It has always been Yahweh’s plan that all people would willingly obey his ways and become his cegullah, his peculiar treasure [H5459]. To accomplish this goal, he gave us his Torah and Mitzvot.

The Word Spoken to Deaf Ears

In the beginning, Yahweh spoke to his people, giving them his Torah and Mitzvot, his commandments, statutes, regulations, and teachings orally. And his people failed to listen and obey.

The Word Written in Stone

Deuteronomy 31:9 – “Moshe wrote down this Torah and gave it to the kohenim.”

Deuteronomy 31:24 – “Moshe kept writing the words of this Torah in a book until he was done.”

Years went by, and evil behaviors became more and more evident as his people continued to do it their way instead of his way. So, Yahweh gave them his Torah and Mitzvot in writing. If they would simply follow Torah, then it would go well with them (Deuteronomy 30:10). But once again, his people failed to listen and obey.

The Word Written in The Heart

Hebrews 1:1 – “Yahweh spoke long ago in various ways to our ancestors through the prophets, but now, in these last days, he has spoken to us through his Son.”

Hebrews 8:10, 10:16 – “This is the covenant that I will make after those days, says Yahweh, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them.”

Lastly, Yahweh sent his Son and then wrote his Torah and Mitzvot in his people’s hearts. Scripture calls this the “New Covenant.” Having done so, the Apostle Paul says that the people then became living letters to the world, having the Torah “written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on stone tablets but on human hearts” (2 Corinthians 3:2-3). Further, he also states that Yahweh’s people are now without excuse for failing to obey! Even the Gentiles who live rightly, he says, who do not have either the oral or written Torah, “show that the Torah is written in their hearts” (Romans 2:14-16).

The Partially Blind Jews

Romans 11:25 –”A partial blindness has happened to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.”

Paul clearly stated that the Jews are partially blind, and it has been well documented in history that a large percentage of the Jews have not yet recognized Yeshua as their Mashiach, their Messiah. Their blindness came as a result of the Jews of Yeshua’s time looking for a King (Melech [H4428]) Mashiach, rather than a Priestly (Kohen [H3548]) Mashiach who is also the Kinsman Redeemer (Ga’al [H1350]). They failed to see that THE Mashiach is both Melech and Kohen, from the order of Melchizedek [H4442] (Hebrews 5:6; 6:20, 7:1)! The percentage of partially blind Jews is growing smaller, however, as many are becoming Messianic Jews, or as some call themselves, Completed Jews.

The Partially Blind Christians

Revelation 3:7 –”Here is the message of Ha’Kodesh, the True One, the one who has the key of David, who, if he opens something, no one else can shut it, and if he closes something, no one else can open it.”

Many Christians have fared no better. They, too, are in partial blindness. They readily accept Yeshua as their Savior, Redeemer, and Lord, but their blindness comes from a lack of understanding that Yeshua is THE High Priest of Yahweh, THE Heavenly Kohen Ha’Gadol [H3548 H1419]. The Older Covenant Levitical priests, and especially Aaron, were patterned after the Heavenly Kohen Ha’Gadol, who is Yeshua. Yeshua can be seen throughout the Book of Revelation performing the duties of the Kohen Ha’Gadol and wearing the High Priestly garments (Revelation 1:13). Yeshua is the mediator between man and Yahweh (Romans 5:11, Hebrews 5:6; 6:20, 7:1 Compare these with descriptions of Aaron in Exodus 28, Exodus 29, Exodus 39, Leviticus 16, and Numbers 8).

This blindness of many Christians comes as a result of the unwillingness to fully comprehend the Jewishness of the Christian faith, a stance which I call an anti-Semitic stance. Won’t they be surprised when Yeshua shows up as THE High Priest (Kohen Ha’Gadol [H3548 H1419]) and Righteous King (Melech Tzaddiyk [H4428 H6662]). Won’t they be surprised when the Moedim are again celebrated during Yeshua’s millennial reign in memorial for what Yeshua accomplished in history.

Conclusions

Romans 11:25 – “Don’t be conceited so you won’t imagine you know more than you actually do.”

Yahweh’s people failed to listen to his oral Torah, so Yahweh wrote his Torah on tablets of stone for them to read. They still failed to obey! Finally, he wrote his Torah on their hearts so that they couldn’t claim, “I never heard it, and never read it either!” But even with the Torah written on their hearts, both Jews and Gentiles still find excuses for failing to obey. How sad.

Many Jews are partially blinded when it comes to Yeshua’s role as their Ha’Mashiach. Sadly, many Christians are also partially blinded about Yeshua’s true nature as their Kohen Ha’Gadol. Both groups exhibit a deliberate failure to recognize the true Yeshua Ha’Mashiach. Neither group has the right to boast.

Final Thought

Prophecy, as foretold by the Hebrew prophets, continues to unfold in an escalating pattern. The stage is nearly completely set. The Laodicean church, sad to say, is becoming more and more prominent. The great and terrible Day of Yahweh, Joseph’s Trouble, hastens forth and will not delay. Time is short – Yeshua Ha’Mashiach is coming soon – get busy reaching the lost.

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About Jeff

Jeff is a retired Youth Worker and Christian camp employee/volunteer/board member with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies. He has been teaching / writing/blogging about the Pre-Trib Rapture and many other subjects for many years and has written much on these topics. His primary focus is analysis and teaching his favorite subject – the Pre-Tribulation Rapture. Retirement allows him to concentrate on studying the Rapture and the Season of Yeshua’s Return, to blog, write, and teach what he learns, and to focus on Biblical exposition of his understanding of Biblical themes and patterns, word definitions, Hebrew idioms, and insights given by the Ruach Ha’Kodesh.

