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December 2018 Volume L, Number 9 CONTENTS

1 Let Your Light Shine Have you ever considered that someone who is begotten again by the Holy Spirit of Yahweh will become a light to the world? Do you walk in light or in darkness? 7 Radio Message: True Worship vs. Idolatry Achieving pure worship should be our constant goal in life. It should be our determination to worship our Father in Heaven in spirit and in Truth. Page 1 11 Babylon Across the Ages "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great...." Who is this Babylon, and when will it fall? ­ 14 Radio Message: New Year's Day Why keep January 1 as New Year's Day when the bible clearly tells us the new year begins in the spring of the year? 18 Radio Message: The Bible Translators Affirm Page 14 the Sacred Name We should prove without a doubt that the true pronunciation of the Name of Yahweh was never lost. It is of vital importance for us to call on His Name for salvation. 21 Program Log Be sure to listen to the Sacred Name Broadcast and watch the Sacred Name Telecast. Tell your friends! Also, streaming is available at your convenience at Page 21 www.WMLKradio.net. Our Cover:

The Sacred Name Broadcaster is published monthly by the The scene from the tunnels at the West‑ Assemblies of Yahweh, Bethel, PA 19507. Your subscription has been paid ern Wall is this month's cover. Tehillim is by the willing co-workers of this ministry who are concerned that this the Hebrew name of the book of Psalms, message of salvation should be made available free of charge to all the the first book of the Ketuvim—the sacred world as a witness before the Second Coming of Yahshua the Messiah. writings of the Tanak, or the Hebrew While no charge is ever placed upon this publication, CONTRIBUTIONS Bible. (all of which are tax deductible) are gratefully accepted to help Tehillim means "praises," and many defray ­expenses. We hope you will share in making this information times the book of Psalms exhorts us available­ to others. to praise the name of Yahweh. This is the root of the name Judah and also All quotes in The Sacred Name Broadcaster are from The HalleluYah, which is an imperative, or Sacred Scriptures, Bethel Edition, 1981, Assemblies of Yahweh, Bethel, command, to praise Yahweh. "Every day PA 19507, unless otherwise stated. All translations of the Bible quoted will I bless you, and I will praise your herein have been corrected to be consistent with the oldest available name for ever and ever." (Psalm 145:2). manuscripts. Copies of The Sacred Scriptures, Bethel Edition, Do you remember to give honor and are available. For information about purchasing your copy, write to praise to Yahweh each day? Live the life of Assemblies of Yahweh. a True Worshiper of Yahweh who follows in the footsteps of Yahshua the Messiah! © Copyright 2018 Assemblies of Yahweh. All rights reserved. Periodical "O give thanks to Yahweh; for he is postage paid at Reading, PA 19612 (ISSN 879320). Telephone (717) good; for his lovingkindness endures 933‑4518. POSTMASTERS: Send form 3579 to Assemblies of Yahweh, forever. And say, Save us, O Elohim of PO Box C, Bethel, PA 19507. our salvation, and gather us together and deliver us from the nations, to give thanks to your holy name, and to Founder and Author: Elder Jacob O. Meyer triumph in your praise." (1 Chronicles 16:34-35). by Elder Jacob O. Meyer

A very striking example of passage in Matthew chapters 5-7, now upon just one facet of this the spiritual life has been set why not take the time to do so message, Matthew 5:14-16. “You forth for us in the Sermon on immediately? The message could are the light of the world. A the Mount by the teaching of be called a summary of the Bible city set on a hill cannot be Yahshua the Messiah. The di- in a nutshell. It will always be hid. Neither do men light a rectives contained therein are pertinent to every age, since its lamp, and put it under the indeed a most vital source of in- timeless, unlimited Truths are bushel, but on the stand; and struction for the True Worshiper, the root of Yahshua’s teaching it shines to all that are in the and, by their application to our as He instructed His disciples house. Even so let your light personal lives, we should become upon the mountain away from shine before men; that they more aware of what Yahshua the the multitudes of people who fol- may see your good works, and Messiah sought to show us. If you lowed Him early in His ministry. glorify your Father who is in have not recently read over this Let us focus our attention heaven.”

The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 1 and keep it burning brightly if they keep their eyes upon Him and model their lives according to the pattern He set. Although we live in a wicked world that is dead in sin and darkness, the Body of the Messiah will proclaim the message of Truth that is il- lustrated as light to dispel the gloom of night. One is reminded of the account of the creation in Genesis 1. Here "...For Yahweh is not an Elohim of in this passage we learn that the confusion, but of peace." world was in a state of chaos, and darkness was upon the face of (1 CORINTHIANS 14:33) the abyss before Elohim began to take action to correct the situa- tion. The elements were churning Yahweh is the author of peace, in disorder—out of harmony, in total confusion. The voice of and this very word means completeness, Yahweh resounded through the harmony, one accord. darkness “Let there be light!” And there was light. The light of Yahweh shining through the Have you ever considered that His message still shines brightly, darkness of sin will dispel error, someone who is begotten again although the evil spirit of the confusion, and disorder. Yahweh by the Holy Spirit of Yahweh will world has determined to destroy is the author of peace (1 Corin- become a light to the world? The it down through the ages. We thians 14:33), and this very word unconverted world has always have the promise of the Messiah means completeness, harmony, been described as darkness and that the True Light coming from one accord. Let us learn this without light. They are spiritu- Him would always be in the great Truth! Yahweh’s people, ally dead—lifeless, wandering world, and that light is to be the True Worshipers, have been about in darkness—and, thus, found within His people. placed here on this earth to find themselves confused in their Yahshua described His peo- show the way of Yahweh through thinking. Notice the description ple as the light of the world. the darkness and gloom of the of the true light, Yahshua the Paul said the same thing in world. In their midst is order Messiah, which is found in John Philippians 2:15. “...That you and harmony such as only the 1:5, “And the light shineth in may become blameless and Holy Spirit can bring. If it were darkness and the darkness harmless, children of Elohim not for Yahweh’s people on this comprehended it not.” The without blemish in the midst earth today, there would be no Greek word translated compre‑ of a crooked and perverse gen- further need for Him to work hended in this verse means that eration, among whom you are with this creation. the darkness did not overcome, seen as lights in the world....” Notice what we find in Mala- or overpower, Him. Yahshua the The entire passage, Philippians chi 4:4-6. “Remember the law Messiah is the light of the world, 2, is devoted to applying the of Moses my servant, which I and even though the darkness perfect example of Yahshua the commanded to him in Horeb of the world sought to persecute Messiah and His righteous life to for all Israel, even statutes Him, it could never overpower our own individual lives. What and ordinances. Behold, I will His message. The hostility of a marvelous message! The en- send you EliYah the prophet those who lived in the darkness trance of Yahshua the Messiah before the great and terrible of the world caused Him to be into the world brought light that day of Yahweh comes. And he slain as a martyr upon the tree banished darkness. Yahshua’s shall turn the heart of the of Calvary. Nevertheless, today people will maintain that light fathers to the children, and

