Crossing Over Into Biblical Worship

One testimony worth sharing: someone who came to faith in this way writes that they crossed over in 2020, that God spoke to them through reading the Kodesh, and that it has been an amazing walk ever since. Hallelujah. That is exactly what we've been talking about. The very word *Hebrew* means to cross over. Abraham crossed over. And we are all called to cross over as well.

Into the true ways — and Jews and Gentiles alike have to cross over into the true ways of worship. Someone shared that they started reading the Holy Bible in the proper context, and what happened? God spoke to them. They are now on the pure ways of worship. Congratulations, hallelujah. Thank you for writing that.

Jew and Gentile, the problem is we don't read, and we don't take Scripture in context. We operate on the assumption that a Jewish person can't be a Christian because they're Jewish — and that is simply nonsense. A Jewish person converting to Yeshua is the highest form of being a Jew, because he is a Jew. He's coming back as a Jew, and he will rule the world as a Jew. When Jewish people say, "I'll lose my Jewish identity if I accept him" — no. You are more of a Jew by accepting Yeshua as Messiah. He is the leader of the Jews, the King of the Jews.

Marcia has shared that the Lord is weighing heavily on her heart to go to Israel, and she mentioned it would be wonderful to host a trip. That has actually been on my heart for the last few years. I was in Israel in January of 2020, and from that trip the desire to put something together has stayed with me. I'm just a real estate man who loves the Lord, wrote a couple of books, and started a YouTube channel — I don't have a large ministry or church. But I do have friends in Israel who could help coordinate everything. If we get the right number of people, I would love to lead a tour — not just historical, but prophetic — because being over there gives you a paradigm shift on everything we discuss. Before COVID, a group of fifteen or twenty of us were already talking about going. God willing, that will happen. I'll keep everyone informed.

To Tina, who says she knows nothing of this but is ready to learn — that is exactly the right posture. We are all still learning. As long as your heart is in the right position, as long as you are doing your best to seek God, don't worry. He knows your heart. We won't get everything right because most of us weren't raised in these ways. We take steps at a time. Next year you'll know more. The year after, more still. Dive into Scripture, pray into these things, study them, and seek out others who explain them well. Don't ever get frustrated. Getting on his Sabbath, his new moons, his appointed times — that is the most important thing. Do that, and he will correct the rest. The details will take care of themselves. Take that first step, which you already have, and praise the Lord.

Dana shares that she found her way into Torah through the Bible Project podcast. That is exactly how God works — he confirms and guides each individual on their own journey. Whether through dreams, visions, another believer, or a podcast, he will put instruction, strategy, and education in front of you. There are many people out there with great revelation on these things, so search them out. And be discerning, because there is also a great deal of false theology — but seek and you will find.

Amy has purchased the book *When a Jew Rules the World* by Joel Richardson. Joel is a friend of mine — that is actually how I got to go to Israel, through his tour with Frontier Alliance International. He is an excellent prophecy teacher, right on the mark. That book will go deep into the covenants, the importance of Israel to the Lord, the Jewish people in relation to the end of the age. It is well worth it, and thank you for supporting Joel.

D. French was raised Muslim, spent time in Islam, and when she came to faith and tried to celebrate the common Christian holidays, something never felt right. That is the truth working in you. We cannot force Yeshua into observances he is not a part of and doesn't want to be part of — things not ordained by him. When what we do is not ordained by God, it becomes a form of idolatry. We should be honoring God on the days and in the ways he himself has prescribed. Hallelujah for that testimony.

Tina Thomas was raised a Jehovah's Witness and it never felt right either. That is the Holy Spirit at work. And this is why I tell people: turn off the television, turn off the radio, spend time alone with the Lord. If we are always surrounded by noise, how can we hear from him? If you genuinely want to be purified on this journey, spend time alone with God. Meditate on his word. Pray for revelation on the new moons, the tribes, the constellations. He is going to give revelation and anointing to those who spend the most time with him — that is common sense, let alone biblical sense. He rewards obedience to his commands. Yes, we are saved by grace through faith — of course we are — but he still wants you to be a good child. Just as a parent wants their children to obey, so does our Father.

Osaret shared that after crossing over, a Jewish boss mocked them for believing in Jesus. You are going to hear comments like that. I've heard Jewish friends say things like, "You talk to the Son and we talk to the Father." You cannot get upset. Their hearts have not yet been circumcised — they still have the heart of stone described in Ezekiel 36. Until they receive that revelation, you will hear these things from both sides. If you are worshiping as a believer in Yeshua on his divine appointed times, you will find yourself stuck in the middle — the traditional Jews on one side, the traditional Christians on the other. And that is perfectly fine, because the truth is on your side. Shower them with love, grace, and mercy. The Holy Spirit is the one who convicts. If we react with anger or hostility, we spoil the gospel entirely. We plant the seeds; we never know when those seeds will be watered. Leave the conversion to the Holy Spirit.

Priceless Diamond says people used to call her crazy for speaking about the Lord. We have to become indifferent to that. We have the armor of God, the shield of faith — the darts simply do not land. We need that stubborn, dogmatic approach: we are going to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth, say it in love, and not apologize for it. The gospel does offend. In Luke 12, Yeshua said he came not to bring peace but a sword — to divide the set-apart from the lawless. That is the right attitude: do not let it affect you. Whether a Jew or a Christian takes issue with how you worship, that is ultimately their problem, not yours. We worship in the true ways of God.

Amy has cited Romans 2:28, which is perfect. We must all be circumcised in our hearts. That is precisely what the New Covenant promises in Ezekiel 36 and Jeremiah 31 — God says he will circumcise the hearts of his people, remove the heart of stone, and give them a heart of flesh. That inward circumcision is what must happen for all of us.

It sounds like a group is already forming for a trip to Israel. Priceless Diamond, D. French, and Marcia have all said they're ready to go — so with me, that's four. I will start looking into it seriously. I have tour guide friends over there, and if anyone else wants to say they're in, let's see where this goes. I'll do my best to negotiate the cost down. This seems like it has real legs, and I will keep this community informed as it develops.