The rise of Artificial intelligence may be the last sign of the end times or Last days in bible prophecy
Is AI the Final Sign of the End of the Age Prophecy?
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You know, I was scrolling through the news yesterday—which is always a dangerous thing for a pastor’s blood pressure—and I saw three different headlines about Artificial Intelligence. One was about AI-generated medicine, another about AI “resurrecting” the voices of the dead, and a third about how it’s now outperforming human lawyers.
And immediately, my mind went to a dusty old scroll from 2,000 years ago.
I want to talk about Daniel 12:4. If you’ve got your Bibles handy, or just your phone app, look at what the angel tells Daniel. He says: “But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase.”
For centuries, scholars looked at that and thought, “Maybe it means more people will read the Bible.” In the 1900s, people said, “Look! We have cars and planes! We’re going back and forth!” And they weren’t wrong. But friends, I believe we are witnessing the ultimate fulfillment of this prophecy right now, in our pockets and on our screens.
The “Knowledge” Threshold
Think about the phrase: “Knowledge will increase.” For most of human history, knowledge moved at a snail’s pace. It took a hundred years for human knowledge to double back in the 1800s. By the end of WWII, it was doubling every 25 years. Today? Some experts say with the integration of AI, human knowledge is doubling every 12 hours.
Think about that. People are not just learning more; humanity have created a “digital brain” that can process the sum total of human history in seconds. We have reached a point where the “scroll” Daniel was told to seal is being ripped open by algorithms.
AI as the Undeniable Proof
Now, some people ask me, “Elder Dan, is AI evil?” And I tell them, a hammer is not evil until you use it to hurt someone. But here’s what I can tell you: AI is an undeniable signpost.
The prophecy says that in the end times, this knowledge explosion would happen. It would not be a gradual climb; it would be a vertical spike. AI is that spike. We are literally building a global nervous system. We’ve gone from “searching for knowledge” to having an intelligence that anticipates our needs, tracks our movements, and influences our very thoughts.
When Daniel wrote “many will go back and forth,” the Hebrew implies a frantic searching—a restless, globalized world. Does that not describe us today? People are more “connected” than ever, yet they’re searching more desperately for truth because we’re drowning in a sea of data.
Why This Matters for You
I’m not telling you this to scare you. I’m telling you this to wake you up.
If Daniel’s prophecy about the increase of knowledge is coming true before our very eyes—and let’s be honest, AI is the “knowledge increase” on steroids—then the rest of the Book is just as real. King Yahshua is coming! Yes folks, the stage is being set!
We see the technology for a global economy, the technology for a “speaking image” (Revelation 13), and the technology to track every human being on earth. It’s all here. The “proof” isn’t in some conspiracy theory; it’s in the palm of your hand.
The Bottom Line
So, what do we do? We don’t hide in a hole. We look up!
If knowledge is increasing, let’s make sure our wisdom is increasing too. Let’s spend less time talking to the chatbot and more time talking to Yahweh, our Creator and Father in heaven. Because while AI can give you some facts, only the Holy Spirit can give you genuine truths and peace!
The scroll is unsealed, church. The signs are screaming. Are you ready?
Thank you for listening today, folks. If this hit home, share it with someone who needs a reminder that Yahweh is still in control of all the timeline. I’ll see you next time. This is Elder Dan, signing off.
Friends, if you’d like to continue this conversation or share your thoughts on this topic, leave a comment below or reach out to me directly. You are also welcome to peruse our past podcast episodes on this website and visit our sister website by clicking here to read and learn more genuine truths from the Bible.
Brethren, before I go, let me pray this prayer for you: May Yahweh bless you and keep you; may Yahweh make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may Yahweh lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. I humbly pray all these things to Yahweh through Yahshua the Messiah, our Master and coming King, amen. Kindly keep praying for the shalom of Israel. Take care. Halleluyah!
The hidden truth about Christmas many didn’t know or had never been told before that the Bible Reveals
The Hidden Christmas Truth That Will Shock You
Hello, friends. Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, depending on when you’re listening! Welcome back to Spiritual Podcast, your podcast for authentic Bible truth teachings. This is Elder Dan, and I’m inviting you to settle in for a challenging but essential conversation. We’re in December, the most wonderful time of the year, right? Trees are up, lights are twinkling, and the carols are playing. It’s Christmas.
But let’s be honest with each other. If you search the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, you won’t find a single command to celebrate the birth of Yahshua on December 25th. You won’t find a mention of a Christmas tree, stockings, or Santa Claus. That’s because Christmas, as we know it, is a beautiful, man-made tradition—not a biblical holy day!
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The Silence of Scripture
When we talk about what Almighty Yahweh demands of us, we look at the Holy Word, the Bible. Yahweh gave us commands for the Sabbath, for Passover, for Pentecost; these were appointed times, holy days set apart by divine instruction.
But the Bible is profoundly silent on celebrating Yahshua’s birthday. Think about the Apostle Paul. He spent his life establishing churches, teaching sound doctrine, and correcting errors. Yet, he never once wrote to remember to observe the feast of the Nativity on the twenty-fifth of December!”
In fact, Paul warns us against getting caught up in observing specific dates and seasons when we don’t need them. Flip over to Galatians 4:10-11. Paul worried for the churches in Galatia that they were slipping back into religious legalism, and He writes them this:
“You are observing days and months and seasons and years! I am afraid I may have labored over you in vain.”
Paul’s fear was that they were exchanging the grace they had in Messiah Yahshua for bondage to rituals and calendars. For us, the day-to-day miracle of the Incarnation is what matters; that Elohim became man (John 1:14). It wasn’t just a 24-hour event on one specific calendar date.
In fact, the only commemorative act that Yahshua commanded His followers to observe was the celebration of His death, not His birth! When we observe the Master’s Supper, we are obeying a clear instruction. In 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Paul recounts the institution of this practice, where Yahshua says:
“This do in remembrance of me.”
Think about that contrast: A direct command to remember His sacrifice, and absolute silence on the date of His arrival. This reinforces that our faith is centered on the stake, the resurrection, and the living Messiah; not an annual birthday party.
The Pagan Adoption of the Date
So, if the Bible doesn’t give us December 25th, where does it come from?
And speaking of the date, let’s look at the famous nativity scene. Remember what Luke 2:8 tells us about the night Yahshua was born?
It says, “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”
Now, picture Judea in December. It’s cold, it’s rainy, sometimes even snowy. Historically, shepherds did not keep their flocks out in the open fields overnight during the colder, wet season of late fall through early spring. Yes, they would have housed them indoors! The fact that the shepherds were “out in the field” strongly suggests the birth happened during a milder season, likely spring, summer, or early autumn. This is yet another piece of evidence that the December 25th date is an arbitrary, adopted tradition, not a historical fact!
The history is clear: The early church, after the Roman Empire became Christian, had a powerful desire to bring the new faith to pagan communities. These communities were already celebrating major winter festivals around the winter solstice—things like Saturnalia, a Roman festival, or the birthday of the Unconquered Sun, Sol Invictus. These were already huge cultural events.
Around the 4th century, the church hierarchy made a strategic decision: they took the existing, popular pagan date of December 25th and essentially Christianized it! Instead of celebrating the rebirth of the sun, they started celebrating the birth of the Son of Righteousness. It was brilliant marketing, but it was purely a human invention; a way to replace pagan rituals with Christian meaning.
It’s very crucial that people understand this. The traditions are old, but they are traditions of men, not commands of Elohim.
Christian Grace and Redemptive Celebration
Does knowing this mean we have to stop celebrating Christmas? Absolutely yes if you follow what the Bible says!
Do you see the substance here? Yes, the reality belongs to Yahshua, the Messiah!
