Shabbat Message

Psalm 1 1 How blessed are those who reject the advice of the wicked, don’t stand on the way of sinners or sit where scoffers sit! 2 Their delight is in Adonai’s Torah; on his Torah they meditate day and night. 3 They are like trees planted by streams —they bear their fruit in season, their leaves never wither, everything they do succeeds. 4 Not so the wicked, who are like chaff driven by the wind. 5 For this reason the wicked won’t stand up to the judgment, nor will sinners a

The Overview of the Abrahamic Covenant The Abrahamic Covenant is a foundational, unconditional agreement made by the Most High with Abraham (originally Abram) and his descendants in the book of Genesis. 1. Nature and Character of the Covenant Unconditional & Unilateral: The agreement is initiated and guaranteed solely by the Most High (ratified in Genesis 15 as the Most High alone passes through the severed animal pieces), meaning its ultimate fulfillment rests on G-d’s fait

Psalm91 You who live in the shelter of ‘Elyon, who spend your nights in the shadow of Shaddai, 2 who say to Adonai, “My refuge! My fortress! My G-d, in whom I trust!” — 3 he will rescue you from the trap of the hunter and from the plague of calamities; 4 he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his truth is a shield and protection. 5 You will not fear the terrors of night or the arrow that flies by day, 6 or the plague that roams in the da

Psalm 31 (0) For the leader. A psalm of David: 2 (1) In you, Adonai, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your justice, save me! 3 (2) Turn your ear toward me, come quickly to my rescue, be for me a rock of strength, a fortress to keep me safe. 4 (3) Since you are my rock and fortress, lead me and guide me for your name’s sake. 5 (4) Free me from the net they have hidden to catch me, because you are my strength. 6 (5) Into your hand I commit my spirit; you will red

Read Genesis 8 and 9. This is one of the Patriarchal Covenants. We are blessed with many promises of this unconditional covenant still today, and it is important to revisit these Scriptures as part of our Shabbat time with the Most High. ****** Understanding the Noahic Covenant The Noahic Covenant is an unconditional promise the Most High made to Noah, his family, and every living creature after the flood (Genesis 8:20-9:29). The Most High Promises No More Floods: G-d promise

1 Corinthians 15:35 But someone will ask, “In what manner are the dead raised? What sort of body do they have?” 36 Stupid! When you sow a seed, it doesn’t come alive unless it first dies. 37 Also, what you sow is not the body that will be, but a bare seed of, say, wheat or something else; 38 but G-d gives it the body he intended for it; and to each kind of seed he gives its own body. 39 Not all living matter is the same living matter; on the contrary, there is one kind for hu

Psalm 118 Give thanks to Adonai; for he is good, for his grace continues forever. 2 Now let Isra’el say, “His grace continues forever.” 3 Now let the house of Aharon say, “His grace continues forever.” 4 Now let those who fear Adonai say, “His grace continues forever.” 5 From my being hemmed in I called on Yah; he answered and gave me more room. 6 With Adonai on my side, I fear nothing —what can human beings do to me? 7 With Adonai on my side as my help, I will look with triu

Zechariah 14:16 Finally, everyone remaining from all the nations that came to attack Yerushalayim will go up every year to worship the king, Adonai-Tzva’ot, and to keep the festival of Sukkot. 17 If any of the families of the earth does not go up to Yerushalayim to worship the king, Adonai-Tzva’ot, no rain will fall on them. 18 If the family of Egypt doesn’t go up, if they refuse to come, they will have no [annual] overflow [from the Nile]; moreover, there will be the plague

Revelation 2: “To the angel of the Messianic Community in Ephesus, write: ‘Here is the message from the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven gold menorahs: 2 “I know what you have been doing, how hard you have worked, how you have persevered, and how you can’t stand wicked people; so you tested those who call themselves emissaries but aren’t — and you found them to be liars. 3 You are persevering, and you have suffered for my sake without

Leviticus 23: (v) 23 Adonai said to Moshe, 24 “Tell the people of Isra’el, ‘In the seventh month, the first of the month is to be for you a day of complete rest for remembering, a holy convocation announced with blasts on the shofar. 25 Do not do any kind of ordinary work, and bring an offering made by fire to Adonai.’” * Numbers 29: “‘In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you are to have a holy convocation; do not do any kind of ordinary work; it is a day of b

