LIGHT OF MENORAH https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com The study of the Bible in its historical context - with a focus on the archaeology, history, geography, customs , culture, and even the languages of the ancient Middle East. WE ask what did they understand THEN - the original intent of the Lord - so that we can expand and enrich our understanding NOW and thus become true disciples of Adonai Yeshua as in John 8:31-32. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2020-2024 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic Let us return to those days to understand what the people heard, saw, and understood in the books of the Bible written to them in their day and in their culture. The focus will be on the archaeology, history, geography, the customs, culture, and even the language of ancient Israel and the Middle East. As the scholars who put together the "Archaeological Study Bible" from Zondervan Publishers state, "It is foolish, even arrogant, to think we can rightly understand the Biblical writers without knowing anything of their environment." So, let us go on a journey to return to the days of Moses, David, and Jesus. Let us try and reconnect to the historical context of the text of God's word. Let us walk in God's word like Jews and Christians 1000's of years ago so they can help us deepen our walk with Adonai Yeshua (Jesus' name in Hebrew) and enhance our understanding of the truth of God's word - our Bread of Life. Rev John Ferret Rev John Ferret No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7810128/logo_for_website.png LIGHT OF MENORAH https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com 144 144 Exodus 55 - Exod. 22:18-20 - SORCERERS SHALL DIE (We are in the world but not part of it - John 17:14-16) Exodus 55 - Exod. 22:18-20 - SORCERERS SHALL DIE (We are in the world but not part of it - John 17:14-16) https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-55-exod-2218-20-sorcerers-shall-die-we-are-in-the-world-but-not-part-of-it-john-1714-16/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-55-exod-2218-20-sorcerers-shall-die-we-are-in-the-world-but-not-part-of-it-john-1714-16/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/c4cb7bcd-57ce-3a21-ae93-e2b453ae9c72

We are about to study three awesome verses, Exod. 22:18-20.  All three refer to commonly accepted practices connected to the immoral and sinful pagan culture in the ancient Near East.  All three demand death sentences.  What יהוה‎ Yahvay our Lord is teaching us is His total rejection of polytheism and its associated abhorrent practices and rituals.  In essence the Lord is teaching the Hebrews then coming out of Egypt that they are to be HOLY.  Not the way the church translates holy as without sin or being righteous before God or holy being pure of heart or other ways.  The church again dismisses the Hebrew and loses the real idea as to what יהוה‎ Yahvay our Lord is getting at.  The Hebrew word used for God wanting His chosen, His elect to be holy is the word קָדֹשׁ or kadosh H6918.  It gives us the idea of being separate or ones set apart or those who are distinctly and uniquely different than others.  The Lord wants His chosen, His elect, His people to live in such a way that they are not like the pagan polytheists around them.  He wants His chosen to be His, set apart, ones who live so that all know they belong to יהוה‎ Yahvay.  We remember when He said in His word, in the Torah ...

"For I am the LORD your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy. And you shall not make yourselves unclean with any of the swarming things that swarm on the earth. For I am the LORD who brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God; thus you shall be holy, for I am holy." (Lev 11:44-45)

We are in His image and thus we are to exhibit those characteristics of our Father.  He is קָדֹשׁ kadosh and we are also to be קָדֹשׁ kadosh.  This idea carries us into the New Testament.  If we are to be disciples of Yeshua, talmideem of Rav Yeshua, then we are to be like Him.  Jesus said that He is not of the world and neither are we to be of the world.  We are in the world but we are separate, set apart, distinctly different, or not part of the world.  Jesus is only teaching from the only scripture they had when He was here, the Hebrew scriptures or the Old Testament and the תּוֹרָה Torah, the first five books of the Bible, considered the foundation of all of God's word in Jesus' day, when He said ...

"I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. "I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one. "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.  (Joh 17:14-16)

So as we study these verses in Exodus we see they are God's intention for them THEN and for us NOW since through the CROSS and the BLOOD of the LAMB, we have become "grafted in" to the olive tree of Israel and through Jesus have become יהוה‎ Yahvay's chosen, His elect, His sons and His daughters.  

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

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We are about to study three awesome verses, Exod. 22:18-20.  All three refer to commonly accepted practices connected to the immoral and sinful pagan culture in the ancient Near East.  All three demand death sentences.  What יהוה‎ Yahvay our Lord is teaching us is His total rejection of polytheism and its associated abhorrent practices and rituals.  In essence the Lord is teaching the Hebrews then coming out of Egypt that they are to be HOLY.  Not the way the church translates holy as without sin or being righteous before God or holy being pure of heart or other ways.  The church again dismisses the Hebrew and loses the real idea as to what יהוה‎ Yahvay our Lord is getting at.  The Hebrew word used for God wanting His chosen, His elect to be holy is the word קָדֹשׁ or kadosh H6918.  It gives us the idea of being separate or ones set apart or those who are distinctly and uniquely different than others.  The Lord wants His chosen, His elect, His people to live in such a way that they are not like the pagan polytheists around them.  He wants His chosen to be His, set apart, ones who live so that all know they belong to יהוה‎ Yahvay.  We remember when He said in His word, in the Torah ...

"For I am the LORD your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy. And you shall not make yourselves unclean with any of the swarming things that swarm on the earth. For I am the LORD who brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God; thus you shall be holy, for I am holy." (Lev 11:44-45)

We are in His image and thus we are to exhibit those characteristics of our Father.  He is קָדֹשׁ kadosh and we are also to be קָדֹשׁ kadosh.  This idea carries us into the New Testament.  If we are to be disciples of Yeshua, talmideem of Rav Yeshua, then we are to be like Him.  Jesus said that He is not of the world and neither are we to be of the world.  We are in the world but we are separate, set apart, distinctly different, or not part of the world.  Jesus is only teaching from the only scripture they had when He was here, the Hebrew scriptures or the Old Testament and the תּוֹרָה Torah, the first five books of the Bible, considered the foundation of all of God's word in Jesus' day, when He said ...

"I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. "I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one. "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.  (Joh 17:14-16)

So as we study these verses in Exodus we see they are God's intention for them THEN and for us NOW since through the CROSS and the BLOOD of the LAMB, we have become "grafted in" to the olive tree of Israel and through Jesus have become יהוה‎ Yahvay's chosen, His elect, His sons and His daughters.  

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2630 369 full New Podcast ... Exodus 76 - Exod. 33:12-34:9 - Who Carries Our Inquities & Transgressions & Sins? New Podcast ... Exodus 76 - Exod. 33:12-34:9 - Who Carries Our Inquities & Transgressions & Sins? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-76-exod-3312-349-who-carries-our-inquity-transgression-and-sin/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-76-exod-3312-349-who-carries-our-inquity-transgression-and-sin/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/1e839558-2869-3b56-9c3d-c28585064c96

POWERFUL EXAMPLE OF TORAH SCRIPTURE THAT TESTIFIES OF YESHUA WHO BEARS OUR SIN

(See Exod. 34:7 and 1 Pete. 2:24)

In this podcast we will learn that indeed the Torah in Hebrew testifies of Jesus just like He taught us in John's Gospel in John 5:39.  This is not apparent in English and so we miss it again!  Few will teach God's word in its historical context and check the Hebrew and not the English.  This podcast does and you'll see that the very word of God shows that the Torah testifies of Jesus in ways that are beyond powerful.

One of the first things we encountered in this lesson as what is called "The 13 Attributes of the Lord" that the rabbis came up with.  See the chart below from the website www.CalledOutBelievers.org of how the verese Exod. 34:6-8 show these 13 attributes of God.

Also, here's a link to an excellent article on the Jewish understanding of the 13 Attributes from "My Jewish Learning" - https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-13-attributes-of-mercy/

In Christianity we all understand sin as being intentional.  We don't say that someone who acted in error or inadvertently or by mistake, committed a sin.  Sin for Christian is intentional, done on purpose, or a deliberate action against God.  But, in the Bible there are two types of sin, UNINTENTIONAL and INTENTIONAL.  This is so clear when youstudy God's instruction on the Sin Offering in Leviticus 4.  Consider ...

Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, "Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'If a person sins unintentionally in any of the things which the LORD has commanded not to be done, and commits any of them, if the anointed priest sins so as to bring guilt on the people, then let him offer to the LORD a bull without defect as a sin offering for the sin he has committed. (Lev 4:1-3)

You can also read what God has to say about this in Numbers 15.  

'But when you unwittingly fail and do not observe all these commandments, which the LORD has spoken to Moses, even all that the LORD has commanded you through Moses, from the day when the LORD gave commandment and onward throughout your generations, then it shall be, if it is done unintentionally, without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one bull for a burnt offering, as a soothing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and its drink offering, according to the ordinance, and one male goat for a sin offering. (Num 15:22-24)

The Sin Offering is thus only for cleansing UNINTENTIONAL sins and not sin as Christians know it, INTENTIONAL.  

Jewish scholars agree that there is NO sacrifice or ritual in the Hebrew Scriptures, the Old Testament, to forgive intentional sin.  There are no number of goats and sheep that can be sacrificed to erase someone's intentional sin.  Here's an awesome article that goes into this big time.  This Jewish scholarly article thus supports our Christian understanding.  What would we expect?  It supports the reason why Jesus came.  He came to die so our sins (intentional) would be atoned for and we would regain a right standing with God.  The Sinai Covenant did not have such a sacrifice.  So Jesus came and provided the WAY back to the Father and He can therefore say He came and the Sinai Covenant, as Jesus said, "It is finished."  Check out the article.  https://www.jewfaq.org/qorbanot.htm#Purposes

In this lesson we focus on Exod. 34:7 where it says about God that He forgives inquity, transgression, and sin.  But, the word is not forgives but the Hebrew word NAHSAH (H5375) which has the conceptual idea of carrying a burden, bearing a load, lifiting something up, taking something away.  God is giving us an amazing picture of what forgiveness "looks like."  What is so awesome is that God, who is Jesus, since Jesus is only a face of the Lord (see lesson 75) carries our sin to a special place and to a special time.  He takes our sins to the His Cross.

Shown below are links to Bible lessons I have done that go into these ideas in depth.  I list them for your reference so that you can consider studying the very words of God and enhancing your understanding that the 13 Attributes of Yahvay are all about Him, Jesus, who is God, a manifestion of the Lord.

LINKS FOR LOM PODCASTS YOM KIPPUR

1ST – IT IS FINISHED AND 2ND – THE GOAT AND THE LAMB

https://youtu.be/LtiB77wbNd8?si=zDi2upP9WPMh1kh5

https://youtu.be/KoI6_yUnT2w?si=ftKR9QfBLWtcGAEE

TORAH IS FINISHED BY THE CROSS

https://youtu.be/-FSJ0GytjSo?si=yl4PrBP1EkWUDYzO

Also, check out the article I wrote from one of my classbooks.  It addresses unintentional and intentional sin, the Hebrew word NAHSAH and how it is used in God's word, and how Jesus as God, the only God,  carries our sins like bearing a heavy load to the cross.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere in the Galilee)

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

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POWERFUL EXAMPLE OF TORAH SCRIPTURE THAT TESTIFIES OF YESHUA WHO BEARS OUR SIN

(See Exod. 34:7 and 1 Pete. 2:24)

In this podcast we will learn that indeed the Torah in Hebrew testifies of Jesus just like He taught us in John's Gospel in John 5:39.  This is not apparent in English and so we miss it again!  Few will teach God's word in its historical context and check the Hebrew and not the English.  This podcast does and you'll see that the very word of God shows that the Torah testifies of Jesus in ways that are beyond powerful.

One of the first things we encountered in this lesson as what is called "The 13 Attributes of the Lord" that the rabbis came up with.  See the chart below from the website www.CalledOutBelievers.org of how the verese Exod. 34:6-8 show these 13 attributes of God.

Also, here's a link to an excellent article on the Jewish understanding of the 13 Attributes from "My Jewish Learning" - https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-13-attributes-of-mercy/

In Christianity we all understand sin as being intentional.  We don't say that someone who acted in error or inadvertently or by mistake, committed a sin.  Sin for Christian is intentional, done on purpose, or a deliberate action against God.  But, in the Bible there are two types of sin, UNINTENTIONAL and INTENTIONAL.  This is so clear when youstudy God's instruction on the Sin Offering in Leviticus 4.  Consider ...

Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, "Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'If a person sins unintentionally in any of the things which the LORD has commanded not to be done, and commits any of them, if the anointed priest sins so as to bring guilt on the people, then let him offer to the LORD a bull without defect as a sin offering for the sin he has committed. (Lev 4:1-3)

You can also read what God has to say about this in Numbers 15.  

'But when you unwittingly fail and do not observe all these commandments, which the LORD has spoken to Moses, even all that the LORD has commanded you through Moses, from the day when the LORD gave commandment and onward throughout your generations, then it shall be, if it is done unintentionally, without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one bull for a burnt offering, as a soothing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and its drink offering, according to the ordinance, and one male goat for a sin offering. (Num 15:22-24)

The Sin Offering is thus only for cleansing UNINTENTIONAL sins and not sin as Christians know it, INTENTIONAL.  

Jewish scholars agree that there is NO sacrifice or ritual in the Hebrew Scriptures, the Old Testament, to forgive intentional sin.  There are no number of goats and sheep that can be sacrificed to erase someone's intentional sin.  Here's an awesome article that goes into this big time.  This Jewish scholarly article thus supports our Christian understanding.  What would we expect?  It supports the reason why Jesus came.  He came to die so our sins (intentional) would be atoned for and we would regain a right standing with God.  The Sinai Covenant did not have such a sacrifice.  So Jesus came and provided the WAY back to the Father and He can therefore say He came and the Sinai Covenant, as Jesus said, "It is finished."  Check out the article.  https://www.jewfaq.org/qorbanot.htm#Purposes

In this lesson we focus on Exod. 34:7 where it says about God that He forgives inquity, transgression, and sin.  But, the word is not forgives but the Hebrew word NAHSAH (H5375) which has the conceptual idea of carrying a burden, bearing a load, lifiting something up, taking something away.  God is giving us an amazing picture of what forgiveness "looks like."  What is so awesome is that God, who is Jesus, since Jesus is only a face of the Lord (see lesson 75) carries our sin to a special place and to a special time.  He takes our sins to the His Cross.

Shown below are links to Bible lessons I have done that go into these ideas in depth.  I list them for your reference so that you can consider studying the very words of God and enhancing your understanding that the 13 Attributes of Yahvay are all about Him, Jesus, who is God, a manifestion of the Lord.

LINKS FOR LOM PODCASTS YOM KIPPUR

1ST – IT IS FINISHED AND 2ND – THE GOAT AND THE LAMB

https://youtu.be/LtiB77wbNd8?si=zDi2upP9WPMh1kh5

https://youtu.be/KoI6_yUnT2w?si=ftKR9QfBLWtcGAEE

TORAH IS FINISHED BY THE CROSS

https://youtu.be/-FSJ0GytjSo?si=yl4PrBP1EkWUDYzO

Also, check out the article I wrote from one of my classbooks.  It addresses unintentional and intentional sin, the Hebrew word NAHSAH and how it is used in God's word, and how Jesus as God, the only God,  carries our sins like bearing a heavy load to the cross.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere in the Galilee)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2610 426 full Exodus 75 - Exod. 33:1-11 - Panay Adonai - the Faces of the Lord - Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Exodus 75 - Exod. 33:1-11 - Panay Adonai - the Faces of the Lord - Father, Son, and Holy Ghost https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/new-podcast-exodus-75-exod-331-11-panay-adonai-the-faces-of-the-lord-father-son-and-holy-ghost/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/new-podcast-exodus-75-exod-331-11-panay-adonai-the-faces-of-the-lord-father-son-and-holy-ghost/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/540a2e8b-8eb3-34ec-911c-2df5d9bd06fb

AN ALTERNATIVE VIABLE BIBLICAL UNDERSTANDING OF GOD AS THE FATHER AND GOD AS THE SON AND GOD AS THE HOLY SPIRIT.

 

As I mentioned in this study I did a podcast that shows Biblically the answer to the question, “Who dwells in us, the Father? The Son? The Holy Spirit?”  The answer to the question is YES!!  Shown below are the link to the podcast that are critical for Christians to understand the very words of God and the concept that God is the Father and God is the Son and God is the Spirit.

1 COR 3:16 – FATHER & SON & SPIRIT DWELL IN US

https://youtu.be/hiG8QC-bHuk?si=6q7ax_82kEhZQ0x3

https://youtu.be/eZyFEL7OUD0?si=SFHLjPTrUppGibdY

The word for "book" is sefer (סֵפֶר).

  1. Possessive Endings (Pronominal Suffixes)

In formal and biblical Hebrew, possession is indicated by adding suffixes directly to a shifted, construct form of the noun (sifr-).

Owner

Hebrew

Transliteration

Meaning

My

סִפְרִי

sifri

my book

Your (m.s.)

סִפְרְךָ

sifrecha

your book

Your (f.s.)

סִפְרֵךְ

sifrech

your book

His

סִפְרוֹ

sifro

his book

Her

סִפְרָהּ

sifrah

her book

Our

סִפְרֵנוּ

sifrenu

our book

Your (m.pl.)

סִפְרְכֶם

sifrechem

your book

Your (f.pl.)

סִפְרְכֶן

sifrechen

your book

Their (m.)

סִפְרָם

sifram

their book

Their (f.)

סִפְרָן

sifran

their book

 

  1. Modern Spoken Form

In Modern Hebrew, the shel construction is preferred for everyday conversation. You use the base word ha-sefer (הַסֵּפֶר - "the book") followed by the preposition shel and a pronoun.

  • My book: ha-sefer sheli (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלִּי)
  • His book: ha-sefer shelo (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלּוֹ)
  • Her book: ha-sefer shelah (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלָּהּ)
  • Our book: ha-sefer shelanu (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלָּנוּ)
  • Their book: ha-sefer shelahem (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלָּהֶם)
  •  
  1. Plural Forms

Hebrew the plural noun sefarim

 (ספרים, "books")

In Hebrew, possessive endings (called "pronominal suffixes") are attached directly to nouns to show ownership. For the plural noun sefarim (ספרים, "books"), possession is indicated by replacing the masculine plural ending with specialized suffixes.

Possessive Endings for "Sefarim" (ספרים)

When adding possessive endings, the plural word for books becomes sifrei- (סִפְרֵי) plus the suffix. 

 

Possessor 

Suffix

Hebrew Form

Pronunciation

Translation

 

My

י

סְפָרַי

sfaráy

My books

 

Your (m. sg.)

ךָ

סְפָרֶיךָ

sfaréykha

Your books

 

Your (f. sg.)

ךְ

סְפָרַיִךְ

sfaráyikh

Your books

 

His

יו

סְפָרָיו

sfaráv

His books

 

Her

יהָ

סְפָרֶיהָ

sfaréha

Her books

 

Our

נו

סְפָרֵינוּ

sfaréynu

Our books

 

Your (m. pl.)

כֶם

סְפָרֵיכֶם

sfaréykhem

Your books

 

Your (f. pl.)

כֶן

סְפָרֵיכֶן

sfaréykhen

Your books

 

Their (m.)

ם

סְפָרֵיהֶם

sfaréyhem

Their books

 

Their (f.)

ן

סְפָרֵיהֶן

sfaréyhen

Their books

 

Usage Notes

  • Modern vs. Classical: While these direct suffixes are standard in Biblical Hebrew, formal writing, and religious liturgy, everyday Modern Hebrew almost exclusively uses the preposition shel (של). For example, "my books" is usually expressed casually as hasfarim sheli (הספרים שלי) rather than sfaray.
  • Singular vs. Plural Base: Note that sefer (singular, "book") inflects differently. When modifying plural/dual nouns in Hebrew, you will almost always see a yud (י) placed between the noun and the possessive suffix (e.g., sfaray instead of sifri). 

For more detailed breakdowns and audio pronunciations, you can visit the Virtual Ulpan or the Hebrew for Christians grammar guides.

Wikipedia article related to Hebrew grammar –

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Hebrew_grammar

Hebrew4Christians grammar section -https://hebrew4christians.com/Grammar/Unit_Six/Pronomial_Suffixes_Singular/pronomial_suffixes_singular.html

Hebrew word for "face" or "presence" is panim (פָּנִים)

The Hebrew word for "face" or "presence" is panim (פָּנִים). It is a grammatically plural noun that takes special, plural-like possessive endings.

The primary possessive endings for panim are detailed in this structured layout: 

English Meaning

Hebrew Transliteration

Hebrew Spelling

My face

panay

פָּנַי

Our face(s)  

paneinu

פְּנֵינוּ

Your (m. sg.) face(s)  

panecha

פָּנֶיךָ

Your (f. sg.) face(s)  

panayich

פָּנַיִךְ

Your (m. pl.) face(s)  

pneichem

פְּנֵיכֶם

Your (f. pl.) face(s)  

pneichen

פְּנֵיכֶן

His / Its face

panav

פָּנָיו

Her / Its face

paneha

פָּנֶיהָ

Their (m.) face(s)  

pneihem

פְּנֵיהֶם

Their (f.) face(s)  

pneihen

פְּנֵיהֶן

 

For a complete look at Hebrew grammar paradigms, you can reference the Hebrew for Christians Suffixes Guide -  https://hebrew4christians.com/Grammar/Unit_Six/Pronomial_Suffixes_Plural/pronomial_suffixes_plural.html

The following is taken from the Wikipedia articles on the etymology (historical development) of the Latin word PERSONA and the Greek word PROSOPON that eventually became used to translate the word “PERSON.”

PERSONA

The word persona derives from Latin, where it originally referred to a theatrical mask.] The usage of the word dates back to the beginnings of Latin civilization. The Latin word derived from the Etruscan word "phersu," with the same meaning, and that from the Greek πρόσωπον (prosōpon). It is the etymology of the word "person," or "parson" in French. Latin etymologists explain that persona comes from "per/sonare" as "the mask through which (per) resounds the voice (of the actor)."

PROSOPON

In Ancient Greek, term prosopon originally designated one's "face" or "mask". Actors in Greek theatre-productions wore specific physical masks on stage, in order to reveal their characters and emotional states to the audience.

The term prosopon had an important role in the development of theological terminology related to the Trinity and to Jesus. It was the subject of many theological debates and disputes, particularly during early centuries of Christian history.

The word prosopon is most commonly used for the self-manifestation of an individual hypostasis (God is understood as one divine essence or being (ousia), but three distinct substances or forms (hypostases): the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  Commonly defined as persons in the church after the late 3rd century A.D.  Prosopon is the form in which hypostasis appears (prosopon meant “mask” and each form of the essence of God appears as a unique mask or appearance.  Later the word person was used for appearence or manifestation or face.  Every hypostasis has its own prosopon: face or countenance. It gives expression to the reality of the hypostasis with its powers and characteristics.

Paul the Apostle uses the term when speaking of direct heart-felt apprehension of the face (prosopon) of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6): "For it is the God who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ."

THE FACES OF THE LORD

My wife is brilliant.  Again and again over the years I see how God has used her to enhance the lessons I taught in class, when I led teaching tours on the trails in Israel, or now in these podcasts.  She said the alternative Biblical understanding of the Trinity I presented makes so much sense rather than God in three separate persons.  The alternative does not take away from the doctrine of the Trinity but makes it more understanding. 

She states that we are made in the image of God.  As God has faces, different ways of manifesting Himself to us, so do we.  As she explained that when I, her husband, was a son to my father my "face" then was not as my "face" today; that is my manifestation of myself to the world was different 60 years ago.  I was the same JOHN, the same human being, but my "face," or my way I was seen in the world, was radically different than today.  When I was 60 and leading tours to Israel my "face" was not the same as today.  I was the same person.  I was not a separate person from myself.  I was me.  But, then at age 60, I manifested myself differently. 

My wife said I had many "faces" but I was still me.  I had the face of the son of my father, I had the face of a student at St. John's Univeristy, I had anohter face as a young dad when we started adopting our kids, and I have a face today of a grandfather.  All these are "faces" or masks, if you like.  It is still me.  Who I am is constant but I have a different face at the various stages of my life.

She said it seems then as we are made in His image we, like our Father, have several "faces" or ways of presenting ourselves that differ over time.  As time goes on and circumstances change, I am manifested in different ways to those who I encounter.  I am still the same person.  My essence, or my fundamental core—the unchanging spark of my consciousness, my values, and my authentic presence that persists beneath my physical form and memories and fleeting emotions - does not change and I am still me.  This is the same for God.  His essence, that which makes God God, does not change but only the way He chooses to manifest Himself to the world, to us, in one of His faces.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - taking a break from teaching somewhere in the shade in Jerusalem)

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

 

 

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AN ALTERNATIVE VIABLE BIBLICAL UNDERSTANDING OF GOD AS THE FATHER AND GOD AS THE SON AND GOD AS THE HOLY SPIRIT.

 

As I mentioned in this study I did a podcast that shows Biblically the answer to the question, “Who dwells in us, the Father? The Son? The Holy Spirit?”  The answer to the question is YES!!  Shown below are the link to the podcast that are critical for Christians to understand the very words of God and the concept that God is the Father and God is the Son and God is the Spirit.

1 COR 3:16 – FATHER & SON & SPIRIT DWELL IN US

https://youtu.be/hiG8QC-bHuk?si=6q7ax_82kEhZQ0x3

https://youtu.be/eZyFEL7OUD0?si=SFHLjPTrUppGibdY

The word for "book" is sefer (סֵפֶר).

  1. Possessive Endings (Pronominal Suffixes)

In formal and biblical Hebrew, possession is indicated by adding suffixes directly to a shifted, construct form of the noun (sifr-).

Owner

Hebrew

Transliteration

Meaning

My

סִפְרִי

sifri

my book

Your (m.s.)

סִפְרְךָ

sifrecha

your book

Your (f.s.)

סִפְרֵךְ

sifrech

your book

His

סִפְרוֹ

sifro

his book

Her

סִפְרָהּ

sifrah

her book

Our

סִפְרֵנוּ

sifrenu

our book

Your (m.pl.)

סִפְרְכֶם

sifrechem

your book

Your (f.pl.)

סִפְרְכֶן

sifrechen

your book

Their (m.)

סִפְרָם

sifram

their book

Their (f.)

סִפְרָן

sifran

their book

 

  1. Modern Spoken Form

In Modern Hebrew, the shel construction is preferred for everyday conversation. You use the base word ha-sefer (הַסֵּפֶר - "the book") followed by the preposition shel and a pronoun.

  • My book: ha-sefer sheli (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלִּי)
  • His book: ha-sefer shelo (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלּוֹ)
  • Her book: ha-sefer shelah (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלָּהּ)
  • Our book: ha-sefer shelanu (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלָּנוּ)
  • Their book: ha-sefer shelahem (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלָּהֶם)
  •  
  1. Plural Forms

Hebrew the plural noun sefarim

 (ספרים, "books")

In Hebrew, possessive endings (called "pronominal suffixes") are attached directly to nouns to show ownership. For the plural noun sefarim (ספרים, "books"), possession is indicated by replacing the masculine plural ending with specialized suffixes.

Possessive Endings for "Sefarim" (ספרים)

When adding possessive endings, the plural word for books becomes sifrei- (סִפְרֵי) plus the suffix. 

 

Possessor 

Suffix

Hebrew Form

Pronunciation

Translation

 

My

י

סְפָרַי

sfaráy

My books

 

Your (m. sg.)

ךָ

סְפָרֶיךָ

sfaréykha

Your books

 

Your (f. sg.)

ךְ

סְפָרַיִךְ

sfaráyikh

Your books

 

His

יו

סְפָרָיו

sfaráv

His books

 

Her

יהָ

סְפָרֶיהָ

sfaréha

Her books

 

Our

נו

סְפָרֵינוּ

sfaréynu

Our books

 

Your (m. pl.)

כֶם

סְפָרֵיכֶם

sfaréykhem

Your books

 

Your (f. pl.)

כֶן

סְפָרֵיכֶן

sfaréykhen

Your books

 

Their (m.)

ם

סְפָרֵיהֶם

sfaréyhem

Their books

 

Their (f.)

ן

סְפָרֵיהֶן

sfaréyhen

Their books

 

Usage Notes

  • Modern vs. Classical: While these direct suffixes are standard in Biblical Hebrew, formal writing, and religious liturgy, everyday Modern Hebrew almost exclusively uses the preposition shel (של). For example, "my books" is usually expressed casually as hasfarim sheli (הספרים שלי) rather than sfaray.
  • Singular vs. Plural Base: Note that sefer (singular, "book") inflects differently. When modifying plural/dual nouns in Hebrew, you will almost always see a yud (י) placed between the noun and the possessive suffix (e.g., sfaray instead of sifri). 

For more detailed breakdowns and audio pronunciations, you can visit the Virtual Ulpan or the Hebrew for Christians grammar guides.

Wikipedia article related to Hebrew grammar –

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Hebrew_grammar

Hebrew4Christians grammar section -https://hebrew4christians.com/Grammar/Unit_Six/Pronomial_Suffixes_Singular/pronomial_suffixes_singular.html

Hebrew word for "face" or "presence" is panim (פָּנִים)

The Hebrew word for "face" or "presence" is panim (פָּנִים). It is a grammatically plural noun that takes special, plural-like possessive endings.

The primary possessive endings for panim are detailed in this structured layout: 

English Meaning

Hebrew Transliteration

Hebrew Spelling

My face

panay

פָּנַי

Our face(s)  

paneinu

פְּנֵינוּ

Your (m. sg.) face(s)  

panecha

פָּנֶיךָ

Your (f. sg.) face(s)  

panayich

פָּנַיִךְ

Your (m. pl.) face(s)  

pneichem

פְּנֵיכֶם

Your (f. pl.) face(s)  

pneichen

פְּנֵיכֶן

His / Its face

panav

פָּנָיו

Her / Its face

paneha

פָּנֶיהָ

Their (m.) face(s)  

pneihem

פְּנֵיהֶם

Their (f.) face(s)  

pneihen

פְּנֵיהֶן

 

For a complete look at Hebrew grammar paradigms, you can reference the Hebrew for Christians Suffixes Guide -  https://hebrew4christians.com/Grammar/Unit_Six/Pronomial_Suffixes_Plural/pronomial_suffixes_plural.html

The following is taken from the Wikipedia articles on the etymology (historical development) of the Latin word PERSONA and the Greek word PROSOPON that eventually became used to translate the word “PERSON.”

PERSONA

The word persona derives from Latin, where it originally referred to a theatrical mask.] The usage of the word dates back to the beginnings of Latin civilization. The Latin word derived from the Etruscan word "phersu," with the same meaning, and that from the Greek πρόσωπον (prosōpon). It is the etymology of the word "person," or "parson" in French. Latin etymologists explain that persona comes from "per/sonare" as "the mask through which (per) resounds the voice (of the actor)."

PROSOPON

In Ancient Greek, term prosopon originally designated one's "face" or "mask". Actors in Greek theatre-productions wore specific physical masks on stage, in order to reveal their characters and emotional states to the audience.

The term prosopon had an important role in the development of theological terminology related to the Trinity and to Jesus. It was the subject of many theological debates and disputes, particularly during early centuries of Christian history.

The word prosopon is most commonly used for the self-manifestation of an individual hypostasis (God is understood as one divine essence or being (ousia), but three distinct substances or forms (hypostases): the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  Commonly defined as persons in the church after the late 3rd century A.D.  Prosopon is the form in which hypostasis appears (prosopon meant “mask” and each form of the essence of God appears as a unique mask or appearance.  Later the word person was used for appearence or manifestation or face.  Every hypostasis has its own prosopon: face or countenance. It gives expression to the reality of the hypostasis with its powers and characteristics.

Paul the Apostle uses the term when speaking of direct heart-felt apprehension of the face (prosopon) of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6): "For it is the God who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ."

THE FACES OF THE LORD

My wife is brilliant.  Again and again over the years I see how God has used her to enhance the lessons I taught in class, when I led teaching tours on the trails in Israel, or now in these podcasts.  She said the alternative Biblical understanding of the Trinity I presented makes so much sense rather than God in three separate persons.  The alternative does not take away from the doctrine of the Trinity but makes it more understanding. 

She states that we are made in the image of God.  As God has faces, different ways of manifesting Himself to us, so do we.  As she explained that when I, her husband, was a son to my father my "face" then was not as my "face" today; that is my manifestation of myself to the world was different 60 years ago.  I was the same JOHN, the same human being, but my "face," or my way I was seen in the world, was radically different than today.  When I was 60 and leading tours to Israel my "face" was not the same as today.  I was the same person.  I was not a separate person from myself.  I was me.  But, then at age 60, I manifested myself differently. 

My wife said I had many "faces" but I was still me.  I had the face of the son of my father, I had the face of a student at St. John's Univeristy, I had anohter face as a young dad when we started adopting our kids, and I have a face today of a grandfather.  All these are "faces" or masks, if you like.  It is still me.  Who I am is constant but I have a different face at the various stages of my life.

She said it seems then as we are made in His image we, like our Father, have several "faces" or ways of presenting ourselves that differ over time.  As time goes on and circumstances change, I am manifested in different ways to those who I encounter.  I am still the same person.  My essence, or my fundamental core—the unchanging spark of my consciousness, my values, and my authentic presence that persists beneath my physical form and memories and fleeting emotions - does not change and I am still me.  This is the same for God.  His essence, that which makes God God, does not change but only the way He chooses to manifest Himself to the world, to us, in one of His faces.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 


(Ferret - taking a break from teaching somewhere in the shade in Jerusalem)

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2894 425 full Genesis - 85 - Gen. 37:15-36 - Yosef - brothers hated him/Yeshua - brothers (fellow Jews) hated him Genesis - 85 - Gen. 37:15-36 - Yosef - brothers hated him/Yeshua - brothers (fellow Jews) hated him https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-85-gen-3715-36-yosef-brothers-hated-himyeshua-brothers-fellow-jews-hated-him/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-85-gen-3715-36-yosef-brothers-hated-himyeshua-brothers-fellow-jews-hated-him/#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/b4aed1dd-212e-382e-85c2-c103d10aea66

THE STORY OF JOSEPH - lesson 3

GOD'S PARADIGM OF SALVATION OF THE WORLD

In this lesson we continue on with the events in Joseph's life leading up to his brothers nearly trying to kill him.  Judah saves Joseph and the brothers decide to sell Joseph to the Midianite or Ishmaelite traders. There is a question any of us would ask if we read the story carefully.  For example check out Gen. 37:36 and Gen. 39:1.  Who sold Joseph to the Egyptians?  In one verse it says the Midianites and in the other verse it says the Ishmaelites?  What is going on?  Does this mean the Bible is a book with error and irreconcilable issues?  NOPE.  We will see the Bible actually helps us with the solution to this supposedly impossible issue.

So, Joseph is 1) hated by his brothers and 2) they are jealous or envious of Joseph and 3) the plot to kill him.  But remember the rabbis of old recognized something truly amazing.  The Lord is uses PARADIGMS or patterns, templates, or models.  It is the Lord taking a person or event that becomes a prototype (synonym for paradigm) for another person in the future or an event in the future.  The rabbis have a saying for this ...

חיי האבות הם סימנים לבנים

HaYay HaAvot Seemaneem Lay Baneem

The Lives of the Fathers are Signs for the Sons

In light of this the rabbis early on connected Joseph to the Messiah.  They said Joseph was a prototype of the Messiah.  For us that means Jesus.  And just as we will see in this podcast that Joseph is 1) hated by his brothers and 2) they are jealous or envious of Joseph and 3) the plot to kill him.  We also see that Jesus was 1) hated by his brothers (fellow countrymen) and 2) they were jealous of Him and 3) they met in secret to plot how to kill Him.  Joseph is a paradigm of the coming Messiah, our Jesus.  Joseph is God's model of what a savor of the world should be like.  Joseph saved the world with the bread of the earth.  Jesus saved the world with Himself and through Himself with the bread from heaven.

For more resources to study this in more depth check the links below.

Link 1 - a great article from the awesome website, Hebrew4Christians, focusing on one title of the Messiah the rabbis used in the time after the 3rd century A.D., "Maschiach ben Yosef," or Messiah the son of Joseph.  This has to do with the fact the rabbis recognized that the Messiah had to suffer and even die.  They also recognized that the Messiah would also be victorious as well and establish the throne of Israel in Jerusalem in the days called "The Messianic Age" or the day Messiah comes to rule and reign - https://www.hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Mashiach_ben_Yosef/mashiach_ben_yosef.html

Link 2- a second article written by my lead teacher in my graduate program, Dr. Ron Mosely that discusses Joseph is a prototype of the the suffering Messiah just like David is a prototype of the conquering Messiah - https://www.academia.edu/3796976/Twice_Rejected_Mashiach_Ben_Joseph

Link 3 - a link to Netivyah ministries in Jerusalem.  This is a Messianic Jewish ministry founded by Joseph Shulam, an amazing Jewish scholar who helps us reconnect to our Jewish roots of our faith.  This link is to a book written by one of their resident scholars, Elhanan ben Avraham, "Moshiach ben Yosef" (Messiah the Son Of Joseph).  I highly recommend you get this book and all the books you can buy from this ministry - https://netivyah.org/product/mashiach-ben-yoseph/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - crossing the Nile near Luxor)

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

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THE STORY OF JOSEPH - lesson 3

GOD'S PARADIGM OF SALVATION OF THE WORLD

In this lesson we continue on with the events in Joseph's life leading up to his brothers nearly trying to kill him.  Judah saves Joseph and the brothers decide to sell Joseph to the Midianite or Ishmaelite traders. There is a question any of us would ask if we read the story carefully.  For example check out Gen. 37:36 and Gen. 39:1.  Who sold Joseph to the Egyptians?  In one verse it says the Midianites and in the other verse it says the Ishmaelites?  What is going on?  Does this mean the Bible is a book with error and irreconcilable issues?  NOPE.  We will see the Bible actually helps us with the solution to this supposedly impossible issue.

So, Joseph is 1) hated by his brothers and 2) they are jealous or envious of Joseph and 3) the plot to kill him.  But remember the rabbis of old recognized something truly amazing.  The Lord is uses PARADIGMS or patterns, templates, or models.  It is the Lord taking a person or event that becomes a prototype (synonym for paradigm) for another person in the future or an event in the future.  The rabbis have a saying for this ...

חיי האבות הם סימנים לבנים

HaYay HaAvot Seemaneem Lay Baneem

The Lives of the Fathers are Signs for the Sons

In light of this the rabbis early on connected Joseph to the Messiah.  They said Joseph was a prototype of the Messiah.  For us that means Jesus.  And just as we will see in this podcast that Joseph is 1) hated by his brothers and 2) they are jealous or envious of Joseph and 3) the plot to kill him.  We also see that Jesus was 1) hated by his brothers (fellow countrymen) and 2) they were jealous of Him and 3) they met in secret to plot how to kill Him.  Joseph is a paradigm of the coming Messiah, our Jesus.  Joseph is God's model of what a savor of the world should be like.  Joseph saved the world with the bread of the earth.  Jesus saved the world with Himself and through Himself with the bread from heaven.

For more resources to study this in more depth check the links below.

Link 1 - a great article from the awesome website, Hebrew4Christians, focusing on one title of the Messiah the rabbis used in the time after the 3rd century A.D., "Maschiach ben Yosef," or Messiah the son of Joseph.  This has to do with the fact the rabbis recognized that the Messiah had to suffer and even die.  They also recognized that the Messiah would also be victorious as well and establish the throne of Israel in Jerusalem in the days called "The Messianic Age" or the day Messiah comes to rule and reign - https://www.hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Mashiach_ben_Yosef/mashiach_ben_yosef.html

Link 2- a second article written by my lead teacher in my graduate program, Dr. Ron Mosely that discusses Joseph is a prototype of the the suffering Messiah just like David is a prototype of the conquering Messiah - https://www.academia.edu/3796976/Twice_Rejected_Mashiach_Ben_Joseph

Link 3 - a link to Netivyah ministries in Jerusalem.  This is a Messianic Jewish ministry founded by Joseph Shulam, an amazing Jewish scholar who helps us reconnect to our Jewish roots of our faith.  This link is to a book written by one of their resident scholars, Elhanan ben Avraham, "Moshiach ben Yosef" (Messiah the Son Of Joseph).  I highly recommend you get this book and all the books you can buy from this ministry - https://netivyah.org/product/mashiach-ben-yoseph/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - crossing the Nile near Luxor)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2501 297 full Genesis - Lesson 84 - Gen. 37:1-14 - lesson 2 in the saga of Joseph Genesis - Lesson 84 - Gen. 37:1-14 - lesson 2 in the saga of Joseph https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-lesson-84-gen-371-14-lesson-2-in-the-saga-of-joseph/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-lesson-84-gen-371-14-lesson-2-in-the-saga-of-joseph/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/d5b2107d-5982-3ae8-b08b-55d475ff46e1

Lesson 2 - The Saga of Joseph

Once again we join the rabbis of old who recognized something truly amazing is going on.  The Lord is using PARADIGMS or another way of saying the same thing is the Lord uses patterns, templates, or models.  The rabbis have a saying for this ...

חיי האבות הם סימנים לבנים

Kahyay HaAvot Hem Seemaneem L’Bahneem

The lives of the fathers are signs for the sons

In this lesson we really begin to see that Joseph is a MODEL of what it means to be the savior of the world.  It is like Joseph is wearing a mask to make himself look like someone else; Joseph "looks like" Jesus the true savior of the world.  

For more resources to study this in more depth check the links below.

Link 1 - an article on at least 60 ways Joseph's life and the things he went through testify of Jesus or are connections to Jesus -  https://www.onepagebiblesummary.com/pad/pad_17.php

Link 2- a second article written by my lead teacher in my graduate program, Dr. Ron Mosely that discusses Joseph is a prototype of the the suffering Messiah just like David is a prototype of the conquering Messiah - https://www.academia.edu/3796976/Twice_Rejected_Mashiach_Ben_Joseph

Link 3 - a link to Netivyah ministries in Jerusalem.  This is a Messianic Jewish ministry founded by Joseph Shulam, an amazing Jewish scholar who helps us reconnect to our Jewish roots of our faith.  This link is to a book written by one of their resident scholars, Elhanan ben Avraham, "Moshiach ben Yosef" (Messiah the Son Of Joseph).  I highly recommend you get this book and all the books you can buy from this ministry - https://netivyah.org/product/mashiach-ben-yoseph/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - taking a break in Petra)

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

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Lesson 2 - The Saga of Joseph

Once again we join the rabbis of old who recognized something truly amazing is going on.  The Lord is using PARADIGMS or another way of saying the same thing is the Lord uses patterns, templates, or models.  The rabbis have a saying for this ...

חיי האבות הם סימנים לבנים

Kahyay HaAvot Hem Seemaneem L’Bahneem

The lives of the fathers are signs for the sons

In this lesson we really begin to see that Joseph is a MODEL of what it means to be the savior of the world.  It is like Joseph is wearing a mask to make himself look like someone else; Joseph "looks like" Jesus the true savior of the world.  

For more resources to study this in more depth check the links below.

Link 1 - an article on at least 60 ways Joseph's life and the things he went through testify of Jesus or are connections to Jesus -  https://www.onepagebiblesummary.com/pad/pad_17.php

Link 2- a second article written by my lead teacher in my graduate program, Dr. Ron Mosely that discusses Joseph is a prototype of the the suffering Messiah just like David is a prototype of the conquering Messiah - https://www.academia.edu/3796976/Twice_Rejected_Mashiach_Ben_Joseph

Link 3 - a link to Netivyah ministries in Jerusalem.  This is a Messianic Jewish ministry founded by Joseph Shulam, an amazing Jewish scholar who helps us reconnect to our Jewish roots of our faith.  This link is to a book written by one of their resident scholars, Elhanan ben Avraham, "Moshiach ben Yosef" (Messiah the Son Of Joseph).  I highly recommend you get this book and all the books you can buy from this ministry - https://netivyah.org/product/mashiach-ben-yoseph/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - taking a break in Petra)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2538 296 full Genesis - lesson 83 - Gen. 39:3 & 23 - IN THE HANDS OF THE LORD Genesis - lesson 83 - Gen. 39:3 & 23 - IN THE HANDS OF THE LORD https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-lesson-83-gen-393-23-in-the-hands-of-the-lord/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-lesson-83-gen-393-23-in-the-hands-of-the-lord/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/40089933-cace-3e83-b16c-8c2e1a778c86

THE STORY OF JOSEPH - lesson 1

GOD'S PARADIGM OF SALVATION OF THE WORLD

We have come to Genesis 39 which is the beginning of the story of Joseph of the "many colored coat."  Joseph (Yosef in Hebrew or Yosef Ben Ya'akov - Joseph the son of Jacob) was the prized and most beloved son of Jacob.  This love seemingly created a deep jealously between Joseph and his brothers that led to them nearly killing him and finally selling Joseph into slavery.  But, that's part of this awesome Bible study journey we are now to embark on.  

(Below - free picture - permission to use - non commercial - accessible at FreeBibleImages.org)

In this Bible study journey we will be put face to face with the Paradigms of Adonai.  A paradigm can also be described as a pattern, a template.  We might even say it relates to a the idea of a mirror image.  An example is in the first Passover where we hear of the Passover Lamb picked by each father for his family to be sacrificed the night God will send death upon all first born in Egypt.  The is a mirror image of the Passover of Messiah, our Lord who is the Lamb of God.  The lambs are not the same but they seem to mirror each other.  Paul seems to teach this when we read ...

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 (like on being a mirror image of another - a shadow) of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.  (Col 2:16-17)

Check this out in the podcast entitled, "The Mirror of Passover," at this link - https://youtu.be/ipaeu7AQZ8Y?si=2DlVO_ifvOIFP8z6 

Our journey begins with this idea of God's Paradigms, His Patterns or His Templates.  Again and again Yahvay shows us that what came before shows up again and again.  The rabbis saw this early on in God's Word.  Maimonides, the great Jewish scholar of the late 12th century said ...

חיי האבות הם סימנים לבנים

HaYay HaAvot Seemneem Lay Baneem

The Lives of the Fathers are Signs for the Sons

It is like the first Passover lamb.  It was the lamb of the fathers, the Hebrews coming out of Egypt.  Its blood on the wood of the doorposts was a sign to the Lord to spare this family from His wrath He was pouring out on Egypt.  The Passover lamb was a sign for the future Lamb of God who would come and whose blood on the wood of the cross would also deliver Jew and Gentile from God's wrath for those choosing Yeshua as Lord and God and Savior.  This is a clear example of God's Paradigm.  One of many.  

Another is the Jubilee year.  We read about it in Lev. 25 ...

The Year of Jubilee Lev 25:8  'You are also to count off seven sabbaths of years for yourself, seven times seven years, so that you have the time of the seven sabbaths of years, namely, forty-nine years.  Lev 25:9  'You shall then sound a ram's horn abroad on the tenth day of the seventh month; on the day of atonement you shall sound a horn all through your land.  Lev 25:10  'You shall thus consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim a release through the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you, and each of you shall return to his own property, and each of you shall return to his family.  Lev 25:11  'You shall have the fiftieth year as a jubilee; you shall not sow, nor reap its aftergrowth, nor gather in from its untrimmed vines.  Lev 25:12  'For it is a jubilee; it shall be holy to you. You shall eat its crops out of the field.  Lev 25:13  'On this year of jubilee each of you shall return to his own property. 

The 50 year Jubilee also becomes part of God's Paradigms.  One scholar who deals with this extensively is the Messianic rabbi, Jonathan Cahn. 

I highly recommend  you check out his books, "The Oracle" or another awesome book of his, "The Paradigm."  In these books Rabbi Jonathan Cahn details how the 50 year Jubilee is also used by God as a paradigm, a pattern or template if you will to be a sign for us now, today.  Here's his website - http://www.hopeoftheworld.org/

So let us begin our awesome journey into the life of Joseph.  He is a clear example of those words we read ...

חיי האבות הם סימנים לבנים

HaYay HaAvot Seemneem Lay Baneem

The Lives of the Fathers are Signs for the Sons

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  (Ferret ... on a teaching tour to Jordan - in Petra) 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]]>

THE STORY OF JOSEPH - lesson 1

GOD'S PARADIGM OF SALVATION OF THE WORLD

We have come to Genesis 39 which is the beginning of the story of Joseph of the "many colored coat."  Joseph (Yosef in Hebrew or Yosef Ben Ya'akov - Joseph the son of Jacob) was the prized and most beloved son of Jacob.  This love seemingly created a deep jealously between Joseph and his brothers that led to them nearly killing him and finally selling Joseph into slavery.  But, that's part of this awesome Bible study journey we are now to embark on.  

(Below - free picture - permission to use - non commercial - accessible at FreeBibleImages.org)

In this Bible study journey we will be put face to face with the Paradigms of Adonai.  A paradigm can also be described as a pattern, a template.  We might even say it relates to a the idea of a mirror image.  An example is in the first Passover where we hear of the Passover Lamb picked by each father for his family to be sacrificed the night God will send death upon all first born in Egypt.  The is a mirror image of the Passover of Messiah, our Lord who is the Lamb of God.  The lambs are not the same but they seem to mirror each other.  Paul seems to teach this when we read ...

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 (like on being a mirror image of another - a shadow) of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. 
(Col 2:16-17)

Check this out in the podcast entitled, "The Mirror of Passover," at this link - https://youtu.be/ipaeu7AQZ8Y?si=2DlVO_ifvOIFP8z6 

Our journey begins with this idea of God's Paradigms, His Patterns or His Templates.  Again and again Yahvay shows us that what came before shows up again and again.  The rabbis saw this early on in God's Word.  Maimonides, the great Jewish scholar of the late 12th century said ...

חיי האבות הם סימנים לבנים

HaYay HaAvot Seemneem Lay Baneem

The Lives of the Fathers are Signs for the Sons

It is like the first Passover lamb.  It was the lamb of the fathers, the Hebrews coming out of Egypt.  Its blood on the wood of the doorposts was a sign to the Lord to spare this family from His wrath He was pouring out on Egypt.  The Passover lamb was a sign for the future Lamb of God who would come and whose blood on the wood of the cross would also deliver Jew and Gentile from God's wrath for those choosing Yeshua as Lord and God and Savior.  This is a clear example of God's Paradigm.  One of many.  

Another is the Jubilee year.  We read about it in Lev. 25 ...

The Year of Jubilee
Lev 25:8  'You are also to count off seven sabbaths of years for yourself, seven times seven years, so that you have the time of the seven sabbaths of years, namely, forty-nine years. 
Lev 25:9  'You shall then sound a ram's horn abroad on the tenth day of the seventh month; on the day of atonement you shall sound a horn all through your land. 
Lev 25:10  'You shall thus consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim a release through the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you, and each of you shall return to his own property, and each of you shall return to his family. 
Lev 25:11  'You shall have the fiftieth year as a jubilee; you shall not sow, nor reap its aftergrowth, nor gather in from its untrimmed vines. 
Lev 25:12  'For it is a jubilee; it shall be holy to you. You shall eat its crops out of the field. 
Lev 25:13  'On this year of jubilee each of you shall return to his own property. 

The 50 year Jubilee also becomes part of God's Paradigms.  One scholar who deals with this extensively is the Messianic rabbi, Jonathan Cahn. 

I highly recommend  you check out his books, "The Oracle" or another awesome book of his, "The Paradigm."  In these books Rabbi Jonathan Cahn details how the 50 year Jubilee is also used by God as a paradigm, a pattern or template if you will to be a sign for us now, today.  Here's his website - http://www.hopeoftheworld.org/

So let us begin our awesome journey into the life of Joseph.  He is a clear example of those words we read ...

חיי האבות הם סימנים לבנים

HaYay HaAvot Seemneem Lay Baneem

The Lives of the Fathers are Signs for the Sons

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  (Ferret ... on a teaching tour to Jordan - in Petra) 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]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2509 295 full Exodus 54 - Exo. 22:16-17 - SEX OUTSIDE OF MARRIAGE - WHAT DID WE MISS?? Exodus 54 - Exo. 22:16-17 - SEX OUTSIDE OF MARRIAGE - WHAT DID WE MISS?? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-54-exo-2216-17-sex-outside-of-marriage-what-did-we-miss/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-54-exo-2216-17-sex-outside-of-marriage-what-did-we-miss/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/51fe16a7-2a23-3726-9899-194cca3c9668

Some people think that the word "fornication" means sex outside of marriage. Some say that this is what it means in the Bible.  NOPE.  Sorry folks.  Fornication comes from Greek and from Hebrew that have nothing to do with sex before marriage.  God never states specifically that pre-marital sex or sex outside of marriage is a sin – even in the New Testament. 

But it is 

How does God teach us that sex before marriage is a sin?  How does He teach this in His Torah, His "instruction?"  How did He get this across to His chosen people, the Hebrews, coming out of Egypt?  How did God do this to His people in the 1st century A.D. when He, Yeshua HaMaschiach, Jesus the Messiah, God Himself, was here with us?  And remember, Jesus’ Bible was the Old Testament and the Old Testament never specifically says that sex before marriage is a sin. 

But it is

We missed it.  He did teach it.  But, once again we need to put the Bible into its historical perspective.  You will NOT get this is you simply read the Bible in English.  Once again as it was understood in Jesus' day among the great Bible teachers, study to learn and learn to do. 

One needs to understand how God taught them THEN, thousands of years ago, so we can understand NOW.  Sex outside of marriage is a sin and, on top of that, it looks as if it is something God hates.  Wait till you see.

Here's a number of links I promised in the podcast you many find very enlightening.   The first ones relate to articles from Jewish scholarly sources that show the Torah is silent on sex before marriage.  

MY JEWISH LEARNING –

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/jewish-views-on-premarital-sex/#:~:text=When%20sex%20is%20reserved%20for,within%20the%20context%20of%20kiddushin.

AISH – Orthodox Jewish Teaching Site –

https://aish.com/premarital-relations/

JEWISH VIRTUAL LIBRARY –

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/premarital-sex

The second set of links show that premarital sex was common in Greece and Rome and ancient Egypt and Canaan.

Link 1 - the practice of sex outside of marriage, abortion, and infanticide in ancient Greece and Rome –

https://soc.history.ancient.narkive.com/DIO506S4/world-before-christ-infanticide-and-abortion-in-ancient-pagan-world

Link 2 - WORLD HISTORY ENCYCLOPEDIA –

https://www.worldhistory.org/article/934/love-sex-and-marriage-in-ancient-egypt/

Link 3 - THE NOT SO INNOCENTS ABROAD –

https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-sex-lives-of-ancient-egyptians

Link 4-6 – Ray Vander Laan's article on ancient pagan religion and practices –

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/fertility-cults-of-canaan

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/hellenism-center-of-the-universe

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/innocent-blood

Link 7 - my research article for my master's degree in Biblical history.  The focus is on adoption in ancient Turkey (Asia Minor) but relates to infanticide in ancient Rome.  The bibliography is invaluable - https://www.dropbox.com/s/i0fg3wwbm9xohzq/Ephesus%20Adopt.pdf?dl=0

Ferret - on top of Tel Azeka in the Shephelah in Israel

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

 

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Some people think that the word "fornication" means sex outside of marriage. Some say that this is what it means in the Bible.  NOPE.  Sorry folks.  Fornication comes from Greek and from Hebrew that have nothing to do with sex before marriage.  God never states specifically that pre-marital sex or sex outside of marriage is a sin – even in the New Testament. 

But it is 

How does God teach us that sex before marriage is a sin?  How does He teach this in His Torah, His "instruction?"  How did He get this across to His chosen people, the Hebrews, coming out of Egypt?  How did God do this to His people in the 1st century A.D. when He, Yeshua HaMaschiach, Jesus the Messiah, God Himself, was here with us?  And remember, Jesus’ Bible was the Old Testament and the Old Testament never specifically says that sex before marriage is a sin. 

But it is

We missed it.  He did teach it.  But, once again we need to put the Bible into its historical perspective.  You will NOT get this is you simply read the Bible in English.  Once again as it was understood in Jesus' day among the great Bible teachers, study to learn and learn to do. 

One needs to understand how God taught them THEN, thousands of years ago, so we can understand NOW.  Sex outside of marriage is a sin and, on top of that, it looks as if it is something God hates.  Wait till you see.

Here's a number of links I promised in the podcast you many find very enlightening.   The first ones relate to articles from Jewish scholarly sources that show the Torah is silent on sex before marriage.  

MY JEWISH LEARNING –

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/jewish-views-on-premarital-sex/#:~:text=When%20sex%20is%20reserved%20for,within%20the%20context%20of%20kiddushin.

AISH – Orthodox Jewish Teaching Site –

https://aish.com/premarital-relations/

JEWISH VIRTUAL LIBRARY –

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/premarital-sex

The second set of links show that premarital sex was common in Greece and Rome and ancient Egypt and Canaan.

Link 1 - the practice of sex outside of marriage, abortion, and infanticide in ancient Greece and Rome –

https://soc.history.ancient.narkive.com/DIO506S4/world-before-christ-infanticide-and-abortion-in-ancient-pagan-world

Link 2 - WORLD HISTORY ENCYCLOPEDIA –

https://www.worldhistory.org/article/934/love-sex-and-marriage-in-ancient-egypt/

Link 3 - THE NOT SO INNOCENTS ABROAD –

https://www.thenotsoinnocentsabroad.com/blog/the-sex-lives-of-ancient-egyptians

Link 4-6 – Ray Vander Laan's article on ancient pagan religion and practices –

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/fertility-cults-of-canaan

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/hellenism-center-of-the-universe

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/innocent-blood

Link 7 - my research article for my master's degree in Biblical history.  The focus is on adoption in ancient Turkey (Asia Minor) but relates to infanticide in ancient Rome.  The bibliography is invaluable - https://www.dropbox.com/s/i0fg3wwbm9xohzq/Ephesus%20Adopt.pdf?dl=0

Ferret - on top of Tel Azeka in the Shephelah in Israel

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3480 354 full Exodus 53 - Exod. 22:1-15 Protecting Your Family Exodus 53 - Exod. 22:1-15 Protecting Your Family https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-53-exod-221-15-protecting-your-family/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-53-exod-221-15-protecting-your-family/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/768bf657-602d-3f63-8b7f-664a62f1b20d

We find again in this lesson that God comes against the law codes of the ancient Near East.  One such code is the Code of Hammurabi who was the sixth Amorite king of the Old Babylonian Empire, reigning from c. 1792 to c. 1750 BC.  His code is 282 laws written 300 years before the Exodus.  In this code any thief is to be executed.  This is seemingly regardless of the theft or the seriousness of the crime.  Just imagine that shoplifters who come in gangs to steal and rob from retail stores today would all be caught and killed in ancient Babylon. 

Below you can see the Stele of Hammurabi – on this stone pillar the 282 laws of Hammurabi are engraved.  This picture is royalty free and is accessible at Wikimedia.

I mentioned I’d include an article that addresses the issue of self defense for Christians.  It is a solid article and provides awesome scriptural support for its position that indeed the Lord allows for self defense.  The link is below …

https://www.gotquestions.org/self-defense.html

But, another article you may find as interesting addresses the question asking whether Jesus was a pacifist.  I have found that those who hold to such a belief sometimes use the commandment “thou shalt not murder” and interpret it to mean “thou shalt not kill.”  If the commandment is the later it seems easy to say then that God is against any killing – killing in war, killing in self defense, the death penalty, and on and on.  So, check out this article that discusses the question if Jesus was a pacifist.  I addressed this is more detail in the podcast relating to the commandment.  Here's the link below ...

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-13-exod-2013-no-murder/

One thing to keep in mind is Jesus is GOD and GOD said He never changes as we read in Mal. 3:6.  The link to the article is below …

https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-pacifist.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

 

 

 

 

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We find again in this lesson that God comes against the law codes of the ancient Near East.  One such code is the Code of Hammurabi who was the sixth Amorite king of the Old Babylonian Empire, reigning from c. 1792 to c. 1750 BC.  His code is 282 laws written 300 years before the Exodus.  In this code any thief is to be executed.  This is seemingly regardless of the theft or the seriousness of the crime.  Just imagine that shoplifters who come in gangs to steal and rob from retail stores today would all be caught and killed in ancient Babylon. 

Below you can see the Stele of Hammurabi – on this stone pillar the 282 laws of Hammurabi are engraved.  This picture is royalty free and is accessible at Wikimedia.

I mentioned I’d include an article that addresses the issue of self defense for Christians.  It is a solid article and provides awesome scriptural support for its position that indeed the Lord allows for self defense.  The link is below …

https://www.gotquestions.org/self-defense.html

But, another article you may find as interesting addresses the question asking whether Jesus was a pacifist.  I have found that those who hold to such a belief sometimes use the commandment “thou shalt not murder” and interpret it to mean “thou shalt not kill.”  If the commandment is the later it seems easy to say then that God is against any killing – killing in war, killing in self defense, the death penalty, and on and on.  So, check out this article that discusses the question if Jesus was a pacifist.  I addressed this is more detail in the podcast relating to the commandment.  Here's the link below ...

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-13-exod-2013-no-murder/

One thing to keep in mind is Jesus is GOD and GOD said He never changes as we read in Mal. 3:6.  The link to the article is below …

https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-pacifist.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

 

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2919 348 full Genesis - 82 - Gen. 35:27-29 and 36 - RED - THE END OF DAYS Genesis - 82 - Gen. 35:27-29 and 36 - RED - THE END OF DAYS https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-82-gen-3527-29-and-36-red/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-82-gen-3527-29-and-36-red/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/4c21f2d9-3ba7-322c-ae84-e4472e567e67

So when one simply reads the Bible there are verses we read and we don't understand the explosive meaning and connections there are.  We definitely should read the Bible.  No doubt about it.  But, along with simple reading of the word is to study His word.  It is one reason I am doing these podcasts - we are going deeper into our understanding and expanding our knowledge of the Lord's word.  

In this podcast, lesson 82, we will study two such scriptures.  It'll be amazing to you as it was to me to learn what is really going on.   And again, it is NOT my opinion but as you will see THE VERY WORDS OF GOD as our "bread of life."  One of these verses takes us from Genesis to Revelation.  It shows us that those who are like "anti-Christ" are found in an amazing "string" of Bible characters all the way back to the days of Jacob and Esau.  

Hold on - you are about to take an awesome ride from the camp of Isaac to facing the GREAT RED DRAGON.  Ready?

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - taking a break in Jerusalem leading a teaching tour)

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

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So when one simply reads the Bible there are verses we read and we don't understand the explosive meaning and connections there are.  We definitely should read the Bible.  No doubt about it.  But, along with simple reading of the word is to study His word.  It is one reason I am doing these podcasts - we are going deeper into our understanding and expanding our knowledge of the Lord's word.  

In this podcast, lesson 82, we will study two such scriptures.  It'll be amazing to you as it was to me to learn what is really going on.   And again, it is NOT my opinion but as you will see THE VERY WORDS OF GOD as our "bread of life."  One of these verses takes us from Genesis to Revelation.  It shows us that those who are like "anti-Christ" are found in an amazing "string" of Bible characters all the way back to the days of Jacob and Esau.  

Hold on - you are about to take an awesome ride from the camp of Isaac to facing the GREAT RED DRAGON.  Ready?

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - taking a break in Jerusalem leading a teaching tour)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3059 287 full Genesis - 81 - Gen. 35:1-5 - RETURN OF THE GODS Genesis - 81 - Gen. 35:1-5 - RETURN OF THE GODS https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-80-gen-351-5-return-of-the-gods/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-80-gen-351-5-return-of-the-gods/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/dba5041e-0f8e-3427-8d8d-d561dcbdc570

This is the first time God, Yahvay, in His TORAH ( תּוֹרָה - TORAH - instruction not law) through the words of Jacob where the Lord tells us to get rid of the pagan gods.  This focus of the Lord is found again and again in His Word.  For instance the Lord tells Moses and all Israel that He is not coming to destroy Egypt and its people and the Pharaoh.  NO!  He says ... 

"For I will go through the land of Egypt on that night, and will strike down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments--I am the LORD." (Exo 12:12)

He will execute judgments against the gods of Egypt.  Later the Lord says that the gods the Hebrews took on in Egypt were not gods but שׁדים SHEDEEM H7700, 7736- wicked & destructive spirits that are called "demons" in Greek.  We find this in Deuteronomy 32.

"They sacrificed to demons (שׁדים SHEDEEM H7700, 7736) who were not God, To gods whom they have not known, New gods who came lately, Whom your fathers did not dread."  (Deu 32:17)

As one studies the Ten Commandments we read ...

Then God spoke all these words, saying, "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before Me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth." (Exo 20:1-4)

Over and over again the Lord speaks against the pagan gods, idols, pagan practices, and idolatry.  Just like in the Ten Commandments we are to remember who God really is and then not to have any other gods before Him.   But, there are NO other gods.  The Bible is very clear on this.

"See now that I, I am He, And there is no god besides Me; It is I who put to death and give life. I have wounded and it is I who heal, And there is no one who can deliver from My hand." (Deu 32:39)

"Do not tremble and do not be afraid; Have I not long since announced it to you and declared it? And you are My witnesses. Is there any God besides Me, Or is there any other Rock? I know of none." (Isa 44:8)

"I am the LORD, and there is no other; Besides Me there is no God. I will gird you, though you have not known Me; ... " (Isa 45:5)

So all the pagan gods of Egypt, the Canaanites, Greece, and Rome are not gods by שׁדים SHEDEEM!!  These are evil spiritual entities - not devils, not fallen angels, but SHEDEEM.  God through Jacob is now telling us to put away the שׁדים SHEDEEM among us. 

But have we?  It seems that the USA has turned against God in a big way.  Our "house" was a Christian house but it has been "cleaned out" of God, His Word, His Salvation, our Jesus.  Jesus warns against this.

"Now when the unclean spirit goes out of a man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and does not find it. Then it says, 'I will return to my house from which I came'; and when it comes, it finds it unoccupied, swept, and put in order.  Then it goes and takes along with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first. That is the way it will also be with this evil generation." (Mat 12:43-45)

The spiritual "house" of the USA is cleaned out.  We've taken God out of our lives, our society, our government, our schools, and even many of our churches (few teach God's word our "bread of life")  Thus, it seems clear that by THE VERY WORDS OF GOD that we should see THE RETURN OF THE GODS by Jesus' own words.  And these "gods" seemingly have returned.  They are not gods but the שׁדים SHEDEEM.

Check out the interviews with the Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Cahn parts 1 and 2. 

In these interviews Jonathan talks about this idea that the pagan gods have returned to America and it explains so much of the chaos, evil, death, hate, and destruction around us.  שׁדים SHEDEEM has a Hebrew root word that means "destruction."  Here's the links to these videos ...

Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NagR4QAyfQA

Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_axTQ5Xquvg

More than this however is his commentary on the most popular movie of all time worldwide, "Barbie."  This is no "child's movie;" it is an evil adult attempt to indoctrinate young girls to the anti God culture.  It is a teaching tool for girls to reject womanhood, motherhood, and having children in Godly marriage.  It is as if an ancient evil destructive goddess has returned, a SHEDEEM, and is symbolized in this doll called Barbie. It is as if Barbie is an idol of Ishtar whose picture is below. 

The picture above is of the ancient goddess, Ishtar, and is royalty free and accessible at Wikimedia.

Check out the awesome and disturbing commentary on the "Barbie" movie by Rabbi Jonathan Cahn.  .

The Mystery Of Barbie, Ishtar, and Smashed Babies! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKp-A6BBg-E

So in God's TORAH we see over and over again the Lord's focus against pagan gods, idols and idolatry.  But, there are no other gods.  Yes.  That is true.  But not the שׁדים SHEDEEM that were behind the worship of all the pagan gods.  God knows this is REAL and this REALITY is of the utmost danger to us.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in the midst of temple ruins at the ancient Canaanite city of Bet Shemesh)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This is the first time God, Yahvay, in His TORAH ( תּוֹרָה - TORAH - instruction not law) through the words of Jacob where the Lord tells us to get rid of the pagan gods.  This focus of the Lord is found again and again in His Word.  For instance the Lord tells Moses and all Israel that He is not coming to destroy Egypt and its people and the Pharaoh.  NO!  He says ... 

"For I will go through the land of Egypt on that night, and will strike down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments--I am the LORD." (Exo 12:12)

He will execute judgments against the gods of Egypt.  Later the Lord says that the gods the Hebrews took on in Egypt were not gods but שׁדים SHEDEEM H7700, 7736- wicked & destructive spirits that are called "demons" in Greek.  We find this in Deuteronomy 32.

"They sacrificed to demons (שׁדים SHEDEEM H7700, 7736) who were not God, To gods whom they have not known, New gods who came lately, Whom your fathers did not dread."  (Deu 32:17)

As one studies the Ten Commandments we read ...

Then God spoke all these words, saying, "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before Me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth." (Exo 20:1-4)

Over and over again the Lord speaks against the pagan gods, idols, pagan practices, and idolatry.  Just like in the Ten Commandments we are to remember who God really is and then not to have any other gods before Him.   But, there are NO other gods.  The Bible is very clear on this.

"See now that I, I am He, And there is no god besides Me; It is I who put to death and give life. I have wounded and it is I who heal, And there is no one who can deliver from My hand." (Deu 32:39)

"Do not tremble and do not be afraid; Have I not long since announced it to you and declared it? And you are My witnesses. Is there any God besides Me, Or is there any other Rock? I know of none." (Isa 44:8)

"I am the LORD, and there is no other; Besides Me there is no God. I will gird you, though you have not known Me; ... " (Isa 45:5)

So all the pagan gods of Egypt, the Canaanites, Greece, and Rome are not gods by שׁדים SHEDEEM!!  These are evil spiritual entities - not devils, not fallen angels, but SHEDEEM.  God through Jacob is now telling us to put away the שׁדים SHEDEEM among us. 

But have we?  It seems that the USA has turned against God in a big way.  Our "house" was a Christian house but it has been "cleaned out" of God, His Word, His Salvation, our Jesus.  Jesus warns against this.

"Now when the unclean spirit goes out of a man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and does not find it. Then it says, 'I will return to my house from which I came'; and when it comes, it finds it unoccupied, swept, and put in order.  Then it goes and takes along with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first. That is the way it will also be with this evil generation." (Mat 12:43-45)

The spiritual "house" of the USA is cleaned out.  We've taken God out of our lives, our society, our government, our schools, and even many of our churches (few teach God's word our "bread of life")  Thus, it seems clear that by THE VERY WORDS OF GOD that we should see THE RETURN OF THE GODS by Jesus' own words.  And these "gods" seemingly have returned.  They are not gods but the שׁדים SHEDEEM.

Check out the interviews with the Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Cahn parts 1 and 2. 

In these interviews Jonathan talks about this idea that the pagan gods have returned to America and it explains so much of the chaos, evil, death, hate, and destruction around us.  שׁדים SHEDEEM has a Hebrew root word that means "destruction."  Here's the links to these videos ...

Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NagR4QAyfQA

Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_axTQ5Xquvg

More than this however is his commentary on the most popular movie of all time worldwide, "Barbie."  This is no "child's movie;" it is an evil adult attempt to indoctrinate young girls to the anti God culture.  It is a teaching tool for girls to reject womanhood, motherhood, and having children in Godly marriage.  It is as if an ancient evil destructive goddess has returned, a SHEDEEM, and is symbolized in this doll called Barbie. It is as if Barbie is an idol of Ishtar whose picture is below. 

The picture above is of the ancient goddess, Ishtar, and is royalty free and accessible at Wikimedia.

Check out the awesome and disturbing commentary on the "Barbie" movie by Rabbi Jonathan Cahn.  .

The Mystery Of Barbie, Ishtar, and Smashed Babies! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKp-A6BBg-E

So in God's TORAH we see over and over again the Lord's focus against pagan gods, idols and idolatry.  But, there are no other gods.  Yes.  That is true.  But not the שׁדים SHEDEEM that were behind the worship of all the pagan gods.  God knows this is REAL and this REALITY is of the utmost danger to us.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in the midst of temple ruins at the ancient Canaanite city of Bet Shemesh)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exodus 52 Part 2

I was so amazed as I began researching and studying to prepare this podcast.  I learned that in these verses (Exod. 21:26-22:1) we are taught by the Lord of His view of the great importance of the sanctity of life.  The picture I used for this lesson is of an ox.  And in these verses the ox plays a huge role. It is how the Lord teaches us about that fact that 1) all men and women, all, no matter what race of creed are made in His image and 2) everyone is our neighbor whether a fellow Christian or a radical member of the LGBTQ+ community or a radical Muslim terrorist and 3) and to be a true follower of Rabbi Jesus one must adhere to what He teaches His talmideem (Hebrew for disciple) that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves and that includes our enemies, the ones who persecute us, the ones who hate and would kill us for our faith.  Wow!!  There is a little more to being a Christian than we are taught. 

I mentioned a number of links I’d provide that would enhance your study in the podcast.  Here they are …

An article from “My Jewish Learning” talking about the fact the preserving and saving a life is higher than even adhering to the laws of the Sabbath …

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/saving-a-life-pikuach-nefesh/

Next is an article from a scholarly rabbi who teaches us about the phrase “pikkuah nefesh doheh Shabbat” or saving a human life takes precedence over the Sabbath.  This might have been understood in Jesus’ day – maybe not practiced by definitely discussed.  There is NO law that says one can not provide medical treatment on the Sabbath.  It was hotly debated in Jesus’ day but no conclusions had been reached then.  Later in Judaism it was decided – it is good to heal and provide medical treatment on the Sabbath.  Jesus had entered the debate in His day and His stance was the one that finally became the law of Judaism.  For the Lord, for God, it was already His priority and it took years of the Jewish rabbis to finally get it.  Here’s the article …

https://images.shulcloud.com/618/uploads/PDFs/Divrei_Torah/200506-Pikuachnefesh--SavingaLife.pdf

Skip Moen is a reputable Christian scholar.  It is worth your while to make sure you connect with Skip at his website (https://skipmoen.com/) to learn more about the Jewish roots of our faith.  He wrote and article addressing the concept of healing on the Sabbath in Jesus’ day.  He brings up the great Rabbi Shammai and Rabbi Hillel.  These rabbis had a great influence on Judaism of the Second Temple in Jesus’ day.  You’ll be amazed that indeed Jesus healed on the Sabbath and never did anything wrong.  Check it out …

https://skipmoen.com/2015/07/whose-halachah/

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

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Exodus 52 Part 2

I was so amazed as I began researching and studying to prepare this podcast.  I learned that in these verses (Exod. 21:26-22:1) we are taught by the Lord of His view of the great importance of the sanctity of life.  The picture I used for this lesson is of an ox.  And in these verses the ox plays a huge role. It is how the Lord teaches us about that fact that 1) all men and women, all, no matter what race of creed are made in His image and 2) everyone is our neighbor whether a fellow Christian or a radical member of the LGBTQ+ community or a radical Muslim terrorist and 3) and to be a true follower of Rabbi Jesus one must adhere to what He teaches His talmideem (Hebrew for disciple) that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves and that includes our enemies, the ones who persecute us, the ones who hate and would kill us for our faith.  Wow!!  There is a little more to being a Christian than we are taught. 

I mentioned a number of links I’d provide that would enhance your study in the podcast.  Here they are …

An article from “My Jewish Learning” talking about the fact the preserving and saving a life is higher than even adhering to the laws of the Sabbath …

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/saving-a-life-pikuach-nefesh/

Next is an article from a scholarly rabbi who teaches us about the phrase “pikkuah nefesh doheh Shabbat” or saving a human life takes precedence over the Sabbath.  This might have been understood in Jesus’ day – maybe not practiced by definitely discussed.  There is NO law that says one can not provide medical treatment on the Sabbath.  It was hotly debated in Jesus’ day but no conclusions had been reached then.  Later in Judaism it was decided – it is good to heal and provide medical treatment on the Sabbath.  Jesus had entered the debate in His day and His stance was the one that finally became the law of Judaism.  For the Lord, for God, it was already His priority and it took years of the Jewish rabbis to finally get it.  Here’s the article …

https://images.shulcloud.com/618/uploads/PDFs/Divrei_Torah/200506-Pikuachnefesh--SavingaLife.pdf

Skip Moen is a reputable Christian scholar.  It is worth your while to make sure you connect with Skip at his website (https://skipmoen.com/) to learn more about the Jewish roots of our faith.  He wrote and article addressing the concept of healing on the Sabbath in Jesus’ day.  He brings up the great Rabbi Shammai and Rabbi Hillel.  These rabbis had a great influence on Judaism of the Second Temple in Jesus’ day.  You’ll be amazed that indeed Jesus healed on the Sabbath and never did anything wrong.  Check it out …

https://skipmoen.com/2015/07/whose-halachah/

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1855 343 full Exodus 52 part 1 - Exod. 21:26-22:1 THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE Exodus 52 part 1 - Exod. 21:26-22:1 THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-52-part-1-exod-2126-221-the-sanctity-of-human-life/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-52-part-1-exod-2126-221-the-sanctity-of-human-life/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/982db52c-18cb-32c7-b0e6-a70cf077675d

Exodus 52 Part 1

I was so amazed as I began researching and studying to prepare this podcast.  I learned that in these verses (Exod. 21:26-22:1) we are taught by the Lord of His view of the great importance of the sanctity of life.  The picture I used for this lesson is of an ox.  And in these verses the ox plays a huge role. It is how the Lord teaches us about that fact that 1) all men and women, all, no matter what race of creed are made in His image and 2) everyone is our neighbor whether a fellow Christian or a radical member of the LGBTQ+ community or a radical Muslim terrorist and 3) and to be a true follower of Rabbi Jesus one must adhere to what He teaches His talmideem (Hebrew for disciple) that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves and that includes our enemies, the ones who persecute us, the ones who hate and would kill us for our faith.  Wow!!  There is a little more to being a Christian than we are taught. 

I mentioned a number of links I’d provide that would enhance your study in the podcast.  Here they are …

An article from “My Jewish Learning” talking about the fact the preserving and saving a life is higher than even adhering to the laws of the Sabbath …

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/saving-a-life-pikuach-nefesh/

Next is an article from a scholarly rabbi who teaches us about the phrase “pikkuah nefesh doheh Shabbat” or saving a human life takes precedence over the Sabbath.  This might have been understood in Jesus’ day – maybe not practiced by definitely discussed.  There is NO law that says one can not provide medical treatment on the Sabbath.  It was hotly debated in Jesus’ day but no conclusions had been reached then.  Later in Judaism it was decided – it is good to heal and provide medical treatment on the Sabbath.  Jesus had entered the debate in His day and His stance was the one that finally became the law of Judaism.  For the Lord, for God, it was already His priority and it took years of the Jewish rabbis to finally get it.  Here’s the article …

https://images.shulcloud.com/618/uploads/PDFs/Divrei_Torah/200506-Pikuachnefesh--SavingaLife.pdf

Skip Moen is a reputable Christian scholar.  It is worth your while to make sure you connect with Skip at his website (https://skipmoen.com/) to learn more about the Jewish roots of our faith.  He wrote and article addressing the concept of healing on the Sabbath in Jesus’ day.  He brings up the great Rabbi Shammai and Rabbi Hillel.  These rabbis had a great influence on Judaism of the Second Temple in Jesus’ day.  You’ll be amazed that indeed Jesus healed on the Sabbath and never did anything wrong.  Check it out …

https://skipmoen.com/2015/07/whose-halachah/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

                                              (Ferret - somewhere in northern Israel on the Jordan)

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

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Exodus 52 Part 1

I was so amazed as I began researching and studying to prepare this podcast.  I learned that in these verses (Exod. 21:26-22:1) we are taught by the Lord of His view of the great importance of the sanctity of life.  The picture I used for this lesson is of an ox.  And in these verses the ox plays a huge role. It is how the Lord teaches us about that fact that 1) all men and women, all, no matter what race of creed are made in His image and 2) everyone is our neighbor whether a fellow Christian or a radical member of the LGBTQ+ community or a radical Muslim terrorist and 3) and to be a true follower of Rabbi Jesus one must adhere to what He teaches His talmideem (Hebrew for disciple) that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves and that includes our enemies, the ones who persecute us, the ones who hate and would kill us for our faith.  Wow!!  There is a little more to being a Christian than we are taught. 

I mentioned a number of links I’d provide that would enhance your study in the podcast.  Here they are …

An article from “My Jewish Learning” talking about the fact the preserving and saving a life is higher than even adhering to the laws of the Sabbath …

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/saving-a-life-pikuach-nefesh/

Next is an article from a scholarly rabbi who teaches us about the phrase “pikkuah nefesh doheh Shabbat” or saving a human life takes precedence over the Sabbath.  This might have been understood in Jesus’ day – maybe not practiced by definitely discussed.  There is NO law that says one can not provide medical treatment on the Sabbath.  It was hotly debated in Jesus’ day but no conclusions had been reached then.  Later in Judaism it was decided – it is good to heal and provide medical treatment on the Sabbath.  Jesus had entered the debate in His day and His stance was the one that finally became the law of Judaism.  For the Lord, for God, it was already His priority and it took years of the Jewish rabbis to finally get it.  Here’s the article …

https://images.shulcloud.com/618/uploads/PDFs/Divrei_Torah/200506-Pikuachnefesh--SavingaLife.pdf

Skip Moen is a reputable Christian scholar.  It is worth your while to make sure you connect with Skip at his website (https://skipmoen.com/) to learn more about the Jewish roots of our faith.  He wrote and article addressing the concept of healing on the Sabbath in Jesus’ day.  He brings up the great Rabbi Shammai and Rabbi Hillel.  These rabbis had a great influence on Judaism of the Second Temple in Jesus’ day.  You’ll be amazed that indeed Jesus healed on the Sabbath and never did anything wrong.  Check it out …

https://skipmoen.com/2015/07/whose-halachah/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

                                              (Ferret - somewhere in northern Israel on the Jordan)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1890 344 full Exodus 51 part 2 - Exod. 21:22-25 - EYE FOR AN EYE Exodus 51 part 2 - Exod. 21:22-25 - EYE FOR AN EYE https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-51-part-2-exod-2122-25-eye-for-an-eye/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-51-part-2-exod-2122-25-eye-for-an-eye/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/10d3a188-6870-3794-8e2a-280dc3f4f50f

 

LESSON 51 PART 2

Link to part 1 - listen before you listen to part 2

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-51-part1-exod-2122-fetus-is-human/

Again and again in the Hebrew Scriptures, the Old Testament, God is showing that revenge, retribution, and payback is HIS and not up to us.  See Deut. 32:35, Lev. 19:18, or Psm. 94:1-2 or Isa. 35:4 and Rom. 12:19 or Heb. 10:30 and many other verses.  That is why Samson showed himself to be less than a Bible hero when Samson asked God to help him to have revenge on the Philistines …

Then Samson called to the LORD and said, "O Lord GOD, please remember me and please strengthen me just this time, O God, that I may at once be avenged (H5358 נָקַם nâqam – revenge for oneself or to punish or avenge) of the Philistines for my two eyes." Jdg 16:28

Samson wants revenge.  He wants payback.  From the Bible again and again we see this is not a characteristic of one of His heroes or heroines.  Samson is a lesson of what we are not to be as we walk our walk with the Lord.

God’s updated version of “Eye for an Eye and Tooth for a Tooth,” is that litigation for a loss due to an injury, is allowed and legal, but, it must not come against His foundational laws and commandments of His covenant people. These foundational laws are the primary duty to love God and serve Him (Exod. 20:1-7 and Deut. 6:4-9) and to love one’s neighbor as himself (Lev. 19:18).  This was commonly understood in Jesus’ day as it was in the days of Moses and David and Hezekiah. But, God Himself when He was here, Jesus, said these two commandments are not basic nor are they the foundational laws of the covenant but they are THE GREATEST OF ALL THE COMMANDMENTS.  The fulfillment of the Torah is love – loving the Lord and our neighbor.  Paul teaches this as well as the rabbis.  Paul said it in Gal. 5:14 and he is doing nothing more than what rabbis were also teaching in his day.  So, it seems that God sees the court and litigation as the last resort when someone purposely hurts us. 

In the Mishna (Jewish law books written after the Temple was destroyed in 70 a.d.) it shows the Jewish understanding of what God intended goes far beyond the simple lex talionis – the "law of retaliation" or an eye for eye …

"If someone wounds his fellow, he becomes liable to compensate the injured party for five different aspects of the injury: damage, pain, healing, loss of time from work, and insult.

"In the case of damage, here is an example of how restitution is determined. Suppose someone blinded someone else's eye, cut off his hand or broke his leg. They value the injured person as if he were a slave for sale in the market, and they appraise his value before the injury and now.

"Here is an example of determining the compensation for pain. Suppose someone burns another with a skewer or nail, even if only on his fingernail, where it doesn't actually produce a wound. They determine how much a man of his position would be willing to be paid to suffer that amount of pain.

"For healing the indemnity is determined in this way. If someone hit another person, he must pay all the expenses of healing him. If he develops ulcers, then if they come about in consequence of the blow, he is liable; but if not, he is not liable. If the wound heals, reopens, heals and reopens again, he is liable for all the expenses. But once it has healed thoroughly, he does not remain liable to pay the expenses of healing him.

"The value of time lost is estimated in this way. They consider what he would earn if he were a watchman over a cucumber field [a job requiring no special skills], for he has already been paid for the loss of his hand or foot. [In practice, this means they determine what kind of work he will be fit for when he fully recovers and evaluate the time lost by this standard.]

"For insult the compensation is determined entirely in accordance with the social status of both the one who caused the indignity and the one who suffered it. If someone insults a person who is naked, blind or asleep, he is liable. But if a sleeping person causes an insult, he is not liable. Someone who falls from a roof and causes injury and insult at the same time is liable for the injury but not for the insult,... because one should not be held responsible for an indignity one did not intend to cause." (Bava Kama 8:1)

I want to thank David Stern the scholar who came out with “The Jewish New Testament Commentary.”  He was the one who showed me the statements in the Mishna as we just read in the previous.

Dr. Craig Keener wrote “The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament.”  His comments related to the historical context of Jesus’ words regarding and “eye for an eye” are helpful as we see that Jesus was in this case teaching ideas and concepts that man rabbis of His day did as well.  Just consider …

 

Mat_5:38. The “eye for an eye” and “tooth for a tooth” are part of the widespread ancient Near Eastern law of retaliation. In Israel and other cultures, this principle was enforced by a court and refers to legalized vengeance; personal vengeance was never accepted in the (the Torah) law of Moses, except as a concession for a relative’s murder (Num_35:18-21). The Old Testament (better to call them the Hebrew Scriptures) did not permit personal vengeance; David, a great warrior, recognized this principle (1Sa_25:33; 1Sa_26:10-11).

Mat_5:39. The blow on the right cheek was the most grievous insult possible in the ancient world (apart from inflicting serious physical harm), and in many cultures was listed alongside the “eye for an eye” laws; both Jewish and Roman law permitted prosecution for this offense. A prophet might endure such ill treatment (1Ki_22:24; Isa_50:6).

Mat_5:40. The poorest people of the Empire (e.g., most peasants in Egypt) had only an inner and outer garment, and the theft of a cloak would lead to legal recourse. Although conditions in first-century Palestine were not quite that bad, this verse could indicate divestiture of all one’s possessions, even (hyperbolically) one’s clothes, to avoid a legal dispute affecting only oneself. Jesus gives this advice in spite of the fact that, under Jewish law, a legal case to regain one’s cloak would have been foolproof: a creditor could not take a poor person’s outer cloak, which might serve as one’s only blanket at night as well as a coat (Exo_22:26-27).

Mat_5:41. Roman soldiers had the legal right to impress the labor, work animal or substance of local residents (cf. Mar_15:21). Although impressment may not have happened often in Galilee, it happened elsewhere, and the fact that it could happen would be enough to raise the eyebrows of Jesus’ hearers at this example of nonresistance and even loving service to the oppressor.

Finally, I wanted to share the awesome article from the Christian scholarly website, “Got Questions,: and the article on “Eye for an Eye.”  Here’s the article (accessed July 2024 at https://www.gotquestions.org/eye-for-an-eye.html) …

The concept of “an eye for eye,” sometimes called jus talionis or lex talionis, is part of the Mosaic Law used in the Israelites’ justice system. The principle is that the punishment must fit the crime and there should be a just penalty for evil actions: “If there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise” (Exodus 21:23–25). Justice should be equitable; excessive harshness and excessive leniency should be avoided. We have no indication that the law of “an eye for an eye” was followed literally; there is never a biblical account of an Israelite being maimed as a result of this law. Also, before this particular law was given, God had already established a judicial system to hear cases and determine penalties (Exodus 18:13–26)—a system that would be unnecessary if God had intended a literal “eye for an eye” penalty. Although capital crimes were repaid with execution in ancient Israel, on the basis of multiple witnesses (Deuteronomy 17:6), most other crimes were repaid with payment in goods—if you injured a man’s hand so that he could not work, you compensated that man for his lost wages. Besides Exodus 21, the law of “an eye for an eye” is mentioned twice in the Old Testament (Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21). Each time, the phrase is used in the context of a case being judged before a civil authority such as a judge. “An eye for an eye” was thus intended to be a guiding principle for lawgivers and judges; it was never to be used to justify vigilantism or settling grievances personally. In the New Testament, it seems the Pharisees and scribes had taken the “eye for an eye” principle and applied it to everyday personal relationships. They taught that seeking personal revenge was acceptable. If someone punched you, you could punch him back; if someone insulted you, he was fair game for your insults. The religious leaders of Jesus’ day ignored the judicial basis of the giving of that law. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus counters the common teaching of personal retaliation: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you . . .” (Matthew 5:38–39). Jesus then proceeds to reveal God’s heart concerning interpersonal relationships: “Do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you” (Matthew 5:39–42). In giving this “new” command, Jesus is not nullifying the Old Testament law (Matthew 5:17). Rather, He is separating the responsibility of the government (to punish evildoers justly) from the responsibility we all have on a personal level before God to love our enemies. We should not seek retribution for personal slights. We are to ignore personal insults (the meaning of “turn the other cheek”). Christians are to be willing to give more of their material goods, time, and labor than required, even if the demands upon us are unjust. We should loan to those who want to borrow, love our enemies, and pray for those who persecute us (verses 43–48). Enforcing “an eye for an eye” is the magistrate’s job; forgiving our enemies is ours. We see this played out today every time a victim stands up in court to publicly forgive a convicted criminal—the forgiveness is personal and real, but the judge still justly demands that the sentence be carried out. Jesus’ limiting of the “eye for an eye” principle in no way prohibits self-defense or the forceful protection of the innocent from harm. The actions of duly appointed agents of the government, such as police officers and the military, to protect citizens and preserve the peace are not in question. Jesus’ command to turn the other cheek applies to personal relationships, not judicial policy. The principle of “an eye for an eye” is meant as a judicial policy, not as a rule for interpersonal relationships. The believer in Christ is guided by Jesus’ words to forgive. The Christian is radically different from those who follow the natural inclination to respond in kind.

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

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LESSON 51 PART 2

Link to part 1 - listen before you listen to part 2

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-51-part1-exod-2122-fetus-is-human/

Again and again in the Hebrew Scriptures, the Old Testament, God is showing that revenge, retribution, and payback is HIS and not up to us.  See Deut. 32:35, Lev. 19:18, or Psm. 94:1-2 or Isa. 35:4 and Rom. 12:19 or Heb. 10:30 and many other verses.  That is why Samson showed himself to be less than a Bible hero when Samson asked God to help him to have revenge on the Philistines …

Then Samson called to the LORD and said, "O Lord GOD, please remember me and please strengthen me just this time, O God, that I may at once be avenged (H5358 נָקַם nâqam – revenge for oneself or to punish or avenge) of the Philistines for my two eyes." Jdg 16:28

Samson wants revenge.  He wants payback.  From the Bible again and again we see this is not a characteristic of one of His heroes or heroines.  Samson is a lesson of what we are not to be as we walk our walk with the Lord.

God’s updated version of “Eye for an Eye and Tooth for a Tooth,” is that litigation for a loss due to an injury, is allowed and legal, but, it must not come against His foundational laws and commandments of His covenant people. These foundational laws are the primary duty to love God and serve Him (Exod. 20:1-7 and Deut. 6:4-9) and to love one’s neighbor as himself (Lev. 19:18).  This was commonly understood in Jesus’ day as it was in the days of Moses and David and Hezekiah. But, God Himself when He was here, Jesus, said these two commandments are not basic nor are they the foundational laws of the covenant but they are THE GREATEST OF ALL THE COMMANDMENTS.  The fulfillment of the Torah is love – loving the Lord and our neighbor.  Paul teaches this as well as the rabbis.  Paul said it in Gal. 5:14 and he is doing nothing more than what rabbis were also teaching in his day.  So, it seems that God sees the court and litigation as the last resort when someone purposely hurts us. 

In the Mishna (Jewish law books written after the Temple was destroyed in 70 a.d.) it shows the Jewish understanding of what God intended goes far beyond the simple lex talionis – the "law of retaliation" or an eye for eye …

"If someone wounds his fellow, he becomes liable to compensate the injured party for five different aspects of the injury: damage, pain, healing, loss of time from work, and insult.

"In the case of damage, here is an example of how restitution is determined. Suppose someone blinded someone else's eye, cut off his hand or broke his leg. They value the injured person as if he were a slave for sale in the market, and they appraise his value before the injury and now.

"Here is an example of determining the compensation for pain. Suppose someone burns another with a skewer or nail, even if only on his fingernail, where it doesn't actually produce a wound. They determine how much a man of his position would be willing to be paid to suffer that amount of pain.

"For healing the indemnity is determined in this way. If someone hit another person, he must pay all the expenses of healing him. If he develops ulcers, then if they come about in consequence of the blow, he is liable; but if not, he is not liable. If the wound heals, reopens, heals and reopens again, he is liable for all the expenses. But once it has healed thoroughly, he does not remain liable to pay the expenses of healing him.

"The value of time lost is estimated in this way. They consider what he would earn if he were a watchman over a cucumber field [a job requiring no special skills], for he has already been paid for the loss of his hand or foot. [In practice, this means they determine what kind of work he will be fit for when he fully recovers and evaluate the time lost by this standard.]

"For insult the compensation is determined entirely in accordance with the social status of both the one who caused the indignity and the one who suffered it. If someone insults a person who is naked, blind or asleep, he is liable. But if a sleeping person causes an insult, he is not liable. Someone who falls from a roof and causes injury and insult at the same time is liable for the injury but not for the insult,... because one should not be held responsible for an indignity one did not intend to cause." (Bava Kama 8:1)

I want to thank David Stern the scholar who came out with “The Jewish New Testament Commentary.”  He was the one who showed me the statements in the Mishna as we just read in the previous.

Dr. Craig Keener wrote “The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament.”  His comments related to the historical context of Jesus’ words regarding and “eye for an eye” are helpful as we see that Jesus was in this case teaching ideas and concepts that man rabbis of His day did as well.  Just consider …

 

Mat_5:38. The “eye for an eye” and “tooth for a tooth” are part of the widespread ancient Near Eastern law of retaliation. In Israel and other cultures, this principle was enforced by a court and refers to legalized vengeance; personal vengeance was never accepted in the (the Torah) law of Moses, except as a concession for a relative’s murder (Num_35:18-21). The Old Testament (better to call them the Hebrew Scriptures) did not permit personal vengeance; David, a great warrior, recognized this principle (1Sa_25:33; 1Sa_26:10-11).

Mat_5:39. The blow on the right cheek was the most grievous insult possible in the ancient world (apart from inflicting serious physical harm), and in many cultures was listed alongside the “eye for an eye” laws; both Jewish and Roman law permitted prosecution for this offense. A prophet might endure such ill treatment (1Ki_22:24; Isa_50:6).

Mat_5:40. The poorest people of the Empire (e.g., most peasants in Egypt) had only an inner and outer garment, and the theft of a cloak would lead to legal recourse. Although conditions in first-century Palestine were not quite that bad, this verse could indicate divestiture of all one’s possessions, even (hyperbolically) one’s clothes, to avoid a legal dispute affecting only oneself. Jesus gives this advice in spite of the fact that, under Jewish law, a legal case to regain one’s cloak would have been foolproof: a creditor could not take a poor person’s outer cloak, which might serve as one’s only blanket at night as well as a coat (Exo_22:26-27).

Mat_5:41. Roman soldiers had the legal right to impress the labor, work animal or substance of local residents (cf. Mar_15:21). Although impressment may not have happened often in Galilee, it happened elsewhere, and the fact that it could happen would be enough to raise the eyebrows of Jesus’ hearers at this example of nonresistance and even loving service to the oppressor.

Finally, I wanted to share the awesome article from the Christian scholarly website, “Got Questions,: and the article on “Eye for an Eye.”  Here’s the article (accessed July 2024 at https://www.gotquestions.org/eye-for-an-eye.html) …


The concept of “an eye for eye,” sometimes called jus talionis or lex talionis, is part of the Mosaic Law used in the Israelites’ justice system. The principle is that the punishment must fit the crime and there should be a just penalty for evil actions: “If there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, bruise for bruise” (Exodus 21:23–25). Justice should be equitable; excessive harshness and excessive leniency should be avoided.

We have no indication that the law of “an eye for an eye” was followed literally; there is never a biblical account of an Israelite being maimed as a result of this law. Also, before this particular law was given, God had already established a judicial system to hear cases and determine penalties (Exodus 18:13–26)—a system that would be unnecessary if God had intended a literal “eye for an eye” penalty. Although capital crimes were repaid with execution in ancient Israel, on the basis of multiple witnesses (Deuteronomy 17:6), most other crimes were repaid with payment in goods—if you injured a man’s hand so that he could not work, you compensated that man for his lost wages.

Besides Exodus 21, the law of “an eye for an eye” is mentioned twice in the Old Testament (Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21). Each time, the phrase is used in the context of a case being judged before a civil authority such as a judge. “An eye for an eye” was thus intended to be a guiding principle for lawgivers and judges; it was never to be used to justify vigilantism or settling grievances personally.

In the New Testament, it seems the Pharisees and scribes had taken the “eye for an eye” principle and applied it to everyday personal relationships. They taught that seeking personal revenge was acceptable. If someone punched you, you could punch him back; if someone insulted you, he was fair game for your insults. The religious leaders of Jesus’ day ignored the judicial basis of the giving of that law.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus counters the common teaching of personal retaliation: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you . . .” (Matthew 5:38–39). Jesus then proceeds to reveal God’s heart concerning interpersonal relationships: “Do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you” (Matthew 5:39–42).

In giving this “new” command, Jesus is not nullifying the Old Testament law (Matthew 5:17). Rather, He is separating the responsibility of the government (to punish evildoers justly) from the responsibility we all have on a personal level before God to love our enemies. We should not seek retribution for personal slights. We are to ignore personal insults (the meaning of “turn the other cheek”). Christians are to be willing to give more of their material goods, time, and labor than required, even if the demands upon us are unjust. We should loan to those who want to borrow, love our enemies, and pray for those who persecute us (verses 43–48). Enforcing “an eye for an eye” is the magistrate’s job; forgiving our enemies is ours. We see this played out today every time a victim stands up in court to publicly forgive a convicted criminal—the forgiveness is personal and real, but the judge still justly demands that the sentence be carried out.

Jesus’ limiting of the “eye for an eye” principle in no way prohibits self-defense or the forceful protection of the innocent from harm. The actions of duly appointed agents of the government, such as police officers and the military, to protect citizens and preserve the peace are not in question. Jesus’ command to turn the other cheek applies to personal relationships, not judicial policy. The principle of “an eye for an eye” is meant as a judicial policy, not as a rule for interpersonal relationships. The believer in Christ is guided by Jesus’ words to forgive. The Christian is radically different from those who follow the natural inclination to respond in kind.

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2762 336 full Genesis - 80 - Gen. 34:1-7 Deenah - the Least in the Family Genesis - 80 - Gen. 34:1-7 Deenah - the Least in the Family https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-80-gen-341-7-deenah-the-least-in-the-family/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-80-gen-341-7-deenah-the-least-in-the-family/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/b42c34dd-cba4-3675-a25d-197e0d6403bd

In this lesson we focus in on Gen. 34:1-7 and the story of Jacob’s daughter, Dinah (pronounced Dee nah).  The story unfolds at the ancient city of Shechem.  We are going to see some amazing connections to Jesus as these verses seem to testify of Jesus and especially His teachings.  We must remember that Jesus said …

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

It can be shown that it is likely He said this between 24-30 A.D. and the only Bible they had then was Jesus’ Bible, the Hebrew Scriptures or the Old Testament.  So for His disciples then it was clear that Jesus as a rabbi of the 1st century, one who like other rabbis taught how to live out the Torah, live out the life God wants, had only the Hebrew scripture as the basis for His teachings.  Thus, it is not surprising that the Dinah story is connected to Rabbi Jesus and His teachings to them then and us now. 

These connections of Jesus to the ancient city of Shechem is not just connected to Genesis 34.  This was covered in depth in a series of short 5 minute Bible study videos entitled, “Five Small Stones.”  I urge you to access these lessons and study the Bible in its geographical context and see the amazing way connections Abraham to Jesus and it all relates to events at Shechem.  Here’s the links to the videos …

Five Small Stones Episode 11 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-11-gen-121-geography-and-the-bible-shechem/

Five Small Stones Episode 12 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-12-abraham-and-jacob-in-shechem-gen-126-3318/

Five Small Stones Episode 13 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-13-josh-241-geography-and-the-bible-joshua-israel/

Five Small Stones Episode 14 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-14-john-41-6-the-blessing-to-the-nations/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - just south of the Great Pyramid in Giza Egypt)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In this lesson we focus in on Gen. 34:1-7 and the story of Jacob’s daughter, Dinah (pronounced Dee nah).  The story unfolds at the ancient city of Shechem.  We are going to see some amazing connections to Jesus as these verses seem to testify of Jesus and especially His teachings.  We must remember that Jesus said …

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

It can be shown that it is likely He said this between 24-30 A.D. and the only Bible they had then was Jesus’ Bible, the Hebrew Scriptures or the Old Testament.  So for His disciples then it was clear that Jesus as a rabbi of the 1st century, one who like other rabbis taught how to live out the Torah, live out the life God wants, had only the Hebrew scripture as the basis for His teachings.  Thus, it is not surprising that the Dinah story is connected to Rabbi Jesus and His teachings to them then and us now. 

These connections of Jesus to the ancient city of Shechem is not just connected to Genesis 34.  This was covered in depth in a series of short 5 minute Bible study videos entitled, “Five Small Stones.”  I urge you to access these lessons and study the Bible in its geographical context and see the amazing way connections Abraham to Jesus and it all relates to events at Shechem.  Here’s the links to the videos …

Five Small Stones Episode 11 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-11-gen-121-geography-and-the-bible-shechem/

Five Small Stones Episode 12 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-12-abraham-and-jacob-in-shechem-gen-126-3318/

Five Small Stones Episode 13 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-13-josh-241-geography-and-the-bible-joshua-israel/

Five Small Stones Episode 14 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-14-john-41-6-the-blessing-to-the-nations/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - just south of the Great Pyramid in Giza Egypt)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2137 283 full Exodus 51 part1 - Exod. 21:22 - FETUS IS HUMAN Exodus 51 part1 - Exod. 21:22 - FETUS IS HUMAN https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-51-part1-exod-2122-fetus-is-human/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-51-part1-exod-2122-fetus-is-human/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/f7f37095-ddff-38be-993d-67af87c6d954

Where does it say exactly in the Bible that the unborn are human?  Where does it say precisely that the fetus is human, a person?  Certainly there are verses that imply this to be true.  I use them myself when arguing the case against abortion.  But, I came across this verse, Exodus 21:22, and from the Hebrew and Hebrew grammar we will see that the Bible is clear, the Bible is precise, it is not implying anything but stating fact and that is 

THE FETUS IS HUMAN

This verse is not about abortion but it relates to abortion.  It helps us see that according to God's law the fetus has legal standing in the same was as the mother.  

I indicated in this podcast about several links I'd provide that will only enhance your study.  Here they are ...

This link is from a superb website called "Stand To Reason."  It goes into the Hebrew of Exod. 21:22 and supports the view that the fetus in the womb is a human being.

https://www.str.org/w/what-exodus-21-22-says-about-abortion   From "HumanJourney.org" we study an excellent article that addresses the mistranslation of the Septuagint as related to this verse that has mislead many to say the Bible says the fetus is not fully human.  Remember, the Septuagint is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible and the Septuagint is found with many mistranslations.   https://humanjourney.org.uk/articles/exodus-21-and-abortion/   The last link if from "GotQuestions.org" and again shows this verse is uniquely special in the entire Bible including the New Testament.  All three of these articles plus the podcast itself provide an awesome argument according to God's own law that the treatment of the fetus is subject to God's legal statements.   https://www.gotquestions.org/Exodus-21-22-23-abortion.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

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Where does it say exactly in the Bible that the unborn are human?  Where does it say precisely that the fetus is human, a person?  Certainly there are verses that imply this to be true.  I use them myself when arguing the case against abortion.  But, I came across this verse, Exodus 21:22, and from the Hebrew and Hebrew grammar we will see that the Bible is clear, the Bible is precise, it is not implying anything but stating fact and that is 

THE FETUS IS HUMAN

This verse is not about abortion but it relates to abortion.  It helps us see that according to God's law the fetus has legal standing in the same was as the mother.  

I indicated in this podcast about several links I'd provide that will only enhance your study.  Here they are ...

This link is from a superb website called "Stand To Reason."  It goes into the Hebrew of Exod. 21:22 and supports the view that the fetus in the womb is a human being.

https://www.str.org/w/what-exodus-21-22-says-about-abortion   From "HumanJourney.org" we study an excellent article that addresses the mistranslation of the Septuagint as related to this verse that has mislead many to say the Bible says the fetus is not fully human.  Remember, the Septuagint is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible and the Septuagint is found with many mistranslations.   https://humanjourney.org.uk/articles/exodus-21-and-abortion/   The last link if from "GotQuestions.org" and again shows this verse is uniquely special in the entire Bible including the New Testament.  All three of these articles plus the podcast itself provide an awesome argument according to God's own law that the treatment of the fetus is subject to God's legal statements.   https://www.gotquestions.org/Exodus-21-22-23-abortion.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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3159 334 full Exodus 74 - Exod. 21:15-35 - The People Need A Savior Exodus 74 - Exod. 21:15-35 - The People Need A Savior https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-74-exod-2115-35-the-people-need-a-savior/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-74-exod-2115-35-the-people-need-a-savior/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/4f8f17ee-5c66-30bc-b08d-14899dc88a29

As I mentioned in the podcast I want to make sure you have solid references/resources to access to expand your study.  The first is related to treaties/covenants in the ancient near east.  I did a podcast on the Ark of the Covenant that is key to this lesson.  Here’s the link to that Bible study - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-63-exod-2510-16-the-ark-of-the-covenant/

Here are three links as regards ancient treaties/covenants.

Link 1 … https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tablets_of_Stone

Link 2 … https://biblehub.com/q/Why_stone_tablets_for_commandments.htm

Link 3 … https://www.tarsus.ie/resources/Wisdom-Lit.-/ANET-PDF.pdf

In this lesson I stated that Israel, also known as Jacob, entered Egypt with the family in 1876 B.C.  How did I come up with this exact year?  I didn’t come up with it but real scholars using solid archaeology give us the dates in the Bible of Exodus, the times of Joseph and his father Jacob, and even the dates when Abraham entered Canaan.  Here’s the link to the critical lesson of these dates and how we know they are real and exact …

Exodus 5 Part 1 - https://youtu.be/8XHvXUSAdRY?si=rWzmXx7drVmL8eou

Exodus 5 Part 2 - https://youtu.be/hgFM23lLmDo?si=Mr_Gt_ZPXkxttPk3

Who is the Egyptian goddess Ma’at?  And, she has 42 commandments.  Huh?  How is this all related to the Ten Commandments?  To expand your study check out the links below.

WHO IS THIS GODDESS MA’AT??

https://ancientegyptonline.co.uk/maat/

MA’AT’s COMMANDMENTS …  https://www.worldhistory.org/The_Negative_Confession/

GOTQUESTIONS.ORF – MA'AT'S LAWS AND THE TEN COMMANDMENTS - https://www.gotquestions.org/forty-two-precepts-of-Maat.html

Shown below are the 42 commandments of Ma’at.  I made the connection to the Ten Commandments  indicated with a TC# followed by the number. 

42 Negative Confessions found in the Papyrus of Ani 42 Negative Confessions (Papyrus of Ani)

The negative confessions one would make after death could be individualized, that is, vary from person to person. These were the confessions found in the Papyrus of Ani.

  1. Hail, Usekh-nemmt, who comest forth from Anu, I have not committed sin.
  2. Hail, Hept-khet, who comest forth from Kher-aha, I have not committed robbery with violence. TC #8
  3. Hail, Fenti, who comest forth from Khemenu, I have not stolen. TC #8
  4. Hail, Am-khaibit, who comest forth from Qernet, I have not slain men and women. TC #6
  5. Hail, Neha-her, who comest forth from Rasta, I have not stolen grain. TC #8
  6. Hail, Ruruti, who comest forth from Heaven, I have not purloined offerings. TC #8
  7. Hail, Arfi-em-khet, who comest forth from Suat, I have not stolen the property of God. TC #3??
  8. Hail, Neba, who comest and goest, I have not uttered lies.TC #9
  9. Hail, Set-qesu, who comest forth from Hensu, I have not carried away food. TC #8
  10. Hail, Utu-nesert, who comest forth from Het-ka-Ptah, I have not uttered curses.
  11. Hail, Qerrti, who comest forth from Amentet, I have not committed adultery. TC #7
  12. Hail, Hraf-haf, who comest forth from thy cavern, I have made none to weep.
  13. Hail, Basti, who comest forth from Bast, I have not eaten the heart.
  14. Hail, Ta-retiu, who comest forth from the night, I have not attacked any man. TC #6
  15. Hail, Unem-snef, who comest forth from the execution chamber, I am not a man of deceit. TC #9
  16. Hail, Unem-besek, who comest forth from Mabit, I have not stolen cultivated land. TC #8
  17. Hail, Neb-Maat, who comest forth from Maati, I have not been an eavesdropper.
  18. Hail, Tenemiu, who comest forth from Bast, I have not slandered anyone.
  19. Hail, Sertiu, who comest forth from Anu, I have not been angry without just cause.
  20. Hail, Tutu, who comest forth from Ati, I have not debauched the wife of any man. TC #7
  21. Hail, Uamenti, who comest forth from the Khebt chamber, I have not debauched the wives of other men.
  22. Hail, Maa-antuf, who comest forth from Per-Menu, I have not polluted myself.
  23. Hail, Her-uru, who comest forth from Nehatu, I have terrorized none.
  24. Hail, Khemiu, who comest forth from Kaui, I have not transgressed the law. TC #’S 4-10
  25. Hail, Shet-kheru, who comest forth from Urit, I have not been angry.
  26. Hail, Nekhenu, who comest forth from Heqat, I have not shut my ears to the words of truth.
  27. Hail, Kenemti, who comest forth from Kenmet, I have not blasphemed. TC #3
  28. Hail, An-hetep-f, who comest forth from Sau, I am not a man of violence. TC #6
  29. Hail, Sera-kheru, who comest forth from Unaset, I have not been a stirrer up of strife.
  30. Hail, Neb-heru, who comest forth from Netchfet, I have not acted with undue haste.
  31. Hail, Sekhriu, who comest forth from Uten, I have not pried into other's matters.
  32. Hail, Neb-abui, who comest forth from Sauti, I have not multiplied my words in speaking.
  33. Hail, Nefer-Tem, who comest forth from Het-ka-Ptah, I have wronged none, I have done no evil.
  34. Hail, Tem-Sepu, who comest forth from Tetu, I have not worked witchcraft against the king.
  35. Hail, Ari-em-ab-f, who comest forth from Tebu, I have never stopped the flow of water of a neighbor.
  36. Hail, Ahi, who comest forth from Nu, I have never raised my voice.
  37. Hail, Uatch-rekhit, who comest forth from Sau, I have not cursed God. TC #3
  38. Hail, Neheb-ka, who comest forth from thy cavern, I have not acted with arrogance.
  39. Hail, Neheb-nefert, who comest forth from thy cavern, I have not stolen the bread of the gods. TC #3??
  40. Hail, Tcheser-tep, who comest forth from the shrine, I have not carried away the khenfu cakes from the spirits of the dead. TC #8
  41. Hail, An-af, who comest forth from Maati, I have not snatched away the bread of the child, nor treated with contempt the god of my city. TC #8 AND TC #3
  42. Hail, Hetch-abhu, who comest forth from Ta-she, I have not slain the cattle belonging to the god.

Finally I made the connection between the 3000 that died at Sinai, the Mountain of God, and the 3000 who were saved on Pentecost in Jerusalem, also the Mountain of God.  My teacher, Ray Vander Laan and others put together this awesome correlation between the Mountains of God and the Covenants.  Check it out. 

THE MOUNTAINS OF GOD AT SHAVUOT

AMAZING CONNECTIONS

  • Both events occurred on mountains known as "the mountain of God."
  • Exo 24:13 So Moses arose with Joshua his servant, and Moses went up to the mountain of God. (Ex. 24:13; Isa. 2:3).
  • Isa 2:3 And many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; That He may teach us concerning His ways And that we may walk in His paths." For the law will go forth from Zion And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
  • Both events happened on day 50. They arrived at Sinai in the third month on the very day (Ex. 19:1). 
  • Exo 19:1 In the third month after the sons of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that very day they came into the wilderness of Sinai.
  • Hebrew “on that very day” means they arrived on the third day of the third month exactly 50 days after their first Passover meal in Egypt. The feast of Shavuot is to happen on the 50th day after the weekly sabbath during Passover and Unleavened Bread (Lev. 23:15-16).
  • Both involved similar sounds and symbols, such as wind, fire, and voices (Ex. 19:16-19; Acts 2:1-3). Note that the Hebrew for "thunder" (kolot) means "voices" (Acts 2:4). Jewish tradition said that the Israelites heard God speak in 70 languages or, to translate direct from the Hebrew, God spoke in tongues!
  • Both events involved the presence of God (Ex. 19:18,20; Acts 2:4).
  • About 3,000 people died because of their sin when Moses received the Torah (Ex. 32:28). About 3,000 people believed (were born again into new life) when the Spirit came (Acts 2:41).
  • At Mount Sinai, God wrote his revelation on stone tablets (Ex. 31:18). On the fulfillment of Pentecost, God wrote his law on people's hearts as he had promised He would (2 Cor. 3:3; Jer. 31:33).
  • Torah means "teaching." The Spirit, given on Shavuot, also became the "Teacher" of the new community of Jesus' followers (John 14:26)
  • Many Jews from all over the world heard their own language from a bunch of kids, young men and women, who only knew Aramaic, Greek and Hebrew. The whole world heard the Gospel!! It was as if it was SINAI REPEATED!!
  • Both events were times when God’s people entered a NEW covenant with the Lord. Israel became a new nation, a nation of priests, and nation that would be the light of the world (Ex. 19:6, Isa. 49:6).  And, for us, we have entered a NEW covenant with the Lord as we take the cup of Messiah in His Last Seder meal (Luke 22:20).  We too become a new people, a new nation, a royal priesthood (1 Pet. 2:9-10).  We to are to be the light of the world (Mat.5:14, Acts 1:7-8).  But, this time, this covenant is the covenant to restore all people to Himself as our sins our totally cleansed and forgiven.  This is the final covenant for Jew and Gentile to become one flock with one shepherd, the Good Shepherd, the Messiah Jesus (John 10:14-16).
  • On Shavuot there is a special sacrifice. Amazingly it uses two loaves of LEAVENED BREAD (Lev. 23:17). Is God giving us a picture that Jew and Gentile are a new people, a new culture, a holy nation, His two flocks coming together as ONE permeated and saturated with His Holy Spirit dwelling in us and through us? Is God helping us see that His Bible is ONE book, about ONE God, about ONE Gospel, ONE Baptism, and ONE Savor of all – Yeshua!

 

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret - teaching at the archaeological site of Herod's temple he built for Augustus at Omrit Israel)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

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As I mentioned in the podcast I want to make sure you have solid references/resources to access to expand your study.  The first is related to treaties/covenants in the ancient near east.  I did a podcast on the Ark of the Covenant that is key to this lesson.  Here’s the link to that Bible study - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-63-exod-2510-16-the-ark-of-the-covenant/

Here are three links as regards ancient treaties/covenants.

Link 1 … https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tablets_of_Stone

Link 2 … https://biblehub.com/q/Why_stone_tablets_for_commandments.htm

Link 3 … https://www.tarsus.ie/resources/Wisdom-Lit.-/ANET-PDF.pdf

In this lesson I stated that Israel, also known as Jacob, entered Egypt with the family in 1876 B.C.  How did I come up with this exact year?  I didn’t come up with it but real scholars using solid archaeology give us the dates in the Bible of Exodus, the times of Joseph and his father Jacob, and even the dates when Abraham entered Canaan.  Here’s the link to the critical lesson of these dates and how we know they are real and exact …

Exodus 5 Part 1 - https://youtu.be/8XHvXUSAdRY?si=rWzmXx7drVmL8eou

Exodus 5 Part 2 - https://youtu.be/hgFM23lLmDo?si=Mr_Gt_ZPXkxttPk3

Who is the Egyptian goddess Ma’at?  And, she has 42 commandments.  Huh?  How is this all related to the Ten Commandments?  To expand your study check out the links below.

WHO IS THIS GODDESS MA’AT??

https://ancientegyptonline.co.uk/maat/

MA’AT’s COMMANDMENTS …  https://www.worldhistory.org/The_Negative_Confession/

GOTQUESTIONS.ORF – MA'AT'S LAWS AND THE TEN COMMANDMENTS - https://www.gotquestions.org/forty-two-precepts-of-Maat.html

Shown below are the 42 commandments of Ma’at.  I made the connection to the Ten Commandments  indicated with a TC# followed by the number. 

42 Negative Confessions found in the Papyrus of Ani
42 Negative Confessions (Papyrus of Ani)

The negative confessions one would make after death could be individualized, that is, vary from person to person. These were the confessions found in the Papyrus of Ani.

  1. Hail, Usekh-nemmt, who comest forth from Anu, I have not committed sin.
  2. Hail, Hept-khet, who comest forth from Kher-aha, I have not committed robbery with violence. TC #8
  3. Hail, Fenti, who comest forth from Khemenu, I have not stolen. TC #8
  4. Hail, Am-khaibit, who comest forth from Qernet, I have not slain men and women. TC #6
  5. Hail, Neha-her, who comest forth from Rasta, I have not stolen grain. TC #8
  6. Hail, Ruruti, who comest forth from Heaven, I have not purloined offerings. TC #8
  7. Hail, Arfi-em-khet, who comest forth from Suat, I have not stolen the property of God. TC #3??
  8. Hail, Neba, who comest and goest, I have not uttered lies.TC #9
  9. Hail, Set-qesu, who comest forth from Hensu, I have not carried away food. TC #8
  10. Hail, Utu-nesert, who comest forth from Het-ka-Ptah, I have not uttered curses.
  11. Hail, Qerrti, who comest forth from Amentet, I have not committed adultery. TC #7
  12. Hail, Hraf-haf, who comest forth from thy cavern, I have made none to weep.
  13. Hail, Basti, who comest forth from Bast, I have not eaten the heart.
  14. Hail, Ta-retiu, who comest forth from the night, I have not attacked any man. TC #6
  15. Hail, Unem-snef, who comest forth from the execution chamber, I am not a man of deceit. TC #9
  16. Hail, Unem-besek, who comest forth from Mabit, I have not stolen cultivated land. TC #8
  17. Hail, Neb-Maat, who comest forth from Maati, I have not been an eavesdropper.
  18. Hail, Tenemiu, who comest forth from Bast, I have not slandered anyone.
  19. Hail, Sertiu, who comest forth from Anu, I have not been angry without just cause.
  20. Hail, Tutu, who comest forth from Ati, I have not debauched the wife of any man. TC #7
  21. Hail, Uamenti, who comest forth from the Khebt chamber, I have not debauched the wives of other men.
  22. Hail, Maa-antuf, who comest forth from Per-Menu, I have not polluted myself.
  23. Hail, Her-uru, who comest forth from Nehatu, I have terrorized none.
  24. Hail, Khemiu, who comest forth from Kaui, I have not transgressed the law. TC #’S 4-10
  25. Hail, Shet-kheru, who comest forth from Urit, I have not been angry.
  26. Hail, Nekhenu, who comest forth from Heqat, I have not shut my ears to the words of truth.
  27. Hail, Kenemti, who comest forth from Kenmet, I have not blasphemed. TC #3
  28. Hail, An-hetep-f, who comest forth from Sau, I am not a man of violence. TC #6
  29. Hail, Sera-kheru, who comest forth from Unaset, I have not been a stirrer up of strife.
  30. Hail, Neb-heru, who comest forth from Netchfet, I have not acted with undue haste.
  31. Hail, Sekhriu, who comest forth from Uten, I have not pried into other's matters.
  32. Hail, Neb-abui, who comest forth from Sauti, I have not multiplied my words in speaking.
  33. Hail, Nefer-Tem, who comest forth from Het-ka-Ptah, I have wronged none, I have done no evil.
  34. Hail, Tem-Sepu, who comest forth from Tetu, I have not worked witchcraft against the king.
  35. Hail, Ari-em-ab-f, who comest forth from Tebu, I have never stopped the flow of water of a neighbor.
  36. Hail, Ahi, who comest forth from Nu, I have never raised my voice.
  37. Hail, Uatch-rekhit, who comest forth from Sau, I have not cursed God. TC #3
  38. Hail, Neheb-ka, who comest forth from thy cavern, I have not acted with arrogance.
  39. Hail, Neheb-nefert, who comest forth from thy cavern, I have not stolen the bread of the gods. TC #3??
  40. Hail, Tcheser-tep, who comest forth from the shrine, I have not carried away the khenfu cakes from the spirits of the dead. TC #8
  41. Hail, An-af, who comest forth from Maati, I have not snatched away the bread of the child, nor treated with contempt the god of my city. TC #8 AND TC #3
  42. Hail, Hetch-abhu, who comest forth from Ta-she, I have not slain the cattle belonging to the god.

Finally I made the connection between the 3000 that died at Sinai, the Mountain of God, and the 3000 who were saved on Pentecost in Jerusalem, also the Mountain of God.  My teacher, Ray Vander Laan and others put together this awesome correlation between the Mountains of God and the Covenants.  Check it out. 

THE MOUNTAINS OF GOD AT SHAVUOT

AMAZING CONNECTIONS

  • Both events occurred on mountains known as "the mountain of God."
  • Exo 24:13 So Moses arose with Joshua his servant, and Moses went up to the mountain of God. (Ex. 24:13; Isa. 2:3).
  • Isa 2:3 And many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; That He may teach us concerning His ways And that we may walk in His paths." For the law will go forth from Zion And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
  • Both events happened on day 50. They arrived at Sinai in the third month on the very day (Ex. 19:1). 
  • Exo 19:1 In the third month after the sons of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that very day they came into the wilderness of Sinai.
  • Hebrew “on that very day” means they arrived on the third day of the third month exactly 50 days after their first Passover meal in Egypt. The feast of Shavuot is to happen on the 50th day after the weekly sabbath during Passover and Unleavened Bread (Lev. 23:15-16).
  • Both involved similar sounds and symbols, such as wind, fire, and voices (Ex. 19:16-19; Acts 2:1-3). Note that the Hebrew for "thunder" (kolot) means "voices" (Acts 2:4). Jewish tradition said that the Israelites heard God speak in 70 languages or, to translate direct from the Hebrew, God spoke in tongues!
  • Both events involved the presence of God (Ex. 19:18,20; Acts 2:4).
  • About 3,000 people died because of their sin when Moses received the Torah (Ex. 32:28). About 3,000 people believed (were born again into new life) when the Spirit came (Acts 2:41).
  • At Mount Sinai, God wrote his revelation on stone tablets (Ex. 31:18). On the fulfillment of Pentecost, God wrote his law on people's hearts as he had promised He would (2 Cor. 3:3; Jer. 31:33).
  • Torah means "teaching." The Spirit, given on Shavuot, also became the "Teacher" of the new community of Jesus' followers (John 14:26)
  • Many Jews from all over the world heard their own language from a bunch of kids, young men and women, who only knew Aramaic, Greek and Hebrew. The whole world heard the Gospel!! It was as if it was SINAI REPEATED!!
  • Both events were times when God’s people entered a NEW covenant with the Lord. Israel became a new nation, a nation of priests, and nation that would be the light of the world (Ex. 19:6, Isa. 49:6).  And, for us, we have entered a NEW covenant with the Lord as we take the cup of Messiah in His Last Seder meal (Luke 22:20).  We too become a new people, a new nation, a royal priesthood (1 Pet. 2:9-10).  We to are to be the light of the world (Mat.5:14, Acts 1:7-8).  But, this time, this covenant is the covenant to restore all people to Himself as our sins our totally cleansed and forgiven.  This is the final covenant for Jew and Gentile to become one flock with one shepherd, the Good Shepherd, the Messiah Jesus (John 10:14-16).
  • On Shavuot there is a special sacrifice. Amazingly it uses two loaves of LEAVENED BREAD (Lev. 23:17). Is God giving us a picture that Jew and Gentile are a new people, a new culture, a holy nation, His two flocks coming together as ONE permeated and saturated with His Holy Spirit dwelling in us and through us? Is God helping us see that His Bible is ONE book, about ONE God, about ONE Gospel, ONE Baptism, and ONE Savor of all – Yeshua!

 

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret - teaching at the archaeological site of Herod's temple he built for Augustus at Omrit Israel)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2759 424 full Exodus - 50 - Exod. 21:3-21 - Permanent Slave of the Master - Bond Slave of Christ Exodus - 50 - Exod. 21:3-21 - Permanent Slave of the Master - Bond Slave of Christ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-50-exod-213-21-permanent-slave-of-the-master-bond-slave-of-christ/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-50-exod-213-21-permanent-slave-of-the-master-bond-slave-of-christ/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/4b59f29e-c039-3651-8f2a-f154f0e85cb4

In this Bible study lesson we focus on Exod. 21:3-21.  Once again we come to the issue of slavery in the Bible.  As I mentioned we studied this in depth in lesson 49 parts 1 and 2.  I promised I’d give you the links to these two critically important podcasts.  Here they are …

Lesson 49 part 1 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-49-part-1-exod-211-2-god-against-slavery-kidnapping/

Lesson 49 part 2 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-49-part-2-exod-211-2-love-your-non-hebrew-slave-as-yourself/

I also mentioned an awesome video for you to consider that relate to slavery.  The video done by Dennis Prager – only 5 minutes as -  is on the 8th commandment, “Do Not Steal.”  Once you get into the video you will see how dramatically this commandment is related to slavery. 

