494An Introduction to God

Mitswah

…Instructions

 

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Yahowsha’ | Yah Liberates

 

The Way Home…

The last time we find the title ha Towrah written within the Towrah, it is presented as a matter of life and death. It is so vital to our survival, we are encouraged to place it upon our hearts and share it with our children.

“Moseh (wa Mosheh – the One who Draws Out) came (bow’ – arrived) and spoke (dabar – communicated by reciting) all of the words (‘eth kol dabarym) of this song (ha shyrah ha zo’th) so that the people could listen (ba ‘ozen ha ‘am), he along with Yahowsha’ ben Nuwn (huw’ wa {Ya}howsha’ ben Nuwn – he and Yahowah Continue to Liberate and Save while Propagating Prosperity [note: while the Masoretic Text reads Howsha’, it’s obvious a scribe inadvertently missed the Yowd]).

When Moseh had finished (wa kalah Mosheh) speaking all of these words (la dabar ‘eth kol ha dabarym ha ‘eleh) to everyone who sought to Engage and Endure with God (‘el kol Yisra’el), (Dabarym / Words 32:45) he said to them (wa ‘amar ‘el hem), ‘Choose to make it part of your thinking by placing it upon your heart (sym lebab ‘atem – of your own freewill, integrate it into your decision-making and thought process, especially your inclinations and motivations (qal imperative)) all of (la kol – the entirety of) the words (ha dabarym – the statements and message) which, to benefit from the relationship (‘asher), I (‘anoky) have been repeatedly called to witness on your behalf, to sustain, assist, restore, and admonish you (‘uwd ba ‘atem – I have been charged and 495entrusted to continually testify to you to help you and to warn you, to exhort, enjoin, and renew you (hifil participle – Moseh’s words have a dramatic influence on those who receive them)) this day (ha yowm).

To show the way to get the most out of life (‘asher), you should instruct your children with them (tsawah hem ‘eth beny ‘atem – you should offer direction on behalf of your sons and daughters through them (piel imperfect jussive – the listener is put into action such that teaching achieves its purpose and has a lasting influence)) so that (la – for the purpose, goal, and reason that) they carefully observe, closely examine, and thoughtfully consider (shamar – they come to focus upon (qal infinitive)), acting upon and actively engaging in (la ‘asah – participating in, celebrating, and profiting from, pursuing, and endeavoring to capitalize upon) every aspect of (‘eth kol – the totality of) the words and statements (dabarym – the message) of this Towrah | Source of Teaching and Guidance (ha Towrah ha zo’th – of this Instruction and Direction).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 32:46)

The Towrah is Yahowah’s Witness, His Testimony. His Teaching and Instructions sustain and assist us, they restore and renew us. But they also admonish us; telling us what we ought to avoid. And as such, the Torah should be deployed to guide and direct our children. There is nothing we can teach them which is more valuable than to “shamar – carefully observe, closely examine, and thoughtfully consider, indeed, to keep one’s focus upon” the Towrah.

Also, please be aware, Yahowah is not asking anyone to read “the Bible.” He calls His witness ha Towrah. We would be wise to use the same nomenclature.

And as with any relationship, fondness and familiarity lead to “‘asah – active participation.” Engaging in a relationship with God requires action on our behalf. And in 496particular, there are five criteria which we must accept to participate.

You will also notice that Yahowah called us to celebrate the “kol – entire” Towrah. We are not at liberty to accept Genesis because we like the stories, but then reject Leviticus because we don’t like the rules.

“For indeed (ky – surely, truly, and reliably, emphasizing the importance of this statement), the Word (dabar – this message and communication) is never null and void, and it is neither fantasy nor mythology (lo’ reyq huw’ – it is not without benefit, value, or purpose) for you (min ‘atem). Truly (ky – indeed) this is your life (huw’ chay ‘atem – it is your way to live and grow).” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 32:47)

The reason the Towrah is the “chay – essence of our lives” is that it alone provides the terms and conditions by which an everlasting relationship with God can be developed. And it alone provides the means to our reconciliation. These instructions exist in no other place. Lose the Towrah, lose your life. Reject the Word, and you will be precluded from forming a relationship with God. And it is for these reasons that we are encouraged to closely examine and carefully consider Yahowah’s Towrah | Teachings.

The corollary to this choice, which is to view the Towrah as “null and void” and as “fantasy and mythology” has become increasingly popular. In Jewish lives, the Talmud not only takes precedence over the Towrah, but the rabbinical scriptures are also moot on the means Yahowah provided to save His people. In addition, Paul’s letters along with the books he inspired, comprising half of the Christian New Testament, systematically annul the Towrah. It replaces Dowd with the mythical Jesus, Yahuwdym with Gowym, Yisra’el with the Church, and the Towrah with faith in the Gospel of Grace, all to replace 497the Beryth with a New Covenant. Never mind that such nonsense is in direct and irreconcilable conflict with Yahowah’s testimony.

Therefore, God has put us all in a position which requires us to choose. Should we trust the men who claimed to speak on behalf of God, and yet consistently contradicted Yahowah, or should we trust God?

“And by the Word (wa ba ha dabar ha zeh – through this particular message), you will prolong your time (‘arak yowmym – you will increase, lengthen, and elongate your days (hifil imperfect – the word has this ongoing and continual effect)) upon (‘al) the land (ha ‘adamah – the realm of ‘Adam; from ‘adam, thereby associating this realm with that enjoyed by the first man conceived in Yah’s image) which, as a result of the relationship (‘asher), you all (‘atem) are going to be passing over (lo’ ‘abar – you will be crossing (qal participle)) that which is associated with the Yarden | Being Diminished (‘eth ha Yarden sham – that which pertains to being let down by bowing down in subjugation, the Jordan River; from yarad – to be brought down and diminished, descending to a lower status by being taken down, oppressed, subdued, and cast down) as an inheritance to possess it (la yarash hy’ – as a gift from a Father to His children).’” (Dabarym / Words / Deuteronomy 32:47)

We should not ignore the association between Pesach and the basis of the word, ‘abar, which means to pass over, especially in the context of prolonging our lives. Similarly, the name of the river explains what those who cherish Yahowah’s Towrah avoid – which is being diminished.

As we let this sink in, let’s pause a moment longer to consider how much of this message the religious, reading their Bibles, miss. God revealed:

“He said to them (wa ‘amar ‘el hem), ‘Choose to make it part of your thinking by placing it upon your 498heart (sym lebab ‘atem) all of (la kol) the words (ha dabarym) which, to benefit from the relationship (‘asher), I (‘anoky) have been repeatedly called to witness on your behalf, to sustain, assist, restore, and admonish you (‘uwd ba ‘atem) this day (ha yowm).

To show the way to get the most out of life (‘asher), you should instruct your children with them (tsawah hem ‘eth beny ‘atem) so that (la) they carefully observe, closely examine, and thoughtfully consider (shamar), acting upon and actively engaging in (la ‘asah) every aspect of (‘eth kol) the words and statements (dabarym) of this Towrah | Teaching and Guidance (ha Towrah ha zo’th). (Dabarym 32:46)

For indeed (ky), the Word (dabar) will never be annulled, and it is neither fantasy nor mythology (lo’ reyq huw’) for you (min ‘atem). Truly (ky), this is your life – the only way to live and grow (huw’ chay ‘atem).

And by the Word (wa ba ha dabar ha zeh), you will prolong your time (‘arak yowmym) upon (‘al) the land (ha ‘adamah) which, as a result of the relationship (‘asher), you all (‘atem) are going to be passing over (lo’ ‘abar) that which is associated with the Yarden | Being Diminished (‘eth ha Yarden sham) as an inheritance to possess it (la yarash hy’).’” (Dabarym / Words 32:47)

The King James Version, a politically motivated Protestant revision of the Roman Catholic Latin Vulgate, is both errant and inadequate: “And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. (46) For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.” (47)

Their most misleading renderings are related, translating tsawah as “command” as opposed to “instruct 499and direct,” and changing “Towrah – Teaching and Guidance” to “Law.” These alterations cast Yahowah in the role of dictatorial autocrat and unrelenting judge as opposed to a loving Father trying to instruct, guide, and teach His children. And yet, when you consider the roots of both words as we have done, apart from religious gerrymandering, there is no way to render them “command” or “law.” However, by doing so, by twisting Yahowah’s Word in this way, they play into Paul’s hands and make the God of the “Old Testament” appear very different than their forgiving “Lord Jesus Christ,” who they have imagined and falsely framed as being compromising and tolerant.

As for “a vain thing,” “whither ye go over,” the “Jordan,” and “to possess it,” we have become accustomed to religious clerics missing the majesty of: “‘asher – for the benefit of the relationship,” “‘abar – will pass over,” “shem – the name and renown,” and “Yarden – to descend.”

Moving on to another Christian publisher, the supposedly literal New American Standard Bible produced a significantly less accurate version of the verse: “He said to them, “Take to your heart all the words with which I am warning you today, which you shall command your sons to observe carefully, even all the words of this law.” (46) “For it is not an idle word for you; indeed it is your life. And by this word you will prolong your days in the land, which you are about to cross the Jordan to possess.” (47)

To begin, while ‘uwd can be translated as “warning,” the primary connotation tells us that Moseh was “called to be a witness.” Secondarily, ‘uwd was deployed to affirm that Yahowah’s testimony “sustains, assists, and restores” us. So, to emphasize the tertiary definition of ‘uwd at the exclusion of the word’s most prevalent meanings is irresponsible and misleading.

