Coming Home
Dowd
…Beloved
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Test My Thinking
Exercising Good Judgment…
Our journey through the Tow1rah and Prophets has led us to Heaven’s Door and has even opened it for us. And now, we have reached the next step in our journey. Dowd’s Psalms will soon provide us with a peek inside, while conveying the identity of someone special who will be welcoming us inside.
Dowd will continue to be our guide to these things. In this regard, he is unique among the billions who have lived on our blue planet. He was chosen and anointed to be our prophet and exemplar, shepherd and storyteller, our messiah and king. And he is Yahowah’s beloved Son. These are his love letters to his Father, our God…
It is indeed a privilege to sit alongside and listen to him sing about his relationship with Yahowah. And as we do, feel encouraged to apply what he says to your own life, looking forward to a similar outcome. As was the case with every previous Psalm, the 26th Mizmowr was composed to guide our steps through life and to God. Dowd’s every statement is a gem whose facets are a delight to explore.
“You have chosen to be decisive regarding me (shaphat ‘any – of Your own volition, You actually want me to be judgmental while making informed and rational decisions (qal imperative second-person masculine singular)), Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s name transliterated as directed by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence and His role in our shalowm – 2reconciliation), because (ky) I (‘any), with my integrity intact (ba tom ‘any – with an innocence about me while being fully forthright and honest myself), have walked, journeying through life (halak) with (wa ba) Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s proper designation pronounced as instructed by His towrah – guidance on His hayah – existence and His role in our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God).
I have trusted and relied (batach – I have confided and depended (qal perfect)) without wavering (lo’ ma’ad – without stumbling, backsliding, slipping, or shaking (qal imperfect)).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 26:1)
Shaphat ‘any might have been rendered as “You want to actually judge me” but, scribed as it was in the qal imperative, doing so would have been in conflict with the imperative mood, inconsistent with God’s approach to His children, and inappropriate in a father-son relationship. Therefore, I translated it in a manner which is meaningful in this context while also reflecting shaphat’s etymology – which is to be decisive by making informed and rational decisions. And in this way, Dowd’s pronouncement pertains to all who study the Towrah and examine the Prophets. God wants us to be decisive and exercise good judgment. It is not only the key to understanding but, also, engenders a sense of fairness, justice, and compassion.
Dowd recognized that character counts with Yahowah. Beyond all else, our Messiah has integrity. When thinking rationally rather than emotionally, he can be trusted.
While none of us measure up to Dowd, at least apart from Moseh, I am confident that Yahowah is pleased with my decisiveness, the fact that I am informed and rational, and that I am consistently judgmental. I am certain that He considers me trustworthy and reliable among men and as a man of character and integrity. I have my faults, as did my king, but like him, I have journeyed with Yahowah these 3past 22 years, beginning on Taruw’ah in 2001, year 5978 Yah, without wavering.
And should anyone view that as boastful, instead of an accurate assessment of something vitally important to God and His people, I have 30 books on the shelf and another 10,000 hours of recorded audio on this subject which say otherwise. Moreover, that’s the point. Dowd was not bragging. He was telling the truth. And we should seek to emulate him.
After all, there is nothing extraordinary here. We are not trying to be perfect, to produce miracles, to proclaim prophecies, or achieve victory over the religious and political. All this says is that we become an open book, both decisive and judgmental, show some integrity, and not waver in our walk with Yah. If that is too much to ask, then you may not be cut out for life in the Covenant.
It is an open-book test. We are given all of the answers. And our Father is grading the results – and He is tremendously biased in our favor. Moreover, as Children of the Covenant, we are enveloped in the Ruwach Qodesh | Set-Apart Spirit, and She obliterates all of the darkness in us, making us appear perfect. So, this shouldn’t scare anyone…
“You want to test me, examining and assessing me (bachan ‘any – it is Your will to investigate me and put me to the test, proving my mettle (qal imperative second-person masculine singular)), Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s one and only name pronounced as guided by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence for our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God), because You want to reveal my true nature by providing an opportunity to achieve Your desired outcome with me (wa nasah ‘any – Your will is for me to experience success by training me to achieve (piel imperative second-person masculine singular)).
4Your will is for me to give you permission to demonstrably refine (tsaraph – You and I want to remove impurities by perfecting (qal imperative paragogic he cohortative second-person masculine singular)) my emotions (kilyah ‘any – my kidneys, representing my passions, disposition, motivations, loves, and inclinations) and my judgment (wa leb ‘any – my thinking, thoughts, and decision-making).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 26:2)
Each verb was scribed in a volitional mood, revealing the will and desire of the individual being addressed (Yahowah in second person and, thus, in the imperative), or speaking (Dowd in first person and, thus, in the cohortative). God enjoyed testing Dowd because His Son so often proved his mettle. Therefore, Yahowah sought out opportunities for Dowd to overcome challenges and prevail. The more often we succeed, the more our capabilities and confidence grow.
Collectively, this demonstrates that God is far more interested in us working together and achieving something worthwhile than He is in us laying around and doing nothing. Heaven, therefore, isn’t about lounging on overstuffed couches while occasionally flapping our wings. Just as ‘Adam was given the opportunity to work with Yahowah in the Garden, we will be afforded the same with the universe. God values work because it not only builds character and provides a sense of accomplishment, but because those who achieve success become more confident and capable.
The last sentence is delicious. Dowd interjected a pair of volitional moods to say that God wants us to choose what He knows is best for us. He will not force Himself on us, even when He’s right and that we may pay a hefty price for being stubbornly wrong. To refine our hearts and minds, we must give God permission. Dowd did, and so should we.
5In the ancient world, one’s kidneys were the source of emotions and the heart served as the seat of judgment. And while they are seldom seen together as Dowd has used them, in modern parlance he told Yahowah that he wanted to have his heart and mind, emotions and thinking, refined.
One of the many reasons the Messiah was eager for Yahowah to challenge him and refine him is that he knew that he had lived his life in a manner that was pleasing to God. Further, he realized that his Father loved him.
“Indeed, this is because (ky) Your steadfast love and genuine kindness (chesed ‘atah – Your loyal devotion, unfailing compassion, and unrelenting favoritism) are conspicuously before my eyes (la neged ‘ayin ‘any – correspond to what I am witnessing).
And so, I walk independently from others (halak – I journey through life unaffected by outside influences, social, religious, or political constraints (hitpael perfect first-person singular)) trusting and relying upon Your honesty and enduring integrity (ba ‘emeth ‘atah – with Your dependable and unwavering commitment to the truth).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 26:3)
This is an especially insightful use of the hitpael stem because it reveals that Dowd was not influenced by the kinds of things which would sway lesser men. His walk with Yahowah was independent of political and religious persuasion. That makes him one in a million.
This is what it means to be qodesh | set apart and uncommon. When it comes to our walk with God, Yahowah wants our halak to be hitpael. And yet, in spite of Dowd’s declaration, Judaism has this backward. For the religious, Halakhah | the Way has become a set of laws which control every aspect of the lives of the Jewish people.
So, while Christians have contrived a religion out of 6plundering Dowd, Judaism has risen by ignoring the Mashyach.
Everything which is important to Yahowah is qodesh | set apart, special, uncommon and, thus, unpopular. It is why God will never be associated with any religion, political party, cultural tradition, or societal custom.
This is one of life’s greatest ironies. The institutions which claim to be right based on their popularity are all wrong as a result of it. The religions which claim to control access to God actually preclude it.
The realization that we must be set apart from societal, religious, and political influences to approach Yahowah should not be surprising because it is the first thing Yahowah asked of ‘Abraham. Nothing has changed in this regard. Therefore, by using the hitpael stem to frame his walk with God, Dowd is once again setting an example we would be wise to emulate.
The introduction and conclusion of the prophet’s statement also speak to participation in the Covenant. It is Yahowah’s chesed | mercy that perfects those who walk to Him along the path He has provided through the Miqra’ey in accordance with the second condition of the Covenant. And then, in the third, we are asked to trust and rely upon Yahowah, just as Dowd was affirming he had done.
Providing us with tangible examples of how he went about his halak to the tune of the hitpael, Dowd explains…
“I do not live with, approach or meet with, sit or remain with (lo’ yashab ‘im) the little people (math – the insignificant louses and parasites) who are vain, fraudulent, and worthless (shawa’ – who are futile and destructive, idolatrous liars, inconsequential and deceitful, who speak false and empty words). And with the ignorant hypocrites, the charlatans who conceal and cover over the truth (wa ‘im ‘alam – so with the pretentious 7pretenders), I am not associated and do not pursue (lo’ bow’ – I make a habit of not coming or going with them). (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 26:4)
I abhor and shun (sane’ – I hate, loathe, and detest, responding adversely to) the assembly, community, and congregation (qahal – the crowd, throng, mob, and company) of immoral and ignorant countrymen (ra’a – of loudmouthed citizens who are wrong, evil, distressing, and troublesome). And with the wickedly vexing and condemnable (wa ‘im rasha’ – the unethical and unrighteous), I will not live, approach, sit, or remain (lo’ yashab).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 26:5)
Dowd’s verb of choice was brilliant in that the negation of yashab reveals that, by having chosen to walk apart from society’s most controlling influences, he avoided the bad actors. He lo’ yashab | did not live with, approach, meet, sit with, or remain around the math | little people. He was not a negotiator or compromiser.
Math was also an ingenious choice. The most seldom used word to convey “men” specifically and “people” generally comes with baggage. The math are “insignificant louses and parasites.” I dare say that you’d find them today in Israel as Knesset Members and Rabbis.
The Messiah and Prophet they refuse to recognize or acknowledge referred to those who influence lesser individuals as shawa’ | vain, fraudulent, and worthless, both futile and destructive. And in this regard, it should be noted that shawa’ directs our attention to their most deceitful and degrading act – violating the 3rd Statement Yahowah etched on the First Tablet, instructing us to never fraudulently diminish the value of His name. Shawa’ appears twice within it to describe behavior which is eternally unforgivable. The removal of Yahowah’s name from His Towrah, Naby’, and ‘Am | People, such that they neither know it nor benefit from it, remains the most 8egregious crime ever committed by the religious.
These villainous men he was avoiding were ‘alam | hypocrites and charlatans concealing the truth. And should you be searching for names, you’d be on the right track with ‘Ahab, Paul, Akiba, and Maimonides. The great infamy of these pretentious pretenders has become evident because they plastered over the truth. Their fame came neither from their reasoning nor their originality. With such men, Dowd remained unassociated.
It also appears that Dowd may have been a bit of an introvert, either that, or he preferred Yah’s company and disdained that of societal influencers. He sane’ | loathed and shunned qahal | large groups of people who assembled together. The Messiah eschewed political and religious gatherings.
Further, the King of Israel saw his countrymen as immoral and ignorant. The majority of Jews in his day were ra’a | loudmouthed, wrong, and troublesome. He went on to call them rasha’ | wickedly vexing and condemnable, unethical and unrighteous. Therefore, rather than the Messiah coming to exonerate and save the religious and political of Israel, he will have nothing to do with them and will avoid them like the plague.
The prophet would wash his hands of such sewage…
“I bathe my hands (rachats yad ‘any – I wash and cleanse myself so that I am spotless and unsoiled) in innocence (ba niqywon – with moral impeccability and freedom from guilt).
And I go around (wa sabab – I turn to and am surrounded by) Your altar (mizbeach ‘atah – the site of Your sacrifice), Yahowah (Yahowah – transliterated as directed by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence and His role in our shalowm – reconciliation), (Mizmowr / Psalm 26:6) to hear (la shama’) with the voice 9(ba qowl) of thanksgiving (towdah – of thankfulness) and to enumerate and quantify (wa la saphar) all of Your wonderful deeds (kol pala’ ‘atah – all of Your astounding accomplishments, awesome nature, and amazing acts).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 26:7)
The most articulate man who ever lived listened before he spoke. That is a lesson for the rest of us. And as a result of hearing what Yahowah had to say regarding His sacrifices on our behalf, Dowd was thankful. He was aware of the wonder of it all and said so.
The King of Israel, God’s prophet, our Messiah and Shepherd, the Son of God, knew and proclaimed Yahowah’s name. So, what justification do lesser men have for removing it?
“Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s proper designation pronounced as instructed by His towrah – guidance on His hayah – existence and His role in our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God), I love (‘ahab) the provisions and support (ma’own – the care and concern associated with the abode and dwelling place) of Your Home and Family (beyth ‘atah) and the place (wa maqowm – the source and home) Your glorious presence (kabowd ‘atah – Your manifestation of power, rewarding gift, and respect) tabernacles (mishkan – dwells within a tent).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 26:8)
Foremost among Yahowah’s provisions is His name. So much is lost when it is removed from this dialogue that one has to wonder why rabbis were willing to commit their souls to She’owl through the perpetration of this murderous crime. No other act in all of human history, not even the Holocaust, has robbed more Jews of their soul than hating what should have been loved.
In rendering the previous prophetic declaration, we are afforded the opportunity to translate ma’own as “dwelling place” or “provisions and support.” I chose the latter 10because beyth already speaks of a “home for the family.”
At this time and place, Yahowah’s home on Earth was a tent known as the mishkan | Tabernacle. It was the furthest thing from ostentatious as is His style. Dowd loved it because it embodied Yahowah’s glorious presence.
As he had been in life, Dowd wanted the same for his soul in the hereafter…
“Do not gather (‘al ‘asaph – You will not harvest (qal imperfect jussive second-person masculine singular)) my soul (nepesh ‘any – my consciousness and ability to be observant and responsive) with those who miss the way and lead astray (‘im chata’ – with the misdirected and misleading), nor my life (chay ‘any) with bloodthirsty individuals (wa ‘im ‘iysh dam), (Mizmowr / Psalm 26:9) in whose hands (‘asher ba yad) there are evil devices and spurious plots (hem zimah – these are shameful plans and infamous schemes). Further (wa), their right hand (yamyn hem) is filled with bribes, tributes, and gifts (male’ shachad).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 26:10)
The most debilitating thing the religious can do is chata’ | mislead the people, whether it is about Yahowah’s name, Dowd’s role as the Messiah and Son of God, or the importance of the Beryth and Miqra’ey. And yet, other than chata’, there is nothing to be said in the Talmud.
And speaking of nefarious plots, that is actually the meaning of zimah. It speaks of the evil devices and spurious schemes of the most infamous religious leaders.
Yahowah is aware that bad things often happen when money exchanges hands – especially in a religious or political setting. Whether it is a gift to garner favor, a bribe, or a tribute to avoid attack, God is opposed to it.
“And as for me (wa ‘any), with personal integrity (ba tom ‘any), I will consistently walk (halak – I will 11continue my journey through life (qal imperfect)).
You have chosen to redeem me (padah ‘any – You want to ransom me, delivering and rescuing me (qal imperative second-person masculine singular)) because You want to be kind, generous, loving, and merciful toward me (wa chanan ‘any – Your choice is to be compassionate toward me (qal imperative second-person masculine singular)).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 26:11)
Recognizing that Dowd was certain of his salvation and of returning as King of the Universe, his self-assessment was penned for our benefit. When we are reading the Psalms as they were intended, we set ourselves in Dowd’s place, recognizing that when we follow in his footsteps we can be assured of the same result. Read the above again with “me” representing yourself and “You” being an acknowledgment of your Father.
I’m obviously not in Dowd’s league, but I am in the same family. I am not a king or the messiah, but I am God’s son. I am not a prophet, but I can speak of them. We would all do well to study his life and lyrics and follow in his footsteps.
“My stance (regel ‘any – my feet) is to be present, standing tall, ready for evaluation (‘amad – standing upright and unbowed, appointed in charge, respectful, firm, sustained, and enduring) on elevated and yet level and agreeable ground (ba myshowr – in an upright and just, straightforward and pleasing manner; from my – to inquire about yashar – being right) within the assembly (ba maqhel – in and among the gathered and assembled; from mah – to ponder the implications of qahal – being together).
I will extol, consistently speaking favorably (barak – I will greet and adore while addressing the benefits) of Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s proper designation 12pronounced as instructed by His towrah – guidance on His hayah – existence and His role in our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 26:12)
Do you stand tall, above the crowd, present and accounted for, in the same place? Are you ready to have Yahowah evaluate your contribution to our family? Do you speak favorably of the things Yahowah has done for you?
If not, it might be a good idea to read this again…
“You have chosen to be decisive regarding me (shaphat ‘any), Yahowah (Yahowah), because (ky) I (‘any), with my integrity intact, forthrightly and honestly (ba tom ‘any), have walked, journeying through life (halak) with (wa ba) Yahowah (Yahowah). I have trusted and relied (batach) without wavering (lo’ ma’ad). (Mizmowr 26:1)
You want to test me, examining and assessing me, proving my mettle (bachan ‘any), Yahowah (Yahowah), because You want to reveal my true nature by providing an opportunity to achieve Your desired outcome with me (wa nasah ‘any). Your will is for me to give you permission to demonstrably refine (tsaraph) my emotions (kilyah ‘any) and my judgment (wa leb ‘any). (Mizmowr 26:2)
Indeed, this is because (ky) Your steadfast love and genuine kindness (chesed ‘atah) are conspicuously before my eyes and correspond to what I am witnessing (la neged ‘ayin ‘any). And so, I walk independently from others, journeying through life unaffected by outside influences, social, religious, or political constraints (halak), trusting and relying upon Your honesty and Your dependable and unwavering commitment to the truth (ba ‘emeth ‘atah).” (Mizmowr 26:3)
I do not live, approach or meet, sit or remain with 13(lo’ yashab ‘im) the little people, the insignificant louses and parasites (math), who are vain, fraudulent, and worthless (shawa’). And with the ignorant hypocrites, the charlatans who conceal and cover over the truth (wa ‘im ‘alam), I am not associated and do not pursue (lo’ bow’). (Mizmowr 26:4)
I abhor and shun (sane’) the assembly, community, and congregation (qahal) of immoral and ignorant countrymen (ra’a). And with the wickedly vexing and condemnable (wa ‘im rasha’), I will not live, approach, sit, or remain (lo’ yashab). (Mizmowr 26:5)
I bathe my hands (rachats yad ‘any) in innocence – with moral impeccability and freedom from guilt (ba niqywon). And I go around (wa sabab) Your altar (mizbeach ‘atah), Yahowah (Yahowah), (Mizmowr 26:6) to hear (la shama’) with the voice (ba qowl) of thanksgiving (towdah) and to enumerate and quantify (wa la saphar) all of Your wonderful deeds (kol pala’ ‘atah). (Mizmowr 26:7)
Yahowah (Yahowah), I love (‘ahab) the provisions and support (ma’own) of Your Home and Family (beyth ‘atah) and the place (wa maqowm) Your glorious presence (kabowd ‘atah) tabernacles (mishkan). (Mizmowr 26:8)
Do not gather (‘al ‘asaph) my soul (nepesh ‘any) with those who miss the way and lead astray (‘im chata’), nor my life (chay ‘any) with bloodthirsty individuals (wa ‘im ‘iysh dam), (Mizmowr 26:9) in whose hands (‘asher ba yad) these are evil devices and spurious plots (hem zimah). Further (wa), their right hand (yamyn hem) is filled with bribes, tributes, and gifts (male’ shachad). (Mizmowr 26:10)
And as for me (wa ‘any), with personal integrity (ba tom ‘any), I will consistently walk (halak). You have chosen to redeem me (padah ‘any) because You want to 14be kind, generous, loving, and merciful toward me (wa chanan ‘any). (Mizmowr 26:11)
My stance (regel ‘any) is to be present, standing tall, ready for evaluation (‘amad) on elevated and yet level and agreeable ground (ba myshowr) within the assembly (ba maqhel). I will extol, consistently speaking favorably (barak) of Yahowah (Yahowah).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 26:12)
Can you say these words and have them ring true in your life?
“Yahowah (YaHoWaH – transliterated as directed by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence and His role in our shalowm – reconciliation) is my light, illumination, and enlightenment (‘owr ‘any), my freedom, deliverance, and salvation (wa yasha’ ‘any). So, who should I respect (min my yare’ – who should I revere)?
Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s one and only name pronounced as guided by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence for our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God) is the protector and fortress (ma’owz – the refuge and stronghold) of my life (chay ‘any). From whom should I fear (min my phachad)?” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:1)
When the most brilliant man in history tells us that Yahowah is brighter still, serving as his source of enlightenment, we should take notice. And that is especially true when Yahowah’s light leads to our freedom, deliverance, and salvation. So why would anyone trust someone else, like Paul or Akiba for example?
With Yahowah protecting our lives, who is there to 15fear? And yet, most ignore Him only to be tormented by those who falsely claim to be authorized by God.
Had we not recently translated and exposed the Book of Ezekiel, I would have had no idea why Dowd would say such a thing…
“By encroaching upon me (ba qarab ‘al ‘any), immoral and ignorant countrymen (ra’a – loudmouthed citizens who are wrong, evil, distressing, and troublesome) seek to devour my person and message and consume my body and proclamations (la ‘akal ‘eth basar ‘any).
My belittling adversaries (tsar ‘any – my opponents trying to restrict me) and my enemies (wa ‘oyeb ‘any), they will stumble and bring injury and ruin (hem kashal – they will falter and be overthrown, failing) with their approach toward me (la ‘any hem). And they will fall (wa naphal).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:2)
It's all there in the 39th chapter of Ezekiel in especially graphic and gory detail. Dubbed the Feast of the Beast, the Lord of Babel claims that he will serve the gibowrym | mightiest of men, representing Dowd and his supporters, on a plate. Satan’s faithful are then ordered to eat their flesh and consume their blood – along with my own.
Sadly, it was the immoral and ignorant among Dowd’s countrymen who crafted Satan’s autobiography and placed the Devil’s poison among the prophets. And while they no doubt discount the Lord’s ghoulish behavior, almost every rabbi has belittled Dowd by negating the merit of his proclamations.
And do not let the “Star of David” which serves as the national and religious symbol of Israel and Judaism fool you. There is no star associated with the Messiah and King. His symbols were those of his people: a lion, Yahowah’s name, and a Manowrah.
When Dowd returns, he will be swift and certain to 16obliterate every national and religious Star of David. It is an insult to everything this man said and did throughout his life.
The rise of this star is a very troubling occurrence because it drives to the heart of the Jewish obsession with self-destruction. For five centuries, culminating with the Holocaust, Jews were subjugated, tortured, and murdered under this symbol, one with no connection to their heritage, nation, or God, and yet in spite of this, they wear the pagan symbol as a badge of honor. Given the choice between Yahowah’s name and a corruption of Dowd’s, given a choice between a Manowrah and a star, they chose poorly – not unlike Akiba, the Father of Judaism, with his Messiah bar Kokhba | Son of a Star.
“Even with (‘im) him being pitched and inclined against me (chanah ‘al ‘any machaneh – it being like an army besieging me), my heart and thinking (leb ‘any) will not be anxious or apprehensive or show any fear or respect (lo’ yare’).
Even if (‘im) he is rising up and taking a stand against me (quwm ‘al ‘any), to battle and fight (milchamah) against this (ba zo’th), I will remain confident and reliant (‘any batach).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:3)
David fought major battles against the Philistines, Syrians, Amalekites, Edomites, Moabites, Ammonites, and some sixty others, never losing. So, he was hardly worried that someone would defeat him. As long as he was reliant on Yah, he was invincible.
“One thing (‘echad) I have asked (sha’al – I have inquired about) from (min ‘eth) Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s proper designation pronounced as instructed by His towrah – guidance on His hayah – existence and His role in our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God) through this (‘eth hy’), I will continually seek to learn 17about (baqash) me dwelling (yashab ‘any – living and staying, approaching restored and sustained) within the house and family (ba beyth) of Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s one and only name pronounced as guided by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence for our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God), all of the days (kol yowmym) of my life (chay ‘any) to look upon, observe, and gaze into (chazah ba) the favorable acceptance and loveliness (no’am – the enjoyable nature, beloved character, splendorous beauty, and overall pleasantness) of Yahowah (Yahowah – pronounced as guided by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence for our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God) and to look at, inspect, and consider exploring (baqar) in His Temple (ba heykal huw’ – within His sanctuary).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:4)
When we consider Dowd’s discussion with Nathan, and then Yahowah’s sensational response, in 2nd Shamuw’el 7, this is not surprising. The Son wanted to build a home for his Father. He acquired the land upon which it would sit, he assembled all of the necessary materials, and Yahowah provided him with a model and explicit directions. And therefore, knowing Yahowah, I’m certain that he allowed Dowd to tour the result spiritually upon completion.
