Category Archives: Sabbath Day – Shabbath

And on the seventh day God finished his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it; because that in it he rested from all his work which God had created and made. (Genesis 2:2-3 ASV)

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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When a Day Begins and Ends

Posted on 12/29/2013 by Messyanic

I’ve recently compiled a study on When a Day Begins and Ends according to Genesis 1 that I thought would be helpful to those who are seeking this matter out. I also addressed several of the most popular texts used … Continue reading →

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Keep From Doing As You Please

Posted on 10/05/2011 by Messyanic

As I was studying out the Day of Atonement in Scripture, I came across a familiar passage, Isaiah 58:13-14: “If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath and from doing as you please on my holy day, if you … Continue reading →

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