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06/06/2026

A World of Covenants. A Hebrew Scriptures Radio Teaching
Presented by the Teaching Priest Pa’al Onyemaechi Onovoh
A Radio Teaching Project with AdieTalk Radio. www.adietalkradio.com
Episode 69: The Ninth Commandment.
Yahawashi said: “And He that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please Him. Yachanan/John 8:29. KJV.
The Ninth Commandment: We will explore the Ninth Commandment (“Thou shalt not bear false witness against your neighbor”) across preTanakh, Tanakh, the Book of Jubilees and the Natzarim observance and advocacy for the Ninth Commandment.
The Ninth Commandment — “Thou Shalt Not bear false witness against your neighbor.” Hebrew: לֹא־תַעֲנֶה בְרֵעֲךָ עֵד שָׁקֶר (Lota‘aneh bere‘akha ‘ed shaqer) Meaning: Do not give false testimony, lie, slander, misrepresent, or distort truth—especially in matters of justice, covenant, and community.
1. PreTanakh Witness to the Ninth Commandment. Even before Sinai, Scripture shows that falsehood, deception, and false testimony were already condemned by Elohim. a. The Serpent’s False Witness Genesis 3:1–5: “Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which Yahawah Alahayim had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath Alahayim said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, Alahayim hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: For Alahayim doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.” The Serpent twists YAHAWAH’S words and deceives Eve. Consequence: Death enters creation; humanity is exiled. b. Cain’s Lie to YHWH in Genesis 4:9: “And Yahawah said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper? Consequence: Curse, wandering, divine judgment. c. Abraham and Abimelech in Genesis 20:2–11: “And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah. But Alahayim came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man's wife. But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Ahdawan, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation? Said he not unto me, She is my sister? and she, even she herself said, He is my brother: in the integrity of my heart and innocency of my hands have I done this. And Alahayim said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine. Therefore Abimelech rose early in the morning, and called all his servants, and told all these things in their ears: and the men were sore afraid. Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done. And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What sawest thou, that thou hast done this thing? And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.” Abraham’s halftruth about Sarah creates danger. Principle: False witness endangers lives and covenant relationships. d. Jacob’s Deception (Genesis 27). Jacob lies to Isaac to obtain the blessing. Consequence: Family division, exile, and long-term conflict. These narratives show that falsehood destroys trust, justice, and covenant order.
2. Tanakh Scriptures on the Ninth Commandment. a. Core Command: Exodus 20:16 — “Thou shalt not bear false witness against your neighbor.” Deuteronomy 5:20 — Reaffirmation. b. Expanded Applications in Torah. False testimony in court. Exodus 23:1–3: “Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.” — Do not join a false report or pervert justice. Deuteronomy 19:16–19: “If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong; Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before Yahawah, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days; And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother; Then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to have done unto his brother: so shalt thou put the evil away from among you.” — False witnesses receive the penalty they intended for the innocent. Slander and gossip. Leviticus 19:16: “Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor; I am Yahawah. — “Do not go about as a talebearer/gossip.” Lying in general: Leviticus 19:11: “Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another. — “Do not lie to each other.” False prophecy: Deuteronomy 18:20–22 “But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other alahayims, even that prophet shall die. And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which Yahawah hath not spoken? When a prophet speaketh in the name of Yahawah, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which Yahawah hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.” — False prophets must die. Fraud and dishonest scales. Proverbs 11:1: “A false balance is abomination to Yahawah: but a just weight is his delight.” — False balances are abomination. c. Examples of Contravention and Consequences in the Tanakh. 1. Joseph’s Brothers (Genesis 37). Sin: Lie about Joseph’s death. Consequence: Years of grief and family trauma. 2. Potiphar’s Wife (Genesis 39). Sin: False accusation against Joseph. Consequence: Joseph imprisoned; divine judgment later on her household. 3. False Witnesses Against Naboth (1 Kings 21:17-24). Sin: Jezebel hires false witnesses to kill Naboth. Consequence: “And the word of Yahawah came to EliYah the Tishbite, saying, Arise, go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, which is in Samaria: behold, he is in the vineyard of Naboth, whither he is gone down to possess it. And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith Yahawah, Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith Yahawah, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine. And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of Yahawah.Behold, I will bring evil upon thee, and will take away thy posterity, and will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel, And will make thine house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah, for the provocation wherewith thou hast provoked me to anger, and made Israel to sin. And of Jezebel also spake Yahawah, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel. Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat. Prophecy of destruction on Ahab’s house. 