However, there are two dwellings which are far more majestic. These include the one he will enter upon his return to anoint the Mercy Seat of the Ark of the Covenant on Yowm Kipurym | the Day of Reconciliations and the even more magnificent one in Shamaym | Heaven over which he will preside. Also, in these words, we see Dowd’s curiosity as he seeks to explore the Covenant’s Home. The details fascinate him, which is why he understands more than most.
In particular, Dowd wants to enjoy Yahowah’s beloved character and pleasantness. Dowd sees God as 18should we all – as approachable, friendly, and nice.
As a prophet, and able to see how he would be plundered by his people to create Judaism and Christianity, there were no doubt times when Dowd must have thought that the whole world was against him…
“For He will conceal me (ky tsaphan ‘any) in His shelter (ba sok huw’ – in His booth and tent; from sakak – to screen with a hedge, to protect by covering). During the day (ba yowm) of destructive shepherds and harmful countrymen (ra’ah), He will conceal me, causing me to vanish (sathar ‘any) in the protection of His tent (ba sether ‘ohel huw’).
With a rocky crag (ba tsuwr), He will lift me on high (ruwm ‘any – He will take action to increase my prominence).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:5)
That is precisely what Yahowah has done. Dowd has been concealed from view for the past 3,000 years, safe, protected, and with his Father. All the while, many destructive shepherds among his harmful countrymen, failing to appreciate what he represents, have been relentlessly plundering and neutering him. And this is a serious affront to God’s intent because, second only to robbing Yahowah of His name, degrading His Son by denying him his due is the most irritating thing the religious have done. He is first and foremost a Father and Dowd is His most beloved Son.
If not for the impetus of this message, what came before it and what will follow, I would have smiled at seeing tsuwr | rocky crag and would have moved on. However, I am too connected with these proceedings to not share that my name, Craig, is of Gaelic origins, derived from creag, meaning “rock, rocky heights, and crag.” Since there would be no other rational reason to insert tsuwr into this discussion, I am likely Dowd’s frontman, his herald, the voice announcing his arrival, who, with Yahowah’s 19help, is now lifting him on high.
There have been many hundreds, perhaps thousands, of revelations presented within the pages of Yada Yahowah which were previously unheralded. The proper pronunciation of Yahowah’s name is among them. But second to it in importance is the realization that Dowd is overwhelmingly special to God. No one factors more prominently in Yahowah’s plans, no one is called out by name more often, and no one is afforded even a tenth of the titles and accolades.
The only person who comes close, with 80% as many mentions by name as Dowd’s 1,100, is Moseh, and his job is over. Dowd’s is not. And by contrast, none of the rabbis or characters responsible for the conception of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam are addressed – unless it is to condemn them. There is not a single prophecy in which “Jesus Christ” is named. And that is because Dowd was the Lamb and is the Shepherd. It is a point lost on both Judaism and Christianity.
Found prominently within the pages translated and composed by Dowd’s "Crag" is the realization that the prophecies most proclaimed by Christians on behalf of their Jesus were all written of Dowd – and all name him within these prophetic portrayals. These include 2 Shamuw’el 7, Yasha’yah 9 and 40, and Dany’el 9, among many others. Over the past decade, and throughout An Introduction to God, Yada Yahowah, Observations, Coming Home, Babel, and Questioning Paul we have consistently proclaimed that Dowd is the Messiah, the Son of God, and the returning King. And soon we will discover that he is even more heroic than we could have imagined.
Without robbing Dowd of his Divine distinctions, Christianity does not exist. There is no other basis for the myth that became “Jesus” apart from what was misappropriated from Dowd. Jesus isn’t the “Christ” or the 20“Son of God.” Simple. Profound. Irrefutable.
Although, there is more to the story. The failure to recognize that Dowd’s God-given titles have been stolen and his accomplishments misappropriated, robs the world of the truth behind the fulfillment of Pesach and Matsah leading to Bikuwrym – the most important three days in human history. Absconding with them is a life-ending event for Jews and Christians alike.
What is obvious to anyone who isn’t ignorant and irrational, or blinded by religion, is that Christianity is invalidated as a result of plundering Dowd | David of his titles, accolades, and achievements, and Judaism falls with it. While rabbis will lie and claim that Judaism dates back to the time of Moses with their Oral Torah, the evidence dictates otherwise. It was actually created in the 1st and 2nd centuries CE and then codified in Babylon in the 5th and 6th centuries in response to the growing threat of Roman Catholicism. The Haredi strain of the religion was then reimagined in 18th-century Ukraine during the power vacuum created by the demise of the Holy Roman Empire.
Rabbi Akiba’s, the acclaimed Father of Judaism, most famous act was the support of a counterfeit Messiah, Simon bar Kokhba, in the Yowbel year 4000 Yah, 133 CE – all to counter the claims Christians were making of their Christ and to keep Jews from slipping out from under their control. And while his pronouncement led directly to the destruction of Judea and Jerusalem, the Diaspora and the renaming of the land, “Palestine,” and proved to be false, Jews incomprehensibly believe him.
The only reason his sayings are acclaimed to this day is because Jews are struggling to differentiate themselves and survive the onslaught of Christianity. And yet, the Roman assault would not have occurred, there would have been no Christianity and, therefore, no Diaspora or Holocaust had the first rabbis, known as Pharisees at the 21time, proclaimed the truth about Dowd. Had they said what I have written – that Dowd is the Son of God and the Messiah, and that all of the prophecies pertain to him, not Yahowsha’, not Jesus, not a Christ – there would have been no Paul, Luke, Matthew, Mark, or New Testament, and no Christianity. All the Towrah scholars of the day needed to say in addition to exclaiming Dowd’s relevance was that Yahowah was fulfilling His promise to provide the Passover Lamb and then perfect His people on UnYeasted Bread.
But in their schemes, the rabbis demeaned the Pesach ‘Ayil, denied the fulfillment of Matsah, Bikuwrym, and Shabuw’ah, and deprived everyone of what Yahowah had accomplished at such great cost. This is not only the seed which grew to become Judaism, it is the third most egregious offense Jews have perpetrated against God. The fourth grew out of these denials and became their Babylonian Talmud superseding Yahowah’s Towrah | Guidance in the lives of God’s people.
These things are all related, they are devastating and irrefutable, and they were initially disclosed in these pages by accurately translating and thoughtfully contemplating the words of Yahowah’s prophets. The truth about Dowd is no longer being concealed. On the cusp of his Yowm Kipurym return in year 6000 Yah – sunset in Yaruwshalaim, October 2nd, 2033 – the Son of God, Messiah, and our King has a herald. His name is Craig. And he is lifting God’s Son up on high where he belongs – higher even than anyone has ever imagined.
This is no small feat because, when this is done, two of the world’s most troubling religions crumble. The Passover Lamb becomes known and can be accepted, providing life. And Jews can begin preparing for Dowd’s return with Yahowah.
With Yah, there is always a proper order of things. Our 22work on behalf of Dowd began on Taruw’ah in 2001. And since that day, every day has been an expression of Taruw’ah’s intended influence among the Children of Yisra’el. It is as the Mizmowr suggests, a warning against the rancorous opposition and a song to celebrate the relationship. It is a feast of proclaiming the truth, of being a troubadour, and of calling God’s people home.
Should you be curious, Taruw’ah is likely a compound of ta’ab, which either means “to desire or to abhor” and ruwa’ | to shout out or blast out a message, whether it be a warning or good news.
“And then (wa ‘atah) my stature will rise (ro’sh ‘any – my leadership, the sum and best of me, and what I was from the beginning) above my opposition who are rancorous toward me (‘al ‘oyeb ‘any) on every side, surrounding me (sabyb ‘any).
I will choose to prepare a meal for consumption (wa zabach – I will, of my own volition, offer a sacrifice for a banquet) in His radiant tent (ba ‘ohel huw’ – in His brilliant shelter), sacrificial offerings for a feast (zebachym) of Taruw’ah (Taruwa’ah – Trumpeting, broadcasting the message of good news and of alarm, of joyful acclaim along with a warning, the next Miqra’ to be fulfilled on the 1st day of the 7th month).
I will choose to sing (shyr – I will continually use my voice as an instrument to convey the lyrics of a song (qal imperfect cohortative first-person singular)) because I want to make music for the enjoyment (wa zamar – I will want to play a melodious instrument (piel imperfect cohortative first-person singular)) of Yahowah (la Yahowah – on behalf of God’s name transliterated as directed by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence and His role in our shalowm – reconciliation).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:6)
Yada Yahowah is the ultimate expression of Taruw’ah 23in today’s world. It is the lone voice calling out in the wilderness of peculiar religious and political agendas. It stands alone, completely separate and apart from Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Progressive Liberal Babel.
I have been singing Dowd’s praises louder and longer than any other besides his Father. And I do so because when Dowd is properly positioned next to the Towrah, the Prophets, the Covenant, the Invitations to Meet, Yisra’el, and Yahowah’s return, everything falls into place and makes sense. And until that occurs, anti-Semitism festers, holocausts occur, religions control, Yahowah remains unknown, and humanity stands apart from God.
With Dowd in his rightful place, we can look to our past and accept the Passover Lamb. We can appreciate the sacrifice which made Matsah possible. For the first time in a long time, we will understand why Yahowah called Dowd His firstborn.
We can witness Taruw’ah being fulfilled in accordance with the Mizmowr. And we can look to the future and anticipate celebrating Dowd’s return on Kipurym to anoint the Mercy Seat of the Ark of the Covenant as prescribed in the Towrah and foretold by the prophets to forever reconcile Yahowah and a united Yisra’el. Dowd will serve as the Gibowr | Mighty Defender of God’s people until Sukah, when, during the final Miqra’, Dowd will become our Shepherd and King. That is God’s plan and Dowd reigns in the middle of it.
Additionally, by embracing all Dowd represents, we see our God as our Father and recognize that we are His children. We understand that it is the Towrah, with its Beryth and Miqra’ey which makes this possible, perfecting the imperfect. We perceive Yahowah as merciful in our salvation and generous in our inheritance. And our lives are enriched and enlightened by the Mizmowr as they described the most important of all relationships. We have 24footsteps to follow, a life to emulate, a big brother to show us the way, a shepherd to lead us, a messiah to defend us, a prophet to counsel us, a king to lead us, and a singer to entertain us. And soon, God’s people will give Dowd his due.
In this light, and as shared previously, we are reading Dowd’s Psalms correctly when we see ourselves in his words, as someone in his footsteps expecting the same result. And so, should you prefer that this prophecy regarding Dowd’s herald pertains to you and not just to me, then make it so. If you can do better, I’ll openly applaud your effort and become your biggest fan and supporter.
Dowd is the exemplar of Yahowah’s mercy and how it is derived from the Miqra’ey…
“Your desire is to listen (shama’ – You want to hear (qal imperative second-person masculine singular)), Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s name pronounced as guided by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence), to my voice (qowl ‘any) as I call out, reciting an invitation to meet (qara’ – when I issue a summons, reading the welcoming proclamation).
You have decided to favor me (wa chanan ‘any – You want to be generous toward me (qal imperative)) and so Your will is to be preoccupied with me, to sing with me, to communicate through me, and to respond by providing me as an answer (wa ‘anah ‘any).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:7)
Errantly rendered, this might lead the ill-informed astray. Dowd was not asking Yahowah to listen to him, because that would be counterproductive at this point. Our relationship works best when we listen to Yahowah and then share what we have learned with those eager to grow in their knowledge of God. I have never and will never tell Him that He needs to listen to me. But that does not mean He isn’t aware of and enjoying what we have to say about 25His qara’ | invitations to meet. More than anyone else, Yahowah loved hearing His Son sing about the Miqra’ey – particularly Taruw’ah, Kipurym, and Sukah – because these are all celebrations of family.
This is particularly important because God is preoccupied with Dowd. He has chosen to communicate through His Son. And His intent is to respond to us with His Son. He is the answer to so many of our needs and concerns. Simply stated, Dowd is Yahowah’s ‘anah | answer to Judaism and Christianity, to being perceived as wrathful and mean, to being thought of as unforgiving, to having allegedly changed His mind to make a New Testament or Talmud possible. Having lived 3,000 years after the expulsion from ‘Eden, 1,000 years after the introduction of the Covenant, 1,000 years prior to the implementation of the first 4 Miqra’ey, and 3,000 years in advance of the fulfillment of the final 2 Mow’ed, he is the fulcrum upon which everything pivots – the very center of God’s long and compelling story.