Dennis Prager video on commandment 8 - https://www.prageru.com/video/do-not-steal

Once again in this lesson I give two examples of why Bible study is critical for any true disciple of our Lord Jesus.  Do you do Bible reading?  Are you reading through the Bible in a year?  Are you following the schedule using the One Year Bible?  Great!  Don’t stop.  It is an act of “continuing in His word” as Jesus said and if we do this something happens.  Just look …

"If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." (Joh 8:31-32)

But, if you just read the Bible we are in danger of missing the truth that the Lord is trying to teach us.  He spoke in Hebrew and to an audience 2000 years ago.  We need to get at what they understood and heard so as to recapture the original meaning of the very words of God.  Christians prior to the Civil War read the Bible in English.  They did not read it in Hebrew nor did they study it in its historical context.  They made a terrible translation error in that they said black people were less that human.  If this is true, then the Bible and God’s laws do not pertain to them.  As a result they kidnapped black people from Africa and sold them as slaves.  This was directly opposed to God’s word.  They did not study the word in Hebrew or in its cultural context.  If they did they’d understand that what they did was beyond terrible.  The problem is.  Few today are trained in seminaries in Biblical Hebrew or how to take the Greek and take it back to the Hebrew or are trained in understanding the Bible in its historical context.  As we will see in lesson 50 you are not going to get understanding of the very words of God unless you study along with reading.  We need both and we need both to escape, perhaps, the mistranslations and incorrect application of the very words of God in our day.

There is an excellent article at a good academic and scholarly site for Christians entitled, GOTQUESTIONS.ORG.  It explains the concept of us being Bond Slaves of Jesus.  What I like about this article is this Christian scholarly website shows to understand a bond slave we need to understand and study the Hebrew of Exodus 21.  Here’s the link to the article that will add to you understanding of the very words of God.

Link - https://www.gotquestions.org/bondservant.html#:~:text=Throughout%20the%20New%20Testament%2C%20the%20word%20bondservant%2C,metaphorically%20to%20someone%20absolutely%20devoted%20to%20Jesus.

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

 

 

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In this Bible study lesson we focus on Exod. 21:3-21.  Once again we come to the issue of slavery in the Bible.  As I mentioned we studied this in depth in lesson 49 parts 1 and 2.  I promised I’d give you the links to these two critically important podcasts.  Here they are …

Lesson 49 part 1 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-49-part-1-exod-211-2-god-against-slavery-kidnapping/

Lesson 49 part 2 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-49-part-2-exod-211-2-love-your-non-hebrew-slave-as-yourself/

I also mentioned an awesome video for you to consider that relate to slavery.  The video done by Dennis Prager – only 5 minutes as -  is on the 8th commandment, “Do Not Steal.”  Once you get into the video you will see how dramatically this commandment is related to slavery. 

Dennis Prager video on commandment 8 - https://www.prageru.com/video/do-not-steal

Once again in this lesson I give two examples of why Bible study is critical for any true disciple of our Lord Jesus.  Do you do Bible reading?  Are you reading through the Bible in a year?  Are you following the schedule using the One Year Bible?  Great!  Don’t stop.  It is an act of “continuing in His word” as Jesus said and if we do this something happens.  Just look …

"If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." (Joh 8:31-32)

But, if you just read the Bible we are in danger of missing the truth that the Lord is trying to teach us.  He spoke in Hebrew and to an audience 2000 years ago.  We need to get at what they understood and heard so as to recapture the original meaning of the very words of God.  Christians prior to the Civil War read the Bible in English.  They did not read it in Hebrew nor did they study it in its historical context.  They made a terrible translation error in that they said black people were less that human.  If this is true, then the Bible and God’s laws do not pertain to them.  As a result they kidnapped black people from Africa and sold them as slaves.  This was directly opposed to God’s word.  They did not study the word in Hebrew or in its cultural context.  If they did they’d understand that what they did was beyond terrible.  The problem is.  Few today are trained in seminaries in Biblical Hebrew or how to take the Greek and take it back to the Hebrew or are trained in understanding the Bible in its historical context.  As we will see in lesson 50 you are not going to get understanding of the very words of God unless you study along with reading.  We need both and we need both to escape, perhaps, the mistranslations and incorrect application of the very words of God in our day.

There is an excellent article at a good academic and scholarly site for Christians entitled, GOTQUESTIONS.ORG.  It explains the concept of us being Bond Slaves of Jesus.  What I like about this article is this Christian scholarly website shows to understand a bond slave we need to understand and study the Hebrew of Exodus 21.  Here’s the link to the article that will add to you understanding of the very words of God.

Link - https://www.gotquestions.org/bondservant.html#:~:text=Throughout%20the%20New%20Testament%2C%20the%20word%20bondservant%2C,metaphorically%20to%20someone%20absolutely%20devoted%20to%20Jesus.

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2731 331 full Genesis - 79 - Jacob Enters Canaan - Exod. 33:12-20 Genesis - 79 - Jacob Enters Canaan - Exod. 33:12-20 https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-79-jacob-enters-canaan-exod-3312-20/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-79-jacob-enters-canaan-exod-3312-20/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/98afea98-6575-3f14-9869-4d0b58526aa5

There are four goals in this series, "The Gospel According to Moses: Genesis." The first is to see how scripture testifies of Jesus that He taught in John 5:39.  At the time He taught this all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures.  So, how does the Torah testify of Jesus?  The second goal is how did the Hebrews just coming out of Egypt understand the "Books of Moses."  The third goal is to understand how Jesus' first disciples understand the words of Torah.  The fourth is how do the words of Torah make sense for us today.  In this podcast we will see how Jacob's coming to Canaan to the ancient city of Shechem testifies of Jesus, promised by God for us through Abraham in Gen. 12:1-3.  We will also see how this portion of the text of His Word helps us understand the Exodus!  Once again the Lord puts real facts and history in His book to again and again validate the veracity of His word and the truth of the events in the Bible.

With respect to helping us understand the Exodus, here are several links for your further study.  These links will provide more study material on the location of Mt. Sinai.

DR. WOOD (Associates for Biblical Research) – THOUGHTS ON MT. SINAI

https://biblearchaeology.org/research/chronological-categories/exodus-era/4217-thoughts-on-jebel-allawz-as-the-location-of-mount-sinai

SINAI WHERE?? Map study of the Exodus

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-39-exod-141-4-where-s-mt-sinai/

Another topic is how does Jacob coming to Canaan with his two wives, eleven sons, and one daughter to the ancient city of Shechem testify of Jesus?  The "Books of Moses" must relate to Jesus since the Lord inspired Paul to write ...

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. Rom 10:4

If one knows the Greek it is better understood as ...

For Messiah is the one to whom the TORAH (God' instruction) points to  for righteousness to everyone who believes. Rom 10:4

From the first verse of the Bible (Gen. 1:1) to the last (Rev. 22:21) it is all about He who is to come to be the promise through Abraham for all of us, Jew and Gentile.  So, we should not be surprised that the events we will study in this podcast at the ancient city of Shechem testify of Jesus from Abraham, to Jacob, to Joshua, and to Jesus.  Shown below are links to further resources for your more complete study.

SHECHEM AND GOD’S PROMISES - chapter from Rev. Ferret's class book related to the ancient city of Shechem -  https://www.dropbox.com/s/v126xqgaev4jp1j/SHECHEM%20AND%20GODS%20PROMISES.pdf?dl=0

LINKS TO 5 MINUTE VIDEOS … Geography and the Bible - Shechem and Jesus

VID 1 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-11-gen-121-geography-and-the-bible-shechem/

VID 2 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-12-abraham-and-jacob-in-shechem-gen-126-3318/

VID 3 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-13-josh-241-geography-and-the-bible-joshua-israel/

VID 4 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-14-john-41-6-the-blessing-to-the-nations/

Lastly, I mentioned in this podcast that the word JEHOVAH is a mistranslation of the name of God.  It crept into the church in the Middle Ages as a mistake by Catholic monks translated the Hebrew Bible into Latin.  Shown below are links to scholarly resources for your further study.

GOD'S NAME IS NOT JEHOVAH

https://alwaysbeready.com/gods-name-jehovah-by-charlie-campbell/

https://www.jerusalemperspective.com/2610/

https://www.jerusalemperspective.com/4373/

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

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There are four goals in this series, "The Gospel According to Moses: Genesis." The first is to see how scripture testifies of Jesus that He taught in John 5:39.  At the time He taught this all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures.  So, how does the Torah testify of Jesus?  The second goal is how did the Hebrews just coming out of Egypt understand the "Books of Moses."  The third goal is to understand how Jesus' first disciples understand the words of Torah.  The fourth is how do the words of Torah make sense for us today.  In this podcast we will see how Jacob's coming to Canaan to the ancient city of Shechem testifies of Jesus, promised by God for us through Abraham in Gen. 12:1-3.  We will also see how this portion of the text of His Word helps us understand the Exodus!  Once again the Lord puts real facts and history in His book to again and again validate the veracity of His word and the truth of the events in the Bible.

With respect to helping us understand the Exodus, here are several links for your further study.  These links will provide more study material on the location of Mt. Sinai.

DR. WOOD (Associates for Biblical Research) – THOUGHTS ON MT. SINAI

https://biblearchaeology.org/research/chronological-categories/exodus-era/4217-thoughts-on-jebel-allawz-as-the-location-of-mount-sinai

SINAI WHERE?? Map study of the Exodus

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-39-exod-141-4-where-s-mt-sinai/

Another topic is how does Jacob coming to Canaan with his two wives, eleven sons, and one daughter to the ancient city of Shechem testify of Jesus?  The "Books of Moses" must relate to Jesus since the Lord inspired Paul to write ...

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. Rom 10:4

If one knows the Greek it is better understood as ...

For Messiah is the one to whom the TORAH (God' instruction) points to  for righteousness to everyone who believes. Rom 10:4

From the first verse of the Bible (Gen. 1:1) to the last (Rev. 22:21) it is all about He who is to come to be the promise through Abraham for all of us, Jew and Gentile.  So, we should not be surprised that the events we will study in this podcast at the ancient city of Shechem testify of Jesus from Abraham, to Jacob, to Joshua, and to Jesus.  Shown below are links to further resources for your more complete study.

SHECHEM AND GOD’S PROMISES - chapter from Rev. Ferret's class book related to the ancient city of Shechem -  https://www.dropbox.com/s/v126xqgaev4jp1j/SHECHEM%20AND%20GODS%20PROMISES.pdf?dl=0

LINKS TO 5 MINUTE VIDEOS … Geography and the Bible - Shechem and Jesus

VID 1 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-11-gen-121-geography-and-the-bible-shechem/

VID 2 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-12-abraham-and-jacob-in-shechem-gen-126-3318/

VID 3 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-13-josh-241-geography-and-the-bible-joshua-israel/

VID 4 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-14-john-41-6-the-blessing-to-the-nations/

Lastly, I mentioned in this podcast that the word JEHOVAH is a mistranslation of the name of God.  It crept into the church in the Middle Ages as a mistake by Catholic monks translated the Hebrew Bible into Latin.  Shown below are links to scholarly resources for your further study.

GOD'S NAME IS NOT JEHOVAH

https://alwaysbeready.com/gods-name-jehovah-by-charlie-campbell/

https://www.jerusalemperspective.com/2610/

https://www.jerusalemperspective.com/4373/

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1653 279 full Truth Nugget 28 Lesson 2 Part 2 - DISCIPLES AND APOSTLES? Truth Nugget 28 Lesson 2 Part 2 - DISCIPLES AND APOSTLES? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-2-part-2-disciples-and-apostles/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-2-part-2-disciples-and-apostles/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/c4a78861-bdf0-3146-9712-8b92c6eb4375

TRUTH NUGGET 28

Lesson 2  Part 2

Disciples and Apostles?

This is lesson 2 Part 2 in this 4 part video series.  If you have not watched lesson 1 parts 1 & 2 or Lesson 2 part 1 we urge you to do so.  This lesson depends upon the content of lesson 1.  Shown below are the links for the previous lessons for your convenience.

Lesson 1 Part 1 –

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-1-part-1-the-gospel-whats-that/

Lesson 1 Part 2 –

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-1-part-2-the-living-word-and-the-written-word/

Lesson 2 Part 1 -

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-2-part-1-disciples-and-apostles/

 

In part 2 we study His word in a deeper way.  We need to see other examples of what it was like to be a disciple of a rabbi in Jesus’ day.  Moreover, what is it like to be a disciple of Jesus!  He’s God.  How can we be like HIM? 

But, then there’s disciples who are called apostles – one’s sent out.  Jesus says to us since the Father has sent Him so too Jesus sends us.  YES!!  That is being a disciple of a rabbi.  Jesus was sent so we are sent.  But, not all are sent.  Most disciples need to stay and be ready.  Whether you are a disciple who stays or one sent out, we need to be ready to do the impossible when Jesus asks.

I highly recommend you also access the lessons of Ray Vander Laan at his website www.ThattheWorldMayKnow.com.  I will link you to his article on the Rabbis and Talmideem (Rabbis and Disciples).  I thank Ray so much for being my teacher and being the one who has inspired me to study this concept in a deeper and more expansive way.  Also, at his website, click LEARN and look up his AUDIO lessons and rabbis and disciples.  You will not be disappointed.  Here’s links to key places on Ray’s website.

Article on Rabbi & Talmid (a must read)

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/rabbi-and-talmidim

Audio lessons (listen to all audio with the word disciple or rabbi or talmid)

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/category/Audio

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

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TRUTH NUGGET 28

Lesson 2  Part 2

Disciples and Apostles?

This is lesson 2 Part 2 in this 4 part video series.  If you have not watched lesson 1 parts 1 & 2 or Lesson 2 part 1 we urge you to do so.  This lesson depends upon the content of lesson 1.  Shown below are the links for the previous lessons for your convenience.

Lesson 1 Part 1 –

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-1-part-1-the-gospel-whats-that/

Lesson 1 Part 2 –

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-1-part-2-the-living-word-and-the-written-word/

Lesson 2 Part 1 -

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-2-part-1-disciples-and-apostles/

 

In part 2 we study His word in a deeper way.  We need to see other examples of what it was like to be a disciple of a rabbi in Jesus’ day.  Moreover, what is it like to be a disciple of Jesus!  He’s God.  How can we be like HIM? 

But, then there’s disciples who are called apostles – one’s sent out.  Jesus says to us since the Father has sent Him so too Jesus sends us.  YES!!  That is being a disciple of a rabbi.  Jesus was sent so we are sent.  But, not all are sent.  Most disciples need to stay and be ready.  Whether you are a disciple who stays or one sent out, we need to be ready to do the impossible when Jesus asks.

I highly recommend you also access the lessons of Ray Vander Laan at his website www.ThattheWorldMayKnow.com.  I will link you to his article on the Rabbis and Talmideem (Rabbis and Disciples).  I thank Ray so much for being my teacher and being the one who has inspired me to study this concept in a deeper and more expansive way.  Also, at his website, click LEARN and look up his AUDIO lessons and rabbis and disciples.  You will not be disappointed.  Here’s links to key places on Ray’s website.

Article on Rabbi & Talmid (a must read)

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/rabbi-and-talmidim

Audio lessons (listen to all audio with the word disciple or rabbi or talmid)

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/category/Audio

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1403 310 full Truth Nugget 28 Lesson 2 Part 1 - DISCIPLES AND APOSTLES? Truth Nugget 28 Lesson 2 Part 1 - DISCIPLES AND APOSTLES? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-2-part-1-disciples-and-apostles/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-2-part-1-disciples-and-apostles/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/ffcd38ed-dfdb-3174-a86c-6756180d85a6

TRUTH NUGGET 28

Lesson 2  Part 1

Disciples and Apostles?

This is lesson 2 in this 4 part video series.  If you have not watched lesson 1 parts 1 & 2 we urge you to do so.  This lesson depends upon the content of lesson 1.  Shown below are the links for Lesson Part 1 and Part 2 for your convenience.

Lesson 1 Part 1 –

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-1-part-1-the-gospel-whats-that/

Lesson 1 Part 2 –

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-1-part-2-the-living-word-and-the-written-word/

In this lesson we again put the Bible into its historical context; we reconnect to the Jewish roots of our faith.  We ask ourselves is the church made up of converts and disciples and apostles.  If so what is the difference?  Aren’t disciples ones who believe that Jesus is Lord and are saved by grace?  Are pastors then apostles?  In Jesus’ day the concept of what was a disciple and what was an apostle was clear.  We need to study what those first disciples understood.  We need to grasp what they saw and what they heard and what they experienced.  Once we do our understanding will become so enriched and expanded.  We will see what Jesus wants of them THEN and this means what He wants of us NOW. 

I highly recommend you also access the lessons of Ray Vander Laan at his website www.ThattheWorldMayKnow.com.  I will link you to his article on the Rabbis and Talmideem (Rabbis and Disciples).  I thank Ray so much for being my teacher and being the one who has inspired me to study this concept in a deeper and more expansive way.  Also, at his website, click LEARN and look up his AUDIO lessons and rabbis and disciples.  You will not be disappointed.  Here’s links to key places on Ray’s website.

Article on Rabbi & Talmid (a must read)

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/rabbi-and-talmidim

Audio lessons (listen to all audio with the word disciple or rabbi or talmid)

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/category/Audio

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

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TRUTH NUGGET 28

Lesson 2  Part 1

Disciples and Apostles?

This is lesson 2 in this 4 part video series.  If you have not watched lesson 1 parts 1 & 2 we urge you to do so.  This lesson depends upon the content of lesson 1.  Shown below are the links for Lesson Part 1 and Part 2 for your convenience.

Lesson 1 Part 1 –

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-1-part-1-the-gospel-whats-that/

Lesson 1 Part 2 –

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-1-part-2-the-living-word-and-the-written-word/

In this lesson we again put the Bible into its historical context; we reconnect to the Jewish roots of our faith.  We ask ourselves is the church made up of converts and disciples and apostles.  If so what is the difference?  Aren’t disciples ones who believe that Jesus is Lord and are saved by grace?  Are pastors then apostles?  In Jesus’ day the concept of what was a disciple and what was an apostle was clear.  We need to study what those first disciples understood.  We need to grasp what they saw and what they heard and what they experienced.  Once we do our understanding will become so enriched and expanded.  We will see what Jesus wants of them THEN and this means what He wants of us NOW. 

I highly recommend you also access the lessons of Ray Vander Laan at his website www.ThattheWorldMayKnow.com.  I will link you to his article on the Rabbis and Talmideem (Rabbis and Disciples).  I thank Ray so much for being my teacher and being the one who has inspired me to study this concept in a deeper and more expansive way.  Also, at his website, click LEARN and look up his AUDIO lessons and rabbis and disciples.  You will not be disappointed.  Here’s links to key places on Ray’s website.

Article on Rabbi & Talmid (a must read)

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/rabbi-and-talmidim

Audio lessons (listen to all audio with the word disciple or rabbi or talmid)

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/category/Audio

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2015 309 full Truth Nugget 28 Lesson 1 Part 2 - The LIVING Word and the Written Word. Truth Nugget 28 Lesson 1 Part 2 - The LIVING Word and the Written Word. https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-1-part-2-the-living-word-and-the-written-word/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-1-part-2-the-living-word-and-the-written-word/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/0970752a-04b0-34b9-99ef-08279d842441

TRUTH NUGGET 28

LESSON 1 PART 2

If you have not watched part 1 here’s the link.  You must watch part 1 – it is the background study that gets us to the redemption of Adonai and what He needs to complete.  So please watch part 1 to understand part 2. 

Link to part 1 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-1-part-1-the-gospel-whats-that/

In part 2 we get to the gospel that would make sense to those first disciples.  For them something was not working.  It is probable that in Jesus’ day there was a debate as to how one’s INTENTIONAL sin was cleansed and forgiven.  The answer was not in the Torah, the main five books of the Bible in Jesus’ day.  That the Torah was missing something is understood by the great scholars of Judaism and the writer of the book of Hebrews, more than likely a deeply religious Jewish disciple of Jesus. 

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

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TRUTH NUGGET 28

LESSON 1 PART 2

If you have not watched part 1 here’s the link.  You must watch part 1 – it is the background study that gets us to the redemption of Adonai and what He needs to complete.  So please watch part 1 to understand part 2. 

Link to part 1 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-1-part-1-the-gospel-whats-that/

In part 2 we get to the gospel that would make sense to those first disciples.  For them something was not working.  It is probable that in Jesus’ day there was a debate as to how one’s INTENTIONAL sin was cleansed and forgiven.  The answer was not in the Torah, the main five books of the Bible in Jesus’ day.  That the Torah was missing something is understood by the great scholars of Judaism and the writer of the book of Hebrews, more than likely a deeply religious Jewish disciple of Jesus. 

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1272 308 full Truth Nugget 28 Lesson 1 Part 1 - The Gospel? What's that? Truth Nugget 28 Lesson 1 Part 1 - The Gospel? What's that? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-1-part-1-the-gospel-whats-that/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-28-lesson-1-part-1-the-gospel-whats-that/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:15:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/83c7255c-75c9-3c5f-8c49-d52548de0d94

TRUTH NUGGET 28

LESSON 1 PART 1

What is the Gospel?  Oh sure anyone of us can write up the definition.  But, what did it mean to the disciples - the first ones with Jesus?  Did it mean the same thing?  Again, let's study His word in its historical and cultural context.  As we do we will try and hear as the first hearers heard and saw and understood.  Then, our understanding of the word of the Lord and the gospel will be enriched.  Our minds will see the amazing foundation this gospel has once placed back into its Jewish roots.

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

 

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TRUTH NUGGET 28

LESSON 1 PART 1

What is the Gospel?  Oh sure anyone of us can write up the definition.  But, what did it mean to the disciples - the first ones with Jesus?  Did it mean the same thing?  Again, let's study His word in its historical and cultural context.  As we do we will try and hear as the first hearers heard and saw and understood.  Then, our understanding of the word of the Lord and the gospel will be enriched.  Our minds will see the amazing foundation this gospel has once placed back into its Jewish roots.

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1655 307 full Exodus - 49 - Part 2 - Exod. 21:1-2 - Love Your Non Hebrew Slave As Yourself Exodus - 49 - Part 2 - Exod. 21:1-2 - Love Your Non Hebrew Slave As Yourself https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-49-part-2-exod-211-2-love-your-non-hebrew-slave-as-yourself/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-49-part-2-exod-211-2-love-your-non-hebrew-slave-as-yourself/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/a872420a-853d-3a0c-bc48-abcdba47fb79

LESSON 49 PART 2

GOD’S NEW LAWS ON SLAVERY

I mentioned in the audio lesson about a number of links I’d provide that will enhance and add to your study.  These links are shown below.

Great article on slavery as found in the Bible – a must read for all of you serious about your understanding of God’s word -

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/slavery-in-judaism 

Another awesome article reviewing slavery in the Bible – discussing that God was setting up conditions to eliminate slavery once and for all -

https://www.thetorah.com/article/the-treatment-of-non-israelite-slaves-from-moses-to-moses

Here’s a third article reviewing slavery Biblical slavery – these three articles are a great way to get a detailed view of what God’s word with His people 3400 year ago to be a witness to all the surrounding pagan nations as to who God is and His special and unique view of all men and women - https://www.bibleodyssey.org/articles/slavery-in-the-hebrew-bible/

In this podcast we will see how non-Hebrew slaves were to be treated by the Hebrews then, in the 15th century B.C.  For example, check out Lev. 19:18 and 34. 

You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the LORD. (Lev 19:18)

The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt; I am the LORD your God. (Lev 19:34)

 

Here in the Torah, God’s instruction, the Lord is telling the Hebrews 3400 years ago that 1) to love your neighbor as yourself and 2) to love the stranger as yourself (Hebrew word translated as stranger means then one living close to you, not a Hebrew, and a pagan – it does not exclude the non-Hebrew slave who is a resident stranger, non-Hebrew, living among you – slaves are included).  Thus, it is clear the Lord is telling them then and us now that the stranger among us, one who is not like us, one who is not even part of our religion, are to be loved by us as our neighbor.  We notice that slaves are included in these laws.  Why?  Because God does not say that slaves, Hebrew and non-Hebrew slaves, are excluded from these laws.  This would’ve been explosive in the ancient Near East back then when slaves were looked down upon as almost not human in some cases.  But, our God, the only God, the true God, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob, and the God of Israel, as we shall see in this lesson, is saying to all of us that we are made in His image, plus that all men and women are equal in the eyes of the Lord, and all men and women are to be treated as if almost as if they were family.  When we sit back and stop to listen as they heard God’s word then, we see that our God is totally awesome and has given us a perspective for us today of how we as His people should treat and love others.  Jesus said it be when we read about a question He was asked in the Temple Courts …

 

One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" And He said to him, " 'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' "This is the great and foremost commandment. "The second is like it, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' "On these two commandments depend (the Greek word translates a Hebrew word meaning “crucified.”  WOW!!  Is Jesus giving us a picture that the Written and the Living Word a day or two later were crucified together?)  the whole Law and the Prophets." (Mat 22:35-40)

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

 

 

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LESSON 49 PART 2

GOD’S NEW LAWS ON SLAVERY

I mentioned in the audio lesson about a number of links I’d provide that will enhance and add to your study.  These links are shown below.

Great article on slavery as found in the Bible – a must read for all of you serious about your understanding of God’s word -

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/slavery-in-judaism 

Another awesome article reviewing slavery in the Bible – discussing that God was setting up conditions to eliminate slavery once and for all -

https://www.thetorah.com/article/the-treatment-of-non-israelite-slaves-from-moses-to-moses

Here’s a third article reviewing slavery Biblical slavery – these three articles are a great way to get a detailed view of what God’s word with His people 3400 year ago to be a witness to all the surrounding pagan nations as to who God is and His special and unique view of all men and women - https://www.bibleodyssey.org/articles/slavery-in-the-hebrew-bible/

In this podcast we will see how non-Hebrew slaves were to be treated by the Hebrews then, in the 15th century B.C.  For example, check out Lev. 19:18 and 34. 

You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself; I am the LORD. (Lev 19:18)

The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt; I am the LORD your God. (Lev 19:34)

 

Here in the Torah, God’s instruction, the Lord is telling the Hebrews 3400 years ago that 1) to love your neighbor as yourself and 2) to love the stranger as yourself (Hebrew word translated as stranger means then one living close to you, not a Hebrew, and a pagan – it does not exclude the non-Hebrew slave who is a resident stranger, non-Hebrew, living among you – slaves are included).  Thus, it is clear the Lord is telling them then and us now that the stranger among us, one who is not like us, one who is not even part of our religion, are to be loved by us as our neighbor.  We notice that slaves are included in these laws.  Why?  Because God does not say that slaves, Hebrew and non-Hebrew slaves, are excluded from these laws.  This would’ve been explosive in the ancient Near East back then when slaves were looked down upon as almost not human in some cases.  But, our God, the only God, the true God, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob, and the God of Israel, as we shall see in this lesson, is saying to all of us that we are made in His image, plus that all men and women are equal in the eyes of the Lord, and all men and women are to be treated as if almost as if they were family.  When we sit back and stop to listen as they heard God’s word then, we see that our God is totally awesome and has given us a perspective for us today of how we as His people should treat and love others.  Jesus said it be when we read about a question He was asked in the Temple Courts …

 

One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" And He said to him, " 'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' "This is the great and foremost commandment. "The second is like it, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' "On these two commandments depend (the Greek word translates a Hebrew word meaning “crucified.”  WOW!!  Is Jesus giving us a picture that the Written and the Living Word a day or two later were crucified together?)  the whole Law and the Prophets." (Mat 22:35-40)

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2336 299 full Exodus - 49 - Part 1 - Exod. 21:1-2 - God Against Slavery & Kidnapping Exodus - 49 - Part 1 - Exod. 21:1-2 - God Against Slavery & Kidnapping https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-49-part-1-exod-211-2-god-against-slavery-kidnapping/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-49-part-1-exod-211-2-god-against-slavery-kidnapping/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/2ff91cf8-6839-31c5-b296-008b1e185dc5

 

LESSON 49 PART 1

GOD AGAINST SLAVERY

I mentioned in the audio lesson about a number of links I’d provide that will enhance and add to your study.  These links are shown below.

 

Article reviewing slavery in the USA leading to the Civil War - Library of Congress

https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/african/journey-in-chains/

 

 Article reviewing slavery in the USA leading to the Civil War - History Channel

https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/slavery

Article reviewing slavery in the USA leading to the Civil War - American Heritage

https://www.americanheritage.com/stolen-slavery

Article on child trafficking - Save the Children

https://www.savethechildren.org/us/charity-stories/child-trafficking-myths-vs-facts

STATE DEPARTMENT OF USA – Child Trafficking

https://www.state.gov/humantrafficking-about-human-trafficking/

Definition of Slavery - BBC News

https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/history/slavery_1.shtml

ARTICLE ON DISCIPLESHIP IN JESUS’ DAY - Research Gate 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337860344_Discipleship_in_the_Context_of_Judaism_in_Jesus'_Time_-_Part_1/link/5e3b4700299bf1cdb9113860/download

ARTICLE ON SLAVERY IN ISRAEL OF A NON-HEBREW  - Hebraic Thought

https://hebraicthought.org/examining-ancient-israelite-slave-law-leviticus/

ARTICLE ON FREE WILL – WE’RE NOT SLAVES - Got Questions

https://www.gotquestions.org/free-will.html

ENCYCLOPEDIA BRTANNICA – what is slavery

https://www.britannica.com/topic/slavery-sociology

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

 

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LESSON 49 PART 1

GOD AGAINST SLAVERY

I mentioned in the audio lesson about a number of links I’d provide that will enhance and add to your study.  These links are shown below.

 

Article reviewing slavery in the USA leading to the Civil War - Library of Congress

https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/african/journey-in-chains/

 

 Article reviewing slavery in the USA leading to the Civil War - History Channel

https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/slavery

Article reviewing slavery in the USA leading to the Civil War - American Heritage

https://www.americanheritage.com/stolen-slavery

Article on child trafficking - Save the Children

https://www.savethechildren.org/us/charity-stories/child-trafficking-myths-vs-facts

STATE DEPARTMENT OF USA – Child Trafficking

https://www.state.gov/humantrafficking-about-human-trafficking/

Definition of Slavery - BBC News

https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/history/slavery_1.shtml

ARTICLE ON DISCIPLESHIP IN JESUS’ DAY - Research Gate 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337860344_Discipleship_in_the_Context_of_Judaism_in_Jesus'_Time_-_Part_1/link/5e3b4700299bf1cdb9113860/download

ARTICLE ON SLAVERY IN ISRAEL OF A NON-HEBREW  - Hebraic Thought

https://hebraicthought.org/examining-ancient-israelite-slave-law-leviticus/

ARTICLE ON FREE WILL – WE’RE NOT SLAVES - Got Questions

https://www.gotquestions.org/free-will.html

ENCYCLOPEDIA BRTANNICA – what is slavery

https://www.britannica.com/topic/slavery-sociology

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2895 294 full Exodus 48 - Part 2 - Exod. 20:18-26 - IF YOU BUILD ME AN ALTAR Exodus 48 - Part 2 - Exod. 20:18-26 - IF YOU BUILD ME AN ALTAR https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-48-part-2-exod-2018-26-if-you-build-me-an-altar/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-48-part-2-exod-2018-26-if-you-build-me-an-altar/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/b546e805-1e07-3cfc-9e75-c86b843a3e31

LESSON 48 PART 2

In part 2 of lesson 48 we learn that the Lord implies to all Israel that they need to be in His word; they need to remember His awesomeness, His power, His absolute greatness, and that He is God and God alone, the only God who does and will judge and punish sin.  He suggests this by saying His people need to remember what the Lord showed them and what they SAW at Sinai.  God said this was to prove Himself so that Israel would remember and thus be prevented from sin and turning from the Lord.

So, for us, this seems to suggest we need to emphasize His written word.  We too need to remember His awesomeness, His power, His absolute greatness, and that He is God and God alone, the only God who does and will judge and punish sin.  We need His written word to shows us the goal, the target, the whole purpose of His written word, and that is JESUS!  

But, you are not going to understand this if you just read the Bible.  There is a Bible you can buy called the ONE YEAR BIBLE.  Link to the One Year Bible -  https://www.amazon.com/One-Year-Bible-NLT/dp/1414302045 and here's a link to the website where you can simply download the reading plan and use your own Bible - https://oneyearbibleonline.com/?version=51&startmmdd=0101 The reading schedule gives you scriptures to read daily.  If you follow the schedule you will read the entire Bible in one year.  This is an awesome tool. 

But, just reading the Bible will NOT answer the big questions.  In the Bible there is NO scripture that says Jesus is God.  You will not find it anywhere.  Also, since all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures in Jesus' day, the Old Testament, one asks what is the GOSPEL?  What is the good news?  By reading the Bible only, again which is a very good thing, it will not give you the deeper and more expanded idea of what the gospel really is. 

It is like asking where in the Bible does is say abortion is a sin?  It doesn't!  No where.  But it does!!  God said this ...

"When the LORD your God cuts off before you the nations which you are going in to dispossess, and you dispossess them and dwell in their land, beware that you are not ensnared to follow them, after they are destroyed before you, and that you do not inquire after their gods, saying, 'How do these nations serve their gods, that I also may do likewise?' "You shall not behave thus toward the LORD your God, for every abominable act which the LORD hates they have done for their gods; for they even burn their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods. "Whatever I command you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it.  (Deu 12:29-32)

God said don't do what the pagans do!  What did the pagans do?  They practiced sex outside of marriage.  It was part of their temple rituals to their gods.  God said don't do what they do.  So, God just condemned pre-marital sex!  Also, the pagans practiced abortion.  Yes, many pagan nations did child sacrifice but I am specifically talking about abortion.  The Ancient Greeks said abortion was legal.  Rome as well.  And an ancient Egyptian papyrus was found dated to the 15th century B.C., at least 100 years before the Exodus, which was a medical book.  In that medical book it specified specific techniques for abortion.  Imagine, the Hebrews were in Egypt for all those years in a culture that practiced abortion.   And, what did God say?  He said don't do what these pagans do.  They did abortion.  So, God is saying abortion is a major sin, an abomination.  You'll only get this from Bible study and not just reading the Bible.  We need both.  But you can't have one without the other.

Here are two links to read about that Egyptian papyrus and that Egypt did practice abortion prior to Moses' day.

Link 1 - https://muvs.org/en/topics/termination-of-pregnancy/abortion-in-antiquity-en/

Link 2 - https://ancientegyptianfacts.com/ancient-egypt-abortion.html#google_vignette

Everyone in those days had gods and rituals and temples and a worldview.  Pagan religion had altars to sacrifice to their gods.  The Lord, Adonai (His name is יהוה‎ probably pronounced YAH VAY not YAH WAY since there is no "W" sound in Hebrew) probably knew that His people would want to also use altars as part of their praise and thanksgiving to Adonai.   So, the Lord gives specific directions on ho altars to be used for Him are to be built.  Amazingly archaeology gives us insights into why the Lord gave these detailed specific instructions.  Once again it has to do with all the pagan nations around the Hebrews.   Once again God is saying DON'T BE LIKE THEM and separate yourselves from them and what they do.  God's instructions for altars separates His people from the ancient pagans.  But, that is for us as well.  Paul is only being a good Torah teacher when he wrote ...

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them; (Eph 5:1-7)

Just as the Lord instructed His chosen so does the Lord instruct us, His chosen in Yeshua, in Messiah, in Christ, not to do what the pagans do.  It is right there in front of us.  And you do not learn this by simply reading the Bible.  Study.  Study.  Study.  May His word be absorbed by you BODY and MIND and SPIRIT since God's word is His bread of life as we read in Deut. 8:3.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere on the Nile near Luxor)

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

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LESSON 48 PART 2

In part 2 of lesson 48 we learn that the Lord implies to all Israel that they need to be in His word; they need to remember His awesomeness, His power, His absolute greatness, and that He is God and God alone, the only God who does and will judge and punish sin.  He suggests this by saying His people need to remember what the Lord showed them and what they SAW at Sinai.  God said this was to prove Himself so that Israel would remember and thus be prevented from sin and turning from the Lord.

So, for us, this seems to suggest we need to emphasize His written word.  We too need to remember His awesomeness, His power, His absolute greatness, and that He is God and God alone, the only God who does and will judge and punish sin.  We need His written word to shows us the goal, the target, the whole purpose of His written word, and that is JESUS!  

But, you are not going to understand this if you just read the Bible.  There is a Bible you can buy called the ONE YEAR BIBLE.  Link to the One Year Bible -  https://www.amazon.com/One-Year-Bible-NLT/dp/1414302045 and here's a link to the website where you can simply download the reading plan and use your own Bible - https://oneyearbibleonline.com/?version=51&startmmdd=0101 The reading schedule gives you scriptures to read daily.  If you follow the schedule you will read the entire Bible in one year.  This is an awesome tool. 

But, just reading the Bible will NOT answer the big questions.  In the Bible there is NO scripture that says Jesus is God.  You will not find it anywhere.  Also, since all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures in Jesus' day, the Old Testament, one asks what is the GOSPEL?  What is the good news?  By reading the Bible only, again which is a very good thing, it will not give you the deeper and more expanded idea of what the gospel really is. 

It is like asking where in the Bible does is say abortion is a sin?  It doesn't!  No where.  But it does!!  God said this ...

"When the LORD your God cuts off before you the nations which you are going in to dispossess, and you dispossess them and dwell in their land, beware that you are not ensnared to follow them, after they are destroyed before you, and that you do not inquire after their gods, saying, 'How do these nations serve their gods, that I also may do likewise?' "You shall not behave thus toward the LORD your God, for every abominable act which the LORD hates they have done for their gods; for they even burn their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods. "Whatever I command you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it. 
(Deu 12:29-32)

God said don't do what the pagans do!  What did the pagans do?  They practiced sex outside of marriage.  It was part of their temple rituals to their gods.  God said don't do what they do.  So, God just condemned pre-marital sex!  Also, the pagans practiced abortion.  Yes, many pagan nations did child sacrifice but I am specifically talking about abortion.  The Ancient Greeks said abortion was legal.  Rome as well.  And an ancient Egyptian papyrus was found dated to the 15th century B.C., at least 100 years before the Exodus, which was a medical book.  In that medical book it specified specific techniques for abortion.  Imagine, the Hebrews were in Egypt for all those years in a culture that practiced abortion.   And, what did God say?  He said don't do what these pagans do.  They did abortion.  So, God is saying abortion is a major sin, an abomination.  You'll only get this from Bible study and not just reading the Bible.  We need both.  But you can't have one without the other.

Here are two links to read about that Egyptian papyrus and that Egypt did practice abortion prior to Moses' day.

Link 1 - https://muvs.org/en/topics/termination-of-pregnancy/abortion-in-antiquity-en/

Link 2 - https://ancientegyptianfacts.com/ancient-egypt-abortion.html#google_vignette

Everyone in those days had gods and rituals and temples and a worldview.  Pagan religion had altars to sacrifice to their gods.  The Lord, Adonai (His name is יהוה‎ probably pronounced YAH VAY not YAH WAY since there is no "W" sound in Hebrew) probably knew that His people would want to also use altars as part of their praise and thanksgiving to Adonai.   So, the Lord gives specific directions on ho altars to be used for Him are to be built.  Amazingly archaeology gives us insights into why the Lord gave these detailed specific instructions.  Once again it has to do with all the pagan nations around the Hebrews.   Once again God is saying DON'T BE LIKE THEM and separate yourselves from them and what they do.  God's instructions for altars separates His people from the ancient pagans.  But, that is for us as well.  Paul is only being a good Torah teacher when he wrote ...

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them; (Eph 5:1-7)

Just as the Lord instructed His chosen so does the Lord instruct us, His chosen in Yeshua, in Messiah, in Christ, not to do what the pagans do.  It is right there in front of us.  And you do not learn this by simply reading the Bible.  Study.  Study.  Study.  May His word be absorbed by you BODY and MIND and SPIRIT since God's word is His bread of life as we read in Deut. 8:3.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere on the Nile near Luxor)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1990 286 full Exodus - 48 - Part 1 - Exod. 20:18-26 WHAT DID THEY REALLY SEE ON SINAI? Exodus - 48 - Part 1 - Exod. 20:18-26 WHAT DID THEY REALLY SEE ON SINAI? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-48-exod-2018-26-what-did-they-really-see-on-sinai/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-48-exod-2018-26-what-did-they-really-see-on-sinai/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/5ba9c00e-2644-328c-a81d-47ca79eebf22

Lesson 48 Part 1

Adonai, the Lord, His name is probably pronounced Yahvay (there is NO "W" sound in Hebrew), has just completed giving the words of His Covenant (see Exod. 34:28) in Hebrew עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדְּבָרִים Aseret HaDevarim or the Ten Statements or Words.  We know them as the Ten Commandments (NOTE: the phrase the Ten Commandments is not in the Bible only עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדְּבָרִים Aseret HaDevarim).  It was an amazing event but the Lord now makes known to all of us that this event was beyond amazing, beyond miraculous.  It was incomprehensible.  It was beyond understanding.  There is more to this event at Mt. Sinai than we imagined.  I t had to do to what they saw the day God came to give them the words of the covenant.  What did they see?    

More than that God shows us that the giving of the Ten Commandments is tied to His feast we read about in Acts 2.  It seems related to what the Hebrews SAW when God gave them the Ten Commandments.  In Acts 2 all the religious Jews, the Gentile converts to Judaism called proselytes, and other Gentiles who believed in the Jewish God and were called God Fearers, were celebrating God’s “appointed time” of Shavuot or the Feast of Weeks.  In Greek it is named Pentecost.  It is so awesome to see that the words God inspired Moses to write in Exod. 20:18-26 and the words God inspired Luke to write in Acts 2 suggest a connection between Sinai and Jerusalem.  We missed of course since few of us have had Bible studies that focus on the Jewish culture in 1446 B.C., in 30 A.D. or studies that help us understand the Greek and the Hebrew.  But, the good news is that the Lord will not let this continue.  Today He is moving to bring us tools and teachers to take us deeper into His word. 

In this lesson I mentioned a number of articles that sadly discuss that many Christian churches today neglect to teach the word of God.  It is one this to read the Bible but quite another to understand it.  An example is you read the Bible and you believe that Jesus is God.  OK, the Bible never uses the phrase, “Jesus is God” or Jesus never says “I am God.”  OK, so you read the Bible.  Big deal.  You now need a teacher to help get at how the Bible shows that Jesus is God.  So, one just can’t read the Bible.  It needs to be taught.  Both are critical for all Christians.  And yet, many churches have given up on teaching the Bible.  Check out the superb articles at the links below.

https://www.gotquestions.org/purpose-church.html

https://albertmohler.com/2014/05/14/why-so-many-churches-hear-so-little-of-the-bible

https://billmuehlenberg.com/2015/02/17/whatever-happened-to-teaching-in-the-churches/

https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-answers/my-church-doesnt-teach-the-bible

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - at the ancient temple built by Herod to honr Augustus Caesar in Omrit Israel)

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

 

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Lesson 48 Part 1

Adonai, the Lord, His name is probably pronounced Yahvay (there is NO "W" sound in Hebrew), has just completed giving the words of His Covenant (see Exod. 34:28) in Hebrew עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדְּבָרִים Aseret HaDevarim or the Ten Statements or Words.  We know them as the Ten Commandments (NOTE: the phrase the Ten Commandments is not in the Bible only עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדְּבָרִים Aseret HaDevarim).  It was an amazing event but the Lord now makes known to all of us that this event was beyond amazing, beyond miraculous.  It was incomprehensible.  It was beyond understanding.  There is more to this event at Mt. Sinai than we imagined.  I t had to do to what they saw the day God came to give them the words of the covenant.  What did they see?    

More than that God shows us that the giving of the Ten Commandments is tied to His feast we read about in Acts 2.  It seems related to what the Hebrews SAW when God gave them the Ten Commandments.  In Acts 2 all the religious Jews, the Gentile converts to Judaism called proselytes, and other Gentiles who believed in the Jewish God and were called God Fearers, were celebrating God’s “appointed time” of Shavuot or the Feast of Weeks.  In Greek it is named Pentecost.  It is so awesome to see that the words God inspired Moses to write in Exod. 20:18-26 and the words God inspired Luke to write in Acts 2 suggest a connection between Sinai and Jerusalem.  We missed of course since few of us have had Bible studies that focus on the Jewish culture in 1446 B.C., in 30 A.D. or studies that help us understand the Greek and the Hebrew.  But, the good news is that the Lord will not let this continue.  Today He is moving to bring us tools and teachers to take us deeper into His word. 

In this lesson I mentioned a number of articles that sadly discuss that many Christian churches today neglect to teach the word of God.  It is one this to read the Bible but quite another to understand it.  An example is you read the Bible and you believe that Jesus is God.  OK, the Bible never uses the phrase, “Jesus is God” or Jesus never says “I am God.”  OK, so you read the Bible.  Big deal.  You now need a teacher to help get at how the Bible shows that Jesus is God.  So, one just can’t read the Bible.  It needs to be taught.  Both are critical for all Christians.  And yet, many churches have given up on teaching the Bible.  Check out the superb articles at the links below.

https://www.gotquestions.org/purpose-church.html

https://albertmohler.com/2014/05/14/why-so-many-churches-hear-so-little-of-the-bible

https://billmuehlenberg.com/2015/02/17/whatever-happened-to-teaching-in-the-churches/

https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-answers/my-church-doesnt-teach-the-bible

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - at the ancient temple built by Herod to honr Augustus Caesar in Omrit Israel)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1859 285 full Exodus - 47 - lesson 17 - Exod. 20:17 - Lo Tachmod - Do Not Covet Exodus - 47 - lesson 17 - Exod. 20:17 - Lo Tachmod - Do Not Covet https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-episode-17-exod-2017-lo-tachmod-do-not-covet/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-episode-17-exod-2017-lo-tachmod-do-not-covet/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/bd465f67-905e-3a14-bb30-7b9e3885fac4

We now focus on the 10th Commandment …

"You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox or his donkey or anything that belongs to your neighbor." (Exo 20:17)

Some say “covet” is the same as lust or craving or desire.  It can’t be since there is no law against craving, desire, or lust.  In this podcast Bible study we will find that COVET (the Hebrew is תחמד or Tachmod) is an obsessive mental focus on getting by whatever means something that belongs to one’s neighbor.  COVET or coveting is “forbidden thought” that if followed through results in an evil action.  There are two operatives here – thought and action.  When you take this definition it is seemingly the cause for murder, committing adultery, stealing and lying.  Jesus seems to teach this when He said …

"For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders. "These are the things which defile the man; but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile the man." (Mat 15:19-20)

In Jesus’ day the word “heart” was used as a picture to represent the mind.  Jesus is saying our mind gives rise to “evil thoughts” and this seems to connect to COVET as an obsessive mental focus on getting by whatever means what we are craving or lusting. 

I ended this session on the Ten Commandments by suggesting you watch the 5-minute Bible study video episode 9 in the series, “Five Small Stones.”  It is entitled “It Is Finished.”  This video is a teaching about the “missing piece” in the Sinai Covenant that is recognized by Jewish non-Christian scholars, the writer of the book of Hebrews, and Paul.  The link to this video is …

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-9-rom-104-it-is-finished/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - Timnah Park north of Eilat Israel)

 

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

 

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We now focus on the 10th Commandment …

"You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox or his donkey or anything that belongs to your neighbor." (Exo 20:17)

Some say “covet” is the same as lust or craving or desire.  It can’t be since there is no law against craving, desire, or lust.  In this podcast Bible study we will find that COVET (the Hebrew is תחמד or Tachmod) is an obsessive mental focus on getting by whatever means something that belongs to one’s neighbor.  COVET or coveting is “forbidden thought” that if followed through results in an evil action.  There are two operatives here – thought and action.  When you take this definition it is seemingly the cause for murder, committing adultery, stealing and lying.  Jesus seems to teach this when He said …

"For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders. "These are the things which defile the man; but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile the man." (Mat 15:19-20)

In Jesus’ day the word “heart” was used as a picture to represent the mind.  Jesus is saying our mind gives rise to “evil thoughts” and this seems to connect to COVET as an obsessive mental focus on getting by whatever means what we are craving or lusting. 

I ended this session on the Ten Commandments by suggesting you watch the 5-minute Bible study video episode 9 in the series, “Five Small Stones.”  It is entitled “It Is Finished.”  This video is a teaching about the “missing piece” in the Sinai Covenant that is recognized by Jewish non-Christian scholars, the writer of the book of Hebrews, and Paul.  The link to this video is …

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-9-rom-104-it-is-finished/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - Timnah Park north of Eilat Israel)

 

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2270 278 full Truth Nuggets - 9 - Vine and the Branches - LIFT US UP Truth Nuggets - 9 - Vine and the Branches - LIFT US UP https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-9-vine-and-the-branches-lift-us-up/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-9-vine-and-the-branches-lift-us-up/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:05:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/57e7a495-92bf-360a-a1b1-c3deb352719a

Jesus teaches His disciples that they are the BRANCHES and He is the TRUE VINE.  On top of that these branches are "clean" because of what they learned from their rabbi, Rabbi Jesus.  Clean?  You mean somehow Jesus' words gave them a bath?  Huh?

He was teaching Jews in Israel about 2000 years ago.  We are so disconnected from those days that much of what Jesus taught simply escapes us.  So, if you thought you understood everything in John 15:1-11 wait till you watch this vidcast!  The church has abandoned understanding the Bible in its ancient historical and cultural context.  There are so many misconceptions that we are taught mistakenly and without the knowledge of the teacher.  It is time once again to reconnect to those days and study His word in context and grasp the original intended meaning by the Lord.  Ready?  Let's go.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... taking a break in Jerusalem)

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

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Jesus teaches His disciples that they are the BRANCHES and He is the TRUE VINE.  On top of that these branches are "clean" because of what they learned from their rabbi, Rabbi Jesus.  Clean?  You mean somehow Jesus' words gave them a bath?  Huh?

He was teaching Jews in Israel about 2000 years ago.  We are so disconnected from those days that much of what Jesus taught simply escapes us.  So, if you thought you understood everything in John 15:1-11 wait till you watch this vidcast!  The church has abandoned understanding the Bible in its ancient historical and cultural context.  There are so many misconceptions that we are taught mistakenly and without the knowledge of the teacher.  It is time once again to reconnect to those days and study His word in context and grasp the original intended meaning by the Lord.  Ready?  Let's go.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... taking a break in Jerusalem)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2153 66 full Exodus - 47 - Lesson 16 - Exod. 20:16 - DON’T LIE TO ANYONE Exodus - 47 - Lesson 16 - Exod. 20:16 - DON’T LIE TO ANYONE https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-16-exod-2016-don-t-lie-to-anyone/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-16-exod-2016-don-t-lie-to-anyone/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/3baa7c67-d840-3a58-8d60-4dae6fdd0f4e

Is it always a sin to lie?  Is there such a thing as  "white lies?"  Maybe the Lord only meant in the 9th Commandment not to lie as a witness in a court of law.  And I can't be a false witness to my neighbor.  Who is my neighbor?  Only people in my neighborhood?  

Lots of questions come up on all the  עשׂרת הדברים - Asereet HaDevareem - the ten statements of the Lord. Come and join us as we study the 9th commandment.  We'll see that this commandment is the basis for a good and just society - probably what the Lord intended right from the "get go."

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - leading a teaching tour to Israel.  Standing at one of the temples Herod built to honor Augustus Caesar at Omrit Israel)

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

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Is it always a sin to lie?  Is there such a thing as  "white lies?"  Maybe the Lord only meant in the 9th Commandment not to lie as a witness in a court of law.  And I can't be a false witness to my neighbor.  Who is my neighbor?  Only people in my neighborhood?  

Lots of questions come up on all the  עשׂרת הדברים - Asereet HaDevareem - the ten statements of the Lord. Come and join us as we study the 9th commandment.  We'll see that this commandment is the basis for a good and just society - probably what the Lord intended right from the "get go."

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - leading a teaching tour to Israel.  Standing at one of the temples Herod built to honor Augustus Caesar at Omrit Israel)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2613 277 full Exodus - 47 - Lesson 15 Part 2 - Do Not Steal - What? - ANYTHING!! Exodus - 47 - Lesson 15 Part 2 - Do Not Steal - What? - ANYTHING!! https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lssn-15-part2-do-not-steal-what-anything/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lssn-15-part2-do-not-steal-what-anything/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/aa61eb79-b61d-3d31-9ec0-71d010fce5e4

Lesson 47 Episode 15 Part 2

מאום תגנב לא

Exod. 20:15 - Lo Tegnev Me’um

Do not steal anything

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - teaching on the shores of the Sea of Galilee)

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

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Lesson 47 Episode 15 Part 2

מאום תגנב לא

Exod. 20:15 - Lo Tegnev Me’um

Do not steal anything

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - teaching on the shores of the Sea of Galilee)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1480 270 full Exodus - 47 - lesson 15 Part 1 - Exod. 20:15 - DO NOT STEAL Exodus - 47 - lesson 15 Part 1 - Exod. 20:15 - DO NOT STEAL https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-lesson-47-episode-15-part-1-exod-2015-do-not-steal/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-lesson-47-episode-15-part-1-exod-2015-do-not-steal/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/dfd4ee93-18eb-3d8d-9f28-919096ac305e

     Lesson 47 Episode 15 Part 1 - no stealing!!

 

The 8th Commandment - Lo Tegenev - לא תגנב - No Stealing. But it doesn't specify what NOT to steal!  God did this by design. Why? Join us in the next podcast on the Ten Commandments and let the Lord take us deeper into understanding His Covenant foundation. 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - teaching in the ruins of Chorazin)

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

 

 

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     Lesson 47 Episode 15 Part 1 - no stealing!!

 

The 8th Commandment - Lo Tegenev - לא תגנב - No Stealing. But it doesn't specify what NOT to steal!  God did this by design. Why? Join us in the next podcast on the Ten Commandments and let the Lord take us deeper into understanding His Covenant foundation. 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - teaching in the ruins of Chorazin)

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1563 269 full Exodus - 47 - lesson 14 Part 4 - Exod. 20:1-17 - THOU SHALT NOT COMMIT ADULTERY Exodus - 47 - lesson 14 Part 4 - Exod. 20:1-17 - THOU SHALT NOT COMMIT ADULTERY https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-episode-14-part-4-exod-201-17-thous-shalt-not-commit-adultery/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-episode-14-part-4-exod-201-17-thous-shalt-not-commit-adultery/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/58655940-a52e-390e-8fe9-928675ab6fae

This is part 4 of episode 14 on the 7th Commandment - Exo 20:13  לא תרצח  Lo Tenaf - NO ADULTERY.  We focus on the question of where did God ever say that extra-marital sex is a sin? Is forbidden?  What about abortion?  In Jesus' day these are sins.  But, it is not specified in the Torah.  Check it out at this link ... https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/premarital-sex

So, where is it in the Bible?  These sins were part of the pagan cultures in the ancient Near East.  It is interesting to note that God DID condemn these acts as sin and it is IN the Torah.  Where?  Come and join us as we see that the 7th Commandment is only for adultery and does NOT include all sexual immorality.  But God does teach that extramarital sex, abortion, infanticide, pedophilia, etc. is what He hates, they are abominations, and are sins.  It's there.  How did we miss it?  Once again it has to do with putting the Bible into its historical context.  

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - teaching on the northen shore of the Sea of Galilee)

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

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This is part 4 of episode 14 on the 7th Commandment - Exo 20:13  לא תרצח  Lo Tenaf - NO ADULTERY.  We focus on the question of where did God ever say that extra-marital sex is a sin? Is forbidden?  What about abortion?  In Jesus' day these are sins.  But, it is not specified in the Torah.  Check it out at this link ... https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/premarital-sex

So, where is it in the Bible?  These sins were part of the pagan cultures in the ancient Near East.  It is interesting to note that God DID condemn these acts as sin and it is IN the Torah.  Where?  Come and join us as we see that the 7th Commandment is only for adultery and does NOT include all sexual immorality.  But God does teach that extramarital sex, abortion, infanticide, pedophilia, etc. is what He hates, they are abominations, and are sins.  It's there.  How did we miss it?  Once again it has to do with putting the Bible into its historical context.  

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - teaching on the northen shore of the Sea of Galilee)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2282 268 full Exodus - 47 - Lesson 14 part 3 - Exod. 20:14 - NO ADULTERY Exodus - 47 - Lesson 14 part 3 - Exod. 20:14 - NO ADULTERY https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-episode-14-part-3-exod-2014-no-adultery/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-episode-14-part-3-exod-2014-no-adultery/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/4766fda1-e4cf-34f5-9df1-f685b84023a7

This episode provides a clear review of episodes 1 and 2.  We see that in the Ancient Near East adultery was a serious crime and it wasn't primarily about the sex.  If not about the sex outside of marriage, what's the serious nature of adultery back in the 15th century BC? 

Secondly, no other pagan culture had their god or gods commanding that adultery was forbidden.  It was a man made set of laws.  But, for Israel, God, our God, the only God commands that adultery is forbidden and part of His covenant with His people.  This means that Israel will be a testimony to the world of how to live according to the Lord. 

Third, why is it that a married woman in an affair with a man not her husband will be executed and her lover?  What about a married man in an affair with a woman not his wife?  This is not fair.  This is not equitable.  What's going on?  

Fourth, many Christian theologians say the 7th commandment is a commandment forbidding ALL sexual impurity.  HUH?  The Bible doesn't say that.  On top of that God said not to add or subtract from His word.  This is what many Christian theologians have.  As an example, sex outside of marriage is a sin in Judaism and Christianity.  But the Bible has no statement saying it is.  What's going on?  Where does the Lord teach that pre-marital sex, homosexuality, pedophilia, bestiality, and prostitution are sins?  He does!  But how? Where?

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - teaching in the ruins of Corazin Israel)

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

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This episode provides a clear review of episodes 1 and 2.  We see that in the Ancient Near East adultery was a serious crime and it wasn't primarily about the sex.  If not about the sex outside of marriage, what's the serious nature of adultery back in the 15th century BC? 

Secondly, no other pagan culture had their god or gods commanding that adultery was forbidden.  It was a man made set of laws.  But, for Israel, God, our God, the only God commands that adultery is forbidden and part of His covenant with His people.  This means that Israel will be a testimony to the world of how to live according to the Lord. 

Third, why is it that a married woman in an affair with a man not her husband will be executed and her lover?  What about a married man in an affair with a woman not his wife?  This is not fair.  This is not equitable.  What's going on?  

Fourth, many Christian theologians say the 7th commandment is a commandment forbidding ALL sexual impurity.  HUH?  The Bible doesn't say that.  On top of that God said not to add or subtract from His word.  This is what many Christian theologians have.  As an example, sex outside of marriage is a sin in Judaism and Christianity.  But the Bible has no statement saying it is.  What's going on?  Where does the Lord teach that pre-marital sex, homosexuality, pedophilia, bestiality, and prostitution are sins?  He does!  But how? Where?

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - teaching in the ruins of Corazin Israel)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1562 267 full Exodus 73 part 2 - Exod. 32:10-18 - GOD DOESN'T CHANGE HIS MIND - HE DOES LASHUV Exodus 73 part 2 - Exod. 32:10-18 - GOD DOESN'T CHANGE HIS MIND - HE DOES LASHUV https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-73-part-2-exod-3210-18-god-doesnt-change-his-mind-he-does-lashuv/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-73-part-2-exod-3210-18-god-doesnt-change-his-mind-he-does-lashuv/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/ad4f36a8-ce2f-3988-9f6c-8d0ec5555090

EXODUS LESSON 73 PART 2

I strongly urge you to listen to Lesson 73 part 1 before listening to part 2.  You’ll see how important it is to make sure you do this to get a better understanding of the questions and issues in these verses.  Here’s the link for part 1 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-73-part-1-exod-3210-18-god-cant-change-his-mind/

One major problem we'll deal with is the way the translators of the New American Standard Bible 1995 translated the Hebrew in Exod. 32:14 to come up with the phrase, “God changed His mind.”  In part 1 it is so clear that God does not change and never changes His mind.  This is a major issue and one wonders how this could’ve happened since again and again the very words of God show the truth that God does not change and never changes His mind. 

Below check out the chart.  You’ll see that the NASB is the only Bible version that uses the phrase “God changed His mind.”

The King James (KJV) and the Amplified Bible (AMP) and the Jewish Publication Society (JPS) translations are probably the most accurate. 

The Lord repented or turned away from one thing to turn to another.  Repent in Hebrew comes from the Hebrew verb LaShuv לָשׁוּב meaning to turn around or to go back.  The Strong’s number H7725.  It is the verb that forms the Hebrew word for repentance of Teshuvah תְּשׁוּבָה. 

It is not just connected to doing repentance from sin.  It could be one wants to give up smoking.  So one would turn from smoking and to turn to something else.  In other words one is doing Teshuvah תְּשׁוּבָה from smoking.  That is how the Bible uses the word and not just related to sin.  Thus, God is turning from one thing to do another. 

I wrote an article on trying to get at this in a more understandable way.  Here’s the article below.

Does God change His mind?

How can this be?  We have two verses that contradict each other.  Consider ...

Exodus 32:14

So the LORD changed His mind about the harm which He said He would do to His people. (Exo 32:14)

Malachi 3:6

"For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed." (Mal 3:6)

Which is it? If God does not change then how did Moses have God change His mind and yet God says He will not.  This is not like God.  This is nuts.  I thought the Bible was in full agreement!!  Can this be explained??

Also, one reads in the very words of God that certain people will be restricted from the Assembly of God.  Deu 23:1-8  "No one who is emasculated or has his male organ cut off shall enter the assembly of the LORD.  (2)  "No one of illegitimate birth shall enter the assembly of the LORD; none of his descendants, even to the tenth generation, shall enter the assembly of the LORD.  (3)  "No Ammonite or Moabite shall enter the assembly of the LORD; none of their descendants, even to the tenth generation, shall ever enter the assembly of the LORD,  (4)  because they did not meet you with food and water on the way when you came out of Egypt, and because they hired against you Balaam the son of Beor from Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse you.  (5)  "Nevertheless, the LORD your God was not willing to listen to Balaam, but the LORD your God turned the curse into a blessing for you because the LORD your God loves you.  (6)  "You shall never seek their peace or their prosperity all your days.  (7)  "You shall not detest an Edomite, for he is your brother; you shall not detest an Egyptian, because you were an alien in his land.  (8)  "The sons of the third generation who are born to them may enter the assembly of the LORD. It says that all Moabites are so restricted and yet Ruth gets in.  Why?  How?  (Listen to part 1 carefully regarding the Moabites.  No Moabite will be allowed in to the Assembly of Israel up to an including the 10th generation by God’s own words.  Wait till you see how Ruth is probably of the 11th generation when one studies the Bible in its historical context.  So, she can get in and she did!)

It says that a MUMZER will not enter and Timothy is a mumzer - his mom was Jewish and his dad a pagan (Hebrew for one of illegitimate birth)!!  Timothy!!  He became a leader of the assembly of Messiah in Ephesus. 

We say as Gentiles we are grafted in but the Torah says NO!!  God says it loud and clear.  What is going on?  How can both be true?  Oh sure. One is the church and one is the synagogue.  Right??  It can't be.  This is a conundrum!! 

Let’s check the Hebrew of Exod. 32:14 and Mal. 3:6.

Exo 32:14  וינחם H5162  יהוה H3068  על H5921  הרעה H7451  אשׁר H834  דבר H1696  לעשׂות H6213  לעמו׃ H5971  Mal 3:6  כי H3588  אני H589  יהוה H3068  לא H3808  שׁניתי H8138  ואתם H859  בני  H1121  יעקב  H3290  לא H3808  כליתם׃ H3615  In English we are reading the word “change” (as to change one's mind in Ex 32:14 - word # 5162) and change (as to someone not changing as in Mal 3:6 - word #8138).  In Exod 32:14 God "racham's" - it does NOT say He changes His mind!!  The word racham is the word that is translated as "He changed His mind."  That phrase is not even there.  A better way to say this is that God repents; God turns from one thing to another.  He REPENTS.  Moses did NOT change HIS mind.  What happened is God has set in place either punishment or a curse on those who are unrighteous.  That is His intention.  However,  equally part of HIS intention is God's other option to forgive and erase the punishment if there is true repentance. 

Both options exist for God.  It is one or the other - this is His simultaneous intention and purpose.  Moses intervened for Israel and God did not change His mind.  He can't.  What God did was to turn, to repent, and allowed the other option.  Both options are in play, both are His intentions.  God has laid out those two options as part of His intentions.  Thus, He did not change at all. In Mal 3:6 the word is "shanaw."  This has the picture of "folding" one side on another.  It has the implication of duplicating.  God stays constant.  He is ONE and will remain ONE.  He is the Lord and HE does not go from one intention to another.  Like with Moses God had either punishment or forgiveness.  Both exist at once as God's intentions.  In the case of sin this is God - both exist.  He will turn from one to the other, from punishment to forgiveness if there is true teshuvah, repentance from the sin, and will not do option 1 but option 2.  God is like that.  He is always like that.  God has it all covered and these options are already in place with HIM as His intentions.  He will not do anything that is not already a part of HIMSELF.  Thus, we study Torah to know HIM deeply and intimately and to begin to understand His ways.    

Finally, Moses was the greatest prophet of the Hebrew Scriptures (Deut. 34:10).  God tells Moses the following …

“I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him.” (Deu 18:18)

This is the Lord’s prediction of the future coming of His Son, Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus the Messiah.  So, Jesus is a prophet like Moses; for us as disciples of Jesus we’d say Jesus is the Greatest Prophet ever.  But, we are to be disciples of Jesus or talmidim תַּלְמִידִים.  A talmid is one who is a student of a rabbi and who lives to be like his rabbi.  Check out the article entitled "Rabbi and Talmidim" at this link ...

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/rabbi-and-talmidim

Jesus says this quite clearly …

“A pupil (from the Greek to the Hebrew is TALMID) is not above his teacher (from the Greek to the Hebrew is RAV or master. We say RABBI); but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.” (Luk 6:40)

 

Thus, if we are real talmidim we are to be like Jesus.  He was given the words of His Father to proclaim and thus Jesus is a prophet.  But we are given the words of Jesus to go and proclaim.  So, we are prophets as well in that Jesus sends us to bring the word to the Ends of the Earth.  And as Moses offers prayers of intercession for Israel so Jesus offers prayers of intercession for His talmidim and the church, His Bride.  Thus, if we are truly living to be a true disciple then we to must be ones who offer prayers of intercession for the ones we meet as well.  We are to be like Him and follow Paul’s teaching when he taught that we are to be like Paul since he is like his master, his RAV, Jesus (1Cor. 11:1).

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere in the desert north of Eilat Israel)

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

 

 

 

 

 

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EXODUS LESSON 73 PART 2

I strongly urge you to listen to Lesson 73 part 1 before listening to part 2.  You’ll see how important it is to make sure you do this to get a better understanding of the questions and issues in these verses.  Here’s the link for part 1 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-73-part-1-exod-3210-18-god-cant-change-his-mind/

One major problem we'll deal with is the way the translators of the New American Standard Bible 1995 translated the Hebrew in Exod. 32:14 to come up with the phrase, “God changed His mind.”  In part 1 it is so clear that God does not change and never changes His mind.  This is a major issue and one wonders how this could’ve happened since again and again the very words of God show the truth that God does not change and never changes His mind. 

Below check out the chart.  You’ll see that the NASB is the only Bible version that uses the phrase “God changed His mind.”

The King James (KJV) and the Amplified Bible (AMP) and the Jewish Publication Society (JPS) translations are probably the most accurate. 

The Lord repented or turned away from one thing to turn to another.  Repent in Hebrew comes from the Hebrew verb LaShuv לָשׁוּב meaning to turn around or to go back.  The Strong’s number H7725.  It is the verb that forms the Hebrew word for repentance of Teshuvah תְּשׁוּבָה. 

It is not just connected to doing repentance from sin.  It could be one wants to give up smoking.  So one would turn from smoking and to turn to something else.  In other words one is doing Teshuvah תְּשׁוּבָה from smoking.  That is how the Bible uses the word and not just related to sin.  Thus, God is turning from one thing to do another. 

I wrote an article on trying to get at this in a more understandable way.  Here’s the article below.

Does God change His mind?

How can this be?  We have two verses that contradict each other.  Consider ...

Exodus 32:14

So the LORD changed His mind about the harm which He said He would do to His people. (Exo 32:14)

Malachi 3:6

"For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed." (Mal 3:6)

Which is it? If God does not change then how did Moses have God change His mind and yet God says He will not.  This is not like God.  This is nuts.  I thought the Bible was in full agreement!!  Can this be explained??

Also, one reads in the very words of God that certain people will be restricted from the Assembly of God. 

Deu 23:1-8  "No one who is emasculated or has his male organ cut off shall enter the assembly of the LORD.  (2)  "No one of illegitimate birth shall enter the assembly of the LORD; none of his descendants, even to the tenth generation, shall enter the assembly of the LORD.  (3)  "No Ammonite or Moabite shall enter the assembly of the LORD; none of their descendants, even to the tenth generation, shall ever enter the assembly of the LORD,  (4)  because they did not meet you with food and water on the way when you came out of Egypt, and because they hired against you Balaam the son of Beor from Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse you.  (5)  "Nevertheless, the LORD your God was not willing to listen to Balaam, but the LORD your God turned the curse into a blessing for you because the LORD your God loves you.  (6)  "You shall never seek their peace or their prosperity all your days.  (7)  "You shall not detest an Edomite, for he is your brother; you shall not detest an Egyptian, because you were an alien in his land.  (8)  "The sons of the third generation who are born to them may enter the assembly of the LORD.

It says that all Moabites are so restricted and yet Ruth gets in.  Why?  How?  (Listen to part 1 carefully regarding the Moabites.  No Moabite will be allowed in to the Assembly of Israel up to an including the 10th generation by God’s own words.  Wait till you see how Ruth is probably of the 11th generation when one studies the Bible in its historical context.  So, she can get in and she did!)

It says that a MUMZER will not enter and Timothy is a mumzer - his mom was Jewish and his dad a pagan (Hebrew for one of illegitimate birth)!!  Timothy!!  He became a leader of the assembly of Messiah in Ephesus. 

We say as Gentiles we are grafted in but the Torah says NO!!  God says it loud and clear.  What is going on?  How can both be true?  Oh sure. One is the church and one is the synagogue.  Right??  It can't be.  This is a conundrum!! 

Let’s check the Hebrew of Exod. 32:14 and Mal. 3:6.

Exo 32:14  וינחם H5162  יהוה H3068  על H5921  הרעה H7451  אשׁר H834  דבר H1696  לעשׂות H6213  לעמו׃ H5971 

Mal 3:6  כי H3588  אני H589  יהוה H3068  לא H3808  שׁניתי H8138  ואתם H859  בני  H1121  יעקב  H3290  לא H3808  כליתם׃ H3615 

In English we are reading the word “change” (as to change one's mind in Ex 32:14 - word # 5162) and change (as to someone not changing as in Mal 3:6 - word #8138).  In Exod 32:14 God "racham's" - it does NOT say He changes His mind!!  The word racham is the word that is translated as "He changed His mind."  That phrase is not even there.  A better way to say this is that God repents; God turns from one thing to another.  He REPENTS.  Moses did NOT change HIS mind.  What happened is God has set in place either punishment or a curse on those who are unrighteous.  That is His intention.  However,  equally part of HIS intention is God's other option to forgive and erase the punishment if there is true repentance. 

Both options exist for God.  It is one or the other - this is His simultaneous intention and purpose.  Moses intervened for Israel and God did not change His mind.  He can't.  What God did was to turn, to repent, and allowed the other option.  Both options are in play, both are His intentions.  God has laid out those two options as part of His intentions.  Thus, He did not change at all.

In Mal 3:6 the word is "shanaw."  This has the picture of "folding" one side on another.  It has the implication of duplicating.  God stays constant.  He is ONE and will remain ONE.  He is the Lord and HE does not go from one intention to another.  Like with Moses God had either punishment or forgiveness.  Both exist at once as God's intentions.  In the case of sin this is God - both exist.  He will turn from one to the other, from punishment to forgiveness if there is true teshuvah, repentance from the sin, and will not do option 1 but option 2.  God is like that.  He is always like that.  God has it all covered and these options are already in place with HIM as His intentions.  He will not do anything that is not already a part of HIMSELF.  Thus, we study Torah to know HIM deeply and intimately and to begin to understand His ways.    

Finally, Moses was the greatest prophet of the Hebrew Scriptures (Deut. 34:10).  God tells Moses the following …

“I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him.” (Deu 18:18)

This is the Lord’s prediction of the future coming of His Son, Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus the Messiah.  So, Jesus is a prophet like Moses; for us as disciples of Jesus we’d say Jesus is the Greatest Prophet ever.  But, we are to be disciples of Jesus or talmidim תַּלְמִידִים.  A talmid is one who is a student of a rabbi and who lives to be like his rabbi.  Check out the article entitled "Rabbi and Talmidim" at this link ...

https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/rabbi-and-talmidim

Jesus says this quite clearly …

“A pupil (from the Greek to the Hebrew is TALMID) is not above his teacher (from the Greek to the Hebrew is RAV or master. We say RABBI); but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.” (Luk 6:40)

 

Thus, if we are real talmidim we are to be like Jesus.  He was given the words of His Father to proclaim and thus Jesus is a prophet.  But we are given the words of Jesus to go and proclaim.  So, we are prophets as well in that Jesus sends us to bring the word to the Ends of the Earth.  And as Moses offers prayers of intercession for Israel so Jesus offers prayers of intercession for His talmidim and the church, His Bride.  Thus, if we are truly living to be a true disciple then we to must be ones who offer prayers of intercession for the ones we meet as well.  We are to be like Him and follow Paul’s teaching when he taught that we are to be like Paul since he is like his master, his RAV, Jesus (1Cor. 11:1).

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere in the desert north of Eilat Israel)

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

 

 

 

 



 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2167 423 full Exodus 73 part 1 - Exod. 32:10-18 - GOD CAN'T CHANGE HIS MIND!! Exodus 73 part 1 - Exod. 32:10-18 - GOD CAN'T CHANGE HIS MIND!! https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-73-part-1-exod-3210-18-god-cant-change-his-mind/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-73-part-1-exod-3210-18-god-cant-change-his-mind/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/572def16-35d9-3266-b86b-f37e570dccdc

EXODUS LESSON 73 PART 1

In lesson 73 part one and part two we tackle the question, "Does God change His mind?"  As we study Exod. 32:10-18 it is clear the answer to this question is critical.  Also, Moses asks the Lord to not destroy the Hebrews.  It seems as if Moses intercessory request affects the Lord and He "changes His mind."  Or does He?  

In this lesson I mention the fact that a generation in the days of Abraham and Moses and Joshua and David and most of the Old Testament is roughly 30 years.  It is not my opinion and here's a link (see below) to to support the 30 year generation.  There are many other scholarly sites that also support a 30 year generation in the Old Testament.  This is critical as we study the days of Ruth.  God said no Moabites were allowed to join the congregation of Israel.  But, Ruth, a Moabite, gets in.  Did God change His mind?  You'll see how a 30 year generation is related to help us understand this dilemma.  

Link - GotQuestions.org - https://www.gotquestions.org/generation-in-the-Bible.html

Another event in the Bible is the sickness of Hezekiah.   Hezekiah asked the Lord to give him more days to live.  God answered his prayer.  So, God must've changed His mind, right?  Related to this is the link below.  It discusses the question that for God's chosen, for God's elect, His people, disciples of Yeshua, that God fixes the day of our death.  Really? Check it out once again at GotQuestions.org.

Link -https://www.gotquestions.org/appointed-death.html

So Muslims say Allah الله is our Lord or Adonai יהוה and that our God, Adonai יהוה, is the same as Allah الله.  Really?  This is a very interesting study from the Quran and the Hebrew Scriptures.  It is clear that Allah الله is NOT the same as our Lord or Adonai יהוה.  There is only one God, one Lord, He tells us in His own words.  There is no other God but Yahvay or Adonai יהוה.

Here's two links to two articles you must study.  The first shows that Allah الله states in his own words that he can change his mind.  His words show Allah الله contradicts himself when this god says he knows all things and does not change.  And the 2nd article is a paper I did awhile back that shows that Allah الله is NOT the same as our Lord or Adonai יהוה.

Link 1 -https://www.calloflove.org/post/contradiction-in-the-quran-allah-changing-his-word

Link 2 -https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/g41mrsjrkidlzatocdhpq/The-Bible-Adonai-Allah-and-the-Quran-Who-is-Who.pdf?rlkey=m1ywwe45v4zp1n28w6qmmyhls&st=b3jdqokx&dl=0

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere in the desert north of Eilat Israel)

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

 

 

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EXODUS LESSON 73 PART 1

In lesson 73 part one and part two we tackle the question, "Does God change His mind?"  As we study Exod. 32:10-18 it is clear the answer to this question is critical.  Also, Moses asks the Lord to not destroy the Hebrews.  It seems as if Moses intercessory request affects the Lord and He "changes His mind."  Or does He?  

In this lesson I mention the fact that a generation in the days of Abraham and Moses and Joshua and David and most of the Old Testament is roughly 30 years.  It is not my opinion and here's a link (see below) to to support the 30 year generation.  There are many other scholarly sites that also support a 30 year generation in the Old Testament.  This is critical as we study the days of Ruth.  God said no Moabites were allowed to join the congregation of Israel.  But, Ruth, a Moabite, gets in.  Did God change His mind?  You'll see how a 30 year generation is related to help us understand this dilemma.  

Link - GotQuestions.org - https://www.gotquestions.org/generation-in-the-Bible.html

Another event in the Bible is the sickness of Hezekiah.   Hezekiah asked the Lord to give him more days to live.  God answered his prayer.  So, God must've changed His mind, right?  Related to this is the link below.  It discusses the question that for God's chosen, for God's elect, His people, disciples of Yeshua, that God fixes the day of our death.  Really? Check it out once again at GotQuestions.org.

Link -https://www.gotquestions.org/appointed-death.html

So Muslims say Allah الله is our Lord or Adonai יהוה and that our God, Adonai יהוה, is the same as Allah الله.  Really?  This is a very interesting study from the Quran and the Hebrew Scriptures.  It is clear that Allah الله is NOT the same as our Lord or Adonai יהוה.  There is only one God, one Lord, He tells us in His own words.  There is no other God but Yahvay or Adonai יהוה.

Here's two links to two articles you must study.  The first shows that Allah الله states in his own words that he can change his mind.  His words show Allah الله contradicts himself when this god says he knows all things and does not change.  And the 2nd article is a paper I did awhile back that shows that Allah الله is NOT the same as our Lord or Adonai יהוה.

Link 1 -https://www.calloflove.org/post/contradiction-in-the-quran-allah-changing-his-word

Link 2 -https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/g41mrsjrkidlzatocdhpq/The-Bible-Adonai-Allah-and-the-Quran-Who-is-Who.pdf?rlkey=m1ywwe45v4zp1n28w6qmmyhls&st=b3jdqokx&dl=0

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere in the desert north of Eilat Israel)

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2194 422 full Exodus - 47 - Lesson 14 part 2 - Exod. 20:14 - NO ADULTERY Exodus - 47 - Lesson 14 part 2 - Exod. 20:14 - NO ADULTERY https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-lesson-47-episode-14-part-2-exod-2014-no-adultery/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-lesson-47-episode-14-part-2-exod-2014-no-adultery/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/d206dff7-9f4d-3f26-bafb-a92c6a071196

 

The "play" button is just above this picture - the orange circle with the white triangle.  

In part 1 we learned that laws against adultery were common in the pagan cultures of the ancient near east.  The laws against adultery were not related to the sexual sin per se, but that this was detrimental to the preservation of the family and the community.  It adultery was looked upon as an attack against the the foundation of a good society.  So we should not be surprised that we see this in God's TORAH, His instruction to His people.  It is part of the commandments 6-10 all seemingly to deal with our relationship with our fellow man, the community, the society.  The uniqueness in all this is that this law if coming from Yahvay, the Lord God, and not some law of man or the state.  It is as if God is showing us the truth in the fact that adultery is a "great sin" against the community and the family.  

In part 2 we went deeper.  We find that the Hebrews coming out of Egypt were the first ones to hear ...

For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.  (Gen 2:24-25)

The Lord is saying that marriage is between one man and one woman.  The text does not say that a man shall leave his parents and cling to his wife or wives.  The text is clear that he and his one wife become one flesh.  He is teaching that He instituted marriage; it is part of His creation.  Thus, adultery is a "great sin" against our community, against the family, and against God Himself since He "created" marriage and the family as being made up of one man and one woman. 

Now we come to part 3.  We will delve into the word of the Lord that says a man having an affair with a married woman both he and she will be executed!  God declares adultery between a man and a married woman not his wife as a capital offense.  Huh?  What about a woman having an affair with a married man not her husband?  What's the difference?  What might this be all about?  

Also in part 3 we will expand our study to consider sex between two a man and woman both unmarried.  In Judaism and in Christianity is is a major sin.  But the Bible has NO law against this.  Matter of fact the word "fornication" - understood to be sex outside of marriage - will be shown NOT to be in the Bible.  No where does God say that if an unmarried man and an unmarried woman have sex willingly is this act a sin.  No where!  But it is.  How may have this come about?  It comes about from THE VERY WORDS OF GOD that address this in an unexpected way.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... on the Giza Plateau and the Pyramids)

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

 

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The "play" button is just above this picture - the orange circle with the white triangle.  

In part 1 we learned that laws against adultery were common in the pagan cultures of the ancient near east.  The laws against adultery were not related to the sexual sin per se, but that this was detrimental to the preservation of the family and the community.  It adultery was looked upon as an attack against the the foundation of a good society.  So we should not be surprised that we see this in God's TORAH, His instruction to His people.  It is part of the commandments 6-10 all seemingly to deal with our relationship with our fellow man, the community, the society.  The uniqueness in all this is that this law if coming from Yahvay, the Lord God, and not some law of man or the state.  It is as if God is showing us the truth in the fact that adultery is a "great sin" against the community and the family.  

In part 2 we went deeper.  We find that the Hebrews coming out of Egypt were the first ones to hear ...

For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.  (Gen 2:24-25)

The Lord is saying that marriage is between one man and one woman.  The text does not say that a man shall leave his parents and cling to his wife or wives.  The text is clear that he and his one wife become one flesh.  He is teaching that He instituted marriage; it is part of His creation.  Thus, adultery is a "great sin" against our community, against the family, and against God Himself since He "created" marriage and the family as being made up of one man and one woman. 

Now we come to part 3.  We will delve into the word of the Lord that says a man having an affair with a married woman both he and she will be executed!  God declares adultery between a man and a married woman not his wife as a capital offense.  Huh?  What about a woman having an affair with a married man not her husband?  What's the difference?  What might this be all about?  

Also in part 3 we will expand our study to consider sex between two a man and woman both unmarried.  In Judaism and in Christianity is is a major sin.  But the Bible has NO law against this.  Matter of fact the word "fornication" - understood to be sex outside of marriage - will be shown NOT to be in the Bible.  No where does God say that if an unmarried man and an unmarried woman have sex willingly is this act a sin.  No where!  But it is.  How may have this come about?  It comes about from THE VERY WORDS OF GOD that address this in an unexpected way.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... on the Giza Plateau and the Pyramids)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1061 263 full Exodus - 47 - Lesson 14 Part 1 - Ex. 20:14 NO ADULTERY Exodus - 47 - Lesson 14 Part 1 - Ex. 20:14 NO ADULTERY https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-lesson-47-episode-14-part-1-ex-2014-no-adultery/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-lesson-47-episode-14-part-1-ex-2014-no-adultery/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/c6ab8a56-7825-3c25-b31e-18a67bd377e4

The "play" button is just above this picture - the orange circle with the white triangle.  

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... ready to teach at the Pyramids in Giza)

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

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The "play" button is just above this picture - the orange circle with the white triangle.  

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... ready to teach at the Pyramids in Giza)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1258 262 full Exodus - 47 - Lesson 13 - Exod 20:13 - NO MURDER Exodus - 47 - Lesson 13 - Exod 20:13 - NO MURDER https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-13-exod-2013-no-murder/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-13-exod-2013-no-murder/#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/175d7c96-fc00-3cab-9575-eec7975f19c2

We now come to the 6th commandment …

“You shall not murder.” (Exo 20:13 NASB)

“Thou shalt not kill.” (Exo 20:13 KJV)

“You shall not murder.” (Exo 20:13 NKJV)

“Thou shalt not murder.” (Exo 20:13 Jewish Bible)

So for 100’s of years many Christians have stated this commandment as not to kill.  Many Christians used the King James translation in an argument that Christians must adhere to pacifism and that Jesus was a pacifist.  But, the real Hebrew, the precise Hebrew, is not to murder.  This verse cannot be used in any argument for pacifism. 

As I mentioned in the podcasts here are some awesome links to related article you may find extremely beneficial in your study.

From the website GOTQUESTIONS.ORG is the article, “What is the difference between ‘you shall not murder’ and ‘you shall not kill’”?

https://www.gotquestions.org/you-shall-not-kill-vs-murder.html

From the website GOTQUESTIONS.ORG is the article, “What does the Bible say about self-defense?”

https://www.gotquestions.org/self-defense.html

From the website GOTQUESTIONS.ORG is the article, “What does the Bible say about pacifism?”

https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-pacifism.html

From Andrew Holt’s article, “’Thou shalt not kill’ vs. ‘Thou shalt not murder.’”

https://apholt.com/2015/03/17/thou-shalt-not-kill-vs-thou-shalt-not-murder/

Etymology of the word “kill”

https://www.etymonline.com/word/kill

In this podcast we are dealing with murder.  This is clearly related to abortion.  As I indicated in the podcast I would provide a link to the ancient Christian document the Didache (DI DAC HEE).  Here’s the link to the complete ancient document. 

Link - https://legacyicons.com/content/didache.pdf

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... someplace in the Jordan Vally north of Jericho)

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

 

 

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We now come to the 6th commandment …

“You shall not murder.” (Exo 20:13 NASB)

“Thou shalt not kill.” (Exo 20:13 KJV)

“You shall not murder.” (Exo 20:13 NKJV)

“Thou shalt not murder.” (Exo 20:13 Jewish Bible)

So for 100’s of years many Christians have stated this commandment as not to kill.  Many Christians used the King James translation in an argument that Christians must adhere to pacifism and that Jesus was a pacifist.  But, the real Hebrew, the precise Hebrew, is not to murder.  This verse cannot be used in any argument for pacifism. 

As I mentioned in the podcasts here are some awesome links to related article you may find extremely beneficial in your study.

From the website GOTQUESTIONS.ORG is the article, “What is the difference between ‘you shall not murder’ and ‘you shall not kill’”?

https://www.gotquestions.org/you-shall-not-kill-vs-murder.html

From the website GOTQUESTIONS.ORG is the article, “What does the Bible say about self-defense?”

https://www.gotquestions.org/self-defense.html

From the website GOTQUESTIONS.ORG is the article, “What does the Bible say about pacifism?”

https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-pacifism.html

From Andrew Holt’s article, “’Thou shalt not kill’ vs. ‘Thou shalt not murder.’”

https://apholt.com/2015/03/17/thou-shalt-not-kill-vs-thou-shalt-not-murder/

Etymology of the word “kill”

https://www.etymonline.com/word/kill

In this podcast we are dealing with murder.  This is clearly related to abortion.  As I indicated in the podcast I would provide a link to the ancient Christian document the Didache (DI DAC HEE).  Here’s the link to the complete ancient document. 

Link - https://legacyicons.com/content/didache.pdf

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... someplace in the Jordan Vally north of Jericho)

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2060 258 full Exodus - 47 - Lesson 12 part 2 - Exod. 20:12 - Honor Parents and Preserve a Godly Society Exodus - 47 - Lesson 12 part 2 - Exod. 20:12 - Honor Parents and Preserve a Godly Society https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-exod-2012-lesson-12-part-2-honor-parents-and-preserve-a-godly-society/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-exod-2012-lesson-12-part-2-honor-parents-and-preserve-a-godly-society/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/7fbf082d-031c-3488-96a6-589f49f17e44

LESSON 12 PART 2

Join us in lesson 12 part 2.  Come and continue to delve into a study of a truly unique commandment of the Lord that He decided was critical for all Israel and us, as true disciples of Adonai Yeshua.  Our parents attain a status that no one else in the Bible can attain, ever.  It speaks volumes to us of how a good and just and Godly society itself can survive.  It focuses on mom and dad. 

It is interesting that the is the only commandment with a “reward.”  Let’s look at it again.

"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you.

(Exo 20:12)

Is this a reward?  Sure seems like it.  But, perhaps it is more than a reward for each us if we obey.  Perhaps it is a reason to obey this commandment?  Perhaps it is the way for preserving a righteous society and a godly nation.  When we put this in its historical context it seems like this is what’s going on.  God in His TORAH, His teaching, is teaching the world how to preserve and maintain a righteous, Godly, and just society.  It seems to make sense.

 

I also highly recommend the following articles.  I provide their links and they will add and enhance your study as we try and figure out how to honor our dads and moms and what this has to do with the good world and a Godly society.

A Lesson from Rome

https://www.thetrumpet.com/5360-a-lesson-from-rome

 

Does the Lord Require me to Honor Evil Parents?

 https://lightfordarktimes.com/2020/04/24/does-the-lord-require-me-to-honor-evil-parents/

 

Must One Honor an Abusive Parent?

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/must-one-honor-an-abusive-parent/

 

Dennis Prager’s Video series on the Ten Commandments

https://www.prageru.com/search?refinementList%5Btags%5D%5B0%5D=10%20Commandments&page=1&configure%5BhitsPerPage%5D=20

 

You Don’t Have to Love Your Parents (Dennis Prager)

https://www.nationalreview.com/2014/12/you-dont-have-love-your-parents-dennis-prager/

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

 

 

 

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LESSON 12 PART 2

Join us in lesson 12 part 2.  Come and continue to delve into a study of a truly unique commandment of the Lord that He decided was critical for all Israel and us, as true disciples of Adonai Yeshua.  Our parents attain a status that no one else in the Bible can attain, ever.  It speaks volumes to us of how a good and just and Godly society itself can survive.  It focuses on mom and dad. 

It is interesting that the is the only commandment with a “reward.”  Let’s look at it again.

"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you.

(Exo 20:12)

Is this a reward?  Sure seems like it.  But, perhaps it is more than a reward for each us if we obey.  Perhaps it is a reason to obey this commandment?  Perhaps it is the way for preserving a righteous society and a godly nation.  When we put this in its historical context it seems like this is what’s going on.  God in His TORAH, His teaching, is teaching the world how to preserve and maintain a righteous, Godly, and just society.  It seems to make sense.

 

I also highly recommend the following articles.  I provide their links and they will add and enhance your study as we try and figure out how to honor our dads and moms and what this has to do with the good world and a Godly society.

A Lesson from Rome

https://www.thetrumpet.com/5360-a-lesson-from-rome

 

Does the Lord Require me to Honor Evil Parents?

 https://lightfordarktimes.com/2020/04/24/does-the-lord-require-me-to-honor-evil-parents/

 

Must One Honor an Abusive Parent?

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/must-one-honor-an-abusive-parent/

 

Dennis Prager’s Video series on the Ten Commandments

https://www.prageru.com/search?refinementList%5Btags%5D%5B0%5D=10%20Commandments&page=1&configure%5BhitsPerPage%5D=20

 

You Don’t Have to Love Your Parents (Dennis Prager)

https://www.nationalreview.com/2014/12/you-dont-have-love-your-parents-dennis-prager/

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

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1378 252 full Exodus 47 - Lesson 12 part 1 - Exod. 20:12 - HONOR GOD & PARENTS Exodus 47 - Lesson 12 part 1 - Exod. 20:12 - HONOR GOD & PARENTS https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-12-part-1-exod-2012-honor-god-parents/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-12-part-1-exod-2012-honor-god-parents/#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/4139fb25-738c-3fa0-9e50-2c9b24804a0d

Lesson 12 Part 1

 

Did you ever stop and ask what does it mean to “honor your parents?” Honor?  Does that mean we obey them?  If we love our mom and dad is that the same as honoring them?  Or something else?  On top of that what is this doing here?  We’re dealing with an awesome event – the giving of a New Covenant by the Lord to His Chosen Ones at the mountain of God.  Just read …

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Write down these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel." So he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread or drink water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments. (Exo 34:27-28)

 

How are our parents connected to this?  What’s with this anyway?

Join us in lesson 12 parts 1 & 2.  Come and delve into a study of a truly unique commandment of the Lord that He decided was critical for all Israel and us, as true disciples of Adonai Yeshua.  Our parents attain a status that no one else in the Bible can attain, ever.  It speaks volumes to us of how a good and just and Godly society itself can survive.  It focuses on mom and dad. 

 

I also highly recommend the following articles.  I provided their links and they will add and enhance your study as we try and figure out how to honor our dads and moms and what this has to do with the good world and a Godly society.

Does the Lord Require me to Honor Evil Parents?

 https://lightfordarktimes.com/2020/04/24/does-the-lord-require-me-to-honor-evil-parents/

 

Must One Honor an Abusive Parent?

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/must-one-honor-an-abusive-parent/

 

Dennis Prager’s Video series on the Ten Commandments

https://www.prageru.com/search?refinementList%5Btags%5D%5B0%5D=10%20Commandments&page=1&configure%5BhitsPerPage%5D=20

 

You Don’t Have to Love Your Parents (Dennis Prager)

https://www.nationalreview.com/2014/12/you-dont-have-love-your-parents-dennis-prager/

 

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

 

 

 

 

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Lesson 12 Part 1

 

Did you ever stop and ask what does it mean to “honor your parents?” Honor?  Does that mean we obey them?  If we love our mom and dad is that the same as honoring them?  Or something else?  On top of that what is this doing here?  We’re dealing with an awesome event – the giving of a New Covenant by the Lord to His Chosen Ones at the mountain of God.  Just read …

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Write down these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel." So he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread or drink water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments. (Exo 34:27-28)

 

How are our parents connected to this?  What’s with this anyway?

Join us in lesson 12 parts 1 & 2.  Come and delve into a study of a truly unique commandment of the Lord that He decided was critical for all Israel and us, as true disciples of Adonai Yeshua.  Our parents attain a status that no one else in the Bible can attain, ever.  It speaks volumes to us of how a good and just and Godly society itself can survive.  It focuses on mom and dad. 

 

I also highly recommend the following articles.  I provided their links and they will add and enhance your study as we try and figure out how to honor our dads and moms and what this has to do with the good world and a Godly society.

Does the Lord Require me to Honor Evil Parents?

 https://lightfordarktimes.com/2020/04/24/does-the-lord-require-me-to-honor-evil-parents/

 

Must One Honor an Abusive Parent?

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/must-one-honor-an-abusive-parent/

 

Dennis Prager’s Video series on the Ten Commandments

https://www.prageru.com/search?refinementList%5Btags%5D%5B0%5D=10%20Commandments&page=1&configure%5BhitsPerPage%5D=20

 

You Don’t Have to Love Your Parents (Dennis Prager)

https://www.nationalreview.com/2014/12/you-dont-have-love-your-parents-dennis-prager/

 

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

 

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2237 251 full Exodus - 47 - VIDEO Lesson 11 Part 3 - Exod. 20:8-11 Ten Commandments/God’s Sabbath/Same Now as Then Exodus - 47 - VIDEO Lesson 11 Part 3 - Exod. 20:8-11 Ten Commandments/God’s Sabbath/Same Now as Then https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-exod-208-11-ten-commandmentsgod-s-sabbathsame-now-as-then/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-exod-208-11-ten-commandmentsgod-s-sabbathsame-now-as-then/#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/56419c59-4b82-37b0-a794-debf79087074

Lesson 11 Part 3

The Bible was clearly meant for those the first ones to hear it.  Like the Torah.  It was meant for the Hebrews coming out of Egypt.  The New Testament was written for the first disciples like John and Mark and Matthew and Paul and Mary.  And once we understand what the "first hearers" heard and understood, we then an see how it relates to us.  God gave them His word so they understood it and passed it down to us. 

The Messianic Jewish believers lived in a Jewish culture 2000 years ago and they perhaps saw things and understood things a lot differently than us.  So we will again put the Bible in its historical context.  Once again we will study His word taking in account the ancient Jewish culture of those first disciples.  When we do and study the GREEK and not the English, we find there is a compelling alternative understanding to verses that supposedly suggest Jesus changed everything.  Contemporary theologians say that these verses show that Jesus changed the Sabbath from its Biblical practice to the way the "church" does it today.  The three verses we will study are shown below taken from the NASB version.  We will study these verses in their historical context.  When we do the view that Jesus changed, God changed, is seriously challenged.  

VERSE 1 - Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; (1Co 16:1-3)

VERSE 2 - On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight. There were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered together. And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, he was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead. But Paul went down and fell upon him, and after embracing him, he said, "Do not be troubled, for his life is in him." When he had gone back up and had broken the bread and eaten, he talked with them a long while until daybreak, and then left. They took away the boy alive, and were greatly comforted. (Act 20:7-12)

VERSE 3 - I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a trumpet, saying, "Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea." (Rev 1:9-11)

To continue your study on the Sabbath I strongly recommend the following books and resources ... (one's with * are a must)

* Kiesz, John. "A History of the Sabbath and Sunday."  The Bible Sabbath Association (January 1, 1983).  Free download at this link - http://www.truthontheweb.org/KieszHis...

Nichols, J. T. “The Origin of the Hebrew Sabbath.” The Old and New Testament Student, vol. 12, no. 1, 1891, pp. 36–42. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/3157542

* Hay, Malcolm. "THE ROOTS OF CHRISTIAN ANTI SEMITISM." Available at Amazon.

Dr. Shumel Safrai, “The Jewish People in the First Century: Historical Geography, Political History, Social, Cultural and Religious...Vols. 1 and 2.”

* Bacchiocchi, Samule.  "From Sabbath to Sunday."  (1977) Rome, Italy. Pontifical Gregorial University Press. Free download at this link - http://www.anym.org/pdf/from_Sabbath_...

Encyclopedia Judaica. 1972.  Keter Publishing. Jerusalem:Israel.

"Feasts and the Holidays, the Mo’edim."  https://hebrew4christians.com/Holiday...

Flusser, David.  "Judaism and the Origins of Christianity." 1988.  Magness Press.  Jerusalem.

Hayyim, Schauss. "The Jewish Festivals." © 1938

"The Jewish Encyclopedia."  www.jewishencyclopedia.com

Levine, Lee.  2005. "The Ancient Synagogue: the First Thousand Years." 2nd Edition.  New Haven: Yale University Press.

* Stern, David. Jewish New Testament Commentary.  1996.  Jewish New Testament Publications. Clarksfield:Maryland.

Stern, David. The Complete Jewish Bible. 1998. Jewish New Testament

* Wilson, Marvin. Our Father Abraham. 1989.  W.B. Eerdman’s. Grand Rapids:MI.  Contours of Hebrew Thought. 

Finally, here's a link to a chapter of one of my books I did for my classes.  The content is based upon the sources above.  Link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/qdycam9yad7... A second link is related to Paul meeting in Troas on the FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK.  Here's the link -  https://www.dropbox.com/s/rmkqxbq18k3...

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

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Lesson 11 Part 3

The Bible was clearly meant for those the first ones to hear it.  Like the Torah.  It was meant for the Hebrews coming out of Egypt.  The New Testament was written for the first disciples like John and Mark and Matthew and Paul and Mary.  And once we understand what the "first hearers" heard and understood, we then an see how it relates to us.  God gave them His word so they understood it and passed it down to us. 

The Messianic Jewish believers lived in a Jewish culture 2000 years ago and they perhaps saw things and understood things a lot differently than us.  So we will again put the Bible in its historical context.  Once again we will study His word taking in account the ancient Jewish culture of those first disciples.  When we do and study the GREEK and not the English, we find there is a compelling alternative understanding to verses that supposedly suggest Jesus changed everything.  Contemporary theologians say that these verses show that Jesus changed the Sabbath from its Biblical practice to the way the "church" does it today.  The three verses we will study are shown below taken from the NASB version.  We will study these verses in their historical context.  When we do the view that Jesus changed, God changed, is seriously challenged.  

VERSE 1 - Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; (1Co 16:1-3)

VERSE 2 - On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight. There were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered together. And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, he was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead. But Paul went down and fell upon him, and after embracing him, he said, "Do not be troubled, for his life is in him." When he had gone back up and had broken the bread and eaten, he talked with them a long while until daybreak, and then left. They took away the boy alive, and were greatly comforted. (Act 20:7-12)

VERSE 3 - I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a trumpet, saying, "Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea." (Rev 1:9-11)

To continue your study on the Sabbath I strongly recommend the following books and resources ... (one's with * are a must)

* Kiesz, John. "A History of the Sabbath and Sunday."  The Bible Sabbath Association (January 1, 1983).  Free download at this link - http://www.truthontheweb.org/KieszHis...

Nichols, J. T. “The Origin of the Hebrew Sabbath.” The Old and New Testament Student, vol. 12, no. 1, 1891, pp. 36–42. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/3157542

* Hay, Malcolm. "THE ROOTS OF CHRISTIAN ANTI SEMITISM." Available at Amazon.

Dr. Shumel Safrai, “The Jewish People in the First Century: Historical Geography, Political History, Social, Cultural and Religious...Vols. 1 and 2.”

* Bacchiocchi, Samule.  "From Sabbath to Sunday."  (1977) Rome, Italy. Pontifical Gregorial University Press. Free download at this link - http://www.anym.org/pdf/from_Sabbath_...

Encyclopedia Judaica. 1972.  Keter Publishing. Jerusalem:Israel.

"Feasts and the Holidays, the Mo’edim."  https://hebrew4christians.com/Holiday...

Flusser, David.  "Judaism and the Origins of Christianity." 1988.  Magness Press.  Jerusalem.

Hayyim, Schauss. "The Jewish Festivals." © 1938

"The Jewish Encyclopedia."  www.jewishencyclopedia.com

Levine, Lee.  2005. "The Ancient Synagogue: the First Thousand Years." 2nd Edition.  New Haven: Yale University Press.

* Stern, David. Jewish New Testament Commentary.  1996.  Jewish New Testament Publications. Clarksfield:Maryland.

Stern, David. The Complete Jewish Bible. 1998. Jewish New Testament

* Wilson, Marvin. Our Father Abraham. 1989.  W.B. Eerdman’s. Grand Rapids:MI.  Contours of Hebrew Thought. 

Finally, here's a link to a chapter of one of my books I did for my classes.  The content is based upon the sources above.  Link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/qdycam9yad7... A second link is related to Paul meeting in Troas on the FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK.  Here's the link -  https://www.dropbox.com/s/rmkqxbq18k3...

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1193 250 full Exodus - 47 - VIDEO Lesson 11 Part 2 - Exod. 8-11 Ten Commandments/God’s Sabbath - Nothing Changed Exodus - 47 - VIDEO Lesson 11 Part 2 - Exod. 8-11 Ten Commandments/God’s Sabbath - Nothing Changed https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-exod-8-11-god-s-sabbath-nothing-changed/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-exod-8-11-god-s-sabbath-nothing-changed/#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/429df8c9-b0e2-3a23-a6ec-dd454b0e8e12

Lesson 11 Part 2

The Bible was clearly meant for those the first ones to hear it.  Like the Torah.  It was meant for the Hebrews coming out of Egypt.  The New Testament was written for the first disciples like John and Mark and Matthew and Paul and Mary.  And once we understand what the "first hearers" heard and understood, we then an see how it relates to us.  God gave them His word so they understood it and passed it down to us. 

The Messianic Jewish believers lived in a Jewish culture 2000 years ago and they perhaps saw things and understood things a lot differently than us.  So we will again put the Bible in its historical context.  Once again we will study His word taking in account the ancient Jewish culture of those first disciples.  When we do and study the GREEK and not the English, we find there is a compelling alternative understanding to verses that supposedly suggest Jesus changed everything.  Contemporary theologians say that these verses show that Jesus changed the Sabbath from its Biblical practice to the way the "church" does it today.  The three verses we will study are shown below taken from the NASB version.  We will study these verses in their historical context.  When we do the view that Jesus changed, God changed, is seriously challenged.  

VERSE 1 - Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; (1Co 16:1-3)

VERSE 2 - On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight. There were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered together. And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, he was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead. But Paul went down and fell upon him, and after embracing him, he said, "Do not be troubled, for his life is in him." When he had gone back up and had broken the bread and eaten, he talked with them a long while until daybreak, and then left. They took away the boy alive, and were greatly comforted. (Act 20:7-12)

VERSE 3 - I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a trumpet, saying, "Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea." (Rev 1:9-11)

To continue your study on the Sabbath I strongly recommend the following books and resources ... (one's with * are a must)

* Kiesz, John. "A History of the Sabbath and Sunday."  The Bible Sabbath Association (January 1, 1983).  Free download at this link - http://www.truthontheweb.org/KieszHis...

Nichols, J. T. “The Origin of the Hebrew Sabbath.” The Old and New Testament Student, vol. 12, no. 1, 1891, pp. 36–42. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/3157542

* Hay, Malcolm. "THE ROOTS OF CHRISTIAN ANTI SEMITISM." Available at Amazon.

Dr. Shumel Safrai, “The Jewish People in the First Century: Historical Geography, Political History, Social, Cultural and Religious...Vols. 1 and 2.”

* Bacchiocchi, Samule.  "From Sabbath to Sunday."  (1977) Rome, Italy. Pontifical Gregorial University Press. Free download at this link - http://www.anym.org/pdf/from_Sabbath_...

Encyclopedia Judaica. 1972.  Keter Publishing. Jerusalem:Israel.

"Feasts and the Holidays, the Mo’edim."  https://hebrew4christians.com/Holiday...

Flusser, David.  "Judaism and the Origins of Christianity." 1988.  Magness Press.  Jerusalem.

Hayyim, Schauss. "The Jewish Festivals." © 1938

"The Jewish Encyclopedia."  www.jewishencyclopedia.com

Levine, Lee.  2005. "The Ancient Synagogue: the First Thousand Years." 2nd Edition.  New Haven: Yale University Press.

* Stern, David. Jewish New Testament Commentary.  1996.  Jewish New Testament Publications. Clarksfield:Maryland.

Stern, David. The Complete Jewish Bible. 1998. Jewish New Testament

* Wilson, Marvin. Our Father Abraham. 1989.  W.B. Eerdman’s. Grand Rapids:MI.  Contours of Hebrew Thought. 

Finally, here's a link to a chapter of one of my books I did for my classes.  The content is based upon the sources above.  Link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/qdycam9yad7... A second link is related to Paul meeting in Troas on the FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK.  Here's the link -  https://www.dropbox.com/s/rmkqxbq18k3...

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

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Lesson 11 Part 2

The Bible was clearly meant for those the first ones to hear it.  Like the Torah.  It was meant for the Hebrews coming out of Egypt.  The New Testament was written for the first disciples like John and Mark and Matthew and Paul and Mary.  And once we understand what the "first hearers" heard and understood, we then an see how it relates to us.  God gave them His word so they understood it and passed it down to us. 

The Messianic Jewish believers lived in a Jewish culture 2000 years ago and they perhaps saw things and understood things a lot differently than us.  So we will again put the Bible in its historical context.  Once again we will study His word taking in account the ancient Jewish culture of those first disciples.  When we do and study the GREEK and not the English, we find there is a compelling alternative understanding to verses that supposedly suggest Jesus changed everything.  Contemporary theologians say that these verses show that Jesus changed the Sabbath from its Biblical practice to the way the "church" does it today.  The three verses we will study are shown below taken from the NASB version.  We will study these verses in their historical context.  When we do the view that Jesus changed, God changed, is seriously challenged.  

VERSE 1 - Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; (1Co 16:1-3)

VERSE 2 - On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight. There were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered together. And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, he was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead. But Paul went down and fell upon him, and after embracing him, he said, "Do not be troubled, for his life is in him." When he had gone back up and had broken the bread and eaten, he talked with them a long while until daybreak, and then left. They took away the boy alive, and were greatly comforted. (Act 20:7-12)

VERSE 3 - I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a trumpet, saying, "Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea." (Rev 1:9-11)

To continue your study on the Sabbath I strongly recommend the following books and resources ... (one's with * are a must)

* Kiesz, John. "A History of the Sabbath and Sunday."  The Bible Sabbath Association (January 1, 1983).  Free download at this link - http://www.truthontheweb.org/KieszHis...

Nichols, J. T. “The Origin of the Hebrew Sabbath.” The Old and New Testament Student, vol. 12, no. 1, 1891, pp. 36–42. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/3157542

* Hay, Malcolm. "THE ROOTS OF CHRISTIAN ANTI SEMITISM." Available at Amazon.

Dr. Shumel Safrai, “The Jewish People in the First Century: Historical Geography, Political History, Social, Cultural and Religious...Vols. 1 and 2.”

* Bacchiocchi, Samule.  "From Sabbath to Sunday."  (1977) Rome, Italy. Pontifical Gregorial University Press. Free download at this link - http://www.anym.org/pdf/from_Sabbath_...

Encyclopedia Judaica. 1972.  Keter Publishing. Jerusalem:Israel.

"Feasts and the Holidays, the Mo’edim."  https://hebrew4christians.com/Holiday...

Flusser, David.  "Judaism and the Origins of Christianity." 1988.  Magness Press.  Jerusalem.

Hayyim, Schauss. "The Jewish Festivals." © 1938

"The Jewish Encyclopedia."  www.jewishencyclopedia.com

Levine, Lee.  2005. "The Ancient Synagogue: the First Thousand Years." 2nd Edition.  New Haven: Yale University Press.

* Stern, David. Jewish New Testament Commentary.  1996.  Jewish New Testament Publications. Clarksfield:Maryland.

Stern, David. The Complete Jewish Bible. 1998. Jewish New Testament

* Wilson, Marvin. Our Father Abraham. 1989.  W.B. Eerdman’s. Grand Rapids:MI.  Contours of Hebrew Thought. 

Finally, here's a link to a chapter of one of my books I did for my classes.  The content is based upon the sources above.  Link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/qdycam9yad7... A second link is related to Paul meeting in Troas on the FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK.  Here's the link -  https://www.dropbox.com/s/rmkqxbq18k3...

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1596 249 full Exodus - 47 - VIDEO Lesson 11 part 1 - Ten Commandments/Sabbath - GOD NEVER CHANGES Exodus - 47 - VIDEO Lesson 11 part 1 - Ten Commandments/Sabbath - GOD NEVER CHANGES https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-ten-commandmentssabbath-god-never-changes/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-ten-commandmentssabbath-god-never-changes/#comments Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/ddb2683b-c1f2-3a35-b705-f8efddaf6835

Does the Bible, specifically the New Testament, prove that Jesus changed the practices in Second Temple Judaism?  Did Jesus do away with the old law, the TORAH, and start a new Sabbath on Sunday?  It seems that if you study the New Testament in ENGLISH and separate it from the historical and ancient cultural context, the answer would be yes.  However, the Bible was clearly meant for those first disciples like John and Mark and Matthew and Paul and Mary.  God gave them His word so they understood it and passed it down to us.  So, one might say they are the first audience.  But, they are all Jewish, even Luke.  There is a strong argument that Luke was Jewish.  It isn't conclusive but very strong.  Check it out at this link - https://www.levitt.com/essays/luke

Thus, these Jewish believers lived in a Jewish culture 2000 years ago and they perhaps saw things and understood things a lot differently than us.  For on thing we have proof that the early church, those first believers, met for the Sabbath on Friday evening to Saturday evening.

(Paul F. Bradshaw and Lawrence A. Hoffman, The Making of Jewish and Christian Worship (Notre Dame, 1991).  And,

CHRISTIAN HISTORY, "When did the Christian church switch the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?"   Link: https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/search/?query=issue%2037  ELESHA COFFMAN)

 

In Video 3 we will again put the Bible in its historical context.  Once again we will study His word taking in account the ancient Jewish culture of those first disciples, the first Messianic believers.  When we do and study the GREEK and not the English, we find there is a compelling alternative understanding to verses that supposedly suggest Jesus changed everything.  The three verses we will study are shown below take from the NASB version.

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem;  (1Co 16:1-3)

On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight. There were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered together. And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, he was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead. But Paul went down and fell upon him, and after embracing him, he said, "Do not be troubled, for his life is in him." When he had gone back up and had broken the bread and eaten, he talked with them a long while until daybreak, and then left. They took away the boy alive, and were greatly comforted. (Act 20:7-12)

 

I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a trumpet, saying, "Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea." (Rev 1:9-11)

This is only a short introduction.  It is a deep and expansive subject that can not be completely addressed in a 40 to 60 minutes video.  Thus, to continue your study on the Sabbath I strongly recommend the following books and resources ...

 

Kiesz, John. "A History of the Sabbath and Sunday."  The Bible Sabbath Association (January 1, 1983).  Free download at this link -

http://www.truthontheweb.org/KieszHistory.htm

 

Nichols, J. T. “The Origin of the Hebrew Sabbath.” The Old and New Testament Student, vol. 12, no. 1, 1891, pp. 36–42. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/3157542

 

Hay, Malcolm. "THE ROOTS OF CHRISTIAN ANTI SEMITISM." Available at Amazon.

 

Dr. Shumel Safrai, “The Jewish People in the First Century: Historical Geography, Political History, Social, Cultural and Religious...Vols. 1 and 2.”

 

Bacchiocchi, Samule.  "From Sabbath to Sunday.  (1977)." Rome, Italy. Pontifical Gregorial University Press. Free download at this link - http://www.anym.org/pdf/from_Sabbath_to_Sunday_samuele_bacchiocchi.pdf

 

Encyclopedia Judaica. 1972.  Keter Publishing. Jerusalem:Israel.

 

"Feasts and the Holidays, the Mo’edim."  https://hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/holidays.html

 

Flusser, David.  "Judaism and the Origins of Christianity." 1988.  Magness Press.  Jerusalem.

 

Hayyim, Schauss. "The Jewish Festivals." © 1938

"The Jewish Encyclopedia."  www.jewishencyclopedia.com

 

Levine, Lee.  2005. "The Ancient Synagogue: the First Thousand Years." 2nd Edition.  New Haven: Yale University Press. 

 

Stern, David. Jewish New Testament Commentary.  1996.  Jewish New Testament Publications. Clarksfield:Maryland.

Stern, David. The Complete Jewish Bible. 1998. Jewish New Testament

 

Wilson, Marvin. Our Father Abraham. 1989.  W.B. Eerdman’s. Grand Rapids:MI.  Contours of Hebrew Thought. 

 

Finally, here's a link to a chapter of one of my books I did for my classes.  The content is based upon the sources above.  Link -

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qdycam9yad7ekax/e%20Lesson5..signbetweenus..2019..137..188.pdf?dl=0

A second link is related to Paul meeting in Troas on the FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK.  Here's the link -  https://www.dropbox.com/s/rmkqxbq18k3cmeq/SABBATH%20IN%20TROAS%20AND%20REVELATION.pdf?dl=0

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

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Does the Bible, specifically the New Testament, prove that Jesus changed the practices in Second Temple Judaism?  Did Jesus do away with the old law, the TORAH, and start a new Sabbath on Sunday?  It seems that if you study the New Testament in ENGLISH and separate it from the historical and ancient cultural context, the answer would be yes.  However, the Bible was clearly meant for those first disciples like John and Mark and Matthew and Paul and Mary.  God gave them His word so they understood it and passed it down to us.  So, one might say they are the first audience.  But, they are all Jewish, even Luke.  There is a strong argument that Luke was Jewish.  It isn't conclusive but very strong.  Check it out at this link - https://www.levitt.com/essays/luke

Thus, these Jewish believers lived in a Jewish culture 2000 years ago and they perhaps saw things and understood things a lot differently than us.  For on thing we have proof that the early church, those first believers, met for the Sabbath on Friday evening to Saturday evening.

(Paul F. Bradshaw and Lawrence A. Hoffman, The Making of Jewish and Christian Worship (Notre Dame, 1991).  And,

CHRISTIAN HISTORY, "When did the Christian church switch the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?"   Link: https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/search/?query=issue%2037  ELESHA COFFMAN)

 

In Video 3 we will again put the Bible in its historical context.  Once again we will study His word taking in account the ancient Jewish culture of those first disciples, the first Messianic believers.  When we do and study the GREEK and not the English, we find there is a compelling alternative understanding to verses that supposedly suggest Jesus changed everything.  The three verses we will study are shown below take from the NASB version.

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; 
(1Co 16:1-3)

On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight. There were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered together. And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, he was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead. But Paul went down and fell upon him, and after embracing him, he said, "Do not be troubled, for his life is in him." When he had gone back up and had broken the bread and eaten, he talked with them a long while until daybreak, and then left. They took away the boy alive, and were greatly comforted. (Act 20:7-12)

 

I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a trumpet, saying, "Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea." (Rev 1:9-11)

This is only a short introduction.  It is a deep and expansive subject that can not be completely addressed in a 40 to 60 minutes video.  Thus, to continue your study on the Sabbath I strongly recommend the following books and resources ...

 

Kiesz, John. "A History of the Sabbath and Sunday."  The Bible Sabbath Association (January 1, 1983).  Free download at this link -

http://www.truthontheweb.org/KieszHistory.htm

 

Nichols, J. T. “The Origin of the Hebrew Sabbath.” The Old and New Testament Student, vol. 12, no. 1, 1891, pp. 36–42. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/3157542

 

Hay, Malcolm. "THE ROOTS OF CHRISTIAN ANTI SEMITISM." Available at Amazon.

 

Dr. Shumel Safrai, “The Jewish People in the First Century: Historical Geography, Political History, Social, Cultural and Religious...Vols. 1 and 2.”

 

Bacchiocchi, Samule.  "From Sabbath to Sunday.  (1977)." Rome, Italy. Pontifical Gregorial University Press. Free download at this link - http://www.anym.org/pdf/from_Sabbath_to_Sunday_samuele_bacchiocchi.pdf

 

Encyclopedia Judaica. 1972.  Keter Publishing. Jerusalem:Israel.

 

"Feasts and the Holidays, the Mo’edim."  https://hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/holidays.html

 

Flusser, David.  "Judaism and the Origins of Christianity." 1988.  Magness Press.  Jerusalem.

 

Hayyim, Schauss. "The Jewish Festivals." © 1938

"The Jewish Encyclopedia."  www.jewishencyclopedia.com

 

Levine, Lee.  2005. "The Ancient Synagogue: the First Thousand Years." 2nd Edition.  New Haven: Yale University Press. 

 

Stern, David. Jewish New Testament Commentary.  1996.  Jewish New Testament Publications. Clarksfield:Maryland.

Stern, David. The Complete Jewish Bible. 1998. Jewish New Testament

 

Wilson, Marvin. Our Father Abraham. 1989.  W.B. Eerdman’s. Grand Rapids:MI.  Contours of Hebrew Thought. 

 

Finally, here's a link to a chapter of one of my books I did for my classes.  The content is based upon the sources above.  Link -

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qdycam9yad7ekax/e%20Lesson5..signbetweenus..2019..137..188.pdf?dl=0

A second link is related to Paul meeting in Troas on the FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK.  Here's the link -  https://www.dropbox.com/s/rmkqxbq18k3cmeq/SABBATH%20IN%20TROAS%20AND%20REVELATION.pdf?dl=0

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1971 248 full Exodus 72 - Exod. 32:1-10 - The Event of the Golden Bull Calf Exodus 72 - Exod. 32:1-10 - The Event of the Golden Bull Calf https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-72-exod-321-10-the-event-of-the-golden-bull-calf/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-72-exod-321-10-the-event-of-the-golden-bull-calf/#comments Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/991ae51e-856a-3761-ac3a-7eb61ab94cdb

This is another awesome example of scripture that testifies of Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  We will study the event of the Golden Calf and God will teach us in His TORAH, His instructions, that He had a plan for Israel.  He had an awesome purpose for His treasured possession (Exod. 19:5)  It all relates to John 3:16 and the love the Lord has for all, the whole world.  But, the Hebrews failed and chose another god, a god of gold, a bull calf.  They didn’t give up on the one true God, they just disobeyed Him in making an animal to represent the one God, the only God, יהוה Yahvay (I pronounce His name Yahvay and not Yahway since  Hebrew has no W sound so it is an error to say Yahway for His name).  Yahvay put this in His Ten Statements, His Ten Commandments, that we are not to make an image to represent the Lord.  The Hebrews  did.  And they did not follow His commands and went their own way.

Once again, I brought up the likelihood that the Hebrews had assimilated into the Egyptian culture.  The Hebrews cried out in Exod. 2:23.  But, it is more than cried out.  The Hebrew word is za'aka זעק H2199 which is shriek or scream in deep anguish or terror.  On top of that the Hebrews cried out to no one!  In Exod. 2:23 they cried out - to who?  God heard them but they did not cry out, shriek in deep pain, to the Lord.  Later, at the sea before they crossed over, one they were reintroduced to the God of Abraham, we read in Exod. 14:10 that Israel cried out TO THE LORD.  We miss that.  We think they cried out to the Lord in Exod. 2:23.  That is putting words in the Bible that aren't there.  They didn't know the God of their fathers anymore.  What happened?  What's going on? 

The answer - they had assimilated into the Egyptian culture.  The Bible proves it yet we missed it.  All they knew were the gods of Egypt.  It is easy to get Israel out of Egypt but it is nigh impossible to get Egypt out of Israel.   The Hebrews after hundreds of years were deeply imbedded into the Egyptian culture and ways.  Here's the link to study that the Hebrews assimilated into Egypt – https://halakhaoftheday.org/2023/03/29/from-propsperty-to-assimilationn/

Here’ a link to lesson 4 part 2 in this series where we study this idea.  It is seemingly proven from the very word of God.  Here’s the link - https://youtu.be/9tY5N0mAJ2I?si=BQ2ID2W8eVXZT1xb

I did an “AI” search (artificial intelligence) of the Apis Bull in ancient Egypt.  I came up with the following.  I know a lot about the Apis Bull from my days traveling and doing research in Egypt plus my own personal study.  The “AI” material is right on.  So here it is in its entirety.  I do this just in case you want to expand your study to learn more about the Apis Bull and ancient Egypt.

AI SEARCH ON THE APIS BULL – MAY 2026

The Apis bull was a sacred animal in ancient Egypt, serving as a living manifestation of the god Ptah and, during its life, a powerful symbol of the pharaoh’s vitality, strength, and divine right to rule. As a direct connection between the gods and the kingdom, the Apis bull reinforced the legitimacy of the monarch and was frequently referred to as the "strong bull" in royal inscriptions. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Connection to the Pharaoh

  • Symbol of Power: The Apis bull directly symbolized the fertility, power, and vitality of the pharaoh.
  • "Strong Bull" Titles: Pharaohs often used titles such as "Strong Bull of His Mother" to equate themselves with the sacred animal.
  • Ritual Union: During the Sed festival (rejuvenation ceremony), the pharaoh participated in rituals with the bull to absorb its divine power, often described as running or walking with the Apis.
  • Divine Manifestation: The bull was considered an earthly avatar of Ptah (creator god) and, upon death, united with Osiris to become Osiris-Apis. [1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Worship and Life

  • Selection: Priests selected the bull based on strict, specific markings, including a black coat, a white triangle on the forehead, an eagle-shaped mark on the back, and a beetle-shaped mark under the tongue.
  • Royal Treatment: Once selected, the Apis lived in a specialized "House of Apis" in Memphis, treating the bull with the same reverence and luxury as a pharaoh.
  • Afterlife: When the Apis died, it was mummified and buried with immense fanfare in a dedicated cemetery known as the Serapeum at Saqqara. [2, 8, 9, 10]

[1] https://www.ancientegyptblog.com/?p=3313

[2] https://www.facebook.com/Egypt.Culture/posts/the-sacred-bull-apis-was-one-of-the-greatest-religious-symbols-in-ancient-egypt-/930050865826543/

[3] https://www.magellantv.com/articles/by-the-horns-of-apis-ancient-egypts-noble-bullgod

[4] https://egyptatours.com/what-is-apis-bull/

[5] https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/bull-apis-e39829/

[6] https://templeofathena.blog/2016/08/18/god-of-the-month-club-apis-the-living-bull-god-of-egypt/

[7] https://www.livius.org/articles/religion/apis/

[8] https://www.facebook.com/Tresuresofancientegypt/posts/a-sacred-bull-apis-egypt-with-ahmed-graeco-roman-museum-of-alexandria/833234285657958/

[9] https://egypt-museum.com/cows-bulls-in-ancient-egypt/

[10] https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1939677557500293212

In this lesson the Bible supports the idea that Aaron was complicit in the event of the Golden Bull Calf.  Orthodix Jewish Rabbis, however, stick up for Aaron and try to argue he is totally innocent with regards to the Golden Bull Calf incident.  Their views are merely opinion not based upon God's word and in fact are dismissive of the word when it says that Aaron is guilty and the Lord will destroy him along with all Israel.  Their views are totally unacceptable and in great error.

Aaron may not have participated in the worship of the Golden Bull Calf, but he made the molten image and thus got all Israel to sin grievously against the Lord.  That Aaron was found guilty is clear in the very words of God Himself and God wanted to destroy all Israel and AARON!! 

"The LORD spoke further to me, saying, 'I have seen this people, and indeed, it is a stubborn people. 'Let Me alone, that I may destroy them and blot out their name from under heaven; and I will make of you a nation mightier and greater than they.' "(Deu 9:13-14)

"The LORD was angry enough with Aaron to destroy him; so I also prayed for Aaron at the same time."  (Deu 9:20)

Here's some links that will add to your study with regards to Aaron’s guilt in this terrible event of the Golden Bull Calf.

