Shalom Jerusalem Tours - Swaziland

03/12/2023

Isaiah 46:4-13
I Am your GOD and will take care of you until you are old and your hair is gray. I made you and will care for you; I will give you help and rescue you.

"To whom will you compare me?" says YHVH. "Is there anyone else like Me?

People open their purses and pour out gold; they weigh out silver on the scales. They hire a goldsmith to make a god; then they bow down and worship it.

They lift it to their shoulders and carry it; they put it in place, and there it stands, unable to move from where it is. If any pray to it, it cannot answer or save them from disaster.

"Remember this, you sinners; consider what I have done.

Remember what happened long ago; acknowledge that I alone Am GOD and that there is no one else like Me.

From the beginning I predicted the outcome; long ago I foretold what would happen. I said that My plans would never fail, that I would do everything I intended to do.

I Am calling a man to come from the east; he will swoop down like a hawk and accomplish what I have planned. I have spoken, and it will be done!

"Listen to Me, you stubborn people who think that victory is far away.

I Am bringing the day of victory near, it is not far away at all.

My triumph will not be delayed.

I will save Jerusalem and bring honor to Israel there!

HalleluYah!
Be blessed and stay blessed 🌷

25/09/2023

Departure ;- 25 Nov 2023 Return :- 04 Dec 2023

16/08/2023

Kingdom of Joy Journey - Israel
31 March - 08 April 2024

Places on Program:
Jaffa, Netanya, Haifa, Akko, Mt Carmel, Jezreel - Megiddo Valley, Mount Precipice
Nazareth, Cana, Mt Tabor – Transfiguration, Mount of the Beatitudes, Tabgha, Capernaum, Ancient Boat, Sail on Galilee Boat, Bethabara – Baptism, Jericho, Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea, Mt Zion, Last Supper Room, Tomb of King David, Walls of Jerusalem, Cardo, Jewish Quarters, Temple Institute, Western Wall, Southern
Wall, Golden Gate, Mount of Olives, Palm Sunday road , Church of All Nations, Garden of Gethsemane Caiaphas House, Panoramic view,
Pools of Bethsaida, Stations of the Cross, Bethlehem, Shepherd Field Golgotha, Garden Tomb. Yad Vashem, Ein Kerem, Emmaus, Abu Gosh

21/07/2023

Ancient Pathways
29 October- 05 November 2023

Jeremiah 6:16-20
This is what YHVH says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you
will find rest for your souls.

Day 1: Departure from Johannesburg: (Sunday 29 October 2023)

Day 2: (Monday 30 October 2023)
Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Netanya, Mt Carmel, Jezreel - Megiddo Valley, Mount Precipice, Haifa, Akko, Nazareth

Day 3: (31 Tuesday October 2023)
Nazareth, Cana, Mt. Tabor, Yeshua Boat, Sail on Galilee, Mount of the Beatitudes Tabgha

Day 4: (Wednesday 01 November 2023)
Judean Desert, Bethabara, Qumran, Dead Sea, Jericho, Wadi Qilt

Day 5: (Thursday 02 November 2023)
Shepherd Field, Last Supper Room, Tomb of King David, Zion Gate, Jewish Quarters, Western Wall and Southern Steps, Golden Gate,
Caiaphas House, Jaffa Gate

Day 6: (Friday 03 November 2023)
Mount of Olives, Church of All Nations, Garden of Gethsemane, Pools of Bethsaida, Stations of the Cross, Golgotha, Garden Tomb

