Chanukah: A Message for American Christians! Radio Message Dec. 16, 2012, PART 1 God commanded in the Old Testament that seven major Biblical feasts be celebrated. They were never called “Jewish feasts” but the Lord’s feasts. Both Purim and Chanukah are not the Biblical feasts commanded by God. Nevertheless, they are national holidays commemorating a victory over tyranny. If this victory had not been won, Jesus (his Hebrew name is Yeshua HaMashiach) would not have been born. The Jews would have been wiped out or assimilated into the Greek culture. But Chanukah is MORE than a victory over tyranny. Its message is so important that our response to it, will decide our destiny and the future of America.
Like our 4th of July, Chanukah was a victory over tyranny. Like the Patriots who threw the tea in the Boston Tea Party to protest unfair taxation without representation, Chanukah represents taking a stand against the wicked madman, Antiochus IV. Like the Minutemen, who were ill clad but empowered with the spirit of Revolution, so were the Maccabees. Like Patrick Henry, who cried, “I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!, the Maccabees without arms or supplies, won a victory by prayer and fasting. Like the sound of horsebeats and the cry, “The British are coming,” which rallied the Patriots, so did the Maccabees who loved the Word more than their lives, stir Judea to throw off the yoke of tyranny in about 167 B.C..
Antiochus IV, who called himself Epiphanes (God manifest) but was known by Jews as the “Mad Man” began encouraging the assimilation of the Greek culture- their language, their arts, and their religion, into those countries they conquered. Some Jews became Hellenized and gave up their covenant to God. One such Jew changed his name to Jason and was made high priest in Judea. However, when Menelaus offered Antiochus IV a bigger bribe, Jason was removed. Antiochus went to conquer Egypt. In his absence, Jason started a rebellion. Angered by this, Antiochus moved in to force every Jew into submission of his religion. He erected a statue to Zeus in the Temple and offered a pig on the altar. He forbade the study of Torah (the first five books of the Bible emphasizing covenant) and burned Torah scrolls. He forbade circumcision, and put to death many for doing so --even hanging infants by their necks who had been circumcised. He forbade Jews from following the dietary laws in the Old Testament. He forbade the celebration of the Shabbat, the seventh day weekly observance commanded by God to be celebrated forever and the seven Biblical feasts. He encouraged licentiousness (sex in the temple with prostitutes) and drunken orgies in the temple. Antiochus’ men went throughout Judea to enforce this and when a Hellenized Jew was going to willingly sacrifice a pig on an altar erected in Modin, Matthias , a righteous priest, killed him and the officer enforcing it. He and his five sons came to be known as the Maccabees (meaning hammer), who though ill clad, with no supplies, or weapons won victory after victory against the Greeks by prayer and fasting, resisting and fighting the Greek forces against overwhelming odds.
It was about three years later when Judas Maccabee returned to the temple to cleanse it. They had to construct a new altar according to Biblical specifications. They established the feast of Chanukah as a FEAST OF DEDICATION based on the Feast of Tabernacles. According to legend, they only had enough oil to light the menorah for one day and they needed oil for eight days. Miraculously, the oil never ran out.
Much later, according to John 10, Jesus (Yeshua meaning Salvation and HaMashiach meaning Christ, the Anointed one—anointed with oil of the Holy Spirit) on the FEAST OF DEDICATION or Chanukah healed a man born blind. He then declared himself as the LIGHT OF THE WORLD − a light that would NEVER go out.
But Chanukah is more than a victory over tyranny and a story of the Miracle Oil. Antiochus is a prophetic parallel to the ANTICHRIST who will soon be established as the world ruler, who like Antiochus, will at first, be “tolerant” of other religions (except true Christianity) but will eventually establish a one world religion made of Catholics, Protestants (even spirit filled Pentecostals who sell out to the Antichrist!), occultists, New agers, witches and warlocks, humanists, Hindus, Muslims, and initially even Jews. The Antichrist will set up an image of himself in the rebuilt Temple and command everyone to worship Him and his image. He will require that everyone under his control will get a mark in his right hand or forehead. (Many Biblical scholars feel this will be an implanted microchip.) This is a literal event that is recorded in Revelation 13 and 14.
