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Month 1:01 (Aviv1), Rosh Chodesh, Year:Day 5940:1 AM
2Exodus 2/40, Yovel - Year 50/50
Gregorian Calendar: Friday 8 April 2016
The New Year & Yovel
II. Remembering Nativity Day

    Continued from Part 1

    II. EVENING SERVICE

    {Nativity songs and Reading}

    Introduction

    Chag sameach Rosh Chodesh mispachah, and welcome back to the evening service of this Aviv 1/New Year observance [1] and start of the Yovel (Jubilee) Year.

    Today marks not only the annual reset of the creation calendar but this year ushers in the Year of Jubilee which for most of us happens only once in a lifetime, being as it cycles round every 50 years. So it also ushers in a greater reset, a reason we are calling this year The Great 2016 Reset. This may be the last Yovel before Messiah returns (as I believe), and if not, then most definitely the penultimate one. So you are witnessing important history-in-the-making today. It is the Day of Liberty (d'ror), the setting free of captives, the releasing of debt and the day of the return of ancestral lands and homes. Accordingly, the cry was uttered:

      "EVERY MAN TO HIS CLAN AND EVERY CLAN TO ITS [TRIBAL] LAND!"

    A Year of Family Reunions

    The Yovel is a great Family Gathering. It is a year of homecoming and reunion. It is a day of the exceeding abundance of Yahweh's grace, ensuring the cohesion of families and their real estate.

    Announcing the Commencement of the Gathering of the Twelve Tribes

    It's important for us because we are sounding the shofar announcing the Gathering of the Twelve Tribes that is to take place discretely, family by family, over the next few years until another shofar rings out and the incredible journey back to the Promised Land begins from 12 Israelite tribal final gathering points around the globe.

    From Rabble to Tight Order

    The 'rabble' that left 'Egypt' in the spring of 2014 (and we are a rabble currently) is soon to start organising, not by the will of the flesh but by divine imperative of the Ruach (Spirit), into cohesive family, clan and tribal units, and that is a major part of this work we have been called to, and have been waiting to do now, for the past 30 years! It will not be as the First Exodus for things are a little different in this end-time setting.

    Alef's and Taw's

    None of this is possible, of course, without Yah'shua (Jesus). Everything begins and ends with Him, the Alef and Taw, the Alpha and Omega. Historically speaking, at least as far as the human sphere is concerned, the alef was at His birth and the taw at His death and resurrection. But there is a wider Alef-Taw sphere of activity, beginning at the Creation and ending at the end of the Millennium. So it has always seemed a little 'unbalanced' to me that whilst so much is (rightly) made of Messiah's resurrection, there is, in messianic circles at least, so little made of His birth. How can the two even be separated? For, as the couplet goes:

      The birth of Messiah brought Elohim (God) to man;
      The cross of Messiah brings man to Elohim (God).

    Importance of the Virgin Birth

    Incarnation and Resurrection are the pivotal points of Messiah's First Coming and can't really be separated. His virgin birth, or more accurately His divine conception, was just as miraculous as His resurrection, two utterly unique events in human history. The revelelation I received on the Virgin Birth was one of the sweetest encounters I ever had with the Ruach (Spirit), coming as it did at a time when others I was connected to were denying it (Olive Branch, section 11).

    The Journey Starting With Christmas Rejection

    I think it is sad that so many messianics steer clear of this doctrine for fear of contamination by the quite blatantly Christmas observance of mainstream Christianity. From my point of view, what'e even more interesting is that when I was young I had a love-hate relationship with Christmas before I eventually abandoned it after writing my very first article and pamphlet. This historical and doctrinal treatise led, ultimately, to my expulsion from the church I was then a member of in England. Exposing the Christmas lie kicked off my whole theological journey and led from one thing to another.

    Christmas Kept a National Light Burning

    I said I had a love-hate relationship with Christmas. Even before I was a believer some part of me loathed the trees, mistletoe, glitter, presents and other pagan trappings, while the other part of loved the carols. And to this day I have missed them for they tell a story - a true and very important story that is part and parcel of the Emunch (Gospel) of Salvation in Yah'shua the Messiah (Jesus Christ). And for all its faults and false spirits, something of these essential truths were preserved, albeit it at the wrong time of the year and syncratically with the vilest of paganism. It helped keep a light burning until the times of restoration came in the late 20th century and Yahweh demanded, as knowledge of the emet (truth) came out, that professing believers extract themselves from their paganism and return to purity of worship and observance.

