It is mind-blowing how consistent God is and how He leaves beautiful markers for us on our journey through the Bible to teach us concepts that sometimes give us trouble when we are ignoring His symbolism.

The colors used in the Tabernacle, in Creation, and in Yeshua’s teachings tell us exactly what He requires for His covenant people. I could have done SOOOO much more with this, but it was getting long and I will likely do a part 2.

Yes, the laws of God still stand. And the color blue proves it.

Blessings my friends!

Rachel

P.S. Don't forget to check out Holisa Alewine for her series on Red.

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This is, by no means, a complete teaching. This is for the beginner and even then, it could have gone a very long time.

Why do the actual holidays of Yeshua matter?

How do we observe them today?

Where do we see them in Scripture?

Why they are different than what Christianity’s traditions teach.

If you are looking to observe the commanded Holidays found in the Bible this year, (and observed by our Messiah), this is a start. In the Bible verses below you will find why we do not sacrifice a lamb on our own, etc. (FYI, You are forbidden to sacrifice anything outside of Jerusalem and without a temple and Priesthood). So keep your Passover observance to what would be Biblical please!

I have also included references to the Spring Feasts, specifically Passover and Unleavened Bread, which Christians often miss. (Not necessarily Firstfruits, as the average Believer knows much about the resurrection).

Bible Verses:

LEGAL FRAMEWORK

* Exodus 12 and 13

* Leviticus 23

* Numbers 9:1-4

* Numbers 28

* Deuteronomy 16

IN PRACTICE

* Joshua 5:10–12 — First Passover in the land

* 2 Kings 23:21–23 — Passover under King Josiah

* 2 Chronicles 30 — Hezekiah’s Passover revival

* 2 Chronicles 35 — Josiah’s Passover (detailed)

* Ezra 6:19–22 — Post-exile Passover

* Matthew 26:17–30

* Mark 14:12–26

* Luke 22:7–20

* John 13–19

THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT

* 1 Corinthians 5:7–8

* Hebrews 11:28

IN PRACTICE

* Acts 12:3–4

* Acts 20:6

Once you see it, you cannot unsee it.

I love my brethren in Christianity. Dearly. And think they do massive amounts of good (even when the institutions seem to be destroying entities led by wolves).

But there is an aspect to Christianity that continues to astound me:

Christianity teaches that Yeshua got rid of Himself at the cross.

It teaches that David, Solomon, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Daniel, they all lied to you about God’s laws.

Instead of teaching that Yeshua freed us from the penalty of the Law it teaches that He freed us from the Law itself, picking and choosing which laws are still appropriate to follow (tithing always seems to come up here).

This unfruitful and unBiblical view can be easily defeated through many lenses of Scriptural study.

Today’s lense? How does the Bible describe light, fire and bread? How are those things equated with the Savior and with teaching and instruction?

I hope this is a blessing to you!

Rachel

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Christianity has obliterated the understanding the Bible gives of the story of Jews and Israel and our identity as Believers.

And yes, this affects questions about the land, about the purpose of the land, the constant fighting over the land.

There is the land of Israel, the physical lineage of Israel, and the family of God that is Israel. No wonder there is confusion.

And yes, the land of Israel physically matters. Yeshua will reign from that location when He returns. The physical reflects the spiritual. It MATTERS.

Christians have been told a host of lies:

* Christians replace Israel

* Christians replace Jews

* The land should be split up

* God only returns to punish the Jews

These and many other lies are floating around the internet as we watch the war against Iran expand.

Let’s hammer this out together. Let’s see what God says about the identity of Israel.

Hello! I wanted to do a quick peak into chiastic structure, numbers, and some of the deeper meanings reflected in the numbers given in the Bible. How they relate to our bodies, how they share the gospel in stories that seem like they are about something else and more. Thank you for being here, listening and supporting.

Know you are created in the Image of God and LIVE IT!

Blessings,

Rachel

The reasons you're hearing that Christmas is not Biblical. An education for the curious, the open, and those who want to better understand the argument.

With prophetic messes discouraging Believers and political entanglements distracting them, it’s time we hammer out our identity and history to buffer against the winds of news and social media.

This one understanding will change you forever… it will also change your understanding of Scripture and prophecy.

Christians seem to think the term, “Christian” is enough to establish identity. They think the phrase “In Christ” simply means, being a Christian!

But this oversimplification glosses over many major themes throughout Scripture and impedes our understanding of Covenant, obedience, and family to our own detriment.

I hope this podcast helps you start your journey to understanding your identity and your next steps for the Kingdom!

Blessings and Shalom,

Rachel

I have a handful of folks around who are questioning the status of Jesus as God and as one with God.

While I can see that The Father has roles that make Yeshua subservient, I don’t have an issue with that. My role as mother is preceded by my role as human and woman. I serve these roles in the many other roles I take on. Cook, maid, jokester, friend…

The roles described in the triune nature of G-d do not take away from the status of each entity. There are different activities, but one G-d.

We need to get this right. The question of the status of Yeshua is the ultimate question for all people who know that G-d is real.

I’ll take you through Scripture to show you that Jesus claims to be God, the Bible claims Jesus is equal to the Father and that our Messiah shows up as the God of the OT.

Towards the end of the podcast I rush a bit through some thoughts from Dr. Douglas Hamp on what many older Jewish writers and documents have to say about the triune nature of G-d. I’d recommend you go grab some of your own research on those writings as well. Good stuff.

The idea of the triune nature of G-d is far older than Catholicism and is not pagan. Lots to discover.

Let’s do this.

Love you,

Rachel

Tough truths that we are all having to come to grips with as we watch our worlds crumble around us. How can this be happening? What is happening? What does the Bible have to say about these systems?

What are we supposed to do?

This is just a small primer on this topic to whet your whistle and get you started on your own journey.

-Symbolism

-Religious systems

-History

-Heresy

This education has been lost in Christianity because it exposes too much and would steal from the powers that be.

Funny how Yeshua does that.

I pray you are blessed my friends.

P.S. I didn’t even get to get into the Political system right now! Right and Left, conservative and liberal! The fight is on. A fight that the Adversary wants everyone to defile themselves in. The armor of G-d is a wondrous resource on the battlefield today.

We are to be helpers. And it may help to be armed with that belt of truth first. But the truth may take some digging. That’s why I’m here.

Rachel

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***(The beginning of this podcast is fraut with a few technical issues. We fix that fairly quickly and get into a seamless session for ya. Patience appreciated)***

Today I talk with Amber Alcoser, President of Messianic Lighthouse Aglow in Golden, CO.

For the past year I’ve been thinking about the baptism of the Holy Spirit, how it is described in Scripture and how little I’ve seen it in modern Christianity.

I’ve seen false versions of it for sure. We’ve seen charismatic charlatans rise and fall, strange church sessions where people fall over or are pushed over by zealous pastors.

But have we seen what the book of Acts describes in the church? Have we seen it in the Church in the West?

What is this second Baptism? Why does it seem to be lost today?

What can we do to receive the fullness of the power of the Holy Spirit in our walk right now?

I hope you enjoy and share!

Many blessings,

Rachel