Although we have taken more than a cursory review of Hebrew prayer within a Messianic context … within a Yeshua context, it must be noted that this commentator would be remiss if we did not go still further with the B'rit Chadasha record to see what transpired after Yeshua's glorious resurrection and ascension back to Heaven.
What we assuredly saw in the life and ministry of Messiah Yeshua was from an objective vantage point … an upholding of the Hebrew ritual prayer framework and just as well an upholding of the dynamic/personal prayer framework encountered within the Tanakh … and specifically that very intimate and personal dynamic encountered within the Psalms.
Since we can rely on the Book of Acts … serving essentially as the fifth Gospel account wherein we see the early record of how Messiah's Good News was broadcast throughout Israel and then to the nations … let us initially concentrate our attention on this work and see how Hebraic prayer was being treated by these earliest of witnesses and anointed emissaries of Messiah Yeshua.
Acts (1:10-14) And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; which also said, ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Yeshua, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a Sabbath day’s journey. And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Miriam the mother of Yeshua, and with his brethren.
Acts (1:20-26) For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishopric let another take. Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Yeshua went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. And they prayed, and said, thou, Lord, which knows the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
Acts (2:1-43) And when the day of Shavu'ot was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. And they were all amazed and marveled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? … What means this? Others mocking said, these men are full of new wine.
But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, says ELOHIM, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: … And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Yeshua of Nazareth, a man approved of ELOHIM among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which ELOHIM did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of ELOHIM, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: Whom ELOHIM hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. For David speaks concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. … He seeing this before spoke of the resurrection of Mashiach, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. This Yeshua hath ELOHIM raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. Therefore being by the right hand of ELOHIM exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he says himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, until I make thy foes thy footstool. Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that ELOHIM hath made that same Yeshua, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Mashiach.
Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Yeshua Mashiach for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our ELOHIM shall call. And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, save yourselves from this untoward generation. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
Acts (3:1-3) Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
Acts (4:31-37) And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of ELOHIM with boldness. And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Yeshua: and great grace was upon them all. Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need. And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
Acts (6:1-4) And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, it is not reason that we should leave the word of ELOHIM, and serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Commentary:
Initially it would appear that we need not spend any significant amount of time attempting to figure out what was going on with the disciples in the immediate aftermath of Yeshua's departure to Heaven.
We see Yeshua's disciples obediently awaiting for the gift of the Holy Spirit … and we should also note how they waited … in communal prayer. Additionally let us not lose sight of the fact that they were granted this great gift through Messiah Yeshua on none other than the Festival of Shavu'ot … the Festival of Weeks … Pentecost; which in traditional Hebraic perspective is essentially the memorial for the "Giving of Torah at Mount Sinai"!
And for those untrained in the Hebraic Biblical ways this would have entailed daily prayer wherein the community was commanded to "count the days of the omer" … count the forty-nine days (Seven Sabbaths) from the Festival of First Fruits (Messiah's Resurrection) until Shavu'ot.
It certainly would appear that in the Hebraic perspective the disciples would have been following the ritual prayers commanded to Israel … awaiting the special day of Shavu'ot! Hmmm!
And if there is any doubt as to the disciples' intentions still … we should understand that their presence at the Temple on Shavu'ot is a clear indication that they, as well as Yeshua, were under no misconceptions that their Jewish lifestyles had changed … at least as it pertains to their relationship with the Temple and the community!
Still further we see Peter and John visiting the Temple after Shavu'ot to pray … in accordance with the traditions of Israel!
What we should be able to conclude from the early chapters of the Book of Acts is that prayer (both ritual, communal and personal) remains an important element of faith and religious practice. Additionally we see that despite the great Messianic mission of Yeshua … these disciples faithfully conduct business as the Master Rebbe did … in accordance to the traditions of the elders! But they do so now under the auspices of the B'rit Chadasha and the guidance of the Holy Spirit … sent forth responsive to Yeshua's re-glorification!
But those of us familiar with the B'rit Chadasha record realize that there is much more to cover!
Acts (9:10-12) And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prays, And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.
Acts (9:39-43) Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord. And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.
Acts (10:1-4) There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, A devout man, and one that feared ELOHIM with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to ELOHIM always. He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of ELOHIM coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, what is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before ELOHIM. …
Acts (10:9-10) On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
Acts (10:27-33) And as he (Peter) talked with him (Cornelius), he went in, and found many that were come together. And he said unto them, ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but ELOHIM hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, and said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of ELOHIM. Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before ELOHIM, to hear all things that are commanded thee of ELOHIM. …
Acts (10:34-43) Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, of a truth I perceive that ELOHIM is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that fears him, and works righteousness, is accepted with him. The word which ELOHIM sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Yeshua Mashiach: (he is Lord of all) That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; How ELOHIM anointed Yeshua of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for ELOHIM was with him. And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: Him ELOHIM raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of ELOHIM, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of ELOHIM to be the Judge of quick and dead. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
Acts (10:44-48) While Peter yet spoke these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them which heard the word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify ELOHIM. Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Spirit as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord.
Commentary:
To begin let us establish some important context. The events recorded dealing with Peter and Cornelius are not mere weeks or months after the amazing events in Jerusalem on Shavu'ot … but rather we are dealing with a time span of roughly a decade … ten years!
And we can conclude from this time frame that despite all that has happened to Peter … all the enormous changes in his life responsive to Yeshua … all of the amazing things that G_D has done through Peter, that his Jewish life goes on … his Jewish prayer life continues … his Torah observance remains intact. We see in fact that both Peter and Cornelius pray in the tradition of the elders handed down to Israel!