    No Christmas Before the Fourth Centuy

    The oldest existing record of a nativity celebration is found in a Roman almanac that tells of a Christ’s Nativity festival led by the church of Rome in 336 A.D. That was three centuries after Messiah's ministry. We cannot be 100 per cent sure why what evolved into Christmas or 'Mass of Christ' came to be celebrated on 25 December but most researchers believe that it originated as a 'Christian' substitute for pagan celebrations of the winter solstice. And this was done to make it 'easier' for pagans to convert to Christianity. The heavily politicised Catholic Church simply redressed old pagan traditions.

    25 December is an Accepted Corruption

    One thing practically all informed and scholarly voices are agreed on - Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant and other 'non-conformist' groups - is that our Messiah was definitely not born on 25 December or 6 January (the Eastern tradition) or even in the winter season for that matter.

    Messianic Autumn Beliefs

    Most messianics believe He was born during one of the Autumn (Fall) Festivals with the majority of those favouring Sukkot (Tabernacles) birth because His incarnation was a 'tabernacling' of sorts.

    Spring Believers

    Only a few, like ourselves and Jonathan Cahn (popular Messianic Jewish speaker and writer of the best-selling books, The Harbinger and The Shemitah) believe He was born in the spring. Cahn believes Yah'shua (Jesus) was born today (Aviv 1) whereas we believe He was born 13 days later, on Aviv 14, at Pesach (Passover). The exact day is not, in any case, important, because we are nowhere commanded to observe or celebrate this day in the way we are under divine mandate to observe the annual, seven- and fifty-yearly festivals, sabbaths and new moons [2]. For us, this is a private family observance which we invite others to share in if they so choose.

    Celebrating Nativity Day for the First Time in 2015

    During the Great 2015 Dedication last year, at Aviv 1, when we had some incredible communion with Yahweh we did something we have never done before in this ministry - we celebrated the birth of Messiah by singing a solitary carol (O Holy Night) and reflecting on the nativity events. It was special. My own heart began to sing a melody of praise it had not sung for nearly 40 years, and it was glorious. Gone were the old Christmas trappings, and permanently gone they must forever remain, for the devil will try to sneak in pagan trappings, however small, because they give him honour.

    Our Hanukkah Mistake

    This was a mistake we once made at Hanukkah before we abandoned that false tradition too! What did we do? We let in the spirit of Christmas and started giving presents to the children as well as including tinsel and lots of candles. We only did it once and will never do it again. The children never forgot that though mostly because of all the lights. Religious syncretism, combined with nationalism, brought down the Israelite Monarchy from which it never recovered. The Remnant can not allow even a scrap of paganism to creep back in. It must stay pure or fall.

    Is Birthday Celebration Evil?

    I know there are messianics who, like the Jehovah's Witnesses, believe that celebrating birthdays of any kind is evil. Their rationale is that the only birthdays mentioned in the Bible which were ever celebrated were pagan ones, like those of Herod and Pharaoh (Gen.40:20). And they're right about that - birthday celebration was never a part of the Israelite way of life that we know of.

    Jewish Tradition and Birthdays

    Even the Jewish Mishnah, which postdates the B'rit Chadashah Scriptures (New Testament), mentions birthday celebration only in connection with pagan rulers [3]. Indeed I have heard it said that the Jews saw a birthday as a gloomy reminder that life was drawing closer to its end, which is perhaps why many, as they get older, prefer not to have such a celebration emphasised. My own father hated birthdays, perhaps for this reason. Thus the ancients saw their date of birth as occasion for solemn reflection and repentance rather than festivity.

    Birthday Celebration is Impractical in Huhe Families

    From a practical point-of-view, then, you visualise the problems the ancients might have had, with their huge families, in the pre-Diluvian world when men lived to be centuries old. Who, without a good piece of software or a personal secretary, would have been able to remember all the hundreds of names of children, grandchildren, great grand children, etc., and their dates of birth, let alone buying presents for all of them! I have problem enough with my own family which means practically a birthday every month. It becomes impractical and very expensive after a while.

