Posts Tagged Yahushua
32. Passover – Exodus Interrogated III
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 03/22/2013
In our last post, 31. Passover – Exodus Interrogated II, we uncovered an additional eight points of evidence dealing with our investigation of Passover:
8. There are a total of 7 days of eating unleavened bread.
9. The first and seventh days are High Sabbaths.
10. It was during the night of Passover, Abib 14, that the Israelites came out of Egypt, the house of bondage.
11. The hebrew terms arab and byn ha-arabim are synonymous and mean the time period just after sunset and before dark which begins the scriptural day.
12. One is to eat unleavened bread from the beginning of Abib 14 until the beginning of Abib 21 for a total of seven days of eating unleavened bread.
13. After the killing of the Passover lamb, the sprinkling of blood on the door frame, and the Passover meal at the beginning of Abib 14, the Israelites were not to leave their houses until morning.
14. It was the destroyer named Yahweh who killed all the Egyptian firstborn.
15. The day of Passover is to be observed as an ordinance or statute until a future world-age lasting time.
Now, let’s see if we can solve this case with our third installment amigos.
31. Passover – Exodus Interrogated II
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 03/09/2013
So far the interrogation from 30. Passover – Exodus Interrogated I has produced the following primary evidence:
1. Yahweh spoke to Moses and Aaron on Abib 1 of the New Year.
2. The Passover lamb was to be taken on Abib 10.
3. Lamb was to be kept until the beginning of Abib 14.
4. Lamb was to be killed just after sundown at the beginning of Abib 14 and its blood smeared on the doorframe. It is immediately cooked, and eaten.
5. All remains of lamb were to be burned by early morning prior to sunrise of Abib 14.
6. Yahweh would pass through Egypt during the night of Abib 14 killing all the firstborn except Israelite houses smeared with the blood of the lamb.
7. Abib 14 is a Festival Day.
It’s time to turn up the heat and continue with the interrogation. We’re gonna need all the evidence that we can extract to solve this Passover Case amigos.
30. Passover – Exodus Interrogated I
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 03/07/2013
What does the book of Exodus really say regarding the observance of the Festival of Passover? Also, what about the Festival of Unleavened Bread?
There are two main popular understandings:
• According to the Hasidic Jewish view (System B) the Passover lamb was killed during the afternoon of Abib 14 and the Passover supper took place after sundown on Abib 15.
Abib 14 is a preparation day and not a High Sabbath. Abib 15-21 is the 7-day Festival of Unleavened Bread. Abib 15 and 21 are High Sabbath days. There are 8 days of eating unleavened bread.
• Among the Yahwehist assemblies of today, most hold to the Modern Hybrid view (System G) whereby, at the Exodus, the Passover lamb was killed at the start of Abib 14 after sundown and the Passover supper eaten that night.
Like the Hasidic Jews holding to System B, they consider Abib 14 to be a preparation day and not a High Sabbath. Abib 15-21 is the 7-day Festival of Unleavened Bread. Abib 15 and 21 are High Sabbath days. There are 8 days of eating unleavened bread.
For the seeker of truth, we are only left with the following possibilities.
1. One system is right.
2. Both systems are wrong.
If you have a strange suspicion that the second answer is more correct, then the Ranger suggests that you read on.
29. Passover – What Now?
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Quartodecimans, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 02/20/2013
This Passover Series has endeavored to lay the groundwork for a much-needed and long-overdue serious discussion regarding the correct method for observing the
Festival of Passover and Unleavened Bread.
What has been lacking from any previous discussions, especially among the various Yahwehist assemblies of today, is the history of the earliest Christians and their Passover practice during the first few centuries C.E.
One of the reasons for this oversight is the fact that there are many who are not even aware that such a history exists!
To counter the ignorance of historical evidence, this Series has brought the true Passover practice of the Quartodecimans to light along with the importance that it be included as a consideration in the ongoing quest for Yahweh’s truth of the matter.
28. Passover – Evolution to Today II
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Quartodecimans, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 02/14/2013
What had begun in c.196 C.E. as a challenge to the Quartodeciman practice of Passover/Unleavened Bread (System A) by Victor, bishop of Rome, was finally granted full authority throughout the Roman empire at the behest of Emperor Constantine.
Constantine convened the Council of Nicaea in 325 C.E.
