Assembly of Yahweh Natzraya

Last time out, I talked about Jacob running away. This time around, Jacob, having spent many years working for his uncle Laban, decides to return to his homeland, Canaan, the land Yahweh promised to give to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob. Jacob, deceived by his father-in-law Laban, had worked diligently for years to accumulate wealth and livestock. However, Laban's deceit and greed led Jacob to ma...

In a land where the echoes of ancient prophecies reverberated, two stories unfolded, joined by the threads of divine purpose and human ambition. As Rebekah settled into her new life, she bore Isaac two sons, Esau and Jacob. Esau, the elder, was a skilled hunter, while Jacob, the younger, was a contemplative scholar. A fateful day arrived when Esau, famished from a long hunt, traded his birthright...

Katika nchi ambamo mwangwi wa unabii wa kale unasikika, hadithi mbili zinafunuliwa, zikiunganishwa na wazo moja la kusudi la Mungu na tamaa ya wanadamu. Rebeka alipotulia katika maisha yake mapya, alimzalia Isaka wana wawili, Esau na Yakobo. Esau, mkubwa, alikuwa mwindaji stadi, wakati Yakobo, mdogo, alikuwa mwanachuoni wa kutafakari. Siku ya maafa ilifika wakati Esau, akiwa na njaa baada ya kuwin...

Di negeri tempat gema nubuatan kuno bergema, dua cerita terungkap, disatukan oleh benang merah dari tujuan ilahi dan ambisi manusia. Saat Ribka menjalani kehidupan barunya, dia melahirkan dua orang putra bagi Ishak, Esau dan Yakub. Esau, yang lebih tua, adalah seorang pemburu yang terampil, sedangkan Yakub, yang lebih muda, adalah seorang sarjana yang kontemplatif. Suatu hari yang menentukan tiba...

En una tierra donde resuenan los ecos de las antiguas profecías, se desarrollan dos historias, unidas por el hilo común del propósito divino y la ambición humana. Cuando Rebeca se instaló en su nueva vida, le dio dos hijos a Isaac, Esaú y Jacob. Esaú, el mayor, era un hábil cazador, mientras que Jacob, el menor, era un erudito contemplativo. Llegó un día fatídico cuando Esaú, muerto de hambre tras...

Dans un pays où résonnaient les échos d’anciennes prophéties, deux histoires se sont déroulées, reliées par les fils du dessein divin et de l’ambition humaine. Alors que Rébecca s'installait dans sa nouvelle vie, elle enfanta à Isaac deux fils, Ésaü et Jacob. Ésaü, l'aîné, était un chasseur habile, tandis que Jacob, le plus jeune, était un érudit contemplatif. Un jour fatidique arriva où Ésaü, aff...

In the scorching desert, Abraham's wife, Sarah, had given birth to Isaac, a miracle child as promised of Yahweh. Abraham was one year older, at one hundred years and Sarah well past the age of child bearing. Yahweh had told Abraham that Sarah’s son, Isaac would be the son of the covenant and the start of a great nation.

What do you believe? Is the word of Yahweh true and can it be trusted? Are his promises sure and will they come to pass, in your life, the lives of your friends and family and in your environment? These are the questions this lesson attempts to answer with the story of Abram, his wife Sarai and their maid Hagar.

Genesis 11:1-9, tells a fascinating story about the Tower of Babel. This story is set in ancient times and happened after the flood. As people migrated from the east, they settled in the plain of Shinar, eager to rebuild, settle and perform the motions belonging to the ordinary business of living. At this time, “the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.”

Way back in July of 2007, I published that establishing doctrinal unity in our present times is not a realizable undertaking. This was in my very first two postings on the Assembly of Yahweh Natzraya blog. To quote myself, In this present age, it is evident that the spiritual terrain is pockmarked with symptoms of divisiveness produced by the obnoxious attribute in man referred to as unreasonable...

This episode explores the theme of corruption and redemption. Beginning at Genesis 5 1-32, a book is found which traces the lineage of man from Adam to Noah. The register contains Adam’s lineage from the birth of his son Seth which is why it is known as the line of righteousness. However, in terminating this ancestry with Noah, and the birth of his sons, the list admits the book is an index of men...

Change is a constant. Every morning when you rise from your bed or sleeping pallet, change has occurred. Change happens as you pass from birth, a fledgling, and attain youth and old age, till a person dies. These are all internal changes that occur with our bodies. The most important change that should happen to a person is the change of passing from death to life, just as Yehoshua of Nazareth, ou...

Deuteronomy 26 12-15, describes giving tithes (a tenth of one's produce) to the Levites, foreigners, orphans, and widows, when they arrive in the land of the promise. The Israelites are reminded to acknowledge the Mighty One’s blessings and provision, declaring their obedience to His commands. This act of giving demonstrates gratitude, trust, and recognition of the Mighty One’s sovereignty. Th...

