Lecture Notes: Understanding the Light of Elohim

Opening Prayer

• Humility and reverence for Yahweh
• Gratitude for the set-apart day of rest
• Acknowledgement of Yahweh's omnipotence and covenant-keeping nature
• Prayer for forgiveness and purification
• Asking for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding
• Desire for righteousness and protection from worldly trials

Key Themes

The Light of Elohim

• Elohim as the Source of Light:

  • Enoch 28:7: Elohim judges with books of living and dead, represented by light.
  • Elohim's righteousness is symbolized by dazzling light.

• Creation and the Word:

  • Jubilees 12:4 and John 1:1: Everything created by God's word.
  • The Word as the light and life of men.

The Role of Yahusha (Jesus)

• Yahusha as the Light:

  • John 12:35-36: Walk in the light to avoid darkness.
  • Yahusha is the way, truth, and life. No one comes to the Father except through him.

• Purpose of Messiah:

  • Acts 26:22-23: Messiah suffered, died, and rose to bring light to Yisrael and Gentiles.

Being the Light

• Living as Children of Light:

  • Matthew 5:14: Believers are the light of the world.
  • Baruch 4:1-2: The commandments are light and lead to life.

• Guarding the Light:

  • Proverbs 6:23: The commandment is a lamp, the law is light.
  • Wisdom and righteousness should be treasured.

Spiritual Armor

• Protection and Righteousness:
  • Ephesians 6:4: Gird loins with truth, breastplate of righteousness.
  • Armoring sensitive areas with Yahweh's word.

Consequences of Rejecting the Light

• Darkness as Absence of Law:

  • 2 Esdras 14:20-23: Without the Torah, the world is in darkness.
  • People who abandon Yahweh's law walk in darkness.

• Judgment and Accountability:

  • Yahweh examines hearts and rewards according to deeds.
  • Baruch 48:38: Pride leads to ignorance of Yahweh's ways.

Personal Application

• Seeking and Living the Light:

  • Meditate on Yahweh’s word daily.
  • Replace darkness with Yahweh’s righteousness.

• Guard Against Deception:

  • Be vigilant of influences that lead away from Yahweh.
  • Hold fast to Yahweh’s commandments and reject false doctrines.

Conclusion

• Final Encouragement:

  • Walk as children of light, clinging to Yahweh’s righteousness.
  • Embrace Yahweh's commandments as the path to life and truth.

• Closing Prayer:

  • Prayer for continued guidance, protection, and adherence to Yahweh's word.

These notes summarize the insights shared during the lecture on 'Understanding the Light of Elohim'. The focus is on embracing the light that comes from Yahweh’s word and living a life that reflects His commandments.