Authority from Constantine
One of the results of this conference was the declaration by Constantine that the Hasidic view for the seven days of Unleavened Bread, as instituted by Pope Victor, was the correct system under the Torah.
27. Passover – Evolution to Today I
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Quartodecimans, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 02/13/2013
We will now focus on the evidence demonstrating the mechanics of the Christian Hasidic construct as represented by Roman assembly System E and its evolution resulting in the present-day Modern Hybrid System G.
Just after the establishment of the System E construct, the Syrian hybrid System F was developed which was an attempt to merge the Quartodeciman System A with the Roman System E.
Eventually a more recent innovation of Passover and Unleavened Bread was created which is being followed by many present-day followers of Yahweh and their respective assemblies, the Modern Hybrid System G.
26. Passover – Roman Corruption II
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Quartodecimans, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 02/11/2013
Regarding the Roman construct (System E) of the Festival of Passover and Unleavened Bread, we will now address the protagonists of this Christian Hasidic practice who opposed the Quartodecimans (System A) and the Quasi-Quartodecimans (System D).
Irenaeus
Irenaeus (c.140-202 C.E.), presbyter and bishop of the diocese of Lyons, Gaul (France),1 was a vital player in the formulation of this new Roman assembly view.
Though early in his life he lived in Asia among the Quartodecimans and personally knew Polycarp, in his adult life he helped direct the western assemblies toward their new path.2
25. Passover – Roman Corruption I
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Quartodecimans, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 02/09/2013
The Quartodecimans argued that Christians should observe only the 14th as the Passover supper and Eucharist mystery (cup and bread) because the messiah and his disciples kept that same day.
Nevertheless, there was strong resistance by the Roman assembly.
The Quartodeciman (System A) and Quasi-Quartodeciman (System D) practice was made more difficult to overcome by the fact that they were both based upon the same apostolic authority (the apostle John).1
24. Passover – Anatolius Speaks!
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Quartodecimans, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 02/07/2013
Proof that the seven days of Unleavened Bread for the Quartodecimans extended from the 14th until the end of the 20th day of the first lunar month is established from records provided by their offshoots, the quasi-Quartodecimans of System D.
The most important source for their view is found in the records of Anatolius of Alexandria.
23. Passover – Which 7 Days?
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Quartodecimans, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 02/05/2013
The seven days of Unleavened Bread remained an important period for all the early Christian assemblies.
It was by means of these seven days that they determined when to observe Passover.
For the Quartodeciman practice (System A), being the original view of the early Christian assemblies, and its quasi-Quartodeciman offshoot System D (the early western view), these seven days began with the 14th and extended until the end of the 20th day of the first lunar month.
We begin to uncover this important detail by demonstrating three facts:
22. Passover – The Quartodecimans II
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Quartodecimans, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 02/01/2013
An important fact regarding the Quartodecimans that has been missed by most followers of Yahweh is that the Quartodecimans claimed and demonstrated authority from Yahushua the messiah and Scriptures for their practice of Passover.
Though they considered themselves not to be under the written Torah, they followed the guides of the Torah with regard to “all the festivals.”
Chrysostom (347-407 C.E.), a strong advocate of the Roman Catholic System E, for example, demonstrates this point in his work titled Adversus Judaeos, where he condemns the Quartodeciman Christians because of their practice of celebrating such scriptural high Sabbath days as the Day of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Festival of Tabernacles.1
21. Passover – The Quartodecimans I
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Quartodecimans, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/31/2013
Of all the professed followers of Yahweh, few are aware that during the first four centuries C.E. support was very strong among the early disciples and assemblies following Yahushua the messiah for the Aristocratic system of keeping Passover (System A).
It may also come as a surprise to learn that this view was in fact the original practice of all the earliest orthodox Christians.
Its advocates and supporters were in later centuries referred to as the Quartodecimans (14th keepers).
In our posts dealing with the Quartodecimans we shall investigate the antiquity of the Quartodeciman practice, demonstrate that they observed the 14th day of the first moon for the Passover supper, and present their claim that they observed Passover according to both Scriptures and the examples set forth by the messiah and his apostles.
