Unveiling the Reality Behind Mythological Deities: A Revelation of Ancient Truths

 

Across diverse cultures, tales of gods, monsters, and heroes have woven intricate narratives, collectively known as mythology. Often dismissed as mere folklore, these stories offer glimpses into realms beyond our comprehension. What if, however, these myths were not solely products of imagination? While I do not assert the existence of other gods as traditionally conceived, in this article, I propose an intriguing possibility: that the ancient gods of mythology are, in reality, the fallen angels as depicted in the ancient text of 1 Enoch.

The Fallen Ones

“It happened after the sons of men had multiplied in those days, that daughters were born to them, elegant and beautiful. And when the angels, the sons of heaven, beheld them, they became enamoured of them, saying to each other, Come, let us select for ourselves wives from the progeny of men, and let us beget children. Then their leader Samyaza said to them; I fear that you may perhaps be indisposed to the performance of this enterprise; And that I alone shall suffer for so grievous a crime. But they answered him and said; We all swear; And bind ourselves by mutual execrations, that we will not change our intention, but execute our projected undertaking. Then they swore all together, and all bound themselves by mutual execrations. Their whole number was two hundred, who descended upon Ardis, which is the top of Mount Armon. That mountain, therefore, was called Armon, because they had sworn upon it, and bound themselves by mutual execrations.” (1 Enoch 7:1-8)

Angels, being immortal and not requiring procreation for the perpetuation of their kind, do not need wives. This notion is even referenced by our Messiah.

“In the resurrection then, when they rise, whose wife shall she be? For seven had her as wife. And יהושע answering, said to them, “Is this not why you go astray, because you do not know the Scriptures nor the power of Elohim? “For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are as messengers in the heavens.” (Mark 12:23-25)

Notice also how Yeshua remarks that they do not comprehend the scriptures, yet the sole mention of angels in relation to marriage or sexual matters is found exclusively in the book of 1 Enoch. This serves as further indication of 1 Enoch's scriptural significance. Returning to the angels who abandoned their celestial abodes for mortal women, we observe a striking parallel with the deities of mythology. These entities seek to intermingle with humanity, driven often by base desires such as lust. This mirrors the account of the angels who prioritized progeny and physical relationships above all else.

The True Names of the Gods of Mythology

“These are the names of their chiefs: Samyaza, who was their leader, Urakabarameel, Akibeel, Tamiel, Ramuel, Danel, Azkeel, Saraknyal, Asael, Armers, Batraal, Anane, Zavebe, Samsaveel, Ertael, Turel, Yomyael, Arazyal. These were the prefects of the two hundred angels, and the remainder were all with them.” (1 Enoch 7:7-9)

After the dispersion of people from the Tower of Babel, each culture inevitably modified the names and attributes of the fallen angels who once held sway over their ancestors. Hence, every mythology features a deity associated with the sun or craftsmanship. These figures represent the same entities, albeit reshaped by linguistic confusion and the passage of time. As we shall explore, the dominion of the Fallen Ones came to an end with the Great Flood. Nonetheless, the memory of these formidable beings endured beyond the deluge, with their lineage persisting through lesser giants even after the cataclysmic event.

“But the angels transgressed this appointment, and were captivated by love of women, and begat children, who are those that are called demons, and besides, they afterwards subdued the human race to themselves, partly by magical writings, and partly by fears and the punishments they occasioned, and partly by teaching them to offer sacrifices, and incense and libations, of which things they stood in need after they were enslaved by lustful passions; and among men they sowed murders, wars, adulteries, intemperate deeds, and all wickedness. Whence also the poets and mythologists, not knowing that it was the angels and those demons who had been begotten by them that did these things to men, and women, and cities, and nations, which they related, ascribed them to God Himself [i.e. Jupiter), and to those who were accounted to be His very offspring, and to the offspring of those who were called His brothers, Neptune and Pluto, and to the children again of these their offspring. For whatever name each of the angels had given to himself and his children, by that name they called them.” (Writings of Justin Martyr and Athenagoras. Transl. Clark's AnteNic. Lib. Vol. ii., PP- 75, 76)

Knowledge

“Then they took wives, each choosing for himself; whom they began to approach, and with whom they cohabited; teaching them sorcery, incantations, and the dividing of roots and trees.” (1 Enoch 7:10)

“Moreover, Azazyel taught men to make swords, knives, shields, breastplates, the fabrication of mirrors, and the workmanship of bracelets and ornaments, the use of paint, the beautifying of the eyebrows, the use of stones of every valuable and select kind, and of all sorts of dyes, so that the world became altered. Impiety increased; fornication multiplied; and they transgressed and corrupted all their ways. Amazarak taught all the sorcerers, and dividers of roots: Armers taught the solution of sorcery; Barkayal taught the observers of the stars; Akibeel taught signs; Tamiel taught astronomy; And Asaradel taught the motion of the moon.” (1 Enoch 8:1-8)

The fallen angels imparted knowledge to our ancestors, much like the gods of mythology did with humans. It represents a parallel event, reshaped and recounted to suit the cultural context of the dispersed populations following the collapse of Babel.

Giants, the Offspring of Angels

“And the women conceiving brought forth giants…” (1 Enoch 7:11)

This verse is collaborated with Genesis and Flavius Josephus, a Jewish historian from the first century.

“And it came to be, when men began to increase on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them, that the sons of Elohim saw the daughters of men, that they were good. And they took wives for themselves of all whom they chose. And יהוה said, “My Spirit shall not strive with man forever in his going astray. He is flesh, and his days shall be one hundred and twenty years.” The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of Elohim came in to the daughters of men and they bore children to them. Those were the mighty men who were of old, the men of name.” (Genesis 6:1-4)

“For many Angels of God accompanied with women, and begat sons that proved unjust, and despisers of all that was good; on account of the confidence, they had in their own strength. For the tradition is, that these men did what resembled the acts of those whom the Grecians call Giants.” (Flavius Josephus Chapter 3 Section 1.)

