Shabbat Word
30/10/2021
Shabbat Shalom!
Welcome to First Generation Assembly Virtual Assembly/ Church, based upon the meetings of the early Believers.
“They continued steadfastly in the Apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in breaking matzo and in prayer.” (Acts 2:42).
It is suggested that you start with a few praise and worship songs, either by singing, listening to a CD, radio, download or YouTube. The early Believers would have sung Psalms, and that is how this Assembly begins.
Covid-19 continues to ravage the world. Every night, I pray this Psalm for the continued well-being, security and prosperity of Yahuah’s people, Yisra`el, His land, Yisra`el, His set apart city Yerushalayim and my family spiritual and physical.
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).”
Psalm 49:10-21
49:10) That He should live on forever,
That He should not see corruption.
49:11) For He sees that wise men die;
Likewise the fool and the senseless perish,
And leave their wealth to others.
49:12) Their inward thought is that their houses will endure forever,
And their dwelling places to all generations.
They name their lands after themselves.
49:13) But man, despite his riches, does not endure.
He is like the animals that perish.
49:14) This is the destiny of those who are foolish,
And of those who approve their sayings. Selah.
49:15) They are appointed as a flock for She’ol.
Death shall be their shepherd.
The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning.
Their beauty shall decay in She’ol,
Far from their mansion.
49:16) But `Elohiym will redeem my soul from the power of She’ol,
For He will receive me. Selah.
49:17) Do not be afraid when a man is made rich,
When the glory of his house is increased.
49:18) For when he dies he shall carry nothing away.
His glory shall not descend after him.
49:19) Though while he lived he blessed his soul ,
And men praise you when you do well for yourself .
49:20) He shall go to the generation of his fathers.
They shall never see the light.
49:21) A man who has riches without understanding,
Is like the animals that perish.
.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 toprevent the 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 the Messiah’s death at Golgotha were not random events. After the 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 Yahuah 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 Yisra`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 Yisra`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 Yisra`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, the Messiah Yahusha, 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?
Ameyn
HalleluYah
Father, we thank you for the power of your Word and that Word was made flesh in Messiah Yahusha 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.
“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity?
How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery,
And fools hate knowledge?
Turn at my reproof.
Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you.
I will make known my words to you.” (Prov. 1:22, 23).
Breaking Matzah
Our Saviour welcomes all His Family to join in this memorial. If you have accepted Messiah Yahusha 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 Yahusha, all that we will ever need. In your lovingkindness and mercy, you rebuild broken lives. You bless us, in Yahusha, with a perfect blessing. Ameyn.
Dates to remember:
05/11/2021 – Rosh Chodesh 9th. New Moon
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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