20. Passover – Christian Factions II
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Quartodecimans, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/30/2013
An important fact to realize is that there were eight basic premises concerning Passover, the seven days of Unleavened Bread, and Pentecost which were almost universal and formed the foundation upon which the overwhelming majority of the early Christian assemblies, whatever system they followed, stood:
1. The Passover celebration was required for all Christians.1
2. The Christian Passover was an innovation in that it did not require any ritualistic animal sacrifice.2
3. The Passover lamb of the Torah and its sacrifice was a typology of the death of the messiah, the true Passover lamb of Yahweh.3
19. Passover – Christian Factions I
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Quartodecimans, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/28/2013
The Festival of Passover and Unleavened Bread and the Festival of Shabuath (Pentecost) were not just Jewish concerns.
Today, few English-speaking Christians, largely due to their long practice
of glossing the Hebrew word Phasekh (Passover) with the name Easter and their abandonment of the Festival of Pentecost, realize that Passover and Pentecost were the chief religious observances of the early Christian assemblies.
18. Passover – Pentecost Clarity II
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Pentecost, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/27/2013
In our last post titled 17. Passover – Pentecost Clarity I we addressed the four approaches for keeping Pentecost. Of these four systems the oldest is the Aristocratic, which counted the 50 days from the day after the weekly Sabbath following Passover, Sunday to Sunday.
Its antiquity is demonstrated by the fact that both the ancient conservative Samaritan and Sadducean (Boethusian) priesthoods practiced the identical Pentecost system—this despite their loathing for each other.
17. Passover – Pentecost Clarity I
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Pentecost, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/24/2013
As found with the celebration of Passover, there existed a great debate among the various Jewish factions, beginning in about the second century B.C.E., with regard to just how and when one was to count to the Khag of Shabuath (Weeks), also called Pentecost.
This debate was sparked by the fact that there is no direct statement found in Scriptures telling us exactly on which date one is to keep the Festival of Weeks.
16. Passover – Neo-Aristocratic Practice
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, Holy Days, Passover, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/23/2013
A late innovation of the Aristocratic understanding of
בין חערבים (byn ha-arabim) arose sometime after the fall of Jerusalem in 70 C.E., becoming clearly manifested in records by the eighth century C.E.
This new interpretation (System C) was built under the heavy influence of the Talmudists (spiritual offshoots of the Pharisees). It flourished primarily among the Karaites and neo-Samaritans but was also practiced by some less well-known groups.
Like those of the Aristocratic school (System A), these neo-Aristocratic groups (System C) understood byn ha-arabim as the period of twilight that follows sunset.
15. Passover – Aristocratic Practice II
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, Holy Days, Passover, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/21/2013
There is little doubt that the ancient Samaritans reflected the Sadducean position with regard to the timing of byn ha-arabim.
To support this detail, we retain one piece of evidence from an ancient Samaritan writer, Ezekielos the Tragedian, in his work titled ἐζαγωγή (Exagoge; Deliverance).1
This work was composed sometime between the first part of the second century until about 90 B.C.E.,2 i.e., as early as the outbreak of the Hasmonaean Revolt or as late as the first decade of the next century.
14. Passover – Aristocratic Practice I
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, Holy Days, Passover, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/20/2013
The Aristocratic understanding (System A) of “בין חערבים (byn ha-arabim)” was represented by the Jews called Sadducees, the Boethusian Sadducees, and by the ancient Samaritans.
Moreover, the Aristocratic practice was utilized by Yahushua the messiah, his apostles, and the early assemblies that followed him.1
Very few writings which discuss just how to observe Passover have come down to us directly from any acknowledged Sadducean, Boethusian, or ancient Samaritan source. So, for an acquaintance with their opinions, we are mainly dependent upon their antagonists.2
13. Passover – Hasidic Practice II
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, Holy Days, Passover, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/18/2013
In this second half of our discussion we will now look to the ancient records that demonstrate the Hasidic view regarding Passover.
The Book of Jubilees
The Book of Jubilees, originally composed in Hebrew by the Hasidim in the late second century B.C.E.,1 gives us the earliest representation of the Hasidic argument. To date, the most complete version of this text is found in the Ethiopian edition. It reports:
12. Passover – Hasidic Practice I
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, Holy Days, Passover, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/17/2013
Since the first century C.E., the most prevalent and popular view for the observance of Passover and the seven days of Unleavened Bread has been Hasidic System B—an interpretation first expressed by the ancient Hasidim.
