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What is Circumcision?
What is the seal of our betrothal to our Messiah, to keep him the Living Torah/”Law” that the written witnesses of?
Romans 3:21 But now the righteousness of Yahuweh (the Living Torah/”law” Yahushua) apart from the (written) Torah/”law” is manifested (became like/as a man), being witnessed by the (written) Torah/"law" and the prophets;
A few things I feel of the heart about this subject and believe important to allow the Holy Spirit of that circumcision by that same Spirit of Messiah to discern for us the difference between the Dust things and the Spirit things of our Being in the great I Am Being All Things Even to the Light of All Mankind. (John Ch. 1) To lift up Messiah and maybe shine some more Light on what he is Being for us!
Are the scriptures concerning circumcision below telling us anything of discernment between the Dust and the Spirit? A great message in knowing of that power of the Holy Spirit bringing that circumcision of the heart!!
What of the division between the Dust and the Spirit?
That Adam was made of the Dust and Spirit, two parts, just as we are. (Gen 2:7)
The dust body eaten of the serpent to return to the dust in death (Gen 3:14, Isa 65,25), the spirit within to return to Yahuweh, either having followed that reveling in sin of the Dust of Iniquity or having remission of sin by that Spirit of Truth by the Life in the Blood of the Lamb. (Ecc 12:7)
Gen 2:17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
What part is the real deal of our Being and what part did the Dust always refer to in those things Yahuweh had Yisrael do? Before Yahushua gave his Life being as/like a man, what was the foretelling of that seal of that Living Covenant to come? After Yahushua gave his Life to become the curses of we being unable to become righteous on our own doings of the letter of Torah/”Law”, what is that seal of the Covenant that we can know and experience of heart, of that great fellowship we have with Yahushua? Doing that Torah of mercy and love, to lift him up for the world to see.
Should we ask, now how is Yahushua being this thing of Torah that is his heart holding together the very heavens and the earth, for any of it, to understand by Spirit and Truth? Even showing himself in the Light of Mankind of that very Spirit he gave of the Breath of Yahuweh by which all are Being and Existing.
Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
The Dust will Always return to the earth in Death. (Gen 3:19, Psalms 104:29)
But that Spirit within?
That we keep the sayings of Yahushua and will Never See that Death of the Dust! (John 8:51) What about that we truly are being if we have Life for our Spirit, of that Life coming from being Echad/One with Messiah of that ‘blood flow’ of his Spirit? (Acts
John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
Did that Spirit of Life come, that was given by the shedding of the Blood of the Lamb, even just as shown in the witness of the BEING of Messiah the Living Covenant of the Torah in the Acts?
Circumcision, that Bond or Seal of that Covenant given by the Messiah for all who would receive him into the heart, to have his perfect Torah ‘blood’ on the altar of the heart.
(Torah)
Leviticus 17:11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.
(The Interpretation told of Himself By Parable)
John 6:53 Then Yahushua said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.
(That Life In The Blood)
Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with fire: 12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
To have an engagement or betrothal or the acceptance of the wine given by Messiah to become his own Ya’isha’El. What is the Messiah Interpretation of the shadow picture? Do we all long for that great day to be with him face to face? Then that time we will experience a great family reunion of all of our great family, the regathering and the restoration of all things. Those Moadim/Feasts we long to attend!
Was his Life in his Blood that story foretold from the beginning? The corrupted Dust Image of “Torah” as Adam became (Gen 1:26, 3:6), being etched for a shadow picture of the real deal when Yahushua would fulfill the Passover requirement for the remission of sin?
Now we have the real deal, that circumcision by faith in the Living Word, what benefit is the circumcision of the dust that will return to the earth in death? We have the Life for the Spirit within as Echad/One with that circumcision made not with hands but of a great and awesome Yahushua who is at the right hand of Yahuweh even now residing there!
1 Corinthians 7:17 But as Elohim hath distributed to every man, as Yahuweh hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all congregations. 18 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised. 19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of Elohim. 20 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
Galatians 5:5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 6 For in Yahushua Messiah neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
Galatians 6:15 For in Messiah Yahushua neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. 16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the
Colossians 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Messiah is all, and in all.
