover is extremely limited from what is taught in traditional Sunday churches and Messianic groups.  But, as we delve into the fact that the Exodus and the Passover are so affected by Egypt, its ancient culture, and pantheon of gods, the Passover takes on a deeper and more awesome meaning. 

In this lesson (part 2 in this mini series on Exod. 12:1-14) we ask the question why did God wait till the 15^th of the month to come and kill the first born in all Egypt?  The dads of each household picked a lamb or goat less than 1 year old on the 10th of the month and kept it until the 14th.  It was to be sacrificed on the evening of the 14th and after sundown, which means it is now the 15th of the month, at midnight, the Lord let His final hammer fall; the Lord executed the first born on all Egypt. 

Was there something special about this night, the 15th of Nissan?  Was it somehow different from other nights astronomically?  Did it relate to Egypt, its gods?  Once we study this we will be blown away and our understanding of the Passover we be expanded and enriched.  On top of that we will see how it relates to Jesus, the Last Supper (the Passover Meal of the Messiah), His death, and resurrection.  We will more see the awesome connection in that on the 15^th on Nissan probably in 30 A.D. the first born and only begotten son of the Father, The Lord God, was executed.  What we will learn is that it was the same in Egypt for Amun Ra, the “father” god of all the gods of Egypt.  

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link -https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

SABBATH - lesson 2 part 3

SABBATH - Lesson 2 part 2

SABBATH - Lesson 2 Part 1

SABBATH SERIES - VIDEO 2 PART 1

Over the last 5 to 10 years I have noticed Christians becoming interested in the Jewish Passover Meal – the Seder.  Many say they see how it connects to Jesus.  Christians also see how Jesus is also related to Passover.  The lambs were sacrificed on the same day the Lamb of God was sacrificed or Jesus was crucified.  Matter of fact I teach a course on the feasts of the Lord found in Leviticus 23 and how they testify of Jesus.  Paul teaches us this.  Consider the text …

Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day-- things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. (Col 2:16-17)

The feasts are shadows of something.  Something is casting a “shadow”over the feasts. What? Who?  Jesus of course.  He is the substance of the shadow or that which makes up the shadow. 

But, as we have seen in Video 1 parts 1 and 2 the greatest of all the Lord’s feasts, actually, appointed times set by Him, is the Sabbath, or in Hebrew, שַׁבָּת Shabbat. See below.  Here’s the links to Video 1 parts 1 and 2.

Video 1 part 1 – https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yk53v-11f50a7

Video 2 part 2 – https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-u84gj-11f5248

God has created an appointed time called the Sabbath on the 7^th day of each week.  It is a holy TIME; it is 24 hours long and not about just going to church.  During this set aside time, or holy time, the Lord commands us to have a special separate meeting during this 24 hour holy time as in Leviticus 23:3.  The Jews do a synagogue service and from this the “church” followed suit and did a church service. 

But Jesus said …

“You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me.” (Joh 5:39)

Jesus said this between 24-30 A.D. and all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures – a.k.a. the Old Testament. So, the Sabbath must be a SHADOW of things to come.  And the Sabbath MUST testify of Jesus.  But how?  It is easy to “see” Jesus in Passover.  It is easy to see how the Jewish Seder relates to Jesus.  But שַׁבָּת Shabbat?  How?  How is Jesus connected to this special, set aside, or holy 24 hour period?  Let’s go study this in Video 2 parts 1 and 2 and 3.  So, ready?  Come let’s go.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background

 

 

 

Exodus - 32 part 1 - Exo. 12:1-14 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

So you think you know Passover? You think you see all the connections between Jesus the Messiah and the Passover and Egypt? You think as I did that Jesus did a Passover Seder? Wow - you won't believe what we missed.  Share my excitement as you join me on a journey to learn about the Passover like never before. You will be amazed at what is not taught to us and see, that what is taught to us, is so limited and basic.

In this lesson I mentioned that I will link you to lessons 30 and 31 in this Torah series on Exodus.  Here's the links.  I recommend HIGHLY that you study these lessons if you haven't yet before you move on.  

