Lecture Notes on Elohim and Biblical Prophecy

Introduction

• Speaker: CJ Lovik
• Purpose: To offer hope and guidance regarding Christian faith and understanding biblical prophecies.
• Mention of resources: Visit www.rvideos.com for a comprehensive collection of videos, books, and prophetic charts available for free.

First Communication between Adam and God

• Genesis 2:15-17: God commands Adam in the Garden of Eden.

  • Prophecy: "from the Tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil, Thou shalt not eat."
  • Apparent Commandment: Seen as an explicit warning.

• Discussion on the phrase "Thou shalt not"

  • Typically associated with the Ten Commandments.
  • The original Hebrew word translated as "Thou shalt not" is "lamid alf," pronounced "Le" or "La".

Examination of the Hebrew Language

• Emphasis on understanding the Bible in its original Hebrew and Greek.
• Name of God Elohim in Hebrew: Alf lamid hey yod m
  • Alf: God the Father
  • Lamid: God the Son
  • Hey Yod: God the Holy Spirit

Hierarchy in God's Name

• Hierarchy in Elohim: Father, Son, Holy Spirit
  • No competition, ruled by unity and cooperation.
  • Divine Perfection represented in the Trinity.

New Testament Reference

• Philippians 2:5-11: Relates to Christ's divinity and humility.
  • Christ did not consider equality with God robbery.
  • Took a servant's form, humbled himself to death on a cross.
  • Mention of Yeshua as the name above all names.

Adam's Disobedience

• The act of disobedience described as arrogance and rebellion.
• Death as the result of Adam’s actions, leading to separation from God.

Hebrew Word "lamid alf"

• Literal meaning: "Not God"
• Exploration of Biblical Imagery
  • Alf Lamid: God as the Shepherd, the voice of authority.
  • Lamid signifies the voice of authority (shepherd's staff imagery).
  • Redemption price: 30 pieces of silver as prophetic in the Gospel of John.

The Great Reversal

• Concept of Reversal: When Adam listened to a voice that was "not God."
  • This disobedience led to spiritual death and separation from God.
  • Called "The Great Reversal" due to the turning away from God's voice.

Conclusion

• Adam’s disobedience led humanity into bondage to sin and death.
• The available resources on Rock Island books provide further insight into these teachings.

This lecture focuses on interpreting the biblical text, especially Genesis, in its original language to uncover deeper meanings and prophecies associated with it. The emphasis is on understanding the divine hierarchy and the significance of words and structures in the Hebrew language.