Are You Willing to Leave Your Comfort Zone to Obey Yahweh's Calling?

Paul tells us this in Galatians 3:7:  “Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abram.”  In Galatians 4:28, Paul adds this:  “Now we, brethren, as Isaac was are the children of the promise.” Also notice what Paul tells us in Romans 9:8:  “That is, they which are the children of flesh, these are not the children of Yahweh: but the children of the promise are accounted for the seed.”

Who is the seed?   Paul answers this question in Galatians 3:16:  “Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, and to seeds, as of many; but as of one, and to thy seed, which is Messiah.”

Once again we see a pattern at work.  There is a heavenly reality and a physical representation of that reality.  Just as I have written before about the physical Levitical priesthood, there is also a spiritual priesthood, The Order of Melchizedek.  There is also a physical seed and a spiritual seed. The fleshly seed represents the physical descendants of Abram who are not called to be in the better resurrection when the Messiah returns. The spiritual seed represents the 144,000 saints that will be resurrected and who will return to the earth with Messiah.

The better resurrection requires that the saints be in a spirit- form. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 15:50 that: “Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of Yahweh.”  This first resurrection is the resurrection of the seed of Messiah. (Romans 9:8)  When the saints are resurrected, they will see Messiah like he is and they shall be in a spirit- form like he will be. (I John 3: 2)

The next resurrection after Messiah’s return is the White Throne judgment, which will occur after the 1000-year reign of Messiah.  However, that resurrection is of the flesh. It will include all mankind not resurrected in the better resurrection and all those conceived since the creation of man.  The saints must judge those in the White Throne judgment before they can be transformed into spirit beings.  Messiah has empowered the saints to judge all angels and mankind on his behalf. The Father gave all judgment to Him. (John 5: 22)  He then has the saints perform the actual judgments on his behalf. (1 Corinthians 6: 2-3)

Yes, you are going to be resurrected! Which resurrection do you find the most interesting? Is it the better resurrection where you are in spirit -form and will not face any further death?  How about the next resurrection where you will be in the flesh and must face the possibility of going into the lake of fire?

Is this your choice?  Actually, the Father does all calling.  (John 6: 44, 65)  It is Messiah who does the choosing. (John 15:16)  Remember, what we are told in Matthew 20:16:  “for many be called, but few chosen.” We don’t know how many are called for the better resurrection, but we do know that only 144,000 overcome.

What role do you play in this process of being called? The Father must first call you.  Should you receive that call, you must accept it. Should you reject that calling, you will not be in the first resurrection.  Should you accept the calling, you must first be baptized in the name of YahwehShua.

The decision to be baptized means that you are willing to leave your comfort zone. What is your comfort zone?  This zone includes your family, friends, and really all of society outside of your brethren. You will find it difficult to be accepted in “normal” society.  You must be willing to be different and endure the suffering, persecution and rejection that will result from your decision. Paul confirms this in Acts 14:22: “we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of Yahweh.”

Do you seek the kingdom of Yahweh? Are you willing to do whatever it takes to be in the kingdom of Yahweh?  You must be willing to endure tribulation and suffering which is not easy. The reward is amazing but not easily obtained.

Who else was called to leave their comfort zone and follow Yahweh? That would be Abram, later called Abraham. We are told this in Genesis 12:1:  “Now Yahweh had said unto Abram, get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will show thee.”

Do you wish to become a child of Abraham? To do this you must have the faith of Abraham and leave your comfort zone when called. (Galatians 3:7)  Baptism is the gate through which you must pass to begin your journey. Your baptism must be in the name of faith, YahwehShua.

Baptism in the human name is not acceptable to Father Yahweh. He will not give his Spirit at baptism unless you are baptized in the name of faith, YahwehShua.

The name, YahwehShua, is not found in the Bible. The human name is there to be found. The inherited name, YahwehShua, must be revealed and that revelation comes only from the Father.

