ARE YOU THE PROPHET ?

 

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Hello again Neighbor,

Today I'd like to present a few questions; and, observations to hopefully place a stone in your shoe. To cause you to dig deeper; and, think more critically about Messiah. In the Gospel of John chapter 1, there are several questions presented to John the Baptist (Cousin of Yeshua the one whom many call "Jesus"). It is the third question itself that has held my attention more than ANY of the others; causing me to dig even deeper; and, ask more critical questions. 

• "Are you the Christ?"
• "Are you Elijah?"
• "Are you the prophet?"
• "Who are you?"

For the first three questions John simply answers them "I am not."
But when asked "Who are you?" He responds in this manner:

"I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Make straight the way of the LORD."  -- Isaiah 40:3 

ARE YOU THE PROPHET?
Which prophet? 

Do you even know how many people in the Bible are considered to be prophets? There are 66 books, written by over 40 different authors, over a period of 2,000 years. The phrase "the prophet" appears in the Bible's text some 164 times in 157 passages. 

So which prophet are they asking about? Which one? 
Just chew on that for a minute as we keep going.

Friend. What I find intriguing is this. 

John the Baptist is NOT FROM THE TRIBE OF JUDAH.
John; and, His family were clearly from:

• The Tribe of Levi
• Descended of the High Priest Aaron
• Kohathite's - the Tribe all High Priests are selected from
• Making both John; and, Yeshua potential "Matches" to Deuteronomy 18 

If they were expecting someone from Judah.
Then why question John the Baptist?
The only reason to question John the Baptist.
Is that they were looking for somebody from LEVI.
Somebody descended of AARON. A KOHATHITE.
And John happened to match this pattern.

Follow?

In Deuteronomy 18 the text prophesies to the Nation of Israel; and, to the Tribe of Levi who carries the "Covenant of Life and Peace" (See Malachi: 2:5) of a coming prophet. 

THE VERY ONE WHO PROPHESIES TO MOSES
IS THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY (REV. 19:10).

THE SPIRIT WHO BECAME FLESH

"“Sacrifice and offering You did not desire,

But a body You have prepared for Me"

HEBREWS 10:5

This "Prophet Like Unto Moses" was expected to come. A real living person. Not some disembodied being; or, an Anunnaki from the Heavens. They had heard about Him (The "Memra") within the Targums when they were read in the Synagogue aloud. Again the people were expecting Him to come.

READ WHAT THE TARGUMS SAY ABOUT MESSIAH
THE TARGUMS ARE ARAMAIC TRANSLATIONS
OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. OF THE TANAK. 

This particular chapter Deuteronomy 18 opens thus:

"The priests, the Levites (LEVI'IM) -- all the tribe of Levi shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel."

Levi itself has three (3) Sub Divisions. Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. So This Chapter is addressing also these three subtribes. Moses and Aaron are of Kohath. They are both Levites. All High Priests were selected from Kohath. 

We are instructed in verse 13:

"You shall be blameless before the LORD your God"

In the Gospels when it speaks of Jesus's Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Zachariah it declares this:

And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord Blameless. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren; and, they were both well advanced in years.

Friends. Jesus's Family are observant of the Written Torah. Called The Torah Schibictov in Judaism. It is NOT the only collection of writings they call "Torah." Which causes many to stumble at Law; just as the Prophet Malachi declares. The Bible's text is telling us:

• This Family is obedient. 
• This Family is Torah Observant. 
• This Family is Loyal to YHVH The Most High Elohim.

*** Which Torah ***
Written Vs. Oral Traditions

The fact that John the Baptist is asked if He is "the prophet" is SO SIGNIFICANT because of His own Tribal Affiliation. It matches what Deuteronomy 18 declares. It explains why John was asked "Are you the prophet?" They are inquiring of Him:

"Are you the one Deuteronomy 18 declares is coming?" 

If you look at the above graphic you will be able to clearly follow the Line of Priesthood from Aaron down through Phinehas; then Zadok; then through Zachariah who had a vision while serving as High Priest on the Day of Atonement in the Temple. 

