Shabbat Message of
Dan 7:13-28 I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. (14) And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed. (15) I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and the visions of my head troubled me. (16) I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things. (17) These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth. (18) But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom forever, even forever and ever. (19) Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was diverse from all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth were of iron, and his nails of brass; which devoured, broke in pieces, and stamped the residue with his feet; (20) And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spoke very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows. (21) I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them; (22) Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. (23) Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. (24) And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. (25) And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. (26) But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end. (27) And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him. (28) Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter in my heart.
Pergamos - The Manipulated Assembly
Rev 2:12-17 And to the angel of the assembly in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
Gal 1:10 - "For do I now persuade men, or YHWH? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Messiah."
The Commendation
Rev 2:13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
The Problem - Nicolaitanes
Rev 2:14-15 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat meats sacrificed unto idols, and to commit (spiritual) fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate.
Dominating, manipulating spirit
Seek to influence and control others in very subtle ways
Use religion, causes, and numbers to pressure people into movements
Say "We love you", and want only what is best for you But it is feigned words (2Ti 3:5 Having a form of righteousness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away)
The Doctrine of the Nicolaitanes
Revelation 2:15, "So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate."
Nicolaitane - 2 Greek words:
Nikao - to conquer
Lao - the laity
Nicolaitane - "to conquer the laity."
Spiritual Bullies - exploiting power over people with impunity (They are immuned)
To 'dominate' means for someone to be over you, to have dominion. When the relationship is based on dependence, rather than aiming for independence.
No Masters except one!
Mat 23:8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Messiah; and all ye are brethren.
True Believers were soon taken over by leadership that was driven by politics
YHWH never separated the people into classes so that the masses are led by a "holy priesthood." (leaders masters instead of servants)
1Pe 5:2 Feed the flock of YHWH which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
Tit 1:7,10-11 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of YHWH; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; (10) For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision: (11) Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.
2Pe 2:1-3 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying YHWH that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. (2) And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. (3) And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.
True leaders are to show people how to hear from and follow the ONE Master YHWSHUA!
Matthew 23:8- 9, "But be not ye called Rabbi: for One is your Master, even Messiah; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for One is your Father, Which is in heaven."
YHWSHUA never taught that priests were mediators between YHWH and the people
All men are equal in the sight of YHWH and are part of the body (1 Cor 12)
The Roman Empire was that great political world power. This head rose again as the "Roman Catholic spiritual empire." They ruled by the motto, "divide and conquer."
Ignatius taught that a bishop was one of authority and control over the elders. ("Elder" refers to a man's age in YHWH. He is an elder, not because he is elected or ordained, etc., but because he IS OLDER. He is more spiritual, trained, not a novice, reliable, and experienced.)
Bishops were political minded part of the power scheme - Matt 20:25-28, "But YHWSHUA called them unto Him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you; but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; and whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many."
Graded titles handed out to make a religious hierarchy (pope. cardinals, archbishops, bishops)
Human knowledge took over YHWH's Spirit no longer controlled
The Roman Church excommunicated the righteous teachers and burned the scrolls.
Killed true believers, named them as heretics (against the "Church" of Rome), and altered YHWH's Truth. Original Scriptures were perverted & man-made modern revisions were made which omitted, added, and twisted many passages for political agendas
Nicolaitane doctrine - Iintegrated "Christianity" with Babylonian Religion and True belief was lost...
Rome then told the 'peasants' "It takes a special education to read and understand the Word. Why even Peter said that many things Paul wrote were hard to understand." They took Word (and hearing from YHWH) from the people, they were only allowed to listen to the priesty, and did what he told them.
They took over the minds and lives of the people and made them the servants
Early bishops thought they were above the Word
They told people they could forgive their sins upon confession of those sins (Used confessions to blackmail - Confessing faults gives others power over you... Scripture tells us to confess our faults one to another, meaning that when you specifically owe a person an apology, you go and apologize.
