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Hi brother Tim and brother Grant, Very gladly I appreciate your new series on revelation. You probably prepared this diligently as allways. As i have read this book over and over again I'd like to share two basic thoughts for the start: John more than any other author in the NT alludes to and quotes the OT, usually without quotingreferences. So understanding all these "pictures/descriptions" does not work without the underlying concept and theology of the OT. Usually people get stuck with the "symbols" themselves, loosing the then known context. Secondly: something I stumbled on lately: WHERE does Jesus stand in this first illustration? Among the menorah! Where is the menorah? In the holy place of the heavenly temple (which is shown throughout revelation)! What does that mean for the start of revelation? What is Jesus doing there? And by the way, THE seven angels appear all throughout revelation. Are they the ones described here? The one from the churches, carrying out God's purposes on earth? Questions after questions to which i have no answers yet. I wish both of you a happy Sabbath ❤
This Sabbath morning I am listening to your reading and explaining of this portion. I'm accidentally reading Numbers myself, asking God for understanding - now you come along and it fills my heart - although we are thousand of miles apart. Glory and thanks to Adonai for answering unspoken prayers allways just in time. If you don't mind I'll use these precious thoughts in my next sermon to my Christian brothers and sisters. There is such a good balance between explanation and personal food for growth. Thank you so much💖💖💖
20:41 Really interesting comment just made about giving weight to anything pagan related. How does this relate to family and friends Christmas celebrations, gifts, invitations to parties etc. What are your thoughts on this and what might be a good way of navigating that time of year?
Hi Joanna, having been a member of Beth Tikkun for some years, I can say that under Grant's leadership, Beth Tikkun chose to not give much direct guidance regarding navigating Christmas but, instead, emphasized not judging each other, not talking about each other, and offering grace to each other over the issue. On the one hand, we can recognize that Christmas has had a mixed development and that its focus today too often skews toward materialism, but on the other, we know that the Christmas/New Year's season is an important time for gathering with family when they have time off work, etc. It's a complex topic. Speaking generally, 1) we need to make sure we don't get distracted from the biblical appointed times, which are special times of growth in Him, 2) we understand that with God, much that is fallen can be turned to the good, 3) we emphasize preserving relationships with family and friends over making religious statements. In general, folks seem to find a way to be with loved ones at this time of year while elevating Yeshua and downplaying the pagan origins and materialism. Hope this helps! - David
@@bethtikkunmessianic thank you. We like that approach also. And thank you for the wonderful material you make available to us all. We appreciate it very much.
Regarding halachah in general for anyone - Jew or Gentile - we place a priority on the literal text, and we consult and respect the received halachah second. We also emphasize unity within the body. In the end, however, and through grace, we have the freedom to decide for ourselves how to specifically walk out the Torah commandments in our unique situations, as long as we are not violating the literal meaning of a commandment. We find our path through with the help of our spiritual authorities, our greater community, and HaShem's guidance through the Holy Spirit, which leads us into all truth. Regarding kosher laws specifically, Messianics generally take care to avoid ingredients and additives that the Torah describes as forbidden to eat, but we generally don't tie ourselves to much of the traditional halachic interpretation of these specific laws. Let me add that walking out such things is a great opportunity to show grace to each other.
@@bethtikkunmessianic Shalom! I hope this message finds you all well and spiritually blessed, most importantly. Thanks you for your response, I will seek to develop it further with Rav Shaul as well. May Adonai bless you all.
Great teaching, I learned a lot and was spiritually nourished. I only disagree with one point, and that is with goyim keeping kosher laws, except for the one about eating blood. In acts we clearly learn that goyim are to stay away from sexual immorality, etc.
Thank you so so much for this encouraging video. Started my Hebrew learning on and off on my own. Using The First Hebrew Primer, and RU-vid. Getting there slowly but this video is really encouraging. I also listen to the different videos by Torah Portion, Parshah seasonings. Thank you and God richly bless your ministry.
Hi brother Grant, Of you'd be here I'd give you a hug and a kiss. Not only because I learned a lot but also you never lack the personal connection to our god. Many months ago as i had finished one book I asked god what to read next and even before I could Ponder Leviticus shot into my mind and I thought "oh no". But later I realized the voice of god in it. Somehow I started with chapter 23. It turned out to be such a blessing. Since then I read Torah again and again. I got a glimpse of deuteronomy only after the 3rd time, realizing its connection to exodus. There is so much to discover of god. Thanks so much for your upright help💖💖
Thank you so much for your kind and gracious words. What a blessing it is to know that a teaching has touched someone else's soul in a positive way. May God continue to use these teachings (or "ramblings" :) to bless others. Thanks, again, for taking the time to reach out. Shalom! Grant
Hi there! Can you give me the minute-marker for where he said "amphibian"? What Grant usually means when he calls people "amphibians" is that we are living in two worlds at the same time, like an amphibian is able to live both inside and outside of the water. We have a physical side made from dust, and we have a spirit that God breathed into us. So we are uniquely created to live in two worlds at the same time. Hope that helps! - David
I never knew that verse 8 is an outline to the rest of the book! That's fascinating about the Sabbath day's journey being 2/3 of a mile out of the city limits. I assumed the command to not go out of your place was only for the time when they lived in tents. It does make me wonder what that could mean for us today.
