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09/05/2026

Shabbat Shalom

09/05/2026

Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Shabbat from your Fellowship family. May this weekend bring you a time of rest and renewal.

09/05/2026

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09/05/2026

Comfort from the Shepherd...
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The Spirit of the Lord comforts and reassures those who come to trust in Him: "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. And I give them eternal life (חַיֵּי עוֹלָם), and they will never perish - no, never! - and no one will sn**ch them out of my hand" (John 10:27-28).

Note that the Greek grammar in this verse uses a "double negation," which is the strongest way to deny something. In other words, if the question were asked, "Will one of these sheep perish?" the answer is emphatic: "No, no, it will never happen! It is unthinkable!" Indeed all those who belong to Messiah "shall never, ever perish - not into eternity (εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα)." It is an eternal certainty that you who are trusting in Yeshua will never perish, and no power in heaven or earth will be able to take you out of God’s hand... “Surely goodness and mercy shall pursue you all the days of your life, and you shall dwell in the Presence of the Lord forever (Psalm 23:6).

Regarding the certainty of salvation Yeshua said: "I tell you the solemn truth, the one who hears my message and believes in the One who sent me has (i.e., ἔχει, present active indicative) eternal life and will not be condemned, but has passed over (i.e., μετά + βαίνω, lit., "crossed over" [עָבַר]) from death to life" (John 5:24).

The verb translated "has passed over" (μεταβέβηκεν) is a perfect active that expresses completed action: “this one has already passed over from death to life.” In other words, it is an accomplished reality though it is only experienced as we surrender to the love and grace of God. As the apostle Paul later summarized: "For it is by grace you have been saved (i.e., σεσῳσμένοι, a perfect passive participle that denotes completed action done on your behalf with effects that continue to the present) through faith, and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast" (Eph. 2:9-10). Ultimately, salvation is a question about who you really are, not about what you do.

God does not want us uncertain or unsure of His great love for us. A fearful believer explained that he was anxious about his acceptance before heaven. When he was asked to define "salvation," he answered, "freedom, deliverance, rest, peace." So you think fear will help you do away with your fear? You are fearful of the idea of freedom from fear?

"Be strong and of good courage" - chazak ve’ematz (חֲזַק וֶאֱמָץ). The LORD God promises "never to leave you nor forsake you," and to be with you wherever you go (Josh. 1:5,9; Heb. 13:15, Psalm 139; Matt. 28:20). In the Greek New Testament the wording of Hebrews 13:15 is highly emphatic: "Not ever will I give up on you (οὐ μή σε ἀνῶ); no, not ever will I leave you behind (οὐδ᾽ οὐ μή σε ἐγκαταλίπω)." May you hear the voice of the Good Shepherd calling you, and may He forever keep you under His watchful care. Amen.
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[ Hebrew for Christians ]
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Psalm 23:1-3a Hebrew reading:
https://hebrew4christians.com/Blessings/Blessing_Cards/psalm23-1-3a-jjp.mp3

Study page:
https://hebrew4christians.com/Blessings/Blessing_Cards/psalm23-1-3a-lesson.pdf
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09/05/2026

I talk a lot about keeping Torah. I call it what it is: God’s Word. And the pushback is almost immediate:

“It’s a burden.”
“It’s old.”
“It’s been done away with.”
“Jesus replaced it.”

But before rejecting Torah, we should understand what it is.

Torah is often translated “law,” but it carries the sense of instruction and teaching. The Greek Scriptures use nomos, meaning law. That is accurate, but “law” can sound like a cold system instead of a Father teaching His people how to live.

Context matters. Paul uses “law” in different senses. Sometimes he means Torah; elsewhere he speaks of a ruling power, such as “the law of sin” (Rom 7:23). Yeshua confronted traditions that displaced God’s commands (Mrk 7:8–13).

Torah is Genesis through Deuteronomy. It tells of creation, the fall, and Yehovah’s work to restore what was broken. It reveals His character, what He calls good, and what He defines as sin.

Yes, it contains commandments. But Yehovah redeemed Israel first, then taught them how to live as His people. That order matters.

Torah was never a way to earn redemption. It was given to a redeemed people. We obey because He has saved us, not to make Him save us.

It addresses justice, mercy, worship, rest, relationships, and approaching God. Scripture calls Torah wisdom (Deut 4:6), perfect (Psa 19:7), and a delight (Psa 119:77).

The renewed covenant does not remove Torah. Yehovah says, “I will put My Torah within them” (Jer 31:33). Ezekiel says He will put His Spirit within His people and cause them to walk in His statutes (Ezk 36:26–27).

The prophets describe nations going to Zion to learn His ways: “For Torah will go forth from Zion” (Isa 2:3; Mic 4:2).

Torah does not compete with Messiah. Yeshua lived it faithfully, taught it rightly, and showed obedience from the heart.

Not every command applies to everyone. Some require priests, judges, the land, or the sanctuary. If those conditions are absent, the commands cannot presently be carried out. That is not abolition.

So go back to Scripture. Ask why you believe Torah was replaced. Test what you have been taught.

The real question may be: how do I walk out God’s instruction faithfully through Messiah today?

09/05/2026

Elul 23, 5786
September 5, 2026: Nitzaviym נִצָּבִ֤ים (You are standing).TORAH : DEUTERONOMY 29:9-30:20| PROPHETS : ISAIAH 61:10-63:9| GOSPEL : JOHN 12:41-50 and Vaiyelech וַיֵּ֖לֶךְ (And he went). TORAH : DEUTERONOMY 31:1-30| PROPHETS : ISAIAH 55:6-56:8| GOSPEL : MATTHEW 21:9-17

https://odonobadyahministries.org/weekly-commentary-from-min-garrett/nitzaviym
and https://odonobadyahministries.org/weekly-commentary-from-min-garrett/vaiyelech

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