Neighbor, I assert to you that HE  [ZACHAIRAH] was the TRUE HIGH PRIEST as far as YHVH is concerned. 

"Caiaphas had not obtained the High Priesthood by way of the traditional, hereditary, lifelong method; but, was instead appointed by Rome. While the position was not directly "purchased" in a straightforward cash transaction recorded by history, the office was heavily influenced by bribery and, in that era, often went to the highest bidder or those most subservient to Rome."

Caiaphas. IS NOT. Legitimate. 

Zachariah is the one whom YHVH CHOOSES.
And. He's perfect. Why?

Because Zachariah's wife is barren.
Just like Abraham's Wife. Sarai.
Just like Isaac's Wife. Rebekah.

Just like Jacob's Wife. Rachel.

Just like Hannah. Wife of Elkanah.
Mother of the prophet Samuel.

Just like Sampson's mother wife of Manoah.

Just like the Shunammite Woman.
Who showed Kindness to Elisha.
And Was Rewarded with a Son.

Zachariah and Elizabeth are PERFECT for YHVH to show His power.
He blesses their righteousness with fertility.
And then He does it again with Yeshua's Mother Miriam. 
Proving His power over even those who are infertile.
Over even a young girl who was a Virgin.
To fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14.

To produce a Holy, Set Apart, Vessel (Temple). 

From the Very beginning.
Likely conceived on the first day of Chanukah.

The 24th Day of the 9th Month. Kislev.

Giving Him yet another connection
To the Menorah within the Temple.
The Sanctuary Itself. And.
The Festival of Lights.

Giving him a date of birth within the 7th month.

The Holiest Month upon the Hebrew Calendar.

‘Consider now from this day forward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, from the day that the foundation of the LORD’s temple was laid—consider it: -- Haggai 2:18

Neighbor, I bothered to study out when the foundation stones were laid for both temples. They were both laid in the 2nd month of the Hebrew Calendar, the month called "ZIV."

So which "temple" is this speaking about? Do you remember when the people thought that Jesus had declared He would tear down the Temple and raise it again in three days?

He was talking about the "Temple" of His Body. 
I suggest to you that Haggai 2:18 is offering us a clue.
About the timing of Yeshua's conception.
Allowing us to apply the normal gestational cycle
of a pregnancy to get an idea of the due date.
He was born during Tishri. (Sept - Oct).
The Holiest Month of the Hebrew Calendar.
He was definitely NOT born In December.

Likely between the 1st - 14th of Sept.

Friends. Yeshua is the prototype we are to conform to. 

The Second Adam. The one thru whom
Life and Peace would come.

I tell you the truth. 

Zachariah's son John; and, His Cousin Yeshua
Were the last 2 Righteous Zadok.
Chosen to usher in the New Priesthood.
The Melchizedek Priesthood. 
Where the Zadok has right
to the Chamber of the South.
Formerly only for Kohathites. 

SEE: Ezekiel 40:46; Ezekiel 43:19; Ezekiel 44:15; Ezekiel 44:23-24; Ezekiel 48: 11; 

A time when the Written Torah shall be be Made Great Again.
A time when it shall be honored among the Nations.
A time when many shall walk in equity. Uprightly.

John's very function; His reason to Exist.
Was to Baptize His Cousin. In Righteousness.
Yeshua the Messiah. The Two a Pair.
Just like Moses and Aaron.
One a King. The Other The High Priest.
The King (Moses) & His High Priest (Aaron).

Both Stations Held by Yeshua. The Melchizedek.
Who desires to raise up an entire nation.
Just like Himself. King Priests. Melchizedek.

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Only a Legitimate High Priest could baptize another.

Into His station as a New High Priest.

This is why it was vital for John to Baptize Yeshua. 

For righteousness sake. To Follow the instructions.

Given upon Sinai to Moses; and, Aaron.

To Lead the Children of Israel In the Way. 