Day 7: (Saturday 04 November 2023)
Ein Kerem, Abu Gosh,Free Time

Day 8: (Sunday 05 November 2023)
Home

Contact: Charmaine - +27 69 168 3518

29/04/2023

Shalom Jerusalem Tours- 2023






1. Jerusalem of Gold
15 May – 22 May 2023

2. Shavuot Harvest Time 21 May – 29 May 2023

3. Ancient Pathways
31 May – 09 June 2023

4. Strength and Dignity
10 June – 17 June 2023

5. Grace of Righteousness 25 June – 02 July 2023

6. Footsteps in Israel
06 July – 15 July 2023

7. Joyful Heart 16 July – 26 July 2023

8. Wind Beneath Wings 27 July – 05 Aug 2023

9. Calming Storms
05 Aug – 12 Aug 2023

10. Women of Proverbs
11 Aug -18 Aug 2023

11. Men of God
11 Aug -18 Aug 2023

12. Walk of Faith
19 Aug – 26 Aug 2023

13. Valleys of Jerusalem
27 Aug – 02 Sept 2023

14. Everlasting Love
03 Sept – 10 Sept 2023

15. Raise a HalleluYah
16 Sept – 24 Sept 2023

16. Feast of Succoth
26 Sept – 07 Oct 2023

17. El Shaddai 10 Oct – 18 Oct 2023

18. On Eagle Wings
22 Oct – 29 Oct 2023

19. Mercy Me 01 Nov – 10 Nov 2023

20. Called By Name
12 Nov – 21 Nov 2023

21. Gates of Thanksgiving
04 Dec – 11 Dec 2023

22. Light of The World
21 Dec – 30 Dec 2023

23. Crown of Thorns
21 April - 05 May 2024

28/04/2023

26/04/2023

Shalom Shalom family 🌷

Job 5:8-9
“But if I were you, I would appeal to YHVH ; I would lay my cause before Him. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.

Deuteronomy 10:21
He is the one you praise; He is your Elohim, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes

Jeremiah 32:27
“I Am YHVH, the GOD of ALL mankind. Is anything too hard for me?

We all have times where we go through challenges, hardships and very threatening situations or relationships. In these we sometimes feel that we walk in a storm, but forget it is our Allmighty that is in full control of all situations. YHVH demands the storm and He calms the storm. That very Storm is sometimes there for your protection or guidance.

While the Israelites were in the excruciating heat of the desert, YHVH been with them providing a dark cloud to give them shade. It was a sign YHVH is with them where ever they traveled.

While things situations look impossible, we have a GOD of ALL POSSIBLE.

He can move a mountain, calm a storm, open the seas for His people to go forward.

Today we focus on every Victory in Him, Through Him and in Him.

Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I Am your Elohim. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My Righteous right hand.’

Our Heavenly Father and great I Am, Glory to Your Name, Praises to You, for You are GOD alone. There is none like You. You are Worthy to be Praised an Victorious in all You are. Your Power never cease and Your Name YHVH our El SHADDAI, El GIBBOR an ELOHIM are by far above all names or attributes. Therefore we place all our trust in You. Our faith remains in Your Miracles. Your wonders are still in our presence. You expose all evil and deliver justice upon all corruption. In Your presence we are safe and secure. Thank You for preparing a table before us in the presence of our enemies. Thank You for all our blessings and provisions. Thank You that we know all is possible for all who trust in You. In times we are weak, You remain strong and we are greatful that we can call You our Father. Thank You for blessing this day ahead of all our concerns and wiping away all tears, helping us in ever way to see You are with us. *Let Your Kingdom come and will be done on earth as in heaven* Amein

Be blessed and stay blessed 🌷

19/12/2022

The Voice of The Shepherd
11 March - 18 March 2023

SHALOM JERUSALEM TOURS #

Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations.

Prices are based on per person sharing a room. In the event of no room partner, a single supplement apply.

Tour
$1550 Excluding Flights

R33,950
Flights from JNB included

Including Package:
* Stay in Tourist Class Hotels
*Breakfast and dinner at the hotels as itinerary
* Hotel gratuities
* English Guide
*Entrance fees at sites on program
*Air-conditioned Coach transportation
*Boat Sailing on the Sea of Galilee
*Worship Moments with Passion
*Bottle Water per day
*Radio Listening Systems
You are invited to join us as we journey and explore the land of the Scriptures. We are confident that this experience will deepen your walk with our Messiah and transform the way you read Scripture and worship.