And of course the record of events gets quite interesting as we see G_D bless Cornelius … a Gentile who is zealous for the Jewish people and the G_D of Israel. We see recorded for all time the marvelous descent of the Holy Spirit upon Cornelius and his gathered family (those that could hear the Word) as Peter delivers to them the truth of salvation through Messiah Yeshua!
Without diverging into a lengthy discourse regarding the calling of the Gentiles … let us remain focused upon what the Sacred Texts are telling us about these people and the events!
We are not dealing with just any people … we are dealing with Peter … elder of the Apostles and we are dealing with Cornelius … a G_D fearing Roman Centurion! This is not some haphazard meeting or event. What we see is G_D orchestrating events … orchestrating his will in the lives of these people … who are most assuredly praying diligently in order to ascertain G_D's will for them!
It should be very clear that Cornelius was praying that the G_D of Israel hear his prayers … that G_D accept his humble submission … that G_D bless and accept his family … despite the fact that they are Romans, the people subjugating G_D's very own chosen people!
As for Peter … well it would appear that Peter was just being Peter and doing what he does … continue being a faithful Jew! But as Peter found out … being a faithful Jew meant rethinking the terms of the covenantal relationship … rethinking Israel's role in promulgating the kingdom … rethinking his relationship with those who were thought to be unclean!
Once again we see G_D working through the wilderness experience in both Peter and Cornelius and there should be little doubt that surprises were had on both sides of the Jewish and Gentile equation respectively. If ever there was a risky proposition for both of these men … this would have to be it! On one hand Peter is instructed to blow off the rabbinic tradition/law that prohibits Jews from entering the home of a Gentile and for Cornelius there are certainly risks associated with continued fraternization with the enemy … the Jews!
But the events work because these men are seeking the will of G_D despite ignorance … despite roadblocks … despite personal risks!
Here we are yet again … years after Messiah has ascended to Heaven, with a situation wherein personal and dynamic prayer … within the auspices of traditional Hebraic prayer … is being responded to by G_D in the most dramatic and unlikely of fashions!
It sure seems that we are seeing the emergence of some very relevant patterns! Hmmm!
But let us continue on …
Acts (16:11-13) Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis; And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days. And on the Sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spoke unto the women which resorted thither.
Acts (22:12-21) And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him. And he said, The ELOHIM of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou should know his will, and see that Just One, and should hear the voice of his mouth. For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. And now why tarry thou? Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me (Yeshua). And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him. And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.
Acts (28:7-10) In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously. And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him. So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed: who also honored us with many honors; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.
Acts (28:17-29) And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. Who, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of death in me. But when the Jews spoke against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of. For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain. And they said unto him, we neither received letters out of Judaea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came shewed or spoke any harm of thee. But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinks: for as concerning this sect, we know that everywhere it is spoken against. And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of ELOHIM, persuading them concerning Yeshua, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening. And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spoke the Holy Spirit by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers, Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive: For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of ELOHIM is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it. And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.
Commentary:
As we can see from the beginning of the Book of Acts all the way through to the end, the disciples of Yeshua remained for the most part steadfast in their adherence to the Jewish traditions surrounding the Temple, Synagogue, Festivals, Torah and so forth … even at their own personal risk given the contention that consistently met them by the hands of the unbelieving Jewish people.
But despite all of these issues we only see disciples who remain faithful, obedient and fully cognizant of the fact that Yeshua did not do away with traditional religious practice (halakha) in Israel.
Oh most assuredly Yeshua changed the very fabric and dynamic of the Everlasting Covenant … but just as assuredly Yeshua did so in a manner that was designed to keep the inspired and good elements of the faith intact … designed to change very little from an outward expression of faith … but designed to change everything about the inward expression of faith and therein changing the entire world!
Certainly the Book of Acts reveals to us a lively expectation by Yeshua's disciples that Israel would continue on in faith … in prayer … in relationship with G_D … in promulgating the kingdom of light! Just as certainly it also appears that these same disciples, like Yeshua, must not have received the news about abrogating the centuries old ways of the chosen people! Hmmm!
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Beyond the Book of Acts
Now that we've taken a very tactical approach in exposing the continuation of traditional Hebraic prayer … beyond the ascension of Yeshua, via our short review of the Book of Acts, let us consider the great salutatory greetings/opening prayers associated with the Epistles of the inspired Apostolic writers … let us see what their own prayers have yielded in way of understanding G_D's will!
James (1:1-5) James, a servant of ELOHIM and of the Lord Yeshua Mashiach, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into diver's temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of ELOHIM, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him.
1 Peter (1:1-16) Peter, an apostle of Yeshua Mashiach, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, Elect according to the foreknowledge of ELOHIM the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Yeshua Mashiach: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
Blessed be the ELOHIM and Father of our Lord Yeshua Mashiach, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Yeshua Mashiach from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of ELOHIM through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Yeshua Mashiach: Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Mashiach which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Mashiach, and the glory that should follow. Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into. Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Yeshua Mashiach; As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
2 Peter (1:1-6) Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Yeshua Mashiach, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of ELOHIM and our Savior Yeshua Mashiach: Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of ELOHIM, and of Yeshua our Lord, according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
1 John (1:1-10) That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) That which we have seen and heard we declare unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Yeshua Mashiach. And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that ELOHIM is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Yeshua Mashiach his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
2 John (1:1-6) The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; For the truth’s sake, which dwells in us, and shall be with us forever. Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from ELOHIM the Father, and from the Lord Yeshua Mashiach, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, that, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.
Jude (1:1-8) Jude, the servant of Yeshua Mashiach, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified (made holy) by ELOHIM the Father, and preserved in Yeshua Mashiach, and called: Mercy unto you, and p