    Our Position on Birthdays

    There is no commandment forbidding birthday celebration and there is no encouragement of the practice either in the Bible. So in this ministry we neither encourage nor discourage birthday-keeping and leave it to personal conscience. What we have said, though, is that it should be a low-key event and not centred around presents but around giving thanks to Yahweh for bringing loved ones into the world [4]. That's what we believe about human birthdays.

    Messiah's Birth Was Uniquely Important

    As for the birth of our Messiah, is this not a unique and wonderful event that should be the object of awe and praise? We believe so, provided no one is forced to observe it (it is not a moed) and no liturgy is created around it in Messianic Israel. That is why we are going to sing some carols, adapted to the right time of the year and without references to anything pagan (including 'Santa' and 'Rudolph the Reindeer'), meditate on some Scriptures and consider how the navivity impacts new beginnings for us, as it does today especially.

    New Works and the Works of Parents

    The birth of Messiah was, first of all, a work of Heavenly Parents (Yahweh and the Ruach haQodesh/Holy Spirit) and not a work of Messiah Himself, just as the birth of a human baby is the work of its parents (father and mother). Though the mother is the one carrying the child, she is only able to do so because of the initial impregnation followed by provision and safety given by the unborn child's father. Whenever Yahweh does a new work in us it is therefore well to remember that this is not our working but His. All we have to go is give Him complete access to us so that He can do as He will.

    Utter Dependence

    This is both a New Year and a totally new beginning for this ministry. We are coming here with empty hands, unsure what He will call us to do, beyond what we already know in the very general sense. We are taking one day at a time here, revealing only what we are told as we go along. Some things we can't, of course, speak of in public, which is true of everyone receiving revelation from the Father in their unique situation. A child has no part in the birth process and is not able to do a lot after birth either as a dependent infant. It will be the same with us. And I can report that the Enemy, who tried everything he could to destroy the Messiah before and after His birth, is going to try - and is trying and will continue to try - to do the same to us.

    Vision of the Invasion of the Courtyard

    Only two days ago Yahweh showed me a vision of the invasion of the Courtyard here. Depicting to my wife recently in a prophetic dream in the form of a flood, I saw the same scene but in a non-symbolic way. I saw a literal demonic invasion and they were pouring through the gate like living, glowing lights, close to the ground, but stopping short of an invisible boundary in front of, and around, the house. That is the reality of this time. We are to be on red alert until this invasion stops and ebbs. How long that will last I do not know for sure but presumably it will not be until there has been a complete reset in the world as well as in the Body of Messiah. This is a difficult and painful cleansing time.

    We Prefer Quick Events to Drawn-Out Processes

    When it comes to prophecy most believers tend to be focussed more on events than on processes. I suspect the reason why is that we want 'painful' things to be over quickly, whether it is some toothwork at the dentist or some other medical treatment. We'd rather it was as simple as pulling our a splinter rather than a long drawn-out process like a course of antibiotics which make you feel worse before you start feeling better. It is currently an intense time but Yahweh's grace rises up to meet and counter the demonic challenge for those who trust and obey Him.

    Conclusion

    This has been an Aviv 1 like we have never experienced before. This morning when I awoke I sensed an awakening and a shift in my own soul that gave me great liberty in preaching this morning's sermon. Yahweh is beginning a new work and His Remnant, those with trimmed lamps and an adequate oil supply, is awakening and arising to enter into it. I hope you have all seen and espexially enjoyed the beautiful painting by Sister Grace Van Staden of the South Africa Mission which depicts in collage format what it is we believe in and stand for - our mission. No doubt Yahweh will have more to say to us during the the Pesach (Passover) Season. Our prayer is that those who know they have been called to this work will begin to stand forward and report for service to King Yah'shua (Jesus) and His Kingdom. Amen.


    RECOMMENDED SCRIPTURE READINGS
    Select Either the Longer Lucan or Shorter Matthean Account


    Luke 1

    26 In the sixth month, Elohim (God) sent the malak (angel) Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The malak (angel) went to her and said, 'Greetings, you who are highly favoured! Yahweh is with you.'

