Lecture Notes on Yeshua's Revelation and Historical Context

Introduction

• Yeshua revealed profound understandings of the Feasts of the Lord as prophetic shadow pictures.
• Western Gentiles ignorant due to Constantine replacing biblical feasts with pagan celebrations like the worship of the Babylonian and Roman sun gods.
• Emphasis on returning to the faith of the first-century Jewish followers of the Messiah.

The Greatest Story Never Told

• Focus on Yeshua as the Prophet and promised Messiah.
• Importance of understanding the Gospels from a Jewish perspective.

Jesus’ Last Instructions

• Jesus instructed disciples to make disciples of all nations, teaching them to obey his commands.
• Personal revelation that many do not understand the teachings of Jesus despite being immersed in church culture.

Misunderstandings of Repentance

• The concept of repentance in Jewish culture was different from modern church teachings.
• Repentance tied to returning to the Torah and God’s instructions.

Historical Background

• The Torah, the first five books of Moses, outline God's instructions.
• Israel's history of vacillating between observance and pagan worship documented in historical books.
• Prophets warned of repercussions for rejecting the Torah.

Babylonian Captivity and Return

• Israel exiled due to disobedience, including not observing agricultural sabbaths.
• Captivity lasted 70 years; prophecy of the Messiah's coming 483 years later.

Pharisaic Judaism and Sadducees

• Pharisees added rules to Torah, forming a man-made religious system.
• Sadducees, the temple priests, often disregarded Torah for personal gain.
• Both factions conflicted with Jesus.
• Modern Judaism and Pharisaic traditions.

Commandment Against Altering God's Word

• Fundamental commandment: Do not add or subtract from God’s word.
• Violation leads to a man-made religious system.

Understanding the Gospel of the Kingdom

• Importance of seeing scriptures from the perspective of Jews in Jesus' time.
• Learning the original meanings of teachings and cultural context.

Chronological Study of Jesus’ Ministry

• Using "The Chronological Gospels" to study Jesus's life in order.
• Correcting mistranslations and understanding events in true context.

Example of Misinterpretation

• Example from Luke 9:51 about Jesus going up to Jerusalem, not ascending to Heaven, showing the importance of correct translation.
• Samaritans' altered version of Torah and their conflict with Jesus.

Conclusion

• Necessity of understanding timing and prophetic significance of the Feasts of the Lord.
• Emphasis on Jewish people interpreting Jewish scripture for accurate understanding.

These notes provide a high-level overview of the key themes and historical context discussed in the lecture. They highlight the importance of accurate translation and cultural understanding in interpreting biblical texts.