4. False Prophets (Jeremiah 23; Ezekiel 13). “And the word of Yahawah came unto me, saying, Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel that prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, Hear ye the word of Yahawah; Thus saith Yahawah Alahayim; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! O Israel, thy prophets are like the foxes in the deserts. Ye have not gone up into the gaps, neither made up the hedge for the house of Israel to stand in the battle in the day of Yahawah. They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, Yahawah saith: and Yahawah hath not sent them: and they have made others to hope that they would confirm the word. Have ye not seen a vain vision, and have ye not spoken a lying divination, whereas ye say, Yahawah saith it; albeit I have not spoken? Therefore thus saith Yahawah; Because ye have spoken vanity, and seen lies, therefore, behold, I am against you, saith Yahawah Alahayim. And mine hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, and that divine lies: they shall not be in the assembly of my people, neither shall they be written in the writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel; and ye shall know that I am Yahawah Alahayim.” Sin: Speak lies in YAHAWAH’S name. Consequence: National judgment, exile, destruction of Jerusalem. 5. Accusations Against Jeremiah (Jer 37–38). Sin: False charges to silence the prophet. Consequence: Continued national disaster.
3. Book of Jubilees on the Ninth the Commandment: a. Direct Prohibitions: Jubilees 7:20 — Noah commands his sons not to lie or bear false witness. Jubilees 20:4–5 — Abraham instructs Isaac: “Do not bear false witness; do not lie.” Jubilees 36:6–7 — Esau’s sons engage in deceit and slander. b. Examples of Contravention and Consequences in Jubilees. 1. Esau’s Sons (Jubilees 36–38). Sin: Deception, slander, false accusations. Consequence: Defeat and divine judgment. 2. The Watchers (Jubilees 5). Sin: Deceive humanity with forbidden knowledge. Consequence: Bound until the Day of Judgment. 3. Canaanites (Jubilees 10:29–34). Sin: Lies, sorcery, falsehood. Consequence: Land removed from them; judgment decreed.
4. Brit Hadasha Scriptures on the Ninth Commandment: a. Direct Teaching: Matthew 19:16-19: “And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” — Yahawashi includes “Do not bear false witness.” Romans 13:9 — Paul repeats the command. Colossians 3:9 — “Do not lie to one another.” b. Expanded Applications: False witness against Yahawashi. Matthew 26:59–61: “Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses, And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of Alahayim, and to build it in three days.” — False witnesses testify at His trial. Lying to the Ruach haQodesh. Acts 5:1–11 — Ananias and Sapphira lie. Consequence: Immediate death. False apostles and teachers. 2 Corinthians 11:13–15: “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.” — Deceitful workers. 1 Timothy 4:1–2: “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which Alahayim hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.” — “Lying spirits.” Slander and gossip. James 4:11 — “Do not speak evil against one another.” 1 Peter 2:1 — Put away deceit and slander. c. Examples of Contravention and Consequences in the Brit Ḥadasha: 1. False Witnesses at Yahawashi’s Trial. Sin: Fabricated testimony. Consequence: They participate in condemning the Righteous One; judgment falls on that generation (Matt 23:36). 2. Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5). Sin: Lie about their offering. Consequence: Death. 3. Elymas the Sorcerer in Acts 13:8–11: “But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him. And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.” Sin: Deception and opposition to truth. Consequence: Struck blind. 4. False Teachers (2 Peter 2; Jude). Sin: Deception, false claims, slander of heavenly beings. Consequence: Reserved for judgment.
5. How Natzarim observe and teach the Ninth Commandment. Natzarim halakhah understands the Ninth Commandment as protecting truth, justice, and covenant integrity. A. What Natzarim Do not Do. Do not lie — in speech, business, relationships, or ministry. Do not slander — character assassination, gossip, rumorspreading. Do not bear false witness in judgment — legal, communal, or spiritual. Do not misrepresent Scripture — twisting texts is false witness against YHWH. Do not deceive for gain — fraud, manipulation, false promises. Do not spread false prophecy — claiming “YHWH said” when He did not. B. What Natzarim practice positively. Truthfulness — “Let your yes be yes” (Matt 5:37). Integrity in speech — no exaggeration, flattery, or deceit. Honest testimony — in community, courts, and assemblies. Defending the innocent — standing against slander. Accurate Scripture teaching — careful exegesis, no distortion. Transparency in leadership — avoiding hidden agendas. C. How Natzarim teach the Ninth Commandment. Natzarim teachers emphasize: 1. Truth is a covenant value. YAHAWAH is “Alahayim of truth” (Ps 31:5). False witness attacks His character. 2. False witness destroys communities. A single lie can fracture assemblies, families, and reputations. 3. Yahawashi intensifies the command. He teaches that all deceit is from the evil one (Matt 5:37). 4. The Ruach haQadash is the Spirit of Truth. Walking in the Spirit means walking in truth (John 16:13).
5. Judgment begins with the tongue: Natzarim stress James 3:1–12 — the tongue can bless or destroy. 6. Truth is part of spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:14 — the belt of truth is the first piece of armor.
6. Summary: PreTanakh: Lying and false witness condemned from Genesis onward. Tanakh: False testimony, slander, false prophecy, and fraud forbidden. Jubilees: Patriarchs command truth; nations judged for deceit. Brit Ḥadasha: Yahawashi reaffirms the command; apostles condemn all deceit. Consequences: Death, judgment, exile, destruction, blindness, communal harm. Natzarim today: Practice truth, integrity, accurate teaching, and righteous speech.
7. Birkat Ha Kahanim: YAHAWAH bless thee and keep thee; YAHAWAH make His face shine upon thee and be gracious to thee; YAHAWAH lift up His countenance upon thee and give thee peace. Aman!

