Shabbat Word
03/10/2020
Shabbat Shalom!
Psalm 91:1-16
91:1) He who dwells in the secret place of Ha`Elyon,
Will rest in the shadow of Shaddai.
91:2) I will say of Yahuah,
“He is my refuge and my fortress; My `Elohiym, in whom I trust.”
91:3) For He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler,
And from the deadly pestilence.
91:4) He will cover you with His feathers.
Under His wings you will take refuge.
His faithfulness is your shield and rampart.
91:5) You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
Nor of the arrow that flies by day;
91:6) Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,
Nor of the destruction that wastes at noonday.
91:7) A thousand may fall at your side,
And ten thousand at your right hand;
But it will not come near you.
91:8) You will only look with your eyes,
And see the recompense of the wicked.
91:9) Because you have made Yahuah your refuge,
And Ha`Elyon your dwelling place,
91:10) No evil shall happen to you,
Neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.
91:11) For He will give His angels charge over you,
To guard you in all your ways.
91:12) They will bear you up in their hands,
So that you will not dash your foot against a stone.
91:13) You will tread on the lion and cobra.
You will trample the young lion and the serpent underfoot.
91:14) “Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him.
I will set him on high, because he has known my name.
91:15) He will call on me, and I will answer him.
I will be with him in trouble.
I will deliver him, and honour him.
91:16) I will satisfy him with long life,
And show him my salvation (yeshu`ah).”
A Word
Oh what a glorious day!
The first day of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles). Sukkot is a reminder of the time the Isra`elites spent in the wilderness where they had no permanent dwelling. Traditionally, Jews celebrate this week by constructing temporary shelters out of branches and leaves. It was this day that the very presence of Yahuah can down to dwell (tabernacle) with His people and took up residence in the sanctuary of the tabernacle (Exod. 40:34).
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son. They shall call His name ‘Immanu`el’ which is being translated as, ‘`El with us’. (Matt. 1:23). This verse tells us of the birth of Messiah Yeshua. There is no account of Yeshua ever answering to the name Immanu`el. It was not His name, but who He was; `El with us. There are many websites that describe in detail the exact timing of the Master’s birth. It takes into account the birth details of Yochanan the Immerser (John the Baptiser) and the shepherds being in the fields. Sukkot is also called The Time of Our Joy. What can give us greater joy than to celebrate the birth of our Saviour!
HIS BIRTH DAY IS NOT IN DECEMBER. THIS IS A PAGAN FESTIVAL THAT EMPEROR CONSTANTINE USED TO AMMALGUMATE CHRISTIAN AND PAGAN CELEBRATIONS.
On many occasions Yahuah uses the anniversaries of events to foreshadow other great events, and it is so with this first day of Sukkot. The day is a memorial of the first day Yahuah as His Ruach came to dwell amongst His people and a memorial of the birth of Yeshua when Yahuah came to dwell amongst His people in the flesh. It is the belief of ATC that some time in the future, Yahuah as Messiah Yeshua will once again come to dwell on earth with His people. Seven years prior to His return to earth, He will return in the clouds to snatch away all Believers, ushering in the final events of this age.
Beloved, we have not been snatched away today (although there is still time!), so we may look forward to another year in His service. Imagine if you knew that Messiah will return exactly this day next year. How would you spend the time? If you knew for sure, would you not spend the time with unsaved family, friends, colleagues, neighbours telling them of the urgency and explain the Good News to them? Of course you would. Everything else is totally insignificant.
Beloved, you or your family friends, colleagues and neighbours may not see next week, let alone next year. The urgency is that no time at all should be wasted but that the Good News is given to those that do not know and have accepted Yahuah’s salvation, through His Son. Messiah Yeshua.
When Messiah returns to earth, all those who have not accepted the offer of salvation will perish; both physically on this earth and pass away into an eternal perishing of body, soul and spirit. Once He returns, here will be no second chance. Do not put off you seeking His mercy for tomorrow may be too late.
Halleluyah
Ameyn.
Father, we thank you for the power of your Word and that Word was made flesh in the Messiah Yeshua so that in believing in His life, death and resurrection we may have eternal life with you.
If you want to accept Father’s offer of salvation through the Messiah Yeshua, you need to ask Him in prayer along these lines. You may use these or 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 of my sins through your Son, the Messiah Yeshua. Please forgive me of all my past sins as I accept that, Messiah Yeshua 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 the perfect way back to you.”
Remember, the Judge looks into your heart, mind and future.
If you have honestly said such a prayer as this, and truly renounced the sin in your life and accepted Father’s salvation through the Messiah Yeshua, then please drop us an e-mail or call us at FGA to let us know. This helps build up our faith and offers an opportunity to prayerfully 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 or call us 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. 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 Yeshua.
All blessings to you.
“Surely He mocks the mockers,
But He gives grace to the humble.” (Prov. 3:34).
Breaking Matzah
Our Saviour welcomes all His Family to join in this memorial. If you have accepted Messiah Yeshua 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 Yeshua, all that we will ever need. In your lovingkindness and mercy, you rebuild broken lives. You bless us, in Yeshua, with a perfect blessing. Ameyn.
Please note the up-and-coming special days.
10/10/2020 – Sukkot (End of Tabernacles)
11/10/2020 – Shemini Atzeret (Eighth Day)
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.).
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