Lost tribes of Israel

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The image is a hand-coloured woodcut known as the Quaternion Eagle, created around 1510 by Hans Burgkmair and coloured by Jost de Negker.

The Holy Roman Empire was a complex political entity in Central Europe that existed from the Middle Ages until 1806. It consisted of over 300 secular and ecclesiastical principalities. The eagle graphically represents the structure of the empire. It bears 56 coats of arms of various imperial estates on its feathers, including secular and ecclesiastical electors, dukes, counts and cities, representing the members of the empire. Above the eagle is Jesus on the cross.

The upper text in the original reads:

‘Das hailig römisch reich mit sampt seinen gelidern’
(The Holy Roman Empire with all its members).

The image is a meme. It humorously alludes to the large number of member states of the Holy Roman Empire by contrasting them with the proverbial, but less numerous, twelve tribes of Israel. The joke arises from the implicit juxtaposition of the complex and fragmented political structure of the empire with the relatively simple number of tribes of Israel.

 

[jonojim1337]

Secular or not (though I doubt there was such a thing in the 1500s), it’s the same bloodline.

I.e. to have any title in the Empire you need to have ’the blood’.

 

[Benaiah468]

Secular or not (though I doubt there was such a thing in the 1500s), it’s the same bloodline.

I.e. to have any title in the Empire you need to have ’the blood’.

Europe is the richest composition of the blood of Israel we know. England, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium have a considerable proportion of Israelite blood in their ranks.

 

[jonojim1337]

Europe is the richest composition of the blood of Israel we know. England, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium have a considerable proportion of Israelite blood in their ranks.

What blood is that?

 

[Benaiah468]

What blood is that?

Israel, the lost tribes, are Modern Europeans. It includes Germanic tribes (Saxon, Franks, Goths, …) Celtic people (Breton, Gauls, Iberians,…) Romans (except the Italic people) and Ancient Greeks (except the Ionians).

 

[jonojim1337]

Israel, the lost tribes, are Modern Europeans. It includes Germanic tribes (Saxon, Franks, Goths, …) Celtic people (Breton, Gauls, Iberians,…) Romans (except the Italic people) and Ancient Greeks (except the Ionians).

Last but not least

 

[timothyu]

Regardless of bloodlines, they all still follow the wrong Kingdom.

 

[jonojim1337]

Regardless of bloodlines, they all still follow the wrong Kingdom.

What?

 

[Benaiah468]

All this suggests that G-d has uniquely placed His hand on the land of Egypt throughout history. Egypt became the means of salvation for Israel, but also experienced G-d's judgement because they so often mistreated G-d's people. Yet He always seemed to pay special attention to Egypt. Like no other prophet, Isaiah foresaw G-d's plans for Egypt in chapter 19 and thus for the entire Middle East.

Isaiah's vision begins with G-d ‘come into Egypt’ (Isaiah 19:1). The immediate result is not revival and blessing, but tremendous upheaval and turmoil. There will be political chaos, ‘Egyptians will set against Egyptians’ and the rise of a ‘cruel lord’ who will rule over the nation. In this hopeless time, Egypt will call upon the Lord, and this will trigger seven amazing developments (Isaiah 19:16-24):

1 Egypt will fear the LORD and the nation of Israel.
2 Five cities will speak the language of Canaan.
3 There will be an altar to the Lord.
4 G-d will send a saviour to defend and deliver them.
5 The LORD will make himself known to the Egyptians.
6 The LORD will strike Egypt, the inhabitants will call upon him, and he will heal them.
7 There will be a highway of blessing stretching from Egypt through Israel to Assyria.

After the outbreak of the Arab Spring in 2011 and the ensuing unrest, many churches in Egypt were attacked by radical Muslim groups. At first, the government did very little to protect the churches. Soon (with Western support) an Islamist government led by the Muslim Brotherhood came to power, extinguishing any hope of religious freedom.

But in the midst of this persecution, the Egyptian church gathered in 2011 for a historic prayer meeting attended by tens of thousands of believers in Cairo's unusual ‘cave church.’ This was the beginning of a prayer movement that spread across many cities in Egypt. Not just one, but many prayer altars were built throughout the country. G-d answered the prayers: in 2013, Egypt experienced the largest political protests in world history, with some 30 million people taking to the streets across the country to demonstrate for a new, freer government. The media did not report on the true significance of this historic demonstration, but it led to the more open government of Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The situation of the congregation in Egypt became more tolerable and the country changed its attitude towards Israel decisively.

