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1. Comment by Israelifolkdancer on March 19, 2009 at 8:16 pm

   wow! So much stuff about rabbinic tradition, ways, messing around with stuff and what people believe to be true. Another good program with good insight of history of what went on during the 1st century around Messiah’s time. Thank U for this great insight.
   I am learning a lot with each of these programs that I have heard so far.

2. Comment by Christine on May 14, 2009 at 9:55 am

   I truly appreciate these lessons on The House of Judah and what was occurring and why. Many questions were answered about how what was done during the time when the entire 12 tribes were together (Entire House of Jacob) had changed with the House of Judah. I had wondered how the priesthood and Ruling King became as one. Understanding how Herod destroyed the records and his obsession of losing his crown definitely helps put things in perspective of why he did what he did. Understanding of the Sanhedrin and how it functioned and who was a part of it, helps clarify what the Judain Government was during the time of Messiah. The information on Hillel was very informative as well as your presentation on Rabbinic Tradition. I think is so crucial today when so many are seeking truth that we simply don’t go “out of the frying pan into the fire” as my mother would say,,,,or from the Traditions of Men in Christianity to the Traditions of Men in Judaism.
   Shalom,
   Christine

3. Comment by PraiseToYah on September 17, 2009 at 5:50 pm

   I always knew that something was up with the way that things have been presented by the Rabbinical Jews, but did not know what it was. Over the last number of years I have been dawn to the Messianic Jewish community in trying to understand Hebrew and God’s ways, but could never tolerate the rabbinical teachings. This explains why. Thank you Eliyahu and Dawn for this enlightening teaching.

4. Comment by fredrad on October 1, 2009 at 2:23 pm

   Great lesson on the Government at the time of Yeshua.It is great to get the backdrop of the day to which he came.It seems this is the kind of stuff that we are going to learn in these days.Luke 12:2 KJV “For there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed;neither hid,that shall not be known.” And this verse falls right after Yeshua says”Beware ye the leaven of Pharisees,which is Hypocrisy”.So even the context of the verse is correct to this case.
   Given the fact that Men have tried over the centuries to destroy or change the scriptures, we have the Dead Sea Scroll’s to destroy that gap of destruction.Kinda like hitting the reset button .But it is amazing to find that somehow the scriptures have made it through in a simmilar form to the Dead Sea Scrolls.
   It seems to me that this once again is a mirror of today.Where we find people trying to change Yah’s intention’s for Man,to their purpose not Yah’s.And as the Essenes stayed the course of truth,so it seems, today we find beacon’s of truth to cling to as well. It is liberating to let Yahweh do his work in our life instead of doing the work of some organization.Not that organization’s don’t do good work.But if we gauge our salvation on how good we follow a particular Church over another we are never going to bring the Body of Yeshua together. I pray for all to let Yahweh pour his understanding over us as a annointing of oil. Now ,get up,walk outside,look up and close your eyes and say”Yahweh Father pour your understanding and Holy Spirit on me so I can do your work,I surrender to your will not my own”.Try it sometime….Cheers.
   Blessings to all
   Fred

5. Comment by Shix on February 15, 2010 at 11:38 pm

   What’s the difference, between Pharisees and Ministers,
   both mislead the masses, weaving the truth, spinsters!
   The time of Yeshua, similiar to today,
   neither seems to know the truth, leading astray!
   Pervert history, or pervert the facts,
   their motives the same, save their severance pact!
   Sorry for my burst of angst,
   I am just tired of all the pranks1
   They know the truth, yet choose to ignor,
   misguiding those who trust, to behind closed doors!
   There is still time to right their wrongs,
   but will they listen ,before too long?
   I only know the truth is humbling,
   work out salvation with fear and trembling!

