Tigger56

In Leviticus 23:2, the Lord refers to the Sabbath and the Holy days as "the feasts of the Lord". They are not Jewish holy days. In fact, truthfully, they belong to the Lord and He is the one that commands their observance. Also, though "Jews" have come to mean Israel, that wasn't always the case. Jacob became known as Israel and there were 12 tribes or sons from Him. Though later it became 13 as Joseph's birthright went unto Ephraim and Manasseh. You ought to research the location of these tribes or nations now, it will surprise you. The scriptures being quoted in regards to judgment has no application here. I am simply giving a section of scripture in Zechariah that states the Lord will insist that the world keep the Feast. Why? If it isn't important, if it has been done away with, if it doesn't matter.... then why make the world keep it?

Actually the scripture you used doesn't answer the questions posed in my post. I stated that the Lord Jesus will command the world to keep the Feast of Tabernacles. Perhaps our Lord is being too judgmental in his insistence that He be obeyed. But insist he will.

Thank you for your kind words.

I agree that my words alone and scripture alone will not change hearts and minds, but the Lord can. So in sharing His word, His law, His truth... then perhaps some, even if it is only one, will at least search the scriptures as did the ones mentioned in Acts 17:11. Also there is the hope in God's word found in Isaiah 55:11, perhaps in this prayer and hope I find cause to keep trying praying that His word will not return void.

When looking at Zechariah 14 in verse 4 it shows our Lord Jesus is going to return to this earth and that the mount of Olives will split in two and then later in verses 16 through 19 that one of the things required by our Lord Jesus is that the world keep the Feast of Tabernacles, which is one of God's holy days. I recently kept God's fall holy days, and I yearn for the time when all will do so. It saddens me that so many upon the earth would choose to ignore them at this time in preference to their own holidays based upon worldly traditions. Many will say they only are to be kept by the Jews or will say they were done away with. Yet those days are listed as God's holy days and Zechariah clearly shows that they will be required as part of the worship of the Lord Jesus and that He will punish those who refuse. So how can these days have been abolished if the Lord still requires their observance even in his kingdom? Why are so many so quick to defend their traditions but are also so quick to ignore the holy days listed throughout scripture?

Appreciate the response and the words, "well done is better than well said", I like that phrase. My dad has truly been a loyal soldier in God's army, I sometimes refer to him as the "old general" now. It was indeed my dad that taught me to fish. We still go fishing together. He likes to sit alongside a lake now in a chair. We use to wade the streams doing trout fishing but now when I fish with him, we sit and fish for bream (shell crackers), and what ever else wants to take a worm. My dad and mom, both living, he is 85, she is 83, live next door to me and both are great blessings.

A number of years ago there was a man within our church organization that spoke wrongly against my dad. I say organization for we were part of a group of churches(I only mention this because it was only on some of God's holy days that we would all see each other.) My dad was aware that this particular man had spoken wrongly against him. But when our church groups were meeting together and my dad saw this man, he walked over to him, shook his hand, spoke a few words of a kind greeting unto him. I was surprised by this for I felt animosity toward this man for the things he had said against my father. I approached my dad and asked him why he went out of his way to speak to and to greet this particular individual. My dad smiled at me and simply told me, "I needed it." I pondered those words and have thought of them from time to time when someone has spoken against me. In church we are a group of people that are attempting to follow God to the best of our ability, but we are not perfect and do make mistakes. Sometimes people realize their mistakes unto one another and will ask for forgiveness, sometimes however words are spoken or actions taken that hurts another and the one involved either is unaware of the hurt caused or still sure of their own position, either way forgiveness is never sought or apologies made. When this happens, do we hurt the individual that has wronged us by feelings of animosity and actions of silence or do we harm ourselves? My father chose to forgive this individual for things wrongly spoken though no apology was ever made. But forgiveness also must be put into action. I have learned many lessons from my dad over the years and this is one of them. My dad just turned 85 and I continue to learn from him. He is a man that walks in the light of the Lord. He and I will still go to nursing homes together and he will tell me that he wants to go visit the "old people". Anyway, off the subject, but just wanted to share a lesson learned from the action taken by my dad and his words, "I needed it."