My friends, if you want to set aside a day to celebrate the arrival of the Savior, you are free to do so by celebrating the Holy Feasts of Yahweh like the Feast of Tabernacles, for example. Your focus must remain fixed on the true meaning of the Word became flesh and dwelt among us (John 11:4). My friends, that Word who became flesh and dwelt among us was Yahshua, our Messiah, yes, the Savior of humanity Himself!
The danger isn’t the date or the decorations; the danger is elevating a tradition of men to the level of a divine command!
The Takeaway
So, let’s wrap up with this thought. Don’t celebrate Christmas out of obligation or because you think Yahweh requires it on December 25th. Remember, Christmas is a holiday, not a holy day; there’s a big difference! And Christmas is a man-made secular tradition, not a Bible-based sacred day!
Use this cultural moment of Christmas festivity, this pause in the year, to direct your every gaze back to Bethlehem. Use the lights to talk about the Light of the World. Use the gifts to talk about the ultimate Gift, Yahshua Messiah!
Indeed, you are free to commemorate Yahshua’s birth, not because of a man-made calendar, but because the love of Yahweh was made visible through Him!
Described in Romans 5:8, it says, “But Elohim shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Messiah Yahshua died for us.”
Yes, that truth is worthy of celebration every single day of the year!
So, go and focus on the Savior, Yahshua. May Yahweh bless you, and we’ll catch you again next time!
Friends, if you’d like to continue this conversation or share your thoughts on this topic, leave a comment below or reach out to me directly. You are also welcome to peruse our previous podcast episodes or blog posts on this website and visit our sister website by clicking here to read and learn more genuine truths from the Bible.
Brethren, before I go, let me pray this prayer for you: May Yahweh bless you and keep you; may Yahweh make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may Yahweh lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. I humbly pray all these things to Yahweh through Yahshua the Messiah, our Master and coming King, amen. Kindly keep praying for the shalom of Israel. Take care. Halleluyah!
How and Why The growing wave of antisemitism on the world stage the bible predicted affects us all
Why Antisemitism Is a Spiritual Issue
Hello and welcome back to Spiritual Podcast, your podcast for authentic Bible teachings. I’m Elder Dan, your host. I’m so glad you’ve tuned in or clicked open this post today. Before we dive in, take a breath. It’s noisy out there in the world, isn’t it? The news cycle is spinning, social media is shouting, and sometimes it feels like we’re losing our ability to hear the “still, small voice” of Almighty Yahweh amidst the clamor.
But today, I need us to lean in. I need to talk to you about something heavy, something that’s been grieving my spirit, and frankly, something we as the Church cannot afford to ignore.
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I want to talk about the growing wave of antisemitism we are seeing on the global stage.
Now, I know. As soon as I say the word “Israel,” some of you tense up. It’s political, right? It’s complicated. And yes, geopolitics are incredibly complex. But the hatred of a specific people group? That is spiritual. And the silence of the Church in the face of it? That is dangerous.
I was scrolling through my feed the other day, looking at images from protests in major capitals around the world. And underneath the banners of political critique, I saw something much older and much darker. I saw the same ancient hatred that has chased the Jewish people through history. We see “anti-Israel” rhetoric quickly morphing into “anti-Jewish” hatred—harassment on college campuses, vandalism of synagogues, and a global standard of judgment applied to the Jewish state that is applied to no other nation on earth. Have you ever observed how many people discriminate against Jews? Although some anti-Israel countries and individuals out there may refuse to acknowledge it, it is an extremely sobering fact that cannot be disputed.
Friends, we have to call this for what it truly is. It is not just activism; it is a spirit of antisemitism. And as followers of Yahshua, we need to check our hearts and our theology.
The Family Tree
Let’s go back to the beginning. Literally, Genesis.
In Genesis 12:3, Yahweh makes a covenant with Abraham. He says: “I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
This wasn’t a temporary suggestion. It was a foundational promise. Yahweh Almighty chose a specific family through whom He would reveal Himself to the world. And from that family came the prophets, the Holy Scripture, and ultimately, our Messiah, Yahshua.
The Apostle Paul breaks this down beautifully—and firmly—in Romans 11.
He paints a picture of an olive tree. He tells us that the Jewish people are the natural branches and the root that supports the tree. And us? The Gentile believers? We are the “wild olive shoots.”
Here is the kicker, folks. Paul writes this in Romans 11:17-18:
“But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree, do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you.”
Read that again. The root supports you!
We have to stop acting like we replaced the Jewish people. We didn’t replace them; we were invited in to sit at their table. We were grafted into their promise. You cannot embrace the fruit of the so-called “Christianity” while trying to chop down the root of Judaism. It just doesn’t work!
When we see antisemitism rising, we aren’t just watching an attack on a neighbor; we are watching an attack on the family of our Savior. Remember, Yahshua wasn’t just “sort of” Jewish. Yes, He lived a Jewish life, He observed the feasts, He read the Torah, and He is coming back as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah.
Silence is Not an Option
So, what do we do? Because I know it’s heavy. I know you might feel helpless scrolling through the headlines.
First, humanity must repent of its arrogance. We all humble ourselves and recognize our gratitude for the spiritual heritage we’ve been gifted.
Second, we must speak up. History has taught us a brutal lesson about what happens when the Church stays silent in the face of Jewish hatred. Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: and yes, Yahweh will not hold us guiltless!
If you hear a joke that degrades Jewish people? Don’t laugh. Call it out. If you see a neighbor or a coworker making sweeping generalizations against the Jews? Challenge it with grace and truth. If you have Jewish friends or neighbors, check on them. Tell them you see them, you love them, and you stand with them.
A Call to Prayer
It is worth remembering that Psalm 122:6 commands us to “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.”
We pray for protection against violence. We pray for hearts to be softened. We pray that the Church would wake up and be a shield, a refuge, and a voice of love in a world that is obsessed with hate.
Now, let us all pray together:
“Father, we come to You today with heavy but hopeful hearts. We take Your Word seriously when You ask us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.
Almighty Yahweh, we ask for a covering of protection over Your people. Where there is hatred, bring Your love. Where there is violence, bring Your supernatural peace. We pray for safety within their walls and security within their citadels.
Our Father in heaven Yahweh, wake up Your Church. For the sake of our brothers and friends, let us say, ‘Peace be within you.’ Remove any root of pride or prejudice from our own hearts, and help us to be a refuge and a light in these dark times.
We ask this in the name of the Prince of Peace, Yahshua. Amen.”
Folks, the Divine called us to be peacemakers, not just peacekeepers. It’s time to get off the sidelines. Let us love our Jewish neighbors with the same powerful love that Yahshua, our Jewish Messiah, has for us.
Thanks to all our listeners around the world for joining us in today’s podcast. I know this episode was not a “light and fluffy” topic, but real family talks about real things.
Take this heavenly message with you into your week and beyond. Keep your eyes open, keep your heart soft, and keep looking up.
We love you all, especially those who are in the same faith we have. Yes, you’re in the proper and righteous faith if your spiritual views are consistent with our teachings, so keep it up!
Friends, if you’d like to continue this conversation or share your thoughts on this topic, leave a comment below or reach out to me directly. You are welcome to peruse our previous episodes on this website and visit our sister website by clicking here to read and learn more genuine truths from the Bible.
To our dear brothers and sisters in Yahshua out there, we love you all. We’ll see you next time. I’m Elder Dan signing off from the Holy Land.
Brethren, before I go, let me pray this prayer for you: May Yahweh bless you and keep you; may Yahweh make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may Yahweh lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. I humbly pray all these things to Yahweh through Yahshua the Messiah, our Master and coming King, amen. Kindly keep praying for the shalom of Israel. Take care. Halleluyah!
the ears of their listeners being tickled by religious preachers/teachers according to their own desires
The “Itching Ear” Epidemic: Truth vs. Lies (Religion/Spiritual)
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I’m Elder Dan. You know what? Something has been heavy on my spirit this week as I look around at the landscape of modern faith. We live in an era of unlimited options. If you want coffee, you have thirty choices. If you want news, you pick the channel that aligns with your politics.