The questions that must be asked are:
• What is the ancient evidence of this interpretation? Also, just how and on what days did they keep the Festival of Passover and Unleavened Bread?
11. Passover – Sadducees & Pharisees II
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, Holy Days, Passover, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/15/2013
In our first installment titled 10. Passover – Sadducees & Pharisees I, we discussed the religious philosophy of the Sadducees. With our second installment we will proceed to address the viewpoint of the Pharisees and their power struggle with the Sadducees.
It is within the framework of the evolving political and religious conflict between the Sadducees and Pharisees that we can understand just how and why the Pharisees ultimately became victorious in the officially recognized practice of Passover and Unleavened Bread which we have labeled “Hasidic System B.”
10. Passover – Sadducees & Pharisees I
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, Holy Days, Passover, Religion, Resurrection, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/14/2013
With the proper historical and cultural context in hand per our previous posts dealing with “The Dark Period,” we shall now turn our attention toward the two leading Jewish religious parties: the Sadducees and the Pharisees.
These two religious groups held opposing interpretations for בין הערבים (byn ha-arabim; between the evenings), for the day on which the Passover was eaten, and for the seven days of Unleavened Bread.
9. Passover – The Dark Period II
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, Holy Days, Passover, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/12/2013
One of the most important historical and cultural developments in Judaism during the Hellenic period was the formation of the movement, during the late third century B.C.E., that later became the Hasidim.
From them are derived the Pharisees, Essenes, Zealots, and others, including the later Rabbinists and Talmudists, who are their spiritual descendants.1
8. Passover – The Dark Period I
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, Holy Days, Immortal Soul, Passover, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/11/2013
How did such radically different views for the expression בין הערבים (byn ha-arabim), the Passover supper, and the seven days of Unleavened Bread come into existence among the Jews?
To fully understand this dispute we must begin with an examination of the historical and cultural context wherein the division of views took root in Judaism.
7. Passover – Jewish Factions
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/10/2013
Different Jewish practices with reference to the Khag of Passover and the seven days of Unleavened Bread and the Khag of Shabuath (Pentecost) become overtly apparent in the mid-second century B.C.E.
During this period a great dispute was already under way among the Jews, not just over exactly how the nation of Judaea should observe these festivals but over the approach to religion itself.
This debate was fought between the two leading factions of Judaism: the Hasidic and the Aristocratic schools.
6. Passover – Pentecost Connection II
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Pentecost, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/09/2013
As we continue our discussion regarding the connection between Passover and Pentecost, we discover that there were three other requirements attached to the Festival of Weeks:
(1) appearing and being worthy, (2) rejoicing, and (3) remembering.
5. Passover – Pentecost Connection I
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Pentecost, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/08/2013
An important part of the celebration of Passover and the seven days of Unleavened Bread was the day on which the high priest waved the עמר (omer) of freshly cut grain in front of the altar of Yahweh as an offering.
This event occurred on the first day of the 50-day count to the חג שבעות (Khag Shabuath; Festival of Weeks).
As a result, for the Jews and later the Christians, the events associated with the 50 days of the Festival of Weeks (also called Pentecost) were regarded as an important facet of the Passover celebration.
4. Passover – The Story
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, Holy Days, Passover, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/07/2013
Our next effort in defining the Passover supper and the seven days of eating unleavened bread is to give an overall summary of the Exodus experience. This event was the first time in which a Passover animal was commanded to be sacrificed and eaten by the Israelites.
On its primary level, the yearly observance of the Passover and seven days of eating unleavened bread is meant to recall the Israelite Exodus out of Egypt.1
The history is as follows:
3. Passover – What Is It?
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, High Sabbaths, Holy Days, Passover, Quartodecimans, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/06/2013
The חג (Khag; Festival) of Unleavened Bread forms part of the מועדי (moadi; appointed times) commanded by Yahweh, which gain their legal authority by means of a חקת (khoquth; statute).1
The term חג (khag) is also used when the entire seven days of eating unleavened bread is called the Passover.2
The first and seventh day of this khag are described as sacred מקראי (miqrai; gatherings for reading),3 i.e., a sacred convocation on a Sabbath or high Sabbath day during which Scriptures are to be studied.4
To understand the Festival of Passover and Unleavened Bread, we must first define the meanings of these two terms and explain what prompts them to be festival observances.