Act 10:45 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.
Act 11:1 And the apostles and brethren that were in
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Act 11:16 Then remembered I the word of Yahuweh, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit. 17 Forasmuch then as Elohim gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on Yahuweh Yahushua Messiah; what was I, that I could withstand Elohim? 18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified Elohim, saying, Then hath Elohim also to the nations granted repentance unto life.
Romans 3:30 Seeing it is one Elohim, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. 31 Do we then make void the Torah/”Law” through faith? Elohim forbid: yea, we establish the Torah/”Law”.
Isn’t it a much better deal to establish the Torah by Faith in the Living Torah/”Law”/Word, Yahushua!, by that circumcision of the heart, whether circumcised in the flesh or not?
So if one became circumcised for witnessing of that inward circumcision it would be for a witness in the Dust of that real thing Messiah is Being. Of no difference one way or the other in having that real Holy Spirit circumcision for the Heart of that union to the true Ark of the Living Covenant, that one for remission of sin and for eternal life.
But, for whom is a circumcision witness in the dust body good for? Those lost in the world likely would not understand or even laugh at it. Though we do what our Messiah would have us do, each one, but in Spirit and Truth there is absolutely no condemnation whether circumcised or not or becoming circumcised or not. That being done in Spirit and Truth of Messiah of that faith that comes by hearing him.
The witness to the world is that true circumcision of the heart by which is remission of sin by the Life that was given of the Blood of the Living Passover Lamb who is now at the right hand of Yahuweh! The power of the Holy Spirit of an awesome relationship with the Messiah Yahushua!
But if some groups require that to have fellowship maybe another reason but do they put faith in the Dust of their own interpretation of the Torah/”Law” or is the witness of that Spirit of Truth the real thing of the Messiah Being those things for us and who has given us his power by his Spirit, the only emphasis of what that outward Dust is witnessing of?
If indeed Yahuweh has truly poured out his Spirit upon the outwardly circumcised and uncircumcised, is that not the sealing of that covenant that the outward always witnessed of? To keep that Torah of the letter interpretation of man or to keep that Torah of the witness of the Messiah Interpretation who was and has become worthy of those things because he is the one performing them? Does he want obedience to Spirit or sacrifice of the Dust?
The REAL DEAL of the Spirit of the Heart foretold by the etching into the ‘Dust Body’ that will return to the ground from where it came, the sign to keep that Living Covenant of Torah that would come and did just as he foretold that he would 2000 years ago. To become that Covenant of the Passover Lamb who gave his Life in his Blood that was shed for the remission of sin.
That circumcision of the heart by that Life, the Holy Spirit, is good for those who are outwardly circumcised or not, the keeping of the Passover Seder of the Living Passover whose great love and mercy were foretold by the story of the Passover. Which circumcision to keep for obedience? Which one is for mercy and love and for remission of sin? The real deal and not merely the story telling of the real deal?
So there are those who say one cannot partake in the Passover Seder if one is not outwardly circumcised. Should we be keeping the commandment by showing the Messiah Interpretation of what he has done inwardly which is what the shadow always has referred to of Spirit? To teach those things of the Spirit, are not the uncircumcised also filled with that same circumcision of the heart that then can bring eternal life to those who are lost and perishing, unable to walk any other way than by the Dust of Iniquity?
Truly we know this who are of Spirit and Truth and is speaking of the walk after the Spirit of Truth instead of the walk by the Dust of Iniquity:
Colossians 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Messiah is all, and in all.
Though it would not matter to be outwardly circumcised or not but maybe if one desired to fellowship with those having that rule of law rather than the Spirit of it for the heart.
Peter had fellowship with both groups after Yahuweh our Yahushua opened his eyes and quit his discernment of who was in the family by outward appearance but knew by the inward showing of their heart by that baptism of the Holy Spirit of those who had that circumcision. (Acts 10:9 – 48)
Act 10:44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them which heard the word.
Isn’t that what we need, to have that awesome mercy and love and to teach others of what that circumcision is even from the original scriptures of Torah that foretold these things?