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06/04/2026

Hebrew Israelites and Paleo-Hebrew documentary.

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05/29/2026

Shabbat Shalawaam friends.

Here are some facts to meditate on regarding the word “Remember” in the fourth commandment.

“In the Fourth Commandment, the word “remember” comes from the Hebrew word זָכוֹר (zakhor) in Book of Exodus 20:8:

“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.”

The Hebrew word zakhor means much more than simply recalling something mentally. In biblical Hebrew, “remembering” often implies:

* Calling something to mind with intention
* Acting in response to what is remembered
* Observing or commemorating through practice
* Keeping something continually before you

So in the Fourth Commandment, “remember” is not merely:

“Don’t forget the Sabbath.”

It carries the sense of:

“Actively observe, honor, and preserve the Sabbath as sacred.”

In ancient Hebrew thought, memory was deeply connected to action and covenant faithfulness. When God “remembered” Noah, Abraham, or Israel in Scripture, it meant He moved to act on their behalf—not that He had forgotten them.

The Sabbath command therefore implies:

* preparation before the Sabbath,
* ongoing awareness through the week,
* intentional sanctification of the day,
* and faithful participation in covenant worship and rest.

There is also an interesting contrast between the two versions of the commandment:

* In Book of Exodus 20:8, the command begins with zakhor (“remember”).
* In Book of Deuteronomy 5:12, it begins with שָׁמוֹר (shamor), meaning “keep,” “guard,” or “observe.”

Jewish tradition often treats these as complementary:

* Zakhor → remember inwardly and verbally
* Shamor → guard and observe outwardly through practice

Together they portray the Sabbath as something to:

* remember,
* protect,
* honor,
* and live out.”

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05/26/2026

“How Does a Believer in Yahawashi inherit Eternal Life and keep it while resident on Earth?”