And he (the Antichrist) causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads. And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” Rev.13:16-17
And the third angel followed them with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead or in his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured without mixture into the cup of his indignation, and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb. Rev.14:9-10
Part 3 Chanukah: A Message for American Christians Already in the United States, in the ORIGINAL Obama health care bill, they were going to enforce a mandatory implantation of the microchip in those having government health care including Medicare. It was taken out because they feared that the health care bill would not pass. Some have said it could come in as early as four to five years WITHOUT PRAYER.
According to the Word, there will be SHEEP nations (those that support Israel) and goat nations (those that support the Antichrist and are against Israel). It is the destiny of America to be a sheep nation. It is the destiny of America to be a Father to the nations that oppose the Antichrist. It is the destiny of America to be a refuge for the weary. It is the destiny of America to go back to her covenant roots. It is the destiny of America to return to being a REPUBLIC that bases its authority on the Constitution that has been corrupted. A CHANGE IS COMING IF WE WILL PRAY! A spiritual REVOLUTION HAS BEGUN. We need A REVIVAL, A REFORMATION, a TRANSFORMATION, and A RECLAMATION (taking back the land spiritually through active intercession). It is time to rule and reign because we are kings and priests unto God! Do not underestimate the power of His blood, the power of the name of Jesus. It is time to ARISE IN THE DARKNESS AND SHINE! SHINE WITH TRUTH AND LOVE from Jesus who hath shined in your heart if you know him personally as your Lord and Savior!
The Maccabees WOULD NOT COMPROMISE THE WORD OF GOD. God hasn’t changed since Chanukah. He hates compromise. He hates calling evil good and good evil. Compromise started when the Roman ruler Constantine forced pagans and Christians to worship together. Today, like then, paganism has many forms: “secular” humanism, witchcraft, idolatry, sexual immorality, Christ-lam (the ungodly blending of Christianity with Muslim) and sadly is in many churches. Many Christians are lukewarm and are not standing up for truth or witnessing. They endorse grace without the walking in the Word.
Today, the media, movies, and our society is general are propagating the religion of “secular” humanism. One prophet said that 85% of Christians have been influenced by its “theology.” Its tenets are against the Word of God. Its origin comes from the Greeks. What are those tenets of humanism which is a highway to the Antichrist’s system?
Part 4 Chanukah: A Message for American Christians
Secular humanism is the “conviction that dogmas, ideologies, traditions, whether religious, political or social, must be weighed and tested by EACH INDIVIDUAL and NOT simply accepted on faith.” So, even though they claim no deity, they have a “god.” Humanism exalts SELF as god. IT IS BASED ON A LIE! If you are not immersed in the Bible as your PLUMBLINE, you may be bombarded with the lies of humanism. The Bible has absolutes of right and wrong. Humanism rejects the supernatural such as miracles, angels, God, or demons. Instead, it relies on reason, science, facts, in contrast to faith which relies on God. Is God against the natural world? Is God against reason? No, He made it. Jesus used parables of natural things to demonstrate spiritual truth. Luke was a physician. There are often parallels between the natural and the spiritual. We are body, soul (mind, emotions, and the will) and spirit. When a person becomes born again, his spirit becomes alive. God wants us to use our minds, our emotions, and our wills but they need to be controlled by our spirit acting through faith in God’s Word. Humanism says that the supernatural does not exist. IT IS A LIE! Humanism exalts toleration of all beliefs. Love for all people which does not tell them the TRUTH THAT ONLY FAITH IN JESUS THROUGH HIS BLOOD SAVES is not love. It will send those people who do not believe in Jesus to an eternal hell. Toleration without truth is the highway leading to a one world government and one world religion under the Antichrist