The FIRST Testament (Old Testament) starts with the Pentateuch or Torah (instructions), and is comprised of 5 sections: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The word Genesis means In the Beginning and the author of the Book is not identified but traditionally, the author has always been assumed to be Moses and there is no conclusive reason to deny this. …
V’Zot HaBerachah (and this is the blessing) SIMCHAT TORAH (Rejoicing in Torah)
Deuteronomy 33:1 וְזֹאת And this is the blessing, in which blessed Moses, the man of Elohim את־ Children of Israel before his death. C-MATS Question: What were the final words of Moses? These final words of Moses are a combination of blessing and prophecy, in which he blesses each tribe according to its national responsibilities and individual greatness. Moses’ blessings …
Sukkot-Feast of Tabernacles
Question: When is Sukkot or the Feast of Tabernacles? YOU SHOULD CELEBRATE SUKKOT ON THE 15TH DAY OF THE 7TH MONTH UNTIL THE 22nd DAY OF THE 7th MONTH. Numbers 29:12 And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month you will have a sacred convocation (Sukkot); you will do no ordinary work and you will keep a feast to …
Yom Kippur
Question: When is Yom Kippur? YOU SHOULD CELEBRATE YOM KIPPUR IN THE SEVENTH MONTH ON THE TENTH DAY OF THE MONTH. Yom Kippur is on the 10th day of the 7th month (Ethanim / Tishri) usually during our months of September or October. Leviticus 16:29 And this will be a permanent regulation for you: that in the seventh month, on …
NITZAVIM (you are standing)/VAYELECH (and he went)
Deuteronomy 29:10 You stand this day before יהוה your Elohim; your captains of your tribes, your elders and your officers, and all the men of Israel. C-MATS Question: What is important about the verse, “You stand this day before יהוה your Elohim?” You have provoked the Omnipresent to anger many times, yet He has not made an end to you. …