500Likewise, they ignored Yahowah’s own definition of Towrah when He, Himself, associated this title with its root, yarah, which means “to be the source from which instruction, teaching, guidance, and direction flow.” But this mistake lies at the heart of Christian mythology.

While almost every lexicon includes “command” in their definitions of tsawah, this is one of many cases where they are simply striving to validate prior translations. Even the related tsawach, which is rendered with the hard Chets rather than soft Hey, means “to call out,” which is the single most oft-repeated direction during the Miqra’ey. Telling also, the Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament, immediately after defining tsawah as “command,” wrote: “It was used for the instruction of a father to a son.”

Also errant, ‘asah does not mean “carefully.” It means: “to act upon or engage in, to celebrate, profit from, participate in, do, deal with, pursue, and endeavor to work with so as to benefit from.”

Had any of these Protestant Christian translations rendered reyq accurately as “nullified,” they would have undermined the whole of Pauline doctrine. So, they chose “idle” and “vain” instead.

For creativity, it’s hard to beat the New Living Translation. Acting as if they were novelists, they wrote: “He added: “Take to heart all the words of warning I have given you today. Pass them on as a command to your children so they will obey every word of these instructions. (46) These instructions are not empty words—they are your life! By obeying them you will enjoy a long life in the land you will occupy when you cross the Jordan River.” (47)

Yahowah did not ask us to “obey” but instead to “shamar – be observant.” These concepts are unrelated. Religion is about obedience. A relationship is based upon 501sharing, upon give and take, upon communication, mutual trust, and affection.

Turning to the resource favored by Jews, in The Holy Scriptures According to the Masoretic Text – A New Translation – Jewish Publication Society 1917, we find: “He said unto them: ‘Set your heart unto all the words wherewith I testify against you this day; that ye may charge your children therewith to observe to do all the words of this law. For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life, and through this thing ye shall prolong your days upon the land, whither ye go over the Jordan to possess it.’” Whether or not you go over the Jordan, know that Towrah cannot be translated as “law.” Doing so is ignorant and dishonest.

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Yahowsha’ | “Joshua,” the first book following the Towrah, was incorporated into the Towrah – at least according to its author. Consider…

“And it came to be (wa hayah), after (‘achar – following) the death (maweth – the mortality and passing) of Moseh | the One Who Draws Out (Mosheh), Yahowah’s (Yahowah) coworker (‘ebed – one who works on behalf; from ‘abad – to work and serve), that Yahowah (Yahowah) spoke (‘amar) to (‘el) Yahowsha’ (Yahowsha’ – a compound of Yahow (the familiar form of Yahowah) and yasha’ – to liberate, deliver, and save, scribed  (appearing 218 times in this form)), son of (ben) Nuwn (Nuwn – to always exist, to propagate, to increase), who had rendered assistance to (sharat – who had served and attended to) Moseh (Mosheh – One who Draws Out), for the purpose of communicating (la ‘amar – to say), (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Saves 1:1)

502‘Moseh, My coworker (Mosheh ‘ebed ‘any – My associate and coworker), has passed (muwth – is dead physically), and so now (wa ‘atah – at this time), rise up (quwm – get up, stand upright, and accomplish the mission), passing over (lo’ ‘abar – choosing to cross over (qal imperative)) that which is associated with the Yarden | Being Diminished (‘eth ha Yarden ha zeh – that which pertains to being let down by bowing down in subjugation, the Jordan River; from yarad – to be brought down and diminished, descending to a lower status by being taken down, oppressed, subdued, and cast down), you (‘atah) and the entire family (wa kol ha ‘am ha zeh – along with all of these people) into God’s (‘el) realm (ha ‘erets – land) which, as a result of the relationship (‘asher), I am (‘anoky) demonstrably giving (nathan – freely offering and actually bestowing (qal participle – as a literal and relational presentation of a verbal adjective the action is descriptive and genuine)) to them (la hem), to the Children (la beny) of Yisra’el (Yisra’el – Israel, a compound of ‘ysh – individuals, who sarah – either strive and contend with or engage and endure with ‘el – God).” (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Liberates / Joshua 1:2)

Let’s compare what we just read, where Yahowah and Yahowsha’ are properly identified and Moseh, Nuwn, the Yarden, and Yisra’el are adroitly explained, with the religious corruptions.

The King James Version reads: “Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying,” (1) “Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.” (Joshua 1:2)

The popular, although notoriously errant, New Living Translation authored: “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ 503assistant. He said,” (1) “Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am giving them.” (Joshua 1:2)

“Moses” is a legacy of Greek grammar, turning the feminine “eh” into the masculine “es.” But what is telling is that a name which is known to us exclusively from the pages of the Towrah has been transliterated from Greek into English rather than from Hebrew. It is one of the countless examples where the Christian establishment has demonstrated its collective disdain for the language of revelation.

Neither “ha adon” nor “ha ba’al” were scribed in this passage, and yet we read “the LORD” not once but twice. “The LORD” isn’t a translation or a transliteration of YaHoWaH. It is an insulting and devilish substitution. By committing this crime, religious clerics and scholars attributed Satan’s ambitions and attributes to Yahowah, miscasting a loving Father as an overbearing Lord.

It is telling that English Bibles accurately transliterate “ha Satan – the Adversary” as “Satan,” and yet they can’t bring themselves to provide Yahowah with the same dignity. This speaks volumes about their allegiance and motives.

“Israel” is a reasonably accurate transliteration of Yisra’el. But, by consistently transliterating the name and title and never bothering to translate it, billions have been misled into believing that it is not applicable beyond those people at that time. Very few recognize that Yisra’el is a compound of ‘ysh | individuals who sarah | either strive and contend with or engage and endure with ‘el | God.

When we choose to exist as the best of what Yisra’el represents, God returns the favor. However, since He is fair, there is a consequence of opposing Him.

504As evidence of this, had Yisra’el responded as Yahowah’s ‘am | family, as His beny | children, this is what would have occurred…

“Every place which (kol maqowm ‘asher – wherever you take a stand for the benefit of the relationship; from a compound of mah – to ponder the implications of quwm – standing upright) the sole of your foot walks upon (darak kaph regel ‘atem), I have given it to you (ba huw’ la ‘atem nathan huw’), consistent with My conversation (ka ‘asher dabar) with Moseh (‘el Mosheh).” (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Delivers / Joshua 1:3)

This is one of the many reasons Yahowah encouraged His people to be adventurous, courageous, and bold. Had they taken His instruction to heart, Yisra’el would have been greatly extended in every direction. Also, let’s not miss the implications of maqowm and darak kaph regel. The people would go as far as they were willing to walk. Neither prayer nor groveling on bended knee would prevail but, instead, walking with God ka ‘asher dabar | in a manner consistent with His words.

What follows is best understood when we appreciate the meaning of the terms Yahowah selected. And then it is brilliant, inspiring, and prophetic. For the past forty years the Children of Yisra’el had been given the opportunity to midbar | ponder the implications of the word. This understanding would result in labanown | becoming pure white, or perfected, in God’s parlance. Then recognizing that Towrah is from yarah and, thus, represents the Source from which Teaching and Guidance Flow, we find the ‘ad | eternal witness represented as ha nahar ha gadowl | an enabling and empowering stream of light which parath | sets us apart, separating us from men chithy | terrorizing one another and unto God. This lesson comes by way of ‘ad ha yam ha gadowl | the restoring testimony of the gowy who roared, the non-Yisra’elite from the west who, while intense and verbose, uses amplification to empower. His 505voice, calling out in the wilderness, is to prepare the way for the mabow’ shemesh | arrival of the Source of Light and Brilliant One – Yahowah and Dowd. Such are the gebuwl | outer boundaries of the insights we can derive by diligently searching each word’s meaning.

Along these lines, God said…

“From the desert where the word is questioned (min ha midbar – from the wilderness where the message is contemplated) and to the lebanon of being pure white (wa ha labanown ha zeh – and of becoming white; from laban – to be pure white and own – all things pertaining to) to as far as the eternal witness (wa ‘ad) of the Great River and becoming radiant (ha nahar ha gadowl – the enabling and empowering flowing streams of shining light), the River Euphrates, so as to be set apart as a stream of light (nahar parath – flowing light which distinguishes and sets apart; from nahar – to be radiant and parash – to declare that which distinguishes and separates), including the entire territory (kol ‘erets) of the Chithy | Hittites who are terrorists (ha chithy – the Terrorists; from cheth – to terrorize, shatter, and dismay, to seize and snatch away) and to the enduring witness of the Great Sea (wa ‘ad ha yam ha gadowl – including the restoring testimony of a roaring gowy in the west who is empowering, intense, and verbose through amplification and/or the Mediterranean; note: yam is from an unused root meaning to roar and serves as a metaphor for a non-Yisra’elite in the West) to the coming entrance and pathway (mabow’ – to the arrival during the furthest extent; a compound of mah – to question the who, where, why, and when of bow’ – to come, enter, and be included) of the sun – the one who is brilliant (shemesh – the source of light; from an unused root meaning to be brilliant), shall exist as (hayah – will be (qal imperfect)) your territory (gebuwl ‘atem – the extent of your outer boundaries).” (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Liberates / Joshua 1:4)

506Said as these names foretell: By contemplating the words, we are perfected by the eternal witness as a radiant stream of empowering light, separating us from the terrorists as a result of the restoring testimony of the gowy who roared, announcing the arrival of the source of light and the brilliant one, all existing to expand your boundaries.

