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| Hebrews 2 | | For the law, had in it a Shadow, of the good things, that are coming, not the realities themselves, for this reason, it can never, by the same Sacrifices, repeated Endlessly, Year, after Year. They could not Perfect those, who Offered them, for if they had once, been Perfected, they would have ceased, from their Offerings. For from henceforth, their Minds, would not have driven them, into the Sins, from which they, had once been Cleansed, but in those Sacrifices, they remembered their Sins, every Year. For it is not possible, that the Blood, of Bulls, and of Goats, could take away Sins, when the Messiah, was on the Earth, he said, Sacrifice, and Offering, you did not desire, but a Body, you prepared for me. With Burnt Offerings, and Sin Offerings, you were not pleased, then I said, here I am. It is Written about me, in the Scroll, Sacrifices, and Offerings Burnt, and Sin Offerings, you did not desire, nor were you pleased, with them, although the Law, Required them, to be made. Then he said, here I am, I have come, to do your will, he sets aside, the first, to establish, the second. For by this, his pleasure we are, Sanctified, through the Offering, of the Body, of Yeshua, the Messiah, a single Time. Day, after Day, every High Priest appointed, stands, and performs his Duties, again, and again. He Offers, the same Sacrifice, which had never, been able to Cleanse Sins, but this one, after he had Offered, one Sacrifice, for Sins, sat down, on the Right Hand, of Elohim, Forever. Waiting from henceforth, until his Enemies, are placed, as a Stool, under his Feet. For by one Offering, he has Perfected those, who are Sanctified, through him, Forever.
And also Elohim, Testifies to us, about this first, he says, this is the Covenant, I will make with them, after that Time, says Yahweh, I will put my Law, into their Minds, and Inscribe it, on their hearts. Then he adds, their Sins, and Lawless acts, I will not remember, against them, for where there is Forgiveness, of Sins, there is not Required, an Offering. For Sins therefore, Brothers, since we have Confidence, in entering into the Inner Sanctuary, through the Blood, of Yeshua, by a New, and Living way. Which he has opened for us, through the Veil, that is to say, his Body, and having a Great High Priest, over the House, of Elohim, let us draw near, with a true Mind, in full Assurance, of believing. Having our Minds sprinkled, and Cleansed, of Evil Thought, and our Bodies, Washed with Pure Water, let us remain Firm, in the profession, of our believing, without Wavering. For he who has Promised us, is Faithful, and let us consider, how we may Spur, one another on, toward love, and good Deeds, not forsaking the Assembling, of ourselves together, as is customary, for some. But Exhorting one another, and so much the more, when you see, that Day approaching, if we deliberately, keep on Sinning, after we, have received the knowledge, of the Truth, no Sacrifice, for Sins, is left, but only a Fearful expectation, of Judgment, and of raging Fire, that will consume, the Adversaries. Anyone, who rejected the Law, of Moses, Died, without Mercy. On the Testimony, of Two, or Three Witnesses, how much more severely, do you think a Man deserves, to be Punished, who has trampled, the Son, of Elohim, under Foot. And has considered the Blood, of his Covenant, through which he, had been Sanctified, as Ordinary Blood, and has Blasphemed, Elohim, of Grace.
For we know him, who said, vengeance is mine, I will repay, says Yahweh, and again, Yahweh shall Judge, his People, it is a fearful thing, to fall into the Hands, of the Living Elohim. Remember those earlier Days, after you, had received the Light, when you, stood your ground, in a great Contest, in the Face, of Suffering, with reproach, and Affliction, and you, were a gazing Stock, and also were the associates, of persons, who endured things. And you were grieved for those, who were Imprisoned, and joyfully accepted, the confiscation, of your Property, because you knew, that you yourselves, had better, and lasting Possessions. So do not throw away, your Confidence, it will be rightly, Rewarded, you need to Persevere, so that, when you, have done the will, of Elohim, you will receive, what he has Promised. For in just a very little while, he who is coming, will come, and will not delay, but the Righteous, shall Live, by believing, and if any draw back, I will not be pleased, with him. But we, are not of those, who draw back, and are Destroyed, but of those, who believe, and are Saved. Now believing, is the substance, of things, Hoped for, as it was the substance, of things, which have come to pass, and it is the evidence, of things, not seen. And for it, the Ancients are well Testified of, for it is through believing, we understand that the Universe, was formed, at Elohim's Command, so that what is seen, was not made, out of what, was visible.
