“These are the appointed times of Yahweh, holy

convocations which you shall proclaim at the times

appointed for them.

In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at twilight is

Yahweh’s Passover.”

          —Lev 23:4-5 NASB

Preface:

This is simply to be a guideline explaining the structure of the most solemn service Almighty Yahweh set down in The Sacred Scriptures, of all His annual seasonal Feasts.

     Passover is the ONLY annual night Service recorded in Scripture. Information of the first Passover can be found in the Book of Exodus Chapters 12 & 13.  “A night to be much remembered.”

     In the New Testament we received the new ordinance of the Passover. Messiah instructed His disciples, that night He was betrayed, introducing Himself, and confirming the promise, in His blood, of the New Covenant. These new symbols replace the Passover lamb with Yahshua’s precious life. Yahshua the Messiah became the ultimate Passover sacrifice doing away with the earthly priesthood and all its sacrificial obligations. He became the One and only High Priest.

     On careful Biblical study, we will find many prophecies which point toward Yahshua the Messiah, as becoming the “Lamb of Yahweh who takes away the sins of the world.” Time and space is not available to go through them all, but we are willing to help anyone, at any time, on this subject.

Introduction to the Service:              

The Passover Service is to be observed the evening of the 14^th day of the first month of Yahweh’s Sacred Calendar or month of green ears (Abib).

     Since the biblical day starts in the evening (at sunset), so Passover is to be observed the night of the 14^th day, not the night after the 14^th day, because that would be the evening of the 15^th day, which is a Holy Day, separate from the Passover and the beginning of the seven day Feast of  Unleavened Bread.

      (Note: It is also very significant to understand Yahshua died the very day, and time —afternoon of the 14^th Abib — Abraham was told to prepare a special sacrifice, in which Yahweh inaugurated His First Covenant, with a promise to Abraham, and his seed.

     Yahweh confirmed this promise that evening of the 15^th day. Read, Genesis 15:7-21. That same night, years later, Israel marched out of Egypt. And on that day, 40 years later, Israel entered The Promised Land.

     We, who are baptized into Yahshua’s name, are to observe and partake of the Passover on the night of the 14^th, confessing heartfelt thanksgiving that Yahshua the Messiah is our personal Savior. So we are to remember, and observe the day of the 15^th where Yahshua bestowed His blood of the New Covenant to all His assembly, not just a promise of land, and freedom, but the promise of eternal life.)

     The time of starting the evening Passover service (14^th Abib) must be arranged by each local assembly, or congregation, and is not to be taken as a social gathering.  IT IS A SOLEMN ASSEMBLY. On arrival members are to quietly get seated, open their Bibles, read, and meditate on sections of Scripture pertaining to the evening’s service, until the service is started by an opening prayer.  As in all services, there is to be one speaker, reader, or prayer leader at a time, unless there is a hymn to be sung by the assembly. Remember, Yahweh is not the author of confusion.

   In This Issue

 Body of the service:

 1^st Readings : Isaiah chapters 52 & 53

                          (a prophecy of the sufferings of Messiah)

                                  John 11:55-57. 12:1, 9-19.

                 (Messiah’s arrival near Jerusalem )

2^nd Readings        Luke 22:7-16  (preparation for the Passover)

                                  Luke 22:24-30 (Messiah rebukes jealousy)

3^rd Reading         John 13: 1-20.  (the foot washing; an act of serving one another)

After this is explained the congregation should separate, male & female, into assigned rooms and engage in the service of washing each others feet. When all is completed, the assembly return to their seats.

4^th Readings        1st Corinthians chapter 11

 (this sets the heart of  the Passover service)

Parallel accounts:

Matthew 26:26-29. Mark 14:22-25. Luke 22:17-20.

A prayer is given for the blessing of the unleavened bread, a symbol of His broken body, for our healing, then it is to be broken, and distributed to the baptized members only.

After a short pause, a prayer for the blessing of the fruit of the vine, a symbol of His blood, for the forgiveness of all our sins, which also is to be distributed to the baptized members in attendance only.

5^th Readings         John chapter 14

 (Messiah’s farewell discourse to His disciples)

                                  John chapters 15 & 16

 (Messiah’s words on the way to Gethsemane)

6^th Reading          John chapter  17              (Messiah’s prayer)

7^th Readings          Mark 14:26. Matthew 26:30-39. Luke 22:39-46.

In Conclusion:

All members should be urged on returning home after the service, to read the complete narrative Messiah went through that day up to His death on the stake. You will also note that on Passover night He requested His disciples to WATCH AND PRAY, yet they fell asleep! Why did He ask them to do that on this particular NIGHT ? Is it not strange that a few isolated Jewish sects still observe this night as “THE NIGHT OF WATCHING ?” An appropriate hymn should be sung by the assembly, with a final departing prayer lead by a selected member.

     An important consideration we all should have in mind, is that after the partaking of the symbols of our Savior’s body, which is unleavened, we should not eat anything leavened from then on, permitting us to enter the seven days of unleavened bread. Our bodies are to be cleared of leavening as our physical homes should be. Some may say this is too physical. But we ARE PHYSICAL, yet we must learn Spiritual lessons.

