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The name for this series is from 2 Thessalonians 2:15 which says, “So then, brothers (sisters) stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.” The word “traditions” in Hebrew is the word paradosis, and it means, “Of the body of precepts, esp. ritual, which were orally delivered by Moses and orally transmitted in unbroken succession to subsequent generations, which precepts, both illustrating and expanding the written law, as they did were to be obeyed with equal reverence.” It is only when we stand in the shoes of our spiritual ancestors that we can fully understand God’s complete truth for us today. So… Hold Fast!

If you could travel back in time to the first century, if you could view the lives of the first Christians, you would see a very different Christianity than we have today. Those believers knew and understood from experience what God was saying to them. They understood the feasts and Holy days mandated by God in the book of Deuteronomy. They definitely understood the picture of Messiah in all of those appointed times. The patterns and pictures of Yeshua (Jesus) portrayed in God’s Word will be revealed, and the relevance and significance for you as a Christian today will be shown.

Those of you who are new to Hebrew terminology will find the words strange and stirring. This terminology will be used to restore what has been lost for thousands of years. Like Yeshua, for example, is the Hebrew name for Jesus. Some phrases Christians think are just flowery Biblical language will be revealed in a fresh light as important revelations. Was all of that “old” stuff only important to God and to His people then? Is it archaic or applicable to you in the here and now?

I have always thought that what the Israelites practiced and honored was tradition, but I quickly found out that those traditions are so much more than observances, they are Holy. The question uppermost in your mind might be, “but what does all this have to do with me?” The rest of this study will be a journey to answer that question for you. It is so unfortunate that most Gentile believers in Jesus have had little to no exposure to the roots of their own faith. Most present-day Christians haven’t seen a Mezuzah or heard a Shofar blast. The Biblical customs are the missing key to unlocking the depths of scripture for you.

The issue is not whether believers in Yeshua should believe, honor and incorporate the entire Bible, but what approach should be taken in regard to Hebrew/Biblical customs. The customs and Holy days we call Jewish are actually Biblical. Any Bible believing Christian can and will be blessed by the study and integration of them into their lives. One fear that Christians have is that the study and participation of these old customs will lead them away from grace into legalism. These lessons will show that by learning and practicing God’s appointed customs, the believer in Jesus will receive a multitude of spiritual blessings. The saddest thing the Christian world has done is reject Biblical customs and traditions and substitute non-Biblical ones. This study will take you back to the beginning of the Bible, the foundation which will begin an awakening like no other, I know, because it caused an awakening in me and in many who have heard this amazing deeper truth.

This series is designed to help you go deeper. We (believers in Yeshua) have been floating on the surface of our faith for far too long! God is a God of measure-for-measure. Since that is a proven fact in His Word, then, we can know-that-we-know that he will reward those who seek Him measure-for-measure!!! How much blessing can you stand??? “That” is how deep you will/should go… Ready? Get your shovel…

I have suggested some books that will help you in this learning process. I will highlight one every post to help you in making your decision. The one I am suggesting today is, “Messianic Daily Devotional.”  Not so deep that you will be overwhelmed. A little nugget for everyday! Enjoy!!!

Digging…
Kathy