2 The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 the heart of the children to convenient shelter for their wick- Messiah. Notice what he says their fathers; lest I come and edness. Have you noticed how in Romans 2:17-24. “But if you strike the earth with a curse.” many crimes and sins are perpe- bear the name of a Jew, and Consequently, it is easy to see trated in the dark of night? The rest upon the law, and glory that those who are the light of wicked person imagines in his in Yahweh, and know his will, the world will be fulfilling the heart that, when he misbehaves and approve the things that EliYAH ministry. They will be at night, no one will be aware of are excellent, being instructed holding forth the Word of Yahweh his misconduct, and, possibly, he out of the law, and are confi- that brings light to the world. even believes it is hidden from dent that you yourself are a They will be declaring His Name the Heavenly Father Himself. guide of the blind, a light of to their brethren. Restoration Nevertheless, let us not be de- them that are in darkness, will be their message just as it ceived by this misleading idea, a correcter of the foolish, a was in EliYah’s day, 1 Kings 18. since Yahweh sees and knows teacher of babes, having in Let us consider what the all that happens. Yahshua’s own the law the form of knowledge Apostle John said in his first words describe the actions of the and of the truth; you therefore epistle. “And this is the mes- wicked people of the world. “And that teach another, do you sage which we have heard this is the judgment, that the not teach yourself? You that from him and announce to light has come into the world, preach that a man should you, that Yahweh is light, and and men loved the darkness not steal, do you steal? You in him is no darkness at all. rather than the light; for their that say a man should not If we say that we have fellow- works were evil. For every commit adultery, do you com- ship with him and walk in one that does evil hates the mit adultery? You that hate the darkness, we lie, and do light, and comes not to the idols, do you rob temples? You not the truth: but if we walk light, lest his works should who glory in the law, do you in the light, as he is in the be reproved. But he that does through your transgression light, we have fellowship one the truth comes to the light, of the law dishonor Yahweh? with another, and the blood that his works may be made For the name of Yahweh is of Yahshua his Son cleanses manifest, that they have been blasphemed among the Gen- us from all sin.” (1 John 1:5- worked in Yahweh.” (John tiles because of you, even as 7). What a beautiful thought! 3:19-21). Yahshua said it better it is written.” Yahweh enlightens His people than any other person could have When someone obeys the Law with heavenly light so that they explained light and darkness! of Yahweh and keeps His com- may be as lamps set upon a The evil forces of this world seek mandments, light enters. We no lampstand. He is light, and in to hide their diabolical deeds be- longer live in darkness, since we Him is no darkness at all. The hind the mask of darkness, but have been shown the WAY OF evil spirit of the world, Satan the people of Yahweh are drawn YAHWEH! Let us allow the Old the Devil, has blinded the minds toward the light of Yahweh and Testament to give us just one of men so that they cannot see His Word. This light will allow more definition of light at this the light of Yahweh. Through his them to correct their own lives point. Proverbs 6: 20-23, “My efforts, the creation of Yahweh is and to send some of the purifying son, keep the commandment kept in turmoil and confusion, light from Yahweh like a beacon of your father, and forsake not resulting in all of the sadness out into the world so that others the law of your mother: bind and sorrow that we find around also may be able to see. them continually upon your ourselves today. With the light The True Worshipers who keep heart; tie them about your of Yahweh shining within us, we the Word of Yahweh are able—by neck. When you walk, it shall may become lights to the world, the light of Yahweh—to dispel the lead you; when you sleep, it and through Yahshua, the Son darkness around them. Yahshua shall watch over you; and of Yahweh, we share a common was speaking to the Jews of His when you awake, it shall talk life in the Elohim family. day in John 3. Paul also spoke with you. For the command- The darkness that Satan casts to the Jews and, by extension, ment is a lamp; and the law is into the world is most agreeable to all who will hear, since his fight; and reproofs of instruc- to carnal, unconverted people message was inspired by the tion are the way of life....” The because thereby they find a head of the Body, Yahshua the light of Yahweh is to be found in

The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 3 His Law, which His people will speak His Law, Deuteronomy mercy-seat above the ark; and be keeping. Law keeping among 5:24. The Hebrew word used in the ark you shall put the the people of Yahweh will direct in the text is kābōd (kavod). testimony that I shall give the unconverted people living in It means to make heavy with you. And there I will meet darkness of the world toward the honor; expansive; copiousness. with you, and I will com- WAY OF YAHWEH. mune with you from above the What, then, is that light from mercy-seat, from between the Yahweh that enlightens us? two cherubim which are lt is none other than the upon the ark of the Holy Spirit, which we testimony, of all receive at baptism things which I into the Name will give you in of Yahshua the commandment Messiah. This to the children is explained for of Israel.” (Ex- us in Hebrews odus 25:21-22). 6:4-6. “For as The word for touching those dwell in the He- who were once brew is shakan, ENLIGHTENED meaning to dwell, and tasted of the reside or settle. This is HEAVENLY GIFT, and the description of how the were made partakers of Holy Spirit is received by the the HOLY SPIRIT, and tasted people of Yahweh. Notice how the good WORD OF YAHWEH, The Glory of the Mighty One of Yahshua received the Holy Spirit. and the POWERS of the age Israel was visible to the people in “And Yahshua, when he was to come, and then fell away, the pillar of cloud and the pillar baptized, went up straight- it is impossible to renew them of fire (Exodus 16:10). The Glory way from the water: and lo, again to repentance; since of Yahweh filled the Tabernacle the heavens were opened to they impale to themselves the and Solomon’s Temple (Exodus him, and he saw the Spirit Son of Yahweh again, and 40:34-35, 2 Chronicles 5:13- of Yahweh descending as a put him to an open shame.” 14). The Glory of Yahweh was dove, and coming upon him (Note especially the words we manifested upon the Ark of the [settling upon him].” (Matthew emphasized.) There it is! The Covenant. When the Philistines 3:16). Yahshua informed His dis- Holy Spirit, the Word of Yahweh, captured this treasure during the ciples in John 14:23, “Yahshua the glad tidings of salvation, time of Eli, and his daughter- answered and said to him, If comprise the enlightenment in-law gave birth, she referred a man loves me, he will keep that comes to the believer. The to the Glory of Yahweh which my word: and my Father will True Worshiper only becomes a had departed. “And she said, love him, and we will come to medium for transmitting that The glory has departed from him, and make our abode with spiritual light to the world. Israel; for the ark of Elohim him.” Yahweh and Yahshua will The Holy Spirit of Yahweh is has been taken.” (1 Samuel come to their people with their His Words, His power, dwelling 4:22). This is why she called her power—the Holy Spirit—and will within us, causing us to live son Ichabod—no glory. take up residence with the be- overcoming lives and bringing The Glory of Yahweh resided liever who fulfills the conditions forth fruit that will endure to life over the ark between the cheru- set forth in the Word of Yahweh. everlasting. Beware that you do bim. The lid of the ark was Among the , the not drift aside and thus become called the mercy seat, because dwelling of the Holy Spirit was one of those who is rejected! Yahweh and His Glory dwelled called the Shekina Glory. This In the , the there. “And let them make term is not found in the Bible, Glory of Yahweh appeared to me a sanctuary, that I may but was a composite description Israel when they stood before dwell among them.” (Exodus using the word Shakan (dwell, Mt. Sinai and heard Yahweh 25:8). “And you shall put the reside, settle) of Yahweh’s Glory

