Beginning
Yahowah’s open letter to humankind began…
“In the beginning, at the start of time (ba re’shyth), the Almighty (‘elohym), for accompaniment and association (‘eth), created, conceiving and causing a new existence (bara’) of the spiritual world of the heavens (ha shamaym) along with (wa ‘eth) the material realm (ha ‘erets). (1:1)
The material realm (wa ha ‘erets) existed (hayah) formless and without shape, lacking organization (tohuw), an orderless and chaotic space (wa bohuw), dark and unknowable (wa choshek) in proximity to (‘al) the presence (paneh) of the vast power and unapproachable energy of the big bang (tahowm).
Then (wa) the Spirit (ruwach) of the Almighty (‘elohym) hovered over and administered to (rachaph ‘al) the appearance (paneh) of the waters (maym). (1:2)
In addition (wa) God (‘elohym) said (‘amar), ‘Let there be (hayah) light (‘owr) and (wa) light (‘owr) exists (hayah).’ (1:3) And so (wa) the Almighty (‘elohym) saw (ra’ah) that the association with (‘eth) the light (ha ‘owr) was truly (ky) good, beneficial and productive, having desirable qualities (towb).
Then (wa) God (‘elohym) caused the ongoing separation (badal) between (bayn) the light (ha ‘owr) and (wa) its association with (bayn) the darkness (ha choshek). (1:4) The Almighty (wa ‘elohym) accordingly (la) called out in a welcoming way and proclaimed (qara’) the continuous nature of the approaching light (la ha ‘owr) day (yowm). And concerning (wa la) the darkness of the way of ignorance and confusion (ha chosek) He called it (qara’) night (laylah).
Then there was (wa hayah) evening, an era of ignorant commingling of and adherence to faiths and beliefs (‘erab / ‘arab), but there would be (wa hayah) morning, the beginning of a new day, a time to be observant and judgmental, a time to be attentive and respond appropriately (boqer) – one day (yowm ‘echad).” (Bare’syth / In the Beginning / Genesis 1:5)
The Story of Man
The living soul known as man was the last animal God created on the sixth day. He fashioned us male and female, as with all other forms of life, from natural elements of the earth by manipulating the DNA code. But something was different about the species Homo sapiens.
God designed a unique animal with a special capacity to think, to communicate, to be creative and productive, to walk upright, and to conceive and raise children in a loving family, teaching and protecting them in a manner which enables them to more fully appreciate the Covenant He conceived. Our very nature is symbolic of Yahowah’s character and purpose. We are the realization of God’s design, the living embodiment of His plan…
“So (wa) God (‘elohym) created (bara’) ‘Adam | the man for association (‘eth ha ‘adam) in His image and pattern (ba tselem huw’). In the image (ba tselem) of the Almighty (‘elohym), He created (bara’) him (‘eth huw’). Male (zakar) and female (naqebah), He brought them into existence to be together (bara’ ‘eth hem).” (Bare’syth / In the Beginning / Genesis 1:27)
“Then (wa) Yahowah ( – YaHoWaH), Almighty (‘elohym), formed (yasar), for association and accompaniment (‘eth), ‘Adam (ha ‘adam) out of (min) the material substance (‘apar) of (min) the ground (ha ‘adamah). He blew (wa naphach) into his nostrils (ba ‘aph huw’) a life-giving, restoring, and sustaining (chayym) conscience (neshamah – seat of rational thinking and good judgment, of recognizing the difference between right and wrong, discernment and discrimination).
And ‘Adam (wa ha ‘adam) came to exist as (hayah) a living (chay) soul (la nepesh – with consciousness, the ability to observe and respond).” (Bare’syth / In the Beginning / Genesis 2:7)
In The Family
The story of God’s love for us began in the Garden with ‘Adam and Chawah and is now being celebrated among the Covenant Family – those who have come to know and trust God through the Towrah. Pesach has led to Sukah. The Covenant has brought us Home. Eternity has just begun.
May you choose to Yada’ Yahowah...