1. GENERAL DEFINITION OF INHERITANCE (BIBLICAL FRAME).
Inheritance (Hebrew: naḥalah, נַחֲלָה; Greek: klēronomia, κληρονομία) Core meaning: a possession, portion, allotted share, or legal right passed from a father to his children, usually tied to covenant, lineage, and promise. Key elements across Scripture: It is assigned by the father (Num 27:8–11); It is secured by covenant (Gen 17:7–8); It is transgenerational (Prov 13:22); It can be lost through rebellion (Num 14:23); It can be restored through redemption (Ruth 4:4–10); In the Brit Hadasha, inheritance becomes spiritual, eternal, and rooted in union with Yahawashi (Rom 8:17).
1. INHERITANCE IN THE PRETANAKH ERA (PATRIARCHAL PERIOD): A. Adam → Dominion as inheritance: Adam receives dominion over the earth as a divine inheritance (Gen 1:26–28). This is the earliest biblical model of inheritance: Yahawah gives His son Adam a portion to rule. B. Noah → Covenant inheritance. After the flood, Yahawah gives Noah and his sons the renewed earth as their inheritance (Gen 9:1–3). C. Abraham → The prototype of spiritual inheritance. Abraham receives: Land inheritance (Gen 12:7; 13:14–17). Seed inheritance (Gen 15:4–5). Covenant inheritance (Gen 17:7–8). Key principle: Inheritance is tied to promise, not human merit.
2. INHERITANCE IN THE TANAKH: A. Israel’s national inheritance. The land of Canaan is repeatedly called Israel’s inheritance (Deut. 4:20; Josh 14:1–5). Yahawah Himself is also called Israel’s inheritance (Deut. 18:2; Ps 16:5). B. Tribal inheritance. Land was divided by lot (Josh 18:6–10). It was permanent and could not be sold permanently (Lev 25:23–28). C. Firstborn inheritance. The firstborn son received a double portion (Deut. 21:17). D. Conditions for keeping inheritance: Obedience preserves inheritance (Deut. 28:1–14). Rebellion forfeits inheritance (Deut. 28:15–68; Jer 17:4). E. Prophetic expansion. The prophets reveal that inheritance will one day include: A renewed land (Isa 65:17–25). A righteous remnant (Isa 60:21). Gentiles grafted into Israel’s inheritance (Isa 56:6–8).
3. INHERITANCE IN THE BRIT ḤADASHA: A. Yahawashi as the Firstborn Heir. He is the Firstborn of all creation (Col 1:15). He is the Heir of all things (Heb 1:2). B. Believers become coheirs. Those in Yahawashi become children of Elohim and jointheirs (Rom 8:16–17). Inheritance is incorruptible, undefiled, unfading (1 Pet 1:3–5). C. Inheritance is given through: Faith in Yahawashi (Acts 26:18). The indwelling Ruach ha’Qadash, the down payment of the inheritance (Eph 1:13–14). Obedience to His commandments (John 14:21–23). Endurance to the end (Matt 24:13). D. Warnings. Some who profess belief can forfeit inheritance through persistent sin (1 Cor 6:9–10; Gal 5:19–21; Eph 5:5).
4. NATZARIM TEACHING ON INHERITANCE: The early Natzarim (Acts 24:5,14) taught that: A. Inheritance is rooted in the Abrahamic covenant. Believers in Yahawashi are grafted into Israel (Rom 11:17–24). They become seed of Abraham (Gal 3:29). B. Inheritance is accessed through Yahawashi’s life in the believer. “Messiah in you, the hope of glory” (Col 1:27). The believer receives a new nature (2 Pet 1:4). The Ruach empowers obedience (Ezek. 36:26–27; Rom 8:4). C. Inheritance is maintained through covenant faithfulness. Continuing in Yahawashi’s teachings (John 8:31). Walking in the Ruach (Gal 5:16–25). Keeping Yahawashi’s commandments (John 14:15). Remaining in the vine (John 15:1–10). D. The Natzarim emphasized: Eternal life is not merely a future reward; it is a present possession that must be guarded, nurtured, and walked in.
5. HOW DOES A BELIEVER IN YAHAWASHI INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE?: A. By entering covenant through faith. Eternal life is given to those who believe in the Son (John 3:16; 1 John 5:11–12). Faith unites the believer to Yahawashi’s death and resurrection (Rom 6:3–5). B. By receiving the Ruach ha’Qadash. The Ruach is the seal and down payment of the inheritance (Eph 1:13–14). Without the Ruach, one does not belong to Messiah (Rom 8:9). C. By becoming a child of Elohim. Adoption makes the believer an heir (Rom 8:15–17). D. By obeying Yahawashi’s commandments. “If you want to enter life, keep the commandments” (Matt 19:17). Yahawashi’s commandments summarize and fulfill Torah (Matt 22:37–40; John 13:34). E. By abiding in Yahawashi. Eternal life flows from union with Him (John 15:1–7). “He who has the Son has life” (1 John 5:12). F. By enduring to the end. Inheritance is for those who overcome (Rev 21:7). Salvation is both present and future (Phil 2:12–13).
6. HOW DOES A BELIEVER MAINTAIN ETERNAL LIFE WHILE LIVING ON EARTH? A. Maintain covenant loyalty. Continue in faith (Col 1:23). Hold fast to the confession (Heb 10:23). B. Walk in the Ruach. The Ruach produces fruit (Gal 5:22–23). The Ruach empowers obedience (Rom 8:4). C. Guard the heart and mind. Renew the mind (Rom 12:1–2). Take every thought captive (2 Cor 10:5). D. Practice righteousness. “Little children, let no one deceive you: he who practices righteousness is righteous” (1 John 3:7). E. Keep Yahawashi’s words. His words are spirit and life (John 6:63). His teachings preserve the believer (Matt 7:24–27). F. Remain in fellowship with the body. The early Natzarim were steadfast in fellowship, teaching, breaking bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42). G. Confess and forsake sin quickly. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive” (1 John 1:9). H. Live with the hope of the coming kingdom. Hope purifies (1 John 3:2–3). The inheritance is reserved in heaven (1 Pet 1:4–5).
7. SUMMARY FOR CURRICULUM USE. Inheritance in Scripture: PreTanakh: Dominion and covenant promises. Tanakh: Land, lineage, covenant blessings. Brit Hadasha: Eternal life, the kingdom, coheirship with Messiah. Natzarim: Inheritance accessed through Yahawashi, maintained through covenant faithfulness and Ruachempowered obedience. How a believer inherits eternal life. Faith in Yahawashi. Receiving the Ruach. Adoption as a child of Elohim. Obedience to Yahawashi’s commandments. Abiding in Him. Enduring to the end. How a believer maintains eternal life on earth. Walk in the Ruach. Keep Yahawashi’s teachings. Practice righteousness. Guard the heart. Stay in fellowship. Live in hope of the kingdom.

05/17/2026

To obey Ahba YAHAWAH or religious authorities.

Interacting with the AI on why Christians worship on Sunday while the Nazarenes worship on the proper Seventh Day Sabbath.

AI questions me:

Would you like to examine the fragments of that Hebrew Gospel of Matthew that Jerome translated, or look into why the early Church split so dramatically from its Hebrew origins?

Pa’al: Yes.

