Sabbath Thoughts And Reflections

In this 4th installment of our Melchizedek series,we continue our exploration of the historical and theological aspects of the Melchizedekian Priesthood. We examine the connections between Shem, Avram, and the Melchizedekian lineage as depicted in the Book of Jasher. Our discussion covers various perspectives on the Melchizedekian Priesthood, including its significance and the roles of key Hebrew patriarchal figures. We also address the controversies and differing views surrounding the identity of Melchizedek and the legitimacy of the Book of Jasher as a historical and sacred source.

Explore with me the theological implications of the Avram-Melchizedek encounter. In this third installment of our Melchizedek series, we discuss how various historical figures and people of faith viewed and understood Avram's Melchizedek and how their insights help us better understand our Melchizedekian Priestly Pedigree. 

Explore the profound journey of faith and devotion in 'Living in Yah's Presence-The Call to Holistic Righteousness.' Discover the significance of walking blamelessly before Yah and embracing His set apart ways for a spiritually holistic life.

Explore with us Yeshua's seeming prohibition against leaders of the Messianic faith, taking on the titles of Rabbi, Teacher, and Father. Are we of the True Faith once Delivered supposed to take Master Yeshua's seeming prohibition against the use of these titles literally? Come. Listen. Study. Meditate. And then you decide.

Explore the profound significance and controversy surrounding the Ineffable Name of Yehovah. Dive into Jewish traditions, interpretations, and the impact on modern faith practices. Uncover the truth behind the sacred names and their misinterpretations.

Dive into the historical, spiritual, and eschatological significance of Melchizedek in this comprehensive series. Discover the ancient context and the eternal priesthood that links to our salvation and covenant relationship with the Almighty.

Dive into the historical and theological exploration of Noahide Laws in this comprehensive analysis. Understand the origins, implications, and controversies surrounding these ancient precepts.

Explore the journey of Avram and the unfolding of Yah's Covenant in this insightful Torah reading. Delve into the significance of faith and obedience as Avram moves from Ur to Canaan, building altars and receiving divine promises. Understand the phases of the Avrahamic Covenant and its impact on humanity.

Explore the origins, development, and implications of the Noahide Laws within Rabbinic Judaism. This paper delves into the historical context, theological debates, and the role of these laws for both Jews and Gentiles.

Discover the Prophetic Journey from Noah to Nations

The Noahic Covenant: Humanity's Path to Redemption Greetings, saints of the Most High. Welcome to another installment of the Messianic Torah Observer. I'm Rod Thomas, coming to you on a beautiful Shabbat in the DFW area. I hope this message finds you and your loved ones well and blessed. Today, we delve into the Noahic Covenant, the second rung on Yehovah's ladder leading to our redemption. This covenant, established after the Great Flood, is foundational to our understanding of redemption and renewal. Our Torah Reading for this week is contained in Genesis 8.15-9.17, with the haftarah reading to be found in Isaiah 42.7-21, and the apostolic in 2 Timothy 2.8-19. I’ve chosen to entitle this post: “From Flood to Faith—The Enduring Promise of the Noahic Covenant – My Thoughts and Reflections on Torah Reading 7.” Key Concepts: Covenant (Brit): Yehovah's plan to redeem humanity. Renewal: The command to repopulate the Earth and renew the original Edenic/Adamic Covenant. Burnt Offerings: Noah's offerings on a re

The 9th Rosh Chodesh is upon us. Yet most Messianics/Netsarim are ignorant of the importance of this set apart day, while others simply reject the day because it's not a day that they are interested in keeping. In this post I make the case, based on the Torah Reading for the 9th Rosh Chodesh, for every elect/chosen of Yehovah to observe and keep the Feast of Rosh Chodesh each month.

This week's Torah Reading is the story of the saving of Noah and his family brought about through God keeping covenant and manifesting His righteousness. The spiritual and halachic principles embedded in this Torah Reading Discussion remain evergreen for us today in 2024.

Paul wrote to his young protégé Timothy that the End of Days would be the most perilous of times to have ever struck humanity (2 Tim. 3.1-5). In fact, our Master Yeshua Messiah declared that "just as the days of Noah were, so the coming of the Son of Man will be. We discuss what the world was like in Noah's day and how Noah pleased God/Yah despite him living in such difficult times.

This week's Torah Reading draws our attention to the realities of humanity's rebelliousness against Yehovah and His Ways, and rebelliousness mars the Creator's image in His human creation.

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, many of the citizens of this nation will take part in the electoral process. For the Messianic/Netsari/Nazarene Israelite, the question they must answer is: Do they take part or not take part in the electoral process of this nation? In this installment of TMTO, we discuss the moral implications of believers taking part in Tuesday's election.

In this installment of TMTO, I give an update on the ministry and share my thoughts and reflections on our recent missionary-Sukkot trip to Kenya.