“Happy are those who do Shabbat” – me
4th commandment- Observe the Sabbath (Shabbat) and keep it Holy.
Man I thought I was following all the commandments..how do I do that??
The Lord in his perfect wisdom came up with Shabbat. It is a happy celebratory refreshing that was made for us. To renew our minds bless our families and spend time with one another leaving this world’s troubles behind and bask in the goodness of the Lord. I would recommend doing a wiki search on it as the background is vast on the origins and specifics on it. A wiki is good for the persona that isnt really a bible scholar or someone that is new to discovering the revelation of their Jewish roots. After reading the Wiki I would recommend reading Exodus 20:11,Deuteronomy 5:15. Shabbat is the foundation that you must start and follow in order to start discovering your Jewish roots and the blessings that come with their discovery.
Ok, lets get to it..
Shabbat is observed on Friday at sundown. There are many elements that would be benefial to obtain on Wednesday or Thursday as I will get into toward the end of these teachings. I plan on having a rants and raves session later. I want you blessed sooner than later so Ill save that for later.
Fridays are my busiest day of the week. I beleive that the devil designed it that way to keep me from doing Shabbat. Have you noticed how much of a heavier rush hours traffic is on a Friday afternoon? I try to get away from th office around 3 but 4:30 or 5 is the best I have ever been able to do. Ill jump in the car and go straight to either Tom Thumb which has the better Challah bread or Albertsons which has good Challah bread. (Rant and Rave Item-Make Note)
Always get 2 loaves as I have been told that by having 2 loaves of Challah bread then you get a double portion of blessing and revelation. The Challah bread is a type in shadow of Jesus. Jesus said “I am the Bread of life.” The bread is braided which is a type in shadow of the Father, The Son and The Holy Ghost. Mark 13:26,Luke 10:2, Exodus 3:6. Keep in mind that I am a normal guy. I wasnt brought up in the Church nor do I have any formal Bible training. The bread also symbolizes the manna which fell from heaven which sustained Israel in the desert. We can go on and on but we shall press ahead.
Other items you will need are 2 candles. From speaking with observant Jewish families the significance of the 2 candles are 1 to remember the Sabbath and 2 to keep it Holy. Exodus 20:8, Deteronomy 5:12. Go ahead and get the giant box of candles because you will need them. I will pray and expect that Shabbat will bless you and your family and it will be in place in your home forver until the return Of Yeshua HaMashia!
You will need a bottle of grape juice or wine. This isnt the forum for discussion on this just follow how the holy spirit or little voice inside your head tells you. Whatever your belief in this Yeshua is watching you. When in doubt the Kedem brand of juice is Kosher. (make note-more on this later)
A box of salt. On this i insist on the Morton Kosher Salt, I dont know if it is truely Kosher as I dont see a Kosher seal and there is a margarita recepie on the back. But It is easy to pour and the box looks cool.
While you’re at the store on a wednesday or thursday, hopefully you’re not like me, you would have bought something good for dinner. We like to eat Kosher on this night as we dont do Shabbat or any other Jewish root thing under the spirit of the law but as a bondservant who loves his master. I have been known to make Hebrew National Kosher Chilli dogs for the Shabbat meal. 
When doing Shabbat by myself (note..Hint hint. Just print the page at this point.) My wife on the other hand lovingly prepares something better for us. Or at least picks up some fajitas from Rosa’s Tortilla Factory. ?? Mexi-Jewish Holiday-Kosher your mind spinning yet? Note to Men:…A nice flower arrangement will infinitely do wonders!!! Listen to the Holy Spirit on this one!
You will need some readily available items from your cupboard and knick knack shelf. (As you delight in the Lord you will want to upgrade to the real stuff but at this point the word from the Lord is “try me”.) You will need of course 2 candle holders. A cup for each of the paricipants, family members, Etc. A small bowl for the salt, a small bowl for water. a small hand towel, a large napkin, a tray for the Challah Bread, A small box your Bible and an open heart.
Now that you have everything and its about an hour before sundown you will want to put on some fun Music May I suggest some Paul Wilbur – The Watchman is an excellent choice. This will set the mood. Everyone can particiapte in clearing the table, setting the candlsticks in their holders, pouring the salt in one of the bowls, pouring water in the other. Filling the cups with Wine or Juice. If done correctly it will look something like this: The pics are from our teaching done at church that was hungry for this knowlege.
Note:(IMPORTANT NOTE TO MEN) notice the nice flowers??
Im beat typing. Ill continue on tomorrow now go gather the items listed now. We’ll catch up tomorrow.
Ok Ill leave you with this..
The picture above is how I believe the lord sees the earth at night on Shabbat.
All the candles lit from all those who Love the Master as a loving bondservant.
The Lord rejoices when he looks down and sees another light turning on in a place that was once dark. This way the Miracle Sabbath angels have a Legal Beacon to come down and bless the humble obidient bondservant and his home. – Amen
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