Yes, indeed…
“Regarding You (la ‘atah), my thoughts and judgment (leb ‘any – my mind and heart) acknowledge (‘amar) that You have chosen to call my presence into account (baqash paneh ‘any – You want to encourage seeking and investigating my appearance, just as you are holding me accountable and responsible).
Your presence and appearance (‘eth paneh ‘atah), Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s proper designation pronounced as instructed by His towrah – guidance on His hayah – existence), I consistently seek, request, and inquire about (baqash).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:8)
Dowd is the ‘anah. He is Yisra’el. He is the exemplar of the beryth. He is proof that the Towrah yasha’. Dowd embodies what it means to be tsadaq. He exemplifies what 26it means to be dowd.
Even though God’s Son had his moments, and he was far from perfect, with the Towrah’s provisions, all of this became possible. And so, he is confident in acknowledging what every Covenant member knows, but none other than Dowd would have the courage to say…
“You will not conceal Your presence from me for a prolonged period of time (‘al sathar paneh ‘atah min ‘any – You will not hide Your appearance from me on an ongoing basis (hifil imperfect second-person masculine singular jussive)).
You are not inclined to spread out or elongate frustration, resentment, or displeasure (‘al natah ba ‘aph – You will not hold a grievance and turn away in anger for a protracted period (hifil imperfect)) with Your coworker and associate (‘ebed ‘atah).
You have been (hayah) my helper, my influential and powerful assistant (‘ezrah ‘any).
You will never abandon me (‘al natash ‘any – You will never discontinue using me or hand me over to another (qal imperfect second-person masculine singular jussive)), just as You will never reject or forsake me (wa ‘al ‘azab ‘any – You will never desert me, forgoing our association or neglecting our relationship (qal imperfect second-person masculine singular jussive)), O God (‘elohy) of my deliverance, emancipation, and salvation (yasha’ ‘any – of my freedom, welfare, victory, and protection).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:9)
Deep down, I know it’s true of everyone who has accepted the conditions of the Covenant and answered the Invitations, who knows and loves Yahowah by observing the Towrah and Prophets. But it is another thing to say it.
And yet, why not? God’s going to celebrate our understanding and conviction, just as He did when He 27inspired Dowd to scribe these bold statements on our behalf. Yahowah expects us to take Him at His word, to realize that He is going to perform as promised. This isn’t a taunt – it’s the answer. It is the response to His provisions Yahowah wants to hear His children profess.
Yahowah proves His existence and reveals His presence throughout the Towrah and Prophets, so it is never concealed. God is so eager to work with us and through us, when He finds someone willing to listen and then engage, He is never displeased.
By way of personal example, I have made my share of mistakes, but I make up for it with my passion to correct the record and be right. I am at times distracted, but no one works any more diligently or passionately on behalf of His people. I’m slow and dense by His standards, but He’s delighted to assist when needed. But beyond all of this, as His son, empowered and enlightened by His Spirit, I’m like a mini-Dowd because God sees and celebrates everything we accomplish together while deliberately unaware of my shortcomings. Sure, I’m a gowy, and a Yahuwd would have been better. But since no one else was willing, I was afforded the greatest job since, well, ever. This is the most exciting time. I’m in the best possible place. I’ve been given every opportunity and have none of the responsibility. I enjoy receiving considerable spiritual support such that even I can please my Father and accomplish the mission.
It is so utterly incomprehensible for most to consider God as our assistant. But when the relationship is working properly, it is true. Based upon what Yasha’yah reported of the Choter | Sucker, I’m being assisted by 7 Ruwach, providing all manner of help. He provides what we need to accomplish the mission together. Dowd was better than me and relied exclusively on the Ruwach Qodesh. Although it means I need a lot of help, I’m delighted to be enlightened and emboldened by seven spirits. And that’s the way it is 28supposed to work.
To be fair, in my case, Yahowah has been working with a gowy rather than a Yahuwd, and there is no time for a replacement or do-over. The countdown is on, and Father and Son will be here as foretold on Yowm Kipurym in 2033. And right now, there aren’t enough Yahuwdym and Yisra’elites who know them to make the reunion as rewarding as it is intended. So, with so much at stake, with so little time remaining, with so few, if any, alternatives, God’s all in. Just as He was with Dowd, He’s never going to give up on our relationship. Moreover, I think He’s happy with it and pleased with what we are accomplishing together.
Be aware: this is not a one-sided affair. God gains a great deal from what we achieve. Just because we get more out of the relationship than He gains individually does not diminish the realization that this is advantageous for Him too. We are engaged in a mutually beneficial relationship. Sure, He invests more into it, and we get a lot more out of it, but that is the way He designed it and wants it to be.
So go ahead and tell Yahowah that He will never be frustrated by you, never abandon you, and will continue to assist you. He knows it’s true and can’t wait to hear you say it.
As we continue to write ourselves into his story, many of us are like Dowd in this way too…
“Indeed, it is true (ky), my father (‘ab ‘any) and my mother (wa ‘em ‘any) had rejected and forsaken me (‘azab ‘any – they had abandoned me, deserting me (qal perfect)), but (wa) Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s one and only name pronounced as guided by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence for our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God), having taken me in, will always be with me (‘asaph ‘any – he will always bring me home and receive me, gathering me in as in a harvest 29(qal imperfect third-person masculine singular)).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:10)
There are aspects that are worth considering. First, the overwhelming majority of human families are broken at multiple levels. The grating irritation can come from parents, spouses, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, or in-laws. Like Dowd, I survived poor parenting. His father, Jesse, thought very little of his youngest son and sent him off to fend for himself at a young age. He comes across through the dialogue as a waste of breath during his brief discussion with Shamuw’el. And Dowd’s mother was so insignificant or caustic, she is never mentioned. In truth: people are disappointing, especially to other people.
Second, by comparing Yahowah to his birth parents, Dowd correctly assessed and is conveying the nature of the relationship he enjoyed with God. As we read elsewhere, it was Father and Son. That is infinitely superior to Lord and subject.
Third, Yahowah is not only dependable, but He’s also welcoming. He is waiting for us with open arms. And a relationship with Him is forever. Once Covenant, always Family.
Fourth, this serves to reinforce the Covenant’s lone prerequisite. We are asked not only to walk away from the babel of religion, politics, and societal traditions but, also, from our father’s house. This is symbolic of leaving the family of man to be part of the Family of God.
And fifth, the primary meaning of ‘asaph is “to gather and collect as in a harvest.” So, Dowd is suggesting that there will be a harvest of saved souls associated with Taruw’ah, which he has just mentioned by name, and on Kipurym, when he will return.
As we move forward and see that once again Dowd is 30using Yahowah’s name, I would encourage everyone to continue to follow in his footsteps. When we do as he does in the Mizmowr, we endear ourselves to God. Know and acknowledge Yahowah’s name.
Be careful, however, not in speaking Yahowah’s name, but in the context you convey it, as well as your acceptance of others who use it. There have been numerous religious and conspiracy cults whose leaders have misappropriated the transliterations disclosed within Yada Yahowah. Using God’s name to promote such idiocy is an unforgivable sin, resulting in a guaranteed one-way trip to She’owl | Hell. No amount of sex, power, or money is worth it. Do not do it and do not be fooled by those who do. This includes the so-called “Black Hebrew Israelites.” They are among the most pathetic and anti-Semitic morons in the long history of religious charlatans.
Yahowah’s name is akin to circumcision in a way. Being circumcised will not open heaven’s door, but being uncircumcised will close it for a man. Rejecting Yahowah’s name will bar entry to the Beryth and Shamaym, but even Satan knows it. He covets it as if it were his own, and yet, his fate is to be eternally separated from it.
Also, the proper pronunciation of Yahowah can be discerned by examining other commonly used Hebrew words containing the same vowels. They are found in hayah, the verb Yahowah used to introduce Himself to us in the Towrah. There are a thousand similar examples revealing how each letter is pronounced, including the name of Yisra’el’s | Israel’s Prime Minister, Netanyahu.
Even the verb, yarah, which serves as the actionable root of Towrah, is helpful…
“You want to guide and teach me (yarah ‘any – Your desire is to instruct and direct me, making me aware of (hifil imperative second-person masculine singular)) Your 31way (derek ‘any – Your path), Yahowah (YaHoWaH – God’s name transliterated as directed by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence and His role in our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God).
Your will is to reliably lead me (wa nachah ‘any – You have chosen to create the opportunity to guide and direct my movements in a trustworthy and dependable manner (qal imperative second-person masculine singular)) by the upright and level, correct and straightforward, agreeable and elevated (ba myshowr – just and fair, straight and right, approved and pleasing) route (‘orach – way, path, conduct, manner, and thoroughfare leading to one’s destiny in life) on account of (la ma’an – due to) my adversaries (sowrar ‘any – those in opposition to me).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:11)
Good parents guide and teach their children. It is among the most enjoyable aspects of the relationship and is not by obligation. In this regard, Yahowah serves as a perfect example. If seeking His will for your life, reread what Dowd just stated.
The path to Yahowah is clearly demarcated, straightforward, approved, pleasing, correct, and singular. The seven Mow’ed Miqra’ey work in conjunction with the Beryth to bring Yahowah’s Family to Shamaym.
In the process of walking away from the religious, political, and societal babel of man, trusting and relying upon Yahowah by observing the terms of His Covenant, we are perfected when we enter through the doorway of life on Pesach, leave our faith behind when crossing the threshold of Matsah and become God’s children on Bikuwrym. Seven sevens thereafter, we are enriched, empowered, and enlightened during Shabuw’ah so that we can be effective witnesses on Taruw’ah. When this occurs, Yahowah’s people will be reconciled upon His return on 32Kipurym so that we can camp out with our Father during Sukah in conditions similar to those experienced in the Garden. That is the way.
In the battle between religion and relationship, between the path to God and the ways of man, between right and wrong, Dowd was and will be our most competent combatant. And by fighting for the things which please his Father, he knew that he would prevail.
“You have decided not to give me over to (‘al nathan ‘any ba – You, by choice, are committed to never allowing me to be subject to (qal imperative)) the soul of my adversaries, who would diminish, belittle, constrain, and negate me (nepesh tsar ‘any), who, indeed, will have risen up and become established to take a stand (ky quwm) against me (ba ‘any) to bear false witness, provide deceptive and misleading testimony and commit fraud (‘ed sheqer). They exude (wa yaphach – they breathe and fan) injustice and oppression, immorality and ignorance, wrongly plundering, terrorizing, and destroying (chamas – violence and cruelty).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:12)
Through his continued use of the imperative mood which conveys volition in the second person, it becomes increasingly evident that Dowd knew the will of God. And since we seek it, this is yet another benefit of reading his Mizmowr | Psalms.
By using nepesh | soul at this juncture, we know that Dowd ascribed the ongoing problem of debasing him to an individual in league with others. Nepesh was singular while tsar was plural. In other Mizmowr, and through other prophets, the identity of the person most responsible for degrading Dowd is provided. His name is Sha’uwl, who Christians know as Paul. His initial attack against Dowd, where he undercut the Messiah to buoy the myth of a Christ, occurred in Galatians – the letter he wrote in 33rebuttal to the Disciples.
Paul committed fraud of the worst order when he knowingly and deliberately provided misleading and deceptive testimony. And as a result of his malignant and maligning rhetoric, countless millions of Jews have been oppressed and plundered by billions of ignorant and immoral Gentiles. Should you be interested in knowing more about what Dowd was condemning, please read Liars Lie, Towrahless, Devil’s Advocate, and Incredible from the Questioning Paul Series.
“Surely (luwle’), I am certain, knowing that it is established, verifiable, and true (‘aman), that I will look upon, see, and reveal (la ra’ah ba) the goodness, fairness, and attractiveness (tuwb – the beneficial qualities) of Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s proper designation pronounced as instructed by His towrah – guidance on His hayah – existence and His role in our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God) in the land of the living (ba ‘erets chayym).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:13)
He was a prophet and a son, so he knew both were true. Yahowah’s personality is attractive, and He is both fair and good. And He will soon return to the land of the living on behalf of His people.
Confidence comes from knowing and experience. Dowd had both. And with confidence comes the courage to act and speak boldly. These are attributes Yahowah admires in us.