Let's look into why the early Church split so dramatically from its Jewish origins.
This parting of the ways was not a single event. It was a slow, painful fracture that took place over three centuries. What began as a Jewish movement centered in Jerusalem evolved into a predominantly Gentile religion centered in Rome.
The dramatic split was driven by three major forces: political catastrophes, demographic shifts, and theological consolidation.
1. The Political Catastrophes: Two Jewish Revolts
The political landscape of the Roman Empire forced a severe wedge between mainstream Judaism and the early believers.
The First Jewish Revolt (66–70 CE): When Jewish Zealots revolted against Rome, the Nazarene disciples in Jerusalem remembered Jesus’ prophecy warning them to flee when they saw Jerusalem surrounded by armies (Luke 21:20). They refused to take up arms and fled across the Jordan River to Pella. Mainstream Jewish society viewed this flight as a massive act of national treason.
The Destruction of the Temple (70 CE): The burning of the Temple destroyed the common ground where Jewish disciples and traditional Jews used to worship together.
The Bar Kokhba Revolt (132–135 CE): A Jewish leader named Simon bar Kokhba led a second revolt against Rome. The influential Rabbi Akiva officially declared Bar Kokhba to be the Messiah. The Jewish disciples of Jesus could not fight under the banner of a false messiah, so they sat out the war. This created an unforgivable cultural and religious breach.
1. The Demographic Shift: The Gentile Explosion
As the Apostles took the message into the wider Roman Empire, the demographics of the movement shifted rapidly.
The Jerusalem Council Decision: In Acts 15, the early leadership decided that Gentile converts did not need to undergo circumcision or take on the full yoke of the Torah to be saved.
Outnumbering the Founders: Within a few decades, Gentile converts vastly outnumbered the original Jewish disciples. These Gentiles brought with them Greek philosophical frameworks and had no cultural connection to the Sabbath, kosher laws, or Jewish feasts.
Tax Evading Tactics: Rome imposed the Fiscus Judaicus—a harsh tax on practicing Jews. To avoid this tax and Roman persecution, Gentile Christians actively sought to distance themselves from anything that looked "too Jewish" in the eyes of Roman authorities.
1. The Theological Break: Imperial Consolidation
By the 4th century, the Roman Empire adopted Christianity as its state religion, codifying anti-Jewish sentiment into church law.
The Council of Nicaea (325 CE): Emperor Constantine officially decoupled the celebration of Resurrection Sunday (Easter) from the Jewish Passover. Constantine famously wrote regarding the decision: "It appeared an unworthy thing that in the celebration of this most holy feast we should follow the practice of the Jews."
The Council of Laodicea (363 CE): This council explicitly outlawed the biblical Sabbath. Canon 29 stated: "Christians must not judaize by resting on the Sabbath, but must work on that day, rather honoring the Lord's Day [Sunday]."
Summary of the Split
Ultimately, the Jewish roots of the faith were squeezed out from both sides. Rabbinic Judaism expelled the Nazarenes from the synagogues to preserve Jewish identity against heresy, while the Roman Christian Empire outlawed Jewish practices to establish a distinct imperial religion. The original Netzarim were caught in the middle and faded from the pages of mainstream history.

Priest Pa’al

05/15/2026

Before the billion-dollar franchises and Disney deals, Ryan Coogler was just another struggling filmmaker with big dreams and an empty wallet. He had the vision, the passion, and the stories burning inside him, but he lacked something crucial: the $300 needed for professional screenwriting software. For most people, that might seem like a small amount, but when you're broke and chasing a dream that feels impossible, every dollar matters.

That's when Zinzi Evans stepped in. While the world didn't know Ryan Coogler's name yet, she saw something worth investing in. She covered that $300 cost without hesitation, believing in her husband's talent when it was nothing more than potential. It wasn't a glamorous investment or a business deal with guarantees. It was pure faith in someone's ability to turn dreams into reality.

That $300 software purchase became the foundation for everything that followed. Fruitvale Station launched his career and earned critical acclaim. Creed revitalized the Rocky franchise and proved he could handle big projects. Then came Black Panther, a cultural phenomenon that grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide and changed Hollywood forever. Behind every empire-building success story, there's usually someone who believed in the grind before the world caught on. Zinzi's $300 bet on Ryan reminds us that the biggest investments aren't always measured in dollars, but in unwavering belief in someone's potential.