John 14:1-3; “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to Myself, that where I am, you may be also.” (ESV – all emphasis mine)

The main message of these three verses is found in Verse 1; “Believe in God; believe also in Me.” Jesus gives us the ultimate statement to clarify this in Verse 6; “…I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.” That really shoots down the notion that all religions worship the same “god.” Yes, every religion has a deity of some manner, shape or form, but only those who receive and accept Jesus as their Savior will have eternal life with the Son of the only true and living God.

Now for a piece of information that even many evangelicals deny; one does not have to belong to any man-made “religion,” nor does one have to attend “church services” to be saved.

The first real example of this is found in Luke 23:39-43; “One of the criminals who were hanged railed at Him, saying, ‘Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and us.’ But the other rebuked him saying, ‘Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds [admission/confession]; but this Man has done nothing wrong [belief]. And he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when You come into your kingdom [call]. And He said to him, ‘Truly I say to you; today, you will be with Me in paradise.'”

When someone says to follow the ABCs of Salvation, reading the above verses gives the first instance of this. Then going to Romans 10:9-13, Paul goes through the steps with more detail: “because if you confess [admit]) with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the scripture says, ‘Everyone who believes in Him will not be put to shame.’ For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing His riches on all who call on Him. For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Does Paul leave out persons of this world that cannot speak, for whatever reason, with their mouths? There are those who can speak only through sign language and some who can only form words in their minds. I don’t believe for an instant that they are left out. Many times I have gone to the Father in prayer without speaking out loud, and I am confident He has heard every word. Turning to the internet, several sites tell us there are over 100 Bible verses that say God knows our every thought. Therefore, my belief is that a person can fulfill the ABCs by “talking” to Jesus with their minds.

Anyone who truly follows the ABCs and calls out for Jesus to be their Savior will be “baptized” by the Holy Spirit coming to dwell within them. Some verses that give us this information are: 1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 6:19; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Ezekiel 36:27; Isaiah 63:11; 2 Timothy 1:14; Romans 8:11; John 16:13; Galatians 4:6; and 1 John 2:27, just to name a few examples. The one event where there was a “mass baptism” by the Holy Spirit was at Pentecost, found in Acts 2.

Some versions of the Bible use the phrase “many dwelling places,” and some say “many mansions” in John 14:2. Whatever the living arrangement will be, our place that Jesus prepares for us will be far greater than anything we could ever have here.

Ira Stamphill (1919-1993) wrote a hymn in 1949 that gives all believers a solid hope for our eternal home. It has been recorded by a large number of performers over the years, and it’s called “Mansion Just Over the Hilltop.”

1.) I’m satisfied with just a cottage below, little silver and a little gold. But in that City where the ransomed will shine, I want a gold one that’s silver-lined.

Ref) I’ve got a mansion, just over the hilltop, in that bright land where we’ll never grow old. And someday yonder, we’ll never more wander but walk on streets that are purest gold.

2.) Though often tempted, tormented and tested, and like the prophet, my pillow is stone. And though I find here no permanent dwelling, I know He’ll give me a mansion of my own. (ref)

3.) Don’t think me poor or deserted or lonely; I’m not discouraged ‘cuz I’m Heaven bound. I’m just a pilgrim in search of a city. I want a mansion, a robe and a crown. (ref)

And, just to give some emphasis to this message, how about one more song that was written by James W. Acuff from 1906. It’s called “Just Over in Glory Land,” and as with the above song, this one has been recorded by many as well.

1.) I’ve a home prepared, where the saints abide, just over in the Glory Land. And I long to be by my Savior’s side, just over in the Glory Land.

Ref) Just over in the Glory Land, I’ll join the happy angel band; Just over in the Glory Land. Just over in the Glory Land, there with the mighty host I’ll stand; Just over in the Glory Land.

2.) I am on my way to those mansions fair, just over in the Glory Land. There to sing God’s praise and His glory share, just over in the Glory Land. (ref)

3.) What a joyful thought that my Lord I’ll see, just over in the Glory Land. And with kindred saved, there forever be, just over in the Glory Land. (ref)

4.) With the blood-washed throng, I will shout and sing, just over in the Glory Land. Glad Hosannas to Christ, the Lord and King, just over in the Glory Land. (ref)

With these in mind, is it any wonder that all Spirit-filled souls that belong to our Savior’s precious flock are “longing” to be Home at last? We can only imagine right now how glorious it will be, but if we had a glimpse of our eternity, as Paul and John did, I firmly believe we couldn’t bear another minute on this sin-filled earth.

In the meantime, we try to do our part of the “Great Commission” by getting the word of the Lord to souls that are lost. Our Father will force no one to accept His Son but will honor each and every one who truly calls out to be saved. Also, God’s word is not meant to be complicated but presented in a way that it can be understood by all.

Today would not be too early to make the most important call of your entire lifetime. All the signs are here right now, and their “beginning” was several years ago. As stated in Luke 21:28, we need to be looking for our Savior to come for us at any moment. Being left behind would be a most tragic mistake. God wants no one to be eternally condemned and will give every opportunity possible for people to repent and be saved (2 Peter 3:9).

However, one day, the time will hit, and Jesus will call His flock up to meet Him in the air to be kept from the horrible tribulation period that is coming. God means exactly what He says, especially regarding Admit, Believe and Call. You can know for certain your eternity will be wonderful when you have Jesus as your Savior.

For all who take their last breath on this earth without Jesus as their Savior, they will have committed the one unforgivable sin. Their fate will lie at the Great White Throne Judgment of Revelation 20:11-15. Please note that God does not send people there; each and every one present at this Judgment will have chosen it for themselves.

Choose wisely. This is a gift offered from the Son of the Most High Lord God Jehovah, and there is no monetary cost you can pay or deed you can do to earn it. His blood has set free all who will call out to Him.

Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus,

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