David Journal

Tag: Lynda Christian Cherry

  • The Lord’s Call to Follow Him

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    To be of the seed of Abraham, under the covenant, is to do the works of Abraham and fulfill the mission to which he was called. Abraham – Thou art my son “Abraham, Abraham . . .” the Lord opened the conversation with his name twice. Father of nations Moses – Thou art my son.…

  • Spring and Fall Festivals

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    7 Feasts and Festivals festivals celebrated planting and harvest (mostly harvest) SpringPassoverFeast of Unleavened BreadFeast of Firstfruits SummerFeast of Weeks – Pentacost FallFeast of Trumpets – Rosh HashanahFeast of Atonement – Yom KippurFeast of Tabernacles – Sukkot Garments made of skins symbolize Atonement Adam and eve had to kill an animal to make them which…

  • Meaning and Importance of Names

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    Too often we talk and think about the Atonement as a group event (perhaps because of the enormity of the implications) when it was (as we should know deep down) acted out on a basis of individuals. It was worked out for each of us individually by a Savior who loves and knows us individually.…

  • Feast of Tabernacles

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    The tabernacles being referenced were temporary shelters that the people would build using living branches.This takes place 5 days after Rosh Hashanah and lasts 7 daysThis is the time just when living outside is becoming uncomfortable, but this practice displays their faith in the protection of God.Sukkot is the plural form of SukkahThese are booths…

  • Called by a New Name

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    Abram was 75 when the Lord called him to leave Ur.Read Genesis 15 to learn of a very interesting encounter where the Lord renews his covenant with Abram. 25 years after the covenant was first made the Lord showed Himself to Abram and calls him Abraham. Being called by a new name is representative of…

  • Feast of Trumpets and Day of Atonement

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    Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kipur We, as Ephriam, must learn and appreciate what Judah has to offer. Feast of Tabernacles also known as Sukkot Rosh Hashanah The Gold Shofar is to sound longer than the two silver trumpets beside it. (one on each side) The shofar represents: The voice of God The receiving of the…

  • Remembrance and Anticipation

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    Graphs from yesterdays class Spring and Fall Festivals are on the websites listed at Lynda Christian Cherry Feast of Weeks (otherwise known as Pentacost)Pentacost = 50 which is the number of days for Moses to lead the people to Sinai The three in the spring symbolize the first coming of ChristThe three in the fall…