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

A World of Covenants. A Hebrew Scriptures Radio Teaching
Presented by the Teaching Priest Pa’al Onyemaechi Onovoh
A Radio Teaching Project with AdieTalk Radio. www.adietalkradio.com
Episode 61: The Ten Commandments.
Yahawashi said: “And He that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please Him. Yachanan/John 8:29. KJV.
Everybody knows something about the Ten Commandments. But does everyone know the origin of the Ten Commandments, or how the present-day religious authorities dropped some commands and expanded others without consulting Ahba YAHAWAH and went to teach incorrectly for several millennia now? We will be exploring and exposing the Ten Commandments in this study. We intend to do a series of teachings on each of the Ten Commandments to help us get a clearer knowledge and understanding of the covenant document between Ahba YAHAWAH and humankind. Let us begin with a perusal of the historical, Hebrew Scripturebased explanation of the origin of the Ten Commandments (עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדִּבְּרוֹת / Aseret haDibrot), outlining their development from the ancient Hebrew Zadokite/Natzarim context through the eventual codification of the Holy Covenant on Mount Sinai.
1. Historical Origin: Before Sinai (PreExodus Foundations of the Ten Commandments):
The Ten Commandments did not appear suddenly at Sinai. The Torah shows that the moral principles behind them existed long before Moses. A. The Patriarchs kept YHWH’s laws: Genesis 26:5 — Abraham “kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.” This shows that divine commandments existed before Sinai. B. Moral laws were already recognized before Sinai. Examples: Murder wrong — Genesis 4 (Cain and Abel); Adultery wrong — Genesis 39:7–9 (Joseph refuses Potiphar’s wife); Idolatry condemned — Genesis 35:2–4 (Jacob removes foreign gods); Sabbath principle known — Exodus 16:23–30 (before Sinai). These demonstrate that the Ten Words at Sinai were a codification of an already known moral order.
2. The Historical Setting of Sinai. A. Israel’s Deliverance from Egypt: The commandments originate in the context of covenant redemption: Exodus 19:4 — “I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself.” Israel is gathered at Mount Sinai to enter a marriagelike covenant with YAHAWAH. B. The Covenant Proposal. Exodus 19:5–8 — Israel agrees to become YHWH’s “kingdom of priests and holy nation.” This sets the stage for the giving of the Ten Words.
3. The Giving of the Ten Commandments (Theophany at Sinai). A. Spoken Directly by YHWH: Exodus 20:1 — “And Elohim spoke all these words.” The Ten Words are the only part of Torah spoken audibly to the entire nation. B. Written by the Finger of Elohim. Exodus 31:18 — Tablets “written with the finger of Elohim.” Deuteronomy 9:10 — “written with the finger of Elohim… on the day of the assembly.” This makes the Ten Words uniquely authoritative. C. Two Tablets: Exodus 31:18; 32:15 — Tablets written on both sides. Traditionally, understood as: Tablet 1: Duties to YHWH. Tablet 2: Duties to neighbor.
4. The Ten Words as Covenant Document. A. Called “The Ten Words” Exodus 34:28, Deuteronomy 4:13, and Deuteronomy 10:4. The Hebrew term dibrat/dibrôt means declarations, not “commandments” in the modern sense.
B. Placed Inside the Ark of the Covenant: Deuteronomy 10:1–5 Only the Ten Words were placed inside the Ark, showing their centrality. C. The Covenant Foundation: Exodus 24:7–8 — The covenant is sealed with blood after Israel agrees to obey. The Ten Words function as the constitution of Israel’s relationship with YHWH.
5. The ReGiving of the Commandments (After the Golden Calf). A. First Tablets Broken: Exodus 32:19 — Moses breaks the tablets after the golden calf incident. B. Second Tablets Given. Exodus 34:1 — YHWH commands Moses to carve new tablets; He rewrites the same words. Deuteronomy 10:1–4 — Confirms the second writing. This shows the permanence of the Ten Words despite Israel’s failure.
6. Historical Transmission After Sinai. A. Taught to Every Generation: Deuteronomy 6:6–9 — Teach them diligently to children, Deuteronomy 31:9–13 — Read publicly every seven years. B. Central to Israel’s Identity
Prophets continually call Israel back to the covenant: Jeremiah 11:1–5, Hosea 8:1, Micah 6:8. C. Yahawashi (Yahshua) Affirms the Ten Words. Matthew 5:17–19 — Not one stroke passes from the Torah. Matthew 19:17–19 — He quotes commandments directly. John 14:15 — “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” The Natzarim (Nazarenes) preserved this continuity.