The union of angels and humans results in the creation of giants, a race characterized not only by physical stature but also by a formidable presence in the spiritual realm—an inheritance from their celestial progenitors. I will explore this phenomenon further in my upcoming article, but the key takeaway here is that giants emerged from such unions. This parallels the concept of demigods and giants, offspring of unions between gods and mortals in mythology. Likewise, the giants who once roamed the earth were depicted as equally—if not more—malicious than their mythical counterparts.

“…These devoured all the labor of men; until it became impossible to feed them; When they turned themselves against men, in order to devour them.” (1 Enoch 7:12-13)    

“And men, being destroyed, cried out; and their voice reached to heaven.” (1 Enoch 8:9)

It was a harrowing era to inhabit. Fallen angels wielded dominion with little regard for humanity, permitting their offspring, the giants, to prey upon the vulnerable without restraint. They provided no shelter, no guidance, and showed no inclination to intervene. Driven by their aspirations to ascend to godhood, these fallen beings reveled in their creative pursuits, basking in self-appointed divinity for a fleeting moment in time.

An Apocalyptic War

Mythologies often recount tales of an ancient conflict that shook the very fabric of creation. While the identities of the opposing factions may vary, the epic scale of the battle endures. In reality, this war did occur, but it wasn't a clash between gods or giants; rather, it was a conflict between righteous angels and their fallen counterparts, alongside their giant offspring.

“Say to him in my name; hide yourself! And reveal to him the end, which is coming, because the whole earth will be destroyed. A deluge is about to come on all the earth; and all that is in it will be destroyed.  And now teach him so that he may escape and his offspring may survive for the whole Earth.” And further Yah said to Raphael: “Bind Azazel by his hands and his feet and throw him into the darkness. And split open the desert, which is in Dudael, and throw him there. And throw on him jagged and sharp stones and cover him with darkness. And let him stay there forever. And cover his face so that he may not see the light. And so that, on the Great Day of Judgment, he may be hurled into the fire. And restore the Earth which the Angels have ruined. And announce the restoration of the Earth. For I shall restore the Earth so that not all the sons of men shall be destroyed because of the knowledge which the Watchers made known and taught to their sons. And the whole Earth has been ruined by the teaching of the works of Azazel; and against him write: ALL SIN.” And Yah said to Gabriel: “Proceed against the bastards, and the reprobates, and against the sons of the fornicators. And destroy the sons of the fornicators, and the sons of the Watchers, from amongst men. And send them out, and send them against one another, and let them destroy themselves in battle; for they will not have length of days…. And the Yah said to Michael: “Go, inform Semyaza, and the others with him, who have associated with the women to corrupt themselves with them in all their uncleanness. When all their sons kill each other, and when they see the destruction of their loved ones, bind them for seventy generations, under the hills of the earth, until the day of their judgment and of their consummation, until the judgment, which is for all eternity, is accomplished. And in those days, they will lead them to the Abyss of Fire; in torment, and in prison they will be shut up for all eternity.” (1 Enoch 10:2-13)

Before the deluge, a formidable conflict unfolded, one that water alone could not quell. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, El Shaddai dispatched his archangels—Raphael, Gabriel, and Michael—to combat the giants and bind the fallen ones in chains of darkness, awaiting the day of judgment. This act of imprisonment is also referenced in the book of Jude.

“And the messengers who did not keep their own principality, but left their own dwelling, He has kept in everlasting shackles under darkness for the judgment of the great day.” (Jude 1:6)

Conclusion

“At the same time, it is very evident that, in many of the legends, not only of the Greek, but of the Hindu and other mythologies, the Gentile nations have embodied their remembrances of events, the true record of which is found in the Mosaic Scriptures.” (Rev. John Fleming, A.B., The Fallen Angels and the Heroes of Mythology, pg.9)

The tales passed down through ancient mythologies are often dismissed as mere products of primitive imagination, a narrative subtly propagated to undermine the ingenuity of our forebears. Yet, a closer examination reveals a reality far removed from such patronizing assumptions. Our ancestors were not mere simpletons cowering at thunder; their accomplishments, evident in the monumental structures they erected and the extensive voyages they undertook without modern aids like GPS, attest to their sophistication. They inhabited a world beyond our comprehension—one ruled by fallen angels and where giants roamed, consuming the flesh of men. Let us offer praise to the Almighty, Yah, for sending his celestial host to liberate humanity from such oppression.

Continue to test all things, including this article, and may the Rauch Hakodesh lead you into all truth.

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Spiritual Transformation: Moses, Pharaoh, and the Journey to Yeshua

 

All of us who come to know Yah, His son, and His Torah, undergo a profound awakening. We transition from living in the realm of spiritual slumber, marching to the beat of Satan's drum. Engaging in self-indulgence and adhering to human doctrines as if they were teachings from El Shaddai. Eventually, our tranquility is disrupted, and we awaken from the illusion to perceive the false reality of the world we were brought up in. We willingly exchange our comfortable existence, embraced by the world, to be transformed into the likeness of Yeshua Messiah. This awakening finds a powerful parallel in the life of Moses, a man raised as an Egyptian in Pharaoh's household. Initially surrounded by the luxuries of royalty, he later opened his eyes and inclined his heart to heed the voice of Elohim.     

