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The Lord’s goal in Creation is to fill it with His glory. Habakkuk 2:14 (RSV) For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. Is this something that can be fulfilled in our lives? We should all strive to fill our lives with God’s glory. This week we are going to examine the architecture of the Third Temple as our blueprint to apprehend God’s g...

Daniel saw the four winds of heaven in a night vision. "2 Daniel said, "I saw in my vision by night, and behold, the four winds of heaven were stirring up the great sea." (Daniel 7:2 RSV) Moses describes the four rivers that flowed out of the Garden of Eden. "10 A river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and there it divided and became four rivers." (Genesis 2:10 RSV) There is a mysterious co...

God's throne is also known as the Merkavah (Chariot).  Isaiah, Ezekiel, and John received similar visions of God's throne. [Isaiah 6:1 RSV] "1 In the year that King Uzzi'ah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple." [Ezekiel 1:4 RSV] "4 As I looked, behold, a stormy wind came out of the north, and a great cloud, with brightness round...

The prophet Ezekiel begins his book with the glorious encounter of the heavenly Chariots of Fire. "1 In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the exiles by the river Chebar, the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God. ... 4 As I looked, behold, a stormy wind came out of the north, and a great cloud, with brightness round about it, and fi...

Before Elijah was taken to Heaven, he asked Elisha what he wanted.  What are you asking the Lord for? Elisha asked for a double-portion anointing. "9 When they had crossed, Eli'jah said to Eli'sha, "Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you." And Eli'sha said, "I pray you, let me inherit a double share of your spirit."" (2 Kings 2:9 RSV) Elijah told him that he had asked for a d...

There is a Call of God upon your life.  You will fulfill every good work that God has ordained for your life though His Call on your life. "11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his call, and may fulfil every good resolve and work of faith by his power," (2 Thessalonians 1:11 RSV) The call of God upon your life is a Call to the glory. "1 So I exhort t...

God longs for His Glory to dwell among you.  God's Glory is His Presence.  In Hebrew, His Glory is called the Shechinah.  You are going to the inner altar of your soul this week. "28 Then Moses took them from their hands, and burned them on the altar with the burnt offering, as an ordination offering, a pleasing odor, an offering by fire to the LORD." (Leviticus 8:28 RSV) The inner altar stood in...

What was created first, the world or the Temple?  Most of you would respond with, the world.  Wrong answer! :) According to Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers), “Seven things were created before the world was created. They are: The Torah, Gehinnom, the Garden of Eden, the Throne of Glory, the Temple, Repentance, and the Name of the Messiah.” The Temple is your glory connection on earth. Exodus 25:...

During these High Holy Days, the Days of Awe or Yamim Noraim, God is going to pour out His blessings upon you.  The Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur is the holiness day of the year. [Psalm 18:9 RSV] "9 He bowed the heavens, and came down; thick darkness was under his feet." Heaven’s Bow is God’s throne on earth. You will receive graces this week to connect with God’s Presence here on earth...

David's men became mighty men by reason of the anointing.  This mantle came upon them when they served David.  They became skilled in physical and spiritual warfare.  They were also skilled in the word of God.  These are few of the attributes of being armed with bows. "1 And these are the ones who came to David to Ziklag, while he was still hiding from...

Destiny is often defined as the events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.  You should aim towards destiny but not in the sense that the world perceives destiny. The prophetic word is destiny’s aim.  The prophetic word should guide you.  It was the prophetic word describing Saul that was destiny’s aim in his life.   "and he had a son whos...

After David defeats Goliath, David has popularity with everyone.  David was successful in everything that he did.  He obeyed King Saul with every command he was given regardless of how ridiculous the command was.  He was so successful that the king promotes him. "5 And David went out and was successful wherever Saul sent him; so that Saul set him over the men of...

An amazing bond developed between David and King Saul's son, the crown prince Jonathan. "1 When he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul." (1 Samuel 18:1 RSV) A similar bond was created between Israel (Jacob) and his son, Joseph. "3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was th...

Whenever I lose video in my FaceTime conversations with my 7-year-old nephew,  he says, “poor connection.”   Many people have poor connections in life.   Poor connections can cause you to miss destiny defining moments.  In contrast, one destiny defining connection can cause you to find your way in life.  This week, I will teach you about a destiny defining connection.&nbsp...

What is the pursuit of purpose?  The pursuit of purpose is to find your way in life in accordance with God’s will.   “9 A man's mind plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9 RSV) Previously, we discovered the great bravery of Saul when he snatched the Tablets of the 10 Commandments from Goliath in battle.  Saul may already recognize that he is de...

“There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abi'el, son of Zeror, son of Beco'rath, son of Aphi'ah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth;  and he had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he; from his shoulders upward he was taller than any of the people.”  1 Samuel 9:1-2 (RSV)  Who was this man...

What was the secret to David’s greatness?  Was it due to his compilation of the Psalms?  Was it his role as the shepherd of Israel?   Was his greatness due to his great military exploits?  We will explore this question on Thursday evening.  The secret to David’s greatness is also the secret to your greatness.  David’s greatness shined through when he put on King...

The secret of Abraham’s greatness is found in the addition of a Hebrew letter to his name.   [Genesis 17:5 (RSV)] “5 No longer shall your name be Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.” The letter that was added to his name represents the “The Breath of God.”  You are invited to join Sanjay Prajapati for “The Breath of God - The S...

We are in week 4 of our series in the Letters of Light.  This week, we will study how we can allow the Lord’s Presence to permeate our lives and make us holy through the Letters of God’s holy Word.  [Leviticus 20:26 (RSV)] “26 You shall be holy to me; for I the LORD am holy, and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine.” You are invited to join Sanjay Prajapati for “L...

We are in week 3 of our series in the Letters of Light.  This week, we will explore the Creation code in the second letter of the Hebrew Aleph-Beit.  The Jewishness of Jesus is revealed in every letter of the Aleph-Beit.   “The Jewish people and their spiritual leaders viewed Jesus as a rabbi. He often argued within the framework of rabbinical interpretation of the Law… In Jesus, th...

Biblical Hebrew is known as the Lashon HaKodesh, the Holy Tongue.  Biblical Hebrew is the only language that is Divinely created.  Each letter of the Hebrew Aleph-Beit has been formed and shaped by God alone.  As you study and mediate in the letters of light, you will receive wisdom and understanding from God's Word that will transform your exile into redemp...

Every letter of the Hebrew alphabet is filled with revelation.  As a carpenter employs tools to build a home, so God utilized the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew Alphabet, the Aleph-Beit, to form heaven and earth.  Every letter has been formed and shaped by God alone.  Each letter radiates the light of God’s glory.  It is the through the Letters of Light that the revelation of...

The Book of Ruth teaches you the secrets to experiencing Identity Transformation Through the Anointing.  [Ruth 4:14 RSV] "14 Then the women said to Na'omi, "Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without next of kin; and may his name be renowned in Israel!" It's the anointing that brought identity transformation to Naomi's family.  It is the anointing that will bring transfor...

God can turn your mistakes into miracles. The Book of Ruth teaches you the steps to turning your mistakes into miracles. You are invited to join Sanjay Prajapati for “Turning a Mistake into a Miracle” 

What does it mean to find rest for your soul?  How can you find rest in a world of constant turmoil and unrest?   In the Book of Ruth, we see Naomi and her daughter-in-law, Ruth lose everything including their husbands, wealth, royalty, and honor.  In the midst of the calamity, Naomi tells Ruth: Ruth 3:1 (Chabad.org) “1 And Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, "My daughter, shall I...