Colossians 1:12-21 - The Preeminence of Yeshua / Jesus the Messiah
From Chapter 1:12-21 of Paul’s letter to the Colossians (אֶל-הָקוֹלְסִים), brother Gideon Levytam points to Paul’s instruction to the Colossians. The believers in Colosse needed to be reminded that Jesus the Messiah is the head of the true assembly. Some in Colosse exalted themselves, and dishonoured God, by failing to give Jesus the Messiah His rightful place in their midst. Paul reminded them that Yeshua the Man, is Divine, having the image of the invisible God, that He has the title of "the firstborn" of every creature, and that by Him all things were created. Therefore, Yeshua / Jesus the Messiah must have the preeminence.
Footsteps of the Apostle Paul Tour (2022) - Welcome
Embark on the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul tour with Gideon Levytam. If you are interested in joining us on an upcoming tour of Israel, please contact us at https://www.holyscripturesandisrael.com/contact for more information.
Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement (2022) (יֹום הַכִּפֻּרִים)
From Chapter 23:26-32 of the book of Leviticus (וַיִּקְרָא), brother Gideon Levytam shows the significance of The Day of Atonement, the sixth of the Seven Feasts of the LORD. In Hebrew, this feast is called “Yom Ha-kippurim” (יֹום הַכִּפֻּרִים), on this specific day, God provided a national atonement for Israel on the basis of the blood sacrifice. Once a year, on the 10th day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, Israel's high priest could enter into the Holy of Holies, with the blood of the sacrifice which was offered to the LORD. On that day the high priest made an atonement for the people of Israel, because of their sins, the blood placed within the veil points to the blood sacrifice of Jesus the Messiah for the sin of the world. The Day of Atonement also points to Israel's future national regeneration, we read in Romans 11:25b-26, Blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, there shall come out of Zion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob.
Rosh Hashanah - The Feast of Trumpets (2022) (זִכְרוׂן תְרוּעָה - רֹאש הַשָנָה)
From Chapter 23:23-25 of the book of Leviticus (וַיִּקְרָא), brother Gideon Levytam shows the significance of The Feast of Trumpets, the fifth of the Seven Feasts of the LORD. In Hebrew, this feast is called "The Memorial of the blowing of the Trumpets” (זִכְרוׂן תְרוּעָה), as well as "The Day of the blowing of the Trumpets” (יִום תְרוּעָה). In Leviticus 23:23-25, God commanded His people to blow the shofar on the first day of Tishrei, without giving them the reason why. The Feast of Trumpets is the first of the Fall Feasts of the LORD, and prophetically, it looks forward to the regathering of the Jewish people back to their own land, in anticipation of their national salvation. This Feast is also called Rosh Hashanah (רֹאש הַשָנָה), the head of the year, It is a solemn day, as the Jewish people believe that on that day, God sits as a judge, judging each person as to their future destiny.
Shabbat Meeting - Feast of Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah (ראש השנה)
Live stream of the Holy Scriptures and Israel Shabbat Meeting with Gideon Levytam on September 24, 2022.
Daniel 4:1-18 - Nebuchadnezzar's Dream of a High Tree Which Was Hewn Down
From Chapter 4:1-18 of the prophecy of Daniel (דָנִיאֶל), brother Gideon Levytam relates king Nebuchadnezzar’s proclamation to all the nations in his realm. He proclaimed what God had wrought in his life during his days of prosperity and how God spoke to him through another dream, a dream of a high and strong tree which was hewn down. No one was able to interpret this dream, until Daniel was called to stand before the king and provide its interpretation.
Philippians 2:1-11 - Jesus the Messiah, Our Great Example
From Chapter 2:1-11 of Paul’s letter to the Philippians (אֶל־הַפִּילִפִּיִּים), brother Gideon Levytam describes Paul’s appeal to the believers in Philippi. Shaul / Paul longed for the believers in Jesus the Messiah to be likeminded, undivided, having love towards one another. To obtain this practical unity, they needed to look to Yeshua, who is the greatest example of the “perfect man”. Though equal with God, Jesus the Messiah, willingly humbled Himself, making Himself of no reputation, becoming the obedient servant of the LORD, who gave Himself as a sacrifice for sin on the Roman cross. Therefore God has highly exalted Him, giving Him a name which is above every name.
Prophecies of the Messiah - The Seed of the Woman (הַמָּשִׁיחַ זֶרָע הָאִישָה)
From Genesis 3:15, Gideon Levytam points to the first prophetic promise in the Hebrew Scriptures which God made concerning the Messiah. The Holy Spirit of God would overshadow the woman and the Messiah - הַמָּשִׁיחַ, would be born supernaturally, without involvement of man’s seed. The Messiah would be a sinless Man, who would suffer and die for the sin of the world, and through His death, the sinless Messiah would defeat satan, and provide salvation to all who will trust in Him.
Shabbat Meeting - Ecclesiastes 7:4-14 (קֹהֶלֶת)
Live stream of the Holy Scriptures and Israel Shabbat Meeting with Gideon Levytam on September 17, 2022.
Romans 5:1-11 - The Benefit of Our Justification
From Chapter 5:1-11 of Paul’s letter to the Romans (אֶל־הָרוֹמִיִּים), brother Gideon Levytam points out the important doctrine that the apostle Paul impressed upon the believers in Rome. Shaul / Paul taught the Roman believers, that because of their sincere faith in Jesus the Messiah, they were once and for all justified before God, and had peace (Shalom-שָלוֹם) with God. The Messiah's death, burial and resurrection, satisfied God, who now can justify any sinner who turns to Him by faith. True believers in Yeshua, not only have the promise of eternal life, they also posses benefits that accompany their justification. These benefits are peace, access to God, grace, joy, sure hope, godly character, and God’s love in their hearts.