“And in those days it came to be, when Mosheh (Moses) was grown, that he went out to his brothers and looked at their burdens. And he saw a Mitsrian (Egyptian) striking a Hebrew, one of his brothers.” (Exodus 2:11)

While information about the early life of Moses remains limited, it is presumed that, having been raised in Pharaoh's household, he identified himself as an Egyptian. Growing through childhood and adolescence immersed in Egyptian life, adhering to their customs and practices, a transformative moment occurs for Moses. His perception shifts, and he becomes aware of the true identity of his brethren. For the first time, he acknowledges the hardships his brothers endure.

Similarly, our upbringing can shape our perspectives. Some of us may have been nurtured to reject the Torah and those who follow its ways. This holds true for many emerging from Christianity, including myself, or any other faith that contradicts the Father's word. Elohim stirs something within us, opening our eyes to the lies and deception masked as truth. At this juncture, we face a crucial decision: do we close our eyes, harden our hearts, and delve deeper into the doctrines ingrained during our upbringing? Or, do we take a stand and resist the adversary? 

“So, he turned this way and that way, and when he saw no one, he struck the Mitsrian (Egyptian) and hid him in the sand. (Exodus 2:11-12)

The act of Moses killing the Egyptian and burying him in the sand goes beyond a mere physical deed; it holds profound spiritual significance. It symbolizes Moses slaying his inner Egyptian, shedding the identity of the old self he once was. This moment marks the pinnacle of his choice to turn away from Satan's kingdom and embark on the path of teshuva (repentance).

“Knowing this, that our old man was impaled with Him, so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, to serve sin no longer.” (Romans 6:6)

“That you put off – with regard to your former behavior – the old man, being corrupted according to the desires of the deceit, and to be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the renewed man which was created according to Elohim, in righteousness and set-apartness of the truth.” (Ephesians 4:22-24)

Similar to Moses, we must slay our inner self, fashioned in the image of various sins. This act is crucial for liberating ourselves from the shackles of unrighteousness and breaking free from the dominion of the metaphorical Pharaoh. Through this process, we attain the freedom to openly worship El Shaddai with completeness and truth. While surrendering the title of being a son of the earthly Pharaoh in this world, we gain access to a superior kingdom if we endure until the end.

“And Pharaoh heard of this matter, and he sought to kill Mosheh. But Mosheh fled from the face of Pharaoh and dwelt in the land of Miḏyan. And he sat down by a well.” (Exodus 2:15)

Pharaoh serves as an analogy for Hasatan, and Egypt symbolizes Hasatan's kingdom. When Hasatan discovers that we have liberated ourselves from his dominion, having overcome our former selves, he then seeks to destroy us. It's important to grasp that Hasatan is unconcerned about those already under his influence; they are already captive to his power and illusions. His true apprehension lies with those who resist his rule and pursue Yeshua in loving obedience to the Father.

“And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to fight with the remnant of her seed, those guarding the commands of Elohim and possessing the witness of יהושע (Yeshua) Messiah.” (Revelations 12:17)

Take note of the conclusion of Exodus 2:15, where, following his escape from Pharaoh, Moses discovers solace at a well. This holds profound spiritual significance, as the well serves as a representation of the Messiah, symbolizing how we find peace and restoration from the well of Yeshua Messiah.

“And Ya‛aqoḇ’s (Jacob’s) fountain was there. So יהושע (Yeshua), being wearied from the journey, was sitting thus at the fountain. It was about the sixth hour.” (John 4:6)

“Yeshua answered and said to her, “Everyone drinking of this water shall thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water I give him shall certainly never thirst. And the water that I give him shall become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” (John 4:13-14)

All of us who have undergone a crossing-over experience (Hebrew) share a profound awakening, reminiscent of Moses thousands of years ago beneath the Egyptian sun. In a land much like our own, wholly devoted to false gods and the empty philosophies of men, where the truth was suppressed, and those of Elohim were ensnared in a system governed by fallen angels and demons. Reflecting on Moses's physical departure from Egypt reveals the spiritual battle that unfolded. This struggle against sin, this journey out of Egypt, is one in which we all partake. Let us remain diligent in testing all things.

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Exploring the Contrast: Yeshua vs. Jesus in Sabbath, Food, and Holidays

 

To preface this article, it would behoove me to state that I am not discussing the names themselves. Whether you call the Messiah Yeshua or Jesus is not my concern; instead, what I am concerned about is that for most people the name Jesus conjures up a specific idea of the Messiah that is in stark contrast to the image created with the name Yeshua. To put it in simple terms, the Greek Jesus came to do away with the Torah and founded a new religion called Christianity, with the Church replacing Israel. Yeshua, however, came to fill up the Torah to its highest application, reminding the people of how to properly follow the set-apart teachings of Yah, and did not replace Israel with the Church.

Several topics could be brought up to show the distinction between the Greek Jesus and the Hebrew Yeshua, but I have selected three that can be easily identified and covered in a single article. If the need arises, then a part two will surely be on the way, Yah willing. In the meantime, the three topics to be discussed are the Sabbath, food, and holidays.

The Sabbath

The Sabbath is a very important day for the creator of everything.  It is not only the day He rested after finishing creation,

“Thus the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their array. And in the seventh day Elohim completed His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had made. And Elohim blessed the seventh day and set it apart, because on it He rested from all His work which Elohim in creating had made...” (Genesis 2:1-3)

It is also a sign between Him and His people,

“And you, speak to the children of Yisra’ĕl (Israel), saying, ‘My Sabbaths you are to guard, by all means, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, to know that I, יהוה, am setting you apart.” (Exodus 31:13)

The importance of the Sabbath day cannot be overstated or overlooked. It is not a day to be made into a principle for any day of the week; it is an eternal sign between Yah and those who know Him.