It was through believing, Abel Offered, a more excellent Sacrifice, to Elohim, than Cain, and because of this, he received a Testimony, that he was Righteous, and Elohim Testified, to his Offering, therefore, even though he is dead, he speaks. Through believing, Enoch passed on, and did not Taste Death, and he was not to be found, because Elohim, had moved him away, for before, he had passed on, he was Commended, as One, who Pleased Elohim, and without believing, it is impossible, to please Elohim, because anyone, who comes to him, must believe, that he exists, and that he rewards those, who earnestly seek him. Through believing, Noah, when he was warned, concerning the things not seen, became Fearful, and made an Ark, to Save his Household, and through it, he Condemned the World, and became Heir, of Righteousness, which is through believing. Through believing, Abraham, when he was Called to depart, for the Land, which he was to receive, for an Inheritance, obeyed, and he went out, not knowing where he was going. Through believing, he made his Home, in the Promised Land, like a Stranger, in a Foreign County, and he dwelt in Tents, with Isaac, and Jacob, the Heirs, with him, of the same Promise, for he looked, for the City, that has a Foundation, whose Architect, and Builder, is Elohim. Through believing, also Sarah, who was Barren, acquire Energy, to receive Seed, and out of the Time, of her Years, she brought forth, because she firmly believed, that he was Faithful, who had Promised her, therefore, there sprang from One, who was as good, as Dead, Numbers were Born, like the Stars, of the Universe, and like the Sand, of the Shore, of the Sea, which is Innumerable.
These all Died, in believing, not having received, the Promised Land, but they saw it, from afar, and rejoiced in it, and they acknowledged, that they were Strangers, and Pilgrims, on Earth. People who say such things, show that they, are looking for a Country, of their own, if they, had been thinking, of the Country they had left, they would have had opportunity, to return, but now, it is evident, that they desire, a better City, that City, which is in Heaven. Therefore, Elohim is not ashamed, to be Called the God, for he has prepared, for them a City. Through believing, Abraham, when Elohim tested him, Offered Isaac, as a Sacrifice, he who had received the Promises, was about to Sacrifice, his One, and only Son, even though Elohim had said, to him, it is through Isaac, shall your Descendants, be called. Abraham reasoned, that Elohim could, raise the Dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac, back from Death. Through believing, in the things to come, Isaac, Blessed Jacob, and Esau. Through believing, Jacob, when Dying, Blessed each, of the Sons, of Joseph, and Bowed himself, on the Top, of his Staff, through believing, Joseph, when Dying, was Mindful, of the Exodus, of the Israelites, from Egypt, and gave Instructions, about his Bones. Through believing, the Parents, of Moses, after he was Born, Hid him Three Months, because they saw, he was no ordinary Child, and they were not Deterred, by the Command, of the King. Through believing, Moses, when he came to Manhood, refused to be Called, the Son, of Pharaoh's Daughter, and he chose, to be in Affliction, with the people, of Elohim, then to enjoy, the pleasures, of Sin, for a short while, and he esteemed the coming, of the Messiah, a greater Treasure, than the hoarded Riches, of Egypt, for he looked forward, to receive, a Reward.