Although there is still pressure and occasional violence from Islamist groups, the churches are growing. God reveals himself to Muslims in particular through dreams and visions. But it is equally astonishing that there has also been a significant change in their theology in recent years. With regard to Israel, many churches strongly advocated replacement theology, but today that is changing.

In recent years, Egyptian Christians have begun to celebrate biblical festivals. For example, every year more than 700 believers have gathered in various locations to celebrate the Passover.

Zechariah 14:16-19 speaks of the nations coming to Jerusalem to keep the Feast of Tabernacles

And if the family of Egypt go not up, and come not, that have no rain; there shall be the plague, wherewith the Lord will smite the heathen that com enot up to keep the feast of tabernacles. Zec 14:18

G-d is going to open a door for our Egyptian brothers and sisters so that they can come and celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem. The Word of G-d issues a warning to the nations that do not come to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles, and He mentions Egypt in particular. But it is better the other way around: if they come to the Feast of Tabernacles, G-d will give rain to their nation, which means that a special blessing will be released over Egypt.

 

[Benaiah468]

It is very disturbing to hear US President Trump ordering Israel to do this or that, and then threatening it covertly or openly if it does not obey. He called on Israel to stop attacking Iran and Hezbollah, not to extend its sovereignty over its land, not to interfere in Syria, and to allow foreign soldiers into the Gaza Strip. Fortunately, Israel has only partially obeyed! We pray that believers in the US will recognise how dangerous Trump's attitude towards Israel is, especially for their nation, and that they will pray for him and America (Ezekiel 22:30-32). In the meantime, we take our position as watchmen over Israel (Isaiah 62:6-7).

King Jesus, we are grateful that You are never confused about the thinking and planning of the nations. Please guide us as we seek to do Your will on earth (Ps 71:1; 1 Cor 14:33).

King of kings, You have appointed today's world leaders, including Trump (Prov 8:15; Dan 2:21a), so please use them as You used Pharaoh, Cyrus and others to advance the goals of Your kingdom (Rom 9:15-23).

G-d of g-ds, let global pressure cause Israel to be the nation that dwells alone (Num 23:9b), and show the Israelis, especially during Hanukkah, how You forbid them to be like all other nations (Ezek 20:32-38).

Almighty G-d, anoint Bibi and other Israeli leaders with wisdom and boldness to deal with Trump and the US government, including the use of Bible verses in their speeches (Exodus 4:11-12; Jeremiah 1:9).

Lord, if Netanyahu's visit to Trump does not come from You, please cancel it (Job 11:10).

Abba Father, if it does come from You, then overlook everything that will happen there (Ps 103:19; Prov 16:1+9).

Lord, protect Bibi's entourage and give them wisdom when they meet with US officials (Ps 23:3b).

Shield of Abraham, strengthen Your protection, both physical and spiritual, over all international representatives of Israel (Ps 91:3-8; 121:4).

Lord Jesus, bring Christian Zionists into the lives of Israeli representatives and let them encourage the Israelis by sharing with them what Your Word says about Israel (Ps 40:11; 43:3a; 86:1; 98:3).

G-d of Jacob, as You did with Balaam, turn all curses against Your people from nations, global NGOs and the media into blessings, simply because You love them (Deu 23:5; 33:3).

King Messiah, write on the walls of the UN what You wrote to Belshazzar (Dan 5:25-28), and suddenly remove this anti-Christian organisation from the earth.

 

[Yusuphhai]

Israel Style of Blessings from China to Germany.

 

[Benaiah468]

Today's weekly reading, Vayechi, conceals a profound secret on the peshat and sod levels. This Torah portion deals with Jacob's last days in Egypt, where he blesses his sons and arranges his succession before he dies. We remember (#73) that there are four different levels at which to consider a scripture: pashat (literal explanation): one simply reads the text; remes (hint): the text points to a deeper truth than is apparent on the surface; Darash (allegory): studying the scriptures or other sources to explore the meaning; Sod (mystical meaning): hidden secrets are discovered. The initial letters of these four words, PRDS, form the Hebrew word for paradise. The tree of life, the Torah, stands in paradise. Studying the word of YHVH on these four levels yields abundant nourishment from the tree of life, the Torah.

On his deathbed, according to Hebrew custom, Jacob called his sons to bless them. Jacob said to Joseph,

Bring them (Joseph's sons), I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them. Gen 48:9b

And Jacob said to Joseph,

I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, G-d hath shewed me also thy seed. Gen 48:11b

In the original text, the word for sons is seed. Jacob continued

The Angel (=malak = messenger) which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth. Gen 48:16

Although the sons Ephraim and Manasseh were born to an Egyptian mother, Jacob recognized them as his own flesh and blood: this was not a case of adoption. The sons were his blood sons. And Jacob did not decide this on his own, but G-d showed it to him. He says that he would not have thought of it.