who will exalt himself as god and require everyone to take a mark which some feel will be an implanted microchip. God wants us to love everyone by sharing the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ so they do not have to go to hell. TOLERATION WITHOUT THE TRUTH OF THE BIBLE IS A LIE. Humanism stresses the building of our world, our society by helping our fellow man, having good will to all, achieving our intellect, artistic and creative abilities to the maximum, and using ethics and understanding to accomplish all of that. That sounds noble but efforts in our own strength and our own way will not last. Ethics without the plumbline of God’s Word will end up saying good is evil and evil is good. Humanism says it is a “woman’s right” to have an abortion. God’s Word says, Thou shalt NOT MURDER. Humanism says that we can build a better world without God. IT IS A LIE! Humanism says there is no afterlife. God’s Word clearly states that there is a HEAVEN AND A HELL. If you repent of your sins, and receive Jesus into your heart as your Lord and Savior, you will go to heaven. If you reject Him or ignore Him, you will go to hell. It is your choice. Humanism’s disbelief in heaven and hell is a LIE. Humanism believes in evolution which is a theory that cannot be proven but that states that man evolved from other life. God’s Word says in the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Humanism’s disbelief in God’s creation of the world is a LIE. Humanism believes in ethical relativism which is a belief that no absolute moral code exists, and therefore man must adjust his ethical standards in each situation according to his own judgment. Hence, without the standard of God’s Word, men in our society have called evil good, and good evil. Have you seen evidences of that in the recent election?
Part 5 Chanukah: A Message for American Christians
If you want to know the Truth, you must meet the author of Truth. Jesus is the TRUTH. He is the WORD made flesh. YOU MUST KNOW HIM PERSONALLY to understand the Bible. You must repent of all that you have done wrong, in thought, word, or deed. You must accept that He took all your sins on him on the cross and rose from the dead. (That is supernatural). You must receive Him into your heart and life. If you do this, and mean it, you will experience peace and joy. You are born again! (Repentance should be done when we sin to prevent a clogged conscience.) Faith in Jesus Christ requires that you be FAITHFUL and obedient. This is not a requirement FOR SALVATION; it is a RESULT OF SALVATION. You will want to follow Jesus BY: • Reading your Bible and praying every day so you can listen to His voice and obey him. Stay in his presence through praise and worship. • Fellowship with other believers weekly in worship services • Witness and share your testimony. Ask God for open doors. • Die to sin, world, and selfishness in your everyday choices. • Ask God for grace to face each day. • Remember your guardian angel is with you wherever you go. Choose movies, videos, TV that glorifies God. Check every thing you view, everything you do, and everything you think by this test: Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8 However, there is a godly REMNANT ARISING IN THIS DARK HOUR. The true bride of Christ will be unveiled as physical disasters hit our nation. Where will you turn when everything that can be shaken will be shaken? Will your faith in JESUS stand? BEHOLD HE COMES!
If you would like to support Edith's radio ministry at KTHS in Berryville broadcasting 9:30 on Sundays (you can hear it on the internet), please send your donations to Edith Saller, 3098 CR 425, Berryville, AR 72616 or or call 870-749-2834. Any donation of $10 or more, you may request a free book of the following: Lessons from the Shofar, The Crucified Life in the Believer, Out of the Chicken Coop and under His Wings, Taking the High Road of Total Abstinence: 12 Reasons Why Christians Should not Drink Alcohol.
Any donation of $20 or more, you may request a free copy of the following: The Unveiled Bride, Book One, A Love Letter Signed in Blood, Book Two, Releasing the Unveiled Bridal Army, Book Three, The Unveiled Love Song, Book Four or the Law through Hebrew Eyes. For more information on the books see the section under books which gives a description.
ReplyDeleteChanukah: A Message for American Christians!