Here is the result…

“No one will be able to resist nor can anyone take an opposing stand (lo’ yatsab ‘iysh – it will be impossible for someone or something to prevail against (hitpael imperfect – unassisted and on their own initiative, it will be continually implausible for a person or entity to endure)), as a result of your presence nor come against your personal perceptions when you appear (la paneh ‘atah – toward you, especially face-to-face), this day and every day of your life (kol yowmym chay ‘atah – for as long as you live).

In a very similar manner, and as a benefit of the relationship, just like (ka ‘asher) I existed with (hayah ‘im – I was with (qal perfect – actually at that moment in time)) Moseh (Mosheh – the One Who Draws Out), I will be with you (hayah ‘im – I will exist with you (qal imperfect – I will quite literally continue to be alongside you individually)).

I will not fail you (lo’ raphah ‘atah – I will not allow you to falter because I will not relent or ever leave you (hifil imperfect)), and I will not abandon you (lo’ ‘azab ‘atah – I will not neglect or reject you, I will not desert or forsake you, and I will not give up on you).” (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Saves / Joshua 1:5)

Yahowah spoke these words to Yahowsha’, but they were recorded for you and me, not him. God wants us to know that if we are among the one in a million, perhaps even one in a billion, willing to work with Him, then He 507will assure our mutual success. I have been doing this now for 22 years and have spoken before many millions of people through public appearances and talk radio programs. Additionally, I have had a direct contact link on every public website, including Prophet of Doom, now revised, renamed, and on the bookshelf as God Damn Religion. And yet, in all of that time, I have never been effectively challenged. That would have been impossible without Divine intervention.

I share this for the same reason Yahowah told us about His promise to Yahowsha’. What He did for him He has done for me and will do for you. There is something special about working with Yahowah. The confidence which ensues and the success which comes with the job are unparalleled.

Speaking from experience, we humans can be fickle and often unreliable, but Yahowah is neither. When we become part of His Family and engage on His behalf, we experience a level of loyalty and support which is well beyond what we deserve.

And this is the consequence of God being with us…

“Prevail by choosing to be strong and steadfast (chazaq – succeed by being resolute and overpowering, both firm and intense, and of your own volition, seize the moment by being intrepid (qal imperative)), especially (wa) courageous and uncompromising (‘amets – growing ever more determined to acknowledge your elevated status, reinforced by being alert, bold and brave, unrelenting and persistent, assured of your success (qal imperative)).

For indeed (ky – it is truthful and certain), you (‘atah) will facilitate an inheritance (nachal – you will initiate and expedite what is due the heirs (hifil imperfect)) on behalf of the family (‘eth ha ‘am ha zeh – for the people) within the land (‘eth ha ‘erets) which, to provide the 508benefits of the relationship (‘asher), I promised to their fathers (shaba’ la ‘aby hem), giving it to them (nathan la hem).” (Yahowsha’ / Yah Liberates / Joshua 1:6)

It has been said so many times that it’s about time we deal with another reality at odds with religious teaching. God did not ask us to be pacifists or peacemakers, to be religious or political, to be multicultural or progressive. Yahowah wants us to be courageous – such that we are willing and able to stand up against the pervasive tide of civilization. He encourages us to be bold and brave, steadfast and uncompromising so that we do not waver from His Guidance when enticed. Those who embody these traits are good shepherds protecting God’s flock, always leading His sheep along the proper path. And in this regard, our guidance and strength come by way of the Towrah.

The pasture is the “Promised Land.” And while many associate this with Israel, and for valid reasons, very few recognize that promises pursuant to it are also symbolic of living with Yahowah in Heaven.

“Exclusively (raq – singularly and without exception) prevail by opting to be influential and resolute, seizing the moment by being strengthened and fearless (chazaq – succeed by choosing to be empowering and encouraging, growing firm and steadfast, fortified and secure, intrepid and intense (qal imperative)) and also (wa) be exceedingly courageous, totally determined, and completely uncompromising, strong-minded and gritty (‘amets me’od – growing ever more assured, readily acknowledging your elevated status, reinforced by being especially alert, very bold, brave, and even a bit abrasive, unrelenting and persistent, confident in your ability to prove the merit of our case (qal imperative)) by being observant, closely examining and carefully considering (la shamar – by being focused, attentive, and thoughtful (qal infinitive – literally and genuinely, intensely and 509demonstrably, consistently and continually observant)) everything so as to engage in a manner consistent with (la ‘asah ka kol – acting in accord with the totality of, expending the energy to profit from and capitalize upon all of (qal infinitive – literally and genuinely, intensely and demonstrably, consistently and continually doing that which pertains to)) the Towrah | Teaching and Guidance (ha Towrah – the Source of Instructions and Directions) which, to show the way to receive the benefits of the relationship (‘asher), Moseh (Mosheh – One who Draws Out), My associate (‘ebed ‘any – My coworker), taught to you (tsawah ‘atah – provided as instructions for you, informing you about and appointing for you (piel perfect)).

While subject to freewill, you should not turn away from it (lo’ suwr min huw’ – you should not leave it, never allowing yourself to be pulled away from it in a different direction, you should not depart from it or remove any part of it, do not forsake it, reject it, or abolish it (qal imperfect jussive – genuinely and relationally, continually and consistently, volitionally by choice never eschew it or withdraw from it)) to the right (yamym – toward the sea and thus associating with the ways of the gentiles) or to the left (wa samow’el – dressing it up or covering it up; from simlah – to wrap and cover, placing a dress over it), so that (la ma’an – for the purpose that) you gain understanding and insights by being intelligent, then successfully teaching (sakal – you acquire perspective and comprehension by being circumspect and prudent, thinking properly to prosper (hifil imperfect – continually affecting your path through life by being smart)) in everything (ba kol), wherever (‘asher – anywhere in the relationship) you walk (halak – you go and travel, journey through life (qal imperfect)).” (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Delivers / Joshua 1:7)

Should we have wondered whether Yahowah was asking us to go off to war to vanquish and plunder foes far 510and wide, what we just read is more than sufficient to squelch such nonsense. Our raq | exclusive chazaq | means to be fearless and resolute, steadfast and intense is the Towrah and its Teachings. We derive our ‘amets | courage from God’s words.

And in the Towrah and Prophets, we find Yisra’el fighting defensively to protect the family. And even then, God only asks His people to battle Yisra’el’s foes entering and inside the Promised Land. There are no exceptions.

Since Yahowah only wants us to be raq | exclusively and without exception chazaq wa ‘amets me’od, it behooves us to consider the full implications of these words. To chazaq is to prevail. The chazaq not only succeed, but also by encouraging and empowering others, they help those they influence grow, fortifying and enabling them to stay the course and prosper. Further, the chazaq are resolute, steadfast, intense, and fearless because they are working under Yahowah’s instructions and have His unequivocal support.

To be ‘amets me’od is to be courageous and determined, never wavering, strong-minded and unrelenting, never doubting. The ‘amets are gritty, which is to say they are tough, tested, aggressive, and assured, even a bit abrasive. They are uncompromising, which is to say that they not only realize that Yahowah is right, but they are bold and blunt when addressing religious, conspiratorial, and nationalistic notions in conflict with His Teachings.

This short list of attributes which Yahowah finds useful, especially productive and pleasing, is augmented by four more. Without exception, God’s shepherds, witnesses, and prophets are la shamar | observant. These intensely devoted men and women closely examine and carefully consider Yahowah’s Towrah | Teaching. They are focused 511on the Word of God because it provides the guidance required to succeed.

God’s coworkers are doers: they are men and women of action. They engage in the Covenant and act upon God’s instructions. They are la ‘asah ka kol | always attentive and contemplative, consistently seeking to capitalize upon everything Yahowah is offering.

To work with Yah, an individual must be consistent and dependable. They lo’ suwr | never waver. Yahowah wants to engage with men and women who carry out His instructions. He does not want us changing His plan, augmenting His directions, or curtailing His guidance. The Towrah is sufficient while the Talmud, New Testament, and Quran are insulting and counterproductive.

The sixth attribute ubiquitous among Yahowah’s shepherds, witnesses, and prophets is sakal | intelligence. God’s coworkers seek to understand and then teach what they have learned. Evidence and reason yield brilliant insights which inspire greater comprehension. While there are all levels of intelligence in God’s Covenant Family, those who lead His flock are smart.

Along these lines, it should be unequivocally stated: Yah’s statement eviscerates Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The founders of each of these religions, Akiba, Paul, and Muhammad, have done the antithesis of what Yahowah instructed. Those who believe them are not properly guided. They do not have the right perspective, and they will not prevail.

Jews, Christians, and Muslims, fixated on their Oral Law, New Testament, and Quran, have all ignored, even rejected, Yahowah’s pervasive advice…

“Do not make a habit of withdrawing from or losing contact with (lo’ muwsh – do not lose sight of, fail to follow, recede from, or change (qal imperfect)) the 512written scroll (sepher – the inscribed documentation, the permanently engraved letter, and the scribed book; from saphar – to recount and relate, to enumerate and scribe, creating a permanent record) of the Towrah (ha Towrah – the Source of Instruction and Directions, Teaching and Guidance).

This should flow out of your mouth (ha zeh min peh ‘atah – it should incorporate your speech and be part of your language) when (wa) you ponder its implications and then contemplate what you can share regarding it (hagah ba huw’ – you meditate upon it, giving it serious thought such that it influences your thinking, statements, and approach, making good decisions regarding it while roaring out the consequences (qal perfect)) day (yowmam) and night (wa laylah).

Therefore (la ma’an – as a result), you should be observant, both focused and thoughtful (shamar – you should pay attention and be alert, always circumspect and contemplative (qal imperfect)), so that you act upon and engage in (la ‘asah – in order to expend the energy needed to capitalize upon (qal infinitive)) everything which is consistent with (ka kol – the entirety of) that which is written in it (ha kathab ba huw’ – that which is inscribed, engraved, and permanently documented so as to be retained within it (qal participle)).