ARTICLE ON AARON’S GUILT FROM CHABAD – AN ORTHODIX JEWISH SITE - https://www.chabad.org/parshah/article_cdo/aid/860977/jewish/Why-Did-Aaron-Make-the-Golden-Calf.htm

ARTICLE ON AARON’S GUILT FROM www.GotQuestions.org - https://www.gotquestions.org/Aaron-golden-calf.html

In this lesson we hear God say,

"They have quickly turned aside from the way which I commanded them ..." (Exo 32:8)

What is God's WAY that He wanted the Hebrews to follow?  The Hebrew word for the word WAY is derekh (דֶּרֶךְ).  It is the word used in Genesis 3 when the Lord shows the WAY back to the Garden was closed and guarded by two mighty Khrooveem (not cherubs).  The WAY to the Father was blocked.  Now in Exodus 32 God talks about His WAY, His derekh (דֶּרֶךְ) He wants the Hebrews to follow.  Later, the Lord comes to us and He says in John 14 that, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me." (Joh 14:6)  So, what might he Lord be getting at?  What is the lesson?  

I suggest it seems to be summed up in the first verses of Psalm 119.

How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the LORD. How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, Who seek Him with all their heart. They also do no unrighteousness; They walk in His ways. You have ordained Your precepts, That we should keep them diligently. Oh that my ways may be established To keep Your statutes!   (Psa 119:1-6)

In TORAH the Lord gives us His intruction to live as His people, His chosen ones.  We are to liv in such a way that our lives show we are lovng the Lord God and serving Him by living as per His word, the Written Word.  But then He came to us.  Yeshua.  He is the Living Word.  In John 14 we read that Yeshua says if we are His true disciples He is in us and we in Him.  We abide together.  And as true branches of the "true vine" that is Yeshua we are to be fruitful so that our work in Yeshua keeps until the final harvest of the Vinedresser, the Father, and show ourselves to be His disciples.  We live to be His People of THE WAY, 

derekh (דֶּרֶךְ).

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere on the Jordan River in northern Galilee)

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

 

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This is another awesome example of scripture that testifies of Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  We will study the event of the Golden Calf and God will teach us in His TORAH, His instructions, that He had a plan for Israel.  He had an awesome purpose for His treasured possession (Exod. 19:5)  It all relates to John 3:16 and the love the Lord has for all, the whole world.  But, the Hebrews failed and chose another god, a god of gold, a bull calf.  They didn’t give up on the one true God, they just disobeyed Him in making an animal to represent the one God, the only God, יהוה Yahvay (I pronounce His name Yahvay and not Yahway since  Hebrew has no W sound so it is an error to say Yahway for His name).  Yahvay put this in His Ten Statements, His Ten Commandments, that we are not to make an image to represent the Lord.  The Hebrews  did.  And they did not follow His commands and went their own way.

Once again, I brought up the likelihood that the Hebrews had assimilated into the Egyptian culture.  The Hebrews cried out in Exod. 2:23.  But, it is more than cried out.  The Hebrew word is za'aka זעק H2199 which is shriek or scream in deep anguish or terror.  On top of that the Hebrews cried out to no one!  In Exod. 2:23 they cried out - to who?  God heard them but they did not cry out, shriek in deep pain, to the Lord.  Later, at the sea before they crossed over, one they were reintroduced to the God of Abraham, we read in Exod. 14:10 that Israel cried out TO THE LORD.  We miss that.  We think they cried out to the Lord in Exod. 2:23.  That is putting words in the Bible that aren't there.  They didn't know the God of their fathers anymore.  What happened?  What's going on? 

The answer - they had assimilated into the Egyptian culture.  The Bible proves it yet we missed it.  All they knew were the gods of Egypt.  It is easy to get Israel out of Egypt but it is nigh impossible to get Egypt out of Israel.   The Hebrews after hundreds of years were deeply imbedded into the Egyptian culture and ways.  Here's the link to study that the Hebrews assimilated into Egypt – https://halakhaoftheday.org/2023/03/29/from-propsperty-to-assimilationn/

Here’ a link to lesson 4 part 2 in this series where we study this idea.  It is seemingly proven from the very word of God.  Here’s the link - https://youtu.be/9tY5N0mAJ2I?si=BQ2ID2W8eVXZT1xb

I did an “AI” search (artificial intelligence) of the Apis Bull in ancient Egypt.  I came up with the following.  I know a lot about the Apis Bull from my days traveling and doing research in Egypt plus my own personal study.  The “AI” material is right on.  So here it is in its entirety.  I do this just in case you want to expand your study to learn more about the Apis Bull and ancient Egypt.

AI SEARCH ON THE APIS BULL – MAY 2026

The Apis bull was a sacred animal in ancient Egypt, serving as a living manifestation of the god Ptah and, during its life, a powerful symbol of the pharaoh’s vitality, strength, and divine right to rule. As a direct connection between the gods and the kingdom, the Apis bull reinforced the legitimacy of the monarch and was frequently referred to as the "strong bull" in royal inscriptions. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Connection to the Pharaoh

  • Symbol of Power: The Apis bull directly symbolized the fertility, power, and vitality of the pharaoh.
  • "Strong Bull" Titles: Pharaohs often used titles such as "Strong Bull of His Mother" to equate themselves with the sacred animal.
  • Ritual Union: During the Sed festival (rejuvenation ceremony), the pharaoh participated in rituals with the bull to absorb its divine power, often described as running or walking with the Apis.
  • Divine Manifestation: The bull was considered an earthly avatar of Ptah (creator god) and, upon death, united with Osiris to become Osiris-Apis. [1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Worship and Life

  • Selection: Priests selected the bull based on strict, specific markings, including a black coat, a white triangle on the forehead, an eagle-shaped mark on the back, and a beetle-shaped mark under the tongue.
  • Royal Treatment: Once selected, the Apis lived in a specialized "House of Apis" in Memphis, treating the bull with the same reverence and luxury as a pharaoh.
  • Afterlife: When the Apis died, it was mummified and buried with immense fanfare in a dedicated cemetery known as the Serapeum at Saqqara. [2, 8, 9, 10]

[1] https://www.ancientegyptblog.com/?p=3313

[2] https://www.facebook.com/Egypt.Culture/posts/the-sacred-bull-apis-was-one-of-the-greatest-religious-symbols-in-ancient-egypt-/930050865826543/

[3] https://www.magellantv.com/articles/by-the-horns-of-apis-ancient-egypts-noble-bullgod

[4] https://egyptatours.com/what-is-apis-bull/

[5] https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/bull-apis-e39829/

[6] https://templeofathena.blog/2016/08/18/god-of-the-month-club-apis-the-living-bull-god-of-egypt/

[7] https://www.livius.org/articles/religion/apis/

[8] https://www.facebook.com/Tresuresofancientegypt/posts/a-sacred-bull-apis-egypt-with-ahmed-graeco-roman-museum-of-alexandria/833234285657958/

[9] https://egypt-museum.com/cows-bulls-in-ancient-egypt/

[10] https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1939677557500293212

In this lesson the Bible supports the idea that Aaron was complicit in the event of the Golden Bull Calf.  Orthodix Jewish Rabbis, however, stick up for Aaron and try to argue he is totally innocent with regards to the Golden Bull Calf incident.  Their views are merely opinion not based upon God's word and in fact are dismissive of the word when it says that Aaron is guilty and the Lord will destroy him along with all Israel.  Their views are totally unacceptable and in great error.

Aaron may not have participated in the worship of the Golden Bull Calf, but he made the molten image and thus got all Israel to sin grievously against the Lord.  That Aaron was found guilty is clear in the very words of God Himself and God wanted to destroy all Israel and AARON!! 

"The LORD spoke further to me, saying, 'I have seen this people, and indeed, it is a stubborn people. 'Let Me alone, that I may destroy them and blot out their name from under heaven; and I will make of you a nation mightier and greater than they.' "(Deu 9:13-14)

"The LORD was angry enough with Aaron to destroy him; so I also prayed for Aaron at the same time."  (Deu 9:20)

Here's some links that will add to your study with regards to Aaron’s guilt in this terrible event of the Golden Bull Calf.

ARTICLE ON AARON’S GUILT FROM CHABAD – AN ORTHODIX JEWISH SITE - https://www.chabad.org/parshah/article_cdo/aid/860977/jewish/Why-Did-Aaron-Make-the-Golden-Calf.htm

ARTICLE ON AARON’S GUILT FROM www.GotQuestions.org - https://www.gotquestions.org/Aaron-golden-calf.html

In this lesson we hear God say,

"They have quickly turned aside from the way which I commanded them ..." (Exo 32:8)

What is God's WAY that He wanted the Hebrews to follow?  The Hebrew word for the word WAY is derekh (דֶּרֶךְ).  It is the word used in Genesis 3 when the Lord shows the WAY back to the Garden was closed and guarded by two mighty Khrooveem (not cherubs).  The WAY to the Father was blocked.  Now in Exodus 32 God talks about His WAY, His derekh (דֶּרֶךְ) He wants the Hebrews to follow.  Later, the Lord comes to us and He says in John 14 that, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me." (Joh 14:6)  So, what might he Lord be getting at?  What is the lesson?  

I suggest it seems to be summed up in the first verses of Psalm 119.

How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the LORD. How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, Who seek Him with all their heart. They also do no unrighteousness; They walk in His ways. You have ordained Your precepts, That we should keep them diligently. Oh that my ways may be established To keep Your statutes!  
(Psa 119:1-6)

In TORAH the Lord gives us His intruction to live as His people, His chosen ones.  We are to liv in such a way that our lives show we are lovng the Lord God and serving Him by living as per His word, the Written Word.  But then He came to us.  Yeshua.  He is the Living Word.  In John 14 we read that Yeshua says if we are His true disciples He is in us and we in Him.  We abide together.  And as true branches of the "true vine" that is Yeshua we are to be fruitful so that our work in Yeshua keeps until the final harvest of the Vinedresser, the Father, and show ourselves to be His disciples.  We live to be His People of THE WAY, 

derekh (דֶּרֶךְ).

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 


(Ferret - somewhere on the Jordan River in northern Galilee)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2848 421 full Shavuot (Pentecost) 7 - VIDEO - God Dwells With Them and Came to Dwell In Us Shavuot (Pentecost) 7 - VIDEO - God Dwells With Them and Came to Dwell In Us https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/shavuot-pentecost-7-god-dwells-with-them-and-came-to-dwell-in-us/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/shavuot-pentecost-7-god-dwells-with-them-and-came-to-dwell-in-us/#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/f34cd3f8-c78c-3643-975f-10855afc28e4

Shavuot - Episode 7

Let’s consider those amazing connections between what happened at Sinai and during Pentecost shortly after Jesus’ ascension.  These amazing connections are pictures to us today of God's amazing power to bring us to a deeper and more enhanced understanding that the feasts of the Lord, all eight of them, are shadows of the Messiah.  Consider …

  • Both events occurred on mountains known as "the mountain of God."
    • Exo 24:13 So Moses arose with Joshua his servant, and Moses went up to the mountain of God. (Ex. 24:13; Isa. 2:3).  The mountain of God in the Sinai when the Lord gives the Ten Commandments.
    • But, the mountain of God moves.  The Lord changes its location. 
    • Consider what we read in the book of Isaiah, “And many peoples will come and say, ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; That He may teach us concerning His ways And that we may walk in His paths.’ For the law will go forth from Zion And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.”  (Isa 2:3 )
    • Or in the book of Joel we read, “Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, Dwelling in Zion, My holy mountain. So Jerusalem will be holy, And strangers will pass through it no more.” (Joe 3:17)
    • Then again in the book of Micah, “And it will come about in the last days That the mountain of the house of the LORD Will be established as the chief of the mountains. It will be raised above the hills, And the peoples will stream to it. Many nations will come and say, ‘Come and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD And to the house of the God of Jacob, That He may teach us about His ways And that we may walk in His paths.’ For from Zion will go forth the law, Even the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.” (Mic 4:1-2)
  • Both events happened on day 50.
    • They arrived at Sinai in the third month on the very day (Ex. 19:1). “In the third month after the sons of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that very day they came into the wilderness of Sinai.” (Ex. 19:1)
    • In Hebrew “on that very day” means they arrived on the third day of the third month exactly 50 days after their first Passover meal in Egypt. The feast of Shavuot is to happen on the 50th day after the weekly sabbath during Passover and Unleavened Bread (Lev. 23:15-16).
  • Both involved similar sounds and symbols, such as wind, fire, and voices (Ex. 19:16-19; Acts 2:1-3).
    • Note that the Hebrew for "thunder" (kolot) means "voices" (Acts 2:4).
    • Jewish tradition said that the Israelites heard God speak in 70 languages or, to translate direct from the Hebrew, God spoke in tongues!
  • Both events involved the presence of God (Ex. 19:18,20; Acts 2:4).
  • About 3,000 people died because of their sin when Moses received the Torah (Ex. 32:28). About 3,000 people believed (were born again into new life) when the Spirit came (Acts 2:41).
  • At Mount Sinai, God wrote his revelation on stone tablets (Ex. 31:18). On the fulfillment of Pentecost, God wrote his law on people's hearts as he had promised He would (2 Cor. 3:3; Jer. 31:33).
  • Torah means "teaching." The Spirit, given on Shavuot, also became the "Teacher" of the new community of Jesus' followers (John 14:26)
  • Many Jews from all over the world heard in their own language from a bunch of kids, young men and women, who only knew Aramaic, Greek and Hebrew.  These 120 disciples of Yeshua received "power" and spoke in other language they didn't know or understand.  
  • All the people, probably hundreds of thousands at the Temple on Shavuot, heard the Gospel!! Peter did a short five minute speech and 3000 wanted to be baptized.  It was as if it was SINAI REPEATED!! This is part of what Jesus meant when He said they’d receive “power.”
  • Both events were times when God’s people entered a NEW covenant with the Lord.
    • Israel became a new nation, a nation of priests, and nation that would be the light of the world (Ex. 19:6, Isa. 49:6).
    • And, for us, we have entered a NEW covenant with the Lord as we take the cup of Messiah in His Last Seder meal (Luke 22:20).
    • We too become a new people, a new nation, a royal priesthood (1 Pet. 2:9-10). We to are to be the light of the world (Mat.5:14, Acts 1:7-8).  But, this time, this covenant is the covenant to restore all people to Himself as our sins our totally cleansed and forgiven.
    • This is the final covenant for Jew and Gentile to become one flock with one shepherd, the Good Shepherd, the Messiah Jesus (John 10:14-16). The Shadow of Messiah.
  • On Shavuot there is a special sacrifice. Amazingly it uses two loaves of LEAVENED BREAD (Lev. 23:17). Is God giving us a picture that Jew and Gentile are a new people, a new culture, a holy nation, His two flocks coming together as ONE permeated and saturated with His Holy Spirit dwelling in us and through us?  Is God helping us see that His Bible is ONE book, about ONE God, about ONE Gospel, ONE Baptism, and ONE Savor of all – Yeshua!
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Shavuot - Episode 7

Let’s consider those amazing connections between what happened at Sinai and during Pentecost shortly after Jesus’ ascension.  These amazing connections are pictures to us today of God's amazing power to bring us to a deeper and more enhanced understanding that the feasts of the Lord, all eight of them, are shadows of the Messiah.  Consider …

  • Both events occurred on mountains known as "the mountain of God."
    • Exo 24:13 So Moses arose with Joshua his servant, and Moses went up to the mountain of God. (Ex. 24:13; Isa. 2:3).  The mountain of God in the Sinai when the Lord gives the Ten Commandments.
    • But, the mountain of God moves.  The Lord changes its location. 
    • Consider what we read in the book of Isaiah, “And many peoples will come and say, ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; That He may teach us concerning His ways And that we may walk in His paths.’ For the law will go forth from Zion And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.”  (Isa 2:3 )
    • Or in the book of Joel we read, “Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, Dwelling in Zion, My holy mountain. So Jerusalem will be holy, And strangers will pass through it no more.” (Joe 3:17)
    • Then again in the book of Micah, “And it will come about in the last days That the mountain of the house of the LORD Will be established as the chief of the mountains. It will be raised above the hills, And the peoples will stream to it. Many nations will come and say, ‘Come and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD And to the house of the God of Jacob, That He may teach us about His ways And that we may walk in His paths.’ For from Zion will go forth the law, Even the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.” (Mic 4:1-2)
  • Both events happened on day 50.
    • They arrived at Sinai in the third month on the very day (Ex. 19:1). “In the third month after the sons of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that very day they came into the wilderness of Sinai.” (Ex. 19:1)
    • In Hebrew “on that very day” means they arrived on the third day of the third month exactly 50 days after their first Passover meal in Egypt. The feast of Shavuot is to happen on the 50th day after the weekly sabbath during Passover and Unleavened Bread (Lev. 23:15-16).
  • Both involved similar sounds and symbols, such as wind, fire, and voices (Ex. 19:16-19; Acts 2:1-3).
    • Note that the Hebrew for "thunder" (kolot) means "voices" (Acts 2:4).
    • Jewish tradition said that the Israelites heard God speak in 70 languages or, to translate direct from the Hebrew, God spoke in tongues!
  • Both events involved the presence of God (Ex. 19:18,20; Acts 2:4).
  • About 3,000 people died because of their sin when Moses received the Torah (Ex. 32:28). About 3,000 people believed (were born again into new life) when the Spirit came (Acts 2:41).
  • At Mount Sinai, God wrote his revelation on stone tablets (Ex. 31:18). On the fulfillment of Pentecost, God wrote his law on people's hearts as he had promised He would (2 Cor. 3:3; Jer. 31:33).
  • Torah means "teaching." The Spirit, given on Shavuot, also became the "Teacher" of the new community of Jesus' followers (John 14:26)
  • Many Jews from all over the world heard in their own language from a bunch of kids, young men and women, who only knew Aramaic, Greek and Hebrew.  These 120 disciples of Yeshua received "power" and spoke in other language they didn't know or understand.  
  • All the people, probably hundreds of thousands at the Temple on Shavuot, heard the Gospel!! Peter did a short five minute speech and 3000 wanted to be baptized.  It was as if it was SINAI REPEATED!! This is part of what Jesus meant when He said they’d receive “power.”
  • Both events were times when God’s people entered a NEW covenant with the Lord.
    • Israel became a new nation, a nation of priests, and nation that would be the light of the world (Ex. 19:6, Isa. 49:6).
    • And, for us, we have entered a NEW covenant with the Lord as we take the cup of Messiah in His Last Seder meal (Luke 22:20).
    • We too become a new people, a new nation, a royal priesthood (1 Pet. 2:9-10). We to are to be the light of the world (Mat.5:14, Acts 1:7-8).  But, this time, this covenant is the covenant to restore all people to Himself as our sins our totally cleansed and forgiven.
    • This is the final covenant for Jew and Gentile to become one flock with one shepherd, the Good Shepherd, the Messiah Jesus (John 10:14-16). The Shadow of Messiah.
  • On Shavuot there is a special sacrifice. Amazingly it uses two loaves of LEAVENED BREAD (Lev. 23:17). Is God giving us a picture that Jew and Gentile are a new people, a new culture, a holy nation, His two flocks coming together as ONE permeated and saturated with His Holy Spirit dwelling in us and through us?  Is God helping us see that His Bible is ONE book, about ONE God, about ONE Gospel, ONE Baptism, and ONE Savor of all – Yeshua!
]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2074 396 full Short Video - SHAVUOT (PENTECOST) be a disciple - be like Jesus - be filled in the POWER of the Spirit Short Video - SHAVUOT (PENTECOST) be a disciple - be like Jesus - be filled in the POWER of the Spirit https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/shavuot-pentecost-be-a-disciple-be-like-jesus-be-filled-in-the-power-of-the-spirit/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/shavuot-pentecost-be-a-disciple-be-like-jesus-be-filled-in-the-power-of-the-spirit/#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/a2a375a0-53a2-3c20-9496-6a0361a2f61a

Today is Shavuot (Pentecost) ... by God's own word in Acts 1:8 this feast is the Power Feast of the Lord. Jesus did not say to stay in Jerusalem till you receive tongues ... Jesus did not say to stay in Jerusalem till you receive spiritual gifts ... NO!! He said stay till the Holy Spirit comes to give us POWER to go and bring HIM to the ends of the earth.

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Today is Shavuot (Pentecost) ... by God's own word in Acts 1:8 this feast is the Power Feast of the Lord. Jesus did not say to stay in Jerusalem till you receive tongues ... Jesus did not say to stay in Jerusalem till you receive spiritual gifts ... NO!! He said stay till the Holy Spirit comes to give us POWER to go and bring HIM to the ends of the earth.

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 57 397 full Shavuot (Pentecost) 6 - One Flock & One Shepherd Shavuot (Pentecost) 6 - One Flock & One Shepherd https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-archaeology-of-shavuot-pentecost-one-flock-one-shepherd-lesson-3/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-archaeology-of-shavuot-pentecost-one-flock-one-shepherd-lesson-3/#comments Sat, 23 May 2026 07:05:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/7f6c21ad-7893-5631-a0f7-58a1518047eb

SHAVUOT - EPISODE 6

Adonai is connecting Passover to First Fruits (Bikkureem) and First Fruits to Shavuot or Pentecost.  It is so clear.  When we put these events into their historical context of 1446 B.C. or the time of the first Passover, and in 30 A.D., the probable time of Jesus' death an resurrection, ascension, and the feast of Pentecost in Acts 2, we see how the missing pieces of Pentecost are filled in.  Our understanding is again enriched and enhanced and we ask ourselves, how did we miss so much?  Why isn't Pentecost Sunday a big deal in my church? 

In this lesson I hope you will become as passionate as I in terms of the fact we in the "church" need to bring back Pentecost Sunday and make it a big deal again.  It is more, much more, than what some say is the "birthday of the church."  Shavuot, its Hebrew name, is integrated into the special season, the season of God's ways of deliverance, salvation, redemption, and renewal. 

Hear the words of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, 

"I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me, even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. I have other sheep (us Gentiles), which are not of this fold (Israel); I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they (Jew and Gentile) will become one flock with one shepherd." (Joh 10:14-16)

This is the gathering in of His believers as one flock, one people, or one assembly - in Greek ECCLESIA which is translated as CHURCH.  The gathering of His assembly seems to begin in John 1 when two followed Jesus.  One was Andrew, Peter's brother.  More were added as Jesus came to them and said, "Come. Yes, come.  Follow me."  Shavuot is when the Lord poured out upon us POWER to be His witnesses to GO and make disciples and take God's Salvation (Yeshua - Jesus' name in Hebrew - means salvation!) and take God's Yeshua to the ends of the earth.  Our POWER day is PENTECOST.  

Here are the links referenced in this lesson.

Ray Vander Laan's audio lesson on Shavuot - https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/shavuot

Tutorial of the feast of Shavuot presented by the Temple Institute in Jerusalem - http://templeinstitute.org/shavuot/

Rev. Ferret's lesson from his book entitled, "The Spring Feasts: the Shadows of the Messiah" - https://www.dropbox.com/s/2rs9dwl481eb9s1/Chapter%204%20-%20The%20Spring%20Feasts%20-%20the%20End%20of%20the%20Beginning.pdf?dl=0

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

Ferret teaching in northern Israel at Tel Omrit

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

 

 

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SHAVUOT - EPISODE 6

Adonai is connecting Passover to First Fruits (Bikkureem) and First Fruits to Shavuot or Pentecost.  It is so clear.  When we put these events into their historical context of 1446 B.C. or the time of the first Passover, and in 30 A.D., the probable time of Jesus' death an resurrection, ascension, and the feast of Pentecost in Acts 2, we see how the missing pieces of Pentecost are filled in.  Our understanding is again enriched and enhanced and we ask ourselves, how did we miss so much?  Why isn't Pentecost Sunday a big deal in my church? 

In this lesson I hope you will become as passionate as I in terms of the fact we in the "church" need to bring back Pentecost Sunday and make it a big deal again.  It is more, much more, than what some say is the "birthday of the church."  Shavuot, its Hebrew name, is integrated into the special season, the season of God's ways of deliverance, salvation, redemption, and renewal. 

Hear the words of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, 

"I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me, even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. I have other sheep (us Gentiles), which are not of this fold (Israel); I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they (Jew and Gentile) will become one flock with one shepherd." (Joh 10:14-16)

This is the gathering in of His believers as one flock, one people, or one assembly - in Greek ECCLESIA which is translated as CHURCH.  The gathering of His assembly seems to begin in John 1 when two followed Jesus.  One was Andrew, Peter's brother.  More were added as Jesus came to them and said, "Come. Yes, come.  Follow me."  Shavuot is when the Lord poured out upon us POWER to be His witnesses to GO and make disciples and take God's Salvation (Yeshua - Jesus' name in Hebrew - means salvation!) and take God's Yeshua to the ends of the earth.  Our POWER day is PENTECOST.  

Here are the links referenced in this lesson.

Ray Vander Laan's audio lesson on Shavuot - https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/shavuot

Tutorial of the feast of Shavuot presented by the Temple Institute in Jerusalem - http://templeinstitute.org/shavuot/

Rev. Ferret's lesson from his book entitled, "The Spring Feasts: the Shadows of the Messiah" - https://www.dropbox.com/s/2rs9dwl481eb9s1/Chapter%204%20-%20The%20Spring%20Feasts%20-%20the%20End%20of%20the%20Beginning.pdf?dl=0

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

Ferret teaching in northern Israel at Tel Omrit

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2574 13 full Shavuot (Pentecost) 5 - In the House Shavuot (Pentecost) 5 - In the House https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-archaeology-of-shavuot-pentecost-in-the-house-lesson-2/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-archaeology-of-shavuot-pentecost-in-the-house-lesson-2/#comments Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/f4883d85-e016-5d80-982e-fac98c2888b9

SHAVUOT - EPISODE 5

Where did the the events of Acts 2 happen?  In the upper room?  Some say it had to be since the disciples were all frightened to be jailed and persecuted like Jesus.  But, were they frightened by the time Shavuot comes around?  Remember, Jesus rises from the dead in the 1st day of the Omer (listen to lesson 1) - He rises from the dead on the feast of First Fruits, Bikkureem.  Forty days pass - over 5 weeks - and Jesus ascends to the Father.  Were those disciples cowering in the upper room for 40 days and 40 nights?  Absolutely not.  The Bible is clear and precise on this.  Moreover, on Shavuot where would be the only place to find a  large crowd of religious Jews?  Where is the ONLY place you'd find a large crowd of 3000 who wanted to be baptized after they heard Peter's sermon?  Where?  

The important point of all this is just as God chose the 40th day for His Son to return (the Ascension) God also picked a precise location for the coming of the Holy Spirit ( רוח הקודש Ruach HaKodesh) upon the 120 disciples.  The 40th day was full of meaning if you were a Jew in 30 A.D. a disciple of Jesus witnessing the ascension.  Likewise, the location of the events in Acts 2 is chosen by God since it makes the connection of Passover to Pentecost.  

Here are the links I mentioned in this podcast.

Link to Rev. Ferret's article on Bikureem and First Fruits and the count of the Omer - https://www.dropbox.com/s/vca81ywpv8nu900/Article%20from%20book%20BIKKUREEM%20final.pdf?dl=0

Link to the Shavuot tutorial at the website for The Temple Institute - https://templeinstitute.org/shavuot/

Link for an article on where is Mt. Zion - https://www.seetheholyland.net/mount-zion/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

Ferret someplace in the Jordan Valley south of Beth Shean

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

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SHAVUOT - EPISODE 5

Where did the the events of Acts 2 happen?  In the upper room?  Some say it had to be since the disciples were all frightened to be jailed and persecuted like Jesus.  But, were they frightened by the time Shavuot comes around?  Remember, Jesus rises from the dead in the 1st day of the Omer (listen to lesson 1) - He rises from the dead on the feast of First Fruits, Bikkureem.  Forty days pass - over 5 weeks - and Jesus ascends to the Father.  Were those disciples cowering in the upper room for 40 days and 40 nights?  Absolutely not.  The Bible is clear and precise on this.  Moreover, on Shavuot where would be the only place to find a  large crowd of religious Jews?  Where is the ONLY place you'd find a large crowd of 3000 who wanted to be baptized after they heard Peter's sermon?  Where?  

The important point of all this is just as God chose the 40th day for His Son to return (the Ascension) God also picked a precise location for the coming of the Holy Spirit ( רוח הקודש Ruach HaKodesh) upon the 120 disciples.  The 40th day was full of meaning if you were a Jew in 30 A.D. a disciple of Jesus witnessing the ascension.  Likewise, the location of the events in Acts 2 is chosen by God since it makes the connection of Passover to Pentecost.  

Here are the links I mentioned in this podcast.

Link to Rev. Ferret's article on Bikureem and First Fruits and the count of the Omer - https://www.dropbox.com/s/vca81ywpv8nu900/Article%20from%20book%20BIKKUREEM%20final.pdf?dl=0

Link to the Shavuot tutorial at the website for The Temple Institute - https://templeinstitute.org/shavuot/

Link for an article on where is Mt. Zion - https://www.seetheholyland.net/mount-zion/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

Ferret someplace in the Jordan Valley south of Beth Shean

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1876 10 full Shavuot (Pentecost) 4 - God's Chosen - Hebrews and Us at the Mountain Shavuot (Pentecost) 4 - God's Chosen - Hebrews and Us at the Mountain https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/shavuot-pentecost-4-gods-chosen-hebrews-and-us-at-the-mountain/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/shavuot-pentecost-4-gods-chosen-hebrews-and-us-at-the-mountain/#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 09:15:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/a68ba7fc-ce3b-32ee-b6d7-cccb5e6e59eb

Shavuot – Episode 4

In the previous episode we established the real possibility that the Hebrews arrived on the 3rd day of the 3rd month.   If this is the case then it seems as if יהוה Yahvay, the Lord, God, lead His people to His mountain to receive a new covenant at His mountain, Mt. Sinai, 50 days after Passover, after the first day of Unleavened Bread.  The Hebrews enter a new covenant relationship with the Lord.  This is an amazing event in that a new nation is born, a chosen people, and it's like a new beginning, a new start.  It reminds me of the Year of Jubilee - every 50 years it is the year of Jubilee.

The Year of the Jubilee involved a year of release from indebtedness (Leviticus 25:23-38) and all types of bondage (vv. 39-55). All prisoners and captives were set free, all slaves were released, all debts were forgiven, and all property was returned to its original owners. (Like a new start) In addition, all labor was to cease for one year, and those bound by labor contracts were released from them. One of the benefits of the Jubilee was that both the land and the people were able to rest. (Accessed at https://www.gotquestions.org/Jubilee.html July 25,2022) 

In this session we will see the awesome connection this has to the feast of Shavuot (Weeks) or Pentecost in Jesus' day.  Jesus rose from the dead on a Biblical feast, the feast of first fruits, the Sunday after Passover.  Then 50 days later the 120 disciples received the Holy Spirit and these 120 as the "light to the nations" spoke in tongues of the Salvation of the Lord, the "Yeshua" of יהוה Yahvay.  It was the New Covenant of the Lord at the mountain of the Lord, Jerusalem.   Peter became so inspired, he does a short sermon in Acts 2 and as a result 3000 were baptized on the 50th day, Shavuot or Pentecost.  Did he received the promised power to be the witness to the nations?  You better believe it.  So, the number 50 even takes on even more significance.  Now it seems to be related to the days of Messiah and the coming of the רוח הקודש Ruach HaKodesh, the Holy Spirit.  

The Jubilee presents a beautiful picture of the New Testament themes of redemption and forgiveness. Christ is the Redeemer who came to set free those who are slaves and prisoners to sin (Romans 8:2; Galatians 5:1; 3:22). The debt of sin we owe to God was paid on the cross as Jesus died on our behalf (Colossians 2:13-14), and we are forgiven the debt forever. We are no longer in bondage, no longer slaves to sin, having been freed by Christ, and we can truly enter the rest God provides as we cease laboring to make ourselves acceptable to God by our own works (Hebrews 4:9-10). (Accessed at https://www.gotquestions.org/Jubilee.html July 25,2022) 

God has clearly done something on purpose.  He has connected the New Covenant at His mountain, Mt. Sinai, to the New Covenant at His mountain, Jerusalem.  The giving of the Ten Commandments is intimately connected to Pentecost or Shavuot.  

I taught this as a class.  Here's a link to the chapter from my class book.  If you need the bibliography email me and I will get it to you. 

Link to the article from Light of Menorah on Shavuot - https://www.dropbox.com/s/2rs9dwl481eb9s1/Chapter%204%20-%20The%20Spring%20Feasts%20-%20the%20End%20of%20the%20Beginning.pdf?dl=0

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

Ferret - someplace just north of Eilat, Israel in the Wilderness

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

 

 

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Shavuot – Episode 4

In the previous episode we established the real possibility that the Hebrews arrived on the 3rd day of the 3rd month.   If this is the case then it seems as if יהוה Yahvay, the Lord, God, lead His people to His mountain to receive a new covenant at His mountain, Mt. Sinai, 50 days after Passover, after the first day of Unleavened Bread.  The Hebrews enter a new covenant relationship with the Lord.  This is an amazing event in that a new nation is born, a chosen people, and it's like a new beginning, a new start.  It reminds me of the Year of Jubilee - every 50 years it is the year of Jubilee.

The Year of the Jubilee involved a year of release from indebtedness (Leviticus 25:23-38) and all types of bondage (vv. 39-55). All prisoners and captives were set free, all slaves were released, all debts were forgiven, and all property was returned to its original owners. (Like a new start) In addition, all labor was to cease for one year, and those bound by labor contracts were released from them. One of the benefits of the Jubilee was that both the land and the people were able to rest. (Accessed at https://www.gotquestions.org/Jubilee.html July 25,2022) 

In this session we will see the awesome connection this has to the feast of Shavuot (Weeks) or Pentecost in Jesus' day.  Jesus rose from the dead on a Biblical feast, the feast of first fruits, the Sunday after Passover.  Then 50 days later the 120 disciples received the Holy Spirit and these 120 as the "light to the nations" spoke in tongues of the Salvation of the Lord, the "Yeshua" of יהוה Yahvay.  It was the New Covenant of the Lord at the mountain of the Lord, Jerusalem.   Peter became so inspired, he does a short sermon in Acts 2 and as a result 3000 were baptized on the 50th day, Shavuot or Pentecost.  Did he received the promised power to be the witness to the nations?  You better believe it.  So, the number 50 even takes on even more significance.  Now it seems to be related to the days of Messiah and the coming of the רוח הקודש Ruach HaKodesh, the Holy Spirit.  

The Jubilee presents a beautiful picture of the New Testament themes of redemption and forgiveness. Christ is the Redeemer who came to set free those who are slaves and prisoners to sin (Romans 8:2; Galatians 5:1; 3:22). The debt of sin we owe to God was paid on the cross as Jesus died on our behalf (Colossians 2:13-14), and we are forgiven the debt forever. We are no longer in bondage, no longer slaves to sin, having been freed by Christ, and we can truly enter the rest God provides as we cease laboring to make ourselves acceptable to God by our own works (Hebrews 4:9-10). (Accessed at https://www.gotquestions.org/Jubilee.html July 25,2022) 

God has clearly done something on purpose.  He has connected the New Covenant at His mountain, Mt. Sinai, to the New Covenant at His mountain, Jerusalem.  The giving of the Ten Commandments is intimately connected to Pentecost or Shavuot.  

I taught this as a class.  Here's a link to the chapter from my class book.  If you need the bibliography email me and I will get it to you. 

Link to the article from Light of Menorah on Shavuot - https://www.dropbox.com/s/2rs9dwl481eb9s1/Chapter%204%20-%20The%20Spring%20Feasts%20-%20the%20End%20of%20the%20Beginning.pdf?dl=0

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

Ferret - someplace just north of Eilat, Israel in the Wilderness

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2606 395 full Shavuot (Pentecost) 3 - The Mountain of יהוה‎ The Lord - Sinai & Jerusalem Shavuot (Pentecost) 3 - The Mountain of יהוה‎ The Lord - Sinai & Jerusalem https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/shavuot-pentecost-3-the-mountain-of-%d7%99%d7%94%d7%95%d7%94%e2%80%8e-the-lord-sinai-jerusalem/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/shavuot-pentecost-3-the-mountain-of-%d7%99%d7%94%d7%95%d7%94%e2%80%8e-the-lord-sinai-jerusalem/#comments Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/0ff14d34-9ccf-370a-824a-85733bc398d1

Shavuot - Episode 3

They made it.  The Hebrews led by Moses by the hand of Yahvay, the Lord, finally arrive at the Mountain of God.  Here they will receive the Ten Commandments which the Lord says is His Covenant as we read …

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Write down these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel." So he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread or drink water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments. (Exo 34:27-28)

Israel comes to the Mountain of God in the Sinai and there they will enter a New Covenant - nothing like this ever happened before – and become a chosen people, a holy nation, and nation of priests.  But, wait a minute, that sounds so familiar.  It reminds us of Jesus and His lifting up His cup at His Last Supper – the cup of the New Covenant.  This happens in Jerusalem. 

There’s more.  It so happens that the Mountain of God was Mt. Sinai as can be found in Exod. 3:1 and 3:12 and 19:1-3.  We got this.  No problem.  But then we see that God moves His mountain to a new location.  Just consider a few proof texts …

Now it will come about that In the last days The mountain of the house of the LORD Will be established as the chief of the mountains, And will be raised above the hills; And all the nations will stream to it. And many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; That He may teach us concerning His ways And that we may walk in His paths." For the law will go forth from Zion And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. (Isa 2:2-3)

"I will set a sign among them and will send survivors from them to the nations: Tarshish, Put, Lud, Meshech, Tubal and Javan, to the distant coastlands that have neither heard My fame nor seen My glory. And they will declare My glory among the nations. "Then they shall bring all your brethren from all the nations as a grain offering to the LORD, on horses, in chariots, in litters, on mules and on camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem," says the LORD, "just as the sons of Israel bring their grain offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD. (Isa 66:19-20)

And it will come about in the last days That the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains. It will be raised above the hills, And the peoples will stream to it. Many nations will come and say, "Come and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD And to the house of the God of Jacob, That He may teach us about His ways And that we may walk in His paths." For from Zion will go forth the law, Even the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. (Mic 4:1-2)

He moved His mountain.  It is now the Temple Mount in Jerusalem also known as Mt. Zion.  (The term Mount Zion has been used in the Hebrew Bible first for the City of David (2 Samuel 5:7, 1 Chronicles 11:5; 1 Kings 8:1, 2 Chronicles 5:2) and later for the Temple Mount, but its meaning has shifted and it is now used as the name of ancient Jerusalem's Western Hill)

And, this is where the New Covenant of God is given through Yeshua HaMashiach, Yeshua the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  On top of that we read the following …

But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; (1Pe 2:9)

Wow.  What an amazing connection between the New Covenant at the Mountain of God Mt. Sinai and the New Covenant at the Mountain of God Mt. Zion - a Biblical name for the Temple Mount.  God is connecting these covenants.  He is not replacing the latter with the former.  They are intimately related and you can not have on New Covenant without the other. 

Is there more?  You won’t believe it.  This is another awesome chapter in Torah that meets the goals of this podcast series.  Here are those goals.  

So come and join us in this study.  This is another awesome example that there is ONE book, ONE Bible, from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21, ONE God, ONE Lord, with ONE goal, Jesus! 

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

Ferret teaching on the Baja Mexico

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background ... - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

 

 

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Shavuot - Episode 3

They made it.  The Hebrews led by Moses by the hand of Yahvay, the Lord, finally arrive at the Mountain of God.  Here they will receive the Ten Commandments which the Lord says is His Covenant as we read …

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Write down these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel." So he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread or drink water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments. (Exo 34:27-28)

Israel comes to the Mountain of God in the Sinai and there they will enter a New Covenant - nothing like this ever happened before – and become a chosen people, a holy nation, and nation of priests.  But, wait a minute, that sounds so familiar.  It reminds us of Jesus and His lifting up His cup at His Last Supper – the cup of the New Covenant.  This happens in Jerusalem. 

There’s more.  It so happens that the Mountain of God was Mt. Sinai as can be found in Exod. 3:1 and 3:12 and 19:1-3.  We got this.  No problem.  But then we see that God moves His mountain to a new location.  Just consider a few proof texts …

Now it will come about that In the last days The mountain of the house of the LORD Will be established as the chief of the mountains, And will be raised above the hills; And all the nations will stream to it. And many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; That He may teach us concerning His ways And that we may walk in His paths." For the law will go forth from Zion And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. (Isa 2:2-3)

"I will set a sign among them and will send survivors from them to the nations: Tarshish, Put, Lud, Meshech, Tubal and Javan, to the distant coastlands that have neither heard My fame nor seen My glory. And they will declare My glory among the nations. "Then they shall bring all your brethren from all the nations as a grain offering to the LORD, on horses, in chariots, in litters, on mules and on camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem," says the LORD, "just as the sons of Israel bring their grain offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD. (Isa 66:19-20)

And it will come about in the last days That the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains. It will be raised above the hills, And the peoples will stream to it. Many nations will come and say, "Come and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD And to the house of the God of Jacob, That He may teach us about His ways And that we may walk in His paths." For from Zion will go forth the law, Even the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. (Mic 4:1-2)

He moved His mountain.  It is now the Temple Mount in Jerusalem also known as Mt. Zion.  (The term Mount Zion has been used in the Hebrew Bible first for the City of David (2 Samuel 5:7, 1 Chronicles 11:5; 1 Kings 8:1, 2 Chronicles 5:2) and later for the Temple Mount, but its meaning has shifted and it is now used as the name of ancient Jerusalem's Western Hill)

And, this is where the New Covenant of God is given through Yeshua HaMashiach, Yeshua the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  On top of that we read the following …

But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; (1Pe 2:9)

Wow.  What an amazing connection between the New Covenant at the Mountain of God Mt. Sinai and the New Covenant at the Mountain of God Mt. Zion - a Biblical name for the Temple Mount.  God is connecting these covenants.  He is not replacing the latter with the former.  They are intimately related and you can not have on New Covenant without the other. 

Is there more?  You won’t believe it.  This is another awesome chapter in Torah that meets the goals of this podcast series.  Here are those goals.  

So come and join us in this study.  This is another awesome example that there is ONE book, ONE Bible, from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21, ONE God, ONE Lord, with ONE goal, Jesus! 

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

Ferret teaching on the Baja Mexico

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background ... - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2804 394 full Shavuot (Pentecost) 2 - Resurrection (1st Fruits Barley) Pentecost (1st Fruits Wheat) Shavuot (Pentecost) 2 - Resurrection (1st Fruits Barley) Pentecost (1st Fruits Wheat) https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-archaeology-of-shavuot-pentecost-lesson-1-40-days-of-the-omer/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-archaeology-of-shavuot-pentecost-lesson-1-40-days-of-the-omer/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 07:28:54 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/1e395b12-8665-5bad-9023-aab51759d5cb

SHAVUOT - EPISODE 2

The feast of Pentecost is a day many Christians say is the "birthday" of the church.  That's right!  It is also the time God sends His Holy Spirit upon us.  That's right!  But there is so much more.

In this first lesson we will put this feast back into its historical and cultural context of the 1st century in Israel.  We will again ask how Jesus' 120 disciples, who saw Him ascend on day 40 after His resurrection, understood this time and these events.  For them, Jesus ascending on day 40 had a meaning we don't get since we are not Jewish followers of Jesus back then.  That Jesus rose on day 40 is explosive to those 1st believers and it will be to us as well.  God chose this day on purpose.  Forty has major significance to those Jewish disciples of Jesus then. 

In this lesson we will clearly establish the connection between all these feasts - Passover to First Fruits to Shavuot or Pentecost.  Jesus' ascension is intimately connected to Passover and Pentecost.  When we "walk" those paths and streets like the 120 disciples by our study in this class, may we obtain a deeper and more enriching understanding of the feast of Shavuot.  Perhaps it will inspire many in the church to return the services on Pentecost Sunday into the joyous and powerful time of remembrance it was intended to be by the Lord but has  been mostly neglected by the church.

Here are the some links I mentioned in this lesson.  This will add to your study.

1) My article on the Feast of First Fruits, the Omer Count, and Shavuot - https://www.dropbox.com/s/dv38j7tx1qos4ue/d%20Lesson4..COUNTING%20THE%20DAYS...2019..107..136.pdf?dl=0

2) Link to pictures of the Chapel of the Ascension - https://www.biblewalks.com/AscensionChurch

3) Link to pictures of the Russian Church of the Ascension on the Mt. of Olives - https://www.biblewalks.com/russianascensionchurch

4) Link to pictures of Augusta Victoria and the German Lutheran Church of the Ascension - https://www.biblewalks.com/augustavictoria

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

John & his wife Robin teaching in Mexico

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

 

 

 

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SHAVUOT - EPISODE 2

The feast of Pentecost is a day many Christians say is the "birthday" of the church.  That's right!  It is also the time God sends His Holy Spirit upon us.  That's right!  But there is so much more.

In this first lesson we will put this feast back into its historical and cultural context of the 1st century in Israel.  We will again ask how Jesus' 120 disciples, who saw Him ascend on day 40 after His resurrection, understood this time and these events.  For them, Jesus ascending on day 40 had a meaning we don't get since we are not Jewish followers of Jesus back then.  That Jesus rose on day 40 is explosive to those 1st believers and it will be to us as well.  God chose this day on purpose.  Forty has major significance to those Jewish disciples of Jesus then. 

In this lesson we will clearly establish the connection between all these feasts - Passover to First Fruits to Shavuot or Pentecost.  Jesus' ascension is intimately connected to Passover and Pentecost.  When we "walk" those paths and streets like the 120 disciples by our study in this class, may we obtain a deeper and more enriching understanding of the feast of Shavuot.  Perhaps it will inspire many in the church to return the services on Pentecost Sunday into the joyous and powerful time of remembrance it was intended to be by the Lord but has  been mostly neglected by the church.

Here are the some links I mentioned in this lesson.  This will add to your study.

1) My article on the Feast of First Fruits, the Omer Count, and Shavuot - https://www.dropbox.com/s/dv38j7tx1qos4ue/d%20Lesson4..COUNTING%20THE%20DAYS...2019..107..136.pdf?dl=0

2) Link to pictures of the Chapel of the Ascension - https://www.biblewalks.com/AscensionChurch

3) Link to pictures of the Russian Church of the Ascension on the Mt. of Olives - https://www.biblewalks.com/russianascensionchurch

4) Link to pictures of Augusta Victoria and the German Lutheran Church of the Ascension - https://www.biblewalks.com/augustavictoria

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

John & his wife Robin teaching in Mexico

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

 

 

 

]]> The Ascension of Jesus on Day 40. This lesson will show the unbelievable connections between Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, the Resurrection, the Ascension,the count of the Omer to the Lord’s feast of Shavuot (weeks in Hebrew) or as many in the church know it, Pentecost (meaning 50 in Greek). Rev John Ferret false No 1797 1 1 full Shavuot (Pentecost) 1 - Passover to First Fruits to Pentecost Shavuot (Pentecost) 1 - Passover to First Fruits to Pentecost https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/shavuot-the-countdown-and-psalm-67/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/shavuot-the-countdown-and-psalm-67/#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/49c30d8b-c3f0-39e1-8b1a-8f5570f757e8

SHAVUOT - EPISODE 1

So few Christians really understand that there is a God ordained connection between Passover and Pentecost, between פֶּסַח Paysak and שָׁבוּעוֹת Shavuot.  So few churches today even celebrate Pentecost.  We have lost so much, we have become so disconnected from our roots, שׁוֹרָשִׁים SHORASHEEM.   The emphasis has not been in the best but the least.  

One connection between Passover and Pentecost is "geographical."  Passover is the time of the barley harvest.  Pentecost is the time of the wheat harvest.  Two harvests and both times the Torah calls them times of the First Fruits. Interesting.  Paul calls Jesus the FIRST FRUITS.  Is there something Paul understands that we don't.  You bet. And there is so much more.  

God commands a COUNTDOWN starting, in Jesus' day, on the Sunday after Passover (Resurrection Sunday!).  That was day 1 and the count is to continue for 7 Sabbath weeks - 49 days.  The 50th day God commands in His Torah is the feast of Pentecost (which means 50) or שָׁבוּעוֹת Shavuot meaning weeks.  God is telling us there is some awesome connection between Passover and Pentecost so much so that we are to count each day till Pentecost.  

In the past religious Jews started using Psalm 67 as they did the countdown.  Many still do it today.  Why?  In Hebrew Psalm 67 has 49 words.  ON top of that Psalm 67 has only 7 verses like the 7 weeks between the start of the Omer count and Pentecost or Shavuot. You can see this in the picture below.  (Note - you'll see perhaps a hyphen used in the text.  That does not mean one word but actually two in the original Hebrew which never used hyphens).  So each day the Jewish people say a blessing to the Lord, state what day of the count it is, and recite out loud Psalm 67.  

In this lesson I make the case that this is something we Christians should be doing.  Why?  Wait till you hear the lesson.  Psalm 67 seems to have been inspired by the Lord to His ELECT, Israel, and now to us.  The psalm used between Passover and Pentecost is connected to Jesus in amazing and surprising ways.  It's all about Jesus and it always has been. We should do the countdown and look to the awesome feast of Pentecost.  All churches should now, during the countdown, teach about Pentecost and Passover, the 1st harvest and the 2nd harvest, the 1st blessing and the 2nd blessing, the giving of the Laws of the Lord and the giving of that which completes the Law, and the coming of the Teaching of the Lord (Torah) and the coming of the Teacher, רוח הקודש, RUACH HAKODESH, the Holy Spirit.  Let us return and learn we are to focus on the best and not the least.  For more on all this check out these links that can be found after the picture of Psalm 67 below.

My article on the Feast of First Fruits, the Omer Count, and Shavuot - https://www.dropbox.com/s/dv38j7tx1qos4ue/d%20Lesson4..COUNTING%20THE%20DAYS...2019..107..136.pdf?dl=0

Link to pictures of the Chapel of the Ascension - https://www.biblewalks.com/AscensionChurch

Link to pictures of the Russian Church of the Ascension on the Mt. of Olives - https://www.biblewalks.com/russianascensionchurch

Link to pictures of Augusta Victoria and the German Lutheran Church of the Ascension - https://www.biblewalks.com/augustavictoria

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Rev. Ferret - teaching on a mountain)

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

 

 

 

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SHAVUOT - EPISODE 1

So few Christians really understand that there is a God ordained connection between Passover and Pentecost, between פֶּסַח Paysak and שָׁבוּעוֹת Shavuot.  So few churches today even celebrate Pentecost.  We have lost so much, we have become so disconnected from our roots, שׁוֹרָשִׁים SHORASHEEM.   The emphasis has not been in the best but the least.  

One connection between Passover and Pentecost is "geographical."  Passover is the time of the barley harvest.  Pentecost is the time of the wheat harvest.  Two harvests and both times the Torah calls them times of the First Fruits. Interesting.  Paul calls Jesus the FIRST FRUITS.  Is there something Paul understands that we don't.  You bet. And there is so much more.  

God commands a COUNTDOWN starting, in Jesus' day, on the Sunday after Passover (Resurrection Sunday!).  That was day 1 and the count is to continue for 7 Sabbath weeks - 49 days.  The 50th day God commands in His Torah is the feast of Pentecost (which means 50) or שָׁבוּעוֹת Shavuot meaning weeks.  God is telling us there is some awesome connection between Passover and Pentecost so much so that we are to count each day till Pentecost.  

In the past religious Jews started using Psalm 67 as they did the countdown.  Many still do it today.  Why?  In Hebrew Psalm 67 has 49 words.  ON top of that Psalm 67 has only 7 verses like the 7 weeks between the start of the Omer count and Pentecost or Shavuot. You can see this in the picture below.  (Note - you'll see perhaps a hyphen used in the text.  That does not mean one word but actually two in the original Hebrew which never used hyphens).  So each day the Jewish people say a blessing to the Lord, state what day of the count it is, and recite out loud Psalm 67.  

In this lesson I make the case that this is something we Christians should be doing.  Why?  Wait till you hear the lesson.  Psalm 67 seems to have been inspired by the Lord to His ELECT, Israel, and now to us.  The psalm used between Passover and Pentecost is connected to Jesus in amazing and surprising ways.  It's all about Jesus and it always has been. We should do the countdown and look to the awesome feast of Pentecost.  All churches should now, during the countdown, teach about Pentecost and Passover, the 1st harvest and the 2nd harvest, the 1st blessing and the 2nd blessing, the giving of the Laws of the Lord and the giving of that which completes the Law, and the coming of the Teaching of the Lord (Torah) and the coming of the Teacher, רוח הקודש, RUACH HAKODESH, the Holy Spirit.  Let us return and learn we are to focus on the best and not the least.  For more on all this check out these links that can be found after the picture of Psalm 67 below.

My article on the Feast of First Fruits, the Omer Count, and Shavuot - https://www.dropbox.com/s/dv38j7tx1qos4ue/d%20Lesson4..COUNTING%20THE%20DAYS...2019..107..136.pdf?dl=0

Link to pictures of the Chapel of the Ascension - https://www.biblewalks.com/AscensionChurch

Link to pictures of the Russian Church of the Ascension on the Mt. of Olives - https://www.biblewalks.com/russianascensionchurch

Link to pictures of Augusta Victoria and the German Lutheran Church of the Ascension - https://www.biblewalks.com/augustavictoria

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Rev. Ferret - teaching on a mountain)

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

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1940 201 full Exodus - 47 - VIDEO Lesson 10 Part 3 - Ten Commandments/Sabbath - Jesus & the Sabbath Exodus - 47 - VIDEO Lesson 10 Part 3 - Ten Commandments/Sabbath - Jesus & the Sabbath https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-10-part-3-ten-commandmentssabbath-jesus-the-sabbath/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-10-part-3-ten-commandmentssabbath-jesus-the-sabbath/#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e208c017-cdc6-3aec-aa55-ea327709e6a3

We continue with part 3 on the lesson on how is Jesus connected to Shabbat (Hebrew for the Sabbath). Jesus said all scripture testifies of Him. He said that between 24-30 A.D. and they did not have the New Testament. That means the Old Testament is all about Jesus by His own word, the very words of God. So that means the Shabbat is a feast that testifies of Yeshua. Come and join us as we study part 3 and see that Jesus is like a Shadow over the Sabbath. Maybe Sabbath will become a "bigger deal" once we see what God thinks about this.

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We continue with part 3 on the lesson on how is Jesus connected to Shabbat (Hebrew for the Sabbath). Jesus said all scripture testifies of Him. He said that between 24-30 A.D. and they did not have the New Testament. That means the Old Testament is all about Jesus by His own word, the very words of God. So that means the Shabbat is a feast that testifies of Yeshua. Come and join us as we study part 3 and see that Jesus is like a Shadow over the Sabbath. Maybe Sabbath will become a "bigger deal" once we see what God thinks about this.

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1140 247 full Exodus - 47 Lesson VIDEO 10 part 2 - Ten Commandments/Sabbath - Jesus & the Sabbath Exodus - 47 Lesson VIDEO 10 part 2 - Ten Commandments/Sabbath - Jesus & the Sabbath https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-10-part-2-ten-commandmentssabbath-jesus-the-sabbath/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-10-part-2-ten-commandmentssabbath-jesus-the-sabbath/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/67381e72-6c40-336d-a9f0-5a04c242766a

We continue with part 2 on the lesson on how is Jesus connected to Shabbat (Hebrew for the Sabbath). Once you understand this it'll change your practice of the Lord's Shabbat totally. This is NOT about going to church on Sunday or your Messianic congregation on Saturday. Shabbat is about TIME, a 24 hour period we are to make HOLY. And, it is all about Yeshua.   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]]>

We continue with part 2 on the lesson on how is Jesus connected to Shabbat (Hebrew for the Sabbath). Once you understand this it'll change your practice of the Lord's Shabbat totally. This is NOT about going to church on Sunday or your Messianic congregation on Saturday. Shabbat is about TIME, a 24 hour period we are to make HOLY. And, it is all about Yeshua.   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]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1161 246 full Exodus - 47 - VIDEO Lesson 10 part 1 - Ten Commandments/Sabbath - Jesus & the Sabbath Exodus - 47 - VIDEO Lesson 10 part 1 - Ten Commandments/Sabbath - Jesus & the Sabbath https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-ten-commandmentssabbath-jesus-the-sabbath/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-ten-commandmentssabbath-jesus-the-sabbath/#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/ba952745-c79d-3e78-acf2-319c16cf0fab

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 previous lessons, the greatest of all the Lord’s feasts, actually, appointed times set by Him, is the Sabbath, or in Hebrew, שַׁבָּת Shabbat.

God has created an appointed time called the Sabbath on the 7th 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 the next three lessons.  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 - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

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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 previous lessons, the greatest of all the Lord’s feasts, actually, appointed times set by Him, is the Sabbath, or in Hebrew, שַׁבָּת Shabbat.

God has created an appointed time called the Sabbath on the 7th 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 the next three lessons.  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 - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1616 245 full Exodus - 47 - VIDEO Lesson 9 part 2 - Exod. 20:8-11 THIS IS A BIG DEAL Exodus - 47 - VIDEO Lesson 9 part 2 - Exod. 20:8-11 THIS IS A BIG DEAL https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-9-part-2-exod-208-11-this-is-a-big-deal/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-9-part-2-exod-208-11-this-is-a-big-deal/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/ce6aeced-15e6-3f88-b2dc-3b394bed9323

Lesson 9 Part 2

No one teaches the awesomeness of this feast, this "appointed time" of יהוה Yahvay, the Lord.  Few Christians in Sunday congregations or Messianic congregations know that Shabbat is a BIG DEAL. 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.  

 

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

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Lesson 9 Part 2

No one teaches the awesomeness of this feast, this "appointed time" of יהוה Yahvay, the Lord.  Few Christians in Sunday congregations or Messianic congregations know that Shabbat is a BIG DEAL. 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.  

 

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1455 243 full Exodus - 47 - VIDEO Lesson 9 part 1 - Sabbath Exod. 20:8-11 THIS IS A BIG DEAL Exodus - 47 - VIDEO Lesson 9 part 1 - Sabbath Exod. 20:8-11 THIS IS A BIG DEAL https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-9-part-1-sabbath-exod-208-11-this-is-a-big-deal/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-9-part-1-sabbath-exod-208-11-this-is-a-big-deal/#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/fbe0d853-caef-39d0-8721-aa6e4ed72f0c

Lesson 9 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

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Lesson 9 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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1284 242 full Exodus - 47 - Lesson 8 - Exod. 20:8-11 Sabbath of the Lord - nothing to do with taking a nap!! Exodus - 47 - Lesson 8 - Exod. 20:8-11 Sabbath of the Lord - nothing to do with taking a nap!! https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-8-exod-208-11-sabbath-of-the-lord/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-8-exod-208-11-sabbath-of-the-lord/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/9e7fdd40-c21d-35e1-bf1a-f149b7396303

For a comprehensive study of God's Sabbath check out the video Bible study series entitled, "The Lord's Shabbat: a Big Deal."  Jewish people do the Shabbat on Saturday (the 7th day) and Christians on Sunday.  But what is the Lord's Sabbath?  It's not about going to church or the synagogue.  It is not exclusively about taking it easy and resting.  It is the Lord's Shabbat and not ours.  We do not get to do what we want since God made the Shabbat HOLY or in Hebrew קָדוֹשׁ KADOSH.  It means separate, set aside, distinctly special.  God did this and He specified its purpose.  Both Jews and Christians need to return to the Very Words of God and His Torah, His instuction, to relearn what His Shabbat is all about.  Here's the link to the podcast playlist of all eight videos.

LINK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05bc07ssllo&list=PLvcIXun2BQDLshZetXi0avkG665YNcI5I

In lessons 8-11 of podcast 47 on the Ten Commandments we focus on Exod. 20:8-11 or commandment #4 in the Jewish and Protestant list of the Ten Commandments and #3 of the Catholic list.  The commandment is to keep the Sabbath, the 7th day of the week, holy.  In Hebrew to be holy is to be separate or set aside as special.  The commandment is NOT to rest but to make it HOLY.  Matter of fact the Hebrew word for Sabbath is שַׁבָּת Shabbat and it has a conceptual meaning of ceasing, to desist, to stop work for a period of time.  It does not mean taking a nap, laying around in your backyard drinking iced tea, or picking up a book and reading and relaxing.  Many Christians have no idea of the Hebrew and think they can pick their own day to rest and have a break from work.  I agree.  If you want a day off from work and your boss approves, go ahead.  But the 7th day is defined by God and HIS Shabbat (Gen. 2:2-3  and Lev. 23:3), His day where WE cease and desist and do other things to make HIS Shabbat holy.  The better idea is to stop one’s normal weekly activity and to lay it aside and to do “work” that makes the Sabbath holy.  Thus, if one rests all day, if one sleeps for most of the Sabbath, one probably is not doing what needs to be done to make this day HOLY, special, set aside as unique. 

In lesson 8 we will study the Shabbat and consider some basic ideas.  One idea is that where did this 7 day week come from?  Must’ve come from somewhere right?  Some say the Jews stole the 7 day week from the Babylonians.  Consider this.

BABYLON AND THE 7 DAY WEEK

Counting from the new moon, the Babylonians celebrated every seventh day as a "holy-day", also called an "evil-day" (meaning "unsuitable" for prohibited activities). The lunation of 29 or 30 days basically contained three seven-day weeks, and a final week of eight or nine days inclusive, breaking the continuous seven-day cycle. But, the Sabbath week has nothing to do with the moon.  If the Jews stole it from the Babylonians every full moon of every month would be a Sabbath; for us it’d be a Saturday.  Sorry, it just doesn’t work.  (Pinches, T.G. (1919). "Sabbath (Babylonian)". In Hastings, James (ed.). Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics. Selbie, John A., contrib. Charles Scribner's Sons)

Among other theories of Shabbat origin, the Universal Jewish Encyclopedia of Isaac Landman advanced a theory of Assyriologists like Friedrich Delitzsch that Shabbat originally arose from the lunar cycle, containing four weeks ending in Sabbath, plus one or two additional unreckoned days per month. The difficulties of this theory include reconciling the differences between an unbroken week and a lunar week, and explaining the absence of texts naming the lunar week as Shabbat in any language.  In other words there is no primary sources that in anyway support such a view.  (Sampey, John Richard (1915). "Sabbath: Critical Theories". In Orr, James (ed.). The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.)

Also, what might be some reasons to keep the Sabbath?  Oh I know.  It means going to church. Nope.  The Sabbath is HOLY time: a 24 hour period that God set aside as His.  How do we participate in HOLY time? 

So, get ready.  You are in for an amazing “ride” to hear God, to hear The Very Words Of God, and join with HIM to make this 24 hours special and awesome.

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? What's his background? Why should we take time to listen to him? Here's a link to check out his background ... - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

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For a comprehensive study of God's Sabbath check out the video Bible study series entitled, "The Lord's Shabbat: a Big Deal."  Jewish people do the Shabbat on Saturday (the 7th day) and Christians on Sunday.  But what is the Lord's Sabbath?  It's not about going to church or the synagogue.  It is not exclusively about taking it easy and resting.  It is the Lord's Shabbat and not ours.  We do not get to do what we want since God made the Shabbat HOLY or in Hebrew קָדוֹשׁ KADOSH.  It means separate, set aside, distinctly special.  God did this and He specified its purpose.  Both Jews and Christians need to return to the Very Words of God and His Torah, His instuction, to relearn what His Shabbat is all about.  Here's the link to the podcast playlist of all eight videos.

LINK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05bc07ssllo&list=PLvcIXun2BQDLshZetXi0avkG665YNcI5I

In lessons 8-11 of podcast 47 on the Ten Commandments we focus on Exod. 20:8-11 or commandment #4 in the Jewish and Protestant list of the Ten Commandments and #3 of the Catholic list.  The commandment is to keep the Sabbath, the 7th day of the week, holy.  In Hebrew to be holy is to be separate or set aside as special.  The commandment is NOT to rest but to make it HOLY.  Matter of fact the Hebrew word for Sabbath is שַׁבָּת Shabbat and it has a conceptual meaning of ceasing, to desist, to stop work for a period of time.  It does not mean taking a nap, laying around in your backyard drinking iced tea, or picking up a book and reading and relaxing.  Many Christians have no idea of the Hebrew and think they can pick their own day to rest and have a break from work.  I agree.  If you want a day off from work and your boss approves, go ahead.  But the 7th day is defined by God and HIS Shabbat (Gen. 2:2-3  and Lev. 23:3), His day where WE cease and desist and do other things to make HIS Shabbat holy.  The better idea is to stop one’s normal weekly activity and to lay it aside and to do “work” that makes the Sabbath holy.  Thus, if one rests all day, if one sleeps for most of the Sabbath, one probably is not doing what needs to be done to make this day HOLY, special, set aside as unique. 

In lesson 8 we will study the Shabbat and consider some basic ideas.  One idea is that where did this 7 day week come from?  Must’ve come from somewhere right?  Some say the Jews stole the 7 day week from the Babylonians.  Consider this.

BABYLON AND THE 7 DAY WEEK

Counting from the new moon, the Babylonians celebrated every seventh day as a "holy-day", also called an "evil-day" (meaning "unsuitable" for prohibited activities). The lunation of 29 or 30 days basically contained three seven-day weeks, and a final week of eight or nine days inclusive, breaking the continuous seven-day cycle. But, the Sabbath week has nothing to do with the moon.  If the Jews stole it from the Babylonians every full moon of every month would be a Sabbath; for us it’d be a Saturday.  Sorry, it just doesn’t work.  (Pinches, T.G. (1919). "Sabbath (Babylonian)". In Hastings, James (ed.). Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics. Selbie, John A., contrib. Charles Scribner's Sons)

Among other theories of Shabbat origin, the Universal Jewish Encyclopedia of Isaac Landman advanced a theory of Assyriologists like Friedrich Delitzsch that Shabbat originally arose from the lunar cycle, containing four weeks ending in Sabbath, plus one or two additional unreckoned days per month. The difficulties of this theory include reconciling the differences between an unbroken week and a lunar week, and explaining the absence of texts naming the lunar week as Shabbat in any language.  In other words there is no primary sources that in anyway support such a view.  (Sampey, John Richard (1915). "Sabbath: Critical Theories". In Orr, James (ed.). The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.)

Also, what might be some reasons to keep the Sabbath?  Oh I know.  It means going to church. Nope.  The Sabbath is HOLY time: a 24 hour period that God set aside as His.  How do we participate in HOLY time? 

So, get ready.  You are in for an amazing “ride” to hear God, to hear The Very Words Of God, and join with HIM to make this 24 hours special and awesome.

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? What's his background? Why should we take time to listen to him? Here's a link to check out his background ... - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2129 241 full Exodus 71 Part 2 - Exod. 31:12-18 - The Sign of the Covenant Exodus 71 Part 2 - Exod. 31:12-18 - The Sign of the Covenant https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-71-exod-3112-18-the-sign-of-the-covenant/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-71-exod-3112-18-the-sign-of-the-covenant/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/09d3f05e-02fa-3d0a-996a-1c0f87e6347a

Exodus Lesson 71 Part 2

In Exod. 31:13 it says …

“But as for you, speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'You shall surely observe My sabbaths; for this is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I am the LORD who sanctifies you.” (Exo 31:13)

The word BUT is the Hebrew word ACH (אַךְ H389) meaning “never the less, or none the less, or but, or surely and more.  It is as if God is saying

“What came before is very important but what comes now is even more important that all that has come before, so, Moses, speak to the sons of Israel … “ 

The Sabbath, the Lord’s Sabbath, His Shabbat in Hebrew is  more important than all that has come before.  More important than all the instruction and all the detail about God’s Tabernacle and the dress of the High Priest and the Priests starting in chapter 25.  More important that the induction ceremony of the Aaron and his sons.  It seems God is saying it is more important than when Moses first went up Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments.  He's been there since and in v. 18 he gets the two tablets from the Lord and this ends his stay of 40 days and nights on Sinai.  It seems that the Shabbat is more important than everything back to chapter 20!  That was when God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, the Lord’s Covenant.  Shabbat is bigger than all this. 

On our YouTube channel I have a “playlist” series I did on the Lord’s Shabbat, or the Sabbath.  It is incumbent on us, true disciples of Messiah, to know about Jesus’ Shabbat, God’s Shabbat.  We’ll find that it is the most important of the Lord’s feasts. 

LINK to the Shabbat playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05bc07ssllo&list=PLvcIXun2BQDLshZetXi0avkG665YNcI5I

And now here in Exod. 31:12-18 we see the Shabbat is called a SIGN (אוֹת – “oat”) and it is called the covenant of Shabbat.  It is given to man and not man given to shabbat.  But the Hebrews are the Bride.  Just like in a contemporary religious Jewish wedding, only the bride gets a ring.  So, only the bride gets the Shabbat, God’s ring, the sign or אוֹת – “oat” of the covenant.  But Jesus is our Bridegroom, our future “husband” and He asked us to keep His commandments and the greatest feast of the Lord is the Sabbath of THE SHABBAT.  And Jesus said do it to show me our love!  (Joh 14:15)  "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” 

The shabbat is like our ring as we are betrothed to our Bridegroom, our Yeshua, our Jesus.  We do His Sabbath to tell Him we love Him and to use it as a testimony to the world of God and His Salvation.  How dare us say we can Shabbat on any day we want.  It is NOT about onl rest.  It is about the Lord's Shabbat to testify He is and He is the creator of the universe and He brings His salvation to all of us both Jew and Gentile.  We do Shabbat on God's designated day to testify of Him.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - visiting ancient Gath in Israel.  Didn't see Goliath though!)

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

 

 

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Exodus Lesson 71 Part 2

In Exod. 31:13 it says …

“But as for you, speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'You shall surely observe My sabbaths; for this is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I am the LORD who sanctifies you.” (Exo 31:13)

The word BUT is the Hebrew word ACH (אַךְ H389) meaning “never the less, or none the less, or but, or surely and more.  It is as if God is saying

“What came before is very important but what comes now is even more important that all that has come before, so, Moses, speak to the sons of Israel … “ 

The Sabbath, the Lord’s Sabbath, His Shabbat in Hebrew is  more important than all that has come before.  More important than all the instruction and all the detail about God’s Tabernacle and the dress of the High Priest and the Priests starting in chapter 25.  More important that the induction ceremony of the Aaron and his sons.  It seems God is saying it is more important than when Moses first went up Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments.  He's been there since and in v. 18 he gets the two tablets from the Lord and this ends his stay of 40 days and nights on Sinai.  It seems that the Shabbat is more important than everything back to chapter 20!  That was when God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, the Lord’s Covenant.  Shabbat is bigger than all this. 

On our YouTube channel I have a “playlist” series I did on the Lord’s Shabbat, or the Sabbath.  It is incumbent on us, true disciples of Messiah, to know about Jesus’ Shabbat, God’s Shabbat.  We’ll find that it is the most important of the Lord’s feasts. 

LINK to the Shabbat playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05bc07ssllo&list=PLvcIXun2BQDLshZetXi0avkG665YNcI5I

And now here in Exod. 31:12-18 we see the Shabbat is called a SIGN (אוֹת – “oat”) and it is called the covenant of Shabbat.  It is given to man and not man given to shabbat.  But the Hebrews are the Bride.  Just like in a contemporary religious Jewish wedding, only the bride gets a ring.  So, only the bride gets the Shabbat, God’s ring, the sign or אוֹת – “oat” of the covenant.  But Jesus is our Bridegroom, our future “husband” and He asked us to keep His commandments and the greatest feast of the Lord is the Sabbath of THE SHABBAT.  And Jesus said do it to show me our love!  (Joh 14:15)  "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” 

The shabbat is like our ring as we are betrothed to our Bridegroom, our Yeshua, our Jesus.  We do His Sabbath to tell Him we love Him and to use it as a testimony to the world of God and His Salvation.  How dare us say we can Shabbat on any day we want.  It is NOT about onl rest.  It is about the Lord's Shabbat to testify He is and He is the creator of the universe and He brings His salvation to all of us both Jew and Gentile.  We do Shabbat on God's designated day to testify of Him.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - visiting ancient Gath in Israel.  Didn't see Goliath though!)

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1786 420 full Exodus - 47 - Lesson 7 - Exod. 20:7 - Take His Name In Vain - What does that mean? Exodus - 47 - Lesson 7 - Exod. 20:7 - Take His Name In Vain - What does that mean? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-6-exod-207/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-6-exod-207/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/2d7a7250-5685-3d87-9c16-c10a9b20467a

Now we focus on commandment #2 or #3 depending on whether you are a Jew or Catholic or Protestant.  Again, here are the three lists of the Ten Commandments. 

Jews have one and the Catholics have theirs and the Protestants have theirs.  They are all different.  Our focus is not studying the Ten Commandments since that phrase never appears in Hebrew in the Bible but the Ten STATEMENTS.  That is what it really says.  Not commandments.  It was a mistranslation of the church first appearing in 1500’s A.D. 

We will study Exod. 20:7.  The 1st half of the verse is the commandment.  But, we can not study the commandment without putting it back into its textual context.  When we do we find this act is dangerous.  It is perhaps the most dangerous of all things we ever could do.  Why?  Well.  Come join us as we study the commandment that says in English, “do not take the name of the Lord in vain.” 

 

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

 

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Now we focus on commandment #2 or #3 depending on whether you are a Jew or Catholic or Protestant.  Again, here are the three lists of the Ten Commandments. 

Jews have one and the Catholics have theirs and the Protestants have theirs.  They are all different.  Our focus is not studying the Ten Commandments since that phrase never appears in Hebrew in the Bible but the Ten STATEMENTS.  That is what it really says.  Not commandments.  It was a mistranslation of the church first appearing in 1500’s A.D. 

We will study Exod. 20:7.  The 1st half of the verse is the commandment.  But, we can not study the commandment without putting it back into its textual context.  When we do we find this act is dangerous.  It is perhaps the most dangerous of all things we ever could do.  Why?  Well.  Come join us as we study the commandment that says in English, “do not take the name of the Lord in vain.” 

 

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1810 240 full EXODUS LESSON - Exodus 71 part 1 - Exod. 31:1-11 - Chosen by the Lord to Do Works Created Beforehand EXODUS LESSON - Exodus 71 part 1 - Exod. 31:1-11 - Chosen by the Lord to Do Works Created Beforehand https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-71-part-1-exod-311-11-chosen-by-the-lord-to-do-works-created-beforehand/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-71-part-1-exod-311-11-chosen-by-the-lord-to-do-works-created-beforehand/#comments Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/a5af3ab2-ac83-38b9-a0bd-8b46040bb73b

Exodus Lesson 71 Part 1

In Hebrew Genesis 2:3 has a unique Hebrew grammatical construction only found here in chapter 2 verse 3.  The Hebrew translated direct from the Hebrew is that “God ceased from creating all his work that God created TO DO.”  This seems to suggest that the Lord stopped creating work to be accomplished in the future work.  Hebrew scholars such as Ibn Ezra (1092-1167 A.D.) and Radak (1160-1235 A.D.), noted that the Hebrew phrase that God created a world that was complete in its foundation but designed to have its full potential realized through time, partly through the stewardship of humanity. In other words it seems possible that God has created work for the future for Himself, His people like Moses, David, Isaiah, and of course Jesus and US!!  It is a very interesting valid alternative translation of Gen. 2:3.  (See “JPS Torah Commentary: Genesis.  Nahum Sarna.  © 1989.  The Jewish Publication Society.  Jerusalem, Philadelphia, and New York)

Ask many Christians today how they are saved and they would tell you they are saved by GRACE and not by WORKS.  They are right.  This is the very words of God found in Eph. 2:8-9.  But, what we miss is this is a Jewish concept and understood quite clearly among religious Jews in Jesus’ day.  Consider the Hebrew words Chen (grace/favor) and Chesed (lovingkindness) which represent God’s unmerited favor and mercy shown to individuals and the nation, rather than just earning salvation through works. Hebrew Origins: The concept of grace (chen - found 69 times in the Tanakh) emphasizes God’s unmerited favor, such as when Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Grace is then connected to Torah often expressed in Judaism as "saved by grace, led by Torah," or God’s instruction and not law.  It is seen as a gift that frees individuals to walk in God's ways out of love, not just for merit.  Here’s a number of websites to check it out and go deeper in your understanding and study.

In this podcast we will study Eph. 2:10.  The verse that most Christians forget.  They stop at verse 9 when they quote Eph. 2:8-9.  They tell us that works don't matter.  But, they do not read THE VERY WORDS OF GOD in verse 10.  We are sved by grace not by works to then become God's workmanship to do good WORKS!!  Thus, the Lord is telling us, the mark of a true Christian is once they are saved they do work given to them by the Father.  Works God created for us in Gen. 2:3.  

Many of our Bibles say that Jesus was a carpenter as we find in Matt. 16:18 or Mark 6:3.  But, few study the Greek word that carpenter translates.  I never heard on pastor teach on this.  Not one.  The Greek word is TEKTON. It is a broad term for a craftsman, artisan, or builder, often used specifically for a woodworker or carpenter. Tekton refers to a skilled worker who constructs with various materials, including wood and stone.  Shown below are a few websites to check this out

This Greek word tekton in the Septuagint translates the Hebrew word CHARASH חָרָשׁ H2796.  The meaning in Hebrew is artisan or craftsman whose trained hands shape wood, stone, metal, or precious gems or any material.  Thus, since there was NO New Testament in Jesus’day, only the Hebrew Scriptures, we can confidently say Jesus was not only a carpenter but construction worker.   And as B'zal'el and Oholee-av were to lead a group of CHRASHEEM to build God's Dwelling Place, our Jesus, who is a CHRASH, will build His congregation.  And this congregation will be like ONE TEMPLE, one place where God dwells.  I can't make this up.  The connections are too awesome.

These two words in the podcast, TEKTON and CHARASH, were related to the Hebrew phrase tikkun olam (pronounced taykoon olam) תיקון עולם originating in the Mishnah meaning “to fix everything.”  Reform Judaism states that tikkun olam has evolved from a purely spiritual, concept into a mandate for social action, social justice, and environmentalism.  Dennis Prager, a famous conservative talk show host and scholar, who is also a deeply religious Jew, feels that tikkun oal as social justice shows why so many American Jews are democrats. 

Some other modern Jewish interpretations suggest that in the absence of a single, personal Messiah, humanity itself (as a collective) is responsible for being the "Messiah" by performing acts of kindness to heal the world.  This results in the general concept in contemporary Judaism that repairing the world is ONLY through human effort to usher in a future Messianic era. 

This clearly is not the view in Christianity.  Christians hold to the fact that the Messiah (Jesus) has come to begin this restoration, with a future return for a final, complete, restoration and renewal of the entire universe.

The Christian view seems to be more correct.  The phrase tikkun olam appears in the Jewish prayer in the 2nd paragraph called Ahlaynoo עָלֵינוּ – meaning it is against us, on us, or incumbent on us.  This prayer may have been written in Jesus’ day.  It first appears in the Mishnah is the 3rd century A.D.  Clearly, the prayer says God will fix everything and perfect the world.  Today in religious Jews seemed to have abandoned the idea that God does tikkun olam.  This is clear in the prayer and in the Hebrew Scriptures. There is nothing in the prayer or in God’s word that says Messiah will come only if mankind does tikkun olam.  Shown below is the prayer.

סידור אשכנז, ימי חול, תפילת שחרית, סיום תפילה, עלינו א׳

עָלֵֽינוּ לְשַׁבֵּֽחַ לַאֲדוֹן הַכֹּל, לָתֵת גְּדֻלָּה לְיוֹצֵר בְּרֵאשִׁית. שֶׁלֺּא עָשָֽׂנוּ כְּגוֹיֵי הָאֲרָצוֹת, וְלֺא שָׂמָֽנוּ כְּמִשְׁפְּחוֹת הָאֲדָמָה; שֶׁלֺּא שָׂם חֶלְקֵֽנוּ כָּהֶם, וְגוֹרָלֵֽנוּ כְּכָל הֲמוֹנָם. שֶׁהֵם מִשְׁתַּחֲוִים לָהֶֽבֶל וָרִיק וּמִתְפַּלְּלִים אֶל אֵל לֹא יוֹשִֽׁיעַ. וַאֲנַֽחְנוּ כּוֹרְעִים וּמִשְׁתַּחֲוִים וּמוֹדִים לִפְנֵי מֶֽלֶךְ מַלְכֵי הַמְּלָכִים, הַקָּדוֹשׁ בָּרוּךְ הוּא. שֶׁהוּא נוֹטֶה שָׁמַֽיִם וְיוֹסֵד אָֽרֶץ, וּמוֹשַׁב יְקָרוֹ בַּשָּׁמַֽיִם מִמַּֽעַל, וּשְׁכִינַת עֻזּוֹ בְּגָבְהֵי מְרוֹמִים; הוּא אֱלֺהֵֽינוּ, אֵין עוֹד. אֱמֶת מַלְכֵּֽנוּ, אֶֽפֶס זוּלָתוֹ, כַּכָּתוּב בְּתוֹרָתוֹ: וְיָדַעְתָּ הַיּוֹם וַהֲשֵׁבֹתָ אֶל לְבָבֶֽךָ כִּי יְהֹוָה הוּא הָאֱלֺהִים בַּשָּׁמַֽיִם מִמַּֽעַל וְעַל הָאָֽרֶץ מִתָּֽחַת, אֵין עוֹד.

TRANSLATED: It is our obligation (incumbent on us or AHLAYNO עָלֵֽינוּ) to praise the Master of all, to ascribe greatness to the Creator of the [world in the] beginning: that He has not made us like the nations of the lands, and has not positioned us like the families of the earth; that He has not assigned our portion like theirs, nor our lot like that of all their multitudes. For they prostrate themselves to vanity and nothingness, and pray to a god that cannot deliver. But we bow, prostrate ourselves, and offer thanks before the Supreme King of Kings, the Holy One blessed is He, Who spreads the heavens, and establishes the earth, and the seat of His glory is in heaven above, and the abode of His invincible might is in the loftiest heights. He is our God, there is nothing else. Our King is true, all else is insignificant, as it is written in His Torah: And You shall know this day and take into Your heart that Adonoy is God in the heavens above and upon the earth below; there is nothing else.

סידור אשכנז, ימי חול, תפילת שחרית, סיום תפילה, עלינו ב׳

עַל כֵּן נְקַוֶּה לְךָ, יְהֹוָה אֱלֺהֵֽינוּ, לִרְאוֹת מְהֵרָה בְּתִפְאֶֽרֶת עֻזֶּֽךָ, לְהַעֲבִיר גִּלּוּלִים מִן הָאָֽרֶץ וְהָאֱלִילִים כָּרוֹת יִכָּרֵתוּן;

לְתַקֵּן עוֹלָם בְּמַלְכוּת שַׁדַּי. וְכָל בְּנֵי בָשָׂר יִקְרְאוּ בִשְׁמֶֽךָ, לְהַפְנוֹת אֵלֶֽיךָ כָּל רִשְׁעֵי אָֽרֶץ. יַכִּֽירוּ וְיֵדְעוּ כָּל יוֹשְׁבֵי תֵבֵל כִּי לְךָ תִכְרַע כָּל בֶּֽרֶךְ, תִּשָּׁבַע כָּל לָשׁוֹן. לְפָנֶֽיךָ, יְהֹוָה אֱלֺהֵֽינוּ, יִכְרְעוּ וְיִפֹּֽלוּ, וְלִכְבוֹד שִׁמְךָ יְקָר יִתֵּֽנוּ, וִיקַבְּלוּ כֻלָּם אֶת עֹל מַלְכוּתֶֽךָ, וְתִמְלֺךְ עֲלֵיהֶם מְהֵרָה לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד. כִּי הַמַּלְכוּת שֶׁלְּךָ הִיא, וּלְעֽוֹלְמֵי עַד תִּמְלוֹךְ בְּכָבוֹד, כַּכָּתוּב בְּתוֹרָתֶֽךָ: יְהֹוָה יִמְלֺךְ לְעֹלָם וָעֶד. וְנֶאֱמַר, וְהָיָה יְהֹוָה לְמֶֽלֶךְ עַל כָּל הָאָֽרֶץ; בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא יִהְיֶה יְהֹוָה אֶחָד וּשְׁמוֹ אֶחָד:

TRANSLATED: We therefore put our hope in You, Adonoy our God, to soon behold the glory of Your might in banishing idolatry from the earth, and the false gods will be utterly exterminated to perfect the world (that is לְתַקֵּן עוֹלָם or Leh Taykoon Olam) as the kingdom of Shadai. And all mankind will invoke Your Name, to turn back to You, all the wicked of the earth. They will realize and know, all the inhabitants of the world, that to You, every knee must bend, every tongue must swear [allegiance to You]. Before You, Adonoy, our God, they will bow and prostrate themselves, and to the glory of Your Name give honor. And they will all accept [upon themselves] the yoke of Your kingdom, and You will reign over them, soon, forever and ever. For the kingdom is Yours, and to all eternity You will reign in glory, as it is written in Your Torah: Adonoy will reign forever and ever. And it is said: And Adonoy will be King over the whole earth; on that day Adonoy will be One and His Name One.  (Accessed at www.sefaria.org)

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - visiting ancient Gath in Israel.  Didn't see Goliath though!)

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

 

 

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Exodus Lesson 71 Part 1

In Hebrew Genesis 2:3 has a unique Hebrew grammatical construction only found here in chapter 2 verse 3.  The Hebrew translated direct from the Hebrew is that “God ceased from creating all his work that God created TO DO.”  This seems to suggest that the Lord stopped creating work to be accomplished in the future work.  Hebrew scholars such as Ibn Ezra (1092-1167 A.D.) and Radak (1160-1235 A.D.), noted that the Hebrew phrase that God created a world that was complete in its foundation but designed to have its full potential realized through time, partly through the stewardship of humanity. In other words it seems possible that God has created work for the future for Himself, His people like Moses, David, Isaiah, and of course Jesus and US!!  It is a very interesting valid alternative translation of Gen. 2:3.  (See “JPS Torah Commentary: Genesis.  Nahum Sarna.  © 1989.  The Jewish Publication Society.  Jerusalem, Philadelphia, and New York)

Ask many Christians today how they are saved and they would tell you they are saved by GRACE and not by WORKS.  They are right.  This is the very words of God found in Eph. 2:8-9.  But, what we miss is this is a Jewish concept and understood quite clearly among religious Jews in Jesus’ day.  Consider the Hebrew words Chen (grace/favor) and Chesed (lovingkindness) which represent God’s unmerited favor and mercy shown to individuals and the nation, rather than just earning salvation through works. Hebrew Origins: The concept of grace (chen - found 69 times in the Tanakh) emphasizes God’s unmerited favor, such as when Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. Grace is then connected to Torah often expressed in Judaism as "saved by grace, led by Torah," or God’s instruction and not law.  It is seen as a gift that frees individuals to walk in God's ways out of love, not just for merit.  Here’s a number of websites to check it out and go deeper in your understanding and study.

In this podcast we will study Eph. 2:10.  The verse that most Christians forget.  They stop at verse 9 when they quote Eph. 2:8-9.  They tell us that works don't matter.  But, they do not read THE VERY WORDS OF GOD in verse 10.  We are sved by grace not by works to then become God's workmanship to do good WORKS!!  Thus, the Lord is telling us, the mark of a true Christian is once they are saved they do work given to them by the Father.  Works God created for us in Gen. 2:3.  

Many of our Bibles say that Jesus was a carpenter as we find in Matt. 16:18 or Mark 6:3.  But, few study the Greek word that carpenter translates.  I never heard on pastor teach on this.  Not one.  The Greek word is TEKTON. It is a broad term for a craftsman, artisan, or builder, often used specifically for a woodworker or carpenter. Tekton refers to a skilled worker who constructs with various materials, including wood and stone.  Shown below are a few websites to check this out

This Greek word tekton in the Septuagint translates the Hebrew word CHARASH חָרָשׁ H2796.  The meaning in Hebrew is artisan or craftsman whose trained hands shape wood, stone, metal, or precious gems or any material.  Thus, since there was NO New Testament in Jesus’day, only the Hebrew Scriptures, we can confidently say Jesus was not only a carpenter but construction worker.   And as B'zal'el and Oholee-av were to lead a group of CHRASHEEM to build God's Dwelling Place, our Jesus, who is a CHRASH, will build His congregation.  And this congregation will be like ONE TEMPLE, one place where God dwells.  I can't make this up.  The connections are too awesome.

These two words in the podcast, TEKTON and CHARASH, were related to the Hebrew phrase tikkun olam (pronounced taykoon olam) תיקון עולם originating in the Mishnah meaning “to fix everything.”  Reform Judaism states that tikkun olam has evolved from a purely spiritual, concept into a mandate for social action, social justice, and environmentalism.  Dennis Prager, a famous conservative talk show host and scholar, who is also a deeply religious Jew, feels that tikkun oal as social justice shows why so many American Jews are democrats. 

Some other modern Jewish interpretations suggest that in the absence of a single, personal Messiah, humanity itself (as a collective) is responsible for being the "Messiah" by performing acts of kindness to heal the world.  This results in the general concept in contemporary Judaism that repairing the world is ONLY through human effort to usher in a future Messianic era. 

This clearly is not the view in Christianity.  Christians hold to the fact that the Messiah (Jesus) has come to begin this restoration, with a future return for a final, complete, restoration and renewal of the entire universe.

The Christian view seems to be more correct.  The phrase tikkun olam appears in the Jewish prayer in the 2nd paragraph called Ahlaynoo עָלֵינוּ – meaning it is against us, on us, or incumbent on us.  This prayer may have been written in Jesus’ day.  It first appears in the Mishnah is the 3rd century A.D.  Clearly, the prayer says God will fix everything and perfect the world.  Today in religious Jews seemed to have abandoned the idea that God does tikkun olam.  This is clear in the prayer and in the Hebrew Scriptures. There is nothing in the prayer or in God’s word that says Messiah will come only if mankind does tikkun olam.  Shown below is the prayer.

סידור אשכנז, ימי חול, תפילת שחרית, סיום תפילה, עלינו א׳

עָלֵֽינוּ לְשַׁבֵּֽחַ לַאֲדוֹן הַכֹּל, לָתֵת גְּדֻלָּה לְיוֹצֵר בְּרֵאשִׁית. שֶׁלֺּא עָשָֽׂנוּ כְּגוֹיֵי הָאֲרָצוֹת, וְלֺא שָׂמָֽנוּ כְּמִשְׁפְּחוֹת הָאֲדָמָה; שֶׁלֺּא שָׂם חֶלְקֵֽנוּ כָּהֶם, וְגוֹרָלֵֽנוּ כְּכָל הֲמוֹנָם. שֶׁהֵם מִשְׁתַּחֲוִים לָהֶֽבֶל וָרִיק וּמִתְפַּלְּלִים אֶל אֵל לֹא יוֹשִֽׁיעַ. וַאֲנַֽחְנוּ כּוֹרְעִים וּמִשְׁתַּחֲוִים וּמוֹדִים לִפְנֵי מֶֽלֶךְ מַלְכֵי הַמְּלָכִים, הַקָּדוֹשׁ בָּרוּךְ הוּא. שֶׁהוּא נוֹטֶה שָׁמַֽיִם וְיוֹסֵד אָֽרֶץ, וּמוֹשַׁב יְקָרוֹ בַּשָּׁמַֽיִם מִמַּֽעַל, וּשְׁכִינַת עֻזּוֹ בְּגָבְהֵי מְרוֹמִים; הוּא אֱלֺהֵֽינוּ, אֵין עוֹד. אֱמֶת מַלְכֵּֽנוּ, אֶֽפֶס זוּלָתוֹ, כַּכָּתוּב בְּתוֹרָתוֹ: וְיָדַעְתָּ הַיּוֹם וַהֲשֵׁבֹתָ אֶל לְבָבֶֽךָ כִּי יְהֹוָה הוּא הָאֱלֺהִים בַּשָּׁמַֽיִם מִמַּֽעַל וְעַל הָאָֽרֶץ מִתָּֽחַת, אֵין עוֹד.

TRANSLATED: It is our obligation (incumbent on us or AHLAYNO עָלֵֽינוּ) to praise the Master of all, to ascribe greatness to the Creator of the [world in the] beginning: that He has not made us like the nations of the lands, and has not positioned us like the families of the earth; that He has not assigned our portion like theirs, nor our lot like that of all their multitudes. For they prostrate themselves to vanity and nothingness, and pray to a god that cannot deliver. But we bow, prostrate ourselves, and offer thanks before the Supreme King of Kings, the Holy One blessed is He, Who spreads the heavens, and establishes the earth, and the seat of His glory is in heaven above, and the abode of His invincible might is in the loftiest heights. He is our God, there is nothing else. Our King is true, all else is insignificant, as it is written in His Torah: And You shall know this day and take into Your heart that Adonoy is God in the heavens above and upon the earth below; there is nothing else.

סידור אשכנז, ימי חול, תפילת שחרית, סיום תפילה, עלינו ב׳

עַל כֵּן נְקַוֶּה לְךָ, יְהֹוָה אֱלֺהֵֽינוּ, לִרְאוֹת מְהֵרָה בְּתִפְאֶֽרֶת עֻזֶּֽךָ, לְהַעֲבִיר גִּלּוּלִים מִן הָאָֽרֶץ וְהָאֱלִילִים כָּרוֹת יִכָּרֵתוּן;

לְתַקֵּן עוֹלָם בְּמַלְכוּת שַׁדַּי. וְכָל בְּנֵי בָשָׂר יִקְרְאוּ בִשְׁמֶֽךָ, לְהַפְנוֹת אֵלֶֽיךָ כָּל רִשְׁעֵי אָֽרֶץ. יַכִּֽירוּ וְיֵדְעוּ כָּל יוֹשְׁבֵי תֵבֵל כִּי לְךָ תִכְרַע כָּל בֶּֽרֶךְ, תִּשָּׁבַע כָּל לָשׁוֹן. לְפָנֶֽיךָ, יְהֹוָה אֱלֺהֵֽינוּ, יִכְרְעוּ וְיִפֹּֽלוּ, וְלִכְבוֹד שִׁמְךָ יְקָר יִתֵּֽנוּ, וִיקַבְּלוּ כֻלָּם אֶת עֹל מַלְכוּתֶֽךָ, וְתִמְלֺךְ עֲלֵיהֶם מְהֵרָה לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד. כִּי הַמַּלְכוּת שֶׁלְּךָ הִיא, וּלְעֽוֹלְמֵי עַד תִּמְלוֹךְ בְּכָבוֹד, כַּכָּתוּב בְּתוֹרָתֶֽךָ: יְהֹוָה יִמְלֺךְ לְעֹלָם וָעֶד. וְנֶאֱמַר, וְהָיָה יְהֹוָה לְמֶֽלֶךְ עַל כָּל הָאָֽרֶץ; בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא יִהְיֶה יְהֹוָה אֶחָד וּשְׁמוֹ אֶחָד:

TRANSLATED: We therefore put our hope in You, Adonoy our God, to soon behold the glory of Your might in banishing idolatry from the earth, and the false gods will be utterly exterminated to perfect the world (that is לְתַקֵּן עוֹלָם or Leh Taykoon Olam) as the kingdom of Shadai. And all mankind will invoke Your Name, to turn back to You, all the wicked of the earth. They will realize and know, all the inhabitants of the world, that to You, every knee must bend, every tongue must swear [allegiance to You]. Before You, Adonoy, our God, they will bow and prostrate themselves, and to the glory of Your Name give honor. And they will all accept [upon themselves] the yoke of Your kingdom, and You will reign over them, soon, forever and ever. For the kingdom is Yours, and to all eternity You will reign in glory, as it is written in Your Torah: Adonoy will reign forever and ever. And it is said: And Adonoy will be King over the whole earth; on that day Adonoy will be One and His Name One.  (Accessed at www.sefaria.org)

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - visiting ancient Gath in Israel.  Didn't see Goliath though!)

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2381 419 full Exodus - 47 - Lesson 6 - Exod. 20:4-6 - THIS SIN IS A BIG DEAL Exodus - 47 - Lesson 6 - Exod. 20:4-6 - THIS SIN IS A BIG DEAL https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-6-exod-204-6-this-sin-is-a-big-deal/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-6-exod-204-6-this-sin-is-a-big-deal/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/edcdd312-71c6-39ed-a03e-8b4b8f99c163

We are now in the 6th lesson in this special podcast series on the Ten Commandments.  In this lesson we will focus on Exod. 20:4-6 …

"You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth. "You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing lovingkindness to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments. (Exo 20:4-6)

One thing to observe is in context all this deals with the sin of idolatry.  It is important to keep than in mind especially when one takes in the phrase “…visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me…” since this does not mean for all sins.  This phrase is only related to the sin of idolatry.  This will become clear in the study itself.

A second thing to consider is ONLY the Protestant version of the Ten Commandments is related to these verses.  The Jewish and Catholic versions do not include any of the words from verse 4-6.  Once again here is the list of the three versions of the Ten Commandments.

This is a clear example that if one studies the Ten Commandments dismissed from the textual context one loses a lot of what God wants us to understand.  We will never get the full idea of what God is teaching us, His instruction, His TORAH, about a commandment if it is taken out of context.  Thus we need to study ASERET MITZVAOT עשרת מצוות (Hebrew of Ten Commandments which is not found in the original Hebrew) in the context of ASERET HADEVAREEM עשרת הדברים (Hebrew for the Ten Words or Statements of the Lord, in other words, verses 1-17 of Exodus 20). 

I mentioned the teachings of the great Bible scholar, Dwight Pryor.  He did a series on the divinity of Yeshua.  It can be found at the link below.  Studying Dr. Pryor’s lesson will help any Christian to be able to answer the question, “Is Jesus God?”  I highly recommend this audio series.  Here’s the link - https://www.jcstudies.store/one-god-one-lord-the-shema-and-the-divinity-of-jesus/

In this lesson we confront one of the key dogmatic differences between Judaism and Christianity.  Judaism believes that God is only spiritual and is not physical and can never appear in the physical.  Christianity believes that God became a man.  To a religious Jew this seems then to come against these words of God in Exod. 20:3-4.  Also, they would bring up …

"God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? (Num 23:19)

This shows there is a huge barrier between the beliefs of Judaism and that of Christianity.  I urge you to 1st study the lessons from Dwight Pryor mentioned above.  2nd, check out this article on GotQuestions.com – a evangelical Bible study website.  Here’s the link - https://www.gotquestions.org/God-is-not-a-man.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

 

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We are now in the 6th lesson in this special podcast series on the Ten Commandments.  In this lesson we will focus on Exod. 20:4-6 …

"You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth. "You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing lovingkindness to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments. (Exo 20:4-6)

One thing to observe is in context all this deals with the sin of idolatry.  It is important to keep than in mind especially when one takes in the phrase “…visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me…” since this does not mean for all sins.  This phrase is only related to the sin of idolatry.  This will become clear in the study itself.

A second thing to consider is ONLY the Protestant version of the Ten Commandments is related to these verses.  The Jewish and Catholic versions do not include any of the words from verse 4-6.  Once again here is the list of the three versions of the Ten Commandments.

This is a clear example that if one studies the Ten Commandments dismissed from the textual context one loses a lot of what God wants us to understand.  We will never get the full idea of what God is teaching us, His instruction, His TORAH, about a commandment if it is taken out of context.  Thus we need to study ASERET MITZVAOT עשרת מצוות (Hebrew of Ten Commandments which is not found in the original Hebrew) in the context of ASERET HADEVAREEM עשרת הדברים (Hebrew for the Ten Words or Statements of the Lord, in other words, verses 1-17 of Exodus 20). 

I mentioned the teachings of the great Bible scholar, Dwight Pryor.  He did a series on the divinity of Yeshua.  It can be found at the link below.  Studying Dr. Pryor’s lesson will help any Christian to be able to answer the question, “Is Jesus God?”  I highly recommend this audio series.  Here’s the link - https://www.jcstudies.store/one-god-one-lord-the-shema-and-the-divinity-of-jesus/

In this lesson we confront one of the key dogmatic differences between Judaism and Christianity.  Judaism believes that God is only spiritual and is not physical and can never appear in the physical.  Christianity believes that God became a man.  To a religious Jew this seems then to come against these words of God in Exod. 20:3-4.  Also, they would bring up …

"God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? (Num 23:19)

This shows there is a huge barrier between the beliefs of Judaism and that of Christianity.  I urge you to 1st study the lessons from Dwight Pryor mentioned above.  2nd, check out this article on GotQuestions.com – a evangelical Bible study website.  Here’s the link - https://www.gotquestions.org/God-is-not-a-man.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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3151 238 full Exodus - 47 Lesson 5 - Exod. 20:3 - THE DEMONS ARE HERE Exodus - 47 Lesson 5 - Exod. 20:3 - THE DEMONS ARE HERE https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-5-exod-203-the-demons-are-here/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-5-exod-203-the-demons-are-here/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/68c14310-3745-3425-a83f-f558e0e6ffe9

Our focus in this lesson is verse Exod. 20:3 …

“You shall have no other gods before Me.”

This is the 2nd commandment in the Jewish list of the Ten Commandments.  But, it is part of the 1st commandment for Catholics and Protestants.  See the list of the Commandments for Jews, Catholics, and Protestants below.

One thing we notice is the Catholics and Protestants both left out the phrase “who has taken you out of the land of Egypt.”  We will find in this lesson that for Catholics and Protestants this will show that the verse Exod. 20:3 can not be clearly understood.  It can be, however, if one studies it in textual and historical context.  This lesson will bring that out quite clearly.  It is another glaring example that one must study the Ten Commandments in their textual context and not “stand alone” as in the Catholic or Protestant lists. 

Just consider the lists below.  In the first is the Protestant Ten Commandments highlighted within the all the words of verse 1-17.  The second is the Jewish list of the Ten Commandments (they are underlined).  If one wants to truly understand the Commandments and their interpretation one must leave them in the original textual context. 

Rabbi Jonathan Cahn, a Christian rabbi or Messianic rabbi,  is quite famous for his books, “The Harbinger” and “The Harbinger II.” He has written another fascinating book I highly recommend, “The Return of the Gods.”  His premise is that there is evidence in our society today that the reasons why the ancients revered and bowed down to ancient gods have returned.  It is as if those ancient page gods are back among us.  AS a Bible historian I find Rabbi Cahn’s writings very convincing and totally disturbing.  See the picture of the rabbi below and the book, “The Return of the Gods.”

The reason I bring up this book is it so relates to Exod. 20:3 …

“You shall have no other gods before Me.”

We will see that this verse properly interpreted from the ancient Hebrew shows that a false god is more than some idol of ancient days.  It seems as if the TORAH defines what a false god is and thus God’s INSTRUCTION, His תּוֹרָה Torah, shows that this is applicable to today.  Jonathan Cahn suggests this in his book makes a clear and convincing argument. 

Not only him as a Christian, but Dennis Prager as well.  He brings it up in his Torah commentary, “Exodus: the Rational Bible,” but also in his excellent 5 minute video on Exod. 20:3.  

You will see how Dennis Prager, a true scholar and deeply religious Jew, shows us what are modern false gods.  Here’s the link to the video that is found at PragerU.

Link - https://www.prageru.com/video/no-other-gods

Once again I say thank you to Jonathan Cahn and Dennis Prager.  Each man has given us excellent teaching on the false gods in our day.  However, the Torah shows what is behind all this.  God’s word is clear and precise and quite basic and simple.  Taken all together we find that this statement of the Lord in Exod. 20:3 is so awesome and so terrifying as it relates to our day.  You’ll see what I mean as you study along with me in this lesson.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Our focus in this lesson is verse Exod. 20:3 …

“You shall have no other gods before Me.”

This is the 2nd commandment in the Jewish list of the Ten Commandments.  But, it is part of the 1st commandment for Catholics and Protestants.  See the list of the Commandments for Jews, Catholics, and Protestants below.

One thing we notice is the Catholics and Protestants both left out the phrase “who has taken you out of the land of Egypt.”  We will find in this lesson that for Catholics and Protestants this will show that the verse Exod. 20:3 can not be clearly understood.  It can be, however, if one studies it in textual and historical context.  This lesson will bring that out quite clearly.  It is another glaring example that one must study the Ten Commandments in their textual context and not “stand alone” as in the Catholic or Protestant lists. 

Just consider the lists below.  In the first is the Protestant Ten Commandments highlighted within the all the words of verse 1-17.  The second is the Jewish list of the Ten Commandments (they are underlined).  If one wants to truly understand the Commandments and their interpretation one must leave them in the original textual context. 

Rabbi Jonathan Cahn, a Christian rabbi or Messianic rabbi,  is quite famous for his books, “The Harbinger” and “The Harbinger II.” He has written another fascinating book I highly recommend, “The Return of the Gods.”  His premise is that there is evidence in our society today that the reasons why the ancients revered and bowed down to ancient gods have returned.  It is as if those ancient page gods are back among us.  AS a Bible historian I find Rabbi Cahn’s writings very convincing and totally disturbing.  See the picture of the rabbi below and the book, “The Return of the Gods.”

The reason I bring up this book is it so relates to Exod. 20:3 …

“You shall have no other gods before Me.”

We will see that this verse properly interpreted from the ancient Hebrew shows that a false god is more than some idol of ancient days.  It seems as if the TORAH defines what a false god is and thus God’s INSTRUCTION, His תּוֹרָה Torah, shows that this is applicable to today.  Jonathan Cahn suggests this in his book makes a clear and convincing argument. 

Not only him as a Christian, but Dennis Prager as well.  He brings it up in his Torah commentary, “Exodus: the Rational Bible,” but also in his excellent 5 minute video on Exod. 20:3.  

You will see how Dennis Prager, a true scholar and deeply religious Jew, shows us what are modern false gods.  Here’s the link to the video that is found at PragerU.

Link - https://www.prageru.com/video/no-other-gods

Once again I say thank you to Jonathan Cahn and Dennis Prager.  Each man has given us excellent teaching on the false gods in our day.  However, the Torah shows what is behind all this.  God’s word is clear and precise and quite basic and simple.  Taken all together we find that this statement of the Lord in Exod. 20:3 is so awesome and so terrifying as it relates to our day.  You’ll see what I mean as you study along with me in this lesson.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3004 234 full Exodus - 47 Lesson 4 - Exod. 20:1-2 - whose first commandment? Exodus - 47 Lesson 4 - Exod. 20:1-2 - whose first commandment? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-4-exod-201-2-1st-commandment-in-context/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-4-exod-201-2-1st-commandment-in-context/#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/9292d67a-cf5d-3a9e-b347-613ef4c10f76

After the three introductory videos we now begin the study of Exod. 20:1-17 – the exact words of the Lord or as is known in the original Hebrew, עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem, the Ten Words or better is the Ten Statements.  We found in the introductory videos in Lesson 1 Part 1 and Part 2 there is no such thing as Ten Commandments in the original Hebrew.  It was a mistranslation of the church in the late 1500’s. 

In Biblical Hebrew, the Ten Commandments, called עשרת הדיברות‎ (transliterated aseret ha-dibrot by the rabbis but the actual is aseret ha-devareem), are mentioned at Exodus 34:28, Deuteronomy 4:13 and Deuteronomy 10:4.  In all sources, the terms are translatable as "the ten words", "the ten sayings", or "the ten matters".

In the Septuagint (or LXX), the "ten words" was translated as "Decalogue", which is derived from Greek δεκάλογος, dekalogos, the latter meaning and referring to the Greek translation (in accusative) δέκα λόγους, deka logous. This term is also sometimes used in English, in addition to Ten Commandments. The Tyndale and Coverdale English biblical translations used "nine verses". The Geneva Bible used "ten commandments", which was followed by the Bishops' Bible and the Authorized Version (the "King James" version) as "ten commandments". Most major English versions use the word "commandments". 

(Taken from Wikipedia)

But the idea of Ten Commandments stuck and now we have at least three official versions; the Jewish version, the Catholic and Protestant.  All three are different and are subject to the view of the translator and NOT the actual words of the Bible.  Shown below are the three versions.

(From Hebrew4Christians.com)

In these lessons we will study עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem with the understanding that the Ten Commandments are embedded in the Ten Statements.  Our goal is to study the Ten Commandments in their textual context; study the commandments in the Aseret HaDevareem.  So, in this lesson we consider Exod. 2:1-2 or …

Then God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.”  (Exo 20:1-2)

The Catholic and Protestant versions do not have the phrase “who brought you out of the land of Egypt.”  Why? Why did they leave God’s words out?  So as we study verses 1-2 we will see that if you are a Catholic or if you are a Protestant or some type of non-Catholic, the missing phrase is critical.  We can not study whatever version of the Ten Commandments and not understand how this relates to us as Gentile believers in the 21st century.  This also goes for the phrase “out of the house of slavery.”  Once again this is left out of the Christian list.  By doing this we miss what God might be probably to teach His chosen one then and us, us who have been grafted in to the olve tree of Israel.  We must study עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem and thus to understand the Ten Commandments in their context. 

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

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After the three introductory videos we now begin the study of Exod. 20:1-17 – the exact words of the Lord or as is known in the original Hebrew, עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem, the Ten Words or better is the Ten Statements.  We found in the introductory videos in Lesson 1 Part 1 and Part 2 there is no such thing as Ten Commandments in the original Hebrew.  It was a mistranslation of the church in the late 1500’s. 

In Biblical Hebrew, the Ten Commandments, called עשרת הדיברות‎ (transliterated aseret ha-dibrot by the rabbis but the actual is aseret ha-devareem), are mentioned at Exodus 34:28, Deuteronomy 4:13 and Deuteronomy 10:4.  In all sources, the terms are translatable as "the ten words", "the ten sayings", or "the ten matters".

In the Septuagint (or LXX), the "ten words" was translated as "Decalogue", which is derived from Greek δεκάλογος, dekalogos, the latter meaning and referring to the Greek translation (in accusative) δέκα λόγους, deka logous. This term is also sometimes used in English, in addition to Ten Commandments. The Tyndale and Coverdale English biblical translations used "nine verses". The Geneva Bible used "ten commandments", which was followed by the Bishops' Bible and the Authorized Version (the "King James" version) as "ten commandments". Most major English versions use the word "commandments". 

(Taken from Wikipedia)

But the idea of Ten Commandments stuck and now we have at least three official versions; the Jewish version, the Catholic and Protestant.  All three are different and are subject to the view of the translator and NOT the actual words of the Bible.  Shown below are the three versions.

(From Hebrew4Christians.com)

In these lessons we will study עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem with the understanding that the Ten Commandments are embedded in the Ten Statements.  Our goal is to study the Ten Commandments in their textual context; study the commandments in the Aseret HaDevareem.  So, in this lesson we consider Exod. 2:1-2 or …

Then God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.”  (Exo 20:1-2)

The Catholic and Protestant versions do not have the phrase “who brought you out of the land of Egypt.”  Why? Why did they leave God’s words out?  So as we study verses 1-2 we will see that if you are a Catholic or if you are a Protestant or some type of non-Catholic, the missing phrase is critical.  We can not study whatever version of the Ten Commandments and not understand how this relates to us as Gentile believers in the 21st century.  This also goes for the phrase “out of the house of slavery.”  Once again this is left out of the Christian list.  By doing this we miss what God might be probably to teach His chosen one then and us, us who have been grafted in to the olve tree of Israel.  We must study עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem and thus to understand the Ten Commandments in their context. 

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2359 232 full Exodus - 47 - Lesson 3 Part 2 - Exod. 20:1-17 - NEW Covenants Exodus - 47 - Lesson 3 Part 2 - Exod. 20:1-17 - NEW Covenants https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-introduction-lesson-3-part-2-exod-201-17-new-covenants/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-introduction-lesson-3-part-2-exod-201-17-new-covenants/#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/91b696ac-8fb7-3941-b952-f1dfbd52f91e

This is the final lesson in the introduction to the Ten Commandments.  We will discuss two more topics. 

  1. Is the Sinai Covenant only for Israel? Are the Ten Commandments meant only for them or everyone? 
  2. Is God’s religion a significant component of our lives or is it something bigger?

Our religion that comes from the religion of the Jewish people prior to Jesus’ day encompasses all of life.  There is nothing of life that is not affected by our religion.  This is in direct contrast with the Greek philosophical concept of life components and the balance of life as taught by Aristotle.  His teachings deeply influenced the church after it separated from Israel and centered itself in Rome and abandoned its Jewish roots.

There is one last topic that forms the conclusion of this lesson.  The topic is both Jews and Gentiles recognized that the Sinai Covenant had a missing piece.  The Ten Commandments, God’s covenant statement was not meant to do it all.  It was incomplete.  It was missing something – it was missing a blood sacrifice to cleanse a sinner from INTENTIONAL sin.  There were blood sacrifices required for UNINTENTIONAL sin, mistakes, lapses in judgment.  One can read about this in Leviticus 4 or Numbers 15:22-31.  If one sins defiantly, if one sins willingly and openly, if one sins with a high hand of rebellion, in other words INTENTIONALLY there is NO blood sacrifice in the Sinai Covenant to cleanse the sinner.  The great Jewish rabbis, Akiva in the early 2nd century A.D., and Maimonides in the late 12th century A.D. both discussed this.  They agree with the writer of Hebrews and Paul himself.  So, what was the solution.  What was the missing piece.  Whose blood is the blood needed by the covenant?  This is a major concept that we end with before we start studying the individual verses in Exodus 20:1-17.

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

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This is the final lesson in the introduction to the Ten Commandments.  We will discuss two more topics. 

  1. Is the Sinai Covenant only for Israel? Are the Ten Commandments meant only for them or everyone? 
  2. Is God’s religion a significant component of our lives or is it something bigger?

Our religion that comes from the religion of the Jewish people prior to Jesus’ day encompasses all of life.  There is nothing of life that is not affected by our religion.  This is in direct contrast with the Greek philosophical concept of life components and the balance of life as taught by Aristotle.  His teachings deeply influenced the church after it separated from Israel and centered itself in Rome and abandoned its Jewish roots.

There is one last topic that forms the conclusion of this lesson.  The topic is both Jews and Gentiles recognized that the Sinai Covenant had a missing piece.  The Ten Commandments, God’s covenant statement was not meant to do it all.  It was incomplete.  It was missing something – it was missing a blood sacrifice to cleanse a sinner from INTENTIONAL sin.  There were blood sacrifices required for UNINTENTIONAL sin, mistakes, lapses in judgment.  One can read about this in Leviticus 4 or Numbers 15:22-31.  If one sins defiantly, if one sins willingly and openly, if one sins with a high hand of rebellion, in other words INTENTIONALLY there is NO blood sacrifice in the Sinai Covenant to cleanse the sinner.  The great Jewish rabbis, Akiva in the early 2nd century A.D., and Maimonides in the late 12th century A.D. both discussed this.  They agree with the writer of Hebrews and Paul himself.  So, what was the solution.  What was the missing piece.  Whose blood is the blood needed by the covenant?  This is a major concept that we end with before we start studying the individual verses in Exodus 20:1-17.

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1491 229 full Exodus - 47 Lesson 3 Part 1 - Exod. 20:1-17 - Introduction to the Ten Commandments Exodus - 47 Lesson 3 Part 1 - Exod. 20:1-17 - Introduction to the Ten Commandments https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-3-part-1-exod-201-17-introduction-to-the-ten-commandments/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-3-part-1-exod-201-17-introduction-to-the-ten-commandments/#comments Sat, 02 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/2774ccce-7547-3633-9d3e-ff8f42fedff0

In this lesson we continue the introduction to the Ten Commandments.  This is God's Covenant and He shows us that the life of His people, the life of those He enter the covenant, is a life far different than perhaps what we may have learned.  We may have learned that we need to live a balanced life.  We need to put things in their proper perspective and not anything in our life should become so high a priority that it tilts the balance.  The church of Rome after it disconnected from its Jews roots, seemingly incorporated aspects of Greek philosophy.  Aristotle was the big proponent of a balanced life.  He said if you live such a life you will be happy.  This is not what the Lord wants.  When He gave Israel and us the Ten Commandments, actually  עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem, the Ten Statements (words), He was also teaching us that if we are truly a disciple of Jesus we will NOT live a balanced life.  

So, God gives  עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem, His Ten Statements.  Who was the targeted audience?  Just the Hebrews only?  If so why has the church taken them on?  We are taught that Jesus did away with the "old" covenant.  Huh?  That means according to God's word, the very words of God Himself, that the Ten Commandments are null and void.  Why?  God said they were His covenant.  

So he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread or drink water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments.  (Exo 34:28)

This lesson like the previous lessons take us deeper into our understanding of this significant event in human history.  Join me on this amazing journey into the very words of God and to study His עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem - His Ten Statements - and see how this testifies of Yeshua Adonaynoo, Jesus our Lord. 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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In this lesson we continue the introduction to the Ten Commandments.  This is God's Covenant and He shows us that the life of His people, the life of those He enter the covenant, is a life far different than perhaps what we may have learned.  We may have learned that we need to live a balanced life.  We need to put things in their proper perspective and not anything in our life should become so high a priority that it tilts the balance.  The church of Rome after it disconnected from its Jews roots, seemingly incorporated aspects of Greek philosophy.  Aristotle was the big proponent of a balanced life.  He said if you live such a life you will be happy.  This is not what the Lord wants.  When He gave Israel and us the Ten Commandments, actually  עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem, the Ten Statements (words), He was also teaching us that if we are truly a disciple of Jesus we will NOT live a balanced life.  

So, God gives  עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem, His Ten Statements.  Who was the targeted audience?  Just the Hebrews only?  If so why has the church taken them on?  We are taught that Jesus did away with the "old" covenant.  Huh?  That means according to God's word, the very words of God Himself, that the Ten Commandments are null and void.  Why?  God said they were His covenant.  

So he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread or drink water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments. 
(Exo 34:28)

This lesson like the previous lessons take us deeper into our understanding of this significant event in human history.  Join me on this amazing journey into the very words of God and to study His עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem - His Ten Statements - and see how this testifies of Yeshua Adonaynoo, Jesus our Lord. 

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

 

 

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1968 228 full Genesis - Lesson 78 - Gen. 32:22-32 - JACOB WRESTLES WITH WHO? Genesis - Lesson 78 - Gen. 32:22-32 - JACOB WRESTLES WITH WHO? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-lesson-78-gen-3222-32-jacob-wrestles-with-who/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-lesson-78-gen-3222-32-jacob-wrestles-with-who/#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/ceb74600-65f6-3d5d-bc9e-352325074ca0

Jacob wrestles with a man.  This is what it says in the Hebrew in Gen. 32:24.  Who is this "man?"  The rabbis say it is the devil himself, HaSatan - the adversary.  Some Christian scholars say it is Jesus!  Others say it is the Angel of the Lord.  But, what does the Bible say?  Are there strong hints in the text that give us an idea of who this "man" is?  

Come and join us in the Torah study.  Come as we put the Bible into its historical context and discover things that are hidden but are now being brought to light by Ruach HaKodesh - the רוח הקודש Holy Spirit, our teacher given to us on Shavuot after Jesus' Resurrection.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... near ancient Bethel in Israel)

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

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Jacob wrestles with a man.  This is what it says in the Hebrew in Gen. 32:24.  Who is this "man?"  The rabbis say it is the devil himself, HaSatan - the adversary.  Some Christian scholars say it is Jesus!  Others say it is the Angel of the Lord.  But, what does the Bible say?  Are there strong hints in the text that give us an idea of who this "man" is?  

Come and join us in the Torah study.  Come as we put the Bible into its historical context and discover things that are hidden but are now being brought to light by Ruach HaKodesh - the רוח הקודש Holy Spirit, our teacher given to us on Shavuot after Jesus' Resurrection.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... near ancient Bethel in Israel)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2055 274 full Exodus - 47 - lesson 2 part 2 - Exod. 20:1-17 Exodus - 47 - lesson 2 part 2 - Exod. 20:1-17 https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-exod-201-17-lesson-2-part-2/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-exod-201-17-lesson-2-part-2/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/7959195e-db5d-3a64-8b24-acc9ae0a0f8c

Our study on עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem - the Ten Statements - of the Lord continues.  In this lesson, lesson 2 part 2 of the introduction to the Ten Commandments, we ask how does the Ten Commandments witness of the Messiah, the Christ, Jesus.  Jesus said it in John 5:39 ...

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

... and all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures then, the Old Testament.  How might these verses Exod. 20:1-17 testify of Jesus.  Come on.  Let's go see.

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

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Our study on עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem - the Ten Statements - of the Lord continues.  In this lesson, lesson 2 part 2 of the introduction to the Ten Commandments, we ask how does the Ten Commandments witness of the Messiah, the Christ, Jesus.  Jesus said it in John 5:39 ...

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

... and all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures then, the Old Testament.  How might these verses Exod. 20:1-17 testify of Jesus.  Come on.  Let's go see.

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1718 224 full Exodus - 47 - lesson 2 part 1 - Exod. 20:1-17 Exodus - 47 - lesson 2 part 1 - Exod. 20:1-17 https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-exod-201-17-lesson-2-part-1/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-exod-201-17-lesson-2-part-1/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/86800e3a-768e-33db-b623-fef6af29055e

Our study on עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem - the Ten Statements - of the Lord continues.  In this lesson, lesson 2 of the introduction to the Ten Commandments, we see the difference between simply studying the Ten Commandments as opposed to all the words God spoke as recorded on Exodus 20:1-17.  In other words not only are we again putting the Bible into its historical context but putting the Ten Commandments back into their textual context.  Quite simply you can not study the Ten Commandments without understanding the rest of the words God spoke that surround the Ten.  This will be clear as we look at three topics. 

The 1st is the fact by God's own words that the Sinai Covenant never was replaced!  Christians say it was replaced.  We will see something far more amazing and powerful. 

2nd, we will look as the organization of the Ten Commandments.  This we know ...

"It is a sign between Me and the sons of Israel forever; for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day He ceased from labor, and was refreshed." When He had finished speaking with him upon Mount Sinai, He gave Moses the two tablets of the testimony, tablets of stone, written by the finger of God. (Exo 31:17-18)

God wrote them on two tablets.  On both sides as well (Exod. 32:15).  But, what was written on the front?  The back?  Were the two tablets copies of each other?  Some say the Ten Commandments are in two groups.  Group 1 is commandments 1 through 4 and the 2nd 5 through 10.  I call it 4 by 6.  Others say the 1st group is 1 through 5 and the 2nd 6 through 10.  I call that 5 by 5.  So what is it?  The Torah is silent on all this.  All we can do is consider some amazing possibilities.

Lastly, how did the Hebrews coming out of Egypt understand the words of Adonai in these verses.  Or how did the disciples of Jesus understand them nearly 1500 years later.  And how does this witness of the Messiah, the Christ, Jesus.  Jesus said it in John 5:39 ...

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

... and all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures then, the Old Testament.  How might these verses testify of Jesus.  Come on.  Let's go see.

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

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Our study on עשׂרת הדברים Aseret HaDevareem - the Ten Statements - of the Lord continues.  In this lesson, lesson 2 of the introduction to the Ten Commandments, we see the difference between simply studying the Ten Commandments as opposed to all the words God spoke as recorded on Exodus 20:1-17.  In other words not only are we again putting the Bible into its historical context but putting the Ten Commandments back into their textual context.  Quite simply you can not study the Ten Commandments without understanding the rest of the words God spoke that surround the Ten.  This will be clear as we look at three topics. 

The 1st is the fact by God's own words that the Sinai Covenant never was replaced!  Christians say it was replaced.  We will see something far more amazing and powerful. 

2nd, we will look as the organization of the Ten Commandments.  This we know ...

"It is a sign between Me and the sons of Israel forever; for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day He ceased from labor, and was refreshed." When He had finished speaking with him upon Mount Sinai, He gave Moses the two tablets of the testimony, tablets of stone, written by the finger of God. (Exo 31:17-18)

God wrote them on two tablets.  On both sides as well (Exod. 32:15).  But, what was written on the front?  The back?  Were the two tablets copies of each other?  Some say the Ten Commandments are in two groups.  Group 1 is commandments 1 through 4 and the 2nd 5 through 10.  I call it 4 by 6.  Others say the 1st group is 1 through 5 and the 2nd 6 through 10.  I call that 5 by 5.  So what is it?  The Torah is silent on all this.  All we can do is consider some amazing possibilities.

Lastly, how did the Hebrews coming out of Egypt understand the words of Adonai in these verses.  Or how did the disciples of Jesus understand them nearly 1500 years later.  And how does this witness of the Messiah, the Christ, Jesus.  Jesus said it in John 5:39 ...

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

... and all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures then, the Old Testament.  How might these verses testify of Jesus.  Come on.  Let's go see.

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1783 223 full Exodus - 47 - Lesson 1 part 2 - Exod. 20:1-17 Two New Covenants Exodus - 47 - Lesson 1 part 2 - Exod. 20:1-17 Two New Covenants https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-1-part-2-exod-201-17-two-new-covenants/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-1-part-2-exod-201-17-two-new-covenants/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/50bd697f-643b-3230-8c93-85336188f9bf

In part two we continue are introduction to the Ten Commandments - Aseret HaDevareem or the Ten Statements. God says these ten statements are His covenant as in Exod. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uhhag-1...

Part 2 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7uqgr-1...

Another series that even goes into this deeper are the podcasts entitled "The Archaeology of Pentecost/Shavuot." It is clear the Lord God is making an amazing connection between the first Passover and Pentecost and the 1st covenant and the 2nd covenant. Here's the link for this series.

Link - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=shavuot

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

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In part two we continue are introduction to the Ten Commandments - Aseret HaDevareem or the Ten Statements. God says these ten statements are His covenant as in Exod. https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uhhag-1...

Part 2 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7uqgr-1...

Another series that even goes into this deeper are the podcasts entitled "The Archaeology of Pentecost/Shavuot." It is clear the Lord God is making an amazing connection between the first Passover and Pentecost and the 1st covenant and the 2nd covenant. Here's the link for this series.

Link - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=shavuot

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1208 222 full Exodus - 47 - lesson 1 part 1 - Exod. 20:1-17 - the Ten Commandments Exodus - 47 - lesson 1 part 1 - Exod. 20:1-17 - the Ten Commandments https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-1-part-1-exod-201-17-the-ten-commandments/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-47-lesson-1-part-1-exod-201-17-the-ten-commandments/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/fb270987-2357-3433-ad09-b6f07f02fa7f

Bible study on the Ten Commandments. This is not a study to re-teach the Ten Commandments. But as we put the Bible into its historical context, as we put the Bible back into its textual context, we begin to see things in a new light. This simply enriches our understanding of the Ten Commandments.