Through believing, he forsook Egypt, not Fearing the Wrath, of the King, and he Survived, after he had seen Elohim, who is Invisible, through believing, he Instituted the Passover, and Sprinkled the Blood, so that the Destroyer, of the Firstborn, would not Touch, the Firstborn, of Israel, through believing, they passed through the Sea, of Reeds, as by Dry Land, but in it, the Egyptians, were Drowned, when they, made the Attempt. Through Believing, the Walls, of Jericho, fell down, after they, had been Encompassed, Seven Days, through believing, Rahab, the Harlot, perished not, with them, who believed not, when she received the Spies, with Peace. And what more, shall I say, for Time would fail me, to Tell, of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthah, and also of David, and Samuel, and of the rest, of the Prophets, who through believing, Conquered Kingdoms, Administered Justice, and gained, what was Promised. Who shut the Mouths, of Lions, Quenched the fury, of the Flames, and were Delivered, from the Edge, of the Sword, and were made Strong, from Infirmities, and became Valiant, in Battle, and Overthrew the Camps, of the Adversaries, restored to women, their Sons, raised people, from the Dead. While other Died, through Tortures, not Hoping for Deliverance, that they, might have a better Resurrection, others endured Mockings, and Scourgings, while still others, were Chained, and put in Prison, some were Stoned, some were Sawed, in Two, some Died, by the Edge, of the Sword, others Roamed about, clothed in Sheep Skins, and Goat Skins, Destitute, Persecuted, and Mistreated, of whom, the World was not Worthy. They were like those, who are Lost, in the Desert, and in Mountains, and in Dens, and Caves, of the Earth, these were all Commended, for their believing. Yet none of them, received, what had been Promised, because Elohim, from the Beginning, provided for our Help, lest without us, they should not, be made Perfect.
Therefore, also Seeing we, are Surrounded, by such a great Cloud, of Witnesses, let us Throw off everything, that Hinders, and the Sin, that so easily, Entangles us, and let us Run, with Perseverance, the Race marked out, for us, let us, fix our Eyes, on Yeshua, the Author, and Perfecter, of our believing. And who instead, of the joy, which he could have, had endured the Tree, scorning its, Shame, and is now Seated, at the Right Hand, of the Throne, of Elohim, see therefore, how much he has Suffered, from the Hands, of Sinners, from these, who were a Contradiction, to themselves. Lest you become weary, and faint in your Mind, you have not yet, come to the point, of Bloodshed, in your Striving, against Sin, and you have Forgotten, the Teaching, which has been told, to you, as to Children. My Brothers, despise not the Chastening, of Yahweh, not let your Mind faint, when you are Rebuked, of him, for whom Yahweh loves, he Chastens, and he Disciplines, the Son, with whom, he is pleased. Now therefore, endure Discipline, because Elohim, acts toward you, as toward Sons, for where is the Son, whom the Father, does not Discipline, but if you, are without Discipline, that every Discipline, by which every man, is Trained, then should we, willingly be under Subjection, to our Heavenly Father, and Live. For they, only for a short while, Disciplined us, as seemed good to them, but Elohim corrects us, for our advantage, that we might become Partakers, of his Holiness, no Discipline, at the Time, is expected to be a thing, of joy, but of sorrow, but in the End, it produces the Fruits, of Peace, and Righteousness, to those, who are Trained, by it.