When Abraham was called, he was not told exactly where he was going. He didn’t have a map with a clearly defined trail. He demonstrated his faith by beginning the journey despite the vagueness of the destination. The only map we have is that which is found in Acts 2:38:  “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of YahwehShua Messiah for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

When you read that verse in the King James Bible, it does not say in the name of YahwehShua. Rather, you will find different names. It could be Jesus Christ, Yahshua or any other understanding of what Messiah’s human name was. You must have the name of faith that was inherited after the resurrection of Messiah. (Hebrews 1:4)  Paul explains what faith is in Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen.”  You cannot find this name on your own. It must be revealed by the Father.  It is only with the revealed name, the name of faith, that you are able to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

This act of faith will allow you to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. That spirit is freely given by the Father to those who choose to be baptized in the name of faith. That name is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. However, the Father’s spirit is not sufficient for being raised in the better resurrection. You must have the spirit of Messiah. (Romans 8:9)  The Father’s Spirit is given, but Messiah’s Spirit is formed over time.

How does one receive the required spirit of Messiah? It is not given, but formed. (Galatians 4:19)  The Spirit of the Father plants the seed of the Spirit of Messiah in you at the time hands are laid upon you. (Acts 8:18)  Throughout the rest of your human life that spirit must continue to form, and then be fully formed when you die. This is a mystery that has been revealed to the saints. That mystery is Messiah in you. (Colossians 2:27)

To be one of the 144,000 saints, you must have the spirit of Messiah fully formed in you at the time of your death.  You can only receive this seed through baptism in the inherited name of faith, YahwehShua.

To receive this seed, you must be willing to leave your comfort zone. Yes, you must be willing to endure tribulation and suffering. (Romans 8:17)

What kind of suffering and tribulation are we talking about?  To be obedient to the Commandments of Yahweh, you must be willing to keep the seventh day Sabbath, the holy days, fellowship with your brethren, help build the body of Messiah, keep the 10 Commandments and learn to love Yahweh and your brethren. Being obedient will result in your being alienated from what is considered normal society. This includes your family and friends. You will have a limited job choices, limited social opportunities, and limited choices of marital partners.  You will also abstain from unclean food, and draw close to Yahweh daily through prayer and study.  Your life must be one of obedience. That is how the seed of Messiah will grow within you. It must grow and not be quenched.

The apostle John has a lot to say about keeping Yahweh’s Commandments and loving one another. (1 John 3:23)   A study of 1 Corinthians 13 is a very worthwhile study for understanding true love. (agape)

Yahweh’s calling can be very challenging. For example, review the Messiah’s encounter with the young rich man in Matthew 19:16-23. A young man asked Messiah what he had to do to have eternal life. Messiah gave him the correct answer, but the young man rejected his guidance.  A calling from the Father will require inconvenient changes. Yahweh has known you from the foundation of the world. (Ephesians 1:4)  Yahweh knows you and believes in you. You must believe in yourself and Him!

It can be very intimidating and even scary to consider the path to eternal life. But Yahweh tells us he will not leave us or forsake us. (Hebrews 13:5) He will not tempt or challenge us beyond what we can bear. (1 Corinthians 10:13)  The young man was not willing to trust Messiah. Abraham was willing to trust Yahweh. What about you?  If you are reading this, do you wonder what is required of you to have eternal life?

Recently someone who encountered our website commented that they were blinded by the light from the website. This comment caused me to remember Paul’s experience on the road to Damascus who was blinded by the light surrounding YahwehShua. When his eyesight was restored, he was baptized and accepted the commission given him by Messiah.

I wonder if this is your opportunity to receive a commission from Yahweh? I am ready and willing to discuss this possibility with you. I am here only to give guidance to those Yahweh is calling. As an elder of the Light of YahwehShua, I also am available to prepare you for baptism and perform a baptism as well. You have no obligation to me, only to Yahweh.