In Part 1 of lesson 1 we will ask if there are ten commandments or are they something else? And ten? Could there be 12 or 15 or 17 commandments? What is God's purpose in all this?

It is recommended that you listen to lesson 46 parts 1 & 2 first before jumping in to the extensive study of Exod. 20:1-17. Here's the links to lesson 46 parts 1 & 2.

Part 1 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uhhag-127e43f

Part 2 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7uqgr-1281e42

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? What's his background? Why should we take time to listen to him? Here's a link to check out his background ... - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

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Bible study on the Ten Commandments. This is not a study to re-teach the Ten Commandments. But as we put the Bible into its historical context, as we put the Bible back into its textual context, we begin to see things in a new light. This simply enriches our understanding of the Ten Commandments.

In Part 1 of lesson 1 we will ask if there are ten commandments or are they something else? And ten? Could there be 12 or 15 or 17 commandments? What is God's purpose in all this?

It is recommended that you listen to lesson 46 parts 1 & 2 first before jumping in to the extensive study of Exod. 20:1-17. Here's the links to lesson 46 parts 1 & 2.

Part 1 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uhhag-127e43f

Part 2 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7uqgr-1281e42

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? What's his background? Why should we take time to listen to him? Here's a link to check out his background ... - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1256 221 full SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - Bible Podcast Series - Ten Commandments SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - Bible Podcast Series - Ten Commandments https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/special-announcement-bible-podcast-series-ten-commandments/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/special-announcement-bible-podcast-series-ten-commandments/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/dbfb0d76-2060-3083-808c-ee11be001dff

 

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]]> Rev John Ferret false No 435 418 full Exodus - 46 part 2 - Exod. 19:1-25 - The Mountains of יהוה Adonai Exodus - 46 part 2 - Exod. 19:1-25 - The Mountains of יהוה Adonai https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-46-part-2-exod-191-25-the-mountains-of-god/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-46-part-2-exod-191-25-the-mountains-of-god/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/f6d0c4bb-62fd-3ccf-9743-e94e8cd085b3

Lesson 46 Part 2

It is critical that you make sure you listen to part 1 of this two part series.  In part 1 we establish the real possibility that the Hebrews arrived on the 3rd day of the 3rd month.  If this is the case then it seems as if יהוה Yahvay, the Lord, God, lead His people to His mountain to receive a new covenant at His mountain, Mt. Sinai.  Interesting - 50 days after Passover, after the first day of Unleavened Bread, the Hebrews enter a covenant relationship with the Lord.  This is an amazing event in that a new nation is born, a chosen people, and it's like a new beginning, a new start.  It reminds me of the Year of Jubilee - every 50 years it is the year of Jubilee.

The Year of the Jubilee involved a year of release from indebtedness (Leviticus 25:23-38) and all types of bondage (vv. 39-55). All prisoners and captives were set free, all slaves were released, all debts were forgiven, and all property was returned to its original owners. (Like a new start) In addition, all labor was to cease for one year, and those bound by labor contracts were released from them. One of the benefits of the Jubilee was that both the land and the people were able to rest. (Accessed at https://www.gotquestions.org/Jubilee.html July 25,2022) 

Link to Exodus Lesson 49 Part 1 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uhhag-127e43f

In this session we will see the awesome connection this has to the feast of Shavuot (Weeks) or Pentecost in Jesus' day.  Jesus rose from the dead on a Biblical feast, the feast of first fruits, and 50 days later the 120 disciples received the Holy Spirit and these 120 as the "light to the nations" spoke in tongues of the Salvation of the Lord, the "Yeshua" of יהוה Yahvay.  It was the New Covenant of the Lord at the mountain of the Lord, Jerusalem.   Peter become so inspired, he does a short sermon in Acts 2 and as a result 3000 were baptized on the 50th day, Shavuot or Pentecost.  Did he received the promised power to be the witness to the nations?  You better believe it.  So, the number 50 even takes on even more significance.  Now it seems to be related to the days of Messiah and the coming of the רוח הקודש Ruach HaKodesh, the Holy Spirit.  

The Jubilee presents a beautiful picture of the New Testament themes of redemption and forgiveness. Christ is the Redeemer who came to set free those who are slaves and prisoners to sin (Romans 8:2; Galatians 5:1; 3:22). The debt of sin we owe to God was paid on the cross as Jesus died on our behalf (Colossians 2:13-14), and we are forgiven the debt forever. We are no longer in bondage, no longer slaves to sin, having been freed by Christ, and we can truly enter the rest God provides as we cease laboring to make ourselves acceptable to God by our own works (Hebrews 4:9-10). (Accessed at https://www.gotquestions.org/Jubilee.html July 25,2022) 

God has clearly done something on purpose.  He has connected the New Covenant at His mountain, Mt. Sinai, to the New Covenant at His mountain, Jerusalem.  The giving of the Ten Commandments is intimately connected to Pentecost or Shavuot.  

Here's a link to the podcast series on the feast of Shavuot.  In this study you'll even go deeper into your understanding of Passover and Pentecost.  Link to the podcasts series on the feast of Shavuot (Pentecost) - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=shavuot

I taught this is a class.  Here's a link to the chapter from my class book.  If you need the bibliography email me and I will get it to you. 

Link to the article from Light of Menorah on Shavuot - https://www.dropbox.com/s/2rs9dwl481eb9s1/Chapter%204%20-%20The%20Spring%20Feasts%20-%20the%20End%20of%20the%20Beginning.pdf?dl=0

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

 

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Lesson 46 Part 2

It is critical that you make sure you listen to part 1 of this two part series.  In part 1 we establish the real possibility that the Hebrews arrived on the 3rd day of the 3rd month.  If this is the case then it seems as if יהוה Yahvay, the Lord, God, lead His people to His mountain to receive a new covenant at His mountain, Mt. Sinai.  Interesting - 50 days after Passover, after the first day of Unleavened Bread, the Hebrews enter a covenant relationship with the Lord.  This is an amazing event in that a new nation is born, a chosen people, and it's like a new beginning, a new start.  It reminds me of the Year of Jubilee - every 50 years it is the year of Jubilee.

The Year of the Jubilee involved a year of release from indebtedness (Leviticus 25:23-38) and all types of bondage (vv. 39-55). All prisoners and captives were set free, all slaves were released, all debts were forgiven, and all property was returned to its original owners. (Like a new start) In addition, all labor was to cease for one year, and those bound by labor contracts were released from them. One of the benefits of the Jubilee was that both the land and the people were able to rest. (Accessed at https://www.gotquestions.org/Jubilee.html July 25,2022) 

Link to Exodus Lesson 49 Part 1 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uhhag-127e43f

In this session we will see the awesome connection this has to the feast of Shavuot (Weeks) or Pentecost in Jesus' day.  Jesus rose from the dead on a Biblical feast, the feast of first fruits, and 50 days later the 120 disciples received the Holy Spirit and these 120 as the "light to the nations" spoke in tongues of the Salvation of the Lord, the "Yeshua" of יהוה Yahvay.  It was the New Covenant of the Lord at the mountain of the Lord, Jerusalem.   Peter become so inspired, he does a short sermon in Acts 2 and as a result 3000 were baptized on the 50th day, Shavuot or Pentecost.  Did he received the promised power to be the witness to the nations?  You better believe it.  So, the number 50 even takes on even more significance.  Now it seems to be related to the days of Messiah and the coming of the רוח הקודש Ruach HaKodesh, the Holy Spirit.  

The Jubilee presents a beautiful picture of the New Testament themes of redemption and forgiveness. Christ is the Redeemer who came to set free those who are slaves and prisoners to sin (Romans 8:2; Galatians 5:1; 3:22). The debt of sin we owe to God was paid on the cross as Jesus died on our behalf (Colossians 2:13-14), and we are forgiven the debt forever. We are no longer in bondage, no longer slaves to sin, having been freed by Christ, and we can truly enter the rest God provides as we cease laboring to make ourselves acceptable to God by our own works (Hebrews 4:9-10). (Accessed at https://www.gotquestions.org/Jubilee.html July 25,2022) 

God has clearly done something on purpose.  He has connected the New Covenant at His mountain, Mt. Sinai, to the New Covenant at His mountain, Jerusalem.  The giving of the Ten Commandments is intimately connected to Pentecost or Shavuot.  

Here's a link to the podcast series on the feast of Shavuot.  In this study you'll even go deeper into your understanding of Passover and Pentecost.  Link to the podcasts series on the feast of Shavuot (Pentecost) - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=shavuot

I taught this is a class.  Here's a link to the chapter from my class book.  If you need the bibliography email me and I will get it to you. 

Link to the article from Light of Menorah on Shavuot - https://www.dropbox.com/s/2rs9dwl481eb9s1/Chapter%204%20-%20The%20Spring%20Feasts%20-%20the%20End%20of%20the%20Beginning.pdf?dl=0

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2779 217 full Special Announcement - Podcast Schedule for 4/25 through Friday May 1 - Ten Commandments Special Announcement - Podcast Schedule for 4/25 through Friday May 1 - Ten Commandments https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/special-announcement-podcast-schedule-for-425-through-friday-may-1-ten-commandments/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/special-announcement-podcast-schedule-for-425-through-friday-may-1-ten-commandments/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:12:15 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/9b820544-d698-3be6-ad18-571df951a3a0

 

 

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]]> Rev John Ferret false No 449 417 full Genesis - 77 - Genesis 31, 32, 33 - Rabbinic Views, Rachel Executed, Curses, Tradition and Camels!! Genesis - 77 - Genesis 31, 32, 33 - Rabbinic Views, Rachel Executed, Curses, Tradition and Camels!! https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/ggenesis-77-genesis-31-32-rachel-is-not-guilty/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/ggenesis-77-genesis-31-32-rachel-is-not-guilty/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/b40418f5-d3b4-3a55-9728-e9d27e3dc96b  

Poor Rachel, the love of Jacob's life, is supposedly executed by God for stealing the families "gods."  Rabbis in Rabbinic Judaism (Judaism after the Temple was destroyed in 70 A.D., claimed that Jacob cursed Rachel, unintentionally but cursed neverthess.  Thus, Rachel will be killed by God in childbirth.  But, all this rabbinic opinion, made up views, with NO basis in scripture.  The very word of God suggests no such claims as the rabbis made.

For example, in the "Chumash," the Orthodox Rabbinic Torah commentary, the rabbis state Jacob cursed Rachel.  They go on to say that God will uphold a curse even it its unintentional.  Huh?  No where in the Bible do we find God's word supporting such a view.  No where.  Matter of fact thsi view of the rabbis about curses is actually contradicted in God's word.  If you recall the one who stole the special cup of Joseph when Joseph was "hidden" from his brothers since he was 2nd in power in Egypt, was supposedly Benjamin.  But, this was a set up by Joseph.  Then we read about the curse on whoever stole the cup as we read ...

"Behold, the money which we found in the mouth of our sacks we have brought back to you from the land of Canaan. How then could we steal silver or gold from your lord's house? "With whomever of your servants it is found, let him die, and we also will be my lord's slaves."  (Gen 44:8-9)

This is similar to the way Jacob supposedly "cursed" Rachel when we read ...

"Now you have indeed gone away because you longed greatly for your father's house; but why did you steal my gods?" Then Jacob replied to Laban, "Because I was afraid, for I thought that you would take your daughters from me by force. "The one with whom you find your gods shall not live; in the presence of our kinsmen point out what is yours among my belongings and take it for yourself." For Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen them.  (Gen 31:30-32)

Rachel died in childbirth and the rabbis say she was cursed.  On top of tha thte rabbis say God will uphold our curses even if they are made by mistake.  But, the brothers of Joseph supposedly "curse" Benjamin.  It was unintentional since they did not know the whole truth.  Yet Benjamin lives!  He does not die.  God did not uphold an unintetional curse.  The rabbis are wrong.  

This tradition seeps into the church.  Many naive Christians have taken up the beliefs and views of the orthodix rabbis.  LIttle do they know or understand what the Bible says and the what the Bible doesn't say.  It's like many Christians believe that all God's feasts in the Old Testament are Sabbaths.  THEY ARE NOT!  Even Jewish sources will tell they are not.  Check out this link.  An orthodox Jewish site that teaches about the feasts and they are not sabbaths but are treated like sabbaths - https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/708510/jewish/How-to-Celebrate-Yom-Tov.htm

It was the Pharisees who claimed they were.  The Pharisees are the ones who were the predecessors of Orthodix Rabbic Judaism.  This is one example of how naive unknowledgeable Christians believe a tradtion of he Pharisees and the rabbis and it is Biblically wrong.   

One thing we read about in the story of Jacob and his family leaving Haran and traveling to Israel, are camels.  There are those who say camels were no domesticated befire 1000 B.C.  and thus they ake the claim the Bible is not true but made by those early Hebrew writers.  But, real archaeology poves these supposed scholars wrong.  Check out the article and videos to help you go deeper in your Bible understanding.

Here are the links ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bTMNFJZcSw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czVtTN7F4NU

https://biblearchaeology.org/research/contemporary-issues/3832-the-date-of-camel-domestication-in-the-ancient-near-east

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

 

 

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Poor Rachel, the love of Jacob's life, is supposedly executed by God for stealing the families "gods."  Rabbis in Rabbinic Judaism (Judaism after the Temple was destroyed in 70 A.D., claimed that Jacob cursed Rachel, unintentionally but cursed neverthess.  Thus, Rachel will be killed by God in childbirth.  But, all this rabbinic opinion, made up views, with NO basis in scripture.  The very word of God suggests no such claims as the rabbis made.

For example, in the "Chumash," the Orthodox Rabbinic Torah commentary, the rabbis state Jacob cursed Rachel.  They go on to say that God will uphold a curse even it its unintentional.  Huh?  No where in the Bible do we find God's word supporting such a view.  No where.  Matter of fact thsi view of the rabbis about curses is actually contradicted in God's word.  If you recall the one who stole the special cup of Joseph when Joseph was "hidden" from his brothers since he was 2nd in power in Egypt, was supposedly Benjamin.  But, this was a set up by Joseph.  Then we read about the curse on whoever stole the cup as we read ...

"Behold, the money which we found in the mouth of our sacks we have brought back to you from the land of Canaan. How then could we steal silver or gold from your lord's house? "With whomever of your servants it is found, let him die, and we also will be my lord's slaves." 
(Gen 44:8-9)

This is similar to the way Jacob supposedly "cursed" Rachel when we read ...

"Now you have indeed gone away because you longed greatly for your father's house; but why did you steal my gods?" Then Jacob replied to Laban, "Because I was afraid, for I thought that you would take your daughters from me by force. "The one with whom you find your gods shall not live; in the presence of our kinsmen point out what is yours among my belongings and take it for yourself." For Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen them. 
(Gen 31:30-32)

Rachel died in childbirth and the rabbis say she was cursed.  On top of tha thte rabbis say God will uphold our curses even if they are made by mistake.  But, the brothers of Joseph supposedly "curse" Benjamin.  It was unintentional since they did not know the whole truth.  Yet Benjamin lives!  He does not die.  God did not uphold an unintetional curse.  The rabbis are wrong.  

This tradition seeps into the church.  Many naive Christians have taken up the beliefs and views of the orthodix rabbis.  LIttle do they know or understand what the Bible says and the what the Bible doesn't say.  It's like many Christians believe that all God's feasts in the Old Testament are Sabbaths.  THEY ARE NOT!  Even Jewish sources will tell they are not.  Check out this link.  An orthodox Jewish site that teaches about the feasts and they are not sabbaths but are treated like sabbaths - https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/708510/jewish/How-to-Celebrate-Yom-Tov.htm

It was the Pharisees who claimed they were.  The Pharisees are the ones who were the predecessors of Orthodix Rabbic Judaism.  This is one example of how naive unknowledgeable Christians believe a tradtion of he Pharisees and the rabbis and it is Biblically wrong.   

One thing we read about in the story of Jacob and his family leaving Haran and traveling to Israel, are camels.  There are those who say camels were no domesticated befire 1000 B.C.  and thus they ake the claim the Bible is not true but made by those early Hebrew writers.  But, real archaeology poves these supposed scholars wrong.  Check out the article and videos to help you go deeper in your Bible understanding.

Here are the links ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bTMNFJZcSw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czVtTN7F4NU

https://biblearchaeology.org/research/contemporary-issues/3832-the-date-of-camel-domestication-in-the-ancient-near-east

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3678 271 full Exodus 70 - Exodus 30:1-38 Part Two - The Census of the Sons of Israel Exodus 70 - Exodus 30:1-38 Part Two - The Census of the Sons of Israel https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-70-exodus-301-38-the-census-of-the-sons-of-israel/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-70-exodus-301-38-the-census-of-the-sons-of-israel/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/569709c8-a4d9-3972-9973-c8148eb6244f

EXODUS LESSON 70 PART TWO

If you haven't watched part one, make sure you do.  Can't watch part two unless you have watched part one.  Here's the link to part one ...

LINK - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-70-exodus-301-38-part-one-the-altar-of-incense-and-the-bronze-lavar/

 

We’re at Exodus chapter 30 and once again we find another example of verses in God’s word that we might read once and never again.  It seems like the detail has no transferable meaning for us now, today, and our walk with the Lord.  So we "read over" the words and seem to say we don't need to understand this detail.

But, we’d be wrong.  This chapter is at the end of an amazing set of chapters from 25 through 30.  It’s all about God’s Holy Dwelling place, His Mishkan Kodesh, or as its better known as His TABERNACLE which comes from the Latin meaning tent.  As we have seen so far as we dig deep, as we put the Mishkan HaKodesh in its historical context, as we try and study the garments of the High Priest and the Priests, as we focus in on the Menorah, the Table of Shewbread, the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies in their ancient cultural context, we find a depth of meaning so powerful and so related to us today.

The video podcast (I call it a vidcast) is in two parts. 

PART ONE ... is on the Altar of Incense and the Bronce Laver.  Getting the foundational understanding of there parts of Hs Mishkan HaKodesh, we are able to see how this relates to our Lord, our Yeshua, God Himself who came to dwell with us.  Once we study the specific events in Jesus’ life as related to the Altar of Incense and the Bronze Laver, our understanding becomes clearer.  To know the events in Jesus’ life many time s we need to set them in their context in the Torah, the first five books of the Bible.

PART TWO ... is on the meeting between Nicodemus and Jesus.  It was a critical meeting and Jesus tells Nicodemus he and all Jews and Gentiles they must be born again.  Nicodemus is confused.  Born again?  We must re-enter our mother’s womb and be reborn.  But, Jesus is talking about a Jewish set of requirements related to Tehveelah – טבילה or immersion or dipping or dunking or baptism in a Miqveh – מִקְוֶה or an object where water is gathered alike a bathtub of a pool. 

                        My personal picture of an ancient Miqveh at the ancient site of Qumran                                         that was in use in Jesus' day.

                                    A modern Miqveh from Wikimedia                                        

It is related to the use of the High Priest and Priests of the Bronze Laver we’ll study in part two of this two part vidcast.  Once we put all this in its historical context things make a whole lot of sense.  We’ll learn that “being born again” was a Jewish concept so well understood in Jesus’ day. 

Here's a link to study the idea of ritual immersion and where it came from.  The idea of Jewish ritual immersion (baptism) is an unbiblical idea.  God never commanded it or created it.

Link - https://www.thetorah.com/article/on-the-origins-of-tevilah-ritual-immersion

Also, in PART TWO we will study the census and the collection of a half shekel from each man 20 years of older; in other words from the Israeli army of those days.  It seems likely that this tax was a means for soldier to pay a symbolic amount for his atonement since he had to kill in battle.  It’s almost as is God is saying, even in a just war, that life is precious, and even killing another, our enemy, in a just war, that God views this as necessary but against His view that all life is important.  The half shekel is a symbol of the bigger picture that all human life is important in God’s eyes even if it is a cruel and evil enemy.  They were made in His image and likeness.  It is a way for the Israeli soldier to do a real act to seek God's "covering" over the killing the soldier may need to do ina just war.

The vidcast ends with God’s directions on making His anointing oil and His incense.  It is the last orders of God for the entire Tabernacle.  The anointing oil is a perfume that is put on all objects and the High Priest and Priests.  The whole Tabernacle was filled with the fragrance of God’s anointing oil.  God knows we can’t see Him.  But, in chapters 25-30 not only do we see His dwelling place and His priests but now we can smell the fragrance of the Lord as we come near to Him where He dwells with us.  REminds me of us to be the fragrance of Christ to the world.  We are to be His disciples which means we are to be like our rabbi.  We are to a reflection of Yeshua to all.  We are to be the Fragrance of Messiah.  ASs God spread His fragrance throughout the Tabernacle so now Yeshua has His fragrance from the annointing oil on Him as Messiah.  And, we are to be like Him and so His fragrance is on us so we spread it to the world. 

For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing;  to the one an aroma from death to death, to the other an aroma from life to life. 2 Cor. 2:15-17

We end with the incense.  The priest must burn incense when the Menorah is extinguished in the morning and incense it to be burn when the Menorah is again relit for the night as a light shining in the darkness.  Our question might be is God using the cloud of incense to tell us He is here, in the Tabernacle, 24/7, dwelling with His people, and the smoke of the incense is like His Spirt among us?  Perhaps.  It seems to make sense.  Ad our final conclusion to all this is all this is

קדושים ביותר יהוה אלוהינו

Kodesh Bayoter Yahvay Elohaynoo

Most Holy to the Lord our God

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

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EXODUS LESSON 70 PART TWO

If you haven't watched part one, make sure you do.  Can't watch part two unless you have watched part one.  Here's the link to part one ...

LINK - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-70-exodus-301-38-part-one-the-altar-of-incense-and-the-bronze-lavar/

 

We’re at Exodus chapter 30 and once again we find another example of verses in God’s word that we might read once and never again.  It seems like the detail has no transferable meaning for us now, today, and our walk with the Lord.  So we "read over" the words and seem to say we don't need to understand this detail.

But, we’d be wrong.  This chapter is at the end of an amazing set of chapters from 25 through 30.  It’s all about God’s Holy Dwelling place, His Mishkan Kodesh, or as its better known as His TABERNACLE which comes from the Latin meaning tent.  As we have seen so far as we dig deep, as we put the Mishkan HaKodesh in its historical context, as we try and study the garments of the High Priest and the Priests, as we focus in on the Menorah, the Table of Shewbread, the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies in their ancient cultural context, we find a depth of meaning so powerful and so related to us today.

The video podcast (I call it a vidcast) is in two parts. 

PART ONE ... is on the Altar of Incense and the Bronce Laver.  Getting the foundational understanding of there parts of Hs Mishkan HaKodesh, we are able to see how this relates to our Lord, our Yeshua, God Himself who came to dwell with us.  Once we study the specific events in Jesus’ life as related to the Altar of Incense and the Bronze Laver, our understanding becomes clearer.  To know the events in Jesus’ life many time s we need to set them in their context in the Torah, the first five books of the Bible.

PART TWO ... is on the meeting between Nicodemus and Jesus.  It was a critical meeting and Jesus tells Nicodemus he and all Jews and Gentiles they must be born again.  Nicodemus is confused.  Born again?  We must re-enter our mother’s womb and be reborn.  But, Jesus is talking about a Jewish set of requirements related to Tehveelah – טבילה or immersion or dipping or dunking or baptism in a Miqveh – מִקְוֶה or an object where water is gathered alike a bathtub of a pool. 

                        My personal picture of an ancient Miqveh at the ancient site of Qumran                                         that was in use in Jesus' day.

                                    A modern Miqveh from Wikimedia                                        

It is related to the use of the High Priest and Priests of the Bronze Laver we’ll study in part two of this two part vidcast.  Once we put all this in its historical context things make a whole lot of sense.  We’ll learn that “being born again” was a Jewish concept so well understood in Jesus’ day. 

Here's a link to study the idea of ritual immersion and where it came from.  The idea of Jewish ritual immersion (baptism) is an unbiblical idea.  God never commanded it or created it.

Link - https://www.thetorah.com/article/on-the-origins-of-tevilah-ritual-immersion

Also, in PART TWO we will study the census and the collection of a half shekel from each man 20 years of older; in other words from the Israeli army of those days.  It seems likely that this tax was a means for soldier to pay a symbolic amount for his atonement since he had to kill in battle.  It’s almost as is God is saying, even in a just war, that life is precious, and even killing another, our enemy, in a just war, that God views this as necessary but against His view that all life is important.  The half shekel is a symbol of the bigger picture that all human life is important in God’s eyes even if it is a cruel and evil enemy.  They were made in His image and likeness.  It is a way for the Israeli soldier to do a real act to seek God's "covering" over the killing the soldier may need to do ina just war.

The vidcast ends with God’s directions on making His anointing oil and His incense.  It is the last orders of God for the entire Tabernacle.  The anointing oil is a perfume that is put on all objects and the High Priest and Priests.  The whole Tabernacle was filled with the fragrance of God’s anointing oil.  God knows we can’t see Him.  But, in chapters 25-30 not only do we see His dwelling place and His priests but now we can smell the fragrance of the Lord as we come near to Him where He dwells with us.  REminds me of us to be the fragrance of Christ to the world.  We are to be His disciples which means we are to be like our rabbi.  We are to a reflection of Yeshua to all.  We are to be the Fragrance of Messiah.  ASs God spread His fragrance throughout the Tabernacle so now Yeshua has His fragrance from the annointing oil on Him as Messiah.  And, we are to be like Him and so His fragrance is on us so we spread it to the world. 

For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing;  to the one an aroma from death to death, to the other an aroma from life to life. 2 Cor. 2:15-17

We end with the incense.  The priest must burn incense when the Menorah is extinguished in the morning and incense it to be burn when the Menorah is again relit for the night as a light shining in the darkness.  Our question might be is God using the cloud of incense to tell us He is here, in the Tabernacle, 24/7, dwelling with His people, and the smoke of the incense is like His Spirt among us?  Perhaps.  It seems to make sense.  Ad our final conclusion to all this is all this is

קדושים ביותר יהוה אלוהינו

Kodesh Bayoter Yahvay Elohaynoo

Most Holy to the Lord our God

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1625 416 full Exodus - 46 Part 1 - Exod. 19:1-25 - Coming to the Mountain of God Exodus - 46 Part 1 - Exod. 19:1-25 - Coming to the Mountain of God https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-46-part-1-exod-191-25-50-days-to-the-mountain-of-god/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-46-part-1-exod-191-25-50-days-to-the-mountain-of-god/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/82d09239-2147-309f-8301-f74004be8e09

 

Lesson 46 Part 1

They made it.  The Hebrews led by Moses by the hand of Yahvay, the Lord, finally arrive at the Mountain of God.  Here they will receive the Ten Commandments which the Lord says is His Covenant as we read …

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Write down these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel." So he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread or drink water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments. (Exo 34:27-28)

Israel comes to the Mountain of God in the Sinai and there they will enter a New Covenant - nothing like this ever happened before – and become a chosen people, a holy nation, and nation of priests.  But, wait a minute, that sounds so familiar.  It reminds us of Jesus and His lifting up His cup at His Last Supper – the cup of the New Covenant.  This happens in Jerusalem. 

There’s more.  It so happens that the Mountain of God was Mt. Sinai as can be found in Exod. 3:1 and 3:12 and 19:1-3.  We got this.  No problem.  But then we see that God moves His mountain to a new location.  Just consider a few proof texts …

Now it will come about that In the last days The mountain of the house of the LORD Will be established as the chief of the mountains, And will be raised above the hills; And all the nations will stream to it. And many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; That He may teach us concerning His ways And that we may walk in His paths." For the law will go forth from Zion And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. (Isa 2:2-3)

"I will set a sign among them and will send survivors from them to the nations: Tarshish, Put, Lud, Meshech, Tubal and Javan, to the distant coastlands that have neither heard My fame nor seen My glory. And they will declare My glory among the nations. "Then they shall bring all your brethren from all the nations as a grain offering to the LORD, on horses, in chariots, in litters, on mules and on camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem," says the LORD, "just as the sons of Israel bring their grain offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD. (Isa 66:19-20)

And it will come about in the last days That the mountain of the house of the LORD Will be established as the chief of the mountains. It will be raised above the hills, And the peoples will stream to it. Many nations will come and say, "Come and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD And to the house of the God of Jacob, That He may teach us about His ways And that we may walk in His paths." For from Zion will go forth the law, Even the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. (Mic 4:1-2)

He moved His mountain.  It is now the Temple Mount in Jerusalem also known as Mt. Zion.  (The term Mount Zion has been used in the Hebrew Bible first for the City of David (2 Samuel 5:7, 1 Chronicles 11:5; 1 Kings 8:1, 2 Chronicles 5:2) and later for the Temple Mount, but its meaning has shifted and it is now used as the name of ancient Jerusalem's Western Hill) And, this is where the New Covenant of God is given through Yeshua HaMashiach, Yeshua the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  On top of that we read the following …

But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; (1Pe 2:9)

Wow.  What an amazing connection between the New Covenant at the Mountain of God Mt. Sinai and the New Covenant at the Mountain of God Mt. Zion - a Biblical name for the Temple Mount.  God is connecting these covenants.  He is not replacing the latter with the former.  They are intimately related and you can not have on New Covenant without the other. 

Is there more?  You won’t believe it.  This is another awesome chapter in Torah that meets the goals of this podcast series.  Here are those goals.  (Note - you can "right click" on the picture and open the picture in a new tab to read it)

So come and join us in this study.  This is another awesome example that there is ONE book, ONE Bible, from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21, ONE God, ONE Lord, with ONE goal, Jesus! 

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret - up on Tel Safi - the ancient city of Goliath)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background ... - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

 

 

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Lesson 46 Part 1

They made it.  The Hebrews led by Moses by the hand of Yahvay, the Lord, finally arrive at the Mountain of God.  Here they will receive the Ten Commandments which the Lord says is His Covenant as we read …

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Write down these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel." So he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread or drink water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments. (Exo 34:27-28)

Israel comes to the Mountain of God in the Sinai and there they will enter a New Covenant - nothing like this ever happened before – and become a chosen people, a holy nation, and nation of priests.  But, wait a minute, that sounds so familiar.  It reminds us of Jesus and His lifting up His cup at His Last Supper – the cup of the New Covenant.  This happens in Jerusalem. 

There’s more.  It so happens that the Mountain of God was Mt. Sinai as can be found in Exod. 3:1 and 3:12 and 19:1-3.  We got this.  No problem.  But then we see that God moves His mountain to a new location.  Just consider a few proof texts …

Now it will come about that In the last days The mountain of the house of the LORD Will be established as the chief of the mountains, And will be raised above the hills; And all the nations will stream to it. And many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; That He may teach us concerning His ways And that we may walk in His paths." For the law will go forth from Zion And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. (Isa 2:2-3)

"I will set a sign among them and will send survivors from them to the nations: Tarshish, Put, Lud, Meshech, Tubal and Javan, to the distant coastlands that have neither heard My fame nor seen My glory. And they will declare My glory among the nations. "Then they shall bring all your brethren from all the nations as a grain offering to the LORD, on horses, in chariots, in litters, on mules and on camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem," says the LORD, "just as the sons of Israel bring their grain offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD. (Isa 66:19-20)

And it will come about in the last days That the mountain of the house of the LORD Will be established as the chief of the mountains. It will be raised above the hills, And the peoples will stream to it. Many nations will come and say, "Come and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD And to the house of the God of Jacob, That He may teach us about His ways And that we may walk in His paths." For from Zion will go forth the law, Even the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. (Mic 4:1-2)

He moved His mountain.  It is now the Temple Mount in Jerusalem also known as Mt. Zion.  (The term Mount Zion has been used in the Hebrew Bible first for the City of David (2 Samuel 5:7, 1 Chronicles 11:5; 1 Kings 8:1, 2 Chronicles 5:2) and later for the Temple Mount, but its meaning has shifted and it is now used as the name of ancient Jerusalem's Western Hill) And, this is where the New Covenant of God is given through Yeshua HaMashiach, Yeshua the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  On top of that we read the following …

But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; (1Pe 2:9)

Wow.  What an amazing connection between the New Covenant at the Mountain of God Mt. Sinai and the New Covenant at the Mountain of God Mt. Zion - a Biblical name for the Temple Mount.  God is connecting these covenants.  He is not replacing the latter with the former.  They are intimately related and you can not have on New Covenant without the other. 

Is there more?  You won’t believe it.  This is another awesome chapter in Torah that meets the goals of this podcast series.  Here are those goals.  (Note - you can "right click" on the picture and open the picture in a new tab to read it)

So come and join us in this study.  This is another awesome example that there is ONE book, ONE Bible, from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21, ONE God, ONE Lord, with ONE goal, Jesus! 

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret - up on Tel Safi - the ancient city of Goliath)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background ... - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2853 216 full Exodus 70 - Exodus 30:1-38 Part One - The Altar of Incense and the Bronze Laver Exodus 70 - Exodus 30:1-38 Part One - The Altar of Incense and the Bronze Laver https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-70-exodus-301-38-part-one-the-altar-of-incense-and-the-bronze-lavar/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-70-exodus-301-38-part-one-the-altar-of-incense-and-the-bronze-lavar/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/50f3e91d-eac6-3ce8-94ec-c32babd16ba7

EXODUS LESSON 70 PART ONE

We’re at Exodus chapter 30 and once again we find another example of verses in God’s word that we might read once and never again.  It seems like the detail has no transferable meaning for us now, today, and our walk with the Lord.  So we "read over" the words and seem to say we don't need to understand this detail.

But, we’d be wrong.  This chapter is at the end of an amazing set of chapters from 25 through 30.  It’s all about God’s Holy Dwelling place, His Mishkan Kodesh, or as its better known as His TABERNACLE which comes from the Latin meaning tent.  As we have seen so far as we dig deep, as we put the Mishkan HaKodesh in its historical context, as we try and study the garments of the High Priest and the Priests, as we focus in on the Menorah, the Table of Shewbread, the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies in their ancient cultural context, we find a depth of meaning so powerful and so related to us today.

The video podcast (I call it a vidcast) is in two parts.  Part one is on the Altar of Incense and the Bronce Laver.  Getting the foundational understanding of there parts of Hs Mishkan HaKodesh, we are able to see how this relates to our Lord, our Yeshua, God Himself who came to dwell with us.  Once we study the specific events in Jesus’ life as related to the Altar of Incense and the Bronze Laver, our understanding becomes clearer.  To know the events in Jesus’ life many time s we need to set them in their context in the Torah, the first five books of the Bible.

Part two is on the meeting between Nicodemus and Jesus.  It was a critical meeting and Jesus tells Nicodemus he and all Jews and Gentiles they must be born again.  Nicodemus is confused.  Born again?  We must re-enter our mother’s womb and be reborn.  But, Jesus is talking about a Jewish set of requirements related to Tehveelah – טבילה or immersion or dipping or dunking or baptism in a Miqveh – מִקְוֶה or an object where water is gathered alike a bathtub of a pool. 

                        My personal picture of an ancient Miqveh at the ancient site of Qumran                                         that was in use in Jesus' day.

                                    A modern Miqveh from Wikimedia                                        

It is related to the use of the High Priest and Priests of the Bronze Laver we’ll study in part two of this two part vidcast.  Once we put all this in its historical context things make a whole lot of sense.  We’ll learn that “being born again” was a Jewish concept so well understood in Jesus’ day. 

Here's a link to study the idea of ritual immersion and where it came from.  The idea of Jewish ritual immersion (baptism) is an unbiblical idea.  God never commanded it or created it.

Link - https://www.thetorah.com/article/on-the-origins-of-tevilah-ritual-immersion

Also, in part two we will study the census and the collection of a half shekel from each man 20 years of older; in other words from the Israeli army of those days.  It seems likely that this tax was a means for soldier to pay a symbolic amount for his atonement since he had to kill in battle.  It’s almost as is God is saying, even in a just war, that life is precious, and even killing another, our enemy, in a just war, that God views this as necessary but against His view that all life is important.  The half shekel is a symbol of the bigger picture that all human life is important in God’s eyes even if it is a cruel and evil enemy.  They were made in His image and likeness.  It is a way for the Israeli soldier to do a real act to seek God's "covering" over the killing the soldier may need to do ina just war.

The vidcast ends with God’s directions on making His anointing oil and His incense.  It is the last orders of God for the entire Tabernacle.  The anointing oil is a perfume that is put on all objects and the High Priest and Priests.  The whole Tabernacle was filled with the fragrance of God’s anointing oil.  God knows we can’t see Him.  But, in chapters 25-30 not only do we see His dwelling place and His priests but now we can smell the fragrance of the Lord as we come near to Him where He dwells with us.

We end with the incense.  The priest must burn incense when the Menorah is extinguished in the morning and incense it to be burn when the Menorah is again relit for the night as a light shining in the darkness.  Our question might be is God using the cloud of incense to tell us He is here, in the Tabernacle, 24/7, dwelling with His people, and the smoke of the incense is like His Spirt among us?  Perhaps.  It seems to make sense.  Ad our final conclusion to all this is all this is

קדושים ביותר יהוה אלוהינו

Kodesh Bayoter Yahvay Elohaynoo

Most Holy to the Lord our God

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

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EXODUS LESSON 70 PART ONE

We’re at Exodus chapter 30 and once again we find another example of verses in God’s word that we might read once and never again.  It seems like the detail has no transferable meaning for us now, today, and our walk with the Lord.  So we "read over" the words and seem to say we don't need to understand this detail.

But, we’d be wrong.  This chapter is at the end of an amazing set of chapters from 25 through 30.  It’s all about God’s Holy Dwelling place, His Mishkan Kodesh, or as its better known as His TABERNACLE which comes from the Latin meaning tent.  As we have seen so far as we dig deep, as we put the Mishkan HaKodesh in its historical context, as we try and study the garments of the High Priest and the Priests, as we focus in on the Menorah, the Table of Shewbread, the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies in their ancient cultural context, we find a depth of meaning so powerful and so related to us today.

The video podcast (I call it a vidcast) is in two parts.  Part one is on the Altar of Incense and the Bronce Laver.  Getting the foundational understanding of there parts of Hs Mishkan HaKodesh, we are able to see how this relates to our Lord, our Yeshua, God Himself who came to dwell with us.  Once we study the specific events in Jesus’ life as related to the Altar of Incense and the Bronze Laver, our understanding becomes clearer.  To know the events in Jesus’ life many time s we need to set them in their context in the Torah, the first five books of the Bible.

Part two is on the meeting between Nicodemus and Jesus.  It was a critical meeting and Jesus tells Nicodemus he and all Jews and Gentiles they must be born again.  Nicodemus is confused.  Born again?  We must re-enter our mother’s womb and be reborn.  But, Jesus is talking about a Jewish set of requirements related to Tehveelah – טבילה or immersion or dipping or dunking or baptism in a Miqveh – מִקְוֶה or an object where water is gathered alike a bathtub of a pool. 

                        My personal picture of an ancient Miqveh at the ancient site of Qumran                                         that was in use in Jesus' day.

                                    A modern Miqveh from Wikimedia                                        

It is related to the use of the High Priest and Priests of the Bronze Laver we’ll study in part two of this two part vidcast.  Once we put all this in its historical context things make a whole lot of sense.  We’ll learn that “being born again” was a Jewish concept so well understood in Jesus’ day. 

Here's a link to study the idea of ritual immersion and where it came from.  The idea of Jewish ritual immersion (baptism) is an unbiblical idea.  God never commanded it or created it.

Link - https://www.thetorah.com/article/on-the-origins-of-tevilah-ritual-immersion

Also, in part two we will study the census and the collection of a half shekel from each man 20 years of older; in other words from the Israeli army of those days.  It seems likely that this tax was a means for soldier to pay a symbolic amount for his atonement since he had to kill in battle.  It’s almost as is God is saying, even in a just war, that life is precious, and even killing another, our enemy, in a just war, that God views this as necessary but against His view that all life is important.  The half shekel is a symbol of the bigger picture that all human life is important in God’s eyes even if it is a cruel and evil enemy.  They were made in His image and likeness.  It is a way for the Israeli soldier to do a real act to seek God's "covering" over the killing the soldier may need to do ina just war.

The vidcast ends with God’s directions on making His anointing oil and His incense.  It is the last orders of God for the entire Tabernacle.  The anointing oil is a perfume that is put on all objects and the High Priest and Priests.  The whole Tabernacle was filled with the fragrance of God’s anointing oil.  God knows we can’t see Him.  But, in chapters 25-30 not only do we see His dwelling place and His priests but now we can smell the fragrance of the Lord as we come near to Him where He dwells with us.

We end with the incense.  The priest must burn incense when the Menorah is extinguished in the morning and incense it to be burn when the Menorah is again relit for the night as a light shining in the darkness.  Our question might be is God using the cloud of incense to tell us He is here, in the Tabernacle, 24/7, dwelling with His people, and the smoke of the incense is like His Spirt among us?  Perhaps.  It seems to make sense.  Ad our final conclusion to all this is all this is

קדושים ביותר יהוה אלוהינו

Kodesh Bayoter Yahvay Elohaynoo

Most Holy to the Lord our God

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1503 415 full Genesis - Lesson 76 - Gen.31:19 - Did God Execute Rachel? Genesis - Lesson 76 - Gen.31:19 - Did God Execute Rachel? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-lesson-76-gen3119-rachel-steals-the-gods/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-lesson-76-gen3119-rachel-steals-the-gods/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/576c9158-8ac9-348c-90b7-601e2f033f13  

God executes Rachel??  Why?  Because she stole the family gods.  Huh?  God seems to be going against His own laws.  One doesn't fear execution for being a thief in His Word.  The orthodox rabbis say God delayed executing her until Benjamin was born.  But, we never read this in the Bible.  Matter of fact when we truly analyze it that God would execute Rachel makes no sense and even contradicts the Bible.  Come and join us in this study.  By putting the Bible back into its historical context we are blessed by His Spirit to have our knowledge of His word expanded and our faith enriched.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

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God executes Rachel??  Why?  Because she stole the family gods.  Huh?  God seems to be going against His own laws.  One doesn't fear execution for being a thief in His Word.  The orthodox rabbis say God delayed executing her until Benjamin was born.  But, we never read this in the Bible.  Matter of fact when we truly analyze it that God would execute Rachel makes no sense and even contradicts the Bible.  Come and join us in this study.  By putting the Bible back into its historical context we are blessed by His Spirit to have our knowledge of His word expanded and our faith enriched.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2900 266 full Exodus - 45 part 2 - Exod. 18:13-27 - JUSTICE & MOSES’ SEAT Exodus - 45 part 2 - Exod. 18:13-27 - JUSTICE & MOSES’ SEAT https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-45-part-2-exod-1813-27-justice/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-45-part-2-exod-1813-27-justice/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/dbc44adb-2757-3449-b860-5517e1551083

Traveling to the Galilee region in Israel one can visit the ancient synagogue at Chorazin.  Walking through the synagogue you'll find the "Chair of Moses" or the "Moses Seat."  See the picture below.

Some say in Jesus' day that those who would read the Torah portions on the Sabbath in the synagogue sat in this chair until they were called up to read during the Shabbat service.  All historical evidence shows this to be unlikely.  Even Jesus' words reflect it may not have been a practice in His day.  When He was to read in the synagogue there is no indication that He was sitting in the "Moses Seat."  We read ...

And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. (Luk 4:16-20)

Jesus was sitting and then stood up when He went to read.  No where does it say He was sitting in the "Moses Seat" or the chair of authority.  This is not absolute proof that the "Moses Seat" was not used that way in those days but this along with other clear historical evidence shows it wasn't.

The "Moses Seat" probably had everything to do with what we study in this lesson on Exodus 18 - the establishment of the judiciary in ancient Israel.  Jethro advises Moses on the set up.  Moses is the one who settles the major disputes and legal cases.  Thus, the idea of sitting in "Moses Seat."  It seems related to those who had authority to make judgments and decisions based upon the Torah.  We remember Jesus saying ...

Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, "The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat, so practice and observe whatever they tell you--but not what they do. For they preach, but do not practice. (Mat 23:1-3)

Jesus is saying that the Pharisees (most rabbis are Pharisees) are saying they have the authority of Moses and can make judgments and decisions based upon the Torah.  The problem is, even tough they made a ruling or a decision on a certain practice or action, it was found that some of them did not "practice what they preached."  That is exactly what Jesus is teaching us.

This is seen in the "Inter Varsity Press Bible Background Commentary: New Testament," a superb scholarly resource giving the historical and ancient cultural background on the words of the New Testament.  We find ...

Mat_23:1-2. Some scholars have pointed to a prominent seat in many synagogues as a “seat of Moses” (cf. Mat_23:6), but Jesus presumably means this expression figuratively. The Pharisaic scribes who articulated the law believed their traditions were rooted in Moses’ own teaching and fancied themselves Moses’ successors for their own generation.

This is such an important study for us.  Jethro clearly advises Moses to pick those who will serve as judges to judge partially with decisions based upon the truth and not influenced in any way either financially or otherwise.  God is setting this up through Jethro for all Israel and us as well.  Moreover, it was set up by a PAGAN, a non-Hebrew, a GOY, גוי, (plural goyim גוים‎)is a term for a gentile, a non-Jew.  Once again we see how God expresses His "love" for all mankind in the way He inspires His writers of the Hebrew Scriptures to treat a GOY, גוי, (plural goyim גוים‎) - a gentile, a non-Jew.  

Examples abound in His Word.  Here's a few.  We remember Pharaoh’s daughter, a pagan princess who saved Moses and became is step mom.  Remember Hagar, the pagan Egyptian servant girl of Sarah’s.  The Angel of the Lord first appears to her.  Not Abraham.  Not Sarah.  But to a pagan servant.  And remember Ruth coming out of the pagan Midianite culture who turned to the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, the God of Israel and became an ancestor of the Messiah, of Yeshua Adonaynoo, Jesus our Lord.  This chapter is a clear indication that God wants all men to be rescued from their sin and to be His people.  Check it out …

“Say to them, 'As I live!' declares the Lord GOD, 'I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways! Why then will you die, O house of Israel?” (Eze 33:11)

“For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies,” declares the Lord GOD. “Therefore, repent and live.”(Eze 18:32)

“Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; For I am God, and there is no other.” (Isa 45:22)

The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. (2Pe 3:9)

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” (Joh 3:16)

There is no separation in the eyes of the Lord as He looks down upon mankind.  All lives matter to Him. 

I mentioned the podcasts regarding the feast of Shavuot or Pentecost.  This is so closely connected to these events and also in chapter 19 when the Hebrews finally make it to Sinai.  It shows conclusively the Lord's intention that all men, of any race, or any color, can have a chance to decide for Messiah Jesus, receive the Holy Spirit, and be the Lord's disciples. Here's the link to the those lessons - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=shavuot

I also mentioned I will provide the link to the article written by the Christian pastor on the southside of Chicago.  He shows that there is a purposeful ignoring of the horrible deaths by gun violence weekend after weekend on the southside.  Jethro advised Moses to pick men who would be judges and one characteristic of such a man is a hatred for dishonest gain.  This may not mean money.  It could mean "political points" to bolster their image as a mayor, governor, senator, etc.  This is what is happening in Chicago and it goes against the foundation of Western society's judicial system founded in Exod. 18.  Here's the link to the article - https://www.foxnews.com/us/highland-park-shooting-chicago-pastor-calls-justice-violence-ridden-community-south-side

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret - on Tel el-Safi - ancient Gath)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

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Traveling to the Galilee region in Israel one can visit the ancient synagogue at Chorazin.  Walking through the synagogue you'll find the "Chair of Moses" or the "Moses Seat."  See the picture below.

Some say in Jesus' day that those who would read the Torah portions on the Sabbath in the synagogue sat in this chair until they were called up to read during the Shabbat service.  All historical evidence shows this to be unlikely.  Even Jesus' words reflect it may not have been a practice in His day.  When He was to read in the synagogue there is no indication that He was sitting in the "Moses Seat."  We read ...

And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. (Luk 4:16-20)

Jesus was sitting and then stood up when He went to read.  No where does it say He was sitting in the "Moses Seat" or the chair of authority.  This is not absolute proof that the "Moses Seat" was not used that way in those days but this along with other clear historical evidence shows it wasn't.

The "Moses Seat" probably had everything to do with what we study in this lesson on Exodus 18 - the establishment of the judiciary in ancient Israel.  Jethro advises Moses on the set up.  Moses is the one who settles the major disputes and legal cases.  Thus, the idea of sitting in "Moses Seat."  It seems related to those who had authority to make judgments and decisions based upon the Torah.  We remember Jesus saying ...

Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, "The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat, so practice and observe whatever they tell you--but not what they do. For they preach, but do not practice. (Mat 23:1-3)

Jesus is saying that the Pharisees (most rabbis are Pharisees) are saying they have the authority of Moses and can make judgments and decisions based upon the Torah.  The problem is, even tough they made a ruling or a decision on a certain practice or action, it was found that some of them did not "practice what they preached."  That is exactly what Jesus is teaching us.

This is seen in the "Inter Varsity Press Bible Background Commentary: New Testament," a superb scholarly resource giving the historical and ancient cultural background on the words of the New Testament.  We find ...

Mat_23:1-2. Some scholars have pointed to a prominent seat in many synagogues as a “seat of Moses” (cf. Mat_23:6), but Jesus presumably means this expression figuratively. The Pharisaic scribes who articulated the law believed their traditions were rooted in Moses’ own teaching and fancied themselves Moses’ successors for their own generation.

This is such an important study for us.  Jethro clearly advises Moses to pick those who will serve as judges to judge partially with decisions based upon the truth and not influenced in any way either financially or otherwise.  God is setting this up through Jethro for all Israel and us as well.  Moreover, it was set up by a PAGAN, a non-Hebrew, a GOY, גוי, (plural goyim גוים‎)is a term for a gentile, a non-Jew.  Once again we see how God expresses His "love" for all mankind in the way He inspires His writers of the Hebrew Scriptures to treat a GOY, גוי, (plural goyim גוים‎) - a gentile, a non-Jew.  

Examples abound in His Word.  Here's a few.  We remember Pharaoh’s daughter, a pagan princess who saved Moses and became is step mom.  Remember Hagar, the pagan Egyptian servant girl of Sarah’s.  The Angel of the Lord first appears to her.  Not Abraham.  Not Sarah.  But to a pagan servant.  And remember Ruth coming out of the pagan Midianite culture who turned to the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, the God of Israel and became an ancestor of the Messiah, of Yeshua Adonaynoo, Jesus our Lord.  This chapter is a clear indication that God wants all men to be rescued from their sin and to be His people.  Check it out …

“Say to them, 'As I live!' declares the Lord GOD, 'I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways! Why then will you die, O house of Israel?” (Eze 33:11)

“For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies,” declares the Lord GOD. “Therefore, repent and live.”(Eze 18:32)

“Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; For I am God, and there is no other.” (Isa 45:22)

The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. (2Pe 3:9)

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” (Joh 3:16)

There is no separation in the eyes of the Lord as He looks down upon mankind.  All lives matter to Him. 

I mentioned the podcasts regarding the feast of Shavuot or Pentecost.  This is so closely connected to these events and also in chapter 19 when the Hebrews finally make it to Sinai.  It shows conclusively the Lord's intention that all men, of any race, or any color, can have a chance to decide for Messiah Jesus, receive the Holy Spirit, and be the Lord's disciples. Here's the link to the those lessons - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=shavuot

I also mentioned I will provide the link to the article written by the Christian pastor on the southside of Chicago.  He shows that there is a purposeful ignoring of the horrible deaths by gun violence weekend after weekend on the southside.  Jethro advised Moses to pick men who would be judges and one characteristic of such a man is a hatred for dishonest gain.  This may not mean money.  It could mean "political points" to bolster their image as a mayor, governor, senator, etc.  This is what is happening in Chicago and it goes against the foundation of Western society's judicial system founded in Exod. 18.  Here's the link to the article - https://www.foxnews.com/us/highland-park-shooting-chicago-pastor-calls-justice-violence-ridden-community-south-side

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret - on Tel el-Safi - ancient Gath)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1791 213 full TRUTH NUGGETS 29 - END TIMES - HAVE THE HORSES ARRIVED? TRUTH NUGGETS 29 - END TIMES - HAVE THE HORSES ARRIVED? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/special-video-prayer-for-israel-have-the-horses-arrived/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/special-video-prayer-for-israel-have-the-horses-arrived/#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/fd17f677-02ac-3525-b37b-c2cc3f47edf0

We are living through days of horror and unspeakable evil as innocents are slaughtered, murdered, burnt alive, and kidnapped. In Israel entire families were killed, savagely. One might ask is this a sign of the End Times? In the End Times there there will be seven seals opened. The 1st four seals are related to the FOUR HORSES OF THE APOCALYPSE. One wonders, have they arrived? Don't miss this video and the possible meaning behind the color of the horses - white and red and black and green.

This picture is royalty free accessible at Wikimedia

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

 

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We are living through days of horror and unspeakable evil as innocents are slaughtered, murdered, burnt alive, and kidnapped. In Israel entire families were killed, savagely. One might ask is this a sign of the End Times? In the End Times there there will be seven seals opened. The 1st four seals are related to the FOUR HORSES OF THE APOCALYPSE. One wonders, have they arrived? Don't miss this video and the possible meaning behind the color of the horses - white and red and black and green.

This picture is royalty free accessible at Wikimedia

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1487 293 full Genesis - 75 - Gen. 31:1-5 - KNOW God Genesis - 75 - Gen. 31:1-5 - KNOW God https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-75-gen-311-5-know-god/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-75-gen-311-5-know-god/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/8234d215-220f-39a7-9a18-8c63cfa73f42

 

The תּוֹרָה TORAH is The Very Word of God.  It means INSTRUCTION AND not LAW.  God is teaching His chosen treasured possession, Israel.  He is instructing them and trying to get Egypt out of Israel.  What that means is that those Hebrews who had become enslaved in Egypt had assimilated into the Egyptian pagan culture.  This began to happen after Joseph died.  So, the Hebrews, all they knew when God came to rescue them, was the pagan religion of Egypt and her gods. Torah then is God's inspired word He commands Moses to write and it is meant for those "first hearers," the Hebrews coming out of Egypt.

As we learn those ancient lessons God was teaching over 3400 years ago, our understanding becomes enhanced and expanded.  Once we know what they knew then the word and God's lessons will make sense to us as well.  This is true for the story of Jacob.  It is true for the entire Torah.  In this lesson we find that God wants more out of Jacob and us than simply "head knowledge."  The Lord wants us to KNOW Him.  But, we will see in the Hebrew that it is KNOWING by living, KNOWING by experience, and KNOWING by interaction with Adonai.  The events here in Genesis 31 demonstrate exactly.  So, come.  Let's go study.  Let's learn how Jacob began to KNOW the Lord so that we too will see this is what our Father wants from us right from the get go.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

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The תּוֹרָה TORAH is The Very Word of God.  It means INSTRUCTION AND not LAW.  God is teaching His chosen treasured possession, Israel.  He is instructing them and trying to get Egypt out of Israel.  What that means is that those Hebrews who had become enslaved in Egypt had assimilated into the Egyptian pagan culture.  This began to happen after Joseph died.  So, the Hebrews, all they knew when God came to rescue them, was the pagan religion of Egypt and her gods. Torah then is God's inspired word He commands Moses to write and it is meant for those "first hearers," the Hebrews coming out of Egypt.

As we learn those ancient lessons God was teaching over 3400 years ago, our understanding becomes enhanced and expanded.  Once we know what they knew then the word and God's lessons will make sense to us as well.  This is true for the story of Jacob.  It is true for the entire Torah.  In this lesson we find that God wants more out of Jacob and us than simply "head knowledge."  The Lord wants us to KNOW Him.  But, we will see in the Hebrew that it is KNOWING by living, KNOWING by experience, and KNOWING by interaction with Adonai.  The events here in Genesis 31 demonstrate exactly.  So, come.  Let's go study.  Let's learn how Jacob began to KNOW the Lord so that we too will see this is what our Father wants from us right from the get go.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1838 254 full Exodus - 45 part 1 - Exod. 18:1-12 - Moses and Jethro - father-in-law? Brother-in-law? Is he Reuel? Exodus - 45 part 1 - Exod. 18:1-12 - Moses and Jethro - father-in-law? Brother-in-law? Is he Reuel? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-45-part-1-exod-181-12-for-god-loved-the-world/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-45-part-1-exod-181-12-for-god-loved-the-world/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e7dd5f8c-8a85-34dc-84e7-c157165dae07

This lesson is split into two parts.  Here in part 1 we meet a relative of Moses, Jethro.  His name in Hebrew is pronounced יִתְרוֹ - YEE TRO. 

In this study of Exodus 18 we will concentrate on a couple of items in part 1.   First, we will study the FACT that Jethro is NOT Moses’ father-in-law.  Our Bible in English says he is and it brings up contradictions that some scholars try to explain like Moses’ father-in-law had several names – culturally and historically untrue.  They stay in the English and state that Reuel (Exodus. 2:18) and Jethro (Exodus 3:1 and 18:1) and Hobab (Jud. 4:11) are all the same guy.  Yes, Reuel is a priest of Midian and so is Jethro.  Pagan cultures had many priests not just one.  It is rational to think that Moses married into a pagan priestly family and thus one of Reuel’s daughters married another priest whose name is Jethro.  This would imply Jethro is Moses’ brother-in-law.  And, this makes sense.  But, we will study this in the Hebrew and NOT English and find the Hebrew word translated as father-in-law also is translated in the Bible as mother-in-law and also translated as marriages.  We will see that in the Hebrew the contradiction is not a contradiction at all.

Secondly,  we will see that the Hebrew Bible shows that amazing love God has for non-Hebrews.  The example in Exodus 18 is of course Jethro.  But there are others.  Remember Pharaoh’s daughter, a pagan princess who saved Moses and became is step mom.  Remember Hagar, the pagan Egyptian servant girl of Sarah’s.  The Angel of the Lord first appears to her.  Not Abraham.  Not Sarah.  But to a pagan servant.  And remember Ruth coming out of the pagan Midianite culture who turned to the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, the God of Israel and became an ancestor of the Messiah, of Yeshua Adonaynoo, Jesus our Lord.  This chapter is a clear indication that God wants all men to be rescued from their sin and to be His people.  Check it out …

“Say to them, 'As I live!' declares the Lord GOD, 'I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways! Why then will you die, O house of Israel?” (Eze 33:11)

“For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies,” declares the Lord GOD. “Therefore, repent and live.”(Eze 18:32)

“Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; For I am God, and there is no other.” (Isa 45:22)

The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. (2Pe 3:9)

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” (Joh 3:16)

There is no separation in the eyes of the Lord as He looks down upon mankind.  All lives matter to Him. 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere in Negev in Israel)

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

 

 

 

 

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This lesson is split into two parts.  Here in part 1 we meet a relative of Moses, Jethro.  His name in Hebrew is pronounced יִתְרוֹ - YEE TRO. 

In this study of Exodus 18 we will concentrate on a couple of items in part 1.   First, we will study the FACT that Jethro is NOT Moses’ father-in-law.  Our Bible in English says he is and it brings up contradictions that some scholars try to explain like Moses’ father-in-law had several names – culturally and historically untrue.  They stay in the English and state that Reuel (Exodus. 2:18) and Jethro (Exodus 3:1 and 18:1) and Hobab (Jud. 4:11) are all the same guy.  Yes, Reuel is a priest of Midian and so is Jethro.  Pagan cultures had many priests not just one.  It is rational to think that Moses married into a pagan priestly family and thus one of Reuel’s daughters married another priest whose name is Jethro.  This would imply Jethro is Moses’ brother-in-law.  And, this makes sense.  But, we will study this in the Hebrew and NOT English and find the Hebrew word translated as father-in-law also is translated in the Bible as mother-in-law and also translated as marriages.  We will see that in the Hebrew the contradiction is not a contradiction at all.

Secondly,  we will see that the Hebrew Bible shows that amazing love God has for non-Hebrews.  The example in Exodus 18 is of course Jethro.  But there are others.  Remember Pharaoh’s daughter, a pagan princess who saved Moses and became is step mom.  Remember Hagar, the pagan Egyptian servant girl of Sarah’s.  The Angel of the Lord first appears to her.  Not Abraham.  Not Sarah.  But to a pagan servant.  And remember Ruth coming out of the pagan Midianite culture who turned to the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, the God of Israel and became an ancestor of the Messiah, of Yeshua Adonaynoo, Jesus our Lord.  This chapter is a clear indication that God wants all men to be rescued from their sin and to be His people.  Check it out …

“Say to them, 'As I live!' declares the Lord GOD, 'I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways! Why then will you die, O house of Israel?” (Eze 33:11)

“For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies,” declares the Lord GOD. “Therefore, repent and live.”(Eze 18:32)

“Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; For I am God, and there is no other.” (Isa 45:22)

The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. (2Pe 3:9)

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” (Joh 3:16)

There is no separation in the eyes of the Lord as He looks down upon mankind.  All lives matter to Him. 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere in Negev in Israel)

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

 

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1887 212 full Passover Lesson 6 - DID WE MISS SOMETHING? - the End and the Beginning - His Death His Birth Passover Lesson 6 - DID WE MISS SOMETHING? - the End and the Beginning - His Death His Birth https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/passover-lesson-6-did-we-miss-something-the-end-and-the-beginning-his-death-his-birth/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/passover-lesson-6-did-we-miss-something-the-end-and-the-beginning-his-death-his-birth/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/105854f2-b30a-3a4d-b022-9b1924a4dc05

IMPORTANT ADDITIONS TO THIS LESSON

It is recommended you watch the video first.  After viewing the video Bible lesson, come back here to access these additions.

Here's another awesome parallel that I did not include in the video.  It is clear that Bethlehem is called the CITY OF DAVID.  In the Bible it is referred to as the "city of David" because it was the birthplace and hometown of King David. This designation primarily appears in the New Testament regarding Jesus' birth, connecting his lineage to David. The key verses are Luke 2:4-11, 1 Samuel 16:1-4, and John 7:42.

Jerusalem is also called the CITY OF DAVID.  Key Bible verses regarding the Jerusalem as the City of David are ...

  • 2 Samuel 5:7 (NIV): "Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David."
  • 2 Samuel 5:9 (ESV): "And David lived in the stronghold and called it the city of David. And he built the city all around from the Millo in complete circuit..."
  • 1 Chronicles 11:5 (NIV): "The people of Jebus said to David, 'You will never get in here.' Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David."
  • 1 Kings 8:1 (NIV): "Then King Solomon summoned into his presence at Jerusalem the elders of Israel... to bring up the ark of the Lord’s covenant from Zion, the City of David."
  • 1 Kings 11:43 (NIV): "Then he [Solomon] rested with his ancestors and was buried in the city of David his father."
  • Nehemiah 3:15 (NIV): "...He [Shallun] repaired the Fountain Gate... up to the stairs going down from the City of David."

On Passover Jesus, the Messiah, was crucified and died and was buried in the City of David, Jerusalem.  But, Jesus, the Messiah, was born in the City of David, Bethlehem.  The crucifixion of Jesus and His birth happen in the same area.  Bethlehem is 5 miles from the Temple Mount.   The map below shows the line between the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (the Old City of Jerusalem) and the Church of the Nativity (Bethlehem).

Could it then be that Messiah was born on Passover in the City of David and Messiah would die on Passover in the City of David?  Perhaps.  It makes sense.

Here's an detailed scholarly article from the Associates for Biblical Research that suggests Jesus was born on Passover.  

Link - https://www.biblearchaeology.org/abr-projects/the-daniel-9-24-27-project-2/4368-pinpointing-the-date-of-christ-s-birth

Rabbi Jonathan Cahn (renowned Messianic Jewish rabbi and Bible scholar) did a video also saying Yeshua was born at Passover.  His presentation is very interesting but he says Jesus was born during the time when lambs are born in Israel - spring from March to April.  This is a major error and it not correct.  (See this source - https://gospeltangents.com/2019/01/myth-lambing-season/) Lambs in Israel, particularly the predominant Awassi breed, are typically born in early winter, with the principal lambing season occurring in December and January. While some sheep may lamb through early spring, the heaviest activity aligns with the rainy season (November-March) to ensure fresh pasture for lactating ewes.  The fact that lambs are born in March/April at Passover and that the lambs in Bethlehem were raised for the Temple sacrifice that Jonathan Cahn uses is incorrect. 

Consider modern myths about Christmas (see the article in total at https://www.1517.org/articles/debunking-popular-christmastime-myths-temple-shepherds-migdal-eder-and-swaddling-lambs

1) The Bethlehem shepherds were raising lambs for the temple

This opinion, popularized long ago by Alfred Edersheim in The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah, is based on scanty evidence drawn from the Mishnah, the basic compendium of Jewish law.

2) Jesus was born in a shepherd's tower called Migdal Eder

This claim is based on the earlier, questionable legend that these were temple flocks. It was also suggested by Edersheim incorrectly.  Unlike the earlier opinion, however, this one is not even built on scanty evidence; it is built on thin air.

3) Shepherds swaddled lambs to keep them unblemished then placed them in a manger to keep them safe

What is the evidence for this claim? There is none. It has spread like wildfire on recent FB posts. What we have is the fictional creation of someone’s mind.

However, here is the the presentation by Jonathan Cahn and is well worth the listen. He brings in other things we should consider as we ponder the birth of Messiah at Passover.

Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptlsXtTf6n0

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?

(John & Robin somewhere in the Middle East)

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

 

 

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IMPORTANT ADDITIONS TO THIS LESSON

It is recommended you watch the video first.  After viewing the video Bible lesson, come back here to access these additions.

Here's another awesome parallel that I did not include in the video.  It is clear that Bethlehem is called the CITY OF DAVID.  In the Bible it is referred to as the "city of David" because it was the birthplace and hometown of King David. This designation primarily appears in the New Testament regarding Jesus' birth, connecting his lineage to David. The key verses are Luke 2:4-11, 1 Samuel 16:1-4, and John 7:42.

Jerusalem is also called the CITY OF DAVID.  Key Bible verses regarding the Jerusalem as the City of David are ...

  • 2 Samuel 5:7 (NIV): "Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David."
  • 2 Samuel 5:9 (ESV): "And David lived in the stronghold and called it the city of David. And he built the city all around from the Millo in complete circuit..."
  • 1 Chronicles 11:5 (NIV): "The people of Jebus said to David, 'You will never get in here.' Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David."
  • 1 Kings 8:1 (NIV): "Then King Solomon summoned into his presence at Jerusalem the elders of Israel... to bring up the ark of the Lord’s covenant from Zion, the City of David."
  • 1 Kings 11:43 (NIV): "Then he [Solomon] rested with his ancestors and was buried in the city of David his father."
  • Nehemiah 3:15 (NIV): "...He [Shallun] repaired the Fountain Gate... up to the stairs going down from the City of David."

On Passover Jesus, the Messiah, was crucified and died and was buried in the City of David, Jerusalem.  But, Jesus, the Messiah, was born in the City of David, Bethlehem.  The crucifixion of Jesus and His birth happen in the same area.  Bethlehem is 5 miles from the Temple Mount.   The map below shows the line between the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (the Old City of Jerusalem) and the Church of the Nativity (Bethlehem).

Could it then be that Messiah was born on Passover in the City of David and Messiah would die on Passover in the City of David?  Perhaps.  It makes sense.

Here's an detailed scholarly article from the Associates for Biblical Research that suggests Jesus was born on Passover.  

Link - https://www.biblearchaeology.org/abr-projects/the-daniel-9-24-27-project-2/4368-pinpointing-the-date-of-christ-s-birth

Rabbi Jonathan Cahn (renowned Messianic Jewish rabbi and Bible scholar) did a video also saying Yeshua was born at Passover.  His presentation is very interesting but he says Jesus was born during the time when lambs are born in Israel - spring from March to April.  This is a major error and it not correct.  (See this source - https://gospeltangents.com/2019/01/myth-lambing-season/) Lambs in Israel, particularly the predominant Awassi breed, are typically born in early winter, with the principal lambing season occurring in December and January. While some sheep may lamb through early spring, the heaviest activity aligns with the rainy season (November-March) to ensure fresh pasture for lactating ewes.  The fact that lambs are born in March/April at Passover and that the lambs in Bethlehem were raised for the Temple sacrifice that Jonathan Cahn uses is incorrect. 

Consider modern myths about Christmas (see the article in total at https://www.1517.org/articles/debunking-popular-christmastime-myths-temple-shepherds-migdal-eder-and-swaddling-lambs

1) The Bethlehem shepherds were raising lambs for the temple

This opinion, popularized long ago by Alfred Edersheim in The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah, is based on scanty evidence drawn from the Mishnah, the basic compendium of Jewish law.

2) Jesus was born in a shepherd's tower called Migdal Eder

This claim is based on the earlier, questionable legend that these were temple flocks. It was also suggested by Edersheim incorrectly.  Unlike the earlier opinion, however, this one is not even built on scanty evidence; it is built on thin air.

3) Shepherds swaddled lambs to keep them unblemished then placed them in a manger to keep them safe

What is the evidence for this claim? There is none. It has spread like wildfire on recent FB posts. What we have is the fictional creation of someone’s mind.

However, here is the the presentation by Jonathan Cahn and is well worth the listen. He brings in other things we should consider as we ponder the birth of Messiah at Passover.

Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptlsXtTf6n0

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?

(John & Robin somewhere in the Middle East)


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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1477 414 full Archaeology of Passover - Lesson 5 - Resurrection Sunday: the End of the Beginning Archaeology of Passover - Lesson 5 - Resurrection Sunday: the End of the Beginning https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/archaeology-of-passover-lesson-3/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/archaeology-of-passover-lesson-3/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/7ee32495-d7be-56c7-83b9-67ee110b3d37

In lesson 5 we will focus on Resurrection Sunday.  In previous sessions we reconnected to our Jewish roots and found an amazing "picture" that relates the 1st Palm Sunday to the events of the 1st Exodus.  The 1st Palm Sunday - if it was a Sunday happened in 30 A.D. - would have been Nissan 10.  The day in Exod. 12:1-3 when the fathers of each household would pick the Passover lamb.  We learned that the Father, our God, chose His son Jesus on the 1st Palm Sunday, on Nissan 10, as His LAMB OF GOD.  What an amazing picture.  And, when we go to the next Sunday, the day Jesus rose from the dead, we will see another "picture" from the foundation of Christianity, our Jewish roots, that will add to and enhance our understanding of this explosive event in the doctrine of all Christian believers, the Resurrection of Jesus the Bread of Life and the First Fruits of those who will also rise from the dead. 

Links for this lesson ...

Rev. Ferret's video - where is Gethsemane? - filmed on location in Israel -  

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mh36zp9i5ta7g74/Gat%20Sheminim%20Real%20Story%20v6.mp4?dl=0

Joel Kramer's video - the location of Jesus' trial - filmed on location in Israel -  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx3qtmik_Fg&list=PL0xmKFdTYCJUBPesnN4vK9_uFyf540NsB&index=10&t=0s

Ray Vander Laan's article on the New Tomb - https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/a-new-tomb

Pictures of tombs in Jesus' day - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h79kcqbbeb7vf65/AADxSidFpnf0jn3aHSXfZaJpa?dl=0

Dr. Barkey - video of Dr. Barkey proving that the Garden Tomb is not the tomb of Jesus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dndRgZGvNNM

Rev. Ferret's video - THE MIRROR OF PASSOVER - 

https://youtu.be/ipaeu7AQZ8Y

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

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In lesson 5 we will focus on Resurrection Sunday.  In previous sessions we reconnected to our Jewish roots and found an amazing "picture" that relates the 1st Palm Sunday to the events of the 1st Exodus.  The 1st Palm Sunday - if it was a Sunday happened in 30 A.D. - would have been Nissan 10.  The day in Exod. 12:1-3 when the fathers of each household would pick the Passover lamb.  We learned that the Father, our God, chose His son Jesus on the 1st Palm Sunday, on Nissan 10, as His LAMB OF GOD.  What an amazing picture.  And, when we go to the next Sunday, the day Jesus rose from the dead, we will see another "picture" from the foundation of Christianity, our Jewish roots, that will add to and enhance our understanding of this explosive event in the doctrine of all Christian believers, the Resurrection of Jesus the Bread of Life and the First Fruits of those who will also rise from the dead. 

Links for this lesson ...

Rev. Ferret's video - where is Gethsemane? - filmed on location in Israel -  

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mh36zp9i5ta7g74/Gat%20Sheminim%20Real%20Story%20v6.mp4?dl=0

Joel Kramer's video - the location of Jesus' trial - filmed on location in Israel -  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx3qtmik_Fg&list=PL0xmKFdTYCJUBPesnN4vK9_uFyf540NsB&index=10&t=0s

Ray Vander Laan's article on the New Tomb - https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/a-new-tomb

Pictures of tombs in Jesus' day - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h79kcqbbeb7vf65/AADxSidFpnf0jn3aHSXfZaJpa?dl=0

Dr. Barkey - video of Dr. Barkey proving that the Garden Tomb is not the tomb of Jesus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dndRgZGvNNM

Rev. Ferret's video - THE MIRROR OF PASSOVER - 

https://youtu.be/ipaeu7AQZ8Y

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

]]> Session 3 of this four part series focusing on the Resurrection of Jesus. The Sunday Jesus rose from the dead was a Biblical feast. Why did God pick this day? Is it related to one of His feasts as we find them in Leviticus 23? You bet. This lesson shows us the connection of the crucifixion to the Resurrection and the Resurrection to the Feast of First Fruits (Bikkureem) and this feast connected to Shavuot (Pentecost) and Shavuot to the the End Times and the end of the harvest. Rev John Ferret false No 2537 1 3 full Truth Nuggets - 13 - Psm. 15:1-3 Head & Heart & Hands & Feet Truth Nuggets - 13 - Psm. 15:1-3 Head & Heart & Hands & Feet https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-psalms-13-psm-151-3-head-heart-hands-feet/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-psalms-13-psm-151-3-head-heart-hands-feet/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/d689911c-49a0-38a0-a853-e0d35e26dffe

There is a concept so prevalent in the Hebrew Scriptures (the Old Testament - nothing "old" about it) and in the Messianic Texts (the New Testament) and my 1st teacher in Israel, Ray Vander Laan, termed it as, “Head and Heart and Hands and Feet.”  Over and over again we read the about being righteous and it is pictured in the way we talk or hear or listen (our head) or in our work or results of what we do (hands)  and in the ways we walk (feet) – walk in the commands of the Lord and walk in our own ways.  It is also pictured in the way we think or our emotions of feelings (heart).  Just consider the text in the prophet Isaiah.

"Where will you be stricken again, As you continue in your rebellion? The whole head is sick And the whole heart is faint. From the sole of the foot even to the head There is nothing sound in it, Only bruises, welts and raw wounds, Not pressed out or bandaged, ... So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you multiply prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood." (Isa 1:5-15)

In one chapter we see this concept played out quite clearly.  The rebelliousness against God is pictured using the concept “head and heart and hands and feet.” 

Another place this is seen is in the consecration of the high priest Aaron and his sons.  Consider …

"Then you shall take the other ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram. "You shall slaughter the ram, and take some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron's right ear and on the lobes of his sons' right ears and on the thumbs of their right hands and on the big toes of their right feet, and sprinkle the rest of the blood around on the altar. (Exo 29:19-20)

In the Torah Commentary by the Messianic Jewish scholar, Tim Hegg, he says that these body parts in the ancient Middle East and among the ancient Hebrews came to mean hearing and obeying the Torah of the Lord using the ear (Head).  The right hand symbolizes one’s work.  Aaron had his hand dedicated to the daily work of the sacrifices of the Lord (Hand).  His feet symbolize that he walk according the God’s ways and maintain his right standing before God in his daily movements in life (Feet). 

There are two verses that you may remember that deal with the heart.  In these verses we see that the heart is the source of our wickedness and our evil ways and thoughts.  Consider …

"The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? "I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give to each man according to his ways (feet), According to the results of his deeds(hands). (Jer 17:9-10)

"But the things that proceed out of the mouth(head) come from the heart, and those defile the man. "For out of the heart come evil thoughts (heart), murders(hands), adulteries(hands), fornications(hands), thefts (hands), false witness(head)., slanders(head). (Mat 15:18-19)

In Psalm 15:1-3 we again come across this "picture" of head and heart and hands and feet.  Let's delve into this and see the dramatic place it takes us.  Let's study this idea God seems to use to teach from Genesis to Revelation.  Come let's learn about Head and Hearts and Hands and Feet.

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

 

 

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There is a concept so prevalent in the Hebrew Scriptures (the Old Testament - nothing "old" about it) and in the Messianic Texts (the New Testament) and my 1st teacher in Israel, Ray Vander Laan, termed it as, “Head and Heart and Hands and Feet.”  Over and over again we read the about being righteous and it is pictured in the way we talk or hear or listen (our head) or in our work or results of what we do (hands)  and in the ways we walk (feet) – walk in the commands of the Lord and walk in our own ways.  It is also pictured in the way we think or our emotions of feelings (heart).  Just consider the text in the prophet Isaiah.

"Where will you be stricken again, As you continue in your rebellion? The whole head is sick And the whole heart is faint. From the sole of the foot even to the head There is nothing sound in it, Only bruises, welts and raw wounds, Not pressed out or bandaged, ... So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you multiply prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood." (Isa 1:5-15)

In one chapter we see this concept played out quite clearly.  The rebelliousness against God is pictured using the concept “head and heart and hands and feet.” 

Another place this is seen is in the consecration of the high priest Aaron and his sons.  Consider …

"Then you shall take the other ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram. "You shall slaughter the ram, and take some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron's right ear and on the lobes of his sons' right ears and on the thumbs of their right hands and on the big toes of their right feet, and sprinkle the rest of the blood around on the altar. (Exo 29:19-20)

In the Torah Commentary by the Messianic Jewish scholar, Tim Hegg, he says that these body parts in the ancient Middle East and among the ancient Hebrews came to mean hearing and obeying the Torah of the Lord using the ear (Head).  The right hand symbolizes one’s work.  Aaron had his hand dedicated to the daily work of the sacrifices of the Lord (Hand).  His feet symbolize that he walk according the God’s ways and maintain his right standing before God in his daily movements in life (Feet). 

There are two verses that you may remember that deal with the heart.  In these verses we see that the heart is the source of our wickedness and our evil ways and thoughts.  Consider …

"The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? "I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give to each man according to his ways (feet), According to the results of his deeds(hands). (Jer 17:9-10)

"But the things that proceed out of the mouth(head) come from the heart, and those defile the man. "For out of the heart come evil thoughts (heart), murders(hands), adulteries(hands), fornications(hands), thefts (hands), false witness(head)., slanders(head). (Mat 15:18-19)

In Psalm 15:1-3 we again come across this "picture" of head and heart and hands and feet.  Let's delve into this and see the dramatic place it takes us.  Let's study this idea God seems to use to teach from Genesis to Revelation.  Come let's learn about Head and Hearts and Hands and Feet.

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1799 75 full Archaeology of Passover - Lesson 4 - The Last Supper - a Jewish Seder? Huh? Archaeology of Passover - Lesson 4 - The Last Supper - a Jewish Seder? Huh? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/archaeology-of-passover-lesson-4-the-passover-seder-and-the-last-supper/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/archaeology-of-passover-lesson-4-the-passover-seder-and-the-last-supper/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/a873a45d-4d68-5d6e-9213-244d5ebf797c

 

Why unleavened bread for Passover?  Christians say that leaven represents sin.  Well, yes and no.  We are not ancient Hebrews.  We never lived in ancient Egypt 3500 year ago.  If we did we'd see something totally different.  Why?  Because the Bible was written to those Hebrews who were slaves in Egypt and prior to their slavery had adopted the ways and the gods of Egypt.  We need to hear what they heard and see what they saw and try and understand a they did so we can rightly understand what God is teaching us and telling.  This has a direct impact on the bread Jesus took and said that it was HIS body.  This is too amazing.

And we will get into the issue of what day did Jesus have His Last Supper, the Passover Meal of the Messiah?  If you read Matt 26:17 and say that it is correct then Jesus died on a Saturday if you think Jesus died in 33 A.D. - it results in us contradicting the Bible!  And what about the Last Supper - did Jesus do a Seder?  He never did!!  He couldn't have.  Why?  He is God and He gave us the Torah and He never changes and will never go against His own commands.  Just because some in Jesus' day did the Passover meal on days they decided were right, we don't listen to their ideas that are not connected to God's word.  So hang to your seats.  This session will blow you away.  

Here's the links for articles and a video that will enhance your studies in this 4th session.

LINK - article on the Egyptian god Amun -  https://www.ancient.eu/amun/

LINK - article on the Egyptian god Ra - https://www.arce.org/resource/ra-creator-god-ancient-egypt

LINK - article on the location of the upper room - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-sites/jesus-last-supper-tomb-of-david/

LINK - article on the origins of the Seder - https://schechter.edu/the-origins-of-the-seder/

LINK - video lesson entitled "The Mirror of Passover."  This takes this series and expands upon it even further.  The Passover of Adonai is an amazing event that seems to provide a mirror the Lamb of God and the Passover Lamb and the new creation in Genesis and the new creation in the book of Revelation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipaeu7AQZ8Y&t=836s

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

 

 

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Why unleavened bread for Passover?  Christians say that leaven represents sin.  Well, yes and no.  We are not ancient Hebrews.  We never lived in ancient Egypt 3500 year ago.  If we did we'd see something totally different.  Why?  Because the Bible was written to those Hebrews who were slaves in Egypt and prior to their slavery had adopted the ways and the gods of Egypt.  We need to hear what they heard and see what they saw and try and understand a they did so we can rightly understand what God is teaching us and telling.  This has a direct impact on the bread Jesus took and said that it was HIS body.  This is too amazing.

And we will get into the issue of what day did Jesus have His Last Supper, the Passover Meal of the Messiah?  If you read Matt 26:17 and say that it is correct then Jesus died on a Saturday if you think Jesus died in 33 A.D. - it results in us contradicting the Bible!  And what about the Last Supper - did Jesus do a Seder?  He never did!!  He couldn't have.  Why?  He is God and He gave us the Torah and He never changes and will never go against His own commands.  Just because some in Jesus' day did the Passover meal on days they decided were right, we don't listen to their ideas that are not connected to God's word.  So hang to your seats.  This session will blow you away.  

Here's the links for articles and a video that will enhance your studies in this 4th session.

LINK - article on the Egyptian god Amun -  https://www.ancient.eu/amun/

LINK - article on the Egyptian god Ra - https://www.arce.org/resource/ra-creator-god-ancient-egypt

LINK - article on the location of the upper room - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-sites/jesus-last-supper-tomb-of-david/

LINK - article on the origins of the Seder - https://schechter.edu/the-origins-of-the-seder/

LINK - video lesson entitled "The Mirror of Passover."  This takes this series and expands upon it even further.  The Passover of Adonai is an amazing event that seems to provide a mirror the Lamb of God and the Passover Lamb and the new creation in Genesis and the new creation in the book of Revelation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipaeu7AQZ8Y&t=836s

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

 

 

]]> This session continues our study of the archaeology of ancient Egypt and its connection to the Passover meal of Israel and of Jesus. Moreover, we will see that Jesus never did a Passover Seder. His Last Supper was on the wrong night. but, we can not understand the Last Supper without understanding the Passover meal as God commanded in Exodus 12. Rev John Ferret false No 2034 1 5 full Archaeology of Passover - Lesson 3 - The Ram of God and the Last Supper Archaeology of Passover - Lesson 3 - The Ram of God and the Last Supper https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/archaeology-of-passover-lesson-4-the-ram-of-god-and-the-last-supper-part-1/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/archaeology-of-passover-lesson-4-the-ram-of-god-and-the-last-supper-part-1/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/77b95539-ef75-5786-b960-c19d86db4e6f

We will focus on the Last Supper and we will see how knowing ancient Egypt enhances our understanding of not only the Passover meal of Israel but how it helps us see the Last Supper, the Passover meal of the Messiah, in a deeper and more intense way.  

Another concept we will study is the Jewish Seder.  What is a Seder and when did it develop?  You will be amazed to see that Jesus NEVER did a Seder and, even the Jewish people prior to 70 A.D., never did a Seder.  Again, we are dealing with real history and we will see that the Jewish Seder that we know today had its beginnings in Jesus' day and before.  But, Jewish sources show clearly that the Seder was established after 70 A.D. as a response of the rabbis to figure out what to do now that the Temple was destroyed and they could not do the Passover meal as commanded by God in the place He commanded, in Jerusalem.  After 70 A.D. Passover and the Appointed time of Unleavened Bread was not a pilgrimage event any more.  Now the rabbis sad you could do it in your house anywhere to keep the feast alive.   On top of that we will also see that Jesus did not do a Passover meal as commanded in Exodus 12.  His meal was something unique and distinct but it was only understood in light of the Passover meal. 

Here's the links for articles and a video that will enhance your studies in this 4th session.

LINK - article on the Egyptian god Amun -  https://www.worldhistory.org/amun/

LINK - article on the Egyptian god Ra - https://www.arce.org/resource/ra-creator-god-ancient-egypt

LINK - article on the location of the upper room - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-sites/jesus-last-supper-tomb-of-david/

LINK - article on the origins of the Seder - https://schechter.edu/the-origins-of-the-seder/

LINK - video lesson entitled "The Mirror of Passover."  This takes this series and expands upon it even further.  The Passover of Adonai is an amazing event that seems to provide a mirror the Lamb of God and the Passover Lamb and the new creation in Genesis and the new creation in the book of Revelation - https://youtu.be/ipaeu7AQZ8Y

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

 

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We will focus on the Last Supper and we will see how knowing ancient Egypt enhances our understanding of not only the Passover meal of Israel but how it helps us see the Last Supper, the Passover meal of the Messiah, in a deeper and more intense way.  

Another concept we will study is the Jewish Seder.  What is a Seder and when did it develop?  You will be amazed to see that Jesus NEVER did a Seder and, even the Jewish people prior to 70 A.D., never did a Seder.  Again, we are dealing with real history and we will see that the Jewish Seder that we know today had its beginnings in Jesus' day and before.  But, Jewish sources show clearly that the Seder was established after 70 A.D. as a response of the rabbis to figure out what to do now that the Temple was destroyed and they could not do the Passover meal as commanded by God in the place He commanded, in Jerusalem.  After 70 A.D. Passover and the Appointed time of Unleavened Bread was not a pilgrimage event any more.  Now the rabbis sad you could do it in your house anywhere to keep the feast alive.   On top of that we will also see that Jesus did not do a Passover meal as commanded in Exodus 12.  His meal was something unique and distinct but it was only understood in light of the Passover meal. 

Here's the links for articles and a video that will enhance your studies in this 4th session.

LINK - article on the Egyptian god Amun -  https://www.worldhistory.org/amun/

LINK - article on the Egyptian god Ra - https://www.arce.org/resource/ra-creator-god-ancient-egypt

LINK - article on the location of the upper room - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-sites/jesus-last-supper-tomb-of-david/

LINK - article on the origins of the Seder - https://schechter.edu/the-origins-of-the-seder/

LINK - video lesson entitled "The Mirror of Passover."  This takes this series and expands upon it even further.  The Passover of Adonai is an amazing event that seems to provide a mirror the Lamb of God and the Passover Lamb and the new creation in Genesis and the new creation in the book of Revelation - https://youtu.be/ipaeu7AQZ8Y

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

 

]]> The Last Supper in its historical and ancient cultural context. Was it a Seder? NO! Was it done on the 1st day of Unleavened Bread? NO! Is it more than we thought or imagined? YES!! In this session we will understand the Lamb of God was the Ram of God and how this enhances our understanding of the Last Supper - the Passover Meal of the Messiah. Rev John Ferret false No 1310 1 4 full Exodus - 34 part 3 - Exod. 12:1-14 THE NIGHT OF PROTECTION Exodus - 34 part 3 - Exod. 12:1-14 THE NIGHT OF PROTECTION https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-34-part-3-exod-121-14-the-night-of-protection/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-34-part-3-exod-121-14-the-night-of-protection/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/9f3d354e-4b00-3d5e-ae0d-ad097546fff0

Once again we will come face to face with totally amazing things in the historical context of Passover; we will gain deeper and enhanced perspectives on the Jewish Passover and the Passover of the Lamb of God. 

In lesson 34 we will ask ourselves the question of why unleavened bread.  What’s with that?  It has everything to do with Egypt, everyday life in Egypt, and the Hebrews who had assimilated into this pagan culture.  We recall Deut. 32:15-17 …

“But Jeshurun (a Hebrew word "upright" used to represent Israel) grew fat and kicked-- you are grown fat, thick, and sleek-- Then he forsook God who made him, and scorned the Rock of his salvation. They made Him jealous with strange gods; with abominations they provoked Him to anger. They sacrificed to demons who were not God, to gods whom they have not known, new gods who came lately, whom your fathers did not dread.” (Deu 32:15-17)

Moses is teaching us what the Lord, YHVH, gave him.  The Hebrews turned on the Lord became part of the Egyptian culture, values, and worldview.  They ate the “leavened bread” of Egypt and Egypt’s gods.  In this lesson you will come to understand that it makes sense to associate LEAVENED bread with Egypt and UNLEAVENED bread with the Lord.  You will understand new things to give a deeper insight into Jesus’ Last Supper as well; His last Passover meal that I call the Passover Meal of the Messiah.

In this podcast I again mentioned an earlier powerful and important lesson.  It has to do with the Biblical “proof” if you will that the Hebrews assimilated into the Egyptian culture.  It is so important that we grasp this historical fact since it is so related to the rest of the book of Exodus and, the entire Torah.  Here’s the link to that podcast - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wdzur-f82194

Also, we will study the Hebrew word פֶּסַח PEH SACK H6453 and another Hebrew word that is very close, פָּסַח PAH SACK H6452.  Once we understand these two Hebrew words we will understand in a more powerful way the phrases in Exod. 12:11 where it says “the Lord’s Passover” and in 1 Cor. 5:7 “Christ our Passover.” And we thought we had it.  We thought we understood.  Far from it.  

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - up on Tel Gath - the home of Goliath)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background

 

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Once again we will come face to face with totally amazing things in the historical context of Passover; we will gain deeper and enhanced perspectives on the Jewish Passover and the Passover of the Lamb of God. 

In lesson 34 we will ask ourselves the question of why unleavened bread.  What’s with that?  It has everything to do with Egypt, everyday life in Egypt, and the Hebrews who had assimilated into this pagan culture.  We recall Deut. 32:15-17 …

“But Jeshurun (a Hebrew word "upright" used to represent Israel) grew fat and kicked-- you are grown fat, thick, and sleek-- Then he forsook God who made him, and scorned the Rock of his salvation. They made Him jealous with strange gods; with abominations they provoked Him to anger. They sacrificed to demons who were not God, to gods whom they have not known, new gods who came lately, whom your fathers did not dread.” (Deu 32:15-17)

Moses is teaching us what the Lord, YHVH, gave him.  The Hebrews turned on the Lord became part of the Egyptian culture, values, and worldview.  They ate the “leavened bread” of Egypt and Egypt’s gods.  In this lesson you will come to understand that it makes sense to associate LEAVENED bread with Egypt and UNLEAVENED bread with the Lord.  You will understand new things to give a deeper insight into Jesus’ Last Supper as well; His last Passover meal that I call the Passover Meal of the Messiah.

In this podcast I again mentioned an earlier powerful and important lesson.  It has to do with the Biblical “proof” if you will that the Hebrews assimilated into the Egyptian culture.  It is so important that we grasp this historical fact since it is so related to the rest of the book of Exodus and, the entire Torah.  Here’s the link to that podcast - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wdzur-f82194

Also, we will study the Hebrew word פֶּסַח PEH SACK H6453 and another Hebrew word that is very close, פָּסַח PAH SACK H6452.  Once we understand these two Hebrew words we will understand in a more powerful way the phrases in Exod. 12:11 where it says “the Lord’s Passover” and in 1 Cor. 5:7 “Christ our Passover.” And we thought we had it.  We thought we understood.  Far from it.  

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - up on Tel Gath - the home of Goliath)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2742 158 full Truth Nugget 30 - WHERE IS THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE? Truth Nugget 30 - WHERE IS THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-29-where-is-the-garden-of-gethsemane/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-29-where-is-the-garden-of-gethsemane/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/d10df721-46a8-345d-a5c9-f136191bc35e

 

A Place Called Gethsemane

The Passion Week account of Jesus happens during the annual feast of Passover for the Jews.  This is one of three times that every Jew was required to travel to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast.  Jesus being a devout Jew went to the city as well not only for the feast but to complete His awesome mission. Not every Jew in the world could possibly come but it is estimated that 1 to 1.5 million people would be in the city during Passover.  The picture below from the Temple Institute in Israel shows the 1000’s entering the city at Passover. 

Since Jerusalem was a city of perhaps an estimated population 35,000 to 80,000 depending on the archaeologist, it is clear that the city could not handle such a dramatic increase in population.  Every extra room was rented and those not finding rooms camped out on the hills nearby or they sought lodging in nearby towns like Bethlehem or Bethany.  Many of those who camped out in the hills around Jerusalem would more than likely camp on the beautiful slopes of the surrounding hills like Mount of Olives east of Jerusalem. (Vander Laan 177) 

     After Jesus and His apostles had completed the Passover Seder meal they went to the Mount of Olives to a place called Gethsemane at the Mount of Olives in an olive grove.  The account can be found in Matt 26:36, Mark 14:32, Luke 22:39 and John 18:1.  The word Gethsemane is the English transliteration of a Greek word which was based on two Hebrew words.  (Picture below from Permaculture Research Institute, is a good idea of what the side of the Mt. of Olives would have looked like in Jesus’ day).

The first was GAT.  The Hebrew word stands for a press.  The second word is SHEMIN which means oil – like olive oil.  The plural in Hebrew is Sheminim.  Thus, Gat Sheminim means a press for oils and referred to in most cases an olive press.  (Vander Laan 178)

Today in Israel one can visit Tel Maresha in the Negev.  At this tel archaeologists found the remains of a perfectly intact olive press.  Olive presses were built in caves close to an olive grove.  The cave itself would have “windows” cut into the walls and an air shaft in the roof.  These “windows” and the airshaft were used to control the airflow and temperature since processing olives required a certain temperature range.  The olives themselves were processed by first smashing them with a millstone to break open the skins.   The smashed olives were then put into special porous bags and crushed under the weight of huge weighted down cypress logs in the main press room.  The olive oil would run down into a basin which had a drain directly into a collection jar below the pile of bags of crushed olive pulp.  The jar of oil would be sealed when filled and made ready to be taken to market.  (Vander Laan 178)  The picture below is of the Gat Sheminim at Tel Maresha Israel courtesy of Israel Travel Inc.

Where is this exact location of where Jesus prayed and is there a connection to the Gat Sheminim and the word Gethsemane?  As far as location is concerned, “Christian tradition has always placed Gethsemane on the lower slopes of the Mount of Olives – though today the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches hallow different sites.”  (Reader’s Digest 186)  Recently, however, archaeologists working at the base of the Mount of Olives made a very interesting discovery.  “A cave nearby was recently identified as containing an ancient olive press.  Early 6th century tradition supports this cave as being Jesus’ Gethsemane.” (Vander Laan 179)   Moreover, no archaeological evidence nor evidence from ancient descriptions of the city of Jerusalem and its surroundings as ever found a place called the Garden of Gethsemane.  This name is a modern label attached to an area that tourists would come to experience what the place called Gethsemane in the Bible was like.  “The designation ‘Gethsemane’ does not occur outside the gospels.  Even Luke 22:39 omits the name, using the more general description, ‘the Mount of Olives.’”(Flusser 251) What we know for a fact is that the Mount of Olives had an olive grove and near olive groves one will find a Gat Sheminim or an olive press.  

One might conjecture the following based upon the fact that in the Jewish culture God taught His people difficult theological truths with the use of pictures – as in the case of the word tekton and 1 Peter 2:4-6.  Jesus went to the Mount of Olives and entered the gat sheminim, or the olive press, to find a secluded place to pray.  He would prefer the seclusion of the press since there were many possible pilgrims camping out on the slopes of the hill for Passover and the press would be located in a quiet cave.  Perhaps Jesus knew the owner and was able to gain private access to the olive press.  Again, all of this is conjecture but it is based on the archaeological evidence that is factual.  

In the gat sheminim, or in a location very close, we know that Jesus prayed and was in deep stress and anguish.  In the account found in Luke 22:44 Jesus’ sweat was like drops of  blood.  What is intriguing about this picture is a verse found in Isaiah 53:5.  This verse for us Christians says He was crushed for our inequities.  When one makes the connection between the discovery of the olive press and how it was used and these verses it would seem that God is showing us how Jesus was crushed – like an olive crushed by the weight of a huge cypress log with heavy weights attached.  It would seem that God Himself is making use of the archaeological discoveries to open up the world of the Bible to us so that its meaning is enhanced.  Do we know for a fact that Jesus was in the olive press or the Gat Sheminim?  No we do not.  But, these discoveries perhaps are given to us to intensify our understanding of His word and the picture of the gat sheminim can simply be used to help us understand the scope of Jesus’ stress and anxiety that horrible night.

Works Cited

* That the World May Know Set 3 Ray Vander Laan c 1996 Focus on the Family Publishing  Colorado Springs CO

* Egypt and Bible History: C. Aling Baker House book Grand Rapids MI c 1981

* “Reader’s Digest Atlas of the Bible”, C 1981 Reader’s digest, Plesantville, NY

* “Jesus”, David Flusser, Magnes Press, Hebrew Univ., Jerusalem, 1998

* Josephus WAR 5:141

* “First Easter: The True and Unfamiliar Story”, Paul L. Maier, Harper and Row, NY 1973.

* Archaeology and the Bible: The Best of Biblical Archaeology Review, “The Garden Tomb: Was Jesus Buried Here?”, Gabriel Barkay, Vol. II, Archaeology in the World of Herod, Jesus and Paul. 

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?

(John & Robin somewhere in the Middle East)

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

 

 

 

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A Place Called Gethsemane

The Passion Week account of Jesus happens during the annual feast of Passover for the Jews.  This is one of three times that every Jew was required to travel to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast.  Jesus being a devout Jew went to the city as well not only for the feast but to complete His awesome mission. Not every Jew in the world could possibly come but it is estimated that 1 to 1.5 million people would be in the city during Passover.  The picture below from the Temple Institute in Israel shows the 1000’s entering the city at Passover. 

Since Jerusalem was a city of perhaps an estimated population 35,000 to 80,000 depending on the archaeologist, it is clear that the city could not handle such a dramatic increase in population.  Every extra room was rented and those not finding rooms camped out on the hills nearby or they sought lodging in nearby towns like Bethlehem or Bethany.  Many of those who camped out in the hills around Jerusalem would more than likely camp on the beautiful slopes of the surrounding hills like Mount of Olives east of Jerusalem. (Vander Laan 177) 

     After Jesus and His apostles had completed the Passover Seder meal they went to the Mount of Olives to a place called Gethsemane at the Mount of Olives in an olive grove.  The account can be found in Matt 26:36, Mark 14:32, Luke 22:39 and John 18:1.  The word Gethsemane is the English transliteration of a Greek word which was based on two Hebrew words.  (Picture below from Permaculture Research Institute, is a good idea of what the side of the Mt. of Olives would have looked like in Jesus’ day).

The first was GAT.  The Hebrew word stands for a press.  The second word is SHEMIN which means oil – like olive oil.  The plural in Hebrew is Sheminim.  Thus, Gat Sheminim means a press for oils and referred to in most cases an olive press.  (Vander Laan 178)

Today in Israel one can visit Tel Maresha in the Negev.  At this tel archaeologists found the remains of a perfectly intact olive press.  Olive presses were built in caves close to an olive grove.  The cave itself would have “windows” cut into the walls and an air shaft in the roof.  These “windows” and the airshaft were used to control the airflow and temperature since processing olives required a certain temperature range.  The olives themselves were processed by first smashing them with a millstone to break open the skins.   The smashed olives were then put into special porous bags and crushed under the weight of huge weighted down cypress logs in the main press room.  The olive oil would run down into a basin which had a drain directly into a collection jar below the pile of bags of crushed olive pulp.  The jar of oil would be sealed when filled and made ready to be taken to market.  (Vander Laan 178)  The picture below is of the Gat Sheminim at Tel Maresha Israel courtesy of Israel Travel Inc.

Where is this exact location of where Jesus prayed and is there a connection to the Gat Sheminim and the word Gethsemane?  As far as location is concerned, “Christian tradition has always placed Gethsemane on the lower slopes of the Mount of Olives – though today the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches hallow different sites.”  (Reader’s Digest 186)  Recently, however, archaeologists working at the base of the Mount of Olives made a very interesting discovery.  “A cave nearby was recently identified as containing an ancient olive press.  Early 6th century tradition supports this cave as being Jesus’ Gethsemane.” (Vander Laan 179)   Moreover, no archaeological evidence nor evidence from ancient descriptions of the city of Jerusalem and its surroundings as ever found a place called the Garden of Gethsemane.  This name is a modern label attached to an area that tourists would come to experience what the place called Gethsemane in the Bible was like.  “The designation ‘Gethsemane’ does not occur outside the gospels.  Even Luke 22:39 omits the name, using the more general description, ‘the Mount of Olives.’”(Flusser 251) What we know for a fact is that the Mount of Olives had an olive grove and near olive groves one will find a Gat Sheminim or an olive press.  

One might conjecture the following based upon the fact that in the Jewish culture God taught His people difficult theological truths with the use of pictures – as in the case of the word tekton and 1 Peter 2:4-6.  Jesus went to the Mount of Olives and entered the gat sheminim, or the olive press, to find a secluded place to pray.  He would prefer the seclusion of the press since there were many possible pilgrims camping out on the slopes of the hill for Passover and the press would be located in a quiet cave.  Perhaps Jesus knew the owner and was able to gain private access to the olive press.  Again, all of this is conjecture but it is based on the archaeological evidence that is factual.  

In the gat sheminim, or in a location very close, we know that Jesus prayed and was in deep stress and anguish.  In the account found in Luke 22:44 Jesus’ sweat was like drops of  blood.  What is intriguing about this picture is a verse found in Isaiah 53:5.  This verse for us Christians says He was crushed for our inequities.  When one makes the connection between the discovery of the olive press and how it was used and these verses it would seem that God is showing us how Jesus was crushed – like an olive crushed by the weight of a huge cypress log with heavy weights attached.  It would seem that God Himself is making use of the archaeological discoveries to open up the world of the Bible to us so that its meaning is enhanced.  Do we know for a fact that Jesus was in the olive press or the Gat Sheminim?  No we do not.  But, these discoveries perhaps are given to us to intensify our understanding of His word and the picture of the gat sheminim can simply be used to help us understand the scope of Jesus’ stress and anxiety that horrible night.

Works Cited

* That the World May Know Set 3 Ray Vander Laan c 1996 Focus on the Family Publishing  Colorado Springs CO

* Egypt and Bible History: C. Aling Baker House book Grand Rapids MI c 1981

* “Reader’s Digest Atlas of the Bible”, C 1981 Reader’s digest, Plesantville, NY

* “Jesus”, David Flusser, Magnes Press, Hebrew Univ., Jerusalem, 1998

* Josephus WAR 5:141

* “First Easter: The True and Unfamiliar Story”, Paul L. Maier, Harper and Row, NY 1973.

* Archaeology and the Bible: The Best of Biblical Archaeology Review, “The Garden Tomb: Was Jesus Buried Here?”, Gabriel Barkay, Vol. II, Archaeology in the World of Herod, Jesus and Paul. 

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?

(John & Robin somewhere in the Middle East)


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

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 676 386 full Exodus - 36 - Exod. 12:14-28 Passover Lamb & the Lamb of God Exodus - 36 - Exod. 12:14-28 Passover Lamb & the Lamb of God https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-36-exod-1214-28-passover-lamb-the-lamb-of-god/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-36-exod-1214-28-passover-lamb-the-lamb-of-god/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/76f817ff-3013-314d-b478-9c58623361b4

We are still in an interlude.  We started Exodus 12 and did not go directly to the 10th and last plague.  Instead, before the awesome hammer of the Lord falls on Egypt and the firstborn, the Lord instructs Moses to teach Israel about Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. 

Our focus in lesson 36 will be on Exod. 12:14-28 and we will deal with three major concepts as it relates to Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. 

The first concept is the command by the Lord that Israel will do a special celebration annually forever as a memorial, a celebration to remember the awesome great things God did for Israel in Egypt.  The Hebrew word used for memorial is זִכְרוֹן zikrôn H2146.  So the Feast of Unleavened Bread is a 7 day feast to be a remembrance of their great deliverance by the Lord out of Egypt. 

What is interesting is that the TORAH deals with this concept of remembering quite a lot.  God sets up so many rituals and practices used by His people to remember.  Many Jewish religious men, for example, wear four tassels. This is based on the TORAH in Num. 15:37-4.  It is practiced today and in Jesus’ day.  One of Jesus’ tassels was touched by a woman with a bleeding disease and was instantly healed.  She didn’t touch the fringe of His outer cloak but one of the four tassels on the four corners.

This command by the Lord for His men to wear the tassels is specifically for one purpose.  They are to remember God’s commands, laws, and instructions to live as His people as they see the tassels.  An example of God’s interest in us to remember.

The second concept is studying the phrase “cut off from Israel” or “cut off from the people.”  The Hebrew word for this penalty is KARAT כָּרַת H3772.  It means to be cut or severed or separated. This is a very interesting penalty that is associated with seemingly trivial matters.  For example, if one goes to work on the Sabbath one is cut off from Israel.  Another way to get cut off from Israel is to eat a piece of leavened bread during the feast – even if no one sees you.  These seemingly trivial matters you do to receive KARAT כָּרַת also can never be forgiven.  The rabbis think it is so serious that if one receives KARAT, cut off from Israel, one will not enter the World to Come or experience the resuscitation of the dead.  For Christians that is like saying one will not get into heaven or ever be resurrected from the dead.  So, this idea of KARAT is a big deal.  One can find it over and over again in the Torah.

The last concept we will deal with is connected to the picture below.

This is a decoration my wife and I have on our table when we celebrate what we call, “The Passover Meal of the Messiah.”  It is normally called Jesus’ Last Supper.  You will notice it is a cross with a doorway attached – a doorway with its two doorposts and the cross beam or lintel.  We recall that the lamb of the Passover is sacrificed and the blood is “painted” on the wood; it is smeared on the doorposts and lintel.  God says that when He sees that those inside the house will be spared from His being poured out across Egypt.  Hmmm.  This seems to be directly connected to Jesus who is the Lamb of God crucified on Passover.  He was on the cross for some 6 hours.  The blood of the Lamb of God flowed onto the wood; His blood stained the wood of the cross.  Paul writes about this. 

Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him.  (Rom 5:9)

This is so connected to the Exodus.  It is so connected to the first time God saved His people from His wrath.  So the cross and the doorway seem to be connected.  In this lesson we will again see that Jesus’ words are true when He said that ALL SCRIPTURE testifies of Himself.  Where is He in TORAH?  Right in front of us.

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret - hiking in a wadi in the Judean Wilderness)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

 

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We are still in an interlude.  We started Exodus 12 and did not go directly to the 10th and last plague.  Instead, before the awesome hammer of the Lord falls on Egypt and the firstborn, the Lord instructs Moses to teach Israel about Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. 

Our focus in lesson 36 will be on Exod. 12:14-28 and we will deal with three major concepts as it relates to Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. 

The first concept is the command by the Lord that Israel will do a special celebration annually forever as a memorial, a celebration to remember the awesome great things God did for Israel in Egypt.  The Hebrew word used for memorial is זִכְרוֹן zikrôn H2146.  So the Feast of Unleavened Bread is a 7 day feast to be a remembrance of their great deliverance by the Lord out of Egypt. 

What is interesting is that the TORAH deals with this concept of remembering quite a lot.  God sets up so many rituals and practices used by His people to remember.  Many Jewish religious men, for example, wear four tassels. This is based on the TORAH in Num. 15:37-4.  It is practiced today and in Jesus’ day.  One of Jesus’ tassels was touched by a woman with a bleeding disease and was instantly healed.  She didn’t touch the fringe of His outer cloak but one of the four tassels on the four corners.

This command by the Lord for His men to wear the tassels is specifically for one purpose.  They are to remember God’s commands, laws, and instructions to live as His people as they see the tassels.  An example of God’s interest in us to remember.

The second concept is studying the phrase “cut off from Israel” or “cut off from the people.”  The Hebrew word for this penalty is KARAT כָּרַת H3772.  It means to be cut or severed or separated. This is a very interesting penalty that is associated with seemingly trivial matters.  For example, if one goes to work on the Sabbath one is cut off from Israel.  Another way to get cut off from Israel is to eat a piece of leavened bread during the feast – even if no one sees you.  These seemingly trivial matters you do to receive KARAT כָּרַת also can never be forgiven.  The rabbis think it is so serious that if one receives KARAT, cut off from Israel, one will not enter the World to Come or experience the resuscitation of the dead.  For Christians that is like saying one will not get into heaven or ever be resurrected from the dead.  So, this idea of KARAT is a big deal.  One can find it over and over again in the Torah.

The last concept we will deal with is connected to the picture below.

This is a decoration my wife and I have on our table when we celebrate what we call, “The Passover Meal of the Messiah.”  It is normally called Jesus’ Last Supper.  You will notice it is a cross with a doorway attached – a doorway with its two doorposts and the cross beam or lintel.  We recall that the lamb of the Passover is sacrificed and the blood is “painted” on the wood; it is smeared on the doorposts and lintel.  God says that when He sees that those inside the house will be spared from His being poured out across Egypt.  Hmmm.  This seems to be directly connected to Jesus who is the Lamb of God crucified on Passover.  He was on the cross for some 6 hours.  The blood of the Lamb of God flowed onto the wood; His blood stained the wood of the cross.  Paul writes about this. 

Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him.  (Rom 5:9)

This is so connected to the Exodus.  It is so connected to the first time God saved His people from His wrath.  So the cross and the doorway seem to be connected.  In this lesson we will again see that Jesus’ words are true when He said that ALL SCRIPTURE testifies of Himself.  Where is He in TORAH?  Right in front of us.

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret - hiking in a wadi in the Judean Wilderness)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3304 165 full Archaeology and the Passover - Lesson 2 - Palm Sunday: The Palm and the Lamb Archaeology and the Passover - Lesson 2 - Palm Sunday: The Palm and the Lamb https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/archaeology-and-the-passover-palm-sunday-the-palm-and-and-the-lamb/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/archaeology-and-the-passover-palm-sunday-the-palm-and-and-the-lamb/#comments Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/4474dc36-78fe-5faa-914b-21dfd4911a8e

 

Session 2 - we continue our focus on the 1st Palm Sunday probably in 30 A.D.  We ask why did the Lord pick this day to ride into Jerusalem?  Was it just the day that was convenient or was it part of a plan?  Is there something about this Sunday that they understood almost 2000 years ago but we don't since we are not Jewish and we did not live then.  And what's the deal about the palm branches?  In those days the palm branch to the Jews was not a symbol of victory like Rome or Greece - that's a pagan meaning and devout religious Jews would never use such a pagan meaning.  For the Jews then it was the symbol of the land of Israel.  If you waved a palm branch in Jesus' day as they did it's like us raising the American flag today like after 9/11 and shouting out, "USA, USA, USA!"  Waving palm branches was a patriotic gesture in those times in Israel.  So, let's delve into our continued study and walk those ancient streets and paths to try and grasp what they knew, what they understood so that the Bible's meaning for us is enhanced and our walk with Rabbi Jesus becomes more passionate and committed.  

Here's links to some awesome articles that will enhance your study ...

The article from Jerusalem Perspective on Jesus' last ride into Jerusalem - https://www.jerusalemperspective.com/1402/

Rev. Ferret's graduate paper on the archaeology of the Passion of Jesus - https://www.dropbox.com/s/28fu8ay951lwy3u/NWC%20Paper%20Passion%20Week%202020%20revised.pdf?dl=0

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? (Teaching in Mexico in the desert)

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

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Session 2 - we continue our focus on the 1st Palm Sunday probably in 30 A.D.  We ask why did the Lord pick this day to ride into Jerusalem?  Was it just the day that was convenient or was it part of a plan?  Is there something about this Sunday that they understood almost 2000 years ago but we don't since we are not Jewish and we did not live then.  And what's the deal about the palm branches?  In those days the palm branch to the Jews was not a symbol of victory like Rome or Greece - that's a pagan meaning and devout religious Jews would never use such a pagan meaning.  For the Jews then it was the symbol of the land of Israel.  If you waved a palm branch in Jesus' day as they did it's like us raising the American flag today like after 9/11 and shouting out, "USA, USA, USA!"  Waving palm branches was a patriotic gesture in those times in Israel.  So, let's delve into our continued study and walk those ancient streets and paths to try and grasp what they knew, what they understood so that the Bible's meaning for us is enhanced and our walk with Rabbi Jesus becomes more passionate and committed.  

Here's links to some awesome articles that will enhance your study ...

The article from Jerusalem Perspective on Jesus' last ride into Jerusalem - https://www.jerusalemperspective.com/1402/

Rev. Ferret's graduate paper on the archaeology of the Passion of Jesus - https://www.dropbox.com/s/28fu8ay951lwy3u/NWC%20Paper%20Passion%20Week%202020%20revised.pdf?dl=0

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? (Teaching in Mexico in the desert)

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

]]> A continued study on Palm Sunday. Why did the Lord pick this day to ride in? If it’s 30 A.D. He did ride in on a Sunday. Why didn’t He wait till Monday? Or Tuesday? He did it to tell us something 21st century Christians would miss since they are not Jewish and they did not live then. And what about Palm branches? For a Jew is was a patriotic symbol - not a symbol of victory. And they were not using the word HOSANNA to lift up praise. It was like a war cry. Rev John Ferret false No 2912 1 2 full Archaeology and the Passover - Lesson 1 - Palm Sunday: 33 or 30 A.D. and Doctrine vs. Tradition Archaeology and the Passover - Lesson 1 - Palm Sunday: 33 or 30 A.D. and Doctrine vs. Tradition https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/archaeology-and-the-passover-palm-sunday-33-or-30-ad-and-doctrine-vs-tradition/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/archaeology-and-the-passover-palm-sunday-33-or-30-ad-and-doctrine-vs-tradition/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/fabb8f37-3643-58f7-83c8-b3ab9dd4d6ef

 

Palm Sunday is a key holy day in the church.  It marks the start of Passion Week.  It also is a remembrance of Jesus' "triumphal" ride into Jerusalem.  But, did this happen on a Sunday?  It seems from the resources we have that the earliest date of the celebration of Palm Sunday is from the 4th century.  That is close to 300 some years after Jesus ascended to heaven.  That is a big gap.  

This session will show that there is evidence to suggest a real possibility that Jesus did ride into Jerusalem on a Sunday.  If this is the case, however, putting this event back into its historical context may challenge our long held traditions.  However, as we examine the archaeology, the history, and the ancient customs of those days we will find it strengthens our doctrine - it strengthens our walk of faith.

This is session 1 of a four part series on archaeology and the Passover.  Watch for the other three lessons coming soon.

One of my teachers and now a friend, Dr. Carl Rasmussen, professor emeritus of Bethel University, scholar and Bible historian extraordinaire, has an awesome website called Holy Land Photos.  I am linking you to one of 100's and 100's of collections he has gathered of pictures of religious and archaeological sites across the Middle East.  Here is the link to the collection of pictures of the Mt. of Olives.  I know you'll love and it'll add to your study in this four part series.

Link - https://holylandphotos.org/browse.asp?s=1,2,6,19,451

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? (John & Robin at the airport on their way to the Middle East again)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Session Two coming soon

"The Palm and the Lamb"

Why did Jesus ride in on a Sunday?  What's the big deal?  What does it mean for me today?  Just wait!!

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Palm Sunday is a key holy day in the church.  It marks the start of Passion Week.  It also is a remembrance of Jesus' "triumphal" ride into Jerusalem.  But, did this happen on a Sunday?  It seems from the resources we have that the earliest date of the celebration of Palm Sunday is from the 4th century.  That is close to 300 some years after Jesus ascended to heaven.  That is a big gap.  

This session will show that there is evidence to suggest a real possibility that Jesus did ride into Jerusalem on a Sunday.  If this is the case, however, putting this event back into its historical context may challenge our long held traditions.  However, as we examine the archaeology, the history, and the ancient customs of those days we will find it strengthens our doctrine - it strengthens our walk of faith.

This is session 1 of a four part series on archaeology and the Passover.  Watch for the other three lessons coming soon.

One of my teachers and now a friend, Dr. Carl Rasmussen, professor emeritus of Bethel University, scholar and Bible historian extraordinaire, has an awesome website called Holy Land Photos.  I am linking you to one of 100's and 100's of collections he has gathered of pictures of religious and archaeological sites across the Middle East.  Here is the link to the collection of pictures of the Mt. of Olives.  I know you'll love and it'll add to your study in this four part series.

Link - https://holylandphotos.org/browse.asp?s=1,2,6,19,451

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? (John & Robin at the airport on their way to the Middle East again)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

Session Two coming soon

"The Palm and the Lamb"

Why did Jesus ride in on a Sunday?  What's the big deal?  What does it mean for me today?  Just wait!!

]]> Palm Sunday - did Jesus ride in to Jerusalem on a Sunday? If so why this is a big deal? Let’s study Palm Sunday in its archaeological, historical, and Biblical context and to see the amazing historical accuracy of God’s word. Rev John Ferret false No 2180 1 1 full Truth Nuggets - 17 - Mirror of Passover: Chiasm of the Lambs Truth Nuggets - 17 - Mirror of Passover: Chiasm of the Lambs https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-21-mirror-of-passover/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-21-mirror-of-passover/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/c6d395a7-1677-3211-988c-3634efb9c2ed

TRUTH NUGGET #17

Jesus is the Lamb of God and the original Bible never says He is the Passover Lamb. This is clear in the ancient Greek manuscripts like Codex Sinaiticus dated to 330 A.D. We said He is the Passover Lamb. It is easy to see why but the Bible like the NASB or the KJV, the best translations from the ancient Greek and the Hebrew, state Jesus is the Passover and NOT the Passover Lamb in 1 Cor. 5:7. But, if we see Jesus as distinct from the Passover Lamb, if we see Jesus as the Lamb of God, these lambs on Passover create an amazing picture of God's redemption of His people, Israel, through Moses the first redeemer, and God's ultimate redemption of Jew and Gentile, the whole world, through Messiah Jesus the Ultimate Redeemer. Once again God has created an amazing literary structure in His Bible that creates a mirror to help us see His awesome truth. Let us now study the Mirror of Passover and see the centrality of the Cross from Genesis to Revelation.

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

 

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TRUTH NUGGET #17

Jesus is the Lamb of God and the original Bible never says He is the Passover Lamb. This is clear in the ancient Greek manuscripts like Codex Sinaiticus dated to 330 A.D. We said He is the Passover Lamb. It is easy to see why but the Bible like the NASB or the KJV, the best translations from the ancient Greek and the Hebrew, state Jesus is the Passover and NOT the Passover Lamb in 1 Cor. 5:7. But, if we see Jesus as distinct from the Passover Lamb, if we see Jesus as the Lamb of God, these lambs on Passover create an amazing picture of God's redemption of His people, Israel, through Moses the first redeemer, and God's ultimate redemption of Jew and Gentile, the whole world, through Messiah Jesus the Ultimate Redeemer. Once again God has created an amazing literary structure in His Bible that creates a mirror to help us see His awesome truth. Let us now study the Mirror of Passover and see the centrality of the Cross from Genesis to Revelation.

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

 

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]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1645 387 full Truth Nuggets 31 - THE COMING DARKNESS Truth Nuggets 31 - THE COMING DARKNESS https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/special-video-the-coming-darkness/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/special-video-the-coming-darkness/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/6d8d89b6-d6f6-3936-9755-ce56c950a3b4

SOURCES

Shown below are the sources and references that I used that support this video lesson.  Again, I don't teach my own opinion.  These sources will provide you with a good initial start into each of the topics in the video.

And, remember, as we enter "The Coming Darkness" that we are more than conquerors as in Rom. 8:37. On top of that, as we are in the times of the end, Yeshua said He is always with us as in Matt. 28:20.  So we go forward and know we are to be brave and courageous as the battle is not ours but the battle belongs to the Lord and with us is the remnant of disciples of Rav Yeshua all of us shining as lights to the world for all who are facing "The Coming Darkness" without a firm covenant relationship with the one true and only God.

  

Millennials and GenZers lack a Biblical Worldview

Only 2% of Millennials (1% for GenZers) hold a biblical worldview, the lowest among all adult generations, reflecting a significant, long-term shift away from traditional Christian, biblical, and moral principles toward secular or syncretic beliefs. This decline is driven by disillusionment with institutional church, cultural skepticism, and a preference for moralistic therapeutic deism.

[1] https://www.arizonachristian.edu/2020/09/22/crc-study-finds-millennials-have-radically-different-beliefs-about-respect-faith-america/

[2] https://www.arizonachristian.edu/2021/05/14/generational-worldview-shift-millennials-seek-world-without-god-bible-churches/

[3] https://www.christianpost.com/news/just-2-of-millennials-hold-a-biblical-worldview-lowest-among-all-adults-study.html

Pastors Lack a Biblical Worldview

A significant portion of pastors lack formal theological training or, in some studies, hold a non-biblical, syncretic worldview (63%), leading to a neglect of deep scriptural study. Factors include prioritizing "relevant," topic-driven sermons over expository teaching, lack of preparation, and, in some cases, a lack of personal biblical conviction.

[1] https://www.mnnonline.org/news/62-of-pastors-worldwide-have-no-training/

[2] https://answersingenesis.org/culture/study-only-thirty-seven-percent-american-pastors-have-biblical-worldview/

[3] https://www.equippinghearts.com/blog/7-reasons-why-small-groups-become-big-gripes-for-pastors

[4] https://ehrmanblog.org/why-dont-pastors-teach-what-they-know-about-the-bible/

[5] https://drmsh.com/why-you-dont-learn-much-bible-in-church/

Key Trends in Global Christianity

Between 2010 and 2020, countries like the UK, Australia, and the U.S. shifted away from Christian majorities, with many people moving towards no religious affiliation. In the U.S., the Christian population dropped from 78% in 2007 to roughly 62% in 2025.  By 2050, it is projected that nearly twice as many Christians will live in Africa as in Europe and North America combined.  The number of religiously unaffiliated individuals (labeled the "NONES") is increasing, particularly in the West.

While Christianity declines in the West, Islam is growing faster, expected to nearly equal the number of Christians globally by 2050.  Europe experienced a drop of approximately 17 million Christians in the five years leading to 2025.  In the United States the decline has been rapid over the past decade, though some studies suggest it may be stabilizing.  In Africa/Asia are seeing significant growth in Christian adherence, despite high risks of persecution in some areas.

[1] https://research.lifeway.com/2024/02/05/5-discouraging-trends-in-global-christianity/

[2] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/is-religion-declining-1-in-4-worldwide-now-non-religious-becomes-third-largest-group-as-christianity-falls/articleshow/128347484.cms

[3] https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2015/04/02/religious-projections-2010-2050/

[4] https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-continues-at-rapid-pace/

[5] https://research.lifeway.com/2025/02/25/6-discouraging-trends-in-global-christianity-in-2025/

[6] https://research.lifeway.com/2025/02/11/9-encouraging-trends-for-global-christianity-in-2025/

What is a Biblical Worldview

A biblical worldview is a framework based on the Bible as absolute truth, viewing God as the sovereign Creator and sustainer of all things. Key characteristics include recognizing human sinfulness, finding redemption only through Jesus Christ, upholding objective moral values, and living with an eternal perspective focused on loving and serving God.

[1] https://libertychristian.org/blog/complete-guide-to-developing-a-christian-worldview

[2] https://fredericksburgchristian.com/blog/comprehensive-guide-to-understanding-and-developing-a-christian-worldview/

[3] https://homeschooladventure.com/what-is-a-biblical-worldview/

[4] https://www.liberty.edu/arts-sciences/history/biblical-worldview-principles/

[5] https://www.focusonthefamily.com/live-it-post/core-principles-of-the-christian-worldview/

[6] https://www.mhbs.org/resources/biblical-worldview.cfm

[7] https://www.scribd.com/document/131358587/Worldviews-Chart

What is Bible Literacy

It’s the ability to rightly READ and understand the Bible by using the proper tools of STUDY to become better acquainted with its essential nature and content and then apply discerned meaning to life. Bible reading is a must for any Christian; especialy daily.  But, to be Bible LITERATE it means reading and study to attain Bible literacy.  It requires personal interaction—and approaching the Bible for what it is: alive and active, God’s living Word (Heb. 4:12)

RABBI ELIEZER

Repent the day before you will die

תְּנַן הָתָם, רַבִּי אֱלִיעֶזֶר אוֹמֵר: שׁוּב יוֹם אֶחָד לִפְנֵי מִיתָתֶךָ. שָׁאֲלוּ תַּלְמִידָיו אֶת רַבִּי אֱלִיעֶזֶר: וְכִי אָדָם יוֹדֵעַ אֵיזֶהוּ יוֹם יָמוּת? אָמַר לָהֶן: וְכׇל שֶׁכֵּן, יָשׁוּב הַיּוֹם, שֶׁמָּא יָמוּת לְמָחָר, וְנִמְצָא כׇּל יָמָיו בִּתְשׁוּבָה. וְאַף שְׁלֹמֹה אָמַר בְּחׇכְמָתוֹ: ״בְּכׇל עֵת יִהְיוּ בְגָדֶיךָ לְבָנִים וְשֶׁמֶן עַל רֹאשְׁךָ אַל יֶחְסָר״.

We learned there in a mishna that Rabbi Eliezer says: Repent one day before your death. Rabbi Eliezer’s students asked him: But does a person know the day on which he will die? He said to them: All the more so this is a good piece of advice, and one should repent today lest he die tomorrow; and by following this advice one will spend his entire life in a state of repentance.  (Babylonian Talmud, Shabbat 153a:5 - https://www.sefaria.org/Shabbat.153a.5?lang=bi)

For some Religion & Faith are not Important

The rise of the religious “nones” is continuing, according to new data, with the percentage of Americans who consider religion “very important” to their lives now dipping below 50%.

