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Calendar calculation factors

christophero — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:24:46 -0600

Shalom everyone!

My name is Christopher, and I've written a document (posted below) which underlines the major factors for calculating the proper dates for Passover, and thusly, all of the rest of Yahweh's appointed Feasts throughout the year. (as well as I understand it)
**Please note that as I live Western Canada, I've listed the appropriate timezone conversion for my local area.**

The proper determining of the Passover date is based upon a number of factors:

1.The barley (in Jerusalem!) must be ripened to a certain point (known as “Abib”) in order for it to be ready to harvest at the appropriate time to serve for the Wave Sheaf offering; Because of this, the New Moon which signals the beginning of the “month of the Abib” (also known as Nisan) must come after the “Abib” stage of ripeness has been reached. The New Moon date is to be determined by calculation of the sunset-to-sunset period during which the New Moon conjunction (“hidden/dark” phase) is to occur (in Jerusalem*); and confirmed by the reported sighting (by 2 or more witnesses) of the visible crescent of the “New” Moon (which should be able to be seen shortly after sunset on the day following the conjunction “day”).

2.The Feasts of Passover (14 Nisan) & the Days of Unleavened Bread (15 – 21 Nisan) cannot begin during the “winter” season; In other words, Passover can only fall after the Vernal (“Spring”) Equinox.

3.The Passover date (14 Nisan) coincides with the FULL MOON.

*Note: Jerusalem Time is 2 hours ahead of Universal Time. – Adjust to compensate for your local time.

If we take these factors into account and apply them to the following “known data” for this year (2008):

Known data: **

1.The Vernal Equinox for 2008 falls on March 20, 2008 @ 05:48 UT (Universal Time), or 10:48pm MST (Mountain Standard Time) on March 19, 2008 for those in Edmonton, AB and area. This means that the “day” of the Vernal Equinox will occur during the sunset-to-sunset period of March 19th – 20th, 2008.

2.The earliest prospective Spring harvest of the Winter-planted barley in Jerusalem is supposedly March 26, 2008; this is based on ideal weather conditions. This means that the New Moon which comes after this date will signify the start of the “Month of the Abib”.

3.The New Moon which comes after March 26, 2008 is expected to occur on April 6, 2008 @ 03:55 UT (Universal Time), or 8:55pm MST (Mountain Standard Time) on April 5, 2008 for those in Edmonton, AB and area.
This means that the “day” of the New Moon conjunction will occur during the sunset-to-sunset
period of April 5th – 6th, 2008.

*Note: If the New Moon conjunction “day” serves as a starting point (or “day 0”) for the month, and the following “day” is counted as “day 1”, then the count to the 14th “day of the moon” (or “day of the month”, as referenced in Scripture) will coincide with the Full Moon.

4.The Full Moon conjunction during April 2008 is expected to occur on April 20, 2008
@ 10:25 UT (Universal Time), or 3:25am MST (Mountain Standard Time) on April 20, 2008 for those in Edmonton, AB and area. This means that the “day” of the Full Moon conjunction
will occur during the sunset-to-sunset period of April 19th – 20th, 2008.

Conclusion:

The Passover (14 Nisan) & Days of Unleavened Bread (15 – 21 Nisan) dates for 2008 are:

Passover: sunset-to-sunset April 19th – 20th, 2008.
Night To Be Much Observed: Begins the "evening" (sunset) of April 20th, 2008.
Days of Unleavened Bread: sunset April 20th, 2008 to sunset April 27th, 2008.

Annointed Worship Music

mack — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:13:29 -0600

Hi there! I wanted to give a great website to find worship music and teachings using Yahveh and Yahshua's names. www.theagreementcenter.com
I am a member of the Agreement Center and we have worship music that touches the heart of Yahveh!

"Jesus is God"?

Frank4YAHWEH — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:14:25 -0500

Peace greetings ALL,

I believe the "Jesus is God" doctrine to be false and deceptive.
http://www.freewebs.com/frank4yahweh/index.htm

The Way The Truth and The Life

eelstay — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:56:26 -0600

I have been told that the way, truth and life mentioned by our Lord in John 14:6 was a reference to the names of three curtians or veils that seperated the outer court, inner court and the Holy of Holies. I have not found anything in scripture to prove this perhaps it was a cultural reference. Ideas anyone?

Riddle 1 for everyone

Brian — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 17:21:58 -0500

Shalom y'all,

Here is a riddle for y'all to puzzle out.

I am the spark of a forest fire.
I make weapons of war, and instruments of peace.
I had a part in creating the largest empire on earth.
I am responsible for the greatest happiness,
I am responsible for the greatest sorrows.
I am the welcome visitor,
I am the unwelcome guest,
Everyone is happy to see me go.
I am one of the most valuable wonders of the world created by YAHWEH.
I am loved and desired by many,
I am also hated, and despised by many.
People have killed and fought each other because of me.
When I multiply, people divide,
When I multiply, people grow closer.
Many want me and cannot have me,
Many have me and do not want me,
Some deny me and say I do not exist.
Everyone believes I exist, even if they can't see me.
Some proclaim me with great love, and point to the signs of the times.
Those with ears to hear can see me before my time.
My existence can be proven with microscopes and telescopes as well.
A whiz with numbers, I can make one plus one plus one equal four.
I have been worshipped and I have been used for gain.
I am not the Scriptures or any written word, although much has been written of me in both.

I have hints to post as well, if needed

Have fun,

Shalom,
Brian