Today’s readings – Oct 15:-
NEW TESTAMENT: 1 Thessalonians 3
OLD TESTAMENT: Isaiah 45,46
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– Begin of daily reading for Oct 15 – Day 289
NEW TESTAMENT
1 Thessalonians 3
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Timotheus’ (Timothy’s) Good Report about the Church (continuation)
3 Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
2 And sent Timotheus (Timotiyos / Timothy), our brother, and minister of God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah), and our fellowlabourer (fellow labourer) in the gospel of Christ (Good News of Mashiach), to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.
4 For verily (truly), when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation (great suffering); even as it came to pass, and ye (you) know.
5 For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.
6 But now when Timotheus (Timotiyos / Timothy) came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings (news) of your faith and charity (love), and that ye (you) have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:
7 Therefore, brethren (fellow believers), we were comforted over you in all our affliction (pressure / suffering) and distress by your faith:
8 For now we live, if ye (you) stand fast in the Lord (Aḏon).
9 For what thanks can we render (return) to God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
10 Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
11 Now God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) himself (Himself) and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ (Aḏon {fWHY Yahusha Ha’Mashiach), direct our way unto you.
12 And the Lord (Aḏon) make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:
13 To the end he may stablish (establish) your hearts unblameable in holiness before God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah), even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (Aḏon {fWHY Yahusha Ha’Mashiach) with all his saints (His Qodeshim / Yahuah’s people).
OLD TESTAMENT
Isaiah 45
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Cyrus, the LORD’S (YAHUAH’S) Chosen One
45 Thus saith (says) the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) to his (His) anointed, to Cyrus (Koresh), whose right hand I have holden (held), to subdue nations before him; and I will loose (ungird) the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;
2 I will go before thee (you), and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder (through) the bars of iron:
3 And I will give thee (you) the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest (you may) know that I, the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah), which call thee (you) by thy (your) name, am the God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) of Israel (Yisrael).
4 For Jacob (Ya’aqob) my (My) servant’s sake, and Israel (Yisrael) mine elect (My chosen one), I have even called thee (you) by thy (your) name: I have surnamed thee (you), though thou hast (you have) not known me.
5 I am the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah), and there is none else, there is no God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) beside me (Me): I girded thee (you), though thou hast (you have) not known me (Me):
6 That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me (Me). I am the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah), and there is none else.
7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) do all these things.
8 Drop down, ye (you) heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) have created it.
9 Woe unto (Great sorrow to) him that striveth (strives) with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth (who fashions) it, What makest thou (What are you making)? or thy (your) work, He hath (has) no hands?
10 Woe unto (Great sorrow to) him that saith (says) unto his father, What begettest thou (What are you fathering)? or to the woman, What hast thou (have you) brought forth?
11 Thus saith (says) the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah), the Holy (Qadosh) One of Israel (Yisrael), and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my (My) sons, and concerning the work of my (My) hands command ye (you) me (Me).
12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my (My) hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.
13 I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my (My) city, and he shall let go my (My) captives, not for price nor reward, saith (says) the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) of hosts.
Future Conversion of Gentiles
14 Thus saith (says) the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah), The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature (height), shall come over unto thee (you), and they shall be thine (yours): they shall come after thee (you); in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee (you), they shall make supplication unto thee (you), saying, Surely God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) is in thee (you); and there is none else, there is no God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah).
15 Verily thou art (Truly You are) a God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) that hidest thyself (hide Yourself), O God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) of Israel (Yisrael), the Saviour.
16 They shall be ashamed, and also confounded (humiliated), all of them: they shall go to confusion together that are makers of idols.
17 But Israel (Yisrael) shall be saved in the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) with an everlasting salvation: ye (you) shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.
18 For thus saith (says) the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) that created the heavens; God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) himself (Himself) that formed the earth and made it; he hath (He has) established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah); and there is none else.
19 I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob (Ya’aqob), Seek ye (you) me in vain: I the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.
20 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye (you) that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save.
(NOTE: graven (adjective) = engraved / sculptured / incised / inscribed / carved)
21 Tell ye (you), and bring them near; yea (yes), let them take counsel together: who hath (has) declared (announced) this from ancient time? who hath (has) told (declared) it from that time? have not I the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah)? and there is no God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) else beside me (Me); a just God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) and a Saviour; there is none beside me (Me).
22 Look unto me (Me), and be ye (you) saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah), and there is none else.
23 I have sworn by myself (Myself), the word is gone out of my (My) mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me (Me) every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.
24 Surely, shall one say, in the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) have I righteousness and strength: even to him (Him) shall men come; and all that are incensed (enraged) against him shall be ashamed (and all those displeased with Him shall be put to shame).
25 In the Lord (Adonai; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah) shall all the seed of Israel (Yisrael) be justified, and shall glory.