6. Comment by gilahinYah on July 20, 2010 at 4:57 pm

   Whew! A lot of twists and turns in this program. I am not sure I got all of the historical information given here. What is amazing is the blatant audacity of men to destroy historical documents, and re-write their own history. Laying false claims of heritage to deceive the people.
   The part about the 7th year release of all debts being transferred to the “court” so that the debt can be continued sounds alot like our system in America. The government is the lending source for student loans in this country; and unlike other types of debt, can not be expunged in bankruptcy court. So many people, duped by those in authority, in order to make a better life for themselves and their families, are drowning in horendous debt, and the government holds them hostage…Clearly this satanic principle was passed down through the ages. The enemy will definitely receive his reward from Yahweh. Yahshua will come again and release the people from the bondage of sin and death, and perhaps, debt. Restoring the Year of Release!!!! Praise Yah.

7. Comment by donjuls on November 3, 2010 at 9:03 am

   Truth. Ultimately its all about the truth. Governments established by men, no matter when in history they occur, tend to be corrupt. I guess that fact should no longer astonish me, although it is somewhat discouraging.
   At this writing we here in the USA just had an election of some of our “leaders”. There is such a struggle for power among the leaders in this country (as there is no doubt in other countries around the world). For them it’s all about the power. I have noted a shift in my perception of governments over the past 2-3 years. As I have learned more and more truth through Eliyahu’s teachings, and others attempting to shed light on this dark world, I find myself clinging to the truths of Yahweh and shunning the “doctrines of governments”.
   As a child and even through high school I had little interest in history. As I became an adult, and actually it wasn’t until after I became a believer in Yeshua, that my interest in history and especially the history of the United States and Israel increased. As I look back on how my views concerning governments have evolved as I learn more and more truth, I am convinced that there is no legitimate or stable government unless it is set up by Yahweh and run by His rules and standards. This, of course, shouldn’t be of any shock to me, Paul says in Ephesians that we do not struggle against flesh and blood but against powers and principalities (meaning Satan and his demons). When men allow any other influence in their lives apart from Yahweh the result has to be bad.

   Eliyahu, I love that you are a truth seeker. In this teaching you have painstakingly teased out the truth concerning the 1st century government and how it was illegitimate.
   Truth. ultimately it is all about the truth.

   Shalom,

   Don

8. Comment by James L on January 12, 2011 at 5:28 pm

   It is interesting to learn how the Pharisees manipulated the truth to retain their position and how after the first century they fixed the books to seem to be the rightful authority in the Nation of Israel. This lesson helps to explain their motives and deceptions then and in our modern time.

9. Comment by Becca4Truth on November 4, 2011 at 7:31 pm

   I was reading a book the other day on Jewish traditions and the author was teaching on how Herod was appointed King of the Jews by the Romans. He goes on to say that “even though he was of Jewish Descent” and had lavished expenditures on refurbishing the Temple, he was the object of widespread scorn because of his allegiance to Rome” (he stated some other things too).

   Clearly folks are still in the dark about who Herod really was. This is someone who is writing Bible Studies and Jewish Studies. Most people today who are writing bible studies are people who DO NOT have a hebraic mindset. I am someone who used to try and keep a bible study going with my girlfriends. Well………..my last bible study was at about the same time I began my journey with Tsiyon. Myself and 3 other girls were doing Beth Moore’s Revelation study. It was so weird, because I was going thru the Tsiyon Revelation series at the same time. I was just beginning to think Hebraically. (I have enjoyed Beth’s bible studies and have done many of them). In one of Beth’s last lessons in that Rev. series she was talking about Israel and how God was “on the phone line” with His people and He had Israel on Hold. I cant remember exactly what else she said about that but that part stuck with me. Makes me wonder if she goes along with Replacement Theology. HMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You’ve opened my eyes up to so much and now I’m thinking about everything being said about scripture and Israel.
   I’m not sure if I’ll do anymore Bible studies, but if I do, I pray it will open the door to share the Hebraic mindset.

   Thank You Yahweh for showing me the complete Jewishness of the Scriptures. Thank you Eliyahu for your faithfullness to your responsibilities and getting these programs together and out to Yah’s children each week. May we all be faithful too.

   This was a very informative lesson and it showed me so much in history that I never knew. I’m realizing just how much I DID NOT KNOW. I feel like I was blind and now I see.