Psalm 103:1 Bless Adonai, my soul! Everything in me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless Adonai, my soul, and forget none of his benefits! 3 He forgives all your offenses, he heals all your diseases, 4 he redeems your life from the pit, he surrounds you with grace and compassion, 5 he contents you with good as long as you live, so that your youth is renewed like an eagle’s. 6 Adonai brings vindication and justice to all who are oppressed. 7 He made his ways known to Moshe, his might

Psalm 99:1 Adonai is king; let the peoples tremble. He sits enthroned on the k’ruvim; let the earth shake! 2 Adonai is great in Tziyon; he is high above all the peoples. 3 Let them praise your great and fearsome name (he is holy): 4 “Mighty king who loves justice, you established fairness, justice and righteousness in Ya‘akov.” 5 Exalt Adonai our G-d! Prostrate yourselves at his footstool (he is holy). 6 Moshe and Aharon among his cohanim and Sh’mu’el among those who call on

A Psalm for the Sabbath Psalm 98 (0) A psalm: (1) Sing a new song to Adonai, because he has done wonders. His right hand, his holy arm have won him victory. 2 Adonai has made known his victory; revealed his vindication in full view of the nations, 3 remembered his grace and faithfulness to the house of Isra’el. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. 4 Shout for joy to Adonai, all the earth! Break forth, sing for joy, sing praises! 5 Sing praises to Adonai

Psalm 97Adonai is king, let the earth rejoice, let the many coasts and islands be glad. 2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him, setting ablaze his foes on every side. 4 His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth sees it and trembles. 5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Adonai, at the presence of the Lord of all the earth. 6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and

On this Sabbath, meditate on these words about the Most High who created the Shabbat for us. Psalm 97 Adonai is king, let the earth rejoice, let the many coasts and islands be glad. 2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him, setting ablaze his foes on every side. 4 His flashes of lightning light up the world; the earth sees it and trembles. 5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of Adona

Another Psalm for the Sabbath: Psalm 96 1 Sing to Adonai a new song! Sing to Adonai, all the earth! 2 Sing to Adonai, bless his name! Proclaim his victory day after day! 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his wonders among all peoples! 4 For Adonai is great, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared more than all gods. 5 For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but Adonai made the heavens. 6 In his presence are honor and majesty; in his sanctuary, strength and splen

95 Come, let’s sing to Adonai! Let’s shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation! 2 Let’s come into His presence with thanksgiving; let’s shout for joy to Him with songs of praise. 3 For Adonai is a great G-d, a great king greater than all gods. 4 He holds the depths of the earth in His hands; the mountain peaks too belong to Him. 5 The sea is His — He made it — and His hands shaped the dry land. 6 Come, let’s bow down and worship; let’s kneel before Adonai, who made us. 7 For

Leviticus 23:3 “‘Work is to be done on six days; but the seventh day is a Shabbat of complete rest, a holy convocation; you are not to do any kind of work; it is a Shabbat for Adonai, even in your homes. Isaiah 58:13 “If you hold back your foot on Shabbat from pursuing your own interests on my holy day; if you call Shabbat a delight, Adonai’s holy day, worth honoring; then honor it by not doing your usual things or pursuing your interests or speaking about them. 14 If you do,

Psalm 92 (0) A psalm. A song for Shabbat: 2 (1) It is good to give thanks to Adonai and sing praises to your name, ‘Elyon, 3 (2) to tell in the morning about your grace and at night about your faithfulness, 4 (3) to the music of a ten-stringed [harp] and a lute, with the melody sounding on a lyre. 5 (4) For, Adonai, what you do makes me happy; I take joy in what your hands have made. 6 (5) How great are your deeds, Adonai! How very deep your thoughts! 7 (6) Stupid people can’

Isaiah 58:13-14: 13 “If you hold back your foot on Shabbat from pursuing your own interests on my holy day; if you call Shabbat a delight, Adonai’s holy day, worth honoring; then honor it by not doing your usual things or pursuing your interests or speaking about them. 14 If you do, you will find delight in Adonai — I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your ancestor Ya‘akov, for the mouth of Adonai has spoken.” Find joy in the Most