After briefly showing the high regard Elohim has and expects us to have for the Sabbath day, how did/does the Greek Jesus view the Sabbath? Well, according to Christian scholars, he broke the Sabbath on a few occasions, and Christians do not have to keep the Sabbath because they are in the Church age now. Before examining the scriptures that such schools of thought bring up, it should be noted that the idea of the Church age or Yahweh interacting with humans in dispensations is utter lunacy and unfounded in scripture. Elohim does not change; a perfect being has no need for change.

“For I am יהוה, I shall not change, and you, O sons of Ya‛aqoḇ (Jacob), shall not come to an end.” (Malachi 3:6)

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change, nor shadow of turning.” (James 1:17)   

There are two sections routinely used by Christianity to show that the Messiah broke the Sabbath, and in each of them, with a little bit of knowledge of the Torah and logic, you can see the scriptures do not support Yeshua breaking the Sabbath that His father established.

“And it came to be on a Sabbath that He went through grainfields, and His taught ones were plucking the heads of grain and were eating, rubbing them with the hands. And some of the Pharisees said to them, “Why are you doing what is not right to do on the Sabbath?” (Luke 6:1-2)

Many will point to the Pharisees, stating that Yeshua and his disciples broke the Sabbath simply because they said so. This would be a false assumption since the Pharisees themselves do not keep the Torah but uphold the Talmud (traditions of men), as seen here-

“But He answering, said to them, “Why do you also transgress the command of Elohim because of your tradition?” (Matthew 15:3)

Despite the Pharisees' accusations, Yeshua and his disciples were in the right when they were plucking grain to eat on the Sabbath.

“When you come into your neighbor’s standing grain, you shall pluck the heads with your hand, but do not use a sickle on your neighbor’s standing grain.” (Deuteronomy 23:25)

According to the Torah, it is permissible to pluck grain to eat on the Sabbath, but not for harvesting. Yeshua and his disciples were not out reaping on the Sabbath, just grabbing a bite to eat on the road, perfectly in alignment with the Torah.

The next section that is often brought up is the instance where Yeshua healed the man on the Sabbath.

“Now it was a Sabbath when יהושע made the clay and opened his eyes. Therefore the Pharisees also asked him again how he had received his sight. He said to them, “He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and I see.” Therefore some of the Pharisees said, “This Man is not from Elohim, because He does not guard the Sabbath.” Others said, “How is a man who is a sinner able to do such miracles?” And there was a division among them.” (John 9:14-16)

There are no commands against healing or doing good on the Sabbath; this is a man-made rule invented by the Pharisees as seen in the Talmud:

“R. Hiyya the son of Abba stated in the name of R. Levi: It is forbidden to place saliva on an ailing eye on the Sabbath, for that would be equivalent to healing on the Sabbath.” (Midrash Tanchuma, Noach 8)

Food

The verse commonly cited to argue that the Messiah abolished dietary instructions is located in the Gospel of Mark. In numerous translations, an interpretative addition is present in parentheses, influencing the meaning of the text.

“Are you so dull?” he asked. “Don’t you see that nothing that enters a person from the outside can defile them? For it doesn’t go into their heart but into their stomach, and then out of the body.” (In saying this, Jesus declared all foods clean.) (Mark 7:18-19 NIV)

This error carries significant weight, given that the oldest manuscripts lack the statement 'In saying this, Jesus declared all foods clean.' It highlights the extent to which men may go to manipulate the scriptures to fit their agenda. Translations that adhere more closely to the source material avoid including such interpretative additions by the translators.

“And He said to them, “Are you also without understanding? Do you not perceive that whatever enters a man from outside is unable to defile him, because it does not enter his heart but his stomach, and is eliminated, thus purging all the foods?” (Mark 7:18-19)

Maintaining a Hebraic understanding of food involves recognizing that it does not mean anything that you can physically consume. In Hebrew tradition, the definition of food is limited to the animals listed by Yah as permissible in the Torah, found in Leviticus 11.

If you carefully read Mark 7 in its entirety, it becomes evident that the practice of ceremonially washing hands before eating, as discussed (consult the Talmud for context), is revealed as a tradition of men rather than a commandment from Yah. Additionally, historical research indicates that there was a time when the belief persisted that consuming bread with unwashed hands could permit demons to enter the body. Yeshua, however, asserts that eating bread with unwashed hands does not defile or profane the body; rather, it is the committing of sin that brings defilement. This is evident as he proceeds to enumerate several sins. For more information, please see the article 'To Eat or Not to Eat'.

Holidays

The Christian church commonly teaches that the Messiah was born on December 25, celebrated as Christmas, and was resurrected on Easter. However, this belief is a clear distortion, openly acknowledged by the Catholic church, which admits to assimilating pagan holidays and 'Christianizing' them. I have delved into this topic in several articles, which are available for viewing on my 'Pagan Holidays' page.

Yeshua, the Hebrew Messiah, did not observe pagan holidays but instead adhered to the Biblical feast days as outlined in the Torah. Scriptural evidence supports this, offering examples of his observance of these feast days, including a reference to his celebration of Hanukkah.

Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread:

“And on the first day of Unleavened Bread the taught ones came to יהושע, saying to Him, “Where do You wish us to prepare for You to eat the Pĕsaḥ?” 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 perform the Pĕsaḥ at your house with My taught ones.”’ ” And the taught ones did as יהושע had ordered them, and prepared the Pĕsaḥ. And when evening came, He sat down with the twelve.” (Matthew 26:17-20)

The Feast of Tabernacles:

“And the festival of the Yehudim was near, the Festival of Sukkot. So His brothers said to Him, ‘Get away from here and go into Yehudah, so that Your taught ones also see the works that You are doing. For no one acts in secret while he himself seeks to be known openly. If You do these works, show Yourself to the world. For even His brothers did not believe in Him. Yeshua therefore said to them, “My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready. “It is impossible for the world to hate you, but it hates Me because I bear witness of it, that its works are wicked. “You go up to this festival. I am not yet going up to this festival, for My time has not yet been filled.” And having said this to them, He stayed in Galil. But when His brothers had gone up to the festival, then He also went up, not openly, but as it were in secret.” (John 7:2-10)

Hanukkah:

“At that time the Ḥanukkah came to be in Yerushalayim, and it was winter. And יהושע was walking in the Set-apart Place, in the porch of Shelomoh (Solomon).” (John 7:22-23)

Yeshua the Messiah

Yeshua, the historical, factual, Hebrew, obedient son of Yah, did not come to do away with the Torah, or to found a new church:

“Do not think that I came to destroy the Torah or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to complete. For truly, I say to you, till the heaven and the earth pass away, one yod or one tittle shall by no means pass from the Torah till all be done. “Whoever, then, breaks one of the least of these commands, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the reign of the heavens; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the reign of the heavens.” (Matthew 5:17-19)

But He came to bring back the lost sheep of the house of Israel:

“And He answering, said, “I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Yisra’ĕl.” (Matthew 15:24)

While the world may celebrate and worship a false Greek Jesus, for me and my household we will follow the Hebrew Yeshua in Torah obedience to the Father. Continue to test all things, and may the Ruach Hakodesh lead you into all Truth.

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The Purpose of Yeshua's Death: Redeeming the Bride of Judah - Understanding the Torah of Jealousy

 

The death of Yeshua and the purpose behind it are widely talked about and theorized. There are many aspects to this execution that are worthy of ponderance and research, and today I have decided to share some insight I have gathered in regards to Messiah redeeming the bride. While the first time I touched on this topic the focus was on the House of Israel, today, the House of Judah will be the centerpiece, and how Yeshua took the punishment of the unfaithful wife’s place.  

The Torah of Jealousy

“And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, having blotted out that which was written by hand against us – by the dogmas – which stood against us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the stake.” (Colossians 2:13-14)

I have long understood this to be referring to the punishments we deserved for breaking the set-apart Torah.  However, the deeper understanding that I did not comprehend for a time is how this is a reference to the punishment of the adulterous wife, also called the law of jealousy.   In Numbers chapter five, we read about the process a husband could take if he suspected his wife of being unfaithful. One of the key steps is for the priest to write out the curses the adulterous wife would endure. 

“And יהוה spoke to Mosheh, saying, “Speak to the children of Yisra’ĕl, and say to them, ‘When any man’s wife turns aside and has committed a trespass against him, and a man has intercourse with her, and it is hidden from the eyes of her husband, and it is concealed that she has defiled herself, and there was no witness against her, nor was she caught, and a spirit of jealousy comes upon him and he becomes jealous of his wife who has defiled herself, or a spirit of jealousy comes upon him and he becomes jealous of his wife although she has not defiled herself, then the man shall bring his wife to the priest. And he shall bring the offering for her, one-tenth of an ĕphah of barley flour. He is not to pour oil on it or put frankincense on it, because it is a grain offering of jealousy, an offering for remembering, for bringing crookedness to remembrance. And the priest shall bring her near, and shall make her stand before יהוה.  And the priest shall take set-apart water in an earthen vessel, and take some of the dust that is on the floor of the Dwelling Place and put it into the water. And the priest shall make the woman stand before יהוה, and shall uncover the woman’s head, and put the offering for remembering in her hands, which is the grain offering of jealousy, while the priest holds in his hand the bitter water that brings a curse. “And the priest shall make her swear, and say to the woman If no man has lain with you, and if you have not turned aside to uncleanness under your husband’s authority, be free from this bitter water that brings a curse.But if you have turned aside under your husband’s authority, and if you have defiled yourself and some man other than your husband has lain with you” – then the priest shall make the woman swear with the oath of the curse, and he shall say to the woman – “יהוה make you a curse and an oath among your people, when יהוה makes your thigh waste away and your belly swell, and this water that causes the curse shall go into your inward parts, and make your belly swell and your thigh waste away.” And the woman shall say, “Amĕn, amĕn.And the priest shall write these curses in a book, and shall wipe them off into the bitter water, and shall make the woman drink the bitter water that brings the curse, and the water that brings the curse shall enter her to become bitter.” (Numbers 5:11-24)

At the end of this set of verses, we read about what was written against Judah that Paul is referencing in Colossians 2:13-14, that being the curses attributed to the adulterous wife. Another thing to keep in mind is that Elohim is a husband to Israel and is jealous when it comes to His people.

“Not like the covenant I made with their fathers in the day when I strengthened their hand to bring them out of the land of Mitsrayim, My covenant which they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares יהוה.” (Jeremiah 31:32)

“For יהוה your Elohim is a consuming fire, a jealous Ěl.” (Deuteronomy 4:24)

Judah the Unfaithful

In part one, I discussed how the House of Israel was divorced and according to the Torah could not be remarried to Elohim, unless the husband died. For more information, please see my article “Redeeming the Bride.” Yet, Judah needed rescuing as well for while they were not divorced like Israel was, they were in many ways worse.  

“And it came to be, through her frivolous whoring, that she defiled the land and committed adultery with stones and wood. “And yet for all this her treacherous sister Yehuḏah has not turned to Me with all her heart, but falsely,” declares יהוה. And יהוה said to me, “Backsliding Yisra’ĕl has shown herself more righteous than treacherous Yehuḏah.” (Jeremiah 3:9-11)

With all this in mind, we can start to piece together how the Torah of Jealously comes into play between Judah and Yah. Even more so, how the punishments prescribed for the adulterous woman, mirror the afflictions Yeshua endured. 

