ObedYah - Our Father YHWH, we thank you for the opportunity to meet together with other believers; to convocate and be strengthened and encouraged in You
ObedYah - we anticipate the commemoration of what you did for our forefathers in Egypt
ObedYah - and also for what you do for each of us today and for that final passover that is yet to be made
ObedYah - we look forward to that time when you take us accross the sea our Father
ObedYah - we look to your strength for our salvation father, knowing that we can do nothing apart from what you have done for us through the Master Yahushua
ObedYah - we ask for blessing upon the messenger this evening
ObedYah - and for our ears to be opened to what you have to say to each one of us
ObedYah - for we ask all these things expecting them for it is according to the will and through the name of our master Yahushua we ask them
ObedYah - awmain and Hallelu Yah :)
As we draw near to the Passover this coming week, we are reminded of the sacrifice Yahushua gave for us
As we partake of Him this coming week, it is good to reflect and understand what He actually has done in detail
And that is what I would like to do tonight
While we recognize and see the salvation we have through Him, how many of us understand what He truly went through?
How many of us understand also that we are called to partake in His sufferings if needed
Tonight we will see the love of Messiah... by His works
Not by mere words, but by actions
Let's go through the events leading up to His death on the tree and see if we can get a picture of the level of suffering He endured for us.. and thereby see His love for us
In the Garden of Gethsemene, Yahushua and his disciples had just finished supper and informed his disciples that they would all utterly forsake him, and even Kepha (Peter) would deny Him.
Afterward, they went outside to pray:
Matthew 26:36 - Then cometh Yahushua with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
Matthew 26:37 - And he took with him Kepha and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
Matthew 26:38 - Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.Yahushua, knowing what He was about to suffer, at this time had a heart full of sorrow, even unto death!
He knew exactly what was coming. He knew what He was about to endure.
He knew that his friends, his taught ones would forsake him and flee, and He knew He would be betrayed. He knew the pain He was about to suffer
As we go through this tonight, compare the sufferings He endures compared to the sufferings and discomforts that we face
Because Yahushua knew it was coming, it seems to me that it would be all the more difficult.
Perhaps it would have been better if He did not know
Think of a time of when you burnt yourself on something. It was a surprise, a shock.
Now imagine what it would be like if someone took a hot iron and slowly approached you with it to burn you.
You knew that it was Yahweh's will for you to stand there and take it.
It is much different when you know what is coming. Perhaps this will give us a better understanding of what Yahushua endured.
So yes, his soul was full of sorrow..almost to death. The weight of the woe was crushing His life out of Him.
He asked his disciples to stay there and watch with Him.
Matthew 26:39 - And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.He asked His Father to let this pass from Him, but He knew what the Father's will was. What love He has for Yahweh and what love He has for us!
What manner of love indeed. What level of servitude He went through for our sakes! A high standard that we all must have
A love that we must practice toward one another
Matthew 26:40 - And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Kepha, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?In his stress, Yahushua found little help from his closest disciples.
But He knew wisdom:
Matthew 26:41 - Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.Yes, He had wished His disciples would be near Him at this hour, but they were overcome by the flesh though the spirit was willing. His only comfort had to come from Yahweh alone.
Yahushua kept telling the disciples to pray that they would not enter into temptation. What might have happened if they prayed? Could this be why they fell away, over a few minutes of sleep??
Matthew 26:42 - He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
Matthew 26:43 - And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
Matthew 26:44 - And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
Matthew 26:45 - Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.Yes, three times this was done and three times He found that He was without help.
His disciples sure didn't show much love or concern for their Master. Though Yahushua did say they were willing, the flesh overcame them.
He could have been angry with them and yelled at them
But He was meek, He was patient
He was wise
He knew the flesh was overtaking them
He had mercy
During this time, Luke records that His sweat began to fall like drops of blood on the ground:
Luke 22:44 - And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.Some years ago while doing some research on this, I came across some information from Dr. C. Truman Davis, a physician who analyzed what Yahushua had to endure physically, for us
I will be refering to his work from time to time during the rest of this study.
Concerning the sweat as 'drops of blood', this Dr. Davis says that this speaks of a rare condition known as hematidrosis, or bloody sweat.
Under great emotional stress, tiny capillaries in the sweat glands can break, thus mixing blood with sweat
This process alone could have produced marked weakness and possible shock
After Yahushua had prayed, the one who betrayed him came with an army:
John 18:3 - Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.A 'band' of men was not a small number
The Thayer's greek lexicon indicates it was between 500-1000 men
John 18:4 - Yahushua therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
John 18:5 - They answered him, Yahushua of Nazareth. Yahushua saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
John 18:6 - As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.The word "he" is added in this scripture
He actually said "I AM"
How could they not realize who He was? All Yahushua had to do was speak and they fell flat on their backs!