4 The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 dwelling in His House among conduct, in his character, in his Holy Spirit. When Yahweh Him- His people. The Shekina Glory behavior. There is a visible spar- self is dwelling in the Holy City, was the glow that manifested the kle, or glow, in his eyes revealing all of the Earth will be bathed presence of Yahweh through His that Yahweh, through His Holy in Supernatural light. Revelation Holy Spirit in the cloud and fire, Spirit, lives within! Such power, 21:23-24, “And the city has no on Mt. Sinai, in the Tabernacle, viability, and exuberance can- need of the sun, neither of the and in the Temple. The Shekina not be hidden, just as Yahshua moon, to shine upon it: for Glory was said to have hovered said it could not be covered by a the glory of Yahweh did light between the cherubim on the meal-tub. They stand out in the it, and the lamp of it is the ark of the testimony. It was a crowd as though a well-lighted Lamb. And the nations shall manifestation of the majesty and city was set like a beacon upon a walk amidst the lights of it: power of Yahweh that stayed hill. Those people who have the and the kings of the earth close to His Law as a confir- Holy Spirit living within them bring their glory into it.” How mation that He was standing exhibit to the unconverted people perfectly these two prophecies solidly behind His Word—His of the world a living example of harmonize. Covenant promises to Israel. the Way of Yahweh that is found Who will be bearing that When the first temple was de- in keeping His commandments. light in these last days? Turn stroyed in 587 B.C.E., and the They are living, again, a life to Ephesians 5:25-27 and see. ark was taken from the Temple, like Yahshua the Messiah lived “Husbands, love your wives, the Shekina Glory disappeared. when He walked this earth and even as the Messiah also loved It never returned, although a overcame the carnal nature of the assembly, and gave him- new Temple was constructed fleshly men. self up for it; that he might after the exile. The historical The light of the world will sanctify it, having cleansed it records list the Shekina Glory never die, because it is a power by the washing of water with as one of the five things absent derived from Almighty Yahweh, the word, that he might pres- in the reconstructed Temple. who is eternal. Yahweh is light, ent the assembly to himself a Commentators have shown that and in Him is no darkness. glorious body, not having spot the Shekina was like a light Yahweh is spirit, and they that or wrinkle or any such thing; emanating from the Holy of worship Him must worship Him but that it should be holy and Holies, visible at the time when in Spirit and in Truth. Let us without blemish.” Yahweh had close communion see some prophecy that will ex- A glorious with His people. The Shekina plain this concept. Isaiah 60:1-3, assembly, washed clean by the was described as appearing with “Arise, shine; for your light Word of Yahweh, keeping His wings like a dove. has come, and the glory of commandments, separated from What happened to the Shekina Yahweh has risen upon you. the world, without spot, wrinkle, Glory of Yahweh, that visible For, behold, darkness shall or blemish, is the picture that is manifestation of the invisible cover the earth, and gross presented by the Apostle Paul. Mighty One? It should be obvi- darkness the peoples; but Can we fulfill the description of ous, if you have been attentive Yahweh will arise upon you, Yahweh’s Assembly today? Can to what you have read, that and his glory shall be seen we be lights to the world if we the Shekina today is the Holy upon you. And nations shall know what it means to keep the Spirit given to the believer, liv- come to your light, and kings Word of Yahweh. Beloved reader, ing within him, the glow of love, to the brightness of your ris- let your light shine in the gross joy, and peace which are fruits of ing.” How perfectly this passage darkness of our time! Rise up! the Holy Spirit. No longer does illustrates what we have just Get out on that hill! Overturn it reside in earthly temples. Now seen from the Word of Yahweh that obstacle hiding your light! the Shekina resides within the about the light. Yahweh’s light We have a message to take to one who is Yahweh’s child, the will be upon His people who the nations, and time is growing true Temple of Yahweh. One who inhabit the New Jerusalem, and short! Yahweh’s Holy Spirit will has this Holy Spirit Shekina it will finally dispel the great, give us the power to take His Glory living within him—giving deep darkness of the world. The Truth to the world. Will you allow him new life—just cannot hide nations of the world will walk in His light to shine through you? it! It emanates from him—in his the light of those who have the You are a light to the world!

The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 5 Help to Fulfill the Great Commission! Into All the World!

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6 The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 True Worship vs. Idolatry

If I were to ask you to define which cling tenaciously to the scripturally grounded arguments. the difference between True popular religion of the masses. Would you care to consider this Worship and pagan religion, Since the time that I have been conclusion with me? how would you do it? This is a broadcasting over the radio, some To return to the above-stated subject upon which you should of these so-called “fundamen- question, regarding how to dis- reflect frequently, since it should talist sects” have been mailing tinguish between True Worship be your determination to worship periodicals to me, wherein it be- and pagan religion, the only our Father in heaven IN SPIRIT comes obvious that every one of absolute basic foundation of and IN TRUTH. Achieving pure these groups has only succeeded Faith is the Old Testament worship should be your constant in partially withdrawing from Scriptures. We even find the goal in life. paganism. The only group that Apostle Paul, in such passages Ever since the Chr‑stian ref- I have ever known which has as Ephesians 2:30, stated that ormation began under Martin endeavored to throw off every our spiritual house is built upon Luther and some of the other facet of idolatry is the Assemblies the foundation of the apostles great reformers around the year of Yahweh. This may appear and prophets, with Yahshua 1500 in this common era, many as a ­narrow-minded, prejudi- the Messiah being the Chief individuals, or groups of people, cial statement to some people, Cornerstone. The prophets, to have attempted an exodus from but, nevertheless, I am able whom he refers in this passage, pagan customs and doctrines to support my conclusion with can be none other than the Old

The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 7 living in the vicinity of Babylon In both Revelation 12:17 and 14:12, we find in the Fertile Crescent for a that the Apostle John provides the description number of years. However, the Truth became corrupted when a of the dedicated, zealous people who would be liberal admixture of the thoughts proclaiming pure worship in the last days, just and ideas of men was introduced, before the time of the end of the age. sometimes by human interpreta- tions of various passages and sometimes by outright rejection "And the dragon became exceedingly of plain, clear, and concise state- ments in the Sacred Scriptures. angry with the woman, and A deep study of many of the went away to make war with the pagan religions will reveal that underlying the veneer of pagan- remnant of her seed, that keep the ism, both in ideas and customs, commandments of Yahweh, and hold bits and pieces borrowed from Yahweh’s eternal Truth may still the testimony of Yahshua...." be recognized. Modern apologists, (REVELATION 12:17) who have been contaminated by the theory of evolution, would assert that religion as we know "Here is the patience of the saints; it in our contemporary society They that keep the commandments of today has evolved upward, but the plain truth of the matter is Yahweh, and the faith of Yahshua." that pagan religions EVOLVED (REVELATION 14:12) DOWNWARD (they degenerated in their defection from the Truth) to comprise the legendary myths Does your present denomination fit this and stories which then governed two-fold description, or have you been their worship. Even many of the names used building upon the shifting sands of in pagan worship have been popular theology? derived from the Hebrew Scrip- tures. This is not only true of pagan European religions, but Testament writers, beginning of Yahshua the Messiah. Does it is true also of some of the Eastern religions. The Swedish with the greatest prophet who your present denomination fit novelist and dramatist, Au- ever lived in ancient Israel— this two-fold description, or have gust Strindberg, known as the Moses—and his writings in the you been building upon the shift- Shakespeare or Walter Scott Torah (passages often quoted by ing sands of popular theology? of Sweden, did a study on the the Apostles in the New Testa- References to terms used in similarities between the Chinese ment). ancient pagan religions have characters and the Hebrew let- In both Revelation 12:17 and been traced by Philologists to ters, finding the Chinese to be 14:12, we find that the Apostle the Hebrew Old Testament Scrip- merely monograms of some of the John provides the description tures. World civilization has been letters of the Hebrew alphabet. of the dedicated, zealous people traced indisputably to the Middle In addition, he found some simi- who would be proclaiming pure East. From this information we larities between the Japanese worship in the last days, just may conclude that, at one time and Korean characters and the before the time of the end of the or another, all of the people Hebrew letters. As one example, age. He described them as those of this world had access to the it is interesting to note that, in who keep the commandments Truth, since, after the time of the both Chinese and Hebrew, the of Yahweh and have the Faith flood, the human family was still word for visiting is paw-kad,