And terrifyingly, if you want “Elohim and Holy,” you can now pick the version that makes you feel the most comfortable.
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Yes, I want to unpack a piece of the Holy Scripture today that reads like it was written this morning, not two thousand years ago. The Apostle Paul, knowing his time was short, gave a final, urgent warning to young Timothy. He saw a future where people wouldn’t just drift from the truth; they would actively run from it.
Let us look at 2 Timothy chapter 4:3. Paul writes:
“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires.”
Did you catch that phrase? “Wanting to have their ears tickled.”
Other Bible translations say they have “itching ears.” It’s a profound metaphor. An itch demands to be scratched. It’s an irritation that you want soothe immediately.
Paul is saying that a time will come when people feel uncomfortable—itchy—when they hear hard truths about sacrifice, sin, holiness, or judgment. They won’t “endure” it. They can’t stomach healthy teaching.
So, what’s the remedy for an itching ear in today’s culture? You find someone to scratch it.
We see this happening right now. People treat spirituality like a buffet. They pass over the broccoli of repentance and load their plates with the cotton candy of “blessings on demand.” They don’t want a prophet; they want a cheerleader! They don’t want correction; they want validation!
And guess what? If you want preachers who tell you that Almighty Yahweh and Savior Yahshua’s primary goal is your financial success and your emotional comfort, and that They never demand you change your unrighteous lifestyle… yes, you can find those Bible preachers or teachers in five seconds flat on YouTube!
Paul says they “accumulate” these teachers. They gather them in heaps. They build their own echo chambers where they only hear what matches their own carnal desires. It’s spiritual consumerism at its absolute worst. They aren’t seeking Almighty Yahweh; they are seeking a divine rubber stamp for how they already want to live.
It reminds me of way back in Isaiah 30:10, where the rebellious people literally told the prophets: “Do not prophesy to us right things; Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits.”
They begged to be lied to because the truth hurt too much!
Now, I need to lean into the microphone a little bit here and speak directly to you about where we stand.
If you stumbled across Yahshua the Messiah Ministry and this podcast hoping for that kind of ear-tickling, I have to tell you with all love: you are in the wrong places.
Our ministry is not designed to win a popularity contest. We aren’t looking at analytics to see which watered-down message gets the most shares. We do not deal in “flowery words” designed to entice followers by hiding the cost of discipleship!
Why? Because that is not love. Lying to someone to make them feel temporarily good while they walk off a spiritual cliff is not love!
Yahshua the Messiah didn’t tickle ears. He shocked them. He said hard things like, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his stake, and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24).
Yes, being nailed on a stake or a tree isn’t comfortable. Self-denial doesn’t scratch an itch; it creates a wound in our pride.
We are here for the spiritual truth-seekers. We are here for the people who are sick of the sugar rush of popular religion and are starving for the authentic meat of the Holy Word. We are here for those who want the real Messiah or Savior, not a cardboard cutout version that asks for nothing.
Folks, do not let your desires dictate your doctrine. Do not look for a spiritual preacher or teacher who makes you feel good in your mess; instead, look for the truth that washes you clean of it.
It might not feel good in the moment. But I promise you, it’s the only thing that leads to eternal life! Now, will you follow the epidemic “itching ears” of lies or stay true to the authentic teachings of Yahweh and Yahshua from the Bible?
I urge you to remain sharp and stay in the Holy Word. Until next time.
Friends, if you’d like to continue this conversation or share your thoughts on this topic, leave a comment below or reach out to me directly. You are welcome to peruse our previous episodes on this website and visit our sister website by clicking here to read and learn more genuine truths from the Bible.
Brethren, before I go, let me pray this prayer for you: May Yahweh bless you and keep you; may Yahweh make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may Yahweh lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. I humbly pray all these things to Yahweh through Yahshua the Messiah, our Master and coming King, amen. Kindly keep praying for the shalom of Israel. Take care. Halleluyah!
When thanksgiving day becomes a season of the idolatry for material things instead of spiritual
When a Day of Thanks Becomes a Season of Materialism
Hello there! Welcome back to Spiritual Podcast, your podcast for authentic Bible truth teachings. I’m Elder Dan, your host. This podcast episode is a short one but very crucial for people to know, so keep listening and you will learn why. You are tuning in just as the annual whirlwind is about to hit; that chaotic, consumerist, yet strangely traditional time of year in the United States of America. Yes, I’m talking about the subtle yet unholy pairing of Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
Look, I get it. Many people love a great holiday feast and a good deal, right? But let’s take a step back and really look at what these days are, especially through a spiritual lens.
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They Are Not Holy Days
Here’s the thing: You can search the Holy Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation, and you will not find a single mention of a national Thanksgiving holiday or a Black Friday shopping spree. These are entirely man-made customs and traditions. They are cultural observances, not divinely appointed holy days.
The Bible does prescribe feasts and holy convocations for Israel that other nations must follow, like Passover and the Feast of Booths or Tabernacles, but those were specific to a perpetual sacred covenant. The modern holidays? They’re simply not on the list of things Yahweh requires people to observe for righteous faith. And yes, we enjoy our family time and that pumpkin pie, but we need to keep a clear distinction in our minds. Yes, do not ever confuse an American civic holiday with a biblical command.
The Problem With a One-Day Thank You
The true spiritual challenge of Thanksgiving Day is not the turkey; it is the idea that we can contain our gratitude for Yahweh into one Thursday in November. We wake up, we pause, we say thanks, we eat too much, and then… we move on.
But listen to what the Apostle Paul tells the church in Thessalonica. He makes it crystal clear that thankfulness is not an annual event; it’s a perpetual posture:
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of Yahweh in Messiah Yahshua for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
Did you catch those words? Always. Without ceasing. In all circumstances. That’s a 24/7, 365-day mandate. We are not called to be thankful once a year for a few hours. Yahweh’s will is that our lives overflow with gratitude because we have received His “indescribable gift” (2 Corinthians 9:15).
Our praise should not be a sacrifice we make once a year when the weather gets cold and the leaves change. It should be the fruit of our lips that we offer continually, as the writer of Hebrews urges us:
“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to Yahweh, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge His name.” (Hebrews13:15).
From Gratitude to Greed
Now, let us talk about the sharp turn we take just hours later, a turn that makes the superficiality of a one-day thanks painfully obvious: Black Friday.
It is literally a contest for many to possess more stuff. People flip the switch from expressing gratitude for what Yahweh has given them; the food, the family, the salvation; to a frantic drive for material gain. They swap the attitude of thankfulness for the spirit of materialism.
This is not about the idolatry of shopping or finding a deal, but about the heart. The Bible speaks sternly against this kind of materialism, because it distracts us from what truly matters. We are commanded to be content. As Paul wrote to Timothy:
“But holiness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.” (1 Timothy 6:6 -7).
When we see the aggressive, often unpleasant, consumerism of Black Friday, we have to ask ourselves: are we truly living a life that reflects the “great gain” of holiness, or are we chasing the temporary, fading ‘gain’ of a discounted TV?
Our Call to Action: Live a Life of Constant Thanks
So, what should we do?
First, Acknowledge the Source: Recognize that “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights…” (James 1:17). Everything we have—your family, your health, your job, your very breath—it all comes from Him.
Second, Make it Perpetual: Move beyond the holiday. Commit right now to cultivate a heart that gives thanks every day, in all circumstances. This is where the real peace of Messiah Yahshua rules our hearts. (Colossians 3:15).
Third, Prioritize People Over Possessions: Do not let the temporary noise of materialism drown out the value of relationships. Spend your time, energy, and resources investing in what matters eternally: loving Yahweh and Yahshua, and loving people.