Radio Message Dec. 16, 2012, PART 1
God commanded in the Old Testament that seven major Biblical feasts be celebrated. They were never called “Jewish feasts” but the Lord’s feasts. Both Purim and Chanukah are not the Biblical feasts commanded by God. Nevertheless, they are national holidays commemorating a victory over tyranny. If this victory had not been won, Jesus (his Hebrew name is Yeshua HaMashiach) would not have been born. The Jews would have been wiped out or assimilated into the Greek culture. But Chanukah is MORE than a victory over tyranny. Its message is so important that our response to it, will decide our destiny and the future of America.
Like our 4th of July, Chanukah was a victory over tyranny. Like the Patriots who threw the tea in the Boston Tea Party to protest unfair taxation without representation, Chanukah represents taking a stand against the wicked madman, Antiochus IV. Like the Minutemen, who were ill clad but empowered with the spirit of Revolution, so were the Maccabees. Like Patrick Henry, who cried, “I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!, the Maccabees without arms or supplies, won a victory by prayer and fasting. Like the sound of horsebeats and the cry, “The British are coming,” which rallied the Patriots, so did the Maccabees who loved the Word more than their lives, stir Judea to throw off the yoke of tyranny in about 167 B.C..
Antiochus IV, who called himself Epiphanes (God manifest) but was known by Jews as the “Mad Man” began encouraging the assimilation of the Greek culture- their language, their arts, and their religion, into those countries they conquered. Some Jews became Hellenized and gave up their covenant to God. One such Jew changed his name to Jason and was made high priest in Judea. However, when Menelaus offered Antiochus IV a bigger bribe, Jason was removed. Antiochus went to conquer Egypt. In his absence, Jason started a rebellion. Angered by this, Antiochus moved in to force every Jew into submission of his religion. He erected a statue to Zeus in the Temple and offered a pig on the altar. He forbade the study of Torah (the first five books of the Bible emphasizing covenant) and burned Torah scrolls. He forbade circumcision, and put to death many for doing so --even hanging infants by their necks who had been circumcised. He forbade Jews from following the dietary laws in the Old Testament. He forbade the celebration of the Shabbat, the seventh day weekly observance commanded by God to be celebrated forever and the seven Biblical feasts. He encouraged licentiousness (sex in the temple with prostitutes) and drunken orgies in the temple. Antiochus’ men went throughout Judea to enforce this and when a Hellenized Jew was going to willingly sacrifice a pig on an altar erected in Modin, Matthias , a righteous priest, killed him and the officer enforcing it. He and his five sons came to be known as the Maccabees (meaning hammer), who though ill clad, with no supplies, or weapons won victory after victory against the Greeks by prayer and fasting, resisting and fighting the Greek forces against overwhelming odds.
It was about three years later when Judas Maccabee returned to the temple to cleanse it. They had to construct a new altar according to Biblical specifications. They established the feast of Chanukah as a FEAST OF DEDICATION based on the Feast of Tabernacles. According to legend, they only had enough oil to light the menorah for one day and they needed oil for eight days. Miraculously, the oil never ran out.
Chanukah Part Two cont.
ReplyDeleteMuch later, according to John 10, Jesus (Yeshua meaning Salvation and HaMashiach meaning Christ, the Anointed one—anointed with oil of the Holy Spirit) on the FEAST OF DEDICATION or Chanukah healed a man born blind. He then declared himself as the LIGHT OF THE WORLD − a light that would NEVER go out.
But Chanukah is more than a victory over tyranny and a story of the Miracle Oil. Antiochus is a prophetic parallel to the ANTICHRIST who will soon be established as the world ruler, who like Antiochus, will at first, be “tolerant” of other religions (except true Christianity) but will eventually establish a one world religion made of Catholics, Protestants (even spirit filled Pentecostals who sell out to the Antichrist!), occultists, New agers, witches and warlocks, humanists, Hindus, Muslims, and initially even Jews. The Antichrist will set up an image of himself in the rebuilt Temple and command everyone to worship Him and his image. He will require that everyone under his control will get a mark in his right hand or forehead. (Many Biblical scholars feel this will be an implanted microchip.) This is a literal event that is recorded in Revelation 13 and 14.