For then, indeed, at that point (ky ‘az), you will be empowered and effective, successfully accomplishing the goal (tsalach – your presence and persona will be overpowering and forceful as you become more capable and useful, and you will prosper and thrive as you press forward, always advancing).

In your travels (‘eth derek ‘atah – in the conduct of your life and wherever you go) at that time (‘az – in the moment), you will gain understanding, discern insights, and then teach them effectively (sakal – you will be wise 513and capable, gaining attention while being scrutinized and found thoughtful).’” (Yahowsha’ / Yah Saves / Joshua 1:8)

Yahowah has said it repeatedly in the hope that even the most moronic would be able to figure it out: His message is found in the written Towrah. There is no mention of an Oral Torah, much less a Babylonian Talmud. Further, the entirety of the Christian New Testament was spoken, not written, at the time the events took place. Most of it is both hearsay and erroneous.

This is the second time in the same conversation that God has asked us to engage in a manner which is ka | consistent with His Towrah. Therefore, scriptures and sermons in conflict with it should be ignored.

According to Yahowah, His Towrah should never have been replaced, as is the case with the Talmud, New Testament, and Quran. We should never have stopped listening to God in favor of believing men.

When we hagah | contemplate the implications of the Towrah, giving it serious thought, its words flow out of our mouths as streams of living waters. The observant are tsalach | empowered and effective. Our very presence exudes intelligence and confidence such that we become capable and useful in the hands of our Maker.

At the commencement of this book, I promised a journey which would lead us to God. It is now something Yahowah has affirmed we will achieve through sakal | understanding and insights, all of which succeed when thoughtfully scrutinized.

The Towrah and the Way are synonymous. Observe one and you will benefit from the other. It is that simple.

The first words God spoke after completing the Towrah, spoke volumes about the Towrah. Let’s consider them again, this time without the distraction of amplification or commentary.

514“And it came to be (wa hayah), after (‘achar) the mortality (maweth) of Moseh | the One Who Draws Out (Mosheh), Yahowah’s (Yahowah) coworker (‘ebed), that Yahowah (Yahowah) spoke (‘amar) to (‘el) Yahowsha’ | Yahowah Saves (Yahowsha’), son of (ben) Nuwn | to Always Exist (Nuwn), who had rendered assistance to (sharat) Moseh (Mosheh), for the purpose of communicating (la ‘amar – to say), (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Saves 1:1)

‘Moseh, My coworker (Mosheh ‘ebed ‘any), has passed (muwth), and so now (wa ‘atah), rise up (quwm), passing over (lo’ ‘abar) that which is associated with the Yarden | Being Diminished (‘eth ha Yarden ha zeh), you (‘atah) and the entire family (wa kol ha ‘am ha zeh) into God’s (‘el) realm (ha ‘erets) which, as a result of the relationship (‘asher), I am (‘anoky) demonstrably giving (nathan) to them (la hem), to the Children (la beny) of Yisra’el | Individuals who Engage and Endure with God (Yisra’el). (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Liberates 1:2)

Every place which (kol maqowm ‘asher) the sole of your foot walks upon (darak kaph regel ‘atem), I have given it to you (ba huw’ la ‘atem nathan huw’), consistent with My conversation (ka ‘asher dabar) with Moseh (‘el Mosheh). (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Delivers / Joshua 1:3)

From the desert where the word is questioned (min ha midbar) and to the lebanon of being pure white (wa ha labanown ha zeh), to as far as the eternal witness (wa ‘ad) of the Great River and being empowered with flowing streams of light (ha nahar ha gadowl), the River Euphrates, so as to be set apart as light (nahar parath), including the entire territory (kol ‘erets) of the Chithy | Hittites who are terrorists (ha chithy) and to the enduring witness of the Great Sea, perhaps symbolic of the restoring testimony of a roaring gowy in the west who is empowering, intense, and verbose through amplification (wa ‘ad ha yam ha gadowl) to the coming 515entrance and pathway (mabow’) of the sun – the one who is brilliant (shemesh), shall exist as (hayah) your outer limits (gebuwl ‘atem). (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Liberates 1:4)

No one will be able to resist nor can anyone take an opposing stand (lo’ yatsab ‘iysh), as a result of your presence nor come against your personal perceptions when you appear (la paneh ‘atah), this day and every day of your life (kol yowmym chay ‘atah).

In a very similar manner, and as a benefit of the relationship, just like (ka ‘asher) I existed with (hayah ‘im) Moseh (Mosheh), I will be with you (hayah ‘im).

I will not fail you or allow you to falter (lo’ raphah ‘atah), and I will not abandon you or neglect you (lo’ ‘azab ‘atah). (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Saves 1:5)

Prevail by choosing to be strong and steadfast, resolute and intense (chazaq), especially (wa) courageous and uncompromising (‘amets).

For indeed (ky), you (‘atah) will facilitate an inheritance (nachal) on behalf of the family (‘eth ha ‘am ha zeh) within the land (‘eth ha ‘erets) which, to provide the benefits of the relationship (‘asher), I promised to their fathers (shaba’ la ‘aby hem), giving it to them (nathan la hem). (Yahowsha’ / Yah Liberates 1:6)

Exclusively, and without exception (raq), prevail by opting to be influential and resolute, seizing the moment by being strengthened and fearless (chazaq) and also (wa) be exceedingly courageous, totally determined, and completely uncompromising, strong-minded and gritty (‘amets me’od) by being observant, closely examining and carefully considering (la shamar) everything so as to engage in a manner consistent with (la ‘asah ka kol) the Towrah | Teaching and Guidance (ha Towrah) which, to show the way to get the most out 516of life (‘asher), Moseh (Mosheh), My associate (‘ebed ‘any), taught to you (tsawah ‘atah).

While subject to freewill, you should not turn away from it (lo’ suwr min huw’) to the right, associating with the ways of the gentiles (yamym), or to the left, wrapping it up and covering it (wa samow’el), so that (la ma’an) you gain understanding and insights by being intelligent, then successfully teaching (sakal) in everything (ba kol), wherever (‘asher) you journey through life (halak). (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Delivers 1:7)

Do not make a habit of withdrawing from or losing contact with (lo’ muwsh) the written scroll (sepher) of the Towrah (ha Towrah).

This should flow out of your mouth (ha zeh min peh ‘atah) when (wa) you ponder its implications and then contemplate what you can share regarding it (hagah ba huw’) day (yowmam) and night (wa laylah).

Therefore (la ma’an), you should be observant, both focused and thoughtful (shamar), so that you act upon and engage in (la ‘asah) everything which is consistent with (ka kol) that which is written in it (ha kathab ba huw’).

For then at that point (ky ‘az), you will be empowered and effective, successfully accomplishing the goal (tsalach). In your travels (‘eth derek ‘atah) at that time (‘az), you will gain understanding, discern insights, and then teach them effectively (sakal).’” (Yahowsha’ / Yah Saves / Joshua 1:8)

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According to Yahowsha’, the entire Towrah was applicable…

517“And without hesitation (wa ‘achar – so afterward, yet again, and without delay) in this sequence of events (ken – likewise and therefore), he read and recited (qara’ – he [Yahowsha’] proclaimed, reading aloud in an inviting and welcoming way (qal perfect)) all of (‘eth kol – every one of) the words (dabarym – statements, messages, and accounts) of the Towrah (ha Towrah – the Source of Instruction and Teaching, and the place from which Guidance and Direction Flow (singular and absolute)), the blessings and benefits (ha barakah – he enriching gifts, praise, and promises of prosperity) and also (wa) the slights and the denunciations, the vilifications and abominations (ha qalalah – anathemas, harmful conditions, execrations, blasphemies, condemnations, curses and damnations; from qalal – to slight and trifle with, to view as unworthy and insignificant, to lightly esteem and disparage, and to view as despicable), consistent with how all of these things (ka kol) were scribed (ka kathab – permanently inscribed and engraved) in (ba – within) the written scroll (sepher – the inscribed documentation, the permanently engraved letter, the book, communication, and message) of the Towrah (ha Towrah – the signed, written, and enduring way of treating people, giving us the means to explore, seek, find, and choose the source from which instruction, teaching, guidance, and direction flow, which provides answers that facilitate our restoration and return, even our response and reply to that which is good, pleasing, beneficial, healing, and right, and that which causes us to be acceptable and to endure, purifying and cleansing us so as to provide an opportunity to change our thinking, attitude, and direction; from yarah – the source from which teaching and guidance, instructions and directions, flow).” (Yahowsha’ / Yah Delivers / Joshua 8:34)

The most debilitating crime ever perpetrated by humankind was the replacement of the names Yahowah revealed with religious sentiments. In this case, virtually 518every publisher changed towrah to law without any linguistic justification. God, Himself, defined towrah by telling us that this name was derived from “yarah – the source from which teaching and guidance, instructions and directions, flow.” With guidance, we are properly directed. With sound instruction, we learn. As a result, we are empowered to make reasoned decisions – making our own choices.

Laws are the product of human civilization. They are imposed by leaders who seek to rule over their subjects. And sadly, what the rabbis declare as “Jewish Law” is among the most debilitating and degrading.

The combination of changing YaHoWaH to LORD and ToWRaH to Law has created the false impression that the God of Yisra’el must be obeyed and feared rather than loved and engaged. It has caused many to believe that God seeks to restrict our lives, controlling every aspect of our existence, rather than liberate us from human schemes devoted to that purpose. When Towrah becomes Law, the universe is inverted and convoluted.

