Good Morning Thirsty For The Word Thursday...
Father Thank You for this NEW DAY. We have GRATEFUL HEARTS for all You Do. Thank You for the extraordinary gifts in our lives and the EXTRAORDINARY LOVE you share with us in YOUR WORD FATHER. Lead us away from false prophets, the false teachings of this world, strengthen us to endure trials like YOUR SON, YOUR SERVANT Daniel, The Maccabees, and lead us toward YOUR NARROW GATE. In praise, we pray in YESHUA, JESUS CHRIST's Name. Amen! Let’s continue to “study to show ourselves approved” (2 Timothy 2:15) and search The Scriptures for the Biblical relevance of Hanukkah. - Uhm… Happy Hanukkah? Is Hanukkah In The Scriptures? Part Five What Does The Word of God Say? Apart from the two religious denominations, catholic and greek orthodox, who hold both Maccabees 1 and 2 as canon, do we have anything else in our Bibles that speak towards The Maccabees or this period of time? The answer is both yes and no. We do gain a glimpse into the period of time in which the events of Maccabees take place. Where? In The Book of Daniel. Although, outside of the books of Maccabees, The Maccabean family does not receive mention. The Prophet Daniel’s vision of The Ram and The Goat in our Bibles, Daniel 8, shows The Goat’s (Alexander the great’s) fall, and The Four Horns, or Kingdoms, which rise after Alexander’s departure. Past this, in The Books of Daniel 8 and Daniel 12, we are given a foreshadowing of the one who causes “the abomination of desolation” in which many academics and scholars believe is Antiochus IV Epiphanies. It is explained that this “leader” will beat down The Jewish People, take away the sacrifices of Israel, their rituals, and “set up” something that is an abomination to Our Father. Most Biblical historians point to the abomination being the idol erected to the false god zeus by Antiochus, which he places in The Temple. While The Book of Daniel is not specific, we can definitely see the parallels to The Prophet Daniel’s faithful life and those of Israel living during time of the syrian-greek abuse. Very much like The Prophet Daniel (Daniel 1), they do not relent and allow themselves to be desecrated and defiled. As a consequence, many of then faced extreme punishments, and often death, for not acquiescing to the will of evil men (Daniel 1 and Daniel 6). Finally, while we do not see this spoken of in The New Testament, we do see The Feast of Dedication, or Rededication, The Festival of Lights, or Hanukkah, being mentioned in John 10, as we looked at the first day of this Hanukkah series. Yeshua, Jesus Christ Himself, went to the festival. One thing that did stick out like a soar thumb to me though is: What happened when Our Messiah went there? The people attempted to stone Him. Tomorrow, we will ask the question: Why does any if this matter? The answer may surprise you. Until then, let’s have another Nutritious Breakfast and get “filled up” with The Bread of Life. Yeshua Ha’Mashiach, Jesus Christ, Reigns Eternal! He Is... The Word of God. And, The Word of God Is... Our Light! 💡🎯🔥🍞💪🏻 God Bless My Brothers and Sisters! May The Peace and Grace of Our Father in Heaven and Our King and Savior Yeshua Ha’Mashiach, Jesus Christ, Be Upon You All! Another Nutritious Breakfast AKA The Bread of Life: “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I Am The Light of the world! The one who follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have The Light of Life.” John 8:12 God’s Word, Yeshua, Is Our Light 💡🎯: “But now for a brief moment mercy has been shown by Yahweh Our God, Who left behind for us a remnant, and given us security in His Holy Place—for Our God to Brighten Our Eyes and to give us brief Relief In Our Bondage.” Ezra 9:8 “The Law (Instructions, Torah) of Yahweh is Perfect, reviving Life. The Testimony of Yahweh is firm, making wise the simple. The precepts of Yahweh are Right, making the heart rejoice. The Command of Yahweh Is Pure, Enlightening the eyes. The Fear of Yahweh Is Pure, enduring forever. The Ordinances of Yahweh are True; they are righteous altogether, more desirable than gold, even much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, even honey in the comb. Moreover, your servant is warned by them; in keeping them is great reward.” Psalms 19:7-11 “Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may Live and heed Your Word. Uncover my eyes, that I may look at wonderful things from Your Law (Instructions, Torah).” Psalms 119:17-18 “My son, keep your Father’s Commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching. Bind them continually on your heart. Tie them around your neck. When you walk, it will lead you. When you sleep, it will watch over you. When you awake, it will talk with you. For The Commandment Is A Lamp, and The Torah Is Light. Reproofs of instruction are The Way of Life,” Proverbs 6:20-23 “The unfolding of Your Words Gives Light, giving understanding to the simple. I open my mouth and pant, because I long for Your Commands. Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is proper for those who Love Your Name. Direct my steps in Your Word, and do not let any iniquity gain power over me.” Psalms 119:130-133 “that The God of Our LORD Jesus Christ, The Glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him (the eyes of your hearts having been enlightened), so that you may know what is The Hope of His Calling, what are The Riches of The Glory of His Inheritance among the saints,” Ephesians 1:17-18 “For A Child has been born for us; A Son has been given to us. And the dominion will be on His Shoulder, and His Name is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His Dominion will grow continually, and to peace there will be no end on The Throne of David and over His Kingdom, to establish it and sustain it with justice and righteousness now and forever. The Zeal of Yahweh of Hosts will do this.” Isaiah 9:6-7 Have a wonderful Yeshua-Filled Thirsty For The Word Thursday everyone and may God Our Father Bless you… MIGHTILY! :-) Please leave any questions, comments, insights, Biblical Nuggets, encouragement, or thoughts in the comments below.
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