To repeatedly refer to a “new” covenant is completely wrong because the root of the word used in Jeremiah 31 - chadash - means RENEW - NOT “NEW”. To “cast away” and do a different “new thing” is completely against all examples in Scripture where Hashem repeatedly RENEWED THE SAME COVENANT THAT WAS BROKEN. Nothing changed. Nothing can oor wil ever change because that would make Hashem a liar because He declares Do many times throughout scripture that He can and will NEVER CHANGE. Just as none of the earlier successive covenants never ended or contradicted each other, likewise can no covenant renewal in future ever contradict any of the earlier covenants. This false dogmatic error of a “new” covenant, written into scripture by the dishonest translators is one of the cornerstones of pagan Christian dogma to justify why no commands apply anymore. That is adding to and taking away from scripture. Please stop perpetuating this wrong teaching of a brand new covenant when it is actually a final RENEWAL and RESTORATION.
I understand where you're coming from, and I also learned this same distinction years ago, and after switching to the "renew" language for some years, I have returned to "new." The truth is that "chadash" means both "new" and "renew," and the New Covenant certainly does bring both a renewal and a new aspect with it. That newness is perhaps best understood in terms of "growing up." A child that is rescued from Egypt is going to relate differently to God than a new bride will to Him - it cannot be otherwise because a child is immature. The successive covenants are part of a growth process wherein the Mosaic Covenant establishes a clear separation between light and dark and the New Covenant brings this understanding into the heart, the writing of the Torah on the heart. The New Covenant does not simply restore the Mosaic Covenant. There is an empowerment that comes with the New Covenant that is previously lacking, an empowerment that not only results from the Torah on the heart but also the extension of the gift of the Holy Spirit. There's a lot of newness there.
The Word of God is truly GOOD for all seasons. As I listened I reflected on what's going on in Israel at this time. Praying that am Israel would meditate on His faithfulness and turn to Him, Who alone can save from modern day amalek.
So grateful for this teaching...especially the 6 prayers for fasting shared from Talmud and blowing of teruah to speak to Our Abba and let Him know we know He cares for us and hears our cries. Father, we care about the siege of Yerusalem and our ancient Father's mistakes. Yah Restore!!
Dear Grant .Thank you for the next uplifting message.I thought about Benjamin-the little brother of Josef who was very special to him and in whose amtahat was found the cup.I see the tribe of Benjamin as messianic believers who have found this special cup of Yeshua in the emet.I enjoy your teachings and books.I live in NZ and am very isolated and lonely in my beliefs and your massages help me and I know that I’m not alone.❤
Thank you so much for your comment and kind words. I do hope that the teachings will continue to be a blessing and comfort to you. We just hosted some dear friends from New Zealand who live way up in the very north of the country.
I am reminded of a friend who counseled me saying "God is either everything or nothing at all. What is your choice to be?" "Dad is home." This is a wonderful way to me for understanding how I am coming the know Father- Thank you Beth Tikkun❤ I will listen to this message again and again. Shalom 🌿
Thank you Beth Tikkun for posting archives, and posting early in the week! I feel privileged to have met Andy through you. I wish to know more about worship in Spirit and Truth, how to realize this Living water. May our jugs be full, and the Water Living always. Shalom
Hi Y'all and shalom. Dana from East Texas here. What happened? I look forward to this Torah talk every week and nothing on You Tube. I m just checking in to make sure all is well with you. Also, to thank you for the great teaching we have got to be a part of already. You are appreciated and missed, Dana Texas
Hi Dana, thank you for "checking in" and your kind words! Now that the Torah cycle is complete, I'm getting caught up on some things but will soon begin working again on a teaching series focused on salvation/development. So stay tuned! Each of the Spiritual Seasons teachings is available in the Spiritual Seasons playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLsc9G96-XmdD0-d-mUNQMrs4BLjQhuUm9 . Blessings in Yeshua - David
I loved this teaching David and I will be patiently watching for your new endeavour, please don't take too long. it will be essential material for new believer's and established believers because you open the mind and soul to deeper levels of understanding the depth of Salvation. Amein.
Thank you David . Another great teaching . I like so much how you use today, us , as an example . It always helps me to understand . Very encouraging! Shabbat Shalom
Appreciate your stories on giving and having the right attitude. You have a profound wealth of wisdom, knowledge and insight about the Torah. Thanks for your teachings.
Thank you so much for this teaching. This is my first year of honoring the festivals and your insights and the way you convey the message has helped me tremendously!