Yes, you do not need a special calendar date to stop and thank the Creator of the Universe and the Savior of humanity! Make today, and every single day that follows, a day of true and genuine thanksgiving.
Friends, if you’d like to continue this conversation or share your thoughts on this topic, leave a comment below or reach out to me directly. You are also welcome to peruse our previous episodes on this website and visit our sister website by clicking here to read and learn more genuine truths from the Bible.
Thank you for tuning in, folks. Until next time, keep your heart perpetually grateful to Creator Yahweh and Yahshua the Savior!
And to our beloved brothers and sisters of the same faith out there: Before I leave, let me pray this prayer for you: May Yahweh bless you and keep you; may Yahweh make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may Yahweh lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. I very humbly pray all these things to Yahweh through Yahshua the Messiah, our Master and coming King, amen. Kindly keep praying for the shalom of Israel. Take care. Halleluyah!
The seventh-day Sabbath of worship and rest is the sign between Almighty Yahweh Elohim and His People
The Sign Between Yahweh and His People is the 7th-Day Sabbath
Hello everyone. Welcome back to Spiritual Podcast, your podcast for authentic Bible truth teachings. I’m Elder Dan, your host. Grab your coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into something that’s been on my heart lately—something that I believe could transform the way you understand your relationship with Yahweh, the Almighty Father and Elohim in heaven.
We’re talking about the weekly Sabbath today. But not just any surface-level discussion. We’re going deep into what the Sabbath really is, when it actually occurs, and why it matters more than most of us have been taught.
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The Sign That Sets Us Apart
Let me start with something powerful that Yahweh said to His people through the prophet Ezekiel. In Ezekiel 20:12, Yahweh declares:
“Moreover, I also gave them My Sabbaths, to be a sign between them and Me, that they might know that I am Yahweh who sanctifies them.”
Did you catch that? The Sabbath isn’t just another religious obligation. It’s a sign—a sacred marker—between Yahweh Almighty and His people. It’s how we know Him, and it’s how the world can see that we belong to Him.
But here’s the question that stops most people in their tracks: Which day is the actual Sabbath?
Let’s Go Back to the Beginning
If we want to know the truth about the Sabbath, we need to go back to Creation itself. Genesis 2:2-3 tells us:
“And on the seventh day Elohim ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then Elohim blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which Elohim had created and made.”
Notice what happened here. Yahweh didn’t just rest on the seventh day—He blessed it and sanctified it. He set it apart as holy! This wasn’t a suggestion. This was Elohim Himself establishing a pattern for all of humanity to follow.
Now, which day is the seventh day of the week? It is Saturday! Always has been, folks. Check any calendar, any culture, any language around the world, and even in the encyclopedias. The authentic weekly Sabbath is Saturday, which is yes, the Seventh-day!
The Fourth Commandment: Written in Stone
When Yahweh gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, He did not just write them on a piece of paper that could easily fade or be reinterpreted. Yes, Yahweh carved them into stone with His own finger. And the fourth commandment? It’s all about the Sabbath!
Exodus 20:8-11 says:
“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of Yahweh your Elohim. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. For in six days Yahweh made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore, Yahweh blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.”
Yahweh says “Remember” the Sabbath day. That word implies we might forget. And sadly, many have. Elohim’s command is crystal clear: the seventh day—Saturday—is the Sabbath of Yahweh.
When Does the Sabbath Actually Begin?
Here’s where it gets even more specific. The Sabbath runs from Friday evening at sunset to Saturday evening at sunset. How do we know this?
In the creation account, Genesis 1:5 establishes the biblical day: “So the evening and the morning were the first day.” Evening comes first, then morning. Yes, the biblical day begins at sunset, not at midnight! Surprised?
Leviticus 23:32 confirms this pattern when discussing the Day of Atonement: “From evening to evening, you shall celebrate your sabbath.”
So, the Sabbath begins when the sun sets on Friday evening and ends when the sun sets on Saturday evening. This is the time Yahweh has sanctified as holy!
Savior Yahshua (the Messiah) and the Sabbath
Some people say, “Well, that was the Old Testament. Yahshua the Messiah changed all that.” But did He really? Of course not!
I want you to pay a very close attention to what Yahshua Himself said in Matthew 5:17-18:
“Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.”
Now, I want you to look outside your window. Is heaven still there? Is earth still here? If you can see the heaven up and the Earth below, then the law—including the Sabbath commandment—is still in full effect!
Luke 4:16 shows us Yahshua’s custom: “So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.”
Yes, Messiah Yahshua Himself kept the Sabbath! The disciples kept the Sabbath even after His resurrection! (Acts 13:14, Acts 17:2, Acts 18:4). The Sabbath was not something they abandoned—it was woven into the fabric of their faith.
The Sabbath: A Perpetual Covenant
In Exodus 31:16-17, Yahweh makes something abundantly clear:
He said, “Therefore, the children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant. It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel forever; for in six days Yahweh made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.”
That word “perpetual” means ongoing, continuous, without end. The Sabbath is described as a sign “forever.” Not until Yahshua comes. Not until what happened to Savior Yahshua at the stake. Yes, the Sabbath is forever!
Why Does This Matter?
You might be thinking, “Elder Dan, does Yahweh really care which day we worship? Isn’t it about the heart?”
Yes, it absolutely is about the heart! But here’s the thing: when your heart truly loves Yahweh, you want to obey Him. You want to honor what He has specifically asked of you.
Messiah Yahshua said in John 14:15, “If you love Me, keep My commandments.”
And yes, the Sabbath isn’t just a day of worship and rest. It’s a weekly reminder that:
Yahweh is our Creator.
We trust Him to provide for us (even when we stop working for a full day)
We are His people, marked by His sign.
We live by His Word (the Bible), not the world’s!
When we observe the true Sabbath—from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset—we’re declaring to heaven and earth: “I belong to the Elohim of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I follow His ways, not human tradition!”
A Sacred Invitation
Friends, I’m not here to condemn anyone. I’m here to invite you into something deeper. The Sabbath is a gift—a weekly appointment with the Creator of the universe. It’s a day when we can rest from our striving, cease from our endless doing, and simply be with Yahweh, our Elohim.
In a world that never stops, that’s constantly demanding more from us, the Sabbath is Yahweh’s way of saying, “Come together with Me. Let Me restore your soul.”
Isaiah 58:13-14 promises:
“If you turn away your foot from the Sabbath, from doing your pleasure on My holy day, and call the Sabbath a delight, the holy day of Yahweh honorable, and shall honor Him, not doing your own ways, nor finding your own pleasure, nor speaking your own words, then you shall delight yourself in Yahweh; and I will cause you to ride on the high hills of the earth, and feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father. The mouth of Yahweh has spoken.”
Yes, friends. There’s blessing in obedience. There’s true spiritual intimacy in following Yahweh’s instructions. The Sabbath—the true Sabbath—is where heaven touches earth, where we remember who we are and whose we are.
Your Next Step
Now, here’s my challenge to you: Don’t just take my word for it. Search the Bible for yourself. Ask Yahweh Almighty to show you the truth about His genuine Sabbath. And if His Holy Spirit opens your eyes and confirms what we’ve talked about today, I encourage you to take that step of faith.
This Friday evening, as the sun begins to set, welcome the Sabbath. Turn off your work, silence your phone, and enter into Yahweh’s rest. Experience what it means to keep the true Sabbath day that He blessed and sanctified from the very beginning of time.
So yes, the authentic Sabbath, which is the Seventh-day Sabbath is Yahweh’s sign—His seal upon His people! Will you receive it?