“You should choose to confidently place your expectations for a beneficial result, looking forward (qawah – of your own volition favorably anticipate the gathering in (piel imperative second-person masculine singular)) to (‘el) Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s one and only name pronounced as guided by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence for our shalowm – 34reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God).
You should want to be strong and prevail (chazaq – choose to be intense, powerful, firm, tough, and even overpowering (qal imperative second-person masculine singular)). And with your courageous character and reinforced judgment (wa ‘amets leb ‘atah), choose to confidently place your expectations for a beneficial result by looking forward (wa qawah – of your own volition favorably anticipate the gathering in (piel imperative second-person masculine singular)) to (‘el) Yahowah (Yahowah – pronounced as guided by His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:14)
It has been said enough times and in sufficient ways for Covenant members to look forward to Yahowah’s return with Dowd. And we should not be bashful in sharing the good news. Eternity is long, the universe is large, and both are more enjoyable when shared.
When it came to fighting for what is right and battling his people’s foes, Dowd was a tough guy. He was an intense fellow, with an overpowering presence, oozing charisma and courage. He was also confident and judgmental. And since we know that Yahowah loved him more than any other, we should strive to reflect these qualities.
In his closing comments, Dowd is encouraging us to read ourselves into his script – to be as he is. It is sage advice.
Among the most enlightening of Psalms, this is worth repeating…
“Yahowah (YaHoWaH) is my light, my illumination and enlightenment (‘owr ‘any), my freedom, deliverance, and salvation (wa yasha’ ‘any). So, whom should I respect (min my yare’)?
35Yahowah (Yahowah) is the protector and fortress (ma’owz) of my life (chay ‘any). Whom should I fear (min my phachad)? (Mizmowr 27:1)
By encroaching upon me (ba qarab ‘al ‘any), immoral and ignorant countrymen (ra’a) seek to devour my person and message and consume my body and proclamations (la ‘akal ‘eth basar ‘any). My belittling adversaries (tsar ‘any) and my enemies (wa ‘oyeb ‘any), they will stumble and bring injury and ruin (hem kashal) with their approach toward me (la ‘any hem). And they will fall (wa naphal). (Mizmowr 27:2)
Even with (‘im) him being pitched and inclined against me (chanah ‘al ‘any machaneh), my heart and thinking (leb ‘any) will not be anxious or apprehensive nor show any fear or respect (lo’ yare’).
Even if (‘im) he is rising up and taking a stand against me (quwm ‘al ‘any), to battle and fight (milchamah) against this (ba zo’th), I will remain confident and reliant (‘any batach). (Mizmowr 27:3)
One thing (‘echad) I have asked (sha’al) from (min ‘eth) Yahowah (Yahowah) through this (‘eth hy’), May I continually seek to learn about (baqash) me dwelling (yashab ‘any) within the house and family (ba beyth) of Yahowah (Yahowah) all of the days (kol yowmym) of my life (chay ‘any), to look upon, observe, and gaze into (chazah ba) the favorable acceptance and loveliness (no’am) of Yahowah (Yahowah) and to look at, inspect, and consider exploring (baqar) in His Temple, Sanctuary, and Home (ba heykal huw’). (Mizmowr 27:4)
For He will conceal me (ky tsaphan ‘any) in His shelter (ba sok huw’). During the day (ba yowm) of destructive shepherds and harmful countrymen (ra’ah), He will conceal me, causing me to vanish (sathar ‘any) in the protection of His tent (ba sether ‘ohel huw’).
36With a rocky crag (ba tsuwr), He will lift me on high to increase my prominence (ruwm ‘any). (Mizmowr 27:5) And then (wa ‘atah) my stature will rise (ro’sh ‘any) above my opposition who are rancorous toward me (‘al ‘oyeb ‘any) on every side, surrounding me (sabyb ‘any).
I will choose to prepare the feast for consumption (wa zabach) in His radiant tent (ba ‘ohel huw’), sacrificial offerings (zebachym) for annunciation during Taruw’ah (Taruwa’ah). I will choose to sing (shyr) because I want to make music for the enjoyment (wa zamar) of Yahowah (la Yahowah). (Mizmowr 27:6)
Your desire is to listen (shama’), Yahowah (Yahowah), to my voice (qowl ‘any) as I call out, reciting an invitation to meet (qara’). You have decided to favor and distinguish me (wa chanan ‘any).
Your will is to be preoccupied with me, to sing with me, to communicate through me, and to respond by providing me as an answer (wa ‘anah ‘any). (Mizmowr 27:7)
Regarding You (la ‘atah), my thoughts and judgment (leb ‘any) acknowledge (‘amar) that You have chosen to call my presence into account (baqash paneh ‘any).
Therefore, Your presence and appearance (‘eth paneh ‘atah), Yahowah (Yahowah), I consistently seek, request, and inquire about (baqash). (Mizmowr 27:8)
You will not conceal Your presence from me for a prolonged period of time (‘al sathar paneh ‘atah min ‘any).
You are not inclined to spread out or elongate frustration, resentment, or a grievance (‘al natah ba ‘aph) with Your coworker and associate (‘ebed ‘atah).
You have been (hayah) my helper, my influential and powerful assistant (‘ezrah ‘any). You will never 37abandon me (‘al natash ‘any), just as You will never reject or forsake me (wa ‘al ‘azab ‘any), O God (‘elohy) of my deliverance, emancipation, and salvation (yasha’ ‘any). (Mizmowr 27:9)
It is true (ky), my father (‘ab ‘any) and my mother (wa ‘em ‘any) have rejected and forsaken me (‘azab ‘any), but (wa) Yahowah (Yahowah), having taken me in, will always be with me (‘asaph ‘any). (Mizmowr 27:10)
You want to guide and teach me (yarah ‘any) Your way (derek ‘any), Yahowah (YaHoWaH). Your will is to reliably lead me (wa nachah ‘any) by the upright and level, correct and straightforward, agreeable and elevated (ba myshowr) route (‘orach) on account of (la ma’an) my adversaries (sowrar ‘any). (Mizmowr 27:11)
You have decided not to give me over to (‘al nathan ‘any ba) the soul of my adversaries, who would diminish, belittle, constrain, and negate me (nepesh tsar ‘any), who, indeed, will have risen up and become established to take a stand (ky quwm) against me (ba ‘any) to bear false witness, provide deceptive and misleading testimony and commit fraud (‘ed sheqer). They exude (wa yaphach) injustice and oppression, immorality and ignorance, wrongly plundering, terrorizing, and destroying (chamas). (Mizmowr 27:12)
Surely (luwle’), I am certain, knowing that it is established, verifiable, and true (‘aman), that I will look upon and see, then revel upon (la ra’ah ba) the goodness, fairness, and attractiveness (tuwb) of Yahowah (Yahowah) in the land of the living (ba ‘erets chayym). (Mizmowr 27:13)
You should choose to confidently place your expectations for a beneficial result, looking forward (qawah) to (‘el) Yahowah (Yahowah).
38You should want to be strong and prevail, to be as tough as you are intense (chazaq). And with your courageous character and reinforced judgment (wa ‘amets leb ‘atah), choose to confidently place your expectations for a beneficial result by looking forward (wa qawah) to (‘el) Yahowah (Yahowah).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 27:14)
When we think of prophets, we tend to think of uninterrupted communication from God, of the Almighty always having their ear. In actuality, they were like the rest of us. They had families and responsibilities. And this was truer for Dowd than most.
Also, times were different. Books were rare. Dowd would have had the Towrah available to him and likely a copy of Joshua and Judges, but nothing else.
By comparison, we have these books plus ready access to Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, the Psalms and Proverbs, as well as a considerable number of prophetic books including Howsha’, Yasha’yah, Yirma’yah, Chabaquwq, Zakaryah, and Mal’aky. So, when it comes to listening to Yahowah, we are somewhat advantaged over the Messiah. Amazing as this sounds, it is nonetheless profoundly important and true.
It is even true with regard to his Mizmowr and Mashal. While Yahowah spoke directly through Dowd and inspired his lyrics, since he shared everything in writing with us, we are all on the same footing, even with regard to his personal revelation. We should, therefore, treasure this opportunity Yahowah has afforded us.
“For You (‘el ‘atah – to You and on Your behalf), Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s proper designation 39pronounced as instructed by His towrah – guidance on His hayah – existence and His role in our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God), I am the essence of what it means to be called out, continually proclaiming the summons to meet while announcing the invitations, and I consistently read and recite because I have been designated and appointed, and I will be known and remembered by the Miqra’ey (qara’ – I consistently proclaim the meetings to be called out and be welcomed (qal imperfect first-person singular)).
My Rock (tsuwr ‘any – my prominent rocky crag), You are never unresponsive or silent toward me, and You take no action apart from me (‘al charash min ‘any – You never scheme against me nor inscribe anything apart from me, and You are not silent regarding me (qal imperfect second-person masculine singular jussive)), because if you were unresponsive with me and silent regarding me (pen chashah min ‘any), then I might be likened to one who governs and speaks in catchy phrases, with my proverbial wisdom and memorable discourse while even compared (wa mashal) with those who will be brought down to (‘im yarad) the pit (bowr – dungeon and prison).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 28:1)
Yahowah has invited us to engage in His Beryth | Covenant Family and attend His Mow’edym | Meetings Regarding His Eternal Testimony and Restoring Witnesses. But they do us no good unless we are made aware of them and are encouraged to respond. Dowd is not only advancing our awareness of them, he is a contributor to and beneficiary of the first four and an integral part of the final three. Taruw’ah is about announcing his return on Kipurym to anoint the Mercy Seat of the Ark of the Covenant so that he can reign over Sukah.
In this pronouncement, Dowd is calling on Yisra’elites to leave corrupt human institutions so that they can answer 40Yahowah’s Invitations to Meet and be welcomed into the Covenant. Having read the Towrah, he is now reciting his Mizmowr.
In this case, the tsuwr | prominent rocky crag may represent Yahowah, who, because He is reliable, is serving as Dowd’s Rock – which is why it was capitalized. However, with Yahowah’s propensity to achieve His objectives through others, this may be the same tsuwr | prominent crag deployed in the previous Psalm to elevate the Messiah’s status prior to his return. Either way, the result is the same. Being responsive to what Dowd represents will prevent those who are studious from misconstruing God’s purpose.
There is the tendency to normalize Dowd, such that he is seen as a king who lived long ago and as nothing more. And because he was neither a conqueror nor a tyrant, his Divine accolades are seldom acknowledged. Moreover, because he has been robbed of his significance by Christians to deify Jesus, there is the tendency to think of him as king of the catchy phrases and proverbial wisdom but not as our savior, the Son of God, and Messiah.
What the prophet is saying next is that Yahowah enjoys hearing him speak of his preferred place in his Father’s plans. In addition, when he describes God as the One who is assisting him, Yahowah is all the more pleased.
“You want to hear (shama’ – You enjoy listening to (qal imperative second-person masculine singular)) the sound (qowl) of my generosity, kindness, and compassion (tachanuwn ‘any – of my consideration and love) while requesting help (ba shawa’ – by imploring aid) for me concerning You (‘any ‘el ‘atah).
In lifting me up (ba nasa’ ‘any), my hands and influence (yad ‘any) are for Your set-apart word, Your most special message, and Your most distinctly uncommon nature (‘el dabyr qodesh ‘atah).” (Mizmowr / 41Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 28:2)
When we are about the business of condemning what God disdains while sharing what He cherishes, Yahowah is committed to assisting us. By prioritizing His message, we demonstrate our compassion. And the more we allow God to help us, the freer we are to read and write, listen and speak, learn and teach.
While it should go without saying that God doesn’t want to lump us in with those who are working against Him, He doesn’t necessarily want to withdraw us either.
“You do not want to continually draw me away, dragging me off and prolonging my time (‘al mashek ‘any – You will not take me away such that I remain (qal imperfect)) with the guilty and condemnable who are wrong (‘im rasha’), with those who devise and carry out (wa ‘im pa’al) deceitful and troublesome religious idolatry (‘awen), or those who speak of peace and reconciliation (dabar shalowm) with their culpable countrymen (‘im rea’ hem) when perverted calamities (wa ra’ah) occupy their hearts, heads, and judgment (ba lebab hem).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 28:3)
If Yahowah removed His most effective spokesmen from our troubled and hypocritical world, then how would those who are open to learning find reliable teachers? And should your answer be that they can pick up a Bible and read it, consider how much of it will be spurious and contradictory to Yahowah’s message and how the rest will be inaccurately translated.