Isaiah 46
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Babylon’s False Gods
46 Bel boweth (bows) down, Nebo stoopeth (stoops), their idols were upon the beasts (animals), and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast (animal).
2 They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but themselves are gone into captivity.
3 Hearken unto (Pay attention to) me, O house of Jacob (Ya’aqob), and all the remnant (small remaining people) of the house of Israel (Yisrael), which are borne by me from the belly (who are borne from the body), which (who) are carried from the womb:
4 And even to your old age I am he (He); and even to hoar (grayish white) hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
5 To whom will ye (you) liken me (Me), and make me equal, and compare me (Me), that we may be like?
6 They lavish (pour, give freely) gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, and hire a goldsmith; and he maketh (makes) it a god: they fall down, yea (yes), they worship.
7 They bear him upon the shoulder, they carry him, and set him in his place, and he standeth (stands); from his place shall he not remove: yea (yes), one shall cry unto him, yet can he not answer, nor save him out of his trouble.
8 Remember this, and shew (show) yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye (you) transgressors (disloyal).
9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God (El; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah), and there is none else; I am God (Elohim; 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 / Yahuah), and there is none like me (Me),
10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my (My) pleasure:
11 Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth (excecutes) my counsel from a far country: yea (yes), I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.
12 Hearken unto me (Pay attention to Me), ye (you) stouthearted (stubborn [people]), that are far from righteousness:
13 I bring near my (My) righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation (My deliverance) shall not tarry (shall not be delayed): and I will place salvation in Zion (Tsiyon) for Israel (Yisrael) my glory (My esteem).
– End of daily reading for Oct 15 – Day 289
> COMMENCEMENT OF A NEW BOOK (New Testament): 1 Thessalonians
BOOK OVERVIEW (New Testament): 1 Thessalonians (5 Chapters) (Original language: Greek)
Timeline: Between A.D. 50-51.
Author: The apostle Paul (Sha’ul).
Objective / Purpose: The apostle Paul (Sha’ul) wrote this book as a letter to the Gentile church he formed in Thessalonica. Because they were Christ’s (Mashiach’s) disciples with Paul (Sha’ul), Silvanus and Timotheus (Timotiyos / Timothy) were also included. Paul’s (Sha’ul’s) mission was to impart knowledge about the second coming of Christ (Mashiach) and the virtues of a virtuous life.
Audience / Attendees / Spectators / Listeners: The Gentile churches in Thessalonica which were founded by Paul (Sha’ul).
> COMMENCEMENT OF A NEW BOOK (Old Testament): Nil
BOOK OVERVIEW (Old Testament): Isaiah (Yeshayahu) (66 Chapters) (Original language: Hebrew)
Timeline: Between 739 and 681 B.C.
Author: Isaiah (Yeshayahu)
Objective / Purpose: This book was written for Prophet Isaiah (Yeshayahu) to announce a message of repentance. At that time, he was called to prophesy to the Kingdom of Judah.
Audience / Attendees / Spectators / Listeners: The people of Judah and Jerusalem (Yerushalayim).
> TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING TOPICS OVERVIEW:-
NEW TESTAMENT:-
1 Thessalonians 3:-
1) Timotheus’ (Timotiyos’ / Timothy;s) Good Report about the Church (continuation)
OLD TESTAMENT:-
Isaiah 45:-
1) Cyrus (Koresh), the LORD’S (YAHUAH’S) Chosen One
2) Future Conversion of Gentiles
Isaiah 46:-
1) Babylon’s False Gods
> TODAY’S READING TOPICS (New Testament): 1 Thessalonians 3: 1) Timotheus’ (Timotiyos’ / Timothy’s) Good Report about the Church (continuation)
> TODAY’S READING TOPICS (Old Testament): Isaiah 45,46: 1) Cyrus (Koresh), the LORD’S (YAHUAH’S) Chosen One 2) Future Conversion of Gentiles 3) Babylon’s False Gods
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Aḏon (title) meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: Aḏon (title) = אֲדוֹן (H113) = Lord / master / owner)
Adonai / Adonay (title) meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: Adonai / Adonay (title) = אֲדֹנָי (H136) – Pronunciation: ah-doe-NIGH = [My] Lord / Master)
Amen (adverb) meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: Amen (adverb) = אָמֵן (H543) – An Abrahamic declaration of affirmation which is first found in the Hebrew Bible. It means truly/ verily / so be it)
devil meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: devil = Satan / Lucifer / Devil / Diablo in Spanish / Serpent / Dragon / Father of Lies / Beast / Fallen Angel / prince of the air / morning star / shining one / Antichrist)
Elohim / Aluahym (noun) meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: Elohim / Aluahym (noun) = אֱלהִים (H430) God, gods, divine beings, judges)
Gentiles (noun / adjective) meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: Gentiles (noun / adjective) = anyone who is not of Jewish descent or who does not believe in God [Yahuah]; heathen, pagan)
graven (adjective) meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: graven (adjective) = engraved / sculptured / incised / inscribed / carved)
shalom (interjection) meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: shalom (interjection) = שָׁלוֹם (H7965) = Peace, completeness, welfare, well-being, safety, prosperity. sed as a traditional Jewish greeting or farewell)
THE PROPER HEBREW NAME OF THE ALMIGHTY CREATOR
Isaiah 52:6 King James Version (KJV)
“Therefore MY PEOPLE SHALL KNOW MY NAME: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth (He who does) speak: behold, it is I.”