As we Journey you will experience life-shaping days. Standing in Awe at the places where our Savior walked and ministered.

Shalom Jerusalem Tours offer you a set apart from other trips because it includes special worship moments and teaching with understanding with a deeper Passion as the Scriptures comes to life. This is a unique experience!

Genesis 12:1-3
Now YHVH said to Abram, “Get yourself out of your country, away from your kinsmen and away from your father’s house, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, I will bless you, and I will make your name great; and you are to be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, but I will curse anyone who curses you; and by you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”

Day 1: Departure from Johannesburg: (Saturday 11 March 2023)
Our journey begins as we depart on overnight flight to Israel.

Day 2: (Sunday 12 March 2023)
Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Mt Carmel, Jezreel - Megiddo Valley, Haifa, Akko, Mount Precipice
We depart to Tel Aviv. The Bible stories come alive as we start our journey reading the Scriptures. We take a drive to Joppa the oldest port of Israel. We visit the charismatic and beautiful city of Jaffa port city that dates back thousands of years and where Peter had his vision on the rooftop of the House of Simon the Tanner. Where Tabitha was raised from the dead and Jonah set sail to Tarshish from Jaffa. King Solomon built his port on the Mediterranean. We drive to Mt. Carmel where Elijah challenged King Ahab and the prophets of Baal. (1 Kings 19) we see the Jezreel Valley, the Armageddon Battlefield, (Hill of Megiddo”), mentioned in the Bible only once, as Revelation to John (16:16). We end the day in prayer on Mount Precipice that is 397 above Sea level. We visit Haifa and Akko. Yeshua returned to Nazareth after his baptism and visit the local synagogue declaring in public, that he is the Messiah. Rejecting his claim, the Nazarenes’ declare him as a false Messiah, and drag him to the “edge of the city“. They attempt to throw over the cliff, but “he passed through the midst of them and walked away” (Luke 4:29-30). Our journey ends in Nazareth where Yeshua spent his boyhood years before beginning his ministry at the age of 30.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner. Overnight: Nazareth

Day 3: (Monday 13 March 2023)
Nazareth , Cana, Mt. Tabor, Yeshua Boat, Sail on Galilee, Mount of the Beatitudes, Tabgha, Capernaum
We start this morning in the town of Nazareth where Yeshua grew up in his early childhood. Traveling to Cana of Galilee where Yeshua performed His first miracle at the wedding. We ascend to Mt. Tabor the place of transfiguration and ascension of Yeshua, coming to a deeper understanding about the everlasting life. We visit the Nof Ginnosar Kibbutz where a discovery of the ancient Boat were made. We enjoy relaxing Cruise on the Sea of Galilee with devotion on board, bringing to life the experiences of Yeshua and the fishermen disciples. We have special time at the Mount of the Beatitudes, the site of the Sermon on the Mount. While experiencing the words of Yeshua to the multitudes we have a beautiful view of the entire Galilee. Next is Tabgha the site of the multiplication of loaves and fishes. Here Yeshua’s appearance to his disciples after his resurrection, restored and commissioned Simon Peter to rise, serve as the leader of the newborn community of Faith. We visit to Capernaum the “evangelical triangle” These ruins of ancient 1st century synagogue, a location where Yeshua taught and where Peter’s home was.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner. Overnight: Nazareth

