Ten Tribes Studies (16 April, 2013, Iyar 6, 5773)
Contents:
1. New Article. Rebellion. The Bar Kokhba Revolt (132-135 CE) by Alexander Zephyr
2. Articles of Value by Don Davis
3. An Old YouTube Special that some of you may have missed.
The Yair Davidiy interview by Gavin Finley
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1. New Article. Rebellion. The Bar Kokhba Revolt (132-135 CE) by Alexander Zephyr
Extracts:
It may be alarming to many that a Rabbi as well known and respected as Rabbi Akiva would rule that the Ten Tribes will not return. Professor Klausner in his work 'The Messianic Idea in Israel', page 474 points out a compelling reason as to why Rabbi Akiva may have taken this position. He states:
'R. Akiva held his opinion because he had proclaimed Bar-Kochba as Messiah and was expecting the redemption of Israel through him, while the remnants of the Ten Tribes at that time had not yet returned to Palestine and had no intention of doing so. The latter fact may have been discovered by R. Akiva on his long journeys to Gaul, Africa, Arabia, and particularly Media, to which the Ten Tribes had been exiled according to Scripture (II Kings 17:6). Therefore he was forced to oppose the opinion that the Ten Tribes must return in the Messianic age'.
Any student of the Bible knows that the first main priority of the Messiah will be the reunification of the Twelve Tribes of Israel and ingathering them into the Promised Land. Acknowledgement of the Ten Tribes, their reunification with the rest of the House of Israel and returning to the Promised Land for redemption by the Almighty, and the restoration of the Kingdom of David and his throne (Isaiah 11:12; 27:11; Ezekiel 37:21; 39:28; Micah 4:7; 7:12), are all premises emphatically prophesied in the Hebrew Bible, and explained in the Talmud and Rabbinical Literature as necessary for the Advent of the Messiah, son of David.
The Rambam (Maimonides) thought that the Torah associates the Redemption with the ingathering of exiles more than any of the other signs: 'Then the Lord your God will restore your fortunes and have compassion on you and gather you again from all the nations where He scattered you. Even if you have been banished to the most distant land under the heavens, from there the Lord your God will gather you and bring you back. He will bring you to the land that belonged to your ancestors, and you will take possession of it. He will make you more prosperous and numerous than your ancestors' (Deuteronomy 30:3-5). This is the most important task of the Messiah! As soon as the ingathering of exiles takes place, the Messiah will proceed with victorious Messianic Wars and the other goals outlined below.
In any event, the purpose of the Messiah coming, the task of the Redemption and perfection of this World should be accomplished before his death. At the least,
Victorious wars will be fought at the beginning of the Messianic Age (Zechariah 9:5-6; 12:6; 14:9-12; Isaiah 11:13-14; 17:1; 34:5, 8; 60:18; Obadiah 1:18; Ezekiel 25:12-17; Jeremiah 48 and 49; Zephaniah 2:8-11).
There will be a reunification with, and ingathering of the Twelve Tribes (Isaiah 11:12; 27:11; Ezekiel 37:21; 39:28) in the re-established Biblical borders Land of Israel (Numbers 34:13; Ezekiel 45:1);
A rebuilding of the Temple and renewal of the sacrificial services (Micah 4:1-2; Isaiah 2:2-3; 56:6-7; 60:7; Malachi 3:4; Zechariah 14:20-21).
The rest of the tasks, such as turning all peoples to worship the one God of Israel (Deuteronomy 7:6-8; 14:2; 30:8, 10; Jeremiah 31:32; Ezekiel 11:19-20; Exodus 19:5-6; Zechariah 8:23); abolishing wars forever and bringing Peace and Justice to the World might be accomplished later (Micah 4:2-4; Hosea 2:20; Isaiah 32:16-18; Jeremiah 33:9; Psalms 86:9).
Whosoever fulfills these goals will have been legally qualified by Scripture to be the real Messiah. According to Maimonides, the Messiah does not have to perform signs, wonders or miracles. If any anointed King of Israel will do everything listed above, we shall be able to surely say: This man is the Messiah anointed by God!
The gathering of the 12 Tribes is a Divine priority of the Messiah (Isaiah 11:12; 27:13; Ezekiel 37:21; 39:27; Zechariah 10:10; Micah 7:12 and many more).
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2. Articles of Value by Don Davis
Don Davis (now living in Israel) has his own business and much knowledge concerning contemporary affairs and the State of Israel.
He has authored a series of articles of interest and value. Don is a Christian and some of his articles have a Christian perspective. This has nothing to do with us.
Where his articles do not deal with religious matters we have found insights of worth.
Here are some of the titles:
Is Israel a safe financial haven?
INVESTMENT in Israel thrives, including western investment, despite socialist business behavior trends, accountability challenges, possible organized crime infiltration, and controlling unions.
http://www.christianmessenger.in/is-israel-a-safe-financial-haven/
What did Obama achieve in his visit to Israel?
FORTUNATELY, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had signed an agreement with coalition partners and Israel had a government a few days prior to the American entourage arriving.
The Israeli preempt strike that never was
THIS came about as analysts and bloggers tried to determine why US President Barack Obama scheduled his long awaited trip to Israel. In particular, why was the president's visit scheduled for the Jewish holy holiday of Passover?
The perpetual Middle East quagmire
SINCE the beginning of 2013 people have been asking what these new times might bring in the Middle East region, specifically with the instability in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan, and looming Iranian nuclear ambitions.
The year of changing warfare
WE are in another world war. Not like before with constant, high profile battles and clear cut good and evil. Instead, this world war stems from 'religion cultural rights' and has consistent but unpredictable, nondiscriminatory terror that will progress into weapons of mass destruction.
The Israeli transformation
A number of refugee children, while growing up, had no parents to love, share, protect, discipline, and educate them.
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3. An Old YouTube Special that some of you may have missed.
The Yair Davidiy interview by Gavin Finley
See:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7D20732CDA150AAD