Can You Become One of "MY PEOPLE"?

Revelation 18:4

Come out of her, MY PEOPLE, that ye be not partakers of her sins,

and that ye receive not of her plagues.

Romans 9:25

as he saith also in O’sea,[Hosea],  I will call them MY PEOPLE,  which were not my people;  and her beloved, which was not beloved.

Hosea 2:23

and I will sowher unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy;  and I will say to them which were not

MY PEOPLE, thou art MY PEOPLE; and they shall say, Thou art my Elohim.

Leviticus 26:12

And I will walk among you, and will be your Elohim, and ye shall be MY PEOPLE.

Second Corinthians 6:16-17

And what agreement hath the Temple of Elohim with idols?  For ye are the temple of the living Elohim; as Yahweh hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; I will be their Elohim, and they shall be MY PEOPLE.

The above verses share one concept in common and that is, MY PEOPLE.  In fact this phrase relates to two different groups. One is the Old Covenant Israel who Yahweh married at Mount Sinai. This was physical Israel.

Now remember that the Yahweh of the Old Covenant was in fact, Messiah. (1 Cor. 10: 4)  Israel’s husband became incarnate and walked the earth as Messiah Yahshua.  That marriage ended with the death of Messiah on the tree. Death is termination of the covenant between man and wife. (Romans 7: 2)

Yahweh called physical Israel of the Old Covenant, “MY PEOPLE”. However, after Messiah’s death, they were no longer in a marriage covenant as “MY PEOPLE.”  However, even though physical Israel failed in that marriage covenant by committing adultery, Yahweh is still loving toward his ex-wife. In the millennium, he will return and bring a remnant of physical Israel out of the world. This remnant will enjoy the promised land for 1000 years. He keeps his promise even though Israel did not.

The New Covenant is a marriage covenant as well. But this is a covenant between Yahweh and spiritual Israel. Spiritual Israel began at Pentecost. (Acts 2)  Since Pentecost, those who are baptized in YahwehShua have been called and chosen to be a Saint or member of the body of Messiah and are in fact being espoused to Messiah. (2 Cor. 11: 2)

Many are called but few are chosen for this opportunity. (Matt. 20: 16)  How many are able to overcome to the end and be firstfruits in the better resurrection? According to Revelation 14:1, only 144,000. The parable of the 10 virgins that we find in Matthew 25 indicates that the failure rate is 50%. The parable of the sower indicates it could be as much as 75%. Revelation 3:12 is clear; you must overcome to be qualified.

The foregoing discussion is based on the concept of “PATTERN”, which is first revealed in the book of Exodus. Moses was given a pattern for the construction of the Tabernacle which was based on a spiritual reality. David was given a pattern for the temple which he relayed to his son Solomon. There is a spiritual reality and a physical manifestation of that reality.

You are aware that there is a physical Jerusalem, but in Revelation it is revealed that there is also a heavenly Jerusalem, New Jerusalem, which will eventually descend to a new earth. (Revelation 3:12; 21:2) 

New Jerusalem has 12 gates. Each gate is named for a tribe of Israel. These names are not of physical Israel but spiritual Israel. We are told in 1 Corinthians 15:50 that flesh and blood cannot enter the kingdom of Elohim. Therefore these gates can only be for spiritual Israel.

Since Pentecost, when the comforter was sent from heaven, those called and chosen were baptized in water and Spirit. (John 3: 5)  The laying on of hands initiated the forming of the spirit of Messiah in the person being baptized.  We are grafted into spiritual Israel through His spirit being formed within us.  When we overcome and are resurrected, we are of spiritual Israel. We therefore can gain entrance into New Jerusalem through one of these gates.

In Revelation 18:4, John heard a voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, MY PEOPLE.”   This voice was referring to those of this age who were called, chosen and baptized in Spirit and water.

However, the most critical aspect of being baptized is in what name?  Peter revealed that name to us in Acts 2:38 when he said, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you and name of YahwehShua Messiah”.  Just any name is not acceptable. It must be Messiah’s name and only that name which he had at the time Peter spoke. This would be his resurrected, inherited name (Hebrews 1: 4) and not his human name, Yahshua.  His inherited name includes the full name of his Father, Yahweh.

Is the full name of YahwehShua necessary?  The name that we are baptized in must include the Father’s name as well as the Son’s name.  This is confirmed in Revelation 14:1. Here we are told that the 144,000 have the name of the Father and the Son’s name in their foreheads.  If you desire to be in the better resurrection, this is the name you must have.

The voice from heaven told John that we must, “Come out”.  We must leave behind the lies, myths and false beliefs that Satan has used to deceive the world. What would these be?  Here is just a selection, but there are more.

