Shabbat Word
06/07/2019
Shabbat Shalom!
Psalm 132:1-18
132:1) A Ma`alot Song.
Yahuah, remember David and all his affliction
132:2) How he swore to Yahuah,
And vowed to the Mighty One of Ya`akov:
132:3) “Surely I will not come into the structure of my house,
Nor go up into my bed;
132:4) I will not give sleep to my eyes,
Or slumber to my eyelids;
132:5) Until I find out a place for Yahuah,
A dwelling for the Mighty One of Ya`akov.”
132:6) Behold, we heard of it in Efratah.
We found it in the field of Ya`ar:
132:7) “We will go into His dwelling place.
We will worship at His footstool.
132:8) Arise, Yahuah, into your resting place;
You, and the ark of your strength.
132:9) Let your Priest be clothed with righteousness.
Let your set apart ones shout for joy!”
132:10) For your servant David’s sake,
Do not turn away the face of your anointed one.
132:11) Yahuah has sworn to David in truth.
He will not turn from it:
“I will set the fruit of your body on your throne.
132:12) If your children will keep my covenant,
My testimony that I will teach them,
Their children also will sit on your throne forevermore.”
132:13) For Yahuah has chosen Tziyon.
He has desired it for His habitation.
132:14) “This is my resting place forever.
Here I will live, for I have desired it.
132:15) I will abundantly bless her provision.
I will satisfy her poor with bread.
132:16) Her Priests I will also clothe with salvation.
Her set apart ones will shout aloud for joy.
132:17) There I will make the horn of David to bud.
I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.
132:18) I will clothe his enemies with shame,
But on himself, his crown will be resplendent.”
A Word
Politics: The Outworking Of Biblical Prophecy
It is necessary from the outset to state that FGA is apolitical. We do believe that it is important to register your vote but will never suggest or recommend any political allegiance. In any election, take note of what is being said and by whom. In the past, I have done this but have found all the candidates totally unacceptable. Therefore, I have written across the papers ‘None of these’. I cannot recommend you spoiling your polling card; only stating what I have done. If you spoil your polling card in the U.K., it has to be registered. However, if you do not turn up, it is looked upon as apathy on behalf of the voters. If you do not register your vote, you have no room to comment upon the results and subsequent policies.
The Bible is a Book of Revelation (as opposed to THE Book of Revelation). It reveals the true characters of Father, the Son and the Ruach haKodesh. However, there are hundreds of examples where Scripture gives a prophetic revelation of some future event.
“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will bruise your head, and you will bruise His heel.” (Gen. 3:15). This usually is considered as a reference to haSatan’s attempt to prevent Messiah by eliminating the Jews before He was born. This has been played out both before and after His birth. All the attempts to eliminate the Jews right up to Messiah’s death at Golgotha were not random events. After Messiah’s death and resurrection, haSatan was full of wrath and carried on the exterminate Yahuah’s people.
“Yahuah will bring on you and on your people and on your father’s house, days that have not come, from the day that Efrayim departed from Yahuda even the king of Ashshur.” (Isa. 7:17). History may seem like an unravelling of random events but this is just one of the many of prophecies that show Yahuah is in full control. The major empires that have sprung up throughout history have all been brought about by Yahuah as a result of Deut. Chs. 28-30; the ‘Blessings and Curses’ chapters. The Mitzraim (Egyptians), Ashshuri (Assyrians), Bavlim (Babylonians), Greeks, Romans and Ottomans all have been summoned by Yahua to chastise and to scatter the idolatorous Isra`elites. The lesser enemies of Mo`avi (Moabites), `Amoni (Ammonites), Edomi (Edomites) etc. have all had their share of coming against Isra`el. However, in every single case, it has been only for a season and then Yahuah has brought them down.
Beloved, are you an enemy of Yahuah’s people, the Isra`elites. Anti-semitism is not a hatred of Jews, it is a hatred of Yahuah Himself. Throughout Scripture, Jews have been Yahuah’s people and, although Believers have been raised up, we have never nor will we replace Isra`el.
Every prophecy in Scripture relating to past historical events has been fulfilled. Some have a partial fulfilment to be completed by future events. Nevertheless, they will all be completed according to Scripture. If you have not accepted Yahuah’s offer of salvation through His Son, Messiah Yehshua, be aware of prophecy! It warns that all who die without accepting His offer, will be condemned to an eternity in Hell.