The Cup of Bitter Waters

Remember that after the curses are written on a scroll they are wiped off in bitter water, which is later drank by the wife. This same principle was applied to Yeshua as well when he took Judah’s place. Starting with the symbolic drinking of the cup of bitter waters when Yeshua prayed in Gethsemane.

“And going forward a little, He fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I desire, but as You desire.” (Matthew 26:39)

This is why Paul makes the following statement in 2 Corinthians. 

“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of Elohim.” (2 Corinthians 5:21)

Because he recognized that Yeshua had taken Judah’s place in the Torah of jealousy. Judah, the adulterous wife, had committed sin, but Yeshua took that role from Judah so that the House of Judah could be made righteous in front of Elohim.

A Curse Among His People

In Numbers 5:21, we read how the woman proven to be unfaithful would become a curse among her people and how they would denounce her. This is reflected in Yeshua when he died, and the people began to ridicule him. 

“And those passing by were blaspheming Him, shaking their heads.” (Matthew 27:39)

Thigh to Waste Away

In the scriptures, the thigh is symbolic of an individual’s integrity or authority. This is exemplified in the following passages.

“Then the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him concerning this matter.” (Genesis 24:9)

“And the time for Yisra’ĕl to die drew near, and he called his son Yosĕph and said to him, “Now if I have found favor in your eyes, please put your hand under my thigh, and show loving commitment and truth to me. Please do not bury me in Mitsrayim,” (Genesis 47:29)

“And out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should smite the nations. And He shall shepherd them with a rod of iron. And He treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Ěl Shaddai. And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written: SOVEREIGN OF SOVEREIGNS AND MASTER OF MASTERS.” (Revelation 19:15-16)

Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that the wasting away of the thigh would be the loss of authority or credibility. That is why, as Yeshua hung on the tree, the people mocked him for saying he was the son of Elohim. His credibility was lost among the masses.

“And those passing by were blaspheming Him, shaking their heads, and saying, “You who destroy the Dwelling Place and build it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of Elohim, come down from the stake.” And likewise the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocking, said, “He saved others – He is unable to save Himself. If He is the Sovereign of Yisra’ĕl, let Him now come down from the stake, and we shall believe Him. He trusted in Elohim, let Him rescue Him now if He desires Him, for He said, ‘I am the Son of Elohim.” (Matthew 27:39-43)

The physical element of the thigh wasting away is the complete muscle failure Yeshua experienced while being crucified. During a crucifixion, the person could push up with their legs, giving them the ability to breathe. However, the longer a person hangs, the harder it becomes to sustain active muscle engagement. Try doing wall sits for an inkling of an idea. In time, Yeshua’s muscles in the thighs wasted away, and he was no longer able to keep himself up, and he gave up his spirit.

Abdomen to Swell

While the spiritual aspect of the abdomen swelling is currently lost on me, Yeshua, during the crucifixion, did experience physical swelling of the abdomen. As his lungs filled with fluid, they would have pressed on his stomach, forcing his abdomen to swell. This is most likely the reason why blood and water flowed forth from Yeshua when the Roman soldier stabbed his side.

“Therefore the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who was impaled with Him, but when they came to יהושע and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs. But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and instantly blood and water came out.” (John 19:32-34)

Conclusion

Yeshua’s crucifixion allowed for the House of Israel to be remarried to Elohim, and by taking the cup of bitterness from the House of Judah, he washed them clean of their adultery. It is by this alone that both houses can draw near to Yah, it is by his sacrifice that the fractured whole House of Israel can be made whole again. He is a role model for husbands to emulate, he is a High Priest perfect to intercede for us, and a King worthy of serving. 

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Examining The Life Book: A Thoughtful Exploration

 Last month, while working on my article about the Good News of the Messiah, I received a thoughtful gift from a Baptist church: a little booklet. Though the person who gave it to me had good intentions, they did not realize that I do not stand on the right side of the river (Christianity) nor on the left side (Judaism), but see myself being in the river with the Messiah. 

Appreciating the gesture, I took it upon myself to examine the contents of the booklet, especially in light of my recent article. I wanted to determine whether its teachings aligned with the true Good News and other biblical topics or if they veered towards a different interpretation, as Peter and Paul had warned about.

Biblical Cosmology

Not directly related to the gospel, but a topic worth discussing. At the outset of the book, it asserts: 

“In the Bible, God says that everything He made was good. From massive galaxies soaked with shiny stars…”

However, this modern interpretation of the scriptures deviates from the cosmological framework presented in the scriptures. I have authored several articles delving into the subject of Biblical Cosmology, which you can find and read here.

Critique Number 1

“Snakes can’t be trusted. Satan (an angel who was kicked out of heaven when he tried to take over)…”

Snakes cannot be entirely dismissed as untrustworthy creatures. While some associate snakes with evil, it is important to note that the Seraphim, a class of angels, are described as serpentine beings. Moreover, the presence of snakes on Noah's Ark indicates that they have a place in the natural order, sanctioned by Elohim. And as shown below, snakes have been used to exemplify Elohim’s power. 

“And יהוה spoke to Mosheh (Moses) and to Aharon (Aaron), saying, When Pharaoh speaks to you, saying, ‘Show a miracle for yourselves,’ then you shall say to Aharon (Aaron), ‘Take your rod and throw it before Pharaoh, and let it become a serpent.’ So Mosheh (Moses) and Aharon(Aaron) went in to Pharaoh, and they did so, as יהוה commanded. And Aharon (Aaron) threw his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants, and it became a serpent. But Pharaoh also called the wise men and the practices of witchcraft. And they, the magicians of Mitsrayim (Egypt), also did so with their magic. And they, each one, threw down his rod, and they became serpents. But the rod of Aharon (Aaron) swallowed up their rods.” (Exodus 7:8-12)

Elohim could have had the staff turn into any animal but he chose for it to become a snake.

