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The Name Game

4/7/2016

 
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Here on Torah for Women you will often see the name Jesus or the word "God" appearing alone in the sentence, or in parenthesis following Yeshua (Jesus) and Yahweh (God) or Abba (father). There's a very good reason for this: one of our goals here is to share His teaching, Torah, with everyone that we can, everyone He brings to this site.  Jew and gentile, believer and non-believer, follower and seeker.  This includes those who identify as Messianic and Christian, no matter what sub-group, denomination, or doctrine you profess. We are here to deliver the truth to all that come and in terms they and you understand.

I am sure many of you have been there, at the beginning of your journey, hearing all the discussion about which name is correct and which ones are pagan or not.  Maybe you switched from Yeshua, to Yahushua, to YAHshua, to YEHshua, and back again.  From YHVH (yod hay vav hay) to Yehovah, to Yahweh.  Maybe you are even still looking for the correct pronunciations of Moshe (Moses), Shimon (Simon), Yakov (Jacob, also known as James), and Yochanan (John).  Then, what happens when suddenly the name of Jesus slips out of your mouth because you have used it for 30, 40, 50 years, and it is what you know, all you have known, and are used to using?

This is a legitimate internal struggle for some and sometimes a stressful time because they have a deep desire to please God in every aspect of their lives.  They have read the promises about saying His name, and they have a deep desire to not "get it wrong".  Some are almost fearful that He won't answer prayers or hear them if they say his name "incorrectly".

That is why you will see us use Yeshua (Jesus, sometimes even Christ), Yahweh (God), and Abba (Father) when we discuss topics or publish books.  Everyone, everywhere is at different levels of understanding and learning.  We cannot know their understanding just by starting a conversation with them for a few minutes or quickly chatting with them online, and we cannot know who we will reach with our teachings. 

In the Torah movement,  we have seen everything from individuals who are trying to teach people the basics and Hebrew names with loving kindness to pure inexcusable venom, insulting and hurting people until they are crushed.  I honestly cannot say I have seen it all because, sadly, I seem to be surprised each week by someone new that I meet who crosses a line into wickedness toward another believer. It pains me to see the whole thing play out.

As followers of Yahweh, we can either choose to be forceful and harsh, gentle and mild, or somewhere in between. Or we can choose to follow His spirit and teach the truth. His truth.  As Yeshua taught. We are keepers of His word, seekers of His truths ourselves, you know.  Weren't we once there, in that place, trying to discover, trying to figure things out?   

In daily life we come in contact with so many people, and we may find that we need to adapt the message for their comprehension.  I am not suggesting or even implying that we adapt it to compromise or soften His Truth, as so many in the churches are doing today. However, we must be ready to teach in "their language," just as you would teach someone in Chinese, French, or any other foreign language, while still holding firm to The Word. 

This was driven home to me the day we excitedly showed a video to a loved one who is not on the same Torah walk yet.  We could not wait to share the message we received from the program, but the creator of the video used names that she had never heard before.  He used all Hebrew names for the apostles, the books of the bible and the Hebrew name for Jesus. This might be fine and acceptable for a Jewish person that spoke Hebrew, but you could see on her face that she had no idea of whom he was speaking.  She became frustrated, and I don't believe the message we had hoped she would receive was the message she got. In fact, I am not sure she got much of a message at all.  What would have been the result, though, if the maker of the video had used names she recognized: Jesus, God, Moses, Paul, etc. Would she have heard the message in a way that would touch her heart?  I believe so.  I know some people want to use Hebrew when they speak or write for accuracy, but why do people use Hebrew when they are speaking to an audience that has no understanding of Hebrew? 

At TorahforWomen.com and our main ministry, Shofar Productions, ​we have been called to reach souls and touch lives for the kingdom. We take to heart the example of Ezra and the other priests "They read from the book of the Law of God and clearly explained the meaning of what was being read, helping the people understand each passage." Nehemiah 8:8 NLT

If you find fault with this and feel a spirit of contention, then we challenge you to examine your attitude against the numerous scriptures that speak against stirring up strife, against pride, speaking evil, and spreading false statements. 


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"I must work the works of him who sent me, while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work." John 9:4 WEB



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Jeanette and Mark Zook link
5/22/2016 08:39:49 am

I am so impressed with what you Jim have done. Now I understand why you've been and are so busy. Barak (blessing) and Shalom (peace).

.Dalene
2/27/2017 01:01:46 pm

I'm not sure If you will get any feedback....but I would like to commend the beautiful & wise way you explained Yahs ways of love & the plain truth of Torah! Thank you & you did an excellent job of it! Yahweh's blessings on you!
I love your FB page!

Yehudit from Torah for Women
3/3/2017 06:45:51 pm

Dalene, I wanted to make sure I let you know we did get your feedback and, thank you very much. Hope we will see you commenting on other posts that you enjoy.

May you be blessed in your walk with Yahweh, and I pray that you will have a peaceful Shabbat (March 3, 2017)

Blessings and Shalom.

Jae
6/13/2017 12:01:00 pm

I think you are wise to do your teachings using the Sacred Names and the others to bring the messages in a way all can understand. May YAH bless your work.

Yehudit
6/15/2017 05:52:17 pm

Thank you, Jae, for your thoughts. Yahweh impressed upon us quite a while ago that we are to reach all who will listen, and it is our prayer that this will open doors for those in all churches who are seeking His Truth.

We appreciate your support and blessings. May you are your family be blessed in your journey. Shalom


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    Yehudit (Judith)
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    CEO and founding partner of a recruiting firm.
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    Former real estate agent
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    Former Captain and
    Deputy Commander of a
    U.S. Air Force-AUX squadron
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    Served as educator and board member of an educational academy.
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    Co-Founder and joint partner of an international Messianic ministry.
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    Host of an international Messianic radio program 
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     Author of several books.
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    Judith has studied at:
    Tel Aviv University
    University of Pennsylvania
    And currently working toward a Master of Theology
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    ​Judi is a a true disciple of Yeshua following his teachings and the instructions of his apostles. She is able to connect the root of these teachings to the heritage of her Hungarian-Jewish family. 
      
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    She views the
    TorahforWomen.com
    ​websites as a ministry that has the potential to change lives in women and families for generations. She does not take her calling lightly, but sees herself as a steward of Yahweh's truth. With that stewardship comes  accountability to Yahweh to cut through the error seen online and only deliver facts as clearly affirmed by scripture. 


    Associate Author

    Jim, (Judi's husband), has Sephardi Jewish ancestry and is a minister and head of Shofar Productions. Jim was a denominational pastor, hospital chaplain, and former director of a non-profit community organization. 

    He has studied at: 
    - Park University
    - Berean School of the Bible/Global University
    - World Harvest Bible Training Center
    - UCMI
    - And currently involved in advanced studies into New and Old Testament Textual Criticism and Archaeology. 

    Jim  has also served in the U.S. Army as an Intel Analyst, a commander in the Civil Air
    Patrol and leader of search and rescue teams. 


    Jim often writes articles and books and will join Judith in writing for the TorahforWomen.com website. Judi feels it's important that a man's view point be included on the site for balance and perspective. Jim has researched  many of the issues about women and has shattered the error of traditional doctrines with scriptural evidence. Like Judi, Jim also has a passion for truth and the teachings of Yahweh.


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