Newly published data from Gallup (Gallup article - https://news.gallup.com/poll/702572/americans-religious-engagement-holds-lower-levels.aspx) found that, in 2025, the share of U.S. adults who identified as “nones” — those with no religious affiliation at all — reached a record high of 24%, up from 21% and 22% the previous four years. Additionally, 28% said religion is “not very important” in their lives.

The just-released study showed less than half (47%) of American adults say religion is “very important” to their lives, while another 25% described it as “fairly important” to them. 

(Accessible at https://cbn.com/news/us/staggering-new-data-reveals-decline-importance-faith-americans-lives)

What is a Disciple

Since receiving his Master's of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary in 1976, Ray Vander Laan has been actively involved in studying and teaching Jewish culture using the methods of Jewish education. He founded That the World May Know Ministries in 1998. Ray has taken over 10,000 people with him on his study tours of Israel, Turkey and Egypt.

Ray's preaching and teaching ministry is focused on understanding the Bible in light of the historical and cultural context in which God placed it. This perspective on the Bible highlights God's call for His people to be a transforming influence on their culture. He uses research of the top scholars in the fields of archaeology, history, and Biblical study as tools to explore the Biblical text ever more deeply. His gifts, expertise, and calling are to link that cultural information and the Bible so that its message applies to our lives today in very practical ways.

Below are four audio lessons on what Jesus meant when He commanded the church to go and make disciples.  There’s a lot more that can be found at the ministry’s – That the World May Know) website - https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/

  1. Disciple 1 – https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1539
  2. Disciple 2 – https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1540
  3. Disciple 3 – https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1542
  4. A Disciple’s Passion - https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1551

Churches abandoning Bible Study

Many churches are moving away from in-depth, systematic Bible studies in favor of topical preaching, often due to a lack of member interest, fear of addressing complex topics, and a preference for shorter, less demanding services. The lack of study contributes to a decline in believers' ability to understand or apply the Bible, creating a reliance on superficial teaching. Low engagement with the Bible has resulted in many young people, even those who attend church, having little understanding of the Bible.  

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl4aAMWo7Sc

[2] https://www.quora.com/Why-do-churches-rarely-offer-a-serious-Bible-study

[3] https://www.quora.com/Why-do-churches-rarely-offer-a-serious-Bible-study

[4] http://www.teachingtheword.org/apps/articles/?articleid=77516&columnid=5449

[5] https://newsletters.lsm.org/having-this-ministry/issues/Apr2022-012/history-significance-of-training.html

[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVH1GEyIUxQ

[7] https://www.quora.com/Why-do-churches-rarely-offer-a-serious-Bible-study

[8] https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/why-bible-study-doesnt-transform-us/

[9] https://www.quora.com/Why-do-churches-rarely-offer-a-serious-Bible-study

[10] https://www.crossway.org/articles/why-bible-study-isnt-enough/

[11] Study is the Highest form of worship ...

 

Antisemitism (Jew Hatred) increases dramatically

Antisemitic incidents in the United States have reached record-high levels in 2024, marking a consistent and rapid increase following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.  Data from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL - https://www.adl.org/audit-antisemitic-incidents) indicates a 5% increase in 2024 over the previous record-setting year of 2023, with over 9,354 incidents recorded—a 344% increase over the past five years and a 893% increase over the past ten years.   

For the first time, a majority (56%) of American Jews reported changing their behavior out of fear, such as hiding their Jewish identity or avoiding public events.

The rise in antisemitism or Jew hatred is not isolated to the U.S. Preliminary data from the J7 Task Force—representing major Jewish communities in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia, and Argentina—showed a continued, rapid rise in antisemitic incidents across all these nations.

[1] https://embassies.gov.il/multilateral-organizations-france/en/news/fbi-nearly-70-us-religion-based-hate-crimes-target-jews-source-ynet-itamar-eichner-august-6

[2] https://www.adl.org/audit-antisemitic-incidents

[3] https://www.adl.org/resources/press-release/antisemitic-incident-data-breaks-all-previous-annual-records-2024-fourth

[4] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wkxv9d99vo

[5] https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/5279327-antisemitic-harassment-rise/

[6] https://www.ajc.org/AntisemitismReport2024

[7] https://www.ajc.org/news/ajc-report-majority-of-american-jews-changing-behavior-due-to-fear-of-antisemitism

[8] https://www.adl.org/resources/press-release/anti-jewish-hate-crimes-comprised-nearly-70-all-religion-based-hate-crimes

[9] https://www.adl.org/resources/report/audit-antisemitic-incidents-2024

[10] https://www.npr.org/2025/12/15/nx-s1-5644926/what-we-know-about-the-rise-in-antisemitic-attacks-in-australia-and-around-the-world

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere in Timnah Park - site of the Tabernacle)

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

 

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SOURCES

Shown below are the sources and references that I used that support this video lesson.  Again, I don't teach my own opinion.  These sources will provide you with a good initial start into each of the topics in the video.

And, remember, as we enter "The Coming Darkness" that we are more than conquerors as in Rom. 8:37. On top of that, as we are in the times of the end, Yeshua said He is always with us as in Matt. 28:20.  So we go forward and know we are to be brave and courageous as the battle is not ours but the battle belongs to the Lord and with us is the remnant of disciples of Rav Yeshua all of us shining as lights to the world for all who are facing "The Coming Darkness" without a firm covenant relationship with the one true and only God.

  

Millennials and GenZers lack a Biblical Worldview

Only 2% of Millennials (1% for GenZers) hold a biblical worldview, the lowest among all adult generations, reflecting a significant, long-term shift away from traditional Christian, biblical, and moral principles toward secular or syncretic beliefs. This decline is driven by disillusionment with institutional church, cultural skepticism, and a preference for moralistic therapeutic deism.

[1] https://www.arizonachristian.edu/2020/09/22/crc-study-finds-millennials-have-radically-different-beliefs-about-respect-faith-america/

[2] https://www.arizonachristian.edu/2021/05/14/generational-worldview-shift-millennials-seek-world-without-god-bible-churches/

[3] https://www.christianpost.com/news/just-2-of-millennials-hold-a-biblical-worldview-lowest-among-all-adults-study.html

Pastors Lack a Biblical Worldview

A significant portion of pastors lack formal theological training or, in some studies, hold a non-biblical, syncretic worldview (63%), leading to a neglect of deep scriptural study. Factors include prioritizing "relevant," topic-driven sermons over expository teaching, lack of preparation, and, in some cases, a lack of personal biblical conviction.

[1] https://www.mnnonline.org/news/62-of-pastors-worldwide-have-no-training/

[2] https://answersingenesis.org/culture/study-only-thirty-seven-percent-american-pastors-have-biblical-worldview/

[3] https://www.equippinghearts.com/blog/7-reasons-why-small-groups-become-big-gripes-for-pastors

[4] https://ehrmanblog.org/why-dont-pastors-teach-what-they-know-about-the-bible/

[5] https://drmsh.com/why-you-dont-learn-much-bible-in-church/

Key Trends in Global Christianity

Between 2010 and 2020, countries like the UK, Australia, and the U.S. shifted away from Christian majorities, with many people moving towards no religious affiliation. In the U.S., the Christian population dropped from 78% in 2007 to roughly 62% in 2025.  By 2050, it is projected that nearly twice as many Christians will live in Africa as in Europe and North America combined.  The number of religiously unaffiliated individuals (labeled the "NONES") is increasing, particularly in the West.

While Christianity declines in the West, Islam is growing faster, expected to nearly equal the number of Christians globally by 2050.  Europe experienced a drop of approximately 17 million Christians in the five years leading to 2025.  In the United States the decline has been rapid over the past decade, though some studies suggest it may be stabilizing.  In Africa/Asia are seeing significant growth in Christian adherence, despite high risks of persecution in some areas.

[1] https://research.lifeway.com/2024/02/05/5-discouraging-trends-in-global-christianity/

[2] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/is-religion-declining-1-in-4-worldwide-now-non-religious-becomes-third-largest-group-as-christianity-falls/articleshow/128347484.cms

[3] https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2015/04/02/religious-projections-2010-2050/

[4] https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-continues-at-rapid-pace/

[5] https://research.lifeway.com/2025/02/25/6-discouraging-trends-in-global-christianity-in-2025/

[6] https://research.lifeway.com/2025/02/11/9-encouraging-trends-for-global-christianity-in-2025/

What is a Biblical Worldview

A biblical worldview is a framework based on the Bible as absolute truth, viewing God as the sovereign Creator and sustainer of all things. Key characteristics include recognizing human sinfulness, finding redemption only through Jesus Christ, upholding objective moral values, and living with an eternal perspective focused on loving and serving God.

[1] https://libertychristian.org/blog/complete-guide-to-developing-a-christian-worldview

[2] https://fredericksburgchristian.com/blog/comprehensive-guide-to-understanding-and-developing-a-christian-worldview/

[3] https://homeschooladventure.com/what-is-a-biblical-worldview/

[4] https://www.liberty.edu/arts-sciences/history/biblical-worldview-principles/

[5] https://www.focusonthefamily.com/live-it-post/core-principles-of-the-christian-worldview/

[6] https://www.mhbs.org/resources/biblical-worldview.cfm

[7] https://www.scribd.com/document/131358587/Worldviews-Chart

What is Bible Literacy

It’s the ability to rightly READ and understand the Bible by using the proper tools of STUDY to become better acquainted with its essential nature and content and then apply discerned meaning to life. Bible reading is a must for any Christian; especialy daily.  But, to be Bible LITERATE it means reading and study to attain Bible literacy.  It requires personal interaction—and approaching the Bible for what it is: alive and active, God’s living Word (Heb. 4:12)

RABBI ELIEZER

Repent the day before you will die

תְּנַן הָתָם, רַבִּי אֱלִיעֶזֶר אוֹמֵר: שׁוּב יוֹם אֶחָד לִפְנֵי מִיתָתֶךָ. שָׁאֲלוּ תַּלְמִידָיו אֶת רַבִּי אֱלִיעֶזֶר: וְכִי אָדָם יוֹדֵעַ אֵיזֶהוּ יוֹם יָמוּת? אָמַר לָהֶן: וְכׇל שֶׁכֵּן, יָשׁוּב הַיּוֹם, שֶׁמָּא יָמוּת לְמָחָר, וְנִמְצָא כׇּל יָמָיו בִּתְשׁוּבָה. וְאַף שְׁלֹמֹה אָמַר בְּחׇכְמָתוֹ: ״בְּכׇל עֵת יִהְיוּ בְגָדֶיךָ לְבָנִים וְשֶׁמֶן עַל רֹאשְׁךָ אַל יֶחְסָר״.

We learned there in a mishna that Rabbi Eliezer says: Repent one day before your death. Rabbi Eliezer’s students asked him: But does a person know the day on which he will die? He said to them: All the more so this is a good piece of advice, and one should repent today lest he die tomorrow; and by following this advice one will spend his entire life in a state of repentance.  (Babylonian Talmud, Shabbat 153a:5 - https://www.sefaria.org/Shabbat.153a.5?lang=bi)

For some Religion & Faith are not Important

The rise of the religious “nones” is continuing, according to new data, with the percentage of Americans who consider religion “very important” to their lives now dipping below 50%.

Newly published data from Gallup (Gallup article - https://news.gallup.com/poll/702572/americans-religious-engagement-holds-lower-levels.aspx) found that, in 2025, the share of U.S. adults who identified as “nones” — those with no religious affiliation at all — reached a record high of 24%, up from 21% and 22% the previous four years. Additionally, 28% said religion is “not very important” in their lives.

The just-released study showed less than half (47%) of American adults say religion is “very important” to their lives, while another 25% described it as “fairly important” to them. 

(Accessible at https://cbn.com/news/us/staggering-new-data-reveals-decline-importance-faith-americans-lives)

What is a Disciple

Since receiving his Master's of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary in 1976, Ray Vander Laan has been actively involved in studying and teaching Jewish culture using the methods of Jewish education. He founded That the World May Know Ministries in 1998. Ray has taken over 10,000 people with him on his study tours of Israel, Turkey and Egypt.

Ray's preaching and teaching ministry is focused on understanding the Bible in light of the historical and cultural context in which God placed it. This perspective on the Bible highlights God's call for His people to be a transforming influence on their culture. He uses research of the top scholars in the fields of archaeology, history, and Biblical study as tools to explore the Biblical text ever more deeply. His gifts, expertise, and calling are to link that cultural information and the Bible so that its message applies to our lives today in very practical ways.

Below are four audio lessons on what Jesus meant when He commanded the church to go and make disciples.  There’s a lot more that can be found at the ministry’s – That the World May Know) website - https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/

  1. Disciple 1 – https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1539
  2. Disciple 2 – https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1540
  3. Disciple 3 – https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1542
  4. A Disciple’s Passion - https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1551

Churches abandoning Bible Study

Many churches are moving away from in-depth, systematic Bible studies in favor of topical preaching, often due to a lack of member interest, fear of addressing complex topics, and a preference for shorter, less demanding services. The lack of study contributes to a decline in believers' ability to understand or apply the Bible, creating a reliance on superficial teaching. Low engagement with the Bible has resulted in many young people, even those who attend church, having little understanding of the Bible.  

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl4aAMWo7Sc

[2] https://www.quora.com/Why-do-churches-rarely-offer-a-serious-Bible-study

[3] https://www.quora.com/Why-do-churches-rarely-offer-a-serious-Bible-study

[4] http://www.teachingtheword.org/apps/articles/?articleid=77516&columnid=5449

[5] https://newsletters.lsm.org/having-this-ministry/issues/Apr2022-012/history-significance-of-training.html

[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVH1GEyIUxQ

[7] https://www.quora.com/Why-do-churches-rarely-offer-a-serious-Bible-study

[8] https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/why-bible-study-doesnt-transform-us/

[9] https://www.quora.com/Why-do-churches-rarely-offer-a-serious-Bible-study

[10] https://www.crossway.org/articles/why-bible-study-isnt-enough/

[11] Study is the Highest form of worship ...

 

Antisemitism (Jew Hatred) increases dramatically

Antisemitic incidents in the United States have reached record-high levels in 2024, marking a consistent and rapid increase following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.  Data from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL - https://www.adl.org/audit-antisemitic-incidents) indicates a 5% increase in 2024 over the previous record-setting year of 2023, with over 9,354 incidents recorded—a 344% increase over the past five years and a 893% increase over the past ten years.   

For the first time, a majority (56%) of American Jews reported changing their behavior out of fear, such as hiding their Jewish identity or avoiding public events.

The rise in antisemitism or Jew hatred is not isolated to the U.S. Preliminary data from the J7 Task Force—representing major Jewish communities in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia, and Argentina—showed a continued, rapid rise in antisemitic incidents across all these nations.

[1] https://embassies.gov.il/multilateral-organizations-france/en/news/fbi-nearly-70-us-religion-based-hate-crimes-target-jews-source-ynet-itamar-eichner-august-6

[2] https://www.adl.org/audit-antisemitic-incidents

[3] https://www.adl.org/resources/press-release/antisemitic-incident-data-breaks-all-previous-annual-records-2024-fourth

[4] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wkxv9d99vo

[5] https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/5279327-antisemitic-harassment-rise/

[6] https://www.ajc.org/AntisemitismReport2024

[7] https://www.ajc.org/news/ajc-report-majority-of-american-jews-changing-behavior-due-to-fear-of-antisemitism

[8] https://www.adl.org/resources/press-release/anti-jewish-hate-crimes-comprised-nearly-70-all-religion-based-hate-crimes

[9] https://www.adl.org/resources/report/audit-antisemitic-incidents-2024

[10] https://www.npr.org/2025/12/15/nx-s1-5644926/what-we-know-about-the-rise-in-antisemitic-attacks-in-australia-and-around-the-world

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 


(Ferret - somewhere in Timnah Park - site of the Tabernacle)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1801 413 full Truth Nugget 31 - "God's New Year and the Messiah" Exod. 12:1-2 Truth Nugget 31 - "God's New Year and the Messiah" Exod. 12:1-2 https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-31-gods-new-year-and-the-messiah-exod-121-2/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-31-gods-new-year-and-the-messiah-exod-121-2/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/fd50ed93-8c19-3626-ae8a-9e18759699ab

GOD'S NEW YEAR!

March 18th at sunset

Our New Year on January 1st has nothing to do with Jesus, the Bible, His birth, or the Good News.  Matter of fact New Year on January 1st has a pagan beginning.  Julius Caesar started it with his Julian Calendar in 46 B.C.  Caesar names the 1st month JANUS where we get January.  Janus was a two headed god that seemed to look to the past and the future simultaneously (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Janus-Roman-god).  Later Pope Gregory the 13th (1582) fixed the Julian Calendar and so we got the Gregorian Calendar and it too agreed with Julius Caesar that January 1st is the New year.  Check out the link for a great review of the history of the New Year -https://www.britannica.com/story/why-does-the-new-year-start-on-january-1

In Judaism by the eary 2nd century A.D. Jewish people started celebrating their own made up new year.  It is unbiblical and it was made up by the Jewish scholars and rabbis in those days.  It was called Rosh HaShana (in Hebrew it means the head of the year) and the name was used to rename an actual feast of God, Yom Teruah, the feast of the blast or the feast of the shofar blast.  It was NOT practiced in Jesus' day as Rosh HaShana but the day may have had special rituals since it was a feast commanded by God and not the rabbis as we find in Lev. 23: 24-25.  

"Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'In the seventh month on the first of the month you shall have a rest, a reminder by blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation. 'You shall not do any laborious work, but you shall present an offering by fire to the LORD.'" (Lev 23:24-25)

Please check out the Bible study podcasts that go into the real history of Rosh HaShana.  It is an amzing man-made (rabbi-made) feast that is NOT in the Bible.  It has nothing to do with Jesus or His birth.  However, there are some awesome connections to the feast of the Lord called Yom Teruah, the feast of the Shofar blast.  Here's the link to the studies you may find very intersting ... https://youtu.be/ssiam-Y3FdU?si=-otXRRHR-mLBrcCo

There are other new year celebrations.  Here's just a sample of a few of them ...

Other Cultural New Years
  •  Hogmanay (Scotland):** A famous New Year's Eve celebration.
  •  Nowruz (Persian):** Marks the vernal equinox (around March 20) with feasts and spring celebrations.
  •  Songkran (Thailand):** A water festival in April.
  •  Enkutatash (Ethiopian):** Celebrated in September, marking the end of the rainy season. 
  • Hijri New Year (The Muslim New Year) marks the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, commemorating Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijra) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, symbolizing a fresh start for reflection and spiritual renewal, not typically a big party, but a time for prayer, remembrance, and the somber 10th-day Ashura for Shia Muslims. For 2026, it's estimated to begin around June 16-17.  So before Islam Arabs worshiped  the moon or the moon god whose names are Sin (Akkadian), Nanna (Sumerian), Suen, Namrasit, Nannaru, and sometimes considered "al-ilah" (the god).  So the 1st day of the 1st month for Arabs who worshiped the moon became a special high holy day.  When the religion changed to Islam all associations to the moon god were forbidden.  

But, there is one new year commanded by God and it is Biblical.  This podcast video deals with the New Year celebration.  The church does not recognize it at all.  It is sad since it clearly represents the 1st day of the 1st month when the world changed and God's people were saved and delivered and became a special people and a nation of priests.  This was true for the Hebrews and all who chose Jesus as Lord, Savior, the one and only God.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere in Timnah Park - site of the Tabernacle)

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

 

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GOD'S NEW YEAR!

March 18th at sunset

Our New Year on January 1st has nothing to do with Jesus, the Bible, His birth, or the Good News.  Matter of fact New Year on January 1st has a pagan beginning.  Julius Caesar started it with his Julian Calendar in 46 B.C.  Caesar names the 1st month JANUS where we get January.  Janus was a two headed god that seemed to look to the past and the future simultaneously (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Janus-Roman-god).  Later Pope Gregory the 13th (1582) fixed the Julian Calendar and so we got the Gregorian Calendar and it too agreed with Julius Caesar that January 1st is the New year.  Check out the link for a great review of the history of the New Year -https://www.britannica.com/story/why-does-the-new-year-start-on-january-1

In Judaism by the eary 2nd century A.D. Jewish people started celebrating their own made up new year.  It is unbiblical and it was made up by the Jewish scholars and rabbis in those days.  It was called Rosh HaShana (in Hebrew it means the head of the year) and the name was used to rename an actual feast of God, Yom Teruah, the feast of the blast or the feast of the shofar blast.  It was NOT practiced in Jesus' day as Rosh HaShana but the day may have had special rituals since it was a feast commanded by God and not the rabbis as we find in Lev. 23: 24-25.  

"Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'In the seventh month on the first of the month you shall have a rest, a reminder by blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation. 'You shall not do any laborious work, but you shall present an offering by fire to the LORD.'" (Lev 23:24-25)

Please check out the Bible study podcasts that go into the real history of Rosh HaShana.  It is an amzing man-made (rabbi-made) feast that is NOT in the Bible.  It has nothing to do with Jesus or His birth.  However, there are some awesome connections to the feast of the Lord called Yom Teruah, the feast of the Shofar blast.  Here's the link to the studies you may find very intersting ... https://youtu.be/ssiam-Y3FdU?si=-otXRRHR-mLBrcCo

There are other new year celebrations.  Here's just a sample of a few of them ...

Other Cultural New Years
  •  Hogmanay (Scotland):** A famous New Year's Eve celebration.
  •  Nowruz (Persian):** Marks the vernal equinox (around March 20) with feasts and spring celebrations.
  •  Songkran (Thailand):** A water festival in April.
  •  Enkutatash (Ethiopian):** Celebrated in September, marking the end of the rainy season. 
  • Hijri New Year (The Muslim New Year) marks the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, commemorating Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijra) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, symbolizing a fresh start for reflection and spiritual renewal, not typically a big party, but a time for prayer, remembrance, and the somber 10th-day Ashura for Shia Muslims. For 2026, it's estimated to begin around June 16-17.  So before Islam Arabs worshiped  the moon or the moon god whose names are Sin (Akkadian), Nanna (Sumerian), Suen, Namrasit, Nannaru, and sometimes considered "al-ilah" (the god).  So the 1st day of the 1st month for Arabs who worshiped the moon became a special high holy day.  When the religion changed to Islam all associations to the moon god were forbidden.  

But, there is one new year commanded by God and it is Biblical.  This podcast video deals with the New Year celebration.  The church does not recognize it at all.  It is sad since it clearly represents the 1st day of the 1st month when the world changed and God's people were saved and delivered and became a special people and a nation of priests.  This was true for the Hebrews and all who chose Jesus as Lord, Savior, the one and only God.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 


(Ferret - somewhere in Timnah Park - site of the Tabernacle)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2451 406 full Exodus - 37 part 1 - Exod. 12:29-51 - ”Son of Amun Ra Killed in 1446 B.C.” Exodus - 37 part 1 - Exod. 12:29-51 - ”Son of Amun Ra Killed in 1446 B.C.” https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-37-part-1-exod-1229-51-son-of-the-father-killed-in-1446-bc/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-37-part-1-exod-1229-51-son-of-the-father-killed-in-1446-bc/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/52fd5c33-9b5e-371a-bc65-62e8df2102e3

EXODUS LESSON 37 PART 1

In part 1 of lesson 37 we will learn about the father of the gods.  He is Amun Ra.  He was the head god in the 18th dynasty at the time of the Exodus in 1446 B.C.  We read in TORAH the following …

Now it came about at midnight that the LORD struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of cattle. (Exo 12:29)

Amun Ra had an only son, the moon god Khonsu. One can say that it is like the father of the gods lost his only begotten first born son on the first Passover on the night of the full moon.  This strikes really close to home for a Christian.  What is the Lord God teaching us?

Here’s links to study the Egyptian Trinity of Gods.  Link 1 is on Amun Ra and link2 is on his wife, Mut, and his only begotten son, Khonsu.

Link 1 –  https://www.memphis.edu/hypostyle/meaning_function/amun-re.php

Link 2 - https://www.memphis.edu/hypostyle/meaning_function/mut-khonsu.php

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

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EXODUS LESSON 37 PART 1

In part 1 of lesson 37 we will learn about the father of the gods.  He is Amun Ra.  He was the head god in the 18th dynasty at the time of the Exodus in 1446 B.C.  We read in TORAH the following …

Now it came about at midnight that the LORD struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of cattle. (Exo 12:29)

Amun Ra had an only son, the moon god Khonsu. One can say that it is like the father of the gods lost his only begotten first born son on the first Passover on the night of the full moon.  This strikes really close to home for a Christian.  What is the Lord God teaching us?

Here’s links to study the Egyptian Trinity of Gods.  Link 1 is on Amun Ra and link2 is on his wife, Mut, and his only begotten son, Khonsu.

Link 1 –  https://www.memphis.edu/hypostyle/meaning_function/amun-re.php

Link 2 - https://www.memphis.edu/hypostyle/meaning_function/mut-khonsu.php

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2302 167 full Exodus - 37 part 2 - Exod. 12:29-51 - Hebrews Leave Egypt - column was 114 mile s long Exodus - 37 part 2 - Exod. 12:29-51 - Hebrews Leave Egypt - column was 114 mile s long https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-37-part-2-exod-1229-51-the-column-leaving-egypt-was-over-114-miles-long/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-37-part-2-exod-1229-51-the-column-leaving-egypt-was-over-114-miles-long/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/fcbf16c6-a4fd-336d-a309-a4be52883a72

EXODUS LESSON 37 PART 2

In part 2 of lesson 37 we study the numbers in Exodus 12 and Numbers 1-2.  It says that 600,000 men left Egypt in the Exodus.  It is estimated that this is probably 2,000,000 people total and perhaps even 3,000,000.  The Bible goes on to say in Num. 1-2 that the army of Israel in 1444 B.C. numbered 603,550 men.  This is ridiculous.  Consider the chart below from the Encyclopedia Britannica.  (To view the chart click on this link -

 https://www.businessinsider.com/this-ambitious-graphic-shows-the-size-of-standing-armies-from-antiquity-to-the-present-2014-11)

If this is the case Israel had the largest army in the world of all ancient nations and empires including Rome!  This makes no sense.  But, this also implies that if there were 603,550 men in the army this means perhaps 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 total people left Egypt in the Exodus.  If that is the case, if it is 2,000,000, the line of these people traveling out of Egypt would be 100 to 200 miles long and it would take more than a day for them to cross the sea.  The numbers DON’T ADD UP. 

Is the Bible wrong?  Why would the Lord give us numbers that make no sense?  Or perhaps, there is something we can’t see?  Perhaps it has something to do with the Hebrew word אֶלֶף  ELF H505.  Today, it means 1000’s.  But back then it could also mean …

And he said to Him, “O Lord, with what do I save Yisra’el? See, my clan (אֶלֶף  ELF H505) is the weakest in Menashsheh, and I am the least in my father’s house.” (Jdg 6:15)

Perhaps there is a reasonable explanation for these improbable numbers that maintains the veracity of God’s word.  Perhaps?  Not perhaps.  But, definitely.  There is a realistic solution. 

Check out the links that were brought up in this lesson.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - on the Sea of Galilee)

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

 

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EXODUS LESSON 37 PART 2

In part 2 of lesson 37 we study the numbers in Exodus 12 and Numbers 1-2.  It says that 600,000 men left Egypt in the Exodus.  It is estimated that this is probably 2,000,000 people total and perhaps even 3,000,000.  The Bible goes on to say in Num. 1-2 that the army of Israel in 1444 B.C. numbered 603,550 men.  This is ridiculous.  Consider the chart below from the Encyclopedia Britannica.  (To view the chart click on this link -

 https://www.businessinsider.com/this-ambitious-graphic-shows-the-size-of-standing-armies-from-antiquity-to-the-present-2014-11)

If this is the case Israel had the largest army in the world of all ancient nations and empires including Rome!  This makes no sense.  But, this also implies that if there were 603,550 men in the army this means perhaps 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 total people left Egypt in the Exodus.  If that is the case, if it is 2,000,000, the line of these people traveling out of Egypt would be 100 to 200 miles long and it would take more than a day for them to cross the sea.  The numbers DON’T ADD UP. 

Is the Bible wrong?  Why would the Lord give us numbers that make no sense?  Or perhaps, there is something we can’t see?  Perhaps it has something to do with the Hebrew word אֶלֶף  ELF H505.  Today, it means 1000’s.  But back then it could also mean …

And he said to Him, “O Lord, with what do I save Yisra’el? See, my clan (אֶלֶף  ELF H505) is the weakest in Menashsheh, and I am the least in my father’s house.” (Jdg 6:15)

Perhaps there is a reasonable explanation for these improbable numbers that maintains the veracity of God’s word.  Perhaps?  Not perhaps.  But, definitely.  There is a realistic solution. 

Check out the links that were brought up in this lesson.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - on the Sea of Galilee)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1759 168 full Exodus - 5 part 2 - 1446 B.C. Exodus - 5 part 2 - 1446 B.C. https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-exodus-lesson-5-part-2-1446-bc/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-exodus-lesson-5-part-2-1446-bc/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/76837711-9088-39f6-a8ac-6fe4d475a334

Exodus - 1446 B.C.

In part 1 we focused on real archaeology that shows 1) the Israelites were in Egypt prior to the Exodus and 2) that real archaeology supports the date of the Exodus to the 15 century B.C. or 1446 B.C.  In part 2 we will deal with the dates. 

In Exod. 12:40 the sons of Israel (Jacob) lived in Egypt 430 years till they left with Moses.  Where does that number come from?  Why doesn't anyone explain it?  Also it is taught to us that the early date of the Exodus was 1446 B.C. and no one ever justifies this date.  It is just stated.  Why won't anyone help us understand that this date of 1446 B.C. is supported by REAL archaeology and not someone's opinion or speculation.  Well, I will.  This lesson is to show that the early date of the Exodus, 1446 B.C. is very likely considering the archaeology supporting it and the study of the events in their historical context.  

I mentioned I will provide a number of links to resources to help you study further.  These links and resources are shown below.

Link 1 - slides that may help you put all this together - click here for the slides that summarize this podcast

Link 2 - an article on Edwin Thiele that shows how he connects the Assyrian King List (calendar) to 1 Kings 6:1 - click here for the article

Link 3 - an article by Dr. Bryant Wood on setting of the date for the Exodus - click here for this amazing article that completes lesson 5 part 2

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

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Exodus - 1446 B.C.

In part 1 we focused on real archaeology that shows 1) the Israelites were in Egypt prior to the Exodus and 2) that real archaeology supports the date of the Exodus to the 15 century B.C. or 1446 B.C.  In part 2 we will deal with the dates. 

In Exod. 12:40 the sons of Israel (Jacob) lived in Egypt 430 years till they left with Moses.  Where does that number come from?  Why doesn't anyone explain it?  Also it is taught to us that the early date of the Exodus was 1446 B.C. and no one ever justifies this date.  It is just stated.  Why won't anyone help us understand that this date of 1446 B.C. is supported by REAL archaeology and not someone's opinion or speculation.  Well, I will.  This lesson is to show that the early date of the Exodus, 1446 B.C. is very likely considering the archaeology supporting it and the study of the events in their historical context.  

I mentioned I will provide a number of links to resources to help you study further.  These links and resources are shown below.

Link 1 - slides that may help you put all this together - click here for the slides that summarize this podcast

Link 2 - an article on Edwin Thiele that shows how he connects the Assyrian King List (calendar) to 1 Kings 6:1 - click here for the article

Link 3 - an article by Dr. Bryant Wood on setting of the date for the Exodus - click here for this amazing article that completes lesson 5 part 2

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2407 68 full Exodus - 5 part 1 - the archaeology of the Exodus Exodus - 5 part 1 - the archaeology of the Exodus https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-exodus-lesson-5-part-1-the-archaeology-of-the-exodus/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-exodus-lesson-5-part-1-the-archaeology-of-the-exodus/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/930f129e-8e0b-3dfd-9f81-2e1074d5357a

EXODUS – Did It Happen? When?

The next two lessons are critically important for everyday Christians to finally separate hype from truth and fantastic outlandish claims regarding the Exodus to see and learn of the real evidence that again shows the truth of the Bible and that it is God’s inspired word. 

Lesson 5 is in two parts.  In part 1 we will focus on real archaeology, real evidence, not patterns of evidence, or hints at evidence, about the Exodus.  There is no need for me to re-teach or re-present that which has already been researched and completed.  In this lesson you will learn about the Associates for Biblical Research (I will use ABR for the name of this ministry), a Christian ministry made up of Christian evangelical Bible historians and archaeologists.  Their website is https://biblearchaeology.org/

This is a must “go to” internet resource for everyday Christians to learn about the veracity of the Bible – the Bible is true, credible, and can be depended upon from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22.  These proven Christian professional archaeologists have a mission to show via real archaeology the evidence of the truth of the inspired word of God, the Bible.  In addition these archaeologists using the truth that comes out of archaeology want to spread the gospel of the Kingdom to all.  There are stories of people who were agnostic or total unbelievers who came to be followers of Jesus Christ because of ABR and their awesome scholarly work in Biblical archeology.

In this podcast, part 1 of lesson 5, I mentioned an amazing video TV series that is free to all on the website for the Associates for Biblical Research (ABR) called, “Digging for Truth.”  There are over 100 episodes from proving Daniel is a real prophet of the Lord and that he gave his accurate prophecies in the early 5th century B.C. to showing that the resurrection of Jesus is true.  Again and again as you watch these TV programs (most about 30 minutes in length) you will see all the crazy ideas and theories available on the internet are completely proven false. 

Here’s the link to the complete list of episodes for “Digging for Truth” – https://biblearchaeology.org/mediainfo/digging-for-truth/digging-for-truth-episodes

The links below are to access the three-part series by Dr. Bryant Wood of ABR on the real archaeology that shows Israel was in Egypt; it shows the real probability they were there also just before the time of the Exodus in 1446 B.C.

Video 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT6giGYerx4

Video 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJn09u8cYRA

Video 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EMecjtl-MA

The links below here are for the two-part series by Dr. Scott Stripling of ABR on the archaeology, the real evidence of the date of the Exodus in the 15th century B.C. or 1446 B.C. 

1st episode – https://biblearchaeology.org/mediainfo/digging-for-truth/digging-for-truth-episodes/4538-digging-for-truth-episode-43-archaeological-evidence-for-the-early-date-of-the-exodus-part-one

2nd episode - https://biblearchaeology.org/mediainfo/digging-for-truth/digging-for-truth-episodes/4544-digging-for-truth-episode-44-archaeological-evidence-for-the-early-date-of-the-exodus-part-2

Here’s the link to the article at ABR that shows that Dr. David Rohl’s theory of his new Egypt chronology that is used as the ONLY proof of the date of the Exodus in the DVD video “Patterns of Evidence” is only a theory; it is highly criticized by Egyptologists, and creates more problems than it solves.  Dr. Rohl an agnostic tries to make up a theory to prove the date of the Exodus.  A theory that is unproven with any degree of completeness.  But, we are not interested in theories but real evidence of the Exodus.  Link – https://biblearchaeology.org/research/chronological-categories/conquest-of-canaan/3196-david-rohls-revised-egyptian-chronology-a-view-from-palestine?highlight=WyJkYXZpZCIsImRhdmlkJ3MiLCJkYXZpZCciLCInZGF2aWQncyIsImRhdmlkJy4iLCJyb2hsIiwicm9obCdzIiwiZGF2aWQgcm9obCJd

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

 

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EXODUS – Did It Happen? When?

The next two lessons are critically important for everyday Christians to finally separate hype from truth and fantastic outlandish claims regarding the Exodus to see and learn of the real evidence that again shows the truth of the Bible and that it is God’s inspired word. 

Lesson 5 is in two parts.  In part 1 we will focus on real archaeology, real evidence, not patterns of evidence, or hints at evidence, about the Exodus.  There is no need for me to re-teach or re-present that which has already been researched and completed.  In this lesson you will learn about the Associates for Biblical Research (I will use ABR for the name of this ministry), a Christian ministry made up of Christian evangelical Bible historians and archaeologists.  Their website is https://biblearchaeology.org/

This is a must “go to” internet resource for everyday Christians to learn about the veracity of the Bible – the Bible is true, credible, and can be depended upon from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22.  These proven Christian professional archaeologists have a mission to show via real archaeology the evidence of the truth of the inspired word of God, the Bible.  In addition these archaeologists using the truth that comes out of archaeology want to spread the gospel of the Kingdom to all.  There are stories of people who were agnostic or total unbelievers who came to be followers of Jesus Christ because of ABR and their awesome scholarly work in Biblical archeology.

In this podcast, part 1 of lesson 5, I mentioned an amazing video TV series that is free to all on the website for the Associates for Biblical Research (ABR) called, “Digging for Truth.”  There are over 100 episodes from proving Daniel is a real prophet of the Lord and that he gave his accurate prophecies in the early 5th century B.C. to showing that the resurrection of Jesus is true.  Again and again as you watch these TV programs (most about 30 minutes in length) you will see all the crazy ideas and theories available on the internet are completely proven false. 

Here’s the link to the complete list of episodes for “Digging for Truth” – https://biblearchaeology.org/mediainfo/digging-for-truth/digging-for-truth-episodes

The links below are to access the three-part series by Dr. Bryant Wood of ABR on the real archaeology that shows Israel was in Egypt; it shows the real probability they were there also just before the time of the Exodus in 1446 B.C.

Video 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT6giGYerx4

Video 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJn09u8cYRA

Video 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EMecjtl-MA

The links below here are for the two-part series by Dr. Scott Stripling of ABR on the archaeology, the real evidence of the date of the Exodus in the 15th century B.C. or 1446 B.C. 

1st episode – https://biblearchaeology.org/mediainfo/digging-for-truth/digging-for-truth-episodes/4538-digging-for-truth-episode-43-archaeological-evidence-for-the-early-date-of-the-exodus-part-one

2nd episode - https://biblearchaeology.org/mediainfo/digging-for-truth/digging-for-truth-episodes/4544-digging-for-truth-episode-44-archaeological-evidence-for-the-early-date-of-the-exodus-part-2

Here’s the link to the article at ABR that shows that Dr. David Rohl’s theory of his new Egypt chronology that is used as the ONLY proof of the date of the Exodus in the DVD video “Patterns of Evidence” is only a theory; it is highly criticized by Egyptologists, and creates more problems than it solves.  Dr. Rohl an agnostic tries to make up a theory to prove the date of the Exodus.  A theory that is unproven with any degree of completeness.  But, we are not interested in theories but real evidence of the Exodus.  Link – https://biblearchaeology.org/research/chronological-categories/conquest-of-canaan/3196-david-rohls-revised-egyptian-chronology-a-view-from-palestine?highlight=WyJkYXZpZCIsImRhdmlkJ3MiLCJkYXZpZCciLCInZGF2aWQncyIsImRhdmlkJy4iLCJyb2hsIiwicm9obCdzIiwiZGF2aWQgcm9obCJd

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

 

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I mentioned a number of resources that I would provide links for or include for your further study.  First, if you want to expand your study into the ideas of Unintentional sin and Intentional sin, please check out …

Exodus 69 part 2 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-69-part-2-exod-2920-37-ram-of-the-lord-sanctifies-head-and-heart-and-hands-and-ferret/

Yom Kippureem

Genesis Lesson 70 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-70-gen-2813-15-we-all-will-be-blessed/

See the chart below showing a little more detail as to the OLAT HATAMEED or the “Continual Burnt Offerings.”  The final blood sacrifice that completed the Covenant was the sacrifice of the Lamb of God “who takes away the sins of the world” and was offered between the sacrifices.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - on Tel el Safi or ancientGath Israel)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background

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I mentioned a number of resources that I would provide links for or include for your further study.  First, if you want to expand your study into the ideas of Unintentional sin and Intentional sin, please check out …

Exodus 69 part 2 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-69-part-2-exod-2920-37-ram-of-the-lord-sanctifies-head-and-heart-and-hands-and-ferret/

Yom Kippureem

Genesis Lesson 70 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-70-gen-2813-15-we-all-will-be-blessed/

See the chart below showing a little more detail as to the OLAT HATAMEED or the “Continual Burnt Offerings.”  The final blood sacrifice that completed the Covenant was the sacrifice of the Lamb of God “who takes away the sins of the world” and was offered between the sacrifices.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - on Tel el Safi or ancientGath Israel)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background

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Before you listen to this podcast, part 2 of lesson 69 of Exodus, it is highly recommended that you listen to part 1.  It establishes the foundation for part 2 and part 3.  Here’s the link to Exodus 69 part 1 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-69-part-1-exod-291-20-ordain-fill-the-hands/?token=7ff856387a2146fbe29d60bdcecc5531

The concept of head and heart and hands and feet is a metaphor the rabbis of Jesus’ day and before recognized.  It is found throughout the Bible.  In Jewish thought, the head, heart, hands, and feet symbolize the integration of a person's life, encompassing the faculties of intellect (head), mental capabilities & will (heart), and action (hands and feet), all directed toward serving God and living a moral, purposeful life.

Symbolic Meanings

  • Head (Intellect/Wisdom): is an input out device. We speak and see as output. We see and hear and taste as input.  From the input it goes directly to our heart.
  • Heart (Mind & mental abilities & Will): the heart (lev) is the seat of our mind, our intellect, our mental capabilities. It is not related to our feelings or emotions. In the Hebrew scriptures the seat of emotions are the kidneys (see https://www.torahapologetics.com/language--word-studies/hebrew-anatomy-part-2-the-kidneys for this idea).
  • Hands (Action/Deeds): the tools of action and the means by which a person translates intellectual understanding into tangible deeds – things that we do resulting from the intentions coming from our mind (hearts).
  • Feet (The way we live/Our walk): how we live, the observable direction of our lives.

This lesson might spur you on to do you own study of the concept of head and heart and hands and feet.  I watch for this constantly as I read and meditate and study and do research and even pray the text.  One example is when I say my morning prayers including the Shema that Jesus would’ve said three times a day.  I have been blown away as to how the concept of head and heart and hands and feet is everywhere in these Bible verse prayed by Jews three times a day in Jesus’ day, before His time, and even till today.  Check it out …

 THE SHEMA שׁמע

Head and Heart and Hands and Feet

Deuteronomy 6:4–9

"Hear (HEAD), O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone! "You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart (HEART) and with all your soul and with all your might. "These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart (HEART). "You shall teach (HEAD) them diligently to your sons (children) and shall talk (HEAD) of them when you sit in your house and when you walk (FEET) by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up. "You shall bind them as a sign on your hand (HAND) and they shall be as frontals on your forehead (HEAD). "You shall write them (HAND) on the doorposts of your house and on your gates (FEET).

Deuteronomy 11:13–21

 "It shall come about, if you listen (HEAD) obediently to my commandments which I am commanding you today, to love the LORD your God and to serve Him with all your heart (HEART) and all your soul, that He will give the rain for your land in its season, the early and late rain, that you may gather (HAND) in your grain and your new wine and your oil. "He will give grass in your fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied. "Beware that your hearts (HEART) are not deceived, and that you do not turn away (FEET) and serve other gods and worship them. "Or the anger of the LORD will be kindled against you, and He will shut up the heavens so that there will be no rain and the ground will not yield its fruit; and you will perish quickly from the good land which the LORD is giving you. "You shall therefore impress these words of mine on your heart (HEART) and on your soul; and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand (HAND)  and they shall be as frontals on your forehead (HEAD). "You shall teach (HEAD) them to your sons (children), talking (HEAD) of them when you sit in your house and when you walk (FEET) along the road and when you lie down and when you rise up. "You shall write them (HAND) on the doorposts of your house and on your gates (FEET), so that your days and the days of your sons may be multiplied on the land which the LORD swore to your fathers to give them, as long as the heavens remain above the earth.

Numbers 15:37–41

The LORD also spoke to Moses, saying, "Speak to the sons of Israel, and tell them that they shall make (HAND) for themselves tassels on the corners of their garments throughout their generations, and that they shall put (HAND) on the tassel of each corner a cord of blue. "It shall be a tassel for you to look (HEAD) at and remember (HEART) all the commandments of the LORD, so as to do (HAND) them and not follow (FEET) after your own heart (HEART) and your own eyes (HEAD), after which you played the harlot (FEET), so that you may remember (HEART) to do (HAND) all My commandments and be holy to your God. "I am the LORD your God who brought you out from the land of Egypt to be your God; I am the LORD your God.

In this lesson I commented on Psalm 119:2 and the phrase “seek Him with all their heart.”  It has nothing to do with someone “looking” for God or Jesus since they do not feel His closeness or since He is invisible, we ask where is He.  Two podcasts that demonstrate that God is always with us and there is no reason to look for Him are Truth Nuggets 3 part 1 & 2.  These lessons will enhance our understanding that if we are His people, if we are truly His disciples, the followers of Jesus, and He is always with us.  There is absolutely no reason to go looking for the Lord as per the very words of God.  Moreover, it is more than the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.  Check them out …

 

Truth Nuggets 3 part1 –

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-lesson-3-part-1/

 

Truth Nuggets 3 part 2 –

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-lesson-3-part-2/?token=ddbd4a5471c8c67b359d9cb31ea26d7b

 

Light of Menorah did a podcast of this concept.  It is Truth Nuggets 13 entitled, “Head and Heart and Hands and Feet.” The link is below. 

Over and over again we read the about being righteous and it is pictured in the way we talk or hear or listen (our head) or in our work or results of what we do (hands)  and in the ways we walk (feet) – walk in the commands of the Lord and walk in our own ways.  It is also pictured in the way we think or our emotions of feelings (heart).  Just consider the text in the prophet Isaiah.

"Where will you be stricken again, As you continue in your rebellion? The whole head is sick And the whole heart is faint. From the sole of the foot even to the head There is nothing sound in it, Only bruises, welts and raw wounds, Not pressed out or bandaged, ... So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you multiply prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood." (Isa 1:5-15)

In one chapter we see this concept played out quite clearly.  The rebelliousness against God is pictured using the concept “head and heart and hands and feet.” 

Another place this is seen is in the consecration of the high priest Aaron and his sons.  This is exactly what we are focusing in on in this podcast and in part 1.  Consider …

"Then you shall take the other ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram. "You shall slaughter the ram, and take some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron's right ear and on the lobes of his sons' right ears and on the thumbs of their right hands and on the big toes of their right feet, and sprinkle the rest of the blood around on the altar. (Exo 29:19-20)

In the Torah Commentary by the Messianic Jewish scholar, Tim Hegg (make sure you check out his website as another resource for Bible study - https://torahresource.com/) says that these body parts in the ancient Middle East and among the ancient Hebrews came to mean hearing and obeying the Torah of the Lord using the ear (Head).  The right hand symbolizes one’s work.  Aaron had his hand dedicated to the daily work of the sacrifices of the Lord (Hand).  His feet symbolize that he walk according the God’s ways and maintain his right standing before God in his daily movements in life (Feet). 

There are two verses that you may remember that deal with the heart.  In these verses we see that the heart is the source of our wickedness and our evil ways and thoughts.  Consider …

"The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? "I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give to each man according to his ways (feet), According to the results of his deeds(hands). (Jer 17:9-10)

"But the things that proceed out of the mouth(head) come from the heart, and those defile the man. "For out of the heart come evil thoughts (heart), murders(hands), adulteries(hands), fornications(hands), thefts (hands), false witness(head)., slanders(head). (Mat 15:18-19)

Let's delve into this and see the dramatic place it takes us.  Let's study this idea God seems to use to teach from Genesis to Revelation.  Come let's learn about Head and Hearts and Hands and Feet.

Link - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-psalms-13-psm-151-3-head-heart-hands-feet/

In this lesson there is only one way to cleanse and sanctify and purify us head and heart and hands and feet.  It is found in the picture below.  It is the direction that God was taking the concept of head and heart and hands and feet.

 

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Before you listen to this podcast, part 2 of lesson 69 of Exodus, it is highly recommended that you listen to part 1.  It establishes the foundation for part 2 and part 3.  Here’s the link to Exodus 69 part 1 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-69-part-1-exod-291-20-ordain-fill-the-hands/?token=7ff856387a2146fbe29d60bdcecc5531

The concept of head and heart and hands and feet is a metaphor the rabbis of Jesus’ day and before recognized.  It is found throughout the Bible.  In Jewish thought, the head, heart, hands, and feet symbolize the integration of a person's life, encompassing the faculties of intellect (head), mental capabilities & will (heart), and action (hands and feet), all directed toward serving God and living a moral, purposeful life.

Symbolic Meanings

  • Head (Intellect/Wisdom): is an input out device. We speak and see as output. We see and hear and taste as input.  From the input it goes directly to our heart.
  • Heart (Mind & mental abilities & Will): the heart (lev) is the seat of our mind, our intellect, our mental capabilities. It is not related to our feelings or emotions. In the Hebrew scriptures the seat of emotions are the kidneys (see https://www.torahapologetics.com/language--word-studies/hebrew-anatomy-part-2-the-kidneys for this idea).
  • Hands (Action/Deeds): the tools of action and the means by which a person translates intellectual understanding into tangible deeds – things that we do resulting from the intentions coming from our mind (hearts).
  • Feet (The way we live/Our walk): how we live, the observable direction of our lives.

This lesson might spur you on to do you own study of the concept of head and heart and hands and feet.  I watch for this constantly as I read and meditate and study and do research and even pray the text.  One example is when I say my morning prayers including the Shema that Jesus would’ve said three times a day.  I have been blown away as to how the concept of head and heart and hands and feet is everywhere in these Bible verse prayed by Jews three times a day in Jesus’ day, before His time, and even till today.  Check it out …

 THE SHEMA שׁמע

Head and Heart and Hands and Feet

Deuteronomy 6:4–9

"Hear (HEAD), O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone! "You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart (HEART) and with all your soul and with all your might. "These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart (HEART). "You shall teach (HEAD) them diligently to your sons (children) and shall talk (HEAD) of them when you sit in your house and when you walk (FEET) by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up. "You shall bind them as a sign on your hand (HAND) and they shall be as frontals on your forehead (HEAD). "You shall write them (HAND) on the doorposts of your house and on your gates (FEET).

Deuteronomy 11:13–21

 "It shall come about, if you listen (HEAD) obediently to my commandments which I am commanding you today, to love the LORD your God and to serve Him with all your heart (HEART) and all your soul, that He will give the rain for your land in its season, the early and late rain, that you may gather (HAND) in your grain and your new wine and your oil. "He will give grass in your fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied. "Beware that your hearts (HEART) are not deceived, and that you do not turn away (FEET) and serve other gods and worship them. "Or the anger of the LORD will be kindled against you, and He will shut up the heavens so that there will be no rain and the ground will not yield its fruit; and you will perish quickly from the good land which the LORD is giving you. "You shall therefore impress these words of mine on your heart (HEART) and on your soul; and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand (HAND)  and they shall be as frontals on your forehead (HEAD). "You shall teach (HEAD) them to your sons (children), talking (HEAD) of them when you sit in your house and when you walk (FEET) along the road and when you lie down and when you rise up. "You shall write them (HAND) on the doorposts of your house and on your gates (FEET), so that your days and the days of your sons may be multiplied on the land which the LORD swore to your fathers to give them, as long as the heavens remain above the earth.

Numbers 15:37–41

The LORD also spoke to Moses, saying, "Speak to the sons of Israel, and tell them that they shall make (HAND) for themselves tassels on the corners of their garments throughout their generations, and that they shall put (HAND) on the tassel of each corner a cord of blue. "It shall be a tassel for you to look (HEAD) at and remember (HEART) all the commandments of the LORD, so as to do (HAND) them and not follow (FEET) after your own heart (HEART) and your own eyes (HEAD), after which you played the harlot (FEET), so that you may remember (HEART) to do (HAND) all My commandments and be holy to your God. "I am the LORD your God who brought you out from the land of Egypt to be your God; I am the LORD your God.


In this lesson I commented on Psalm 119:2 and the phrase “seek Him with all their heart.”  It has nothing to do with someone “looking” for God or Jesus since they do not feel His closeness or since He is invisible, we ask where is He.  Two podcasts that demonstrate that God is always with us and there is no reason to look for Him are Truth Nuggets 3 part 1 & 2.  These lessons will enhance our understanding that if we are His people, if we are truly His disciples, the followers of Jesus, and He is always with us.  There is absolutely no reason to go looking for the Lord as per the very words of God.  Moreover, it is more than the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.  Check them out …

 

Truth Nuggets 3 part1 –

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-lesson-3-part-1/

 

Truth Nuggets 3 part 2 –

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-lesson-3-part-2/?token=ddbd4a5471c8c67b359d9cb31ea26d7b

 

Light of Menorah did a podcast of this concept.  It is Truth Nuggets 13 entitled, “Head and Heart and Hands and Feet.” The link is below. 

Over and over again we read the about being righteous and it is pictured in the way we talk or hear or listen (our head) or in our work or results of what we do (hands)  and in the ways we walk (feet) – walk in the commands of the Lord and walk in our own ways.  It is also pictured in the way we think or our emotions of feelings (heart).  Just consider the text in the prophet Isaiah.

"Where will you be stricken again, As you continue in your rebellion? The whole head is sick And the whole heart is faint. From the sole of the foot even to the head There is nothing sound in it, Only bruises, welts and raw wounds, Not pressed out or bandaged, ... So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you multiply prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood." (Isa 1:5-15)

In one chapter we see this concept played out quite clearly.  The rebelliousness against God is pictured using the concept “head and heart and hands and feet.” 

Another place this is seen is in the consecration of the high priest Aaron and his sons.  This is exactly what we are focusing in on in this podcast and in part 1.  Consider …

"Then you shall take the other ram, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on the head of the ram. "You shall slaughter the ram, and take some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron's right ear and on the lobes of his sons' right ears and on the thumbs of their right hands and on the big toes of their right feet, and sprinkle the rest of the blood around on the altar. (Exo 29:19-20)

In the Torah Commentary by the Messianic Jewish scholar, Tim Hegg (make sure you check out his website as another resource for Bible study - https://torahresource.com/) says that these body parts in the ancient Middle East and among the ancient Hebrews came to mean hearing and obeying the Torah of the Lord using the ear (Head).  The right hand symbolizes one’s work.  Aaron had his hand dedicated to the daily work of the sacrifices of the Lord (Hand).  His feet symbolize that he walk according the God’s ways and maintain his right standing before God in his daily movements in life (Feet). 

There are two verses that you may remember that deal with the heart.  In these verses we see that the heart is the source of our wickedness and our evil ways and thoughts.  Consider …

"The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? "I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give to each man according to his ways (feet), According to the results of his deeds(hands). (Jer 17:9-10)

"But the things that proceed out of the mouth(head) come from the heart, and those defile the man. "For out of the heart come evil thoughts (heart), murders(hands), adulteries(hands), fornications(hands), thefts (hands), false witness(head)., slanders(head). (Mat 15:18-19)

Let's delve into this and see the dramatic place it takes us.  Let's study this idea God seems to use to teach from Genesis to Revelation.  Come let's learn about Head and Hearts and Hands and Feet.

Link - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-psalms-13-psm-151-3-head-heart-hands-feet/

In this lesson there is only one way to cleanse and sanctify and purify us head and heart and hands and feet.  It is found in the picture below.  It is the direction that God was taking the concept of head and heart and hands and feet.

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3131 409 full Exodus 69 part 1 - Exod. 29:1-20 - Ordain - Fill the Hands Exodus 69 part 1 - Exod. 29:1-20 - Ordain - Fill the Hands https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-69-part-1-exod-291-20-ordain-fill-the-hands/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-69-part-1-exod-291-20-ordain-fill-the-hands/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/60cf2a02-ae5f-3092-8ec6-0bd64f1cd37e

This is another one of those chapters in the Bible that is not necessarily inspirational or having meaning for us as disciples of Messiah Jesus as we read it.  It is interesting for sure, but it seems only God's details to Moses for how to conduct the induction of (I'm using the Hebrew pronunciation of the names) Ah-aron as high priest and his sons, Naydav, Aveeoo, Elahzar and Ithamar as priests.  But, then we put this text in its historical context and everything changes.  It is clear this is about God's intention to continue to separate His chosen people, the Hebrews, from Egypt.  The had assimilated into the Egyptian culture and now the Lord was doing all things necessary to get Egypt out of Israel.  And it is not as easy for Him as taking Israel out of Egypt.  I did a podcast on showing that indeed the Bible implies that Israel had indeed integrated into the culture of Israel and perhaps assimlated.  Check it out ...

Exodus 4 part 2 - Exod. 2:11-25 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-lesson-4-part-2-exod-211-25/

Now we ask the question how did those Hebrews who just came out of Egypt (it had only been no more than 3 months since they left Egypt) possibly understand this ceremony and the sacrifices.  When we put this text back to the year 1446 B.C. we understand that to know the symbolism of this induction of Ah-aron as high priest and his sons, Naydav, Aveeoo, Elahzar and Ithamar as priests we need to understand Egypt, the Egyptian gods, the Egyptian pagan religion, and the Egyptian culture.  

One scholar that the Lord provided me was Dr. John Currid.  He is a reputable and proven archaeologist, Egyptologist, and proven theologian.  I highly recommend two of his books.  Check out the pictures below.  Both are available for reduced price at www.Thriftbooks.com.  Get them.  You won't be sorry.  To know the Torah you need to know Egypt.  Amazing stuff.

In this lesson we talked about a number of awesome topics.  Here's more on those topics.

* OUR BODY LIKE A TENT

Rabbis plus Greek scholars of Paul's day teach that the human body is like the Mishkan (Tabernacle) or a tent, symbolizing a portable dwelling for God's presence. This concept primarily found in 2 Corinthians 5:1 and the Wisdom of Solomon 9:15. This concept emphasizes the mortality of the physical body and the anticipation of an eternal, heavenly, and "not made with hands" body to replace it. along with Greek philosophers plus later in mystical Jewish tradition (Kabbalah) and midrash, sees the body as a sacred space housing divine sparks. 

 

[1] https://www.berotbatayin.org/why-do-we-need-to-know-all-these-details-of-the-mishkan-tabernacle/

[2] https://medium.com/@coulter.daniel/bible-study-exodus-26-269ea6d7b466

[3] https://biblehub.com/study/psalms/15-1.htm

* APIS BULL - sacred diety of ancient Egypt - https://ancientegyptonline.co.uk/bullcult/

* AMUN RE  https://ancientegyptonline.co.uk/amun/

* LEAVENED BREAD DISCOVERED IN EGYPT - https://youtu.be/LlipgR0sWqY?si=9sJuGuX9WTytqc0C

* LIVERS AND DIVINATION

https://www.thetorah.com/article/the-practice-of-divination-in-the-ancient-near-east

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - on Tel el Safi or ancientGath Israel)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background

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This is another one of those chapters in the Bible that is not necessarily inspirational or having meaning for us as disciples of Messiah Jesus as we read it.  It is interesting for sure, but it seems only God's details to Moses for how to conduct the induction of (I'm using the Hebrew pronunciation of the names) Ah-aron as high priest and his sons, Naydav, Aveeoo, Elahzar and Ithamar as priests.  But, then we put this text in its historical context and everything changes.  It is clear this is about God's intention to continue to separate His chosen people, the Hebrews, from Egypt.  The had assimilated into the Egyptian culture and now the Lord was doing all things necessary to get Egypt out of Israel.  And it is not as easy for Him as taking Israel out of Egypt.  I did a podcast on showing that indeed the Bible implies that Israel had indeed integrated into the culture of Israel and perhaps assimlated.  Check it out ...

Exodus 4 part 2 - Exod. 2:11-25 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-lesson-4-part-2-exod-211-25/

Now we ask the question how did those Hebrews who just came out of Egypt (it had only been no more than 3 months since they left Egypt) possibly understand this ceremony and the sacrifices.  When we put this text back to the year 1446 B.C. we understand that to know the symbolism of this induction of Ah-aron as high priest and his sons, Naydav, Aveeoo, Elahzar and Ithamar as priests we need to understand Egypt, the Egyptian gods, the Egyptian pagan religion, and the Egyptian culture.  

One scholar that the Lord provided me was Dr. John Currid.  He is a reputable and proven archaeologist, Egyptologist, and proven theologian.  I highly recommend two of his books.  Check out the pictures below.  Both are available for reduced price at www.Thriftbooks.com.  Get them.  You won't be sorry.  To know the Torah you need to know Egypt.  Amazing stuff.

In this lesson we talked about a number of awesome topics.  Here's more on those topics.

* OUR BODY LIKE A TENT

Rabbis plus Greek scholars of Paul's day teach that the human body is like the Mishkan (Tabernacle) or a tent, symbolizing a portable dwelling for God's presence. This concept primarily found in 2 Corinthians 5:1 and the Wisdom of Solomon 9:15. This concept emphasizes the mortality of the physical body and the anticipation of an eternal, heavenly, and "not made with hands" body to replace it. along with Greek philosophers plus later in mystical Jewish tradition (Kabbalah) and midrash, sees the body as a sacred space housing divine sparks. 

 

[1] https://www.berotbatayin.org/why-do-we-need-to-know-all-these-details-of-the-mishkan-tabernacle/

[2] https://medium.com/@coulter.daniel/bible-study-exodus-26-269ea6d7b466

[3] https://biblehub.com/study/psalms/15-1.htm

* APIS BULL - sacred diety of ancient Egypt - https://ancientegyptonline.co.uk/bullcult/

* AMUN RE  https://ancientegyptonline.co.uk/amun/

* LEAVENED BREAD DISCOVERED IN EGYPT - https://youtu.be/LlipgR0sWqY?si=9sJuGuX9WTytqc0C

* LIVERS AND DIVINATION

https://www.thetorah.com/article/the-practice-of-divination-in-the-ancient-near-east

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - on Tel el Safi or ancientGath Israel)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2301 408 full SHABBAT ZACHOR - AN AMAZING CONNECTION?? SHABBAT ZACHOR - AN AMAZING CONNECTION?? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/shabbat-zachor-an-amazing-connection/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/shabbat-zachor-an-amazing-connection/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:51:19 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/b6d74255-9b82-3606-9dbf-f449bafe2f53

Rabbi Jonathan Cahan, a Messianic Jewish rabbi, famous throughout the world, did a video released today.  It came one day after mine.  I did not know this.  Jonthan, my dear brother in Yeshua, confirms what I taught in my video but adds to it; he adds things I missed. 

The Bible is true brothers and sisters.  God is real.  He made promises and predictions 1000's of years ago.  Promises that are true and prove we can rely on Him. We are seeing this happen before our eyes now.  Check it out ...

Link - https://youtu.be/UUKstmztpoE?si=yElRPzFbsI4rsubT

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Rabbi Jonathan Cahan, a Messianic Jewish rabbi, famous throughout the world, did a video released today.  It came one day after mine.  I did not know this.  Jonthan, my dear brother in Yeshua, confirms what I taught in my video but adds to it; he adds things I missed. 

The Bible is true brothers and sisters.  God is real.  He made promises and predictions 1000's of years ago.  Promises that are true and prove we can rely on Him. We are seeing this happen before our eyes now.  Check it out ...

Link - https://youtu.be/UUKstmztpoE?si=yElRPzFbsI4rsubT

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 847 411 full Truth Nuggets 15 vidcast Purim - Not By Chance But By Design Truth Nuggets 15 vidcast Purim - Not By Chance But By Design https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-15-vidcast-purim-not-by-chance-but-by-design/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-15-vidcast-purim-not-by-chance-but-by-design/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/4d9ae808-153e-3a90-a5f0-7dabb5319c4d  

In this vidcast (video) we focus on a small detail the Lord inserted in the book of Esther.  For all my years I have never heard anyone teach on it - it was mentioned but no one took it deeper.  This small detail we all have read it.  But, it seems it doesn’t jog our minds to perhaps pursue what the small detail means and why it is there.  But, when we do.  WOW!!

So, some say God is not in the book of Esther. That’s right!  There is no mention of God or of faith or religious Jewish practices.  But, this is God’s inspired book.  Thus, call it His TORAH תּוֹרָה which does not mean law but instruction or the Lord's teaching.  What is the Lord trying to get at in the book of Esther?  Some things are very very obvious.  But, we miss things.  Why? We are so disconnected for studying the Bible in its historical context.  When we do this small detail in the book of Esther will lead us to places that will blow us away.

So, in this inspired book of the Lord, He is teaching us.  He is giving us His TORAH תּוֹרָה.  Could it be He is connecting us to the Gospel and the Messiah and His redemption plan?  Could it be that the book of Esther is part of His design and plan but we have failed to see it since that small detail is something we’ve ignored?  The answer is YES.  Watch the video.  All this is not my theory, opinion, or view.  It is The Very Word of God and wait till you see where this takes us.  Amazing.

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

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In this vidcast (video) we focus on a small detail the Lord inserted in the book of Esther.  For all my years I have never heard anyone teach on it - it was mentioned but no one took it deeper.  This small detail we all have read it.  But, it seems it doesn’t jog our minds to perhaps pursue what the small detail means and why it is there.  But, when we do.  WOW!!

So, some say God is not in the book of Esther. That’s right!  There is no mention of God or of faith or religious Jewish practices.  But, this is God’s inspired book.  Thus, call it His TORAH תּוֹרָה which does not mean law but instruction or the Lord's teaching.  What is the Lord trying to get at in the book of Esther?  Some things are very very obvious.  But, we miss things.  Why? We are so disconnected for studying the Bible in its historical context.  When we do this small detail in the book of Esther will lead us to places that will blow us away.

So, in this inspired book of the Lord, He is teaching us.  He is giving us His TORAH תּוֹרָה.  Could it be He is connecting us to the Gospel and the Messiah and His redemption plan?  Could it be that the book of Esther is part of His design and plan but we have failed to see it since that small detail is something we’ve ignored?  The answer is YES.  Watch the video.  All this is not my theory, opinion, or view.  It is The Very Word of God and wait till you see where this takes us.  Amazing.

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3327 80 full Truth Nuggets 14 - Purim (Pooreem) - NOT BY CHANCE BUT BY DESIGN Truth Nuggets 14 - Purim (Pooreem) - NOT BY CHANCE BUT BY DESIGN https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-14-purim-pooreem-not-by-chance-but-by-design/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-14-purim-pooreem-not-by-chance-but-by-design/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/a03c3d6e-d9d3-367c-892d-bc0f6c310672

The Jewish feast of Purim פּוּרִים‎ (pronounced in Hebrew Poo Reem) commemorates the deliverance by Esther of all the Jews from annihilation.  It has been glamorized recently in the movie called, “One Night With the King.”  It is also celebrated among the Jewish people annually.  But, the book of Esther has always been problematic for the rabbis.  It is totally secular in that God is never mentioned nor any aspects of the Jewish faith or ritual.  This is one reason why the book of Esther nearly didn’t make it into the Jewish canon, the accepted books of the Hebrew Scriptures.  It is also possibly why no portions of the book of Esther were found among the Dead Sea Scrolls. 

The other issues in the book of Esther, her being in the pagan harem of king Ahasuerus, better known as Xerxes, or spending one night with the king sexually, were also very problematic with the rabbis and they tried to make up new made up interpretations to make Esther the Bible’s Cinderella; to make Esther a pure, devout, Godly, young lady.  These rabbinic views have affected the way both Jews and Christians understand the story to such an extent that the real meaning of these events has been lost amidst Jewish tradition and legend.

In this podcast we will put the book of Esther into its historical context.  We will not ignore the difficult aspects that are presented in The Very Words Of God.  And as we do we will come to see and understand the bigger picture of the book and what it means.  For me after studying these events in their historical context, I have been overwhelmed by the glory of the Lord in this book.  For me I will not be surprised to one day see Esther (she’ll probably being using her Hebrew name then, Hadassah) in the wedding party on the day of the wedding feast of the Lamb. 

In this podcast I mentioned a paper detailed the harems of ancient Persia.  The link is shown below. 

Link –  https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/harem-i

Also, some of you may like to see the archaeological site of ancient Susa.  Check out this short video on ancient Susa and the remains of the palace of Darius the king before Ahasuerus or Xerxes, the king in the book of Esther.

Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwkTCPELkvI

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

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The Jewish feast of Purim פּוּרִים‎ (pronounced in Hebrew Poo Reem) commemorates the deliverance by Esther of all the Jews from annihilation.  It has been glamorized recently in the movie called, “One Night With the King.”  It is also celebrated among the Jewish people annually.  But, the book of Esther has always been problematic for the rabbis.  It is totally secular in that God is never mentioned nor any aspects of the Jewish faith or ritual.  This is one reason why the book of Esther nearly didn’t make it into the Jewish canon, the accepted books of the Hebrew Scriptures.  It is also possibly why no portions of the book of Esther were found among the Dead Sea Scrolls. 

The other issues in the book of Esther, her being in the pagan harem of king Ahasuerus, better known as Xerxes, or spending one night with the king sexually, were also very problematic with the rabbis and they tried to make up new made up interpretations to make Esther the Bible’s Cinderella; to make Esther a pure, devout, Godly, young lady.  These rabbinic views have affected the way both Jews and Christians understand the story to such an extent that the real meaning of these events has been lost amidst Jewish tradition and legend.

In this podcast we will put the book of Esther into its historical context.  We will not ignore the difficult aspects that are presented in The Very Words Of God.  And as we do we will come to see and understand the bigger picture of the book and what it means.  For me after studying these events in their historical context, I have been overwhelmed by the glory of the Lord in this book.  For me I will not be surprised to one day see Esther (she’ll probably being using her Hebrew name then, Hadassah) in the wedding party on the day of the wedding feast of the Lamb. 

In this podcast I mentioned a paper detailed the harems of ancient Persia.  The link is shown below. 

Link –  https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/harem-i

Also, some of you may like to see the archaeological site of ancient Susa.  Check out this short video on ancient Susa and the remains of the palace of Darius the king before Ahasuerus or Xerxes, the king in the book of Esther.

Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwkTCPELkvI

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2818 79 full SPECIAL NEWS - the time of Purim and Passover - video schedule SPECIAL NEWS - the time of Purim and Passover - video schedule https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/special-news-the-time-of-purim-and-passover-video-schedule/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/special-news-the-time-of-purim-and-passover-video-schedule/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:12:17 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/d2f1ade8-f4d1-3fc9-a95d-efb922e2da73

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]]> Rev John Ferret false No 712 410 full Truth Nuggets - 3 Part 2 - 1 Cor. 3:16 WHO’S IN THERE? Truth Nuggets - 3 Part 2 - 1 Cor. 3:16 WHO’S IN THERE? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-lesson-3-part-2/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-lesson-3-part-2/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/6d01b2af-cd45-5a15-88ac-157311265118

This is session 3 part 2.  We continue with the verse 1 Cor 3:16 and 1 Cor 6:19.

In part 1 (see link below if you've not listened to part 1) we saw that in Greek when we read in 1 Cor. 3:1 "YOU are a Temple of God" it does not mean just you as one person.  In Greek there are more forms of the word "you."  In 1 Cor. 3:1 it is plural meaning "all of you" or "you all" to mean we as one, all of us together, are ONE Temple of God.  Each person is NOT a temple but all of us together as the "church" are ONE Temple.  If you haven't checked out part 1 to enter that study, here's the link to part 1 that you should listen to before this one.  Link - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-lesson-3-part-1/  

Everyone when asked who dwells in us answers immediately that the Holy Spirit dwells in us.  The Bible says it.  For sure.  But, there's more, much more.  When we go deeper into the Biblical Greek we find an awesome concept from the Hebrew scriptures that is so important for us to grasp is times we are living through today.  

In this session I mentioned two links I would provide.  The first link is to an awesome website that will give you an amazing first hand tour of the Tabernacle Model in Timnah Park in Israel.  Some of you may have visited a tabernacle model here in the states.  But, to visit this one in Israel is to likely be in the area where the Hebrews actually camped overnight - right where this tabernacle model is located.  It is roughly 7 miles from Yovatah on the north and roughly 7 miles or so from Avronah on the south (see Num. 33:34).  The head of the park and I discussed this at length when Robin and I took a group there several years back.  He was a Jewish Bible historian (named Moses!!) and we both knew that the Hebrews traveled about 7 miles per day (that is why M. Sinai could never be in Saudi Arabia!!).  This means when you visit the tabernacle model in Timnah Park you are probably close to their camp sight between Yovatah and Avronah.  Here's the link - https://www.holylandsite.com/timna-tabernacle

The second link is to an archaeological website.  This site will provide you will a first hand look at the discoveries by Eilat Mazar of Solomon's palace complex just below where the Temple he built for the Lord.  This is an awesome resource for your further study - http://templemountlocation.com/eilatMazar-SolomonicWall-RoyalComplex-SolomonPalace.html

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret on the Sea of Galilee)

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

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This is session 3 part 2.  We continue with the verse 1 Cor 3:16 and 1 Cor 6:19.

In part 1 (see link below if you've not listened to part 1) we saw that in Greek when we read in 1 Cor. 3:1 "YOU are a Temple of God" it does not mean just you as one person.  In Greek there are more forms of the word "you."  In 1 Cor. 3:1 it is plural meaning "all of you" or "you all" to mean we as one, all of us together, are ONE Temple of God.  Each person is NOT a temple but all of us together as the "church" are ONE Temple.  If you haven't checked out part 1 to enter that study, here's the link to part 1 that you should listen to before this one.  Link - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-lesson-3-part-1/  

Everyone when asked who dwells in us answers immediately that the Holy Spirit dwells in us.  The Bible says it.  For sure.  But, there's more, much more.  When we go deeper into the Biblical Greek we find an awesome concept from the Hebrew scriptures that is so important for us to grasp is times we are living through today.  

In this session I mentioned two links I would provide.  The first link is to an awesome website that will give you an amazing first hand tour of the Tabernacle Model in Timnah Park in Israel.  Some of you may have visited a tabernacle model here in the states.  But, to visit this one in Israel is to likely be in the area where the Hebrews actually camped overnight - right where this tabernacle model is located.  It is roughly 7 miles from Yovatah on the north and roughly 7 miles or so from Avronah on the south (see Num. 33:34).  The head of the park and I discussed this at length when Robin and I took a group there several years back.  He was a Jewish Bible historian (named Moses!!) and we both knew that the Hebrews traveled about 7 miles per day (that is why M. Sinai could never be in Saudi Arabia!!).  This means when you visit the tabernacle model in Timnah Park you are probably close to their camp sight between Yovatah and Avronah.  Here's the link - https://www.holylandsite.com/timna-tabernacle

The second link is to an archaeological website.  This site will provide you will a first hand look at the discoveries by Eilat Mazar of Solomon's palace complex just below where the Temple he built for the Lord.  This is an awesome resource for your further study - http://templemountlocation.com/eilatMazar-SolomonicWall-RoyalComplex-SolomonPalace.html

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret on the Sea of Galilee)

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

]]> Who dwells in you? The Holy Spirit? You sure? Well, if that is what your answer is, you are right! But, there is more, much more. Once again we Christians take a verse out of its context and do not realize its connections to a major concept in the Hebrew scriptures, the Old Testament. The conclusion is so important for us today as we live through the Covi 19 pandemic. Rev John Ferret false No 567 1 3 full Genesis - 74 - REVIEW: a problem looking for a solution Genesis - 74 - REVIEW: a problem looking for a solution https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-74-review-proof-jesus-is-the-only-way/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-74-review-proof-jesus-is-the-only-way/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/8ad10589-02f2-3de5-9143-041d951cf3eb

LESSON 74 GENESIS - AUDIO ONLY

Time to take a break.  Time to assess where we’ve been, where we are, and where this is going.  We have over 250 podcasts/vidcasts.  The main focus has been detailed study of the TORAH for Christians with an emphasis upon studying the word in is historical context.  So, after all these lessons where are we and where is this all headed?  Amazingly, it is headed for the truth in THE VERY WORDS OF GOD that Yeshua is the ONLY way to the Father.  If you do not study the TORAH ad reconnect to our Jewish roots, you could say Jesus is a way back to the Father.  But, after this review, after this look back and after this look forward, after seeing the direction of the TORAH we see that the Bible, the VERY WORD OF GOD, unequivocally shows that Jesus is the ONLY way to the Father.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - at the ancient site of Pergamum)

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

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LESSON 74 GENESIS - AUDIO ONLY

Time to take a break.  Time to assess where we’ve been, where we are, and where this is going.  We have over 250 podcasts/vidcasts.  The main focus has been detailed study of the TORAH for Christians with an emphasis upon studying the word in is historical context.  So, after all these lessons where are we and where is this all headed?  Amazingly, it is headed for the truth in THE VERY WORDS OF GOD that Yeshua is the ONLY way to the Father.  If you do not study the TORAH ad reconnect to our Jewish roots, you could say Jesus is a way back to the Father.  But, after this review, after this look back and after this look forward, after seeing the direction of the TORAH we see that the Bible, the VERY WORD OF GOD, unequivocally shows that Jesus is the ONLY way to the Father.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - at the ancient site of Pergamum)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1950 253 full Truth Nuggets - 3 Part 1 - 1 Cor. 3:16 WHO’S IN THERE? Truth Nuggets - 3 Part 1 - 1 Cor. 3:16 WHO’S IN THERE? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-lesson-3-part-1/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-lesson-3-part-1/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/cc940061-64d8-5399-b849-227844816d8e

Truth Nuggets episode 3 is in two parts.  The first part focuses on the meaning of how we are the Temple of God as in 1 Cor 3:16-17.  Is every Christian a temple?  Is my body a temple?  If there are 2.5 billion Christians in the world does that mean there are 2.5 billion Temples of God in the world?  Or have we missed something since we are not dealing with Biblical Greek.  Are we being too self-centered to say we alone are a Temple of God?  Yup, we missed something.  And we will find what we think is a brand new Christian idea is actually a concept found all the way back to Genesis.  

In this session I mentioned two links I would provide.  The first link is to an awesome website that will give you an amazing first hand tour of the Tabernacle Model in Timnah Park in Israel.  Some of you may have visited a tabernacle model here in the states.  But, to visit this one in Israel is to likely be in the area where the Hebrews actually camped overnight - right where this tabernacle model is located.  It is roughly 7 miles from Yovatah on the north and roughly 7 miles or so from Avronah on the south (see Num. 33:34).  The head of the park and I discussed this at length when Robin and I took a group there several years back.  He was a Jewish Bible historian (named Moses!!) and we both knew that the Hebrews traveled about 7 miles per day (that is why M. Sinai could never be in Saudi Arabia!!).  This means when you visit the tabernacle model in Timnah Park you are probably close to their camp sight between Yovatah and Avronah.  Here's the link - https://www.holylandsite.com/timna-tabernacle

The second link is to an archaeological website.  This site will provide you will a first hand look at the discoveries by Eilat Mazar of Solomon's palace complex just below where the Temple he built for the Lord.  This is an awesome resource for your further study - http://templemountlocation.com/eilatMazar-SolomonicWall-RoyalComplex-SolomonPalace.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

 

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Truth Nuggets episode 3 is in two parts.  The first part focuses on the meaning of how we are the Temple of God as in 1 Cor 3:16-17.  Is every Christian a temple?  Is my body a temple?  If there are 2.5 billion Christians in the world does that mean there are 2.5 billion Temples of God in the world?  Or have we missed something since we are not dealing with Biblical Greek.  Are we being too self-centered to say we alone are a Temple of God?  Yup, we missed something.  And we will find what we think is a brand new Christian idea is actually a concept found all the way back to Genesis.  

In this session I mentioned two links I would provide.  The first link is to an awesome website that will give you an amazing first hand tour of the Tabernacle Model in Timnah Park in Israel.  Some of you may have visited a tabernacle model here in the states.  But, to visit this one in Israel is to likely be in the area where the Hebrews actually camped overnight - right where this tabernacle model is located.  It is roughly 7 miles from Yovatah on the north and roughly 7 miles or so from Avronah on the south (see Num. 33:34).  The head of the park and I discussed this at length when Robin and I took a group there several years back.  He was a Jewish Bible historian (named Moses!!) and we both knew that the Hebrews traveled about 7 miles per day (that is why M. Sinai could never be in Saudi Arabia!!).  This means when you visit the tabernacle model in Timnah Park you are probably close to their camp sight between Yovatah and Avronah.  Here's the link - https://www.holylandsite.com/timna-tabernacle

The second link is to an archaeological website.  This site will provide you will a first hand look at the discoveries by Eilat Mazar of Solomon's palace complex just below where the Temple he built for the Lord.  This is an awesome resource for your further study - http://templemountlocation.com/eilatMazar-SolomonicWall-RoyalComplex-SolomonPalace.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

 

]]> What does it mean in 1 Cor 3:16 that we are the Temple of God. What does it mean in 1 Cor 6:19 that our body is a temple? Guess what, Christian, we got it all wrong. The concept is something that is not a new Christian idea. Paul is teaching Torah to the Messianic believers in Corinth. You won’t believe what this is all about. God is so so amazing. Rev John Ferret false No 954 1 3 full Exodus - 44 - Exod 17:15 - Our God, Our Banner, Our Standard Exodus - 44 - Exod 17:15 - Our God, Our Banner, Our Standard https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-44-exod-1715-our-god-our-banner-our-standard/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-44-exod-1715-our-god-our-banner-our-standard/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/470d6bf2-ffe6-3f3b-b70f-08ac3864999e

In our day one might say our times are chaotic and evil.  Today Christians and the church are even called evil and we are accused of being the source of all that is wrong.  It’s too difficult to deal with.  It seems that evil so controls our country, our society, and that we have no power over this at all.  Nothing works.  We try and solve it via politics and legislation and the vote.  In my view the USA is on such a downward slide, it’ll never recover.   This is not very hopeful.  Without the Lord there is no hope.  

Israel coming out of Egypt faced death and disorder as God led them into the wilderness of Sinai.  The Hebrews had assimilated into the Egyptian culture slowly after Joseph died.  For the Hebrews they understood and held to the Egyptian understanding that the wilderness of Sinai was a land of death, disorder, and evil.  It was a place not conducive to good life.  They called it the land of CHAOS.  Their gods had no power over chaos.  Their king, we call Pharaoh, must be the one to maintain order, life, prosperity, truth, and goodness, called Ma’at in Egyptian.  Pharaoh had to battle against Chaos.  The gods of Egypt had no power for Chaos, no power over the wilderness of Sinai.   In Egypt they relied on a man to provide truth, justice, goodness, and order.  It's like today.  Reminds me of CLIMATE CHANGE.  Many say WE humans must solve the problem.  We must spend money and make laws to save the planet.  I don't believe there is a climate crisis.  It is simply not scientific.  This reminds me of ancient Egypt and a worldview that lifts up mankind and has turned away from the one God, the true God, the one who made it all and the one who controls and rules over nature.  

However, Yahvay, God, God alone, created the wilderness.  He fed His chosen in the wilderness of Sinai.  He gave them water from rocks in the Sinai.  And He helped the Hebrews defeat the Amalekites in the Sinai at Rephidim.  Moses was so in awe of Yahvay, the Lord, that he sets up an altar to remember the victory and he names the altar יהוה נסי - Yahvay Neesee, The Lord is My Banner. 

Today many say this phrase says JEHOVAH NEESEE.  The word Jehovah is shown to be a translation error of a Franciscan monk in the 16th century.  Here’s a article by a renowned and proven scholar, David Biven, on this translation error.  Link –

https://shamar.org/articles/jehovah-misunderstanding.html

We ask, how did those Hebrews perhaps understand this?  Did it somehow connect to something in Egypt?  What did it say to them then? 

It is interesting to note that the Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol meaning GOD is a banner, a flag.  Check out the article about the word NETJER in ancient Egyptian and the use of the flag to write this word for GOD –

https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/terminology-netjer#:~:text=The%20Egyptian%20word%20that%20is,flagpole%2C%20often%20shown%20in%20green.

Finally, we recall Jesus’ word in John 5:39 that all scripture testifies of Him. 

“And the Father who sent Me, He has testified of Me. You have neither heard His voice at any time nor seen His form. "You do not have His word abiding in you, for you do not believe Him whom He sent. "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me; and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life.”(Joh 5:37-40)

Is it possible this verse, Exod. 17:15, also connects to Jesus?  Of course it does.  Jesus teaches us this truth.  Come and let’s go see.

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret - teaching at Tel Gezer in the Shefelah of Israel)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

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In our day one might say our times are chaotic and evil.  Today Christians and the church are even called evil and we are accused of being the source of all that is wrong.  It’s too difficult to deal with.  It seems that evil so controls our country, our society, and that we have no power over this at all.  Nothing works.  We try and solve it via politics and legislation and the vote.  In my view the USA is on such a downward slide, it’ll never recover.   This is not very hopeful.  Without the Lord there is no hope.  

Israel coming out of Egypt faced death and disorder as God led them into the wilderness of Sinai.  The Hebrews had assimilated into the Egyptian culture slowly after Joseph died.  For the Hebrews they understood and held to the Egyptian understanding that the wilderness of Sinai was a land of death, disorder, and evil.  It was a place not conducive to good life.  They called it the land of CHAOS.  Their gods had no power over chaos.  Their king, we call Pharaoh, must be the one to maintain order, life, prosperity, truth, and goodness, called Ma’at in Egyptian.  Pharaoh had to battle against Chaos.  The gods of Egypt had no power for Chaos, no power over the wilderness of Sinai.   In Egypt they relied on a man to provide truth, justice, goodness, and order.  It's like today.  Reminds me of CLIMATE CHANGE.  Many say WE humans must solve the problem.  We must spend money and make laws to save the planet.  I don't believe there is a climate crisis.  It is simply not scientific.  This reminds me of ancient Egypt and a worldview that lifts up mankind and has turned away from the one God, the true God, the one who made it all and the one who controls and rules over nature.  

However, Yahvay, God, God alone, created the wilderness.  He fed His chosen in the wilderness of Sinai.  He gave them water from rocks in the Sinai.  And He helped the Hebrews defeat the Amalekites in the Sinai at Rephidim.  Moses was so in awe of Yahvay, the Lord, that he sets up an altar to remember the victory and he names the altar יהוה נסי - Yahvay Neesee, The Lord is My Banner. 

Today many say this phrase says JEHOVAH NEESEE.  The word Jehovah is shown to be a translation error of a Franciscan monk in the 16th century.  Here’s a article by a renowned and proven scholar, David Biven, on this translation error.  Link –

https://shamar.org/articles/jehovah-misunderstanding.html

We ask, how did those Hebrews perhaps understand this?  Did it somehow connect to something in Egypt?  What did it say to them then? 

It is interesting to note that the Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol meaning GOD is a banner, a flag.  Check out the article about the word NETJER in ancient Egyptian and the use of the flag to write this word for GOD –

https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/terminology-netjer#:~:text=The%20Egyptian%20word%20that%20is,flagpole%2C%20often%20shown%20in%20green.

Finally, we recall Jesus’ word in John 5:39 that all scripture testifies of Him. 

“And the Father who sent Me, He has testified of Me. You have neither heard His voice at any time nor seen His form. "You do not have His word abiding in you, for you do not believe Him whom He sent. "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me; and you are unwilling to come to Me so that you may have life.”(Joh 5:37-40)

Is it possible this verse, Exod. 17:15, also connects to Jesus?  Of course it does.  Jesus teaches us this truth.  Come and let’s go see.

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret - teaching at Tel Gezer in the Shefelah of Israel)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1025 211 full Exodus 68 part 3 - Exod. 28:1-43 - Urim, Tummim, AnkleRopes, and Bells Exodus 68 part 3 - Exod. 28:1-43 - Urim, Tummim, AnkleRopes, and Bells https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-68-part-3-exod-281-43-urim-tummim-ankleropes-and-bells/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-68-part-3-exod-281-43-urim-tummim-ankleropes-and-bells/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e5212c26-2402-32a9-87b3-89db1af8a208

We come to the end of chapter 28 in Exodus but there's a few more things that need to be covered in this chapter.  One is we need to study the Ureem and Thummeem in more detail.  The reason being is there is teaching from the orthodox rabbis that turns the Ureem and Thummeem into objects that are more related to science fiction that reality.  So what did those rabbis teach?  What was it based upon?  Once we see that there teaching is their view, their opinion, not based upon fact, we see their views are more fantasy than something that we'd say is real. 

A popular rabbinc view is that the Ureem and Thummeem were related to the stones on the breast piece of the High priest.  It seems possible that this comes from the rabbinic view that the Ureem for instance are lights since they said Ureem is nothing more than the plural for the Hebrew word for light.  See the pictures below.

These are summaries of the two Hebrew words.  The top picture is for the word Ureem and the one below is for the Hebrew word Or.  The word Ureeem is masculine and the Hebrew word Or, meaning light, is feminine!  This is just one problem with saying that Ureem is the Hebrew word for lights or the plural of Or.  The second issue is the spelling.  The top picture sows that Ureem's first two letters are אוּ and notice the location of the "dot" or what is known as a dagesh - וּ.  The picture below shows the first two letters of the Hebrew word Or and notice the position of the dagesh אוֹ.  The dagesh is in a different location as one can see - וֹ.  The difference is the first gives the sound UR and the second gives the sound OR.  The spelling is different and the pronunciation is different.  Ureem is NOT the plural of the Hebrew word OR meaning light.  The letters are the same in both words but the dagesh, the "dot" used for specific vowel sounds is different.  It seems that the rabbis dismissed these galring differences, concluded that Ureeem was the plural of Or, and then seemed to say the stones were used as "lights" on the breastpiece.  Understanding the Hebrew shows that is likely fantasy and can not be the truth.

The Ureem and Thummeem were real.  They were put in the pocket of the linen breast piece of the High Priest.  The wording implies they were physical objects.  The Torah and the words given to Moses to write down about the Ureem and Thummeem seem to contradict what the orthodox rabbis came up with.  It is part of their midrasheem (what they got from study); it is views and ideas made up by these rabbis to try and explain something that is enigmatic, something hidden, something difficult to understand and know.  I urge you to listen to the podcast I did on Rabbinic Midrasheem or the man made views and ideas the rabbis came up with that in many cases are unbiblical and not based upon reason or fact.  It was their attempt to try and make sense of those things in Torah and seemingly have no answers or are totally beyond our understanding.  Here's the link to that podcast -  https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-genesis-lesson-47-special-what-is-rabbinc-midrash/

Another issue is to discuss another rabbinic fantasy that the rabbis made up.  "There is a mystical Jewish tradition (in other words a MIDRASH or something a mna made up to explain something) that the high priest of Israel would enter the Holy of Holies in the tabernacle or temple with a rope tied to his foot. The purpose of the rope, according to the tradition, was to retrieve the high priest’s body in case he died in the course of his duties within the Holy of Holies."  (See the article, "Did the high priest have a rope tied to him when he entered the Holy of Holies?" found at the Bible study website www.GotQuestions.org or https://www.gotquestions.org/high-priest-rope.html)

This is totally false and it is something that the rabbis made up and has stuck with us ever since.  We need to see that this "tradition" is antibiblical and refutes THE VERY WORDS OF GOD as to how the High Priest is to dress when he enters the Holy of Holies once per year on Yom Kippur. 

I found it amazing as to how many Christians believe this to be true.  It is clear that most Christians are poorly trained in the Bible.  It is even taught in the Creation and Earth History Museum just outside of San Diego.  The false tradition is portrayed as true and in their description they even go against the Bible and God's word and instruction.  

Here's an awesome scholary article on this issue that I believe will only add to your study - "That Rope around the High Priest’s Ankle," by Todd Bolen at this link https://www.bibleplaces.com/blog/2009/01/that-rope-around-high-priests-ankle/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - on the Pergamum acropolis in Turkey)

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

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We come to the end of chapter 28 in Exodus but there's a few more things that need to be covered in this chapter.  One is we need to study the Ureem and Thummeem in more detail.  The reason being is there is teaching from the orthodox rabbis that turns the Ureem and Thummeem into objects that are more related to science fiction that reality.  So what did those rabbis teach?  What was it based upon?  Once we see that there teaching is their view, their opinion, not based upon fact, we see their views are more fantasy than something that we'd say is real. 

A popular rabbinc view is that the Ureem and Thummeem were related to the stones on the breast piece of the High priest.  It seems possible that this comes from the rabbinic view that the Ureem for instance are lights since they said Ureem is nothing more than the plural for the Hebrew word for light.  See the pictures below.

These are summaries of the two Hebrew words.  The top picture is for the word Ureem and the one below is for the Hebrew word Or.  The word Ureeem is masculine and the Hebrew word Or, meaning light, is feminine!  This is just one problem with saying that Ureem is the Hebrew word for lights or the plural of Or.  The second issue is the spelling.  The top picture sows that Ureem's first two letters are אוּ and notice the location of the "dot" or what is known as a dagesh - וּ.  The picture below shows the first two letters of the Hebrew word Or and notice the position of the dagesh אוֹ.  The dagesh is in a different location as one can see - וֹ.  The difference is the first gives the sound UR and the second gives the sound OR.  The spelling is different and the pronunciation is different.  Ureem is NOT the plural of the Hebrew word OR meaning light.  The letters are the same in both words but the dagesh, the "dot" used for specific vowel sounds is different.  It seems that the rabbis dismissed these galring differences, concluded that Ureeem was the plural of Or, and then seemed to say the stones were used as "lights" on the breastpiece.  Understanding the Hebrew shows that is likely fantasy and can not be the truth.

The Ureem and Thummeem were real.  They were put in the pocket of the linen breast piece of the High Priest.  The wording implies they were physical objects.  The Torah and the words given to Moses to write down about the Ureem and Thummeem seem to contradict what the orthodox rabbis came up with.  It is part of their midrasheem (what they got from study); it is views and ideas made up by these rabbis to try and explain something that is enigmatic, something hidden, something difficult to understand and know.  I urge you to listen to the podcast I did on Rabbinic Midrasheem or the man made views and ideas the rabbis came up with that in many cases are unbiblical and not based upon reason or fact.  It was their attempt to try and make sense of those things in Torah and seemingly have no answers or are totally beyond our understanding.  Here's the link to that podcast -  https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-genesis-lesson-47-special-what-is-rabbinc-midrash/

Another issue is to discuss another rabbinic fantasy that the rabbis made up.  "There is a mystical Jewish tradition (in other words a MIDRASH or something a mna made up to explain something) that the high priest of Israel would enter the Holy of Holies in the tabernacle or temple with a rope tied to his foot. The purpose of the rope, according to the tradition, was to retrieve the high priest’s body in case he died in the course of his duties within the Holy of Holies."  (See the article, "Did the high priest have a rope tied to him when he entered the Holy of Holies?" found at the Bible study website www.GotQuestions.org or https://www.gotquestions.org/high-priest-rope.html)

This is totally false and it is something that the rabbis made up and has stuck with us ever since.  We need to see that this "tradition" is antibiblical and refutes THE VERY WORDS OF GOD as to how the High Priest is to dress when he enters the Holy of Holies once per year on Yom Kippur. 

I found it amazing as to how many Christians believe this to be true.  It is clear that most Christians are poorly trained in the Bible.  It is even taught in the Creation and Earth History Museum just outside of San Diego.  The false tradition is portrayed as true and in their description they even go against the Bible and God's word and instruction.  

Here's an awesome scholary article on this issue that I believe will only add to your study - "That Rope around the High Priest’s Ankle," by Todd Bolen at this link https://www.bibleplaces.com/blog/2009/01/that-rope-around-high-priests-ankle/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - on the Pergamum acropolis in Turkey)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1823 407 full Genesis - 73 - Gen. 30:25-31:18 What Goes Around Comes Around Genesis - 73 - Gen. 30:25-31:18 What Goes Around Comes Around https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-73-gen-3025-3118-measure-for-measure/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-73-gen-3025-3118-measure-for-measure/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/daabcdbb-2883-32f2-a3b7-4ad02e2a6a21

 

AUDIO SESSION

Jacob wants out and wants to go home.  It has been 14 years serving his crooked uncle Laban just for Rachel.  Well, Jacob has Rachel and Leah and 11 strong boys and 1 beautiful daughter, Dinah.  Time to go home.

To settle up Jacob seems to use a weird way of making sheep have spotted lambs.  If they are spotted Jacob gets those and Laban the rest.  The story shows that the sheep had more spotted lambs and Jacob's flocks grew immense.  The International Varsity Press Bible Commentary of the Old Testament suggests that the method Jacob uses is just folklore.  It was something that those in the ancient near east believed worked but modern genetics shows it does not.  Here's the commentary from the International Varsity Press Bible Commentary of the Old Testament.

Gen_30:32-33. sheep breeding. The coloring chosen by Jacob (dark lambs and variegated goats) generally made up a very small proportion of the herd. Jacob seems to be settling for a share that was far smaller than usual, in that contracts of the day designated sometimes as much as 20 percent of new births for the shepherd (Bedouin studies today suggest that 10 percent is common). Byproducts (wool, milk products) are not mentioned here, but a percentage of those were also often part of the shepherd's compensation. Gen_30:37-43. use of rods. Jacob's solution to Laban's treachery contains elements of scientific breeding and folklore tradition. Clearly, shepherds would have been aware of the estrus cycle of their sheep (which runs from June to September), and observation would have demonstrated that breeding healthy animals would produce vigorous lambs. What is not scientific, however, is the principle that certain characteristics (coloration in this case) can be bred for through visual aids. The stripped rods which Jacob places before the troughs of the sheep cannot genetically affect the sheep. This type of sympathetic magic is found in many folk traditions (including modern tales of colors worn by a mother determining the sex of her child). It plays a part in the trickster theme of this narrative and is reflective of a culture which depended on a mixture of magical and commonsense methods to produce results.  (The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament Copyright © 2000 by John H. Walton, Victor H. Matthews and Mark W. Chavalas)

But, Jacob says something in Gen. 30:33 that most of us would miss.  It is an awesome statement and it implies Jacob says from now on he will be honest and righteous so that this will come back to him in the future.  In essence Jacob is saying "what goes around comes around."  This concept among the people of the Middle East is called, "Measure for Measure" or in Hebrew

מדה קנגד מדה

Meedah K'negged Meedah

This one verse is an awesome teaching that the Lord is giving us.  It takes us to Jesus and even to Paul.  It is a characteristic of a true disciple of our rabbi Jesus.  

Lois Tverberg, an awesome Bible scholar and author of key books on being a disciple of Jesus our "rabbi" has an excellent article on the concept of measure for measure.  Here's the link -

https://ourrabbijesus.com/articles/jesus-jewish-logic-measure-for-measure/#:~:text=Jesus%E2%80%99%20Jewish%20Logic%3A%20Measure%20for%20Measure%20July%2028%2C,mee-dah%29%2C%20which%20means%2C%20literally%2C%20%E2%80%9Cmeasure%20corresponding%20to%20measure.%E2%80%9D

So come and study with us.  Come and consider מדה קנגד מדה MeedahK'neggedMeedah or measure for measure and again see how all scripture testifies of Jesus as He taught in John 5:39.

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret?

Ferret - teaching at the temple of Augustus ar Omrit in the Galilee)

What's his background? Why should we take time to listen to him? Here's a link to check out his background ... - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

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AUDIO SESSION

Jacob wants out and wants to go home.  It has been 14 years serving his crooked uncle Laban just for Rachel.  Well, Jacob has Rachel and Leah and 11 strong boys and 1 beautiful daughter, Dinah.  Time to go home.

To settle up Jacob seems to use a weird way of making sheep have spotted lambs.  If they are spotted Jacob gets those and Laban the rest.  The story shows that the sheep had more spotted lambs and Jacob's flocks grew immense.  The International Varsity Press Bible Commentary of the Old Testament suggests that the method Jacob uses is just folklore.  It was something that those in the ancient near east believed worked but modern genetics shows it does not.  Here's the commentary from the International Varsity Press Bible Commentary of the Old Testament.

Gen_30:32-33. sheep breeding. The coloring chosen by Jacob (dark lambs and variegated goats) generally made up a very small proportion of the herd. Jacob seems to be settling for a share that was far smaller than usual, in that contracts of the day designated sometimes as much as 20 percent of new births for the shepherd (Bedouin studies today suggest that 10 percent is common). Byproducts (wool, milk products) are not mentioned here, but a percentage of those were also often part of the shepherd's compensation.
Gen_30:37-43. use of rods. Jacob's solution to Laban's treachery contains elements of scientific breeding and folklore tradition. Clearly, shepherds would have been aware of the estrus cycle of their sheep (which runs from June to September), and observation would have demonstrated that breeding healthy animals would produce vigorous lambs. What is not scientific, however, is the principle that certain characteristics (coloration in this case) can be bred for through visual aids. The stripped rods which Jacob places before the troughs of the sheep cannot genetically affect the sheep. This type of sympathetic magic is found in many folk traditions (including modern tales of colors worn by a mother determining the sex of her child). It plays a part in the trickster theme of this narrative and is reflective of a culture which depended on a mixture of magical and commonsense methods to produce results.  (The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament
Copyright © 2000 by John H. Walton, Victor H. Matthews and Mark W. Chavalas)

But, Jacob says something in Gen. 30:33 that most of us would miss.  It is an awesome statement and it implies Jacob says from now on he will be honest and righteous so that this will come back to him in the future.  In essence Jacob is saying "what goes around comes around."  This concept among the people of the Middle East is called, "Measure for Measure" or in Hebrew

מדה קנגד מדה

Meedah K'negged Meedah

This one verse is an awesome teaching that the Lord is giving us.  It takes us to Jesus and even to Paul.  It is a characteristic of a true disciple of our rabbi Jesus.  

Lois Tverberg, an awesome Bible scholar and author of key books on being a disciple of Jesus our "rabbi" has an excellent article on the concept of measure for measure.  Here's the link -

https://ourrabbijesus.com/articles/jesus-jewish-logic-measure-for-measure/#:~:text=Jesus%E2%80%99%20Jewish%20Logic%3A%20Measure%20for%20Measure%20July%2028%2C,mee-dah%29%2C%20which%20means%2C%20literally%2C%20%E2%80%9Cmeasure%20corresponding%20to%20measure.%E2%80%9D

So come and study with us.  Come and consider מדה קנגד מדה MeedahK'neggedMeedah or measure for measure and again see how all scripture testifies of Jesus as He taught in John 5:39.

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret?

Ferret - teaching at the temple of Augustus ar Omrit in the Galilee)

What's his background? Why should we take time to listen to him? Here's a link to check out his background ... - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1974 239 full Exodus - 43 - Exodus 17:1-16 - Amalek - Genesis to Revelation Exodus - 43 - Exodus 17:1-16 - Amalek - Genesis to Revelation https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-43-exodus-171-16-egypt-s-ma-at-and-the-lord-s-shalom-%d7%a9%d6%b8%d7%81%d7%9c%d7%95%d6%b9%d7%9d/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-43-exodus-171-16-egypt-s-ma-at-and-the-lord-s-shalom-%d7%a9%d6%b8%d7%81%d7%9c%d7%95%d6%b9%d7%9d/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/5c4d3622-9109-3100-8d8c-8c010f0f91e0

The Hebrews go deeper and deeper into the wilderness of Sinai.  To the Egyptians, and the Hebrews who had assimilated into the Egyptian worldview and culture, this was considered the area of death, disorder, danger, confusion, evil or in ancient Egyptian IZFIT.  Sometimes translated into English as CHAOS.  Only the narrow area of fertile around on either side of the Nile was considered the place of truth, goodness, righteousness, life, harmony, prosperity, peace.  The Egyptian word for this beautiful order is MA’AT.  In Egypt the king, Pharaoh, was dedicated to preserving MA’AT – order and peace – and preventing IZFIT – chaos and death – for all Egyptians.  The Egyptians looked to a man who must provide this order, harmony, prosperity, and truth.  What’s interesting is that God, the God of the Bible, the LORD, Adonai who is known by His name, the tetragrammaton, יהוה, pronounced mistakenly as YAHWAY but probably should pronounced YAH VAY (no W sound in Hebrew), He brings His people into the Sinai wilderness.  He purposely brings them into CHAOS, into what the Egyptians believe is the land of evil, death, disorder, and danger.  Why?  Why is the Lord doing this?  In lesson 43 in Exodus 17 we face this issue and its lesson is for them THEN and for us NOW.  

In this podcast I mentioned key lessons that are related to this podcast.  If you are serious about Bible study.  If you are serious about your interest in the end of days, the return of Jesus, and the day of the Lord.  If you want to expand your knowledge of God’s word and to understand what Jesus meant when He said that all scripture testifies of Himself, these lessons are a must.  These lessons provide an expansion of the ideas of how this chapter in Exodus is possibly connected to the end of days.  In chapter 17 we study the attack of the Amalekites on Israel and Rephidim.  We find this has amazing connections to the feast of Purim (pronounced “poo reem”) and again in Jesus’ day all they way to Rome, Nazi Germany, and the Soviet Union and finally to the end of days and the defeat of the ultimate evil one, the enemy of Israel, the church, the one who has been always anti-Christ and anti-God.  The first link (see below) is to Truth Nugget #15 on the feast of Purim as related to the end of days and the return of Messiah Yeshua.  The 2nd is the link to lesson 65 in the Torah series on Genesis where we study the origins of the conflict between Jacob and Esau, between those who are anti-Christ and those who are the chosen of God.  The 3rd link is to the chapter in my book on the feast of Purim.  This chapter provides more depth as its related to the Truth Nugget 15. 

Link 1 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-15-vidcast-purim-not-by-chance-but-by-design/?token=bde2fde2d0c848fcba88d12d1f3354df

Link 2 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-65-gen-271-289-and-361-512-anti-israel-anti-torah-and-anti-christ/?token=bed70612df49352d1c8555ff1f4a1821

Link 3 - https://www.dropbox.com/s/lm0442r2glx4djh/Esther.Haman.Purim.Jesus.pdf?dl=0

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret - in the Elah Valley of the Shephelah of Israel)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background -

 https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

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The Hebrews go deeper and deeper into the wilderness of Sinai.  To the Egyptians, and the Hebrews who had assimilated into the Egyptian worldview and culture, this was considered the area of death, disorder, danger, confusion, evil or in ancient Egyptian IZFIT.  Sometimes translated into English as CHAOS.  Only the narrow area of fertile around on either side of the Nile was considered the place of truth, goodness, righteousness, life, harmony, prosperity, peace.  The Egyptian word for this beautiful order is MA’AT.  In Egypt the king, Pharaoh, was dedicated to preserving MA’AT – order and peace – and preventing IZFIT – chaos and death – for all Egyptians.  The Egyptians looked to a man who must provide this order, harmony, prosperity, and truth.  What’s interesting is that God, the God of the Bible, the LORD, Adonai who is known by His name, the tetragrammaton, יהוה, pronounced mistakenly as YAHWAY but probably should pronounced YAH VAY (no W sound in Hebrew), He brings His people into the Sinai wilderness.  He purposely brings them into CHAOS, into what the Egyptians believe is the land of evil, death, disorder, and danger.  Why?  Why is the Lord doing this?  In lesson 43 in Exodus 17 we face this issue and its lesson is for them THEN and for us NOW.  

In this podcast I mentioned key lessons that are related to this podcast.  If you are serious about Bible study.  If you are serious about your interest in the end of days, the return of Jesus, and the day of the Lord.  If you want to expand your knowledge of God’s word and to understand what Jesus meant when He said that all scripture testifies of Himself, these lessons are a must.  These lessons provide an expansion of the ideas of how this chapter in Exodus is possibly connected to the end of days.  In chapter 17 we study the attack of the Amalekites on Israel and Rephidim.  We find this has amazing connections to the feast of Purim (pronounced “poo reem”) and again in Jesus’ day all they way to Rome, Nazi Germany, and the Soviet Union and finally to the end of days and the defeat of the ultimate evil one, the enemy of Israel, the church, the one who has been always anti-Christ and anti-God.  The first link (see below) is to Truth Nugget #15 on the feast of Purim as related to the end of days and the return of Messiah Yeshua.  The 2nd is the link to lesson 65 in the Torah series on Genesis where we study the origins of the conflict between Jacob and Esau, between those who are anti-Christ and those who are the chosen of God.  The 3rd link is to the chapter in my book on the feast of Purim.  This chapter provides more depth as its related to the Truth Nugget 15. 

Link 1 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-15-vidcast-purim-not-by-chance-but-by-design/?token=bde2fde2d0c848fcba88d12d1f3354df

Link 2 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-65-gen-271-289-and-361-512-anti-israel-anti-torah-and-anti-christ/?token=bed70612df49352d1c8555ff1f4a1821

Link 3 - https://www.dropbox.com/s/lm0442r2glx4djh/Esther.Haman.Purim.Jesus.pdf?dl=0

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret - in the Elah Valley of the Shephelah of Israel)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background -

 https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3192 209 full Exodus 68 part 2 - Exod. 28:1-43 - YAHVAY MEANS WHAT HE SAYS Exodus 68 part 2 - Exod. 28:1-43 - YAHVAY MEANS WHAT HE SAYS https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/new-video-podcast-exodus-68-part-2-exod-281-43-yahvay-means-what-he-says/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/new-video-podcast-exodus-68-part-2-exod-281-43-yahvay-means-what-he-says/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/82219e38-98ef-3741-ae74-ab9963c39db4

 

EXODUS 68 PART 2

If you have not listened to lesson 68 part 1 here’s the link.  It is strongly suggested that you treat part 1 and part 2 as one unit.  In part 1 we study Exodus 28 but with a focus on John 5:39 where Jesus teaches us that scripture testifies of Himself.  All they had was the Hebrew Scriptures in Jesus’ day.  No New Testament.  The first book of the New Testament, 1 Thessalonians, will not be written for another 20 years.  The first gospel perhaps written 30 years later.  So for them THEN Jesus is referring to the Old Testament or the Hebrew Scriptures with the TORAH, the first five books of the Bible, as the most important books at that time.  So, is it possible that Exodus 28 testifies of Yeshua HaMaschiach, Yeshua the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  Chapter 28 is all about the High Priest and the details the Lord gives Moses about the special clothes of the High Priest and the priests.  But, Jesus is termed the High Priest in the book of Hebrews So, it seem possible that the scriptures of Exodus chapter 28 will testify of the Lord, Jesus, the Messiah and the High Priest.  The link for lesson 68 part 1 is shown below.

Link - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-68-part-1-exod-281-5-41-43-we-are-priests-of-our-father/

The study of the special clothes of the High Priest and the priests is complicated and detailed.  There is so much more that I can teach in a 40-45 minute podcast or vidcast (vidcast = video podcast). 

Shown below is the picture I used in the vidcast to review the high priestly garments.  It might prove helpful as you continue your study as you access the other resources I have included below.

As I indicated in the video I am giving you links to other resources to use to study this topic that will add to your knowledge and enhance and expand your understanding.

The first resource is the scholarly articles from the Temple Institute in Jerusalem.  This is an amazing orthodox Jewish educational website.  It deals with the Temple, the Feasts, the Red Heifer, and so much more.  The links below are to four separate articles that address the clothes of the High Priest.  I know you will find them awesome.

Article 1 – https://templeinstitute.org/priestly-garments/

Article 2 – https://templeinstitute.org/priestly-garments-2/

Article 3 – https://templeinstitute.org/priestly-garments-3/

Article 4 – https://templeinstitute.org/priestly-garments-4/

Another great scholarly website is the IVP Bible Commentary – Old Testament.  They also have a New Testament commentary as well.  This resource is a must if you are serious in your study of the Bible.  Below is the link to the complete IVP Old Testament Commentary as a PDF version.  Simply access the link and go to page 108 in the PDF to find the commentary on Exodus 28.  Here’s the link –

https://wnlnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/The-IVP-Bible-Background-Commentary_-Old-Testament-PDFDrive.com-.pdf

To complete your collection here’s the link to the IVP New Testament Commentary in PDF format.  Link –

https://wnlnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/The-IVP-Bible-Background-Commentary_-New-Testament-2nd-edition-PDFDrive.com-.pdf

Another great resource that is a must for the serious disciple of Yeshua to learn His Word and enhance and expand your understanding is the International Bible Study Encyclopedia.  Here’s the link to the article on the Urim and Thummim.  Link –

https://www.internationalstandardbible.com/U/urim-and-thummim.html

Here’s the link to the home page for the International Bible Study Encyclopedia - https://www.internationalstandardbible.com/

Finally, there is a Christian website called “GotQuestions.org” and it provides another view of the priestly garments and the Urim and Thummim.  I access many times to get an orthodox Christian view of concepts in the Bible.  The links below to GotQuestions.org and self-explanatory. 

https://www.gotquestions.org/priestly-garments.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/urim-thummim.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/ephod.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/priestly-garments.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/anointed-priest.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/scarlet-thread.html

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - on the Pergamum acropolis in Turkey)

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

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EXODUS 68 PART 2

If you have not listened to lesson 68 part 1 here’s the link.  It is strongly suggested that you treat part 1 and part 2 as one unit.  In part 1 we study Exodus 28 but with a focus on John 5:39 where Jesus teaches us that scripture testifies of Himself.  All they had was the Hebrew Scriptures in Jesus’ day.  No New Testament.  The first book of the New Testament, 1 Thessalonians, will not be written for another 20 years.  The first gospel perhaps written 30 years later.  So for them THEN Jesus is referring to the Old Testament or the Hebrew Scriptures with the TORAH, the first five books of the Bible, as the most important books at that time.  So, is it possible that Exodus 28 testifies of Yeshua HaMaschiach, Yeshua the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  Chapter 28 is all about the High Priest and the details the Lord gives Moses about the special clothes of the High Priest and the priests.  But, Jesus is termed the High Priest in the book of Hebrews So, it seem possible that the scriptures of Exodus chapter 28 will testify of the Lord, Jesus, the Messiah and the High Priest.  The link for lesson 68 part 1 is shown below.

Link - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-68-part-1-exod-281-5-41-43-we-are-priests-of-our-father/

The study of the special clothes of the High Priest and the priests is complicated and detailed.  There is so much more that I can teach in a 40-45 minute podcast or vidcast (vidcast = video podcast). 

Shown below is the picture I used in the vidcast to review the high priestly garments.  It might prove helpful as you continue your study as you access the other resources I have included below.

As I indicated in the video I am giving you links to other resources to use to study this topic that will add to your knowledge and enhance and expand your understanding.

The first resource is the scholarly articles from the Temple Institute in Jerusalem.  This is an amazing orthodox Jewish educational website.  It deals with the Temple, the Feasts, the Red Heifer, and so much more.  The links below are to four separate articles that address the clothes of the High Priest.  I know you will find them awesome.

Article 1 – https://templeinstitute.org/priestly-garments/

Article 2 – https://templeinstitute.org/priestly-garments-2/

Article 3 – https://templeinstitute.org/priestly-garments-3/

Article 4 – https://templeinstitute.org/priestly-garments-4/

Another great scholarly website is the IVP Bible Commentary – Old Testament.  They also have a New Testament commentary as well.  This resource is a must if you are serious in your study of the Bible.  Below is the link to the complete IVP Old Testament Commentary as a PDF version.  Simply access the link and go to page 108 in the PDF to find the commentary on Exodus 28.  Here’s the link –

https://wnlnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/The-IVP-Bible-Background-Commentary_-Old-Testament-PDFDrive.com-.pdf

To complete your collection here’s the link to the IVP New Testament Commentary in PDF format.  Link –

https://wnlnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/The-IVP-Bible-Background-Commentary_-New-Testament-2nd-edition-PDFDrive.com-.pdf

Another great resource that is a must for the serious disciple of Yeshua to learn His Word and enhance and expand your understanding is the International Bible Study Encyclopedia.  Here’s the link to the article on the Urim and Thummim.  Link –

https://www.internationalstandardbible.com/U/urim-and-thummim.html

Here’s the link to the home page for the International Bible Study Encyclopedia - https://www.internationalstandardbible.com/

Finally, there is a Christian website called “GotQuestions.org” and it provides another view of the priestly garments and the Urim and Thummim.  I access many times to get an orthodox Christian view of concepts in the Bible.  The links below to GotQuestions.org and self-explanatory. 

https://www.gotquestions.org/priestly-garments.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/urim-thummim.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/ephod.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/priestly-garments.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/anointed-priest.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/scarlet-thread.html

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - on the Pergamum acropolis in Turkey)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2614 405 full Genesis - 72 - Gen. 29-30 - Man’s Choice vs God’s Choice Genesis - 72 - Gen. 29-30 - Man’s Choice vs God’s Choice https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-72-gen-29-30-man-s-choice-vs-god-s-choice/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-72-gen-29-30-man-s-choice-vs-god-s-choice/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/296d4778-276a-3734-9a52-23acb4f6600a

We continue to study Rachel and Leah.  The two wives of Jacob.  Both women part of God’s continuing plan of redemption for Jew and Gentile in Messiah Yeshua.  But how?

We see glaring differences in these two women.  It is clear that Rachel is Jacob’s choice over Leah.  Leah is not in a primary position in Jacob' eyes as her sister.  The Hebrew is clear.  The Hebrew word שָׂנֵא SAHNAY H8130 has the conceptual meaning of not being in first place and can even mean to hate or being hated.  In Leah's case she is not hated but certainly not loved at the same level as Rachel. 

In this God shows us again how He choses between one or another.  One of these women is a picture of man’s choice and the other is a picture of God’s choice.  It’s like Saul and David.  Saul was handsome and strong and tall and macho.  But, David.  Not so.  He was a young man and perhaps a pre-teen when David was anointed king.  But there are glaring differences in Saul and David.  One seems to be the way men would choose and the other is the way God chooses.  This seems to relate to Rachel and Leah. 

One goal of this series is to see how the Hebrews coming out of Egypt may have understood these events in Genesis 29 with Rachel and Leah.  They are the first ones to hear God’s word written by Moses, the Torah.  It is clear that they are the first audience.  So, how does the story of Leah and Rachel relate to them.   It has everything to do with the plant below …

This is ancient Mandrake plant that some call “love apples.”  It supposedly is an ancient aphrodisiac or fruit when eaten that excites sexual desire.  This was only a folk legend then and it is proven not to be an aphrodisiac.  But, when the Hebrews hear about this in the story of Rachel and Leah, everything takes on a new aspect.  God once again is teaching His elect, His “bride,”  His chosen people He redeemed and delivered from the house of slaves, Egypt. 

So, come let us return to Haran.  Let us return to the tents of Jacob.  Let’s return and go deeper in our understanding of the main books of the Bible in Jesus’ day.  The books that testify of Yeshua HaMashiach, the Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret in Timna Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

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We continue to study Rachel and Leah.  The two wives of Jacob.  Both women part of God’s continuing plan of redemption for Jew and Gentile in Messiah Yeshua.  But how?

We see glaring differences in these two women.  It is clear that Rachel is Jacob’s choice over Leah.  Leah is not in a primary position in Jacob' eyes as her sister.  The Hebrew is clear.  The Hebrew word שָׂנֵא SAHNAY H8130 has the conceptual meaning of not being in first place and can even mean to hate or being hated.  In Leah's case she is not hated but certainly not loved at the same level as Rachel. 

In this God shows us again how He choses between one or another.  One of these women is a picture of man’s choice and the other is a picture of God’s choice.  It’s like Saul and David.  Saul was handsome and strong and tall and macho.  But, David.  Not so.  He was a young man and perhaps a pre-teen when David was anointed king.  But there are glaring differences in Saul and David.  One seems to be the way men would choose and the other is the way God chooses.  This seems to relate to Rachel and Leah. 

One goal of this series is to see how the Hebrews coming out of Egypt may have understood these events in Genesis 29 with Rachel and Leah.  They are the first ones to hear God’s word written by Moses, the Torah.  It is clear that they are the first audience.  So, how does the story of Leah and Rachel relate to them.   It has everything to do with the plant below …

This is ancient Mandrake plant that some call “love apples.”  It supposedly is an ancient aphrodisiac or fruit when eaten that excites sexual desire.  This was only a folk legend then and it is proven not to be an aphrodisiac.  But, when the Hebrews hear about this in the story of Rachel and Leah, everything takes on a new aspect.  God once again is teaching His elect, His “bride,”  His chosen people He redeemed and delivered from the house of slaves, Egypt. 

So, come let us return to Haran.  Let us return to the tents of Jacob.  Let’s return and go deeper in our understanding of the main books of the Bible in Jesus’ day.  The books that testify of Yeshua HaMashiach, the Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret in Timna Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2448 235 full Exodus - 42 - Exod. 16:1-36 BREAD OF LIFE Exodus - 42 - Exod. 16:1-36 BREAD OF LIFE https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-32-exod-161-36-bread-of-life/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-32-exod-161-36-bread-of-life/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/62fa0ceb-2b8f-3704-98f0-ac28f4977a3d

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]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3591 204 full Exodus - 68 part 1 - Exod. 28:1-5, 41-43 - We are Priests of Our Father Exodus - 68 part 1 - Exod. 28:1-5, 41-43 - We are Priests of Our Father https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-68-part-1-exod-281-5-41-43-we-are-priests-of-our-father/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-68-part-1-exod-281-5-41-43-we-are-priests-of-our-father/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/8fa2c246-cc80-3d45-8345-da809f007e72

LESSON 68 PART 1

In part 1 we consider verses 1-5 of chapter 28 and it seems that these testify of Adoneinu Yeshua HaMaschiach, our Lord Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  For one thing Aaron, whose Heavenly Father is the God of Abraham, was the High priest and his sons, also sons of their Father, the God of Abraham, the first priests to serve with their dad.  But, what about us?  Jesus, the Son of the Father, is the High Priest of a heavenly priesthood, and us, adopted "sons of the Father" and priests, a royal priesthood as we see in 1 Pete. 2:9.  Aaron and his sons are priests of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and the one and only Almighty God.  And us.  We with our Lord Jesus are sons of the Father and are priests of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and the one and only Almighty God.  So amazing.  And there's more.  So much more.

We will study the fact that special clothes are required to be a priest.  Aaron has special clothes that are holy and made for glory and are to be beautiful. 

They must be worn when the minister in the Holy of Holies.  But, we are priests.  Is God telling us that we too should be cognizant of how we dress we we come to worship Him and praise Him and as a congregation lift up our reverence and honor to the Lord?  Perhaps.  It seems possible that God is concerned with not only the status of our hearts (our internal status of righteousness) but also the way we manifest ourselves in worship services (our external appearance) in church.  We'll see how many in the church today misinterpret verses to support dressing down and even sloppy to church. 

This entire lesson has to do with being disciples of Yeshua.  You just read one connection above.  Aaron is High Priest and his sons are priest and they have a Father, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  And we are disciples of Rabbi Yeshua.  Thus we are to be like HIM.  He is the Son of the Father as well as us and Jesus is the High Priest and we are priests of the High priest all sons of the Father.  This is one connection in verses 1-5 of Exodus 28.  There's more and one needs to really understand what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus.  If we do then so much of what is presented will be more understandable and it will expand and enhance your understanding.

I highly recommend you also access the lessons of Ray Vander Laan – a proven and credible Bible scholar and teacher - at his website http://www.ThattheWorldMayKnow.com.  I will link you to his article on the Rabbis and Talmideem (Rabbis and Disciples).  I thank Ray so much for being my teacher and being the one who has inspired me to study this concept in a deeper and more expansive way.  Also, at his website, click LEARN and look up his AUDIO lessons and rabbis and disciples.  You will not be disappointed.  Here’s links to key places on Ray’s website and the article on Rabbi and Talmidim (a must read) https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/rabbi-and-talmidim Audio lessons (listen to all audio with the word disciple or rabbi or talmid) https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/category/Audio

Recently Ray Vander Laan did an extensive video Bible study series on Rabbi and Disciples.  It is available for purchase with leader guides and many notes.  Again, Ray will teach the Bible in its historical context and teach us what a disciple is the way Jesus meant it.  Check out the link below.  This is a Bible study you need to do at your church.  You’ll also find at least one free session you can preview when you access the link.  Here it is …

https://store.focusonthefamily.com/rvl-discipleship?srsltid=AfmBOoqYpL_2JKlZdp6V8owxJOpMlAd9AyKz7o1047KP0sU--Rc1P-f8

Another key aspect to the Holy Place was the Menorah.  In the Jewish culture of Yeshua’s day and before, the Menorah was looked upon in several ways.  Dr. John D. Garr, Ph.D., Th.D Founder, Restoration Foundation, wrote an article that gets at the Jewish roots of our faith so we can understand the Menorah the way they did then.  And again, the Menorah seems to also represent Jesus and us since He said He is the Light of the World and so are we.  This is an article you don’t want to miss.  Here’s the link - https://archive.bridgesforpeace.com/letter/gods-lamp-mans-light-mysteries-of-the-menorah/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

( Ferret - teaching in a wadi somewhere in the Negev)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link -click here for the teacher's background

 

 

 

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LESSON 68 PART 1

In part 1 we consider verses 1-5 of chapter 28 and it seems that these testify of Adoneinu Yeshua HaMaschiach, our Lord Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  For one thing Aaron, whose Heavenly Father is the God of Abraham, was the High priest and his sons, also sons of their Father, the God of Abraham, the first priests to serve with their dad.  But, what about us?  Jesus, the Son of the Father, is the High Priest of a heavenly priesthood, and us, adopted "sons of the Father" and priests, a royal priesthood as we see in 1 Pete. 2:9.  Aaron and his sons are priests of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and the one and only Almighty God.  And us.  We with our Lord Jesus are sons of the Father and are priests of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and the one and only Almighty God.  So amazing.  And there's more.  So much more.

We will study the fact that special clothes are required to be a priest.  Aaron has special clothes that are holy and made for glory and are to be beautiful. 

They must be worn when the minister in the Holy of Holies.  But, we are priests.  Is God telling us that we too should be cognizant of how we dress we we come to worship Him and praise Him and as a congregation lift up our reverence and honor to the Lord?  Perhaps.  It seems possible that God is concerned with not only the status of our hearts (our internal status of righteousness) but also the way we manifest ourselves in worship services (our external appearance) in church.  We'll see how many in the church today misinterpret verses to support dressing down and even sloppy to church. 

This entire lesson has to do with being disciples of Yeshua.  You just read one connection above.  Aaron is High Priest and his sons are priest and they have a Father, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  And we are disciples of Rabbi Yeshua.  Thus we are to be like HIM.  He is the Son of the Father as well as us and Jesus is the High Priest and we are priests of the High priest all sons of the Father.  This is one connection in verses 1-5 of Exodus 28.  There's more and one needs to really understand what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus.  If we do then so much of what is presented will be more understandable and it will expand and enhance your understanding.