2. Passover – Introduction II
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, Holy Days, Passover, Quartodecimans, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/04/2013
Our first two tasks that shall be employed toward solving the Passover controversy will be to examine and define the different Jewish and Christian schools with regard to their observance of Passover, with its seven days of Unleavened Bread, and Shabuath (Pentecost).
Different Jewish Schools
Our initial inquiry shall delve into the practices of the Jewish schools. In this effort, we will explore the history, culture, and origin of three major Jewish schools of thought regarding the Festival of Passover and Unleavened Bread and the Festival of Pentecost.
The three basic Jewish systems for observing the Passover and the seven days of Unleavened Bread were as follows:
1. Passover – Introduction I
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Easter, Feast Days, Holy Days, Passover, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Unleavened Bread, Yahweh on 01/04/2013
Needless to say, the time has arrived for a serious discussion along with a new approach regarding the Khag of Passover and Unleavened Bread, especially among the various Yahwehist assemblies purporting to be seeking Yahweh’s truth of the matter.
At first thought, it would seem that the dates for the Passover supper, the seven days of eating unleavened bread, and the Khag of Shabuath (Pentecost) should hardly be controversial issues. Following are the instructions:
Sabbath Years and Jubilees-Irrelevant?
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Commandments, Feast Days, Holy Days, Jubilee Year, New Year, Religion, Sabbath, Sabbath Year, Scriptural Calendar, Scriptural Time, Yahweh on 11/17/2012
It has come to the attention of the Ranger, via a previous “Yahu Ranger Poll,” that there seems to be a lack of knowledge and understanding regarding the scriptural concept of the sabbath and Jubilee Years.
For many, they assert that this subject is irrelevant for us today.
The Ranger responds by strongly disagreeing with those adhering to this “Irrelevant” attitude.
Therefore, to illustrate the importance of the sabbath years and Jubilees as proclaimed in Scriptures and its relevance for us today, the following has been extracted from the publication by Qadesh La Yahweh Press titled “The Sabbath and Jubilee Cycle.”
Paul and Yahweh
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Blasphemy, New Testament, NT Patriarchs, Religion, Sacred Name, Salvation, The LORD, Yahweh on 10/07/2012
Just who was the person in the New Testament named Paul?
I mean, wasn’t he the guy who was present at Stephen’s execution and consented to it?
It is clear that the reason Stephen was murdered was because he had uttered the sacred name Yahweh, thereby committing blasphemy under Jewish law. (See Stephen and Yahweh)
There can be no doubt that Paul held to the “ineffable name” doctrine as espoused by the religious leaders of his day.
After Stephen’s death, did Paul have a change of heart regarding this “ineffable name” doctrine?
One way to find out amigos. If you would like to hear more of the details just proceed reading on the trail of truth with the Ranger.
Stephen and Yahweh
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Blasphemy, New Testament, NT Patriarchs, Religion, Sacred Name, Salvation, The LORD, Yahweh on 10/02/2012
In the book of Acts, Stephen was stoned to death for committing a serious breach of Jewish law.
Was the sacred name Yahweh to blame for Stephen’s death?
One way to find out amigos. Just proceed forward with the Ranger on the trail of truth for the details.
New Testament and Yahweh
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Blasphemy, New Testament, NT Patriarchs, Religion, Sacred Name, Salvation, The LORD, Yahweh on 09/26/2012
Is there any proof in the New Testament that the apostles and early followers of Yahushua taught and spoke in the sacred name Yahweh?
Many would say no for a variety of reasons, one of which is that the name Yahweh is not found in any existing Greek manuscripts.
Is this really the total truth?
How about we find out by proceeding with the Ranger on the trail of truth.
John the Baptist and Yahweh
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Blasphemy, New Testament, NT Patriarchs, Religion, Sacred Name, The LORD, Yahweh on 09/22/2012
Did John the Baptist adhere to Jewish law by not speaking the sacred name Yahweh?
Scriptures seem to indicate that John was rather outspoken at times when going about doing Yahweh’s work.
Just how outspoken was John with regard to the sacred name Yahweh, especially while among the religious leaders of Judea?
If you have an interest in finding out then the Ranger suggests you continue reading on.