    29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the malak (angel) said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favour with Elohim (God). You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Yah'shua (Jesus). He will be great and will be called the Son of El Elyon (the Most High). Yahweh-Elohim will give Him the throne of his father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; His kingdom will never end.'

    34 'How will this be,' Mary asked the malak (angel), 'since I am a virgin?'

    35 The malak (angel) answered, 'The Ruach haQodesh (Holy Spirit) will come upon you, and the power of El Elyon (the Most High) will overshadow you. So the qadosh (holy, set-apart) One to be born will be called the Son of Elohim (God). Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with Elohim (God).'

    38 'I am Yahweh's servant,' Mary answered. 'May it be to me as you have said.' Then the malak (angel) left her.

    39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Ruach haQodesh (Holy Spirit). In a loud voice she exclaimed: 'Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favoured, that the mother of my Master should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that what Yahweh has said to her will be accomplished!'

    46 And Mary said: 'My soul glorifies Yahweh and my spirit rejoices in Elohim (God) my Deliverer (Saviour), for He has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me - qadosh (holy, set-apart) is His Name (Yahweh). His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers.'

    56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.

    Luke 2

    1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.

    4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

    8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. A malak (angel) of Yahweh appeared to them, and the glory of Yahweh shone around them, and they were terrified. But the malak (angel) said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Deliverer (Saviour) has been born to you; he is the Master Messiah. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.'

    13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the malak (angel), praising Elohim (God) and saying,

    14 'Glory to Elohim (God) in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favour rests.'

    15 When the malakim (angels) had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, 'Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which Yahweh has told us about.'

    16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the davar (word) concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising Elohim (God) for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

    21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise Him, he was named Yah'shua (Jesus), the name the malak (angel) had given Him before He had been conceived.

    22 When the time of their purification according to the Torah (Law) of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to Yahweh (as it is written in the Torah (Law) of Yahweh, 'Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to Yahweh'), and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Torah (Law) of Yahweh: 'a pair of doves or two young pigeons.'

    25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Ruach haQodesh (Holy Spirit) was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Ruach haQodesh (Holy Spirit) that he would not die before he had seen Yahweh's Messiah. Moved by the Ruach (Spirit), he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Yah'shua (Jesus) to do for him what the custom of the Torah (Law) required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised Elohim (God), saying:

    29 'Yahweh, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in shalom (peace). For my eyes have seen your salvation (yahshua), which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.'

    33 The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: 'This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.'

    36 There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to Elohim (God) and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

    39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Torah (Law) of Yahweh, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong; He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of Elohim (God) was upon Him" (NIV).


    Matthew 1

    18 This is how the birth of Yah'shua the Messiah (Jesus Christ) came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Ruach haQodesh (Holy Spirit). Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

    20 But after he had considered this, a malak (angel) of Yahweh appeared to him in a dream and said, 'Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Ruach haQodesh (Holy Spirit). She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Yah'shua (Jesus), because He will save his people from their sins.'

    22 All this took place to fulfill what Yahweh had said through the navi (prophet): 'The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel' - which means, 'Elohim (God) with us.'

    24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the malak (angel) of Yahweh had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Yah'shua (Jesus).

    Matthew 2

    1 After Yah'shua (Jesus) was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, 'Where is the one who has been born king of the Judeans? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.'

    3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people's chief cohenim (priests) and teachers of the Torah (Law), he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. 'In Bethlehem in Judea,' they replied, 'for this is what the navi (prophet) has written:

    6 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the Shepherd of my people Israel.'

    7 Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, 'Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.'

    9 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.

    13 When they had gone, a malak (angel) of Yahweh appeared to Joseph in a dream. 'Get up,' he said, 'take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill Him."

    14 So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what Yahweh had said through the navi (prophet): 'Out of Egypt I called my son.'

    16 When Herod realised that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled:

    18 'A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.'

    19 After Herod died, a malak (angel) of Yahweh appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, 'Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child's life are dead.'

    21 So he got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the nevi'im (prophets): 'He will be called a Nazarene'." (NIV)


    RECOMMENDED KOSHER HYMNS
    Recrafted to Reflect Messianic Terminology


    1. O Holy Night

      O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
      It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
      Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
      Till He appeared and the Ruach felt its worth.
      A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
      For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
      Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
      O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
      O night, O Holy Night, O night divine!
      O night, O Holy Night, O night divine!

      Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
      With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
      O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
      Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.
      The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
      In all our trials born to be our friends.
      He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
      Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
      Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!

      Truly He taught us to love one another,
      His law is love and His gospel is peace.
      Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
      And in his name all oppression shall cease.
      Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
      With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
      Yah'shua is King! Then ever, ever praise we,
      His power and glory ever more proclaim!
      His power and glory ever more proclaim!

    2. Silent Night

      Silent night, holy night!
      All is calm, all is bright.
      Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
      Holy infant so tender and mild,
      Sleep in heavenly peace,
      Sleep in heavenly peace

      Silent night, holy night!
      Shepherds quake at the sight.
      Glories stream from heaven afar
      Heavenly hosts sing Hallelu-Yah,
      Christ the Saviour is born!
      Christ the Saviour is born

      Silent night, holy night!
      Son of Yah love's pure light.
      Radiant beams from Thy holy face
      With dawn of redeeming grace,
      Yah'shua King, at Thy birth
      Yah'shua King, at Thy birth

    3. O Come All ye Faithful

      O come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant
      O come ye O come ye to Bethlehem;
      Come and behold him born the King of angels;
      O come let us adore him3, Yah'shua the King.

      Son of Yahweh light of light
      Lo he abhors not the virgin's womb;
      Yah'shua begotten not created:
      O come let us adore him3, Yah'shua the King.

      Sing choirs of angels sing in exultation
      Sing all ye citizens of heaven above;
      Glory to Yahweh in the highest:
      O come, let us adore him3, Yah'shua the King.

      See how the shepards summoned to his cradel,
      Leaving their flocks, draw nigh with lowly fear;
      We too will thither hend our joyful footsteps;
      O come, let us adore him3, Yah'shua the King.

      Master, we greet thee, born this happy morning;
      Yah'shua, to thee be glory given;
      Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing:
      O come, let us adore him3, Yah'shua the King.

    4. Joy to the World

      Joy to the world! Yah'shua has come:
      Let earth receive her King!
      Let every heart prepare him room
      And heaven and nature sing
      And heaven and nature sing
      And heaven and heaven and nature sing.

      Joy to the earth! The Saviour reigns:
      Let men their songs employ
      While fields and floods rocks hills and plains
      Repeat the sounding joy
      Repeat the sounding joy
      Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

      No more let sins and sorrows grow
      Nor thorns infest the ground:
      He comes to make his blessings flow
      Far as the curse is found
      Far as the curse is found
      Far as, far as the curse is found.

      He rules the earth with truth and grace,
      And makes the nations prove
      The glories of his righteousness
      And wonders of his love
      And wonders of his love
      And wonders, wonders of his love

    5. Hark the Herald Angels Sing

      Hark! the herald angels sing
      Glory to the newborn King
      Peace on earth and mercy mild
      Yah and sinners reconcile.
      Joyful all ye nations rise
      Join the triumph of the skies;
      With the angelic host proclaim
      Yah'shua's born in Bethlehem'
      Hark! the herald angels sing
      Glory to the newborn King.

      Yah'shua by the heavens adored
      Yahweh's love on man is poured;
      Late in time behold him come,
      Offspring of a virgin's womb.
      Veiled in flesh His deity see;
      Hail, the incarnate majesty,
      Pleased as Man with Man to dwell,
      Yah'shua, our Emmanuel!
      Hark! the herald angels sing,
      Glory to the newborn King.

      Hail, the heaven-born Prince of peace!
      Hail the Son of righteousness!
      Light and life to all he brings,
      Risen with healing in his wings.
      Mild he lays his glory by,
      Born that man no more may die,
      Born to raise the sons of earth,
      Born to give them second birth.
      Hark! the herald angels sing,
      Glory to the newborn King.


    Endnotes

    [1] Modern Judaism and most Messianic Jews ignore the biblical year and instead follow the false tradition of the talmudic rabbis who hijacked Yom Teruah (Day of Trumpets/Shouting) and mutated it into 'Rosh haShanah', the false 'new year' of Judaism.
    [2] To learn more about why we believe in a spring birth, please see the articles on our website, Messiah's Birthday).
    [3] Avodah Zarah 3:I
    [4] See the statement, The Birth of Messiah & Birthday Celebrations

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