As we consider some examples of man’s malfeasance, recognize that Yahowsha’, the name corrupted to “Joshua,” does not appear within the statement these religious institutions “translated.” Further, the lone Hebrew word which is properly translated as “decree, edict, rule, and regulation” and, by implication, “law” is dath, and it does not appear in this statement or anywhere else in Yahowsha’ / Joshua or the Towrah. It is primarily used in the uninspired book of Esther in reference to the decrees of kings, occasionally in the uninspired portions of Daniel with the same intent, and once in Ezra, which is also uninspired, to describe the king’s commissions. Nonetheless, the religious rendered their “translations” as if Yahowsha’ said dath rather than Towrah. Even worse, the name of Yahowah’s sepher | book, ToWRaH should have been transliterated as Torah.

519Yada Yahowah Amplified Translation: Without hesitation and yet again (wa ‘achar) in this sequence of events (ken), he read and recited in an inviting and welcoming way (qara’) all of (‘eth kol) the words (dabarym) of the Towrah | Source of Teaching and Instruction (ha Towrah), the blessings and benefits, the praise and promises of prosperity (ha barakah), and also (wa) the disparaging denunciations, vilifications and condemnations (ha qalalah), consistent with how all of these things (ka kol) were scribed (ka kathab) in (ba) the written scroll (sepher) of the Towrah | Guidance and Directions (ha Towrah).

Jewish Publication Society Tanakh 1917: And afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessing and the curse, according to all that is written in the book of the law.

New International Version: Afterward, Joshua read all the words of the law—the blessings and the curses—just as it is written in the Book of the Law.

New Living Translation: Joshua then read to them all the blessings and curses Moses had written in the Book of Instruction.

English Standard Version: And afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessing and the curse, according to all that is written in the Book of the Law.

King James Bible: And afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessings and cursings, according to all that is written in the book of the law.

New King James Version: And afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessings and the cursings, according to all that is written in the Book of the Law.

New American Standard Bible: Then afterward he read all the words of the Law, the blessing and the curse, 520according to everything that is written in the Book of the Law.

Amplified Bible: Then afterward Joshua read all the words of the law, the blessing and curse, according to all that is written in the Book of the Law.

Christian Standard Bible: Afterward, Joshua read aloud all the words of the law—the blessings as well as the curses—according to all that is written in the book of the law.

American Standard Version: And afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessing and the curse, according to all that is written in the book of the law.

Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible of the Vulgate: After this he read all the words of the blessing and the cursing and all things that were written in the book of the law.

English Revised Version: And afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessing and the curse, according to all that is written in the book of the law.

Good News Translation: Joshua then read aloud the whole Law, including the blessings and the curses, just as they are written in the book of the Law.

GOD’S WORD Translation: Afterwards, Joshua read all the Teachings-the blessings and curses-as they had all been written down by Moses.

International Standard Version: Afterwards, Joshua read all the words of the Law—both the blessings and the curses—according to everything written in the Book of the Law.

Literal Standard Version: And afterward he has proclaimed all the words of the Law, the blessing and the reviling, according to all that is written in the Scroll of the Law.

521These 16 “translations” were nothing more than 16 regurgitations of the same vile vomit. They desecrated the Word of God, corrupting His teaching to suit their religions. Each is universally wrong about something which we must be right, to know and live with Yahowah. To be Godly, to be moral, to be rational, we must condemn them all for what they have done to mislead billions of souls, separating the faithful from Yahowah.

What I find particularly annoying is that these religious publications placed “Bible” on the covers of their books, all without any justification, and not one had the integrity to use God’s terminology and write Torah, Prophets, and Psalms.

As a result of mankind’s malfeasance, we are all left with a decision. Who is more trustworthy: man or God? If you elect to accept Yahowah’s “qara’ – invitation” to read and recite His Towrah, He will invite you to live with Him and adopt you into His Covenant Family. All of His blessings will be yours. But if you don’t answer God’s “qara’ – summons” to listen to Him, preferring to be religious, you will be seen as worthless by Him. The consequence of this rather poor choice is “qalal – to be denounced as having no value.”

This Introduction to God was composed to present Yahowah’s Towrah | Guidance as accurately and completely as possible. We are following the examples set by Moseh and Yahowsha’ because it is only in the Towrah that we are introduced to Yahowah. Moreover, there is only one Towrah for everyone, regardless of age, gender, status, or race.

“There did not exist (lo’ hayah – there was not (qal perfect)) a word (dabar – a statement, message, or account) from all that which (min kol ‘asher – from any part of that which shows the proper path to get the most out of life which) Moseh (Mosheh – the One who Draws Out) 522had instructed and directed (tsawah – had appointed and established, delineating what had been offered and expected in return (piel perfect)) that, for the benefit of the relationship (‘asher), Yahowsha’ (Yahowsha’ – Yahowah Delivers, Liberates, and Saves, originally scribed as ; a compound of Yahowah and yasha’) did not read, recite, and proclaim in an inviting and welcoming way (lo’ qara’ – did not provide as an invitation to meet and summons to encounter) in a straightforward manner in the presence of (neged – directly before, face-to-face, publicly and in sight of) the entire (kol – whole) assembled community (qahal – gathered congregation and meeting) of Yisra’el (Yisra’el – those ‘ysh – individuals, who sarah – either strive and contend with or engage and endure with ‘el – God), including (wa) the women (ha ‘ishah – the females) and the little children (ha taph – young people), as well as (wa) those of different ethnicities (ha ger – visitors from different races and places) who were walking (ha halak – who were traveling and journeying through life) among them (ba qereb hem – in their midst).” (Yahowsha’ / Yah Liberates / Joshua 8:35)

You’ll notice that, unlike Judaism and Islam, the women were not segregated from the men. Also, Yahowsha’ read from the Towrah scribed by Moseh, not the Talmud fabricated by rabbis. Also, the only conditions placed upon the ger were that they had chosen to be with Yisra’el and to listen to the Towrah. Their inclusion was between them and Yahowah and not subject to a rabbinical review.

The reason that God wants us to “raq – singularly and exclusively” “shamar – choose to observe” and “‘asah – act upon” the “mitswah – instructive conditions regarding what He is offering and expects in return,” as they are prescribed within His “Towrah – Teaching,” is so that we will come to “‘ahab – genuinely love” Yahowah. When 523this occurs, we are prepared to “halak – walk” to God along the “derek – path” upon which He has “tsawah – directed us” and then “‘ebed – work alongside” our God. As an affirmation of this, please consider…

“Exclusively and invariably (raq – only, singularly, and without exception), choose to be observant, and to the greatest extent possible explore and investigate, closely examining and carefully considering (shamar me’od – be very attentive and exceptionally circumspect, thoroughly evaluating (qal imperative)), with the goal of acting upon, engaging in, and capitalizing upon (la ‘asah – expending the effort to benefit from (qal infinitive)) the instructive conditions regarding what is offered and expected in return (‘eth ha mitswah – the authoritative directions and written instructions which comprise the precepts and terms of what is established; from my – to consider the who, what, why, where, when, and how of tsawah – appointing and constituting the message and enjoining it by shouting out the instructions and directions regarding what has been commissioned) included within (wa ‘eth – along with) the Towrah | Teaching and Guidance (ha Towrah – the Source of Instructions and Directions) which, to show the way to benefit from the relationship (‘asher), Moseh (Mosheh), the coworker (‘ebed – the associate and servant) of Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of YaHoWaH, our ‘elowah – God as directed in His ToWRaH – teaching regarding His HaYaH – existence and our ShaLoWM – restoration), has offered as instruction for you (tsawah ‘eth ‘atem – had appointed and established on your behalf, delineating what had been offered to you and expected from you in return (piel perfect)) in order to (la – for the purpose of) genuinely and demonstrably love (‘ahab ‘eth – intensely and passionately expressing devotion and affection in a close, personal relationship (qal infinitive)) Yahowah ( – a transliteration of YaHoWaH as instructed in His towrah – teaching regarding 524His hayah – existence), your God (‘elohym ‘atem – from ‘elowah – Almighty God).

Then (wa), approach (la – draw near) by walking (halak – by moving along the path in a journey through life (qal infinitive)) in all His ways (ba kol derek huw’ – in accord with every aspect of His path).

In addition (wa), focus upon and be attuned to (la shamar – observe, examine, and consider (qal infinitive)) His instructive conditions regarding what He has offered and He expects in return (mitswah huw’ – the authoritative directions and written instructions which comprise the precepts and terms of what He has established; from my – to consider the who, what, why, where, when, and how of tsawah – appointing and constituting the message and enjoining it by shouting out the instructions and directions).

Further (wa), stay close to Him and remain associated with Him (la dabaq ba huw’ – join in with Him and engage with Him, clinging to Him (qal infinitive)) so that you can work with Him and serve Him (wa la ‘ebed huw’ – with the intent of being productive, accomplishing His work (qal infinitive)) with all your heart and mind (ba kol lebab ‘atem – incorporating your best judgment and entire thought process, including your every inclination) and with all your soul (wa ba kol nepesh ‘atem – your collective consciousness, your ability to observe and respond to everything).” (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Saves / Joshua 22:5)

The way to Heaven begins by being observant, closely examining and carefully considering the terms and conditions of the Covenant as they are presented within the Towrah. Those who consider what Yahowah is offering and expects in return are prone to fall in love with Him – especially when we realize what He has endured to make this possible. And when we engage in this relationship, we 525find it so liberating and inspiring, enlightening, enriching, and empowering, we are devoted heart and soul to sharing what we have discovered.