1       Hell

2       The trinity

3       That the Royal Law is no longer required

4       Immortal soul

5       Messiah was impaled on a cross

6       Messiah was in the grave from Friday to Sunday

7       Messiah was born on December 25

8       The Sabbath was changed from the seventh day to the first day of the week

9       Our Creator’s name is L-D or G-d

10   Messiah’s human name is Jesus

These 10 deceptions are only a limited selection. To move beyond these lies you must be open to the truth. You can begin by praying to Yahweh for his truth and then continue by studying this website, studying the Scriptures and seeking guidance from the leadership of the Light of YahwehShua.

Paul tells us in Romans 8:7: “because the carnal mind is enmity against Elohim: for it is not subject to the law of Yahweh, neither indeed can be.”  Prior to baptism, we are exclusively carnal creatures unable to connect with Yahweh. Unless Yahweh calls us and opens our minds, we cannot know him. (John 6: 44)  If you desire to be one of HIS PEOPLE then you must pray to Yahweh for his truth and diligently seek him. If he leads you, you will seek baptism through the Light of YahwehShua.

The good news is that if you are not being called now, you will have a chance to be called in the general resurrection that occurs after the thousand years. This will be the resurrection when all mankind who has ever lived will be resurrected and given the spirit.

What a loving Creator!  Not one human being will remain dead. All will live again.  Many of those in the general resurrection will enter the kingdom. There is no hell or eternal torture.  Yahweh cannot fail. Yahweh is love!

There is so much more to learn. Pray to Yahweh. Have your mind opened to the truth. Be baptized in the name of YahwehShua and begin the greatest journey in this age.

If you wish to submit a question or comment, please email our Elder at john12e4567@gmail.com.     

MORE TRUTH ABOUT YOM KIPPUR, aka THE DAY OF ATONEMENT

In Leviticus 23:27 Yahweh declares: 

“Also on the tenth day of the seventh month there shall be a day of atonement:

[Strong’s 3725 kippurim, a Hebrew plural noun meaning covering] it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls and offer an offering made by fire unto Yahweh.”

Yahweh speaks to us again in Leviticus 16: 34:

“And this shall be an everlasting [Hebrew OLAM, Strong’s 5769, age-abiding, not permanent or eternal] statute unto you, to make an atonement[Strong’s 3722, kapar] for the children of Israel for all their sins once a year. And he did as Yahweh commanded Moses.”

We firstfruits refer to this day as Yom Kippurim or Day of Coverings. The Israelites’ sin was covered by animal blood. This is consistent with the Hebrew in the above verses from Leviticus.

Atonement is a poor translation made by William Tyndale in the 16thcentury. For more information about Tyndale, consider these sources:

“William Tyndale And the Language of At-one-ment” by David Ralph Seely found at

Rsc.byu.edu.  The following is a sample quote:  “William Tyndale ( d 1536 ), reformer and translator, is the true father of the English Bible.   Tyndale was the first to use Jehovah, Passover, atonement, scapegoat, and mercy seat in his translation of the Old Testament.”

Atonement: theopedia.com:

“The word atonement is the only theological term of English origin.”

The True Meaning of Atonement by Harry Freedman from the Jewishjournal.com

Yom Kippurim was a high day or Sabbath set aside by Yahweh each year to cover or hide the sin of the Israelites with animal blood. Each year the Levitical High Priest would enter the Holy of Holies alone and sprinkle animal blood on the seat of the Ark of Covenant. This foreshadowed the blood of Messiah that was to be shed at a future time. However, when Messiah Yahshua died on the tree at 3pm on the 14thof Abib there was no longer a necessity for the annual observance of Yom Kippurim. The unique and precious blood of Messiah covered the sin of ALL mankind, not just the Israelites. (1 John 1: 7)

Does the New Testament offer any insight into the use of atonement?  Atonement is found only once in Romans 5:11:  “And not only so, but we also joy in Yahweh through our Sovereign YahwehShua Messiah, by whom we have now received the atonement.” Atonement is used to translate the Greek word, katallage, which is Strong’s 2643 and is better translated as reconciliation. Notice how the verb of this Greek noun is used in the previous verse, Romans 5: 10:

 “For when we were enemies, we were reconciled [Strong’s 2644, katallasso, a verb] by the death of his Son, much more being reconciled, [Strong’s 2644] weshall be saved by his life.”

Paul says we are already reconciled. There is nothing further to be done. Look at what Paul says in Hebrews 2: 17: “to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.”

Paul tells us in Hebrews 9: 28 that “Messiah was once offered to bear the sins of man.”  The Levitical High Priest offered animal blood once each year. Messiah’s offering is permanent, not age-abiding. 

The annual observance of Yom Kippurim has been nullified by the one-time offering of Messiah’s blood. There is no Scripture in the New Testament that requires us to continue the observance. This is similar to the rite of circumcision. It was required under the Old Covenant. However, we learned in Acts 15 that it had been nullified; done away with. In Colossians 2: 11-12 we are taughtthat circumcision was replaced by water baptism. Similarly, Yom Kippurim has been replaced. To continue to observe Yom Kippurim is to repudiate Messiah’s sacrifice.