Therefore, be Courageous, and Strong, and make Straight, the Paths, for your Feet, that the member, which is Lame, may not Wander, but be Healed, follow after Peace, with every man, and after Holiness, without which, a man will not, See our Lord. And be aware, lest anyone, be found among you, failing, of the Grace, of Elohim, or lest, any Root, of bitterness, should put forth the Flower, and Injure you, and many be Contaminated, or lest there, be found among you, be Immoral, and Weak, like Esau, who sold his Birthright, for a Morsel, of Meat. For you know, that afterward, when he wished to Inherit, the Blessing, he was rejected, and he had no chance, of recovery, even though he sought it, with Tears. You have not, come to a Mountain, that can be touched, and that is burning, with Fire, nor the Darkness, nor the Mist, nor the Storm, nor to a Trumpet blast, or to such a Voice, speaking Words, that those who heard it, begged, that no further Word, be spoken, to them, because they, could not bear, what was Commanded. If even an Animal, touches the Mountain, it must be Stoned, the Sight, was so terrifying, that Moses said, I Fear, and Quake, but you, have come near, to Mount Zion, and to the City, of the Living Elohim, the Heavenly Jerusalem, and to the Innumerable multitude, of Angles. And to a gathering, an Assembly, of the First Born Ones, having been enrolled, in Heaven, and to Elohim, the Judge, of all, and to Yeshua, the Mediator, of the New Covenant, through the sprinkling, of his Blood, which speaks, a better Message, than Abel did. Beware therefore, lest you refuse Elohim, who speaks to you, for if they, were not Delivered, who refused him, who spoke with them, on Earth, much more, can we not Escape, if we refuse him, who speaks to us, from Heaven. He is the one, whose Voice Shook, the Earth, but now he has Promised, saying once more, I will Shake, not only the Earth, but also Heaven, and this his expression, once more Indicated, the Mutation, of the things, that are Shaken, because they, are Fabricated, that the things, which will not, be Shaken, may Remain. Therefore, Receiving a Kingdom, which cannot be Shaken, let us Hold fast, that Grace, whereby we may serve, and please Elohim, with Discipline, and in Submission, for our Elohim, is a Consuming Light, keep on loving each other, as Brothers.
Be not Forgetful, of Hospitality, for by this, some unknowingly, took in Angels, as Guests. Be Mindful, of those in Prison, as if you, were their fellow Prisoners, and those, who are mistreated, as if you yourselves, were Suffering. A Marriage, should be Honored, by all, the Marriage Bed, kept Pure, for Elohim will Judge, the Adulterer, and all the Sexually Immoral. Let not your Mind, love Money, and be content, with what you have, for he has said, never will I, leave you, nor Slacken the Hand, towards you, so we say, with Confidence, Yahweh, is my helper, I will not be afraid, what can man, do to me. Remember those, who are your Leaders, those, who have spoken, the Word, of Elohim, to you, Consider the Outcome, of their way, of Life, and Imitate their believing. Yeshua, the Messiah, is the same Yesterday, and Today, and Forever, do not be carried away, by Strange, and Different Teachings, for it is a good thing, to Strengthen, our Minds, with Grace, not by Ceremonial Foods, because it did not help those, who greatly sought, after it. We have an Altar, from which those, who Minister in the Tabernacle, have no Authority, to Eat, for the Flesh, of those Animals, whose Blood, the High Priest brought, into the Sanctuary, for Sins, was burned, outside the Camp. Wherefore, also Yeshua, that he might Sanctify, his people, through his own Blood, Suffered outside, the City, let us go forth, therefore, to him, outside the Camp, bearing his Reproach, for here, we have not a permanent City, but we seek one to come, through Yeshua. Therefore, let us always, Offer the Sacrifice, of Praise, to Elohim, that is the Fruit, of the Lips, giving thanks, to his Name, and do not forget, to do good, and to share, with others, for with such Sacrifices, Elohim is pleased.
Obey your Leaders, and Submit, to their Authority, they keep Watch, over you, as men, who must give an account, obey them, so that their work, will be a joy, not a Burden, for that would be, of no Advantage, to you. Pray for us, for we Trust, we have a good Conscience, being in all things, willing to Live, Honestly. I particularly urge you, to Pray, so that, I may return to you, sooner. Now the Elohim, of Peace, who brought up, from among, the Dead, the Messiah, our Lord, make you perfect, in every good work, to do his will, working in us, that which is well pleasing, in his Sight, through Yeshua, the Messiah, to whom be Glory, Forever, and ever, believe. Now I request from you, my Brothers, that you prolong, your Minds, on the Word, of Exhortation, for I have Written you, only a short Letter. I want you to know, that our Brother Timothy, has been released, if he arrives soon, I will come with him, to See you. Greet all your Leaders, and all Elohim's people. Those from Italy, send you their Greetings. Grace, be with you all, Believe.
This letter is dedicated to the
memory, of my teacher.
Victor Paul Wierwille
Always think context.
Robert O. Stone |