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Israel the “People” Continued…

“…who live at the center of the world.” Ezk. 38:12

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The “tiny” State of Israel is surrounded by Hostile, anti-Semitic, “Goliath” Nations… the Islamic “Sons of Esau and Ishmael.”

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Israel the “People” Continued…

There has been more conflict over this piece of real estate than any other in all the world’s History.

Why…?

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Israel the “People” Continued…

Israel is a place (Nation);Israel is a place (Nation); a person (Jacob, renamed a person (Jacob, renamed “Israel”, by Yahweh, Gen 32:28);“Israel”, by Yahweh, Gen 32:28); a “Commonwealth of a “Commonwealth of people” (became a special people in Exodus, comprised people” (became a special people in Exodus, comprised of Jacob’s descendents who numbered 70 when they of Jacob’s descendents who numbered 70 when they went to live in Egypt, Gen 46:26, and 600,000 leaving went to live in Egypt, Gen 46:26, and 600,000 leaving Egypt, Ex 12:36;Egypt, Ex 12:36; plus a “mixed multitude” Ex 12:38, plus a “mixed multitude” Ex 12:38, joined with them departing Egypt, who also kept the joined with them departing Egypt, who also kept the Passover with them)…Passover with them)… they would ALL be under ONE they would ALL be under ONE “Torah” and ONE “Covenant.” They would be ONE “Torah” and ONE “Covenant.” They would be ONE People, with ONE GOD (Yahweh)… they were a People, with ONE GOD (Yahweh)… they were a “chosen” people… they are yet “HIS” Covenant “chosen” people… they are yet “HIS” Covenant People, They Are Israel… they will forever be Israel.People, They Are Israel… they will forever be Israel.

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Israel (as a “nation” of “people”) were brought Israel (as a “nation” of “people”) were brought to Mt. Sinai (Mt Horeb) by Moses for the to Mt. Sinai (Mt Horeb) by Moses for the “Ketubah” or “betrothal” that Yahweh “Ketubah” or “betrothal” that Yahweh designed and called them to…designed and called them to… including “those including “those who are not here today.” Deut 29:14who are not here today.” Deut 29:14

ALL who embrace Yeshua for Salvation, obey ALL who embrace Yeshua for Salvation, obey his commandments (called living a Torah his commandments (called living a Torah observant lifestyle), and look for His appearing observant lifestyle), and look for His appearing (as spotless bride) are “Israel.”(as spotless bride) are “Israel.”

There is NO OTHER “people of God.” There is NO OTHER “people of God.” Meaning “Yahweh’s” people [The Bible Meaning “Yahweh’s” people [The Bible Yahweh (Elohim/God)]… they HAVE NOT Yahweh (Elohim/God)]… they HAVE NOT been “replaced,” nor is another group added.been “replaced,” nor is another group added.

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Israel the “People” Continued… The Seven “Everlasting” Covenants:

1. Adam (the Adamic Covenant) symbolized by the Ground of the Earth (Between YHWH and Man, Gen. 15:21-23)

2. Noah (the Noahic Covenant) symbolized by the Rainbow (Between YHWH and Man, Gen. 6:18; 9:9-17)

3. Abraham (the Abrahamic Covenant) symbolized by the Stars (Between YHWH and Abraham/Descendants, Gen. 17:4-8)

4. Moses (the Mosaic Covenant) symbolized by the Two Tablets of the Law (Between YHWH and Israel, Ex. 34: 27-28)

5. David (the Davidic Covenant) symbolized by Jerusalem (Between YHWH and David/Sons, 2Ch 13:5)

6. Messiah Yeshua (the New Covenant) symbolized by the Passover Cup and Bread (Between Yeshua/YHWH and Redeemed, Lu. 22:20)

7. Peace (the Covenant of Peace) anticipated by the Messianic Kingdom (Between YHWH and restored Israel, Ezk. 37:26)

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Israel the “People” Continued… All the “Everlasting” Covenants are All the “Everlasting” Covenants are

“stacked” (added to the previous) none “stacked” (added to the previous) none replaced by a successive one!replaced by a successive one!

The common thread is that ALL the The common thread is that ALL the “everlasting” covenants are sealed with “everlasting” covenants are sealed with “salt.” (irreversible in the Eastern Mindset)“salt.” (irreversible in the Eastern Mindset)

The “New” Covenant (Not Testament) was The “New” Covenant (Not Testament) was to be “written on hearts of flesh” not to be “written on hearts of flesh” not “stone.” Jer. 31:1-14; Heb. 8:8-10“stone.” Jer. 31:1-14; Heb. 8:8-10

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Israel the “People” Continued… To “Whom” is the “New Covenant” With?To “Whom” is the “New Covenant” With? 31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new 31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new

covenant covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judahwith the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah::

32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the 32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD:them, saith the LORD:

33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of 33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law (Torah)(Torah) in in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. and they shall be my people. (Jer 31:31-33(Jer 31:31-33 KJV)KJV)

There is NO “Biblical Scripture” reference where there is a “New There is NO “Biblical Scripture” reference where there is a “New Covenant” with any “Church,” “nation,” “people,” or Covenant” with any “Church,” “nation,” “people,” or “institution,” or otherwise… Except, with “Israel.” “institution,” or otherwise… Except, with “Israel.”