I love the praises. We can never praise the Lord enough! I start each morning by lifting my hands into the air, I thank the Lord for his protection through the night, for a new day and the power of a new day and for life. I always thank him for a hot shower and a cup of hot coffee. I then find things throughout the day to thank him for. In my morning prayers, I always thank him for my wife and family, for his people. I also thank my Messiah for his love and sacrifice for me. I thank them for a roof over my head, a bed to sleep in, for clean clothes upon my back and for food in the pantry. Each day is a new adventure and I find myself thanking them and praising them throughout the day. Perhaps for a deer that crosses my path, for the birds at my feeder, for a empty parking space for a break in the traffic, so many things. Bottom line.... you can never thank them enough and you can never praise them enough.... but I will never keep trying! At church, before singing praises, I always ask the congregation if anyone has any praises to share from their week. I always love the responses. And today, I praise them for the responses received here.

My father and I will visit some of the nursing homes in our area and have found it to be a very rewarding time. There are so many loving and kind men and women in these homes that have been simply forgotten and pushed aside by their families. So many with so much to share if people will take the time to listen. I have many stories from my visits that I could share and many lessons learned. I want to share one small experience of a simple praise from a sweet and lonely lady. On one of my visits, I was walking down the hall of the nursing home. I wasn't there to visit someone from church. My father and I simply go to visit many that don't get visits from friends or family, often the director will give us a list of names. One of the homes we go to is fairly large and it would truly take all day to go to every room and visit with every person. We pray every time before we go in asking the Lord to guide us in our visits. Some days I have more time than others. On this particular morning, I was moving fairly quickly to another section of the home when I noticed a lady sitting alone in her room. She was sitting in a wheelchair and was doing her best to reach a sweater that had fallen to the floor. I paused, knocked on the door and asked if I could come in. She smiled and invited me in. I picked up the sweater and handed it to her and then I sat down in the one chair in the room. I asked her for her name. I was surprised for she gave me what was obviously a man's name. I had to ask her how she came by that name. She shared a humorous story of her parents and how that name was chosen. We talked for a good while and I had prayer with her before I left. As I went to leave she looked at me with a smile on her face and tears in her eyes and said that she did have a praise to the Lord that she wanted to share. I paused and she said simply, "I praise the Lord for a fallen sweater." There are so many things to praise the Lord for everyday. I just felt led to share this story with you. What little things can you praise the Lord for?

I do not post this to start a debate on God's very special Holy Days. But for those who do observe them, I hope all of you have a wonderful Feast of Tabernacles. I had the most powerful Day of Atonement that I have ever had and am filled with joy to be heading to the Feast! I am leaving today, which is early, but I am the feast coordinator and wanted to get to our feast site early this year to make sure everything is set up to begin. The Feast of Tabernacles begins at sundown on Sunday, October the 13th. It lasts for 7 days and then we have the Last Great Day also known to some of us as the Feast of Kindness. Each day we have worship service which is filled with great joy and praise unto the Mighty Ones of heaven! We also spend much time each day with family and in fellowship with fellow believers. It is the most awesome time of the year and am so excited to be leaving for it this morning. So to all... Happy Feast of Tabernacles. For those who observe these days, I pray you have a safe journey to wherever you travel and that you have the best Feast ever!

I do not take that birthdays are wrong or pagan from these scriptures. However, the taking of one's head does not appear to be the appropriate thing to do on a birthday or perhaps on any day, so I will definitely refrain from that.

The United States is very much like that. God's truth is many times labeled as "hate speech", because often God's word isn't politically correct.

