Love of Others

We have made it through 2019, 2020 and 2021 with all it's bumps, lumps, face plants and scrapped knees. Let's Pray more, Meditate more and Love Each Other as we are to Love Ourselves. Please Love Yourself More. Please Be Kind to Yourself.🥰♥️❣️💝💖

Seeking in Love... from the Old Testament

I have been wandering seeking our Lord and Savior. I think that most of the church denominations have a little bit of the truth.

The Old Testament frequently refers to people seeking or inquiring of God.

Four Hebrew words which relate to this are “sha’al”, “darash”, “baqar” and “baqash”. “Sha’al” means “ask, inquire…”

1 or “ask, inquire…inquire of, consult”.
2 “Sha’al” relates primarily to asking God for specific guidance.
3 “Darash” means “to seek with care, inquire”
4 or “seek, consult, inquire of…seek deity in prayer and worship”.
5 “Darash” can relate to seeking God’s guidance or seeking God Himself.
6 Psalm 53:2 says: “God looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there are any who understand, who seek God.”
Isaiah 55:6 states: “Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near.” “Baqar” means “inquire, seek”
7 and is used in Psalm 27:4. “Baqash” means “seek”.
8 Forms of “baqash” are used in relation to seeking God Himself in 1 Chronicles 16:11: “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face evermore!”
and in Jeremiah 29:139: “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” A form of “baqash” is used in 2 Samuel 21:1 in relation to David inquiring of the Lord for supernatural guidance. A similar usage is found in Amos 9:11-12. Under the Mosaic Covenant, believers sought both the Lord and His guidance.


References.........................................
1 Harris, Archer and Waltke, page 891.
2 Brown, Driver and Briggs, pages 981-982.
3 Forms of the word “sha’al” are used in Numbers 27:21, Joshua 9:14, Judges 1:1, 20:18, 20:23, 1 Samuel 28:6, 30:8,
2 Samuel 2:1, 5:19, 5:23, 1 Chronicles 14:10, 14:14 and Isaiah 30:2.
4 Harris, Archer and Waltke, page 198.
5 Brown, Driver and Briggs, page 205.
6 Forms of the word “darash” are used in Exodus 18:15, 1 Samuel 9:9, 1 Kings 22:7, 2 Kings 3:11, 8:8, 1 Chronicles
10:14, 13:3, 16:11 (first usage), 2 Chronicles 18:4, 18:6, 18:7, Psalm 53:2, 105:4 (first usage), 119:2, Isaiah 55:6,
Ezekiel 14:3, 14:7, 20:1, 20:3, 20:31 (twice), Amos 5:4 and 5:6.
7 Brown, Driver and Briggs, page 133.
8 Brown, Driver and Briggs, page 134.
9 Forms of the word “baqash” are used in Exodus 33:7, Deuteronomy 4:29, 1 Chronicles 16:10, 16:11 (second usage),
2 Chronicles 7:14, 11:16, 15:4, 15:15, 20:4, Psalm 24:6 (second usage), 27:4, 27:8 (2 usages), 40:16, 69:6, 70:4,
105:3, 105:4 (second usage), Proverbs 28:5, Isaiah 45:19, 51:1, 65:1, Jeremiah 29:13, 50:4, Hosea 5:6, 5:15 (first
usage), Zephaniah 1:6, 2:3, Zechariah 8:21, 8:22 and Malachi 3:1.

WHY "YESHUA HA MASHIACH"?

"Jesus Christ" or "Yeshua Ha Mashiach"? by Return to God.
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WHY "YESHUA HA MASHIACH"?
Today in English our Lord is commonly referred to as "Jesus Christ", as
if "Jesus" was His first name and "Christ" was His last name. In
actuality, His name in Hebrew and Aramaic (the languages He spoke) was
"Yeshua", which means salvation. During His life on earth, He was called
"Yeshua".

At the time Yeshua lived on earth, kings were given their authority in
ceremonies where they were anointed with olive oil. Yeshua was known as
the "Mashiach" (Messiah) or The Anointed One having been anointed with
God's authority. Thus He was known as "Yeshua Ha Mashiach", or Yeshua
the Anointed One.

THEN WHY "JESUS CHRIST"?
In Greek manuscripts of the New Testament, "Yeshua" was translated as
"Iesous" which was probably pronounced "yay-soos" in ancient Greek and
is pronounced "yee-soos" in modern Greek. The word "Jesus" then came
from an English translation of Greek manuscripts of the New Testament.

