Psalms 1:1-6 - Messiah, the Blessed Man, In Contrast to All Others
From Psalm 1:1-6, brother Gideon Levytam shares important lessons from the first Psalm of Israel’s song book. God is setting before us the blessed sinless Man, who never deviated from God’s Holy way. The blessed Man of Psalm 1, could only be Yeshua / Jesus the Messiah, who pleased God in His life here on earth, while all others failed. The Messiah, God’s Man, brought fruit for God and blessing for all who trust in Him. While the ungodly failed, sinned and will be driven away, those who believe in Jesus the Messiah will receive forgiveness of sins.
Daniel 5:1-16 - Belshazzar's Feast and God's Writing on the Wall
From Chapter 5:1-16, of the prophecy of Daniel (דָנִיאֶל), brother Gideon Levytam relates God’s judgment on king Belshazzar, which brought about an end to the Babylonian Empire. In pride and self will, king Belshazzar Nebuchadnezzar’s grandson made a great feast for a thousand of his lords. They praised their idols of gold, silver, brass, iron, wood and stone, while using vessels that had been taken from the temple in Jerusalem. This willful and sinful act brought about the judgment of God, who declared His judgment supernaturally, writing on the wall with fingers of a man's hand. This supernatural event greatly troubled king Belshazzar, and he called on his wisemen for the meaning of the writings. His wisemen were unable to know the meaning and only when he called on Daniel, the man of God, was he able to understand the writing.
Ephesians 4:22-29 - Put Off the Sinful Nature and Put On the New Nature
From Ephesians 4:22-29, Gideon Levytam expounds on Paul’s appeal to the believers in the city of Ephesus. They were to put off the old man practically, by not allowing their old sinful nature to control them and lead them to live deceitful lives. Rather, they were to put on the new man, that is, to allow their new nature to be controlled by the Holy Spirit of God, living righteous lives, setting aside a lying tongue, speaking the truth with one another. Thereby edifying the hearers, as this is true service which will minister grace to all.
Ephesians 4:17-21 - Seek to Live a Godly Life, As You Learned From Jesus the Messiah
From Ephesians 4:17-21, Gideon Levytam points to Paul’s appeal to the believers in Ephesus, that they should not live their lives as in the past, as those who do not believe in God. Paul reminds them that because of God’s grace, and their trust in Jesus the Messiah, they are no longer blind spiritually, as those unbelieving nations, alienated from God and living in spiritual darkness. The believers in Ephesus heard the gospel, and received the message of God’s grace, learning the truth which is found in the person of Jesus the Messiah.
Shabbat Meeting - Ecclesiastes 8:5-17 (קֹהֶלֶת)
Live stream of the Holy Scriptures and Israel Shabbat Meeting with Gideon Levytam on October 29, 2022.
Daniel 4:19-37 - Nebuchadnezzar's Dream of a High Tree Which Was Hewn Down
From Chapter 4:19-37 of the prophecy of Daniel (דָנִיאֶל), brother Gideon Levytam expounds on Daniel's astonishment at Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and its interpretation. God revealed Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of the "High Tree Which Was Hewn Down” to Daniel. The interpretation pointed to a coming judgment. Daniel, who cared for the king, wished the coming judgment to be upon Nebuchadnezzar’s enemies and not on the king. Yet, God who is Holy, pronounced judgment upon Nebuchadnezzar because of his sin of self exaltation. Nebuchadnezzar had neglected to give thanks to the God who had elevated him to such a high place. In pride, Nebuchadnezzar spoke within himself saying, is not this great Babylon that I have built for the house of the kingdom, by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty? The High Tree which represented Nebuchadnezzar was hewn down and Nebuchadnezzar became like an animal, eating grass as oxen for seven years, until God restored him back to his kingdom. Once Nebuchadnezzar was restored, he turned to faith in Daniel’s God, acknowledging God to be the King of Heaven, that all His works and ways are truth and judgment, and that anyone who walks in pride, God is able to abase.
Prophecies of the Messiah - The Seed of Shem (הַמָּשִׁיחַ זָרְעוֹ שֶל שֶם)
From Genesis 9:26-27, Gideon Levytam points to the second prophetic promise found in the Hebrew Scriptures concerning the coming of the Messiah. God in His faithfulness used Noah to predict the coming of the Messiah. In Gen. 9:26, Noah addresses his three sons and he blesses Shem, saying, Blessed be the LORD, God of Shem Gen. 9:26a, prophesying that the Messiah would be a descendant of Shem and not of Ham or Japheth.
Shabbat Meeting - Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 (קֹהֶלֶת)
Live stream of the Holy Scriptures and Israel Shabbat Meeting with Gideon Levytam on October 22, 2022.
Ephesians 4:12-16 - Spiritual Gifts for the Edification of the Body of Messiah
From Ephesians 4:12-16, Gideon Levytam elaborates on the importance of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ. Jesus, the glorified Messiah, wants His people to mature and grow spiritually, to build up one another, thereby honouring Him as Head of the body. When God’s people are strengthened in their walk with the Lord, they will not be carried about with every wind of doctrine.
Shabbat Meeting - Ecclesiastes 7:15-32 (קֹהֶלֶת)
Live stream of the Holy Scriptures and Israel Shabbat Meeting with Gideon Levytam on October 15, 2022.