I highly recommend you also access the lessons of Ray Vander Laan – a proven and credible Bible scholar and teacher - at his website http://www.ThattheWorldMayKnow.com.  I will link you to his article on the Rabbis and Talmideem (Rabbis and Disciples).  I thank Ray so much for being my teacher and being the one who has inspired me to study this concept in a deeper and more expansive way.  Also, at his website, click LEARN and look up his AUDIO lessons and rabbis and disciples.  You will not be disappointed.  Here’s links to key places on Ray’s website and the article on Rabbi and Talmidim (a must read) https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/rabbi-and-talmidim Audio lessons (listen to all audio with the word disciple or rabbi or talmid) https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/category/Audio

Recently Ray Vander Laan did an extensive video Bible study series on Rabbi and Disciples.  It is available for purchase with leader guides and many notes.  Again, Ray will teach the Bible in its historical context and teach us what a disciple is the way Jesus meant it.  Check out the link below.  This is a Bible study you need to do at your church.  You’ll also find at least one free session you can preview when you access the link.  Here it is …

https://store.focusonthefamily.com/rvl-discipleship?srsltid=AfmBOoqYpL_2JKlZdp6V8owxJOpMlAd9AyKz7o1047KP0sU--Rc1P-f8

Another key aspect to the Holy Place was the Menorah.  In the Jewish culture of Yeshua’s day and before, the Menorah was looked upon in several ways.  Dr. John D. Garr, Ph.D., Th.D Founder, Restoration Foundation, wrote an article that gets at the Jewish roots of our faith so we can understand the Menorah the way they did then.  And again, the Menorah seems to also represent Jesus and us since He said He is the Light of the World and so are we.  This is an article you don’t want to miss.  Here’s the link - https://archive.bridgesforpeace.com/letter/gods-lamp-mans-light-mysteries-of-the-menorah/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

( Ferret - teaching in a wadi somewhere in the Negev)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link -click here for the teacher's background

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3333 403 full Genesis - 71 - Gen. 29 - Two Women of Destiny Genesis - 71 - Gen. 29 - Two Women of Destiny https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-71-gen-29-two-women-of-destiny/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-71-gen-29-two-women-of-destiny/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/923c4314-4d7c-3358-90bc-f3d7022b242f

AUDIO SESSION

We now come to Haran with יַעֲקֹב Ya'akov, or, as we know him, Jacob.  He is now about to meet two great women of the Bible, Rachel and Leah.  In this lesson we start considering each of these women and to study their traits and characteristics.  One thing for sure is the creation of the state of Israel (which is Jacob's other name) all began because Jacob was so taken in by Rachel's physical attractiveness and beauty.  God knew this.  He knew the effect Rachel had on men.  Clearly, God engineered the meeting at the well so that the rest of the story would unfold as per יְהֹוָה Yahvay's, the Lord's, plan.  

So, Rachel was ravishing, a beauty of Haran, but Leah, what about her?  Some say she had "weak" eyes.  Some say Leah was hated.  Some say Leah as less preferable than Rachel.  Really?  Once again if you only focus on the English and not the Hebrew we get the wrong ideas of Leah and the amazing lady she was.  Moses, who wrote all this under God's inspiration, actually writes to show us that it is God, it is יְהֹוָה Yahvay, the Lord, that Leah recognizes right from the get go as she begins to have children by Jacob.  But, how did Leah know the personal name of God?  God said to Moses at the burning bush that not even Abraham or Isaac or Jacob, or anyone else for that matter, knew His personal name which was first revealed at Sinai.  What's going on?  We need to study this further.

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

 

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AUDIO SESSION

We now come to Haran with יַעֲקֹב Ya'akov, or, as we know him, Jacob.  He is now about to meet two great women of the Bible, Rachel and Leah.  In this lesson we start considering each of these women and to study their traits and characteristics.  One thing for sure is the creation of the state of Israel (which is Jacob's other name) all began because Jacob was so taken in by Rachel's physical attractiveness and beauty.  God knew this.  He knew the effect Rachel had on men.  Clearly, God engineered the meeting at the well so that the rest of the story would unfold as per יְהֹוָה Yahvay's, the Lord's, plan.  

So, Rachel was ravishing, a beauty of Haran, but Leah, what about her?  Some say she had "weak" eyes.  Some say Leah was hated.  Some say Leah as less preferable than Rachel.  Really?  Once again if you only focus on the English and not the Hebrew we get the wrong ideas of Leah and the amazing lady she was.  Moses, who wrote all this under God's inspiration, actually writes to show us that it is God, it is יְהֹוָה Yahvay, the Lord, that Leah recognizes right from the get go as she begins to have children by Jacob.  But, how did Leah know the personal name of God?  God said to Moses at the burning bush that not even Abraham or Isaac or Jacob, or anyone else for that matter, knew His personal name which was first revealed at Sinai.  What's going on?  We need to study this further.

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3036 233 full Exodus - 41 - Exod. 15:18-27 - ADONI RAPHECA - THE LORD OUR HEALER Exodus - 41 - Exod. 15:18-27 - ADONI RAPHECA - THE LORD OUR HEALER https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-41-exod-1518-27-adoni-rapheca-the-lord-our-healer/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-41-exod-1518-27-adoni-rapheca-the-lord-our-healer/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/f112fe64-123b-3940-8efb-c237fa812488

This is stated precisely in the Hebrew in Exod. 15:26.   Kee Anee Yahvay Rofecha I am the Lord your healer - כי אני יהוה רפאך   For many (Jew and Gentile alike) it means you simply can pray to the Lord and He MUST heal you of cancer, Covid, a skin rash, a cold, whatever - as long as you are a true believer. Is that true? Does God promise that? All you need do is NAME IT AND CLAIM IT?  On top of that if a so-called Christian dies from Covid or Cancer since they weren't healed it means they were not "saved," they were not true believers, right??  Come and check this out in lesson 41 in the Exodus series.   After the Hebrews cross Yam Suf they enter the Wilderness of Shur. If we know where this is it helps us as we search for the location of Mt. Sinai. The Bible once again has specific geographical facts that give us the location.  See the map below ...   Biblos.com allows 50 maps to be used from their website.  This map is accessible at ... https://biblehub.com/atlas/regional/shur_desert.htm   So, if you think Mt. Sinai is in Saudi Arabia, the REAL location of the Wilderness of Shur implies that the theory, that it is in Saudi Arabia, is very problematic.   An excellent article dealing with this topic can be found at the website for the Associates for Biblical Research by Dr. Gary Byers.  This is a Christian MINISTRY to promote the truth of the Bible, it's God given veracity, as found in archaeology and THE TRUTH.  Here's the link ... https://biblearchaeology.org/research/chronological-categories/exodus-era/3191-new-evidence-from-egypt-on-the-location-of-the-exodus-sea-crossing-part-i    

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - outside a Bedouin tent in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background

 

 

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This is stated precisely in the Hebrew in Exod. 15:26.   Kee Anee Yahvay Rofecha I am the Lord your healer - כי אני יהוה רפאך   For many (Jew and Gentile alike) it means you simply can pray to the Lord and He MUST heal you of cancer, Covid, a skin rash, a cold, whatever - as long as you are a true believer. Is that true? Does God promise that? All you need do is NAME IT AND CLAIM IT?  On top of that if a so-called Christian dies from Covid or Cancer since they weren't healed it means they were not "saved," they were not true believers, right??  Come and check this out in lesson 41 in the Exodus series.   After the Hebrews cross Yam Suf they enter the Wilderness of Shur. If we know where this is it helps us as we search for the location of Mt. Sinai. The Bible once again has specific geographical facts that give us the location.  See the map below ...   Biblos.com allows 50 maps to be used from their website.  This map is accessible at ... https://biblehub.com/atlas/regional/shur_desert.htm   So, if you think Mt. Sinai is in Saudi Arabia, the REAL location of the Wilderness of Shur implies that the theory, that it is in Saudi Arabia, is very problematic.   An excellent article dealing with this topic can be found at the website for the Associates for Biblical Research by Dr. Gary Byers.  This is a Christian MINISTRY to promote the truth of the Bible, it's God given veracity, as found in archaeology and THE TRUTH.  Here's the link ... https://biblearchaeology.org/research/chronological-categories/exodus-era/3191-new-evidence-from-egypt-on-the-location-of-the-exodus-sea-crossing-part-i    

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - outside a Bedouin tent in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1993 200 full Exodus - 67 - chapters 26 & 27 - Tabernacle of Adonai Testifies of Yeshua Exodus - 67 - chapters 26 & 27 - Tabernacle of Adonai Testifies of Yeshua https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-67-chapters-26-27-tabernacle-of-adonai-testifies-of-yeshua/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-67-chapters-26-27-tabernacle-of-adonai-testifies-of-yeshua/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/f3b6d90e-9fe3-3e15-bf76-9c988f9195a4

I highly recommend you watch lesson 66.  It is a Bible study video helping us clearly understand what the Tabernacle of the Lord looked like in the Exodus.  I was amazed at how the video of the text of Exodus 26 & 27 helped me understand the awesomeness of God's Mishkan HaKodesh, His Holy Dwelling tent (tabernace is tent in Latin).  I hope it will have the same result for you.

LINK - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-66-exod-261-2721-buidler-guide-to-building-gods-mishkan-hakodesh/

In this lesson we will focus on commentary on Exodus 26 & 27 now that we understand what the Tabernacle looked like.  The Tabernacle of the Lord might have cost over $150,000,000 by today’s measures.  That means the Egyptians probably gave over that to the Hebrew slaves.  The reason being later in Exodus we read …

"Now Bezalel and Oholiab, and every skillful person in whom the LORD has put skill and understanding to know how to perform all the work in the construction of the sanctuary, shall perform in accordance with all that the LORD has commanded." Then Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab and every skillful person in whom the LORD had put skill, everyone whose heart stirred him, to come to the work to perform it. They received from Moses all the contributions which the sons of Israel had brought to perform the work in the construction of the sanctuary. And they still continued bringing to him freewill offerings every morning. And all the skillful men who were performing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which he was performing, and they said to Moses, "The people are bringing much more than enough for the construction work which the LORD commanded us to perform." So Moses issued a command, and a proclamation was circulated throughout the camp, saying, "Let no man or woman any longer perform work for the contributions of the sanctuary." Thus the people were restrained from bringing any more. For the material they had was sufficient and more than enough for all the work, to perform it. (Exo 36:1-7)

Below is an overview of the potential cost of the Tabernacle as specified in Exodus.  This was accessed using a Google A.I. search on 9/10/25.

The Biblical Tabernacle's cost by today's value is estimated to be well over $150 million, with one estimate reaching $200 million, factoring in the vast quantities of precious metals like gold and silver, expensive materials, skilled labor, and the value of the land. The exact figure is impossible to determine precisely due to the archaic nature of some materials and the challenges of accurately valuing the labor and craftsmanship of the time. [1, 2, 3, 5]

Key Factors in the Tabernacle's Estimated Cost

Another amazing historical fact is the status of GOLD in ancient Egypt.  At the time of the Exodus, likely 1446 B.C., the main god of Egypt was Amun Ra, a double god of Amun and Ra.  Ra was the god who was considered the sun and the sun was associated with gold.  Here’s an article accessed on 9/10/25 via Google A.I.

Yes, ancient Egyptians believed gold was the "skin of the gods" and the "flesh of the gods," symbolizing the eternal and indestructible essence of the divine. This belief, particularly linking gold to the sun god Ra and the immortal qualities of the afterlife, led to its extensive use in decorating tombs, sarcophagi, statues, and royal regalia to ensure the pharaohs' divine transition and continued existence in the afterlife. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Significance of Gold in Ancient Egypt

  • Divine Material: Gold was considered a divine and everlasting material with magical properties, a symbol of permanence and immortality. [2, 7]
  • The Sun God Ra: Gold was closely associated with the sun god Ra, whose flesh was believed to be golden and brilliant like the sun itself. [2, 5]
  • Royal Divinity: Pharaohs, considered divine beings, used gold to reflect their status and ensure a divine transition into the afterlife. [4, 5]
  • Afterlife and Immortality: Gold was used in funerary objects, tombs, and mummy masks to provide a divine, indestructible body for the pharaoh in the afterlife, impervious to decay and demons. [3, 8]
  • Symbolic and Ritualistic Use: Gold was not just a symbol of wealth but a sacred object used in rituals and to adorn sacred items, connecting the mortal world to the divine. [1, 3]

Examples of its Use

Once again we see in this video podcast that the Torah testifies of Jesus.  This is just as He taught us in …

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

In this video one way Exodus 26 & 27 connected with the Messiah, our Lord and God, is through light.  I recommend you check out an awesome vidcast (video podcast) from Light of Menorah entitled, “The Chiasm of Light.” 

It is a Bible study video showing that the Bible from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21 is all about Yeshua HaMashiach Adoneinu – Jesus the Messiah (the Christ) our Lord.

Link to “The Chiasm of Light” - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-18-the-chiasm-of-the-light/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret on  the Sea of Galilee)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I highly recommend you watch lesson 66.  It is a Bible study video helping us clearly understand what the Tabernacle of the Lord looked like in the Exodus.  I was amazed at how the video of the text of Exodus 26 & 27 helped me understand the awesomeness of God's Mishkan HaKodesh, His Holy Dwelling tent (tabernace is tent in Latin).  I hope it will have the same result for you.

LINK - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-66-exod-261-2721-buidler-guide-to-building-gods-mishkan-hakodesh/

In this lesson we will focus on commentary on Exodus 26 & 27 now that we understand what the Tabernacle looked like.  The Tabernacle of the Lord might have cost over $150,000,000 by today’s measures.  That means the Egyptians probably gave over that to the Hebrew slaves.  The reason being later in Exodus we read …

"Now Bezalel and Oholiab, and every skillful person in whom the LORD has put skill and understanding to know how to perform all the work in the construction of the sanctuary, shall perform in accordance with all that the LORD has commanded." Then Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab and every skillful person in whom the LORD had put skill, everyone whose heart stirred him, to come to the work to perform it. They received from Moses all the contributions which the sons of Israel had brought to perform the work in the construction of the sanctuary. And they still continued bringing to him freewill offerings every morning. And all the skillful men who were performing all the work of the sanctuary came, each from the work which he was performing, and they said to Moses, "The people are bringing much more than enough for the construction work which the LORD commanded us to perform." So Moses issued a command, and a proclamation was circulated throughout the camp, saying, "Let no man or woman any longer perform work for the contributions of the sanctuary." Thus the people were restrained from bringing any more. For the material they had was sufficient and more than enough for all the work, to perform it. (Exo 36:1-7)

Below is an overview of the potential cost of the Tabernacle as specified in Exodus.  This was accessed using a Google A.I. search on 9/10/25.

The Biblical Tabernacle's cost by today's value is estimated to be well over $150 million, with one estimate reaching $200 million, factoring in the vast quantities of precious metals like gold and silver, expensive materials, skilled labor, and the value of the land. The exact figure is impossible to determine precisely due to the archaic nature of some materials and the challenges of accurately valuing the labor and craftsmanship of the time. [1, 2, 3, 5]

Key Factors in the Tabernacle's Estimated Cost

Another amazing historical fact is the status of GOLD in ancient Egypt.  At the time of the Exodus, likely 1446 B.C., the main god of Egypt was Amun Ra, a double god of Amun and Ra.  Ra was the god who was considered the sun and the sun was associated with gold.  Here’s an article accessed on 9/10/25 via Google A.I.

Yes, ancient Egyptians believed gold was the "skin of the gods" and the "flesh of the gods," symbolizing the eternal and indestructible essence of the divine. This belief, particularly linking gold to the sun god Ra and the immortal qualities of the afterlife, led to its extensive use in decorating tombs, sarcophagi, statues, and royal regalia to ensure the pharaohs' divine transition and continued existence in the afterlife. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Significance of Gold in Ancient Egypt

  • Divine Material: Gold was considered a divine and everlasting material with magical properties, a symbol of permanence and immortality. [2, 7]
  • The Sun God Ra: Gold was closely associated with the sun god Ra, whose flesh was believed to be golden and brilliant like the sun itself. [2, 5]
  • Royal Divinity: Pharaohs, considered divine beings, used gold to reflect their status and ensure a divine transition into the afterlife. [4, 5]
  • Afterlife and Immortality: Gold was used in funerary objects, tombs, and mummy masks to provide a divine, indestructible body for the pharaoh in the afterlife, impervious to decay and demons. [3, 8]
  • Symbolic and Ritualistic Use: Gold was not just a symbol of wealth but a sacred object used in rituals and to adorn sacred items, connecting the mortal world to the divine. [1, 3]

Examples of its Use

Once again we see in this video podcast that the Torah testifies of Jesus.  This is just as He taught us in …

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

In this video one way Exodus 26 & 27 connected with the Messiah, our Lord and God, is through light.  I recommend you check out an awesome vidcast (video podcast) from Light of Menorah entitled, “The Chiasm of Light.” 

It is a Bible study video showing that the Bible from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21 is all about Yeshua HaMashiach Adoneinu – Jesus the Messiah (the Christ) our Lord.

Link to “The Chiasm of Light” - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-18-the-chiasm-of-the-light/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret on  the Sea of Galilee)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2766 401 full Exodus - 66 - Exod. 26.1 - 27:21 - YAHVAY's GUIDE TO BUILDING HIS MISHKAN HAKODESH Exodus - 66 - Exod. 26.1 - 27:21 - YAHVAY's GUIDE TO BUILDING HIS MISHKAN HAKODESH https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-66-exod-261-2721-buidler-guide-to-building-gods-mishkan-hakodesh/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-66-exod-261-2721-buidler-guide-to-building-gods-mishkan-hakodesh/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e142386d-1f17-3ab4-9be4-f4e10dfc6751

This vidcast (video podcast) is an awesome way of understanding the building of God's Tabernacle (Latin for tent).  This video study will bring to life Exodus chapters 26 and 26 which are difficult to read due to the detail.

In the Bible the word tabernacle is used to translate the word מִשְׁכָּן MISHKAN H4908 meaning a dwelling or a hut or a tent.  It also is used to translate the word אֹהֶל O'HELL H168 meaning tent or covering.  I promise you that after this video study you'll get an awesome real understanding of the מִשְׁכָּן הקודש Mishkan HaKodesh, the Holy Dwelling (tabernacle) of the Lord.  

Check out these awesome links of videos of the tabernacle.  These will be so helpful for your study.

Link 1 - Bible-Scenes - all the videos have a special use license - they can be used by anyone on any platform (not for commercial use) for teaching and ministry - www.Bible-Scenes.com

Link 2 - free videos that can be downloaded - a great site for your future study -

1) https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/bs-tabernacle-walkthrough/

2) https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/bs-ark-covenant/

3) https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/bs-tabernacle-covering/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere in Timnah Park - site of the Tabernacle)

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

 

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This vidcast (video podcast) is an awesome way of understanding the building of God's Tabernacle (Latin for tent).  This video study will bring to life Exodus chapters 26 and 26 which are difficult to read due to the detail.

In the Bible the word tabernacle is used to translate the word מִשְׁכָּן MISHKAN H4908 meaning a dwelling or a hut or a tent.  It also is used to translate the word אֹהֶל O'HELL H168 meaning tent or covering.  I promise you that after this video study you'll get an awesome real understanding of the מִשְׁכָּן הקודש Mishkan HaKodesh, the Holy Dwelling (tabernacle) of the Lord.  

Check out these awesome links of videos of the tabernacle.  These will be so helpful for your study.

Link 1 - Bible-Scenes - all the videos have a special use license - they can be used by anyone on any platform (not for commercial use) for teaching and ministry - www.Bible-Scenes.com

Link 2 - free videos that can be downloaded - a great site for your future study -

1) https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/bs-tabernacle-walkthrough/

2) https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/bs-ark-covenant/

3) https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/bs-tabernacle-covering/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 


(Ferret - somewhere in Timnah Park - site of the Tabernacle)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1818 400 full Genesis - 70 - Gen. 28:13-15 - WE ALL WILL BE BLESSED Genesis - 70 - Gen. 28:13-15 - WE ALL WILL BE BLESSED https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-70-gen-2813-15-we-all-will-be-blessed/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-70-gen-2813-15-we-all-will-be-blessed/#comments Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/49607278-ee3f-3dfb-9022-be83a9ab7f81

Jacob and Bet El (pronounced BATE EL) is given the same promises (check it out in Gen. 28:13-15 and 12:1-3) that were given to his grand pa Abraham but not that Jacob’s name will be famous.  The covenant with Abraham and his seed (Hebrew meaning descendants) is amazing.  For through Abraham and his seed all the families of all the nations will be blessed.  However, in this lesson we’ll see that the Hebrew has an alternative meaning.  It is bigger than we thought.  Blessed is perhaps NOT the right way of using the conceptual meaning in this context.

We need to understand that there is a missing piece in how Adonai put together the Torah.  Once we get this the event of Jacob’s dream and his encounter with the Lord takes us to the cross.  Even the great rabbis of Judaism saw it.  They saw that there is something missing in the Torah.

Consider Rabbi Akiva’s words in the Talmud. 

"Rabbi Akiva says that if those subject to the punishment of karet repent, the Heavenly beit-din [court] grants them remission." (Makkot 13b)

Karet is a Hebrew word that means an offense, a sin, that is done on purpose or intentionally.  It is so serious that an offense of Karet cuts one off from being a part of Israel and as per Torah, as per the very words of God, karet is never ever forgiven or cleansed.  Rabbi Akiva, however, thinks the Torah is wrong.  He says Karet can be forgiven is by repentance.  What?  The Bible never says that.  The Lord never ever said that serious sins can be cleansed or forgiven by simply repenting.  What we are seeing is Akiva’s opinion and not the very words of God in His Torah.  We are also seeing that Akiva is implying that Yom Kippur does not take care of intentional sin.  He is implying that the sin sacrifice or the sacrifice of goats or sheep or bulls is insufficient to cleanse one’s Karet done intentionally.

Maimonides’ says it another way. 

The more one confesses and elaborates on this matter, the more praiseworthy he is. And, also, those under an obligation to bring sin‑offerings and trespass‑offerings, who bring their sacrifices for sins committed either in error or willfully, are not acquitted [of their sins] by means of these offerings until they repent and confess in words… (https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-dimensions-of-repentance/)

 

In other words, sacrifice alone cannot bring acquittal; confession is a requirement and without it, repentance cannot take place.  But, once again Maimonides is clearly implying that the sacrifices and rituals of Yom Kippur do not take away sins done intentionally, on purpose, with the full realization on the sinner.

The writer of the book of Hebrews also agrees.  Recall …

and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, He entered the holy place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. (Heb 9:12)

 

Akiva and Maimonides and the author of Hebrews all agree.  The Torah is missing something.  There is no ritual, no sacrifice, no prayer that will assure us of totally forgiveness. Maimonides and Akiva’s opinion is that one must truly repent and confess.  But, the the book of Hebrews and John and Paul, agreeing with these great rabbis, teaches us what the missing piece is. It is clearly explained by the disciple John as we read …

"... but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1Jn 1:7-9)

And then we read Paul’s word that Jesus, God Himself, cleanses us by the blood.

"Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.” (Act 20:28)

So, we see we must repent.  We see that we must confess.  But God is saying that someone must pay the price for our since.  Akiva and Maimonides never addressed this.  Someone must purchase us, in Hebrew redeem us, to be set free of the punishment of our Karet, our sin against the Lord done intentionally and willfully. 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?

(Ferret - top of the ancient city of Gath)

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

 

 

 

 

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Jacob and Bet El (pronounced BATE EL) is given the same promises (check it out in Gen. 28:13-15 and 12:1-3) that were given to his grand pa Abraham but not that Jacob’s name will be famous.  The covenant with Abraham and his seed (Hebrew meaning descendants) is amazing.  For through Abraham and his seed all the families of all the nations will be blessed.  However, in this lesson we’ll see that the Hebrew has an alternative meaning.  It is bigger than we thought.  Blessed is perhaps NOT the right way of using the conceptual meaning in this context.

We need to understand that there is a missing piece in how Adonai put together the Torah.  Once we get this the event of Jacob’s dream and his encounter with the Lord takes us to the cross.  Even the great rabbis of Judaism saw it.  They saw that there is something missing in the Torah.

Consider Rabbi Akiva’s words in the Talmud. 

"Rabbi Akiva says that if those subject to the punishment of karet repent, the Heavenly beit-din [court] grants them remission." (Makkot 13b)

Karet is a Hebrew word that means an offense, a sin, that is done on purpose or intentionally.  It is so serious that an offense of Karet cuts one off from being a part of Israel and as per Torah, as per the very words of God, karet is never ever forgiven or cleansed.  Rabbi Akiva, however, thinks the Torah is wrong.  He says Karet can be forgiven is by repentance.  What?  The Bible never says that.  The Lord never ever said that serious sins can be cleansed or forgiven by simply repenting.  What we are seeing is Akiva’s opinion and not the very words of God in His Torah.  We are also seeing that Akiva is implying that Yom Kippur does not take care of intentional sin.  He is implying that the sin sacrifice or the sacrifice of goats or sheep or bulls is insufficient to cleanse one’s Karet done intentionally.

Maimonides’ says it another way. 

The more one confesses and elaborates on this matter, the more praiseworthy he is. And, also, those under an obligation to bring sin‑offerings and trespass‑offerings, who bring their sacrifices for sins committed either in error or willfully, are not acquitted [of their sins] by means of these offerings until they repent and confess in words… (https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-dimensions-of-repentance/)

 

In other words, sacrifice alone cannot bring acquittal; confession is a requirement and without it, repentance cannot take place.  But, once again Maimonides is clearly implying that the sacrifices and rituals of Yom Kippur do not take away sins done intentionally, on purpose, with the full realization on the sinner.

The writer of the book of Hebrews also agrees.  Recall …

and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, He entered the holy place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. (Heb 9:12)

 

Akiva and Maimonides and the author of Hebrews all agree.  The Torah is missing something.  There is no ritual, no sacrifice, no prayer that will assure us of totally forgiveness. Maimonides and Akiva’s opinion is that one must truly repent and confess.  But, the the book of Hebrews and John and Paul, agreeing with these great rabbis, teaches us what the missing piece is. It is clearly explained by the disciple John as we read …

"... but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1Jn 1:7-9)

And then we read Paul’s word that Jesus, God Himself, cleanses us by the blood.

"Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.” (Act 20:28)

So, we see we must repent.  We see that we must confess.  But God is saying that someone must pay the price for our since.  Akiva and Maimonides never addressed this.  Someone must purchase us, in Hebrew redeem us, to be set free of the punishment of our Karet, our sin against the Lord done intentionally and willfully. 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?

(Ferret - top of the ancient city of Gath)

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

 

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3449 225 full Exodus - 40 - Exod. 15:1-18 - SONG BY THE SEA - SAVED BY GRACE Exodus - 40 - Exod. 15:1-18 - SONG BY THE SEA - SAVED BY GRACE https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-40-exod-151-18-song-by-the-sea/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-40-exod-151-18-song-by-the-sea/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/03de5f31-bc23-376d-8f57-c0cce1658f64

It's over.  God's wrath is fully played out against Egypt and the gods of Egypt.  We now begin the journey to the PROMISED LAND.  But before we head out the whole group of Hebrews and Moses sing a song, the Song by the Sea. 

Is this the Song of Moses as referenced in Rev. 15:1-3 ...'

Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous, seven angels who had seven plagues, which are the last, because in them the wrath of God is finished. And I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, and those who had been victorious over the beast and his image and the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, holding harps of God. And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,  "Great and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations! (Rev 15:1-3)

This is the only place in the entire Bible where one finds the phrase "the song of Moses." So, what is this song?  Some say it is the Song by the Sea we are studying in Exod. 15.  But, the Bible doesn't say that.  It doesn't even call it the Song by the Sea. 

So, we find that many have OPINIONS and VIEWS as to what is the Song of Moses and say it is the Song by the Sea.  However, there are places where the phrase "the Song of Moses" is used.  It is found in Jewish literature and Torah commentary.  All of a sudden we see that John, who is a Jew, when he, under the Lord's inspiration, wrote the Revelation, uses the phrase "the song of Moses" that seemingly was well understood in Second Temple Judaism.  Then it was simply called THE SONG.  It so happens it refers to Deut. 32:1-43.  

So we have two songs.  The Song by the Sea and the the song God commands Moses to write down and teach all Israel.  So, which one is the Song of Moses?  This is very interesting.

In this lesson I tell of an awesome day for me and my wife Robin in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.  I was taking Bible geography class for my masters program and we stopped outside the Jewish gift shop, Shosharim.  Shosharim means "the roots."  See the picture below.

It is owned by Rabbi Moses Kempinski and his brother.  The rabbi is a great guy and loves to talk the Word of the Lord with Jews and Gentiles.  He wants all to learn their ROOTS, their SHOSHARIM, the Jewish Roots of their faith both for those practicing Judaism and Christians.  Our class was outside the shop and we got into an awesome dialogue with Moses - in Hebrew Moses is pronounced MOSHAY.  See the picture of Rabbi Kempinski below.

Rabbi Kempinski then asked us a question.  The question was where did the phrase "saved by grace" come from?  The answer was so so awesome.  It literally blew me away.  It is related to the Song by the Sea.  Once again we see the truth of God's word and that God doesn't change and is the same then, now and forever.  God's word is firmly settled in the universe.  What was true today, was true in Paul's day, David's day, and in 1446 B.C. by Yam Suf, the Sea of Reeds.  

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

 

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It's over.  God's wrath is fully played out against Egypt and the gods of Egypt.  We now begin the journey to the PROMISED LAND.  But before we head out the whole group of Hebrews and Moses sing a song, the Song by the Sea. 

Is this the Song of Moses as referenced in Rev. 15:1-3 ...'

Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous, seven angels who had seven plagues, which are the last, because in them the wrath of God is finished. And I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, and those who had been victorious over the beast and his image and the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, holding harps of God. And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,  "Great and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations! (Rev 15:1-3)

This is the only place in the entire Bible where one finds the phrase "the song of Moses." So, what is this song?  Some say it is the Song by the Sea we are studying in Exod. 15.  But, the Bible doesn't say that.  It doesn't even call it the Song by the Sea. 

So, we find that many have OPINIONS and VIEWS as to what is the Song of Moses and say it is the Song by the Sea.  However, there are places where the phrase "the Song of Moses" is used.  It is found in Jewish literature and Torah commentary.  All of a sudden we see that John, who is a Jew, when he, under the Lord's inspiration, wrote the Revelation, uses the phrase "the song of Moses" that seemingly was well understood in Second Temple Judaism.  Then it was simply called THE SONG.  It so happens it refers to Deut. 32:1-43.  

So we have two songs.  The Song by the Sea and the the song God commands Moses to write down and teach all Israel.  So, which one is the Song of Moses?  This is very interesting.

In this lesson I tell of an awesome day for me and my wife Robin in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.  I was taking Bible geography class for my masters program and we stopped outside the Jewish gift shop, Shosharim.  Shosharim means "the roots."  See the picture below.

It is owned by Rabbi Moses Kempinski and his brother.  The rabbi is a great guy and loves to talk the Word of the Lord with Jews and Gentiles.  He wants all to learn their ROOTS, their SHOSHARIM, the Jewish Roots of their faith both for those practicing Judaism and Christians.  Our class was outside the shop and we got into an awesome dialogue with Moses - in Hebrew Moses is pronounced MOSHAY.  See the picture of Rabbi Kempinski below.

Rabbi Kempinski then asked us a question.  The question was where did the phrase "saved by grace" come from?  The answer was so so awesome.  It literally blew me away.  It is related to the Song by the Sea.  Once again we see the truth of God's word and that God doesn't change and is the same then, now and forever.  God's word is firmly settled in the universe.  What was true today, was true in Paul's day, David's day, and in 1446 B.C. by Yam Suf, the Sea of Reeds.  

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2602 199 full Exodus 65 - Exod. 25:23-40 The Table of Bread & The Light in the Darkness (Menorah) Exodus 65 - Exod. 25:23-40 The Table of Bread & The Light in the Darkness (Menorah) https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-65-exod-2523-40-the-table-of-bread-the-light-in-the-darkness-menorah/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-65-exod-2523-40-the-table-of-bread-the-light-in-the-darkness-menorah/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/483e898f-b50e-398f-9654-72373a5117a8

Once again we see that scripture testifies of the Messiah, Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus the Christ.  Just as He taught in John 5:39 said between 24-30 A.D. when all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures or the Old Testament.  Starting in lesson 62 (see links to Lesson 62, 63, and 64 below) we saw that Yahvay, the LORD, came to dwell WITH His people.  But, when He was here, the LORD, Jesus, came to dwell IN His people.  In Exodus God had a temporary dwelling place, a tent.  In Jesus’ day it was said our human body was a TENT and Jesus came to dwell in His human body, His tent.  There are more like the Menorah is looked upon as symbolizing the LIGHT OF THE WORLD shines in the darkness of the Holy Place.  And Jesus.  He is the LIGHT OF THE WORLD and He came to shine for men caught in the darkness of sin. 

The lessons 62-65 must be treated as one unit.  It is highly recommended that you listen and study with me in lesson 62 and 63 and 64 before you listen to this lesson 65.  Here are the links for 62-64.

Link 62 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-62-exod-251-8-the-waypoint-on-the-hike-through-torah/

Link 63 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-63-exod-2510-16-the-ark-of-the-covenant/

Link 64 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-64-exod-2510-22-the-mercy-seat-and-the-blodd-of-the-lamb/

An important earlier lesson in this study of Exodus is the podcast Bible study that shows that the Hebrews likely assimilated into the Egyptian culture.  Thus, it makes sense that Yahvay, the LORD, would use the things of Egypt, things the Hebrews, His beloved chosen people, were familiar with.  He was trying to reach them in the Torah, His instruction, and NOT us.  It was written to them THEN.  So, here’s the link to that key podcast study - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-lesson-4-part-2-exod-211-25/

Here’s a layout of the Mishkan HaKodesh Eloheem or the Holy Dwelling Tent of God commonly known from Latin as the Tabernacle (tent).  It is public domain found at Wikimedia.

You can great a great tour (video) of the entire Holy Tent of Yahvay, the LORD, at the link below.  The video link is in the upper right.

Link - https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/bs-tabernacle-walkthrough/

In this Bible study podcast I mentioned two articles I found related to the rituals of the Egyptian priest each morning.  They would prepare a large breakfast for the god of the Temple.  The meal was fruit, veggies, beer, meats, bread, and wine.  For the Hebrews coming out of Egypt when they see the Table of the Bread of the Presence it is likely that they thought of this connection to Egypt. 

See the articles below.

In my research I did a search of the phrase “Egyptian priests work in secret.” The search resulted in this “AI” article below.

It's generally accepted that ancient Egyptian priests did work in secret, particularly in certain aspects of their duties and knowledge.

Here's why:

  • Guardians of Sacred Knowledge: Priests were seen as guardians of secrets given by the gods, particularly in the realm of magic (Heka).
  • Restricted Temple Access: Only priests were allowed into the innermost sanctuaries of the temples, where the cult statues of the deities resided. These inner rooms were considered sacred spaces, and the general public was barred from them.
  • Initiation Rites: Initiation into the priesthood often involved sacred and secretive rituals, including trials and tests of knowledge. These rites aimed to transform the initiate, moving them from one state of being to another.
  • Preservation of Knowledge: Temple libraries, known as "House of Life," were repositories of ancient religious, medical, and astronomical texts. These texts were preserved and transmitted through generations of priests, suggesting a guarded transmission of knowledge.
  • Funerary Practices: Specific funerary texts, such as the Pyramid Texts and the Book of the Dead, contained spells and incantations meant to guide the deceased in the afterlife. These texts were used by priests, indicating a certain level of specialized knowledge required for navigating the afterlife.

However, it's important to note:

  • Public Festivals: While daily temple rituals were restricted, priests did participate in public religious festivals where the image of the god was carried outside the temple, allowing the public to interact with the deity.
  • Role of Pharaoh: The Pharaoh was considered the ultimate intermediary between the gods and the people, and priests acted under the Pharaoh's overarching control, though they had their own specialized roles.

In conclusion, ancient Egyptian priests maintained a degree of secrecy, especially in their access to sacred knowledge and the performance of certain rituals within the temples. This secrecy stemmed from their role as mediators between the divine and human realms, and their responsibility in preserving and transmitting the sacred traditions and beliefs of ancient Egypt.  Please check out the links below to further your study on the Egyptian priests.

https://www.egypttoursportal.com/en-us/blog/ancient-egyptian-civilization/ancient-egyptian-priests/

https://www.thetorah.com/article/the-egyptian-magicians

https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/magic_01.shtml

https://www.albanyinstitute.org/ancient-egyptian-art-and-culture?file=tl_files/pages/education/lesson_plans/Ancient%20Egypt/PriestsinAncientEgypt.pdf&cid=3221

It is proven archaeologically and from the ancient literature that no one knows what the original Menorah looked like.  Today orthodox rabbis debate as to the details of the Menorah.  One verse that we emphasized was Exod. 25:40, “"See that you make them after the pattern for them, which was shown to you on the mountain.” (Exo 25:40)  So many today say Moses was in Heaven when the LORD Yahvay showed Moses the various aspects of the Mishkan HaKodesh.  But, that is not what the Bible says.  Moses is on the mountain and was not taken from earth.  Perhaps the LORD showed Moses a plant that is common throughout the Middle East and in the Sinai.  It is called today “SALVIA PALAESTINA” and it is amazing that it looks like the Menorah.  Could it be that God shows Moses this plant on the mountain in the Sinai (could be that one was growing close to the area where Moses and Yahvay, the LORD, met.  See the picture below of THE MENORAH PLANT.

A scholarly article that shows this is possible can be found at the link below.  It was written by Dr. Martin Gruber, professor emeritus at Ben Gurion University of the Negev.

LINK - https://janes.scholasticahq.com/article/55699-the-salvia-plant-and-the-menorah-revisited/attachment/120208.pdf

Finally, it was suggested in the Jerusalem Publication Society Exodus commentary by Dr. Nahum Sarna, that the art work of the Menorah in Exodus 25 is clearly associated with the artwork of the ancient Egyptians dated to the Late Bronze Age.  See the picture below for a chart showing the Bronze Age and its divisions and dates for the early, middle and late bronze age.  This picture is from Wikimedia and is public domain.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret in Wadi Elah - location of the fight between David and Goliath)

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

 

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Once again we see that scripture testifies of the Messiah, Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus the Christ.  Just as He taught in John 5:39 said between 24-30 A.D. when all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures or the Old Testament.  Starting in lesson 62 (see links to Lesson 62, 63, and 64 below) we saw that Yahvay, the LORD, came to dwell WITH His people.  But, when He was here, the LORD, Jesus, came to dwell IN His people.  In Exodus God had a temporary dwelling place, a tent.  In Jesus’ day it was said our human body was a TENT and Jesus came to dwell in His human body, His tent.  There are more like the Menorah is looked upon as symbolizing the LIGHT OF THE WORLD shines in the darkness of the Holy Place.  And Jesus.  He is the LIGHT OF THE WORLD and He came to shine for men caught in the darkness of sin. 

The lessons 62-65 must be treated as one unit.  It is highly recommended that you listen and study with me in lesson 62 and 63 and 64 before you listen to this lesson 65.  Here are the links for 62-64.

Link 62 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-62-exod-251-8-the-waypoint-on-the-hike-through-torah/

Link 63 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-63-exod-2510-16-the-ark-of-the-covenant/

Link 64 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-64-exod-2510-22-the-mercy-seat-and-the-blodd-of-the-lamb/

An important earlier lesson in this study of Exodus is the podcast Bible study that shows that the Hebrews likely assimilated into the Egyptian culture.  Thus, it makes sense that Yahvay, the LORD, would use the things of Egypt, things the Hebrews, His beloved chosen people, were familiar with.  He was trying to reach them in the Torah, His instruction, and NOT us.  It was written to them THEN.  So, here’s the link to that key podcast study - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-lesson-4-part-2-exod-211-25/

Here’s a layout of the Mishkan HaKodesh Eloheem or the Holy Dwelling Tent of God commonly known from Latin as the Tabernacle (tent).  It is public domain found at Wikimedia.

You can great a great tour (video) of the entire Holy Tent of Yahvay, the LORD, at the link below.  The video link is in the upper right.

Link - https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/bs-tabernacle-walkthrough/

In this Bible study podcast I mentioned two articles I found related to the rituals of the Egyptian priest each morning.  They would prepare a large breakfast for the god of the Temple.  The meal was fruit, veggies, beer, meats, bread, and wine.  For the Hebrews coming out of Egypt when they see the Table of the Bread of the Presence it is likely that they thought of this connection to Egypt. 

See the articles below.

In my research I did a search of the phrase “Egyptian priests work in secret.” The search resulted in this “AI” article below.

It's generally accepted that ancient Egyptian priests did work in secret, particularly in certain aspects of their duties and knowledge.

Here's why:

  • Guardians of Sacred Knowledge: Priests were seen as guardians of secrets given by the gods, particularly in the realm of magic (Heka).
  • Restricted Temple Access: Only priests were allowed into the innermost sanctuaries of the temples, where the cult statues of the deities resided. These inner rooms were considered sacred spaces, and the general public was barred from them.
  • Initiation Rites: Initiation into the priesthood often involved sacred and secretive rituals, including trials and tests of knowledge. These rites aimed to transform the initiate, moving them from one state of being to another.
  • Preservation of Knowledge: Temple libraries, known as "House of Life," were repositories of ancient religious, medical, and astronomical texts. These texts were preserved and transmitted through generations of priests, suggesting a guarded transmission of knowledge.
  • Funerary Practices: Specific funerary texts, such as the Pyramid Texts and the Book of the Dead, contained spells and incantations meant to guide the deceased in the afterlife. These texts were used by priests, indicating a certain level of specialized knowledge required for navigating the afterlife.

However, it's important to note:

  • Public Festivals: While daily temple rituals were restricted, priests did participate in public religious festivals where the image of the god was carried outside the temple, allowing the public to interact with the deity.
  • Role of Pharaoh: The Pharaoh was considered the ultimate intermediary between the gods and the people, and priests acted under the Pharaoh's overarching control, though they had their own specialized roles.

In conclusion, ancient Egyptian priests maintained a degree of secrecy, especially in their access to sacred knowledge and the performance of certain rituals within the temples. This secrecy stemmed from their role as mediators between the divine and human realms, and their responsibility in preserving and transmitting the sacred traditions and beliefs of ancient Egypt.  Please check out the links below to further your study on the Egyptian priests.

https://www.egypttoursportal.com/en-us/blog/ancient-egyptian-civilization/ancient-egyptian-priests/

https://www.thetorah.com/article/the-egyptian-magicians

https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/magic_01.shtml

https://www.albanyinstitute.org/ancient-egyptian-art-and-culture?file=tl_files/pages/education/lesson_plans/Ancient%20Egypt/PriestsinAncientEgypt.pdf&cid=3221

It is proven archaeologically and from the ancient literature that no one knows what the original Menorah looked like.  Today orthodox rabbis debate as to the details of the Menorah.  One verse that we emphasized was Exod. 25:40, “"See that you make them after the pattern for them, which was shown to you on the mountain.” (Exo 25:40)  So many today say Moses was in Heaven when the LORD Yahvay showed Moses the various aspects of the Mishkan HaKodesh.  But, that is not what the Bible says.  Moses is on the mountain and was not taken from earth.  Perhaps the LORD showed Moses a plant that is common throughout the Middle East and in the Sinai.  It is called today “SALVIA PALAESTINA” and it is amazing that it looks like the Menorah.  Could it be that God shows Moses this plant on the mountain in the Sinai (could be that one was growing close to the area where Moses and Yahvay, the LORD, met.  See the picture below of THE MENORAH PLANT.

A scholarly article that shows this is possible can be found at the link below.  It was written by Dr. Martin Gruber, professor emeritus at Ben Gurion University of the Negev.

LINK - https://janes.scholasticahq.com/article/55699-the-salvia-plant-and-the-menorah-revisited/attachment/120208.pdf

Finally, it was suggested in the Jerusalem Publication Society Exodus commentary by Dr. Nahum Sarna, that the art work of the Menorah in Exodus 25 is clearly associated with the artwork of the ancient Egyptians dated to the Late Bronze Age.  See the picture below for a chart showing the Bronze Age and its divisions and dates for the early, middle and late bronze age.  This picture is from Wikimedia and is public domain.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret in Wadi Elah - location of the fight between David and Goliath)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3249 399 full Genesis - 69 - Gen. 28:10-22 Jesus in Torah - THE CROSS AND THE LADDER Genesis - 69 - Gen. 28:10-22 Jesus in Torah - THE CROSS AND THE LADDER https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-69-gen-2810-22-gospel-in-torah-jesus-in-torah/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-69-gen-2810-22-gospel-in-torah-jesus-in-torah/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/dfe13cd6-db21-30c4-87c8-709f9e22434b

In lesson 4 part 2 in the Exodus series of podcasts it is seen that the Hebrews, probably starting after Joseph died in the last chapter of Genesis, assimilated into the culture and customs of ancient Egypt.  They bought into the wrong “story.”  I said I’d link you to the lesson in the Exodus series.  It is critical that you listen to that podcast and understand the truth of the fact that the Hebrews assimilated into the Egyptian culture.  It is so critical since it helps us understand the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, even from Genesis chapter 1 verse 1.  Here’s the link - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wdzur-f82194

And one aspect of the mythology of ancient Egypt has everything to do with ladders! In the ancient Pyramid texts dated to 2500 B.C. and still used in the days of Moses in 1446 B.C. there was the idea of the pharaoh needing a ladder to get to heaven.  The ladder was provided by the gods so that the pharaoh could have a way to be with the gods in Egyptian paradise.  Shown below is a picture found in one of the temples in ancient Egypt showing the ladder concept.

 

So, you are a Hebrew.  You are free and not a slave any more.  You hear that Moses is writing the books of God’s instruction; God’s instruction means תורה Torah.  Torah means instruction and not law.  You’ll be one of the first to hear what he wrote.  It was perhaps understood then that Yahvay, the LORD, was somehow inspiring Moses to write these documents.  So, what would you think when you came to the story of Jacob’s dream and the ladder to the heavens?  You’d remember it from Egyptian mythology.  But this time, the one, the true God, the only God, is helping you understand it is HE who gives us the way to Himself and not the Egyptian gods or pharaoh.  It is the Lord who provides the WAY back to Himself since you probably heard the 1st book Moses wrote.  Genesis.  In that book you heard that the way to paradise, the way back to the Father was closed.  But now, as you hear about Jacob’s dream it is as if God is trying to say there is good news, the “gospel.”  It is as if God seems to say that one day the way back will be provided by the Lord. 

The dream of Jacob is an awesome and powerful lesson.  As we put it back into its historical context it even gets more profound. Come.  Join us.  Let us return to that ancient place that Jacob named בֵּית אֵל Bayt El, Bethel, the dwelling of God. 

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

 

 

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In lesson 4 part 2 in the Exodus series of podcasts it is seen that the Hebrews, probably starting after Joseph died in the last chapter of Genesis, assimilated into the culture and customs of ancient Egypt.  They bought into the wrong “story.”  I said I’d link you to the lesson in the Exodus series.  It is critical that you listen to that podcast and understand the truth of the fact that the Hebrews assimilated into the Egyptian culture.  It is so critical since it helps us understand the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, even from Genesis chapter 1 verse 1.  Here’s the link - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wdzur-f82194

And one aspect of the mythology of ancient Egypt has everything to do with ladders! In the ancient Pyramid texts dated to 2500 B.C. and still used in the days of Moses in 1446 B.C. there was the idea of the pharaoh needing a ladder to get to heaven.  The ladder was provided by the gods so that the pharaoh could have a way to be with the gods in Egyptian paradise.  Shown below is a picture found in one of the temples in ancient Egypt showing the ladder concept.

 

So, you are a Hebrew.  You are free and not a slave any more.  You hear that Moses is writing the books of God’s instruction; God’s instruction means תורה Torah.  Torah means instruction and not law.  You’ll be one of the first to hear what he wrote.  It was perhaps understood then that Yahvay, the LORD, was somehow inspiring Moses to write these documents.  So, what would you think when you came to the story of Jacob’s dream and the ladder to the heavens?  You’d remember it from Egyptian mythology.  But this time, the one, the true God, the only God, is helping you understand it is HE who gives us the way to Himself and not the Egyptian gods or pharaoh.  It is the Lord who provides the WAY back to Himself since you probably heard the 1st book Moses wrote.  Genesis.  In that book you heard that the way to paradise, the way back to the Father was closed.  But now, as you hear about Jacob’s dream it is as if God is trying to say there is good news, the “gospel.”  It is as if God seems to say that one day the way back will be provided by the Lord. 

The dream of Jacob is an awesome and powerful lesson.  As we put it back into its historical context it even gets more profound. Come.  Join us.  Let us return to that ancient place that Jacob named בֵּית אֵל Bayt El, Bethel, the dwelling of God. 

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2193 219 full Exodus - 39 part 3 - Exod. 14:13-31 - THIS TESTIFIES OF JESUS Exodus - 39 part 3 - Exod. 14:13-31 - THIS TESTIFIES OF JESUS https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-39-part-3-exod-1413-31-this-testifies-of-jesus/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-39-part-3-exod-1413-31-this-testifies-of-jesus/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/35ed377b-db1c-3283-b210-8b93ea91c500

Lesson 39 Part 3 – ALL SCRIPTURE TESTIFIES OF ME – Jesus says this sometime between 24-30 A.D. and we read it in John 5:39. All they had then was the Hebrew Scriptures.  So those who first heard Jesus, who did not have the New Testament, it was clear Jesus was saying that the Torah and even Exodus 14, the chapter we are studying in lesson 39, testify of Jesus.  How?  Get ready.  Get your seat belts on.  The rescue at ים סוף Yam Suf – the sea of Reeds – connects us to Jesus and the final victory of His over death.

Also, we again encounter the ANGEL OF GOD or the ANGEL OF THE LORD.  In lesson 32 in Genesis we dealt with this in detail and showed how the Angel of the Lord is GOD, a manifestation of God to us in the flesh so that we will not die yet "see the Lord."  Here’s the link to lesson 32 in Genesis dealing with the Angel of the Lord. Link - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-zfndi-fd62d0

In part 2 of lesson 39 we will study how this relates to the dogma of the Trinity.  We say there are three PERSONS in one God.  Once again we are reading it in English when it was actually written in Greek almost 2000 years ago.  The Greek word that we translate as PERSON today is not what the Greek word means then and in the New Testament.  It means FACE or mask.  Just like when Jesus said to Philip in John 14 that if we SEE Jesus, one might say see His face, then we have SEEN the Father.  We have seen the face of the Father.  And, we did not die.  God told Moses that we can’t see Him or we will die.  God actually said in the Hebrew that we can not see His FACES!  We can see a face of God, like Jesus.  We can see another face of God like the Angel of the Lord.  But, we can’t see His FACES – like all of them together.  The Greek word we translated as person, if we keep it in its original meaning as FACE, the dogma of the Trinity becomes a concept we can perhaps begin to grasp.  Jesus is God.  He is one with God.  He is one of the faces of God.  When we see Jesus we see God, a manifestation of God Himself. 

Who is the Egyptian god of the wind?  This god is named Shu.  Shu is the awesome god in Egyptian mythology, the wind, who held up the sky. 

Did Pharaoh think that it was Shu, the god of the wind, that blew all night to create a path through the chaos of the sea so he could then capture the Hebrews and Moses and return them to slavery.  Did Pharaoh think his gods were fighting for him?  It seems likely and it fits so well in this narrative.  To read more about this Egyptian god here are a few good links …

Link 1 - https://ancientegyptonline.co.uk/shu/

Link 2 - http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/shu.htm

 

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

 

 

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Lesson 39 Part 3 – ALL SCRIPTURE TESTIFIES OF ME – Jesus says this sometime between 24-30 A.D. and we read it in John 5:39. All they had then was the Hebrew Scriptures.  So those who first heard Jesus, who did not have the New Testament, it was clear Jesus was saying that the Torah and even Exodus 14, the chapter we are studying in lesson 39, testify of Jesus.  How?  Get ready.  Get your seat belts on.  The rescue at ים סוף Yam Suf – the sea of Reeds – connects us to Jesus and the final victory of His over death.

Also, we again encounter the ANGEL OF GOD or the ANGEL OF THE LORD.  In lesson 32 in Genesis we dealt with this in detail and showed how the Angel of the Lord is GOD, a manifestation of God to us in the flesh so that we will not die yet "see the Lord."  Here’s the link to lesson 32 in Genesis dealing with the Angel of the Lord. Link - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-zfndi-fd62d0

In part 2 of lesson 39 we will study how this relates to the dogma of the Trinity.  We say there are three PERSONS in one God.  Once again we are reading it in English when it was actually written in Greek almost 2000 years ago.  The Greek word that we translate as PERSON today is not what the Greek word means then and in the New Testament.  It means FACE or mask.  Just like when Jesus said to Philip in John 14 that if we SEE Jesus, one might say see His face, then we have SEEN the Father.  We have seen the face of the Father.  And, we did not die.  God told Moses that we can’t see Him or we will die.  God actually said in the Hebrew that we can not see His FACES!  We can see a face of God, like Jesus.  We can see another face of God like the Angel of the Lord.  But, we can’t see His FACES – like all of them together.  The Greek word we translated as person, if we keep it in its original meaning as FACE, the dogma of the Trinity becomes a concept we can perhaps begin to grasp.  Jesus is God.  He is one with God.  He is one of the faces of God.  When we see Jesus we see God, a manifestation of God Himself. 

Who is the Egyptian god of the wind?  This god is named Shu.  Shu is the awesome god in Egyptian mythology, the wind, who held up the sky. 

Did Pharaoh think that it was Shu, the god of the wind, that blew all night to create a path through the chaos of the sea so he could then capture the Hebrews and Moses and return them to slavery.  Did Pharaoh think his gods were fighting for him?  It seems likely and it fits so well in this narrative.  To read more about this Egyptian god here are a few good links …

Link 1 - https://ancientegyptonline.co.uk/shu/

Link 2 - http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/shu.htm

 

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2025 196 full Exodus 64 - Exod. 25:10-22 - The Mercy Seat and the Blood of the Lamb Exodus 64 - Exod. 25:10-22 - The Mercy Seat and the Blood of the Lamb https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-64-exod-2510-22-the-mercy-seat-and-the-blodd-of-the-lamb/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-64-exod-2510-22-the-mercy-seat-and-the-blodd-of-the-lamb/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/0ceccc0d-7f68-30dc-9bb4-6341cf26b02e

* NO BLOOD SACRIFICE FOR INTENTIONAL SINS

As we saw in this lesson the sin sacrifice is only for UNINTENTIONAL SINS (Lev. 4:1); those sins committed mistakenly or in error or with no understanding by the one doing the act.  The Hebrew word used is Shag-ah-ga שְׁגָגָה (H7684) which means a mistake or inadvertent transgression, and error, a act of sin done in ignorance, an act done with the "sinner" unawares, or a sinful act done unwittingly. 

This is not our understanding of sin as Christians.  To us as Christians we have been taught that all sin, every sin is an act disobeying the Lord on purpose or INTENTIONALLY.  No one teaches in the church today that in the Hebrew scriptures there are two types of sin UNINTENTIONAL and INTENTIONAL.  And it is so clear, so precise, so exact that יהוה Yahvay, the LORD, our God teaches in His TORAH in Leviticus that the sin sacrifice is ONLY for UNINTENTIONAL sin. 

I have done a number of lessons on this and have gone more in depth.  I will again come back to this again and again especially when we reach Exodus 34 and Leviticus 16.  So, you may not want to wait till I get there in this podcast series.  So, below are links to resources to help you dig deeper into this Torah concept of sin; that is, sin that is unintentional and intentional.  You'll be able to see that Jewish theologians as far back as 100 years or so after Jesus said there was NO ritual, no sacrifice, no atonement for intentional sin.  One might say the תורה Torah which brings us the NEW COVENANT at Sinai was incomplete.  How is it made complete?  How will it be FINISHED?  Ready?  Here's the links.

Link 1 - a podcast on unintentional and intentional sin as it relates to the Lord's special appointed time of YOM KIPPUREEM - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/fall-feasts-of-the-lord-yom-kippureem-episode-1-it-is-finished/

Link 2 - a short 5 minute video that gets into this topic and shows the connection of the Sinai Covenant and that Yeshua completes the covenant at the cross - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-9-rom-104-it-is-finished/

Link 3 - this is a chapter from one of my class books that focuses on the Lord's special day of Yom Kippureem and the issue of unintentional and intentional sin -  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/za1ss9s0gcmp7evzp5ops/Lsn2-Fall-Feasts-2019-31-...74.pdf?rlkey=0tt9vhgfl50joiaskt2tzjqea&st=86mkwjfd&dl=0

* ATONEMENT, FORGIVENESS, PROPITIATION, EXPIATION - Jesus and Yom Kippureem

This is an appropriate place to go into the definitions of these words. I have heard sermons on these words but never did I understand what they meant.  I was never taught the subtle nuances of these critical words as they relate to our salvation the very words of the Lord. 

In this lesson about the "mercy seat" and how it connects to Leviticus 16 and the Lord's special appointed time of Yom Kippureem, it seems appropriate to explain these words in some detail.  

* ATONEMENT - it is an act(s) done by the guilty party, the sinner, to appease or satisfy the one you sinned against.  If I have hurt someone - whether it is unintentional or intentional - and I want to regain my relationship with that person I hurt I will atone for my "sin."  I will do things that hopefully will be enough for the one I hurt to accept my actions that I do to prove I am atoning and thus make things right again.  But, between us and God things are different. 

In the rituals of Yom Kippureem the atonement to make ourselves "right" before the LORD, the actions, are not done by the people but by Aaron the KOHEN HAGADOL כֹּהֵן גָּדוֹל - High Priest.  This was only for unintentional sins since God commanded the use of a bull and a goat for the sacrifices as one can read in Leviticus 16.  When we consider Jesus we find He did the atonement for us.  He did the act - His sacrificial death on the cross - to do what was necessary as an act of atonement for us.  As Christians we do not atone for our sins, our INTENTIONAL sins.  As the Hebrew Scriptures shows there is no ritual, no sacrifice, that can be used as the act to bring us back in righteousness before the Lord.  It is only the act of Jesus, His death, that is the act of atonement.  Yes, we should confess our sin.  Yes, we should realize our guilt and bring this to the LORD in a prayer of admittance or contrition - contrition is not just a recitation of words; it's a personal act that involves both the heart and will. It expresses a sincere desire to be forgiven and to change one's behavior.  And. yes, we should know that by GRACE the LORD has given us the blood sacrifice, the crucifixion of the LAMB, as the act for our atonement.  

* FORGIVENESS - this is an acceptance of the atonement of the sinner by the one sinned against and an act by the one sinned against to show that the sinner is once again in good standing.  Atonement is done by the sinner.  Forgiveness is done by the person who was sinned against.  

Yom Kippureem the atonement is done by Aaron the KOHEN HAGADOL כֹּהֵן גָּדוֹל - High Priest.  Again this is only for unintentional sins since God commanded the use of a bull and a goat for the sacrifices as one can read in Leviticus 16.   And in Leviticus 4 and 16 we read the actual words of the Lord that the UNINTENTIONAL sins of Israel are cleansed, done away with, or, in other words, forgiven.   

But, there is NO act or acts that one can do as our personal atonement to be forgiven for our INTENTIONAL sins against the Lord in the Torah and in the New Covenant, the Sinai Covenant, we are studying.  The Sinai Covenant was "incomplete" and it is FINISHED only in Jesus and this is proven in the very words of God ...

Yes, the Bible teaches that sins can be forgiven through faith in Jesus Christ. Several Bible verses say that through Jesus' sacrifice, believers can receive forgiveness for their sins and be reconciled to God. [1, 2, 3, 4] Here are some key verses that support this:
  • 1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." [2, 3, 5, 6]
  • Acts 2:38: "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." [7]
  • Ephesians 1:7: "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace." [8]
  • Colossians 1:14: "in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." [4]
  • Luke 7:48: "Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”" [1]
These verses highlight that through faith in Jesus and confession of sins, believers can experience the forgiveness of God and be cleansed from unrighteousness. [2, 5]   [1] https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/7-48.html [2] https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog/forgiveness-bible-verses/ [3] https://www.openbible.info/topics/jesus_forgave_us_for_all_sins [4] https://www.truegospelofjesuschrist.org/forgiveness_verses [5] https://www.quora.com/Where-in-the-Bible-does-it-say-all-sins-are-forgiven [6] https://www.josh.org/fully-forgiven-god-sees/ [7] https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/forgiveness-bible-verses/ [8] https://www.countryliving.com/life/g32083109/bible-verses-about-forgiveness/ This brings us to an excellent question.  If someone sins against another person with a sin that is also against God (sin against another person and God simultaneously), can the one who was sinned against "forgive" the sinner when the act was also against God?  The Bible is clear - only God can forgive sin, sin that is INTENTIONAL. We can't.  But, with a sin there is a debt that is owed, a price that needs to be paid, so that the sin can be erased, cleansed, and the "debt" paid.  Perhaps in the "Lord's Prayer" this is what it means in GREEK and not in English when we say, "forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us."  In Greek the word is not sin or sins but debt and debtor.  Interesting.  We should forgive the debt or our debtor, that which we require so that the debt of the sin is "paid."  But, the actual sin, the actual guilt of the sin is only between the sinner and the LORD.  Check this out in one of the lessons I did on the Lord's Prayer.  Here's the link to the lesson entitled, "The Lord‘s Prayer - Lesson 8 - Debts & Sins & Debtors & Sinners" - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-14-part-8-the-lords-prayer-debts-sins-debtors-sinners/

 

* PROPITIATION - this is the act of appeasing the one who was sinned against.  In other words it is an act that the one sinned against agrees is sufficient to erase the debt of the sin and the guilt of the sinner and restore the sinner and the one who was sinned against.  So, atonement is an act done by the sinner to again be restored to the one who they sinned against.  But the one who atones may not do the right thing to appease the one sinned against.  The one sinned against says what the price is to be paid - the propitiation is determined by the one sinned against not the one who atones.  We want to be forgiven by the LORD and so we atone.  But, the propitiation is beyond our doing.  The only act to appease the Lord is the death of His Son, the sacrificial death of Yeshua for us.  Yeshua then takes our sin upon Himself and He does the act of atonement.  His atonement results in His obedience to go to the cross and die as the act, the only act, the only blood sacrifice, or the propitiation for our sin.  

* EXPIATION - this definition is quite simple.  It is the process which erases the guilt and the debt.  One of the best explanations I have read on the difference between EXPIATION and PROPITIATION is from Ligonier Ministries.  Here it is.  

Let‘s think about what these words mean, then, beginning with the word expiation. The prefix ex means “out of” or “from,” so expiation has to do with removing something or taking something away. In biblical terms, it has to do with taking away guilt through the payment of a penalty or the offering of an atonement. By contrast, propitiation has to do with the object of the expiation. The prefix pro means ”for,” so propitiation brings about a change in God‘s attitude, so that He moves from being at enmity with us to being for us. Through the process of propitiation, we are restored into fellowship and favor with Him.

(https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/two-important-words-good-friday-expiation-and-propitiation)

In this podcast lesson I mentioned that the KH ROO VEEM (in English Cherubim) are a familiar concept in the 15 century B.C.  Here are some pictures of various winged creatures used to guard and prevent access to that which they are protecting ... 

All these images are used by permission.  They are easily accessed at Wikimedia.

I had mentioned that one of my resources was Dr. Craig Keener.  He is a proven trustworthy source as we study the Bible in it historical context.  

He discusses cherubim in his writings, particularly in the context of Genesis 2-3 and Ezekiel's prophecies. He notes that cherubim, as depicted in the Bible, are powerful beings associated with God's presence and holiness. They are often depicted with multiple wings and faces, and are linked to themes of guarding and protection, as seen with the cherubim guarding the Garden of Eden. [1, 2, 3, 4] Here's a more detailed breakdown:
  • Genesis and the Garden of Eden: Keener highlights the cherubim stationed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, tasked with guarding the Tree of Life after Adam and Eve's expulsion. He connects this to the broader theme of humanity's stewardship and the consequences of disobedience. [2]
  • Ezekiel's Vision: Keener also explores the cherubim in Ezekiel's visions, where they are described as composite beings with four faces (man, lion, ox, and eagle) and multiple wings. He notes that these faces can be seen as representing different aspects of God's rule and creation. [4, 5]
  • Ancient Near Eastern Context: Keener emphasizes that understanding cherubim requires considering their context within the ancient Near East. While some aspects of the cherubim are similar to imagery found in other temples, the cherubim in the Bible also have unique characteristics. [1, 2]
  • Gradation of Holiness: Keener suggests that the cherubim's placement and the materials used near the ark in the tabernacle reflect a gradation of holiness, emphasizing the reverence for the divine presence. [1]
[1] https://www.logos.com/grow/live-craig-keener-johannine-literature/ [2] https://craigkeener.com/gods-goodness-messed-up-genesis-2-3/ [3] http://pneumareview.com/rightly-understanding-gods-word-learning-context-part-1-by-craig-s-keener/7/ [4] https://www.artzabox.com/a/blog/christian-guides/the-significance-of-ezekiel-and-the-cherubim-in-the-bible [5] https://angeltreetopper.com/ezekiel-cherubim-and-revelation-four-living-creatures

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

Ferret somewhere near the ancient site of Bethel in Israel.

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

 

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* NO BLOOD SACRIFICE FOR INTENTIONAL SINS

As we saw in this lesson the sin sacrifice is only for UNINTENTIONAL SINS (Lev. 4:1); those sins committed mistakenly or in error or with no understanding by the one doing the act.  The Hebrew word used is Shag-ah-ga שְׁגָגָה (H7684) which means a mistake or inadvertent transgression, and error, a act of sin done in ignorance, an act done with the "sinner" unawares, or a sinful act done unwittingly. 

This is not our understanding of sin as Christians.  To us as Christians we have been taught that all sin, every sin is an act disobeying the Lord on purpose or INTENTIONALLY.  No one teaches in the church today that in the Hebrew scriptures there are two types of sin UNINTENTIONAL and INTENTIONAL.  And it is so clear, so precise, so exact that יהוה Yahvay, the LORD, our God teaches in His TORAH in Leviticus that the sin sacrifice is ONLY for UNINTENTIONAL sin. 

I have done a number of lessons on this and have gone more in depth.  I will again come back to this again and again especially when we reach Exodus 34 and Leviticus 16.  So, you may not want to wait till I get there in this podcast series.  So, below are links to resources to help you dig deeper into this Torah concept of sin; that is, sin that is unintentional and intentional.  You'll be able to see that Jewish theologians as far back as 100 years or so after Jesus said there was NO ritual, no sacrifice, no atonement for intentional sin.  One might say the תורה Torah which brings us the NEW COVENANT at Sinai was incomplete.  How is it made complete?  How will it be FINISHED?  Ready?  Here's the links.

Link 1 - a podcast on unintentional and intentional sin as it relates to the Lord's special appointed time of YOM KIPPUREEM - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/fall-feasts-of-the-lord-yom-kippureem-episode-1-it-is-finished/

Link 2 - a short 5 minute video that gets into this topic and shows the connection of the Sinai Covenant and that Yeshua completes the covenant at the cross - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-9-rom-104-it-is-finished/

Link 3 - this is a chapter from one of my class books that focuses on the Lord's special day of Yom Kippureem and the issue of unintentional and intentional sin -  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/za1ss9s0gcmp7evzp5ops/Lsn2-Fall-Feasts-2019-31-...74.pdf?rlkey=0tt9vhgfl50joiaskt2tzjqea&st=86mkwjfd&dl=0

* ATONEMENT, FORGIVENESS, PROPITIATION, EXPIATION - Jesus and Yom Kippureem

This is an appropriate place to go into the definitions of these words. I have heard sermons on these words but never did I understand what they meant.  I was never taught the subtle nuances of these critical words as they relate to our salvation the very words of the Lord. 

In this lesson about the "mercy seat" and how it connects to Leviticus 16 and the Lord's special appointed time of Yom Kippureem, it seems appropriate to explain these words in some detail.  

* ATONEMENT - it is an act(s) done by the guilty party, the sinner, to appease or satisfy the one you sinned against.  If I have hurt someone - whether it is unintentional or intentional - and I want to regain my relationship with that person I hurt I will atone for my "sin."  I will do things that hopefully will be enough for the one I hurt to accept my actions that I do to prove I am atoning and thus make things right again.  But, between us and God things are different. 

In the rituals of Yom Kippureem the atonement to make ourselves "right" before the LORD, the actions, are not done by the people but by Aaron the KOHEN HAGADOL כֹּהֵן גָּדוֹל - High Priest.  This was only for unintentional sins since God commanded the use of a bull and a goat for the sacrifices as one can read in Leviticus 16.  When we consider Jesus we find He did the atonement for us.  He did the act - His sacrificial death on the cross - to do what was necessary as an act of atonement for us.  As Christians we do not atone for our sins, our INTENTIONAL sins.  As the Hebrew Scriptures shows there is no ritual, no sacrifice, that can be used as the act to bring us back in righteousness before the Lord.  It is only the act of Jesus, His death, that is the act of atonement.  Yes, we should confess our sin.  Yes, we should realize our guilt and bring this to the LORD in a prayer of admittance or contrition - contrition is not just a recitation of words; it's a personal act that involves both the heart and will. It expresses a sincere desire to be forgiven and to change one's behavior.  And. yes, we should know that by GRACE the LORD has given us the blood sacrifice, the crucifixion of the LAMB, as the act for our atonement.  

* FORGIVENESS - this is an acceptance of the atonement of the sinner by the one sinned against and an act by the one sinned against to show that the sinner is once again in good standing.  Atonement is done by the sinner.  Forgiveness is done by the person who was sinned against.  

Yom Kippureem the atonement is done by Aaron the KOHEN HAGADOL כֹּהֵן גָּדוֹל - High Priest.  Again this is only for unintentional sins since God commanded the use of a bull and a goat for the sacrifices as one can read in Leviticus 16.   And in Leviticus 4 and 16 we read the actual words of the Lord that the UNINTENTIONAL sins of Israel are cleansed, done away with, or, in other words, forgiven.   

But, there is NO act or acts that one can do as our personal atonement to be forgiven for our INTENTIONAL sins against the Lord in the Torah and in the New Covenant, the Sinai Covenant, we are studying.  The Sinai Covenant was "incomplete" and it is FINISHED only in Jesus and this is proven in the very words of God ...

Yes, the Bible teaches that sins can be forgiven through faith in Jesus Christ. Several Bible verses say that through Jesus' sacrifice, believers can receive forgiveness for their sins and be reconciled to God. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Here are some key verses that support this:
  • 1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." [2, 3, 5, 6]
  • Acts 2:38: "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." [7]
  • Ephesians 1:7: "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace." [8]
  • Colossians 1:14: "in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." [4]
  • Luke 7:48: "Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”" [1]
These verses highlight that through faith in Jesus and confession of sins, believers can experience the forgiveness of God and be cleansed from unrighteousness. [2, 5]   [1] https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/7-48.html [2] https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog/forgiveness-bible-verses/ [3] https://www.openbible.info/topics/jesus_forgave_us_for_all_sins [4] https://www.truegospelofjesuschrist.org/forgiveness_verses [5] https://www.quora.com/Where-in-the-Bible-does-it-say-all-sins-are-forgiven [6] https://www.josh.org/fully-forgiven-god-sees/ [7] https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/forgiveness-bible-verses/ [8] https://www.countryliving.com/life/g32083109/bible-verses-about-forgiveness/
This brings us to an excellent question.  If someone sins against another person with a sin that is also against God (sin against another person and God simultaneously), can the one who was sinned against "forgive" the sinner when the act was also against God?  The Bible is clear - only God can forgive sin, sin that is INTENTIONAL. We can't.  But, with a sin there is a debt that is owed, a price that needs to be paid, so that the sin can be erased, cleansed, and the "debt" paid.  Perhaps in the "Lord's Prayer" this is what it means in GREEK and not in English when we say, "forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us."  In Greek the word is not sin or sins but debt and debtor.  Interesting.  We should forgive the debt or our debtor, that which we require so that the debt of the sin is "paid."  But, the actual sin, the actual guilt of the sin is only between the sinner and the LORD.  Check this out in one of the lessons I did on the Lord's Prayer.  Here's the link to the lesson entitled, "The Lord‘s Prayer - Lesson 8 - Debts & Sins & Debtors & Sinners" - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-14-part-8-the-lords-prayer-debts-sins-debtors-sinners/

 

* PROPITIATION - this is the act of appeasing the one who was sinned against.  In other words it is an act that the one sinned against agrees is sufficient to erase the debt of the sin and the guilt of the sinner and restore the sinner and the one who was sinned against.  So, atonement is an act done by the sinner to again be restored to the one who they sinned against.  But the one who atones may not do the right thing to appease the one sinned against.  The one sinned against says what the price is to be paid - the propitiation is determined by the one sinned against not the one who atones.  We want to be forgiven by the LORD and so we atone.  But, the propitiation is beyond our doing.  The only act to appease the Lord is the death of His Son, the sacrificial death of Yeshua for us.  Yeshua then takes our sin upon Himself and He does the act of atonement.  His atonement results in His obedience to go to the cross and die as the act, the only act, the only blood sacrifice, or the propitiation for our sin.  

* EXPIATION - this definition is quite simple.  It is the process which erases the guilt and the debt.  One of the best explanations I have read on the difference between EXPIATION and PROPITIATION is from Ligonier Ministries.  Here it is.  

Let‘s think about what these words mean, then, beginning with the word expiation. The prefix ex means “out of” or “from,” so expiation has to do with removing something or taking something away. In biblical terms, it has to do with taking away guilt through the payment of a penalty or the offering of an atonement. By contrast, propitiation has to do with the object of the expiation. The prefix pro means ”for,” so propitiation brings about a change in God‘s attitude, so that He moves from being at enmity with us to being for us. Through the process of propitiation, we are restored into fellowship and favor with Him.

(https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/two-important-words-good-friday-expiation-and-propitiation)

In this podcast lesson I mentioned that the KH ROO VEEM (in English Cherubim) are a familiar concept in the 15 century B.C.  Here are some pictures of various winged creatures used to guard and prevent access to that which they are protecting ... 

All these images are used by permission.  They are easily accessed at Wikimedia.

I had mentioned that one of my resources was Dr. Craig Keener.  He is a proven trustworthy source as we study the Bible in it historical context.  

He discusses cherubim in his writings, particularly in the context of Genesis 2-3 and Ezekiel's prophecies. He notes that cherubim, as depicted in the Bible, are powerful beings associated with God's presence and holiness. They are often depicted with multiple wings and faces, and are linked to themes of guarding and protection, as seen with the cherubim guarding the Garden of Eden. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
  • Genesis and the Garden of Eden: Keener highlights the cherubim stationed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, tasked with guarding the Tree of Life after Adam and Eve's expulsion. He connects this to the broader theme of humanity's stewardship and the consequences of disobedience. [2]
  • Ezekiel's Vision: Keener also explores the cherubim in Ezekiel's visions, where they are described as composite beings with four faces (man, lion, ox, and eagle) and multiple wings. He notes that these faces can be seen as representing different aspects of God's rule and creation. [4, 5]
  • Ancient Near Eastern Context: Keener emphasizes that understanding cherubim requires considering their context within the ancient Near East. While some aspects of the cherubim are similar to imagery found in other temples, the cherubim in the Bible also have unique characteristics. [1, 2]
  • Gradation of Holiness: Keener suggests that the cherubim's placement and the materials used near the ark in the tabernacle reflect a gradation of holiness, emphasizing the reverence for the divine presence. [1]
[1] https://www.logos.com/grow/live-craig-keener-johannine-literature/ [2] https://craigkeener.com/gods-goodness-messed-up-genesis-2-3/ [3] http://pneumareview.com/rightly-understanding-gods-word-learning-context-part-1-by-craig-s-keener/7/ [4] https://www.artzabox.com/a/blog/christian-guides/the-significance-of-ezekiel-and-the-cherubim-in-the-bible [5] https://angeltreetopper.com/ezekiel-cherubim-and-revelation-four-living-creatures

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

Ferret somewhere near the ancient site of Bethel in Israel.

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3611 398 full Genesis - 68 - Gen. 28:10-22 - THE DREAM - TRUE? FALSE? Genesis - 68 - Gen. 28:10-22 - THE DREAM - TRUE? FALSE? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-68-gen-2810-22-the-dream-true-false/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-68-gen-2810-22-the-dream-true-false/#comments Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/a7c96f63-0b14-358a-9dbc-3d4decf95daf

This is the 2nd lesson on this amazing event - Jacob's dream of the ladder, the way to the Father.  In lesson 68 we focus on Jacob making a deal with God.  Check it out.  Jacob says as if speaking to the Lord that if you Lord do X, and if you Lord do Y, THEN, then and only then will you be my God.  So, is that what God wants us to see?  Is that what God is teaching in His Torah which does not mean LAW but INSTRUCTION?  Can it be?  Can it be that we can cone to God have today in these days of evil and chaos and make a deal?  Can we tell God, "Hey Lord, if you give us what we want politically or socially then we will your people?"  Can we buy Him off?  Is this the way to become "saved" by telling God to do our bidding.  If He does then we will be His son or daughter.    

In this lesson we face the fact that Israel coming out of Egypt were the targeted audience of God for the Torah.  God wanted them to learn something that they'd get since they assimilated into the pagan culture of Egypt.  It has to do with the ladder in Jacob's dream.  I mentioned this in this lesson.  Here's the link to the lesson in the Egyptian study series that shows the Hebrews assimilated - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wdzur-f82194

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret in Timna Park just north of Eilat Israel)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

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This is the 2nd lesson on this amazing event - Jacob's dream of the ladder, the way to the Father.  In lesson 68 we focus on Jacob making a deal with God.  Check it out.  Jacob says as if speaking to the Lord that if you Lord do X, and if you Lord do Y, THEN, then and only then will you be my God.  So, is that what God wants us to see?  Is that what God is teaching in His Torah which does not mean LAW but INSTRUCTION?  Can it be?  Can it be that we can cone to God have today in these days of evil and chaos and make a deal?  Can we tell God, "Hey Lord, if you give us what we want politically or socially then we will your people?"  Can we buy Him off?  Is this the way to become "saved" by telling God to do our bidding.  If He does then we will be His son or daughter.    

In this lesson we face the fact that Israel coming out of Egypt were the targeted audience of God for the Torah.  God wanted them to learn something that they'd get since they assimilated into the pagan culture of Egypt.  It has to do with the ladder in Jacob's dream.  I mentioned this in this lesson.  Here's the link to the lesson in the Egyptian study series that shows the Hebrews assimilated - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wdzur-f82194

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret in Timna Park just north of Eilat Israel)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2777 218 full Exodus - 39 part 2 - Exod. 14:4-12 - Do you know the Lord? Exodus - 39 part 2 - Exod. 14:4-12 - Do you know the Lord? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-39-part-2-exod-144-12-heart-and-glory-and-know-hebrew-not-english/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-39-part-2-exod-144-12-heart-and-glory-and-know-hebrew-not-english/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/0b2a1737-2252-3f99-bc44-2a9af9536ea0

In part 2 of lesson 39 we return to Exod. 14 and study Pharaoh’s heart, God’s glory, and how to “know” the Lord.  We read the Bible in English and we read the words heart, glory, and the phrase “to know.”  If we stay in the English we miss so much as to the actual Hebrew.  God wants all Egyptians "to know" Him and it connects us to Jesus when He said ...

 

"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'  (Mat 7:21-23)

 

Jesus, God, is saying the same thing to us.  He wants not just for us to believe in Him but to know Him.  But, what does it mean?  What did it mean in Exod. 14?  What did Jesus mean?  He is God and He doesn't change as in Mal. 3:6.  So, we need to grasp what God wants when He say He wants all Egypt, all Israel, and all nations to KNOW Him.

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

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In part 2 of lesson 39 we return to Exod. 14 and study Pharaoh’s heart, God’s glory, and how to “know” the Lord.  We read the Bible in English and we read the words heart, glory, and the phrase “to know.”  If we stay in the English we miss so much as to the actual Hebrew.  God wants all Egyptians "to know" Him and it connects us to Jesus when He said ...

 

"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'  (Mat 7:21-23)

 

Jesus, God, is saying the same thing to us.  He wants not just for us to believe in Him but to know Him.  But, what does it mean?  What did it mean in Exod. 14?  What did Jesus mean?  He is God and He doesn't change as in Mal. 3:6.  So, we need to grasp what God wants when He say He wants all Egypt, all Israel, and all nations to KNOW Him.

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1316 195 full Exodus 63 - Exod. 25:10-16 - the Ark of the Covenant Exodus 63 - Exod. 25:10-16 - the Ark of the Covenant https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-63-exod-2510-16-the-ark-of-the-covenant/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-63-exod-2510-16-the-ark-of-the-covenant/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/f71ffb1d-d18e-3cc3-aea8-183dfa02beed

As we enter our "journey" studying the details of the Mishkan KaKodesh Yahvay, the Holy Dwelling of the LORD,  known as the Tabernacle, we find just reading the details is not inspiring or exciting reading.  All this detail, however, must have its purpose.  We again recall Jesus' words ...

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

So for us, as aspiring disciples of Adonai Yeshua, would conclude these chapters related to the Holy Dwelling Place of the Lord will testify of Jesus.  Just like He said.   Thus, we need to pay attention to the words carefully and get help.  We need access to excellent and credible Christian Bible scholars or Messianic Jewish Bible scholars to help us "see" Jesus in these texts.  We need to make sure that what they present is solid and Biblically based and simply not their imagination or opinions of crazy flights of fancy. 

For me, I will put the Bible back into its historical context and seek the help of archaeology, geography, history, the customs and the cultures of the ancient Middle East (in the case Egypt), and even the languages of the ancient Middle East to help us see the connections between the specific aspects of the Tabernacle.  I will access key scholars like Dr. John Currid or Dr. Craig Keener and his, "Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible," or such resources as the "Archaeological Study Bible" from either Zondervan or Crossway publishers.  I too want to "see" Jesus but I want to do it in such as way that it makes sense and connects us with the earthly dwelling tent of the Lord and all its rituals to give us a picture so we can be better able to understand the hidden spiritual concepts of the Lord and His redemption plan.

I mentioned several links I would provide.  The first is a very special video podcast I did entitled, "The Chiasm of the Light."  It is a Bible study of a concept called CHIASMS.  It is a literary structure used again and again in the Bible.  It is amazing that this literary structure seems to be used by God to show us absolutely that from Genesis 1:1 (the 1st verse in the Bible) to Revelation 22:21 (the last verse in the Bible), that it is all about Yeshua HaMaschiack, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  Tis implies as we read on into Exodus and the details the Lord provides on His Holy Dwelling Tent, then we are trusting these verses will testify of Jesus as He said, as God said, in John 5:39.  Check it out.

Link -

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-18-the-chiasm-of-the-light/

Another fun resource is from the website "Free Bible Images."  This link will provide you with amazing pictures of the Ark of the Covenant of the Dwelling Tent of Adonai (the Tabernacle).  I will be using this link again and again as we focus our study on a specific item in God's Beit HaMikdash, the Holy Dwelling of the Lord.   

Link (pictures - look for with box on the upper right that says VIDEO LINK to also access an awesome video)) -

https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/bs-tabernacle-ark-covenant/

I study and rely on professional archaeological journals.  One is "Bible and Spade," a publication from the Christian archaeological group called,"Associates for Bible Research."  The second is the journal called, "Biblical Archaeology Review," from "The Biblical Archaeology Society."  If you are serious about Bible study, if you are serious about getting the best resources available to help you go deeper, these two journals are a must.  A few pastors who have attended my classes now subscribe and have told me it has changed their sermon prep immensely. 

In this podcast I access an awesome article from "Biblical Archaeology Review" addressing the Ark of the Covenant.  It is clear tha archaeology shows us that the Lord told Moses of specific things Moses was familiar with in Egypt to use as a model or a pattern for what the Lord wanted in the Beit HaMikdash, His Holy Dwelling.  In this way the people, the Hebrews would be able to easily make the connection as to God's purposes since they are seeing things that resemble things they saw in their 400 some years in Egypt.  Here's the link to the article.

Link - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-artifacts/artifacts-and-the-bible/ark-of-the-covenant-in-egyptian-context/

In this podcast we dealt with CANOPIC JARS.  The jars contained specific body organs of a pharaoh that are removed from the pharaoh's body before mummification.  These organs are put in the canopic jars and are buried with the pharaoh in his tomb. 

Below is a picture of canopic jars I bought in Egypt on one of my several study and research trips.   

Many of us are familiar with King Tut.  His actual name is Too-tank-ham-moon.  Canopic jars were found in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings across from Luxor Egypt.  His jars were put in a special box, a special "ark" if you will, called the chest of Annubis.  This was found in King Tut's tomb along with the canopic jars.  

Annubis is the Egyptian god of the underworld.  Annubis is to guard the four body organs of the deceased, the liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines as they are removed from the body of the deceased so the body can be mummified or preserved to meet with the gods after death.  Supposedly then the four organs, the liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines will be replaced into the body when the body is resurrected to live forever with the gods.   The Hebrews in the days of Exodus would have known this.  They would have understood the special nature of this box, the chest of Annubis.

Here is a link to an awesome video about Canopic Jars.  It is made for kids but, for me, it is done so well I think you'll enjoy this wonderful scholarly video about these jars and the ancient Egyptian culture.

Link to video - https://www.historyforkids.net/canopic-jars.html

 So archaeology and history gives us added insight into what those Hebrews coming out of Egypt probably understood.  Yahvay, the Lord, God, wanted to give them something concrete, something they knew and understood, something physical that they could then be able to begin to grasp the Spiritual concepts of what God is teaching or things in the heavens.  God does not need a box like the Ark of the Covenant.  He does not need a tent or a Holy Dwelling Place where He is beyond the heavens and the earth.  But, His people need them.  Moses needs them.  We need them.  We'll see in this lesson the Spiritual aspects of God wanting to "camp out" with His people.  He needed a "TENT," that we call a tabernacle, to give His people a concrete object to grasp that the Lord was with them.  And, Yahvay used it again in John 1:14 in that He came to "camp out" with us again in His human tent.  

God creates physical things for us to picture those difficult Spiritual concepts or things that are in heaven, or the places above.  He did this right from the get go in His Torah in the first verse of Genesis.  If you haven't studied these podcast Bible study lessons now is the time before you go on in these chapters on the "Beit HaMikdash" (בית המקדש), the Holy Dwelling Place.  Here's the links to these awesome lessons ...

LINKS TO GENESIS 5 – CHAOS TO ORDER –

PART 1 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-5-part-1-gen-11-2-god-creates-the-heavens-and-the-earth/

PART 2 – video - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-5-special-gen-11-2-polemic-theology-from-chaos-to-order/

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

Ferret someplace near the Jordan River

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

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As we enter our "journey" studying the details of the Mishkan KaKodesh Yahvay, the Holy Dwelling of the LORD,  known as the Tabernacle, we find just reading the details is not inspiring or exciting reading.  All this detail, however, must have its purpose.  We again recall Jesus' words ...

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

So for us, as aspiring disciples of Adonai Yeshua, would conclude these chapters related to the Holy Dwelling Place of the Lord will testify of Jesus.  Just like He said.   Thus, we need to pay attention to the words carefully and get help.  We need access to excellent and credible Christian Bible scholars or Messianic Jewish Bible scholars to help us "see" Jesus in these texts.  We need to make sure that what they present is solid and Biblically based and simply not their imagination or opinions of crazy flights of fancy. 

For me, I will put the Bible back into its historical context and seek the help of archaeology, geography, history, the customs and the cultures of the ancient Middle East (in the case Egypt), and even the languages of the ancient Middle East to help us see the connections between the specific aspects of the Tabernacle.  I will access key scholars like Dr. John Currid or Dr. Craig Keener and his, "Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible," or such resources as the "Archaeological Study Bible" from either Zondervan or Crossway publishers.  I too want to "see" Jesus but I want to do it in such as way that it makes sense and connects us with the earthly dwelling tent of the Lord and all its rituals to give us a picture so we can be better able to understand the hidden spiritual concepts of the Lord and His redemption plan.

I mentioned several links I would provide.  The first is a very special video podcast I did entitled, "The Chiasm of the Light."  It is a Bible study of a concept called CHIASMS.  It is a literary structure used again and again in the Bible.  It is amazing that this literary structure seems to be used by God to show us absolutely that from Genesis 1:1 (the 1st verse in the Bible) to Revelation 22:21 (the last verse in the Bible), that it is all about Yeshua HaMaschiack, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  Tis implies as we read on into Exodus and the details the Lord provides on His Holy Dwelling Tent, then we are trusting these verses will testify of Jesus as He said, as God said, in John 5:39.  Check it out.

Link -

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-18-the-chiasm-of-the-light/

Another fun resource is from the website "Free Bible Images."  This link will provide you with amazing pictures of the Ark of the Covenant of the Dwelling Tent of Adonai (the Tabernacle).  I will be using this link again and again as we focus our study on a specific item in God's Beit HaMikdash, the Holy Dwelling of the Lord.   

Link (pictures - look for with box on the upper right that says VIDEO LINK to also access an awesome video)) -

https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/bs-tabernacle-ark-covenant/

I study and rely on professional archaeological journals.  One is "Bible and Spade," a publication from the Christian archaeological group called,"Associates for Bible Research."  The second is the journal called, "Biblical Archaeology Review," from "The Biblical Archaeology Society."  If you are serious about Bible study, if you are serious about getting the best resources available to help you go deeper, these two journals are a must.  A few pastors who have attended my classes now subscribe and have told me it has changed their sermon prep immensely. 

In this podcast I access an awesome article from "Biblical Archaeology Review" addressing the Ark of the Covenant.  It is clear tha archaeology shows us that the Lord told Moses of specific things Moses was familiar with in Egypt to use as a model or a pattern for what the Lord wanted in the Beit HaMikdash, His Holy Dwelling.  In this way the people, the Hebrews would be able to easily make the connection as to God's purposes since they are seeing things that resemble things they saw in their 400 some years in Egypt.  Here's the link to the article.

Link - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-artifacts/artifacts-and-the-bible/ark-of-the-covenant-in-egyptian-context/

In this podcast we dealt with CANOPIC JARS.  The jars contained specific body organs of a pharaoh that are removed from the pharaoh's body before mummification.  These organs are put in the canopic jars and are buried with the pharaoh in his tomb. 

Below is a picture of canopic jars I bought in Egypt on one of my several study and research trips.   

Many of us are familiar with King Tut.  His actual name is Too-tank-ham-moon.  Canopic jars were found in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings across from Luxor Egypt.  His jars were put in a special box, a special "ark" if you will, called the chest of Annubis.  This was found in King Tut's tomb along with the canopic jars.  

Annubis is the Egyptian god of the underworld.  Annubis is to guard the four body organs of the deceased, the liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines as they are removed from the body of the deceased so the body can be mummified or preserved to meet with the gods after death.  Supposedly then the four organs, the liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines will be replaced into the body when the body is resurrected to live forever with the gods.   The Hebrews in the days of Exodus would have known this.  They would have understood the special nature of this box, the chest of Annubis.

Here is a link to an awesome video about Canopic Jars.  It is made for kids but, for me, it is done so well I think you'll enjoy this wonderful scholarly video about these jars and the ancient Egyptian culture.

Link to video - https://www.historyforkids.net/canopic-jars.html

 So archaeology and history gives us added insight into what those Hebrews coming out of Egypt probably understood.  Yahvay, the Lord, God, wanted to give them something concrete, something they knew and understood, something physical that they could then be able to begin to grasp the Spiritual concepts of what God is teaching or things in the heavens.  God does not need a box like the Ark of the Covenant.  He does not need a tent or a Holy Dwelling Place where He is beyond the heavens and the earth.  But, His people need them.  Moses needs them.  We need them.  We'll see in this lesson the Spiritual aspects of God wanting to "camp out" with His people.  He needed a "TENT," that we call a tabernacle, to give His people a concrete object to grasp that the Lord was with them.  And, Yahvay used it again in John 1:14 in that He came to "camp out" with us again in His human tent.  

God creates physical things for us to picture those difficult Spiritual concepts or things that are in heaven, or the places above.  He did this right from the get go in His Torah in the first verse of Genesis.  If you haven't studied these podcast Bible study lessons now is the time before you go on in these chapters on the "Beit HaMikdash" (בית המקדש), the Holy Dwelling Place.  Here's the links to these awesome lessons ...

LINKS TO GENESIS 5 – CHAOS TO ORDER –

PART 1 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-5-part-1-gen-11-2-god-creates-the-heavens-and-the-earth/

PART 2 – video - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-5-special-gen-11-2-polemic-theology-from-chaos-to-order/

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

Ferret someplace near the Jordan River

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3044 393 full Genesis - 67 - Gen. 28:10-22 - THE WAY HOME Genesis - 67 - Gen. 28:10-22 - THE WAY HOME https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-67-gen-2810-22-the-way-to-paradise-and-abba/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-67-gen-2810-22-the-way-to-paradise-and-abba/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/0908c396-7a6c-3e96-916d-24e3e913806b

Jacob camps out and has an awesome dream.  The dream is of a ladder from the earth to the dwelling of the Lord God - in Hebrew we'd say Bet El or the House of God or the Dwelling Place of God or His Abode.  There are spiritual beings going up and down the ladder.  Hmm.  Angels right?  But, the Hebrew word for angels means messengers or even those deputed by the Lord.  Deputed means to be sent out to complete a task.  Could it be that these angels are God's deputies.  Those going down the ladder are headed out to do their assigned task.  Those coming up are His deputies who have done their work and are returned to Bet El, the dwelling place of God.  Perhaps.  We'll study the Hebrew and see how this fits the conceptual meaning of the Hebrew word meaning messenger that we say are angels.

But the ladder.  What's this about?  I offer one view.  Perhaps there are others.  What does it mean?  The way to the "tree of life, the way back to Paradise, the way back to ABBA our Father is closed.  We can't go back.  Is the Lord teaching us that there is a way home for us?  Is this a prediction for the future? Jesus' own words seem to verify that He is showing Jacob the future - the coming of one who will be the way back to the Father as in John 14:6. Jesus said He is the ladder in John 1:51.  He said He will be lifted up like standard, like a sign, like a ladder in John 3:14.  As the ladder, as Jesus is lifted up as the way home He will draw all men to Him to have the chance to return to the Father through Jesus.  It again seems we have another proof that all scripture in Jesus' day, the Hebrew Scriptures or the Old Testament, testify of the coming Messiah, the coming Savior, the one who will be set up as the only WAY back home.

In the podcast I mentioned three links I'd provide.  Link 1 - a Christian scholarly article on the concept of angels.  I recommend when you read it substitute the word angel and say MESSENGER.  Here's link #1 - 

https://www.gotquestions.org/angels-Bible.html

The 2nd link is to a Jewish scholarly article on God's MESSENGERS.  In this article you'll see how the rabbis years after Jesus' ascension started making up more fantasy about angels.  Much of their notions and the mistaken ideas of the so-called church scholars has led to our notions today of angels which is totally different than what the Bible MESSENGERS are really like.  Here's link #2 -

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/angels/

The final link is to episode 9 in the Bible study video series, "Five Small Stones."  These are five minute Bible study videos and in episode 9 we ask what does Paul mean in the two verses below.

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.  (Rom 10:4)

"Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and through Him everyone who believes is freed from all things, from which you could not be freed through the Law of Moses. (Act 13:38-39)

Is it possible the ladder is the way God will establish so we can all return to Him?  Is the ladder perhaps another picture for the cross?  Maybe.  Here's the link to all 11 videos.  Just scroll down to find #9 -

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=five+small

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in a wadi somewhere in the Judean Wilderness)

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

 

 

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Jacob camps out and has an awesome dream.  The dream is of a ladder from the earth to the dwelling of the Lord God - in Hebrew we'd say Bet El or the House of God or the Dwelling Place of God or His Abode.  There are spiritual beings going up and down the ladder.  Hmm.  Angels right?  But, the Hebrew word for angels means messengers or even those deputed by the Lord.  Deputed means to be sent out to complete a task.  Could it be that these angels are God's deputies.  Those going down the ladder are headed out to do their assigned task.  Those coming up are His deputies who have done their work and are returned to Bet El, the dwelling place of God.  Perhaps.  We'll study the Hebrew and see how this fits the conceptual meaning of the Hebrew word meaning messenger that we say are angels.

But the ladder.  What's this about?  I offer one view.  Perhaps there are others.  What does it mean?  The way to the "tree of life, the way back to Paradise, the way back to ABBA our Father is closed.  We can't go back.  Is the Lord teaching us that there is a way home for us?  Is this a prediction for the future? Jesus' own words seem to verify that He is showing Jacob the future - the coming of one who will be the way back to the Father as in John 14:6. Jesus said He is the ladder in John 1:51.  He said He will be lifted up like standard, like a sign, like a ladder in John 3:14.  As the ladder, as Jesus is lifted up as the way home He will draw all men to Him to have the chance to return to the Father through Jesus.  It again seems we have another proof that all scripture in Jesus' day, the Hebrew Scriptures or the Old Testament, testify of the coming Messiah, the coming Savior, the one who will be set up as the only WAY back home.

In the podcast I mentioned three links I'd provide.  Link 1 - a Christian scholarly article on the concept of angels.  I recommend when you read it substitute the word angel and say MESSENGER.  Here's link #1 - 

https://www.gotquestions.org/angels-Bible.html

The 2nd link is to a Jewish scholarly article on God's MESSENGERS.  In this article you'll see how the rabbis years after Jesus' ascension started making up more fantasy about angels.  Much of their notions and the mistaken ideas of the so-called church scholars has led to our notions today of angels which is totally different than what the Bible MESSENGERS are really like.  Here's link #2 -

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/angels/

The final link is to episode 9 in the Bible study video series, "Five Small Stones."  These are five minute Bible study videos and in episode 9 we ask what does Paul mean in the two verses below.

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. 
(Rom 10:4)

"Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and through Him everyone who believes is freed from all things, from which you could not be freed through the Law of Moses. (Act 13:38-39)

Is it possible the ladder is the way God will establish so we can all return to Him?  Is the ladder perhaps another picture for the cross?  Maybe.  Here's the link to all 11 videos.  Just scroll down to find #9 -

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=five+small

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in a wadi somewhere in the Judean Wilderness)

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2722 214 full Exodus - 39 part 1 - Exod. 14:1-4 WHERE’S MT. SINAI? Exodus - 39 part 1 - Exod. 14:1-4 WHERE’S MT. SINAI? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-39-exod-141-4-where-s-mt-sinai/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-39-exod-141-4-where-s-mt-sinai/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/53b15063-b302-3bf2-8757-a1155ecf4c8e

There is simply so much to learn and study in Exodus 14.  The main event is the unbelievable crossing of the sea and how God rescues Israel.  I will split lesson 39 into three parts.  Shown below is a brief idea of the concepts taught in each part.

Part 1 – where is Mt. Sinai? Does the Bible assist us in our pursuit of Biblical archaeology?  Does it provide facts and real evidence to help in archaeological discovery?  Eilat Mazar used the Bible to begin her dig to discover David's palace.  In her own words ...

"There can be little doubt that King David had a palace. The Bible tells us that Hiram of Tyre (who would later help King Solomon build the Temple) constructed the palace for David: 'King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David, with cedar logs, carpenters and stonemasons; and they built a palace for David' (2 Samuel 5:11). Nine years ago I wrote an article in BAR suggesting where, in my opinion, the remains of King David’s palace might lie. I proposed looking in the northern part of the most ancient area of Jerusalem, known as the City of David." ( “Did I Find King David’s Palace?” by Eilat Mazar originally appeared in BAR, January/February 2006. The article was first republished in Bible History Daily on September 7, 2012.  )  This is so amazing that the Bible led Eilat Mazar to the place to dig to find David's palace.  In part 1 we will see how once again God in His word gives us enough details that helps us as we try to find Mt. Sinai.  

Part 2 – Pharaoh’s heart, God’s glory, and how to “know” the Lord.  We read the Bible in English and we read the words heart, glory, and the phrase “to know.”  If we stay in the English we miss so much as to the actual Hebrew.  God wants all Egyptians "to know" Him and it connects us to Jesus when He said ...

"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'  (Mat 7:21-23)

Jesus, God, is saying the same thing to us.  He wants not just for us to believe in Him but to know Him.  But, what does it mean?  What did it mean in Exod. 14?  What did Jesus mean?  He is God and He doesn't change as in Mal. 3:6.  So, we need to grasp what God wants when He say He wants all Egypt, all Israel, and all nations to KNOW Him.

 

Part 3 – ALL SCRIPTURE TESTIFIES OF ME – Jesus says this sometime between 24-30 A.D. and we read it in John 5:39. All they had then was the Hebrew Scriptures.  So those who first heard Jesus, who did not have the New Testament, it was clear Jesus was saying that the Torah and even Exodus 14, the chapter we are studying in lesson 39, testify of Jesus.  How?  Get ready.  Get your seat belts on.  The rescue at ים סוף

Yam Suf – the sea of Reeds – connects us to Jesus and the final victory of His over death.

Also, we again encounter the ANGEL OF GOD or the ANGEL OF THE LORD.  In lesson 32 in Genesis we dealt with this in detail and showed how the Angel of the Lord is GOD, a manifestation of God to us in the flesh so that we will not die yet "see the Lord."  Here’s the link to lesson 32 in Genesis dealing with the Angel of the Lord. Link - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-zfndi-fd62d0

In part 2 of lesson 39 we will study how this relates to the dogma of the Trinity.  We say there are three PERSONS in one God.  Once again we are reading it in English when it was actually written in Greek almost 2000 years ago.  The Greek word that we translate as PERSON now is not what the Greek word means then and in the New Testament.  In the New Testament and for the early church fathers it means FACE.  Just like when Jesus said to Philip in John 14 that if we SEE Jesus, one might say see His face, then we have SEEN the Father.  It's the Greek word we translated as person.  But if we keep it in its original meaning as FACE, the dogma of the Trinity becomes a concept we can perhaps begin to grasp.  Check it out.

In part 1 I mentioned a map that might help you in the complex discussion we will encounter.  The map is shown below.  I highly recommend you use the map for this podcast.  It’ll be very helpful to grasp the details and the specifics presented.  Here’s the map.

Also, in this lesson, I mention the journey of Ezra as he and about 6000-7000 Jews return from Susa in ancient Babylon to Jerusalem.  The map of that journey is shown below.  Again, this will be a good resource to give you a better understanding of the lesson.  Here’s the “Ezra Journey” map.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ...somewhere in the Negev in Israel)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background

 

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There is simply so much to learn and study in Exodus 14.  The main event is the unbelievable crossing of the sea and how God rescues Israel.  I will split lesson 39 into three parts.  Shown below is a brief idea of the concepts taught in each part.

Part 1 – where is Mt. Sinai? Does the Bible assist us in our pursuit of Biblical archaeology?  Does it provide facts and real evidence to help in archaeological discovery?  Eilat Mazar used the Bible to begin her dig to discover David's palace.  In her own words ...

"There can be little doubt that King David had a palace. The Bible tells us that Hiram of Tyre (who would later help King Solomon build the Temple) constructed the palace for David: 'King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David, with cedar logs, carpenters and stonemasons; and they built a palace for David' (2 Samuel 5:11). Nine years ago I wrote an article in BAR suggesting where, in my opinion, the remains of King David’s palace might lie. I proposed looking in the northern part of the most ancient area of Jerusalem, known as the City of David." ( “Did I Find King David’s Palace?” by Eilat Mazar originally appeared in BAR, January/February 2006. The article was first republished in Bible History Daily on September 7, 2012.  )  This is so amazing that the Bible led Eilat Mazar to the place to dig to find David's palace.  In part 1 we will see how once again God in His word gives us enough details that helps us as we try to find Mt. Sinai.  

Part 2 – Pharaoh’s heart, God’s glory, and how to “know” the Lord.  We read the Bible in English and we read the words heart, glory, and the phrase “to know.”  If we stay in the English we miss so much as to the actual Hebrew.  God wants all Egyptians "to know" Him and it connects us to Jesus when He said ...

"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'  (Mat 7:21-23)

Jesus, God, is saying the same thing to us.  He wants not just for us to believe in Him but to know Him.  But, what does it mean?  What did it mean in Exod. 14?  What did Jesus mean?  He is God and He doesn't change as in Mal. 3:6.  So, we need to grasp what God wants when He say He wants all Egypt, all Israel, and all nations to KNOW Him.

 

Part 3 – ALL SCRIPTURE TESTIFIES OF ME – Jesus says this sometime between 24-30 A.D. and we read it in John 5:39. All they had then was the Hebrew Scriptures.  So those who first heard Jesus, who did not have the New Testament, it was clear Jesus was saying that the Torah and even Exodus 14, the chapter we are studying in lesson 39, testify of Jesus.  How?  Get ready.  Get your seat belts on.  The rescue at ים סוף

Yam Suf – the sea of Reeds – connects us to Jesus and the final victory of His over death.

Also, we again encounter the ANGEL OF GOD or the ANGEL OF THE LORD.  In lesson 32 in Genesis we dealt with this in detail and showed how the Angel of the Lord is GOD, a manifestation of God to us in the flesh so that we will not die yet "see the Lord."  Here’s the link to lesson 32 in Genesis dealing with the Angel of the Lord. Link - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-zfndi-fd62d0

In part 2 of lesson 39 we will study how this relates to the dogma of the Trinity.  We say there are three PERSONS in one God.  Once again we are reading it in English when it was actually written in Greek almost 2000 years ago.  The Greek word that we translate as PERSON now is not what the Greek word means then and in the New Testament.  In the New Testament and for the early church fathers it means FACE.  Just like when Jesus said to Philip in John 14 that if we SEE Jesus, one might say see His face, then we have SEEN the Father.  It's the Greek word we translated as person.  But if we keep it in its original meaning as FACE, the dogma of the Trinity becomes a concept we can perhaps begin to grasp.  Check it out.

In part 1 I mentioned a map that might help you in the complex discussion we will encounter.  The map is shown below.  I highly recommend you use the map for this podcast.  It’ll be very helpful to grasp the details and the specifics presented.  Here’s the map.

Also, in this lesson, I mention the journey of Ezra as he and about 6000-7000 Jews return from Susa in ancient Babylon to Jerusalem.  The map of that journey is shown below.  Again, this will be a good resource to give you a better understanding of the lesson.  Here’s the “Ezra Journey” map.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ...somewhere in the Negev in Israel)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2890 194 full Exodus 62 - Exod. 25:1-8 - "BUILD ME A DWELLING PLACE" - THE WAYPOINT ON THE HIKE THROUGH TORAH Exodus 62 - Exod. 25:1-8 - "BUILD ME A DWELLING PLACE" - THE WAYPOINT ON THE HIKE THROUGH TORAH https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-62-exod-251-8-the-waypoint-on-the-hike-through-torah/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-62-exod-251-8-the-waypoint-on-the-hike-through-torah/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/dc2ccff9-3d85-3e94-a133-238dcaf92191

THE WAYPOINT OF OUR JOURNEY

If you are a hiker like me there are times you are hiking on a trail and come across something special.  It might be a great look out on a high hill or a beautiful pond or a rock structure that has a unique shape.  It might be so cool you want to remember it, you want to make it a WAYPOINT.  If you do a search on the internet you might come up with the following description generated by AI of a WAYPOINT ...

In the context of hiking, a waypoint is a specific point of interest that you can mark on a map or in your GPS device, often used to track progress and navigate trails. These can be anything from a landmark to a campsite, water source, or a turning point.  This podcast Bible study on Exod. 25:1-8 is a WAYPOINT for our journey through Exodus.  It is a significant and critical set of verses that mark the rest of the "trail" to be of major importance.  Because now יהוה‎ Yahvay, the LORD, works with Moses to give him the details to make יהוה‎ Yahvay a TABERNACLE and the LORD with thus dwell among His people.   Image - permission to use - FreeBibleImages.org   We're going to find however, that the word TABERNACLE is not Hebrew nor Greek nor English.  It's Latin.  What is a Latin word doing here? So what does this word mean and why does it "hide" a more awesome way of looking at God's dwelling place?   And we will also find that "dwell" is not a good translation from the Hebrew in the phrase in Exod. 25:8 that יהוה‎ Yahvay will dwell among His people..  In the Hebrew it means something that we don't see - it means more than dwell - and when we see it this provides an expanded and enriched understanding of God among us.  On top of that we'll see that these verses testify of Yeshua, our Bridegroom, who came to "dwell" among us and with us and in us (John 14:20).   The Greek word translated as "dwell" in John 1:14 also translates the Hebrew word that is translated as "dwell" in Exod. 25:8.  Does this provide the connection?  What is going on?  You won't believe it!  

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?

(John & Robin somewhere in the Middle East)

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

 

 

 

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THE WAYPOINT OF OUR JOURNEY

If you are a hiker like me there are times you are hiking on a trail and come across something special.  It might be a great look out on a high hill or a beautiful pond or a rock structure that has a unique shape.  It might be so cool you want to remember it, you want to make it a WAYPOINT.  If you do a search on the internet you might come up with the following description generated by AI of a WAYPOINT ...

In the context of hiking, a waypoint is a specific point of interest that you can mark on a map or in your GPS device, often used to track progress and navigate trails. These can be anything from a landmark to a campsite, water source, or a turning point. 
This podcast Bible study on Exod. 25:1-8 is a WAYPOINT for our journey through Exodus.  It is a significant and critical set of verses that mark the rest of the "trail" to be of major importance.  Because now יהוה‎ Yahvay, the LORD, works with Moses to give him the details to make יהוה‎ Yahvay a TABERNACLE and the LORD with thus dwell among His people.   Image - permission to use - FreeBibleImages.org   We're going to find however, that the word TABERNACLE is not Hebrew nor Greek nor English.  It's Latin.  What is a Latin word doing here? So what does this word mean and why does it "hide" a more awesome way of looking at God's dwelling place?   And we will also find that "dwell" is not a good translation from the Hebrew in the phrase in Exod. 25:8 that יהוה‎ Yahvay will dwell among His people..  In the Hebrew it means something that we don't see - it means more than dwell - and when we see it this provides an expanded and enriched understanding of God among us.  On top of that we'll see that these verses testify of Yeshua, our Bridegroom, who came to "dwell" among us and with us and in us (John 14:20).   The Greek word translated as "dwell" in John 1:14 also translates the Hebrew word that is translated as "dwell" in Exod. 25:8.  Does this provide the connection?  What is going on?  You won't believe it!  

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?

(John & Robin somewhere in the Middle East)


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

 

 

 

  ]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2772 391 full Truth Nuggets - 8 - He Was Laid in A Manger Truth Nuggets - 8 - He Was Laid in A Manger https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-8-he-was-laid-in-a-manger/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-8-he-was-laid-in-a-manger/#comments Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/b38967e1-1ad6-3655-9405-dd60b32baf53

TRUTH NUGGETS #8

Mary gave birth to her son, Jesus, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and He was laid in a manger.  This is so familiar to any and all Christians from and early age and throughout our lives.  It is part of the “Christmas” story so much a part of our lives every year. 

But, is there more that we can’t see?  Is the manger and Jesus in the manger, does this relate to something more; something so common to our Christian experience? 

This vidcast from Light of Menorah takes us back to ancient Israel to understand what a manger is and what it is used for.  It takes us to Bethlehem to locate where mangers are found.  This video takes us back 3400 years to ancient Egypt and the words of Adonai given to Moses in the Torah, the first five books of the Bible just before they left Egypt.  And as we study the archaeology in Jesus’ day and the Torah, as we remember that Jesus said all scripture testifies of Him - He said this 2000 years ago when all they had was the Hebrew scriptures (a.k.a. the Old Testament) – this along with the picture of Jesus just born and lying in a manger explodes with meaning.  We missed it since the “church” has been disconnected from its Jewish roots for hundreds and hundreds of years.  

Are you ready for this?  Let’s go.

I mentioned in the video that I would provide scholarly links to study the events and the archaeology of Jesus’ birth from the Associates for Biblical Research.  These are a must if you want to come to grips with the reality of His birth and to expand your understanding of the Gospel of the Kingdom.

Link 1 to an article by Dr. Ken Bailey entitled, “The Manger and the Inn.”  -  https://biblearchaeology.org/new-testament-era-list/2803-the-manger-and-the-inn?highlight=WyJtYW5nZXIiLCJtYW5nZXInIl0=

Link 2 to a video by Gary Byers entitled, “Away in a Manger but Not a Barn.” -

Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YveeRv50lmg

Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzRG6jIVGoY

Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I-YhXcx0qU

Link 3 to an article by Gordon Melish, “There Wasn’t an Inn.” - https://biblearchaeology.org/research/devotionals/3643-there-wasnt-any-inn?highlight=WyJtYW5nZXIiLCJtYW5nZXInIl0=

Link 4 - Joel Kramer's video on the archaeology of Bethlehem - https://sourceflix.com/our-video/born-in-bethlehem/

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

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TRUTH NUGGETS #8

Mary gave birth to her son, Jesus, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and He was laid in a manger.  This is so familiar to any and all Christians from and early age and throughout our lives.  It is part of the “Christmas” story so much a part of our lives every year. 

But, is there more that we can’t see?  Is the manger and Jesus in the manger, does this relate to something more; something so common to our Christian experience? 

This vidcast from Light of Menorah takes us back to ancient Israel to understand what a manger is and what it is used for.  It takes us to Bethlehem to locate where mangers are found.  This video takes us back 3400 years to ancient Egypt and the words of Adonai given to Moses in the Torah, the first five books of the Bible just before they left Egypt.  And as we study the archaeology in Jesus’ day and the Torah, as we remember that Jesus said all scripture testifies of Him - He said this 2000 years ago when all they had was the Hebrew scriptures (a.k.a. the Old Testament) – this along with the picture of Jesus just born and lying in a manger explodes with meaning.  We missed it since the “church” has been disconnected from its Jewish roots for hundreds and hundreds of years.  

Are you ready for this?  Let’s go.

I mentioned in the video that I would provide scholarly links to study the events and the archaeology of Jesus’ birth from the Associates for Biblical Research.  These are a must if you want to come to grips with the reality of His birth and to expand your understanding of the Gospel of the Kingdom.

Link 1 to an article by Dr. Ken Bailey entitled, “The Manger and the Inn.”  -  https://biblearchaeology.org/new-testament-era-list/2803-the-manger-and-the-inn?highlight=WyJtYW5nZXIiLCJtYW5nZXInIl0=

Link 2 to a video by Gary Byers entitled, “Away in a Manger but Not a Barn.” -

Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YveeRv50lmg

Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzRG6jIVGoY

Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I-YhXcx0qU

Link 3 to an article by Gordon Melish, “There Wasn’t an Inn.” - https://biblearchaeology.org/research/devotionals/3643-there-wasnt-any-inn?highlight=WyJtYW5nZXIiLCJtYW5nZXInIl0=

Link 4 - Joel Kramer's video on the archaeology of Bethlehem - https://sourceflix.com/our-video/born-in-bethlehem/

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1756 59 full Truth Nugget 18 - The Chiasm of the Light Truth Nugget 18 - The Chiasm of the Light https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-18-the-chiasm-of-the-light/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-18-the-chiasm-of-the-light/#comments Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/2f35afad-c060-38aa-92fa-238efc025f7c

There is so much of Christmas that can hide the real significance of this season. It is not a HOLIDAY but it is a HOLY DAY. I wonder if הַשָּׂטָן Ha Satan - the adversary or the devil - is the one who did this and thus leading so many away from the chance of knowing the Savior. We almost need to take Christ and take Him OUT of Christmas and restore that which we lost. This video suggests the awesomeness of this event, the birth of Jesus, the Messiah. This video gives a picture of the Light of Messiah that came as John writes of it in John 1:9. It presents a picture that the birth of Jesus takes us from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21. This picture shows us this time of remembrance is a HOLY day and not a holiday. Let's study the Chiasm of the Light.

I mentioned in the video that I would provide scholarly links to study the events and the archaeology of Jesus’ birth from the Associates for Biblical Research. These are a must if you want to come to grips with the reality of His birth and to expand your understanding of the Gospel of the Kingdom.

Link 1 to an article by Dr. Ken Bailey entitled, “The Manger and the Inn.” - https://biblearchaeology.org/new-testament-era-list/2803-the-manger-and-the-inn?highlight=WyJtYW5nZXIiLCJtYW5nZXInIl0=

Link 2 to a video by Gary Byers entitled, “Away in a Manger but Not a Barn.” - Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YveeRv50lmg

Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzRG6jIVGoY Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I-YhXcx0qU

Link 3 to an article by Gordon Melish, “There Wasn’t an Inn.” - https://biblearchaeology.org/research/devotionals/3643-there-wasnt-any-inn?highlight=WyJtYW5nZXIiLCJtYW5nZXInIl0=

Link 4 - Joel Kramer's video on the archaeology of Bethlehem - https://sourceflix.com/our-video/born-in-bethlehem/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?

(Ferret - just outside a Bedouin tent in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

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There is so much of Christmas that can hide the real significance of this season. It is not a HOLIDAY but it is a HOLY DAY. I wonder if הַשָּׂטָן Ha Satan - the adversary or the devil - is the one who did this and thus leading so many away from the chance of knowing the Savior. We almost need to take Christ and take Him OUT of Christmas and restore that which we lost. This video suggests the awesomeness of this event, the birth of Jesus, the Messiah. This video gives a picture of the Light of Messiah that came as John writes of it in John 1:9. It presents a picture that the birth of Jesus takes us from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21. This picture shows us this time of remembrance is a HOLY day and not a holiday. Let's study the Chiasm of the Light.

I mentioned in the video that I would provide scholarly links to study the events and the archaeology of Jesus’ birth from the Associates for Biblical Research. These are a must if you want to come to grips with the reality of His birth and to expand your understanding of the Gospel of the Kingdom.

Link 1 to an article by Dr. Ken Bailey entitled, “The Manger and the Inn.” - https://biblearchaeology.org/new-testament-era-list/2803-the-manger-and-the-inn?highlight=WyJtYW5nZXIiLCJtYW5nZXInIl0=

Link 2 to a video by Gary Byers entitled, “Away in a Manger but Not a Barn.” - Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YveeRv50lmg

Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzRG6jIVGoY Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I-YhXcx0qU

Link 3 to an article by Gordon Melish, “There Wasn’t an Inn.” - https://biblearchaeology.org/research/devotionals/3643-there-wasnt-any-inn?highlight=WyJtYW5nZXIiLCJtYW5nZXInIl0=

Link 4 - Joel Kramer's video on the archaeology of Bethlehem - https://sourceflix.com/our-video/born-in-bethlehem/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?

(Ferret - just outside a Bedouin tent in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1178 255 full Chanukah: Return of the King Video 10 - The Maccabee Chanukah: Return of the King Video 10 - The Maccabee https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-the-servant-the-king/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-the-servant-the-king/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:34:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/088df32b-ee9d-303c-a8cd-446cfab394e9

So we come to the last video.  Yes.  Chanukah is a festival in Judaism and has nothing to do with Christmas.  Christmas is a Christian festival and has nothing to do with Chanukah.   But, we have seen that Jesus is teaching His disciples 2000 years ago about His return.  He uses Chanukah in surprising ways in Matthew 24 to teach them THEN that the days before His return will be like the days before the first Chanukah.  In those days in the early second century B.C. there was persecution, torture, chaos, and terror.  It was a time of tribulation.  In the same way the days before Jesus returns will be the time of the Great Tribulation and the saints of the Lord will be persecuted.  It will be a time of extreme terror and evil.  

In this video we will focus on the middle candle of the Chanukah menorah.  It is called the SHAMASH candle or the servant candle.  Jesus came serving His Father.  He will return as the king.  Perhaps God sees a connection between Chanukah and Christmas for those who are disciples of the Jesus.  Perhaps God has given us a picture of one hero, Judah the Maccabee, Judah the Hammer, of those days before the first Chanukah, who foreshadows the true מכבי MAKA-VEE, the Hammer.  

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... teaching in northern Israel)

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

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So we come to the last video.  Yes.  Chanukah is a festival in Judaism and has nothing to do with Christmas.  Christmas is a Christian festival and has nothing to do with Chanukah.   But, we have seen that Jesus is teaching His disciples 2000 years ago about His return.  He uses Chanukah in surprising ways in Matthew 24 to teach them THEN that the days before His return will be like the days before the first Chanukah.  In those days in the early second century B.C. there was persecution, torture, chaos, and terror.  It was a time of tribulation.  In the same way the days before Jesus returns will be the time of the Great Tribulation and the saints of the Lord will be persecuted.  It will be a time of extreme terror and evil.  

In this video we will focus on the middle candle of the Chanukah menorah.  It is called the SHAMASH candle or the servant candle.  Jesus came serving His Father.  He will return as the king.  Perhaps God sees a connection between Chanukah and Christmas for those who are disciples of the Jesus.  Perhaps God has given us a picture of one hero, Judah the Maccabee, Judah the Hammer, of those days before the first Chanukah, who foreshadows the true מכבי MAKA-VEE, the Hammer.  

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... teaching in northern Israel)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1928 57 full Chanukah: Return of the King Video 9 Candle 8 - THE LION Chanukah: Return of the King Video 9 Candle 8 - THE LION https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-eight-the-lion/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-eight-the-lion/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:33:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/71f31cb4-17f5-3dec-8747-4313d16bfd06

This is getting too amazing.  In this video lesson we not only continue to see that the Lord uses Chanukah to help His disciples 2000 years ago understand His return but also who He is.  Who is this King?  How is this connected to the time of the Maccabees and Yehoodah HaMakehvee, Judah the Maccabee, the Hammer?  On top of that we will see that the Lord uses Chanukah 400 some years before the first Chanukah happened.  Yes the Lord inspires one of His "prophets" to write predictions of Chanukah and, more than that, this prophet uses Chanukah inspired by the Lord to predict things of the end of days.  So Jesus after Chanukah uses it to teach His disciples but the Lord also does it before Chanukah in and around 600 B.C.  

So, if you are interested in the end times, if you are curious about how the Lord inspires a prophet to predict aspects of the end of days, this lesson is a must to view and study.  And more than that you will see how this starts in the book of Genesis with Jacob and his 12 sons!  This video will blow you away and its all history, Bible history.  The Lord is coming again - the Return of the King - and Chanukah is right in the middle of all of it.  So cool!

Critical links for you to study what is presented in this vidcast.  

Link 1 - Antiochus IV is the villain of Chanukah and a picture of the villain we call the Beast in Revelation 13 - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-israel/antiochus-epiphanes-the-bibles-most-notoriously-forgotten-villain/

Link 2 - Chanukah, the Maccabees, and the Apocrypha - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/hanukah-maccabees-and-apocrypha/

Link 3 - Dr. Clyde Billington's video on Chanukah in its historical context - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn2u0ufT1Rc

Link 4 - article on Daniel 11 and its historical accuracy - https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/understanding-the-book-of-daniel/daniel-11/

Link 5 - article showing the early date of the Book of Daniel - archaeology does it again - http://www.jesuswalk.com/daniel/app3_early-date-of-daniel.htm

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... teaching in the desert on the Baja of Mexico)

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

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This is getting too amazing.  In this video lesson we not only continue to see that the Lord uses Chanukah to help His disciples 2000 years ago understand His return but also who He is.  Who is this King?  How is this connected to the time of the Maccabees and Yehoodah HaMakehvee, Judah the Maccabee, the Hammer?  On top of that we will see that the Lord uses Chanukah 400 some years before the first Chanukah happened.  Yes the Lord inspires one of His "prophets" to write predictions of Chanukah and, more than that, this prophet uses Chanukah inspired by the Lord to predict things of the end of days.  So Jesus after Chanukah uses it to teach His disciples but the Lord also does it before Chanukah in and around 600 B.C.  

So, if you are interested in the end times, if you are curious about how the Lord inspires a prophet to predict aspects of the end of days, this lesson is a must to view and study.  And more than that you will see how this starts in the book of Genesis with Jacob and his 12 sons!  This video will blow you away and its all history, Bible history.  The Lord is coming again - the Return of the King - and Chanukah is right in the middle of all of it.  So cool!

Critical links for you to study what is presented in this vidcast.  

Link 1 - Antiochus IV is the villain of Chanukah and a picture of the villain we call the Beast in Revelation 13 - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-israel/antiochus-epiphanes-the-bibles-most-notoriously-forgotten-villain/

Link 2 - Chanukah, the Maccabees, and the Apocrypha - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/hanukah-maccabees-and-apocrypha/

Link 3 - Dr. Clyde Billington's video on Chanukah in its historical context - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn2u0ufT1Rc

Link 4 - article on Daniel 11 and its historical accuracy - https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/understanding-the-book-of-daniel/daniel-11/

Link 5 - article showing the early date of the Book of Daniel - archaeology does it again - http://www.jesuswalk.com/daniel/app3_early-date-of-daniel.htm

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... teaching in the desert on the Baja of Mexico)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1402 56 full Chanukah: Return of the King Video 8 Candle 7 - The High Priest Chanukah: Return of the King Video 8 Candle 7 - The High Priest https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-seven/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-seven/#comments Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:33:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/d126a9f5-de5e-36a6-aa17-d917c5c21d52

Chanukah stands on its own as an important Jewish feast.  It was an amazing time where God again came to the aid of His chosen people.  Time and time again we see how God was with His people - outnumbered or with little power or resources - and the Lord gave them victory in His power and not theirs.  We remember the Exodus or Joshua at Jericho or Deborah and Barak or Gideon.  Even into 1948 and the War of Independence where Israel, a restored nation after 2000 years, was surrounded by millions of Arabs who wanted to annihilate them from the face of the earth.  But, Israel was victorious because of the Lord and it was repeated in the Six Day War in 1967 and the Yom Kippur War of 1973.

The connection between Chanukah and the Return of the King goes on.  The Lord is showing us that the days before His return will be somewhat like the days before the first Chanukah but a 1000 times worse - Chanukah is a real set of events that God uses to teach of the ultimate Return of the King.  It'll be the days of the Great Tribulation.  In the days of Judah the Maccabee the Lord used Judah and his army of devoted religious Jews to defeat the evil forces of Antiochus IV and restore HaBayt Mikdash, the Holy Dwelling Place, or, as we know it, the Temple in Jerusalem.  We have seen how God connects these events to Himself and His return.  Is there a connection to the actual 1st Chanukah, the cleansing of the Temple and the reinitiation of the sacrifices?  Let's go see.