You have a very important consideration before you. Are you willing to join Abraham and the other saints in leaving your comfort zone? I too have had to make the same decision. I did not have the kind of help that I am offering you. But Yahweh allowed me to learn how to find eternal life. I have earned my knowledge through many painful experiences. However, I am willing to freely give you the benefit of my experience. Yahweh has allowed me to have the knowledge and desire to share with anyone who wants to know how to have eternal life.

Please study this website.  Pray to Yahweh for truth and contact us with your questions. If you wish to submit a question or comment, please email our Elder at john12e4567@gmail.com. May Yahweh guide you. May you be able to leave your comfort zone and successfully find eternal life.

What About the Saints of the Old Covenant?

While writing an article recently about saints, I wrote about them primarily from the perspective of the New Covenant.   I began to consider whether or not there were saints during the Old Covenant period.

In Psalms 116:15 we are told:  “Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints.”  This certainly confirms the importance of the saints to Yahweh. Paul tells us there are saints in Colossae, Ephesus, Corinth and other New Testament locations.  What about the Old Covenant?  Yahweh must have had some people he thought precious during the Old Covenant times.

John provides us with a clue about the existence of Old Covenant saints in John 10:16:  “and other sheep I have which are not of this fold:  them also I bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold and one shepherd.”  If you consider the New Covenant saints as the most recent fold, then the first fold must be the Old Covenant Saints.

In my study, it was revealed to me that there is one man who is called a saint in the Old Covenant scriptures.  Notice what we are told in Psalms 106:16:  “They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of Yahweh.” There he is!  This is the only reference that names a saint of Yahweh in the Old Covenant scriptures.

The Hebrew word translated here as saint is Strong’s number 6918, qadowsh. (kaw-dosh)  It can mean sacred, holy one or set apart. Its root word is Strong’s 6942, qadosh, which can mean appoint, consecrate, dedicate, purify or sanctify.  You will also find this word translated as saint in Psalms 16:3 and 89:5.

There is also a Chaldean word translated as saint in the book of Daniel. It is related to Strong’s 6918 and has its own number which is 6922, qaddiysh. (kaw-deesh)

Another Hebrew word translated as saint is Strong’s 6944, chaciyd (khaw-seed). This word means pious, holy, good or kind. This is a commonly used Hebrew word for saint. Here are some other verses where you will find this word translated as saint:  1 Samuel 2:9, 2 Chronicles 6:41 and Proverbs 2:8.

In my research on the Internet, the Catholic websites are well represented regarding the topic of saints. They have a significant interest in this subject.  They pray to saints and they believe that those designated as saints are in heaven and are therefore able to intervene on one’s behalf with the Creator.

Are the saints in heaven? Not according to the Messiah.  He says this in John 3:13: “And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of Man which is in heaven.”

The apostle Peter echoes the same fact in Acts 2:34:  “For David is not ascended into the heavens.”

No saints from either the Old Covenant or New Covenant are in heaven. Those of the Old Covenant are in their graves and the deceased of the New Covenant are also in their graves.  The deceased saints are asleep awaiting the return of Messiah.

Notice the compassionate consideration Messiah YahwehShua shows for his sleeping saints in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17:   

“For the sovereign himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel, and with the trump of Elohim: and the dead in Messiah shall rise first:  Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Sovereign in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Sovereign.”

There is no unfair advantage given to the living saints. The dead Old Covenant and New Covenant saints are awakened and rise first into the clouds. The living saints then join them. There is no preferential treatment here. There is only love for ALL the saints. Paul tells us this in 1 Thessalonians 4:18:  “Wherefore comfort one another with these words.”  I quote these words here for the benefit of the saints. Your Sovereign is very loving as are the saints who are copies of him. (1 John 3:2)  They are filled with His love.

Are there other Old Covenant saints besides Aaron? Of course there are.  Consider Matthew 17:1-3:

“And after six days Yahshua taketh Peter, James and John his brother, and bringeth them up in an high mountain apart, and was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.  And behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.”