Is the celebration to show what Messiah has done for the Spirit of Life or can anyone become righteous apart from him which would be trying to have Life of the Dust of Iniquity, that corrupted Image of Torah of the Dust after Adam? Messiah Yahushua perfectly performed Torah requirements and is actually still BEING that Torah of his heart so then he gives us of that righteousness that he is BEING by the circumcision he gave his Life for.
The circumcised who obey the Messiah are circumcised inwardly of the heart whether outwardly or not. Outward has no purpose but to tell the story of that which is Spirit and Truth of the Messiah who is that circumcision foretold of, the Living Covenant that we keep by faith of Spirit and Truth of the wisdom from above of that Messiah Interpretation of scripture and not walking by the Dust of Iniquity and it’s brain knowledge of Torah of a private interpretation.
Is there always a Messiah Interpretation that we love to find and keep of the Spirit and by doing so are also outwardly witnessing of his mercy and love and of his great cancelling out of the curses of the Torah/”Law” where those walking in his Spirit And Truth (Torahfullness of his interpretation) have absolutely no condemnation and are free to love and enjoy all of the scriptures that witness of our Messiah. The very same things we do to lift him up for all to see that burning Light of his great Light House.
2 Peter 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of Elohim spake as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
We either are following Spirit and Truth of the Wisdom of the Messiah interpretation from above who gives us new eyes to see and ears to hear of a new man or after the Dust of Iniquity of the Knowledge of a worldly interpretation equated to what we know from our five dust senses of the old man.
Would it be better to observe the Passover of a private interpretation, by a circumcised Rabbi whose heart is uncircumcised?
Or, to observe the Passover of a Messiah interpretation by an uncircumcised or circumcised elder or teacher whose heart is circumcised by the LIFE in the Blood of the Lamb?
Baruch HaShem Yahuweh, Emet & Ahava in Yahushua, Rodney.
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More to ponder!
The proof is in Spirit and Truth by that same Holy Spirit that circumcises the heart. What do the scriptures witness of the Messiah Interpretation? The shadow for the Dust that is eaten by the Serpent and will perish must be had to have the real thing for the Spirit which is given the Life of the Messiah within? Even in Acts we see that physical circumcision pales in comparision to the real thing.
Some say we get that circumcision of heart so we can do all of the Torah of the letter by then getting the physical for the Dust body?
What is obedience then? Is it not the best obedience possible to obey and receive the real thing of Spirit and Truth? Is Yahuweh seeing each one's heart and whether they obey or not regardless of their physical condition?
Is it really to understand and know who our Messiah is being for us in Spirit and Truth? If Yahuweh gave the real thing for the Spirit within, what possible profit is the shadow for the Dust body? I mentioned a couple if you read the message I linked.
If we have already obeyed to the fullest in receiving the promised thing of Spirit of that which is truly Life within, would that circumcision foretold in the physical Dust body that is to die profit? These things are very clear in Spirit and Truth. What is the best obedience possible?
Physical circumcision profits absolutely nothing concerning what is done for the Spirit inside. I happen to be circumcised but I would trade that for circumcision of the heart any day. The Dust Body will perish and turn to dust. I would rather obey by having the true circumcision and following that mercy and love and teaching all that they can become born again by that same Passover Lamb who circumcises the heart for the remission of sin by his Life that he gave of his Blood.
And how to obey Messiah? Does he want us to try to do all of Torah/"Law" for the Dust Body or know him by that same Torah/"Law" of Spirit and Truth and have faith in him by his Living Word?
Some more to think on. A good consideration of what covenant we should be bound to. That circumcision shows. We love Torah but by the Messiah who is being those things of his heart for the Spirit and not for the Dust, and to lift him up for the great things he has done that are absolutely awesome to say the least. Is there a better word?
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Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Messiah hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Messiah shall profit you nothing. 3 For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole (written) Torah/”law”. 4 Messiah (the Living Torah/”law”) is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the (written) Torah/”law”; ye are fallen from grace.