This is especially pertinent relative to the Taruw’ah harvest of the Covenant Family. In one respect, the earlier the better because we go from a world at war and in turmoil to living in Heaven with our God. But the longer we stay, the better it is for those who are open to learning about Yahowah and the Covenant. And considering that this additional time is short for us relative to eternity and 42prolongs the lives of the beneficiaries for an infinite duration of time, the cost-benefit analysis is obviously favorable.
By saying that those who speak of peace are devoid of it, God has inspired Dowd to infer that rabbis and politicians are hypocrites. They are among the most conflicted individuals.
There is a popular myth among Christians that being forgiving is a virtue and that it leads to a more harmonious world. That is not God’s position. He advocates recompense.
“Your will is to provide them (nathan la hem – You intend to offer and give them) with that which is comparable to (ka) what they have done (po’al hem), according to the immoral nature of their foolish endeavors (wa ka roa’ ma’alal hem).
Consistent with the ventures they influence (ka ma’aseh yad hem), You intend to give it back to them (nathan la hem).
Your will is to return (shuwb) what they have done, rendering recompense and restitution to them (gemuwl hem la hem).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 28:4)
There is no other way to be just. If there is no recompense, there is no compassion for the victims. If there is no restitution, crime pays and anarchy reigns.
Therefore, to be fair, God will judge the world. And as is usually the case, the thing which separates the condemned from the commended is understanding…
“Since they do not realize or understand (ky lo’ byn – because they do not discern, apprehend, perceive, distinguish, regard, appreciate, or teach (qal imperfect)) that which pertains to Yahowah’s reward and recompense (‘el pa’ulah Yahowah), or that which concerns the work of His hands (wa ‘el ma’aseh yad 43huw’), He will tear them down, eliminating them (haras hem). And He will not reestablish them (wa lo’ banah hem – so He will not build them back up (qal imperfect jussive)).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 28:5)
A time is swiftly approaching when every soul will be placed in one of three categories. In this case, the ignorant will be eliminated, their souls ceasing to exist. At the same time, those who were instrumental in betraying the trust of the people and leading them astray will be cast into She’owl – eternally separated from those who remain. And it is those who understand what Yahowah is offering and expects in return whose souls will endure in Shamaym.
Once this occurs, when all who are left are Covenant…
“Lifted up in love and blessed (barak) is Yahowah (YaHoWaH). Indeed (ky – it is certain), He had heard (shama’) the voice (qowl – the verbal articulation) of my generosity, kindness, and consideration (tachanuwn ‘any – of my favoritism, love, and compassion).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 28:6)
The more we extol the realization that we are set apart and special in God’s eyes, and thus favored by Him, the more our message will resonate with those who yearn to be part of His Family. For some very impressive reasons, Dowd remains the most favored among the chosen.
When our relationship with Yah is at its peak performance, He is our offense and defense – our ability to prevail without fear of reprisal. We can be bold, knowing that He is not only supporting our efforts, but also providing for our safety.
“Yahowah (Yahowah – God’s proper designation pronounced as instructed by His towrah – guidance on His hayah – existence and His role in our shalowm – reconciliation as our ‘elowah – God) is my offense, my source of empowerment and fortitude (‘oz ‘any – my 44source of determined resilience, my stubborn stance, providing me with the ability to accomplish what is intended, desired, and necessary), and my defense, my protective shield (wa magen ‘any – my protection against attack).
In Him (ba huw’), my head and heart (leb ‘any) trust and rely (batach – are confident and confide), and I was supported and assisted and was, therefore, able to help (‘azar – I have received and provided vital assistance (piel perfect)). And so (wa), my heart and thinking (leb ‘any – my innermost nature and essence of who I am and what I want) rejoice (‘alaz – are genuinely happy, even jubilant and delighted).
With my song (wa min shyr ‘any), I exuberantly express my appreciation to Him for allowing me to accomplish His will while acknowledging how His influence enabled something exceptionally wonderful to occur for me and for Him (yadah huw’ – I publicly confess His influence and hand in what I have made possible along with my awareness and knowledge of His contribution; denominative of yad – hand and influence and yada’ – knowing and acknowledging (hifil imperfect first-person singular energic nun jussive paragogicum energicus)).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 28:7)
It is the best life can be, productive and purposeful, joyful and rewarding. It is a high-stakes game without risk. It is like watching the opposition show up with picks and shovels when God is wielding an excavator.
The question for us to consider when contemplating the full extent of Dowd’s trust and Yahowah’s assistance is just how far were they willing to go? How was Dowd’s reliance and Yahowah’s help fully manifested? When you know these answers, your respect for Dowd and love for Yah will grow beyond imagination.
“Yahowah (Yahowah – transliterated as directed by 45His towrah – instructions on His hayah – existence and His role in our shalowm – reconciliation) is their source of enrichment and will provide everything they require, fortifying them (‘oz la hem), while empowering with the strength to prevail, protecting and enabling (wa ma’oz – making unassailable by offering the needed assistance), delivering, and providing salvation (yashuwa’ah – making victorious and liberating) with His, yes, His anointed Messiah (mashyach huw’ huw’).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 28:8)
It is so peculiar of the religious to have gotten something this essential wrong when it is so plainly stated. Yahowah’s mashyach | anointed Messiah is Dowd, who is the prophet and king who wrote this Mizmowr | Song about his relationship with his Father.
Unfortunately, Jews do not recognize him as ha Mashyach and are blindly awaiting another. And Christians worship a misnomer on whom they have transferred a corrupted Greek variation of the title as if it were a last name. To have created the world’s most popular religion by getting something this straightforward wrong speaks to the collective stupidity or gullibility of humankind. As such, God damns religion.
Mashyach is a uniquely Hebrew concept, one born in the pages of the Towrah – which is where it is explained. And I suppose that is why Paul and Company removed its origin away from the Towrah and forewent an explanation of how the title applied to the caricature he was conceiving. He would translate the title into Greek, affording his latest variation of Dionysus a purloined past.
But he did not act alone. In fact, since he failed to provide a justification for “Jesus Christ,” it was left to the Roman Catholic Church to cover over his mistake. But rather than distract from the conclusion of the Mizmowr, let’s table that analysis until the end of the chapter.
46Since the creation of the universe and conception of life, the fulfillment of Chag Matsah in 33 CE, in the Yowbel year of 4000 Yah, would have been the only thing Yahowah has done without the assistance of a human coworker. That is, unless He just identified the individual who volunteered to serve in this role. The motivation would have to be exemplary because the suffering would be extraordinary.
It is right before our eyes: the most elaborately hidden treasure in human history, and I missed it. And I’ll bet you did too. We just read that Yahowah empowers His people so that they can prevail while protecting, delivering, and providing salvation with His, yes, His anointed Messiah. So, I ask you, who is ha Mashyach and how did Yahowah provide salvation through him? If you know the answer, then you are ahead of where I was last week when I first composed this chapter.
At the time, I thought that the answer was in the Fall Miqra’ey, which will liberate and save Yahuwdym. They will be fulfilled by Dowd along with those working alongside him…
“Your will and my overwhelming desire, Your decision and my choice, is to accomplish what must be done to liberate and save (yasha’ – You and I want to facilitate the rescue, deliverance, and sparing, providing victory and salvation by working effectively together as one (hifil imperative second-person masculine singular paragogic he cohortative)) Your people and family (‘eth ‘am ‘atah).
And so, You have chosen to lovingly lift up and bless (wa barak – You want to commend and invoke the benefits of favoring (piel imperative doubled second-person masculine singular)) Your heir apparent, inheritance to Your children, and heritage (‘eth nachalah ‘atah – Your possession, property, and portion, 47Your inalienable hereditary rights) because You want to shepherd them, to lead, nurture, and protect Your sheep (wa ra’ah hem – it is Your desire to guide and feed Your flock as a friend and companion (qal imperative second-person masculine singular)).
And You want to lift them up, carry them away, and raise them (wa nasa’ hem – You have chosen to uplift and bear them, forgive and honor them, even celebrate with them (piel imperative)) as an enduring witness (‘ad – with the restoring testimony) forevermore (ha ‘owlam – throughout eternity).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 28:9)
It is rare, although always revealing, when we encounter multiple expressions of volition in the same statement. Here, the operative verb is yasha’, which means “to liberate, deliver, spare, keep safe, and save.” It was written in the cohortative and imperative moods to express first- and second-person volition, communicating the desire of the speaker, Dowd, and the listener, Yahowah. Further, the hifil stem reveals that they are collectively committed to making this possible on behalf of God’s people. And by using the paragogic, he underscores the urgency.
Therefore, the anointed Messiah said of himself and his Father: “Your will and my overwhelming desire, Your decision and my choice, is to accomplish what must be done to liberate and save (yasha’) Your people (‘eth ‘am ‘atah).”
To make it so, to transition from sayers to doers, the promises inherent in the first four Mow’edym would have to be honored, the fifth is being fulfilled in your reading of these words, and the sixth will be manifested by the author of them, so that he might reign over the seventh.
I was not ready to process what we just heard Dowd express when composing the commentary on his 48confession. So, I have now returned, considerably better informed, to prepare you to more fully appreciate what I initially missed. Please, read through this again while contemplating how this would be possible apart from Dowd having made the decision that he wanted to, no, that he needed to, serve in this way…
“Yahowah (Yahowah) is their source of enrichment and will provide everything they require, fortifying them (‘oz la hem), while empowering them with the strength to prevail, protecting and enabling (wa ma’oz), delivering liberty while providing salvation (yashuwa’ah) with His, yes, His anointed Messiah (mashyach huw’ huw’). (Mizmowr 28:8)
Your will and my overwhelming desire, Your decision and my choice, is to accomplish what must be done to liberate and save (yasha’) Your people and family (‘eth ‘am ‘atah).
And so, You have chosen to lovingly lift up and bless, offering benefits while favoring and commending (wa barak) Your heir apparent, Your inheritance to Your children, and Your heritage, confirming Your inalienable hereditary rights (‘eth nachalah ‘atah) because You want to shepherd them, to lead and guide the flock, nurture and protect Your sheep (wa ra’ah hem).
And You want to lift them up, carry them away, forgiving and raising them (wa nasa’ hem) as an enduring witness through the restoring testimony (‘ad) forevermore throughout eternity (ha ‘owlam).” (Mizmowr / Psalm 28:9)
Should you be stumped, welcome to the club. So has everyone for the past 3,000 years. Not to worry, by the time you are this far into the next chapter, I will remind you of this statement and you’ll know the answer. And it may be the single most important and unheralded conclusion ever 49contemplated by humankind – and especially by Jews.
The greatest of all tragedies isn’t the unrelenting pain that our failings caused the soul who fulfilled Chag Matsah to endure. It was caused by the religions of Judaism and Christianity because they have made a mockery of his sacrifice. The religious have denied him credit for the most loving and heroic act ever contemplated, much less accomplished. I did not say “selfless,” however, because it even served his interests. In fact, his decision was so brilliant, so appropriate, God, Himself, didn’t disagree.
As for Father and Son, they were not silent nor inactive. It is the religious who have muted their message and misrepresented the Miqra’ey. And since it is our calling to undo what they have done, here are the lyrics to Dowd’s magnificent song…
“For You (‘el ‘atah), Yahowah (Yahowah), I am the essence of what it means to be called out, continually proclaiming the summons to meet while announcing the invitations, and I consistently read and recite because I have been designated and appointed, and I will be known and remembered by the Miqra’ey (qara’).
My Rock (tsuwr ‘any), You are never unresponsive or silent toward me, and You take no action apart from me (‘al charash min ‘any), because if you were unresponsive with me and silent regarding me (pen chashah min ‘any), then I might be likened to one who governs and speaks in catchy phrases, with my proverbial wisdom and memorable discourse while even compared (wa mashal) with those who will be brought down to (‘im yarad) the pit (bowr). (Mizmowr 28:1)
You want to hear (shama’) the sound (qowl) of my generosity, kindness, and compassion (tachanuwn ‘any) even in requesting help (ba shawa’) for me concerning You (‘any ‘el ‘atah). In lifting me up (ba nasa’ ‘any), my 50hands and influence (yad ‘any) are for Your set-apart word, Your most special message, and Your distinctly uncommon nature (‘el dabyr qodesh ‘atah). (Mizmowr 28:2)
You do not want to continually draw me away, dragging me off and prolonging my time (‘al mashek ‘any) with the guilty and condemnable who are wrong (‘im rasha’), with those who devise and carry out (wa ‘im pa’al) deceitful and troublesome religious idolatry (‘awen), or those who speak of peace and reconciliation (dabar shalowm) with their culpable countrymen (‘im rea’ hem) when perverted calamities (wa ra’ah) occupy their hearts, heads, and judgment (ba lebab hem). (Mizmowr 28:3)
Your will is to provide them (nathan la hem) with that which is comparable to (ka) what they have done (po’al hem), according to the immoral nature of their foolish endeavors (wa ka roa’ ma’alal hem).
