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Part 5: Festivals Of Men or Feasts of the LORD? Another Biblical Challenge to Christmas

* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
When Christian leaders are willing to admit that when you remove the endless pagan origins of Christianity's festivals/holidays, you have little left to celebrate, they are right. So what then? Do we just join the ways of the nations?
No! The series moves into examining the Feasts of the LORD that appear in Leviticus 23 and then we move into the proper understanding of holy and profane and what Yahweh says when His People turn away from His Appointed Times, using Ezekiel chapter 20.

Part 4: Festivals Of Men or Feasts of the LORD? Another Biblical Challenge to Christmas

* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
In this part we jump into the principles found within biblical texts such as Jeremiah chapter 10 and Deuteronomy 18. God's set apart People are instructed to abandon the ways of the nations. This clearly includes the avoidance of adopting their idolatry-laced traditions. Although many people say that we can simply "redeem pagan holidays for God", do we *ever* see that in the Scriptures? Let's find out.

Part 3: Festivals Of Men or Feasts of the LORD? Another Biblical Challenge to Christmas

* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
Part 3 continues with presenting a bit more of American Christmas history. We'll look into how culture shaped Christianity's embracing of the holiday that was originally considered idolatrous by 1600's-era American Believers. What changed? Let's find out.

Part 2: Festivals Of Men or Feasts of the LORD? Another Biblical Challenge to Christmas

* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
In this episode I read a short, fictional story that I wrote that explains Father's heart as His children have traded in His appointed Times for their own traditions. Also, we begin to examine some historical facts of the true origins of Christmas, for those who do not know.

Part 1: Festivals Of Men or Feasts of the LORD? Another Biblical Challenge to Christmas

* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
This 6-part series begins with laying a groundwork of asking a series of questions, such as can we pick and choose what is pleasing to the LORD? Do we have the right to brand something good and godly, even if the origins never were? Is it acceptable in God's sight for the Church to exchange His Feasts and ordained celebrations in order to celebrate our own traditions?
Let's leave our prejudices and preferences at the door and find out!

Part 2 - Lady Wisdom: Receiving Counsel From the First of Yahweh‘s Ancient Works

* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
The short series concludes as we continue to peer into Proverbs' Lady Wisdom. We drive home the point that Wisdom preexisted all of Creation and thereby knows Father's perfect order and plan. This is fascinating as we realize "She" is offering us the counsel of Yahweh still today!

Part 1 - Lady Wisdom: Receiving Counsel From the First of Yahweh‘s Ancient Works

* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
Part 1 lays a brief foundation of "who" Lady Wisdom is, when She was created and what She is presenting to us. Using Proverbs we'll establish how this ancient one is calling out to us today.

Faith: Failing Or Flourishing?

* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
In this hour of testing, it is of UTMOST IMPORTANCE that we cling to what the Word of Yah teaches us in regards to faith. Will we be moved by what our eyes see or will we stand, unwavering? Let's find out!

Pay Attention To Counsel

When was the last time that you sought out counsel from another? How did you respond the last time someone brought something to you that you disagreed with? In this episode we will discuss Proverbs 12:15 which tells us that "Fools suppose their way is straight, but the wise pay attention to counsel."
 
* This was recorded in my truck, while driving to work, so please keep that in mind in regards to audio quality.

Part 3 - Afflicting Ourselves: The Purpose of Yom Kippur/Day Of Atonement

* This originally aired as a video episode on Youtube HERE.
The series concludes as we see one way to afflict ourselves is to willingly humble ourselves in the sight of men, like we see with Job and David. We are now rehearsing for a literal age and kingdom that is before us. It will require all in attendance to be laid low, afflicted and humbled. What a privilege to do this *now* as we eagerly await the arrival of our King!