Without the Towrah’s Guidance, this is not possible because Yahowah would be unknowable, as would be His Beryth and Miqra’ey. So, while loving God and walking with Him are choices we are encouraged to make, without the Towrah, these options are obfuscated and negated.

“And (wa) Yahowsha’ (Yahowsha’ – Yahowah Liberates and Saves; a compound of Yahowah and yasha’ – to rescue and deliver) blessed them (barak hem – he invoked favor upon them after commending them (piel imperfect)), and he sent them walking (shalach hem wa halak – he freed them and dispatched them so that they could make the journey) to their homes (‘el wa ‘ohel – to their dwelling places and shelters).” (Yahowsha’ / Yah Saves / Joshua 22:6)

Everyone who observes and acts upon what Yahowsha’ just shared with us is blessed by Yahowah. We are free to walk with Him to His home and ours.

Considering the nature of the Benefactor and the benefits He is offering, it’s a wonder anyone would disregard His Towrah or reject His Covenant. And yet, a propensity toward ignorance and irrational responses has long plagued humankind as a result of religion, conspiracy, and governance. So, Yahowah offered this admonition, speaking about the religious and political, economic and militaristic, schemes of the heathens who occupied the land.

“Prevail by being exceptionally strong, choosing to be overwhelmingly influential and resolute, seizing the moment by being completely fearless (wa chazaq me’od – succeed by choosing to be tremendously empowering and encouraging, growing firm and steadfast, fortified and secure, intrepid and intense (qal weqatal perfect)) by being 526observant, closely examining and carefully considering (la shamar – by being focused, attentive, and attuned, thoughtful and circumspect (qal infinitive – literally and genuinely, intensely and demonstrably, consistently and continually observant)) so as to engage in and act upon (la ‘asah – to expend the energy to profit from and capitalize on (qal infinitive – literally and genuinely, intensely and demonstrably, consistently and continually doing that which pertains to)) everything which is inscribed (‘eth kol ha kathab) by Moseh in the written scroll (ba sepher Mosheh) of the Towrah | Teaching and Guidance (ha Towrah – the Source of Instructions and Directions), never turning away from it or accepting anything besides it (la bilthy suwr min huw’ – never withdrawing from it, allowing yourself to be pulled away from it in a different direction, or remove any part of it, especially if that includes something additional (qal infinitive)) to the right (yamym – toward the sea and thus associating with the ways of the gentiles) or to the left (wa samow’el – dressing it up or covering it up; from simlah – to wrap and cover, placing a dress over it). (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Liberates / Joshua 23:6)

Besides, do not (la bilty – in addition, unless an exception is made, keep from) pursue or be included among (bow’ ba – enter into an association with (qal infinitive)) these foreign cultures and nations (ha gowym ha ‘eleh – these pagan peoples from different races and places) who remain (ha sha’ar ha ‘eleh – this remnant and relatively small remainder of individuals who continue to exist) among you (‘eth ‘atem).

And by (wa ba – concerning and with regard to) the names (shem – reputations or titles) of their gods (‘elohym hem), you should not memorialize (lo’ zakar – you should not focus upon or respond to, speak publicly about or claim that they are worth remembering (hifil imperfect)).

527You should not swear an oath or make promises (wa lo’ shaba’ – you should avoid the tendency to affirm anything (hifil imperfect)) nor should you serve them (lo’ ‘abad hem – nor should you work on their behalf).

Further, you should not make statements attributable to them or bow down to them (wa lo’ hawah la hem – do not convey explanations regarding them, do not honor them or worship them (hitpael imperfect jussive – do not be influenced or compelled to consistently or continually choose to pay homage to them or submit to them)).” (Yahowsha’ / Yah Delivers / Joshua 23:7)

No matter where we turn, God is encouraging His people to be steadfast and resolute. With time slipping by, He needs us to be fearless and influential.

For this to occur, we must be observant so that we know what God is offering. And then we must engage because Yahowah cannot use us if we want to be a spectator rather than a participant.

The one source we can trust according to God is His Towrah. It was written so that we could study it and rely upon it. Moreover, Yahowah is opposed to competitive texts, knowing that Talmuds and New Testaments lead His people astray.

The reason God told us not to turn to the right is because He does not want us to assimilate with the Gowym. And the reason we should not veer to the left is because He is opposed to the rabbinical propensity to wrap the Torah in a religious garment.

Gentile nations and cultures have been a curse to Yisra’el. They have abused the Chosen People and have led them astray. Their principal means of plaguing the masses has been with an entourage of false gods. Therefore, we are asked to refrain from associating with them, memorializing the names of their gods, swearing 528oaths in alliance with them, speaking in support of them, or worshiping in their presence.

Contrary to the claims of religious Jews in this regard, Yahowah did not tell us that we cannot speak or write the names of false gods. After all, He does so regularly. The most common names ascribed to false gods and goddesses in the Towrah and throughout the Prophets are Ba’al | Lord and ‘Asherah | Beneficial and Blessed. That said, Yahowah mentions them to condemn them, just as we are doing.

Also contrary to religious mumbo jumbo, there is no god named “God,” making the practice of writing “G-d” stupid in the extreme. God is a title as is ‘el, ‘elowah, and ‘elohym. There is the real ‘el and plenty of false ‘elohym. But you do not see the prophets writing ‘-l.

The rabbinical Talmud was written in Babylon – the birthplace of organized religion. It is filled with pagan myths. Hasidism was concocted in the 18^th century in the Holy Roman Empire – the very heart of the Beast. And the Christian religion is filled with Babylonian lore. Almost every Christian belief, ritual, symbol, and holiday was born and bred in the most “gowy – pagan” place on earth: in Babylon. Christians, with their dying deity and his annual birth and resurrection festivals, with their Lord Jesus Christ, by way of their bowing down and prostrating themselves in a religious environment rife with solar images, by their celebration of Easter and Christmas, through their Sunday Mass and Sunday Worship Services, by their crosses and steeples, by their observation of communion and the Eucharist, through their adherence to the notion of salvation through Grace and homage to the Madonna and Child, they are “purposely and deliberately associating with the things of the Gentiles from foreign cultures and nations.” They even swear their oaths “In god’s name, Amen!” thereby venerating the Egyptian sun god, Amen Ra.

529Just as a single germ can kill us, it doesn’t take much religion to poison your mind and damn your soul. But for those who prefer faith to truth, and their religious beliefs to an honest and upright relationship with Yahowah, you cannot say that you were not warned.

You may be interested to know that there are only 170 verbs in the entirety of the Towrah, Prophets, and Psalms which were scribed with the hitpael stem. This unique form tells us that the subjects of the negated verb, chawah | to make pronouncements and worship, should not subject themselves to being influenced or compelled by social customs or authoritative mandates.

To understand the consequence of foregoing Yahowah’s advice, we have to turn to the Yasha’yah / Isaiah 45 discussion which culminates with clerics and kings bowing down before Yahowah and His children in judgment. There we learn that those who judged others, and who compelled the masses to prostrate themselves in their presence for political, religious, economic, or militaristic reasons, will suffer the fate they perpetrated. This is in stark contrast to the realization that our Heavenly Father does not judge His own children and that He has done everything possible to enable those He adopts to stand upright in His presence.

Therefore, when we discover a passage which depicts people bowing down before God in judgment, we are compelled to search the context to determine what caused this unfortunate consequence. And what we learn is that those who enjoyed watching others bow down before them and who thought themselves above God’s advice – especially as it relates to this admonition to reject all forms of religion – will be on their knees, waiting for Yahowah, as Judge, to decide whether their souls are to be extinguished or if their religious, political, economic, and militant zeal earned them the far worse fate of eternal separation in She’owl.

530“Rather instead (ky ‘im – by contrast, consider trusting and relying upon this alternative), with (ba) Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s name transliterated as guided by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence), your God (‘elohym ‘atem), stay affiliated and close (dabaq – remain associated), just as (ka ‘asher) you have been doing (‘asah) up to this day (‘ad ha yowm ha zeh).” (Yahowsha’ / Yah Saves / Joshua 23:8)

Still conveying His desire for us to establish an active and productive relationship with Him, one in which we are properly informed and acting upon our own initiative, Yahowah not only shares these baseline expectations He wants us to accept, He reinforces a precondition: rejecting and then walking away from service to Babylonian and Egyptian gods – the basis of yesteryear’s and today’s religions.

“And so now (wa ‘atah), elect to respect (yare’ ‘eth – esteem and admire, highly valuing, even choosing to revere (qal imperative – a genuine and relational expression of volition in second person regarding admiring)) Yahowah (YaHoWaH – an accurate presentation of the name of ‘elowah – God as guided by His towrah – instructions regarding His hayah – existence), choosing to work and serve with Him (‘abad ‘eth huw’ – engaging of your own freewill to accomplish the mission as His associate and coworker, cultivating and performing with Him (qal imperative)), doing so with integrity, being sincere and right (ba tamym – with a desire to be correct and moral, undefiled and unimpaired, upright and unscathed, rational and reasonable, as a complete and perfected individual) in addition to being truthful, reliable, and trustworthy (wa ba ‘emeth – while being absolutely sure, totally confident, and dependable, consistent, persistent, and steadfastly loyal, enduring and assured; from ‘aman – to support and confirm, to nourish and foster, to verify and uphold).