Consistent with the ventures they influence (ka ma’aseh yad hem), You intend to give it back to them (nathan la hem). Your will is to return (shuwb) what they have done, rendering recompense and restitution to them (gemuwl hem la hem). (Mizmowr 28:4)
Since they do not realize or apprehend, they do not understand or regard, they do not even perceive or appreciate (ky lo’ byn), that which pertains to Yahowah’s reward and recompense (‘el pa’ulah Yahowah), or that which concerns the work of His hands (wa ‘el ma’aseh yad huw’), He will tear them down, eliminating them (haras hem). And He will not reestablish them (wa lo’ banah hem). (Mizmowr 28:5)
Lifted up in love and blessed (barak) is Yahowah (YaHoWaH). Indeed (ky – it is certain), He had heard (shama’) the voice (qowl) of my generosity, kindness, and consideration, of my love and compassion 51(tachanuwn ‘any). (Mizmowr 28:6)
Yahowah (Yahowah) is my offense, my source of empowerment and fortitude, my determination, providing me with the ability to accomplish what is intended, desired, and necessary (‘oz ‘any), and my defense, my protective shield (wa magen ‘any).
In Him (ba huw’), my head and heart, especially my innermost being and most salient motivations (leb ‘any) trust and rely (batach), and so I was supported and assisted and was, therefore, able to help others (‘azar).
And so (wa), my heart and thinking at the very core of who I am and what I want (leb ‘any) rejoice and are jubilant, reveling exuberantly and genuinely delighted (‘alaz). With my song and in these lyrics (wa min shyr ‘any), I exuberantly express my appreciation to Him for allowing me to accomplish His will while acknowledging how His influence enabled something exceptionally wonderful to occur for me and for Him (yadah huw’).” (Mizmowr 28:7)
This is not the end of Dowd’s Song. However, since his concluding statements introduce the explanation of how the Roman Catholic Church was born of a lie, let’s reconsider them as part of that story.
At the conclusion of his Mizmowr, the anointed Messiah wrote…
“Yahowah (Yahowah) is their source of enrichment and will provide everything they require, fortifying them (‘oz la hem), while empowering them with the strength to prevail, protecting and enabling (wa ma’oz), delivering liberty while providing salvation (yashuwa’ah) with His, yes, His anointed Messiah 52(mashyach huw’ huw’). (Mizmowr 28:8)
Your will and my overwhelming desire, Your decision and my choice, is to accomplish what must be done to liberate and save (yasha’) Your people and family (‘eth ‘am ‘atah).
And so, You have chosen to lovingly lift up and bless, offering benefits while favoring and commending (wa barak) Your heir apparent, Your inheritance to Your children, and Your heritage, confirming Your inalienable hereditary rights (‘eth nachalah ‘atah) because You want to shepherd them, to lead and guide the flock, nurture and protect Your sheep (wa ra’ah hem).
And You want to lift them up, carry them away, forgiving and raising them (wa nasa’ hem) as an enduring witness through the restoring testimony (‘ad) forevermore throughout eternity (ha ‘owlam).” (Mizmowr / Lyrics to be Sung / Psalm 28:9)
It is embarrassing that Christians and Jews have gotten something this essential and plainly stated wrong. Yahowah’s mashyach | anointed Messiah is Dowd. He is the prophet, shepherd, and king who wrote this Mizmowr | Song, telling us of God’s intent and of his relationship with his Father.
In spite of being able to read Hebrew, Jews do not recognize Dowd as ha Mashyach. They have been beguiled into expecting another. And Christians worship a misnomer on whom they have transferred a corrupted Greek variation of the title as if it were “Jesus’” last name. It is such a preposterous proposition, I wanted to share its origins with you – even if it is only the tip of the iceberg. A far more profound truth awaits.
This transformation from Dowd being the Mashyach | Messiah to Jesus being the Christ is so maniacal and 53twisted that the justification for it wouldn’t be conceived until the 4th century CE under the purview of the Roman Catholic Church. It was added to the 16th chapter of the entirely plagiarized fraud known today as the Gospel of Matthew.
As this story unfolds, we are told that the Pharisees and Sadducees, the forerunners of today’s rabbis and leftist politicians, had come to stump the misnomer who was renamed “Jesus” in 17th-century Europe. These dastardly and demonic Jewish leaders, as the story is told from the Christian perspective, were scheming against the newly minted man-god. So, they “tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven.” (Matthew 16:1 NIV) Funny thing, however, they never asked this of Dowd, and he was the genuine article.
Since the individual referring to himself as Yahowsha’ was among his people at this time to serve as the Pesach ‘Ayil, we can be assured that, had this situation actually occurred, he would have answered their question directly. He would have done so by explaining that he was here to honor the promise that Yahowah made to ‘Abraham and Yitschaq on Mowryah 40 Yowbel ago.
But such was not the case with the dialog imposed on him. Jesus wanted to discuss the weather. Although, to be fair, even to the misnomer “Jesus,” none of this can be found in a manuscript prior to Constantine and the Romanization of Christianity. It was all written to resolve Jesus’, Paul’s, and the Disciples’ glaring omission. There had been no justification provided for “Christ,” concocted or otherwise.
“He replied, ‘When evening comes, you say, “It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,” (16:2) and in the morning, “Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.” You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. (16:3)
54A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a miraculous sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.’ Jesus then left them and went away.” (Matthew 16:4)
No, not one chance in a billion. Even ‘Abraham, who wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, provided the answer. So, you could confidently wager your last shekel that the Passover Lamb knew it as well…
“And Yitschaq spoke to ‘Abraham, his father, stating, ‘My father.’ And he responded, ‘Here I am, my son.’ Then he asked, ‘I have noted the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb to elevate and enrich the experience?’
Then ‘Abraham answered (wa ‘amar ‘Abraham), ‘God (‘elohym), He will be seen, He will reveal, and He will come into view to provide and show (ra’ah – He will actually and consistently reveal (qal imperfect third-person masculine singular)), for Himself (la huw’ – on His behalf to approach Him), the lamb (ha seh) to rise as an acceptable sacrifice (la ‘olah), my son (ben ‘any).’” (Bare’syth / Genesis 22:7-8)
That is the answer. There is no other. The Passover lamb most certainly knew it.
No doubt, Pharisees and Sadducees would have been looking for this particular sign and have wondered if the man referring to himself as Yahowsha’ was the Passover Lamb. They were not stupid. They knew that this was the right time because they were just days away from Pesach in the Yowbel year 4000 Yah when it was foretold that this would occur. But unfortunately, had this meeting taken place, rather than recording the actual question and answer, the Roman Catholic Church plastered over it with one of their own – one that hid the truth and promoted a lie as self-serving as it was diabolical.
55And as for the “sign of Jonah,” it’s as incredible as the name “Jesus” and the rest of this pathetic charade. The Book of Jonah, like that attributed to Job, is neither prophetic, inspired, nor accurate. If the Passover Lamb had been sufficiently remiss to have forgotten ‘Abraham’s answer, then he would have cited Yasha’yah 53 – but never Jonah.
The dialogue which comes between this introduction and the conclusion we are after was likely recorded by the Ebonites, who provided the basis for what little “Matthew” didn’t plagiarize from Mark and Luke. This is apparent because the discussion does not follow the previous one but is, instead, related to the “Sermon on the Mount” which was derived from an Ebonite transcription. It was during that speech that the individual identifying himself as Yahowsha’ explained why the Pharisees and Sadducees were wrong and then introduced the narrow and unpopular path which begins at the doorway to life. The next step is Matsah | UnYeasted Bread…
“When they went across the lake, the disciples forgot to take bread. (16:5) ‘Be careful,’ Jesus said to them. ‘Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.’ (16:6)
They discussed this among themselves and said, ‘It is because we didn't bring any bread.’ (16:7)
Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, ‘You of little faith, why are you talking among yourselves about having no bread? (16:8) Do you still not understand? Don’t you remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? (16:9) Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? (16:10) How is it you don’t understand that I was not talking to you about bread? But be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.’ (16:11) Then they understood that he was not telling them to guard 56against the yeast used in bread, but against the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” (Matthew 16:12)
While they were never given credit, among the few things of value dispersed within the demonic vitriol of the Christian New Testament include these transcriptions from the Ebonites. When inquiring about Yahowah providing the Passover lamb, this is an apropos and astute depiction of the purpose of Chag Matsah – one lost on almost everyone. The yeast being expunged from our souls during the Miqra’ is symbolic of the corrupting nature of religion and politics – for example Imperial Rome and Roman Catholicism.
Tumbling from intelligent to balderdash, it was likely Eusebius, who, under Emperor Constantine’s authority, wrote…
“When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ (16:13) They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ (Matthew 16:14)
The title “Son of Man” comes from the Book of Ezekiel. It was used by the Lord of Babylon to describe the Devil’s Advocate. Nothing ever written is as overtly demonic.
There is no prophecy predicting the arrival of someone named Yahowsha’, much less of the absurdity of a “Jesus Christ.” The lone prophecy in Daniel 9 which speaks of the Messiah arriving and being cut down is directed toward Dowd.
Had it been Dowd’s nepesh | soul in the body that fulfilled Yahowah’s promise to provide the Pesach ‘Ayil, then it is likely he would have used Yahowsha’ | Yahowah Delivers as a name because it is the most accurate depiction of what God would do for him and us. Therefore, it served 57as an identity designation and job description. This said, Yahowah had no interest in us knowing this name since He never conveyed it to us in this context. And that is something to consider.
Moving on, John the Baptist is also a myth. His story is derived from the Sibylline Oracles, which were foundational to the governance of Imperial Rome. They were incorporated into Christian mythology to justify replacing circumcision with the rite of baptism. And “Jesus” could not have been “John B” because they were alleged to be contemporaries.
‘ElYah is returning on Passover. However, he is not the lamb, and he will use his own name. He will arrive in year 5997 CE (2030 on the Roman calendar) as one of two witnesses. His return is presented in Zakaryah and Mal’aky, so while they had the timing wrong, it was a good guess. The second witness is not named, and since ‘ElYah’s was provided by the last of the prophets, it means that the second witness would have been unrecognizable because he hadn’t been part of the story heretofore.
Yirma’yah was not named in this context and is not returning as a mortal man. And as a prophet, he warned against allying with Babylon and then he spoke of Dowd’s return. Twistians, however, like him because the only prophecy they can misappropriate and misconstrue to justify their New Testament is found in Jeremiah 31 – although, in context, it actually destroys the notion.
The lone individual, apart from the aforementioned witnesses, who is committed to returning is Dowd. And while he is clearly the coming king, he is also both the Messiah and the Son of God. So, 2,000 years ago the question everyone should have been seeking to answer: Do you represent the second of three appearances of Dowd? Were you anointed ha Mashyach and melek and called ben ‘Elohym three times hoping that we would come to this 58conclusion?
This then brings us to the dialog Eusebius either added or twisted to create the Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Vaticanus and turn the lamb into the “Christ” to create the Christian religion and Church…
“‘But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’ (16:15) Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’” (Matthew 16:16)
While it is the least of the problems, no one named “Simon Peter” lived in 1st century Judea. Simon is a transliteration of a Hebrew name, Shim’own. Peter is a transliteration of the Greek word for “rock.” The fellows did not have Greek names and they did not speak the Greek language.
And speaking of Greek, since they were not speaking it, Shim’own could not have said, “Christ.” He would have been clueless as to its meaning. This is particularly evident since it is derogatory. Christ is from chrio, which speaks of being “drugged.”
There is no prophecy regarding the arrival of a “Christ.” None. So, he could not have been identified as such. Therefore, this is a poorly conceived conversation in an unspoken language comprised of inappropriate terms without any historic or prophetic basis.