“Behold, take this all in and pay especially close attention to the details (hineh), a time is coming (yowmym bow’), Yahowah (Yahowah) reveals well in advance of it occurring (na’um), when I will enter into and cut with (wa karat ‘eth) the Family of Yisra’el (Beyth Yisra’el) and with (wa ‘eth) the Family of Yahuwdah (Beyth Yahuwdah), a restored and renewed (chadash) Covenant (Beryth). It will differ somewhat from (lo’ ka) the Covenant (ha Beryth) which, to reveal the way to the benefits of the relationship (‘asher), I entered into (karat) with their fathers (‘eth ‘ab hem) on the day (ba yowm) I firmly took them by the hand, and with overwhelming intent, overpowered the situation (chazaq ‘any ba yad) to bring them out (la yatsa’ min) of the realm of the Crucibles of Oppression in Egypt – the place of subjugation associated with religious coercion and political tyranny, the land of military domination and economic cruelty (‘erets Mitsraym)… (31:31-32)
…I will provide, placing (nathan), accordingly (‘eth), My towrah | guidance (towrah ‘any) within them (ba qereb hem). Integrated into their inclinations and ability to exercise good judgment (wa ‘al leb hem), I will write it (kathab hy’). Then, I will (wa hayah) approach them as their God (la hem la ‘elohym). And they shall be My Family (wa hem hayah la ‘any la ‘am). (31:33)
No longer shall anyone impart information or teach (wa lo’ lamad ‘owd) other individuals in association with an evil and outspoken world (‘ysh ‘eth rea’ huw’) or (wa) even those with familial affinity (‘ysh ‘eth ‘ach huw’) so as to say (la ‘amar),
‘Choose of your own accord to know Yahowah (yada’ Yahowah)! because (ky) everyone will know Me (kol hem yada’ eth ‘any)...’ prophetically reveals (na’um) Yahowah (– YaHoWaH).” (Yirma’yah / I Rise Up and Live in Yah’s Shelter / Jeremiah 31:34)
Invitations
The initial three Miqra’ey | Invitations to be Called Out – Pesach | Passover, Matsah | UnYeasted Bread, and Bikuwrym | Firstborn Children work as a cohesive whole. They depict the door Yahowah has opened to His Home and His desire to perfect His Family. As a result of these Chag | Feasts, Yahowah has made His children immortal, removed the tarnish of religion and politics from our souls, and facilitated our entry into His Beryth | Covenant…
“Yahowah spoke these words (wa YaHoWaH dabar) to Moseh (‘el Mosheh), saying (la ‘amar), ‘Convey the Word (dabar) of God to the Children of Yisra’el (‘el beny’ Yisra’el) and explain to them (wa ‘amar ‘el hem): the Eternal Witnesses to the Appointed Meetings (Mow’ed) of Yahowah (YaHoWaH) show the way to the benefits of the relationship (‘asher). You are invited to attend (qara’) them as (‘eth hem) Set-Apart (qodesh) Invitations to be Called Out and to Meet (Miqra’ey).’” (Qara’ / Leviticus 23:1-2)
“Observe (shamar) Passover (Pesach) to approach (la) Yahowah (YaHoWaH), your God (‘elohym ‘atah), engaging in and acting upon (wa ‘asah) it in association with the month (‘eth chodesh) of ‘Abyb (ha ‘Abyb). Indeed (ky), in this time of renewal (ba chodesh), Yahowah (YaHoWaH), your God (‘elohym ‘atah), removed you (yatsa’ ‘atah) from the Crucibles of Religion and Politics (min Mitsraym).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 16:1)
“On (wa ba) the fifteenth day (chamesh ‘asar yowm) of this time of renewal (la ha chodesh) is the Feast (Chag) of UnYeasted Bread (ha Matsah) to approach (‘al) Yahowah (YaHoWaH). The first day (ba ha yowm ha ri’shown) exists as (hayah) a set-apart and cleansing (qodesh) Invitation to be Called Out (Miqra’) for your benefit (la ‘atem).” (Qara’ / Called Out / Leviticus 23:6-7)
“You should observe (shamar) the Festival Feast (Chag) of the harvest (ha qatsyr) of Firstborn Children (Bikuwrym) of your endeavors (ma’aseh ‘atah) which, for the benefit of the relationship (‘asher), you sow (zera’) throughout the region (ba ha sadeh). Three times (shalosh) in the conduct of one’s life (pa’am) during the year (ba ha shanah) all (kol) of you should remember to (zakar ‘atah) be seen (ra’ah) before (‘el paneh) Yahowah (YaHoWaH).” (Shemowth / Names / Exodus 23:17)
Harvests
On Shabuw’ah, the beneficiaries of Pesach, Matsah, and Bikuwrym are enriched and empowered so that on Taruw’ah, the Children of the Covenant can warn the religious that they are headed away from God. During the Qatsyr | Harvests we grow up and become accountable…
“Then you should take this written communication into account (wa sepher) on your behalf (la ‘atem) as the means to (min) contemplate the consequence of wavering or delaying (machorath) on the Shabat (ha shabat).