531You should want to turn away from, reject, and remove (wa suwr ‘eth – choose to leave and abolish, eschewing all association with (hifil imperative)) the gods (‘elohym) which (‘asher) your ancestors served (‘abad ‘ab ‘atem – your fathers labored under and were enslaved by) as Hebrews beyond (ba ‘eber – the basis of ‘Ibry – Hebrew, meaning opposite or across, on the opposing side; from ‘abar – to pass over and ‘ebrah – to be full of oneself, arrogant and angry, prone to uncontrolled outbursts) the river, this stream of shimmering light (ha nachar – shining and beaming, radiant and flowing light, often used to depict the Euphrates River and thus Babylon, the birthplace of ‘Abraham and Sarah) and also in (wa ba) the Crucibles of Political and Religious Oppression (Mitsraym – the cauldrons of military, economic, conspiratorial, societal, and governmental persecution and subjugation; plural of matsowr – to be considered inferior and besieged during a time of testing and tribulation, from tsuwr – to be bound and confined by an adversary, assaulted, shut up, and enclosed as if in a concentration camp by those showing great hostility).

Therefore (wa), you should want to serve as a coworker with (‘abad ‘eth – choose to actively engage and achieve what needs to be done with, engaging of your own freewill to accomplish the mission as an associate and coworker of, cultivating and performing with (qal imperative)) Yahowah (Yahowah – as directed in His towrah – teaching regarding His hayah – existence).” (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Delivers / Joshua 24:14)

This was brought to us by the imperative mood. It indicates that the decision to respect and revere Yahowah is volitional – an option which we are free to choose. Similarly, the choice to work alongside God, removing the religious obstacles in our way before we do so that no one trips over them, is also subject to freewill.

532The one thing Yahowah asks of us is to show some integrity. Do not do as the rabbis and priests and pretend to serve the God they neither know, respect, nor understand. Before we engage, we need to get our own house in order, clear out all vestiges of religion and then make certain that we are rational and reasonable, moral and correct, with regard to who Yahowah is, what He has done, what words He has spoken, what He is offering, and what He expects in return.

We have previously considered the many implications associated with ‘eber. Vocalized as ‘Ibry, it is the name Yahowah used to describe the ethnicity of the Children of Yisra’el while they were in Mitsraym. Therefore, Yahowah could be addressing the forefathers and their descendants by using ‘eber or their origins – which was across the river in Babylon. And since it would be 900 years before they were enslaved in Babel, and therein exposed to their gods, there is considerable justification behind making the ‘Ibry connection.

This known, with Babel | Babylon serving as the birthplace of institutionalized religion, Mitsraym | the Crucibles of Oppression represents civilization flowering into a toxic and integrated blend of nationalized religion and dictatorial government, debilitating caste systems and large-scale enslavement, broad-based anti-Semitic conspiracies and aggressive militarism. The Beast born in Babylon metastasized in Mitsraym and then spread, infecting Greece, Rome, and Roman Catholicism.

It is your choice. You can associate with Yahowah by observing His Towrah and accepting the terms and conditions of His Covenant, or you can serve any other god of your preference. If you, like most Christians, religious Jews, Muslims, and Secular Humanists, dislike the Towrah and its God, feel free to believe another.

533“But (wa) if you perceive (‘im ba ‘ayn ‘atem – if in your eyes, you view and see (qal perfect – actually at any time)) that it is bad, even distressing and troublesome (ra’a’ – it is wrong, inappropriate, harmful, distressful, disturbing, or displeasing, such that you are miserable and feel that you are being mistreated), to work with (la ‘abad ‘eth – to labor on behalf of and serve with) Yahowah (YaHoWaH), you can choose for yourselves (bachar la ‘atem – select your preference and make your own decision (qal imperative – you are genuinely free to choose whatever you believe is the most acceptable and best option)) at this time (ha yowm – this day, right now) whatever you want to serve (‘eth my ‘abad – the question for you to answer is with whom do you want to engage and for whom do you want to work (qal imperfect paragogic nun – genuinely and relationally, consistently and continually, and under the auspices of freewill, labor)), whether it be the gods (‘im ‘eth ‘elohym) which your fathers (‘asher ‘ab ‘atem) served as slaves (‘abad – were reduced to servitude at that time (qal perfect)) as Hebrews beyond (‘asher ba ‘eber ha nachar – in relation to the ‘Ibry | Hebrews in opposition to ‘abar | Passover, those on the opposite side who are full of themselves) the shimmering river (ha nachar – the shining and beaming stream of light which is radiant and flowing, often used to depict the Euphrates River and thus Babylon, the birthplace of ‘Abraham and Sarah) or, perhaps, consider (wa ‘im) associating with the gods (‘eth ‘elohym) of the ‘Amory | Speakers (‘Amory – Amorites, talkers who say prayers and promises, and of eloquent speech) in whose land (‘asher ba ‘erets hem) you are dwelling (‘atem yashab – setting up camp alongside and settling).” (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Liberates / Joshua 24:15)

It boggles the mind, and yet, nonetheless, it is true. Almost immediately after this offer was presented, Yisra’elites collectively determined that they preferred false gods to Yahowah, who had just saved them. By 534contrast, I have worked with Yahowah, serving Him from sunrise to sunset six days a week for over two decades, and in all of that time, it has never been ra’a’ – the least bit distressing or burdensome. I have never been mistreated or harmed, but instead, I have been enriched and empowered. While I have been wrong, Yahowah has consistently been right.

Frankly, religion has so little appeal, it prevails by imposing itself. Consider what has happened to those who had the good sense and courage to speak out against Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Fascism, Communism, or Progressive Liberalism in a synagogue, church, mosque, beerhall, great hall of the people, or on social media. Ancient civilizations conquered and enslaved those who would not submit to them while more modern ones use torture and slander to suppress dissent.

Beyond the fact that all religions – including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – lead believers away from Yahowah, we can be assured that their gods are different because they do not use Yahowah’s name. Moreover, their message is contrary to Yahowah’s Towrah and Prophets.

The insecurity of religion is also prevalent in this offer. Yahowah wants us all to know that we are free to choose for ourselves between Yahowah and the gods men have conceived, such as Adonai, Jesus, or Allah, or for that matter, Akiba, Paul, or Muhammad, Confucius, Buddha, or Aquinas, Aristotle, Nietzsche, or Kant, Luther, Hitler, or Lenin, Machiavelli, Mao, or Marx. By contrast, most of these men sought to make it very difficult to oppose them and their notions – particularly Akiba, Paul, Muhammad, Hitler, Lenin, and Mao.

There are many choices, but only one which is beneficial. He was Yahowsha’s preference, and should you want to engage in a relationship with Him, it should be yours as well…

535“But as for me (wa ‘anoky) and my household (wa beyth ‘any – my family and home; the basis of the beryth – Covenant), we will continue to work with and serve (‘abad ‘eth – we will labor and be productive alongside (qal imperfect)) Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s name transliterated as guided by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence). (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Saves 24:15)

As a result (wa), the people (ha ‘am – the family) answered (‘anah – they responded and replied (qal imperfect)), so as to say (wa ‘amar), ‘Far be it from us (halyl la ‘anachnuw min – forbid it, because never will we become adverse) to reject, neglect, or abandon (‘azab ‘eth – to leave and separate from (qal infinitive)) Yahowah ( – YaHoWaH) to serve (la ‘abad – to be subservient to) other (‘acher – another or different, additional and subsequent) gods (‘elohym).’” (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Saves / Joshua 24:16)

Their promises were not worth the breath it took to offer them. However, had they been sincere and steadfast, it was the right thing to say. And the reason we know and respect Yahowsha’ today, and no one else in this audience, is that he talked the talk and then walked the walk.

It had only been forty years since…

“Indeed (ky), Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of YaHoWaH, our ‘elowah – God as directed in His ToWRaH – teaching regarding His HaYaH – existence and our ShaLoWM – restoration), our God (‘elohym ‘anachnuw), it is He (huw’) who lifted us up and carried us away (‘alah ‘eth ‘anachnuw – who withdrew us) and our fathers from (wa ‘ab ‘anachnuw min) the realm (‘erets – the realm) of the religious and political oppressors (Mitsraym – of the despots and tyrants within the cauldrons of military and economic subjugation, the authority figures in the place of coercive cruelty where slaves were confined and restricted by political 536persecution, considered foes, besieged, and assaulted as if shut up inside a concentration camp), out of (min) the house (beyth) of slavery (‘ebed – of bondage and working to survive).

To show the way and to benefit the relationship (wa ‘asher – as a result of the relationship), He engaged and performed (‘asah – He accomplished (qal perfect)) before our eyes (la ‘ayn ‘anachnuw) those extensive and important signs (‘eth ha ‘owth ha gadowl ha ‘eleh – the many great nonverbal symbols which convey meaning, are distinguishing, and serve as evidence).

And (wa) He watched over us and focused upon us (shamar ‘anachnuw – He was attentive to us and was considerate of us) all along (ba kol – during the entirety of) the way (ha derek) which we were led, walking along the proper path (‘asher halak) pertaining to them (ba hy’ – with them, feminine and thus referring to the symbolic signs) and through all (wa ba kol) of the people (‘am – nations) through whose midst (‘asher ba qereb) we passed (‘abar hem – crossing through them).” (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Delivers / Joshua 24:17)

Yahowah loves to teach, and therefore, all of the signs were symbolic and communicated on many levels. He wanted us to realize just how lame the most powerful nations can be in the face of God trying to protect His children.

Moreover, just as Yahowah has asked us to be observant, He set a good example by watching over His people. His approach was also appropriate and anything but haphazard. He protected the Yisra’elites by the Way which they were led. Therefore, the first sign along this path was Pesach | Passover which became the Doorway to Life. The second step along the way to salvation was Matsah | UnYeasted Bread, whereupon the stigma and stain of religion were cleansed from God’s children. Once 537perfected through Dowd’s sacrifice, our Heavenly Father adopted the Children of Yisra’el the next day, signified by the sign of Bikuwrym | Firstborn Children as the people became Family.