8 The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 indicating that, at one time, all that somewhere there existed a see not; They have ears, but languages seems to have had fundamental, primary source of they hear not; Neither is there a common root, paradoxical as the practices and languages of any breath in their mouths. this may seem. Strindberg also all people. They that make them shall concluded that the Samurai The basic point which I am be like to them; yes, every one could probably be traced to the trying to establish is this: while that trusts in them.” Samaritans. He believed that heathen peoples have taken How plain and simple! Our a family migrated toward the words and phrases from the He- Heavenly Father, through the East from the northern tribes brew language and incorporated inspiration of the Holy Spirit, of Israel to become this fabled them into their worship, this has proclaimed that the Name fighting tribe. kind of worship is unacceptable Yahweh is to be His special In European religion it is in- to the Almighty. Our Heavenly memorial throughout all gen- teresting to note, also, that the Father has prescribed a specific erations. The word memorial names of many of the mighty kind of worship and has blocked in the Hebrew is zawkar and ones of the nations have been any deviation from the model is defined in the lexicons as a traced to Hebrew origins. The which He has made for us. As our memento, a recollection, a com‑ great mighty one of the Greeks spiritual Father, He certainly has memoration, to mark (so as to was Zeus. Some philologists have the right and, also, the superior be recognized), to remember, to traced this name to the word intelligence to dictate His wishes mention. It is quite obvious that commandment in the Hebrew, authoritatively. He calls His con- the one specific distinguishing Tseus. It has been proven by cept the Way of Truth. While all difference between pure worship the Frenchman, Victor Berard, religious groups claim to get their and heathen idolatrous religion that none of the names found in doctrines from the Bible, they do is the unique name to which the Greek pantheon, or in Greek not completely follow the Truth, homage shall be rendered. The mythology, has any identifiable but they proof-text their beliefs psalmist implies that everyone meaning in that language, but from one or two passages. who engages in a religion other transferred to the Hebrew lan- Even though terms may have than True and pure Worship is guage the words have definite been taken from the sacred writ- himself to be compared to the meaning. ings (the Bible), or have come to inanimate characteristics of The Arabs call the Almighty mean something reverenced to the lifeless idols. Certainly, this ­Allah, and this term can be the people of our day, neverthe- warning should inform us that traced to the Aramaic word Elah, less, our Heavenly Father reveals Yahweh will withhold the bless- applied for the Almighty Yahweh some very alarming issues about ing of eternal life from all who in the book of Daniel, sounding false worship. do not strictly follow the instruc- similar, being ultimately derived In Psalm 96:4-5, the psalmist tions of the Sacred Scriptures. from the Hebrew family of words says, “For great is Yahweh, In our time, thinking people meaning the Almighty: Elohim, and greatly to be praised: have been quite concerned about Eloah, and El. It is interesting He is to be feared above all their personal survival should an to note some of the differences elohim. For all the elohim atomic holocaust occur, because in opinion among philologists of the peoples are idols; But such an eventuality still looms and observe to which source Yahweh made the heavens.” constantly upon the horizon. In they trace a particular word (or In Psalm 135:13-18 we read, times past, a program to build words). Sometimes the conclu- “Your name, O Yahweh, en- fallout shelters had been inaugu- sions are rather amusing, but dures forever; Your memorial rated, and some public officials frequently enlightening. It is name, O Yahweh, throughout urged that these individual an established fact that their all generations. For Yahweh family shelters should even be conclusions are often tainted will judge his people, And subsidized by the government. by anti-Semitism, since few of repent himself concerning However, you know that one the educators would admit that his servants. The idols of the cannot carry these shelters wher- the Hebrews were of any con- nations are silver and gold, ever you might go. Consequently, sequence on the wide spectrum The work of men’s hands. They there really is no safe place to of world history. Nevertheless, have mouths, but they speak hide except to be a long distance some linguists will recognize not; Eyes have they, but they from the center of the blast. You

The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 9 cannot even be certain where an name of Yahweh is a strong possession, in the day that I atomic bomb may land, since tower; The righteous runs into make; and I will spare them, the missiles carrying them are it, and is safe.” There will be as a man spares his own son guided by electronics and such safety and protection for all who that serves him.” equipment is always very fallible. revere and trust in the Sacred The book of remembrance al- Actually, then, no place on this Name of the Most High. ludes to the book of life, which earth is safe from an atomic at- Perhaps one of the most re- is to be the only record of those tack. There is no place to hide assuring passages of Scripture, who will be saved and granted from the danger of an atomic war. to which the chosen people of eternal life. The people whose However, there is a place of Yahweh may turn in times of names appear in this book will safety, and that is in the Name trouble, is Malachi 3:16-17. be worshipers of the Mighty One of our Heavenly Father. The “Then they that feared Yahweh of the heavens, the Creator of prophet Zechariah, in the 13th spoke one with another; and the universe, Yahweh Elohim, chapter, has written in verses 8 Yahweh listened, and heard, the only True and Living Mighty “And it shall come to and 9. and a book of remembrance One. pass in that day, that in all was written before him, for Have you learned this Sacred the land, says Yahweh, two them that feared Yahweh, and Name, which will bring you this parts in it shall be cut off that thought upon his name. priceless gift? Why not do as the and die; but the third shall And they shall be mine, says prophet has suggested and daily be left in it. And I will bring Yahweh of hosts, even my own meditate on its importance? the third part into the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will The Name the ages hear them: I will say, It is my people; and they shall say, Yahweh is my Elohim.” can’t efface! “Because he has set his Join noted Bible scholar, au‑ love upon me, therefore will I thor, and broadcast ­minister, deliver him: I will set him on Jacob O. Meyer, on this excit‑ high, because he has known ing 244-page scholarly ­journey my name.” (Psalm 91:14). in search of one of the Bible’s “Because you did keep the most sacred truths. word of my patience, I will The Memorial Name YAH- also keep you from the hour of trial, that hour which is to WEH is the ­culmination of come upon the whole world, years of exhaustive research to try them that dwell upon and reflection. Request pric‑ the earth.” (Revelation 3:10). ing information on how Here we encounter more Scrip- you can obtain your copy. tures that reveal the marvelous Be sure to request a list of dynamic power in, and the uni- free literature available. versal importance of, the Sacred Write today! Don’t ­delay in Name. The Almighty promises obtaining your copy! that trusting in the Sacred Name will bring us protection from the end-time catastrophic destruc- tion which is prophesied to take Write to: place in the last days. On what ASSEMBLIES OF YAHWEH else can you depend to acquire PO Box C • Bethel, PA 19507 • (717) 933-4518 absolute assurance of protec- www.assembliesofyahweh.com tion? Proverbs 18:10 says, “The