Yahweh versus “the Lord”
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Blasphemy, Religion, Sacred Name, The LORD, Yahweh on 09/17/2012
Aren’t we just arguing semantics? I say Yahweh, you say “the Lord.” Can’t we all just get along?
Well, not so fast amigos. What the Ranger would like to do is to illustrate what Yahweh has to say about the matter. I mean, it would seem to be fairly reasonable to assume that Yahweh would want us to know the truth of the matter. Right?
For those who are interested, how about hopping on the trail of truth with the Ranger to investigate the matter.
Messiah Convicted of Blasphemy
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Blasphemy, Crucifixion, Messiah, New Testament, Religion, Sacred Name, The LORD, Yahushua, Yahweh on 09/16/2012
Did Yahushua the messiah in fact commit blasphemy, an alleged scriptural crime whereby he was convicted and sentenced to death by the religious leaders of Judaea?
Was there actually any scriptural basis for the extreme hatred of Yahushua by these religious leaders resulting in their wanting Yahushua dead?
To those religious leaders who were eventually responsible for Yahushua’s conviction and death sentence, the messiah had this to say:
You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies. (John 8:44)
Are there any facts to indicate that Yahushua did in fact commit the scriptural crime of “blasphemy” thereby justifying his execution?
If you’re interesting in finding the answers you might want to join the Ranger and hop on the trail of truth to begin the investigation.
Motive to Murder Yahushua
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Blasphemy, Crucifixion, Messiah, Religion, Sacred Name, The LORD, Yahushua, Yahweh on 09/14/2012
Was the motive to murder Yahushua the fact that he claimed to be the messiah?
Seems like a simple conclusion but is this the truth of the matter?
Why was there such extraordinary anger and hostility directed toward Yahushua the messiah by the religious leaders?
Could it be that there was something else going on with Yahushua that led to his unlawful murder?
Could that “something else” have something to do with Yahushua using the sacred name Yahweh?
If you’re interested in finding out amigos, just continue reading by hopping on the trail of truth with the Ranger.
Messiah and the Sacred Name
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Blasphemy, New Testament, Religion, Sacred Name, The LORD, Yahushua, Yahweh on 09/12/2012
What was the stance of Yahushua the messiah regarding the use of the sacred name Yahweh?
We know that during the first century C.E. the people of Judaea and Galilee were strictly prohibited from speaking the name Yahweh by the religious leaders.
Was Yahushua in agreement with this prohibition or did he see the situation quite differently?
If you’re interested in discovering the truth of the matter then the Ranger suggests you proceed to hop on the trail of truth to find out.
Ineffable Name Yahweh?
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Blasphemy, Religion, Sacred Name, The LORD, Yahweh on 09/10/2012
Is there any credence to the idea that the sacred name Yahweh should be protected from possible misuse by demanding that it should not be spoken?
Some may even cite as proof of this notion the third commandment in Scriptures.
You shall not take the name of Yahweh your eloahi to worthlessness; for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who takes his name to worthlessness. (Exodus 20:7)
On the other hand, there would seem to be contradictions in Scriptures if one were to suppress usage of the sacred name Yahweh.
So how and when did the concept of the “Ineffable Name” doctrine come about?
If you’re interested in finding out, then join the Ranger on the trail of truth to explore the details.
Intelligent Design Stuff
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Evolution, Intelligent Design, Religion, Yahweh on 09/07/2012
The Yahu Ranger Report has a page titled I.D. Stuff dedicated to articles and videos covering various aspects of Intelligent Design.
If you’re still entertaining the idea of having evolved from some swamp mud that was hit by lightning, then the Ranger suggests you check out the I.D. Stuff page right away.
Don’t want your mind wandering too much in the wrong direction amigos.
Yahweh’s Calendar
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Calendar, Religion, Scriptural Calendar, Scriptural Time, Yahweh on 09/05/2012
The Ranger has added a new page, titled Yahweh’s Calendar, that contains the dates for the balance of Yahweh’s sacred days for this year.
Be sure to check it out amigos!
Moses Reveals the Name Yahweh?
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Old Testament, OT Patriarchs, Religion, Sacred Name, The LORD, Yahweh on 09/03/2012
It is clear from the numerous passages in Scriptures that the name Yahweh is an eternal name and that it was known and used since the days of Adam and Eve.