Just like in the day of Israel in the wilderness, miracles don't necessarily produce a long lasting faith
Though Yahweh had done many miracles for them, they still hardened their heart in disbelief
We find the same situation here
John 18:7 - Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Yahushua of Nazareth.
John 18:8 - Yahushua answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:
John 18:9 - That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.
John 18:10 - Then Simon Kepha having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
John 18:11 - Then said Yahushua unto Kepha, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
John 18:12 - Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Yahushua, and bound him,
Matthew 26:52 - Then said Yahushua unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
Matthew 26:53 - Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?Yahushua, at this time had the temptation here to send legions of angels to protect Him, but Yahushua even healed this man
Luke 22:51 - And Yahushua answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.Now when Yahushua was denied by Kepha and was brought before the sanhedrin, a soldier struck Yahushua across the face when questioned by Caiaphas:
John 18:19 - The high priest then asked Yahushua of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
John 18:1 - When Yahushua had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.
John 18:20 - Yahushua answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
John 18:21 - Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
John 18:22 - And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Yahushua with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?This marked the first recorded physical suffering of the Messiah
John 18:23 - Yahushua answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?
Matthew 26:56 - But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
Matthew 26:57 - And they that had laid hold on Yahushua led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.
Matthew 26:58 - But Kepha followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.
Matthew 26:59 - Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Yahushua , to put him to death;
Matthew 26:60 - But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,
Matthew 26:61 - And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of Elohim, and to build it in three days.
Matthew 26:62 - And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?
Matthew 26:63 - But Yahushua held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living Elohim, that thou tell us whether thou be the Messiah, the Son of the Almighty.
Matthew 26:64 - Yahushua saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.I believe that Yahushua originally spoke the name of Yahweh in this verse. (See http://www.eliyah.com/saidname.html)
"The Power" is said to have been used as a substitution for Yahweh's name. This is furthur proved by what the High Priest said:
Matthew 26:65 - Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.
Matthew 26:66 - What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.According to historical record, a man could not be convicted of blasphemy in those days unless He had actually spoken the name of Yahweh
So here is Yahushua being persecuted and put to death for speaking the truth in Yahweh's name and for simply stating who He was, and what would take place one day
Matthew 26:67 - Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,
Matthew 26:68 - Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Messiah, Who is he that smote thee?
Matthew 26:69 - Now Kepha sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Yahushua of Galilee.Yahushua knew full well who it was that struck Him..
But He held His tongue
He was like a lamb led to the slaughter, He opened not His mouth.
He would go on to become our Passover
The next morning
Battered, bruised, dehydrated, and worn out from a sleepless night, Yahushua was taken across Jerusalem to the Praetorium of the Fortress Antonia, the seat of government of the Procurator of Judea, Pontius Pilate.
Matthew 27:11 - And Yahushua stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Yahushua said unto him, Thou sayest.
Matthew 27:12 - And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.
Matthew 27:13 - Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee?Have you ever had a person or a group of people stand and speak lies about you to others?
It is not easy to keep your tongue
Matthew 27:14 - And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.
Luke 23:4 - Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.
Luke 23:5 - And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.
Luke 23:6 - When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
Luke 23:7 - And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.
Luke 23:8 - And when Herod saw Yahushua, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.
Luke 23:9 - Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
Luke 23:10 - And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.
Luke 23:11 - And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
Luke 23:12 - And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.Continuing in Matthew:
Matthew 27:15 - Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
Matthew 27:16 - And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
Matthew 27:17 - Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Yahushua which is called the Messiah?
Matthew 27:19 - When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
Matthew 27:20 - But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Yahushua .
Matthew 27:21 - The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
Matthew 27:22 - Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Yahushua which is called the Messiah? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
Matthew 27:23 - And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
Matthew 27:24 - When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.Of all the crowd... Pilate could see the truth here!
Matthew 27:25 - Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.
Matthew 27:26 - Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Yahushua , he delivered him to be crucified.According to historical data, during a Roman scourging, the prisoner had His hands tied to a post above His head.
The Roman legionnaire stepped forward with the flagrum, or flagellum, in his hand.
This was a short whip consisting of several heavy, leather thongs with two small balls of lead attached near the ends of each.
The heavy whip was brought down with full force again and again across Yahushua's shoulders, back, and legs.
At first the weighted thongs would probably cut through the skin only.
Then, as the blows continued, they cut deeper into the subcutaneous tissues, producing first an oozing of blood from the capillaries and veins of the skin and finally spurting arterial bleeding from vessels in the underlying muscles.