Day 4: (Tuesday 14 March 2023)
Mt Arbel, Judean Desert, Bethabara, Qumran, Dead Sea, Jericho, Wadi Qilt
This is a very early morning enjoying an amazing outlook over the Sea of Galilee from Mt Arbel. We stop at Tmar Bkfar where we will watch a short video and time to purchase something valuable to take home with us from Galilee. We take our Journey through the Judean Desert with a visit to the Biblical Baptism site Bethabara, that played an important role in the life of Yeshua. After his rejection in Jerusalem during the Feast of Dedication, “He went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.” (John 10.40). We visit Qumran where the Deadsea Scrolls were found . We enjoy some time at the Dead Sea before we continue to Jericho, where God had an awesome plan for the battle of Jericho. Standing here in these valleys brings us to make a special Covenant with our Heavenly Father as the Israelites did after crossing over from Jordan to the Promised Land. With Scriptures coming to life, we have a better understanding of the Amazing plan YHVH had for His people. With a view over the Mount of Temptation, we read how Yeshua was tempted by Satan after fasting 40 days & 40 Nights.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 5: (Wednesday 15 March 2023)
Mt Zion, Last Supper Room, Tomb of King David, Cardo, Jewish Quarters, Western and Southern Wall, Golden Gate, Mount of Olives, Palm Sunday road , Church of All Nations, Garden of Gethsemane, Night Light
This morning is a very early start and long walk we visit the Upper Room (Luke 22). We visit the traditional site where Yeshua instituted the “Last Supper” - Matthew 26:17-30; Mark 14:12-25; Luke 22:7-23; John 13:1—17:26. Visit the Tomb of King David and walk through the historic Jewish Quarter, down the Cardo. On our way down the stairs we see the Golden Lamp Stand and enjoy prayer time at the Western Wall. We take our journey out the Dung Gate to view the Southern Wall Excavations and the Temple Stairs. We walk pass the Mercy Gate and make our way up to the Golden Gate. We head to the top of the Mount of Olives to stand where Yeshua had a breathtaking view of the city across the Kidron Valley to the Eastern Gate where the Prince of Peace will enter (Ezekiel 44) also the place where He ascended into heaven (Acts 1). We visit where “the Yeshua wept” as he beheld the Holy City and walk down the Palm Sunday Road to the Garden of Gethsemane and see 2,000 year old olive trees that date back to the time of Yeshua. We visit the Church of All Nations. We spend time praying in the Garden. This evening you have the opportunity to explore Jerusalem at night.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 6: (Thursday 16 March 2023)
Bethlehem, Shepherd Field, Caiaphas House, Pools of Bethsaida, Stations of the Cross, Golgotha, Garden Tomb,
We start at the Shepherds field in Bethlehem. Yeshua was born in Bethlehem, which was a fulfillment of prophecy (Micah 5:2; Luke 2:1-7) and burial for Rachel. Bethlehem actually means “house of bread.”, known as the birthplace of David (2 Sam 23:24; 1 Chr 11:26). The roads descending to the east of Bethlehem lead through the village of Beit Sahour which is identified since ancient times where the shepherds seen the Star. (Luke 2:8-10). We visit the House of Caiaphas before we start The Way of The cross from the Lions gate, continuing to the Pools of Bethsaida that have supplied water to the First and Second Temples until Herod the Great’s time. These very baths are where the healing miracle of Yeshua took place. We visit Ecco homo ("behold [the] man" John 19 where the soldiers plaited a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and arrayed him in a purple robe. We continue to the Stations of the Cross and end at Golgotha and end our day at the empty Garden Tomb, where we will reflect on the Resurrection with a time of prayer (Luke 23).
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 7: (Friday 17 March 2023)
Tomb of Samuel, Ein Kerem, Abu Gosh, Tel Aviv
We visit the Tomb of Samuel with an extraordinary view. Samuel's grave is situated atop a steep hill to the north of the Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramo. Samuel's legacy as a prophet began when he was 13 years old, and God had anointed him for this position. By the time Samuel had become a grown man he had become an important public figure and people had known him for being a prophet of God. Samuel was an honest and fair judge, dispensing God's law impartially. Our journey continue to Ein Kerem a pilgrimage site where John the Baptist was born. Next we will have a visit to the village of Abu Gosh, it was known in Biblical Times as Kiryat Ye'arim, where the Ark of the Covenant was placed from here King David brought the Holy Shrine back to Jerusalem. We drive to Tel Aviv where we will spend free time before we take our flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: (Saturday 18 March 2023)
Home
We say goodbye to our new friends, having wonderful memories and treasure them in our hearts. We on our way home with mind and hearts filled with a new and revived passion of Faith. Israel remains on our lips

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01/11/2022

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Departure Date;- 22 July 2023Departure From:- Tel AvivDeparture Day: - Saturday

14/10/2022

THE BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON

Armageddon is known as the final battle between the forces of good and evil. The final end-time battle after the thousand year reign of Yeshua HaMashiach.