) They began regenerational baptism (baptize infants) 2nd century, trinity, original sin, vicarious atonement, old pagan feasts with new names taken from the church, 'Christian' rites were taken and combined with pagan ceremonies, Worship of the sun-g-d changed to "the Son of G-d", Sunday worship, ate meat which is a sacrifice to idols, worshipped images, lighting candles, using pagan holidays, The Doctrine of hell, purgatory, and indulgences (get out of hell free cards), and many other doctrines which many take as pure truth today! Truth is... these are ALL Babylonian religious ideas!!!!
Dan 7:25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.
Dan 8:24-25 And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practice, and shall destroy the mighty and the kodesh people. And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many...
2Th 2:4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called YHWH, or that is worshiped; so that he as Elohim sitteth in the temple of YHWH, showing himself that he is Elohim.
Rev 17:4-5 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet color, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
Denominations not of YHWH - THEY ARE DAUGHTERS OF THE BEAST!!!! They have separated themselves from the True Word, and have committed spiritual adultery.
Revelation 2:14, "Thou hast them that hold the doctrine of Balaam who taught Balac to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication."
The Solution
Rev 2:12 And to the angel of the assembly in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;
Rev 2:16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
REPENT
Confess to YHWH alone that you have been wrong
Be strong
Listen to your own conscience and the Spirit of YHWH
Resist domination and manipulation
Weak followers will always gravitate toward "religious Masters", thinking that this will alleviate them of personal accountability ("So-and-so says" - don't need to think for themselves or have a personal relationship)
2Ti 3:6-8 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women (Foolish ones) laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, (7) Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. (8) Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
We are accountable for our own walk!!
1Co 3:12-13 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
YHWSHUA tells us to expose the works of darkness and bring them to the light. [John 3:21]
Joh 3:20-21 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. (21) But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in YHWH.
If we find ourselves continually fighting against YHWH and Our Master.. His Anointed.. HIS Word will devour us!!
Rev 19:14-21 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. (15) And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations (Those that refuse Truth): and he shall rule them with a rod of iron (HIS Word)...(21) And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.
Conclusion
Rev 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
Manna - Understanding of The True Word
White Stone - Part of the "Tower" of the Elect!
Mat 24:4-5 And Messiah answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. (5) For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Messiah; and shall deceive many.
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Theodosius X's First Edict
"We three emperors will that our subjects steadfastly adhere to the religion which was taught by Saint Peter to the Romans, which has been faithfully preserved by tradition and which is now professed by the pontiff, Damasus of Rome, and Peter, bishop of Alexandria, a man of Apostolic holiness according to the institution of the Apostles, and the doctrine of the Gospel; let us believe in one Godhead of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, of equal majesty in the Holy Trinity. We order that the adherents of this faith be called Catholic Christians; we brand all the senseless followers of the other religions with the infamous name of heretics, and forbid their conventicles assuming the name of churches. Besides the condemnation of divine justice, they must expect the heavy penalty which our authority, guided by heavenly wisdom shall think proper to inflict . . ."
All Are Priests!!
Exodus 19:6 - "And ye shall be unto Me a kingdom of priests, and a kodesh nation."
Isaiah 61:6 "But ye shall be named "the Priests of YHWH": men shall call you "the Ministers of our Elohim": ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves."
Hebrews 8:10,11 - "For this is the covenant [relationship] that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith YHWH; I will put My laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: And I will be to them Elohim, and they shall be to Me a people: And they shall not teach every man his neighbor [continually], and every man his brother, saying, 'Know YHWH': For ALL shall know Me, from the least to the greatest."
1 Peter 2:9 - "But ye (laymen) are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an kodesh nation, a peculiar (unique) people; that ye should shew forth the praises of HIM Who hath called you out of darkness into HIS marvellous light."
Rev. 1:6; Rev. 5:10; Rev. 20:6 - "And (Messiah) hath made us kings and priests unto YHWH HIS Father"
Matt 23:8 YHWSHUA said, "But be ye not called 'Rabbi' [master]: for One is your Master, even Messiah: AND ALL YE ARE BRETHREN." (Acts 10:34)
Mat 24:4-5 And Messiah answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. (5) For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Messiah; and shall deceive many.