Ten Tribes Studies (23 January, 2013, Shevet 12, 5773)
Contents:
1. Bill Rasmussen:Â What every person interested in the Lost Tribes should do!
2. Meredith Carpenter: The Tribes should wait till the Appointed Time!
3. Bruce McKerras: Whose Land is it?
4. Brian Patmore: The Return of the Tribes
5. OvadYah Avrahami: The Return of Ephraim to the Land
1. Bill Rasmussen:Â What every person interested in the Lost Tribes should do!
Re Brit-Am Now no. 1998
Shalom Yair, hope all is well with you. I found your expose on non-Jewish Black and White settlements in Israel to be quite interesting. After reading through the groups that you mentioned, this should scare anyone who is giving serious thought to moving to Israel at this time as an Israelite. These groups are but a mircrocosm of what is going on around the world to a greater extent. Each one seems to have their own particular agenda and in some cases, hostility towards Jewish people as well as Zionists ideals about the land itself.
Now, if I were hasatan [the Satan], I would endeavor to question the legitimacy of the Jewish people. I would try and delegitimize those who are in the land. I would question their backgrounds and foment groups who would falsely believe that they are the true Jews. By sowing seeds of confusion and antisemitism, people around the world will question whether or not there should even be a Jewish state. Worse, it gives veracity to the enemies of Israel who claim that the current Jewish population is made up of interlopers, wannabees and those of spurious lineage. How many times have I read by both Arabs and White Supremacists that the Jews in Israel are all Khazars who converted to Judaism, while claiming that they in fact are the true Jews and Hebrews.
The bottom line is that the Brit Am mission of research, education and reunification is the only way that the real Lost Tribes will ever awaken to who they are and ultimately return to Eretz Yisrael [Land of Israel]. How that will be accomplished will probably be the greatest mystery of all time. Whether the Ruach HaKodesh [Divine Inspiration] impresses upon people who they are, or whether the Moshiach himself will validate and delineate people into their respective tribal assignments is something none of us knows. All we know is that the Hebrew scriptures make certain that at some point in time in the future, the Tribes will awaken and make their move back to the land.
Personally, I believe that at present, every person interested in the Lost Tribes should have an unquestionable love for HaShem, a love for Torah, a love for Eretz Yisrael and a love for the Jewish people, both in Israel and around the world. In addition, there should be an impetus to study Hebrew, learn Jewish customs, keep Shabbat and learn about the feasts as well as why there is a modern day Israel. Each person should also have the wisdom and the patience not to rush this. At this time, I have even less of an inclination than before to even consider moving to Israel. Quite frankly, I am not even sure this will happen in my lifetime. In any event, my task is to support Brit Am financially, study the scriptures and pray for the day when Moshiach will come, the seat of David is re-established and Israel will have ever lasting peace.
Shalom v'b'richot [and Blessings], Bill Rasmussen
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2. Meredith Carpenter: TYhe Tribes should wait till the Appointed Time!
Re: Brit-Am Now no. 1998: Ten Tribes Studies
Hi Yair,
The Bible clearly states when the LTT's will settle the Land. The tribes are safe now, where they are, and they fear no one. Our home's are where we should be until the appointed time, and the tribe's can be of more use to Judah, where they are now. We must stay where we are and influence the nations. This is how we can help the State of Israel. Meredith
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3. Bruce McKerras: Whose Land is it?
In ancient times, God appeared to Abraham and made a promise to him that his descendants would possess the holy Land, all that area from the Euphrates to the Nile. But he had two sons and the descendants of Ishmael dispute possession with the descendants of Isaac and Jacob. Much blood has been shed over this problem and the current situation, as well as the prophetic scriptures tell us that another war is in the offing. Psalm 83:1-8, Micah 4:11
Both Psalm 83 and Micah 4 as well as many other prophecies say how the commencement of this war will trigger the Lord's devastating judgement/punishment of the attackers and will affect the whole world, causing a 'reset of civilization'. A One World Government will be formed, but Jacob's descendants will gather and resettle in all of the holy Land, before the Return of the Messiah. Their proof of ownership is a document kept hidden, now; very soon to be revealed:
Jeremiah 32:6-14 The Word of the Lord came to me: Your relative will ask you to buy his land, as you have right of possession, as next of kin. I bought the Land for 17 shekels of silver and gave the two copies of the deed of purchase to Baruch, who sealed them in a clay jar, so that they would be preserved for a very long time.
Jeremiah 32:37-44 The Lord says: As I brought upon My people exile and disasters, so shall I bring them all the prosperity which I promise to them. In this Land, now a desolation and given over to foreigners, My people will once again buy and sell houses, fields and vineyards. I shall gather Israel and Judah from all the places where they have been banished, bring them back to their heritage and let them dwell here undisturbed. They will be My people and I will be their God. I will make an everlasting covenant with them and will put a fear of Me into their hearts, so they will not again turn away from Me. It will be a joy to Me to do them good and assuredly I will plant them here.
Jeremiah 33:6-26 The Lord says: Now I shall bring healing and care for Israel and Judah, they will see lasting peace and security. I shall cleanse them of all the sins they committed in rebellion against Me. This place will win Me renown from all the nations, when they see the prosperity that I give it. This place, devastated by My judgement will once again hear shouts of joy and praises will be sung in the House of the Lord.
The days are coming when I shall bestow on Israel and Judah the blessings I have promised to them. In those days and at that time, I will give them a righteous leader, from David's line. As I cannot change day and night, so the promises I made to the Patriarchs, to David and to My priests will be fulfilled.