In Matthew 24 and Luke 21, Yeshua HaMashiach described the key events leading to His return.

The word Armageddon derived from Har Magedon meaning (mountain of Megiddo) Armageddon is mentioned only once in New Testament as in the Book of Revelation 16.

In this end-time invasion, we once see Israel’s enemies mounting a war against Jerusalem but we also see the spiritual forces behind the rebellion against YHVH.

“They had as king over them the angel of the Abyss, whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon (Revelation 9:11)

The Abaddon/Apollyon of Revelation is a real being who will inflict real pain on real people.
The Scriptures mentioned the ‘Prince of Rosh,’ which is Russia”

Revelation 16:14, 16
“They are spirits of demons performing miraculous signs, and they go out to the kings of the whole world, to gather them for the battle on the great day of YHVH Almighty…. Then they gathered the kings together to the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon.”

John in his description of the demonic locusts that Satan released from the bottomless pit (Revelation 9:1–6).

Joel chapters 1 and 2 provide a similar description of locusts prophesied to invade Israel in The Day of YHVH. Joel refers to the locusts' attack with the image of an invasion by a ferocious army from the north (Joel 2:20).

Daniel 11:40–45 also predicts an invasion into Israel by a powerful northern aggressor. If these are identical, the demonic locusts will control this northern army, and direct it across the Euphrates to invade Israel (Revelation 9:14–16).

The prophet Ezekiel described an end-time which armies from the north that is under the leadership of Gog, will challenge the restoration of Israel. Israel has been in a constant battle of defense.

Revelation 9 tells us that under the fifth trumpet judgment John sees a star fall from heaven to earth.

This ''star'' is Satan, and he is given the key to the bottomless pit. Using this key, Satan unleashes a plague of supernatural demons resembling locusts.

They torment unbelievers for five months with such pain that people seek death unsuccessfully. They appear like horses prepared for battle, and they have a king, whose name is Apollyon, meaning ''Destroyer.''

Revelation 20:7–8
When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison, and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog , to gather them for battle.”

According to Ezekiel 38:2 Gog is a chief prince living in the land of Magog.

YHVH is faithful and will not abandon His People. There will come a time where YHVH's anger will be against those who are against Israel. Nothing will come to YHVH as surprise.

The nations will unite and come upon Israel “like a cloud that covers the land” Ezekiel 38

The forces that come against Israel will be to such extend in the day of defeat, that Gog’s weaponry will provide fuel for Israel for seven years (Ezekiel 39:9).

Under the sixth trumpet judgment John sees four angels released from the Euphrates river. Their release coincides with a horde of two hundred million demonic mounted troops that kill a third of mankind.

However, the survivors refuse to abandon their idolatry and to repent of their evil deeds.

In Revelation 8–9, John describes a period during the end times when angels sound seven trumpets. Each trumpet signals the coming of a new judgment on the people of earth.

YHVH will hurl His fury against Gog with pestilence and with blood, floods, giant hailstones, fire and brimstone. YHVH anger will come upon those who come against the Land of Israel (Ezekiel 38:22). YHVH will save and rescues Israel with a strong hand and with an outstretched arm.

The “arm of YHVH ” also represents His salvation "to bring them near", which in Hebrew is Yeshua.

Jeremiah 32:21
“You brought your people Israel out of Egypt with signs and wonders, by a mighty hand and an outstretched arm and with great terror.”