Let’s pray: Father Yahweh, we thank You for the gift of the Sabbath. Thank You that You’ve given us a sign of our connection with You, a weekly reminder of Your eternal love and Your everlasting covenant. Give us the courage to follow Your Word, even when it goes against popular pagan traditions. Help us to honor the day You made holy. In Yahshua’s name we pray these things to you, Amen.
Friends, if you’d like to continue this conversation or share your thoughts on this topic, you can reach out to me directly. You are also welcome to peruse our previous podcast episodes on this website and visit our sister website by clicking here to read and learn more genuine truths from the Bible.
Thank you for joining me today, folks. Until next time, keep seeking truth, keep loving Yahweh and Yahshua, and keep walking in Their righteous ways.
What are your thoughts about the authentic weekly Sabbath day? Have you experienced the full blessing of observing it from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset? I’d love to hear your story in the comments below.
Brethren, before I go, let me pray this prayer for you: May Yahweh bless you and keep you; may Yahweh make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may Yahweh lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. I humbly pray all these things to Yahweh through Yahshua the Messiah, our Master and coming King, amen. Kindly keep praying for the shalom of Israel. Take care. Halleluyah!
holy days are sacred days of Yahweh in the Bible and Holidays are man-made observances of Pagan origin
What’s the Difference Between Holy Days and Holidays?
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Hey Everyone, Let’s Talk About This
So, here’s what I want to talk about today—and I know this might ruffle some feathers, but hear me out. We need to have an honest conversation about the days we celebrate and why we celebrate them. Because here’s the thing: there’s a massive difference between Yahweh’s holy days and the holidays many people grew up with.
And I’m not just splitting hairs here. This matters. It matters to Yahweh, and if we really love Him, it should matter to us too.
What Yahweh Actually Said
Let me read you something straight from the Holy Scripture. Leviticus 23:2 says, “Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts of Yahweh, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts.”
Did you catch that? Yahweh says “MY feasts.” Not suggestions. Not optional gatherings. Not “here are some ideas if you feel like it.” Yes, these are divine appointments that the Creator of the universe established.
I am talking about the 7th-day Sabbath, Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, Pentecost, the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, the Feast of Tabernacles, and the Last Great Day, also known as the Eighth Day. These aren’t just ancient Jewish festivals—they’re prophetic roadmaps that reveal Yahweh’s entire plan of salvation. Each one points to something Yahshua accomplished or will accomplish.
And here’s what blows my mind: these holy days are scattered throughout Scripture, commanded by Yahweh Himself, packed with meaning. Yes, they’re authentic holy days of the Bible! Sadly, most people, including many Christians, have never celebrated them.
Now Let’s Talk About What We Actually Celebrate
Okay, here’s where it gets uncomfortable. Now, let’s talk about holidays.
Christmas. Easter—at least the way we celebrate it with bunnies and eggs. Halloween. Valentine’s Day. Even New Year’s. You know what all these have in common? They’re not in the Bible. Seriously. You can search from Genesis to Revelation, and you won’t find Yahweh saying, “Hey, make sure you put up a Christmas tree on December 25th” or “Don’t forget to hunt for Easter eggs.”
Again, these supposed “holy days” are nowhere in the Holy Scripture.
Instead, what we find is that many of these celebrations have their roots in pagan worship practices. December 25th was the Roman festival of Saturnalia and the birthday of the sun god. Easter gets its name from Eostre, a pagan fertility goddess—which explains the eggs and rabbits. Halloween? Don’t even get me started on its connection to Samhain and death rituals.
Now, I know what some of you are thinking: “But Elder Dan, we’re not worshiping pagan gods! We’re celebrating Yahshua!” I hear you. But let me ask you something—does Yahweh approve of us taking pagan practices, slapping His name on them, and calling it worship?
Yahshua Had Something to Say About This
Yahshua the Messiah confronted this exact issue. In Matthew 15:6-9, He’s talking to the religious leaders, and He says something pretty harsh: “Thus have ye made the commandment of Elohim of none effect by your tradition… But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”
Whoa. Read that again slowly. Yahshua says you can actually worship Him in vain—meaning it doesn’t count, it’s empty—when you replace Yahweh’s commands with human traditions.
That should make us pause and think. Are we doing that? Are we so focused on our traditions—the ones we learned from our parents and grandparents, the ones our culture celebrates—that we’ve completely ignored what Yahweh actually told us to do?
Elohim Warned Us About This
Listen to what Yahweh said in Deuteronomy 12:30-31. He’s warning Israel about the pagan nations around them: “Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them… and that thou inquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. Thou shalt not do so unto Yahweh thy Elohim.”
Yes, Yahweh is crystal clear: “Don’t adopt the worship practices of pagans. Don’t ask how they did things and then copy them.” Yet that’s exactly what happened in church history. Leaders looked at popular pagan festivals and thought, “Hey, if we Christianize these, more people will convert.”
But Yahweh never authorized that approach. He never said, “Just blend my truth with their traditions.” He wants pure worship, not a spiritual smoothie of truth mixed with paganism.
“But What About Christian Freedom?”
I can already hear some of you saying, “Elder Dan, aren’t we under grace? Don’t we have freedom in Messiah Yahshua? Isn’t this legalistic?”
Great questions. Let me answer them.
Yes, we’re under grace. Yes, we have freedom. But freedom doesn’t mean we can ignore what Yahweh clearly established as holy! The Apostle Paul addressed this in Galatians 4:9-11. He’s actually concerned about believers who are going back to observing man-made holidays that Yahweh never commanded. He writes: “But now, after that ye have known Elohim, or rather are known of Elohim, how turn ye again to the weak and beggish elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.”
Yes, Paul’s worried that they’re going backward, embracing man-made observances instead of moving forward in truth. If anything, this passage challenges us to examine whether we’re holding onto traditions that Yahweh never approved.
And before anyone says Yahshua did away with the holy days—remember what He said in Matthew 5:17: “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.” It’s very crucial to note here that fulfilling doesn’t mean canceling. It means bringing to completion, revealing the full meaning.
Here’s My Challenge to You
I’m your church elder, and I love you. So, I’m going to be straight with you. I can’t force you to celebrate Yahweh’s holy days. I can’t make you stop celebrating holidays that are not in the Bible. But I can challenge you to do something:
Search the Holy Scriptures for yourself. Don’t just take my word for it. Don’t just follow tradition because “that’s what you’ve always done.” Yes, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth.
If you love Yahshua Messiah—and I know you do—then doesn’t it make sense to honor Him the way He asked? Yahshua said in John 14:15, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” Not the commandments that feel comfortable. Not the traditions that are culturally acceptable. Yes, His teachings, Yahweh’s commandments!
Imagine This
Imagine what it would look like if we actually celebrated what Yahweh established. Imagine gathering for Passover and deeply understanding Yahshua as our Passover Lamb who was sacrificed for us. Imagine observing the Day of Atonement and truly grasping what it means to be reconciled to Yahweh. Imagine celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles and looking forward to when Elohim will tabernacle—dwell—with us forever.
These aren’t dusty rituals from the Old Testament. They’re living, breathing pictures of Yahshua and His work. They’re Yahweh’s appointed times that His people must follow.
The Hard Truth
Here’s the bottom line, and I’m going to say it with love: Yahweh’s holy days are biblically based, ordained by Him as the Almighty, and filled with prophetic significance. In contrast, man-made holidays—no matter how popular, how commercialized, how deeply embedded in our culture—are not found in the Bible and are not approved by Yahweh.
I know that’s hard to hear. I know some of you are thinking about childhood memories, family traditions, the joy you’ve experienced around these holidays. I’m not minimizing those feelings. But we have to decide: are we going to follow what Yahweh said, or what man invented?
Yahshua promised in John 8:32, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Real freedom comes from truth, not tradition!
So What Now?
Friends, I’m not here to beat you up. I’m here as your elder to point you to Scripture and let the Holy Spirit do His work. Pray about this. Study your Bible. Be willing to let Yahweh challenge your assumptions.