There you have two more saints with Messiah in the resurrection. There are more to be considered.  However, the number is still small. The two folds will be one with one shepherd, a good shepherd. (John 10:11)

Messiah, our shepherd, has known His saints before the foundation of the world. We are very precious to him. Perhaps you are being called to become a New Covenant saint. When Messiah returns you may be among both the Old Covenant and New Covenant saints. What great company!

Contact the elders of the Light of YahwehShua for more information.  If you wish to submit a question or comment, please email our Elder at john12e4567@gmail.com.

YAHWEH IS CALLING HIS SAINTS: Are You Listening?

Who are the saints?  Paul describes a saint for us in 1 Corinthians 1:2:

“Unto the church [in Greek, ecclesia. A better translation of this word is assembly or congregation] of Yahweh which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in the Messiah YahwehShua, called (to be) [not in the Greek] saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of YahwehShua Messiah, our Sovereign, both theirs and ours.”

 This is a very important insight. What does it tell us?

1.      Paul was speaking to the ecclesia not a church.  Who is the ecclesia?  Colossians 1:18:    “And he is the head of the body, the ecclesia.”

            Colossians 1:24:  “his body’s sake, which is the ecclesia.”

The saints are the body of Messiah and compose the ecclesia.  You must understand what the ecclesia is. It is not a church. That is an incorrect translation borrowed from pagan beliefs.

All saints are part of the body of Messiah. To find saints, you must know who and where is the body of Messiah.

2.    Saints are sanctified in Messiah YahwehShua.  The word sanctified is of Latin origin. The Greek word is hagiazo, which is Strong’s number 37. This word means to make holy, purify or consecrated.  It comes from the Greek word, hagos, Strong’s number 40. This word means holy or consecrated.

Notice that the saints are made holy in Messiah YahwehShua. This necessary and correct name is not Jesus, Yeshua or Yahshua. Saints can only be made holy through the resurrected name of Messiah YahwehShua.

3.    These people made holy in Messiah YahwehShua are called or named saints.

It is important to identify who the saints are.  Jude tells us in verse three that:  “We should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”  When you find the true saints, you will find true glad tidings.

Why do I say true saints? Because there is a wrong teaching from the Catholic Church that gives incorrect information about who are the saints.  Their belief is that the church authorities designate who the saints are.  They say a saint becomes one through canonization.  There is no scripture to support this belief.

Ralph Woodrow explains the origin of this belief:  “Looking back again to the ‘mother’ of false religion--  Babylon—we find that the people prayed to and honored a plurality of gods.  In fact, the Babylonian system developed until it had some 5,000 gods and goddesses. In much the same way as Catholics believe concerning their ‘saints,’ the Babylonians believed their gods had at one time been living heroes on earth, but were now on a higher plane.  Every month and every day of the month was under the protection of a particular divinity. There was a god for this problem, a guide for each of the different occupations, a god for this and they god for that.”

(Babylonian Mystery Religion: Ancient and Modern, 1981, p. 31)

I am not talking about these “saints”.  I am specifically speaking about those who are sanctified or made holy in Messiah YahwehShua.

4.    The true saints only call upon the name of YahwehShua Messiah.  The Messiah’s human or prophetic name of Yahshua was blotted out. (Deuteronomy 29:20)  When Messiah died on the tree, his blood absorbed all of mankind’s sin. (2 Corinthians 5:21)  His human name remained attached to his defiled blood so he had to inherit a new name when resurrected. (Hebrews 1:4)

The true saints pray to the Father only in the name of YahwehShua.  This is the name of both the Father and Son. Please note that the 144,000 saints referred to in Revelation 14:1 only have the name of the Father and Son written in their foreheads.

