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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1227295 United States11/14/2022 11:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Great one OP. Observe Hanukkah aka The Feast of Dedication as did Yeshua in the Book of John. Without the Maccabean victory over Antiochus Epiphanies the seedline to Messiah could have been destroyed. Antiochus was a preview of the Antichrist and desecrated the temple by sacrificing a pig in it. The Feast of Dedication/Hanukkah is a celebration of that glorious victory. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 22255432 United States11/14/2022 11:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I’m Natsarim, we follow scripture, not any organized religion. We keep the Sabbath and the Feasts of YHWH, which we are instructed to do in scripture. Quoting: -Kate- I'm Southern Baptist. We celebrate the Grace of God through The Gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe that one day is no holier than another, just as The Apostle Paul wrote. We believe the Sabbath IS Jesus Christ, not a day of the week. We believe the Feasts are fulfilled in Christ the Messiah. We don't believe that we have to follow laws given to non-gentiles, for we are gentiles. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 83156220 Canada11/14/2022 11:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I’m Natsarim, we follow scripture, not any organized religion. We keep the Sabbath and the Feasts of YHWH, which we are instructed to do in scripture. Quoting: -Kate- I'm Southern Baptist. We celebrate the Grace of God through The Gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe that one day is no holier than another, just as The Apostle Paul wrote. We believe the Sabbath IS Jesus Christ, not a day of the week. We believe the Feasts are fulfilled in Christ the Messiah. We don't believe that we have to follow laws given to non-gentiles, for we are gentiles. I know, I used to be apart of that. They twisted Paul’s words and formed a doctrine as Peter said they would. 2 Peter 3:16 King James Version 16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 22255432 United States11/14/2022 11:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I’m Natsarim, we follow scripture, not any organized religion. We keep the Sabbath and the Feasts of YHWH, which we are instructed to do in scripture. Quoting: -Kate- I'm Southern Baptist. We celebrate the Grace of God through The Gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe that one day is no holier than another, just as The Apostle Paul wrote. We believe the Sabbath IS Jesus Christ, not a day of the week. We believe the Feasts are fulfilled in Christ the Messiah. We don't believe that we have to follow laws given to non-gentiles, for we are gentiles. I know, I used to be apart of that. They twisted Paul’s words and formed a doctrine as Peter said they would. 2 Peter 3:16 King James Version 16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. Unfortunately, that verse must apply to others, for we are both learned AND stable. Do you go up to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast Days? If not, then you are not keeping the Feasts. Do you sacrifice a bull or goat at the Temple? No? Then you are not fulfilling the Law. Paul was taught the mystery of the Gospel of the Grace of God. That is what we are to believe in this Age of Grace. |
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| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 83156220 Canada11/14/2022 11:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I’m Natsarim, we follow scripture, not any organized religion. We keep the Sabbath and the Feasts of YHWH, which we are instructed to do in scripture. Quoting: -Kate- I'm Southern Baptist. We celebrate the Grace of God through The Gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe that one day is no holier than another, just as The Apostle Paul wrote. We believe the Sabbath IS Jesus Christ, not a day of the week. We believe the Feasts are fulfilled in Christ the Messiah. We don't believe that we have to follow laws given to non-gentiles, for we are gentiles. I know, I used to be apart of that. They twisted Paul’s words and formed a doctrine as Peter said they would. 2 Peter 3:16 King James Version 16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. Unfortunately, that verse must apply to others, for we are both learned AND stable. Do you go up to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast Days? If not, then you are not keeping the Feasts. Do you sacrifice a bull or goat at the Temple? No? Then you are not fulfilling the Law. Paul was taught the mystery of the Gospel of the Grace of God. That is what we are to believe in this Age of Grace. How to celebrate the Feasts today. It’s not hard and less work then pagan christmas and easter. [link to youtu.be (secure)] Only if you’re interested, if not, that’s ok. I choose to follow the instructions in scripture today. Not church traditions. I pray to learn YHWH’S ways. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 83156220 Canada11/14/2022 11:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Great one OP. Observe Hanukkah aka The Feast of Dedication as did Yeshua in the Book of John. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1227295 Without the Maccabean victory over Antiochus Epiphanies the seedline to Messiah could have been destroyed. Antiochus was a preview of the Antichrist and desecrated the temple by sacrificing a pig in it. The Feast of Dedication/Hanukkah is a celebration of that glorious victory.  |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 77952124 United States11/14/2022 11:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Jeremiah 10:3-5 kjv For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. 4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not. 5 They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. |