YHVH ’s Divine Sheltering Presence over Israel has not ended but will continue to the everlasting Kingdom that will not be shaken

Ezekiel 39:10
“They will not need to gather wood from the fields or cut it from the forests, because they will use the weapons for fuel. And they will plunder those who plundered them and loot those who looted them, declares the Sovereign YHVH.”

Ezekiel 39:12 described that many soldiers will die in this battle that it will take seven months for Israel to bury them all and cleanse their land

Zechariah 14:16–17
“Then the survivors from all the nations that have attacked Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, YHVH Almighty, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkoth). If any of the peoples of the earth do not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, YHVH Almighty, they will have no rain.”

The word tabernacle is in Hebrew referred to as sukkah. YHVH promised that He will hide His people in His sukkah (Shelter or covering) making them inaccessible from the enemy on the rock of His presence.

Sukkot reveals a time of YHVH's mighty protection of Israel and those who trust in Him.

Psalm 27:5
“For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle (sukkah); In the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock.”
Romans 10:14
How can they call on Him unless they believe in Him? How can they believe in Him unless they hear about Him? How can they hear about Him unless someone preaches to them?”

Romans 11:15
“For if their casting Yeshua aside means reconciliation for the world, what will their accepting Him mean? It will be life from the dead!”

The seven seals represent events to take place on this earth during each seal’s appointed time.

Revelation 5:1
I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a Book written inside and on the back, sealed up with seven seals.

As this prophecy opens, we see Yeshua as the Lamb of YHVH take the book of YHVH’s providence and begin to open its seven seals, one by one.

Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song, saying: ‘You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; for You were slain, and have redeemed us to YHVH by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation’”

The supreme center of YHVH's power was the offering of Yeshua as the Lamb sacrificed for us.

Yeshua sent by YHVH to save the lost and to glorify His Father. As by faith we see even the angels above bow before him in loving adoration, declaring Yeshua worthy to open the seven-sealed book.

Isaiah 29:11
The entire vision will be to you like the words of a sealed book, which when they give it to the one who is literate, saying, “Please read this,” he will say, “I cannot, for it is sealed.”

Isaiah 8:16
Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.

Daniel 9:24
“Seventy weeks have been decreed for your people and your holy city, to finish the transgression, to make an end of sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy place.

Revelation 6:2
As the Savior breaks the first seal of the great book, a wondrous scene flashes before the gaze of the holy apostle John, He says, “And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer”
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Daniel 8:26
“The vision of the evenings and mornings
Which has been told is true; But keep the vision secret, For it pertains to many days in the future.”

Daniel 12:4
But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until "the time of the end". Many will go here and there to increase knowledge.”

Revelation 22:10
Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is near.

Matthew 7:21
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Master, Master,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see The Day drawing near..

Let us not give up or lose faith or hope because the day of Redemption is drawing near. Let us prepare ourselves and remain faithful in our commitment to our Heavenly Father.

Matthew 25:31-46
When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.

“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Master, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’

“They also will answer, ‘Master, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’

“He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’

“Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”

Lesson continue
Be blessed and stay blessed 🌷

11/10/2022

YESHUA HAMASHIACH
THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES

Matthew 26 41
'Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. '

There are so many times that we have a Spirit filled with so much energy but the body does not co-operate. It brings our attention sometimes to regardless how much effort you put in, only a small number of people recognize or take it to heart.

The entire personality of Yeshua HaMashiach expresses his purpose. While he came to bring people to salvation, many ignored him or simply chose not to partake in anything he offered.

It takes so much time to bring a message across and it takes less time to be misunderstood. It is not that Yeshua's messages were not clear, but because the people preferred to follow the world and do the same as the world of people do.

Yeshua chosen his desciples for a purpose. These desciples were to learn the truth and the way, but also be committed in taking part of the body. In today's life it is familiarly the same. Many partake, but who is the greatest? The purpose and plan YHVH has for us is not to he the greatest but certainly to be most blessed. Being chosen is not a choice but honor.