     For from the Passover night (Exodus 12:8) we are instructed not to take in, but to put out all leaven from our houses. It is a preparation day to clean, cast out, and be ready to enter those days of unleavened bread. Let us not be accused of dishonoring our Savior’s body, for taking this lightly.

     Any grape juice or unleavened bread that has been blessed may be eaten afterwards or even taken out and buried, but it must not remain around until morning. Please also note the texts above are only guidelines for the service, where many parallel texts could be used.

In Moses’ second objection he felt the Israelites would challenge his assertion that God had sent him to deliver them. God told Moses to tell them, I am who I am (’ehyeh ’ăšer ’ehyeh, 3:14; cf. “I will be,” ’ehyeh, v. 12) and I AM (’ehyeh) has sent me to you (v. 14). This One said He would be with His people in their time of trouble and need. ’Ehyeh is probably a wordplay on Yahweh (LORD) in verse 15. Thus, the name Yahweh, related to the verb “to be,” probably speaks of God’s self-existence, but it means more than that. It usually speaks of His relationship to His people. For example, as Lord, He redeemed them (6:6), was faithful to them (34:5-7), and made a covenant with them (Gen. 15:18). –Walvoord, J. F., Zuck, R. B., & Dallas Theological Seminary. (1983-). 

             —The Bible knowledge commentary An exposition of the scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.

When asked his name, God replies, ‘I Am Who I Am.’ The Hebrew YHWH (pronounced ‘Yahweh’) means ‘I Will Be What I Will Be’. –Knowles, A. (2001).

             —The Bible guide (1st Augsburg books ed.) (46). Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg.

God assured Moses of his identity: “I AM THE ONE WHO ALWAYS IS.” (3:14; see also John 8:58); and of his ability to bring Israel out of Egypt. –Willmington, H. L. (1997).

             —Willmington's Bible handbook (46). Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers.

The Hebrew words translated “I AM” and “the LORD” are two forms derived from the same Hebrew verb. Though “I AM” is not reused as a name for God in the OT, “the LORD” is used more than 5,000 times. The phrase “the LORD” is a rendering of the Hebrew word YHWH (“Yahweh”) that seems to mean “He [Who] Is” or “He [Who] Causes to Be.” –Cabal, T., Brand, C. O., Clendenen, E. R., Copan, P., Moreland, J., & Powell, D. (2007).

             —The Apologetics Study Bible Real Questions, Straight Answers, Stronger Faith (90). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers. and indeed the remainder of the narrative sequence of the entire book, anticipated in 3:16–22.

אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה “I AM that I AM,” replies God. The verbs are first person common qal imperfects of the verb היה “to be,” connoting continuing, unfinished action: “I am being that I am being,” or “I am the Is-ing One,” that is, “the One Who Always Is.” Not conceptual being, being in the abstract, but active being, is the intent of this reply. It is a reply that suggests that it is inappropriate to refer to God as “was” or as “will be,” for the reality of this active existence can be suggested only by the present: “is” or “is-ing,” “Always Is,” or “Am.” …Upon the foundation laid by this declaration, אֶהְיֶה “I AM,” repeated four times in succession (v 12, once; v 13, three times), the special name of God, יהוה “Yahweh,” is revealed. This multiplication of the verb from which the name is drawn adds impact to the redactor’s confessional point. As McCarthy (CBQ 40[1978] 316) has suggested, “the spell of the repetition” itself establishes the connection between יהוה and היה. Far more than a simple connection is in view here, however. The repetition of these “I AM” verbs, as awkward as it may appear, is entirely intentional. 

             —Word Biblical Commentary Durham, J. I. (2002). Vol. 3: Exodus. Word Biblical Commentary (39). Dallas: Word, Incorporated.

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—Luke 6:38 NASB

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With Passover (March 30th, observed the evening before) and Days of Unleavened Bread (March 31st– April 6th) coming up, the following list of basic ingredients would be best avoided during that time. Not all are scriptural leavening agents, but do “puff up”.

Leaven (Yeast)

Sodium Bicarbonate

Potassium Bicarbonate

Baking Soda

Baking Powder

It has been three years now since starting up the Revealing the Truth program, the made-for-television broadcast. When we first started, we began airing on the East Coast (Rotterdam, New York) and on the West Coast (San Diego, California). These were the first two cable stations we started airing on. 

     We now have formatted Revealing the Truth for radio stations. Interestingly enough, we have again started out with two stations. One on the East Coast (Millsboro, Delaware) and one on the West Coast (Salem, Oregon).  The radio stations are respectfully, WRBG 107.9 Fm (check with station for times) and KPJC 1220 Am (Tuesdays 4:30pm).

     The above radio stations are unique in that they have a Hebrew Roots flare. In fact, we’ve tentatively made plans to interview for the one morning show they have called, “Torah to the Nations.”

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