Yes, the 144,000 mentioned in Revelation 14:1 are saints. They are called the firstfruits.  Firstfruits are saints. (James 1:18; 1 Corinthians 15:23)

When Messiah returns, these 144,000 saints will be resurrected with him. (1 Corinthians 15:23)  The rest of mankind will be resurrected after the 1,000-year reign of Messiah. (Revelation 20:5)

Paul is very helpful in clarifying who the saints are. Many are called but few are chosen. (Matthew 20:16)  Perhaps the Father is calling you to be among the 144,000 saints resurrected when Messiah returns. You do not want to be deceived and choose the wrong path to the better resurrection. (Hebrews 11:35)

Paul reveals a very exciting insight in Colossians 1:26-27:

“Even the mystery which had been hid from the ages and from generations, but now is MADE MANIFEST TO HIS SAINTS: To whom Yahweh would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is MESSIAH IN YOU, the hope of glory.”

This mystery was ONLY revealed to the saints.  This mystery is part of the faith, “which was once delivered into the saints.” (Jude 3)  If you want to benefit from this mystery and faith, it is available only through baptism in the name of YahwehShua. Only the true saints practice this prescription for baptism.  This is why you must know who the saints are. Only they can help you take the correct path to the better resurrection and the kingdom of Yahweh.

Notice what we are told in Matthew 7:14:  “Narrow is the way, which leadeth to life, and few [144,000] there be that find it.” We are also told in verse 5 to:  “Beware of false prophets.”  There are many deceptions that will obscure the truth and attempt to lead you away from the path to life. Therefore, you must seek a reliable source for your information. This would be the saints. You must know how to correctly identify them and then find them.

We of the Light of YahwehShua are the true saints. We are the firstfruits and the body of Messiah. We follow the doctrine of Messiah found in Hebrews 6:1-2.  This is an important doctrine and John cautions us in 2 John 9: “Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Messiah hath not Elohim.  He that abideth in the doctrine of Messiah, he hath both the Father and the Son.”

We baptize only in the name of the Father and Son, YahwehShua. Upon the laying on of hands the Father’s Spirit is freely given and the seed of Messiah’s Spirit is planted within us beginning the process of forming which then leads to our overcoming.  (Galatians 4:19)  This is the narrow way to become a priest in the order of Melchizedek and serve with our high priest Messiah YahwehShua for eternity.

Pray to Yahweh for truth, pray fervently for guidance and study the articles on this website. In these articles, you will find the revelation of the mystery and faith given only to the saints. These will lead you to a deep understanding. If you are being called and chosen, you will desire to be baptized in the name of the Father and Son, YahwehShua.

We are here for those who are being called by the Father (John 6:44)  and chosen by the Son. (John 15:16)  Please consider asking for our guidance. There is no obligation to us. Your obligation is only to the Father and his Son.

Being called and chosen is the greatest opportunity a human can receive. The reward for overcoming is beyond our complete understanding. We are told in Philippians 4:13 that:  “I can do all things through Messiah which strengtheneth me.”  Not only is he offering you the opportunity of a lifetime, he will help you to overcome and be in the better resurrection.

What magnificent love!  It is wonderful to be a saint.  Why not consider it?

 If you wish to submit a question or comment, please email our Elder at john12e4567@gmail.com.

FOR THE SAINTS: There is a plan, a purpose, and a destiny

Yahweh has a plan!  Its existence has been obscured due to the incorrect translation of the Greek word, aion. (Strong’s 165)  This truth is revealed in Ephesians 3:11.

But first, let us review how the King James Version translates this verse: “According to the eternal (aion) purpose.”

For a contrast, let us review how the Rotherham translation presents this verse: “According to the plan of the ages.”

The King James Version usually translates aion as eternal or for ever.  The better and correct translation of aion is provided consistently and correctly by Rotherham. I encourage you to do your own study of how aion (Strong’s 165) and aionian (166) actually exist in the Greek.

To aid you in your study, you may wish to refer to this website:

http://www.tentmaker.org/books/aion.html.  The article name is “Ages or Eternity and the King James Version.”