From the day (min yowm) that you arrive (bow’ ‘atah) with (‘eth) the sheaf of bundled grain, gathered and ready for transport (‘omer) for the uplifting wave offering (ha tanuwphah) of the innocent who have been perfected (tamym), there will be (hayah) seven weeks (sheba’ shabatowt). Into perpetuity, and forevermore, the evidence is provided within the restoring testimony (‘ad) to (min) contemplate the consequence of wavering or delaying so as to be left behind (machorath) on the seventh Shabat (ha shabat ha shaby’iy).
When you come to appreciate the written accounting (sepher) of fifty (chamishym) days (yowmym) through the renewing and restoring (chadash) gift of the sacrificial offering (minchah), you can approach and present oneself to (qarab la) Yahowah (YaHoWaH).
You all should come bringing (bow’) out of (min) your homes (mowshab ‘atem) two (shamaym) loaves of bread (lechem) as an ascending wave offering, to raise up and be on the move (tanuwphah), a double portion (shanaym) for a tenfold enrichment and empowerment (‘isharown). They should be comprised of (hayah) the choicest grains (soleth) baked (‘aphah) with yeast (chamets) for Firstborn Children (Bikuwrym) to approach (la) Yahowah (YaHoWaH).” (Qara’ / Called Out / Leviticus 23:15-17)
Appointments
Everyone at this Mow’ed Miqra’ celebration knows, loves, and proclaims Yahowah’s name…
“Blessed (barak) is the one (ha) who comes (bow’) in (ba – with) the name (shem) of Yahowah (YaHoWaH).
We lovingly greet and bless (barak) you (‘atah) by your name (ba shem ‘atah) from (min) the family (beyth) of Yahowah (YaHoWaH).
Yahowah (YaHoWaH) is God (‘el). He has and will shine His light (‘owr) upon us (la ‘anachnuw).
The Branch (ha ‘abowth [Dowd | David]) of the Festival Feast (chag) is with those who are bound by the teaching and instruction (ba ‘asar) as an eternal witness (‘ad) to the showphar trumpet of brilliant light (qeren) out of the altar (mizbeach – signifies the elevated place where the Pesach ‘Ayl was sacrificed).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 118:26-27)
Listen to God…
“I will reconcile and restore (wa shalem) on your behalf (la ‘atem) the years (‘eth ha shanah) which (‘asher) suddenly disappeared (ha ‘arbeh) and were devoured (‘akal)…
Then you shall eat and be nourished (wa ‘akal ‘akal). And you shall be overwhelmingly satisfied (saba’), radiating a clear and brilliant light while cheering (halal) the name (‘eth shem) of Yahowah (YaHoWaH), your God (‘elohym ‘atem), who, for the benefit of the relationship (‘asher), has acted and will engage (‘asah) marvelously (pala’) with you (‘im ‘atem).
So never again will My People be humiliated or disrespected (wa lo’ bowsh ‘am ‘any la ‘owlam).
And you will know (wa yada’) that I am in the midst (ky qereb ‘any) of Yisra’el (Yisra’el – Individuals who Engage and Endure with God).
