Keeping-the-Law
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Re Tanakh versions:
Throughout this site I
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(MEC), and 3. “Sefaria.org”
(SEF), three brilliant versions, although JPS-1917 is my preferred version!
Colour coded
details of our beloved 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’
of אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, having been
corrected like it once was pre the “Masoretic Text”.
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Remember the following truth from our beloved Torah!
“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. (JPS-1917).
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With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
This brief study examines our Hebrew
belief that keeping Torah law has always been possible, and that it can be
upheld to this very day. We will realise that this thought fits well with אֱלֹהִים
- Elohim’s (God’s)
blessed Words.
Amazingly, I have has been said by some, that the commandments given to
Moshe - Moses at
Since the commandments are likened to, well, a marriage contract, it
would be helpful to start there. For at our weddings, we vow to ‘love’,
‘honour’, and ‘care’ for one another. Do we do these things perfectly? Like
100% of the time? As we know well, not always. Does that mean we should not
even try? Yes indeed, we should do our very best to fulfil our duties!
We are commanded to uphold the commandments, for we are clearly
instructed to uphold אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה
- the LORD Elohim’s
commandments, if we really love Him!
Each of us have specific ways in which we want to be loved, well so
does our beloved heavenly Father, in whose image we were made. Saying, “I love
you heavenly Father” is important in a relationship, but stopping there will
lead to trouble. Our actions need to back that statement up. Doing things
for your spouse, spending time together, and supporting one another, these are
things that demonstrate our love for one another. Should we be surprised that
the Living אֱלֹהִים -
Elohim wants more from us than simply phrases like, “I believe in you”, or “I
love you”? After all, יְהוָה
- the LORD made us as it states in בְּרֵאשִׁית
- Bereshit - Genesis
that we are in the very image of Himself.
When יְהוָה
- the LORD gave the Law He was not doing so to be cruel, or to over
complicate things. He did not do so out of punishment, but rather to teach us
how to have a better relationship with Him, and how to live a fully and an
abundant life, by following His Law. And He told us that we really can do
what He says.
“For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not too hard for thee, neither is it far off”. Davarim - Deuteronomy 30:11. (JPS-1917 version of the Torah).
That settles it. If אֱלֹהִים - Elohim says His word is not too difficult to do, then it is not too difficult. He knows that we are humans, and He knows we fall short so many times. But he does expect us to try our very best to follow His beloved instructions!
There is no doubt that we should be telling ourselves “Blessed are they that hear the word of אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim and put it into practice”. The commandments are practical steps we can take to honour the Living אֱלֹהִים - Elohim through our actions. For it is such a blessing to keep His Law, and I know that we are fully able to do so!
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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 our beloved אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s guidance, for
His love is always with us, especially when we seek Him, blessed be He! However
this site has become very much a teaching site with countless hundreds of
studies!
Remember what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be
He, said via our prophets...
“Hebraic Studies”
motto is as follows;
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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
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