Yahweh is not the author of confusion. (1Corinthians 14: 33)  Yahweh has allowed Satan to perform this task. Satan is a liar (John 8:44) and he uses lies to spread confusion. His confusion allows for the appearance of a random, not well-thought-out existence on the earth.

Your knowledge of the “plan of the ages” is vital to your understanding of what is unfolding at this time. The Rotherham translation is very helpful in this effort. It is not a perfect translation, but does have some truth. The author’s insight into the Hebrew word, olam and Greek word, aion, is very revealing.

Now, we know there is a plan, but is there a purpose to this plan? Yes! Please read what Paul tells us in second Timothy 1:9:  “Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace.”

Notice this is “his own purpose” and not “our purpose.”  Our carnal nature wants to do it our way, but we must humble ourselves and submit ourselves to his purpose.  By praying for truth to Yahweh and seeking his will for you is the best way to determine his purpose for you. If you are being called and chosen, the next step would be to accept a baptism in the name of YahwehShua. Once you have the Spirit of Messiah being formed within you, his plan and purpose will become much clearer to you.

Being in Messiah means that at baptism in YahwehShua and with the laying on of hands (Acts 8: 18), you will receive the freely given Spirit of the Father.  His spirit will then plant the seed that will lead to the formation of the Spirit of Messiah within you.  You are not given the full Spirit of Messiah; that must be formed over time. (Galatians 4: 19)  The development of the Spirit within you is what we call overcoming.

If upon death you have the fully formed Spirit of Messiah within you, you will be in the better resurrection.  You must have His Spirit to be resurrected by Messiah. (Romans 8: 9-10)

Only 144,000 Saints will be resurrected with Messiah returns.  (Revelation 14:1)  Many are called but few are chosen. (Matthew 20:16)   All saints are called and chosen before the foundation of the world. (Ephesians 1: 4-5)

The very fact that you have been drawn to this website is probably an indication that you were being called. What will you do with this calling?  That is your decision to make!

 We have a plan and a purpose. What about our destiny?   Peter offers this insight: 1 Peter 2:5: “Ye also, as lively stones, are built up as a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to Yahweh by YahwehShua Messiah.”

1 Peter 2:9:  “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that should shew forth the praise of him who has called you out of darkness into his indwelling light.”

You are being called not to just practice a religion. You have been selected before the foundation of the world to be ROYALTY, functioning as Yahweh’s priesthood! For further confirmation of this reality, please review Revelation 1:6 and 5:10.

You may be on the path to be a priest in Yahweh’s kingdom. Paul was on the path to be the high priest among the Jews, but was redirected to be a priest to Yahweh. You may have a path chosen for yourself. But this may be the time for you to be redirected to the opportunity of a lifetime.

Please give this opportunity very careful consideration.  Pray to Yahweh for truth fervently and study his Word. We at the Light of YahwehShua are the servants of Yahweh.  It is our commission to help those Yahweh refers to us. We do not proselytize, coerce or pressure anyone. The Father does the calling. (John 6:44)  We strive to follow his lead. Will you?

You have no obligation to us. Please ask for our assistance and we will do what the Father allows us to do. Contact our elders today to learn more about this exciting destiny and journey.  If you wish to submit a question or comment, please email our Elder at john12e4567@gmail.com. May Yahweh bless your efforts!

TUTANKHAMUN: AN EGYPTIAN FIRSTBORN SON KILLED BY YAHWEH

We have just completed the observance of Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread.  It was during this time that I received an advertisement from the local science museum that they were soon to host an exhibit of artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun, also known as “King Tut”.  On the front of the brochure was the picture of the beautiful golden mask that was discovered on his mummy. I have always been drawn to Egyptian history and especially the golden mask discovered when the coffin of Tutankhamun was opened. This mask has become an iconic example of the wealth and glory of the Egyptian pharaohs.