And here’s what I know: when we align ourselves with Yahweh’s Word, even when it’s uncomfortable, even when it goes against the culture, even when it’s inconvenient—that’s when we experience real breakthrough. That’s when worship becomes authentic.
You might be the only person in your family who stops celebrating certain holidays. You might get criticized. People might think you’re extreme. But you’ll have something more valuable than their approval—you’ll have the peace that comes from obeying Elohim.
So that’s what I wanted to share with you today. Maybe you’re wrestling with this. Maybe you’re angry. Maybe you’re intrigued. Whatever you’re feeling, bring it to Yahweh Almighty. Let Him lead you to the right spiritual path. And remember—truth isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always worth pursuing.
Friends, if you’d like to continue this conversation or share your thoughts on this topic, leave a comment below or reach out to me directly. You are welcome to peruse our previous podcast episodes on this website and also visit our sister website by clicking here to read and learn more genuine truths from the Bible.
Thank you for listening, folks. Until next time, keep seeking, keep studying, and keep following Yahshua the Messiah—no matter where He leads you in your spiritual journey.
Brethren, before I go, let me pray this prayer for you: May Yahweh bless you and keep you; may Yahweh make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may Yahweh lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. I humbly pray all these things to Yahweh through Yahshua the Messiah, our Master and coming King, amen. Kindly keep praying for the shalom of Israel. Take care. Halleluyah!
Daylight saving time is a rebellion for stealing time against Yahweh’s timely order in the holy scripture
Daylight Saving Time: Why It’s Wrong from the Bible’s Lens
Hello, friends. Welcome back to Spiritual Podcast, your podcast for authentic Bible truths. I’m Elder Dan, your host. Today, we’re talking about something that just happened to most of us—or if you’re listening to this later in the year, something you’re about to experience again. I’m talking about that strange ritual we all participate in twice a year where we collectively agree to pretend that time is something we can just… manipulate.
Yeah, I’m talking about Daylight Saving Time.
Now, before you think this is just going to be another rant about losing an hour of sleep or showing up to church confused, stick with me. Because what we’re really going to explore today is something much deeper: what does it mean when humanity decides to tamper with something Yahweh, the Father, and Elohim in heaven Himself established?
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When Did We Decide We Could Change Time?
Let’s start with a simple question: who gave humanity the authority to change time?
I mean, think about it. We’re talking about time itself—one of the fundamental structures of creation. And yet, twice a year, governments issue decrees, and we all dutifully change our clocks. We spring forward in March, we fall back in November, and we act like this is totally normal.
But here’s the thing: it’s not normal. It’s actually pretty bizarre when you step back and look at it.
Daylight Saving Time was first implemented widely during World War I. The idea was to conserve energy by making better use of daylight. Germany started it in 1916, and other countries quickly followed. After the war, most places abandoned it, but then it came back during World War II. And somehow, what was supposed to be a temporary wartime measure became a permanent fixture in many parts of the world.
We’ve been doing this for over a century now, and most people don’t even question it anymore. It’s just what we do. But should we?
Yahweh’s Design for Time
Let’s go back to the beginning—literally. Genesis chapter 1:14-18 shows us Yahweh’s original design for time:
“And Elohim said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. And Yahweh made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: He made the stars also. And Yahweh set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth, And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and Yahweh saw that it was good.”
Read and listen to that carefully. Yes, Almighty Yahweh created the sun and the moon to be our timekeepers. He set them in motion to mark days, seasons, and years. This wasn’t arbitrary—it was intentional design. The rising and setting of the sun defines the day. The cycle of the moon marks the months. The earth’s journey around the sun gives us our years.
Yahweh looked at this system and called it good. Not “good enough for now” or “good until humans think of something better.” He called it good. Complete. Perfect!
The Illusion of Saving Daylight
Here’s what’s almost comical about Daylight Saving Time: you can’t actually save daylight. It’s impossible. The amount of daylight in a day is determined by the earth’s position relative to the sun. No legislative act, no presidential decree, no parliamentary vote can change that astronomical reality.
When we “spring forward,” we’re not creating more daylight. We’re just relabeling time. We’re playing a societal game of pretend where we all agree that what used to be 7:00 AM is now 8:00 AM. But the sun doesn’t care about our clocks. It rises when it rises and sets when it sets, according to the laws of physics that Yahweh put in place.
Psalm chapter 74:16-17 declares: “The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared the light and the sun. Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter.”
The day belongs to Yahweh. The night belongs to Yahweh. He prepared the light. He set the boundaries. He made the seasons. And implicit in this truth is the reality that these things are not ours to manipulate!
The Disruption of Natural Order
You know what’s interesting? Scientists have actually studied the effects of Daylight Saving Time, and the results aren’t pretty. There are spikes in heart attacks in the days following the spring time change. Car accidents increase. Workplace injuries go up. Productivity drops. People’s sleep patterns get disrupted.
Why? Because we’re fighting against our natural circadian rhythms—the internal biological clocks that Yahweh designed into our bodies.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”
Yahweh built rhythm into creation. He designed natural cycles. And when we mess with those cycles, there are consequences. Our bodies know something is wrong, even if our minds try to rationalize it.
I’m not saying that everyone who participates in Daylight Saving Time is consciously rebelling against Elohim—most people just go along with it because that’s what everyone does. But at a societal level, this practice represents humanity’s desire to control things that should remain under Yahweh’s sovereignty!
The Pride Problem
Let’s talk about what’s really at the heart of this issue: pride!
When we decide to change time, we’re essentially saying, “Yahweh’s design is fine, but we can improve it. His system works, but ours works better. His ways are good, but our ways are more efficient.”
That’s the same attitude that got humanity in trouble from the very beginning. In the Garden of Eden, the serpent tempted Eve by suggesting that Yahweh was withholding something good from them. He implied that they could be like Elohim, knowing good and evil, making their own decisions about what’s right and wrong.
And that’s what we do every time we presume to override Yahweh’s natural order. We’re declaring our independence from His design. We’re asserting our right to modify creation according to our preferences.
Proverbs 16:18 warns us: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
Isaiah 5:21 adds: “Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!”
The assumption that we know better than Yahweh—that we can tinker with His creation and improve it—is the very definition of pride. And Scripture makes it clear that Yahweh opposes the proud!
The Pattern of Control
Daylight Saving Time is part of a larger pattern. Throughout history, humans have tried to control and reshape things that Yahweh established. We’ve modified plants and animals through genetic engineering. We’ve dammed rivers and redirected waterways. We’ve attempted to control the weather. We’ve even split the atom.
Some technological advances have genuine benefits, sure. But there’s a line between stewarding creation and trying to supplant the Creator. And I would argue that changing time itself crosses that line.
Daniel chapter 7 verse 25 speaks prophetically of a power that would “think to change times and laws.” While this prophecy has specific applications, it also reveals a broader spiritual principle: the attempt to change what Yahweh has established is a mark of opposition to His authority.
When we manipulate time, we’re not just making a practical adjustment for convenience. We’re participating in a symbolic act of rebellion, whether we realize it or not!
The Confusion Factor
Have you ever noticed how disorienting time changes are? For a few days after we spring forward or fall back, people are showing up early or late to things. Some devices update automatically, others don’t. Different countries and even different states handle it differently. Some places don’t observe it at all.
It creates confusion. And guess what? Yahweh is not the author of confusion!
1 Corinthians chapter 14:33 states clearly: “For Yahweh is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.”
When we create unnecessary complexity and disruption in something as fundamental as timekeeping, we move away from Yahweh’s order and toward chaos.
Yahweh’s Sovereignty Over Time
Throughout Scripture, we see that time is under Yahweh’s authority, not ours.
Psalm 31:15 declares: “My future is in Your hands. Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly.”
