Lecture Notes: Emphasis on Yahuwah and Grace

Introduction

• Speaker emphasizes focusing on Yahuwah as the central objective.
• Critique of narcissism in worship and self-centeredness.

Importance of Yahuwah

• Yahuwah should be the object, not ourselves.
• Emphasis should not be on self as it leads to sin.
• Eve's fall was due to self-emphasis instead of Yahuwah.

Concept of Light

• We are reflective surfaces, not the source of light.
• Importance of keeping reflective surfaces (ourselves) clean.
• Colors that absorb vs. project light as an analogy for behavior.

Issues with Christianity

• Christianity sometimes emphasizes individuality over the mission.
• Happiness is not Yah's main concern; His glory is.
• Misinterpretation of success and personal happiness leads to narcissism.

Grace and Law

• Grace is only for Torah keepers.
• Grace is extended favor for those who break the law.
• Misconception in Christianity regarding the abolishment of the law.

The Law

• Law is holy and defines what sin is.
• Sin is transgression against the law.
• The role of the law is to guide us to Yahushua Hamashiach.

Misinterpretation of "Under the Law"

• Confusion about being "under the law" in Romans 6:14.
• Grace existed in the Old Testament, not a new concept.
• Paul is not saying we are free from Yah's law, but from the law of sin and death.

Seven Laws in Romans

• Differentiate between types of laws: Law of God, law of sin and death, etc.
• Importance of understanding the context of Paul's writings.

Conclusion

• Grace frees us from the bondage of sin and death, not from the law of Yah.
• Continued adherence to Yah's laws is necessary for understanding sin.

Announcements

• Various classes and programs offered by Great Awakening.
• Emphasis on joining as family rather than membership.
• Opportunities for training, missions, and education in the Hebrew faith.