119 Ministries Lecture on Tzitzits

Introduction

• 119 Ministries believes the whole Bible is true and applicable today.
• This teaching focuses on the commandment of wearing tzitzits as instructed in the Bible.

What are Tzitzits?

• Tzitzits are tassels or fringes with a blue thread, attached to clothing.
• Biblical references:
  • Deuteronomy 22:12
  • Numbers 15:38-39
• Purpose: Serve as a daily visual reminder to keep God’s commandments.

When to Wear Tzitzits

• Anytime you are clothed and conscious, except in circumstances where it may not be practical (e.g., swimming, operating machinery).

How to Wear Tzitzits

• Attached to the four corners of your garments.
• Ancient garments had corners at the intersection of stripes or scalloped edges.
• Modern solutions include attaching them to belt loops or using four-cornered garments.

Should Women Wear Tzitzits?

• Yes, the commandment applies to both men and women.
• The term "B'nai Yisrael" (sons of Israel) is not gender-specific.
• Historical evidence shows women in synagogues wearing tzitzits.

Should Children Wear Tzitzits?

• Children are to be taught the commandments; wearing tzitzits helps them remember.
• Logical to start wearing them early in their Torah education.

Making Tzitzits

• No specific Torah instruction on who should make them.
• Can be homemade or purchased, must contain a blue thread.

Tzitzits in Professional Settings

• Discuss wearing tzitzits with employers if uniform regulations pose a problem.
• Options include wearing them in pockets or beneath uniforms.

Length of Tzitzits

• No specific length specified in the Torah.
• Meant to be a reminder, not for show.

Blue Thread in Tzitzits

• Some tzitzits lack a blue thread due to tradition.
• The Torah does not specify the source of the blue dye; any blue thread is acceptable.

Additional Colors in Tzitzits

• Other colors are allowed, but a blue thread is necessary.

Tzitzits in the New Testament

• Worn during New Testament times, used in traditions by Pharisees.
• Yeshua’s tzitzits were touched for healing.
• Referenced in Matthew 9, 14, and Mark 6.

Conclusion

• Tzitzits serve as a reminder to keep Yahweh’s commandments.
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