Job 14:5 says of man: “You have decided the length of our lives. You know how many months we will live, and we are not given a minute longer.”
Acts 1:7 records Yahshua the Messiah saying: “It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.”
Time belongs to Yahweh. He determines it, He controls it, He has authority over it! When we presume to change time to suit our purposes, we’re overstepping our bounds as people and attempting to exercise authority that belongs to Yahweh, the Creator of humanity alone.
But It’s Just One Hour…
I know some of you are thinking, “Come on, it’s just one hour twice a year. Aren’t you making a big deal out of nothing?”
Here’s the thing: it’s not about the hour itself. It’s about the principle. It’s about what it represents. It’s about the attitude that says human convenience and human efficiency matter more than divine order.
Yahshua the Messiah spoke about faithfulness in small things. Luke 16:10 says: “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.”
If we can’t respect Yahweh’s authority over something as simple as timekeeping, how will we respect His authority in larger matters? If we can rationalize changing time because it’s convenient, what else will we rationalize?
The issue isn’t the magnitude of the change—it’s the spirit behind it. It’s the assumption that we have the right to modify what Yahweh has established!
A Call to Awareness
I’m not naive enough to think that this podcast is going to end Daylight Saving Time. I’m not telling you to refuse to change your clocks and show up to work an hour off from everyone else—that’s just going to cause problems in your life.
But I am calling you to be aware. To recognize that this practice we’ve normalized is actually abnormal from a biblical perspective. To understand that when we participate in changing time, we’re participating in something that fundamentally contradicts Yahweh’s design!
And maybe, just maybe, this awareness will make you more sensitive to other areas where we’ve accepted man-made alterations to Yahweh’s order. Maybe it will make you more willing to question traditions and practices that seem normal but don’t align with the Bible!
Psalm 90:12 says: “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
Yahweh wants us to understand time rightly—to see it as His gift, to use it wisely, to recognize that our days are numbered by Him. When we manipulate time, we lose some of that sacred perspective!
An Act of Rebellion
Let me be direct as we close: Daylight Saving Time is not a neutral practice. It’s not just a harmless quirk of modern society. It represents humanity’s desire to control what Yahweh, our Father and Elohim in heaven, has established. It embodies our pride, our arrogance, our unwillingness to submit to divine order!
This man-made change in time is unrighteous. It is an abomination to Yahweh Almighty in heaven. It may seem like a small thing to us, but it reflects a much larger problem—the problem of human beings who think they can improve on Elohim’s perfect design!
Yahweh created time. He set the sun and moon in their courses. He established day and night, seasons and years. And He called it good. Who are we, the people, to say we can do better?
So the next time you change your clocks, I want you to pause for a moment. Think about what you’re doing. Recognize it for what it is: a symbolic act of human pride, a small but significant example of humanity’s ongoing rebellion against the Creator’s order!
And then ask yourself: in what other areas of life have I accepted man-made changes to Yahweh’s design? Where else have I allowed convenience and tradition to override biblical truth?
These are the questions we need to be asking ourselves if we want to walk in true obedience to the Almighty in heaven!
Thanks for listening today, folks. May Almighty Yahweh give us the wisdom to recognize His order and the humility to submit to it—even in something as seemingly simple as time.
Until next time. Friends, if you’d like to continue this conversation or share your thoughts on this topic, leave a comment below or reach out to me directly. You’re welcome to peruse our previous podcast episodes on this website and visit our sister website by clicking here to read and learn more genuine truths from the Bible.
Brethren, before I go, let me pray this prayer for you: May Yahweh bless you and keep you; may Yahweh make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may Yahweh lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. I humbly pray all these things to Yahweh through Yahshua the Messiah, our Master and coming King, amen. Kindly keep praying for the shalom of Israel. Take care. Halleluyah!
The Hidden Darkness of Halloween that many are not aware of is Revealed very clearly in the Bible
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You know, it’s that time of year again. The stores are packed with costumes, the neighborhoods are getting decorated, and I’ve already seen three different “spooky season” memes in my feed this morning. And I know—I know—some of you are thinking, “Oh no, here comes the Halloween sermon.”
But hear me out. This isn’t about being the fun police. This is about something far more serious that I think most believers genuinely don’t understand. And I’m not coming at this from a place of judgment. I’m coming at this as your Elder, as someone who cares deeply about your spiritual life and your family’s spiritual protection.
Let’s Talk About Where This All Started
So here’s what most people don’t know: Halloween isn’t just some innocent fall festival that evolved over time. Its roots go deep into paganism—specifically, a Celtic festival called Samhain. Now, the Celts believed that on October 31st, the boundary between the living and the dead became thin. They thought spirits—and not the good kind—could cross over into our world.
They would light bonfires, wear costumes made from animal skins, and make sacrifices to appease these spirits and their dark gods. This wasn’t a harvest party, friends. This was occult worship. This was communicating with the dead, something Almighty Yahweh, the Father in heaven, explicitly forbids.
Listen to what Deuteronomy 18:10-12 says: “There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh.”
Yes, an abomination! That’s a strong language. You see, Yahweh doesn’t mess around when it comes to the occult.
But Elder Dan, it’s just about candy and costumes, right?
I get it. You’re thinking, “But we’re not doing those things. My kids are just dressing up as superheroes and getting candy from the neighbors.” And I hear you. The modern celebration looks different. But here’s what concerns me: we’ve taken something with deeply dark spiritual origins and dressed it up—pun intended—to look harmless!
The Apostle Paul warns us in 2 Corinthians 11:14, “And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.” The enemy is subtle. He doesn’t show up with a pitchfork and announce his presence. He makes darkness look fun, innocent, even cute.
Think about what we’re celebrating, even in its “harmless” modern form: death, fear, darkness, monsters, witchcraft, ghosts. We’re decorating our homes with symbols of evil. We’re teaching our kids to find entertainment in the very things Yahweh calls us to flee from.
The Gateway Nobody’s Talking About
Here’s where it gets really serious, and this is what keeps me up at night as a church elder. Halloween has become a gateway. It normalizes the occult for our children. When a five-year-old dresses up as a witch, she thinks it’s make-believe. But by the time she’s thirteen, she might be genuinely curious about Wicca, tarot cards, or “manifesting.” It all seemed so innocent back then, so why not explore it now?
Over many years, I’ve counseled many people, young and old, who got involved in occult practices, and you know what many of them tell me? It started as curiosity that was sparked by things that seemed innocent. Horror movies. Ouija boards at sleepovers. Fortune-telling apps. And yes, Halloween celebrations that made darkness look appealing.
Listen! 1 Thessalonians 5:22 tells us to “abstain from every form of evil.” Not just the obviously bad stuff—every form! Yes, even the stuff that looks harmless on the surface.
The Spiritual Reality We Can’t Ignore
Friends, the truth is, we are in a spiritual battle whether we acknowledge it or not. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us: “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the high places.”
When we participate in Halloween—even in seemingly innocent ways—we’re opening doors. We’re inviting spiritual darkness into our homes, into our families, into our lives. And the thing about doors is they swing both ways. You might think you’re just having fun, but you have no idea what you’re actually welcoming!
I’m not saying that everyone who trick-or-treats gets demon-possessed. But I am saying that we’re playing with fire and acting surprised when people get burned. We’re being desensitized to evil, and that’s exactly what the enemy wants.
So What Do We Do?
Look, I know this is countercultural. I know your kids might be the only ones in their class not celebrating Halloween. I know you might face pushback from family, from neighbors, from other Christians who think you’re overreacting.
But Romans 12:2 calls us to this: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of Yahweh, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Yes, we’re called to be different. We’re called to be set apart. Not because we’re better than anyone else, but because we serve a holy Elohim who calls us to holiness!
