"Faithful Expectations" 06/16/2011
Our Sabbath lesson dealt with Faith as taught by the Messiah in the Scriptures and I was so blessed & encouraged by this teaching. I really appreciated the insights concerning the Scripture about 1.Not Laying up Treasures on Earth, (Matthew 6:19) and 2.Seeking the Kingdom of Elohim first (Luke 12:31) This is the link to the teaching for those who want a boost of faith building, (approx 90min): http://www.ustream.tv/channel/shabbat-study-fellowship#utm_campaign=www.facebook.com&utm_source=2918955&utm_medium=social  This lesson also reminds me of a little family game we did in Louisiana. Basically, you 1. Write down some thought-provoking faith based questions on little cards. 2.Put them in a jar 3.Occasionally have one of your children take out a card to read. 4.Discuss as a family. This really opens up good dialogue about our Faith.... "But set apart יהוה Elohim in your hearts, and always be ready to give an answer to everyone asking you a reason concerning the expectation that is in you, with meekness and fear" (1Kefa/1Peter 3:15) For those interested in this family activity, I have listed some starters for discussion which is entitled "FAITHFUL EXPECTATIONS" It can be found under resources on http://exploringhebrew.weebly.com/ Also, you will notice there is a blank page for you to add your own questions. Here's a quick link to this pdf file: http://exploringhebrew.weebly.com/uploads/3/6/1/0/3610819/faithful_expectations_question_cards.pdf Add Comment Resources for Memorizing the 10 Commandments 06/09/2011
In an effort to help our children learn "The 10 Words", (aka 10 commandments) from a Hebrew perspective, I did a little online research and complied some hand motions for each one according to their order. Here's my written list and I hope to eventually put up a video once the children learn these motions (click to download the pdf file):  
For the excerpts from Deuteronomy and Exodus, you can click below (taken from The Scriptures Bible version):
There were a few videos on YouTube that gave me ideas for this list. Simply do a search on YouTube with words like: 10 commandments, hand motions, memorization, fingers, learn, etc. Also, I found these flashcards that helped with the first 3 commandments (although I still did a little variation to try to emphasize the Hebraic mndset. For example, with commandment#3 referring to taking on the name or in Hebrew the "shem" which means character of YHWH in falsehood (as opposed to just not saying His "name" or "title" in vain): http://sundayschoolnetwork.com/curriculum_dwnld-ten-commandments.html As usual, Hebrew4Christians is a great resource for The 10 Commandments: http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Torah/Ten_Cmds/ten_cmds.html#Listing1 Finally, here's a seven page set of worksheets to help enhance learning these commandments: http://www.trainupchildren.com/children/worksheets/ten-commandments.pdf ENJOY TEACHING THESE COMMANDMENTS :-) “And these Words which I am commanding you today shall be in your heart, and you shall impress them upon your children, and shall speak of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up..." (Deu 6:6-7 ) Another Handy Audio Tool 06/01/2011
This is an online site I've visited often to search scriptures: Today, we were given some chapters to read in Ezekiel so I simply used biblegateway and clicked on the audio option so I could spend time with MaYah while listening to the passages. This is also a good option for Torah portions right before bedtime:-) ENJOY! PASSOVER VIDEO 05/13/2011
This is a video reflecting some of our Passover preparations. I'm uploading it at the request of a fellow sister :-) Hebrew & Greek Free Audio 05/02/2011
I just came across a very helpful free resource for listening to the Bible read in Hebrew and Greek: http://aoal.org/hebrew_audiobible.htm Thanks for the link Follower of the Way:-) (http://www.followeroftheway.com/) Torah Readings 02/10/2011
 We had a wonderful start to the Sabbath....Prayer, Feasting & Scripture Readings. I was so excited to resume our Torah reading schedule. We look forward to doing readings from the Torah, Tanakh & Brit Chadasha on Sabbath evenings. Here are a few notes from the study:
A Humble Prayer 12/19/2010
הללויה (HalleluYah/Praise YHWH) for a home of שלום (shalom/peace), a place of refuge for הקדושים (qodeshiym/set-apart ones) תודה (todah/thank you) your chastisement and loving compassion תודה(todah/thank you) for placing your תורה (torah/instructions) in our inward parts - Please grant us wisdom and direction as we seek your will in all things. אמן MatisYahu 11/28/2010
This is one of our favorite Jewish artists. (For those who like a taste of reggae with Righteous Lyrics) Study Notes 11/28/2010
 We've been studying some foundational teachings today and I thought I'd share some notes:
Shabbat in the 7th Month 11/06/2010
Wow! An entire month passed since I did any Shabbat posts....well, it goes without saying that we had a busy month with the Fall feasts and so much was learned over the past several Sabbaths. We're still going strong with our Torah studies, Hebrew lessons, singing & prayers. Recently, the children and I are learning to sing Psalms 23 in Hebrew.....If we work on our pronunciations more, perhaps I can share it here in a few weeks. Tonight we just finished a study with our friends about the "Chodesh" (renewal/month/new moon.) Our friend prepared a wonderful worksheet ( ) & Scripture study for us to discuss. We're also hoping to retrieve the notes Marlon did several months ago so we can share more. It seems that more believers are trying to understand YHWH's instructions concerning the New Moon. We are also studying and trying to gain understanding, so if you have any helpful resources then feel free to share. Finally, here is a quick clip we took during the Feast of Tabernacles (aka "Sukkot"):
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Updates from our favorite set-apart day of the week.... Sabbath, שבת(Shabbat)  Shemoth (Exo) 20:8-11 “Remember the Sabbath day, to set it apart. Six days you labour, and shall do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath1 of יהוה your Elohim. You do not do any work – you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. For in six days יהוה made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore יהוה blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart." Wayyiqra (Lev) 23:2-3 “Speak to the children of Yisra’ĕl, and say to them, ‘The appointed times of יהוה, which you are to proclaim as set-apart gatherings, My appointed times, are these: ‘Six days work is done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of rest, a set-apart gathering. You do no work, it is a Sabbath to יהוה in all your dwellings. " Yeshayahu (Isa)58:13-14 “If you do turn back your foot from the Sabbath, from doing your pleasure on My set-apart day, and shall call the Sabbath ‘a delight,’ the set-apart day of יהוה ‘esteemed,’ and shall esteem it, not doing your own ways, nor finding your own pleasure, nor speaking your own words, Isa 58:14 then you shall delight yourself in יהוה. And I shall cause you to ride on the heights of the earth, and feed you with the inheritance of Yaʽaqoḇ your father. For the mouth of יהוה has spoken!” ArchivesApril 2012 Categories | ||||||||||||
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