Seven Shabats later on Shabuw’ah | the Promise of the Shabat, following this same Path, Yahowah personally summoned His children and gave them His Towrah | Teaching and Instruction. They were well on their way, with the opportunity to become immortal and perfected, adopted and enriched. These events served as prophetic portraits pointing to the fulfillment of these Miqra’ey | Invitations to be Called Out and Meet of Pesach, Matsah, Bikuwrym, and Shabuw’ah by Yahowah, Dowd, and the Ruwach Qodesh | Set-Apart Spirit in year 4000 Yah – 33 CE.

The fifth stride along the path home was also tangibly demonstrated during the Yatsa’ | Exodus with Moseh and Yahowsha’ conveying Yahowah’s message to the Children of Yisra’el. Its fulfillment, however, would be a long time coming. Taruw’ah | Trumpets, which is symbolic of showcasing the good news of our redemption along with the bad news that most are headed in the wrong direction, is the prerogative of the Covenant Family. And it is at this time, on the first day of the seventh month on the Towrah’s calendar, after completing their mission of awakening Yisra’el, the Covenant Family will be withdrawn before the worst of Yisra’el’s Troubles.

The sixth sign and step along the path home is Yowm Kipurym | the Day of Reconciliations. After 3,400 years of estrangement, a meaningful number of Jews will finally come home, accepting Yahowah as more appealing than the rabbis who have afflicted them. Five days later, those who have made the final cut will celebrate Sukah | Shelters as the Earth is restored to resemble ‘Eden. Such are the Signs, such is the Way, the Children of Yisra’el walked under the watchful eye of their God.

538“And Yahowsha’ (wa Yahowsha’ – Yahowah Liberates and Saves; from Yahowah and yasha’ – to rescue and deliver) said (‘amar) to the family (‘el ha ‘am – to the people), ‘You are witnesses (‘ed ‘atem – you are to convey the eternal testimony), for indeed, you have chosen for yourselves (ba ‘atem ky ‘atem bachar la ‘atem ‘eth – because of your decision to select to approach (qal perfect)) Yahowah ( – YaHoWaH written as directed by His ToWRaH – teaching) with whom to actively serve (la ‘abad ‘eth huw’ – to work with Him, to labor in association with Him).’

Then, Yahowsha’ (wa Yahowsha’) said to (wa ‘amar ‘el – answered and acknowledged) the people (ha ‘am), ‘You are witnesses (‘ed ‘atem) by the fact that you (ba ‘atem ky ‘atem) have chosen to approach and be with (bachar la ‘atem ‘eth) Yahowah (Yahowah), to work with and serve Him (la ‘abad ‘eth huw’).’

And they said (wa ‘amar), ‘We are witnesses who will provide testimony (‘ed).’” (Yahowsha’ / Yah Delivers / Joshua 24:22)

This was their purpose, their calling – the very reason the Covenant was established with ‘Abraham, Yitschaq, Ya’aqob, and their descendants. Yisra’elites were chosen to serve as Yahowah’s witnesses, conveying His testimony, as His prophets. And while some 40 among them would be accountable to this pledge and serve in this role, most would squander their souls.

Jews would be misled into wearing a Kippah, a solar disk, on their heads. And Christians would model their god after Tammuz, Osiris, and Dionysus – the Son of the Sun. Mithras would become the Lord of Christianity as the religion of Imperial Rome evolved into Roman Catholicism.

“‘So then that being the case (wa ‘atah – so right now, at this very moment), turn away from and remove 539(suwr – get rid of and abolish) these foreign gods (‘eth ‘elohym ha nekar – any association with strange gods from alien cultures, countries, and religions) which (‘asher) are in your midst (ba qereb ‘atem – have been integrated into your nature) and (wa) extend (natah – incline) your hearts and thinking (‘eth lebab ‘atem – your inner nature, minds, and desires) to Yahowah (‘el YaHoWaH), the God (‘elohym) of Yisra’el (Yisra’el – of the Individuals who Engage and Endure with the Almighty).’” (Yahowsha’ / Yah Saves / Joshua 24:23)

The greatest of all ironies is that rejecting religion in every fashion and form is a prerequisite for engaging in a relationship with Yahowah. One precludes the other. We must first reject religion before we can enter God’s presence. The same is true in a loving marriage. Affairs with other men and women, no matter how intense or casual, are caustic and counterproductive.

“And to the family (wa ha ‘am ‘el – to the people), Yahowsha’ (Yahowsha’) said (‘amar), ‘Alongside (‘eth – in association with, accompanying, and on behalf of) Yahowah (Yahowah), our God (‘elohym ‘anachnuw), we will serve (‘abad – we will work, expending considerable energy to accomplish the mission).

And (wa) to His voice (ba qowl huw’ – to His call and to the sound of His words), we will listen (shama’ – we will hear).’ (Yahowsha’ / Yah Saves 24:24)

Then (wa), Yahowsha’ (Yahowsha’ – Yahowah Saves, Delivers, and Liberates) cut (karat – established through separation and division) the Family-Oriented Covenant Relationship (beryth – the nurturing and engaged relational agreement established on the foundation of beyth – a family and home, the mutually binding partnership promise, solemn oath, and active alliance and participatory pledge based upon a marriage vow and which fosters and encourages (feminine, singular, and absolute)) 540on behalf of (la – for the benefit of the approach of) the family (‘am – the people who are related (masculine, singular, and absolute)) at this time (ba ha yowm ha huw’).

And he appointed it (wa sym – so he established and preserved it, setting and placing it) on their behalf (la huw’ – for them to approach and draw near) as a clearly communicated and inscribed prescription for living (choq – as a shared and nourishing recommendation allocating an extension on life to those who are allocated a share) in concert with (wa) the means to exercise good judgment and justly resolve disputes (mishpat – as the basis of sound decision-making; from my – to ponder the implications of shaphat – making just and rational decisions) in Shakem | to Get an Early Start (ba Shakem – a time for new beginnings and the place where burdens are shouldered).” (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Liberates / Joshua 24:25)

Being in the Covenant Family is a baseline requirement for working with Yahowah. Without its benefits, we are all lacking the substance to prevail. It would otherwise be foolhardy to risk one’s soul without God’s life assurance plan. Moreover, we need the enrichment, empowerment, and enlightenment Shabuw’ah provides on behalf of the Beryth.

As we now know, the Towrah includes many instructions, but foremost among them are Yahowah’s choq | prescriptions for living and mishpat | means to exercise good judgment. They are reiterated here because they lead to the Covenant.

Shakem is based upon the verbal root, shakam, which depicts “getting an early start, rising early at dawn to get things done.” As a morning person, this is music to my ears. More than this, shakem means “shoulder” and speaks of “carrying burdens.”

541In this case, the third-person masculine suffix when applied to “sym – appointed it” tells us that the thing which was “sym – established” was the “‘am – family” rather than the “Beryth – Covenant. We know this because ‘am is masculine and beryth is feminine. After all, the original and only Covenant had been cut over four hundred years previously with ‘Abraham. And now it was doing what it was designed to accomplish: build a family so that our Heavenly Father could enjoy helping His children grow.

He has said a great deal, all of which was important. But Yahowah’s preference is to memorialize His witness in writing. And so…

“Then (wa), Yahowsha’ (Yahowsha’ – Yahowah Saves) wrote (kathab – inscribed, making an enduring and permanent record of) these words (‘eth ha dabarym ha ‘eleh – these statements and accounts) within (ba) the written book (sepher – the scribed scroll) of the Towrah | Teaching and Guidance (Towrah – the Source of Instructions and Directions; from tow – signed, written, and enduring, towrah – way of treating people, tuwr – providing the means to explore, find, and choose, yarah – the source from which instruction, teaching, guidance, and direction flow, which tuwb – offers answers to facilitate our restoration and return, even our response to that which is towb – good, beneficial, and right, and that which causes us to become acceptable, and to endure, tahowr – purifying and cleansing us, towr – so as to provide us with an opportunity to change our thinking, attitude, and direction) of Almighty God (‘elohym).

He grasped hold of (wa laqach – he selected and obtained) a large stone (‘eben gadowl – an important, magnificent, and distinguished rock) and He stood it upright (quwm hy’ – he raised it up and established it in a standing position) there (sham) under (tachath) a large tree (ha ‘alah) to show the way to the benefits (‘asher) of the set-apart place unto (ba miqdash – a location 542separate and distinct; from my – to contemplate being qadash –set apart unto) Yahowah (Yahowah – the proper pronunciation of YaHoWaH, our ‘elowah – God as directed in His ToWRaH – teaching regarding His HaYaH – existence and our ShaLoWM – restoration).” (Yahowsha’ / Yahowah Delivers / Joshua 24:26)

Based on this depiction, we can deduce a number of relevant conclusions. First, Yahowah’s Towrah is comprised of more than the words Moseh was inspired to write on our behalf. The teachings and instructions of his successor are included as well. In fact, Yahowah’s towrah | teaching permeates His prophetic revelations, just as prophecies are found throughout the Towrah.

Second, the Towrah is God’s. His name is on it and in it. Third, as mentioned previously, Yahowah enjoys speaking to His people, but His preference is for the written word. In this way, there is an enduring and permanent record of His testimony.

And fourth, all of this leads to being set apart unto God and to being separated from the ways of man. The Towrah shows us the way.

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