I am (wa ‘any) Yahowah (YaHoWaH), your God (‘elohym ‘atah), and there is no other (wa ‘ayn ‘owd). My Family (wa ‘any) will never be disapproved or experience distress (lo’ bowsh) again throughout all time (la ‘owlam).” (Yow’el / Yahowah is God / Joel 2:25-27)
Years
Three periods of 40 Yowbel separate our expulsion from Gan ‘Eden to our return to the Garden during Sukah. In year 2000 Yah, 1968 BCE, the Covenant was confirmed with ‘Abraham and Yitschaq. In year 4000 Yah, 33 CE, Yahowah fulfilled the first four Miqra’ey | Invitations to Meet – Pesach | Passover, Matsah | UnYeasted Bread, Bikuwrym | Firstborn Children, and Shabuw’ah | the Promise of the Shabat – to enable the Covenant’s benefits. In year 6000 Yah, 2033 CE, God will return on Kipurym to reconcile His relationship with Yisra’el. The Messiah Dowd | David will be at His side. In this way, the Yowbel encapsulate the promise to free and forgive, while also establishing the timing of God’s return…
“You should count (wa saphar), on your behalf (la ‘atah), seven (sheba’) Shabats (shabat) of years (shanah), seven sevens of years (sheba’ shanah sheba’), as a foundational pattern of conduct (pa’am). This shall be (wa hayah) for you (la ‘atah) time periods (yowm) of seven (sheba’) Shabats (shabat) of years (ha shanah), forty-nine years (tesha’ ‘araba’ shanah).
Then (wa) you should extend (‘abar) a Showphar (showphar), sounding a blast which signals a warning and shouts for joy, providing notice of the doorway to healing (taruw’ah) of the seventh month (ba ha chodesh ha shaby’iy), on the (ba ha) Day of Reconciliations (Yowm ha Kipurym).
You shall continue to extend (‘abar) a Showphar (showphar) all throughout your realm (ba kol ‘erets ‘atem), setting apart (wa qodesh) that which is associated with the 50th year (‘eth shanah ha chamishshym). Then (wa) you should announce an invitation (qara’) to freedom (darowr) throughout the Land and on Earth (ba ha ‘erets).
On behalf of every inhabitant (la kol ha yashab), it (hy’) shall always be (hayah) a Yowbel | Yahowah as Father and God (ha Yowbel) for you (la ‘atem). You should return (wa shuwb) each individual (‘iysh) to his property and possessions (‘el ‘achuzah huw’), and also (wa) you should return (shuwb) a person (‘iysh) to his extended family and people (‘el mishpachah huw’).” (Qara’ / Called Out / Leviticus 25:8-10)
Separation
God not only has just one name, Yahowah, but His initial goal in our lives is to liberate us, freeing us from the controlling and subversive effects of religion and government. This is Yahowah’s advice to you. Are you listening?...
“Seek, learning the information which has been made available about (darash) Yahowah (YaHoWaH) while He may be found and encountered (ba matsa’ huw’). Choose to call upon Him (qara’ huw’) while He is near (ba hayah huw’ qarowb).
Those in violation of the standard, the unethical and immoral, the religious and political (rasha’), should choose to reject their own way (‘azab derek huw’), along with the evil and deceitful individual whose beliefs, musings, and opinions are untrue (wa ‘awen ‘ysh machashabah huw’).
Let him choose, of his own volition, to return (wa shuwb) to (‘el) Yahowah (YaHoWaH) so that He may have compassion on him and love him, reengaging in a relationship with him (wa racham huw’).
And as for our God (wa ‘el ‘elohym ‘anachnuw), He will actually forgive (la salach) many (rabah).
‘For My thoughts (ky machashabah ‘any) are not your thoughts (lo’ machashabah ‘atem). And neither are My ways (wa lo’ derek ‘any) your ways (derek ‘atem),’ prophetically declares (na’um) Yahowah (YaHoWaH).
‘For the spiritual realm (ky shamaym) is dimensions beyond the comprehension of (gabah) the material realm (min ‘erets).
Likewise, so (ken) are My ways (derek ‘any) well in advance (gabah) of your ways (derek ‘atem) and (wa) My reasoning (machashabah ‘any) distant from (min) your inclinations and opinions (machashabah ‘atem)…
…When I give seeds (wa nathan zera’) to the one who sows (la ha zera’), there is bread to eat (wa lechem la ha ‘akal). So shall My word be (ken hayah dabar ‘any).
For the benefit of the relationship (‘asher), that which goes out of My mouth (yatsa’ min peh ‘any) shall not return to Me without result, delivering what was expected (lo’ shuwb ‘el ‘any reqam).
Without exception (ky ‘im), it will accomplish (‘asah) the relational benefits which (‘asher) I desire and on behalf of those I find pleasing (chaphets). And it will succeed (wa tsalach) for the benefit of the relationship for which I have extended it (‘asher shalach huw’).’” (Yasha’yah / Yahowah Liberates and Rescues / Isaiah 55:6-11)