The word ‘God’ is a noun. It is not God’s actual name.
EXAMPLE: “He is my father. He drives me to school every morning. His name is Johnny Lim.”
EXPLAINED: The word ‘father’ here is a noun. It is not the actual / proper name. ‘Johnny Lim’ is the actual / proper name.
QUESTION: What is God’s actual / proper name?
ANSWER: God’s actual name is as follows:-
(NOTE: YHWH (proper noun) = 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 the proper name of the God of Israel (Yisrael). יְהוָֹה (H3068) in tetragrammaton: יְהוָֹה (H3068) יְ (yod) ה (he) וָֹ (uau / waw) ה (he)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Hebrew text is read from LEFT to RIGHT:-
THE ORGINAL HEBREW NAME OF THE MESSIAH
In Hebrew: מָשִׁיחַ (H4899) = Mashiach (Hebrew) = Messiah (English) / Anointed One (the Savior who saves the sinners for those who believe in Him)
FULL NAME in Hebrew text with ‘The’: יְהוֹשׁעַ הַמָשִׁיחַ = Yahusha Ha-Mashiach = Yahusha The Anointed One.
Christos > Χριστός (Greek) transliterated into Christ (English) which means Anointed One
NOTES:-
1. SPELLING VERSION #1:-
Yeshua יֵשׁוּעַ (H3442 = He will save) is a shortened form of Yehoshooah / Yahushua יְהוֹשׁוּעַ (H3091 = God / Yah saves). EXAMPLE #1: Mike is a shortened form of Michael. EXAMPLE #2: Josh is a shortened form of Joshua.
2. SPELLING VERSION #2:-
Yehoshooah as spelt in this manner depicts Joshua יְהוֹשׁוּעַ (H3091 = yeh-ho-SHOO-ah) adds Hosea, יְהוֹשׁוּעַ (H1954 = deliver / salvation). Therefore, Yehoshooah / Yahushua means God is Salvation God / Yah saves.
3. SPELLING VERSION #3:-
Yahushua as spelt in this manner depicts that the Messiah came in the name of His Father, Yah יה / יָהּ (H3050) as in John 5:43).
4. SPELLING VERSION #4:-
Yahusha (יְהוֹשׁעַ) as spelt in this manner depicts that the Messiah came in the name of His Father and according to the original ancient Hebrew text spelling and pronunciation.
Yah יָהּ (H3050), + וָֹ (u) + שַׁ Sh + ע A = Yahusha (יְהוֹשׁעַ) which means Yahuah (God) saves (H3091). See the diagram below:-
(NOTE: Hebrew text is read from left to right)
יְהוֹשׁעַ (H3091 = God / Yahuah saves)
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John 5:38 King James Version (KJV)
And ye (you) have not his (His) word abiding in you: for whom he hath (He / Yahuah has) sent, him ye (Him you) believe not.
1 John 5:2 King James Version (KJV)
By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his (His) commandments.
James 1:22 King James Version (KJV)
But be ye (you) doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Galatians 6:7 King James Version (KJV)
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth (sows / puts in / plants / spreads), that shall he also reap (harvest / attain / get).
Galatians 6:3 King James Version (KJV)
For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth (deceives, is deceiving) himself.
1 Corinthians 15:33 King James Version (KJV)
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Colossians 2:8 King James Version (KJV)
Beware lest any man (Beware, otherwise others may) spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit (deception), after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ (following the elementary principles of this world, rather than following [the truth—the teachings of] Mashiach).
1 Thessalonians 5:11 King James Version (KJV)
“Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye (you) do.”
Hebrews 3:13 King James Version (KJV)
But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
Matthew 10:8 King James Version (KJV)
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye (you) have received, freely give.
Romans 10:9 King James Version (KJV)
That if thou shalt (you shall) confess with thy (your) mouth the Lord Jesus (Aḏon Yahusha), and shalt (shall) believe in thine (your) heart that God hath (Yahuah has) raised him (Him) from the dead, thou shalt (you shall) be saved.
John 3:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Jesus (Yahusha) answered him, “I assure you and most solemnly (seriously) say to you, unless a person is born again [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified], he cannot [ever] see and experience the kingdom of God (Yahuah).”
Isaiah 52:6 King James Version (KJV)
“Therefore MY PEOPLE SHALL KNOW MY NAME: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth (He who does) speak: behold, it is I.”
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