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Messianic Shabbat Blessings
Candle Lighting
Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu Melech ha-olam, asher kidshanu b’mitzvohtav vetzi vonu l’chad leek ner, shel Shabbat. Amayn.
Blessed are you, O יהוה our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us by His commandments and has commanded us to be a light to nations and has given us Yeshua the Messiah, the Light of the World. Amen.
Blessing over the Cup
Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu Melech ha-olam, borey p’ree ha-gaphen. Amayn.
Blessed are thou, O יהוה our God, King of the Universe, who creates the fruit of the vine. Amen.
Blessing over the Bread
Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu Melech ha-olam, ha-motzi l’chem min ha-eretz. Amayn.
Blessed are thou, O יהוה our God, King of the Universe, who brings forth bread from out of the earth. Amen.
Blessing over Wives
Father, we thank You for giving us wives of proverbs and, O יהוה, I thank you for the wife that You’ve given me.
May you be blessed as you rise while it is yet night to see about the ways of our household,
and may you be blessed as you see about the daily care and education of our children.
May your mouth be filled with wisdom and kindness,
May your heart meditate on the power and the glory of יהוה,
and may your hands perform the mitzvot, as you do the work of Yeshua. Amen.
Blessing over the Sons
May the יהוה bless you and keep you.
May He cause His face to shine upon you.
May He lift up His countenance and grant you peace.
May you be as Ephraim and Manassah.
May the יהוה with you ever be.
May He bring you home unto the land prepared for thee.
(Father) May God bless you and grant you long life.
(Mother) May יהוה fulfill our Sabbath prayer for you.
May God make you good husbands and fathers.
(Father) May He prepare holy wives for you.
May יהוה protect and defend you.
May His Spirit fill you with grace.
May our family grow in happiness,
O hear our Sabbath Prayer. Amen.
Blessing over the Daughters
May יהוה bless you and keep you.
May He cause His face to shine upon you.
May He lift up His countenance and grant you peace.
May you be like Ruth and like Esther.
May יהוה with you ever be.
May He bring you home unto the land prepared for thee.
(Father) May God Bless you and grant you long life.
(Mother) May יהוה fulfill our Sabbath prayer for you.
May God make you good mothers and wives.
(Father) May He bring you husbands who will care for you.
May יהוה protect and defend you.
May His Spirit fill you with grace.
May our family grow in happiness,
O hear our Sabbath Prayer. Amen.
Aaronic Blessing
Ye-va-recha Adonai ve-yeesh-me-recha.
Ya-er Adonai panav e-ley-cha vee-choo-ne-cha Yeesa Adonai panav e-lay-cha v’yasem l’cha Shalom.
B’Shem Yeshua ha-Ma-she-ach sar ha-shalom, shalom.
May יהוה bless you and keep you.
יהוה make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you;
may יהוה lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.
In the name of Yeshua the Messiah, the Prince of Peace, Shalom.
The Daniel 9 Debate: The 3rd Temple, Tribulation & Anti-Christ (Part 1)
Several months ago I spent some time reading Daniel in its entirety. While reading Daniel 9, I had a revelation into 2 verses that contain a lot of controversy in the world of prophecy interpretation. The traditional christian view built entire theological doctrines around it, but I can see where the interpretation comes when reading the NIV. With many “messianic” teachers still teaching the same thing, I felt it was time to dispel the myth. The KJV, although not without error, was produced long before man’s past century doctrines played a role in manipulating the verses in question. So, we will use it to study from. There are however, several other translations that get this translation correct as well.
Before we get started, read Daniel 9 in complete context… the entire chapter. It will only take a few minutes but will greatly increase your discernment in these matters. For bonus points, read it once in NIV and then again in KJV. You should notice stark differences in 9:24 and 9:27 especially.
Infographic: Messiah’s Timeline – Fulfillment of Spring Appointed Times
This infographic portrays Messiah Yeshua’s timeline from Conception to the Giving of the Set-Apart Spirit. Note the importance of Hanukkah in YHVH’s perfect plan.
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Guard My Word
Yeshua answered him, “If anyone loves Me, he shall guard My Word. And My Father shall love him, and We shall come to him and make Our stay with him.
“He who does not love Me does not guard My Words. And the Word which you hear is not Mine but of the Father Who sent Me.
(John 14:23-24)
Solve the riddle… What Words did the Father give us to guard? Jesus didn’t teach a different or new doctrine, He said so right here quite plainly.
Who Changed The Sabbath? Was it “Authorized”?
Sunday actually made very little headway as a Christian day of rest until the time of Constantine in the fourth century. Constantine was emperor of Rome from AD 306 to 337. He was a sun worshiper during the first years of his reign. Later, he professed conversion to Christianity, but at heart remained a devotee of the sun. Edward Gibbon says, “The Sun was universally celebrated as the invincible guide and protector of Constantine.”
On the venerable Day of the sun let the magistrates and people residing in cities rest, and let all workshops be closed. In the country, however, persons engaged in agriculture may freely and lawfully continue their pursuits: because it often happens that another Day is not so suitable for grain sowing or for vine planting: lest by neglecting the proper moment for such operations the bounty of heaven should be lost.
Chamber’s Encyclopedia says this:
Unquestionably the first law, either ecclesiastical or civil, by which the Sabbatical observance of that Day is known to have been ordained, is the edict of Constantine, 321 A.D.
The Bride of Messiah
If you’re living with someone without making the covenant vows, how do you think God sees that in relation to our Messiah and His supposed bride? I don’t think God approves of the common law marriage process for His son.
Ever wonder why it’s called the Ark of the Covenant? It’s because it contains a copy of the marriage vows in it.
We are the Bride and we are to be submissive to our Husband. In exchange, He has made a covenant of promise to provide for us.This is the Bible in it’s most simplistic form. It’s all about COVENANT.
Special Message from Lion & Lamb Ministries
Monte Judah has a great 8 minute message for all to hear. Please share this important message with your friends who have either confusion or anxiety for the coming days. Shalom.