And he (the Antichrist) causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads. And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” Rev.13:16-17
And the third angel followed them with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead or in his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured without mixture into the cup of his indignation, and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb. Rev.14:9-10
Part 3 Chanukah: A Message for American Christians
ReplyDeleteAlready in the United States, in the ORIGINAL Obama health care bill, they were going to enforce a mandatory implantation of the microchip in those having government health care including Medicare. It was taken out because they feared that the health care bill would not pass. Some have said it could come in as early as four to five years WITHOUT PRAYER.
According to the Word, there will be SHEEP nations (those that support Israel) and goat nations (those that support the Antichrist and are against Israel). It is the destiny of America to be a sheep nation. It is the destiny of America to be a Father to the nations that oppose the Antichrist. It is the destiny of America to be a refuge for the weary. It is the destiny of America to go back to her covenant roots. It is the destiny of America to return to being a REPUBLIC that bases its authority on the Constitution that has been corrupted. A CHANGE IS COMING IF WE WILL PRAY! A spiritual REVOLUTION HAS BEGUN. We need A REVIVAL, A REFORMATION, a TRANSFORMATION, and A RECLAMATION (taking back the land spiritually through active intercession). It is time to rule and reign because we are kings and priests unto God! Do not underestimate the power of His blood, the power of the name of Jesus. It is time to ARISE IN THE DARKNESS AND SHINE! SHINE WITH TRUTH AND LOVE from Jesus who hath shined in your heart if you know him personally as your Lord and Savior!
The Maccabees WOULD NOT COMPROMISE THE WORD OF GOD. God hasn’t changed since Chanukah. He hates compromise. He hates calling evil good and good evil. Compromise started when the Roman ruler Constantine forced pagans and Christians to worship together. Today, like then, paganism has many forms: “secular” humanism, witchcraft, idolatry, sexual immorality, Christ-lam (the ungodly blending of Christianity with Muslim) and sadly is in many churches. Many Christians are lukewarm and are not standing up for truth or witnessing. They endorse grace without the walking in the Word.
Today, the media, movies, and our society is general are propagating the religion of “secular” humanism. One prophet said that 85% of Christians have been influenced by its “theology.” Its tenets are against the Word of God. Its origin comes from the Greeks. What are those tenets of humanism which is a highway to the Antichrist’s system?
Part 4 Chanukah: A Message for American Christians
ReplyDeleteSecular humanism is the “conviction that dogmas, ideologies, traditions, whether religious, political or social, must be weighed and tested by EACH INDIVIDUAL and NOT simply accepted on faith.” So, even though they claim no deity, they have a “god.” Humanism exalts SELF as god. IT IS BASED ON A LIE!
If you are not immersed in the Bible as your PLUMBLINE, you may be bombarded with the lies of humanism. The Bible has absolutes of right and wrong.
Humanism rejects the supernatural such as miracles, angels, God, or demons. Instead, it relies on reason, science, facts, in contrast to faith which relies on God. Is God against the natural world? Is God against reason? No, He made it. Jesus used parables of natural things to demonstrate spiritual truth. Luke was a physician. There are often parallels between the natural and the spiritual. We are body, soul (mind, emotions, and the will) and spirit. When a person becomes born again, his spirit becomes alive. God wants us to use our minds, our emotions, and our wills but they need to be controlled by our spirit acting through faith in God’s Word. Humanism says that the supernatural does not exist. IT IS A LIE!