The small balls of lead likely first produced large deep bruises that were broken open by subsequent blows
Finally, the skin of the back would be hanging in ribbons, and the entire area was an unrecognizable mass of torn, bleeding tissue. When it was determined by the centurion in charge that the prisoner was near death, the beating was finally stopped
Isaiah 53:5 - But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.It is very difficult to imagine your own son or daughter undergoing this as we read
We are so unworthy!!
And this is one reason why HE IS WORTHY!
Half-fainting, Yahushua was then untied and allowed to slump to the stone pavement, wet with his own blood. The Roman soldiers saw a great joke in this provincial Jew claiming to be a king.
They threw a robe across His shoulders and placed a stick in His hand for a scepter.
Matthew 27:27 - Then the soldiers of the governor took Yahushua into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.
Matthew 27:28 - And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.
Matthew 27:29 - And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!They still needed a crown to make their mockery complete. Small flexible branches covered with long thorns, commonly used for kindling fires in the the courtyard, were plaited into the shape of a crude crown
The crown was pressed into his scalp and again there would be massive bleeding as the thorns pierced the very vascular tissue.
After mocking Him and striking Him across the face, the soldiers took the stick from His hand, spit on him and struck Him across the head, perhaps driving the thorns deeper into His scalp.
These things Yahushua endured for us
But then do we receive the slightest amount of disrespect from another and lash out like we've been slain?
Are we following this example?
An example of servitude to the point of death
Love for another to the point of death
Loving those... who do not love you
This is Yahushua, the King over all heaven and earth! The one through Whom the worlds were made, the one who humbled Himself to this level... and served
Matthew 27:39 - And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,
Matthew 27:40 - And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of Elohim, come down from the cross.The mockery He endured, He said nothing in response, though He was able to wipe them all out in a word
After striking him across the head with the stick, they apparently tired of their sadistic sport and tore the robe from His back:
Matthew 27:30 - And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.
Matthew 27:31 - And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.The robe at this point had probably become adherent to the clots of blood and serum in the wounds, and its removal, just as in the careless removal of a surgical bandage, would cause excruciating pain.
The wounds again would begin to bleed.
John 19:16 - Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Yahushua, and led him away.
John 19:17 - And he bearing his stake went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:In spite of Yahushua's efforts to walk erect, the weight of the heavy wooden beam, together with the shock produced by the loss of blood, was too much. He stumbled and fell.
The rough wood of the beam likely gouged into the lacerated skin and muscles of the shoulders
He tried to rise, but human muscles had been pushed beyond their endurance
Perhaps anxious to proceed with the crucifixion, they selected Simon of Cyrene, to carry the beam:
Matthew 27:32 - And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
Matthew 27:33 - And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull,Yahushua followed, still bleeding and sweating the cold, clammy sweat of shock. The 650-yard journey from the Fortress Antonia to Golgotha was finally completed.
Matthew 27:34 - They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.
Matthew 27:35 - And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.Yahushua was again stripped of His clothing except for a loin cloth which was apparently allowed the Jews. Simon was ordered to place the patibulum on the ground, and Yahushua was quickly thrown backward, with His wounded back and shoulders against the wood.
The legionnaire felt for the depression at the front of the wrist. He drove a heavy, square wrought-iron nail through the wrists and deep into the wood
The sign was then lifted into place at the top of the beam reading "Yahushua of Nazareth, King of the Jews" was nailed into place
The left foot was pressed backward against the right foot. With both feet extended, toes down, a nail was driven through the arch of each, leaving the knees moderately flexed.
In all of this, Yahushua makes his first statement
Luke 23:34 - Then said Yahushua, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.Yahushua was wise and understood that they really didn't know what they were doing
His second statement was to the thief: "Thou shalt be with me in Paradise."
His third statement- looking down at Mary His mother, He said: "Woman, behold your son." Then turning to young disciple John , the beloved apostle, He said: "Behold your mother."
His fourth statement:
Matthew 27:45 - Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.
Matthew 27:46 - And about the ninth hour Yahushua cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My El, my El, why hast thou forsaken me?
Matthew 27:47 - Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for EliYah.Some thought that as He said "Eli, Eli" He was calling for EliYah. But He was likely quoting the first verse of Psalms 22
Yahushua...even in His suffering still quoted scripture...and this psalm is remarkable.. I would encourage everyone to read it
Continuing in Matthew..
Matthew 27:39 - And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,
Matthew 27:40 - And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of Elohim, come down from the cross.
Matthew 27:41 - Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
Matthew 27:42 - He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.
Matthew 27:43 - He trusted in Elohim; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of Elohim.