Links to mentioned in this video ...

Video on the miracles God did in recent battles Israel was in -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsN5bqVzX34

Article on 17 major battles and their miraculous nature - https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/17-miraculous-israeli-military-victories

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... in a restaurant somewhere on the Baja of Mexico)

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

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Chanukah stands on its own as an important Jewish feast.  It was an amazing time where God again came to the aid of His chosen people.  Time and time again we see how God was with His people - outnumbered or with little power or resources - and the Lord gave them victory in His power and not theirs.  We remember the Exodus or Joshua at Jericho or Deborah and Barak or Gideon.  Even into 1948 and the War of Independence where Israel, a restored nation after 2000 years, was surrounded by millions of Arabs who wanted to annihilate them from the face of the earth.  But, Israel was victorious because of the Lord and it was repeated in the Six Day War in 1967 and the Yom Kippur War of 1973.

The connection between Chanukah and the Return of the King goes on.  The Lord is showing us that the days before His return will be somewhat like the days before the first Chanukah but a 1000 times worse - Chanukah is a real set of events that God uses to teach of the ultimate Return of the King.  It'll be the days of the Great Tribulation.  In the days of Judah the Maccabee the Lord used Judah and his army of devoted religious Jews to defeat the evil forces of Antiochus IV and restore HaBayt Mikdash, the Holy Dwelling Place, or, as we know it, the Temple in Jerusalem.  We have seen how God connects these events to Himself and His return.  Is there a connection to the actual 1st Chanukah, the cleansing of the Temple and the reinitiation of the sacrifices?  Let's go see.

Links to mentioned in this video ...

Video on the miracles God did in recent battles Israel was in -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsN5bqVzX34

Article on 17 major battles and their miraculous nature - https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/17-miraculous-israeli-military-victories

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... in a restaurant somewhere on the Baja of Mexico)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1782 55 full Chanukah: Return of the King Video 7 Candle 6 - the Beast is Defeated Chanukah: Return of the King Video 7 Candle 6 - the Beast is Defeated https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-six/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-six/#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:33:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/c06bfe47-5ca5-38fd-bd64-ffd0e3ea0fdf

The Hebrew name of Judas the Maccabee is Yehoodah Hasmonaim but his nickname was Yehooda HaMaKehvee or Judas (or equivalently Judah) the Hammer.  He was the military hero of Chanukah.  He was the one who captured Jerusalem in 164 B.C.  He and all the religious people of Jerusalem restored the House of Adonai, HaBate Mikdash, the Holy Dwelling Place, or the Temple.  They dedicated it (Chanukah means dedication) and it was decided that the Jewish people would do a feast every year remembering what great things God had done. 

It was an amazing crazy victory over odds that were more than overwhelming.  Judah "hammered" the forces of the cruel pagan Seleucid Greek king Antiochus IV Epiphanes.  But, does God make any connections with this victory with Yeshua His Son?  Are their similarities between Yehoodah and his leadership of the armies of the Jews and Yeshua, King of Kings and Lord of Lords?  Let's explore this in this video.

Links mentioned in this video ...

Dr. Clyde Billington's video on Chanukah in its historical context - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn2u0ufT1Rc

Article on Daniel 11 and its historical accuracy - https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/understanding-the-book-of-daniel/daniel-11/

Article showing the early date of the Book of Daniel - archaeology does it again - http://www.jesuswalk.com/daniel/app3_early-date-of-daniel.htm

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... somewhere in the Negev of Israel)

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

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The Hebrew name of Judas the Maccabee is Yehoodah Hasmonaim but his nickname was Yehooda HaMaKehvee or Judas (or equivalently Judah) the Hammer.  He was the military hero of Chanukah.  He was the one who captured Jerusalem in 164 B.C.  He and all the religious people of Jerusalem restored the House of Adonai, HaBate Mikdash, the Holy Dwelling Place, or the Temple.  They dedicated it (Chanukah means dedication) and it was decided that the Jewish people would do a feast every year remembering what great things God had done. 

It was an amazing crazy victory over odds that were more than overwhelming.  Judah "hammered" the forces of the cruel pagan Seleucid Greek king Antiochus IV Epiphanes.  But, does God make any connections with this victory with Yeshua His Son?  Are their similarities between Yehoodah and his leadership of the armies of the Jews and Yeshua, King of Kings and Lord of Lords?  Let's explore this in this video.

Links mentioned in this video ...

Dr. Clyde Billington's video on Chanukah in its historical context - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn2u0ufT1Rc

Article on Daniel 11 and its historical accuracy - https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/understanding-the-book-of-daniel/daniel-11/

Article showing the early date of the Book of Daniel - archaeology does it again - http://www.jesuswalk.com/daniel/app3_early-date-of-daniel.htm

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... somewhere in the Negev of Israel)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1899 54 full Chanukah: Return of the King Video 6 Candle 5 - Never Give In Chanukah: Return of the King Video 6 Candle 5 - Never Give In https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-five/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-five/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:32:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/b1e631a1-95eb-3c07-a6d2-8f197ef26138

OK.  It is crystal clear by now that Jesus is teaching about His return using the sequence of events in 1 Maccabees 2.  It is too amazing.  The exact order in 1 Maccabees 2 is the exact order in Matthew 24:9-21.  We don't get it since we are 1) not Jewish and 2) we are not taught the Bible in its historical context.  But, the Lord is doing something new.  He is doing something to bring us who are behind the curtain, behind the veil, to see more clearly.  This so to take His "bride" into a more complete and enhanced understanding of His word and get "her" (that is us) ready for the coming of the Bridegroom. 

In this video we will meet more amazing Jewish people from those dark and terrible days under the cruelty of Antiochus Epiphanes IV.  We will meet my hero, Eleazar, and Bible teacher.  We will also learn about Jewish families and how they would not buckle under the pressure to turn away from the Lord and turn to the practices of the pagan Greeks and their worldview of Hellenism, a worldview straight from hell.  And from this we will again see how they faced persecution and torture and death.  It was a time of a great tribulation on all Israel. 

But, it is interesting that Jesus is teaching that before His return that the terrible days of the Maccabees is nothing compared to the terror of the tribulation.  After all the things He said that relate to those days Jesus ends those five statement with ...

"For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will.  Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short."  Matt. 24:21-22

I had an awesome lady Bible teacher who taught on the book of the Revelation.  When it got to the rapture she taught we should hope for the best but prepare for the worst.  She asked us to ask some questions that no one asks?  What if those who are post-trib - in other words that the rapture will happen after the tribulation - are right?  What if we as Christians must go through what the Jews went through but 1000 times worse?  Those who hold to post-trib are simply speculating as to their view of the end times.  Those who are mid-trib and pre-trib are simply stating a man made view of the endtimes.  There are endless arguments and no conclusion except one's own prejudice.  So, all those Christians - pre and mid and post and who are not rapture people - will be saved and we will finally all see who was right and who was wrong.  So, I remember that great lesson I learned from that women Bible teacher who I held in high high esteem when she said, "Hope for the best but plan for the worst."  

One famous Christian pastor says Christians in the USA are not ready.  Here's his article.  We are not ready.  We are too soft and too integrated into the culture of "me first" that is all around us.  We don't hold a candle to the heroes of the faith in this lesson and in the previous lesson.  It is time to wake up and get ready.  

Link to Pastor Brunson's article - https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/milton-quintanilla/were-not-ready-pastor-urges-us-christians-to-prepare-for-persecution.html

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... hiking the ruins of Gath - the hometown of Goiath)

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

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OK.  It is crystal clear by now that Jesus is teaching about His return using the sequence of events in 1 Maccabees 2.  It is too amazing.  The exact order in 1 Maccabees 2 is the exact order in Matthew 24:9-21.  We don't get it since we are 1) not Jewish and 2) we are not taught the Bible in its historical context.  But, the Lord is doing something new.  He is doing something to bring us who are behind the curtain, behind the veil, to see more clearly.  This so to take His "bride" into a more complete and enhanced understanding of His word and get "her" (that is us) ready for the coming of the Bridegroom. 

In this video we will meet more amazing Jewish people from those dark and terrible days under the cruelty of Antiochus Epiphanes IV.  We will meet my hero, Eleazar, and Bible teacher.  We will also learn about Jewish families and how they would not buckle under the pressure to turn away from the Lord and turn to the practices of the pagan Greeks and their worldview of Hellenism, a worldview straight from hell.  And from this we will again see how they faced persecution and torture and death.  It was a time of a great tribulation on all Israel. 

But, it is interesting that Jesus is teaching that before His return that the terrible days of the Maccabees is nothing compared to the terror of the tribulation.  After all the things He said that relate to those days Jesus ends those five statement with ...

"For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will.  Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short."  Matt. 24:21-22

I had an awesome lady Bible teacher who taught on the book of the Revelation.  When it got to the rapture she taught we should hope for the best but prepare for the worst.  She asked us to ask some questions that no one asks?  What if those who are post-trib - in other words that the rapture will happen after the tribulation - are right?  What if we as Christians must go through what the Jews went through but 1000 times worse?  Those who hold to post-trib are simply speculating as to their view of the end times.  Those who are mid-trib and pre-trib are simply stating a man made view of the endtimes.  There are endless arguments and no conclusion except one's own prejudice.  So, all those Christians - pre and mid and post and who are not rapture people - will be saved and we will finally all see who was right and who was wrong.  So, I remember that great lesson I learned from that women Bible teacher who I held in high high esteem when she said, "Hope for the best but plan for the worst."  

One famous Christian pastor says Christians in the USA are not ready.  Here's his article.  We are not ready.  We are too soft and too integrated into the culture of "me first" that is all around us.  We don't hold a candle to the heroes of the faith in this lesson and in the previous lesson.  It is time to wake up and get ready.  

Link to Pastor Brunson's article - https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/milton-quintanilla/were-not-ready-pastor-urges-us-christians-to-prepare-for-persecution.html

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... hiking the ruins of Gath - the hometown of Goiath)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1986 53 full Chanukah: Return of the King Video 5 Candle 4: Remember the Moms Chanukah: Return of the King Video 5 Candle 4: Remember the Moms https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-four/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-four/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:32:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/ff82ceac-f093-323b-989f-36d5bc81e953

Candle 4 is lit.  What does it represent as far as Jesus connecting Chanukah with His return - the Return of the King?  So far Jesus has said He is God on Chanukah.  The evil king Antiochus said he was god and he's the villain of this Jewish feast.  He's not god - no way.  Only Yeshua is Lord of lords and King of kings and the only God.  But, Jesus said this on Chanukah and that ain't no coincidence!  See John 10:22 and following.  

Then we remember Jesus teaching in a special sequence.  In those days before He returns He talked about the abomination of desolation.  He talked about fleeing to the mountains and not taking anything with us.  All these are in the books of the Maccabees in the same order!  Those books were written in the mid to early 1st century B.C.  The disciples of Jesus would have had access to those books.  Thus, it seems highly probable that they saw  what Jesus was doing; He was creating an awesome connection between Chanukah and His return.  So, as we put the Bible back into its historical context we too hear as they did THEN, and see the way those disciples did THEN, and understand the way they did THEN, so the Ruach HaKodesh רוח הקודש - our comforter and teacher - can help us enhance and expand our understanding NOW.  

In this vidcast you will meet some amazing women.  We will also meet 7 brothers - men and boys who are also so amazing.  Actually most of the women are teenagers.  Girls married at 12 or 13 or 14 in and around 170 B.C.  These young Jewish teenage moms and those 7 Jewish brothers exhibited courage and bravery that no Christian girl or young man in the USA would ever face or has ever faced.  We will meet true heroines and heroes of the faith in a time of horror and death and fear and chaos.  And Jesus tells us that perhaps the terror they faced is what may face moms with kids again and all of us before He returns.

Here's the links to where you can purchase that amazing historical novel entitled, "Maccabee," by Dave Carson.  It's based upon the event of 1 and 2 Maccabees and it is an adventure story supreme.  Get you'll love it.

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Maccabee-David-C-Carson/dp/1432701657

Thrift Books - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/maccabee_david-c-carson/2526430/item/26613131/?mkwid=%7Cdc&pcrid=448918240737&pkw=&pmt=&slid=&plc=&pgrid=104755242616&ptaid=pla-927269736418&gclid=CjwKCAiAlNf-BRB_EiwA2osbxcbO4dbLAvmazeh-dhnQvFaeHdq_YYAJ8N8HQ2vrZ9nthcipwxPY-hoCpLYQAvD_BwE#idiq=26613131&edition=7609396

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ...not far from ancient Bethel)

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

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Candle 4 is lit.  What does it represent as far as Jesus connecting Chanukah with His return - the Return of the King?  So far Jesus has said He is God on Chanukah.  The evil king Antiochus said he was god and he's the villain of this Jewish feast.  He's not god - no way.  Only Yeshua is Lord of lords and King of kings and the only God.  But, Jesus said this on Chanukah and that ain't no coincidence!  See John 10:22 and following.  

Then we remember Jesus teaching in a special sequence.  In those days before He returns He talked about the abomination of desolation.  He talked about fleeing to the mountains and not taking anything with us.  All these are in the books of the Maccabees in the same order!  Those books were written in the mid to early 1st century B.C.  The disciples of Jesus would have had access to those books.  Thus, it seems highly probable that they saw  what Jesus was doing; He was creating an awesome connection between Chanukah and His return.  So, as we put the Bible back into its historical context we too hear as they did THEN, and see the way those disciples did THEN, and understand the way they did THEN, so the Ruach HaKodesh רוח הקודש - our comforter and teacher - can help us enhance and expand our understanding NOW.  

In this vidcast you will meet some amazing women.  We will also meet 7 brothers - men and boys who are also so amazing.  Actually most of the women are teenagers.  Girls married at 12 or 13 or 14 in and around 170 B.C.  These young Jewish teenage moms and those 7 Jewish brothers exhibited courage and bravery that no Christian girl or young man in the USA would ever face or has ever faced.  We will meet true heroines and heroes of the faith in a time of horror and death and fear and chaos.  And Jesus tells us that perhaps the terror they faced is what may face moms with kids again and all of us before He returns.

Here's the links to where you can purchase that amazing historical novel entitled, "Maccabee," by Dave Carson.  It's based upon the event of 1 and 2 Maccabees and it is an adventure story supreme.  Get you'll love it.

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Maccabee-David-C-Carson/dp/1432701657

Thrift Books - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/maccabee_david-c-carson/2526430/item/26613131/?mkwid=%7Cdc&pcrid=448918240737&pkw=&pmt=&slid=&plc=&pgrid=104755242616&ptaid=pla-927269736418&gclid=CjwKCAiAlNf-BRB_EiwA2osbxcbO4dbLAvmazeh-dhnQvFaeHdq_YYAJ8N8HQ2vrZ9nthcipwxPY-hoCpLYQAvD_BwE#idiq=26613131&edition=7609396

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ...not far from ancient Bethel)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2390 52 full Chanukah: Return of the King Video 4 Candle 3 - Leave It All Behind Chanukah: Return of the King Video 4 Candle 3 - Leave It All Behind https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-three/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-three/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:31:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/d24e2a6c-f9d4-3d4a-b7a2-34762ca427b7

And so the connection between Jesus' return and Chanukah continues.  We must again return to ancient Israel in and about 170 B.C.  What was happening to the devout and faithful Jews under the cruel, vicious, and pagan Greek king Antiochus IV?  And how does Jesus relate this to the days before His  return - the days of tribulation where many have the mark of the evil one, the anti-Christ the one who is anti-Bible and anti-God?  Come.  Return to those days with us.  Let us seek His truth as Yeshua teaches them THEN so we can more fully understand NOW.

Here's a link that reviews the revolt of the Maccabees and the 1st celebration of the feast of Dedication or Chanukah חֲנֻכָּה - https://www.ancient.eu/article/827/the-maccabean-revolt/

Here are links to very readable versions of the 1st and 2nd book of the Maccabees.

1 Maccabees - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1maccabees/0

2 Maccabees - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2maccabees/1

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... hiking the ruins of the ancient city of Gath)

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

 

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And so the connection between Jesus' return and Chanukah continues.  We must again return to ancient Israel in and about 170 B.C.  What was happening to the devout and faithful Jews under the cruel, vicious, and pagan Greek king Antiochus IV?  And how does Jesus relate this to the days before His  return - the days of tribulation where many have the mark of the evil one, the anti-Christ the one who is anti-Bible and anti-God?  Come.  Return to those days with us.  Let us seek His truth as Yeshua teaches them THEN so we can more fully understand NOW.

Here's a link that reviews the revolt of the Maccabees and the 1st celebration of the feast of Dedication or Chanukah חֲנֻכָּה - https://www.ancient.eu/article/827/the-maccabean-revolt/

Here are links to very readable versions of the 1st and 2nd book of the Maccabees.

1 Maccabees - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1maccabees/0

2 Maccabees - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2maccabees/1

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... hiking the ruins of the ancient city of Gath)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1412 51 full Chanukah: Return of the King Video 3 Candle 2 - Flee to the Mountains Chanukah: Return of the King Video 3 Candle 2 - Flee to the Mountains https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-two/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-two/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:31:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/8a3ac45d-b9cf-3812-a1eb-1d6b2589992d

Christians and Jews believe in ONE God, the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob (Israel).  Just like Paul said in 1 Cor. 8:6, Eph. 4:6, and 1 Tim 2:5.  And as we learn about the revolt of the Maccabees we see what God did for His chosen ones, Israel.  One old Levite priest and his five sons, Judas, Simon, John, Eleazer, and Jonathan and a bunch of Jews from the village of Modi'in (pronounced Moe Deen) flee to the hills and begin a revolution against the powerful Greek Seleucid kingdom of Antiochus IV Epiphanes.  It is as if Puerto Rico invaded the USA landing their forces at Miami Beach and conquering us in four years.  Impossible.  But, God has already told us time and time again, 

"Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?" (Jer 32:27)

Lord said to Sarah in Abraham's tent, "Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, at this time next year, and Sarah will have a son." (Gen 18:14)

The Egyptians had enslaved all the Hebrews and were murdering the baby boys of the Hebrews; God delivered these powerless slaves from the most powerful nation on earth at the time.  And God does it again in the time of the Maccabees. 

We as Christians should not be surprised.  Chanukah is not about a rabbinic story of some so called miracle of the oil jar.  No way!  It is a celebration of God, the only God, who is the all powerful one and is King of kings and God of gods and the Lord of lords.  

But now.  This awesome celebration remembering what God did for Israel, is used by God Himself to teach His disciples 2000 years ago of His return.  Once again we will see another connection Jesus makes between the events of the Maccabean revolt, the remembrance of Chanukah, and His return.  

Here's a link that reviews the revolt of the Maccabees and the 1st celebration of the feast of Dedication or Chanukah חֲנֻכָּה - https://www.ancient.eu/article/827/the-maccabean-revolt/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... hiking in the Negev of Israel)

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

 

 

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Christians and Jews believe in ONE God, the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob (Israel).  Just like Paul said in 1 Cor. 8:6, Eph. 4:6, and 1 Tim 2:5.  And as we learn about the revolt of the Maccabees we see what God did for His chosen ones, Israel.  One old Levite priest and his five sons, Judas, Simon, John, Eleazer, and Jonathan and a bunch of Jews from the village of Modi'in (pronounced Moe Deen) flee to the hills and begin a revolution against the powerful Greek Seleucid kingdom of Antiochus IV Epiphanes.  It is as if Puerto Rico invaded the USA landing their forces at Miami Beach and conquering us in four years.  Impossible.  But, God has already told us time and time again, 

"Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?" (Jer 32:27)

Lord said to Sarah in Abraham's tent, "Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, at this time next year, and Sarah will have a son." (Gen 18:14)

The Egyptians had enslaved all the Hebrews and were murdering the baby boys of the Hebrews; God delivered these powerless slaves from the most powerful nation on earth at the time.  And God does it again in the time of the Maccabees. 

We as Christians should not be surprised.  Chanukah is not about a rabbinic story of some so called miracle of the oil jar.  No way!  It is a celebration of God, the only God, who is the all powerful one and is King of kings and God of gods and the Lord of lords.  

But now.  This awesome celebration remembering what God did for Israel, is used by God Himself to teach His disciples 2000 years ago of His return.  Once again we will see another connection Jesus makes between the events of the Maccabean revolt, the remembrance of Chanukah, and His return.  

Here's a link that reviews the revolt of the Maccabees and the 1st celebration of the feast of Dedication or Chanukah חֲנֻכָּה - https://www.ancient.eu/article/827/the-maccabean-revolt/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... hiking in the Negev of Israel)

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1621 50 full Chanukah: Return of the King Video 2 Candle 1 - The Abomination of Desolation Chanukah: Return of the King Video 2 Candle 1 - The Abomination of Desolation https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-one/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-candle-one/#comments Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:31:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/f5a657cf-8cc6-3c06-9618-e987b1723ceb

In this video we return again to the Mt. of Olives.  Jesus is answering His disciples.  They asked Him what would be the sign of His return and the end of the age.  Jesus answers and seems to use events of the revolt of the Maccabees as a "picture" to teach them about the times of His return.  We as Christians have no connection to Chanukah except it is in December like Christmas.  But it has nothing to do with Christmas and we now learn the "miracle of the oil" that supposedly explains the meaning of Chanukah, never happened.  It was only a story a rabbi made up in the 3rd century A.D. to try and come up with why Chanukah lasts for 8 days.  If you haven't listened to the 1st video, I strongly urge you to watch the video, "Chanukah: Return of the King - Introduction."  

So, let us jump in again.  Let us return to the Mt. of Olives.  Let's study the events of the revolt or the Maccabees and see how Jesus continues to use those days and times to teach His disciples and, therefore, teach us as we reconnect to those days 2000 years ago and hear Jesus they way they did THEN so we can enhance our understanding of the return of the King NOW.

Here are some links that may enhance your study ...

1 Maccabees - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1maccabees/0

2 Maccabees - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2maccabees/1

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - at the rins of ancient Gath - Goliath's hometown)

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

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In this video we return again to the Mt. of Olives.  Jesus is answering His disciples.  They asked Him what would be the sign of His return and the end of the age.  Jesus answers and seems to use events of the revolt of the Maccabees as a "picture" to teach them about the times of His return.  We as Christians have no connection to Chanukah except it is in December like Christmas.  But it has nothing to do with Christmas and we now learn the "miracle of the oil" that supposedly explains the meaning of Chanukah, never happened.  It was only a story a rabbi made up in the 3rd century A.D. to try and come up with why Chanukah lasts for 8 days.  If you haven't listened to the 1st video, I strongly urge you to watch the video, "Chanukah: Return of the King - Introduction."  

So, let us jump in again.  Let us return to the Mt. of Olives.  Let's study the events of the revolt or the Maccabees and see how Jesus continues to use those days and times to teach His disciples and, therefore, teach us as we reconnect to those days 2000 years ago and hear Jesus they way they did THEN so we can enhance our understanding of the return of the King NOW.

Here are some links that may enhance your study ...

1 Maccabees - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1maccabees/0

2 Maccabees - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2maccabees/1

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - at the rins of ancient Gath - Goliath's hometown)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1482 49 full Chanukah: Return of the King Video 1 - CHRISTMAS & CHANUKAH - NO ACCIDENT Chanukah: Return of the King Video 1 - CHRISTMAS & CHANUKAH - NO ACCIDENT https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-introduction/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king-introduction/#comments Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:31:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/ae58848d-3f4a-3ab3-97b5-490f405ba374

It is the "season of light."  For religious Jewish people it is the feast of Chanukah (Hanukkah is the modern way of spelling the feast) and is a celebration of light - the lights of the Chanukah Menorah.  For Christians who celebrate Christmas it is the time to remember the coming of the "light of world" in Jesus.  It is interesting that Chanukah and Christmas are connected in that they represent a celebration of the light.  But, that is about the only connection they have.  Simply put, Chanukah and Christmas have absolutely NOTHING to do with each other.  There as different as ice cream and apple pie.  I am always amazed at those Christians who say we need to celebrate Chanukah just like the Jewish people.  That's like asking Muslims in India to celebrate July 4th Independence Day of the USA. Why would they?  It makes no sense.  

Jesus however, does something to Chanukah that is very surprising.  He uses it and the history of the start of Chanukah as a way to teach His disciples 2000 years ago.  He uses it to teach of His return as King and Lord.  He uses the events of the revolt of the Maccabees, the July 4th of the Jewish people around 164 B.C., to help His disciples learn about what it might be like before He returns.  This is the focus on this vidcast series.  I do hope the video series is a blessing and it adds to your celebration of this season of the LIGHT.  For myself, I actually add the celebration of Chanukah to this time.  Why?  Not for the awesome things God did for His people then but for how Jesus teaches me today about the Return of the King.

In the video I talked about some links I would provide.  See them below.  These are scholarly Jewish resources that teach us that there never was the miracle of the oil at Chanukah.  It isn't me teaching this but non-Christian Jewish scholars.   So, if there is no miracle of the oil then what is Chanukah all about?  You will learn it as part of this vidcast series.

Link 1 to "My Jewish Learning" - https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/transforming-hanukkah/

Link 2 to Torah.com - https://www.thetorah.com/article/uncovering-the-truth-about-chanukah

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... somewhere in a wadi in Israel)

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

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It is the "season of light."  For religious Jewish people it is the feast of Chanukah (Hanukkah is the modern way of spelling the feast) and is a celebration of light - the lights of the Chanukah Menorah.  For Christians who celebrate Christmas it is the time to remember the coming of the "light of world" in Jesus.  It is interesting that Chanukah and Christmas are connected in that they represent a celebration of the light.  But, that is about the only connection they have.  Simply put, Chanukah and Christmas have absolutely NOTHING to do with each other.  There as different as ice cream and apple pie.  I am always amazed at those Christians who say we need to celebrate Chanukah just like the Jewish people.  That's like asking Muslims in India to celebrate July 4th Independence Day of the USA. Why would they?  It makes no sense.  

Jesus however, does something to Chanukah that is very surprising.  He uses it and the history of the start of Chanukah as a way to teach His disciples 2000 years ago.  He uses it to teach of His return as King and Lord.  He uses the events of the revolt of the Maccabees, the July 4th of the Jewish people around 164 B.C., to help His disciples learn about what it might be like before He returns.  This is the focus on this vidcast series.  I do hope the video series is a blessing and it adds to your celebration of this season of the LIGHT.  For myself, I actually add the celebration of Chanukah to this time.  Why?  Not for the awesome things God did for His people then but for how Jesus teaches me today about the Return of the King.

In the video I talked about some links I would provide.  See them below.  These are scholarly Jewish resources that teach us that there never was the miracle of the oil at Chanukah.  It isn't me teaching this but non-Christian Jewish scholars.   So, if there is no miracle of the oil then what is Chanukah all about?  You will learn it as part of this vidcast series.

Link 1 to "My Jewish Learning" - https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/transforming-hanukkah/

Link 2 to Torah.com - https://www.thetorah.com/article/uncovering-the-truth-about-chanukah

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret ... somewhere in a wadi in Israel)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2171 48 full CHANUKAH SERIES STARTS DEC. 13TH - THE RETURN OF THE KING CHANUKAH SERIES STARTS DEC. 13TH - THE RETURN OF THE KING https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/chanukah-return-of-the-king/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/67bdad24-cd1d-3f79-ab2b-93214f816fbc

2025 calendar for Chanukah - see below

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2025 calendar for Chanukah - see below

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 987 371 full Genesis - 66 - Gen. 27:1-28:9 and 36:1-5,12 - ANTI ISRAEL, ANTI TORAH, AND ANTI CHRIST Genesis - 66 - Gen. 27:1-28:9 and 36:1-5,12 - ANTI ISRAEL, ANTI TORAH, AND ANTI CHRIST https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-66-gen-271-289-and-361-512-anti-israel-anti-torah-and-anti-christ/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-66-gen-271-289-and-361-512-anti-israel-anti-torah-and-anti-christ/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/d70538cc-d84f-3c59-9059-b84da5536a69

We continue our study about Esau (E SAV in Hebrew) and Edom, means red, which becomes Esav’s nickname.  He is father of the Edomites, the red people, and a clan of the Edomites called the Amalekites.  We will continue our study to see how Esav and his hatred for his brother Jacob carries throughout the history of Israel; it carries even into Jesus’ day in surprising ways.  It even carries to the book of Revelation and you can add to your study by accessing this vidcast - Torah Nugget #15 on the feast of Purim (H6332 Pooreem פּוּרִים  lots (as by means of a broken piece) – casting lots).  This amazing study connects Esau and Edom to the Great RED Dragon in Revelation 11.  Here's the link - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-15-vidcast-purim-not-by-chance-but-by-design/?token=bde2fde2d0c848fcba88d12d1f3354df

I mentioned in this podcast to watch video #9 in the video Bible study series, “Five Small Stones.”  I actually urge you to watch all 11 videos – they are only 5 minutes in length barring the opening and end.  Here’s the link to all 11 episodes and the one you want to watch is #9 – here’s the link -  https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=five+small

Here's a link to an article on the Edomites.  I think this will only add to your understanding and knowledge.  Here’s the link - https://www.gotquestions.org/Edom-in-the-Bible.html

 

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret ... on the Baja of Mexico teaching at the Bible Institute)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

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We continue our study about Esau (E SAV in Hebrew) and Edom, means red, which becomes Esav’s nickname.  He is father of the Edomites, the red people, and a clan of the Edomites called the Amalekites.  We will continue our study to see how Esav and his hatred for his brother Jacob carries throughout the history of Israel; it carries even into Jesus’ day in surprising ways.  It even carries to the book of Revelation and you can add to your study by accessing this vidcast - Torah Nugget #15 on the feast of Purim (H6332 Pooreem פּוּרִים  lots (as by means of a broken piece) – casting lots).  This amazing study connects Esau and Edom to the Great RED Dragon in Revelation 11.  Here's the link - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-15-vidcast-purim-not-by-chance-but-by-design/?token=bde2fde2d0c848fcba88d12d1f3354df

I mentioned in this podcast to watch video #9 in the video Bible study series, “Five Small Stones.”  I actually urge you to watch all 11 videos – they are only 5 minutes in length barring the opening and end.  Here’s the link to all 11 episodes and the one you want to watch is #9 – here’s the link -  https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=five+small

Here's a link to an article on the Edomites.  I think this will only add to your understanding and knowledge.  Here’s the link - https://www.gotquestions.org/Edom-in-the-Bible.html

 

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret ... on the Baja of Mexico teaching at the Bible Institute)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2501 210 full Exodus - 38 part 2 - Exod, 13:1-21 - The Written Word, the Living Word, the Cross Exodus - 38 part 2 - Exod, 13:1-21 - The Written Word, the Living Word, the Cross https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-38-part-2-exod-131-21-both-words-crucified/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-38-part-2-exod-131-21-both-words-crucified/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/37ef0587-c532-3f12-838a-f270cb2c00c4

This is lesson 38 part 2.  In Exod. 13:1-21 we find certain Jewish traditions that come out of these verses.  One is related to the verses below.

"And it shall serve as a sign to you on your hand, and as a reminder on your forehead, that the law of the LORD may be in your mouth; for with a powerful hand the LORD brought you out of Egypt.” (Exo 13:9)

"So it shall serve as a sign on your hand and as phylacteries on your forehead, for with a powerful hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt." (Exo 13:16)

"You shall bind them as a sign on your hand and they shall be as frontals on your forehead.” (Deu 6:8)

"You shall therefore impress these words of mine on your heart and on your soul; and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontals on your forehead.” (Deu 11:18)

From these verses comes the use of תְּפִילִּין TEFILLIN or the boxes with straps that are used in Jewish prayer.  Ancient tefillin were found in the Qumran area on the northeast shores of the Dead Sea.  They are dated to Jesus’ day.  So, the use of tefillin certainly go back to Jesus’ day; we have archaeological proof.  Thus, it is likely that Jesus wore them as a Jewish sage (rabbi).  He is never accused in the Gospels of NOT using them.  It is clear Jesus wore the four tassels (ציציות tzeetzeeot) on the corners of His garment since this is what the woman who had a bleeding disease for 12 years actually touched as was healed.  Jesus was doing what religious Jewish men did then; they wore the tassels and used the tefillin. 

The second tradition comes from the verses below. 

"You shall tell your son on that day, saying, 'It is because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.' “ (Exo 13:8)

"And it shall be when your son asks you in time to come, saying, 'What is this?' then you shall say to him, 'With a powerful hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt, from the house of slavery.” (Exo 13:14)

"And when your children say to you, 'What does this rite mean to you?' you shall say, 'It is a Passover sacrifice to the LORD who passed over the houses of the sons of Israel in Egypt when He smote the Egyptians, but spared our homes.'" (Exo 12:26-27)

"When your son asks you in time to come, saying, 'What do the testimonies and the statutes and the judgments mean which the LORD our God commanded you?' then you shall say to your son, 'We were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt, and the LORD brought us from Egypt with a mighty hand.” (Deu 6:20-21)

The old tradition is the part in a modern Jewish Seder where a child of the family asks the four questions as related to the verses above.  The four questions are shown below.

  • Question 1: Why on all other nights do we eat either leavened bread or matza, but on this night only matza?
  • Question 2: Why on all other nights do we eat different types of vegetables, but on this night only bitter herbs?
  • Question 3: Why on all other nights do we not dip our food once, but on this night we dip it twice?
  • Question 4: Why on all nights do we eat either sitting upright or reclining, but on this night we recline?

It is said that each question was asked by a certain type of child. 

  • The Wise Son: “What are the testimonies, the statutes, and the laws that G‑d, our G‑d, has commanded to you?”
  • The Wicked Son: "What is this service of yours?!"
  • The Simple Son: “What is this celebration about?”
  • The One Who Doesn't Know How to Ask: "As for The One Who Knows Not How To Ask — you must open up [the conversation] for him."

The main point in all this is the Exodus is the key Biblical event establishing the Jewish people, Israel as a nation, and Judaism.  It only happened once and will never happen again.  It even changed their calendar - the month of Nissan, the month f Passover, is the first month of the year and Nissan 1 is God's New Year.

God had engineered history and orchestrated all these events and He wants His people never to forget.  So the use of tefillin is a tool to help remember.  And the tradition of the use of the four questions in the Seder is to teach the next generation so that they too will never forget.

What does all this have to do with Jesus?  How does this relate to our experience as Christians in the 21st century?  In this lesson we will see the amazing and awesome connections to Jesus.  He said that salvation is from the Jews.  The Exodus was a God orchestrated event not to rescue slaves, or to give freedom to Israel.  No.  It was an event marking a new era with a new people who are given a new task.  In Isa. 42:6 and 49:6 they, Israel, are the LIGHT OF THE WORLD to bring the salvation (Jesus’ name – Yeshua H3444 יְשׁוּעָה ) of God to the “ends of the earth.”  On top of that He took bread (unleavened?) at His Passover Meal of the Messiah (the Last Supper) and said it was Him, His body.  This takes us right to Exodus 13 and this chapter takes us to the CROSS - a one time event that will never happen again and it too changed our calendar.  You won’t believe how these lessons are proof of Jesus’ words in John 5:39 that all scripture testifies of Him.  He said it between 24-30 A.D. and all they had was the Hebrew Bible.  Again His words are true to them then and to us now.

If you missed lesson 38 part 1 check it out.  Here's the link - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-fuv7b-11e242c

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - teaching at the ancient city of Gezer in the Shefelah (sha-fay-lah) in Israel)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This is lesson 38 part 2.  In Exod. 13:1-21 we find certain Jewish traditions that come out of these verses.  One is related to the verses below.

"And it shall serve as a sign to you on your hand, and as a reminder on your forehead, that the law of the LORD may be in your mouth; for with a powerful hand the LORD brought you out of Egypt.” (Exo 13:9)

"So it shall serve as a sign on your hand and as phylacteries on your forehead, for with a powerful hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt." (Exo 13:16)

"You shall bind them as a sign on your hand and they shall be as frontals on your forehead.” (Deu 6:8)

"You shall therefore impress these words of mine on your heart and on your soul; and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontals on your forehead.” (Deu 11:18)

From these verses comes the use of תְּפִילִּין TEFILLIN or the boxes with straps that are used in Jewish prayer.  Ancient tefillin were found in the Qumran area on the northeast shores of the Dead Sea.  They are dated to Jesus’ day.  So, the use of tefillin certainly go back to Jesus’ day; we have archaeological proof.  Thus, it is likely that Jesus wore them as a Jewish sage (rabbi).  He is never accused in the Gospels of NOT using them.  It is clear Jesus wore the four tassels (ציציות tzeetzeeot) on the corners of His garment since this is what the woman who had a bleeding disease for 12 years actually touched as was healed.  Jesus was doing what religious Jewish men did then; they wore the tassels and used the tefillin. 

The second tradition comes from the verses below. 

"You shall tell your son on that day, saying, 'It is because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.' “ (Exo 13:8)

"And it shall be when your son asks you in time to come, saying, 'What is this?' then you shall say to him, 'With a powerful hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt, from the house of slavery.” (Exo 13:14)

"And when your children say to you, 'What does this rite mean to you?' you shall say, 'It is a Passover sacrifice to the LORD who passed over the houses of the sons of Israel in Egypt when He smote the Egyptians, but spared our homes.'" (Exo 12:26-27)

"When your son asks you in time to come, saying, 'What do the testimonies and the statutes and the judgments mean which the LORD our God commanded you?' then you shall say to your son, 'We were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt, and the LORD brought us from Egypt with a mighty hand.” (Deu 6:20-21)

The old tradition is the part in a modern Jewish Seder where a child of the family asks the four questions as related to the verses above.  The four questions are shown below.

  • Question 1: Why on all other nights do we eat either leavened bread or matza, but on this night only matza?
  • Question 2: Why on all other nights do we eat different types of vegetables, but on this night only bitter herbs?
  • Question 3: Why on all other nights do we not dip our food once, but on this night we dip it twice?
  • Question 4: Why on all nights do we eat either sitting upright or reclining, but on this night we recline?

It is said that each question was asked by a certain type of child. 

  • The Wise Son: “What are the testimonies, the statutes, and the laws that G‑d, our G‑d, has commanded to you?”
  • The Wicked Son: "What is this service of yours?!"
  • The Simple Son: “What is this celebration about?”
  • The One Who Doesn't Know How to Ask: "As for The One Who Knows Not How To Ask — you must open up [the conversation] for him."

The main point in all this is the Exodus is the key Biblical event establishing the Jewish people, Israel as a nation, and Judaism.  It only happened once and will never happen again.  It even changed their calendar - the month of Nissan, the month f Passover, is the first month of the year and Nissan 1 is God's New Year.

God had engineered history and orchestrated all these events and He wants His people never to forget.  So the use of tefillin is a tool to help remember.  And the tradition of the use of the four questions in the Seder is to teach the next generation so that they too will never forget.

What does all this have to do with Jesus?  How does this relate to our experience as Christians in the 21st century?  In this lesson we will see the amazing and awesome connections to Jesus.  He said that salvation is from the Jews.  The Exodus was a God orchestrated event not to rescue slaves, or to give freedom to Israel.  No.  It was an event marking a new era with a new people who are given a new task.  In Isa. 42:6 and 49:6 they, Israel, are the LIGHT OF THE WORLD to bring the salvation (Jesus’ name – Yeshua H3444 יְשׁוּעָה ) of God to the “ends of the earth.”  On top of that He took bread (unleavened?) at His Passover Meal of the Messiah (the Last Supper) and said it was Him, His body.  This takes us right to Exodus 13 and this chapter takes us to the CROSS - a one time event that will never happen again and it too changed our calendar.  You won’t believe how these lessons are proof of Jesus’ words in John 5:39 that all scripture testifies of Him.  He said it between 24-30 A.D. and all they had was the Hebrew Bible.  Again His words are true to them then and to us now.

If you missed lesson 38 part 1 check it out.  Here's the link - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-fuv7b-11e242c

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - teaching at the ancient city of Gezer in the Shefelah (sha-fay-lah) in Israel)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2467 173 full Genesis 65 - Gen. 27:1-28:9 and 36:1-5,12 - "I will kill Jacob" - Esau & Edom & Jacob & Messiah Genesis 65 - Gen. 27:1-28:9 and 36:1-5,12 - "I will kill Jacob" - Esau & Edom & Jacob & Messiah https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-65-gen-271-289-and-361-512-anti-israel-anti-torah-and-anti-christ/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-65-gen-271-289-and-361-512-anti-israel-anti-torah-and-anti-christ/#comments Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/760a3637-10a0-3c83-a920-2b1499769337

In lesson 65 we again turn our attention to Jacob’s brother Esau.  His name (עֵשָׂו H6215 pronounced EE SAV) in Hebrew means rough or hairy from the Gesenius Hebrew Lexicon.  When Esav is born it says …

When her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb. Now the first came forth red, all over like a hairy garment; and they named him Esau.

(Gen 25:24-25)

 

So Jacob’s brother was born "esav" and "edom" or hairy and red.  It’s like Edom, red, becomes Esav’s nickname.  Esav is said to be the father of the Edomites, the red people, coming from the fact that Esav was probably was a hairy baby covered with red hair.

In this lesson we will begin to see how Esav and his hatred for his brother Jacob carries throughout the history of Israel; it carries even into Jesus’ day in surprising ways.  Of course we missed it since we are so disconnected from our Jewish roots and we read the Bible in English and don’t understand the Hebrew or Greek.  Also, few teach the Bible in its historical context.  Once we reconnect the word to its historical context the Lord enriches and expands our understanding that is deeply meaningful.

In this podcast I mentioned that I’d provide a link to an article on the Edomites.  I think this will only add to your understanding and knowledge.  Here’s the link - https://www.gotquestions.org/Edom-in-the-Bible.html

 

A second link is to the vidcast on the feast of Purim (H6332 Pooreem פּוּרִים  lots (as by means of a broken piece) – casting lots).  In this video Bible study we will discover awesome connections to Jacob and Esau and the Edomites and the Amalekites but also to Jesus and perhaps even the end times and the Day of the Lord.  Here's the link - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-15-vidcast-purim-not-by-chance-but-by-design/?token=bde2fde2d0c848fcba88d12d1f3354df

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret on a boat on the Sea of Galilee)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

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In lesson 65 we again turn our attention to Jacob’s brother Esau.  His name (עֵשָׂו H6215 pronounced EE SAV) in Hebrew means rough or hairy from the Gesenius Hebrew Lexicon.  When Esav is born it says …

When her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb. Now the first came forth red, all over like a hairy garment; and they named him Esau.

(Gen 25:24-25)

 

So Jacob’s brother was born "esav" and "edom" or hairy and red.  It’s like Edom, red, becomes Esav’s nickname.  Esav is said to be the father of the Edomites, the red people, coming from the fact that Esav was probably was a hairy baby covered with red hair.

In this lesson we will begin to see how Esav and his hatred for his brother Jacob carries throughout the history of Israel; it carries even into Jesus’ day in surprising ways.  Of course we missed it since we are so disconnected from our Jewish roots and we read the Bible in English and don’t understand the Hebrew or Greek.  Also, few teach the Bible in its historical context.  Once we reconnect the word to its historical context the Lord enriches and expands our understanding that is deeply meaningful.

In this podcast I mentioned that I’d provide a link to an article on the Edomites.  I think this will only add to your understanding and knowledge.  Here’s the link - https://www.gotquestions.org/Edom-in-the-Bible.html

 

A second link is to the vidcast on the feast of Purim (H6332 Pooreem פּוּרִים  lots (as by means of a broken piece) – casting lots).  In this video Bible study we will discover awesome connections to Jacob and Esau and the Edomites and the Amalekites but also to Jesus and perhaps even the end times and the Day of the Lord.  Here's the link - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-15-vidcast-purim-not-by-chance-but-by-design/?token=bde2fde2d0c848fcba88d12d1f3354df

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret on a boat on the Sea of Galilee)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2384 208 full Exodus - 38 part 1 - Exod, 13:1-21 - The Written Word and the Living Word and the Bread of Life Exodus - 38 part 1 - Exod, 13:1-21 - The Written Word and the Living Word and the Bread of Life https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-38-part-1-exod-131-21-the-written-word-and-the-living-word-the-bread-of-life/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-38-part-1-exod-131-21-the-written-word-and-the-living-word-the-bread-of-life/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/d04d5186-c131-3b8b-9c0d-c94e1afca536

In lesson 38 we focus on Exod. 13:1-21.  There are amazing connections to this chapter and to Yeshua, His death, and the new life He provides through the cross.  In this session we focus on the first born of Israel, animals and men.  All belong to the Lord.  All first born male animals must be sacrificed but all the first born human males, except for Levities, are redeemed; a price is paid of 5 shekels.  The key word is redeemed.  How might this relate to Jesus.  On one hand He is human, and the first born son of Mary.  On the other hand He is God, He is Divine and He is the only first born begotten son of the Father and is the Lamb of God.  But all male first born lambs must be sacrificed.  Hmmm, yes, the Lamb of God is sacrificed.  Seems to be connected to all this.

We will also study UNLEAVENDED BREAD again.  But this time the Torah gives us a picture.  The UNLEAVENED BREAD is a picture of the Torah of the Lord, the Written Word.  The Written Word is the Bread of Life.  But I thought Jesus is the Living Word.  He said He is is the Bread of Life.  Huh?  How can this be?  Is Jesus the Written Word and the Living Word?  Are they the same?  Are they different?  Did Jesus erase the Written Word?  How is this all related to the Cross?  You won’t believe this once you get into this. Come and study with us and go deeper in your understanding of the Passover and the Great Redemption of the Lord, יהוה, Yahvay (not Yahway - there is no W sound in Hebrew!!). 

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret on the top of the acropolis at Pergamum in Bergama Turkey)

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

 

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In lesson 38 we focus on Exod. 13:1-21.  There are amazing connections to this chapter and to Yeshua, His death, and the new life He provides through the cross.  In this session we focus on the first born of Israel, animals and men.  All belong to the Lord.  All first born male animals must be sacrificed but all the first born human males, except for Levities, are redeemed; a price is paid of 5 shekels.  The key word is redeemed.  How might this relate to Jesus.  On one hand He is human, and the first born son of Mary.  On the other hand He is God, He is Divine and He is the only first born begotten son of the Father and is the Lamb of God.  But all male first born lambs must be sacrificed.  Hmmm, yes, the Lamb of God is sacrificed.  Seems to be connected to all this.

We will also study UNLEAVENDED BREAD again.  But this time the Torah gives us a picture.  The UNLEAVENED BREAD is a picture of the Torah of the Lord, the Written Word.  The Written Word is the Bread of Life.  But I thought Jesus is the Living Word.  He said He is is the Bread of Life.  Huh?  How can this be?  Is Jesus the Written Word and the Living Word?  Are they the same?  Are they different?  Did Jesus erase the Written Word?  How is this all related to the Cross?  You won’t believe this once you get into this. Come and study with us and go deeper in your understanding of the Passover and the Great Redemption of the Lord, יהוה, Yahvay (not Yahway - there is no W sound in Hebrew!!). 

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret on the top of the acropolis at Pergamum in Bergama Turkey)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1964 171 full Genesis - 64 - Gen. 26:1-35 - DO THE UNLAWFUL TO PREVENT THE UNSPEAKABLE Genesis - 64 - Gen. 26:1-35 - DO THE UNLAWFUL TO PREVENT THE UNSPEAKABLE https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-64-gen-261-35-do-the-unlawful-to-prevent-the-unspeakable/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-64-gen-261-35-do-the-unlawful-to-prevent-the-unspeakable/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/84bdfa1b-080c-3d95-b362-85c66fdb89d4

Some of the great Bible characters lied through their teeth!  Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, David, Rahab all lied.  And yet the Bible is silent about their SIN.  God said to lie is a sin and He said it twice - once in the Ten Commandments as it relates to judicial matters to "not be a false witness" and a second time where the Lord says it precisely ... 

Lev 19:11  "You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another."

God does not condemn them for their obvious breaking God's command.  You have to ask what is going on?  Is there something we are not seeing?

Consider the real stories of Christians during WWII who lied to the Nazis to protect Jews they were hiding.  Corrie Ten Bloom is one of them.  She and her family lied, they saved 100's of innocent Jewish people, and she became a celebrated "righteous Gentile" among the Jewish people.  She is honored among many other Gentiles, like Oscar Schindler, who did brave and heroic things to save 1000's of Jewish people from the gas chambers and death.  

Corrie, in her book, "The Hiding Place," relates the events of her and her family rescuing Jews.  She also shares how troubled she was that in order to save the Jews she had to LIE.  She had to commit a sin.  This was something that bothered her deeply. 

But, in the Bible many Bible characters lie.  We read in the Bible that God never calls them on the carpet.  He never brings up that they broke His Torah command not to lie.  Why?  What is going on?  Perhaps there is something more that God is showing us.  Is God saying that deceptive words are not a lie if the words that mislead are done for good and not evil?  Is God saying that if one deceives with words for evil intent then that is a lie?  Is God saying a lie is not words that are simply deceptive but it relates to the intent, the purpose?  Is God saying that one can DO THE UNLAWFUL TO PREVENT THE UNSPEAKABLE?  Needless to say this is a challenging question.    

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - at Tel Gath - the home city of Goliath)

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

 

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Some of the great Bible characters lied through their teeth!  Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, David, Rahab all lied.  And yet the Bible is silent about their SIN.  God said to lie is a sin and He said it twice - once in the Ten Commandments as it relates to judicial matters to "not be a false witness" and a second time where the Lord says it precisely ... 

Lev 19:11  "You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another."

God does not condemn them for their obvious breaking God's command.  You have to ask what is going on?  Is there something we are not seeing?

Consider the real stories of Christians during WWII who lied to the Nazis to protect Jews they were hiding.  Corrie Ten Bloom is one of them.  She and her family lied, they saved 100's of innocent Jewish people, and she became a celebrated "righteous Gentile" among the Jewish people.  She is honored among many other Gentiles, like Oscar Schindler, who did brave and heroic things to save 1000's of Jewish people from the gas chambers and death.  

Corrie, in her book, "The Hiding Place," relates the events of her and her family rescuing Jews.  She also shares how troubled she was that in order to save the Jews she had to LIE.  She had to commit a sin.  This was something that bothered her deeply. 

But, in the Bible many Bible characters lie.  We read in the Bible that God never calls them on the carpet.  He never brings up that they broke His Torah command not to lie.  Why?  What is going on?  Perhaps there is something more that God is showing us.  Is God saying that deceptive words are not a lie if the words that mislead are done for good and not evil?  Is God saying that if one deceives with words for evil intent then that is a lie?  Is God saying a lie is not words that are simply deceptive but it relates to the intent, the purpose?  Is God saying that one can DO THE UNLAWFUL TO PREVENT THE UNSPEAKABLE?  Needless to say this is a challenging question.    

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - at Tel Gath - the home city of Goliath)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2559 202 full Special Video - WHY LISTEN TO LIGHT OF MENORAH?? Special Video - WHY LISTEN TO LIGHT OF MENORAH?? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/special-video-why-listen-to-light-of-menorah/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/special-video-why-listen-to-light-of-menorah/#comments Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/2cd4e59f-6a2a-39eb-8507-2db2ae3fd78a

This is a special video to answer the question, "Why should I listen to the podcasts and videos created by Light of Menorah Ministries?"  This video reviews who and what Light of Menorah is.  And, God willing, you'll join our Bible study community trying to be real disciples of Adonai Yeshua by being Bible literate which means not just reading the Bible but continually being in Bible study.  

In the video for those that have never listened to a Light of Menorah podcast or watched one of the videos, Rev. Ferret mentioned to 1st timers to listen to ...

Genesis Lesson 5 (Special) - 

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-5-special-gen-11-2-polemic-theology-from-chaos-to-order/

Five Small Stones Lesson 10 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-10-genesis-to-revelation-rev-2213/

Email us if you want to be on our email list.  Email - LOM.ministries@gmail.com

Rev. John Ferret - our teacher and guide. 

Here's a link to his qualifications to give you an understanding of his background and training and experience - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

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This is a special video to answer the question, "Why should I listen to the podcasts and videos created by Light of Menorah Ministries?"  This video reviews who and what Light of Menorah is.  And, God willing, you'll join our Bible study community trying to be real disciples of Adonai Yeshua by being Bible literate which means not just reading the Bible but continually being in Bible study.  

In the video for those that have never listened to a Light of Menorah podcast or watched one of the videos, Rev. Ferret mentioned to 1st timers to listen to ...

Genesis Lesson 5 (Special) - 

https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-5-special-gen-11-2-polemic-theology-from-chaos-to-order/

Five Small Stones Lesson 10 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/five-small-stones-episode-10-genesis-to-revelation-rev-2213/

Email us if you want to be on our email list.  Email - LOM.ministries@gmail.com

Rev. John Ferret - our teacher and guide. 

Here's a link to his qualifications to give you an understanding of his background and training and experience - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 817 404 full Genesis - 63 - Gen. 25:29 - 26:7 - WHAT’S WRONG WITH ESAU? Genesis - 63 - Gen. 25:29 - 26:7 - WHAT’S WRONG WITH ESAU? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-63-gen-2529-267-what-s-wrong-with-esau/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-63-gen-2529-267-what-s-wrong-with-esau/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/75603cc9-79d1-3d76-afe7-832560ed15a6

Abraham had two sons, Ishmael and Isaac. One was chosen by the Lord to be the child of promise.  This happened again.  Isaac had two sons, Esau and Jacob.  The Lord has already chosen Jacob and not Esau.  It seems that Esau and his natural born character did not qualify him to be the one through whom the promises made to Abraham for the entire world would be given.  It was Jacob.  In the events of their lives we begin to see this – the Lord seems to want us to see the boys and their character.  Jacob, the 2nd born and not the 1st born, was the one. 

One event so many of us recall is when Jacob was cooking the red delicious stew and Esau comes back from some adventure in the wild.  But, there is something we don’t see – God inspires Moses to use a chiasm in the telling of the tale.  If we don’t know what a chiasm is we miss the expanded ideas that the Lord is trying to teach us.  The chiastic structure is used by the Lord to make a very clear and specific point.  It is the crux of the entire matter of Esau and Jacob and why the Lord picked Jacob. 

Links to articles and videos to learn about CHIASTIC LITERARY STRUCTURES:

Great website to learn the basics of chiastic structures -

https://www.bible-discernments.com/joshua/whatisachiasm.html

A website that contains many examples of chiasms -

https://www.chiasmusxchange.com/explanatory-notes/

A short video discussing chiams - well done and good "picture" description -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn2pIkmOKpY

Link to the Light of Menorah video entitled “The Mirror of Passover.”  The video addresses CHIASMS at 28 minutes 5 seconds.

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-2zqcj-11e731b

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - on the Pergamum acropolis in Turkey)

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

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Abraham had two sons, Ishmael and Isaac. One was chosen by the Lord to be the child of promise.  This happened again.  Isaac had two sons, Esau and Jacob.  The Lord has already chosen Jacob and not Esau.  It seems that Esau and his natural born character did not qualify him to be the one through whom the promises made to Abraham for the entire world would be given.  It was Jacob.  In the events of their lives we begin to see this – the Lord seems to want us to see the boys and their character.  Jacob, the 2nd born and not the 1st born, was the one. 

One event so many of us recall is when Jacob was cooking the red delicious stew and Esau comes back from some adventure in the wild.  But, there is something we don’t see – God inspires Moses to use a chiasm in the telling of the tale.  If we don’t know what a chiasm is we miss the expanded ideas that the Lord is trying to teach us.  The chiastic structure is used by the Lord to make a very clear and specific point.  It is the crux of the entire matter of Esau and Jacob and why the Lord picked Jacob. 

Links to articles and videos to learn about CHIASTIC LITERARY STRUCTURES:

Great website to learn the basics of chiastic structures -

https://www.bible-discernments.com/joshua/whatisachiasm.html

A website that contains many examples of chiasms -

https://www.chiasmusxchange.com/explanatory-notes/

A short video discussing chiams - well done and good "picture" description -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn2pIkmOKpY

Link to the Light of Menorah video entitled “The Mirror of Passover.”  The video addresses CHIASMS at 28 minutes 5 seconds.

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-2zqcj-11e731b

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - on the Pergamum acropolis in Turkey)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1835 198 full TRUTH NUGGETS 19 part 2 - Against the Gods - Genesis 1:21 Great Sea Dragons TRUTH NUGGETS 19 part 2 - Against the Gods - Genesis 1:21 Great Sea Dragons https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/against-the-gods-lesson-2-genesis-121-great-sea-dragons/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/against-the-gods-lesson-2-genesis-121-great-sea-dragons/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/04499526-9a93-3747-bc3f-8a7479d54c2d

TRUTH NUGGETS 19 Part 2

Against the Gods - Genesis 1:21 Great Sea Dragons

In this video lesson 2 we focus on Gen. 1:21.  What did God create; great sea creatures or were they whales or big fish or, as found in one Jewish translation of the Hebrew Scriptures (a.k.a. the Old Testament) were they were crocodiles?  Our translators had difficulty with this verse since in Hebrew the actual meaning is great sea monsters!  This sounds like a children's story rather than God's word.  So, our translators may have decided it had to make sense for us today in the 21st century.  I mean guys, I haven't see any sea monsters lately.  

But, for the Hebrews, they had lived in Egypt and lived with man-made visions of the gods.  One god is a ram another is a jackal and another a falcon.  And God is taking them to Canaan, the "Promised Land," where the Canaanites also had gods that were clearly figments of man's imagination.  So, the phrase in Gen. 1:21 of great sea monsters might mean something to the Hebrews.  Perhaps God is teaching them something that relates only to what the Hebrews faced 3400 years ago.  Perhaps He is using a pagan god or a pagan mythological beast to teach His people.  God knows there are no sea monsters.  But the pagans did!  Perhaps even the Hebrews fell victim to such beliefs.  He needs to prepare His people for entering Canaan and be ready to bring the "Gospel of the Kingdom" to the Canaanites and later the world and to help the Canaanites to understand "there ain't no sea monsters" and to grasp truth and who is God. For Israel this was their mission as we see in ...

He says, "It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant (in Jesus' day it was understood that Israel was the servant) To raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the preserved ones of Israel; I will also make You a light of the nations so that My salvation (Jesus' name in Hebrew means salvation) may reach to the end of the earth."  (Isa 49:6)

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

 

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TRUTH NUGGETS 19 Part 2

Against the Gods - Genesis 1:21 Great Sea Dragons

In this video lesson 2 we focus on Gen. 1:21.  What did God create; great sea creatures or were they whales or big fish or, as found in one Jewish translation of the Hebrew Scriptures (a.k.a. the Old Testament) were they were crocodiles?  Our translators had difficulty with this verse since in Hebrew the actual meaning is great sea monsters!  This sounds like a children's story rather than God's word.  So, our translators may have decided it had to make sense for us today in the 21st century.  I mean guys, I haven't see any sea monsters lately.  

But, for the Hebrews, they had lived in Egypt and lived with man-made visions of the gods.  One god is a ram another is a jackal and another a falcon.  And God is taking them to Canaan, the "Promised Land," where the Canaanites also had gods that were clearly figments of man's imagination.  So, the phrase in Gen. 1:21 of great sea monsters might mean something to the Hebrews.  Perhaps God is teaching them something that relates only to what the Hebrews faced 3400 years ago.  Perhaps He is using a pagan god or a pagan mythological beast to teach His people.  God knows there are no sea monsters.  But the pagans did!  Perhaps even the Hebrews fell victim to such beliefs.  He needs to prepare His people for entering Canaan and be ready to bring the "Gospel of the Kingdom" to the Canaanites and later the world and to help the Canaanites to understand "there ain't no sea monsters" and to grasp truth and who is God. For Israel this was their mission as we see in ...

He says, "It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant (in Jesus' day it was understood that Israel was the servant) To raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the preserved ones of Israel; I will also make You a light of the nations so that My salvation (Jesus' name in Hebrew means salvation) may reach to the end of the earth."  (Isa 49:6)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1520 40 full Truth Nuggets 19 part 1 - Gen. 1:1-2 AGAINST ALL THE GODS Truth Nuggets 19 part 1 - Gen. 1:1-2 AGAINST ALL THE GODS https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-19-part-1-gen-11-2-against-all-the-gods/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-19-part-1-gen-11-2-against-all-the-gods/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/c67e4ba8-cff5-3e0b-89e6-99f267465b2c

TRUTH NUGGETS 19 part 1

In this vidcast (video), "Against the Gods,"  we will again study God's word in its historical context.  However, this time we add a new perspective to our study.  We will continue to ask what those early believers heard and saw and understood when they first heard God's word.  But, we will also see how God comes against the pagan gods and man made religions in the ancient Middle East in very unique ways in His word.  This time we will see how God taught His people, the Hebrews, in ways that would make sense only to them in their day. 

We would not recognize it as we read the Bible.  God is writing to a people thousands of years ago using concepts only they understood and not us.  Dr. John Currid, a highly credible Egyptologist, archaeologist, and theologian, wrote a book entitled, "Against the Gods."  His thesis in the book is to show us how we in the 21st century miss how God taught His people in their time using things they were familiar with.  Here's an example Dr. Currid uses his paper, "The Nature of Polemical Thought and Writing."  He writes ...

A STRONG HAND - Some common expressions found in ancient Egyptian texts to describe the power of Pharaoh over his foes are that the monarch had “a strong hand,” or “he possessed a strong arm,” or he was “the one who destroyed his enemies with his arm.” It is ironic that the author of the book of Exodus assigns the same features to the Lord as he humiliates and destroys Pharaoh and Egypt (Ex. 3:19–20; 6:1; 7:4; 15:6, etc.). 

James Hoffmeier, a famous Egyptologist, comments on this parallel, asking, “what better way for the Exodus traditions to describe God’s victory over Pharaoh, and as a result his superiority, than to use Hebrew derivations or counterparts to Egyptian expressions that symbolized Egyptian royal power?” 

For most of us this would have escaped us completely.  We are not familiar with ancient Egyptian writings nor are we into the ancient culture and customs on Egypt in the days of Moses.  But, God is clearly inspiring Moses to use an Egyptian idiom that the Hebrews would have been familiar with.  God uses this to come against Pharaoh and show His power over Pharaoh and all Egypt.  In this way God uses something Egyptian to teach His people about Himself and His character.  However, we will also see that these amazing lessons that made sense to those first believers also make sense to us today in the 21st century.   Ready?  Let's begin our first lesson.  Let's see how God uses Genesis 1:1 to teach His people coming out of Egypt that He is God and not Amun Ra.  Let's also see how this relates to us today, us being His people, and knowing that God never changes (Mal. 3:6).  He was the same 3400 years ago and today.  

Link to John Currid's article referenced above - https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/polemic.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

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TRUTH NUGGETS 19 part 1

In this vidcast (video), "Against the Gods,"  we will again study God's word in its historical context.  However, this time we add a new perspective to our study.  We will continue to ask what those early believers heard and saw and understood when they first heard God's word.  But, we will also see how God comes against the pagan gods and man made religions in the ancient Middle East in very unique ways in His word.  This time we will see how God taught His people, the Hebrews, in ways that would make sense only to them in their day. 

We would not recognize it as we read the Bible.  God is writing to a people thousands of years ago using concepts only they understood and not us.  Dr. John Currid, a highly credible Egyptologist, archaeologist, and theologian, wrote a book entitled, "Against the Gods."  His thesis in the book is to show us how we in the 21st century miss how God taught His people in their time using things they were familiar with.  Here's an example Dr. Currid uses his paper, "The Nature of Polemical Thought and Writing."  He writes ...

A STRONG HAND - Some common expressions found in ancient Egyptian texts to describe the power of Pharaoh over his foes are that the monarch had “a strong hand,” or “he possessed a strong arm,” or he was “the one who destroyed his enemies with his arm.” It is ironic that the author of the book of Exodus assigns the same features to the Lord as he humiliates and destroys Pharaoh and Egypt (Ex. 3:19–20; 6:1; 7:4; 15:6, etc.). 

James Hoffmeier, a famous Egyptologist, comments on this parallel, asking, “what better way for the Exodus traditions to describe God’s victory over Pharaoh, and as a result his superiority, than to use Hebrew derivations or counterparts to Egyptian expressions that symbolized Egyptian royal power?” 

For most of us this would have escaped us completely.  We are not familiar with ancient Egyptian writings nor are we into the ancient culture and customs on Egypt in the days of Moses.  But, God is clearly inspiring Moses to use an Egyptian idiom that the Hebrews would have been familiar with.  God uses this to come against Pharaoh and show His power over Pharaoh and all Egypt.  In this way God uses something Egyptian to teach His people about Himself and His character.  However, we will also see that these amazing lessons that made sense to those first believers also make sense to us today in the 21st century.   Ready?  Let's begin our first lesson.  Let's see how God uses Genesis 1:1 to teach His people coming out of Egypt that He is God and not Amun Ra.  Let's also see how this relates to us today, us being His people, and knowing that God never changes (Mal. 3:6).  He was the same 3400 years ago and today.  

Link to John Currid's article referenced above - https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/polemic.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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1455 342 full Genesis - 62 - Gen. 25:19-34 Jacob - the Prodigal Son?? Genesis - 62 - Gen. 25:19-34 Jacob - the Prodigal Son?? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-62-gen-2519-34-the-bet-av-and-the-firstborn/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-62-gen-2519-34-the-bet-av-and-the-firstborn/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/942c4a86-563f-3935-b291-44931565b75b

Esau is not the man for the job.  Yes, he is the first born.  But, just because he is the first born, theבְּכוֹר Bekor H1060, he has tasks and responsibilities even before his dad passes away.  He becomes a teammate with his dad.  They together work to help the family with all its needs, they stand together to protect the family, they make sure all are safe and healthy, and the first born and the dad do all they can to make sure the family stays together.  Esau, however, is seemingly focused only on hunting, the outdoors, adventure, fun, and not the day to day family business.  It must’ve been a big job to stay home and take care of the massive holdings that Isaac was blessed with as we read.

Now Isaac sowed in that land and reaped in the same year a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, and the man became rich, and continued to grow richer until he became very wealthy; for he had possessions of flocks and herds and a great household, so that the Philistines envied him. (Gen 26:12-14)

In this lesson we will delve into this more.  I bring up Ken Baily’s book, “Jacob and the Prodigal.”  Ken is an awesome Biblical scholar with many books and articles he has written.  One I highly recommend is, “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels.”  Bailey examines the life and ministry of Jesus with attention to the Lord's Prayer, the Beatitudes, Jesus' relationship to women, and especially Jesus' parables. Through it all, Bailey employs his trademark expertise as a master of Middle Eastern culture to lead us into a deeper understanding of the person and significance of Jesus within his own cultural context.

But, in his book, “Jacob and the Prodigal,” he shows us amazing connections between the parable of Jesus and the story involving Jacob and Esau.  For example, here are 15 connections between these two.

  • In both stories there are three major players: a father and two sons
  • The blessing/inheritance is a critical part of both stories.
  • In both stories the younger son seeks advantages from the father using dishonorable methods and succeeds
  • In both stories the younger son is estranged from both the father and the older brother.
  • In both stories the younger son goes to a far country.
  • The older son remains at home in both stories.
  • The younger son becomes a herder in the far country in both stories.
  • In both stories the younger son decides to return home, but is afraid of how he will be received.
  • Both younger sons show no remorse.
  • In both stories there is a divine visitation – the man who wrestles with Jacob and the father who symbolizes God.
  • In both stories the younger son receives the three-fold welcome of running, falling on the neck and kissing (In all of scripture this trilogy only appears in Gen 33:4 and Luke 15:20!)
  • In both stories the older brother is angry about the return of the younger.
  • In both stories the younger son is reconciled to the family.
  • In both stories there is a concern that the younger son return in peace (Gen 28:21; Lk 15:27)
  • Each story is critical for the community that remembers and tells the story.

For us we will consider this parable and other sources to study two major concepts.  The first is the first born, or the Bekor, and the Bet Av, the house of the father.  One great resource is Ray Vander Laan's  lessons from Israel and the Middle East.  Here is a "free" video where Ray focuses on the concept of the Bet Av - the father's house (pronounced bate av).  Here's the link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm7S101cyJM

As we study these we will gain a deeper and more expansive understanding of the Jacob and Esau story.  We will perhaps even gain a deeper appreciation of why Rebecca did what she did to have Jacob deceive Isaac to get the blessing of the first born. 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

 

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Esau is not the man for the job.  Yes, he is the first born.  But, just because he is the first born, theבְּכוֹר Bekor H1060, he has tasks and responsibilities even before his dad passes away.  He becomes a teammate with his dad.  They together work to help the family with all its needs, they stand together to protect the family, they make sure all are safe and healthy, and the first born and the dad do all they can to make sure the family stays together.  Esau, however, is seemingly focused only on hunting, the outdoors, adventure, fun, and not the day to day family business.  It must’ve been a big job to stay home and take care of the massive holdings that Isaac was blessed with as we read.

Now Isaac sowed in that land and reaped in the same year a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, and the man became rich, and continued to grow richer until he became very wealthy; for he had possessions of flocks and herds and a great household, so that the Philistines envied him. (Gen 26:12-14)

In this lesson we will delve into this more.  I bring up Ken Baily’s book, “Jacob and the Prodigal.”  Ken is an awesome Biblical scholar with many books and articles he has written.  One I highly recommend is, “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels.”  Bailey examines the life and ministry of Jesus with attention to the Lord's Prayer, the Beatitudes, Jesus' relationship to women, and especially Jesus' parables. Through it all, Bailey employs his trademark expertise as a master of Middle Eastern culture to lead us into a deeper understanding of the person and significance of Jesus within his own cultural context.

But, in his book, “Jacob and the Prodigal,” he shows us amazing connections between the parable of Jesus and the story involving Jacob and Esau.  For example, here are 15 connections between these two.

  • In both stories there are three major players: a father and two sons
  • The blessing/inheritance is a critical part of both stories.
  • In both stories the younger son seeks advantages from the father using dishonorable methods and succeeds
  • In both stories the younger son is estranged from both the father and the older brother.
  • In both stories the younger son goes to a far country.
  • The older son remains at home in both stories.
  • The younger son becomes a herder in the far country in both stories.
  • In both stories the younger son decides to return home, but is afraid of how he will be received.
  • Both younger sons show no remorse.
  • In both stories there is a divine visitation – the man who wrestles with Jacob and the father who symbolizes God.
  • In both stories the younger son receives the three-fold welcome of running, falling on the neck and kissing (In all of scripture this trilogy only appears in Gen 33:4 and Luke 15:20!)
  • In both stories the older brother is angry about the return of the younger.
  • In both stories the younger son is reconciled to the family.
  • In both stories there is a concern that the younger son return in peace (Gen 28:21; Lk 15:27)
  • Each story is critical for the community that remembers and tells the story.

For us we will consider this parable and other sources to study two major concepts.  The first is the first born, or the Bekor, and the Bet Av, the house of the father.  One great resource is Ray Vander Laan's  lessons from Israel and the Middle East.  Here is a "free" video where Ray focuses on the concept of the Bet Av - the father's house (pronounced bate av).  Here's the link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm7S101cyJM

As we study these we will gain a deeper and more expansive understanding of the Jacob and Esau story.  We will perhaps even gain a deeper appreciation of why Rebecca did what she did to have Jacob deceive Isaac to get the blessing of the first born. 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - in Timnah Park just north of Eilat Israel)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2234 169 full Exodus - 17 - Exod. 6:1-8 - The 5th Cup and the Jewish Rapture Exodus - 17 - Exod. 6:1-8 - The 5th Cup and the Jewish Rapture https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-exodus-lesson-17-exod-61-8-five-cups-and-the-jewish-rapture/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-exodus-lesson-17-exod-61-8-five-cups-and-the-jewish-rapture/#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/522bb66f-d036-33cf-989d-7523defccbb7

This lesson and the next will be awesome.  Our focus will be on Exod. 6:1-8.  It will unbelievable where this takes us.  We will be dealing with the reason why there are four cups of wine in the Passover meal called the Seder (Hebrew for order).  We will also deal with the 5th cup.  Yes!  There is a debate among the rabbis in the Talmud about whether there should be four or five cups.  Shown below are links to articles from Jewish websites to show that this debate comes from the rabbis and it led to some amazing results.  Check them out …

Sefaria (Jewish site to access ancient Jewish literature like the Mishnah, the Midrasheem, the Babylonian Talmud, the Jerusalem Talmud, and the rest) - https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/31880?lang=bi

Aish (Jewish website – aish means “fire”) - https://www.aish.com/tp/i/moha/81091867.html

Gemara (Jewish site focusing on the study of the Hebrew scriptures in their historical and contextual context) - https://thegemara.com/five-cups-of-wine-at-the-seder/index.html

The 5th cup is connected to the text in Exod. 6:8 when we read, “I will bring you to the land which I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and I will give it to you for a possession; I am the LORD." (Exo 6:8) But, when will Israel possess the land with the borders God promised?  They don’t now.  Today Israel does not come close to holding the territory God promised and about half of all Jews do not live in Israel.  We will see that after the battle against Gog of Magog in Ezekiel 38 and 39 that the first thing that must happen is that ALL Israel must be INGATHERED; they are to be gathered again in Israel never again to leave and there will be NO Jewish people remaining anywhere in the world except in the borders of Israel that God gave them.  You can read this yourself in Ezekiel 39.  All this happens after Elijah comes before the great day of the Lord when Messiah comes (Yeshua returns!).  Interestingly the 5th cup is called the “Elijah Cup” by the rabbis. 

 

The last concept we will discuss is what is popularly known as the “rapture.”  As a Bible historian I was often concerned that most, if not all Christian teachers of the end times and the rapture, are so disconnected from our Jewish roots, the Bible in its historical context, and an understanding that there was NO New Testament in 50 A.D., the date estimated when Paul was in Thessalonica.  I actually dismissed the “rapture” and thought it was only a view, an opinion, a unique man made interpretation.  I was one who hoped it'd be true.  It just didn't stand the test of scholarly examination.  There were too many holes and not enough substance.  However, I am beginning to look at the “rapture” perhaps the way Paul might have known it.  We will take 1 Thess. 4:16-17 and study these verses in their historical context and in the context of that ancient Jewish culture.  Perhaps there is a “rapture.”  Perhaps the modern Christian end times gurus have it partially right.  Perhaps Paul is teaching those Gentile believers in Thessalonica about something very Jewish based upon the Hebrew scriptures.  Those Gentiles had no Bible, had no scripture, until they became “God Fearers” and attended the synagogue in Thessalonica.  Perhaps there is a connection between the “rapture” and the ingathering of Israel; the ingathering of elect of the Lord that might be called, “The Jewish Rapture.” 

Shown below are links to some interesting articles that will show that this is NOT made up by me, not my opinion.  It is a concept that might prove to be something to consider.  Perhaps we will be part of the INGATHERING of Israel since it says we’ve been grafted into the olive tree, Israel, and are joint heirs in the promises.  Perhaps.

The Torah and the Rapture - https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/0da55621/files/uploaded/4ZW5Bbv3Tz2gNtsgeqkL_The%2520Torah%2520and%2520the%2520Rapture.pdf

1 Thess. 4:16-17 from a Rabbinic Perspective - https://hcommons.org/deposits/objects/hc:34782/datastreams/CONTENT/content

The Jewish Understanding of the Rapture - https://torahlifeministry.com/teachings/articles/29-the-rapture/109-the-jewish-understanding-of-the-rapture.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

 

 

 

 

 

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This lesson and the next will be awesome.  Our focus will be on Exod. 6:1-8.  It will unbelievable where this takes us.  We will be dealing with the reason why there are four cups of wine in the Passover meal called the Seder (Hebrew for order).  We will also deal with the 5th cup.  Yes!  There is a debate among the rabbis in the Talmud about whether there should be four or five cups.  Shown below are links to articles from Jewish websites to show that this debate comes from the rabbis and it led to some amazing results.  Check them out …

Sefaria (Jewish site to access ancient Jewish literature like the Mishnah, the Midrasheem, the Babylonian Talmud, the Jerusalem Talmud, and the rest) - https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/31880?lang=bi

Aish (Jewish website – aish means “fire”) - https://www.aish.com/tp/i/moha/81091867.html

Gemara (Jewish site focusing on the study of the Hebrew scriptures in their historical and contextual context) - https://thegemara.com/five-cups-of-wine-at-the-seder/index.html

The 5th cup is connected to the text in Exod. 6:8 when we read, “I will bring you to the land which I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and I will give it to you for a possession; I am the LORD." (Exo 6:8) But, when will Israel possess the land with the borders God promised?  They don’t now.  Today Israel does not come close to holding the territory God promised and about half of all Jews do not live in Israel.  We will see that after the battle against Gog of Magog in Ezekiel 38 and 39 that the first thing that must happen is that ALL Israel must be INGATHERED; they are to be gathered again in Israel never again to leave and there will be NO Jewish people remaining anywhere in the world except in the borders of Israel that God gave them.  You can read this yourself in Ezekiel 39.  All this happens after Elijah comes before the great day of the Lord when Messiah comes (Yeshua returns!).  Interestingly the 5th cup is called the “Elijah Cup” by the rabbis. 

 

The last concept we will discuss is what is popularly known as the “rapture.”  As a Bible historian I was often concerned that most, if not all Christian teachers of the end times and the rapture, are so disconnected from our Jewish roots, the Bible in its historical context, and an understanding that there was NO New Testament in 50 A.D., the date estimated when Paul was in Thessalonica.  I actually dismissed the “rapture” and thought it was only a view, an opinion, a unique man made interpretation.  I was one who hoped it'd be true.  It just didn't stand the test of scholarly examination.  There were too many holes and not enough substance.  However, I am beginning to look at the “rapture” perhaps the way Paul might have known it.  We will take 1 Thess. 4:16-17 and study these verses in their historical context and in the context of that ancient Jewish culture.  Perhaps there is a “rapture.”  Perhaps the modern Christian end times gurus have it partially right.  Perhaps Paul is teaching those Gentile believers in Thessalonica about something very Jewish based upon the Hebrew scriptures.  Those Gentiles had no Bible, had no scripture, until they became “God Fearers” and attended the synagogue in Thessalonica.  Perhaps there is a connection between the “rapture” and the ingathering of Israel; the ingathering of elect of the Lord that might be called, “The Jewish Rapture.” 

Shown below are links to some interesting articles that will show that this is NOT made up by me, not my opinion.  It is a concept that might prove to be something to consider.  Perhaps we will be part of the INGATHERING of Israel since it says we’ve been grafted into the olive tree, Israel, and are joint heirs in the promises.  Perhaps.

The Torah and the Rapture - https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/0da55621/files/uploaded/4ZW5Bbv3Tz2gNtsgeqkL_The%2520Torah%2520and%2520the%2520Rapture.pdf

1 Thess. 4:16-17 from a Rabbinic Perspective - https://hcommons.org/deposits/objects/hc:34782/datastreams/CONTENT/content

The Jewish Understanding of the Rapture - https://torahlifeministry.com/teachings/articles/29-the-rapture/109-the-jewish-understanding-of-the-rapture.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

 

 

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2731 105 full Genesis - 61 -Gen. 25:12-34 JACOB - A MAN OF THE TENTS Genesis - 61 -Gen. 25:12-34 JACOB - A MAN OF THE TENTS https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-61-gen-2512-34-jacob-is-perfect/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-61-gen-2512-34-jacob-is-perfect/#comments Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/65cb8c5d-1f78-3254-acea-da27ffbc87a2

Is Jacob a “mama’s boy?”  It says in Gen. 25:27 he was a peaceful man living in tents and his mama, Rebecca, preferred Jacob over Esau.  What we will find is Jacob is no mama’s boy.  He is תָּם TAM H8535.  In the Gesenius Hebrew Lexicon we get the picture of a complete man, a mature grown man, one who lacks nothing.  This is no mama’s boy.  He is a man you seemingly can count on do face his responsibilities, ready to go the extra mile. 

And we read about Jacob being a man of the tents.  That means he is attending to family business.  He’s not out hunting and having fun like Esau.  Jacob is one dedicated to the Bet Av (pronounced “Bate Av”) of the house of the father, the tents of Isaac.  Once we put the Bible back into those days around 2000 B.C., into the culture of those days, we will then see that perhaps why Rebecca preferred Jacob over Esau is that Jacob was the one who would preserve the family and keep it together after Isaac died.  Rebecca was an awesome woman and she seems to have a clear motive to deceive Isaac using Jacob – give Jacob the blessing of the first born to preserve the Bet Av, the family and keep it from Esau who was out all the time having fun hunting and not doing what he should be doing, being and acting like the first born.

I mentioned two other topics in this lesson.  One is that Arabs are not descendants of Ishmael.  Arabs are Polyethnic and come from a number of ancient peoples.  One of those ancient peoples were around from 3000 B.C. to about 300 B.C.  They existed at least 1000 years before Abraham was even born.  Here’s a link to lesson 27 in this series.  In this lesson you can learn about real Bible dating based upon real history and archaeology.  In this lesson you’ll see that 2000 B.C. is an approximate time of Abraham’s birth.  Here’s the link – https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8qb22-f6e039

I also mentioned a website that discusses this issue. Here’s a link to a website.  Not the best but at least a beginning for those of you who want to study this further.  Link - https://www.bible.ca/islam/islam-myths-arabs-descendants-of-ishmael.htm

Related to this is my paper that proves that Allah is NOT the God of the Bible.  This is a false claim made even by some Evangelicals.  Even the pop himself "hinted" at this in a speech he did.  Here’s the link to the paper. Link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/qve66ohtl87gygb/The%20Bible%2C%20Adonai%2C%20Allah%20and%20the%20Quran%20-%20Who%20is%20Who.pdf?dl=0

Finally, we address the location of Mt. Sinai.  Some say it is in southern Saudi Arabia on the west coast.  If that is the case these so called scholars must move the Wilderness of Shur, which we read about in these verses in Genesis, from its precise Biblical location to the western shores of Saudi Arabia on the Gulf of Aqaba.  These pseudo-scholars have changed the wording of the Bible so that it agrees to their belief that is held only as a remote theory by real Christian and religious Jewish scholars and archaeologists. 

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret?  What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

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Is Jacob a “mama’s boy?”  It says in Gen. 25:27 he was a peaceful man living in tents and his mama, Rebecca, preferred Jacob over Esau.  What we will find is Jacob is no mama’s boy.  He is תָּם TAM H8535.  In the Gesenius Hebrew Lexicon we get the picture of a complete man, a mature grown man, one who lacks nothing.  This is no mama’s boy.  He is a man you seemingly can count on do face his responsibilities, ready to go the extra mile. 

And we read about Jacob being a man of the tents.  That means he is attending to family business.  He’s not out hunting and having fun like Esau.  Jacob is one dedicated to the Bet Av (pronounced “Bate Av”) of the house of the father, the tents of Isaac.  Once we put the Bible back into those days around 2000 B.C., into the culture of those days, we will then see that perhaps why Rebecca preferred Jacob over Esau is that Jacob was the one who would preserve the family and keep it together after Isaac died.  Rebecca was an awesome woman and she seems to have a clear motive to deceive Isaac using Jacob – give Jacob the blessing of the first born to preserve the Bet Av, the family and keep it from Esau who was out all the time having fun hunting and not doing what he should be doing, being and acting like the first born.

I mentioned two other topics in this lesson.  One is that Arabs are not descendants of Ishmael.  Arabs are Polyethnic and come from a number of ancient peoples.  One of those ancient peoples were around from 3000 B.C. to about 300 B.C.  They existed at least 1000 years before Abraham was even born.  Here’s a link to lesson 27 in this series.  In this lesson you can learn about real Bible dating based upon real history and archaeology.  In this lesson you’ll see that 2000 B.C. is an approximate time of Abraham’s birth.  Here’s the link – https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8qb22-f6e039

I also mentioned a website that discusses this issue. Here’s a link to a website.  Not the best but at least a beginning for those of you who want to study this further.  Link - https://www.bible.ca/islam/islam-myths-arabs-descendants-of-ishmael.htm

Related to this is my paper that proves that Allah is NOT the God of the Bible.  This is a false claim made even by some Evangelicals.  Even the pop himself "hinted" at this in a speech he did.  Here’s the link to the paper. Link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/qve66ohtl87gygb/The%20Bible%2C%20Adonai%2C%20Allah%20and%20the%20Quran%20-%20Who%20is%20Who.pdf?dl=0

Finally, we address the location of Mt. Sinai.  Some say it is in southern Saudi Arabia on the west coast.  If that is the case these so called scholars must move the Wilderness of Shur, which we read about in these verses in Genesis, from its precise Biblical location to the western shores of Saudi Arabia on the Gulf of Aqaba.  These pseudo-scholars have changed the wording of the Bible so that it agrees to their belief that is held only as a remote theory by real Christian and religious Jewish scholars and archaeologists. 

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret?  What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2894 166 full RAPTURE RESTORED 5 - Those Grafted In are Gathered In (not raptured) RAPTURE RESTORED 5 - Those Grafted In are Gathered In (not raptured) https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-27-rapture-restored-episode-2-part-3/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-27-rapture-restored-episode-2-part-3/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/d1391430-6630-39ab-801b-3a4092cc077b

RAPTURE RESTORED 5

Some say there is a rapture and are "Pre-Trib."  Others say the same thing and are "Mid-Trib" and others "Post-Trib."  Others say there is NO RAPTURE.  But, regardless of your position the verses below clearly show something is up; something is coming.  

Mat 24:29-31  "But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.  (30)  "And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory.  (31)  "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.

 

1Th 4:16-17  For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.  (17)  Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.

Are we missing something?  Is there a viable realistic alternative understanding to all this?  Not one of the so-called "end-times" expert today, not one of the "RAPTURISTS" you hear on the radio or YouTube, ever teach these verses in their HISTORICAL CONTEXT.  Not one!  But, if you do, this results in a restoring the understanding of the Rapture to its Biblical foundation - THE INGATHERING OF ISRAEL, as predicted by Adonai Himself in Torah.  This is so amazing.  It takes the mess created by the "end-times" experts of today and brings order and understanding.  

We strongly urge you to listen to the previous videos in this series.  They build one upon the other.  If you listen to this one without listening to Episode 1 parts 1 & 2 and Episode 2 parts 1 & 2, the study will not be complete or understood in its entirety.  For the previous videos do the following ...

1) Go to the website - www.LightofMenorah.org

2) Click on OTHER RESOURCES in the upper right at the home page.

3) Then click on TRUTH NUGGETS 27 - THE RAPTURE RESTORED

4) "Slide down" with your mouse and you'll find all five videos and associated links.  This will provide a detailed study foundation to go deeper into this topic.

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

 

 

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RAPTURE RESTORED 5

Some say there is a rapture and are "Pre-Trib."  Others say the same thing and are "Mid-Trib" and others "Post-Trib."  Others say there is NO RAPTURE.  But, regardless of your position the verses below clearly show something is up; something is coming.  

Mat 24:29-31  "But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.  (30)  "And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory.  (31)  "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.

 

1Th 4:16-17  For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.  (17)  Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.

Are we missing something?  Is there a viable realistic alternative understanding to all this?  Not one of the so-called "end-times" expert today, not one of the "RAPTURISTS" you hear on the radio or YouTube, ever teach these verses in their HISTORICAL CONTEXT.  Not one!  But, if you do, this results in a restoring the understanding of the Rapture to its Biblical foundation - THE INGATHERING OF ISRAEL, as predicted by Adonai Himself in Torah.  This is so amazing.  It takes the mess created by the "end-times" experts of today and brings order and understanding.  

We strongly urge you to listen to the previous videos in this series.  They build one upon the other.  If you listen to this one without listening to Episode 1 parts 1 & 2 and Episode 2 parts 1 & 2, the study will not be complete or understood in its entirety.  For the previous videos do the following ...

1) Go to the website - www.LightofMenorah.org

2) Click on OTHER RESOURCES in the upper right at the home page.

3) Then click on TRUTH NUGGETS 27 - THE RAPTURE RESTORED

4) "Slide down" with your mouse and you'll find all five videos and associated links.  This will provide a detailed study foundation to go deeper into this topic.

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2610 282 full Exodus - 35 - Exod. 12:14-16 - GOD’S WATERMARK Exodus - 35 - Exod. 12:14-16 - GOD’S WATERMARK https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-35-exod-1214-16-god-s-watermark/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-35-exod-1214-16-god-s-watermark/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/0166ccde-dd7d-33bb-b47c-d4da894acb28

God commands that the feast of Unleavened Bread will be 7 days, and 7 days ONLY.  Not 8 as the orthodox rabbis changed it to.  By changing it the orthodox rabbis again show they can change God's word to their own personal views.  This is crazy.  It also takes away from the unbelievable importance of the number 7 from Genesis to Revelation.

In this lesson we will just focus on the number 7.  When we do we will find patterns of the use of the number 7 that can only be the handiwork of the Lord.  It is as if the number 7 and the patterns God creates in his word is like God's watermark.  Watermarks, very faint printing on a picture or a document such that it is used to protect the document/picture from being used if illegally copied and other confidential information and to indicate the validity of a legal document. You'll also see watermarks on any paper banknote, where they're used to help prevent counterfeiting.  See below for a picture showing a picture with and without a "watermark."

It is as if the 7 is like God's watermark.  It shows that the word of God written by men under the direct inspiration of the Spirit of the Most High is not created by men but by the Lord.  You won't believe what you are about to study.  It'll take us from Gen. 1:1 to Rev. 22:21, the first and the last verses of the Bible.  It will seem to indicate that the Living Word of the Lord, Yeshua, is connected to the number 7 in ways we have never seen before.  And, this is NOT Numerology which is more related to the occult.  It is not a Bible Code which are very problematic.  What we are about to study is FACT and proven again and again by highly credible scholars, Jew and Gentile.  

In the podcast I said I'd provide many links for your further study.  Here they are.

Link 1 - a video, one of many at this site, that shows the work of Professor Ivan Panin and his discovery of the mathematical patterns in God's word.  It so amazed Prof. Panin that he became a Christian based upon the amazing things he discovered that showed him that the Bible is true, it is God's word, and the Jesus is the Lord, the Savior, and the long awaited Messiah.

https://www.thelivingword.org.au/grand-design/session16.php

Link 2 - a fantastic video done by Chuck Missler of Koinonia House.  It is another presentation of Panin's work done in a style that is true Chuck Missler.  Awesome material you will find most intriguing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f9WYGBfpaw

Links 3, 4, and 5.  Awesome articles that are related to Panin's work and the number 7 and the patterns that seem to suggest the number 7 is God's watermark.

Link 3 - https://www.thetorah.com/article/seven-the-biblical-number

Link 4 - https://www.differentspirit.org/evidence/numerics.php

Link 5 - https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/the-number-7-in-the-bible/

Link 6 - an article from a great scholarly site, GotQuestions.org addressing Bible codes and that the Bible, God's word, suggests that they are very problematic and not what the Bible says about the COMPLETENESS of God's word as it stands.

https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-codes.html

Link 7 - an article on the famous Jewish rabbi, Nachmanides and his teachings on the number 7.

http://www.betemunah.org/seven.html

Link 6 - an article from a great scholarly site, GotQuestions.org addressing Bible codes and that the Bible, God's word, suggests that they are very problematic and not what the Bible says about the COMPLETENESS of God's word as it stands.

https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-codes.html

Link 7 - an article on the famous Jewish rabbi, Nachmanides and his teachings on the number 7.

http://www.betemunah.org/seven.html

Link 8 - an article with background information on Prof. Ivan Panin - http://www.wordworx.co.nz/panin.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

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God commands that the feast of Unleavened Bread will be 7 days, and 7 days ONLY.  Not 8 as the orthodox rabbis changed it to.  By changing it the orthodox rabbis again show they can change God's word to their own personal views.  This is crazy.  It also takes away from the unbelievable importance of the number 7 from Genesis to Revelation.

In this lesson we will just focus on the number 7.  When we do we will find patterns of the use of the number 7 that can only be the handiwork of the Lord.  It is as if the number 7 and the patterns God creates in his word is like God's watermark.  Watermarks, very faint printing on a picture or a document such that it is used to protect the document/picture from being used if illegally copied and other confidential information and to indicate the validity of a legal document. You'll also see watermarks on any paper banknote, where they're used to help prevent counterfeiting.  See below for a picture showing a picture with and without a "watermark."

It is as if the 7 is like God's watermark.  It shows that the word of God written by men under the direct inspiration of the Spirit of the Most High is not created by men but by the Lord.  You won't believe what you are about to study.  It'll take us from Gen. 1:1 to Rev. 22:21, the first and the last verses of the Bible.  It will seem to indicate that the Living Word of the Lord, Yeshua, is connected to the number 7 in ways we have never seen before.  And, this is NOT Numerology which is more related to the occult.  It is not a Bible Code which are very problematic.  What we are about to study is FACT and proven again and again by highly credible scholars, Jew and Gentile.  

In the podcast I said I'd provide many links for your further study.  Here they are.

Link 1 - a video, one of many at this site, that shows the work of Professor Ivan Panin and his discovery of the mathematical patterns in God's word.  It so amazed Prof. Panin that he became a Christian based upon the amazing things he discovered that showed him that the Bible is true, it is God's word, and the Jesus is the Lord, the Savior, and the long awaited Messiah.

https://www.thelivingword.org.au/grand-design/session16.php

Link 2 - a fantastic video done by Chuck Missler of Koinonia House.  It is another presentation of Panin's work done in a style that is true Chuck Missler.  Awesome material you will find most intriguing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f9WYGBfpaw

Links 3, 4, and 5.  Awesome articles that are related to Panin's work and the number 7 and the patterns that seem to suggest the number 7 is God's watermark.

Link 3 - https://www.thetorah.com/article/seven-the-biblical-number

Link 4 - https://www.differentspirit.org/evidence/numerics.php

Link 5 - https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/the-number-7-in-the-bible/

Link 6 - an article from a great scholarly site, GotQuestions.org addressing Bible codes and that the Bible, God's word, suggests that they are very problematic and not what the Bible says about the COMPLETENESS of God's word as it stands.

https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-codes.html

Link 7 - an article on the famous Jewish rabbi, Nachmanides and his teachings on the number 7.

http://www.betemunah.org/seven.html

Link 6 - an article from a great scholarly site, GotQuestions.org addressing Bible codes and that the Bible, God's word, suggests that they are very problematic and not what the Bible says about the COMPLETENESS of God's word as it stands.

https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-codes.html

Link 7 - an article on the famous Jewish rabbi, Nachmanides and his teachings on the number 7.

http://www.betemunah.org/seven.html

Link 8 - an article with background information on Prof. Ivan Panin - http://www.wordworx.co.nz/panin.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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 3270 160 full RAPTURE RESTORED 4 - Gentiles never heard of the Jewish Rapture RAPTURE RESTORED 4 - Gentiles never heard of the Jewish Rapture https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-27-the-rapture-restored-episode-2-part-2/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-27-the-rapture-restored-episode-2-part-2/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/799ad081-0dbe-3188-b0af-4ec31f6cfd47

RAPTURE RESTORED 4

It is highly recommended that if you have not watched the previous videos that you do so before watching this 4th lesson.  Each builds on what was taught in previous lessons.  To easily access the entire series go to the website and once there click on the words OTHER RESOURCES on top of the page on the right side.  A small menu will open and then click on TRUTH NUGGETS: THE RAPTURE RESTORED.  This will open up the series page - just slide down with your "mouse."  There you'll find links to all the lessons and many other links for your continued study.  Below is the link to the website ...

www.LightofMenorah.org

 

Many know the famous verse ...

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.  (1Th 4:16-17)

This seems to be the primary verse end times experts use to justify the "rapture."  It is in the letter that Paul wrote in Corinth in and around 50 A.D. to the Messianic congregation in Thessalonica.  When Paul wrote this letter there were NO other books of the New Testament available; none of them had been written yet.  There are other very critical facts about this book that few Christians even consider.  In this vidcast (video podcast) we will now study this letter in its historical and its ancient cultural context.  Once we do the facts suggest that the so called rapture, as we understand it today, may not be what we think.  Matter of fact it suggests that the rapture should be renamed to the INGATHERING of Yahvay's elect, His chosen, at the last blast of the Great Shofar.  The rabbis teach that the righteous will then be gathered and then (in Hebrew  יקחך YEET-KA-CHE-KA H3947 ) brought or captured or seized by the Lord back to the Promised Land in the clouds.  They get this from ...

“Who are these that fly like a cloud, and like doves to their windows? For the coastlands shall hope for me, the ships of Tarshish first, to bring your children from afar, their silver and gold with them, for the name of the Lord your God and for the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 60:8-9

This is from Deut. 30:1-4 where God predicts this amazing event that seems similar to the event as written by Paul in 1 Thess. 4:16-17.  Interesting.  Paul is a Torah expert.  It seems he is only trying to teaching the Gentile Romans and Greeks who worshiped Yahvay in the Jewish synagogue about what Jews knew as part of their culture; they knew of the good news that the Lord will gather them again, all Israel, and they will live in peace and safety forever.  

Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Now I will restore the fortunes of Jacob and have mercy on the whole house of Israel; and I will be jealous for My holy name. They will forget their disgrace and all their treachery which they perpetrated against Me, when they live securely on their own land with no one to make them afraid. When I bring them back from the peoples and gather them from the lands of their enemies, then I shall be sanctified through them in the sight of the many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God because I made them go into exile among the nations, and then gathered them again to their own land; and I will leave none of them there any longer. I will not hide My face from them any longer, for I will have poured out My Spirit on the house of Israel," declares the Lord GOD.  (Eze 39:25-29)

So come and join us in this interesting study.  Come and join us to consider a realistic and viable alternative as we restore the Rapture to its Jewish foundation, its Torah foundation, to the Ingathering of the Elect (Chosen) of the Lord.  

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

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RAPTURE RESTORED 4

It is highly recommended that if you have not watched the previous videos that you do so before watching this 4th lesson.  Each builds on what was taught in previous lessons.  To easily access the entire series go to the website and once there click on the words OTHER RESOURCES on top of the page on the right side.  A small menu will open and then click on TRUTH NUGGETS: THE RAPTURE RESTORED.  This will open up the series page - just slide down with your "mouse."  There you'll find links to all the lessons and many other links for your continued study.  Below is the link to the website ...

www.LightofMenorah.org

 

Many know the famous verse ...

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.  (1Th 4:16-17)

This seems to be the primary verse end times experts use to justify the "rapture."  It is in the letter that Paul wrote in Corinth in and around 50 A.D. to the Messianic congregation in Thessalonica.  When Paul wrote this letter there were NO other books of the New Testament available; none of them had been written yet.  There are other very critical facts about this book that few Christians even consider.  In this vidcast (video podcast) we will now study this letter in its historical and its ancient cultural context.  Once we do the facts suggest that the so called rapture, as we understand it today, may not be what we think.  Matter of fact it suggests that the rapture should be renamed to the INGATHERING of Yahvay's elect, His chosen, at the last blast of the Great Shofar.  The rabbis teach that the righteous will then be gathered and then (in Hebrew  יקחך YEET-KA-CHE-KA H3947 ) brought or captured or seized by the Lord back to the Promised Land in the clouds.  They get this from ...

“Who are these that fly like a cloud, and like doves to their windows? For the coastlands shall hope for me, the ships of Tarshish first, to bring your children from afar, their silver and gold with them, for the name of the Lord your God and for the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 60:8-9

This is from Deut. 30:1-4 where God predicts this amazing event that seems similar to the event as written by Paul in 1 Thess. 4:16-17.  Interesting.  Paul is a Torah expert.  It seems he is only trying to teaching the Gentile Romans and Greeks who worshiped Yahvay in the Jewish synagogue about what Jews knew as part of their culture; they knew of the good news that the Lord will gather them again, all Israel, and they will live in peace and safety forever.  

Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Now I will restore the fortunes of Jacob and have mercy on the whole house of Israel; and I will be jealous for My holy name. They will forget their disgrace and all their treachery which they perpetrated against Me, when they live securely on their own land with no one to make them afraid. When I bring them back from the peoples and gather them from the lands of their enemies, then I shall be sanctified through them in the sight of the many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God because I made them go into exile among the nations, and then gathered them again to their own land; and I will leave none of them there any longer. I will not hide My face from them any longer, for I will have poured out My Spirit on the house of Israel," declares the Lord GOD. 
(Eze 39:25-29)

So come and join us in this interesting study.  Come and join us to consider a realistic and viable alternative as we restore the Rapture to its Jewish foundation, its Torah foundation, to the Ingathering of the Elect (Chosen) of the Lord.  

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1797 281 full RAPTURE RESTORED 3 - Jewish Rapture predicted in 1400 BC RAPTURE RESTORED 3 - Jewish Rapture predicted in 1400 BC https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-27-the-rapture-restored-lesson-2-part-1/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-27-the-rapture-restored-lesson-2-part-1/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/295a221d-6fd9-3de5-9e06-837191a1a0f0

RAPTURE RESTORED 3

In this video Bible study we go back 1000’s of years to investigate a prediction made by the Lord through Moses near the place called Shittim (pronounced SHH TEEM). 

It was the camping place of the Hebrews just before Moses' death and then the crossing of the Jordan.  This prediction seems to connect to Jesus’ prediction that He, Jesus, the Messiah (known as the “son of man” when He was here the first time) would gather His elect or His “chosen” in Matt. 24:29-31.  Could it be that the “rapture,” that is discussed and debated today, has been named incorrectly?  Is it possible that the rapture is really the ingathering of Israel as predicted in Deut. 30:1-5, Isa. 11:12, 27:13, 56:8 (Gentiles gathered?), 66:20 and Ezek. 20:34, 20:41, 37:12, 37:21 ?  When we study the Bible in its historical context, when we focus on the words in the ancient Greek and Hebrew, when we consider the ancient Jewish culture of Jesus’ day and Paul’s day, it seems probable that the ingathering of Israel as predicted by the Lord, יהוה Yahvay, is what is mistakenly called the “rapture” in the 21st century. 

This begins to make sense in that God over and over again says He will gather His chosen people, Israel, in the end times into the land He promised Abraham.  It is the land Israel has never ever controlled.  Solomon was close in his rule and reign.  Once Israel is “gathered in” they will live securely in peace forever as the chosen of יהוה Yahvay, Adonai, the Lord.  Paul teaches that in the end times all Israel will be saved.  ALL.  Paul does not separate non Christian religious Jews from Jewish or Gentile Christians.  Paul even teaches we Gentile believers are “grafted in” to Israel and become joint inheritors of the promises of God.  Paul does not separate the non Christian Jews from Christians.  He says under the Lord’s inspiration, we are one family.  So does the Lord.  Jesus says in John 10 that He is the Good Shepherd and His Jewish disciples know this means Jesus is claiming to be the Shepherd of Israel as found in Ezekiel 34.  The Hebrew Scriptures was all they had.  But Jesus said there is another flock He will bring as well implying us Gentiles.  And Jesus will make them one flock with one Shepherd.  But, “rapturists” especially pre-tribbers, condemn all Israel to the horrors of the Tribulation but Christian Jews and Gentiles will be spared.  These views  go against the very words of God.  This is man’s view and not God’s. 

So, come join us.  Come and consider the real viable alternative view of the “rapture” as we restore it to its Jewish roots.  We restore the “rapture” to the INGATHERING OF THE LORD’S ELECT. 

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

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RAPTURE RESTORED 3

In this video Bible study we go back 1000’s of years to investigate a prediction made by the Lord through Moses near the place called Shittim (pronounced SHH TEEM). 

It was the camping place of the Hebrews just before Moses' death and then the crossing of the Jordan.  This prediction seems to connect to Jesus’ prediction that He, Jesus, the Messiah (known as the “son of man” when He was here the first time) would gather His elect or His “chosen” in Matt. 24:29-31.  Could it be that the “rapture,” that is discussed and debated today, has been named incorrectly?  Is it possible that the rapture is really the ingathering of Israel as predicted in Deut. 30:1-5, Isa. 11:12, 27:13, 56:8 (Gentiles gathered?), 66:20 and Ezek. 20:34, 20:41, 37:12, 37:21 ?  When we study the Bible in its historical context, when we focus on the words in the ancient Greek and Hebrew, when we consider the ancient Jewish culture of Jesus’ day and Paul’s day, it seems probable that the ingathering of Israel as predicted by the Lord, יהוה Yahvay, is what is mistakenly called the “rapture” in the 21st century. 

This begins to make sense in that God over and over again says He will gather His chosen people, Israel, in the end times into the land He promised Abraham.  It is the land Israel has never ever controlled.  Solomon was close in his rule and reign.  Once Israel is “gathered in” they will live securely in peace forever as the chosen of יהוה Yahvay, Adonai, the Lord.  Paul teaches that in the end times all Israel will be saved.  ALL.  Paul does not separate non Christian religious Jews from Jewish or Gentile Christians.  Paul even teaches we Gentile believers are “grafted in” to Israel and become joint inheritors of the promises of God.  Paul does not separate the non Christian Jews from Christians.  He says under the Lord’s inspiration, we are one family.  So does the Lord.  Jesus says in John 10 that He is the Good Shepherd and His Jewish disciples know this means Jesus is claiming to be the Shepherd of Israel as found in Ezekiel 34.  The Hebrew Scriptures was all they had.  But Jesus said there is another flock He will bring as well implying us Gentiles.  And Jesus will make them one flock with one Shepherd.  But, “rapturists” especially pre-tribbers, condemn all Israel to the horrors of the Tribulation but Christian Jews and Gentiles will be spared.  These views  go against the very words of God.  This is man’s view and not God’s. 

So, come join us.  Come and consider the real viable alternative view of the “rapture” as we restore it to its Jewish roots.  We restore the “rapture” to the INGATHERING OF THE LORD’S ELECT. 

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2751 280 full RAPTURE RESTORED 2 - in Torah God says He will TAKE UP His chosen = the rapture?? RAPTURE RESTORED 2 - in Torah God says He will TAKE UP His chosen = the rapture?? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-27-episode-1-part-2-historical-context-of-matt-2429-31/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-27-episode-1-part-2-historical-context-of-matt-2429-31/#comments Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/57193d23-517d-3975-8250-82558940e9d4

RAPTURE RESTORED 2

Have you read Matt. 24:29-31.  No?  Here it is …

“But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.” (Mat 24:29-31)

There are so-called end-times experts, probably devout Christians, who say this verse is all about the Pre-Trib Rapture.  Here, supposedly according to the opinions of the end-times expert, Jesus will come and rescue the Church from the terrible times, the horrible times, of God’s wrath falling upon all the pagan nations before Jesus returns.  But, you can also find end-times experts who argue that Matt. 24:29-31 is Jesus teaching on the Mid-Trib Rapture.  The Church will need to go through at least half the terrible times before being “caught up” or “raptured” and taken to Jesus to be with Him forever.  But, on top of that you can also find end-times experts, again probably devout sincere Christians, who say Jesus is teaching that the Rapture will not come till after the Tribulation period.  So, we see there are three groups of end-times experts and three separate views and interpretations on this one verse.  So, who do you believe? 

In these video lessons we will again study the Bible in its historical context.  It is clear not one, no one, none of the end-times experts even addresses the Bible in its historical context nor do with focus on the Hebrew culture and language of Jesus' day.  We will go back 2000 years ago to try and grasp what Jesus’ disciples, devout Jewish believers, understood when Jesus spoke the words in Matt. 24:29-31.  But this time we will focus on the fact that in Jesus’ day there was NO New Testament.  All they had was “Jesus’ Bible” or the Hebrew Scriptures that is called today the Old Testament. 

Also, in Jesus’ day Jewish eschatology, Jewish end-times theology, was discussed and understood from the very words of God in Torah and the Prophets.  So, in these lessons we need to get to what Jewish eschatology was and the fact that Jesus NEVER came against it. 

We will also focus on the Hebrew.  Why?  There is solid strong evidence that Jesus’ everyday language was Hebrew.  I mentioned some links I’d provide so you can study this further.  Here they are …

LINK 1 – the book “Understanding the Difficult Words of Jesus”

https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Difficult-Words-Jesus-Perspective/dp/B098XVRHDN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3J4OZ9IUQZ8BF&keywords=Understanding+the+Difficult+Words+of+Jesus%3A+New+Insights+From+a+Hebrew+Perspective&qid=1684698362&sprefix=understanding+the+difficult+words+of+jesus+new+insights+from+a+hebrew+perspective%2Caps%2C735&sr=8-1

LINK 2 -  Skip Moen’s article on the Hebraic foundation of the Gospels

https://skipmoen.com/subscribe/hebrew/the-hebrew-gospels/

LINK 3 – scholarly article found at “Hebrew 4 Christians”

https://www.hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Jesus_Hebrew/jesus_hebrew.html

As one studies this Rapture Controversy it is wise to consider becoming familiar with Jewish end-times views or Jewish Eschatology.  One will find great connections between what the Church believes and it source in Second Temple Judaism, the days of Jesus.  Here’s a link to an article that will give you the listener an introduction …

LINK – Jewish Eschatology

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/eschatology

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

 

 

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RAPTURE RESTORED 2

Have you read Matt. 24:29-31.  No?  Here it is …

“But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.” (Mat 24:29-31)

There are so-called end-times experts, probably devout Christians, who say this verse is all about the Pre-Trib Rapture.  Here, supposedly according to the opinions of the end-times expert, Jesus will come and rescue the Church from the terrible times, the horrible times, of God’s wrath falling upon all the pagan nations before Jesus returns.  But, you can also find end-times experts who argue that Matt. 24:29-31 is Jesus teaching on the Mid-Trib Rapture.  The Church will need to go through at least half the terrible times before being “caught up” or “raptured” and taken to Jesus to be with Him forever.  But, on top of that you can also find end-times experts, again probably devout sincere Christians, who say Jesus is teaching that the Rapture will not come till after the Tribulation period.  So, we see there are three groups of end-times experts and three separate views and interpretations on this one verse.  So, who do you believe? 

In these video lessons we will again study the Bible in its historical context.  It is clear not one, no one, none of the end-times experts even addresses the Bible in its historical context nor do with focus on the Hebrew culture and language of Jesus' day.  We will go back 2000 years ago to try and grasp what Jesus’ disciples, devout Jewish believers, understood when Jesus spoke the words in Matt. 24:29-31.  But this time we will focus on the fact that in Jesus’ day there was NO New Testament.  All they had was “Jesus’ Bible” or the Hebrew Scriptures that is called today the Old Testament. 

Also, in Jesus’ day Jewish eschatology, Jewish end-times theology, was discussed and understood from the very words of God in Torah and the Prophets.  So, in these lessons we need to get to what Jewish eschatology was and the fact that Jesus NEVER came against it. 

We will also focus on the Hebrew.  Why?  There is solid strong evidence that Jesus’ everyday language was Hebrew.  I mentioned some links I’d provide so you can study this further.  Here they are …

LINK 1 – the book “Understanding the Difficult Words of Jesus”

https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Difficult-Words-Jesus-Perspective/dp/B098XVRHDN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3J4OZ9IUQZ8BF&keywords=Understanding+the+Difficult+Words+of+Jesus%3A+New+Insights+From+a+Hebrew+Perspective&qid=1684698362&sprefix=understanding+the+difficult+words+of+jesus+new+insights+from+a+hebrew+perspective%2Caps%2C735&sr=8-1

LINK 2 -  Skip Moen’s article on the Hebraic foundation of the Gospels

https://skipmoen.com/subscribe/hebrew/the-hebrew-gospels/

LINK 3 – scholarly article found at “Hebrew 4 Christians”

https://www.hebrew4christians.com/Articles/Jesus_Hebrew/jesus_hebrew.html

As one studies this Rapture Controversy it is wise to consider becoming familiar with Jewish end-times views or Jewish Eschatology.  One will find great connections between what the Church believes and it source in Second Temple Judaism, the days of Jesus.  Here’s a link to an article that will give you the listener an introduction …

LINK – Jewish Eschatology

https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/eschatology

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1777 276 full RAPTURE RESTORED 1 - Pre-Trib, Mid-Trib, Post Trib - man's opinion - not God's Word RAPTURE RESTORED 1 - Pre-Trib, Mid-Trib, Post Trib - man's opinion - not God's Word https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-27-episode-1-part-1-the-rapture-restored/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-27-episode-1-part-1-the-rapture-restored/#comments Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/323c95f1-bb42-38de-8314-8933bc26a546

RAPTURE RESTORED 1

Links and session notes are found under the picture for Part 2.

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RAPTURE RESTORED 1

Links and session notes are found under the picture for Part 2.

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1650 275 full Genesis - 60 - Gen. 25:11 -HEY!! THAT’S MY WELL!! Genesis - 60 - Gen. 25:11 -HEY!! THAT’S MY WELL!! https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-60-gen-2511-hey-that-s-my-well/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-60-gen-2511-hey-that-s-my-well/#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/5f679ca1-5c5b-3074-b6b6-8b2e749ce31e

In lesson 60 we will continue our study of Isaac.  Again and again we will see that even though Isaac is seemingly of less importance than his dad, Abraham, or his son, Jacob, nevertheless, Isaac is a “big deal.”  Isaac is thus one of the Jewish Patriarchs and his position in this elite group of Bible characters is just as critical as the others.

One thing we will see again is the truth of this phrase first coined by Rabbi Moses ben Maimon or better known in Judaism as Rambam.  In his commentary on Genesis that he wrote in the Middle Ages, Rambam noticed something and thus wrote …

מה שאירע לאבות סימן לבנים

Mah Shayra L’Avot Seeman L’Banim

“What happened to the fathers is a sign for the sons.”

Rambam Berescheit 12:6

In this lesson Isaac has problems with a Philistine named Abimelech and his herdsmen regarding wells.  But, this happened to his father as well.  There’s more.  Isaac is the promised one to Abraham and Sarah.  Isaac’s birth is miraculous!  Sarah was beyond child bearing years but God took care of that.  This repeats in Isaac’s life.  Rebecca could not have children and Isaac prayed for his beautiful Rebecca for 20 years!  God answered that prayer and Rebecca conceived.  One might say another birth controlled by the hand of the Lord.  This then reminds us of Yeshua, Jesus.  He is the promised one just like Isaac.  Jesus’ birth was an unbelievable miracle as the birth of Isaac and then later the birth of Jacob and Esau.  Now we see what Rambam saw and why he wrote …

מה שאירע לאבות סימן לבנים

Mah Shayra L’Avot Seeman L’Banim

“What happened to the fathers is a sign for the sons.”

Rambam Berescheit 12:6

It is almost as if God is showing us that when we see events in the lives of Bible characters that repeat in a pattern later, it is a if God is saying, “I engineered all this.  This is all by my hand.  You can tell by how one event or one character is reflected in the lives and events of those that came below."  

There is a Messianic congregation I know and respect.  Their lead teacher wrote an article that relates to the saying of Rambam.  Here’s the link to the article.  This will add to your understanding.  Link - https://rabbiyeshua.com/articles-by-kehilat/item/58-faith-of-our-fathers

 

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret outside a Bedouin tent in the Negev Israel)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

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In lesson 60 we will continue our study of Isaac.  Again and again we will see that even though Isaac is seemingly of less importance than his dad, Abraham, or his son, Jacob, nevertheless, Isaac is a “big deal.”  Isaac is thus one of the Jewish Patriarchs and his position in this elite group of Bible characters is just as critical as the others.

One thing we will see again is the truth of this phrase first coined by Rabbi Moses ben Maimon or better known in Judaism as Rambam.  In his commentary on Genesis that he wrote in the Middle Ages, Rambam noticed something and thus wrote …

מה שאירע לאבות סימן לבנים

Mah Shayra L’Avot Seeman L’Banim

“What happened to the fathers is a sign for the sons.”

Rambam Berescheit 12:6

In this lesson Isaac has problems with a Philistine named Abimelech and his herdsmen regarding wells.  But, this happened to his father as well.  There’s more.  Isaac is the promised one to Abraham and Sarah.  Isaac’s birth is miraculous!  Sarah was beyond child bearing years but God took care of that.  This repeats in Isaac’s life.  Rebecca could not have children and Isaac prayed for his beautiful Rebecca for 20 years!  God answered that prayer and Rebecca conceived.  One might say another birth controlled by the hand of the Lord.  This then reminds us of Yeshua, Jesus.  He is the promised one just like Isaac.  Jesus’ birth was an unbelievable miracle as the birth of Isaac and then later the birth of Jacob and Esau.  Now we see what Rambam saw and why he wrote …

מה שאירע לאבות סימן לבנים

Mah Shayra L’Avot Seeman L’Banim

“What happened to the fathers is a sign for the sons.”

Rambam Berescheit 12:6

It is almost as if God is showing us that when we see events in the lives of Bible characters that repeat in a pattern later, it is a if God is saying, “I engineered all this.  This is all by my hand.  You can tell by how one event or one character is reflected in the lives and events of those that came below."  

There is a Messianic congregation I know and respect.  Their lead teacher wrote an article that relates to the saying of Rambam.  Here’s the link to the article.  This will add to your understanding.  Link - https://rabbiyeshua.com/articles-by-kehilat/item/58-faith-of-our-fathers

 

Who is this guy, Rev. Ferret? 

(Ferret outside a Bedouin tent in the Negev Israel)

What's his background?  Why should we take time to listen to him?  Here's a link to check out his background - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1420 163 full Genesis - 59 - Gen. 25:11 - LIKE FATHER LIKE SON Genesis - 59 - Gen. 25:11 - LIKE FATHER LIKE SON https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-59-gen-2511-like-father-like-son/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-59-gen-2511-like-father-like-son/#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/0b393fa5-ba2d-38dd-97c0-a0bb09b655cd

We’ve all heard the expression, “like father like son.”  In this lesson we will see how this relates to Abraham and his son Isaac. 

Perhaps, for many of us, we look upon Isaac as a minor Biblical character.  His story is not very long in the Torah in Genesis.  Matter of fact in the Hebrew Scriptures there are about 200 some verses connected to Abraham and about 100 for Isaac; Isaac seems to be not as important as his dad.  But, this is a wrong view. 

In this lesson we will see some amazing aspects of his life, Isaac’s life, and this will result in one conclusion; Isaac and his life is a big big deal.  We will see that things in Abraham’s life seemingly are repeated in the life of Isaac.  I wonder if this is where the rabbis got their insight into a Biblical concept they saw.  It is captured in the phrase...

מַעֲשֵׂה אֲבוֹת סִימָן לַבָּנִים

Ma'asay Avot Seeman L’Baneem

... or “The deeds of the fathers are signs for the children.”  So if one looks at Abraham’s life some of the events are signs or predictions for Isaac.  In lessons 54 and 55 in this series we began to see that this was connected to Jesus as well.  Indeed the rabbinic concept that “the deeds of the fathers are signs for the children,” is demonstrated in the unbelievable links between יִצְחָק Yeetzack and יֵשׁוּעַ‎ Yeshua, Isaac and Jesus.  We will see this continue in this lesson and in lesson 60. 

Here are the links to lesson 54 and 55.  Perhaps you have already listened to them.  It might be good to go back and review.  If you haven’t listened to those lessons, I highly recommend you go back, listen to them, and gain a more complete picture and understanding of the awesome standing of Isaac. So, here’s the links …

Lesson 54 – https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-8zhit-1139596

Lesson 55 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-w7b5j-11507a8

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - on top of the Pergamum Acropolis)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background

 

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We’ve all heard the expression, “like father like son.”  In this lesson we will see how this relates to Abraham and his son Isaac. 

Perhaps, for many of us, we look upon Isaac as a minor Biblical character.  His story is not very long in the Torah in Genesis.  Matter of fact in the Hebrew Scriptures there are about 200 some verses connected to Abraham and about 100 for Isaac; Isaac seems to be not as important as his dad.  But, this is a wrong view. 

In this lesson we will see some amazing aspects of his life, Isaac’s life, and this will result in one conclusion; Isaac and his life is a big big deal.  We will see that things in Abraham’s life seemingly are repeated in the life of Isaac.  I wonder if this is where the rabbis got their insight into a Biblical concept they saw.  It is captured in the phrase...

מַעֲשֵׂה אֲבוֹת סִימָן לַבָּנִים

Ma'asay Avot Seeman L’Baneem

... or “The deeds of the fathers are signs for the children.”  So if one looks at Abraham’s life some of the events are signs or predictions for Isaac.  In lessons 54 and 55 in this series we began to see that this was connected to Jesus as well.  Indeed the rabbinic concept that “the deeds of the fathers are signs for the children,” is demonstrated in the unbelievable links between יִצְחָק Yeetzack and יֵשׁוּעַ‎ Yeshua, Isaac and Jesus.  We will see this continue in this lesson and in lesson 60. 

Here are the links to lesson 54 and 55.  Perhaps you have already listened to them.  It might be good to go back and review.  If you haven’t listened to those lessons, I highly recommend you go back, listen to them, and gain a more complete picture and understanding of the awesome standing of Isaac. So, here’s the links …

Lesson 54 – https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-8zhit-1139596

Lesson 55 - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-w7b5j-11507a8

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - on top of the Pergamum Acropolis)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2257 159 full Exodus - 33 part 2 - Exod. 12:1-14 FIRST BORN SON OF THE GOD EXECUTED IN 1446 B.C. Exodus - 33 part 2 - Exod. 12:1-14 FIRST BORN SON OF THE GOD EXECUTED IN 1446 B.C. https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-33-part-2-exod-121-14-first-born-son-of-the-god-executed-in-1446-bc/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-33-part-2-exod-121-14-first-born-son-of-the-god-executed-in-1446-bc/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/d8fd7c51-002b-3a46-ae3a-17fe9d3feeac

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 15th of the month, the night of the full moon, to come and kill all 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 15th 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.  His only son was Khonsu, the moon god.

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(FERRET - SEA OF GALILEE)

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

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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 15th of the month, the night of the full moon, to come and kill all 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 15th 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.  His only son was Khonsu, the moon god.

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(FERRET - SEA OF GALILEE)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1766 157 full Truth Nugget 16 - GOD WITH US IN OUR HIGH PLACES - Psalm 56:8 & 118:33 Truth Nugget 16 - GOD WITH US IN OUR HIGH PLACES - Psalm 56:8 & 118:33 https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-20-god-with-us-in-our-high-places-psalm-568-11833-1648484748/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-20-god-with-us-in-our-high-places-psalm-568-11833-1648484748/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/d1f88ef8-d5cb-3e2a-a325-4c18b766d138

TRUTH NUGGET #16

 

For Hebrews they have a Middle East mindset unlike us who have a Greek mindset (Western). For Hebrews they represent major theological concepts many times in pictures. Like Jesus as a Jewish Rabbi telling teaching us that we are branches of the true vine and He is the true vine. In the psalms the writers like David use this Hebrew mindset and create pictures that those who lived in 1200 or 1000 or 900 B.C. would completely understand from the culture of those days. This video will consider two dramatic "pictures" of major attributes of the Lord in Psalm 52:8 and Psalm 18:33 and Hab. 3:18-19.

Does His word give us specifics as to how He does support us and help us in trials, troubles, suffering, and perhaps even in death?  The Bible seems to give us a picture of times of trouble and suffering.  The Bible seems to picture them as "high places" - like dangerous steep high cliffs that we must walk, saint and sinner, as we live and persevere in a fallen world. These pictures present amazing truths of our Lord and His love for us His people that can only be understood if you are Hebrew and lived in David's day of the days of Messiah Jesus.

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

 

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TRUTH NUGGET #16

 

For Hebrews they have a Middle East mindset unlike us who have a Greek mindset (Western). For Hebrews they represent major theological concepts many times in pictures. Like Jesus as a Jewish Rabbi telling teaching us that we are branches of the true vine and He is the true vine. In the psalms the writers like David use this Hebrew mindset and create pictures that those who lived in 1200 or 1000 or 900 B.C. would completely understand from the culture of those days. This video will consider two dramatic "pictures" of major attributes of the Lord in Psalm 52:8 and Psalm 18:33 and Hab. 3:18-19.

Does His word give us specifics as to how He does support us and help us in trials, troubles, suffering, and perhaps even in death?  The Bible seems to give us a picture of times of trouble and suffering.  The Bible seems to picture them as "high places" - like dangerous steep high cliffs that we must walk, saint and sinner, as we live and persevere in a fallen world. These pictures present amazing truths of our Lord and His love for us His people that can only be understood if you are Hebrew and lived in David's day of the days of Messiah Jesus.

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1497 172 full Truth Nuggets -12 - Psalm 4:3 THIS MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE: HE hears all our prayers Truth Nuggets -12 - Psalm 4:3 THIS MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE: HE hears all our prayers https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-psalms-12-psalm-43-this-makes-all-the-difference/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-psalms-12-psalm-43-this-makes-all-the-difference/#comments Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/1ba83f77-0d68-3003-8de0-5575b3d1e234

Jesus teaches a harsh fact, a standard of measure He gives us.  It is a tough thing to grasp and to apply in our lives especially in days like today in the USA of 2021.  Jesus said …

"You have heard that it was said, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” (Mat 5:43-45)

 

So, good things happen to the righteous and the unrighteous.  They both experience bad things as well.  There is no difference between Godly Christians and the ungodly, the ones who are anti-God or anti-Christ.  On top of that we are to love our enemies.  No where in the entire Bible do we read such a statement except here.  Jesus does not negate the Torah, God’s instruction in the books of Moses. He does not negate the law in Lev. 19:18 that says, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” but He adds to it.  Jesus is saying our neighbor is our enemy, one who persecutes us and may even be out to do us harm and even kill us.  It is Jesus’ requirement of us if we are to be true Christians, real disciples. 

 

This is harsh.  It is tough reality.  We live in a fallen world and Jesus’ does not mince words.  To be a disciple and take on His “standard of measure” is not easy; it is a matter of life and death.

 

But THERE IS A DIFFERENCE.  There is an amazing reality that separates the Godly person from the ungodly, the righteous person following the Good Shepherd from the unrighteous person who follows the false shepherd.  What is that difference?  We see it in one verse in Hebrew in Psalm 4:3 and in the historical context of Jesus’ day.  How might a disciple of Jesus understand Psalm 4:3? I suggest to you we need to grasp what they may have understood.  It truly makes all the difference.

 

I mentioned in this lesson to consider listening to a podcast I did entitled, “For Such a Time as This.”  It is a study on Phil. 4:6-7 …

 

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Php 4:6-7)

 

Listening to this podcast (in four parts) will add so much more to this lesson.  If you click on the link below it will take you to the series, “For Such a Time as This.”  They are in reverse order – session 4 is first and you need to “slide down” to access session 1 and begin the study. 