And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, are mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine. Gen 48:5

This means that the paternal line was decisive and they were considered full Hebrew sons. Jacob emphasized this by saying, like Reuben and Simeon, the first and second sons of him and Leah. Ephraim was given the name Israel.

Interestingly, the original text does not mention that the sons were adopted, as is the case in many Bible translations. This ultimately led to the separation of the Church from Israel. The whole house of Israel consists of the house of Judah (the Jews) and the house of Israel (the ten scattered tribes, also called Ephraim or the house of Jacob), as the seed of Abraham or Jacob:

let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; Gen 48:16b

The seed of Ephraim is a seed of blood.

And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed (according to the Hebrew understanding: sons of blood), and heirs according to the promise. Gal 3:29

Seed means physical seed in the Hebrew understanding. We are Israel, the house of Israel, Ephraim. Jesus came primarily for the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Unfortunately, most believers have lost their identity as the house of Israel. All twelve tribes, not just the tribe of Judah, which is already partially in the land of Israel, will return home in the coming greater exodus.

On his deathbed, Joseph said:

I die: and G-d will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he sware to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. Gen 50:24

All twelve tribes returned at that time, and in the end, all twelve tribes will return again

Say unto them, Thus saith the Lord G-d; Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel his fellows, and will put them with him, even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they shall be one in mine hand. Ezek 37:19

The Church has not replaced the House of Judah! The OT always refers to the qehillah, which is also called qehillah in Hebrew in the New Covenant. In Greek, the word is sunagógé or ekklésia. But this is one and the same Hebrew word qehillah. There has always been only one qehillah, the people of Israel, consisting of the House of Judah and the House of Israel. The House of Israel was scattered throughout the world, and it is assumed that millions of believers represent the House of Israel, only that they have lost their identity. But now, after 27 centuries of completed punishment, believers worldwide are waking up and rediscovering their identity and recognizing that the Torah is His valid word. On the other hand, more and more from the house of Judah are recognizing that the Messiah is Jesus and that we, from the house of Israel, are His brothers. We are on the path to the fulfillment of biblical prophecies: one kingdom, one king, and one constitution, the Torah.

 

[Benaiah468]

In the Torah reading for the Sabbath, Vayechi, Jacob proclaimed on his deathbed that G-d is the Mighty One of Jacob, the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel... the Almighty (Genesis 49:24-25). This is also our G-d through our Redeemer, the Messiah Jesus.

Lord Jesus, Shepherd of Israel, we are so grateful for Your declaration that Your sheep hear Your voice, and we ask You to open our ears so that we may hear You even more clearly (John 10:27).

We praise You, King Messiah, for being the stone that was rejected by the Jewish leaders of Your time, yet You became the cornerstone and foundation stone of Your body (Ps 118:22; Isa 28:16; Mt 21:42; Eph 2:20; 1 Pe 2:6-7).

G-d of Israel, we thank You for Joseph's faith, which challenges our faith, because he was able to recognize, in retrospect, that You turned what his brothers intended to harm him into good (Genesis 50:20).

We praise You, G-d, for being the Unshakeable Shaker (Job 9:4-6; Ps 18:7-8; Isa 2:19; Acts 16:26).

 

[Yusuphhai]

Circumcision of the Heart

Circumcision of the Heart Romans 2:29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. John 3:12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell...

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Mature Christians would find that the seed planted in their hearts comes from God's promise to Abraham. God established a covenant with Abraham and his descendants (seed). Non Abrahamic descendants (seed) are far away from the covenant in varying degrees. Why does Paul think that the Gentile believer is the seed of Abraham in spiritual sense? Paul emphasized that the seed was singular, and Yeshua, as the special seed of Abraham, planted the covenant of Abraham and subsequent holy covenants in the hearts of Gentile believers. Why is Yeshua the seed of Abraham? He (Word) narrowed and lowered himself, and his body entered a specific historical era, inheriting and fulfilling the covenant of Abraham and the holy covenants of all ages. This seed is in Abraham and his descendants (historical significance), and Abraham and his descendants are also in this seed (truth significance).

Be Abrahamic descendants does not mean doing harm to Gentile Characters. Yeshua the seed manages 70 angels to care the 70 nations of the world. “believe on/in Jesus Christ truly” is good. Every nation has its unique understanding about faith (amen, truth). Enter the heart(core) of Abrahamic Faith is a long learning journey. Abraham is the father of all believers.