Link to lesson 30 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-d94p6-117e40f

Link to lesson 31 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pbvk7-117ff15

 

And here's a link to the special lesson entitled, "The Archaeology of the Passover: the Ram of God and the Last Supper."  This lesson goes deeper into some aspects of the Last Supper that are so awesome.  Here's the link to this podcast - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tzda7-da7d9c

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link -click here for the teacher's background

 

 

SABBATH - Lesson 1 Part 2

SABBATH - Lesson 1 Part 1

SABBATH SERIES - VIDEO 1 PART 1

Do you do the Sabbath?  It is one of the Ten Commandments, so you'd better.  But, do you do it on Sunday?  Or, do you do it on Saturday where some might say it is the "Jewish" Sabbath?  Who is right?  In this video we will not debate whether the Sabbath is Sunday or Saturday.  This debate has been going on for 1000's of years and I don't think I can end the debate with a short 30 minute or 60 minute video. 

However, what is the Sabbath?  What do you think the Sabbath is?  Is it simply when you go to church?  Oh no, you say, it is about church and resting, right?  God said we are to rest.  So why do it on Saturday or even Sunday?  "Why can't I have a day of rest when I want?," some might say.  But, what if He never said to rest?  What if He meant something else?  What's the 7th day have to do about it?  Is that all it's about - going to church and, perhaps, taking a nap?  Or is there something bigger that God is having us understand and practice?  I suggest to you that the Sabbath - שָׁבַת Shabbat in Hebrew - is much much bigger.

Both groups, ones who practice שָׁבַת Shabbat on Saturday and those who practice שָׁבַת Shabbat on Sunday, are not being taught what this feast of the Lord actually is.  This is my experience after growing up in Sunday churches and later attending Messianic congregations.  No one is teaching the awesomeness of this feast, this "appointed time" of יהוה Yahvay, the Lord.  Yes, it is a feast of the Lord by the very words of God.  Don't believe me, you can read it for your self in Lev. 23:1-3 and you'll notice that the Sabbath is 1st in the list.  There are 8 festivals of the Lord - they are not Jewish feasts.  They belong to the Lord.   

So, come.  Join us.  Study what you've been missing.  Come and let the Lord help us understand the awesome of His שָׁבַת Shabbat so that He can enhance our walk of faith with המשיח ישוע, HaMaschiach Yeshua, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  Let's us return to our first love.  Sing along with us, "Ahshuv Ahlecka - Coming Back to You."  Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoMT2fqnQyM

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Genesis - 92 - The Saga of Joseph - Gen. 41

THE STORY OF JOSEPH - lesson 10

GOD BRINGS ORDER AND CHAOS

HE IS THE ALL POWERFUL ONE WHO IS GOD ALONE

In this lesson Joseph's life is shown to be clearly in the hands of the Lord.  The Pharaoh has dreams and through a series of circumstances the cup bearer of Pharaoh (probably his butler or the manager of food and beverages and banquets) remembers what happened to him in jail.  He remembered the Hebrew young man who interpreted his dream and the dream of the baker.  The message from the Lord is clear ...

1) He had a plan for Joseph's life and the Lord knew it meant some tough times for Joseph ...

2) This carries into the life of Jesus as well.  We know that the saga of Joseph is a paradigm, a model, a prototype of Jesus.  They are both saviors of the world through BREAD.  For Joseph is was the bread from the earth and for Jesus is was Himself, the bread from heaven.  So too for Jesus, the Father had a plan for His son's life as well and nothing could stop the plan or interfere with its results, the salvation of Jew and Gentile for those in Yeshua HaMaschiach.  Just consider ...

Eph 1:3-5 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will. 

1Pe 1:18-20 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 

3) But this is true for us today in the 21st century.  God tells us again and again He never changes as we read in Mal. 3:6.  And if we are true disciples of Adonai Yeshua, if we truly want to live our lives as the image of the Messiah in all we say and do, then, as the Father had a plan for Yeshua so too for us who are to be like Him.

Once again here is a great video that introduces us to this amazing connection between Joseph and Jesus.  What is so awesome is God inspired Moses to write about Joseph 3400 years ago.  Little did Moses know how his writing would help us today to see how God predicted His ultimate SAVIOR OF THE WORLD from the story of Joseph as the prototype.  Here's the link to the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQKadh0fVCo

Also, here's link to an awesome website, "Hebrew4Christians."  I linked you to the pages at this website that also give even more awesome connections between Yosef and Yeshua.  

Link - https://hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Mashiach_ben_Yosef/mashiach_ben_yosef.html

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0