A MOMENT OF EXCELLENCY IN WISDOM:

Nehemiah

                                       

Nehemiah Chapter 6:12-13

Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.

11And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.

12And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.

13Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

“For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.” 

NEW MOON LESSON AND SHORT MESSAGE FROM TEACHER HEZEKIAH 2/8/16

Unsung Sisters of Action: House of Noah

Genesis 7:7

“And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons' wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood.” 

The women of the household of Noah not often mentioned had to have been incredible woman of their time. 

Let’s imagine for a moment the character, morals, and values of these women? What questions come to your mind??

The wife of Noah: This woman’s husband found grace in the sight of the Lord. We can conclude she was patient, understanding, and encouraging. Did she not go the way her husband wanted her to go? Was she not patiently loving throughout the years her husband toiled to bring forth an ark not only to save mankind but all species alike? She nurtured and raised three fine young men who took heed to God’s warning and honored their Father and Mother according to the Laws.

The Wife of Shem: After the flood this woman gave birth to the generational seed that produced CHRIST our Lord and savior. Was she aware of the role she would play in the lineage of the Savior? Maybe she warned her family and friends of the wrath to come? Did she not heed the warning of the wrath to come upon the earth?

The wife of Ham: After the flood this woman gave birth to the generational seed of the dark races not the race who’s considered the Negros. Was she aware her and her sister-in-law’s would be the ones who would help in replenishing the earth? Did she not heed the warning of the wrath to come upon the earth? How did she feel when her son Canaan was cursed because of the actions of his father?

The wife of Japheth: After the flood this woman gave birth to the generational seed that would dwell among her brother-in-law’s Shem tents and received the children of Canaan as servants. Did she not heed the warning of the wrath to come upon the earth? Was she not respectful to her husband by showing charity to her in-laws?

O’ how strong a bond, sisterhood and family unit these four women built! The scriptures says “Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands” –Proverbs 14:1. Can you imagine the mockery, filthy conversation and sneers these women faced in general from worldly persons on behalf of their husbands and vice versa? Maybe they had to hear ridicule from parents and siblings? No matter the tribulation they endured. It’s obvious the house of Noah was a strong unit with women who consider the words of YHWH, who gave reverence to their own husbands’ guidance and in doing so were four of the eight persons saved from the flood upon the world of the ungodly.

Unsung Sisters of Action: דְּבוֹרָה Debora [Tobit's Grandmother]

Tobit 1:8

"And the third I gave unto them to whom it was meet, as Debora my father's mother had commanded me, because I was left an orphan by my father."


Facts:

Name Origin:The bee from it's systematic instincts; Bee

Tribe: Naphtali

Husband: Ananiel son of Aduel

Characteristics: Strong, Wise, Humble, meek, loving, obedient, virtuous,  

Action:

Sister Debora is the embodiment of the woman describe in Proverbs 31!

Tobit’s life illustrates the teachings of the laws, statues and commandments afforded him by his grandmother.

Facing rumors and gossip all the while suffering the heartache of losing her son Tobiel to idoltary, Debora continue to put forth good works. Have you ever stopped to consider the mental anguish a father and mother may feel when their son or daughter goes astray from their upbringing? Their son Tobiel fell from the house of Jerusalem revolted and sacrificed unto the heifer Baal leaving his son orphan. The scriptures doesn't mention Tobit's mother but we must not assume the worst.

In holy behavior Debora accepted her son’s parental duties providing Tobit with a loving and caring home with all things considered. Debora's actions in doing so is a great example of charity taught to us by YHWH. As instructed by the Lord in Deuteronomy 6:5-7 Debora raised Tobit in all the ways of the Heavenly Father.

Once Tobit became a man he kept the ways of the Most High as commanded by his grandmother in giving many almsdeeds and remembering the laws with all his heart. Tobit became a vigilant man who guided his own house well. Married to a sister of his own kindred named Anna they had a son named Tobias and continued the system of teaching him in the ways of YHWH!

UNSUNG SISTERS OF ACTION: WISE WOMAN OF A`BEL

2 Samuel 20:16
Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee.

Characteristics: 
Wise, Lively, Patient, Faithful, Brave, Emphatic.



Action:

During a time of civil unrest in the household of King David another foe rears its ugly head to contend for the sovereign rulership over the children of Israel. Sheba the son of Bichri a Benjaminte decides to rebel against the crown by declaring “We have no part in David neither have we in the son of Jesse every man to his tents, O’ Israel!” Sheba rallied from Jordan to Abel even Bethmaachah were he was pursued.

A wise women comes to the city’s aid and the King! She was resourceful by keeping the sayings of old. Thinking on these sayings of old time: “They shall surely ask counsel at Abel and so they ended the matter.” she patiently waited for prophesy of which is obviously her native land to unfold. 

Without hesitation she yells across the wall insisting on speaking with Joab she inquires of him “I am one of them that are peaceably and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: Why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the Lord?" Joab informs her why the militia was there also reassuring her that no harm would come to the city or it’s people unless they give up the rebel Sheba!

In her wisdom she consulted with her people about the grave matter at hand either surrender the traitor of the crown or be toppled!  The conclusion of the matter was no doubt agreed upon Sheba was B-E-H-E-A-D-E-D and it was thrown over the wall!

Happy New Moon!!