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Looking at the panorama of city).” the tower of Babel that Yahweh ancient Babylon and exploring Now let me explain this pas- confused the language of men in the implications of the prophe- sage from the Hebrew so that chapter 11. cies concerning this renowned we may obtain a better under- Interestingly, it was Nimrod, city, we see that this great city standing of this man Nimrod. the rebel, who built Babylon and empire of Babylon is a type for The name Nimrod is derived also Assyria. In Genesis 10:11, “Out of the people of the last days. If we from the word Marad meaning to the verse should read, that land he went forth into are alert to the image, which is rebel. Nimrod was the man who Assyria, and built Nineveh, projected by the people of our coordinated and staged a rebel- and the city Rehoboth-Ir, contemporary society, it will lion against the rule of Almighty and Calah.” be rather easy to recognize the Yahweh immediately after the Do you grasp this similarities between our time flood. His hunting took on the important fact? Not only was and ancient Babylon. Possibly, nature of hunting men. His hunt- Nimrod the founder of Babylon, you will recall that Babylon was ing excursions were planned in but he was the founder also of the founded originally by Nimrod. If defiance of Yahweh, or in oppo- mighty Assyrian empire of which you are a diligent Bible student, sition to Almighty Yahweh. The Nineveh became the capitol. In you have certainly encountered message of the Bible has always order to facilitate a rapid flow this notorious individual in been the Kingdom of Yahweh, of traffic between the two cities, your studies. He is mentioned meaning living under the gov- Nimrod built a system of rapid in Genesis chapter 10:8-12. The ernment of Almighty Yahweh. transportation in a highway net- King James translation reads, He planned this earth to be His work. To the student of ancient “And Cush procreated Nim- kingdom, and the human race religions, it will be obvious that rod: he began to be a mighty was destined to be His people. the religions of Babylonia and one in the earth. He was a When Adam sinned, he rebelled Assyria were derived from one mighty hunter before Yahweh: against the rule of Yahweh, and, source. The one distinguishing that is why it is said, “Like as a consequence, the blessings difference between the two is the Nimrod the mighty hunter were lost. Similarly, when Nim- names of the deities which the before Yahweh”. And the be- rod began to conquer the world, two nations worshiped. ginning of his kingdom was he began to set up a kingdom in We might ask ourselves here Babel, and Erech, and Accad, opposition to Almighty Yahweh. just why it is that the worship and Calneh, in the land of This Kingdom was Babylon. of ancient Babylon has been so Shinar. Out of that land he Eventually, Abraham was called attractive to the world that even- went forth into Assyria, and out of Babylon. He obeyed the tually it would nearly permeate built Nineveh, and the city voice of Yahweh and exited from almost every segment of worship? Rehoboth-Ir, and Calah, and the community in which he had The answer is that the religion Resen between Nineveh and been born and raised. Babylon of Babylon gave man exactly Calah (the same is the great means confusion, since it was at what man wanted. At the tower

The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 11 of Babel was just one outstanding example of the religion of Baby- lon. In this passage of Genesis 11, we learn that the people built a tower on the plain of Shinar or Babylon. It was here that they brought their ambi- tions to ascend to the heavens and be like the Most High almost to fruition. It was their intention to make a name for themselves— to bring themselves to the point of being he- roes or Mighty Ones. The reference to Nimrod is unmistak- able. But Almighty Yahweh is still the King of this Hanging Gardens of Babylon (19th century) depicts the universe, and He brought the Tower of Babel in the background. building project to an abrupt termination by confusing the Ostensibly, this was to provide was foretold by the prophet languages of the people so that an environment similar to the Jeremiah in chapter 51 of his they could no longer comprehend homeland of his queen. So much prophecy. There is a striking re- what their neighbor was say- work was devoted to the famous semblance here to the prediction ing. Strangely, when the United hanging gardens of Babylon that of the fall of modern Babylon in States put a man on the moon, they became one of the seven Revelation chapter 18. Let me the words of President Nixon, as wonders of the ancient world. At select several verses so that you he commented in his exultation, brought chills to my spine, when the height of its power, Babylon may be able to note the similari- he said, “The entire world cooper‑ was a glamorous city surrounded ties. We shall begin with verse ated in this project. All mankind with a magnificent wall. The 6 of Jeremiah chapter 51. “Flee is responsible for the completion buildings were erected to gain out of the middle of Babylon, of this project in which man first the advantage of height, since and save every man his life; be not cut off in her iniquity: set foot on the moon.” Once again, each building was erected about for it is the time of Yahweh’s mankind has erected a tower of five-stories high. Eventually, Babel. You, today, are standing all of that splendor perished vengeance; he will render to in another Babylon, and our as the Babylonian Empire was her a recompense.” Did you Heavenly Father is calling you conquered by the Medes and comprehend the similarity to out of this confusion now. It is the Persians. Those seemingly Revelation 18:4? “And I heard up to the human race to be in reliable walls of the city were another voice from heaven, subjection to Almighty Yahweh worthless to hold at bay an saying, Come forth, my people, and not to attempt to dethrone enemy that was very cunning. A out of her, that you have no Him by making an artificial lad- river was diverted as it flowed fellowship with her sins, and der to the Heavens. Man is out into the city, and the Persian that you receive not of her of his sphere of influence. army walked into the city on dry plagues....” As I have stated When Nebuchadnezzar was ground with absolutely no opposi- repeatedly in this series, the call the king of Babylon, he also tion from the Babylonian army. in every age has been, “Come out built a towering high place. The destruction of Babylon of her My people.”

12 The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 Verse 7 reads, “Babylon has It is up to the the commandments of Almighty been a golden cup in Yahweh’s Yahweh. However, what do the hand, that made all the earth human race to people who are supposedly wor- drunken: the nations have be in subjection shiping Him observe as the day drunk of her wine; therefore of worship? Should it require the nations are mad.” A cor- to Almighty worship on a Sunday, when the responding verse in Revelation Yahweh and not word is never used once in the 17:4 reads, “And the woman Bible? was arrayed in purple and to attempt to Furthermore, did you know scarlet, and decked with dethrone Him that Matthew 28:1 says that gold and precious stone and the Messiah rose in the end of pearls, having in her hand by making an the Sabbath, and that He never a golden cup full of abomi- rose on the first day of the week? nations, even the unclean artificial ladder When the visitors to the garden things of her fornication....” to the Heavens. tomb arrived on the first day of The people who will be living Man is out of the week, the angels met them during this period of time will with the encouraging news, “He be accepting the mark of the his sphere of is not here, He is risen, Come beast (Revelation 14:9), where influence. see the place where He lay.” Ad- we see that Almighty Yahweh ditionally, when the Messiah was will force all who receive this here, He observed the Feasts of disgraceful mark to drink of a Yahweh which are enumerated cup containing the wine of the in Leviticus chapter 23. He never fierceness of His wrath poured fallen; and the kings of the observed Easter, Christmas, New out without mixture into the cup earth committed fornication Year, etc. In fact, all of the early of His indignation. with her, and the merchants Apostolic fathers kept the Feasts Verses 8 to 10 of Jeremiah of the earth became rich by of Yahweh. How about using the 51 read, “Babylon has sud- the power of her wanton- correct Name of the Heavenly denly fallen and is destroyed: ness.” It is no coincidence that Father? wail for her; take balm for the term Babylon is fallen has In Revelation 17:4, we find her pain, if so be she may been utilized in these prophecies. that the woman rides , be healed. We would have Built to the elevation which was which is full of the names of healed Babylon, but she is common in Babylon, when the blasphemy. It is an established not healed: forsake her, and city fell, it was a literal fall of let us go every one into his the tall buildings. fact that, in ancient Babylon, own country; for her judg- Does this similarity of prophe- the people worshiped a host of ment reaches to heaven, and cies mean then that when ancient deities. Now how about you— is lifted up even to the skies. Babylon fell, all of these predic- will you make an exit from this Yahweh has brought forth our tions were fulfilled completely? spiritual Babylon and heed the righteousness: come, and let No, hardly, since the Apostle Savior’s voice? One of the ways us declare in Zion the work John wrote the Apocalypse sev- that you can begin your exit from of Yahweh our Elohim.” We eral hundred years after the spiritual Babylon is through the may find corresponding verses destruction of Babylon. The keeping of all the feast days in Revelation 18:2-3, “And he prediction of the fall of Babylon which are commanded in Leviti- cried with a mighty voice, say- in Revelation 17 and 18 is the cus chapter 23. The Assemblies ing, Fallen, fallen is Babylon prediction of a spiritual Babylon. of Yahweh observes all of these the great, and has become a Let us just, for a few moments, holy days spiritually, as days habitation of demons, and a look around us and see what devoted to the pure worship of hold of every unclean spirit, has taken place on the religious Almighty Yahweh. If you would and a hold of every unclean spectrum since our Savior was like more information on this and hateful bird. For by the here on this earth. Initially, vital subject, write to us for our wine of the wrath of her for- when Yahshua our Messiah was free article called the Yahweh’s nication all the nations have here, He taught the obedience to Sacred Appointments.