When you come before the Judgement Throne of Yahuah, if you were handed a ballot card with Salvation Accepted or Salvation Rejected, which box will you be able to tick?
Halleluyah
Father, we thank you for the power of your Word and that Word was made flesh in Messiah Yeshuah so that in believing in His Life, Death and Resurrection we may have eternal life with you.
Ameyn.
If you want to accept Father’s offer of salvation through Messiah Yeshuah, you need to ask Him in prayer along these lines. Use your own words but they must be genuine as Father knows our very hearts and nothing is hidden from Him.
“Father, I am a sinner who needs forgiveness through your Son, Messiah Yeshuah. Please forgive me of all my past sins as I accept that, Messiah Yeshuah my Saviour, has taken upon Himself my punishment. By your Spirit, help me to live a life worthy of His sacrifice. Thank you, Father, for making this way back to you.”
Ameyn
Remember, the Judge looks into your heart, mind and future.
In other words, when you say a Believer’s prayer you had better mean it.
If you have honestly said such a prayer as this, and truly renounced the sin in your life and accepted Father’s salvation through Messiah Yeshua, then please drop us an e-mail at FGA to let us know. This not only builds up our faith, it offers an opportunity to prayfully support you. Even if you have Believing friends or family, we at FGA would be privileged to pray for you. Please contact us at ezra710@firstgenerationassembly.com. Having believed and prayed, now please find a local faith-based church to attend. Drop FGA an e-mail so that we can rejoice with you and pray and support you over the coming weeks.
If you have sincerely called out to Father for forgiveness, then eternal life is assured. No more question marks on your eternal life, only a full stop. Salvation does not take away the day-to-day questions of life, nor is it a short-cut away from trials or tribulations. Nevertheless, knowing your eternal life is secure, any temporary trial can be overcome by looking at the completed work of Messiah Yeshuah.
All blessings to you.
“Do not envy the man of violence.
Choose none of his ways.
For the perverse is an abomination to Yahuah,
But His friendship is with the upright.” (Prov. 3:31, 32)
Breaking Matzah
Our Saviour welcomes all His Family to join in this memorial. If you have accepted Messiah Yeshuah as your Master and Saviour please take the next few moments to seek Father and to ensure that all is right between Him and you and between you and your Brothers and Sisters. If not, please put this right before continuing.
If you have not yet accepted Him into your life, then we encourage you to seek Him while it is still possible, as time is running out. When He returns or if you pass away then it will be too late. Please do not partake of the matzah and wine as in doing so, it gives thanks for the broken body (matzah) and shed blood (wine) for and a witness of salvation.
On the night of the Master’s betrayal, He took the matzah, blessed it and broke it saying ‘This is my Body broken for you; take and eat it as a memorial to Me.’
Bless the matzah saying: Blessed are you, O Yahuah our `Elohiym, King of the Universe, who brings forth matzah from the earth.
Break and eat the matzah (sharing it if within a group setting):
After the meal He took the Cup, blessed it saying ‘This is my Blood poured out for you for the remission of sins; take and drink it as a memorial to me.’
Bless the wine saying: Blessed are you, O Yahuah our `Elohiym, King of the Universe, who creates the fruit of the vine.
Drink the wine (sharing it if within a group setting):
Thanksgiving prayer: Blessed are you, O Yahuah our `Elohiym, King of the universe, who gives us, in Yeshuah, all that we will ever need. In your lovingkindness and mercy, you rebuild broken lives. You bless us, in Yeshuah, with a perfect blessing. Ameyn.
Please note the up-and-coming special days.
Rosh Chodesh 5th. moon 01/08/2019.
Father willing, we will meet again next Shabbat.
“Y’varekh’kha Yahuah v’yishmerekha,
Ya’er Yahuah panav eleikha vichunekka,
Yissa Yahuah panav eleikha v’yasem l’kha shalom.”
(May Yahuah bless you and keep you)
(May Yahuah make His face to shine upon you and show you His favour)
(May Yahuah lift up His face toward you and give you peace.)
First Generation Assembly 