Israel: Divided By The Almighty
Abraham fathered Isaac, who fathered Jacob (later named Israel), who fathered twelve sons known as the twelve tribes of Israel. After King Solomon's death (son of King David), Israel's tribes were divided into two houses or kingdoms: Ephraim (Israel) and Judah. Solomon's son, Rehoboam, became king of the Southern Kingdom of Judah, and he wanted to force those of the Northern Kingdom (Ephraim/Israel) to come under his rule. However, the LORD warned him, "You shall not go up or fight against your relatives...for this thing is from Me" (2 Chronicles 11:4).
Israel: Not Yet Reunited
Some people teach that the two houses of Israel have already been reunited. However, this cannot be true because the hallmarks of a fully restored Israel are sinlessness, living safely in the Land, and being under the rule of the King of kings. It is evident that these conditions have not been met; therefore, Israel's two houses could not possibly be fully reunited at this time. As Believers, we realize that Israel's unity is presently imputed in Messiah YAHAWAHSHI, but Israel has not yet fully implemented that unity (Ezekiel 37:22-26; Isaiah 27:9; Zechariah 8:3,7-8,13; Ephesians 2).
The "Witness People"--Divided Into "Two"
Why did the Father allow division to come to Israel?
"You are My witnesses," He says of Israel's children (Isaiah 43:10). Israelite sheep are always being a "witness," though that witness may be positive or negative, for"the gifts and calling of God are without repentance" (KJV).
Israel is called to witness to the world that the LORD alone is "GOD." She is to proclaim that the LORD is the "I AM," that before Him there was no GOD formed, and that there will be none after Him, and that there is no Savior besides Him (Isaiah 43:8-13; 44:8; Luke 2:11).
But that presents a problem, for, the LORD cannot break His own Law. Moreover, He is the ultimate Author of Israel's Covenants, Old and New. In His Inspired Books He established a law that demands that all things be confirmed by two or more witnesses...
Two Houses--Two Witnesses
In Israel two or more must bear witness before a matter can be established, confirmed, or believed. Messiah YAHAWAHSHI and Paul the apostle upheld this principle. Thus, according to both the Old Covenant and the New Covenant, a matter must first be confirmed by "two or more witnesses." Since the LORD will always abide by His own Torah (or "Law"), He too must have two witnesses to confirm and establish His truth--Genesis to Revelation.
Psalm 78:67 Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim: 68 But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.
jamjr1972 1 month ago
@PrinceSonCheeba In regards to Slavery; History is Witness to The Words of God point blank. As in regards to The 144,000 where's Ephraim? Revelation 7:4-8. Genesis 48:5-6 And thy issue, which thou begettest AFTER THEM, shall be thine, AND shall be called after the name of their brethren in their inheritance. PrinceSonCheeba Joseph had more kids after Ephraim and Manasseh.
jamjr1972 2 months ago
@PrinceSonCheeba You say They are not gods? Why do The Children of Yac'ob GIVE THE GOD'S GLORY? On Youtube you can FIND Israelites calling on Jah'o'vah, Yah'o'veh, Adoni, Yah'o'weh, and YHWH/YHVH! These are Wool over the eyes of The Elect! German Yiddish comes from Kovno; where The Jewish People came from. They have 2 lanugauges and THESE 5 gODDS came from Them; Amos 6:10 and Judges 12:6 Applies to The "Adopted" Israel. IS GOD NAME TOO DIVINE FOR JUDAH; have a "Jewish" Jew SAY Shib'bo'leth!!!
jamjr1972 2 months ago
@PrinceSonCheeba Hosea 5:14 For I WILL BE unto Ephraim as a Lion, and as a young lion to the house of Judah: I, EVEN I, will tear and go away; I will take away, and none shall rescue HIM. God WILL tear Ephraim LIKE a Lion and NOBODY WILL RESCUE Ephraim; But unto Judah God Will be unto Judah Like a Lion with the young lions; he would care for them. Joel 2, Amos 6:1-10 (Hold thy tongue: for we may not mention of the name of the Lord) Judges 12:6
jamjr1972 2 months ago
@jamjr1972 In regards to slavery. Slavery did not exist, at least in the concept we were taught. We did not come here as slaves. This is another discussion. However, in the lies/concept we were taught about slavery, it is documented Ephraim was enslaved much as the rest of the tribes, and YOU say.... "NONE of Ephraim ARE OF THE 144,000; Just Joseph and Manasseh are spoken of! Ephraim have 5 gods, but ONLY 1 They SHALL FEAR; The King of Judah"... You must PROVE this with scripture.
PrinceSonCheeba 2 months ago
@jamjr1972 Those are not gods. All those names are names of the Most High through various Arawak/Taino dialects. And where did you get German Yiddish from? Your Judges 12:6 example has nothing to do with this.
PrinceSonCheeba 2 months ago
@jamjr1972 Hosea 5 speaks on the oppression of the 12 tribes as a whole. The whole nation transgressed and Hosea prophesied our fall. Ephraim was particularly off with taking on Assyrian ways (5:2-3). The Most High was angry but especially angry with Ephraim for this and rebuke the hell out of them, and he still seeked Assyrian mercy (5:9-14). However Ephraim was not cut off or destrouyed. There no mention anywhere of that. The Most High said they will eventually seek him (5:15)
PrinceSonCheeba 2 months ago
@PrinceSonCheeba You REALLY don't have NOTHING do You???
jamjr1972 2 months ago
@jamjr1972 Funny! Internet Spartan, I like that term. I will surely use that in the future. OK. Here are some scriptures.....
PrinceSonCheeba 2 months ago
@jamjr1972 Paul was a prophet elected by Christ. Is he in danger of hell fire for his speak in 1 Cor. 15:36? Surely not
PrinceSonCheeba 2 months ago