Pentecost (Shavuot) stands out as one of the most significant festivals in YAHUAH’s Appointed Times Zadok Priestly Calendar (Lev 23:15-22). Please NOTE that this is YAHUAH’s appointed time, NOT that of the “Jews” as many teach, even though the Jews, as well as many other Believers celebrate it throughout the world. It occurred fifty days after First Fruits while in Egypt when the Hebrew people...
SHAVOUT / PENTECOST
SHAVOUT / PENTECOST Also One Of The Seven Annual (High) Sabbaths: The day of Pentecost (Shavuot) which coincides with the beginning of The Feast of Weeks Shavuʿoth in Sephardi and Mizrahi Hebrew (Hebrew: שבועות, lit. “Weeks”), is known as the Feast of Weeks in English and as Pentecost (Πεντηκοστή) in Ancient Greek. It is a Hebrew Yisraelite Feast Observance. Shavuot has a double...
A Short Guide To Understand First Fruits Offerings
A Short Guide To Understand First Fruits Offerings By Tithe.ly Curious about first fruits in the Scriptures? We’ll explain the difference between first fruits & tithing, why it is important & how to give. Read here! There are plenty of terms and phrases in the Scripture you frequently hear in the assemblies but may not understand. One such term is the first fruits in the Scriptures...
What does this Appointed Time of Bikkurim (First Fruits) have to do with Messiah YAHUSHA?
What does this Appointed Time of Bikkurim (First Fruits) have to do with Messiah YAHUSHA? What does this have to do with Passover and Unleavened Bread? Well, Messiah YAHUSHA is the first-fruits of the harvest. He is the first to ripen in the sight of YAHUAH. Because of Him, we are able to be counted among the harvest of YAHUAH. YAHUSHA is the first-begotten of the Father (Heb 1:6); the Firstborn...
The Feast of First Fruits (Bikkurim)
The Feast of First Fruits (Bikkurim) This Appointed Time symbolizes the RESURRECTION of Messiah from the dead. He is the FIRST-FRUIT of creation, and the FIRST-FRUIT of those having fallen asleep (the dead) – thus also the FIRST FRUIT of the harvest. According to Scripture, the traditional thing to do on First-Fruits, was to have a wave offering. Vayiqra (Leviticus) 23:9-11 And YAHUAH spoke to...
ROSH CHODESH
ROSH CHODESH By Jabi’Jah Ariel Rosh Chodesh – Hebrew: ראש חודש; translated Beginning of the Month; literally means Head of the Month, is the name for the first day of every month in the Hebrew calendar. The Hebrew phrase, rosh chodesh, has been incorrectly translated ‘new moon’ in many modern day bible versions. The literal translation – ‘HEAD (rosh) of the MONTH (chodesh)’ is used...
Is physical abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?
Is physical abuse an acceptable reason for divorce? The Bible is silent on the issue of physical abuse as a reason for divorce, although it is obvious what Yahuah expects a marriage to look like (Ephesians 5:22–33), and abuse is contrary to everything righteous. Physical violence against a spouse is immoral and should not be tolerated by anyone. No one should remain in an unsafe environment...
What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage?
What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? First of all, no matter what view one takes on the issue of divorce, it is important to remember Malachi 2:16: “I hate divorce, says the YAHUAH ELOHIYM of Yisrael.” According to the Bible, marriage is a lifetime commitment. “So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what YAHUAH has joined together, let man not separate” (Matthew 19:6)...
What are biblical grounds for divorce?
What are biblical grounds for divorce? When discussing what the Bible says about divorce, it is important to keep in mind the words of Malachi 2:16, “I hate divorce, says Yahuah Elohim.” Whatever grounds the Bible possibly gives for divorce, that does not mean Yahuah desires a divorce to occur in those instances. Rather than asking “is ______ a grounds for divorce,” often the question should be...
SEDER PLATE IS IT BIBLICAL?
SEDER PLATE IS IT BIBLICAL? By Sue Thibeault-Robbins In Europe in the 16th century artisans began making Seder plates with scenes from the Passover story. Much traditions are placed on this including the placement of the dish on a plate. “Pesach Haggadah:. The Haggadah is the classic Jewish book used as the basis of the Passover Seder its text was compiled during the periods of the Mishnah...