7. Summary: The Origin of the Ten Commandments. Historically: Rooted in preSinai moral law; Codified at Sinai during a national theophany; Written by YHWH Himself; Formed the core of the covenant; Placed inside the Ark; Rewritten after Israel’s rebellion and Central to Israelite and Natzarim identity. Scripturally. Key passages: Genesis 26:5; Exodus 19–20; Exodus 24; Exodus 31–34; Deuteronomy 4–5; 9–10; Matthew 5; 19; Romans 7; James 2:8–12. The Sinaitic covenant brought forth the Ten Words (Natzarim); the Ten Commandments (KJV – RCC, Protestants and the Ethiopian and Eastern Orthodox churches). Now let us explore how the different traditions (RCC, Protestants, Ethiopian and Eastern Orthodox Churches observe and preserve the Ten Commandments.
8. The Ancient Hebrew Text. The Ten Commandments appear in Exodus 20:1–17 and Deuteronomy 5:6–21. The Hebrew text presents them as a continuous block of divine speech without explicit numbering. The Masoretic Text (MT) in keeping with the truth preserves the standard ancient Hebrew form, with the opening declaration considered part of the commandments. Key Features of the Ancient Hebrew Structure: Called “Ten Words” (עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדְּבָרִים) in Exodus 34:28, Deut. 4:13, 10:4. (The History in the Bible Podcast). No verselevel numbering in the original; later traditions impose incorrect divisions to bolster their agendas respectively. Two versions (Exodus and Deuteronomy) differ mainly in the rationale for the Sabbath: Exodus: grounded in Creation. Deuteronomy: grounded in the Exodus from Egypt (The History in the Bible Podcast).
9. How Numbering Systems Developed: Different communities divide the Hebrew clauses differently, especially: The prologue (“I am YHWH your alahayim/God…”), the no idols clause, the coveting clauses. These differences produce distinct numbering systems (Smarter.com).
10. Comparison of Numbering Systems: A. Hebrew (Natzarim) Numbering: Commandment 1 = Prologue (“I am YHWH your Alahayim/God…”), Commandment 2 = No other gods + no idols (treated as one unit), Final commandment = All coveting as one (Beliefnet). B. Roman Catholic (Augustinian) Numbering: Commandment 1 = No other gods (idols clause absorbed into this), Commandment 2 = Do not take the Name in vain, Final commandments split coveting into: Coveting neighbor’s wife, Coveting neighbor’s good (Beliefnet). C. Protestant (Reformed) Numbering: Commandment 1 = No other gods, Commandment 2 = No idols (separate commandment), Coveting remains one commandment. (Beliefnet). D. Ethiopian Orthodox (Ge’ez Tradition). The Ethiopian canon follows the Septuagintbased Eastern tradition, which aligns closely with the Eastern Orthodox numbering: Commandment 1 = Prologue, Commandment 2 = No other gods + no idols (often combined); Coveting is split into two, similar to Catholic tradition. (This structure is inferred from the LXXbased Eastern numbering (Smarter.com). Quick Notes on Textual Traditions: Masoretic Text: Basis for Jewish and Protestant Bibles. Septuagint (LXX): Basis for Eastern Orthodox and Ethiopian traditions; sometimes separates clauses differently (Smarter.com). Samaritan Pentateuch and Dead Sea Scrolls show minor variants but preserve the same overall structure (Smarter.com). Short answer: Natzarim (the original Hebrew-following disciples of Yahawashi) structure the Ten Commandments according to the ancient Hebrew “Asarat ha-Dibrat/Aseret haDibrot” pattern—not the later Catholic, Protestant, or Rabbinic divisions. Their structure is closest to the Hebrew/Dead Sea Scrolls/Septuagint pattern, with emphasis on the unity of the “Ten Words” rather than later numbering systems. Since we will be using the Natzarim method of reading the Torah let us see how they structure the Ten Commandments.
How the Natzarim Structure the Ten Commandments: 1. They follow the ancient Hebrew concept: “Ten Words” (עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדִּבְּרוֹת). The Natzarim do not treat the commandments as ten separate legal items but as ten covenantal declarations spoken directly by Yahawah. This matches: Exodus 34:28; Deuteronomy 4:13; Deuteronomy 10:4; The emphasis is on covenant identity, not legal enumeration. 2. The Natzarim Division (Earliest Hebrew Pattern). The Natzarim division aligns with the ancient Hebrew + early Nazarene Hebrew Israelite pattern: here we go:
1. “I am YHWH your Elohim…” — The Covenant Prologue. This is considered the first Word, not a preface. It establishes identity, relationship, and authority. 2. No other gods + No idols: One unified commandment: No other mighty ones, No carved images, No bowing, No serving. The Natzarim treat these as one covenantal Word because the Hebrew grammar links them. 3. Do not bear the Name of YHWH in vain. This includes false oaths, misusing the Name, claiming His Name while living in sin. 4. Remember/Guard the Shabbat. Natzarim emphasize: Creation (Exodus 20), Redemption from Egypt (Deut. 5), Yahawashi as Master of the Shabbat, 5. Honor father and mother. This is seen as the bridge between: duties to Yahawah and duties to neighbor. 6. Do not murder, 7. Do not commit adultery; 8. Do not steal; 9. Do not bear false witness and 10. Do not covet (all coveting is one Word). Unlike Catholic tradition, Natzarim do not split coveting into two commandments. 