“And the people spoke against Elohim and against Mosheh (Moses), “Why have you brought us up out of Mitsrayim (Egypt) to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and our being loathes this light bread.” And יהוה sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people. And many of the people of Yisra’ĕl (Israel) died. Then the people came to Mosheh (Moses), and said, “We have sinned, for we have spoken against יהוה and against you. Pray to יהוה to take away the serpents from us.” So Mosheh (Moses) prayed on behalf of the people. And יהוה said to Mosheh (Moses), “Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole. And it shall be that everyone who is bitten, when he looks at it, shall live.” So Mosheh (Moses) made a bronze serpent, and put it on a pole. And it came to be, if a serpent had bitten anyone, when he looked at the bronze serpent, he lived.” (Numbers 21:5-9)

In this instance, Yah uses snakes to reprimand His people, and then instructs Moses to create a bronze serpent so that the people may be healed upon looking at it. Snakes are not evil, dangerous, sure, but they serve a purpose. Furthermore, in my article titled "Was the Serpent Really Satan?" I delve into the intricacies of the Hebrew term used in Genesis chapter 3, where the word 'Nahash' can also signify Seraphim. This exploration sheds light on the multifaceted nature of scriptural language and its potential for deeper interpretations. Additionally, I present evidence in the same article that suggests Hasatan (referring to Satan) has not been cast out of heaven at the time of the events in Genesis, as later biblical references, including those in Revelation, indicate he still retains access to heaven and even participates in heavenly conflicts.

Critique Number 2

“In that one bite, trust was shattered…as a result, evil (sin) entered into the perfect world.”

“Because of their sin, death entered the world.”

“Sin was now between them.”

As we progress on this journey, it becomes essential to clarify our terms, especially at the beginning of this book. The Life Book, however, has chosen to maintain a vague definition of sin. Although it acknowledges sin as a breach of trust, an embodiment of evil, and a path leading to death and separation from the Father, it does not precisely define what sin entails. This lack of definition leaves the concept of sin open to interpretation, a trend that can be found in many Christian works. 

To gain a deeper understanding of sin, we turn to the Bible, which clearly defines sin as the transgression of the Torah. The Torah represents the Father's set-apart instructions for righteous living, providing a path to follow that leads us to walk in His ways and receive His blessings.

“Everyone who commits sin also breaks the law (Torah); sin is the breaking of law (Torah).” (1 John 3:4)

Torah is the instructions for righteous living given by the Father.

“See, I have set before you today life and good, and death and evil,” in that I am commanding you today to love יהוה your Elohim, to walk in His ways, and to guard His commands, and His laws, and His right-rulings. And you shall live and increase, and יהוה your Elohim shall bless you in the land which you go to possess.” (Deuteronomy 30:15-16)

The very first command given, as recorded in the Bible, was not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. This command highlights the importance of adhering to God's ways and avoiding disobedience. The last quote pulled for this section:

“Because the flood did not break the curse, sin and rebellion against God’s ways started all over again.”

Comes close to defining sin, but ultimately does not explain what the ways of Elohim are. Sin, the transgression of the Torah, led to separation from the Father and the introduction of death. As we continue on this exploration, we should seek to comprehend the significance of following Elohim's ways, which were outlined in the Torah, and understand the profound effects of sin on humanity and the world.

Critique Number 3

“God gave Moses 10 laws…”

It is crucial to dispel a common misconception propagated by some interpretations within Christianity. Yah indeed gave Moses more than just ten laws or commandments. A closer examination of Exodus chapter twenty reveals that Elohim spoke the Ten Words audibly for everyone to hear, not exclusively for Moses. However, the magnitude of this divine manifestation was so awe-inspiring that it overwhelmed the people, leading them to express fear and reluctance to hear further. 

“And all the people saw the thunders, the lightning flashes, the voice of the shophar, and the mountain smoking. And the people saw it, and they trembled and stood at a distance, and said to Mosheh, “You speak with us and we hear, but let not Elohim speak with us, lest we die.” And Mosheh said to the people, “Do not fear, for Elohim has come to prove you, and in order that His fear be before you, so that you do not sin.” So the people stood at a distance, but Mosheh drew near the thick darkness where Elohim was.” (Exodus 20:18-21)

Following the grand encounter with Elohim, Moses ascended the mountain and received additional instructions on how to live, beyond the Ten Words. It is essential to clarify that the notion of the "Ten Commandments" as a standalone entity is misleading. These statements are, in fact, integral to the marriage covenant forged between Yah and His people. In the scripture, they are not referred to as the "Ten Commandments" but rather as the words of the covenant.

“And he was there with יהוה forty days and forty nights. He did not eat bread and he did not drink water. And He wrote on the tablets the Words of the covenant, the Ten Words.” (Exodus 34:28)

It is essential to emphasize that the Ten Words are not to be viewed in isolation from the rest of the Torah. They should not be perceived as exclusively universal or moral commands, while the remaining parts of the Torah are considered archaic or less relevant, as some interpretations within Christianity might suggest. Instead, the Ten Words serve as a foundational expression, capturing the essence of the covenant between Yah and His people.

The rest of the Torah, comprising the detailed instructions and teachings, serves to elaborate on and provide practical application of these fundamental principles found in the Ten Words. Together, the entirety of the Torah forms a cohesive and comprehensive guide for righteous living, outlining the set-apart principles and precepts that underpin the covenantal relationship with Yah. It is through understanding and following both the essence of the Ten Words and the elaborations in the Torah that we gain a holistic perspective on how to live in alignment with Yah's will.

