My Living Branch Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Welcome and greetings for Shabbat.
• Announcement: Yahuwah.Army website revamp with an intro video.
• Update on bookmarker witnessing video with new color scheme (black and gold).
• Reminder: First Fruit observance at sunset.

Main Topic: Teach Them to be Set Apart (Part 2)

Importance of Teachers and Teaching

• Priests were intended to teach the people but had instructions to follow first.
• Teaching by example is emphasized.

Prayer

• Invocation for focus on spiritual matters and commandments.
• Acknowledgment of the importance of love through keeping commandments.

Bookmarker Witnessing Team

• Invitation to join the bookmarker witnessing team.
• Mention of active members in various locations.

Key Scripture: Leviticus 10:8-11

• Instructions to priests about distinguishing between the set apart and the profane.
• Emphasis on teaching the children of Israel the laws given by Yahuwah.

Teachers and Real-Life Experience

• Example of practical experience versus theoretical knowledge.
• Importance of teachers implementing laws, statutes, and commandments in their own lives.

Malachi's Indictment on Priests (Malachi 1:6-10)

• Priests despising Yahuwah's name through improper offerings.
• Importance of presenting proper sacrifices and offerings.

Seriousness of Teaching (Malachi 2:1-9)

• Consequences for priests not taking Yahuwah's commands to heart.
• The burden on teachers to live the teachings and not cause others to stumble.

Teachers in the Brit Hadashah (Matthew 23)

Critique of Scribes and Pharisees

• Scribes and Pharisees criticized for placing burdens on others.
• Emphasis on being seen by men and seeking titles.
• Importance of servant leadership.

Teaching and Inner Character

• Importance of focusing on inner transformation before external appearance.
• Hypocrisy and lawlessness highlighted as major issues.

Weightier Matters of the Torah

• Emphasis on justice, mercy, and faith as weightier matters.
• Warning against focusing solely on external observances.

Conclusion

• Reminder of the seriousness of teaching and examples from scripture.
• Call for teachers to live by the teachings they share.

Additional Information

• Encouragement to join online community and engage with content.
• Reminder of upcoming events and resources for further study.

Note: The notes focus on the importance of teaching by example, the responsibilities of spiritual leaders, and the call for authenticity in worship and teaching.