LINK - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=for+such+a+time

 

To complete your study even more, I also suggest you listen to the podcast series on the Lord’s Prayer.  It is so related to Psalm 4:3 and the concepts in this verse and the concept of being a true disciple of Rabbi Yeshua, our Lord, our Savior, our God, Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  See the link below to access the sessions on the Lord’s prayer.  Once again they are in reverse order.

LINK - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=the+lord%27s+prayer 

Other Truth Nuggets on the Psalms ...

Nuggets 10 - Psalm 1 - I Am and Acacia Tree - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-10-psalm-1-a-beatitude-of-the-acacia-tree/

Nuggets 2 - Psalm 23 and 91 - God's Hidden Tents - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-2/

Nuggets 1 - Psalm 118:24 - This is the Day - But It Isn't Today - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-1/

 

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

 

 

 

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Jesus teaches a harsh fact, a standard of measure He gives us.  It is a tough thing to grasp and to apply in our lives especially in days like today in the USA of 2021.  Jesus said …

"You have heard that it was said, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” (Mat 5:43-45)

 

So, good things happen to the righteous and the unrighteous.  They both experience bad things as well.  There is no difference between Godly Christians and the ungodly, the ones who are anti-God or anti-Christ.  On top of that we are to love our enemies.  No where in the entire Bible do we read such a statement except here.  Jesus does not negate the Torah, God’s instruction in the books of Moses. He does not negate the law in Lev. 19:18 that says, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” but He adds to it.  Jesus is saying our neighbor is our enemy, one who persecutes us and may even be out to do us harm and even kill us.  It is Jesus’ requirement of us if we are to be true Christians, real disciples. 

 

This is harsh.  It is tough reality.  We live in a fallen world and Jesus’ does not mince words.  To be a disciple and take on His “standard of measure” is not easy; it is a matter of life and death.

 

But THERE IS A DIFFERENCE.  There is an amazing reality that separates the Godly person from the ungodly, the righteous person following the Good Shepherd from the unrighteous person who follows the false shepherd.  What is that difference?  We see it in one verse in Hebrew in Psalm 4:3 and in the historical context of Jesus’ day.  How might a disciple of Jesus understand Psalm 4:3? I suggest to you we need to grasp what they may have understood.  It truly makes all the difference.

 

I mentioned in this lesson to consider listening to a podcast I did entitled, “For Such a Time as This.”  It is a study on Phil. 4:6-7 …

 

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Php 4:6-7)

 

Listening to this podcast (in four parts) will add so much more to this lesson.  If you click on the link below it will take you to the series, “For Such a Time as This.”  They are in reverse order – session 4 is first and you need to “slide down” to access session 1 and begin the study. 

LINK - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=for+such+a+time

 

To complete your study even more, I also suggest you listen to the podcast series on the Lord’s Prayer.  It is so related to Psalm 4:3 and the concepts in this verse and the concept of being a true disciple of Rabbi Yeshua, our Lord, our Savior, our God, Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  See the link below to access the sessions on the Lord’s prayer.  Once again they are in reverse order.

LINK - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/?s=the+lord%27s+prayer 

Other Truth Nuggets on the Psalms ...

Nuggets 10 - Psalm 1 - I Am and Acacia Tree - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-10-psalm-1-a-beatitude-of-the-acacia-tree/

Nuggets 2 - Psalm 23 and 91 - God's Hidden Tents - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-2/

Nuggets 1 - Psalm 118:24 - This is the Day - But It Isn't Today - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-1/

 

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

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2087 74 full Genesis - 58 - Gen. 25:7-8 EULOGY FOR ABRAHAM PART 3 - the ROCK Genesis - 58 - Gen. 25:7-8 EULOGY FOR ABRAHAM PART 3 - the ROCK https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-58-gen-257-8-eulogy-for-abraham-part-3/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-58-gen-257-8-eulogy-for-abraham-part-3/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/dff0987b-3358-3bbd-bab7-a8482b210d7a

In Jesus' day the only Bible they had then was the Hebrew Scriptures (a.k.a. the Old Testament).  In Matt 16:18 we read that Jesus will build His ECCLESIA G1577 upon a rock.  But, Jesus did not mean church as we know it in the 21st century.  He did not mean a building or an organization or a religion.  He meant "a gathering of citizens called out from their homes into some public place; an assembly" from Thayer's Greek Lexicon.  So He meant people.  How do you relate a group of people to a ROCK?  

One thing that is possible is it may be connected to the location of where Jesus said this.  He said it at a pagan Roman city called Caesarea Philippi 25 miles north of the sea of Galilee.  This city was the location of a rock formation where pagans came to worship the god Pan in bizarre and immoral rituals.  This was a "holy" pagan religious site where of pagan gods even from Old Testament days.  Ray Vander Laan has an excellent (short) article related to this archaeological site and how it might connect to Jesus' words.  Here's the link -  https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/gates-of-hell-article

Here's a link to an awesome scholarly resource where you can study this archaeological site in detail with awesome pictures.  Link - https://www.biblewalks.com/banias

Jesus at this place talks about building His assembly of followers on a ROCK.  But, this is a place where an assembly of pagans gathered at a ROCK to worship pagan gods and goddesses.  Is there something the Lord wants us to understand?  But, in the book of Isaiah we read ...

"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, Who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were hewn And to the quarry from which you were dug. Look to Abraham your father And to Sarah who gave birth to you in pain; When he was but one I called him, Then I blessed him and multiplied him." (Isa 51:1-2)

Bible commentators both Jewish and Christian say this verse suggests that Abraham is the ROCK.  And all the disciples of Jesus had then was the Hebrew Scriptures.  They very likely knew this verse.  So, did they somehow relate Jesus' words to Abraham?  Needless to say we have some interesting connections to explore.  This is what we will do in lesson 58.  We will again study the life of Abraham and use it as a EULOGY to this man who is our "father" by faith as Paul teaches us in ...

Even so Abraham BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham. (Gal 3:6-7)

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise. (Gal 3:28-29)

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

( Ferret - teaching in a wadi somewhere in the Negev)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link -click here for the teacher's background

 

 

 

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In Jesus' day the only Bible they had then was the Hebrew Scriptures (a.k.a. the Old Testament).  In Matt 16:18 we read that Jesus will build His ECCLESIA G1577 upon a rock.  But, Jesus did not mean church as we know it in the 21st century.  He did not mean a building or an organization or a religion.  He meant "a gathering of citizens called out from their homes into some public place; an assembly" from Thayer's Greek Lexicon.  So He meant people.  How do you relate a group of people to a ROCK?  

One thing that is possible is it may be connected to the location of where Jesus said this.  He said it at a pagan Roman city called Caesarea Philippi 25 miles north of the sea of Galilee.  This city was the location of a rock formation where pagans came to worship the god Pan in bizarre and immoral rituals.  This was a "holy" pagan religious site where of pagan gods even from Old Testament days.  Ray Vander Laan has an excellent (short) article related to this archaeological site and how it might connect to Jesus' words.  Here's the link -  https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/gates-of-hell-article

Here's a link to an awesome scholarly resource where you can study this archaeological site in detail with awesome pictures.  Link - https://www.biblewalks.com/banias

Jesus at this place talks about building His assembly of followers on a ROCK.  But, this is a place where an assembly of pagans gathered at a ROCK to worship pagan gods and goddesses.  Is there something the Lord wants us to understand?  But, in the book of Isaiah we read ...

"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, Who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were hewn And to the quarry from which you were dug. Look to Abraham your father And to Sarah who gave birth to you in pain; When he was but one I called him, Then I blessed him and multiplied him." (Isa 51:1-2)

Bible commentators both Jewish and Christian say this verse suggests that Abraham is the ROCK.  And all the disciples of Jesus had then was the Hebrew Scriptures.  They very likely knew this verse.  So, did they somehow relate Jesus' words to Abraham?  Needless to say we have some interesting connections to explore.  This is what we will do in lesson 58.  We will again study the life of Abraham and use it as a EULOGY to this man who is our "father" by faith as Paul teaches us in ...

Even so Abraham BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham. (Gal 3:6-7)

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise. (Gal 3:28-29)

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

( Ferret - teaching in a wadi somewhere in the Negev)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link -click here for the teacher's background

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2050 155 full Truth Nuggets 10 - Psalm 1 - A Beatitude of the Acacia Tree Truth Nuggets 10 - Psalm 1 - A Beatitude of the Acacia Tree https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-10-psalm-1-a-beatitude-of-the-acacia-tree/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-10-psalm-1-a-beatitude-of-the-acacia-tree/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/19c88337-586d-3e21-a05f-8189439c7493

Jesus is said to have taught the Beatitudes in Matthew 5.  It is as if we think Jesus invented the beatitudes and a grammatical form to teach us about what a real disciple is like.  Well, he did not.  David used the format and so did other writers of the psalms.  Solomon uses it also in Proverbs.  Psalm 1 is a beatitude.  It is a picture of what a righteous man or woman is like who is one of God's people, one saved and part of the everlasting Kingdom of the Most High.  Such a one is like a tree planted by streams of water.  Once again, David gets it.  Adonai inspired David to probably associate a righteous disciple of Yeshua with a particular tree found in the wadis of the Judean wilderness.  So, you are like this tree.  So come and join us in this podcast to understand what God says we are like even in days of difficulty and distress.  We are not taken out of these difficult days but we live in them and through them to show the world what it is like to be HIS disciple, HIS righteous people.

Click here for my paper on the acacia tree - https://www.dropbox.com/s/z8p8guvg9r2lqol/The%20Acacia%20Tree%20.pdf?dl=0

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

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Jesus is said to have taught the Beatitudes in Matthew 5.  It is as if we think Jesus invented the beatitudes and a grammatical form to teach us about what a real disciple is like.  Well, he did not.  David used the format and so did other writers of the psalms.  Solomon uses it also in Proverbs.  Psalm 1 is a beatitude.  It is a picture of what a righteous man or woman is like who is one of God's people, one saved and part of the everlasting Kingdom of the Most High.  Such a one is like a tree planted by streams of water.  Once again, David gets it.  Adonai inspired David to probably associate a righteous disciple of Yeshua with a particular tree found in the wadis of the Judean wilderness.  So, you are like this tree.  So come and join us in this podcast to understand what God says we are like even in days of difficulty and distress.  We are not taken out of these difficult days but we live in them and through them to show the world what it is like to be HIS disciple, HIS righteous people.

Click here for my paper on the acacia tree - https://www.dropbox.com/s/z8p8guvg9r2lqol/The%20Acacia%20Tree%20.pdf?dl=0

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 853 69 full Exodus - 32 part 1 - Exo. 12:1-14 HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Exodus - 32 part 1 - Exo. 12:1-14 HAPPY NEW YEAR!! https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-32-part-1-exo-121-14-happy-new-year/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-32-part-1-exo-121-14-happy-new-year/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/383c4b47-20e9-309f-96fa-bec3419cb446

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? 

(Ferret - on the lower level of a pagan temple in the ancient city of Gath)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link -click here for the teacher's background

 

 

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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? 

(Ferret - on the lower level of a pagan temple in the ancient city of Gath)

What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link -click here for the teacher's background

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1770 156 full ””The Appointed Time of Sukkot” Lesson 5 - The 8th Day - THE BEGINNING AND THE END ””The Appointed Time of Sukkot” Lesson 5 - The 8th Day - THE BEGINNING AND THE END https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-appointed-time-of-sukkot-lesson-the-8th-day-the-beginning-and-the-end/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-appointed-time-of-sukkot-lesson-the-8th-day-the-beginning-and-the-end/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/f339ebe5-3879-361f-a584-4d6fa08304d5

Lesson 5 – HaMo’ed Sukkot Shel Adonai

The Lord’s Appointed Time of Sukkot

Lev. 23:36 “on the eighth day”

ביום השמיני BayYom HaShmee-nee

 

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Lesson 5 – HaMo’ed Sukkot Shel Adonai

The Lord’s Appointed Time of Sukkot

Lev. 23:36 “on the eighth day”

ביום השמיני BayYom HaShmee-nee

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2293 290 full ””The Appointed Time of Sukkot” Lesson 4 - We Do Not Live By Bread Alone ””The Appointed Time of Sukkot” Lesson 4 - We Do Not Live By Bread Alone https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-appointed-time-of-sukkot-lesson-4-the-bread-from-heaven/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-appointed-time-of-sukkot-lesson-4-the-bread-from-heaven/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/03db657c-3ac5-32fc-b0ff-469c045ac9e0

We finally come to the end of this podcast series, “The Fall Feasts of Adonai.”  In lesson 3 of Sukkot we started seeing the amazing “shadows” of the Messiah over Sukkot.  Indeed there really seems to be NO excuse for the “church” to ignore not doing the “feasts” as they testify of Jesus anymore.  The early church fathers contributed to the separation of us from our Jewish roots.  But, with archaeology and sound historical scholarship, we can reconnect to the days of Yeshua and hear as they heard and see as they saw and understand in ways that only enhance and expand our understanding of God's truth, of God's Gospel. The Lord told us in John 5:39.  He taught us when all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures that all scripture testifies of Him!  Yes, Sukkot testifies of Yeshua.

In this session we need to understand how this “appointed time” of the Lord is a time of great joy for all seasons.  The Jewish rabbis of Jesus day understood it.  But now, with Jesus who has come and will return, we now see an amazing correlation to the events that happened in the Temple in Jerusalem in Jesus’ day to His coming and that this is the Gospel, the Good News, which is for all the people of all the nations.  We will also see that there is a case to be made that Jesus was perhaps born in the season of Sukkot.  In other words it could be that we Christians are doing our shopping for gifts at the wrong time!  It could be the ancient culture gives us sound reasons to celebrate the birth of Christ at Sukkot and not on December 25th which was a pagan holiday in ancient Rome. 

Ready?  Come and join the study.  Come and see the amazing ways the Hebrew Scriptures testify of Yeshua, witness the ONE who will come and be suspended on “the tree” to become the source of LIVING WATER for all who proclaim Yeshua is Adonai, Yeshua is Lord, Yeshua is God. 

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

 

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We finally come to the end of this podcast series, “The Fall Feasts of Adonai.”  In lesson 3 of Sukkot we started seeing the amazing “shadows” of the Messiah over Sukkot.  Indeed there really seems to be NO excuse for the “church” to ignore not doing the “feasts” as they testify of Jesus anymore.  The early church fathers contributed to the separation of us from our Jewish roots.  But, with archaeology and sound historical scholarship, we can reconnect to the days of Yeshua and hear as they heard and see as they saw and understand in ways that only enhance and expand our understanding of God's truth, of God's Gospel. The Lord told us in John 5:39.  He taught us when all they had was the Hebrew Scriptures that all scripture testifies of Him!  Yes, Sukkot testifies of Yeshua.

In this session we need to understand how this “appointed time” of the Lord is a time of great joy for all seasons.  The Jewish rabbis of Jesus day understood it.  But now, with Jesus who has come and will return, we now see an amazing correlation to the events that happened in the Temple in Jerusalem in Jesus’ day to His coming and that this is the Gospel, the Good News, which is for all the people of all the nations.  We will also see that there is a case to be made that Jesus was perhaps born in the season of Sukkot.  In other words it could be that we Christians are doing our shopping for gifts at the wrong time!  It could be the ancient culture gives us sound reasons to celebrate the birth of Christ at Sukkot and not on December 25th which was a pagan holiday in ancient Rome. 

Ready?  Come and join the study.  Come and see the amazing ways the Hebrew Scriptures testify of Yeshua, witness the ONE who will come and be suspended on “the tree” to become the source of LIVING WATER for all who proclaim Yeshua is Adonai, Yeshua is Lord, Yeshua is God. 

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2435 130 full ”The Appointed time of Sukkot” - lesson 3 - the Bread from Heaven ”The Appointed time of Sukkot” - lesson 3 - the Bread from Heaven https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-appointed-time-of-sukkot-lesson-3-the-bread-from-heaven/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-appointed-time-of-sukkot-lesson-3-the-bread-from-heaven/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/669dc1a0-07df-3b93-9384-2b5acd1e1ee7

We come to the awesome climax of our study on the feast, the appointed time of the Lord, Sukkot.  Our objective now is to heed the teaching of Paul when he taught …

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)

 

How is Jesus the Shadow over us of Sukkot?  How does this feast testify of Messiah?  What is amazing as we put this feast in its historical context, as we study it in the times of Yeshua, when He walked among, that we see this feast testify of His birth and His death.  It is just too awesome.  It is truly the season of our joy, (זְמַן שִׂמְחָתֵנוּ) "Z'man Simchateinu."  What a time to sing the Jewish folk song so appropriate for this appointed time, “Have Nagilah.”  See the lyrics below in Hebrew and English.

 

Hava nagila, hava nagila

Hava nagila ve-nis'mecha

Repeat

Hava neranena, hava neranena

Hava neranena venis'mecha

Uru, uru achim

Uru achim belev same'ach

Let us rejoice, let us rejoice

Let us rejoice and be glad

Repeat

Let us sing, let us sing

Let us sing and be glad

Awaken, awaken brethren

Awaken brethren with a cheerful heart.

Here's a link to a YouTube video of this song with the lyrics in Hebrew.  Here's the link - https://youtu.be/UbjmkrUDb8c

 

Indeed, it is as if this “last” feast of the agricultural year is no only about the “end” but it is about the “beginning.”  It is the end of the agricultural year, the harvest time that started as Passover is over.  But, it is the time where all the Jews in the days of Yeshua looked forward to the beginning of the new agricultural year and the start of the early rains.  So too for us disciples of our Lord Yeshua Adonai, Sukkot testifies of the day when He came to “camp out” with us, His birth, the beginning.  And it testifies of His death, and His cross, which is the way for the lord to pour upon us Living Water.

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

 

 

 

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We come to the awesome climax of our study on the feast, the appointed time of the Lord, Sukkot.  Our objective now is to heed the teaching of Paul when he taught …

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)

 

How is Jesus the Shadow over us of Sukkot?  How does this feast testify of Messiah?  What is amazing as we put this feast in its historical context, as we study it in the times of Yeshua, when He walked among, that we see this feast testify of His birth and His death.  It is just too awesome.  It is truly the season of our joy, (זְמַן שִׂמְחָתֵנוּ) "Z'man Simchateinu."  What a time to sing the Jewish folk song so appropriate for this appointed time, “Have Nagilah.”  See the lyrics below in Hebrew and English.

 

Hava nagila, hava nagila

Hava nagila ve-nis'mecha

Repeat

Hava neranena, hava neranena

Hava neranena venis'mecha

Uru, uru achim

Uru achim belev same'ach

Let us rejoice, let us rejoice

Let us rejoice and be glad

Repeat

Let us sing, let us sing

Let us sing and be glad

Awaken, awaken brethren

Awaken brethren with a cheerful heart.

Here's a link to a YouTube video of this song with the lyrics in Hebrew.  Here's the link - https://youtu.be/UbjmkrUDb8c

 

Indeed, it is as if this “last” feast of the agricultural year is no only about the “end” but it is about the “beginning.”  It is the end of the agricultural year, the harvest time that started as Passover is over.  But, it is the time where all the Jews in the days of Yeshua looked forward to the beginning of the new agricultural year and the start of the early rains.  So too for us disciples of our Lord Yeshua Adonai, Sukkot testifies of the day when He came to “camp out” with us, His birth, the beginning.  And it testifies of His death, and His cross, which is the way for the lord to pour upon us Living Water.

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

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2420 129 full ”The Appointed Time of Sukkot” - lesson 2 - God Dwells with Us ”The Appointed Time of Sukkot” - lesson 2 - God Dwells with Us https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-fall-feasts-of-adonai-episode-8-god-dwells-with-us-lesson-2/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-fall-feasts-of-adonai-episode-8-god-dwells-with-us-lesson-2/#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/998e8af7-58f7-304e-8f93-ad61d284747b

Many Messianic groups today will build their sukkahs in their yards and enter the sukkah on after sunset on the eve of Mo'ed Sukkot - the appointed time of Sukkot or Tabernacles.  There are very many Jewish rituals and prayers that many Gentile Messianic Christians practice each evening in their sukkahs since the Jewish people do it.   You can see our sukkah that we put up to practice observance of this God ordered, commanded appointed time.  (See below) We put up a "tent" and not a wooden rabbinic "lean to" as ordered and commanded by the rabbis.   The Hebrews dwelt in "tents" not a wooden structure with a roof of branches and leaves (see two examples of "kosher" booths or sukkahs - royalty free from Wikipedia - at the end of this introduction).  For Robin and I we focus on His word, the actual Hebrew, and not made up rabbinic rules and regulations.  

Robin and I needed to recapture how the feast of Tabernacles testifies of Jesus.  How do we see Jesus in this feast?  This was not apparent when Robin and I followed our Messianic Gentile teachers who only emphasized what the orthodox rabbis taught.  Everything they taught and told us to do was not helping us relate to Yeshua, the Messiah, the Lord, our God.

In lesson 2 we try and "see" what those early believers saw when they did this feast of the Lord.  And I'm not talking about the disciples in Jesus' day but the Hebrews coming out of Egypt!  They were to remember living in tents when the Lord delivered them from the bondage of slavery from Egypt.  Those Hebrews would remember the tents they lived in, but they would also remember, Emmanoo El עִמָּנוּ אֵל - "God with us" - and that Adonai, the Lord, Yahvay יהוה‎ also dwelt in a tent (tabernacle is Latin for "tent").  He was with them 24/7.  They saw His glorious presence coming down upon the "Tabernacle" in Exodus 40, His SHH-KEE-NAH glory.  He came once to dwell in a Sukkah, a tent.  Later, He came again. This time to dwell in His permanent "house" built by Solomon. 

God came twice.  Interesting! Sounds like something Christians know - Jesus came once and will come again.  Is this somehow connected to Yeshua?  Is there Biblical truth that I did not learn from so called "expert" Messianic Gentile teachers who only were stuck on Orthodox Judaism?  It was wonderful to learn from them and to take part in applying Jewish rituals but looking back Jesus was not a priority.  So, the answer is yes. 

Once again by reconnecting to the Bible in its historical, and not rabbinic context, by reconnecting to the ancient culture and practices of Israel, we begin to "see" like they did, we begin to "hear" God's word like they did, and we begin to "understand" like they did and our walk with the Lord is enhanced and our views expanded.  God goes beyond Christian theological "midrash" and theological "midrash" of Orthodox Judaism.  Sukkot testifies of Adonai Yeshua.  Come.  Come and join us to learn how. 

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

Pictures below accessible at Wikipedia and a public domain.

 

 

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Many Messianic groups today will build their sukkahs in their yards and enter the sukkah on after sunset on the eve of Mo'ed Sukkot - the appointed time of Sukkot or Tabernacles.  There are very many Jewish rituals and prayers that many Gentile Messianic Christians practice each evening in their sukkahs since the Jewish people do it.   You can see our sukkah that we put up to practice observance of this God ordered, commanded appointed time.  (See below) We put up a "tent" and not a wooden rabbinic "lean to" as ordered and commanded by the rabbis.   The Hebrews dwelt in "tents" not a wooden structure with a roof of branches and leaves (see two examples of "kosher" booths or sukkahs - royalty free from Wikipedia - at the end of this introduction).  For Robin and I we focus on His word, the actual Hebrew, and not made up rabbinic rules and regulations.  

Robin and I needed to recapture how the feast of Tabernacles testifies of Jesus.  How do we see Jesus in this feast?  This was not apparent when Robin and I followed our Messianic Gentile teachers who only emphasized what the orthodox rabbis taught.  Everything they taught and told us to do was not helping us relate to Yeshua, the Messiah, the Lord, our God.

In lesson 2 we try and "see" what those early believers saw when they did this feast of the Lord.  And I'm not talking about the disciples in Jesus' day but the Hebrews coming out of Egypt!  They were to remember living in tents when the Lord delivered them from the bondage of slavery from Egypt.  Those Hebrews would remember the tents they lived in, but they would also remember, Emmanoo El עִמָּנוּ אֵל - "God with us" - and that Adonai, the Lord, Yahvay יהוה‎ also dwelt in a tent (tabernacle is Latin for "tent").  He was with them 24/7.  They saw His glorious presence coming down upon the "Tabernacle" in Exodus 40, His SHH-KEE-NAH glory.  He came once to dwell in a Sukkah, a tent.  Later, He came again. This time to dwell in His permanent "house" built by Solomon. 

God came twice.  Interesting! Sounds like something Christians know - Jesus came once and will come again.  Is this somehow connected to Yeshua?  Is there Biblical truth that I did not learn from so called "expert" Messianic Gentile teachers who only were stuck on Orthodox Judaism?  It was wonderful to learn from them and to take part in applying Jewish rituals but looking back Jesus was not a priority.  So, the answer is yes. 

Once again by reconnecting to the Bible in its historical, and not rabbinic context, by reconnecting to the ancient culture and practices of Israel, we begin to "see" like they did, we begin to "hear" God's word like they did, and we begin to "understand" like they did and our walk with the Lord is enhanced and our views expanded.  God goes beyond Christian theological "midrash" and theological "midrash" of Orthodox Judaism.  Sukkot testifies of Adonai Yeshua.  Come.  Come and join us to learn how. 

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

Pictures below accessible at Wikipedia and a public domain.

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1901 128 full ”The Appointed Time of Sukkot” Lesson 1 - Emannoo El ”The Appointed Time of Sukkot” Lesson 1 - Emannoo El https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-fall-feasts-of-adonai-episode-7-the-appointed-time-of-sukkot-lesson-1-emannoo-el/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-fall-feasts-of-adonai-episode-7-the-appointed-time-of-sukkot-lesson-1-emannoo-el/#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/7dce8b55-29bc-38a4-b351-54514fa48356

This is the time of our joy.  In Hebrew (זְמַן שִׂמְחָתֵנוּ) "Z'man Simchateinu" (pronounced - sim ka tay noo).  This means the "season of our JOY."  If there was an argument to convince the "church" to begin to do services on God's feasts, His mo'edem, His appointed times, these three lessons might convince you - at least for Sukkot.  And, even if your pastor doesn't agree since he/she is stuck in tradition or he might hold that the Old Testament and the feasts and Torah are null and void; or he/she is uncomfortable doing this and be considered "weird" among his fellow pastors - then do it yourself.  Find some others who want to do the feasts.  Find other fellow Christians to study together, learn how the feasts testify of Jesus as Jesus implied in John 5:39, and do your own services at your house since these are about Jesus.  Perhaps the pastor would be OK if you did them at your church building.  These are God's.   

Again, this is from THE VERY WORDS OF GOD and not my opinion.  It is time for us as real disciples of Adonai Yeshua, to do (תְשׁוּבָה) teshoovah, repentance, which actually in Hebrew means the process of "turning back."  What a joy it'd be to see 1000's of tents put up during the feast of Tabernacles, Sukkot, by Christians, across the land, to praise the Lord and rejoice in the season of our JOY.  You will see this in these three lessons on Sukkot.  As a note, the angels who appeared to the shepherds when Jesus was born said, "I bring you news of great JOY for all people" in Like 2:10.  Hmmm ... that's Christmas.  That's when Jesus came to dwell amongest us.  Hmmm, this sounds like Sukkot.  Could it be?

Robin and I set up our tent every year.  We do Sukkot as an appointed time to remember Jesus.  Here's some pictures of our tent below.

God commanded the Hebrews that each year forever they are to set up a    ( סוקה) sukkah, Hebrew for a tent, booth, shanty, a make shift shelter out of wood and branches.  In this way they will remember the time they lived in tents with the Lord.  He also dwelt in a tent (Latin for tent is "tabernacle").  God was with us!  In other words, עִמָּנוּ אֵל Emmanoo El which means "God with us."  This is also associated with Jesus at His birth.  We will see this in lesson 1.  Moreover, we will see that as God came twice to first, campout with Israel in His tent.  He came a 2nd time to dwell in the House (Solomon built God's HOUSE not His Temple - see 1 Kings 5-8).  Hmmm, interesting.  Does this mean that Jesus came twice to first campout?  Does this mean that Jesus came twice to dwell in His House?  What House?  The Temple, the Beit Mikdash (Holy Dwelling House) in Jerusalem is gone, it was destroyed.  But, he did come to dwell in a New House, a New Temple.  Wait till you see!  You will then realize that this is the season of our JOY, the season of our rejoicing.  Together we will sing "Hava Nagilah" together.  See the lyrics below in Hebrew and English.

Hava nagila, hava nagila Hava nagila ve-nis'mecha Repeat Hava neranena, hava neranena Hava neranena venis'mecha Uru, uru achim Uru achim belev same'ach

 

Let us rejoice, let us rejoice Let us rejoice and be glad Repeat Let us sing, let us sing Let us sing and be glad Awaken, awaken brethren Awaken brethren with a cheerful heart.

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

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This is the time of our joy.  In Hebrew (זְמַן שִׂמְחָתֵנוּ) "Z'man Simchateinu" (pronounced - sim ka tay noo).  This means the "season of our JOY."  If there was an argument to convince the "church" to begin to do services on God's feasts, His mo'edem, His appointed times, these three lessons might convince you - at least for Sukkot.  And, even if your pastor doesn't agree since he/she is stuck in tradition or he might hold that the Old Testament and the feasts and Torah are null and void; or he/she is uncomfortable doing this and be considered "weird" among his fellow pastors - then do it yourself.  Find some others who want to do the feasts.  Find other fellow Christians to study together, learn how the feasts testify of Jesus as Jesus implied in John 5:39, and do your own services at your house since these are about Jesus.  Perhaps the pastor would be OK if you did them at your church building.  These are God's.   

Again, this is from THE VERY WORDS OF GOD and not my opinion.  It is time for us as real disciples of Adonai Yeshua, to do (תְשׁוּבָה) teshoovah, repentance, which actually in Hebrew means the process of "turning back."  What a joy it'd be to see 1000's of tents put up during the feast of Tabernacles, Sukkot, by Christians, across the land, to praise the Lord and rejoice in the season of our JOY.  You will see this in these three lessons on Sukkot.  As a note, the angels who appeared to the shepherds when Jesus was born said, "I bring you news of great JOY for all people" in Like 2:10.  Hmmm ... that's Christmas.  That's when Jesus came to dwell amongest us.  Hmmm, this sounds like Sukkot.  Could it be?

Robin and I set up our tent every year.  We do Sukkot as an appointed time to remember Jesus.  Here's some pictures of our tent below.

God commanded the Hebrews that each year forever they are to set up a    ( סוקה) sukkah, Hebrew for a tent, booth, shanty, a make shift shelter out of wood and branches.  In this way they will remember the time they lived in tents with the Lord.  He also dwelt in a tent (Latin for tent is "tabernacle").  God was with us!  In other words, עִמָּנוּ אֵל Emmanoo El which means "God with us."  This is also associated with Jesus at His birth.  We will see this in lesson 1.  Moreover, we will see that as God came twice to first, campout with Israel in His tent.  He came a 2nd time to dwell in the House (Solomon built God's HOUSE not His Temple - see 1 Kings 5-8).  Hmmm, interesting.  Does this mean that Jesus came twice to first campout?  Does this mean that Jesus came twice to dwell in His House?  What House?  The Temple, the Beit Mikdash (Holy Dwelling House) in Jerusalem is gone, it was destroyed.  But, he did come to dwell in a New House, a New Temple.  Wait till you see!  You will then realize that this is the season of our JOY, the season of our rejoicing.  Together we will sing "Hava Nagilah" together.  See the lyrics below in Hebrew and English.

Hava nagila, hava nagila
Hava nagila ve-nis'mecha
Repeat
Hava neranena, hava neranena
Hava neranena venis'mecha
Uru, uru achim
Uru achim belev same'ach

 

Let us rejoice, let us rejoice
Let us rejoice and be glad
Repeat
Let us sing, let us sing
Let us sing and be glad
Awaken, awaken brethren
Awaken brethren with a cheerful heart.

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1554 127 full Truth Nuggets 7 - Heb. 13:4 - The Marriage Bed is Holy in the Eyes of Adonai Truth Nuggets 7 - Heb. 13:4 - The Marriage Bed is Holy in the Eyes of Adonai https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-7-heb-134-the-marriage-bed-is-holy-in-the-eyes-of-adonai/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-7-heb-134-the-marriage-bed-is-holy-in-the-eyes-of-adonai/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/a68965ed-e0cd-300c-8719-b18f8d737ab4

Some people think that the word "fornication" means sex outside of marriage. Some say that this is what it means in the Bible.  NOPE.  Sorry folks.  God never states specifically that pre-marital sex or sex outside of marriage is a sin.  But it is.  How does God teach us this in His Torah, His "instruction?"  How did He get this across to His chosen people the Hebrews coming out of Egypt?  How did God do this to His people in the 1st century A.D. when He, Yeshua HaMaschiach, Jesus the Messiah, God Himself, how did He teach this THEN?  We missed it.  He did teach it.  But, once again we need to put the Bible into its historical perspective.  One needs to understand how God taught them THEN 3400, 3000, 2500,  or 2000 years ago, so we can understand NOW.  Sex outside of marriage is a sin and, on top of that, it looks as if it is something God hates.  Wait till you see.

Here's a number of links I promised in the podcast you many find very enlightening.  

Link 1 - the practice of sex outside of marriage, abortion, and infanticide in ancient Greece and Rome - https://soc.history.ancient.narkive.com/DIO506S4/world-before-christ-infanticide-and-abortion-in-ancient-pagan-world

Link 2 - the 613 laws of Maimonides - https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/756399/jewish/The-613-Commandments-Mitzvot.htm

Link 3 - Jewish scholarly site showing that pre-marital sex is NOT brought up in the Hebrew scriptures (the Old Testament) - https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/jewish-views-on-premarital-sex/

Link 4 - Ray Vander Laan's article on ancient pagan religion and practices - https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/fertility-cults-of-canaan

Link 5 - Josephus' statement that abortion is considered murder - https://lexundria.com/j_ap/2.202/wst

Link 6 - my research article for my master's degree in Biblical history.  The focus is on adoption in ancient Turkey (Asia Minor) but relates to infanticide in ancient Rome.  The bibliography is invaluable - https://www.dropbox.com/s/i0fg3wwbm9xohzq/Ephesus%20Adopt.pdf?dl=0

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

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Some people think that the word "fornication" means sex outside of marriage. Some say that this is what it means in the Bible.  NOPE.  Sorry folks.  God never states specifically that pre-marital sex or sex outside of marriage is a sin.  But it is.  How does God teach us this in His Torah, His "instruction?"  How did He get this across to His chosen people the Hebrews coming out of Egypt?  How did God do this to His people in the 1st century A.D. when He, Yeshua HaMaschiach, Jesus the Messiah, God Himself, how did He teach this THEN?  We missed it.  He did teach it.  But, once again we need to put the Bible into its historical perspective.  One needs to understand how God taught them THEN 3400, 3000, 2500,  or 2000 years ago, so we can understand NOW.  Sex outside of marriage is a sin and, on top of that, it looks as if it is something God hates.  Wait till you see.

Here's a number of links I promised in the podcast you many find very enlightening.  

Link 1 - the practice of sex outside of marriage, abortion, and infanticide in ancient Greece and Rome - https://soc.history.ancient.narkive.com/DIO506S4/world-before-christ-infanticide-and-abortion-in-ancient-pagan-world

Link 2 - the 613 laws of Maimonides - https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/756399/jewish/The-613-Commandments-Mitzvot.htm

Link 3 - Jewish scholarly site showing that pre-marital sex is NOT brought up in the Hebrew scriptures (the Old Testament) - https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/jewish-views-on-premarital-sex/

Link 4 - Ray Vander Laan's article on ancient pagan religion and practices - https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/fertility-cults-of-canaan

Link 5 - Josephus' statement that abortion is considered murder - https://lexundria.com/j_ap/2.202/wst

Link 6 - my research article for my master's degree in Biblical history.  The focus is on adoption in ancient Turkey (Asia Minor) but relates to infanticide in ancient Rome.  The bibliography is invaluable - https://www.dropbox.com/s/i0fg3wwbm9xohzq/Ephesus%20Adopt.pdf?dl=0

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2495 46 full Yom Kippureem - Episode 4 - the Goat and the Lamb (John 5:39) Yom Kippureem - Episode 4 - the Goat and the Lamb (John 5:39) https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/yom-kippureem-episode-4-the-goat-and-the-lamb-john-539/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/yom-kippureem-episode-4-the-goat-and-the-lamb-john-539/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/bf39f6e6-fe5f-3439-a53a-5070467ef4fd

Once again we come to text of the Bible that is taken out of its historical context.  Once again we are surrounded by childish ideas of the Scapegoat and what the term עֲזָאזֵל Azazel means.  It is not a name.  And Jewish scholars agree that the scapegoat is NOT a sacrifice.  It does nothing for the person -  does not forgive sin - at all.  So what is it?

On top of that Jesus says in John 5:39 the following ...

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

OK - God says sometime between 24-30 A.D. that Scripture testifies of Jesus.  All they had was the Hebrew Scriptures the Old Testament and the Torah, the first five books of the Bible were the foundation of the Bible.  Does the Scapegoat, עֲזָאזֵל Azazel, testify of Messiah Yeshua, Jesus the Christ?  Does the  Scapegoat, עֲזָאזֵל Azazel, shows us the Lord?  Wait till you see!!

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

 

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Once again we come to text of the Bible that is taken out of its historical context.  Once again we are surrounded by childish ideas of the Scapegoat and what the term עֲזָאזֵל Azazel means.  It is not a name.  And Jewish scholars agree that the scapegoat is NOT a sacrifice.  It does nothing for the person -  does not forgive sin - at all.  So what is it?

On top of that Jesus says in John 5:39 the following ...

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

OK - God says sometime between 24-30 A.D. that Scripture testifies of Jesus.  All they had was the Hebrew Scriptures the Old Testament and the Torah, the first five books of the Bible were the foundation of the Bible.  Does the Scapegoat, עֲזָאזֵל Azazel, testify of Messiah Yeshua, Jesus the Christ?  Does the  Scapegoat, עֲזָאזֵל Azazel, shows us the Lord?  Wait till you see!!

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2002 289 full Yom Kippureem - Episode 3 - The Shadow of Messiah (108) Yom Kippureem - Episode 3 - The Shadow of Messiah (108) https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/fall-feasts-of-the-lord-yom-kippureem-episode-3-the-shadow-of-messiah/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/fall-feasts-of-the-lord-yom-kippureem-episode-3-the-shadow-of-messiah/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/94fd070b-e2cf-367f-a27a-276431ced851

Awhile back a pastor I knew did a lesson on Yom Kipppureem.  In his sermon he connected Yom Kippureem to Passover for us who were Christians.  I never heard this before and it was interesting.  Over the years this has stayed with me and I think there is something here to be considered.  Let's take a look.

1) Yom Kippureem totally involved the high priest.  He alone was involved in all the sacrifices and rituals of the appointed time, no on else, so that all the unintentional sins of Israel would be forgiven and atoned for. But, Yeshua is our high priest, and He was the only one on Passover to provide a way so that our intentional sins would be forgiven and atoned for.  

2) On Yom Kippureem there was one from the flocks that was the sin offering, a goat chosen by lot.  On Passover, there is only one Lamb of God, Yeshua, the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world and He was chosen since the beginning of time. (Luke 9:35)

3) Today the Jewish people reserve the month before Rosh HaShana as a month to prepare for Yom Kippureem.  It is the month of Elul.  For us Christians we today have a time before Passover when we prepare for the remembrance of the sacrifice of the Lamb of God and the cross.  We call it Lent.  

4) In the year of Jubilee the shofar is to be sounded on Yom Kippureem.  This is to announce that all slaves were free and all are released from their debts.  Today, the shofar is blown at the end of the services for Yom Kippureem.  But, on Passover, the shofar was blown in Jesus' day at the time of the sacrifice of the Passover lambs.  It was at this time that Jesus died and we, as slaves to sin, chose Jesus, and proclaim Him as Lord and Savor, as God, we can confess our intentional sins are are forgiven, released, and free.  He paid the price of our debt.  For Jew and Gentile the shofar blast on Passover the day and hour Jesus died announces the year of Jubilee tat started then and never ends.

5) On Yom Kippureem the high priest showed up a week early.  He was then in the Temple getting ready of his big day on Yom Kippureem.  Jesus as well.  He showed up in Bethany six days before Passover, the day of the sacrifice of the Lamb of God.  He was in the Temple and it was as if Jesus was teaching and witnessing His word before His terrible day when WE crucified Him due to our sin.

There probably is more.  And there is.  But now.  Come.  Study this last lesson on Yom Kippureem.  Study and see and hear how Jesus is the shadow of this appointed time over us. 

Therefore let no one sit in judgment on you in matters of food and drink, or with regard to a feast day or a New Moon or a Sabbath. Such [things] are only the shadow of things that are to come, and they have only a symbolic value. But the reality (the substance, the solid fact of what is foreshadowed, the body of it) belongs to Christ. (Col 2:16-17)

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

 

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Awhile back a pastor I knew did a lesson on Yom Kipppureem.  In his sermon he connected Yom Kippureem to Passover for us who were Christians.  I never heard this before and it was interesting.  Over the years this has stayed with me and I think there is something here to be considered.  Let's take a look.

1) Yom Kippureem totally involved the high priest.  He alone was involved in all the sacrifices and rituals of the appointed time, no on else, so that all the unintentional sins of Israel would be forgiven and atoned for. But, Yeshua is our high priest, and He was the only one on Passover to provide a way so that our intentional sins would be forgiven and atoned for.  

2) On Yom Kippureem there was one from the flocks that was the sin offering, a goat chosen by lot.  On Passover, there is only one Lamb of God, Yeshua, the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world and He was chosen since the beginning of time. (Luke 9:35)

3) Today the Jewish people reserve the month before Rosh HaShana as a month to prepare for Yom Kippureem.  It is the month of Elul.  For us Christians we today have a time before Passover when we prepare for the remembrance of the sacrifice of the Lamb of God and the cross.  We call it Lent.  

4) In the year of Jubilee the shofar is to be sounded on Yom Kippureem.  This is to announce that all slaves were free and all are released from their debts.  Today, the shofar is blown at the end of the services for Yom Kippureem.  But, on Passover, the shofar was blown in Jesus' day at the time of the sacrifice of the Passover lambs.  It was at this time that Jesus died and we, as slaves to sin, chose Jesus, and proclaim Him as Lord and Savor, as God, we can confess our intentional sins are are forgiven, released, and free.  He paid the price of our debt.  For Jew and Gentile the shofar blast on Passover the day and hour Jesus died announces the year of Jubilee tat started then and never ends.

5) On Yom Kippureem the high priest showed up a week early.  He was then in the Temple getting ready of his big day on Yom Kippureem.  Jesus as well.  He showed up in Bethany six days before Passover, the day of the sacrifice of the Lamb of God.  He was in the Temple and it was as if Jesus was teaching and witnessing His word before His terrible day when WE crucified Him due to our sin.

There probably is more.  And there is.  But now.  Come.  Study this last lesson on Yom Kippureem.  Study and see and hear how Jesus is the shadow of this appointed time over us. 

Therefore let no one sit in judgment on you in matters of food and drink, or with regard to a feast day or a New Moon or a Sabbath. Such [things] are only the shadow of things that are to come, and they have only a symbolic value. But the reality (the substance, the solid fact of what is foreshadowed, the body of it) belongs to Christ. (Col 2:16-17)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2750 126 full Yom Kippureem - Episode 2 - The Time of Jacob‘s Trouble Yom Kippureem - Episode 2 - The Time of Jacob‘s Trouble https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/fall-feasts-of-the-lord-yom-kippureem-episode-2-the-time-of-jacob-s-trouble/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/fall-feasts-of-the-lord-yom-kippureem-episode-2-the-time-of-jacob-s-trouble/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/9a578332-8fa4-3846-a521-b779162c663d

In this second lesson on the most holiest day for the religious Jewish people, Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎ - the day of Atonements יום הכיפורים‎ -  we wonder if the Hebrews did this "feast" during the 40 years in the Sinai?  Did they do it in David's day, Solomon's, or Hezekiah's?  

In Jesus' day Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎ was devoutly practiced and it was called "The Great Day" or "The Day" or simply the "The Fast."  This can be seen in the books of Acts when Paul was on that sea voyage and experienced the ship wreck.  Consider ... 

When we had sailed slowly for a good many days, and with difficulty had arrived off Cnidus, since the wind did not permit us to go farther, we sailed under the shelter of Crete, off Salmone; and with difficulty sailing past it we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea. When considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous, since even the fast was already over, Paul began to admonish them, and said to them, "Men, I perceive that the voyage will certainly be with damage and great loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives." (Act 27:7-10)

Dr. Craig Keener - an superb and highly credible Bible historian and scholar - comments on this.  He says ...

The “fast” here refers to Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which occurs in September or October. Sea travel became more dangerous as winter approached (2Ti_4:21; Tit_3:12). Shipping was completely closed down from around November 10 to as late as March 10, but September 15-November 10 and March 11-May 26 were risky periods as well. (The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. © 1993 by Craig S. Keener).

During Jesus' day the appointed time focused on the High Priest and the rituals and events taught by יהוה‎ Yahvay, the Lord our God, in Leviticus 16.  It is possible there were services in the local synagogues across Israel.  However, the TORAH, God's "instruction" and not law emphasized the High Priest and the things that must be done on the Temple in Jerusalem.

After 70 A.D. Judaism changes dramatically.  All things had to be rethought and looked at from a different perspective.  Why?  There was no Temple anymore.  Now what?  So, Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎ takes on a whole different way of observing this awesome day as the rabbis "made up" new rituals and new practices that are not in the Bible at all.  Some are.  But overall the Jewish way today of doing Yom Kippureem is not like it was in Jesus' day.

We know that there are days coming we call the Great Tribulation.  We know it has to do with the predictions of the "70 Weeks" on Daniel.  It was weeks of years or each year represents one day of "week." In Judaism you might hear that the "last week" of Daniel's 70 weeks is called the "Time of Jacob's Trouble."  Some verses related to this in Judaism are ...

"Seventy weeks have been decreed for your people and your holy city, to finish the transgression, to make an end of sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy place. "So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of a decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks; it will be built again, with plaza and moat, even in times of distress. "Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined. "And he will make a firm covenant with the many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put a stop to sacrifice and grain offering; and on the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate, even until a complete destruction, one that is decreed, is poured out on the one who makes desolate."  (Dan 9:24-27)

Now these are the words which the LORD spoke concerning Israel and concerning Judah: "For thus says the LORD, 'I have heard a sound of terror, Of dread, and there is no peace. 'Ask now, and see If a male can give birth. Why do I see every man With his hands on his loins, as a woman in childbirth? And why have all faces turned pale? 'Alas! for that day is great, There is none like it; And it is the time of Jacob's distress, But he will be saved from it. 'It shall come about on that day,' declares the LORD of hosts, 'that I will break his yoke from off their neck and will tear off their bonds; and strangers will no longer make them their slaves. (Jer 30:4-8)

Is there some connection between Jesus, "The Time of Jacob's Distress (Trouble)," Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎, Yom Teruah יוֹם תְּרוּעָה‎ (rabbinic name is Rosh HaShana), and Jesus' words as we read ...

"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." (Mar 1:15)

Come.  Join us.  Let's study Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎.  Let's "see" how this appointed time is a picture of the coming of the End of Days, the awesome Day of the Lord.

  

 

 

 

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In this second lesson on the most holiest day for the religious Jewish people, Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎ - the day of Atonements יום הכיפורים‎ -  we wonder if the Hebrews did this "feast" during the 40 years in the Sinai?  Did they do it in David's day, Solomon's, or Hezekiah's?  

In Jesus' day Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎ was devoutly practiced and it was called "The Great Day" or "The Day" or simply the "The Fast."  This can be seen in the books of Acts when Paul was on that sea voyage and experienced the ship wreck.  Consider ... 

When we had sailed slowly for a good many days, and with difficulty had arrived off Cnidus, since the wind did not permit us to go farther, we sailed under the shelter of Crete, off Salmone; and with difficulty sailing past it we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea. When considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous, since even the fast was already over, Paul began to admonish them, and said to them, "Men, I perceive that the voyage will certainly be with damage and great loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives." (Act 27:7-10)

Dr. Craig Keener - an superb and highly credible Bible historian and scholar - comments on this.  He says ...

The “fast” here refers to Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which occurs in September or October. Sea travel became more dangerous as winter approached (2Ti_4:21; Tit_3:12). Shipping was completely closed down from around November 10 to as late as March 10, but September 15-November 10 and March 11-May 26 were risky periods as well. (The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. © 1993 by Craig S. Keener).

During Jesus' day the appointed time focused on the High Priest and the rituals and events taught by יהוה‎ Yahvay, the Lord our God, in Leviticus 16.  It is possible there were services in the local synagogues across Israel.  However, the TORAH, God's "instruction" and not law emphasized the High Priest and the things that must be done on the Temple in Jerusalem.

After 70 A.D. Judaism changes dramatically.  All things had to be rethought and looked at from a different perspective.  Why?  There was no Temple anymore.  Now what?  So, Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎ takes on a whole different way of observing this awesome day as the rabbis "made up" new rituals and new practices that are not in the Bible at all.  Some are.  But overall the Jewish way today of doing Yom Kippureem is not like it was in Jesus' day.

We know that there are days coming we call the Great Tribulation.  We know it has to do with the predictions of the "70 Weeks" on Daniel.  It was weeks of years or each year represents one day of "week." In Judaism you might hear that the "last week" of Daniel's 70 weeks is called the "Time of Jacob's Trouble."  Some verses related to this in Judaism are ...

"Seventy weeks have been decreed for your people and your holy city, to finish the transgression, to make an end of sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy place. "So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of a decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks; it will be built again, with plaza and moat, even in times of distress. "Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined. "And he will make a firm covenant with the many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put a stop to sacrifice and grain offering; and on the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate, even until a complete destruction, one that is decreed, is poured out on the one who makes desolate." 
(Dan 9:24-27)

Now these are the words which the LORD spoke concerning Israel and concerning Judah: "For thus says the LORD, 'I have heard a sound of terror, Of dread, and there is no peace. 'Ask now, and see If a male can give birth. Why do I see every man With his hands on his loins, as a woman in childbirth? And why have all faces turned pale? 'Alas! for that day is great, There is none like it; And it is the time of Jacob's distress, But he will be saved from it. 'It shall come about on that day,' declares the LORD of hosts, 'that I will break his yoke from off their neck and will tear off their bonds; and strangers will no longer make them their slaves. (Jer 30:4-8)

Is there some connection between Jesus, "The Time of Jacob's Distress (Trouble)," Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎, Yom Teruah יוֹם תְּרוּעָה‎ (rabbinic name is Rosh HaShana), and Jesus' words as we read ...

"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." (Mar 1:15)

Come.  Join us.  Let's study Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎.  Let's "see" how this appointed time is a picture of the coming of the End of Days, the awesome Day of the Lord.

  

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1534 125 full Yom Kippureem - Episode 1 - ”It is Finished.” Yom Kippureem - Episode 1 - ”It is Finished.” https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/fall-feasts-of-the-lord-yom-kippureem-episode-1-it-is-finished/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/fall-feasts-of-the-lord-yom-kippureem-episode-1-it-is-finished/#comments Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/671f8c4b-4ab3-34e9-9a5e-08e7b5a78ac3

Ten days after Yom Teruah יוֹם תְּרוּעָה‎ (rabbinic name is Rosh HaShana) we come to the most holiest day for the religious Jewish people, Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎ - the day of Atonements.  Already we see that when we call it Yom Kippur we are incorrect.  God calls it Yom Kippureem, atonements is plural. 

In this first of the three lessons on this feast (not a feast but an "appointed time" or mo'edeem מועדים - like a date - one knows the day, the time, and the place of the meeting) we will learn why it is called the day of atonements.  We will see that those who teach that atonement means "AT ONE MENT" are showing their total lack of Bible knowledge and understanding.  We will deal with the question that few in the pulpit can deal with and that is if on Yom Kippureem God atones and forgives ALL the sins of all the people Israel (look it up in Lev. 16:34) then what did Jesus do on the cross? Does this mean Israel is cleansed of all sins once per year, but non-Jews, like us, need Jesus?  Does that mean Israel does not need Jesus?  Is Israel some sort of super race in God's eyes?  We will see that Yom Kippureem does not cleanse Israel of sin.  We will see that indeed all men, all women, young and old, Jew and Gentile, have no hope to be forgiven of their sin unless there is the solution God provided, His death and blood sacrifice on the cross.  All this is right in front of us.  The confusion is cleared up easily and precisely IF you know the Hebrew and IF you know what the Torah says about UNINTENTIONAL SIN and INTENTIONAL SIN and the SIN OFFERING.  All the answers are right there in front of us, but few in the church are educated in Biblical Hebrew and the ancient culture of Israel, our Jewish roots.  Our seminaries are graduating highly educated pastors with no Biblical understanding, no knowledge of Biblical Hebrew or Greek, and no training in understanding the Bible in its historical context or the Jewish roots of Christianity.

Here's two awesome links to two articles at www.TorahClass.com - a Jewish/Christian teaching site explain this - 1) https://torahclass.com/old-testament-leviticus-lesson-23-ch16/?format=video&lang=en 2) https://torahclass.com/old-testament-leviticus-lesson-24-ch16-ch17/?format=audio&lang=en

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

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Ten days after Yom Teruah יוֹם תְּרוּעָה‎ (rabbinic name is Rosh HaShana) we come to the most holiest day for the religious Jewish people, Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎ - the day of Atonements.  Already we see that when we call it Yom Kippur we are incorrect.  God calls it Yom Kippureem, atonements is plural. 

In this first of the three lessons on this feast (not a feast but an "appointed time" or mo'edeem מועדים - like a date - one knows the day, the time, and the place of the meeting) we will learn why it is called the day of atonements.  We will see that those who teach that atonement means "AT ONE MENT" are showing their total lack of Bible knowledge and understanding.  We will deal with the question that few in the pulpit can deal with and that is if on Yom Kippureem God atones and forgives ALL the sins of all the people Israel (look it up in Lev. 16:34) then what did Jesus do on the cross? Does this mean Israel is cleansed of all sins once per year, but non-Jews, like us, need Jesus?  Does that mean Israel does not need Jesus?  Is Israel some sort of super race in God's eyes?  We will see that Yom Kippureem does not cleanse Israel of sin.  We will see that indeed all men, all women, young and old, Jew and Gentile, have no hope to be forgiven of their sin unless there is the solution God provided, His death and blood sacrifice on the cross.  All this is right in front of us.  The confusion is cleared up easily and precisely IF you know the Hebrew and IF you know what the Torah says about UNINTENTIONAL SIN and INTENTIONAL SIN and the SIN OFFERING.  All the answers are right there in front of us, but few in the church are educated in Biblical Hebrew and the ancient culture of Israel, our Jewish roots.  Our seminaries are graduating highly educated pastors with no Biblical understanding, no knowledge of Biblical Hebrew or Greek, and no training in understanding the Bible in its historical context or the Jewish roots of Christianity.

Here's two awesome links to two articles at www.TorahClass.com - a Jewish/Christian teaching site explain this - 1) https://torahclass.com/old-testament-leviticus-lesson-23-ch16/?format=video&lang=en 2) https://torahclass.com/old-testament-leviticus-lesson-24-ch16-ch17/?format=audio&lang=en

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1627 124 full Genesis - 57 -Gen. 25:7-10 EULOGY OF ABRAHAM PART 2 - Abraham Hates Everything! Genesis - 57 -Gen. 25:7-10 EULOGY OF ABRAHAM PART 2 - Abraham Hates Everything! https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-57-gen-257-10-eulogy-of-abraham-part-2-abraham-hates-everything/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-57-gen-257-10-eulogy-of-abraham-part-2-abraham-hates-everything/#comments Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/20202078-774b-3dbe-b9dd-f23954b08ae3

 

From Abraham Cohen’s excellent scholarly work, “Everymans’ Talmud,” we read that in Judaism today and in the days of Jesus, one’s death was more important than one’s birth.  Jews will rejoice at a person’s death if they were righteous and live a life living according to the ways of the Lord.  Don’t rejoice at a person’ birth.  One being born is just beginning their life.  Will they live righteously?  Will do amazing things by the power of the hand of the Lord?  Or, will they live sinful lives, unrighteous before God and man?  We don’t know.  So, thus, we celebrate the death of a righteous person. 

This idea of the importance of the death of a person over the birth of a person is shown in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.  There are only 41 verses or so relating to the birth of Christ in Matthew and Luke.  But there are over 400 verses in the four gospels reporting on the death of Jesus.  Of course!  The gospels are books written by Jews in their Jewish Middle Eastern mindset 2000 years ago.  The death of Jesus and the sacrifice of the cross is critically important to those Jewish gospel writers. Far different than Christians today ​in how we emphasize His birth that we ​c​all Christmas. In lesson 57 we will continue to study Abraham and his life from the Jewish perspective.  He first appears in Genesis 12 and the Torah is silent as to why Abraham was chosen by Adonai.  But, at his passing, we are now able to go back and study Abraham’s life.  We are able to consider ways God may have looked upon this man and chose Abraham to be our father in the faith as Paul teaches us in Rom. 4:13-16.  

Abraham was given the gospel!  So, in the Torah, the books of Moses, we first read of the gospel, the gospel according to Moses, as Paul shows us in Gal. 3:8.  Now as we study the life of Abraham at his death, we will see Jesus.  Just like Jesus said in John 5:39.  

How is Abraham our father?  How does all this relate to us today in the 21st century?  We will find that Abraham put all things in his life below his love of God and his commitment to obey Him.  One might say Abraham "hated" everything in his life as compared to his love of God.  But, it isn't hate.  The Hebrew word is שׂנא SANAY H8130 - can mean hate but equally can mean loved less, held in lower esteem, second place.  Yes.  Abraham put all in a lower position as compared to his love and faithfulness to the Lord.  He is the epitome of Jesus was talking about in Luke 14:26 when Jesus taught ...

"If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate (not hate but SANAY - put all things in a lower position that our love and faith in Jesus) his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple.  (Luk 14:26)

How can we come to have our understanding expanded and enriched as we understand that through Abraham’s seed (his descendants) that all will be blessed?  How do we grasp that we are Abraham’s seed along with Jesus​?​  Jesus is the blessing to all nations and we are to bring Him to all nations.  Abraham was sent and he went.  Jesus was sent and He went.  Jesus sends us.  Are we ready to go and be like ​our ​daddy, Abraham?  

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret at the ancient city of Pergamum)

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

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From Abraham Cohen’s excellent scholarly work, “Everymans’ Talmud,” we read that in Judaism today and in the days of Jesus, one’s death was more important than one’s birth.  Jews will rejoice at a person’s death if they were righteous and live a life living according to the ways of the Lord.  Don’t rejoice at a person’ birth.  One being born is just beginning their life.  Will they live righteously?  Will do amazing things by the power of the hand of the Lord?  Or, will they live sinful lives, unrighteous before God and man?  We don’t know.  So, thus, we celebrate the death of a righteous person. 

This idea of the importance of the death of a person over the birth of a person is shown in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.  There are only 41 verses or so relating to the birth of Christ in Matthew and Luke.  But there are over 400 verses in the four gospels reporting on the death of Jesus.  Of course!  The gospels are books written by Jews in their Jewish Middle Eastern mindset 2000 years ago.  The death of Jesus and the sacrifice of the cross is critically important to those Jewish gospel writers. Far different than Christians today ​in how we emphasize His birth that we ​c​all Christmas.

In lesson 57 we will continue to study Abraham and his life from the Jewish perspective.  He first appears in Genesis 12 and the Torah is silent as to why Abraham was chosen by Adonai.  But, at his passing, we are now able to go back and study Abraham’s life.  We are able to consider ways God may have looked upon this man and chose Abraham to be our father in the faith as Paul teaches us in Rom. 4:13-16.  

Abraham was given the gospel!  So, in the Torah, the books of Moses, we first read of the gospel, the gospel according to Moses, as Paul shows us in Gal. 3:8.  Now as we study the life of Abraham at his death, we will see Jesus.  Just like Jesus said in John 5:39.  

How is Abraham our father?  How does all this relate to us today in the 21st century?  We will find that Abraham put all things in his life below his love of God and his commitment to obey Him.  One might say Abraham "hated" everything in his life as compared to his love of God.  But, it isn't hate.  The Hebrew word is שׂנא SANAY H8130 - can mean hate but equally can mean loved less, held in lower esteem, second place.  Yes.  Abraham put all in a lower position as compared to his love and faithfulness to the Lord.  He is the epitome of Jesus was talking about in Luke 14:26 when Jesus taught ...

"If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate (not hate but SANAY - put all things in a lower position that our love and faith in Jesus) his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple.  (Luk 14:26)

How can we come to have our understanding expanded and enriched as we understand that through Abraham’s seed (his descendants) that all will be blessed?  How do we grasp that we are Abraham’s seed along with Jesus​?​  Jesus is the blessing to all nations and we are to bring Him to all nations.  Abraham was sent and he went.  Jesus was sent and He went.  Jesus sends us.  Are we ready to go and be like ​our ​daddy, Abraham?  

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret at the ancient city of Pergamum)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1891 151 full EXODUS - 31 - Exod. 11:1-10 & 12:29-32 Pharaoh Didn't Die!! EXODUS - 31 - Exod. 11:1-10 & 12:29-32 Pharaoh Didn't Die!! https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-31-exod-112-and-115-true-in-1446-bc-and-true-today/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-31-exod-112-and-115-true-in-1446-bc-and-true-today/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/2b256381-6a01-331b-b121-72c9b2112d73

Our focus in lesson 31 is on two verses.  The first is Exod. 11:2 and the second is Exod. 11:5. 

"Speak now in the hearing of the people that each man ask from his neighbor and each woman from her neighbor for articles of silver and articles of gold." (Exo 11:2)

“… and all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of the Pharaoh who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of the slave girl who is behind the millstones; all the firstborn of the cattle as well.” (Exo 11:5)

These two verses show us that the Torah, the books of Moses, are as relevant today as they were then.  It is God’s instruction (that is what תּוֹרָה Torah means in the Hebrew) and God was instructing the Hebrews back then in 1446 B.C. and His original message was meant for them and us.  But, we need to study the word and try and grasp what those Hebrews saw and heard and understood, God's original intent and message then, so our understanding of how it relates to us today is enriched and enhanced. 

In Exod. 11:2 we find along with two other verses in Exodus that the Egyptians are called by God the “neighbors” of the Hebrews.  Later God commands in Lev. 19:18 and 19:34 that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves and we are to love the stranger as ourselves.  Thus, combining 19:18 and 19:34 together, the stranger is our neighbor!  God is teaching them then and us today that someone we don’t know, who is perhaps of a different faith, who holds to a different sexual orientation, who is foreign born, a total stranger, we are to treat them as if they were our neighbor - someone we know personally and lives with us of close to us.  In this podcast we will unpack this and relate it to the Platinum Rule and the Golden Rule. 

Platinum Rule – treat others how they would like to be treated.  Or another way of saying it is do unto others they way they want to be treated.

Golden Rule - do unto others as you would have them do unto you.  This is from Matt 7:12

Today some say the Platinum Rule now replaces the Golden Rule.  Some say the Golden Rule is archaic and no longer valid for today.  It is seemingly an attack on the Bible by some, on the very words of God.  These views show that many have a limited and very incomplete understanding of the Bible.  If one does not study the Jewish roots of the New Testament, the Jewish background, one can easily be mislead by those who say the Golden Rule of the Bible is dead.

In this lesson we will show that the Golden Rule and the Platinum Rule are both in the Bible and are applications of the Torah - both come out of the rabbis applying Lev. 19:18 and 19:34.  They are not separate rules but, for the rabbis, they are applications of these verses. We will see that years before Jesus that it was being taught that we are to love the stranger as our neighbor and we are to treat, as best as we can, the stranger the way the stranger would like to be treated.  On top of that we will see that the Platinum Rule itself is actually taught by Paul.  In lesson 31 we will see that God’s word, His תּוֹרָה Torah, is so applicable today.  We shouldn’t be surprised.  Jesus said sometime between 24-30 A.D. that ALL scripture testifies of Him.  All they had then was the Hebrew Scriptures, the Old Testament.  The main books of the Bible in Jesus’ day was the תּוֹרָה Torah.  How dare us not study the very words of God that God Himself says testifies of Him. 

There is a great article on the Golden Rule vs. the Platinum Rule at a website entitled, www.TBLfaithnews.com.  Just go to the website and in their search window simply enter, “Platinum Rule.”  I am indebted to these Christian teachers for some awesome insights to on this topic. 

As we study the Golden Rule vs. the Platinum Rule I mentioned I’d link you to a chapter from one of my class books.  This chapter is on the parable of the Good Samaritan.  Jesus’ parable has everything to do with this issue.  In this parable it is clear that Jesus is saying our enemy is our neighbor.  Once again, the Lord is so consistent.  This is what He initially taught His people coming out of Egypt.  Here’s the link to this chapter for your further study -   https://www.dropbox.com/s/ju6zum2rzcu6srs/Parables2..GoodNeighbor..pages15..31may21.pdf?dl=0

The second issue we will deal with in this lesson is what is the name of the Pharaoh of the Exodus.  This results from the verse Exod. 11:5.  In this verse all first born will die.  But, Pharaoh did not die.  But, studying the ancient culture of Egypt we learn that the 1st born son of a Pharaoh was considered the “crown prince” and this would be the next Pharaoh.  So, the Pharaoh in the Exodus didn’t die.  Thus, if the Bible is true and 100% accurate, the Pharaoh of the Exodus must not have been the first born.  What is amazing is if we put the Bible in its historical context we will be able to determine the name of this Pharaoh from the clue the Bible gives that Pharaoh of the Exodus had an older brother as well as the next Pharaoh in line.

I recommend you also study lesson 5 parts 1 & 2 in this series.  These podcasts deal with the dating of the Exodus.  So podcasts 5 parts 1 & 2 and this lesson are extremely important for you if you are a serious student of the Bible.  Here’s the links to these podcasts.

Part 1 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-exodus-lesson-5-part-1-the-archaeology-of-the-exodus/

Part 2 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-exodus-lesson-5-part-2-1446-bc/

I also am linking you to Dr. Doug Petrovich’s new videos.  The topic is the Pharaoh of the Exodus.  In this podcast I deal with one aspect of the discussion that the Pharaoh of the Exodus was Amenhotep II.  Dr. Petrovich in his videos gives even more amazing archaeological and historical fact to support his.  You may even want to get his latest books and DVD’s.  This is one Christian proven credible scholar you will want to “study under” to do deeper into your Bible understanding.  Here’s the links to the videos.

Video 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oslIgQPekQ&t=1s

Video 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqUC3jAwAMc&t=2s

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret on  the Sea of Galilee)

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

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Our focus in lesson 31 is on two verses.  The first is Exod. 11:2 and the second is Exod. 11:5. 

"Speak now in the hearing of the people that each man ask from his neighbor and each woman from her neighbor for articles of silver and articles of gold." (Exo 11:2)

“… and all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of the Pharaoh who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of the slave girl who is behind the millstones; all the firstborn of the cattle as well.” (Exo 11:5)

These two verses show us that the Torah, the books of Moses, are as relevant today as they were then.  It is God’s instruction (that is what תּוֹרָה Torah means in the Hebrew) and God was instructing the Hebrews back then in 1446 B.C. and His original message was meant for them and us.  But, we need to study the word and try and grasp what those Hebrews saw and heard and understood, God's original intent and message then, so our understanding of how it relates to us today is enriched and enhanced. 

In Exod. 11:2 we find along with two other verses in Exodus that the Egyptians are called by God the “neighbors” of the Hebrews.  Later God commands in Lev. 19:18 and 19:34 that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves and we are to love the stranger as ourselves.  Thus, combining 19:18 and 19:34 together, the stranger is our neighbor!  God is teaching them then and us today that someone we don’t know, who is perhaps of a different faith, who holds to a different sexual orientation, who is foreign born, a total stranger, we are to treat them as if they were our neighbor - someone we know personally and lives with us of close to us.  In this podcast we will unpack this and relate it to the Platinum Rule and the Golden Rule. 

Platinum Rule – treat others how they would like to be treated.  Or another way of saying it is do unto others they way they want to be treated.

Golden Rule - do unto others as you would have them do unto you.  This is from Matt 7:12

Today some say the Platinum Rule now replaces the Golden Rule.  Some say the Golden Rule is archaic and no longer valid for today.  It is seemingly an attack on the Bible by some, on the very words of God.  These views show that many have a limited and very incomplete understanding of the Bible.  If one does not study the Jewish roots of the New Testament, the Jewish background, one can easily be mislead by those who say the Golden Rule of the Bible is dead.

In this lesson we will show that the Golden Rule and the Platinum Rule are both in the Bible and are applications of the Torah - both come out of the rabbis applying Lev. 19:18 and 19:34.  They are not separate rules but, for the rabbis, they are applications of these verses. We will see that years before Jesus that it was being taught that we are to love the stranger as our neighbor and we are to treat, as best as we can, the stranger the way the stranger would like to be treated.  On top of that we will see that the Platinum Rule itself is actually taught by Paul.  In lesson 31 we will see that God’s word, His תּוֹרָה Torah, is so applicable today.  We shouldn’t be surprised.  Jesus said sometime between 24-30 A.D. that ALL scripture testifies of Him.  All they had then was the Hebrew Scriptures, the Old Testament.  The main books of the Bible in Jesus’ day was the תּוֹרָה Torah.  How dare us not study the very words of God that God Himself says testifies of Him. 

There is a great article on the Golden Rule vs. the Platinum Rule at a website entitled, www.TBLfaithnews.com.  Just go to the website and in their search window simply enter, “Platinum Rule.”  I am indebted to these Christian teachers for some awesome insights to on this topic. 

As we study the Golden Rule vs. the Platinum Rule I mentioned I’d link you to a chapter from one of my class books.  This chapter is on the parable of the Good Samaritan.  Jesus’ parable has everything to do with this issue.  In this parable it is clear that Jesus is saying our enemy is our neighbor.  Once again, the Lord is so consistent.  This is what He initially taught His people coming out of Egypt.  Here’s the link to this chapter for your further study -   https://www.dropbox.com/s/ju6zum2rzcu6srs/Parables2..GoodNeighbor..pages15..31may21.pdf?dl=0

The second issue we will deal with in this lesson is what is the name of the Pharaoh of the Exodus.  This results from the verse Exod. 11:5.  In this verse all first born will die.  But, Pharaoh did not die.  But, studying the ancient culture of Egypt we learn that the 1st born son of a Pharaoh was considered the “crown prince” and this would be the next Pharaoh.  So, the Pharaoh in the Exodus didn’t die.  Thus, if the Bible is true and 100% accurate, the Pharaoh of the Exodus must not have been the first born.  What is amazing is if we put the Bible in its historical context we will be able to determine the name of this Pharaoh from the clue the Bible gives that Pharaoh of the Exodus had an older brother as well as the next Pharaoh in line.

I recommend you also study lesson 5 parts 1 & 2 in this series.  These podcasts deal with the dating of the Exodus.  So podcasts 5 parts 1 & 2 and this lesson are extremely important for you if you are a serious student of the Bible.  Here’s the links to these podcasts.

Part 1 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-exodus-lesson-5-part-1-the-archaeology-of-the-exodus/

Part 2 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-gospel-according-to-moses-exodus-lesson-5-part-2-1446-bc/

I also am linking you to Dr. Doug Petrovich’s new videos.  The topic is the Pharaoh of the Exodus.  In this podcast I deal with one aspect of the discussion that the Pharaoh of the Exodus was Amenhotep II.  Dr. Petrovich in his videos gives even more amazing archaeological and historical fact to support his.  You may even want to get his latest books and DVD’s.  This is one Christian proven credible scholar you will want to “study under” to do deeper into your Bible understanding.  Here’s the links to the videos.

Video 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oslIgQPekQ&t=1s

Video 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqUC3jAwAMc&t=2s

 

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret on  the Sea of Galilee)

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1570 154 full Rosh HaShana (YOM TERUAH) - 4 - 1st & Last Shofar Rosh HaShana (YOM TERUAH) - 4 - 1st & Last Shofar https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/rosh-hashana-yom-teruah-4-1st-last-shofar/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/rosh-hashana-yom-teruah-4-1st-last-shofar/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/7bb82f2e-e803-3461-9452-2299e277b0a8

ROSH HASHANA EPISODE 4

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In lesson 4 we seem to get at the primary connection between this feast of the Lord, this "appointed time" commanded by Him, His מוֹעֲדִ mo'ed and Yeshua HaMaschiach, Jesus the Messiah, the Christ.  Jesus said (John 5:39) that SCRIPTURE testifies of Him.  So, this feast in Torah likely testifies of Him.

We will focus on those coming out of Egypt and the one shofar blast that was beyond loud, strong.  It was awesome, amazing, and unbelievable.  As we study the events of this shofar blast it seems to create a definite connection to an event in the future - an event that mirrors the event experienced by the Hebrews at Sinai.  It takes us to a certain mountain, a specific location that we are all looking forward to.

I mentioned in this lesson about Rabbi Saadia Gaon living in the early 10th century A.D.  He suggested there were ten events related to the Shofar we should relate to Rosh HaShana.  (NOTE: the actual name used by God is Yom Teruah, the Day of the Blast.  Rabbis made up the name Rosh HaShana.  Their views of the Lord's feast and its meaning is unbiblical and not close to the Lord's purpose).  If you wanted to read the actual words of Rabbi Gaon check the link below.  Also, check the link below that shows that Rosh HaShana is not what God wanted or intended.  God named this this "appointed time," this מוֹעֲדִ mo'ed, one of His feasts as in Leviticus 23,  יום תרועה, Yom Teruah - the day of the blast (shofar blast is assumed).  The rabbis changed it and took out of the Bible, took out of the context of God's word.

LINK 1 - ten shofars of Rabbi Gaon

https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/128856?lang=bi

LINK 2 - Rosh HaShana is not biblical and of God but Yom Teruah is

https://booksnthoughts.com/rosh-hashanah-is-not-a-biblical-holiday/

 

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

 

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ROSH HASHANA EPISODE 4

(ROYALTY FREE IMAGE AT WWW.KINGPNG.COM)

In lesson 4 we seem to get at the primary connection between this feast of the Lord, this "appointed time" commanded by Him, His מוֹעֲדִ mo'ed and Yeshua HaMaschiach, Jesus the Messiah, the Christ.  Jesus said (John 5:39) that SCRIPTURE testifies of Him.  So, this feast in Torah likely testifies of Him.

We will focus on those coming out of Egypt and the one shofar blast that was beyond loud, strong.  It was awesome, amazing, and unbelievable.  As we study the events of this shofar blast it seems to create a definite connection to an event in the future - an event that mirrors the event experienced by the Hebrews at Sinai.  It takes us to a certain mountain, a specific location that we are all looking forward to.

I mentioned in this lesson about Rabbi Saadia Gaon living in the early 10th century A.D.  He suggested there were ten events related to the Shofar we should relate to Rosh HaShana.  (NOTE: the actual name used by God is Yom Teruah, the Day of the Blast.  Rabbis made up the name Rosh HaShana.  Their views of the Lord's feast and its meaning is unbiblical and not close to the Lord's purpose).  If you wanted to read the actual words of Rabbi Gaon check the link below.  Also, check the link below that shows that Rosh HaShana is not what God wanted or intended.  God named this this "appointed time," this מוֹעֲדִ mo'ed, one of His feasts as in Leviticus 23,  יום תרועה, Yom Teruah - the day of the blast (shofar blast is assumed).  The rabbis changed it and took out of the Bible, took out of the context of God's word.

LINK 1 - ten shofars of Rabbi Gaon

https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/128856?lang=bi

LINK 2 - Rosh HaShana is not biblical and of God but Yom Teruah is

https://booksnthoughts.com/rosh-hashanah-is-not-a-biblical-holiday/

 

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1684 288 full Rosh HaShana Part 3 - REMEMBER THE DAY OF THE SHOFAR BLAST & THE DAY OF THE LORD Rosh HaShana Part 3 - REMEMBER THE DAY OF THE SHOFAR BLAST & THE DAY OF THE LORD https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/fall-feasts-of-the-lord-rosh-hashana-part-3-remember-the-day-of-the-shofar-blast-the-day-of-the-lord/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/fall-feasts-of-the-lord-rosh-hashana-part-3-remember-the-day-of-the-shofar-blast-the-day-of-the-lord/#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/793e6549-b851-3f38-a1a2-b013a47f6ca7

I have heard the excuse of many in the "church" of why we do not do the Biblical feasts.  One will say they are the Jewish feasts.  And we are not Jewish.  Right, you are not Jewish, but you are also wrong.  Lev. 23:1-2 tells us that these feasts - actually in Hebrew they are the מועדים mow-ed-deem (H4140) or the appointed times) - belong to the Lord, belong to  יהוה Yahvay.  They are not only for Jews but for all God's people. On top of that Jesus also seems to imply that the feasts, the appointed times, are His.  Consider ...

And He said, "Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is near; I am to keep the Passover at your house with My disciples."'" (Mat 26:18)  

The Passover is one of the feasts, one of the מועדים mow-ed-deem and Jesus seems to say this is His.  Thus, Jesus is saying He is the Lord!  He is saying that the feasts are His.  

Besides that Jesus says in John 5:39 ...

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

He said this to the Scribes, the Chief Priests, the Temple Elders, and probably some Pharisees in 24-30 A.D.  All they had was the Hebrew Scriptures (a.k.a. the Old Testament) and the first five books of the Bible, the Books of Moses, a.k.a. the Torah, were the key foundational books of the Bible.  Jesus is saying the Torah testifies of Him, the Messiah.  So, the feasts, the מועדים mow-ed-deem, testify of Jesus.  Thus, some say in the church that the Biblical feasts are Jewish and only about Jewish stuff.  There's nothing in the feasts about Jesus.  Wrong.  What did our Lord just teach us?  Why won't we listen to Yeshua?  We don't listen to Him and and wonder why over 80% of so called people who call themselves Christians in the USA do NOT have a Biblical worldview.  We Bible teachers have a lot to answer for and it will be a fearsome thing to be face to face with Jesus when we are judged.

In part three we will look at four possible ways יוֹם תְּרוּעָה Yom Teruah or the Day of the Blast (rabbis changed it to Rosh HaShana, the head of the year) connect to Jesus.  We will not make up stuff.  We will not invent non-biblical connections.  We will stick like glue to the very words of God and the real facts of Biblical history. We will only consider four.  I think there are more and you may find others.  But, the four I chose convinced me to say that once you know this then the "church" has NO excuse for not doing the מועדים mow-ed-deem of the Lord.  Once Jesus is manifested in the feasts it is incumbent upon the "church" - all of us as disciples of Adonai Yeshua - to do then as an expression of our love and thankfulness.  We do Christmas - nice holiday but not commanded by God.  Easter - nice holiday but not commanded by God.  Lent - awesome time before Easter but not commanded by God.  Advent - preparing for the birth of Christ but again, man made, and not commanded by the Lord.  The only one we do is Pentecost and in many churches today you attend Pentecost Sunday and it is not even brought up.  But now there is no excuse.  Come.  Blow the shofar on the evening of יוֹם תְּרוּעָה Yom Teruah (a.k.a. Rosh HaShana) and rejoice and celebrate our new life in Jesus.

גמר חתימה בספר החיים טלה

G'mar Chatima Beh Sefer HaChaim Tahlah

May you be inscribed in the Lamb's Book of Life

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

 

 

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I have heard the excuse of many in the "church" of why we do not do the Biblical feasts.  One will say they are the Jewish feasts.  And we are not Jewish.  Right, you are not Jewish, but you are also wrong.  Lev. 23:1-2 tells us that these feasts - actually in Hebrew they are the מועדים mow-ed-deem (H4140) or the appointed times) - belong to the Lord, belong to  יהוה Yahvay.  They are not only for Jews but for all God's people. On top of that Jesus also seems to imply that the feasts, the appointed times, are His.  Consider ...

And He said, "Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is near; I am to keep the Passover at your house with My disciples."'" (Mat 26:18)  

The Passover is one of the feasts, one of the מועדים mow-ed-deem and Jesus seems to say this is His.  Thus, Jesus is saying He is the Lord!  He is saying that the feasts are His.  

Besides that Jesus says in John 5:39 ...

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

He said this to the Scribes, the Chief Priests, the Temple Elders, and probably some Pharisees in 24-30 A.D.  All they had was the Hebrew Scriptures (a.k.a. the Old Testament) and the first five books of the Bible, the Books of Moses, a.k.a. the Torah, were the key foundational books of the Bible.  Jesus is saying the Torah testifies of Him, the Messiah.  So, the feasts, the מועדים mow-ed-deem, testify of Jesus.  Thus, some say in the church that the Biblical feasts are Jewish and only about Jewish stuff.  There's nothing in the feasts about Jesus.  Wrong.  What did our Lord just teach us?  Why won't we listen to Yeshua?  We don't listen to Him and and wonder why over 80% of so called people who call themselves Christians in the USA do NOT have a Biblical worldview.  We Bible teachers have a lot to answer for and it will be a fearsome thing to be face to face with Jesus when we are judged.

In part three we will look at four possible ways יוֹם תְּרוּעָה Yom Teruah or the Day of the Blast (rabbis changed it to Rosh HaShana, the head of the year) connect to Jesus.  We will not make up stuff.  We will not invent non-biblical connections.  We will stick like glue to the very words of God and the real facts of Biblical history. We will only consider four.  I think there are more and you may find others.  But, the four I chose convinced me to say that once you know this then the "church" has NO excuse for not doing the מועדים mow-ed-deem of the Lord.  Once Jesus is manifested in the feasts it is incumbent upon the "church" - all of us as disciples of Adonai Yeshua - to do then as an expression of our love and thankfulness.  We do Christmas - nice holiday but not commanded by God.  Easter - nice holiday but not commanded by God.  Lent - awesome time before Easter but not commanded by God.  Advent - preparing for the birth of Christ but again, man made, and not commanded by the Lord.  The only one we do is Pentecost and in many churches today you attend Pentecost Sunday and it is not even brought up.  But now there is no excuse.  Come.  Blow the shofar on the evening of יוֹם תְּרוּעָה Yom Teruah (a.k.a. Rosh HaShana) and rejoice and celebrate our new life in Jesus.

גמר חתימה בספר החיים טלה

G'mar Chatima Beh Sefer HaChaim Tahlah

May you be inscribed in the Lamb's Book of Life

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2648 123 full Rosh HaShana - Part 2 - The Shadow of Messiah Rosh HaShana - Part 2 - The Shadow of Messiah https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-fall-feasts-of-adonai-rosh-hashana-part-2-the-shadow-of-messiah/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-fall-feasts-of-adonai-rosh-hashana-part-2-the-shadow-of-messiah/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/d4dcbaec-2d96-34b2-9f83-7115b2faf4e0 SPECIAL PODCAST SERIES

The Fall Feasts of the Lord

Once again we return to Jesus' words in John 5:39 ...

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

How do we "see" Jesus in Rosh HaShana?  This feast of the Lord is in the Torah, the main books of the Bible in Jesus' day when He said the words found John 5:39.  It is not how the Jewish people celebrate this feast.  NO!! It is how the word testifies of the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  How does the Shofar sound of this feast show us Yeshua?

The word of God is clear, crystal.  These are not the Jewish feasts.  God says they are not but He says ...

The LORD spoke again to Moses, saying, "Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'The LORD'S appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations--My appointed times are these:  (Lev 23:1-2)

Today the church does not celebrate one of God's "feasts." One can see why.  Our pastors and leaders are not trained in Hebrew, Greek, or the Bible in its historical context.  The "church" has always looked upon the feasts as Jewish and that Jesus did away with the law.  So, we do not see a reason to do Jewish feasts.  But they are not Jewish feasts.  They are the Lord's.  Perhaps, if we "see" how they relate to Jesus, a church may consider a service on the evening or day of Rosh HaShana.  The service might entail songs of praise and thanksgiving and perhaps a community meal or pizza party.  Once you see the Christian meaning of all this then a church could once again say to our Father, "Abba, we come today to join with you on YOUR 'appointed time' and seek Your face and Your love on Your Feast that we have turned from in our lack of understanding.

In parts one and two and three of this series we will focus on Rosh HaShana.  We will find that the rabbis made up the name, Rosh HaShana, and said the feasts was a celebration of the New Year.  No way - not in its historical context.  Once we get the rabbinic midrash out of the way the meaning of this feast, called the Day of the Blast in Torah, becomes clear and powerful and then we can see Jesus, we can see the Messiah.  It then is a challenge for the "church" to understand Yom Teruah, Rosh HaShana, and to consider a praise service to honor the Lord and meet with Him on His "appointed time," and time and day He wants us to get together.

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

 

 

]]> SPECIAL PODCAST SERIES

The Fall Feasts of the Lord

Once again we return to Jesus' words in John 5:39 ...

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

How do we "see" Jesus in Rosh HaShana?  This feast of the Lord is in the Torah, the main books of the Bible in Jesus' day when He said the words found John 5:39.  It is not how the Jewish people celebrate this feast.  NO!! It is how the word testifies of the Messiah, Jesus the Christ.  How does the Shofar sound of this feast show us Yeshua?

The word of God is clear, crystal.  These are not the Jewish feasts.  God says they are not but He says ...

The LORD spoke again to Moses, saying, "Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'The LORD'S appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations--My appointed times are these: 
(Lev 23:1-2)

Today the church does not celebrate one of God's "feasts." One can see why.  Our pastors and leaders are not trained in Hebrew, Greek, or the Bible in its historical context.  The "church" has always looked upon the feasts as Jewish and that Jesus did away with the law.  So, we do not see a reason to do Jewish feasts.  But they are not Jewish feasts.  They are the Lord's.  Perhaps, if we "see" how they relate to Jesus, a church may consider a service on the evening or day of Rosh HaShana.  The service might entail songs of praise and thanksgiving and perhaps a community meal or pizza party.  Once you see the Christian meaning of all this then a church could once again say to our Father, "Abba, we come today to join with you on YOUR 'appointed time' and seek Your face and Your love on Your Feast that we have turned from in our lack of understanding.

In parts one and two and three of this series we will focus on Rosh HaShana.  We will find that the rabbis made up the name, Rosh HaShana, and said the feasts was a celebration of the New Year.  No way - not in its historical context.  Once we get the rabbinic midrash out of the way the meaning of this feast, called the Day of the Blast in Torah, becomes clear and powerful and then we can see Jesus, we can see the Messiah.  It then is a challenge for the "church" to understand Yom Teruah, Rosh HaShana, and to consider a praise service to honor the Lord and meet with Him on His "appointed time," and time and day He wants us to get together.

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1712 122 full Rosh HaShana Part 1 - THE DAY OF THE BLAST Rosh HaShana Part 1 - THE DAY OF THE BLAST https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-fall-feasts-of-adonai-rosh-hashana-part-1-the-day-of-the-blast/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/the-fall-feasts-of-adonai-rosh-hashana-part-1-the-day-of-the-blast/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/756e34a4-a943-33f6-85e6-89e43b0b3308

SPECIAL PODCAST SERIES

The Fall Feasts of the Lord

Once again we return to Jesus' words in John 5:39 ...

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

He said this sometime between 24-30 A.D. and scripture then was the Hebrew Scriptures (a.k.a. the Old Testament).  The primary books of the Hebrew scriptures is the Torah, the first five books of the Bible.  Thus, then, how do these scriptures testify of Jesus?  How do we see Jesus in the Torah?  This relates to the Rosh HaShana since this "feast" is mentioned several times in the Torah.  So, how do we "see" Jesus in Rosh HaShana?

The word of God is clear, crystal.  These are not the Jewish feasts.  God says they are not but He says ...

The LORD spoke again to Moses, saying, "Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'The LORD'S appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations--My appointed times are these:  (Lev 23:1-2)

Today the church does not celebrate one of God's "feasts."  Not one except Pentecost, or in Hebrew, Shavuot, the feast of weeks.  And, even then, they do not even understand the deeper and more expanded meaning of Pentecost.  Why not?  Simple, the church is so cutoff from its Jewish roots.  It has been emphasized that the old is done away with and the new has come so we are not under the rules and commands of the Old Testament.  The "church" has taught for centuries that what is Jewish is wrong, obsolete, and Jesus came against it.  This is totally wrong and misguided.  Jesus never did away with the Torah and the commands in Torah.  He came to complete the Torah, to do what the Torah could never do.  Just like we read when Paul taught in the synagogue in Antioch of Pisidia in southern Turkey ...

"Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and through Him everyone who believes is freed from all things, from which you could not be freed through the Law of Moses (another way of naming the fist five books of the Bible, the Torah). (Act 13:38-39)

 

Jesus is God, Jesus is Lord, and Paul reiterates that there is only ONE God. Thus, these "feasts" are His, they are the feasts of Jesus.  I suggest that once you see Jesus in these commanded times the church can then consider to do these feasts in a Christian way as we see Jesus.  

In parts one and two and three of this series we will focus on Rosh HaShana.  We will find that the rabbis made up the name, Rosh HaShana, and said the feasts was a celebration of the New Year.  No way - not in its historical context.  Once we get the rabbinic midrash out of the way the meaning of this feast, called the Day of the Blast in Torah, becomes clear and powerful and then we can see Jesus, we can see the Messiah.  It then is a challenge then to the "church" to understand Yom Teruah, Rosh HaShana, and to consider a praise service to honor the Lord and meet with Him on His "appointed time," and time and day He wants us to get together.

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

 

 

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SPECIAL PODCAST SERIES

The Fall Feasts of the Lord

Once again we return to Jesus' words in John 5:39 ...

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

He said this sometime between 24-30 A.D. and scripture then was the Hebrew Scriptures (a.k.a. the Old Testament).  The primary books of the Hebrew scriptures is the Torah, the first five books of the Bible.  Thus, then, how do these scriptures testify of Jesus?  How do we see Jesus in the Torah?  This relates to the Rosh HaShana since this "feast" is mentioned several times in the Torah.  So, how do we "see" Jesus in Rosh HaShana?

The word of God is clear, crystal.  These are not the Jewish feasts.  God says they are not but He says ...

The LORD spoke again to Moses, saying, "Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'The LORD'S appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations--My appointed times are these: 
(Lev 23:1-2)

Today the church does not celebrate one of God's "feasts."  Not one except Pentecost, or in Hebrew, Shavuot, the feast of weeks.  And, even then, they do not even understand the deeper and more expanded meaning of Pentecost.  Why not?  Simple, the church is so cutoff from its Jewish roots.  It has been emphasized that the old is done away with and the new has come so we are not under the rules and commands of the Old Testament.  The "church" has taught for centuries that what is Jewish is wrong, obsolete, and Jesus came against it.  This is totally wrong and misguided.  Jesus never did away with the Torah and the commands in Torah.  He came to complete the Torah, to do what the Torah could never do.  Just like we read when Paul taught in the synagogue in Antioch of Pisidia in southern Turkey ...

"Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and through Him everyone who believes is freed from all things, from which you could not be freed through the Law of Moses (another way of naming the fist five books of the Bible, the Torah). (Act 13:38-39)

 

Jesus is God, Jesus is Lord, and Paul reiterates that there is only ONE God. Thus, these "feasts" are His, they are the feasts of Jesus.  I suggest that once you see Jesus in these commanded times the church can then consider to do these feasts in a Christian way as we see Jesus.  

In parts one and two and three of this series we will focus on Rosh HaShana.  We will find that the rabbis made up the name, Rosh HaShana, and said the feasts was a celebration of the New Year.  No way - not in its historical context.  Once we get the rabbinic midrash out of the way the meaning of this feast, called the Day of the Blast in Torah, becomes clear and powerful and then we can see Jesus, we can see the Messiah.  It then is a challenge then to the "church" to understand Yom Teruah, Rosh HaShana, and to consider a praise service to honor the Lord and meet with Him on His "appointed time," and time and day He wants us to get together.

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

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1347 120 full Genesis - 56 - Gen. 25:7-10 ABRAHAM - EULOGY OF OUR FATHER Genesis - 56 - Gen. 25:7-10 ABRAHAM - EULOGY OF OUR FATHER https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-56-gen-257-10-abraham-eulogy-of-our-father/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-56-gen-257-10-abraham-eulogy-of-our-father/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/2633563b-420a-3027-beb3-60bcd4368be5

From Abraham Cohen’s excellent scholarly work, “Everymans’ Talmud,” we read that in the days of Jesus one’s death was more important than one’s birth.  Rabbi Cohen presents a parable that shows the views of Second Temple Judaism then and Rabbinic Judaism today on this concept.  There were two ships and one was leaving the harbor and the other was coming in after a long voyage.  Many on the docks cheered and celebrated as the one ship began its journey.  It was kind of a way to bolster the courage and hearts of the sailors going into the unknown.  There was an old sailor standing on the dick with the crowd.  He loudly stated, “why are you rejoicing over the ship beginning its journey.  NO.  Rather rejoice for the ship returning.  The ship returning is coming home safe and has made it through its perilous voyage.  For the ship leaving, do not rejoice.  We have no idea whether their journey will be a success or failure; we don’t know whether the crew will be of stout heart and courage.  But the ship returning tells us the story of its success and its triumph over struggles and the perils of their journey.”  Rabbi Cohen then says to us that it is the same in life and death.  Let us rejoice at a person’s death if they were righteous and live a life living according to the ways of the Lord.  Don’t rejoice at a person’ birth.  One being born is just beginning their life.  Will they live righteously?  Will do amazing things by the power of the hand of the Lord?  Or, will they live sinful lives, unrighteous before God and man?  We don’t know.  So, thus, we celebrate the death of a righteous person. 

This idea of the importance of the death of a person over the birth of a person is shown in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.  There are only 41 verses or so relating to the birth of Christ in Matthew and Luke.  But there are over 400 verses in the four gospels reporting on the death of Jesus.  Of course!  The gospels are books written by Jews in their Jewish Middle Eastern mindset 2000 years ago.  The death of Jesus and the sacrifice of the cross is critically important to those Jewish gospel writers. Far different than Christians today ​in how we emphasize His birth that we ​c​all Christmas. In lesson 56 we will deal with the death of Abraham.  We will study Abraham and his life from the Jewish perspective.  He first appears in Genesis 12 and the Torah is silent as to why Abraham was chosen by Adonai.  But, at his passing, we are now able to go back and study Abraham’s life.  We are able to consider ways God may have looked upon this man and chose Abraham to be our father in the faith as Paul teaches us in Rom. 4:13-16.  Abraham was given the gospel!  So, in the Torah, the books of Moses, we first read of the gospel, the gospel according to Moses, as Paul shows us in Gal. 3:8.  Now as we study the life of Abraham at his death, we will see Jesus.  Just like Jesus said in John 5:39.   How is Abraham our father?  How does all this relate to us today in the 21st century?  How can we come to have our understanding expanded and enriched as we understand that through Abraham’s seed (his descendants) that all will be blessed?  How do we grasp that we are Abraham’s seed along with Jesus​?​  Jesus is the blessing to all nations and we are to bring Him to all nations.  Abraham was sent and he went.  Jesus was sent and He went.  Jesus sends us.  Are we ready to go and be like ​our ​daddy, Abraham?  

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

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From Abraham Cohen’s excellent scholarly work, “Everymans’ Talmud,” we read that in the days of Jesus one’s death was more important than one’s birth.  Rabbi Cohen presents a parable that shows the views of Second Temple Judaism then and Rabbinic Judaism today on this concept.  There were two ships and one was leaving the harbor and the other was coming in after a long voyage.  Many on the docks cheered and celebrated as the one ship began its journey.  It was kind of a way to bolster the courage and hearts of the sailors going into the unknown.  There was an old sailor standing on the dick with the crowd.  He loudly stated, “why are you rejoicing over the ship beginning its journey.  NO.  Rather rejoice for the ship returning.  The ship returning is coming home safe and has made it through its perilous voyage.  For the ship leaving, do not rejoice.  We have no idea whether their journey will be a success or failure; we don’t know whether the crew will be of stout heart and courage.  But the ship returning tells us the story of its success and its triumph over struggles and the perils of their journey.”  Rabbi Cohen then says to us that it is the same in life and death.  Let us rejoice at a person’s death if they were righteous and live a life living according to the ways of the Lord.  Don’t rejoice at a person’ birth.  One being born is just beginning their life.  Will they live righteously?  Will do amazing things by the power of the hand of the Lord?  Or, will they live sinful lives, unrighteous before God and man?  We don’t know.  So, thus, we celebrate the death of a righteous person. 

This idea of the importance of the death of a person over the birth of a person is shown in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.  There are only 41 verses or so relating to the birth of Christ in Matthew and Luke.  But there are over 400 verses in the four gospels reporting on the death of Jesus.  Of course!  The gospels are books written by Jews in their Jewish Middle Eastern mindset 2000 years ago.  The death of Jesus and the sacrifice of the cross is critically important to those Jewish gospel writers. Far different than Christians today ​in how we emphasize His birth that we ​c​all Christmas.

In lesson 56 we will deal with the death of Abraham.  We will study Abraham and his life from the Jewish perspective.  He first appears in Genesis 12 and the Torah is silent as to why Abraham was chosen by Adonai.  But, at his passing, we are now able to go back and study Abraham’s life.  We are able to consider ways God may have looked upon this man and chose Abraham to be our father in the faith as Paul teaches us in Rom. 4:13-16.  Abraham was given the gospel!  So, in the Torah, the books of Moses, we first read of the gospel, the gospel according to Moses, as Paul shows us in Gal. 3:8.  Now as we study the life of Abraham at his death, we will see Jesus.  Just like Jesus said in John 5:39.   How is Abraham our father?  How does all this relate to us today in the 21st century?  How can we come to have our understanding expanded and enriched as we understand that through Abraham’s seed (his descendants) that all will be blessed?  How do we grasp that we are Abraham’s seed along with Jesus​?​  Jesus is the blessing to all nations and we are to bring Him to all nations.  Abraham was sent and he went.  Jesus was sent and He went.  Jesus sends us.  Are we ready to go and be like ​our ​daddy, Abraham?  

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2736 148 full Charlie Kirk - 1993-2025 - and the tears of his beloved wife Erika Charlie Kirk - 1993-2025 - and the tears of his beloved wife Erika https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/charlie-kirk-1993-2025-and-the-tears-of-his-beloved-wife-erika/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/charlie-kirk-1993-2025-and-the-tears-of-his-beloved-wife-erika/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:36:18 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/665b565f-bfcc-3742-a358-e141a7bebd5b

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]]> Rev John Ferret false No 776 402 full Exodus - 30 - Exod. 11:1-11:10 THE HEART OF PHARAOH Exodus - 30 - Exod. 11:1-11:10 THE HEART OF PHARAOH https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-30-exod-111-1110-the-hammer-of-god/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/exodus-30-exod-111-1110-the-hammer-of-god/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/f1c7e6b4-e894-389c-9358-04f9a473fe02

In Exodus 34:6-7 Adonai, the Lord our God, teaches Moses on Sinai what He is like.  Among the rabbis these verses are called the 13 Attributes of Adonai.  

Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children and on the grandchildren to the third and fourth generations." (Exo 34:6-7)

Two attributes really stand out when it comes to the Pharaoh of the Exodus.  God is slow to anger and abounding in loving kindness.  These attributes along with John 3:16, say that God loves the whole world (even Pharaoh).  And this along with the Hebrew (NOT ENGLISH) give us an alternative view of the phrase "God hardened Pharaoh's heart."  We have learned from credible Jewish and Christian scholars that it seems IN THE HEBREW that God was trying to help Pharaoh make the right decision, to chose the path of righteousness of the God of Israel, and to turn from his immovable and strong commitment to his gods.  This is clear when we actually learn that the phrase "God hardened Pharaoh's heart" needs to be corrected!  There are three unique Hebrew words that our translators said meant hardened!  How did this happen?  Their translation seems to be based upon their bias and has clouded the deeper and more enhanced meaning. 

There is a verse in the King James version that is an example.  It shows the traditional view that has come down to us through the ages.  It is ... "And Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaoh: and the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go out of his land." (Exo 11:10)  Thus we learn in this translation that God caused Pharaoh to bring upon all Egypt the 10th awesome and terrible plague.  However, the Hebrew shows us something quite different.  The English of the verse from the Hebrew is ...  "And Moses and Aaron did all these signs before Pharaoh and gave courage (NOT STIFFENED OR HARDENED- mistaken translation) the Lord the heart of Pharaoh and he did not let out the sons of Israel of his land." Exod. 11:10 (translation from "Hebrew Study Bible" from the Westminster Lenigrad Codex).  The Hebrew shows us that it is very possible that time and again as we have seen in lessons 12 till 30 in this series that God was trying to help Pharaoh make the right decision and turn from his gods without forcing Pharaoh's hand and taking away Pharaoh's free will.  The Hebrew, and NOT our traditional views based upon the translators' beliefs, gives us an alternative view that seems to be more correct.  This alternative view then supports what God is like by His own words as we read above in Exod. 34:6-7 and John 3:16.   

I urge you to study the videos entitled "His Highnesses' Heavy Heart."  In these videos it is shown that there is an alternative equivalent meaning to the phrase in our English Bibles, "God hardened Pharaoh's heart."  The material presented is backed up with solid Jewish and Christian scholarship.  If you are serious about your Bible study these videos are a must so that the Ten Plagues and Pharaoh are understood in a deeper and more enhanced way.  Links -

Part 1 = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNw1742eiWc&list=PLvcIXun2BQDIw6myuMPTvlWHUu9AJqXip&index=21

Part 2 = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZSsExt9Hbw&list=PLvcIXun2BQDIw6myuMPTvlWHUu9AJqXip&index=20 

But, one thing we know of the Lord, He knows all.  He knew right from the "get go" that Pharaoh would not do the right thing.  The Lord told Moses this at the burning bush.  Remember? "But I know that the king of Egypt will not permit you to go, except under compulsion. So I will stretch out My hand and strike Egypt with all My miracles which I shall do in the midst of it; and after that he will let you go." (Exo 3:19-20)  The actual Hebrew for "under compulsion" is " a strong hand."  The Hebrew does not say God will force Pharaoh to free Israel but that God will war against Pharaoh and the gods of Egypt with a "strong hand" which will finally convince Pharaoh to relent and let the people go.  It is almost as if God is teaching us that He knew the end, He knew what Pharaoh would bring upon himself and all Egypt.  God shows us that He'd try and help Pharaoh do the right thing.  God seems to be teaching us about the power of evil and wickedness and that the final result is the evil and wicked will bring themselves to the brink of destruction and not the Lord.  Pharaoh's story is our story.  Pharaoh's strong stubborn evil worldview is just like us.  Thank God that we have this promise ... "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. (Joh 3:16-17)  In 1446 B.C. the Hebrew shows us that the Lord was being a SAVIOR to Pharaoh and to try and encourage his mind to do the right thing.  And it is true now, we too need a SAVIOR.  He has come in the flesh and we all can now proclaim Jesus is our Lord, Jesus is our God, Jesus is the ONLY God.  And through the Cross we are redeemed and saved from our sins and delivered from His wrath coming upon all nations.  So we cry out, "Maranatha Lord Jesus" which comes from the Hebrew מָרָנָא אֲתָה - marana attah - the Lord will come!  

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

 

 

 

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In Exodus 34:6-7 Adonai, the Lord our God, teaches Moses on Sinai what He is like.  Among the rabbis these verses are called the 13 Attributes of Adonai.  

Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth; who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children and on the grandchildren to the third and fourth generations." (Exo 34:6-7)

Two attributes really stand out when it comes to the Pharaoh of the Exodus.  God is slow to anger and abounding in loving kindness.  These attributes along with John 3:16, say that God loves the whole world (even Pharaoh).  And this along with the Hebrew (NOT ENGLISH) give us an alternative view of the phrase "God hardened Pharaoh's heart."  We have learned from credible Jewish and Christian scholars that it seems IN THE HEBREW that God was trying to help Pharaoh make the right decision, to chose the path of righteousness of the God of Israel, and to turn from his immovable and strong commitment to his gods.  This is clear when we actually learn that the phrase "God hardened Pharaoh's heart" needs to be corrected!  There are three unique Hebrew words that our translators said meant hardened!  How did this happen?  Their translation seems to be based upon their bias and has clouded the deeper and more enhanced meaning. 

There is a verse in the King James version that is an example.  It shows the traditional view that has come down to us through the ages.  It is ... "And Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaoh: and the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go out of his land." (Exo 11:10)  Thus we learn in this translation that God caused Pharaoh to bring upon all Egypt the 10th awesome and terrible plague.  However, the Hebrew shows us something quite different.  The English of the verse from the Hebrew is ...  "And Moses and Aaron did all these signs before Pharaoh and gave courage (NOT STIFFENED OR HARDENED- mistaken translation) the Lord the heart of Pharaoh and he did not let out the sons of Israel of his land." Exod. 11:10 (translation from "Hebrew Study Bible" from the Westminster Lenigrad Codex).  The Hebrew shows us that it is very possible that time and again as we have seen in lessons 12 till 30 in this series that God was trying to help Pharaoh make the right decision and turn from his gods without forcing Pharaoh's hand and taking away Pharaoh's free will.  The Hebrew, and NOT our traditional views based upon the translators' beliefs, gives us an alternative view that seems to be more correct.  This alternative view then supports what God is like by His own words as we read above in Exod. 34:6-7 and John 3:16.   

I urge you to study the videos entitled "His Highnesses' Heavy Heart."  In these videos it is shown that there is an alternative equivalent meaning to the phrase in our English Bibles, "God hardened Pharaoh's heart."  The material presented is backed up with solid Jewish and Christian scholarship.  If you are serious about your Bible study these videos are a must so that the Ten Plagues and Pharaoh are understood in a deeper and more enhanced way.  Links -

Part 1 = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNw1742eiWc&list=PLvcIXun2BQDIw6myuMPTvlWHUu9AJqXip&index=21

Part 2 = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZSsExt9Hbw&list=PLvcIXun2BQDIw6myuMPTvlWHUu9AJqXip&index=20 

But, one thing we know of the Lord, He knows all.  He knew right from the "get go" that Pharaoh would not do the right thing.  The Lord told Moses this at the burning bush.  Remember? "But I know that the king of Egypt will not permit you to go, except under compulsion. So I will stretch out My hand and strike Egypt with all My miracles which I shall do in the midst of it; and after that he will let you go." (Exo 3:19-20)  The actual Hebrew for "under compulsion" is " a strong hand."  The Hebrew does not say God will force Pharaoh to free Israel but that God will war against Pharaoh and the gods of Egypt with a "strong hand" which will finally convince Pharaoh to relent and let the people go.  It is almost as if God is teaching us that He knew the end, He knew what Pharaoh would bring upon himself and all Egypt.  God shows us that He'd try and help Pharaoh do the right thing.  God seems to be teaching us about the power of evil and wickedness and that the final result is the evil and wicked will bring themselves to the brink of destruction and not the Lord.  Pharaoh's story is our story.  Pharaoh's strong stubborn evil worldview is just like us.  Thank God that we have this promise ... "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. (Joh 3:16-17)  In 1446 B.C. the Hebrew shows us that the Lord was being a SAVIOR to Pharaoh and to try and encourage his mind to do the right thing.  And it is true now, we too need a SAVIOR.  He has come in the flesh and we all can now proclaim Jesus is our Lord, Jesus is our God, Jesus is the ONLY God.  And through the Cross we are redeemed and saved from our sins and delivered from His wrath coming upon all nations.  So we cry out, "Maranatha Lord Jesus" which comes from the Hebrew מָרָנָא אֲתָה - marana attah - the Lord will come!  

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

 

 

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 1832 153 full Truth Nuggets 6 - Parable of the Talents - Mah Yeshua Hayah Osay Truth Nuggets 6 - Parable of the Talents - Mah Yeshua Hayah Osay https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-6-parable-of-the-talents-mah-yeshua-hayah-osay/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-6-parable-of-the-talents-mah-yeshua-hayah-osay/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/3e0a7883-834a-386d-91eb-191c0c06d3b2

Recently an associate of mine asked me about the Parable of the Talents in Matthew's Gospel in chapter 25.  There are some who say that God is teaching us concepts regarding investing our money.  This is highly doubtful once we consider the textual context (the words before and even after the parable) and the historical context.  A highly credible archaeologist, Dr. Ben Witherington III (an American New Testament scholar. Witherington is Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, and an ordained pastor in the United Methodist Church), said that TEXT with no CONTEXT is a PRETEXT for what we want the words to mean.  Thus, no context means you can make up your own meaning.  This is dangerous and is  frequently done in the church today and in many seminaries who have abandoned the study of the Bible in its historical setting.

The parable of the TALENTS is in context.  It is similar to what has come before and after.  It starts in Matt. 24:36 and the context ends in Matt. 25:46.  Jesus is teaching about His return.  As you study these verses you'll notice there are always two groups or two types of individuals.  There will be two men or women in a field and one will be left behind and the other taken.  There will be a faithful servant and an evil servant or there will be 5 sensible virgins and 5 foolish or sheep and goats.  There will be good and faithful servants who act on faith and an unfaithful servant who did not do anything but lived in fear.  The parable of the TALENTS falls right in the middle of all this.  That's the context.  It has nothing to do with your abilities, your "talents," your God given blessings or the proper way to invest.  It has everything to do with the Kingdom of the Lord and who were are in His Kingdom now and before He returns.

Jesus taught this parable 2000 years ago to His disciples.  That Jesus ONLY taught His disciples is clear as this parable, and the parable of the Wise and Foolish virgins, is in a section that begins in Chapter 24 of Matthew's Gospel when Jesus was on the Mt. of Olives.  His disciples came to Him and started asking Him about the end times.  The Parable of the Talents is taught to His disciples; it was Jesus and His 12 only.  For those disciples raised in Judaism of Jesus' day they heard this parable in ways that differ with how we look at it as Christians in the 21st century.  Let's return to HEAR what they heard THEN so that we can have the Spirit of the Lord expand our understanding NOW.  Once we do we can then understand that from this parable we should ask daily, in every circumstance, in all situations, מה ישוע היה עושה‎, Mah Yeshua Hayah Osay - what would Jesus do.  Thus, we are like our "rabbi" and thus we are true disciples doing the works He gave us after being saved by grace. (Eph. 2:8-10)

One of the great teacher/scholars I had the chance to study under in my masters program was Dr. Brad Young.  His website link is https://www.bradyoung.org/  He wrote a book entitled, "The Parables," which gives us the Jewish 1st century context of many key parables of Jesus.  I highly recommend this book and you can easily obtain it at Dr. Young's website or at Amazon and other book outlets.  Below is a link to an article that Dr. Young wrote that will enhance your study ...

Link - https://www.bridgesforpeace.com/letter/what-did-that-parable-really-mean/

Another awesome view of this parable in its 1st century Jewish context is found at a Messianic scholarly site called TorahClass.com. They show that the parable is related to another famous parable about the characteristics of disciples in the Kingdom, the Parable of the Four Soils.  Here's the link - 

https://www.torahclass.com/lessons/new-testament/matthew/lesson-86-ch25/

 

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

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Recently an associate of mine asked me about the Parable of the Talents in Matthew's Gospel in chapter 25.  There are some who say that God is teaching us concepts regarding investing our money.  This is highly doubtful once we consider the textual context (the words before and even after the parable) and the historical context.  A highly credible archaeologist, Dr. Ben Witherington III (an American New Testament scholar. Witherington is Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, and an ordained pastor in the United Methodist Church), said that TEXT with no CONTEXT is a PRETEXT for what we want the words to mean.  Thus, no context means you can make up your own meaning.  This is dangerous and is  frequently done in the church today and in many seminaries who have abandoned the study of the Bible in its historical setting.

The parable of the TALENTS is in context.  It is similar to what has come before and after.  It starts in Matt. 24:36 and the context ends in Matt. 25:46.  Jesus is teaching about His return.  As you study these verses you'll notice there are always two groups or two types of individuals.  There will be two men or women in a field and one will be left behind and the other taken.  There will be a faithful servant and an evil servant or there will be 5 sensible virgins and 5 foolish or sheep and goats.  There will be good and faithful servants who act on faith and an unfaithful servant who did not do anything but lived in fear.  The parable of the TALENTS falls right in the middle of all this.  That's the context.  It has nothing to do with your abilities, your "talents," your God given blessings or the proper way to invest.  It has everything to do with the Kingdom of the Lord and who were are in His Kingdom now and before He returns.

Jesus taught this parable 2000 years ago to His disciples.  That Jesus ONLY taught His disciples is clear as this parable, and the parable of the Wise and Foolish virgins, is in a section that begins in Chapter 24 of Matthew's Gospel when Jesus was on the Mt. of Olives.  His disciples came to Him and started asking Him about the end times.  The Parable of the Talents is taught to His disciples; it was Jesus and His 12 only.  For those disciples raised in Judaism of Jesus' day they heard this parable in ways that differ with how we look at it as Christians in the 21st century.  Let's return to HEAR what they heard THEN so that we can have the Spirit of the Lord expand our understanding NOW.  Once we do we can then understand that from this parable we should ask daily, in every circumstance, in all situations, מה ישוע היה עושה‎, Mah Yeshua Hayah Osay - what would Jesus do.  Thus, we are like our "rabbi" and thus we are true disciples doing the works He gave us after being saved by grace. (Eph. 2:8-10)

One of the great teacher/scholars I had the chance to study under in my masters program was Dr. Brad Young.  His website link is https://www.bradyoung.org/  He wrote a book entitled, "The Parables," which gives us the Jewish 1st century context of many key parables of Jesus.  I highly recommend this book and you can easily obtain it at Dr. Young's website or at Amazon and other book outlets.  Below is a link to an article that Dr. Young wrote that will enhance your study ...

Link - https://www.bridgesforpeace.com/letter/what-did-that-parable-really-mean/

Another awesome view of this parable in its 1st century Jewish context is found at a Messianic scholarly site called TorahClass.com. They show that the parable is related to another famous parable about the characteristics of disciples in the Kingdom, the Parable of the Four Soils.  Here's the link - 

https://www.torahclass.com/lessons/new-testament/matthew/lesson-86-ch25/

 

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2247 37 full Truth Nuggets 5 - Be Holy, Be Separate, Be Set Apart, Be Kadosh Truth Nuggets 5 - Be Holy, Be Separate, Be Set Apart, Be Kadosh https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-5-be-holy-be-separate-be-set-apart-be-kadosh/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-5-be-holy-be-separate-be-set-apart-be-kadosh/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/5e5fc809-661e-5fb5-a6e6-09fbfd8e2def

Did you know that there is no prohibition in the Old Testament or New Testament against abortion or premarital sex?  In the Old Testament there is NO law against abortion.  There is no statement that sex before marriage is a sin.  Yet, as followers of Jesus, as Christians, and His disciples, we all agree that abortion is murder, a terrible sin, and premarital sex is immoral and a sin.  Even Josephus in his work Apion says that abortion is murder.  Huh?  Where does that come from?  Where does God in His written word directly come against abortion and premarital sex?  

When we put the word of Adonai into its historical context, back into the days of Moses, David, Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and then into the days of Jesus and the early church, there seems to be an answer that we miss.  God does seem to state quite clearly to the Hebrews just out of Egypt and later to the Hebrews in the Promised Land, Canaan, and then to the Jewish people in the 2nd Temple period (500 B.C. to 70 A.D.) that abortion and premarital sex is an abomination to the Lord.  This podcast suggests an alternative view based upon the historical context and the Jewish culture.  

However, once we see that this is a real likelihood we also see that God seems to be teaching about something broader and more extensive then just a focus on abortion and sex outside of marriage.  What He teaches relates to the days we live in now.  God seems to emphasize we are to be a special observable peculiar people - distinctly different.  

Video link 1 - Tel Meggido - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvVUKKU6Xi8&t=193s

Video Link 2 - Bible study at the archaeological site of ancient Corinth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK4C44yuIBU

Video link 3 - "drone" fly over the Corinth reconstructed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEHPfMIyLfc

Link to key articles for further study - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q2tltmkswqbtxg5/AAB1eOA3NDhrNhyM-TURn80Da?dl=0

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

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Did you know that there is no prohibition in the Old Testament or New Testament against abortion or premarital sex?  In the Old Testament there is NO law against abortion.  There is no statement that sex before marriage is a sin.  Yet, as followers of Jesus, as Christians, and His disciples, we all agree that abortion is murder, a terrible sin, and premarital sex is immoral and a sin.  Even Josephus in his work Apion says that abortion is murder.  Huh?  Where does that come from?  Where does God in His written word directly come against abortion and premarital sex?  

When we put the word of Adonai into its historical context, back into the days of Moses, David, Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and then into the days of Jesus and the early church, there seems to be an answer that we miss.  God does seem to state quite clearly to the Hebrews just out of Egypt and later to the Hebrews in the Promised Land, Canaan, and then to the Jewish people in the 2nd Temple period (500 B.C. to 70 A.D.) that abortion and premarital sex is an abomination to the Lord.  This podcast suggests an alternative view based upon the historical context and the Jewish culture.  

However, once we see that this is a real likelihood we also see that God seems to be teaching about something broader and more extensive then just a focus on abortion and sex outside of marriage.  What He teaches relates to the days we live in now.  God seems to emphasize we are to be a special observable peculiar people - distinctly different.  

Video link 1 - Tel Meggido - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvVUKKU6Xi8&t=193s

Video Link 2 - Bible study at the archaeological site of ancient Corinth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK4C44yuIBU

Video link 3 - "drone" fly over the Corinth reconstructed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEHPfMIyLfc

Link to key articles for further study - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q2tltmkswqbtxg5/AAB1eOA3NDhrNhyM-TURn80Da?dl=0

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

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2677 15 full Truth Nuggets 4 Part 2 ”What‘s Your Name? Truth Nuggets 4 Part 2 ”What‘s Your Name? https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-4-part-2-whats-your-name/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-4-part-2-whats-your-name/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/d8ff2bd7-c16a-5848-af23-b97294d580ab  

Truth Nugget 4 Part 2

The name of God is so special and so holy (kadosh קדוש) - meaning set apart, special, distinct.  The rabbis in Jesus' day and even before even made up a new law - don't say God's name so you won't break the commandment that says do not take HIS name in vain.  Therefore, in Jesus' day the tetragrammaton, yud hay vav hay יהוה, was not said.  Other words were substituted like Adonai meaning ""Lord" or HaShem meaning "the Name."  So one might say God's name, יהוה, I pronounce it "Yah Vay," is a name so above other names, so beyond other names, separate and set apart or kadosh קדוש - God even says this about His name.  

This is the historical context we need to understand when we read the New Testament.  Religious Jews who followed Jesus as Lord, as Savior, as God, knew this.  It was part of their everyday culture.  Thus, the verses Phil 2:5-11 take on a whole new meaning.  We then ask Jesus, "What is your name?  What is your REAL name?"  

Here are links to the articles I referenced in these podcasts.  

Judaism 101 - Jewish law or halakah (one's walk) - http://www.jewfaq.org/halakhah.htm

David Biven's article - "Jesus and the Oral Law: the Unutterable Name of God." - 

https://www.jerusalemperspective.com/2087/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret on the Sea of Galilee)

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

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Truth Nugget 4 Part 2

The name of God is so special and so holy (kadosh קדוש) - meaning set apart, special, distinct.  The rabbis in Jesus' day and even before even made up a new law - don't say God's name so you won't break the commandment that says do not take HIS name in vain.  Therefore, in Jesus' day the tetragrammaton, yud hay vav hay יהוה, was not said.  Other words were substituted like Adonai meaning ""Lord" or HaShem meaning "the Name."  So one might say God's name, יהוה, I pronounce it "Yah Vay," is a name so above other names, so beyond other names, separate and set apart or kadosh קדוש - God even says this about His name.  

This is the historical context we need to understand when we read the New Testament.  Religious Jews who followed Jesus as Lord, as Savior, as God, knew this.  It was part of their everyday culture.  Thus, the verses Phil 2:5-11 take on a whole new meaning.  We then ask Jesus, "What is your name?  What is your REAL name?"  

Here are links to the articles I referenced in these podcasts.  

Judaism 101 - Jewish law or halakah (one's walk) - http://www.jewfaq.org/halakhah.htm

David Biven's article - "Jesus and the Oral Law: the Unutterable Name of God." - 

https://www.jerusalemperspective.com/2087/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret on the Sea of Galilee)

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

]]> What is Jesus‘ real name? Matter of fact as we put Phil. 2:5-11 in its historical context, how would those 1st followers of Jesus understand this text? Rev John Ferret false No 516 1 4 full Genesis - 55 - Gen. 24:1-21 BRIDE OF CHRIST - BE LIKE REBECCA Genesis - 55 - Gen. 24:1-21 BRIDE OF CHRIST - BE LIKE REBECCA https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-55-gen-241-21-bride-of-christ-be-like-rebecca/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/genesis-55-gen-241-21-bride-of-christ-be-like-rebecca/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/59919dc9-196f-3b58-a056-c5bbe8a89bb4

As we continue in Genesis 24 we ask ourselves the question, is Rebecca also one who the Lord uses to teach us about our walk with the Lord now in the future?  In other words is she too part of the Biblical concept we saw in lesson 54 - מַעֲשֵׂה אֲבוֹת סִימָן לַבָּנִים or transliterated, "Ma-ahsay Ahvot Ceenam Leh'Bahneem."  It means the events in the life of the fathers are signs or omens for the sons.  In lesson 54 we studied the events where Abraham, the father of Isaac, his beloved son, sent his servant to find a bride for Isaac, the child of promise.  This reminds us of Jesus who was sent by the Father to find a bride for Himself; He who is the beloved the son of the Father and the promised Messiah.  This seems like a application of מַעֲשֵׂה אֲבוֹת סִימָן לַבָּנִים or transliterated, "Ma-ahsay Ahvot Ceenam Leh'Bahneem." 

In this lesson I mentioned the concept of “grafted in” and how that phrase is a true equivalent alternative way of translating Gen. 12:3 or …

“And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”

This can also be translated as follows.

“And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be grafted in.”

Here’s the link to lesson 25 to study this in detail.  Link - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-kiv4b-f364ec

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere in the Negev Israel)

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

 

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As we continue in Genesis 24 we ask ourselves the question, is Rebecca also one who the Lord uses to teach us about our walk with the Lord now in the future?  In other words is she too part of the Biblical concept we saw in lesson 54 - מַעֲשֵׂה אֲבוֹת סִימָן לַבָּנִים or transliterated, "Ma-ahsay Ahvot Ceenam Leh'Bahneem."  It means the events in the life of the fathers are signs or omens for the sons.  In lesson 54 we studied the events where Abraham, the father of Isaac, his beloved son, sent his servant to find a bride for Isaac, the child of promise.  This reminds us of Jesus who was sent by the Father to find a bride for Himself; He who is the beloved the son of the Father and the promised Messiah.  This seems like a application of מַעֲשֵׂה אֲבוֹת סִימָן לַבָּנִים or transliterated, "Ma-ahsay Ahvot Ceenam Leh'Bahneem." 

In this lesson I mentioned the concept of “grafted in” and how that phrase is a true equivalent alternative way of translating Gen. 12:3 or …

“And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”

This can also be translated as follows.

“And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be grafted in.”

Here’s the link to lesson 25 to study this in detail.  Link - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-kiv4b-f364ec

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret - somewhere in the Negev Israel)

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

 

]]> Rev John Ferret false No 2508 144 full Truth Nuggets 4 Part 1 ”What‘s Your Name?” Truth Nuggets 4 Part 1 ”What‘s Your Name?” https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-4-part-1-whats-your-name/ https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nugget-4-part-1-whats-your-name/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0500 lightofmenorah.podbean.com/18cc3461-8866-5ba3-871e-2edbb0237f7d

This podcast is broken into two separate parts.  Part 1 sets up the historical context and part 2 applies it to a special verse about Jesus.

The name of God is so special and so holy (kadosh קדוש) - meaning set apart, special, distinct.  The rabbis in Jesus' day and even before even made up a new law - don't say God's name so you won't break the commandment that says do not take HIS name in vain.  Therefore, in Jesus' day the tetragrammaton, yud hay vav hay יהוה, was not said.  Other words were substituted like Adonai meaning ""Lord" or HaShem meaning "the Name."  So one might say God's name, יהוה, I pronounce it "Yah Vay," is a name so above other names, so beyond other names, separate and set apart or kadosh קדוש - God even says this about His name.  

This is the historical context we need to understand when we read the New Testament.  Religious Jews who followed Jesus as Lord, as Savior, as God, knew this.  It was part of their everyday culture.  Thus, the verses Phil 2:5-11 take on a whole new meaning.  We then ask Jesus, "What is your name?  What is your REAL name?"  

Here are links to the articles I referenced in these podcasts.  

Judaism 101 - Jewish law or halakah (one's walk) - http://www.jewfaq.org/halakhah.htm

David Biven's article - "Jesus and the Oral Law: the Unutterable Name of God." - 

https://www.jerusalemperspective.com/2087/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret on the Sea of Galilee)

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

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This podcast is broken into two separate parts.  Part 1 sets up the historical context and part 2 applies it to a special verse about Jesus.

The name of God is so special and so holy (kadosh קדוש) - meaning set apart, special, distinct.  The rabbis in Jesus' day and even before even made up a new law - don't say God's name so you won't break the commandment that says do not take HIS name in vain.  Therefore, in Jesus' day the tetragrammaton, yud hay vav hay יהוה, was not said.  Other words were substituted like Adonai meaning ""Lord" or HaShem meaning "the Name."  So one might say God's name, יהוה, I pronounce it "Yah Vay," is a name so above other names, so beyond other names, separate and set apart or kadosh קדוש - God even says this about His name.  

This is the historical context we need to understand when we read the New Testament.  Religious Jews who followed Jesus as Lord, as Savior, as God, knew this.  It was part of their everyday culture.  Thus, the verses Phil 2:5-11 take on a whole new meaning.  We then ask Jesus, "What is your name?  What is your REAL name?"  

Here are links to the articles I referenced in these podcasts.  

Judaism 101 - Jewish law or halakah (one's walk) - http://www.jewfaq.org/halakhah.htm

David Biven's article - "Jesus and the Oral Law: the Unutterable Name of God." - 

https://www.jerusalemperspective.com/2087/

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy? 

(Ferret on the Sea of Galilee)

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

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