The word for "Mashiach" in Greek is "Christos" meaning anointed. This
word is usually brought into English as "Christ".

Unfortunately, through these translations we've lost the true meaning of
our Lord's name.

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What.... Rosh Hashanah

Pre-Rosh Hashanah
A key component of Rosh Hashanah preparation is to ask for forgiveness from anyone we may have wronged during the previous year. To the greatest extent possible, we want to begin the year with a clean slate – and without anyone harboring a grudge against us. Similarly, we should be quick to forgive those who have wronged us.

Many people have the custom of going to the mikveh before Rosh Hashanah after midday. A mikveh, which has the power to purify from certain types of spiritual impurities, can be an important part of the teshuva process.

Some have the custom of visiting a cemetery on the day before Rosh Hashanah and praying at the graves of the righteous. Of course, we do not pray "to" the righteous, but only to God who hears our prayers in the merit of the righteous.
The morning before Rosh Hashanah, we perform "Hatarat Nedarim" – annulling of vows. In Torah terms, saying something as simple as "I refuse to eat candy" can be considered a legal vow. Therefore, before Rosh Hashanah, we annul any vows, whether made intentionally or not. This is done by standing in front of three adult males and asking to be released from one’s vows. The full text can be found in a Siddur or Rosh Hashanah Machzor.

The Two Witnesses

Study

Learning Something New

The High Holiday Period

The two days of Rosh Hashanah usher in the Ten Days of Repentance (Aseret Yemei Teshuvah), also known as the Days of Awe (Yamim Noraim), which culminate in the major fast day of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. The Days of Awe represent the climax of a longer process. Starting at the beginning of the previous month, called Elul, the shofar is traditionally sounded at the conclusion of the morning service. A ram's horn that makes a trumpet-like sound, the shofar is intended as a wake-up call to prepare for the Tishrei holidays. One week before Rosh Hashanah, special petitionary prayers called Selichot are added to the ritual. Rosh Hashanah itself is also known as Yom Hadin or the Day of Judgment, on which God opens the Books of Life and Death, which are then sealed on Yom Kippur.

Torah Portion #54 V’Zot HaBrachah

Saved by GRACE

G = G-d's
R = Riches
A =At
C = Christ's
E = Expense

I learned this on this past Shabat

Audio bible book of Numbers chapter 1-20

Torah Portion #39 Hukkat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)

The Book of Psalms

Yeshua

The last kind of Legalism

What is legalism? by Matt Slick In Christianity, legalism is the excessive and improper use of the law (10 commandments, holiness laws, etc). This legalism can take different forms. The first is where a person attempts to keep the Law in order to attain salvation. The second is where a person keeps the law in order to maintain his salvation. The third is when a Christian judges other Christians for not keeping certain codes of conduct that he thinks need to be observed. Let’s examine each one more closely. The first kind of legalism is where the law of God is kept in order to attain salvation. This is a heresy, a completely false doctrine. We are not able to attain salvation by our keeping the law. Rom. 3:28, "For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. Rom. 4:5, "But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is reckoned as righteousness.” Gal. 2:21, “I do not nullify the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly.” It is simply not possible to keep the Law enough to be saved. Therefore, to try and gain salvation through one’s efforts is a false teaching. It is so bad that those who hold to it cannot be Christians since it would deny salvation by grace through faith. The second kind of legalism is where a person tries to keep or maintain his salvation by keeping the law. This is also a false doctrine. We receive our salvation by faith (Eph. 2:8-9), not by our ability to be good because no one does good (Rom. 3:10-12). As Rom. 3:28, 4:5, and Gal. 2:21 clearly show, we are justified by faith, not by faith and works. Furthermore, there are strict warnings about attempting to keep the law in order to maintain salvation: Gal. 3:10, “For as many as are of the works of the Law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not abide by all things written in the book of the law, to perform them.” And James 2:10, “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.” So, if a person is seeking to be either saved by his works (Law) or maintain his salvation by his works (Law), then he is under obligation to keep all of it, and if he does not then he is guilty before God. Furthermore, consider Jesus’ words in Matt. 7:22-23, “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?’ 23 “And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.’” Jesus condemns them because they were appealing to their salvation based on their faith and doing good. So it should be obvious that we do not keep our salvation by our efforts. The last kind of legalism, where a Christian keeps certain laws and regards other Christians who do not keep his level of holiness with contempt, is a frequent problem in the church. Now, we want to make it clear that all Christians are to abstain from fornication, adultery, pornography, lying, stealing, etc. Christians do have a right to judge the spirituality of other Christians in these areas where the Bible clearly speaks. But, in the debatable areas we need to be more careful, and this is where legalism is more difficult to define. Rom. 14:1-12 says that we are not to judge our brothers on debatable issues. One person may eat certain kinds of foods where another would not. One person might worship on a particular day where another might not. We are told to let each person be convinced in his own mind (Rom. 14:5). As long as our freedom does not violate the Scriptures, then everything should be okay.

