Newsletter: 2012-04 On the 14th Day… Passover

Passover Greetings from HomeWorship 101™

“These are the feasts of the Lord,
holy convocations which you shall proclaim at their appointed times.
On the fourteenth day of the first month at twilight is the Lord’s Passover.”
- Leviticus 23:4-5
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“the night to be much observed”
- Exodus 12:42

For those who can see, YHWH’s spring Holy Day Season begins on Passover (April 6^th begins evening of the 5^th). Technically speaking Passover is not a High Holy Day because the people were allowed to work (the Israelites worked joyously hard as they packed up their possessions and began their exodus out of Egypt) - it is “the night to be much observed” (Exo.12:42). It is no coincidence, that the Passover is the first Holy event of the year. Passover comes first because it gives humanity the “Blood of the Covenant,” which symbolically seals and binds YHWH’s Covenants in blood. The simple four-word term ‘Blood of the Covenant’ is rich in spiritual meaning, and it’s symbolism is played out with the - wedding - cup of wine in the Passover ceremony called the “Cup of the Covenant,” for an in-depth study log on to my Mystery of the Bride web page: http://www.homeworship101.com/bb-c10_mystery_of_the_bride.htm

The Bride shows herself approved (keeps her lamp full)
through respect and study (Mat.25:1-13).

A few months ago a visitor to my website called me to order a book. We got to talking and he said he was a retired military officer and a member of a popular Protestant domination. He went on the say that he has had a calling to discover more of the Messianic roots of his Christian faith. He told me as he discovered some new truths, like the true names and Holy Days, he thought to share his discoveries with the church elders. He was astonished at their response when they bluntly said to him, “…you’re not going to bring those old ways in here!” The real sad part is that his wife (who is also a member of the same church), doesn’t approve either and its causing some friction. He was very frustrated, but he said he is not giving up his quest for the Biblical truth of the early church.

The ancient ways carry purpose
and should not be forlorned.

Priests believe they have the power over your spirit and they can be very intimating if one strays from church doctrine. Thankfully we are saved because of YHWH’s Covenants and the spiritual lessons begin on Passover. It is interesting to note, that YHWH showed HE is still in charge by fulfilling many Covenants promises on HIS annual Holy days. Sadly the general Christian world picks and chooses what they believe or teach from the Bible, and have no idea or don’t care to know of YHWH’s ancient Holy Days. H

The opening Bible quote verse clearly states that these are YHWH’s Holy Days; nowhere does it state that these are Jewish Holy Days. And from the above verse it also appears to me that we Bible teachers should be proclaiming the Holy Days at their appointed time, which means that it is not man’s appointed time, but we watch the signs for YHWH’s appointed times.

“They overcame him by the blood of the lamb.”

– Revelation 12:11

Christians traditionally have shunned what they think are ‘Jewish holiday’s, so they renamed Passover, the Last Supper to make more palatable. Sadly, by doing so, they miss much of the wondrous spiritual symbolism, and much of the spiritual knowledge, because they focus on the pagan named Easter and chase Easter eggs, instead of participating in YHWH’s Passover. The symbolism of wine as the Blood of the Covenant is very important in YHWH’s Covenant Rites, and it figures prominently in the yearly Passover ceremony. Passover is the oldest, continuously observed religious holiday on the planet. The Passover Rites are first mentioned in the Bible when Abraham pays respects and tithe to King Melchizedek who brings out wine and bread, not for a meal but because of its spiritual symbolism (Gen.14:18-24). There are Biblical hints that Passover extends all the way back to the first family when Abel made an offering of firstlings of his flock of sheep (Gen.4:3-7). YHWH, Yahshua, and the Apostles talked about Passover a lot, as there are over 70 references to the Feast of Passover in the Bible, and today’s official Passover observance is a 3,500-year-old tradition that began in the time of Moses. Lastly, it is so important to our CREATOR that it is the only Holy Observance that has a provision to observe it exactly one month later if it was missed the first time. Satan is damn cunning, today the Jews celebrate Passover without realizing it is really communion, and the Christians celebrate communion without realizing it is really Passover!

On the 14^th day… The Passover (April 6th)

On the original Passover night YHWH showed the faithful that the pagan rulers and their evil world have no future. Surviving the Passover night means one has been found 'justified and redeemed' (Exo.ch.12-13). Redeemed means that something has been bought back from the marketplace. Justification means that someone has been judged and found not-guilty. In other words, humanities sins washed away in the sea of forgetfulness, and that is a good thing for the spiritual bank account. Your position before YAHWEH now changes - for the better!

This also is important to the Christian church, as there are many New Testament references teaching justification, Romans 3:24-28, 4:25, 5:1-9, 8:30; Galatians 2:16-17. If we accept the ruling than we must respect HIS (YHWH) position of authority. We are justified, found not guilty - for the time being. Now we have to stay that way, and we do that by accepting YHWH'S guidance and “putting on” a new person to insure our freedom and await our Covenant rewards.

We have seen YHWH’s power and authority, and we heard HIS teachings or proposal, the next step is ratification of the Covenant. Ratification means to publicly proclaim allegiance or commitment to it. And that is accomplished by drinking of the Cup of the Covenant, or the cup of wine in the Passover ceremony, in Christianity it is called communion.

Humanities redemption began with the ancient Israelites by the blood of Passover. The blood of Passover that saved them was the blood of the lamb that the ancient Israelites were told to put on their doorposts. And some centuries later, humanities redemption was fulfilled when Yahshua, the innocent “lamb of GOD,” was sacrificed on Passover. The faithful symbolize this by drinking red wine during the Passover, and communion rite, by doing so one is symbolically ratifying the Messianic Covenant or accepting the marriage proposal with YHWH and Yahshua. To learn more log on to: http://www.homeworship101.com/bb-c10_mystery_of_the_bride.htm

To continue see “the Christian Passover”

Enjoy the journey of learning…
>> Holy Days http://www.homeworship101.com/holy_days_spring.htm
>> Holy Days How To… http://www.homeworship101.com/holy_days_spring_observance.htm
>> Pdf downloads: http://www.homeworship101.com/NL_01index.htm

Please remember to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and for all those who stand with Israel (Ps.122).

Take care. Have a blessed Passover, Errol.
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Errol Mueller, chronicler extraordinaire
e-mail: errol@homeworship101.com
website: www.homeworship101.com
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WSC Newsletter 2012-04, posted 04/03/12.

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On the 14th Day... Passover