However, had these Roman overlords scripted ha mashyach into this misappropriated and errantly translated conversation, it would have been true if this had been the second of three appearances of Dowd. He qualified on both accounts, as Yahowah’s anointed Messiah and the Son of God. So, is it possible, plausible, probable, that the nepesh | soul occupying the nondescript body serving as the Pesach ‘Ayil belonged to Dowd?
While I’m reasonably certain that we’ll know the answer to this conundrum by the conclusion of the next 59chapter, it is always helpful to underscore what we know for certain. God only addresses one man, Dowd, as the “Son of God” and “the Messiah.” And while this man is returning, most of the prophecies regarding his arrival pertain to the fulfillment of Yowm Kipurym in year 6000 Yah rather than Pesach and Matsah in 33 CE – year 4000 Yah. And most of the prophecies pertaining to Dowd’s return speak of him being our melek | king.
Had the individual referring to himself as Yahowsha’ | Yahowah Delivers, to depict how he would successfully fulfill Chag Matsah, have been Dowd, in the sense of it being his soul in a nondescript body, then Shim’own would have been the second smartest person on the planet if he had answered, “You (‘atah) are (hayah) actually (ky) Dowd (Dowd), the Messiah (ha Mashyach) and the Son of God (wa ha ben ‘elohym)!”
This one statement would have put an end to Christianity and Judaism and, thus, was not written into the Christian Gospel or Babylonian Talmud. And you will have to wait until we examine the 30th Mizmowr in the next chapter to find out if he would have been correct.
However, as it pertains to the litany of premeditated attacks on Dowd, misrepresenting him to turn the Passover lamb into the man-god of the Christian religion, if Shim’own recognized him, he would have fallen to his knees in tears – as my wife and I did when confronted with the truth.
Embarrassing as it is to admit, in the last two verses of the 28th Mizmowr, we were given the answer and read right over it. And I suppose that is because we were not ready to hear it.
Now as it pertains to the Roman Catholic Church, and their conception of this portion of Matthew, we must ask what had the disciples been doing the past three years? What had the mythical “Jesus” now “Christ” been telling 60them to necessitate asking the most fundamental of questions: Who am I?
“I’ll take Answers which Matter for $1,000, Alex.” “He was the most important person in Jerusalem in 33 CE.” “Who is the Passover lamb?”
But the purveyors of the Christian cult wrote on behalf of their Dionysian god…
“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. (16:17) And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. (16:18) I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.’” (Matthew 16:19)
Bravo, they managed to weave Jonah back into the story. That was clever. But everything after that is a calumnious cavalcade or preposterous pontifications.
Over the course of 1,000 years, from circa 1450 BCE through 450 BCE, from Moseh to Mal’aky, the “Father in heaven,” a.k.a., Yahowah, revealed more information regarding what would occur and its significance to our lives than we could process over a lifetime, and yet, never once did He mention that the Passover lamb would be the “Christ” or “the Son of God.” So, since Yahowah most assuredly did not reveal this corruption of His prior testimony, who did?
“I’ll take The Greatest Deceivers for $1,000, Alex.” “While serving Emperor Constantine, he wrote the most cited line in the Gospel of Matthew.” “Who is Eusebius?”
The only informed and rational answer, of course, and the winning answer to the proposed question on Jeopardy, is that it was revealed by a man and his name was Eusebius. He is the only one with the means and motive to commit 61this crime. It is one that has cost billions their souls – Jews and Christians alike – while ushering in the most anti-Semitic and oppressive institution since Imperial Rome.
Since Yahowah renamed ‘Abram, Saray, and Ya’aqob, calling them ‘Abraham, Sarah, and Yisra’el, Imperial Rome would change that horrible Hebrew name, Shim’own | He Listens, to one that they could use to throw stones at Jews: Petra | Rock | Peter.
And upon this lie, the Christian Church would be built. Not in Yaruwshalaim, of course, but in Rome – even though this was written to serve Emperor Constantine in Constantinople.
Also incriminating, there is no Hebrew or Greek word for “church.” The Greek term, which could not have been spoken in a Hebrew conversation, is, nonetheless, in the revised text. It reads ekklesia and means “out calling.” The most similar word to “Church” at the time was Circe, pronounced similarly to church. And that’s a problem since she was a pagan sun goddess – not unlike the Charities and Graces that were also woven into Christendom.
Since Yahowah was establishing the path to the Beryth | Covenant Family via the Mow’edym | Appointed Meetings of the Restoring Witnesses, had the imaginary conversation occurred and had it been duly recorded, the man operating under the moniker Yahowsha’ would have said, “I am here to fulfill the Miqra’ey of Pesach and Matsah leading to Bikuwrym.”
She’owl is the proper designation of the eternal prison established for the likes of Eusebius. Hades is the Greek underworld, replete with gates. It was an intrusive and formidable force in Greek mythology. However, She’owl does not have gates and the black hole has no influence whatsoever on Earth or on the living. Therefore, Eusebius was continuing to incriminate himself.
62Further, nothing should be bound on Earth, and nothing is bound in Heaven. Yahowah is a liberator, not an oppressor – unlike Imperial Rome and the Roman Catholic Church.
There are no “keys” to unlock Heaven’s door. The only talk of a key, singular, which was mentioned by Yahowah was, not-so-coincidentally, associated with His Son, the Messiah, Dowd. Speaking of how He would reward Chazaqyah | Hezekiah for having reestablished the observance of Pesach and Matsah, God revealed in Yasha’yah / Isaiah 22:22, “Then I will set the key of the House of Dowd on his shoulder. When he opens, no one will shut. When he shuts, no one will open.” Thereby, Yaruwshalaim | Jerusalem was protected from the Assyrian assault.
But the truth was of no interest to the Roman Catholic Church. In fact, it remains an obstacle to overcome. Likewise, Yahowah, Yasha’yah, Yaruwshalaim, and Yahuwdym meant nothing to them – only Dowd – because without plundering him there would be no Christ, Son of God, Christian, or Church.
The institution most at odds with Yahowah and His Towrah, the one which would preclude billions from entering Heaven and send thousands to Hell, was justified upon this sleight of hand – an incredulous but well-placed lie.
Although, there was more than one…
“Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.” (Matthew 16:20)
This is as stupid as balderdash gets. After allegedly telling the newly coined “Rock” that he was right, and that the prize was that he, not the Towrah or Yahowah, now held the mythical keys to heaven, he says, “Don’t tell anyone.” Anyone who believes that occurred is sufficiently 63foolish to be a Christian.
If the first part of what follows was said, then Rocky would have known the actual identity of the Pesach ‘Ayil, and he was not the Christ …
“From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” (Matthew 16:21)
There are so many reasons to despise the Roman Catholic Church, it’s hard to know where to begin. As the Passover lamb, and to fulfill Matsah, there were only two events over two days to suffer through – not many things. And this is not a trifling error, because these would represent the two most beneficial days of all time. And since this nepesh | soul was on the cusp of doing the most extraordinary thing in human history, the fulfillment of which had been proclaimed throughout the prophets, either by Moseh in the Towrah, Dowd in his Mizmowr, or Yasha’yah, no further explanations were needed.
The reason for his sacrifice was to honor God’s promise to ‘Abraham and provide the benefits of the Covenant. This ordeal had nothing to do with “the elders” or the “chief priests (of which there was only one).” They were irrelevant, neither beneficiaries nor perpetrators. And had there been any “teachers of the Towrah” at the time, they would have precluded this gibberish from being postulated and popularized. The Towrah teaches why he would be sacrificed on Mowryah in Yaruwshalaim during Pesach in the Yowbel year of 4000 Yah. The Prophets even reveal his identity. The voluntary victim actually foretold his arrival – accurate to the day.
The pain would be inflicted by Imperial Rome which evolved directly into the Roman Catholic Church. But to cover up their complicity in their crime, their favored alibi 64became “Blame the Jews.”
The body of the Passover Lamb was killed – in fact, executed. Its death occurs to provide an extension of life to those celebrating the Miqra’. It would defeat the purpose if the body of the lamb came back to life. It might have also been a little weird to have feasted on the lamb, and incinerated its remains later that night, only to see all of the little lambies emerging intact and animated from the ashes two days later.
Resurrections were part of Dionysus’ story, and that of the others like Osiris, Tammuz, and Bacchus. To make the newly minted Christ as magical as them, and worthy of Greek and Roman veneration, then he would also have to rise from the dead.
The truth can actually be derived by reading what Dowd and Yasha’yah have written. Upon the completion of Matsah, the sacrificial victim’s soul would be retrieved from She’owl and brought back to Mowryah prior to reuniting with his Father to celebrate Bikuwrym.
To demonstrate just how pathetic Eusebius and his ilk were at composing their story, the man they claim was the first pope, and who is credited with establishing the Roman Church, lashes out and rebukes the guy he just claimed was God.
“Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. ‘Never, Lord!’ he said. ‘This shall never happen to you!’ (16:22) Jesus turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.’” (Matthew 16:23)
Since Matthew 16:21 is a narrative summation, not a citation, the very next words out of “the Christ’s” mouth to the “Rock upon which he would build his Church” are “Get behind me, Satan!” Roman Catholicism was scripted by 65dunderheads. They just admitted that their concocted scheme to portray the Passover lamb as Jesus Christ was Satanically inspired. Marvelous.
How is it, by the way, if we are to believe what they have written, that God would have asked Satan to “get behind me?” No matter how this is interpreted, it’s ridiculous. Shim’own, while not very smart, was not Satan. The Adversary never precedes God. Yahowah would have no interest in Satan getting behind Him, as in supporting Him, or in the Devil following Him.
Satan has provided more than his share of stumbling blocks, none worse, however, than the Roman Catholic Church’s errant recasting of Pesach and Matsah. The Adversary, himself, isn’t a physical being so he cannot function in this role. And while men and women have tripped over the scriptures and religions the Lord has inspired, Satan amounts to naval lint compared to Yahowah. God cannot stumble over him.
And in actuality, Satan is preoccupied with minding the things of God. As Yasha’yah explained in what is now known as his 14th chapter, he wants to be perceived as if he were God. He could care less about the things of the men and women he constantly taunts and disparages. This is so poorly written, it’s amazing that it fooled one person, much less billions.
The Roman Church was good at causing people to suffer needlessly, so they added a handy explanation…
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. (16:24) For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. (16:25) What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?’” (Matthew 16:26)
66According to the Roman Catholic “Jesus Christ” everyone who follows him should suffer and die on a cross. The notion that the sacrifice of the Passover lamb would make it possible for us to live was out the window. A torturous death would replace a joyous life.
And from this we get the macabre symbol of the Christian religion – a tortured and dead god on a stick. Nothing says “I love you God” better.
Reminding us that the Roman Catholics were borrowing from Satan’s autobiography with this title, and that the newly minted monikers of Christ and Son of God were artificially inserted into the story, we read…
“‘For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done. (16:27) I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.’” (Matthew 16:28 NIV)
Had the Passover lamb said it, he would have negated his purpose and become a false prophet. The body of the Pesach ‘Ayil stays dead, which is why it is known as a sacrifice. And it is Dowd who is returning in his Father’s glory, not Ezekiel’s Son of Man or the Christ. The kingdom is Dowd’s as well – of this, Yahowah has been resoundingly clear.
Moreover, this character lied. Eighty generations would come and go, be born and die, between this day and the Day of Reconciliations in year 6000 Yah, which was 2,000 years hence.
From beginning to end, every word of this was designed to promote the myth of Replacement Theology to justify the existence and authority of the Roman Catholic Church. It is not true, and they are not right.
Dowd’s portrayal of what is to come was brilliantly 67and cogently stated in the 28th Psalm. However, should it not be sufficient for some, my advice would be to jump ahead to the 89th Mizmowr to discover Dowd’s place in God’s plans. It is so vital to our understanding, you will find it in Yada Yahowah Volume 7 and Coming Home Volumes 1 and 2. Much of it is also repeated in Questioning Paul Volume 4 and Babel Volumes 1 and 3. Or you can stay the course because I’m going to present it yet again at the conclusion of the next chapter.
Within it, there is no mention of a Jesus or a Christ. But God has a lot to say about His Son, the Messiah, and returning King. When reading the 89th Mizmowr from the proper perspective, it is definitive regarding the identity of the nepesh who volunteered for this mission. And to my thinking, it is the crescendo of the most inspiring lyrics ever composed. It is the Song of Songs.