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Israel the “People” Continued… Do we find this “same” confirmation in the Do we find this “same” confirmation in the

“Apostolic Writings” (New Testament)?“Apostolic Writings” (New Testament)?

8 For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the 8 For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:the house of Judah:

9 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day 9 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.the Lord.

10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: Heb 8:8-10 KJVpeople: Heb 8:8-10 KJV

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Israel the “People” Continued… Which Scripture is “… Yahweh (God) inhabits Which Scripture is “… Yahweh (God) inhabits

the praises of His People?”the praises of His People?” There is There is NO SUCHNO SUCH Bible Scripture! Bible Scripture! What Does What Does the Scripturethe Scripture Actually Say? Actually Say?3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the 3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the

praises praises of Israelof Israel. Ps 22:3 KJV. Ps 22:3 KJV There are many misstated Scriptures (mostly in There are many misstated Scriptures (mostly in

ignorance)… especially with so much ignorance)… especially with so much misunderstanding about “Israel” and the “Church,” misunderstanding about “Israel” and the “Church,” nearly all coming from traditional institutional nearly all coming from traditional institutional teachings… not Biblical facts.teachings… not Biblical facts.

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Israel the “People” Continued… ““Who” then is “Israel” (of the Bible)?Who” then is “Israel” (of the Bible)? You Can ONLY be “OF Israel” by Faith (as was You Can ONLY be “OF Israel” by Faith (as was

Abraham “righteous by faith”)… Faith in Yeshua is Abraham “righteous by faith”)… Faith in Yeshua is the ONLY way ALL men come to salvation.the ONLY way ALL men come to salvation.From the beginning Yahweh has only had ONE people with whom He made a covenant, and with whom He refers to making a new (renewed) covenant with; those people were (and are) called “Israel.” They are identified (yesterday, today and forever) as those who embrace Torah (keep His Commandments as Yeshua taught), love Yahweh (and in the “renewed covenant” receive His Son Yeshua the Messiah and His blood sacrifice for salvation), and are joined by faith to the Commonwealth of ONE PEOPLE… Israel. This is not a “church,” “nation,” “bloodline,” or “political” people… IT IS A FAITH PEOPLE.

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Israel the “People” Continued… How do you “Identify” these “Israelites”?How do you “Identify” these “Israelites”? First, Yahweh Always delivers us before He asks us do anything on our endFirst, Yahweh Always delivers us before He asks us do anything on our end ..

8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners,while we were yet sinners, Christ Christ died for us. Rom 5:8 KJVdied for us. Rom 5:8 KJV

Does the Bible Actually give us a “sign” that links us in any special way to Yahweh? Does the Bible Actually give us a “sign” that links us in any special way to Yahweh? To “Identify” His Biblical “Israelites?”To “Identify” His Biblical “Israelites?”

16 Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath 16 Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.for a perpetual covenant.

17 17 It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever:It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed. Ex made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed. Ex 31:16-17 KJV31:16-17 KJV

WHO Changed It?WHO Changed It? It WAS NOT Yahweh! It WAS NOT Yahweh! It was Changed by men… the Roman Church (misguided Christianity)It was Changed by men… the Roman Church (misguided Christianity) NO earthly authority, “church” or otherwise has authority over God’s WordNO earthly authority, “church” or otherwise has authority over God’s Word

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Israel the “People” Continued… Did the “Original” Disciples Keep Sabbath?Did the “Original” Disciples Keep Sabbath? Yes… Yeshua did, all the Disciples did, Paul did… the “people of Yes… Yeshua did, all the Disciples did, Paul did… the “people of

the way” (believers) did.the way” (believers) did. Because… Yeshua said, “… if you love me, keep My Because… Yeshua said, “… if you love me, keep My

Commandments.” They obeyed Yeshua. Jn 14:15 KJVCommandments.” They obeyed Yeshua. Jn 14:15 KJV With Whom was the Devil “wroth?”With Whom was the Devil “wroth?”17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with 17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with

the remnant of her seed, the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christthe testimony of Jesus Christ. Rev 12:17 KJV. Rev 12:17 KJV

Why do Christians “do Church” on SUNday (reject Sabbath) and Why do Christians “do Church” on SUNday (reject Sabbath) and say, “we keep the commandments,” and not identify with the say, “we keep the commandments,” and not identify with the perpetual covenantperpetual covenant, “as a sign forever?”, “as a sign forever?”

They are simply not Scripturally obedient, as they are steeped in They are simply not Scripturally obedient, as they are steeped in the “traditions of men,” that Yeshua said, “make the Word of God the “traditions of men,” that Yeshua said, “make the Word of God of no affect.” Mat 15:6 KJVof no affect.” Mat 15:6 KJV

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Israel the “People” Continued… Is there a “general” description of an “Israelite?”Is there a “general” description of an “Israelite?” Yes… a Biblical “Israelite” can be identified as follows:Yes… a Biblical “Israelite” can be identified as follows:

Their Their LifestylesLifestyles lift up the name and person of Yeshua so lift up the name and person of Yeshua so others will want to embrace Him as their Saviour and King.others will want to embrace Him as their Saviour and King.

