Lets start a thread devoted to each of the
7 Mow'ed Miqra. Let's discuss their "
why," "when," "
where," and, "
how" - namely:
1.
Why - is this Miqra important? What does it communicate? How is its significance communicated through its symbolism?
2.
When - is this Miqra to be celebrated/observed?
3.
Where - in Scripture was this Miqra established?
4.
How - is this Miqra to be observed/celebrated?
I think we should remember that many who are new to YY have never been exposed to the Miqra - so, in addition to furthering a discussion among those of us who have read YY - we should try to educate those who haven't. Lets view each of these threads as
mini lessons - making the Miqra easy to understand so that we can bring more people to their Truth (and beauty).
The Why of the Mow'ed Miqra
The following was taken from: Book II : Called-Out Assemblies, Understanding the Basics, Chapter 2, Pecach Miqra, Passover Outcalling. (I have underlined a passage I think gives a nice summary and speaks directly to this question.)
To quote:
Quote:"God/Elohiym said, ‘There shall be lights (ma'owr - luminaries) in the expanse of the heavens to divide (badal - separate and set apart) day from night. They shall exist as symbols and signs (‘owth) for the appointed symbolic meeting places and times (mow'ed), for days, and for years." (Genesis 1:14)
An ‘owth is: "a signal and a distinguishing maker." An ‘owth is: "a way to remember;" it is "a non-verbal representation which has meaning." It was used to convey something that was designed to be "a miraculous proof, a wondrous indication of something that would serve as an illustration, an example, or a metaphor which would in turn make something else more clearly known." An ‘owth is: "an accounting, record used to evaluate a ransom or reward."
A mow'ed denotes a: "designated period which relates to others for a specific purpose authorized by an authority." A mow'ed is "a set-apart feast and festival for the celebration of communion." Yahuweh's Miqra are Mow'ed.
Accurately and completely communicated, these two sentences convey the profound truth that the Miqra Mow'ed of Yahuweh are "wondrous signs that convey an important message" from our Creator. In fact, by coming to appreciate what the Mow'ed Miqra represent you will come to understand God, understand yourself, our relationship to Him and our purpose for being here. You will discover the means to salvation and the very framework of time itself from start to finish.
Failing to understand the Miqra Mow'ed, these appointed signs, clerics and laity alike fail to appreciate the connections between the covenants, and they have been deceived into believing that future prophetic events cannot be dated. We have become lost and blind, stumbling in the dark without a map. Steeped in religion, we are ignorant of the means provided to understand and date every significant event - past, present, and future.
You can find the complete chapter here:
http://yadayahweh.com/Ya...mblies_Pecach_Miqra.YHWH-Yada
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