(Circumcised outwardly for the purpose of keeping that written covenant that will lead to death or circumcised of the heart to keep that Messiah the Living Covenant of Spirit and Torah Truth that will lead to LIFE! The Messiah interpretation has already come. The physical thing yes do or no do is not able to mean a thing concerning Messiah Yahushua when it comes to what signifies as the bondage to his covenant which is literally becoming one with him in Spirit. What is his requirement now for being bound to him? A promise in the Dust Body or a promise of the Spirit of the Heart? We seeing these things after his Life was given of his Blood. What was necessary to bond to that covenant before it was given? Do we want that shadow or the real thing? Do both? The only one that means a thing now is the Covenant of Life sealed by the Holy Spirit of the Heart!)
The Messiah is the mercy and love of Being Torah and that is our heart if we be one with him.
Galatians 5:5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 6 For in Yahushua Messiah neither (physical) circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love (that one of the heart!). 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
Is there any better obedience to Messiah of Spirit and Truth, of his Interpretation of Torah/”Law”?
Is he wanting bondage also to that covenant of the letter that witnesses of him at the same time?
Can we keep both the Messiah the Living Torah by the Spirit and at the same time the written one by the Dust?
Can the Living Torah Yahushua show what those shadows mean and we keep that one of Spirit and Truth for full and absolute obedience to him? YES!
Circumcision is confirming our bondage to a covenant.
Before the witness of written Torah, became the Living Torah Covenant of Yahushua of his BEING by his Life in his Blood, the shadow etching in the Dust was the commitment to Torah.
Now we have a much better way to show that commitment and it is literally the seal or betrothal by sign of the ‘wine’ cup of the power of Yahuweh dwelling inside!
Which one to be bound to?
Now that the Life in the Blood of Messiah has been given and is flowing, what better obedience than to have the real thing?
Before he became the Passover Lamb those alive had to wait for that Life to be given. And they surely did have it when it was given as well for they knew the requirement for circumcision to be bound to that covenant. Now we have the real thing!
The written one or the living one?
I have found the living one is so much better and in Spirit and Truth there is absolutely no possibility of being cursed or having one bit of condemnation.
Full and absolute covenant obedience to the real thing sealed by circumcision of the heart of the Holy Spirit, baptised by Yahushua the circumciser!, and not necessary to covenant to the written in attempt to obey the letter of written words of a private interpretation or the shadow of the true thing of that written covenant which merely is shown as an example in the shadow of the Dust of the Body.
We learn of that Torah of circumcision to find out that great and powerful and wonderful thing Messiah has done by giving us the real thing he foretold us that he would!! How to say that? It is meaning for the heart and true obedience to him.
What was Paul saying? Or even better what is the Spirit of Yahushua saying to the heart?
Do we live after the Dust of Iniquity exposing Sin that shall Die or do we live after the Spirit of Truth for remission of Sin that will Live forever?
Free from the curse of the Torah/”Law” and totally obedient to the Living Messiah the Living Torah/"Law"!! Not possible by the things written merely witnessing of him but by his very LIFE. It is mainly just an interpretation matter of Spirit and Truth vs Dust of Iniquity.
Which one must we covenant with now that we have the real thing? The LIFE in the Blood has been Given!!
Our spirit of who we truly are is living by one or the other. It can’t do both at the same time and be free in Messiah.
Wisdom from above of Messiah the Torah or Knowledge of the Dust of learning Torah apart from him?
We begin by making a commitment to the Living Covenant. If that Covenant truly became a Living Passover Lamb as a man and is the Being of all things, what a totally awesome Covenant he is!
Which one is the best one to Covenant with? The written or the Living? The one for the Dust Body to expose Sin or the one for the Spirit of Wisdom for remission of Sin? Only what we have made eternal in the Knowing of Spirit is eternal in Yahushua.
Contrasting things for consideration, of our two parts of Spirit and Dust, even that the Holy Spirit can discern between them for us and bring his awesome understanding.
We do both Spirit and Truth in the Messiah Interpretation of his BEING where we show our faith coming by that Living Word and have the same mercy and love that he puts within our heart by that same baptism he gives.
Emet & Ahava in Yahushua, Rodney.