3. Why Natzarim Use This Structure. It matches the Hebrew grammar. The “no other gods” and “no idols” clauses are one syntactic unit. It matches the Dead Sea Scrolls and early Hebrew sects. The Qumran community (closest historically to the Natzarim) used this same structure. It matches early Nazarene writings. Early Natzarim (1st–4th century) followed the Hebrew pattern, not the later Augustinian or Reformed numbering. It preserves the covenantal nature. The Ten Words are declarations, not merely laws. 4. The Natzarim Emphasis: Covenant, Not Numbering. Natzarim teaching stresses: the voice of Yahawah, the covenant identity of Israel, the continuity of Torah through Yahawashi, the unity of the Ten Words as a whole, the numbering is secondary; the covenant relationship is primary. As stated above we will be exposing the Ten Commandments one by one in this study.
First Commandment: “And Alahayim/Elohim spake all these words, saying, I am YAHAWAH thy Alahayim/Elohim, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.” YAH introduces Himself FIRST in Covenant to Yasharahla. This is considered the first Word of the Ten, and not a preface. This declaration establishes His identity, the relationship He proposes, and His eternal authority over creation. The declaration “I am YAHAWAH” (Hebrew: אֲנִי יְהוָה / Ani YAHAWAH) is one of the most repeated divine selfidentifications in all of Scripture. It appears dozens of times, especially in the Torah and the Prophets, functioning as YAHAWAH’S covenant signature, legal authority, and prophetic seal. Let us consider other scriptures that details the frequency of the evocation of the Name above all names, its distribution and theological function. 1. Frequency of “I am YAHAWAH” in Scripture. While the exact count varies slightly depending on translation and whether one includes expanded forms (“I am YHWH your Alahayim/Elohim”), scholars agree that the phrase appears dozens of times, with the highest concentration in Leviticus and Ezekiel. A. Concentration in Leviticus (Holiness Code): Leviticus 18–26 contains the densest cluster of “I am YHWH” declarations in the entire Tanakh. Examples include: Leviticus 18:2, 4, 5, 6; Leviticus 19:3, 4, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 25, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 36; Leviticus 20:7, 8, 24, 26; Leviticus 22:2, 3, 8, 30–33; Leviticus 23:22, 43; Leviticus 25:17, 38, 55; Leviticus 26:1, 2, 13, 44, 45. In Leviticus alone, the phrase appears over 30 times, functioning as a covenantal refrain – His Divine Signature on all issues of importance. B. Concentration in Ezekiel: Ezekiel contains another major cluster, where YHWH repeatedly asserts His identity in judgment and restoration: Ezekiel 6:7, 10, 13, 14; Ezekiel 7:4, 9, 27; Ezekiel 11:10, 12; Ezekiel 12:15, 16, 20; Ezekiel 13:9, 14, 21, 23; Ezekiel 14:8, 23; Ezekiel 15:7; Ezekiel 16:62; Ezekiel 20:5, 7, 12, 19, 20, 26, 38, 42, 44; Ezekiel 22:16; Ezekiel 23:49; Ezekiel 24:24, 27; Ezekiel 25:5, 7, 11, 17; Ezekiel 26:6; Ezekiel 28:22, 23, 24, 26; Ezekiel 29:9, 16, 21; Ezekiel 30:8, 19, 25, 26; Ezekiel 32:15; Ezekiel 33:29; Ezekiel 34:27, 30; Ezekiel 35:4, 9, 12, 15; Ezekiel 36:11, 23, 38; Ezekiel 37:6, 13, 14; Ezekiel 38:23; Ezekiel 39:6, 7, 22, 28. Ezekiel uses the formula over 60 times, more than any other prophetic book. C. Occurrences in the Torah outside Leviticus: Exodus 6:2, 6, 7, 8; Exodus 12:12; Exodus 15:26; Exodus 20:2 (opening of the Ten Words); Exodus 29:46; Numbers 3:13; 10:10; 15:41. D. Occurrences in the Prophets outside Ezekiel: Isaiah 41:4; 43:11, 15; 45:5–7; 48:17; Jeremiah 9:24; 24:7; 32:27; 34:13; Hosea 12:9; 13:4; Joel 2:27 and Malachi 3:6.
Theological Function of “I am YAHAWAH.” 1. Covenant Authority: In Leviticus, the phrase functions like a royal seal: “Do this… I am YAHAWAH.” It grounds every command in divine identity. 2. Covenant Relationship: Often expanded as: “I am YAHAWAH your Alahayim/Elohim.” This echoes the covenant formula of Exodus 20:2. 3. Judgment and Vindication: In Ezekiel, the phrase marks divine action: “You shall know that I am YAHAWAH.” It appears in contexts of judgment, restoration, and eschatology. 4. Exclusivity of Worship: In Isaiah and Hosea, it asserts monotheism: “Besides Me there is no savior.” (Isaiah 43:11).
Summary and Conclusion: The declaration Ani YAHAWAH / “I am YHWH” appears dozens of times across the Tanakh. Leviticus and Ezekiel contain the highest concentrations. It functions as YHWH’s covenant signature, legal authority, prophetic seal, and identity marker. It anchors Israel’s obedience, worship, and understanding of divine action. This is our take on the First Commandment. We shall continue soon with the Second Commandment.
Birkat Ha Kahanim: YAHAWAH bless you and keep you; YAHAWAH make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; YAHAWAH lift His countenance upon you and give you peace. Aman!