Instead of Halloween, celebrate Reformation Day. Have a harvest party focused on Yahweh’s provision. Use October 31st as an opportunity to talk with your kids about spiritual warfare and the protection we have in Yahshua, the Savior of humanity! Hand out gospel tracts along with candy if you feel called to minister to trick-or-treaters. But do it intentionally, with your eyes wide open to the spiritual realities at play.
A Final Word
I’m not here to condemn you if you’ve celebrated Halloween in the past. I’m here because I love you and I want you to understand what’s really at stake. Your soul, your family’s spiritual health, your children’s understanding of good and evil—these things do matter ultimately more than fitting in or having fun for one night.
Yahshua said in John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” Don’t let the thief steal your family’s spiritual vitality because you thought it was just harmless fun.
I want abundant life for you. I want spiritual protection for your household. And sometimes, that means making the hard choice to stand apart from the culture, even when it’s uncomfortable.
Now, let’s pray together:
Yahweh, our Father and Elohim in heaven, open our eyes to the spiritual realities around us. Give us wisdom and courage to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy, even when they’re disguised as innocent entertainment. Protect our families, guard our children’s hearts and minds, and help us to be light in this dark world. In Yahshua’s name we pray, amen.
Friends, if you’d like to continue this conversation or share your thoughts on this topic, leave a comment below or reach out to me directly. You are also welcome to read or listen to our previous podcast episodes on this website and visit our sister website by clicking here to peruse and learn more genuine truths from the Bible.
Thank you for listening, folks. I know this one about Halloween was heavy, but it needed to be said! I hope this to be an eye-opening and clear message to all of our dear listeners out there. I’ll see you again next week, Yahweh, willing. Until then, stay rooted in the Sacred Word of Yahweh and Yahshua the Messiah. Kindly keep praying for the shalom of the holy land of Israel. Take care, friends. Halleluyah!
Revealed: The Mystery of Savior Yahshua speaking in parables. An eye-opening message for truth-seekers
Why Does Messiah Yahshua Speak in Parables?
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Have you ever wondered why Yahshua the Messiah didn’t just… say things plainly?
I mean, think about it. Here’s the Son of Almighty Yahweh, the ultimate communicator, and He’s constantly talking about farmers and seeds, lost coins, wayward sons, and mustard plants. Why all the stories? Why the riddles wrapped in agricultural imagery?
Last Saturday, someone asked me this exact question after service. “Elder, why didn’t Yahshua just give us a straightforward theology textbook?” Great question. The answer? It’s more beautiful than you might think.
Stories That Stick
Yahshua was brilliant. He knew something every great teacher understands: facts tell, but stories sell. More importantly, stories transform.
When He wanted to explain the kingdom of Yahweh, He didn’t launch into a philosophical dissertation. He painted pictures. A woman searching her entire house for one lost coin. A merchant discovering a pearl worth everything he owned. These weren’t just nice illustrations—they were strategic.
Think about the last sermon you heard. What do you remember? Probably not the three-point outline. You remember the story the preacher told about his grandmother, or that hilarious mishap on vacation, or the testimony that made you tear up.
Yahshua got this. Two thousand years later, we’re still talking about the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son. Stories have staying power.
The Great Revealer and Concealer
But here’s where it gets really interesting.
Yahshua actually tells us why He speaks in parables, and honestly? His answer is a bit shocking. In Matthew 13:10-17, the disciples ask Him directly: “Why do you speak to the people in parables?”
Yahshua’s response? “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.”
Wait, what?
Yes, Savior Yahshua explains that for those whose hearts are open, these stories unlock everything. But for those whose hearts are closed—those who’ve already decided they don’t want to see—the parables keep the truth safely hidden. It’s like He’s saying, “If you’re genuinely hungry, this bread will satisfy you. But if you’re just here to mock the meal, you won’t even recognize what’s on the table.”
The parable becomes both a revealer and a concealer. It’s genius, really.
An Invitation to Think Deeper
Here’s what I love most about Messiah Yahshua’s parables: they refuse to let you stay comfortable.
You can’t just passively consume them. They demand something from you. Reflection. Wrestling. Prayer. The parable of the sower in Mark 4 doesn’t just hand you answers—it makes you ask, “Wait, what kind of soil am I?”
That’s the point.
Yes, Yahshua didn’t want followers who merely collected information. He wanted disciples who would transform. And transformation requires participation. When you have to dig for the meaning, when you have to sit with the story and let it sit with you, something shifts inside.
The parables are like spiritual time-release capsules. You hear them once, and you get one layer. Come back five years later, after some heartbreak and growth, and boom—a whole new dimension opens up.
Meeting People Where They Are
Friends, let’s not miss this: Messiah Yahshua was a master at contextual communication.
His audience lived in an agricultural society. They understood seeds, soil, vineyards, and shepherds. So He spoke their language. When He told them about a shepherd leaving ninety-nine sheep to find one lost lamb (Luke 15:3-7), they didn’t need footnotes. They felt it.
This teaches us something crucial about sharing our faith today. We need to meet people where they are. Not everyone responds to theological arguments. Some need to hear a story. Some need to see your story—the one where Yahweh showed up in your mess and made something beautiful.
The Scandal of Grace
Many of Yahshua’s parables were downright offensive to the religious establishment.
The workers who showed up at the last hour getting paid the same as those who worked all day? Scandalous. (Matthew 20:1-16). The Pharisee and the tax collector praying in the temple, with the “sinner” going home justified? Outrageous. (Luke 18:9-14).
These stories exploded people’s neat little boxes about how Yahweh, the Almighty Father and Elohim in heaven, works. They revealed a kingdom where grace doesn’t make sense, where the last are first, where a father runs to embrace his rebellious son before the boy can even finish his apology.
The parables weren’t just teaching tools. They were prophetic disruptions. They comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.
So What Does This Mean for Us?
So here’s my challenge as we close: stop reading the parables like they’re ancient history.
Read them like they’re a letter addressed to you. Because they are.
When Yahshua talks about the wise builder who builds his house on the rock (Matthew 7:24-27), He’s asking you: “What foundation is your life built on? When the storms come—and they will—what’s holding you up?”
When He describes the kingdom as a treasure hidden in a field, so valuable that a man sells everything to buy that field (Matthew 13:44), He’s asking: “What’s most valuable to you? What would you give up everything for?”
The parables still work because human hearts haven’t changed. Many are still proud, still searching, still struggling with the same temptations and questions people faced when Yahshua walked the dusty Palestinian roads.
The Story That Tells Your Story
Maybe the most beautiful thing about Yahshua speaking in parables is this: He knew we needed to see ourselves in the stories.
You are the lost sheep. You are the prodigal son. You are the seed falling on different types of soil at different seasons of life. You are the servant who’s been forgiven an impossible debt.
When you find yourself in the story, you find yourself face-to-face with the Greatest Storyteller, who is Yahshua, the Savior of humanity! And that’s when everything changes.
So the next time you read a parable and think, “What does this even mean?”—lean in. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes. Sit with the discomfort. Let the story do its work.
Because Messiah Yahshua didn’t speak in parables to confuse you. He spoke in parables to transform you!
And friends? That’s worth more than a thousand textbooks.
What’s your favorite parable? Kindly tell me which story hits hard and different for you right now. Grace and peace to the listeners out there, especially to our brothers and sisters of the same faith.
Friends, if you’d like to continue this conversation or share your thoughts on this topic, leave a comment below or reach out to me directly. You are also welcome to peruse our previous posts or episodes on this website and to visit our sister website by clicking here to read and learn more genuine truths from the Bible.
Brethren, before I go, let me pray this prayer for you: May Yahweh bless you and keep you; may Yahweh make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may Yahweh lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. I humbly pray all these things to Yahweh through Yahshua the Messiah, our Master and coming King, amen. Kindly keep praying for the shalom of Israel. Take care. Halleluyah!