They fulfill the commands of Torah, doing good works They fulfill the commands of Torah, doing good works (Mitzvot) that example Yeshua’s life in them.(Mitzvot) that example Yeshua’s life in them.

They do Yahweh's Kingdom work by the empowering and They do Yahweh's Kingdom work by the empowering and leading of His Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh) to accomplish leading of His Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh) to accomplish all that is to be done.all that is to be done.

They work to bring unity between Ephraim and Judah.They work to bring unity between Ephraim and Judah.

(Ephraim = mostly Christian believers; Judah = Jewish people)(Ephraim = mostly Christian believers; Judah = Jewish people) They walk in Love and promote peace.They walk in Love and promote peace.

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Israel the “People” Continued… Why is “Israel” a “divided” People? (short course)Why is “Israel” a “divided” People? (short course) Israel became divided in King Solomon’s Son, Israel became divided in King Solomon’s Son,

Rehoboam’s time… 1Kings Chpt 12Rehoboam’s time… 1Kings Chpt 12 The “House of Israel” (10 tribes) became the “Northern The “House of Israel” (10 tribes) became the “Northern

Kingdom” and “Judah” (+Benjamin and some Levites) Kingdom” and “Judah” (+Benjamin and some Levites) became the Southern Kingdom… as it is to this day.became the Southern Kingdom… as it is to this day.

The “scattering” of the Northern Kingdom (about 722 The “scattering” of the Northern Kingdom (about 722 BCE) was without mercy… they are known as the “lost BCE) was without mercy… they are known as the “lost 10 tribes.” The Southern Kingdom was scattered in a 10 tribes.” The Southern Kingdom was scattered in a less dramatic sense in various times, with disastrous less dramatic sense in various times, with disastrous fervor when the Romans destroyed the temple in 70 fervor when the Romans destroyed the temple in 70 AD. [both “houses” demise was due to their sin]AD. [both “houses” demise was due to their sin]

Yahweh will restore (re-unite) them… Ezk 37:15-28Yahweh will restore (re-unite) them… Ezk 37:15-28

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Israel the “People” Continued… What is their “division” today?What is their “division” today? They have both “stumbled” over truth.They have both “stumbled” over truth. Judah has missed the “Messiah,” Yeshua… they rejected Him, Judah has missed the “Messiah,” Yeshua… they rejected Him,

and they still do… they await another with stubborn zeal.and they still do… they await another with stubborn zeal. Ephraim (who’s identity was “absorbed” into the “nations”) has Ephraim (who’s identity was “absorbed” into the “nations”) has

most of their descendants (who are religious, believers) blended or most of their descendants (who are religious, believers) blended or absorbed into Christianity… who are without the “Torah” absorbed into Christianity… who are without the “Torah” observant lifestyle… which is why their Jewish brethren reject observant lifestyle… which is why their Jewish brethren reject their testimony. their testimony. The Roman Church’s oppression of Torah was The Roman Church’s oppression of Torah was brutal… against Jews and Torah observant followers of Yeshua.brutal… against Jews and Torah observant followers of Yeshua.

Messianic believers today are in-between the conflict, and mostly Messianic believers today are in-between the conflict, and mostly are suspect to both Ephraim and Judah… for obvious reasons.are suspect to both Ephraim and Judah… for obvious reasons.

The “The “Ruach HaKodeshRuach HaKodesh” (Holy Spirit) is the key… By Yahweh’s ” (Holy Spirit) is the key… By Yahweh’s Spirit, the “truth” WILL come to both houses… the Scriptures Spirit, the “truth” WILL come to both houses… the Scriptures make that certain.make that certain.

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Israel the “People” Continued… Who are the “People” of Israel…?Who are the “People” of Israel…? They are the People who truly love Yeshua as their They are the People who truly love Yeshua as their

Redeemer and King, who keep his Commandments Redeemer and King, who keep his Commandments because of love not legalism… they (the because of love not legalism… they (the Commandments/Torah) are not burdensome… Torah Commandments/Torah) are not burdensome… Torah is the “tree of Life” to all who find (embrace it). Yeshua is the “tree of Life” to all who find (embrace it). Yeshua has given his life for his Bride (Israel), to whom He has given his life for his Bride (Israel), to whom He gave the “Ketubah” at Mt. Sinai… Torah (the Word gave the “Ketubah” at Mt. Sinai… Torah (the Word that became flesh/Yeshua) for a “marital contract” to that became flesh/Yeshua) for a “marital contract” to be kept and honored, by which faithfulness the Bride be kept and honored, by which faithfulness the Bride will be made “without spot or wrinkle,” for Yeshua will be made “without spot or wrinkle,” for Yeshua when He comes for Her… Shalom!when He comes for Her… Shalom!

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