Vows are a form of gratitude toward Yahweh, the Mighty One, that people perform (Psalm 65 1, Psalm 116 14,18). Some vows recorded in Scripture are the vow of Jacob (Genesis 28 20-22, the vow of Jephthah in Judges 11 30-40, Hannah’s vow (1 Samuel 1 9-11), King Saul’s vow (1 Samuel 14 24-30), and in the Messianic Scriptures, there is the example of Paul’s vow (Acts 18 18, Acts 21 17-24).

Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Yehoshua Messiah was like this; for after his mother, Miriam, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Set Apart Spirit. 19 Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly. 20 But when he thought about these things, behold, a messenger of Yahweh appeared...

Moses, in his speech to the assembled Israelites, warned them against the sin of pride. They had defeated nations and peoples. These nations were stronger and had a greater population. These were established nations who had been inhabiting the land for ages. In comparison, Israel was just been born as a nation after leaving Egypt were they had been slaves. All of these encounters would be acceptab...

Looking at events ongoing in today’s world. It is not difficult to conclude there is no comfort for those who lack and are suffering. It all sounds like a scripted version of the trials that afflicted Job introduced as “a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing the Mighty One and shunning evil” (Job 1:1). Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic de...

This week’s episode takes off from the book of Isaiah to highlight the loving kindnesses of Yahweh, our creator and maker. While it is true that He dislikes and punishes sin, which comes from disobedience to His instructions, it is barely understood by the perishing how much loving kindness He shows to those who are not deserving of His favour.

This week’s episode titled Parashat Matot-Mas, is the last from the book of Numbers for the Nazari year 1994. It is a passage in the life of the Israelites that Yahweh trained in the wilderness, which reveals the control the flesh had over the tribe of Reuben and the tribe of Gad. This is shown in their materialistic desires and self seeking or selfish behaviour. The facts of their Lust for the pl...

Ruth, une Moabite, est une figure centrale de la lignée de Yehoshua Messie. Bien qu'elle puisse sembler une candidate improbable à l'inclusion dans la généalogie du Messie, son histoire est une démonstration remarquable de la souveraineté et de la faveur du Tout-Puissant. Comment Ruth, une Moabite, s'inscrit-elle dans l'image de la lignée du Messie ? Ruth épouse Boaz, un descendant...

Rut, una moabita, es una figura fundamental en el linaje de Yehoshua Mesías. Si bien puede parecer una candidata poco probable para ser incluida en la genealogía del Mesías, su historia es una demostración notable de la soberanía y el favor del Poderoso. ¿Cómo encaja Rut, una moabita, en el cuadro del linaje del Mesías? Rut se casa con Booz, un descendiente de Judá. Su hijo, Obed, se convierte en...

Ruth, seorang wanita Moab, adalah tokoh penting dalam garis keturunan Yehoshua Mesias. Meskipun ia mungkin tampak seperti calon yang tidak mungkin dimasukkan dalam silsilah Mesias, kisahnya merupakan demonstrasi yang luar biasa akan kedaulatan dan kemurahan Yang Maha Kuasa. Bagaimana Rut, seorang wanita Moab, bisa masuk dalam gambaran garis keturunan Mesias? Ruth, menikah dengan Boas, keturunan Ye...

Ruth, a Moabitess, is a pivotal figure in the lineage of Yehoshua Messiah. While she might seem like an unlikely candidate for inclusion in the Messiah's genealogy, her story is a remarkable demonstration of the Mighty One's sovereignty and favour. How does Ruth, a Moabitess, fit into the picture of the Messiah's lineage? Ruth, marries Boaz, a descendant of Judah. Their son, Obed, beco...

Ruthu, Mmoabu, ni mtu muhimu sana katika ukoo wa Yehoshua Masihi. Ingawa anaweza kuonekana kama mgombea asiyetarajiwa kujumuishwa katika nasaba ya Masihi, hadithi yake ni onyesho la ajabu la ukuu na upendeleo wa Mwenye Nguvu. Ruthu, Mmoabu, anapatanaje na mfano wa ukoo wa Mesiya? Ruthu, anaolewa na Boazi, mzao wa Yuda. Mwana wao, Obedi, anakuwa baba ya Yese, na Yese ndiye baba ya Mfalme Daudi. Uko...

In this episode, Balak teams up with Balaam to curse the Israelites, Balaam, a Mesopotamian magician, is known as a person who pronounces blessings or curses that take effect (Numbers 22:6). However, the Mighty One thwarts these plans to curse and uses Balaam to bless the Israelites. Although Balak desires a curse, the Mighty One's desire prevails, and the Israelites are blessed. Balaam is ini...