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| SafeandSound
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1227295 United States11/15/2022 12:02 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yeah I am sure Yeshua would agree with honoring Baal on December 25 by erecting an evergreen phallus, hanging balls from it and hosing it down with tinsel ejaculation. Fly to Israel and talk to scholars. We are clearly told in Zechariah that EVERYONE will be made to observe Tabernacles during the Millennial reign of Yeshua. Period. Also called Sukkot which scholars in Israel say is when Yeshua was born. John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us. I am an Anti Windsor Messianic. There is a Hebrew Roots movement that tries to say British royals are the royal blood line. Heavily Masonically influenced. However there are plenty of us who are not. |
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| SafeandSound
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| beeches
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| hwy_ho1
User ID: 81456421 Canada11/15/2022 10:01 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Give up on Santa not Christmas Santa works for the shareholder class Santa makes all kids special When that is clearly not the case Last Edited by hwy_ho1 on 11/15/2022 10:02 AM |
| Florida Man
User ID: 84541393 United States11/15/2022 10:07 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Jeremiah 10:1-5 says the following, "Hear the word which the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. Thus says the LORD: Do not learn the way of the Gentiles; do not be dismayed at the signs of heaven, for the Gentiles are dismayed at them. For the customs of the peoples are futile; for one cuts a tree from the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the ax. They decorate it with silver and gold; they fasten it with nails and hammers so that it will not topple. They are upright, like a palm tree, and they cannot speak; they must be carried, because they cannot go by themselves. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do evil, nor can they do any good.” 1. “You can’t fire a cannon, from a canoe!” 2. “Strength is gained in the range it is trained.” 3. “If it doesn’t swim, run, or fly, or isn’t green and grow in the ground, don’t eat it.” 4. “Know that you have complete control over what you put in your mouth. No one ever ate anything by accident.” |
| Red John
User ID: 76913644 Canada11/15/2022 10:15 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | we gather to do the dinner that's it not into the 'commercialization" of any holiday no tree, no huge gifts exchange etc. just a big dinner celebrating, participating or not it's all good though Colossians 2:15 - 16 15 Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it. 16 So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths,  oh hai! |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 80859509  Argentina11/15/2022 10:18 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Your wrong op. Just because its a pagan festival means nout. Christmas has a real reason in nature, and so does easter. European sensitive peoples worked these things out, as they are real things to celebrate. You celebrate christmas for a real reason, just that ptb gave you a symbolic reason that resonated with the majority as the majority could not work out christmas or easter exists, if they were not told. People should celebrate christmas, and what it means, as the meaning behind christmas, and how it affects all, is real. Jesus is the sun in the sky, and every year our sun is reborn, and thats what christmas is, and what european sensitive peoples worked out long ago. All the the things to do with christmas, and easter are real, just that the ptb gave you symbolic meanings, so people could understand to celebrate these things, as the majority would not be able to work these things out for themselves. |
| the deplorable ar-15 nut
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 72530568 Canada11/15/2022 10:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Jesus also didn't celebrate Easter/Resurrection Day for obvious reasons. Of course he didn't celebrate Christmas. And yes, The Church took a pagan day and turned it into something better. It is what you make of it. No Christian actually believes he was born in December, but since no one really knows the exact day, does it matter? It's just an observance. Like I said, it is what you make of it. |
| beeches
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