Yeshua dwelled on earth in his temporary dwelling, he did not build himself a palace or erected a building for people to come to him. Rather Yeshua chosen to go out and enter homes, places in the field, synagogues and hospitals. Everyone who opened for him and welcomed him in, made their home his dwelling.

John 1:14 relates to Yeshua’s body as temporary dwelling like a tabernacle.

And the Word was made flesh, and “tabernacled” among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”

The expression of a "tent” is to “to encamp.” Yeshua literally came into the world to give new life and offer his body as a covering. As a Sukkah that offer a covering and protection. The appointed time YHVH has planned for the birth of His Son was in the to Succoth. Yeshua was indeed born on the first day of Succoth!

The story of Yeshua’s birth started by yet another desciple appointed in showing what a new birth is through baptism. John was known as the Immerser who had a role to play. John's mission was to prepare the way for Yeshua HaMashiach.

What an honor it is to be appointed to have a duty to bring the truth to those who have ears and willing.

Prior to the birth of John, Zacharias and Elizabeth did not yet have any children. YHVH had a by far higher purpose and most Divine plan to prepare the way for Yeshua. It can be seen in the light of a miracle upon a miracle. The Scriptures reveals to us in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias (Zachar’yah) of the course of Abia (Abiyah): and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth (Elisheva)”.

Three very important pieces of information are given to us in this verse.

• Zacharias was a priest,
• He performed Temple service according to the course of “Abia”
which is in the Hebrew month Sivan (May), and
• Zacharias’ wife was from the daughters of Aaron, the priestly
family.

The principal duties of the priest were those connected with the sacrificial service of the Temple in Jerusalem, as well as teaching the people the instructions of Torah. In the course of time, the number of priests increased to such an extent that it was necessary to divide them into twenty-four divisions (1 Chronicles 24:1-18) serving in the Temple in rotation, each for a week at a time.

The cycle begins on the first Sabbath of the Hebrew month Abib (also called Nisan), and each division (mishmar) was subdivided into several families of priests who served one day a week. This gave every priest an opportunity to discharge his duties.

During the three great annual festivals known as Pilgrimage Festivals (Passover, Weeks, and Tabernacles), all twenty-four divisions are said to have officiated simultaneously.

Zacharias did his duty during the middle festival season known as Shavuot, the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost in Greek); this was the course of Abia.

The requirement was that whenever a sacrifice was offered in the Temple, the owner had to be present. The priests offered the Daily Sacrifices which were offered on behalf of all the nation of Israel; but it is impossible for all the people to be constantly present in the Temple.

The solution was to appoint “mamados” (duties). There were 24 shifts of duties, which was comprised of devout appointed people who were representatives of Israel.

These appointed representatives would go to the Temple for one week duty and would say special prayers, representing all of the
Nations by the offering of the sacrifices. Zacharias was part of these this house of representatives:

The Scriptures explained that it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before YHVH in the order of his course, According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of YHVH ”.

The Scriptures reveal the practice of casting lots as a means of arriving at a decision on a variety of circumstances. These may be grouped into two main categories:

1. The selection of one or more members from a group
2. The division of goods among the members of a group.

This lot was used extensively during the Second Temple Period and particularly in the Temple itself in order to determine the allocation of duties among the priests.

The First Lot was for the cleansing of the altar, the Second Lot was for slaughtering the lamb, sprinkling the blood, removing the ashes, and trimming the lamps of the menorah; (Hebrew for seven branched candelabra.) and the Third Lot was for the burning of incense at the Golden Altar right in front of the veil where the Holy of Holies were. Zacharias did the duties of the last lot.

And there appeared unto him an angel of YHVH standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him”. While serving as priest Zacharias saw an angel of YHVH standing on the right side of the Golden Incense Altar. “ But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elisheva shall bear you a son, and you shalt call his name Yochanan.

The promise that Elisheva would bear a son required a supernatural act of YHVH. The son was to be named Yochanan, which means “YHVH is gracious”.

The graciousness in motion is the Amazing plan of redemption through the Messiah. YHVH's Grace is sufficient.