The people were not looking for a Prophet from Judah. But the Scribes and Pharisees were. 
The Scribes and the Pharisees believed that the Messiah would be the Son of David. 
See the discussion in (Matthew 22:41-46; Mark 12: 35-37; Luke 20:39-44).

SEE MY ARTICLE
"YESHUA LEVITE HYPOTHESIS"

Yeshua the one whom many call "Jesus" declared we are to BEWARE of THEIR DOCTRINE.
Wouldn't that mean we should beware of those who declare Messiah comes from Judah?
SEE: (Matthew 16:6; Matthew 16:11; Matthew 16:12; Mark 8:15; Mark 12:38; Luke 12:1)

Within Judaism there is the belief that Messiah is of Judah.  
This is based upon the following passages:

"The scepter shall not depart from Judah, Nor a lawgiver from between his feet, Until Shiloh comes; And to Him shall be the obedience of the people." --

Genesis 49:10

There are three (3) things in this passage I would Like you to recognize. 

First this passage in Genesis does not claim Messiah is of Judah. It does however; claim that the Scepter (of the King) shall not depart from Judah (the Tribe that all Kings are selected from); UNTIL "Shiloh" comes. 

Meaning the Scepter of the King will remain within Judah UNTIL Messiah Comes. So. What happens when He comes? Does Judah loose the right to Rule? No. He Continues to Rule. But in Peace & Safety.

The scepter was a symbol of Kingship. So. What does Shiloh (שׁילו) mean? The root of Shiloh is (שִׁילֹה) which only appears twice. H7786. But it comes from another word. Shalah (שָׁלָה). To be tranquil, i.e. secure or successful:- be happy, be in safety. There is a hint here. 

*** The inclusion of symbolism of the Scepter; and, the lawgiver. ***

Secondarily. This passage mentions "nor a lawgiver from between His feet.."

Neighbor, Judah was not tasked with the giving of the Law.
That was a function that belonged to the Kohathites.
Those specifically descended from AARON the High Priest.  

Third. "And to Him shall be the obedience of the people."

The word used here for Obedience is (יקּהה) yiqqâhâh meaning:

Obedience; cleansing; gathering to obey. purging

Shiloh is a gatherer of the people.
Causing obedience.
And cleansing them from their sins.
Which Tribe has this duty?
Who is to teach Israel the Way?
Who instructs in Obedience?
Only the Tribe of LEVI.

Friend. Do you remember the promises that YHVH made to the Two (2) Families in the prophet Jeremiah? Have you ever read it? If not follow along with me please in your own bible as you read along with me please. Make sure to mark this place well. I encourage you to read the entire passage as it is pregnant with meaning.

""For thus says the LORD 'David [JUDAH] shall never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel; nor shall the priests, the Levites, [LEVI] lack a man to offer burnt offerings before Me, to kindle grain offerings, and to sacrifice continually.'" 

--  Jeremiah 33:17-18 NKJV

"Have you not considered what these people have spoken, saying, 'The two families which the LORD has chosen, He has also cast them off'? Thus they have despised My people, as if they should no more be a nation before them."

-- Jeremiah 33:24 NKJV

Friends, Messiah Yeshua is a not just of Judah; nor, not just of Levi. 

HE IS BOTH

His connection with Judah began not with Joseph; but, with His ancestor AARON who married a woman of the tribe of JUDAH named Elisheba (Elisheva) which in Greek is (Ελισαβεθ). The name of Zachariah's wife Elizabeth is (Ἐλισάβετ) a derivation of Elisheva.

"Aaron took to himself Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Nahshon, as wife; and she bore him Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar." -- Exodus 6:23 NKJV

 "Of Judah; Nahshon the son of Amminadab." -- Numbers 1:7 KJV

"And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:" Numbers 7:12 KJV

So. All of Aaron's descendant's. All of the High Priests are a mixture of Levi-Judah. A Family. A Progenitor of Levitical High Priests; and, a Wife of Judah. Yet. The Pattern of Yeshua is flipped.