Humanism exalts toleration of all beliefs. Love for all people which does not tell them the TRUTH THAT ONLY FAITH IN JESUS THROUGH HIS BLOOD SAVES is not love. It will send those people who do not believe in Jesus to an eternal hell. Toleration without truth is the highway leading to a one world government and one world religion under the Antichrist who will exalt himself as god and require everyone to take a mark which some feel will be an implanted microchip. God wants us to love everyone by sharing the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ so they do not have to go to hell. TOLERATION WITHOUT THE TRUTH OF THE BIBLE IS A LIE.
Humanism stresses the building of our world, our society by helping our fellow man, having good will to all, achieving our intellect, artistic and creative abilities to the maximum, and using ethics and understanding to accomplish all of that. That sounds noble but efforts in our own strength and our own way will not last. Ethics without the plumbline of God’s Word will end up saying good is evil and evil is good. Humanism says it is a “woman’s right” to have an abortion. God’s Word says, Thou shalt NOT MURDER. Humanism says that we can build a better world without God. IT IS A LIE!
Humanism says there is no afterlife. God’s Word clearly states that there is a HEAVEN AND A HELL. If you repent of your sins, and receive Jesus into your heart as your Lord and Savior, you will go to heaven. If you reject Him or ignore Him, you will go to hell. It is your choice. Humanism’s disbelief in heaven and hell is a LIE.
Humanism believes in evolution which is a theory that cannot be proven but that states that man evolved from other life. God’s Word says in the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Humanism’s disbelief in God’s creation of the world is a LIE.
Humanism believes in ethical relativism which is a belief that no absolute moral code exists, and therefore man must adjust his ethical standards in each situation according to his own judgment. Hence, without the standard of God’s Word, men in our society have
called evil good, and good evil. Have you seen evidences of that in the recent election?
Part 5 Chanukah: A Message for American Christians
ReplyDeleteIf you want to know the Truth, you must meet the author of Truth. Jesus is the TRUTH. He is the WORD made flesh. YOU MUST KNOW HIM PERSONALLY to understand the Bible. You must repent of all that you have done wrong, in thought, word, or deed. You must accept that He took all your sins on him on the cross and rose from the dead. (That is supernatural). You must receive Him into your heart and life. If you do this, and mean it, you will experience peace and joy. You are born again!
(Repentance should be done when we sin to prevent a clogged conscience.)
Faith in Jesus Christ requires that you be FAITHFUL and obedient. This is not a requirement FOR SALVATION; it is a RESULT OF SALVATION. You will want to follow Jesus BY:
• Reading your Bible and praying every day so you can listen to His voice and obey him. Stay in his presence through praise and worship.
• Fellowship with other believers weekly in worship services
• Witness and share your testimony. Ask God for open doors.
• Die to sin, world, and selfishness in your everyday choices.
• Ask God for grace to face each day.
• Remember your guardian angel is with you wherever you go. Choose movies, videos, TV that glorifies God. Check every thing you view, everything you do, and everything you think by this test:
Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8
However, there is a godly REMNANT ARISING IN THIS DARK HOUR. The true bride of Christ will be unveiled as physical disasters hit our nation. Where will you turn when everything that can be shaken will be shaken? Will your faith in JESUS stand? BEHOLD HE COMES!
If you would like to support Edith's radio ministry at KTHS in Berryville broadcasting 9:30 on Sundays (you can hear it on the internet), please send your donations to Edith Saller, 3098 CR 425, Berryville, AR 72616 or
ReplyDeleteor call 870-749-2834. Any donation of $10 or more, you may request a free book of the following:
Lessons from the Shofar,
The Crucified Life in the Believer,
Out of the Chicken Coop and under His Wings, Taking the High Road of Total Abstinence: 12 Reasons Why Christians Should not Drink Alcohol.
Any donation of $20 or more, you may request a free copy of the following:
The Unveiled Bride, Book One,
A Love Letter Signed in Blood, Book Two, Releasing the Unveiled Bridal Army, Book Three, The Unveiled Love Song, Book Four
or the Law through Hebrew Eyes. For more information on the books see the section under books which gives a description.