Critique Number 4

Yeshua’s Sacrifice

I have not included specific references in this passage as they would require listing several sentences. However, the references can be found in the following subsections: "Blood Payment" and "The Promise."

In line with observations about Christianity, it is evident that there is often a failure to fully comprehend or acknowledge the profound reasons behind Yeshua's coming, death, and subsequent role as the eternal high priest in the heavenly tabernacle. Regrettably, his sacrifice is frequently reduced to catchphrases that fail to encapsulate the entire essence of the verses they reference. For instance, the common phrase "He died to save you from your sins" only scratches the surface and does not fully capture the deep significance and multifaceted aspects of Yeshua's sacrifice.

It is vital to understand that Yeshua's primary mission was to seek and save the lost sheep of the house of Israel. This singular focus is of utmost importance in comprehending the purpose and scope of his ministry. 

“And He answering, said, “I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Yisra’ĕl (Israel).” (Matthew 15:24)

The reason behind this lies in the fact that the house of Israel was divorced. According to the Torah, once a wife is divorced and defiled by another, it becomes impossible for the former husband and wife to be remarried. This circumstance creates a significant barrier to reconciliation and restoration between them. 

“When a man takes a wife and shall marry her, then it shall be, if she finds no favor in his eyes because he has found a matter of uncoveredness in her, and he shall write her a certificate of divorce, and put it in her hand, and send her out of his house, and if she left his house and went and became another man’s wife, and the latter husband shall hate her and write her a certificate of divorce, and put it in her hand, and send her out of his house, or when the latter husband dies who took her to be his wife, then her former husband who sent her away is not allowed to take her back to be his wife after she has been defiled, for that would be an abomination before יהוה. And do not bring sin on the land which יהוה your Elohim is giving you as an inheritance.” (Deuteronomy 24:1-4)

As we know, Yah entered a covenantal marriage with Israel, forming a sacred bond. However, over time, the nation of Israel divided into two kingdoms, known as the house of Israel and Judah. Tragically, due to their continued disobedience and waywardness, Yah felt compelled to divorce the house of Israel. This unfortunate outcome resulted from their failure to uphold the covenant and follow His righteous ways. 

“And יהוה said to me in the days of Yoshiyahu (Josiah) the sovereign, “Have you seen what backsliding Yisra’ĕl (Israel) has done? She has gone up on every high mountain and under every green tree, and there committed whoring. “And after she had done all these, I said ‘Return to Me.’ But she did not return. And her treacherous sister Yehuḏah (Judah) saw it. “And I saw that for all the causes for which backsliding Yisra’ĕl (Israel) had committed adultery, I had put her away and given her a certificate of divorce; yet her treacherous sister Yehuḏah (Judah) did not fear, but went and committed whoring too.” (Jeremiah 3:6-8)

This situation poses a significant predicament for the house of Israel because, according to the Torah, they are prohibited from being remarried (reentering the covenant) with Yah. However, there is a crucial aspect to consider—this prohibition only lasts as long as the former husband is alive. In other words, the barrier to reconciliation and return for the house of Israel exists only within a specific time frame while the former husband is still alive. This distinction provides a glimmer of hope for their eventual reconciliation with Yah. 

“Or do you not know, brothers – for I speak to those knowing the Torah – that the Torah rules over a man as long as he lives? For the married woman has been bound by Torah to the living husband, but if the husband dies, she is released from the Torah concerning her husband. So then, while her husband lives, she shall be called an adulteress if she becomes another man’s. But if her husband dies, she is free from that part of the Torah, so that she is not an adulteress, having become another man’s. So my brothers, you also were put to death to the Torah through the body of Messiah, for you to become another’s, the One who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to Elohim.” (Romans 7:1-4)

Yeshua, the husband to both Israel and Judah, made the ultimate sacrifice by giving his life to pave the way for the house of Israel's reconciliation with the Father (Read "Redeeming the Bride" to learn more). This was the primary purpose of Yeshua's coming—to provide a path for the house of Israel to return to the divine fold. Through enduring trials and challenges, Yeshua became a High Priest who can genuinely empathize with humanity, understanding our struggles and weaknesses. His role as the compassionate High Priest is a testament to his love and devotion in guiding us back to the Father. 

“For we do not have a High Priest unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who was tried in all respects as we are, apart from sin.” (Hebrews 4:15)

Regarding the role of High Priest, it is crucial to recognize that Yeshua is currently fulfilling that position in the heavens. However, this aspect is often overlooked by many people. Throughout history, the priesthood has consistently carried the burden of the people's sins, and this is precisely what Yeshua has done and continues to do for the covenanted community.

As the ultimate High Priest, Yeshua bears the weight of our sins, interceding on behalf of the faithful. His sacrificial act and ongoing role as the High Priest offer redemption and atonement, exemplifying his unwavering dedication to those who have entered a covenant with the Father.

 “Because the Lĕwites shall do the service of the Tent of Appointment, so they themselves bear their crookedness. A law forever, throughout your generations: that among the children of Yisra’ĕl they are to have no inheritance.” (Numbers 18:23)

“He would see the result of the suffering of His life and be satisfied. Through His knowledge My righteous Servant makes many righteous, and He bears their crookednesses. Therefore, I give Him a portion among the great, and He divides the spoil with the strong, because He poured out His being unto death, and He was counted with the transgressors, and He bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.” (Isaiah 53: 11-12)

Yeshua holds the esteemed position of the King High Priest of Israel, and the remarkable aspect is that anyone can become a part of Elohim's kingdom. Does not matter if you were born a gentile, you can die a Hebrew, with Yeshua as your Master.

As always, I encourage you to test everything, including these teachings, and may the Ruach Hakodesh (the Holy Spirit) guide you into all truth.

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