The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 13 New Year’s Day

At this time of year, most Moses and Aaron in the land the other religious holidays des- people customarily think about of Egypt, saying, This month ignated on the Roman calendar, Chr‑stmas and New Year’s Day shall be to you the beginning because they are not found, or celebrations. Yet, you never find of months: it shall be the first commanded, in the Bible. Some ethnic people continue ­either Chr‑stmas or January 1 month of the year to you.” to keep the Hogmanay festival. (New Year’s Day) mentioned, Actually, today the Jews ob- It just so happens that this term or commanded to be observed, serve the Feast of Trumpets, the Hag-mene has a special meaning anywhere in the Bible. new moon of the seventh month, in the Hebrew. The term hag in Ch‑rchianity has for gen- as their New Year’s Day. How- Hebrew means a festival. The erations been proof-texting their ever, Yahweh’s Sacred Scriptures term hag matzoth means the beliefs out of the Bible. They tells us in Exodus 12:2 that it Feast of Unleavened Bread. Hag is on the first day of the month have no approval, either in the in Hebrew is the term that speci- of Abib that we shall reckon Bible, or from anyone of the fies Yahweh’s annual feast days Elohim family, to do this. Rather, our New Year Day. “Observe the month of Abib, and keep or holy days. the True Worshiper should study The term mene is also found the passover to Yahweh your the Sacred Scriptures to learn in Isaiah 65:11. “But you that what the Bible teaches and then Elohim; for in the month of ­forsake Yahweh, that forget obey its instructions, since it is Abib Yahweh your Elohim my holy mountain, that pre- written from above. brought you forth out of Egypt pare a table for Fortune, and Why keep January 1 as New by night.” (Deuteronomy 16:1). that fill up mingled wine to Year’s Day, when our Bible clear- Since we live in the world and Destiny [mene].” Yahweh’s peo- ly tells us that New Year’s Day, must conduct business in the ple must never forsake Him by the first day of the beginning world, we must use the common rejecting His Word (the Torah— of the SCRIPTURAL months, calendar which is the product of Law), His holy mountain, or His comes in the spring of the year? ancient Rome. However, we do not government. The Law was never The scriptural month of Abib celebrate January 1 as New Year’s done away with (annulled) when is the first month of Yahweh’s Day, or December 25 as Chr‑stmas the Messiah died. In Matthew scriptural year. In Exodus 12:1-2, (the birthday of the Messiah), nor 5:17-20, Yahshua candidly stated we read, “And Yahweh spoke to do we celebrate or keep any of that He did not come to do away

14 The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 with (annul or weaken) Yahweh’s is gad (gimel, qames, and daleth; ary 1 is not the scriptural New Law, but that He came to fulfill the gimel and daleth are two Year anyway! It is derived from the requirements of the Law and consonants and the qames is the the worship of Nimrod. Genesis the prophets. vowel which was placed between 10:8-12 shows that Nimrod was Yahweh is the true Name of them. It is ­pronounced like the the “mighty hunter” in opposi- the Almighty which He inspired “a” in father). So, the word is tion to Yahweh, and many of the to have written into the Hebrew pronounced gad (like g-d). The worldly holidays trace to him. Scriptures. His Name of four people are ­preparing a table or Have you ever asked yourself letters is known as the Tetra- feast for Fortune, Gad, meaning the question, “Why don’t we ob- grammaton—the four-lettered good luck or fortune, at the season serve the holy days that Yahweh word that represents the Name of the Chr‑stmas ­celebration. commands in the Bible?” of the Almighty—Yahweh. The The Hebrew term for destiny Yahshua the Messiah kept Name of the Almighty should is Meni. The term Meni is #4507 these holy days that appear in be correctly transliterated from in the Strong’s Exhaustive the Bible. For example, we read Hebrew to English as Yahweh. Concordance of the Bible how He kept the seventh-day The form Jehovah is incorrect! and means Apportioner, i.e. Fate Sabbath in Luke 4:16. “And he Research clearly proves that (as an idol). The root is #4487, came to Nazareth, where he there was no J sound in the manah, and means to weigh out: had been brought up: and Hebrew language. You probably by impl. to allot or constitute he entered, AS HIS CUSTOM have heard the abbreviated form officially, also to enumerate. It WAS, into the synagogue on Yah in the term HalleluYah, or also has a secondary meaning, the sabbath day, and stood up in the names of the prophets: to count, and may have some to read.” The Sabbath day is the for example, Isaiah, Jeremiah, affinity to the English word seventh day of the week, not the and Zechariah. “Yah” is the first money. The Hag-manay festival first day of the week (on which syllable of the Tetragrammaton, in Hebrew means the feast of the sun worship was conducted). the Name of Yahweh. HalleluYah numberer. This is a perfect illus- It is the seventh-day Sabbath means praise Yah, an imperative tration of the common observance (commonly called Saturday) that (command) in Hebrew. The Name of the worldly holidays in the Yahshua the Messiah observed, Yahweh is the most frequently winter: Chr‑stmas and New Year. the day still observed with sacred used word in the Hebrew Bible, On New Year’s Day, when worship by the Jews. appearing 6823 times. This fact people lift their glass of alco- Turn to Acts 17:2, where you alone should reveal its impor- holic beverage and they make a may read that Paul also wor- tance. toast to the number of the year, shiped in the synagogue on the The Hebrew term for fortune they are toasting Destiny. Janu- Sabbath. “And Paul, AS WAS

On New Year’s Day, when people lift their glass of alcoholic beverage and they make a toast to the number of the year, they are toasting Destiny. January 1 is not the scriptural New Year anyway!