It can also be demonstrated beyond any doubt that the sacred name was revealed by Yahweh to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaak, and Jacob and was utilized by their households.
How then is it possible that a popular interpretation—which contends that Yahweh never revealed his name to Abraham, Isaak, or Jacob and that it was only first revealed to Moses—can be used to offset the entire book of Genesis and numerous other verses throughout the Scriptures?
The Ranger invites you to investigate this seeming contradiction in Scriptures by embarking on the trail of truth to discover the facts of the matter.
Did Messiah Preexist as an Angel?
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Angels, Archangel, Messiah, Old Testament, Religion, Sacred Name, Yahushua, Yahweh on 08/24/2012
Could it be true that Yahushua the messiah (incorrectly referred to as Jesus Christ) preexisted as the eloah or angel called Yahu Yahweh?
Who was it that spoke to Moses and said, “I am the eloahi of your fathers, the eloahi of Abraham, the eloahi of Isaak, and the eloahi of Jacob (Exod. 3:6)”?
In Exod. 3:7 this eloahi is identified as Yahweh. At the same time, this very eloahi is identified as an angel in Exod. 3:2! It even gets better when you check out Acts 7:30-35.
What’s going on here? Have Scriptures gone whacky or is there a grievous mistranslation taking place?
If you are willing to investigate further then the Ranger suggests that you join him on the trail of truth once again as we delve into Scripures to figure this out.
Yahweh Eloahi – Part 3
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Angels, Archangel, Messiah, New Testament, Old Testament, Religion, Salvation, The LORD, Yahushua, Yahweh on 08/21/2012
This is it amigos. In this final installment of “Yahweh Eloahi” we are going to uncover the evidence contained in Scriptures demonstrating that there is more than one individual named Yahweh in the ruling headship of the eloahim.
If you’re ready let’s hop on the trail of truth again to see what Scriptures reveal regarding “Yahweh Eloahi.”
Also, if you haven’t done so already, the Ranger highly suggests you cover the material in Part 1 and Part 2 before proceeding. It might make the ride a little less bumpy.
Evidence of Multiple Yahwehs
There are several important pieces of evidence from Scripture that support the understanding that Yahweh eloahi akhad refers to more than one Yahweh in unity. The first item comes with the discussion of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In Genesis we read:
Yahweh Eloahi – Part 2
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Angels, Messiah, New Testament, Old Testament, Religion, Salvation, The LORD, Yahushua, Yahweh on 08/19/2012
Welcome back amigos! In this post we will continue where we left off in Part 1 and proceed to include in our discussion the concept of the “unapproachable” and “approachable” Yahwehs. If you haven’t already, The Ranger suggests you check out Part 1 and then continue on with this second of three installments regarding “Yahweh eloahi.”
In Scriptures, there was a Yahweh who actually appeared and spoke to various individuals in past times who was not father Yahweh.
If this sounds new to you then I suggest you hang on to your hats if you decide to investigate further.
Therefore, let’s once again hop on the trail of truth to find out what Scriptures have to say about the matter.
Yahweh Eloahi – Part 1
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Angels, Messiah, New Testament, Old Testament, Religion, Salvation, The LORD, Yahushua, Yahweh on 08/18/2012
Now that you have perused the Ranger’s former posts: Yahweh or Yahwehs? – Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, let’s proceed on to more meat of scriptural knowledge.
Frankly speaking, there can be no truthful understanding of Yahweh’s plan for mankind without a proper grasp of the concept of “Yahweh eloahi.”
So if you’re up to it, it’s time to saddle up and head out on this stretch of Yahweh’s trail of truth. This is gonna be an interesting ride amigos.
Yahweh or Yahwehs? – Part 3
Posted by Yahu Ranger in Angels, Archangel, Heaven, Hell, Messiah, NT Patriarchs, Old Testament, Religion, Sacred Name, Salvation, The LORD, Yahushua, Yahweh on 08/14/2012
By now the Ranger has concluded that you have gotten Part 1 and Part 2 under your belt with just a few minor bumps and scrapes.
This last installment is where it will all come together and you should have a much better understanding of “Yahweh eloahim.”
So what are you waiting for? Let’s get going as the hosses are gettin’ restless and Yahweh’s truth doesn’t like waitin’ too long!
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