Category Archives: Appointed Times of YHVH

“These are the appointed feasts of the LORD, the holy convocations, which you shall proclaim at the time appointed for them… (Leviticus 23:4 ESV)

By Strength of Hand YHVH Brought You Out

Posted on 03/28/2015 by Messyanic

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine. And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, … Continue reading →

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The Passover Timeline

Posted on 03/27/2015 by Messyanic

Understanding the timing of the Passover can be very confusing considering the different mindsets surrounding timekeeping, religious tradition and the teachings of man. According to the world’s standard, a Day is a 24-hour period that begins at midnight, when the … Continue reading →

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No Work vs. No Servile Work

Posted on 06/15/2014 by Messyanic

Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath (H7676) of rest (H7677), an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings. (Lev 23:3 KJV) Also … Continue reading →

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A Sabbath of Solemn Rest

Posted on 05/26/2014 by Messyanic

[H]e said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Tomorrow is a day of solemn rest (H7677), a holy Sabbath (H7676) to the LORD; bake what you will bake and boil what you will boil, and all that … Continue reading →

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When Was the Son of Man Raised from the Dead?

Posted on 04/13/2014 by Messyanic

Christianity teaches that Jesus died on a Friday and was raised on a Sunday, hence the celebration of “Good Friday” and “Easter Sunday”. Many Messianics, however, believe that he was in the grave for three days and three nights, thereby … Continue reading →

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Do Not Kindle A Fire

Posted on 02/28/2014 by Messyanic

I’m often amazed at how many doctrines of men are a result of verses in Scripture ripped from their immediate contexts.  Sadly, so many are unaware that much of what they believe to be true is not supported in Scripture … Continue reading →

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When is the Sabbath Day According to Yeshua?

Posted on 02/02/2014 by Messyanic

Did Yeshua ever indicate when the Sabbath day was? I used to think not, but then an online acquaintance brought to my attention the following gospel accounts, which I now realize clearly indicates a particular day of a month (“chodesh”) … Continue reading →

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Torah Calendar: 5th Day Start vs 4th Day

Posted on 02/01/2014 by Messyanic

About a year ago I had an “Aha!” moment about the calendar put forth in Torah.  At the time I was of the understanding that there were 12 “chodesh” in a year and 30 days in each “chodesh” based on … Continue reading →

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Did Manna Start on the 16th or the 17th?

Posted on 01/19/2014 by Messyanic

There is some disagreement over the timing of the events laid out in Exodus 16. Some believe it is suggesting the 1st day the manna was provided in the wilderness was on the 16th day of the 2nd chodesh, while … Continue reading →

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LXX: New Insight to Day of Atonement’s Sabbath Standing

Posted on 01/11/2014 by Messyanic

In looking into the matter of the Day of Atonement being a 7th day Sabbath more deeply, I’ve discovered something new in the Septuagint…well, “new” to me. The Septuagint (LXX) refers to the Day of Atonement like this: Lev 16:31 … Continue reading →

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