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2008 - Part 4
Rosh Hashanah (Head of the Year)
Yom Teruah (Day of the Awakening Blast)1 Thessalonians 4 16For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of G-d: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
The Biblical festival of Rosh Hashanah/Yom Teruah has several themes including:
1) The Resurrection of the Dead
2) The "Catching-Away" of Believers (The Rapture)
3) The Marriage of Messiah Yeshua and His Bride
4) The Coronation of King YeshuaLeviticus 23
1And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts.
24Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation.As you study the Biblical Festivals of Leviticus 23, there are two Hebrew words we need to take a little closer look at. The Hebrew word "Moed" is translated in most versions of the Bible as "Feast" but actually means "an Appointed Time". The word "Mikrah" is translated as "Convocation" but actually means "A Rehearsal". All the Feasts of Leviticus 23 are God's "Appointed Times" - times of worship, times of remembrance, and in the case of the fall festivals they are also times of rehearsal for the return of Messiah Yeshua. We met as a group on Friday, September 26, 2008 to celebrated the Feast of Rosh Hashanah. This year we moved our celebration from the home of Doug & Lynda Williams in Lincolnton to the Family Life Center of Covenant Bible Church in Lincolnton.
(Below) The Shofar is sounded as the evening begins
(Below) Susan light the festival candles and Paul says the festival blessing
Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Ha-Olam,
Shehecheyanu, V’ki’y’ma-nu, v’hig-i-a-nu laz-man ha-zeh.Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe,
Who has given us life, and has sustained us,
and has brought us to this season.We spend some time in Praise, Worship & Dance as the evening begins
Since the feast of Rosh Hashanah is a rehearsal of the wedding between
Messiah Yeshua and His Bride, guests were encouraged to wear white
Micah 7
18Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. 19He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.After Praise & Worship, Doug led us through Tashlich - a Jewish "object lesson" about "casting off" our sins. Based on Micah 7, scraps of bread (symbolic of those sins) were cast into a lake. Since we were unable to go to a real lake this year, we created one in the Family Life Center at Covenant. There is no forgiveness of sin when we cast bread into a lake, only when we repent of those sins.
(Above) Our "artificial" lake for Tashlich
(Below) Doug passes out the pieces of bread while talking about Tashlich
Isaiah 53
5But 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. 6All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the INIQUITY of us all.Scripture speaks specifically about three types of sin with our lives: (1) sin, (2) iniquity and (3) transgression. Is there a difference?
(1) The word "Sin" comes from the Hebrew word CHATTA'AH, which is translated as "sin, offense, lead astray and to miss the mark". These are "accidental sins" - or sins committed without our being aware of them.
(2) The word "Iniquity" comes from the Hebrew word AVON, which is translated as "sin, mischief, iniquity, moral evil and perversity". Iniquity is "willful sin" - we knew it was sin and did it anyway. It's a willful violation of Torah - things we can't claim to have done in ignorance. It gives new meaning to the old slogan, "Avon Calling!" (or Sin Calling).
(3) The word "Transgression" comes from the Hebrew word PESHA, which is translated as "sin, transgression and rebellion". It's "Rebellion" against Yahweh Himself.(Below) Taking some time to contemplate those areas of our life where there might be hidden sin
(Below) Casting those sins on Messiah Yeshua is the only way to receive Atonement
1 Peter 3
18For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:How fortunate we are that Messiah Yeshua came "willingly" to Earth to take upon Himself our sins that we might walk in His Righteousness. "THE ANCIENT JEWISH WEDDING" The main focus of our Rosh Hashanah Celebration was a closer look at the Ancient Jewish Wedding and how Yeshua's relationship with us closely parallels it. These parallels were visualized through an original drama.
(Below) Curtis prepares the group for the upcoming drama
The Ancient Jewish Wedding, as well as our Betrothal & Wedding to Yeshua Include: The Betrothal
Hosea 2:19 I will betroth thee unto me for ever.Many times the Bride had not seen the Bridegroom before
1 Peter 1:8 Whom having not seen, ye love.
The Bride Price - The Mohar
1 Corinthians 6:20 For ye are bought with a price.
The Wedding Contract - the Ketubah
Hebrews 8:6 Now hath He obtained a more excellent ministry,
by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenantThe Bride's Consent
Romans 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness
and with the heart confession is made unto salvation.The Cup of the Covenant
Matthew 26:29 I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine,
until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom
Betrothal Gifts
James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,
and cometh down from the Father of lights.The Mikvah - Ritual washing before the wedding
Mark 16:16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved.
Departure of the Bridegroom
John 14:2-3 In My Father's house are many mansions: if (it were) not (so), I would have told you.
I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,
and receive you unto myself; that where I am, ye may be also.Day & Hour of the Bridegroom's Return
Mark 13:32 But of that day and hour knoweth no man,
no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
The Chupa - Bridal Canopy
Psalm 19:5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber...Bride walks around the Bridegroom
Jeremiah 31:22 ...A woman shall compass a man.The Bridgroom seen as a King on His Wedding Day
Revelations 19:11-13, 16 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.Wedding Feast - Marriage Supper
Revelation 19:7-9 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him; for the marriage of the
Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white; for the fine linen is the righteousness of the saints.
And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed (are) they which are called unto the marriage supper
of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.For additional information on
The Ancient Jewish Wedding ParallelsOur Rosh Hashanah Celebration ended with a time of Communion. Yeshua said in Matthew 26:29 “…I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” What a beautiful picture of the future Wedding Feast with Messiah.
There was also a festive meal at the end of the evening. 
1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
Messiah Yeshua is coming again. So much is happening in the Earth - severe drought in the East, floods in the Mid-West, an increase of Hurricanes and their damage in the Gulf Region, gas shortages, Abortion on the rise, Gay Marriage, Wars & Rumors of Wars. All the signs point to it being soon. Be ready! A special thanks to Paul Miles & Duke Peeler for all the great photos Monthly Prayer for Israel
at Vision For Israel/The Joseph Storehouse, Charlotte, NCVision For Israel & The Joseph Storehouse sponsors a monthly prayer time on the first Wednesday of each month at their Charlotte location. The meeting is from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM and begins with a time of Praise & Worship. The main emphasis of the prayer time is Israel & the Jewish people. Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. (Below) Steve Martin leads the group in praise, worship & prayer ALSO Be sure to watch "ROOTS & REFLECTIONS" with Barry & Batya Segal from Jerusalem
on FOX Charlotte Channel 18, Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 2:00 AM.Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement
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