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THE PRINCIPLES OF THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST

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RUSSELL SANDERS

12-1-2021

HANUKKAH – LESSON 4

Today is the second day of Hanukkah. We shall begin looking at some of the traditions and consider their value.

The value of the holiday is to remind Jews of the miracle working power of Jehovah (Yahweh), or Hashem as they now call Him.

Many secular Jews disbelieve the stories of how the Red Sea parted to allow escape from Egypt. They regard all the miracles in scripture to be fanciful tales. However, when they gather at Hanukkah and tell the story of the rededication of the temple after the desecration by Antiochus Epiphanes, they cannot deny the miracle of the eight days burning of the flame of light with only a one-day’s supply.

The history is impeccably recorded. The Books of the Maccabees record it. Syrian history and the journals of Antiochus record it. This is convincing evidence that even the most ardent unbeliever is inclined to accept today.

To commemorate the eight-day miracle, the most important custom is the lighting of the menorah. This menorah is a candelabra with nine branches. It is done in each Jewish household. The center branch represents the Spirit of God and His promised Messiah as the light of the world. It is called the “Shamash.”

In setting up the menorah, each candle is placed in it from right to left which is the same way Hebrew is written and read. However, the candles are lit from left to right.

The center elevated candle, the Shamash, is first to be lit and will remain lit throughout the holiday because all the other candles get their light from it.

On the first day of Hanukkah, the Shamash lights the first candle farthest to the left. On the second day, the candle next to it is lit and so on down the line until the eighth candle farthest to the right is lit.

Each day as they light a candle, the menorah is placed in a window so that passersby may see it. It is a testimony to the light of God and to their faith.

Oil was originally used in the temple. The temple no longer exists, and candles took its place. While the candelabra associated with Judaism has seven branches, only the menorah of the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) has nine, one for each of the eight days plus the Shamash representing God as the light of the world. Tomorrow we shall look at other traditions.

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HELEN SANDERS

12-1-2021

MURMURING

It was a big change for the Hebrew children when they left Egypt. They had been there over 400 years and had gotten accustomed to the customs and food of the land. They had forgotten much of what their father Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel) had taught them about the covenant made with God. You could call them “backslidden.” They had gotten comfortable even though they were slaves.

God saw their position and raised up Moses to deliver them. He had left Egypt 40 years earlier, as a result of a murder that caused him to flee. He was no longer the “prince” of Egypt. He was a shepherd on the mountain far away. I suppose he thought of his life back in Egypt and probably missed his family, but one wrong move caused him to run.

Now God was calling him back to Egypt with the intent of bringing the Hebrew children back to their promised land. It should not have taken them long to go from Egypt to Canaan, but they had some issues. Of course, there were the plagues and the harder conditions because of Moses’ going to Pharaoh. They didn’t like this because it “rocked their boat.”

Like most of us when we are used to doing something for a long time, it is hard to change. We make up excuses and blame others for our lack of willingness to change. Now the Hebrews had come out, crossed the Red Sea on dry land and were in the wilderness. They weren’t happy about this at all. They longed for the things the way they were back in Egypt even though they were slaves. They complained about their conditions, just like many of us do when things aren’t going the way we want them to.

Their murmuring and complaining cost many their lives. They couldn’t see God in their circumstances. God does not tolerate our insolence, and many found that out and never got to the promised land. Then the spies went in and said it was “too hard” because there were giants. Murmuring became their way of life. It cost them 40 years in the wilderness and many more died.

Murmuring is sin. We need to check our hearts and repent if all we do is complain. I have been guilty, and I am sure you have too. Perhaps this is the reason that we don’t get where God wants us to be. How sad to know we may leave earth early because of this kind of sin. I pray that if this is the case with you that you be willing to let go of the murmuring and start putting praise on your lips. Remember praise elevates but murmuring demotes.

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"So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me"

Ezekiel 33:7 KJV

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PROPHETIC WORDS AND EXHORTATIONS

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11-29-2021

PROPHETIC WORD

AS GIVEN TO HELEN SANDERS

For I have often called to you to come aside and rest in my presence and there have been those that have heeded my calling, but there are many that have been distracted in this hour and have failed to come and be with me. The testing period is going to increase for only those that come through the tests of the fire will be able to stand in the days ahead. There will be an outpouring of my spirit greater than before upon those that come and sit at my feet, but for those that don’t there will be greater and greater deception that will lead them away from the Word of Truth. Do not hesitate to sit often at my feet for this hour that is about to come will bring many things. There have been many strategic moves on my timetable, and I am putting in place those that are willing to yield to my leading. As they are strategically placed, they will see me move in their lives greater than ever, bringing my glory and my outpouring to those they minister to.

While at the same time be aware that in this season that is approaching there will be much that appears as light, but it is not of me. The deception will look so real that many will fail to discern the difference between the real and the deception. You must, again I say must, listen to my Spirit more than you ever have in this hour. There is about to take place a shift that will be like an earthquake in the natural, opening up the earth and causing many to fall into it, but it also will happen spiritually for those that are not aware of its coming. You must watch and pray like you never have before. You must daily be in my presence to ward off what is about to take place so that you are secure in my arms.

There will be a greater shaking than ever for this is the hour of revealing the darkness to those whose eyes are tuned to the light. Do not concentrate on the darkness. Concentrate on the light for the light will overtake the darkness when it is elevated. The deception will be so great than many that appear to have been my servants will be totally deceived.

So, my children, come apart and spend time with me so you will not fall for Satan’s many devises that are about to be displayed. I am here awaiting your presence. I am here to sustain you in this hour. I am here to bring you the truth you will need, and you shall be victorious as you are sustained by my presence saith the Lord.

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Apostle Pat Murray

11-30-2021

PROPHETIC EXHORTATION

Today God is saying to someone to just “Go Take Another Look”. Some of you have all but given up; And it’s just because you can’t seem to see any hope for the answers to your long awaited prayers. To make bad matters worse the haters and the doubters are telling you, “Just get a grip, nothing is going to change. You may as well accept it and move on”. Oh, but in spite of all the naysayers God has something to say to you just as He did to His children in Bible days. Yes, today God is saying to those who’ll listen...”Child walk by faith and go ahead and... “Take Another Look”. Yes, I’m telling you that sometimes you just gotta...”Go Look Again”. Remember the great man of God Elijah when he was up against all the evil prophets of Baal in I Kings 18 and everything looked really hopeless. But God spoke to Elijah in V. 43: “He said to his servant, “Go up and look out to sea.” He went up and looked, but reported, “There is nothing.” Seven times God said, “Go look again”. Today regardless of what you’re going through or what problems you’re now facing, God has the answer. In fact, God had your answer long before you even knew you had a problem. However, before you can see the answer, God is telling you that you must... “Go Look Again”. But this time you must look through eyes of faith and not through the eyes of doubt and unbelief that has tried so desperately to steal your faith in what God has promised you. So believe in your heart that when you...”Go Look Again” you will now see and know that God has the battle plan laid out for you. Yes, just as He did for Elijah God will give you the victory and it will bring Him the glory. Now you get ready to brush away the tears, the fears, your doubt and the unbelief...Then grab your spiritual umbrella and...”You Go Look Again”. For it always makes a difference when Jesus comes on the scene of your life. Never forget that just as Elijah took one more faith walk; And he “went to go look again” and then he finally saw the clouds heavy with rain. If you can only believe then you too can experience a refreshing rain as it’s now coming to you; And mercy drops are beginning to fall as God’s showers of blessings come to you.