What is reconciliation? Messiah’s blood covered all the sin of mankind. This free gift does not require repentance. This gift gives ALL mankind life. Every human that has ever existed will be resurrected and eventually live in the new heavens and earth. In Romans 5:11 above we are told: “much more being reconciled; we shall be saved by his life.”Is being saved better than just life.  Yes! All are reconciled but not all are saved. To be saved means you will have an inheritance, not just life. That inheritance is living in the Kingdom of Yahweh in New Jerusalem.  All those resurrected when Messiah returns will have that inheritance, but not all those that are resurrected on the Last Great Day. Many in that resurrection will receive an inheritance but not all. Those not receiving an inheritance will be living in the new heavens and earth, but outside New Jerusalem.

During the 1000 years following Messiah’s return, Levitical priests will again be performing animal sacrifices. We are told this in Ezekiel 45: 15:  “And one lamb out of the flock, out of two hundred, out of the fat pastures of Israel; for a meat offering, and for a burnt offering, and for peace offerings, to make reconciliation for them, saith the Sovereign Yahweh.”  During the 1000 years baptism will not be available. Satan is put away so the same conditions that the firstfruits experience in this age will not exist at that time. All who die during those years will have their opportunity for an inheritance in the Last Great Day.

But take note that Ezekiel in this same chapter mentions only Passover, seven days of unleavened bread, and the Feast of Tabernacles on the fifteenth day of the seventh month. Yom Kippur is not mentioned once! All mankind is already reconciled by the one-time sin offering of Messiah’s blood. During the 1000 years the Levitical sacrifices are only required of the Israelites who are living in the promised land. Yahweh has restored their earthly kingdom and the Levitical priesthood and sacrifices are required. 

The firstfruits of the Light of YahwehShua do not observe Yom Kippur, aka atonement or Day of Coverings, for the following reasons:

1.    The shedding of Messiah’s blood only one time was sufficient to cover all sin. We accept that one sacrifice. To continue to observe Yom Kippur is a repudiation of His blood as a sin offering for all mankind.  Please review Hebrews 9: 22- 28. 

2.    We remember Messiah’s sacrifice on the day of Passover, Abib 14. He told us “this do in remembrance of me.”(Luke 22: 19)  Paul quoted this in 1 Corinthians 11: 24. We are told once and then again reminded by Paul. It is important. It replaces Yom Kippur.

3.    The Doctrine of Messiah found in Hebrews 6: 1-2 is the listing of the Feasts we are now required to observe under the new covenant during this age. Yom Kippur and the Feast of Tabernacles are not included. Please refer to Hebrews 6: 1-2 to compare my list of the days we observe listed below.

Repentance from dead works—Passover

Faith toward Yahweh---Unleavened Bread, the first Sabbath

Doctrine of Baptisms—Unleavened Bread, the 2ndSabbath, water baptism

Laying on of hands—Pentecost/Shavuoth, baptism of the Spirit

The resurrection of the dead—Yom Teruah/trumpets/Day of Shouting, resurrection of the firstfruits

Eternal judgment—the Last Great Day, resurrection of the rest of ALL mankind and their judgment

4.    We do not want to condone the observance of Yom Kippur by Judaism or any other religious group.  Judaism added a practice about 1000 CE as an addition to Yom Kippur that we also reject. That is the prayer of kol nidre which is said at the beginning of the service. To provide you with some insight about this prayer, I am going to quote a passage from a book by Benjamin Freedman, “Facts Are Facts.” This excerpt is found on page XIX.  Mr. Freedman was formerly a member of the Jewish faith who later converted to Catholicism.

“Do you know what Jews do on the Day of Atonement, that you think is so sacred to them? I was one of them. This is not hearsay.  I am not here to be a rabble-rouser. I’m here to give you facts. When, on the Day of Atonement, you walk into a synagogue, you stand up for the very first prayer that you recite. You repeat three times a short prayer called the Kol Nidre. In that prayer, you enter into an agreement with God Almighty that any oath, vow, or pledge that you may make during the next twelve months shall be null and void. The oath shall not be an oath; the vow shall not be a vow; the pledge shall not be a pledge. They shall have no force or effect.”

I would encourage you to obtain this book by Freedman and read his revelations for yourself. The internet is helpful as well. The Kol Nidre is a form of deception sanctioned by the Talmudic Rabbis.  Beware!

There are many mistranslations in the Bible. In fact, there are NO completely accurate translations, You must study the Hebrew and Greek words to understand what is actually being written in the Scriptures.  I recommend a Strong’s Concordance as a necessary study tool.  You will not find the Kol Nidre, the Trinity, or Hell in the Scriptures.  Words are important. If not used correctly you can be deceived.

You may wish to review two other articles on this website:

The New Covenant Feasts of Yahweh.  (August 25, 2018)

The Fall Feasts: Truth and Lies.   (September 2, 2017)

Should you have questions or wish to learn more about baptism please contact our Elder at john12e4567@gmail.com.