Many scholars believe that Tutankhamun was the firstborn son of the pharaoh, who would not release the Israelites and therefore suffered the loss of his son during the tenth plague. For background on this period in history, I’m going to refer you to the Old Testament book of Exodus and the following two websites:

http://www.ronwyatt.com/the_egyptian_dynasty_of_the_exodus.html

http://ezinearticles.com/?mystery-solved---boy-king-tuts-magnificent-tomb---exodus-miracles-affirmed!&id=1780786

Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922. That tomb was to be the most complete collection of Egyptian funerary artifacts ever found that was preserved for the world to see.

A focus of the pharaohs of Egypt was to prepare for death. They wanted to live after death. They had a belief system that if they were properly embalmed, entombed with things they would need in the afterlife, and kept their name alive, they would live again. This belief system has left us many clues about the pharaohs and their culture.

The tomb of Tutankhamun gives us a wonderful view into the Egyptian culture of the 18th dynasty. I wonder why it was preserved for us?  It had been broken into by grave robbers as so many other tombs had been. However, in this case, they were unsuccessful in their efforts, which has benefited us. The information you will find on the Ron Wyatt website will give you a depth of insight that will greatly supplement your appreciation for what Yahweh tells us about the exodus.

Yahweh wanted us to have extra biblical evidence of what happened in Egypt during the 10 plagues. Egypt was a great and powerful nation but Yahweh humbled it. When you look at the tomb and mummy, you are looking at the remains of the firstborn son of pharaoh who died the night of Passover. His father was a victim as well. The pharaoh died in the Sea of Reeds (often called the Red Sea) along with his mighty army when the walls of water came down upon them.

Where is Tutankhamun today?  Is he in heaven?  The bible would disprove that.  John 3:13 tells us this: “and no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of Man which is in heaven.”

Is he in hell?  The Old Testament Scriptures do not have a concept of hell but only the grave. In Ecclesiastes 3:19 we are told that death is the same for man and beast. In the Ecclesiastes 9:5 we are told that, “the dead know not anything.”

The Old Testament Scriptures shed light on how death is perceived in another way. In Kings 2:10, we are informed that David died and that he, “slept with his fathers.” No references are made to a life in death, heaven or hell.  Abraham was, “gathered to his people.”  We are informed that these leading figures of the Old Testament are simply in the grave.

We learn more about the fate of the dead in 1 Corinthians 15:22:  “In Christ shall all be made alive.”  King Tut is sleeping in his grave but he will live again! All mankind will be resurrected. Turn again to 1 Corinthians 15, and this time verse 23, which tells us:  “Every man in his own order:  Christ the first fruits; afterward they that or Christ’s at his coming.” 

All those who have died are still dead! Tutankhamun, his mother, his father, and all the people alive during the 18th dynasty are dead. They know nothing. They are not conscious. Whether you are a slave, or a pharaoh or even an animal, all die and go to the grave.

However, the animals are not resurrected. All mankind who has ever lived or were conceived will live again. This includes aborted babies as well. All mankind will be resurrected.

Even the prophet Daniel knew he would be resurrected. (Daniel 12:13)  Paul also taught us about being resurrected in first Corinthians 15. The apostle John revealed more in Revelation 20. These are all worth reading. Christians are urged to read these Scriptures especially because they have received false teaching about eternal torture in hell or immediately going to heaven after death.

It is interesting that Yahweh preserved the tomb of Tutankhamun.  I am certain this was done to remind us about the 10 plagues and how he humbled the mighty nation of Egypt.  He is reminding us of the fate of the Egyptian firstborn on that Passover night. The book of Exodus teaches us much about the fate of the Israelites’ firstborn. They lived, while the Egyptian firstborn all perished, including the royalty.