Decoding Prophecy

Book of Daniel

My Results for The Type Finder Personality Test = ENFJ

ENFJ in a Nutshell ENFJs are idealist organizers, driven to implement their vision of what is best for humanity. They often act as catalysts for human growth because of their ability to see potential in other people and their charisma in persuading others to their ideas. They are focused on values and vision, and are passionate about the possibilities for people. ENFJs are typically energetic and driven, and often have a lot on their plates. They are tuned into the needs of others and acutely aware of human suffering; however, they also tend to be optimistic and forward-thinking, intuitively seeing opportunity for improvement. The ENFJ is ambitious, but their ambition is not self-serving: rather, they feel personally responsible for making the world a better place. What Makes the ENFJ Tick ENFJs are driven by a deep sense of altruism and empathy for other people. They have an intuitive sense of the emotions of others, and often act as an emotional barometer for the people around them. However, their compassion not reserved for the people close to them: they are often humanitarian in nature, and may feel genuine concern for the ills of the entire human race. They tend to personally experience the feelings of others, and feel compelled to act when they see people suffering. ENFJs want close, supportive connections with others, and believe that cooperation is the best way to get things done. They like to be liked and are very sensitive to feedback, both positive and negative. They expect the best not just from themselves, but from others as well, and may find themselves disappointed when others are not as genuine in their intentions as the ENFJ. ENFJs work hard to maintain strong relationships, and strive to be valuable members of their families, groups, and communities. Recognizing an ENFJ ENFJs are natural teachers, often found organizing people to take part in some educational activity. They tend to take charge of a situation, and guide a group towards those activities and experiences which will help them learn and grow. They intuitively see the potential in people, and with charisma and warmth, they encourage others to pursue greater development of their strengths. They are typically dynamic and productive, and are often visibly energized when leading others to discover new knowledge. ENFJs are typically good communicators, talented at using words to connect with others. They are perceptive about people and enjoy talking about relationships. They often enjoy helping others solve personal problems and like to share their insights about people, their emotions, and their motivations. They are empathetic sometimes to the point of being overinvolved, and can become exhausted if they are surrounded by too much negative emotion. ENFJ in the Population ENFJ is one of the less common types in the population, especially for men. Among men, ENFJ is the second rarest type. ENFJs make up: 3% of the general population 3% of women 2% of men Popular Hobbies Popular hobbies for the ENFJ include organizing social events, reading, the arts, museums, storytelling, listening to music, writing, and gourmet cooking. Famous ENFJs Famous ENFJs include Oprah Winfrey, Pope John Paul II, Margaret Mead, Ralph Nader, Abraham Maslow, Dr. Phil McGraw, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Research on ENFJ Interesting facts about the ENFJ: On personality trait scales, scored as Active, Pleasant, Sociable, Demanding, Impatient, Appreciative, and Compromising Most likely of all types to cope with stress by exercising Most likely of all types to believe in a higher spiritual power Ranked by psychologists as among least likely to have trouble in school Personal values include Friendships, Education & Learning, Creativity, and Community Service Among types highest in job satisfaction, but also among most likely to report plans to leave their jobs Commonly found in careers in religion, teaching, and the arts Read more: http://www.truity.com/enfj#ixzz2KXtJd8FK

Authentic Jewish Meditation: Love

Love is the Divine power of creation. Let us focus on arousing the power of love in our souls. Love is feeling the essence of oneness with one's beloved. Let us feel one with God the Creator and with all if His creation.

Torah Portion #11 Vayigash (Genesis) 44:18-47:27

Parasha: Vayigash Life's Hardships Thought for the Week: Joseph did not retaliate. Instead, he broke the cycle by offering complete forgiveness. He told his brothers not to be remorseful for selling him to Egypt. How was Joseph able to offer his brothers such a gracious and total pardon? He did so on the basis of his confidence in God’s goodness. He saw that, though the brothers had meant his sale into slavery for evil, God meant it for good. Everything had worked according to God’s plan and wisdom.