A King for His Father; and, a Kohanim (high priestly line) from His Mother.  A MELCHIZEDEK.
Meaning He MUST Have connection to Both Tribes. He has the natural connection to Judah even without Miriam's marriage to Joseph. What Yeshua gains through Joseph is the Throne of the King which He didn't receive through Aaron's wife. 

This is reinforced with Davidic lineage in the Gospels; and, Hebrews 7:14

For it is evident that our Lord arose from Judah, of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priesthood. -- Hebrews 7:14

Yeshua's mother Miriam married a man of Judah.
Meaning that Yeshua's tribal affiliation became Judah.

Just as Aaron's wife (who was of Judah) lived with her Husband.
In the area for the High Priest and their families Aaron's Tent (Kohen Ha Gadol).

However this connection to Judah is already included when Miraim become's pregnant with Yeshua within her Womb; overshadowed by the power of the Most High. The power of the Holy Spirit. Miriam's marriage to Joseph doesn't expunge Yeshua's (natural birth family connection) to Levi, to Aaron, to Kohath, to Phinehas; and, Zadok. 

HE IS BORN A KOHEN.
OF THE SAME STOCK AS JOHN
A WARRIOR PRIEST
WHO COMES FIRST IN PEACE
BUT LATER COMES TO MAKE WAR

We are instructed in Hebrews some 17 Times
That Yeshua is "High Priest." 
But of an order HIGHER
Than that of his predecessors. 
Of the Order of Melchizedek.

While He is Teaching within the Temple
Yeshua very publicly questions the Scribes
And the Pharisees regarding the identity
Of the one expected to come.
The Messiah.

While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, saying, "What do you think about the Christ? Whose Son is He?" They said to Him, "The Son of David." 

He said to them, "How then does David in the Spirit call Him 'Lord,' saying: 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool" '? 

"If David then calls Him 'Lord,' how is He his Son?" And no one was able to answer Him a word, nor from that day on did anyone dare question Him anymore.

MATTHEW 22:42-46 NKJV   

IF YOU WANT TO REALLY UNPACK WHAT HE IS ASKING.
PLEASE WATCH MY TEACHING "THE MESSIAH'S REMEZ."

Yeshua asks both the scribes and pharisees very publicly "How can they say this?" None of the Scribes; or the Pharisees offers Him an answer. They are silent before Him offering no passage from the TaNaK to support their belief regarding this matter. "

FRIENDS YESHUA THE ONE WHOM MANY CALL "JESUS"

IS PUBLICLY CHALLENGING THE PREVAILING THINKING

ABOUT MESSIAH'S TRUE TRIBAL AFFILIATION.

Here is what is interesting about the Sub Tribe KOHATH (LEVI); descended of AARON.

• The only tribe from which ALL HIGH PRIESTS are selected.
• The only tribe that was authorized to ENTER into the HOLY OF HOLIES.
• The only tribe that was authorized to CARRY THE TORAH SCROLL (within the Ark upon poles).
• The only tribe that was authorized to BE in the presence of the TEMPLE MENORAH.
• The only tribe that was authorized to prepare, bake, and display the SHOWBREAD which sits within the HOLY OF HOLIES.

The Showbread was "The Bread of the Presence."
It is included within the Bread of His Covenant.

Again The only tribe from which ALL HIGH PRIESTS are selected.
Again. The only tribe that was authorized to prepare; bake; and display the SHOWBREAD.

I tell you the truth. The titles "The Bread of Life" and "The Prince of Peace" are both intimately connected to The Covenant of Life and Peace. See Proverbs 3:2, Malachi 2:5, & Romans 8:6.

John was asked if HE was "The Prophet."
Which Prophet?

The Prophet Like Unto Moses.
The Levite. Descended of Aaron.
A Kohathite. 

Whom they expected. 

I tell you the truth. 

Jesus Christ.

Is the SAME.

Yesterday. Today. Forever.

See Him as He truly Is. 

Not how HE has been misrepresented. 

A KOHEN. FOREVER. 

PSALM 110 YOU ARE A KOHEN FOREVER.

Shalom