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Vine Community Church A Departure from Tradition and a Return to God. Hi my name is Joe Christmas and I'am the founder and senior pastor of Vine Community Church.

I have been in the ministry for over 25 yrs. I've served in many capacities over those years, Including 4yrs Jr high and High school ministries, 2yrs young adult minitries, 9yrs as a children church pastor, 4 yrs leading a home fellowship group and know as of Jan 2015 till present with Vine Community Church. I have been married to my lovley wife Vickie for 22yrs. and we have 3 awesome kids Hanah, Megan, And Caleb.

09/05/2026
09/05/2026

UNITY, NOT CONFORMITY — Why the Remnant Must Stop Dividing

Why are believers who love Yahusha, love Scripture, and desire to obey Torah constantly dividing over questions that Scripture does not necessarily make salvation issues?

In this powerful Vine teaching by Pastor Joe, we examine why unity will be one of the greatest spiritual battlegrounds of the last days.

Yahusha prayed “that they all may be one” in John 17.

Paul commanded believers to preserve “the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” in Ephesians 4.

Romans 14 warns us not to quarrel over disputable matters and specifically addresses disagreements concerning food and days.

Titus 3:9 warns against endless controversies and quarrels about the law because they can become unprofitable and destructive.

We will also examine the world of 1 Enoch, Jubilees, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, including the distinctive calendar and communal traditions found at Qumran. These ancient sources help us understand how diverse Second Temple Jewish communities could approach sacred time, covenant identity, and community life differently.

But this is not a call to abandon truth.

It is a call to distinguish between:

SALVATIONAL TRUTH
and
DISPUTABLE INTERPRETATION.

There are truths we must never compromise.

But there are also questions where sincere believers can study, disagree, and continue walking together.

And in the final days, we need a people who can say:

“I will hold my conviction without making myself the judge of every servant of Yah.”

We will also address the often-misunderstood words of Yahusha in Matthew 10:34–36, where He says He came to bring “a sword.” The context points to the division that allegiance to Him can produce—even within families—not a command for believers to attack one another.

Truth can divide light from darkness.
Truth does not give the body permission to destroy itself.

Scripture References

John 17:20–23
Ephesians 4:1–6
Romans 14:1–23
Romans 12:2
1 Corinthians 1:10–13
1 Corinthians 12:12–27
1 Corinthians 13
Matthew 12:25
Matthew 10:34–36
Matthew 26:52
Mark 9:38–40
Philippians 3:15–16
Titus 3:9–11
2 Timothy 2:14–26
Galatians 1:6–9
Exodus 19:5–6
Hebrews 12:14

Extra-Biblical Study

1 Enoch 72–82 — heavenly luminaries and calendrical traditions

Jubilees 6 — 364-day calendrical framework and appointed times

Dead Sea Scrolls / 1QS — covenant community, communal order, appointed times, and “sons of light” traditions

1 Clement 46 — an early Christian appeal against schism, strife, and tearing apart the body

The goal is not conformity.
The goal is unity in truth, love, humility, holiness, and Yahusha.

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09/05/2026

Join us for a 2‑hour Vine Bible Study exploring Hebrews 2, Isaiah 17, and Numbers 10–12 — three powerful passages that reveal the supremacy of Yahusha, the fall of prideful nations, and the divine order Yahuah establishes among His people.

This study uncovers:

Hebrews 2 — Yahusha restores dominion, destroys fear, and brings many sons to glory.
Isaiah 17 — Nations collapse, idols fail, and the remnant returns to the Holy One.
Numbers 10–12 — Yahuah moves the camp, tests leadership, and purifies His people.

This teaching reveals how these passages connect prophetically — showing the remnant rising, Yahusha’s supremacy, and Yahuah’s order restoring His people.



08/29/2026

SET‑APART EATING: Holiness, Health & Truth — R

In this teaching, Pastor Joe breaks down the truth about Yahuah’s dietary laws, the New Testament passages often taken out of context, and the prophetic warnings about eating unclean.

We cover:
� Leviticus 11 — Clean vs. Unclean
� Acts 10–11 — Peter’s vision explained
� Colossians 2 & Romans 14 — Misunderstood passages
� Mark 7 & Matthew 15 — Traditions vs. Torah
� Extra‑biblical witnesses — Jubilees, Enoch
� Isaiah 66:17 — End‑time judgment
� BONUS — The pig: biology, disease, and design

This teaching will strengthen your walk, deepen your understanding holiness, and clarify the truth about eating clean.

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08/29/2026

The Vine Bible Study — Hebrews 1, Isaiah 16, Numbers 7–9 | 2‑Hour Deep Dive

In this powerful Vine Bible Study, Pastor Joe leads a full 2‑hour breakdown of three major passages:

� Hebrews 1 — The supremacy of Yahusha
� Isaiah 16 — Mercy in the midst of judgment
� Numbers 7–9 — The priestly ministry, the altar, and Yahweh’s presence

This teaching connects the New Testament revelation of the Son with the prophetic throne in Isaiah and the priestly patterns in the Torah. Perfect for believers seeking depth, context, and Spirit‑filled understanding.

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08/22/2026

Today's Vine teaching Pastor Joe dives deep into the Hebraic meaning of the Fifth Commandment — “Honor your father and your mother.”
We explore covenant identity, parental responsibility, Messiah’s warnings, generational blessing, and how honor shapes the future of the Kingdom.

This is a teaching rooted in Scripture, Hebraic culture, and extra‑biblical texts.

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08/22/2026

Vine Bible Study #36 — Philemon, Isaiah 15, Numbers 4–6

In today’s 2‑hour deep dive, we explore three powerful passages that reveal God’s heart for restoration, His compassion even in judgment, and His call to holiness and consecration.

� Philemon — The gospel transforms relationships and restores what was broken.
� Isaiah 15 — A sobering prophecy showing God’s grief even as He judges sin.
� Numbers 4–6 — Priestly order, purity, the Nazarite vow, and the priestly blessing.

This study is designed for remnant believers, pastors, teachers, and anyone hungry for deeper biblical understanding rooted in holiness, truth, and prophetic clarity.

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