Matthew 27:44 - The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.
Matthew 27:45 - Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.Yahushua suffered 6 hours of unending pain, cycles of twisting, joint-rending cramps, intermittent partial asphyxiation, and searing pain as tissue was torn from His lacerated back from His movement up and down against the rough timbers of the beam
Then (according to Dr. Davis), another agony began: a deep crushing pain in the chest as the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart, slowly filled with serum and began to compress the heart.
It is believed that this is when the prophecy in Psalm 22:14 was being fulfilled:
Psalms 22:14 - I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.The end was rapidly approaching. The loss of tissue fluids had reached a critical level; the compressed heart was struggling to pump heavy, thick, sluggish blood to the tissues, and the tortured lungs were making a frantic effort to inhale small gulps of air.
The markedly dehydrated tissues sent their flood of stimuli to the brain. Yahushua gasped His fifth cry: "I thirst." Again we read in the prophetic psalm:
Psalms 22:15 - My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.A sponge soaked in posca, the cheap, sour wine that was the staple drink of the Roman legionnaires, was lifted to Yahushua's lips.
Dr. Davis says that His body was now in extremis, and He could feel the chill of death creeping through His tissues.
This realization brought forth His sixth word, possibly little more than a tortured whisper: "It is finished."
His mission of atonement had been completed. Finally, He could allow His body to die
With one last surge of strength, He once again pressed His torn feet against the nail, straightened His legs, took a deeper breath, and uttered His seventh and last cry:
Luke 23:46 - And when Yahushua had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the Spirit.Here...at the hour of the Passover lambs being killed, our Savior died. This, I believe was the hour He was enduring to wait for
Later, when the Messiah was pierced into His side:
John 19:34 - But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.This is what evidenced to this doctor the heart condition listed above
Brethren..
Though the Messiah was greater than all, He humbled himself to the point of death, enduring the beatings, the spittings, the mockery, the false accusations and finally the ultimate price...being hanged on the tree.
That is the key..His humility in the face of men and of Yahweh
The only sinless man to walk this earth had the ultimate example of humility and love
Can we follow His example in humility? Surely we have nothing at all to boast
Yahushua was without sin.
His body was broken for us
Let's ponder these things and the truly great sacrifice He made as we partake of Him this week
And let us also remember, that as grievous and bitter as these things are... there is another element to all of this
Because He was without sin, death couldn't hold Him!
1Corinthians 15:20 - But now is the Messiah risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
1Corinthians 15:21 - For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
1Corinthians 15:22 - For as in Adam all die, even so in the Messiah shall all be made alive.
1Corinthians 15:23 - But every man in his own order: the Messiah the firstfruits; afterward they that are the Messiah's at his coming.Knowing that Yahushua rose again, we have such a hope also. We can reign with Him
For He is alive, brethren. And alive in us!
Romans 5:1 - Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with YAHWEH through our Saviour Yahushua the Messiah:
Romans 5:2 - By whom also we have access by faith into this favor wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of YAHWEH.
Romans 5:3 - And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Romans 5:4 - And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
Romans 5:5 - And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of YAHWEH is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit which is given unto us.
Romans 5:6 - For when we were yet without strength, in due time the Messiah died for the unrighteous.
Romans 5:7 - For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
Romans 5:8 - But YAHWEH commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, the Messiah died for us.This is the example set before us
Yahushua didn't die for the perfect
But for the imperfect
We also, though our brother or sister be imperfect, let's love them and serve them and withstand all things for them
There is more to serving the brethren than just being nice to each other every Sabbath
We must be there for one another continually, every day
We must be there as Yahushua was there for us
And we must also remember the members of our family, for men.. especially toward their wives
We must not grow bitter, but grow in understanding that they are flesh also
We must overcome the flesh, but first we must humble ourselves as Messiah did
For in spite of our sins, in spite of our filthiness..
Yahweh, the Creator of all things, the source of all life and Spirit was willing to let Yahushua die for us so that we could be with Him forever and ever.
Yahweh has demonstrated His love toward us, let's demonstrate our love toward Him!
Let's tell all the world about the One we serve and how great His love is toward us.
If we must seek the highways and biways, this we must do for this is Yahushua's request of those who have accepted Him..to go and make disciples of all the nations
Let them not be converts...but disciples! There are plenty of 'converts' out there, many claiming Him. Let's show the world who He is by our own example. The example of Messiah in us
If He is living in us, He will obey the commandments in us just as He did when He walked the earth. For that is His love, to please the Father. Let's go and do likewise! We just might be the only scriptures that some ever read.
May Yahweh bless you and may He have mercy on us all!
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