The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 15 HIS CUSTOM, went in to before I ­suffer.” Yahshua kept dedication at Jerusalem: it them, and for three sabbath the Passover BEFORE HE SUF- was winter; and Yahshua was days reasoned with them from FERED His cruel death upon walking in the temple in Solo- the scriptures.” Paul went into the tree by shedding His blood mon’s porch.” (John 10:22). No, the synagogue of the Jews that to atone for our sins. If He is Yahshua did not keep Chr‑stmas, was located in Thessalonica our example, should we not do but He was at Jerusalem at (verse 1). There he engaged in a as He did? The logical answer the Feast of Dedication, a time Sabbath Bible study and worship. would be the affirmative. when the Jews have taken it To Paul has been attributed the In John chapter 7, you can find upon themselves to memorialize changing of the Sabbath from that Yahshua the Messiah was at the rededication of the Temple the seventh day of the week to Jerusalem observing the Feast of after it was desecrated by the the first day; nevertheless, our Syrian-Greek tyrant, Antiochus own Bible tells us that it was Epiphanes. his custom to go to the house Do you take Nowhere does the Bible indi- of worship on the Sabbath (the cate that Yahshua ever observed seventh day). Yahshua the His birthday, or that He kept In Exodus 31:12–13, we read Messiah as Chr‑stmas. Nowhere in the Bible a very dogmatic commandment. is Chr‑stmas, or the New Year’s “And Yahweh spoke to Moses, your example? Day celebration, commanded, nor saying, Speak also to the chil- is it recorded that any member of dren of Israel, saying, YOU He is the Son the Apostolic Assembly ever kept MUST KEEP MY SABBATHS: of Yahweh—a these two days. Consequently, for it is a sign between me the Assemblies of Yahweh does and you throughout your man who not keep the Chr‑stmas holiday, generations; that you may kept Yahweh’s or January 1 as the New Year. know that I am Yahweh who We keep Yahweh’s holy days just sanctifies you [one of Yahweh’s commandments as Exodus 31:12-13 instructs us titles, Meqodishkem].” Do you without sin. to do. believe that we must keep Yah- Turn to Isaiah 66:23, which weh’s Sabbaths? He tells us we contains a description of the eter- are required to do so. Why not nal Kingdom of Yahweh. “And it obey Him? Tabernacles. Yahshua preached shall come to pass, that from Yahshua the Messiah is our a sermon on the Last Great Day one new moon to another, and example. In 1 Peter 2:21, the of the feast, the eighth day of from one sabbath to another, “Now Apostle Peter indicates that the Feast of Tabernacles. shall all flesh come to worship on the last day, the great day Yahshua the Messiah left us an before me, says Yahweh.” The of the feast, Yahshua stood example that we should follow new moons relate to Yahweh’s and cried, ­saying, If any man in His footsteps. “For to this annual holy days, since the an- thirst, let him come to me were you called: because the nual holy days are set by the new and drink. He that believes Messiah also suffered for you, moons. The Sabbaths can refer on me, as the Scripture has leaving you an example, that to the annual holy days, but they said, from within him shall you should follow his foot- also refer to the seventh day of flow rivers of living water. But steps.” Do you take Yahshua the the week, which is not Sunday this spoke he of the Spirit, Messiah as your example? He is (the first day of the week). Al- which they that believed on the Son of Yahweh—a man who mighty Yahweh is not pleased to him were to receive: for the kept Yahweh’s commandments see all of the practices that are Spirit was not yet given; be- without sin. derived from pagan traditions, cause Yahshua was not yet In Luke 22:14-15, we read, which the people in ch-rchianity glorified.” “And when the hour was come, (John 7:37-39). are keeping when they engage he sat down, and the apostles Yahshua even went so far as in the winter worldly holidays. with him. And he said to them, to attend the celebration of the Almighty Yahweh wants us to With ­desire I have desired to feast of dedication, Hanukkah. “And it was the feast of the keep His holy days; therefore, eat this passover with you He commanded in Leviticus 23

16 The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 that we keep them. there are so many diseases preva- commanded, that the world is Turn to Zechariah 14:16–19, lent at the present time. People observing! “And it shall come to pass, are hearing the Word of Yahweh, Conversely, you must decide if that everyone that is left of all but they are not keeping it. “This you will obediently observe the the nations that came against shall be the punishment of holy days He has commanded Jerusalem shall go up from Egypt, and the punishment His True Worshipers to keep. year to year to worship the of all the nations that go Request our free articles on the King, Yahweh of hosts, and to not up to keep the feast of subject of Yahweh’s holy days by keep the feast of tabernacles.” tabernacles.” Those who do writing to: Assemblies of Yahweh, We have already read Isaiah’s not worship Yahweh during His PO Box C, Bethel, PA 19507. prophecy concerning the impor- sacred seasons will be punished. Write in today! Begin to obey tance of keeping Yahweh’s holy Certainly, all those will die by the commandments of Yahweh days. Ezekiel chapters 45 and the plague, if they do not obey and turn away from sin. “Ev- 46 tell us that the holy days and Almighty Yahweh. eryone that commits sin also the seventh-day Sabbath must You must decide if you will transgresses the law: for sin is be kept in the Kingdom and in continue to keep the holidays the transgression of the law.” eternity. that Almighty Yahweh has never (1 John 3:4). Are you keeping Yahweh’s Feast of Tabernacles? The Assem- blies of Yahweh keeps the Feast of Tabernacles as a time of wor- ship. Yahweh warns those who Have you remembered do not keep this feast (Zechariah 14:16-21). “And it shall be, that who- ever of all the families of the to include the preaching earth goes not up to Jeru- salem to worship the King, Yahweh of hosts, upon them there shall be no rain.” of Yahweh's Truth (Zecha- riah 14:17). People who do not keep the Feast of Tabernacles will have a difficult time, because in your will? the blessing of Yahweh will not be upon them. Rain represents What greater memorial could you construct to your memory than sound doctrine and teaching, to leave a generous bequest to the Assemblies of Yahweh for which the ministers of Yahweh use in teaching the Truth of the Bible? Rather than spending preach at Yahweh’s Feast of lavishly on monuments, or things that perish, you can direct that a Tabernacles. Furthermore, crops portion of your estate should be used to proclaim enduring Truth. will not grow and bring forth a harvest without adequate rain- Have you made your will? Don’t assume that your heirs will fall. Perhaps this is the reason remember to give a contribution for the perpetuation of you are having a difficult time Yahshua’s Faith. Unless you make your wishes known while you are in your life. living (through the directions in a will), you cannot be assured “And if the family of Egypt that Yahweh’s work will be remembered. goes not up, and comes not, neither shall it be upon them; Why not take the time right now to organize your estate? See there shall be the plague with an attorney as soon as possible about ensuring that your gift for which Yahweh will strike the the ministry of the Word of Yahweh is included in your will. If you nations that go not up to keep need any assistance, please write in today the feast of tabernacles.” Do for more information. you want to be struck with a plague? This is the reason why

The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 17 The Bible Translators Affirm the Sacred Name

This is the age of the special- good, since it allows a person to of our Heavenly Father which ist. Undoubtedly, this could be concentrate upon, and become He has inspired to be written construed as one of the signs an expert in, one particular in the Sacred Scriptures. I have of our times. The current in- area of his chosen profession. been showing you just what dustrial climate has shifted However, it may also tend to the internal text of the Sacred from the old blacksmith shop isolate an individual from the Scriptures says on this subject. standing under the spreading mainstream of life, becoming The subject of the Sacred Name chestnut tree which produced quite set in his or her ways, is very timely today, since the a broad spectrum of articles, losing some of their versatility. Bible indicates that this will be including repairs on broken Our contemporary society has the last warning message to be equipment, until today, the become accustomed to expert preached to mankind just before modern factories specializing service and advice. If someone the Second Coming of Yahshua in a specific item of equipment, has a heart ailment, they con- Messiah (see Malachi 4:5-6). or in one or two components. sult a cardiac specialist; if they Certainly, if you are a member We should not confine this have emotional problems, they of the Body of the Messiah, you comparison to the field of consult a psychiatrist. They will wish to know the actual, industry exclusively, but we have determined to accept noth- genuine Name of the husband might include fields of technol- ing but the best of knowledge of the virgin Body that will ogy such as medicine, academic and expertise for treatment of meet Him in the air when He studies, and even the field of their infirmities, just as they returns and who will be married religion. This is the age of the will turn to an expert who has to Him. His Name is what will disappearance of the physi- concentrated on transmissions bring us salvation, because it cian with a general practice, if their car has developed this has great meaning in the plan the disappearance of a liberal kind of trouble. of salvation. arts education, and, perhaps, We have been speaking on The most popular transla- even the disappearance of the the necessity for using and tion of the Bible during the parish pastor. Possibly, this is calling upon the Sacred Name past several hundred years