And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished (the course Abia in the Temple were over), he departed to his own house. And after those days his wife Elisheva conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, Thus has YHVH dealt with me in the days wherein He looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

Elisheva was attractive in her young age and it has always been a beautiful and a privilege sign to see a woman in her younger youth being in expectance of a child. YHVH blessed Elisheva in this aged part of her life, showing yet again His miracle.

We expected the return of Yeshua HaMashiach in much earlier days, but as a cycle of duties the body has to be prepared in accordance to the Sabbath's and appointed time.

Once again, there is critical information given to us:
“…as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished“, meaning after Zacharias has done his Temple duty of Abia (towards May/June)
“…his wife Elisheva conceived” – that is, after Zacharias completed his Temple duty, Elisheva became pregnant during the period of May/June.
“…hid herself five months” – It is a custom not to tell anyone other than immediate family about your pregnancy until you enter
your fifth month.

And in the sixth month (of Elisheva’s pregnancy) the angel Gabriel was sent from YHVH unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, (27) To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary (Miriam)”.

This is one of the most valuable clues given of Yeshua’s foretold timing of His birth. It is said that Gabriel visited in the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy. Elisheva was conceived after the Priestly Course of Abia, which is in the Hebrew month Sivan (May/June). Six months from Elisheva's conception in Sivan takes us to the Hebrew month Kislev (December), that is when Yeshua was conceived in Miriam’s womb (not born)—meaning late in December.

At the time of John’s birth, now nine months later from the month Sivan brings us to the Hebrew month Adar (February/March). At John’s birth, Miriam is three months pregnant with Yeshua. Let’s study Luke 1:35-41 carefully:

“And the angel answered and said unto her (Miriam), The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of YHVH. And, behold, thy cousin Elisheva she had also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her (Sivan, May/June), who was called barren … And Mary (Miriam) arose in those days (when she was conceived with Yeshua and Elisheva was 6 months pregnant – Keslev/December), and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; And entered into the house of Zacharias, and greeted Elisheva (who was six month’s pregnant). And it came to pass, that, when Elisheva heard the greeting of Mary, the baby (John) leaped in her womb.”

And three months later was the time of John’s birth, and that would be approximately Pesach (Passover). This is very important as the religious Jews at that time (even today), expected that Eliyah would appear during Passover (Malachi 4:5). Remember, John came in the spirit of Eliyah (Matthew 11:7-14) and not in the flesh.

Luke described to us clearly that Elisheva was six months pregnant when the angel Gabriel visited Miriam.

The beginning of Elisheva’s sixth month would have been the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev, which is the first day of Chanukah. Chanukah is known as the “Feast of Lights” or the “Feast of the Dedication”. (John 10:22) This date is considered, by some, to be the first day of the dedication of the Wilderness Tabernacle and of the First and Second Temples as well as the rededication of the Second Temple after the Maccabean revolt. Except for the rededication following the Maccabean revolt, it is not completely clear from Scripture what role the day of Kislev 25 played in the dedication—but Scripture tells us that the foundation of the Second Temple was laid on Kislev 24. (Hag 2:18) It is, however, clear that Miriam was being dedicated for a purpose of enormous magnitude.

If Miriam conceived on Chanukah, the feast of the Dedication of Lights, then John 1:6-9 makes perfect sense:

“There was a man sent from YHVH, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world”.

Miriam could have conceived on Kislev 25, then Yeshua would have been born on the first day of the Succoth (the Feast of Tabernacles), approximately 280 (max 285) days later.

Note: 25 Kislev to 25 Tishri is 9 full Hebrew months; a Hebrew month is shorter than a Gregorian month. Deduct 10 days from the 25 of Tishri to the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles, which is exactly on the 15th of Tishri, Yeshua’s birth date!

YHVH ordained a appointed time that 15 Tishri, the very first day of the Feast of Tabernacles, should be celebrated with unrestrained feast of joy and happiness!

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