The concept of being firstborn is very important to Yahweh. A firstborn Israelite son received a special status and benefits. (Deuteronomy 21: 17)  The 144,000 firstborn children of Yahweh also have a special status.  James 1: 18 declares that we are a type of firstfruit. We have this status because of the Spirit of Messiah being formed within us from the time we are baptized. Just as Messiah is a firstfruit or firstborn, we will have that same status at the better resurrection. Paul confirms this in Romans 8:29: “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”

Because Messiah is firstborn we too have that same status through him. John reminds us of this in first John 3:2:  “Beloved, now are we the sons of Yahweh, and it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” We too are firstfruits and new creations.

As firstborn of Yahweh through Messiah, we will be in the first or better resurrection. Who will be resurrected when Messiah returns?  The 144,000 saints will be with him.  The saints are those who are called, chosen and faithful. They will reign with him for 1000 years here on earth after his return. The saints will judge angels and all mankind during the general resurrection or the last great day. The saints also will be with him in New Jerusalem when the new heavens and earth are created.

King Tutankhamun will not be in that first resurrection. He was royalty with special benefits on earth, but he will have a different status in that resurrection. While he was not called by Yahweh to be in the first resurrection, your reading of this article may be your calling to consider a special opportunity that Yahweh has reserved for you.

Out of all the billions of people since Adam there will only be 144,000 in the better resurrection. (Hebrews 11: 35)  Would you like to be considered for one of these very rare and special positions?

The saints will, “inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:” (Matthew 25:34) Paul confirms this in Ephesians 1:4: “He hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world.”  The 144,000 saints are not an afterthought or a great idea that was developed at a later time. From the very beginning it was Yahweh’s intention to create new family members, his firstborn.

How can you become one of the special firstborn beings? Before I answer this question, let’s look at a warning that Matthew gives us in Matthew 20: 16: “many be called but few are chosen”. John tells us that only the Father does the calling. (John 6: 44, 65)  John adds to this understanding by informing us that Messiah does the choosing.  (John 15: 16)

Peter tells us we are a royal priesthood. (1 Peter 2:9) Tutankhamun was royalty as well. However, he was of an earthly or physical royalty, who was assigned to this special status by birth. The saints are a spiritual royalty who have been called and chosen to be born again with this special status.

However, there is an additional requirement. Not only must you be called and chosen, but also faithful. (Revelation 17: 14)  You must overcome. (Revelation 3: 21) But before you worry about overcoming, you must first determine if you are being called and chosen.

How do you do this? You must first pray to Yahweh for truth. Next you must ask, seek, and knock. (Matthew 7: 7)  We are here to guide you through this process of discovery. This may lead you to baptism in the name of YahwehShua. Once you have accepted your calling, you must then be baptized. It is at that time that the Spirit of the Father is freely given to you and plants the seed of the Son within you. It is the formation of YahwehShua within you that will allow you to be resurrected when he returns. 

Please note that baptism in the name of a man is not acceptable. Only baptism in the inherited name of YahwehShua allows you to begin the race to the better resurrection. Please read the other articles on this website and consider asking for our guidance.

“Narrow is the way.”  (Matthew 7:14)  This is referring to the way to the better resurrection. That is the only path reserved for the 144,000 royal saints.

“Broad is the way.” (Matthew 7:13)  This refers to the path assigned to King Tutankhamun. All mankind, except for the saints will be taking this path. During the general resurrection, the saints will identify those who will later join the firstborn in New Jerusalem during their judgment.  Those not selected for New Jerusalem will go first into the lake of fire (Gehenna) and then resurrected into the new heavens and earth.   They will live outside the walls of New Jerusalem. (Revelation 22: 15)  Not one human being who ever lived is lost! What a loving Creator.

There is much to consider here! The first step is baptism in YahwehShua.

Consider Tutankhamun.   Do you want his type of royalty? How about an eternal royalty? (Revelation 20: 6)

If you have found this website, it is probably not by chance. This is possibly your invitation from Father Yahweh. Please pray for truth in the name of Father Yahweh and consider carefully what you are being offered.

If we can be of help, please let us know. We have been chosen to lead others, perhaps you!

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