Lecture Notes: The Word of Yahuwah

Introduction

• The Word of Yahuwah is more than spoken or written words; it is alive and full of power.
• It has been present throughout history, influencing key biblical figures:
  • Whispered to the faithful
  • Called the lost home
  • Shook the foundations of the earth

The Word Through History

• Abraham: Spoke to Abraham, forming a covenant.
• Moses: Guided Moses through the wilderness.
• Prophets: Strengthened the prophets.
• Yahushua: Became flesh as Yahushua, the Messiah.

The Nature of the Word

• Timelessness: Not bound by time and space.
• Attributes:
  • Sees truth
  • Sees sin
  • Heals the sick and lame
  • Holds all things together
  • Breathes life into the hopeless

The Word in Creation

• Genesis Account:
  • Elohim created the heavens and earth by His word.
  • "Let there be light" initiated creation (Genesis 1:1-3).
• Apocrypha and Psalms: Echoes the power of the Word (Wisdom of Solomon 9:1, Psalm 33:6).
• New Testament Revelation: Yahushua is the Word; all things were made through Him (John 1:3).

The Word and Fellowship

• Garden of Eden: The Word walked and fellowshiped with creation (Genesis 3:8).
• Incarnation: The Word became flesh to restore the broken fellowship (John 1:14).

The Word and the Covenant

• Abraham's Call: Initiated a covenant, a promise for the Israelites (Genesis 12:1).
• Theophany at Mamre: The Word appeared to Abraham (Genesis 18:1).

The Word’s Revelation to Moses

• Burning Bush: The Word called Moses, revealing His sacred name (Exodus 3:4, 3:14).
• Wilderness Journey: Yahushua as the spiritual rock (1 Corinthians 10:4).

The Word Among the Prophets

• Samuel’s Calling: The Word stood and called Samuel (1 Samuel 3:7,10).
• Jeremiah’s Purpose: The Word revealed plans for Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:4-5).
• Ezekiel’s Vision: Empowered and lifted Ezekiel (Ezekiel 2:2).
• Apocryphal Insight: Describes the Word as powerful and militant (Wisdom of Solomon 18:15).

The Word and the Tabernacle

• Dwelling Among People: The Word chose to dwell among His people (Exodus 25:8).
• Yahushua as Living Torah: Fulfilled the dwelling of the Word (Colossians 2:9).

The Word Made Flesh

• Incarnation as Yahushua: The Word became flesh, demonstrating Yahuwah’s love and wisdom (John 1:14).
• Hebrews’ Insight: Expresses Yahusha as the reflection of Yahuwah’s glory (Hebrews 1:3).

The Eternal Word

• Timeless Power: Unchanging and eternal, settled in heaven (Psalm 119:89).
• Transformative Presence: Desires to dwell within us, transforming our lives.

Conclusion

• The Word of Yahuwah is a living presence seeking to reside in us.
• Encourages preparation of our hearts to become a temple for the Word.
• Reminder to remain faithful and anticipate the fulfillment of Yahuwah’s promises.
• Call to support and glorify the Word.