   Government will never be right until the story has been completed and Yahweh restores everything to its originally intended condition. It makes so much sense now that the Priest should have never been in governmental/ruling positions. One given responsibility over the congregation and sanctuary, have no business trying to govern the everyday affairs of the people. They needed to focus on their God given role. Politics and religion dont mix. The modern day church is in a mess.
   It also makes so much more sense now why the Pharisees were so against Yeshua. Makes perfect sense. They knew who they were and more importantly who they weren’t. They were threatened by anything the people followed, but them. No wonder they were in such a huge mess.

   Again, Thank you and Shalom.

   Rebecca

10. Comment by waterfall on December 30, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    It just amazes me just how deep of a hole that we have to dig to get to the truth! It’s the greatest conspiracy of all conspiracy theories. I couldn’t help but think of our government and the governments of other countries, as those same tricks and deceptions are continually used to grab power. I won’t elaborate on that - we all are aware. But, I see some parallels with that time and our current time. There was a king (Herod) who claimed to be not only one of them, but of the lineage of David. hmmm. What does that remind me of? The political leaders were passing laws to protect their own hides and take away the laws that had been for their protection. And, there was a remnant of people who distanced themselves from the perversions, and tried to live a set-apart life.
    I pray often that the Father would continually direct us to truth, and restore to us all that has been stolen. It’s very exciting to uncover each treasure in this “dig” for truth.

11. Comment by DawnP on January 28, 2012 at 3:12 am

    A lot of very fascinating information in this session. The illegitimate and corrupt leadership that existed in the first century, culminating in the destruction of the temple, just as Yeshua prophecied is reminiscent of today. Truly, nothing changes. I found the information about Hillel and his followers compelling, especially the way that the people in Jerusalem tried to replace him with a rabbi of Davidic descent. Only the other day I was reading about Hillel being of the House of David, so this is another lie that has persisted despite the lack of support to these claims.
    It seems people are much more prepared to believe lies than the truth, as we have also witnessed recently.
    Excellent program, truly enlightening. Thank you.

12. Comment by Jay on May 13, 2012 at 1:48 am

    Like a mounting storm it seems come the revelations of the depth of the evil which constituted the way of the pharisees. In the lesson with that title there was so much damning information, I suppose I should not be surprised by new revelations; however, the depths to which men can sink never fails to surprise me.

    Israel should be led by a member of the House of David. That requirement is implied in the promise of the Davidic Covenant. Looking at the government of Judea at the time of Messiah, we find the king, Herod, installed by the Romans, went to the trouble of destroying the public genealogical records so that he could fabricate a davidic lineage for himself.

    Looking to the Sanhedrin, we find the Great Sanhedrin being led by the High Priest - a Levite. This is testified to by the Gospels and Josephus and the community of Qumram who had separated themselves from the mainstream jewish community due to the corruption in the priesthood.

    After the destruction of Jerusalem, the only authority left for the non-messianic jews was the rabbi and their councils. But where was the davidic nasi? Not to worry - having free reign with none to check them, the rabbis simply changed history, declaring that Hillel was of davidic descent and, therefore, the authority of the Sanhedrin was indeed davidic.

    Upon closer examination, however, it is found that 1) the only record of Hillel’s davidic lineage is one verse in a commentary on Genesis, the Bereshit Raba, and this verse is obviously spurious, and 2) there had been an attempt to replace a descendent of Hillel, one Gamaliel, with another rabbi from Babylon, who it seems was indeed of the lineage of David. So Hillel being of the line of David was not even believed by those who should have known. This was all added later. This fabrication had the further advantage of casting more doubt upon Yeshua’s rightful claims to the throne.

    What has come down to us from Hillel? Two judgements: One called the Prospel (spelling?) and another one similar to that. What was this judgement? It was a method for circumventing the requirement for forgiving debts during the year of Jubilee. As we saw in the lesson on the way of the pharisees, this was what they did - finding ways to (in their own mind) disobey God’s commandments and still call themselves followers of God.

    In the strongest terms did our Lord Yeshua condemn them, and with every new revelation I understand that better.

    Clearly can one hear the hissing of the serpent in the background.

    Tragically, the form of Judaism which has come down to us through the rabbinical tradition comes from the pharisees.

    Praise be to God for the teaching of truth.

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