18 The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 has been the King James Ver- All translations are works of that be assumed. It was to sion, which is usually known men. If there were an inspired safeguard the Divine Majesty in as the Authorized Version translation from one language the minds of men. It was to pre‑ of 1611. I know some people to another, there would be no vent the inconsiderate mention who would resist to the bitter need to correct the errors of of Him before whom seraphs end any deviation from the use previous works. veil their faces-though even so of the King James; however, I would like to give the ex- it is very difficult to see how as you know, in recent years perts an opportunity to speak one name should occasion ir‑ many different translations to you about the Sacred Name. reverence and another not. Why have appeared. There is a We shall call upon the Bible not, then, leave Him altogether reason for this, and you may translators and commentators unnamed? Why not fear to al‑ learn just why there are so to determine what their opinion lude to Him by any title that many translations by reading is on the Sacred Name. As you could definitely refer to Him? the preface of each version. may be aware, in recent years The passages commonly cited The translator who has done several widely known scholarly as furnishing good reason for the work of translation usu- translations began to include the suppression surely cannot ally indicates that he feels the Sacred Name of Yahweh mean what is thus attributed that a new translation directly in their texts. These are the to them, since there is a wide from the originals is necessary Rotherham, which has been distinction between not taking and desirable for a better un- around for almost a century; the His Name in vain, and not tak‑ derstanding of the originals. Anchor translation, which is a ing His Name into our lips at Language changes over a peri- more recent Catholic-Protestant all, even for prayer or praise. In od of years and word definitions collaboration; the Jerusalem a word, the motive is respected; drift. Study reveals that some Bible, which is a recent Catholic but the reverence is regarded as of the controversial passages translation by the Ecole Bib- misapplied—the reason given in the original manuscripts lique, or School of the Bible, in is seen to be invalid. mean something different than Jerusalem, Israel; and several “THE NAME RESTORED what was originally inserted other versions. WHY? in the translation. Perhaps If you were to go to a library “1. Because its suppression sometimes, it is the obstinacy to secure one of these editions, was a mistake. So grave a mis‑ of a certain scholar who feels you would find some amazing take cannot be corrected too soon. that he cannot accept what Scriptures which prove that the An unwarrantable liberty has other men have done. From revealed Name of our Heavenly been taken; the path of humility some of these translations, Father is necessary to know and is to retrace our steps. we may glean gems of Truth use in worship. This is exactly “2. Because thereby serious evil which were hidden from com- what Dr. Joseph Bryant Rother- may be averted. Men are saying mon knowledge, but which a ham indicated in the preface of today that Yahweh was a mere certain Bible translator has his translation. I might insert tribal name, and are suggesting discovered. Our modern times here, parenthetically, that Dr. that Yahweh Himself was but a are described in the prophecy Rotherham has produced a ­local [elohim]. As against this, of Daniel to be an age when very faithful translation. He only let The Name be boldly knowledge would be increased, knew the biblical languages, and uniformly printed, and the when we may research and and, although the translation humblest Sunday School teacher compile gems of truth which reads rather stiffly, it is very will be able to show the ground‑ have been hidden for centuries, accurate. Here is what this lessness of the assertion. but have been unearthed in the eminent translator had to say “3. Because solid advantage end times. Personally, I always about the Sacred Name. He may be counted upon as cer‑ try to adhere as closely as pos- devotes over seven pages to the tain to follow the restoration. sible to the original texts (the Sacred Name in the preface to Even if the meaning of The autographs, as closely as we his noted work. Name should not disclose ­itself, can return to them), because THE REASON FOR THE the word itself would gradu‑ they have seen less corrup- SUPPRESSION ally gather about it the fitting tion than later translations. “The motive was good—let associations-and that would be

The Sacred Name Broadcaster, 12/2018 19 a gain; and [righteous] readers and the phrase ‘the L-rd G-d’ for would be put on quest—and In these last the phrase ‘the L-rd Yahweh.’ In that would be a further gain; days, when all cases where ‘L-rd’ or ‘G-d’ and if the true significance of represents an original ‘Yahweh’ the Tetragrammaton should be knowledge is small capitals are employed. brought to light, there would be being increased, Anyone, therefore, who desires to a trained constituency to whom retain the flavor of the original appeal could be made-and that will you reject text has but to read ‘Yahweh’ would be a yet greater gain.” that which is wherever he sees L-rd or G-d.” Now I would like to turn to the proven to be fact? For those of you who seem Moffatt translation. Dr. James to feel that this Sacred Name Moffatt has, indeed, produced Are you really is of recent invention, I would a most masterful work which is like to present the fact that used by many ministers. With anxious to learn the earliest copyrighted book some exceptions, it is a most ac- the genuine in which I personally found curate translation also. However, the Sacred Name Yahweh is in I suspect that many of the people Truth, or are you a Jewish­ Quarterly Review using this translation have never simply studying published in 1888. It has al- bothered to read the preface, or ways been known among the else they have removed it from to substantiate Jewish scholars, although it their copies. that which you has not been widely taught. “One crucial instance of the The Jews have always known difficulty offered by a Hebrew have already it since it appears in the He- term lies in the prehistoric pre­judicially brew text with which they name given at the exodus by the are familiar. (Even though Hebrews to their G-d. Strictly concluded? the Jews have read the ­vowel speaking, this ought to be points to say Adonai, they have rendered ‘Yahweh’ which is had the evidence that this is familiar to modern readers in not actually the Heavenly Fa- the erroneous form of ‘Jehovah.’ treatment of the divine name. As ther’s Name, because before Were this version intended for nearly as we can now tell, the them appeared the four sacred students of the original, there Hebrews called their [Elohim] letters in the text, and they would be no hesitation what‑ by the name of Yahweh, and knew what they represented.) ever in printing ‘Yahweh.’ But in a shorter form, Yah, used in The ­pronunciation of the Name almost at the last moment I have relatively few cases. In course, Yahweh has not been continu- decided with some reluctance to in time they came to regard this ally lost as some people would follow the practice of the French name as too sacred for utterance. have you believe, but it has scholars and of Matthew Arnold They therefore substituted for been known over the centuries. (though not exactly for his rea‑ it the Hebrew word for ‘L-rd.’ In these last days, when sons), who translate this name When vowels were added to the knowledge is being increased, by ‘the Eternal,’ except in an text, the consonants of ‘Yahweh’ will you reject that which is enigmatic title like ‘the L-rd of were given the vowels of ‘L-rd.’ proven to be fact? Are you really hosts.’ There is a distinct loss in Somewhere in the fourteenth anxious to learn the genuine this, I fully admit; to drop the century C. E. Chr-stian scholars, Truth, or are you simply study- racial, archaic term is to miss not understanding this usage, ing to substantiate that which something of what it meant for took the vowels and consonants you have already pre­judicially the Hebrew nation.” exactly as they were written and concluded? I trust that you will Dr. J. M. Powis Smith has set produced the artificial name have your heart directed to seek down relatively the same conclu- ‘Jehovah’ which has persisted the Truth of Yahweh and to learn sions as have Drs. Rotherham ever since. In this translation His Name, because in it and in and Moffatt. we have followed the orthodox the Name of His Son, Yahshua “One detail of the translation Jewish tradition and substituted the Messiah, you will find eternal which requires explanation is the ‘the L-rd’ for the name ‘Yahweh’ salvation.

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