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Tanakh versions:
Throughout this site I will use
any of the following three versions of the TaNaKh: 1. “Jewish Publication Society” (JPS-1917),
2. Mechon-Mamre.org” (MEC), and 3. “Sefaria.org” (SEF).
Colour coded details of
the - TaNaKh:
1. Torah = History &
Law, 2. Nevi’im =
The Prophets. 3. *Ketuvim = all other Writings.
*The Ketuvim - Includes, Poetical
books - Psalms, Proverbs, Job, the Megillot, or Scrolls - Song
of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations of Jeremiah, Ecclesiastes, and
Esther, prophecy of Daniel, and history of Ezra, Nehemiah, and
Chronicles I & II.
Please Note: Some alterations or (additions) have been made relating to ‘Names’ and ‘Attributes’ having been corrected as it once was, pre the “Masoretic Text”.
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Remember the following three truth’s from our beloved Scriptures!
“Ye shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may
keep the commandments of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם (the LORD your Eloleichem) which I command you”. Davarim -
Deuteronomy 4:2.
“This is My Name FOREVER, and this is My Memorial to ALL Generations”. Shemot - Exodus 3:15. (JPS).
“I am יְהוָה, that is My Name; and My glory will I not
give to another”.
Yeshayahu - Isaiah 42:8. (JPS).
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With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
“Be strong and courageous. Be careful to obey the entire Torah My servant Moshe has given you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Torah depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”
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Introduction:
The blessed Shabbas rest was given to us by אֱלֹהִים - Elohim (God) not only as a commandment, but also as a blessed GIFT. When was the last time you thought, “I just need a day off.” Or “I constantly feel exhausted.” Or “I’ll never catch up with my to-dos!” I am sure that you can see where this is study is going.
The truth is that we were not made to continuously run at full speed all the time. אֱלֹהִים, blessed be He, even demonstrated this when He created the world, for on the Seventh day, He rested from His work!
Now, I am going to commence this study with a question. When was the last time you kept a true Sabbath rest? When was the last time you embraced this day in all its fullness and beauty? However, I pray by the end of this study on the Sabbath you will understand why the Sabbath is so very important in our lives, for there is far more to it, for our obedience can not only just bless us, but also our mishpachah (families), and specifically how to incorporate Shabbas into our lives on a weekly basis.
The Sabbath was given for us Hebrews. Thus how did it come about? The simple truth it was found at the very beginning of creation, and it is one of the 10 commandments which means it’s for everyone for all time. Also, Shemot - Exodus tells us as much. In verses 31:16 it says, “The people of Israel are to keep the Sabbath, to observe it throughout all their generations, as a perpetual covenant.”
Not only that but we seems that we may even need it so much MORE these days. The pace of life was slower, just a few decades ago, let alone thousands of years ago.
Today, everything is instant. Thus, that often meant that our brains are rushing to the next thing without appreciating the NOW. We also do not have time to THINK at times when we have been bombarded by ‘social media’, ‘advertisements’, ‘music’, and ‘instant gratification’. But our ‘beings’, ‘minds’, and ‘bodies’ are literally crying out for some ‘peace’,’ quiet’, as well as some ‘rest’.
Therefore, we need to shut off the world around us, in order that we can ... 1. Have true rest,, and 2. Have it quiet enough to be able to hear from our beloved אֱלֹהִים - Elohim.
And yet our brains
still do not accept it. Why? Because our to-do list is usually a mile long and
we think if we take a day off the world will spin out of control. Believe me,
it certainly will not!
Taking a weekly Sabbath rest is also an act of trust. It is telling אֱלֹהִים, “I can not do this on my own. I know because I’ve tried. So I’m going to cease from working and cease from striving to prove that my strength and success comes from YOU יְהוָה - the LORD.”
We should trust אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה. We should certainly feel like we need a day to catch
up. And He is giving us an opportunity to trust Him by not doing anything, but going
to the Synagogue on the Sabbath! Trusting that אֱלֹהִים,
blessed be He, will provide even as we stop striving. It is a time to remember
that יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵינוּ -
the LORD our Eloheinu, and He is our provider!
Remember from Friday
evening just before the dark, the Sabbath commences and two Sabbath candles are
lit wit a brachia - blessing, etc, and the meal prepared before the Sabbath,
will be served, it is a day of rest and prayer until One hour after the
commencement of the Sabbath! Other details are available if you email us, and I
will gladly forward full details and complete with all blessings, and so much
more to make your Sabbath within the wonderful requirements according to the
Torah!
Please Note: My email is located towards the end of
this page.
May אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim, bless and keep you in the
Palm of His ever loving Hands, Amen.
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Conclusion, a Question to Deepen the Conversation:
Which part of the Tanakh study, or possibly a
particular line or statement within it has touched you the most? And
how do you feel about spending more time studying our beloved Tanakh? I pray
that you are doing well as a faithful Hebrew, and אֱלֹהִים - Elohim willing you are
upholding as many of our blessed Mitzvoth’s?
Dear reader, please remember
this, pray for peace and solitude in your life, and then work on keeping
as calm as possible and learn to improve your life, for אֱלֹהִים - בָּרוּךְ
אֱלֹהִים - Bless Elohim, He
is always there and ready to help and guide you!
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PLEASE NOTE: If you need any assistance, just ask, I help, and I can also send an email to you, special items to help you with whatever you may need! Just email me and I will send it to your email, There will no follow up’s whatsoever, or any requests from me, unless you wish further information, (use the email s further down this page).
This site was
originally created, for those who desired to return to our blessed and
wonderful faith. Thus be wise and work on your faith and pray at least two or
three times a day (if possible) and always seek אֱלֹהִים -
Elohim’s guidance! For interest, as you may have discovered, this site has
become very much a teaching one!
Remember what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be
He, said the following, via a number of our prophets...
“Return unto Me, and I will return unto you, saith צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה- the LORD of hosts”. Mal’a’chi -
Malachi 3:7. MEC).
And Remember ...
Enjoy
your Sabbath Rest, Shabbat Shalom!
אֲנִי יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם, בְּחֻקּוֹתַי
לֵכוּ; וְאֶת-מִשְׁפָּטַי
שִׁמְרוּ, וַעֲשׂוּ
אוֹתָם
וְאֶת-שַׁבְּתוֹתַי, קַדֵּשׁוּ; וְהָיוּ
לְאוֹת, בֵּינִי
וּבֵינֵיכֶם-לָדַעַת, כִּי
אֲנִי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם
“I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה (the LORD your
Elo’hei’chem); walk in My statutes,
and keep Mine ordinances, and do them; and hallow My Sabbaths, and they shall
be a sign between Me and you, that ye may know that I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה - YaHVaH your Elo’hei’chem”. Yechezkel - Ezekiel 20:19-20. (JPS).
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“Hebraic Studies” motto is as
follows;
For אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim, Blessed be His Sanctified Name,
He is the one who gave us our Life!”
May the שָׁלוֹם - Shalom = Peace of צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה= the LORD of hosts. be with
you, and please always uphold our blessed שַׁבָּת - Shabbat, as well as the ‘מוֹעֲדִים - Mo’a’dim - Feasts, and continue saying your
daily תְּפִלָּה - Te’fee’lah’s (Prayers) and
regular בְּרָכָה - Be’ra’chah’s (blessings) before food and
drinks, etc!
שָׁלוֹם
עֲלֵיכֶם - Shalom Aleichem - Peace be with you!
Rabbi,
Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
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