Have you seen how people say: The two families that the Lord chose, Â He rejected? Now, others despise My people and they are no longer a single nation. As I have established the fixed laws of the heavens, so I choose the descendants of Jacob, and David My servant, and his line will rule over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. In My compassion I will restore their fortunes.
Ref: Revised English Bible, abridged and paraphrased.
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4. Brian Patmore: The Return of the Tribes
Shalom Yair,
Regarding the settlement patterns of settlers there is a bit of a problem with the settlement pattern espoused.
Firstly, most will not have been living a Torah based lifestyle and so I can understand that during the catching up with Torah period some delineation should be clear for those in this group.
Many, like myself, do live a Torah based lifestyle and should have no problem at all mixing with Yahudah. I think many Yahudis will get quite a shock to see that they are not the only keeping Torah with Abba. That would be a welcome shock to many I think.
As far as tribal areas being settled that is a very interesting question.
Firstly, the mixing of our people over the centuries has blurred the Tribal boundaries so to speak. The Viking/Scandinavian ventures along the West European coast etc has left strong presences of them in many places. So Benjamin, the foretold wolf pack is spread amoungst us all as well: (Gen 49:27) BenjaminH1144 shall ravinH2963 as a wolf:H2061 in the morningH1242 he shall devourH398 the prey,H5706 and at nightH6153 he shall divideH2505 the spoil.H7998.
Who amoungst us is a Yahudi or not ? Many of the House of Israel/Ephraim are indeed Yahudim, and I believe many times more than the number of our brethren who presently identify themselves as Yahudim. I include my own father's family in this for many reasons. Many Yahudim of today are really from Benjamin, Levy or the other tribes from those who would not put up with the abominations committed in the then Northern Kingdom of Yisrael.
It will be a very interesting time in the next few years because I believe that the time is very near. The Jubilee/Shabbaticle cycles reveal that the last year of the exile has passed and the commandment to return home is upon the head of every son and daughter of Yacob. How many will respond remains to be seen.
I reiterate as stated before, Yahudah does not realize the immensity of that which will soon come to pass regarding the return home. I know that the influx is amazing everyone at present and is increasing.
May it happen with Abba's blessing and may Moschiach take over as quickly as Abba allows.
Shalom brother and look after yourself.
Brian
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5. OvadYah Avrahami: The Return of Ephraim to the Land
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(a) Letter to Yair
Shalom Yair.
Your letter in this regard in your forum post today, triggered my thoughts on the topic.
I sent this, my own concept, to KHT Forum. I am sending you a copy, NOT to disagree or argue with you. You'll see that I did NOT refer to you. I just think that it is profitable that we understand the base of where each of us come from. Then only can we truly co-operate.
I truly respect your views and will never attack it or derogate it.
Blessings!
OvadYah
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(b) ---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: OvadYah Avrahami <ovadyah777@gmail.com>
Subject: The Return of Ephraim to the Land
Much is said and written on this topic - some very controversial, depending on the recipient's understanding and attitude.
No doubt, the Almighty, in all His Great Wisdom, could not have designed a more obstacle strewn, intriguing, controversial, challenging, even confrontational Plot - a Plot which entails the Success of the entire Redemption Plan - the Main Theme of the Bible.
Granted, this next statement should not be made - but I'll stick out my neck for the chop. "To my mind, it is very elementary and straight forward.":
The World can NOT successfully operate in opposition to G-d's Mind and System. It is doomed for self-destruction as many current signs clearly show.
So, like it or not, we need a Torah World - not man's Torah, not 10-Israel's Torah (which blew out 2800 years ago!) - but HaShem's Torah which (like it or not) He mandated to Judah.
We are a few breaths away from the conclusion, hang in:
Does Ephraim need to Return to THIS Torah?
The End.
Did you catch the answer?
The answer will tell us where and what Ephraim needs to return to, with regard to Torah and the Land.
NOTE: Every objection, every complaint, every bemoaning about the above question will be a confirmation of the reason why the Return to the Land does NOT now, and has not in the past, and will not in the future be possible UN LESS there is a Change in the Returnees - not the Land and its Gate Keepers.
And when that CHANGE has taken place in an individual, the Return NOW is possible and DOES take place!
Here, in categories, are a few examples of such objections:
- objections against Torah Judaism
- against Judah as 'Gate Keeper'
- wishing to change Judah
- wishing to change the system rather than complying
Legislation and rules are made to control negative aspects of the Now - like the Gun Laws currently in USA.
It is the negative aspects in 10-Israel's attitude and actions which have created the current difficulties for Return. It is 10-Israel's current reactions, responses and expectations which have caused these unfriendly controls towards would-be Returnees.
ONLY complying with HaShem's System (as mandated to Judah) will bring the Return, no matter who says what! It is Judah's confrontation to these unqualified reactions of 10-Israel and Judah's fear of the results of these reactions for the good of the Land, that makes Return so difficult. And Judah's fears are soundly based on experience of the recent past and the present. And it so happens that HaShem gave Judah the Keys to the Gates for safekeeping and control.
Of course, 10-Israel will expect Judah to change.
That is why they see the Answer as NOT elementary.
PS - I am concluding this as a Ten Triber - I do not exonerate Judah. As in a marriage dispute (divorce) each party has to search and change their OWN attitudes. Judah, like 10-Israel shall change - they have their own working on them in that regard. While any party is NOT prepared to comply with the Basics of Marriage, there is no chance for either Peace or Happiness. The Alcoholics Anonymous otg. which has great success in rehabilitating alcoholics have no interest in offering assistance to anyone UNTIL such party admits being an alcoholic who needs help!
Blessings on your Way!
OvadYah
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OvadYah Avrahami
Kol HaTor Vision for the Restoration of the 12-Tribed Kingdom of Israel