Do you hesitate to praise God and share the word of God because you do not want to offend another? Our nation uses the term, “political correctness” which is simply a combination of words to express a theory rooted in the darkness. Men teach that you should be silent in your belief and in your praise for it may offend another who does not believe. We are to seek to be at peace with all men, but the testimony of praise is not to be silenced by the philosophy of darkness. All breath and life is held within the hands of the Father and he is to be praised. Do not let the foolishness of others lead you to be silent in your praise, for praise must be declared. Speak truth always, and speak truth even when the ears around you do not desire to hear truth. You are not to be offensive unto others, but you must not be silent in your testimony of praise. I try not to be offensive in manner, but I accept that in our day and age, truth will offend. This should not lead us to silence and we should never hide behind "political correctness". I truly believe that "political correctness" is a way that darkness and evil uses to silence truth and light. It isn't "politically correct" to state that children need to be taught the ways of Christ and praise and worship should be in our schools. It isn't "politically correct" to state that God created man and woman and that marriage was established by God, and that marriage is not to be between two men or between two women. It isn't "politically correct" to state that abortion is the greatest evil and the greatest blight against our nation. In the name of "political correctness" darkness is proclaimed and light is silenced.

I think of I. Cor. 9:18 - 23. I do not believe that Paul ever compromised the truth but rather felt that he was showing that he was approachable and reached out to people in all walks of life. Thus, I try to be approachable. My wife says that I have never met a stranger and I do enjoy meeting and talking with people. I pray everyday for the Lord to put people in need, in my path. I pray everyday for the Lord to give me his eyes and his heart so that I not pass by someone in need. Sometimes contact is made and other times prayers are simply lifted. There are people hurting or in need in all walks of life and we need to be approachable. I share the gospel by actions of light and sometimes, when necessary, I speak. But what I say and how much depends on the situation and it leads to another thing I continually ask of the Lord... heavenly wisdom. If we are lights of love, lights of joy, lights of kindness, then we become approachable. I do walk through my day giving the glory to the Lord. So in all my actions, I do give thanks to the Lord often in my day. I like people to hear the name of Jesus used in a positive way since unfortunately they are more likely to hear it used in profanity in this world around them. People wanted to be near Jesus, not just because of what he said or because of the miracles, but because people felt the light of God within him. This is the kind of person I desire to be. I like what Debp, MissMuffet, and Willa all said... they use wisdom and make themselves available. Nothing against the other comments, but theirs struck a chord with me.

I will make time sometime this week to look at the video, though I am already in agreement with the fact that Jesus was crucified on Wednesday and rose on the weekly Sabbath at evening. I have over the course of my life come to the conclusion that the Lord has called many of a good heart, but not necessarily mathematicians. I have no problem with the difficulty in counting except that unfortunately it is used as an excuse to keep Sunday, the first day of the week, over the Sabbath. I'm not sure why George keeps quoting 8 days. There are only seven in a week. Though we follow the Roman calendar there is still a clear week of 7 days. The only 8th day that I recognize in scripture is the Last Great Day, which is the Holy Day that follows the 7 day observance of the Feast of Tabernacles. Anyway, thanks for posting the information and I will take a look at it. I find that you and I agree on most subjects. Though this is on a different note, I wanted to say that I enjoy the various viewpoints posted in this forum. But I don't think I will hold my breath while waiting for someone to actually change their position on such matters, but if it does cause one to think and ponder and seek with prayer then it has served a purpose. But if it causes the various individuals to dig in their heels and become adamant without prayer and seeking, then it is a fruitless endeavor for them, but I know many read these posts, so though the ones posting the opposite viewpoints may never be persuaded or ever pray or seek, perhaps some reading these differing viewpoints will be able to look at both sides of a discussion and truly seek the truth by scripture without preconceived ideas. But it is difficult to overcome the individual doctrinal threshing instruments we have in our own minds. But with prayer, the Lord can overcome such barriers and truths can be revealed. I find it interesting to see the various viewpoints so I can understand where people get the notions that they do. In other words it helps me see how they think. Though many may disagree, I do believe there are absolute truths that can be learned and embraced.

Sorry but disagree. Diadache, I will not respond to as it is not from scripture. Your first scripture Act 20:7, When they came together for a meal to break bread (likely supper or Sabbath evening. No meal name is given but based on the fact that Paul's habit throughout scripture was to meet on the Sabbath it would reasonably be supper. This means in the evening of the Sabbath, after sundown it does become the first day of the week, he was preaching to them that evening before he departed. This was not his norm but wanted to teach before he made his arduous journey on sunday, or first day of the week which was a day that he could travel without breaking the Sabbath. I Cor. 16: 2, since collecting goods to take with him with be equivalent to work it was picked up on the first day of the week since it is okay to work on that day and not on the Sabbath. There is not mention of a worship service. Truthfully, George, no disrespect but it is like picking straws when you have a mountain of evidence for the Sabbath. Your final verse, Rev 1:10, once again no mention of a worship service. The Lord's Day or Day of the Lord does not refer to sunday worship it actually refers to the Day of the Lord, You will find many references to it, some are I Corinthians 1:8, II Peter 3:10, Acts 2:20 and the list goes on.

I don't accept the modern scholars either, to many having their own threshing instruments in which they interpret scripture. But doubt the authenticity of most of the added writing that are exclusive of being in the Bible. There are some that can be interesting, such as Josephus as a historian. I have a lot of "red flags" when these writing go against what is in the Bible. I know the Bible has some flaws but do feel it is mostly the inspired word of God.

I do agree that the thread has changed from the original postings.

Sorry, but seems like you are using Barnabas as scripture. In the review of it, it definitely is not in unity with scripture. I never see in scripture where the apostles ever "kept" the first day of the week as their worship day.

Enthusiasm for the Lord and a desire for his return is a good thing to share. We are in a world of great darkness and there is great sorrow. This world needs the return of our Savior. I pray this and know this. I also pray for a harvest of mercy, a great revival to occur prior to His return for I desire many to be saved.

Thanks for your response. Actually I did mean to include the sentence. I know I cannot earn salvation that all of us have sinned and need the cleansing that comes from our Lord's sacrifice. I do not however simply believe in once saved always saved. I believe that our walk with Jesus is a relationship of love. He loved me enough to give all for me. I should return that love by giving my all to him, so in that context it is not free. If you are married you know that a relationship of love requires the desire and effort to make the other feel your love and your desire to please. I tell the Lord, I love him. I make every effort to show him that I desire to please him. This will require sacrifice, which requires choice and dedication.

Philippians 3:7, “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.” When the Lord truly fills our heart and our life there is room for nothing else that is not of the Lord. All the things that once were so important lose all value, if those things are not of the Lord, for the value of the Lord is greater than all else. There is a great misconception and a lie promulgated by the Devil that the Christian life is one of misery and loss, bankrupt of all joy and happiness. We do not give up the good things in life when we become a Christian for the good things in life are found in the Lord. What was once so important and so valuable will be worth nothing if that which we loved and needed so much was not of the Lord. The best things in life are not free, the best things in life are found in a life truly surrendered unto the Lord God and his beloved Son, Jesus. Because of Jesus I know what truly matters in life, for in him there is life, and life more abundantly than anything that can be found in a life without him. All that was once so important loses all value when compared to all that can be found in the Lord.

Hi, I am Tigger56. I use the name of Jesus in my prayers and normal conversation. It is Jesus that I praise everyday. It is to the Lord God and my Lord Jesus that I dedicate my life. In the name of Jesus, I have seen prayers answered and miracles occur. I keep the weekly Sabbath as well as the annual Holy Days and am excited that we will soon be approaching the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of atonement and then my favorite, the Feast of Tabernacles! So now you have met a Christian that uses the name of Jesus as well as keeping the Sabbath! Nice to meet you.

God's elect church? and which one is that? your "no" really has no basis. Are you saying that those who believe in Christ and obey him are the elect or are the elect only those who believe in the use of Yeshua, thus all who believe in and say Jesus would not be saved? Is it the name "Yeshua" that saves or is it the Son of God, who answers to other names as his understanding of language is not limited. Do you also believe that God the Father only has one name?