When we exhort the brethren to hold fast to the faith is not a moral encouragement alone, but a covenantal imperative rooted deeply in both the Tanakh and the apostolic writings of the New Covenant. To hold fast means more than intellectual assent; it is a deliberate, sustained clinging to that which has been revealed and entrusted, both through the Torah and through the testimony of Yeshua Mshikha. The people of the Most High are called to steadfastness, to be like the remnant spoken of by the prophet Isaiah: “And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel… shall stay upon Mar-Yah, the Holy One of Israel” (Isaiah 10:20). To “stay upon Mar-Yah” is the very soul of holding fast—it is covenantal loyalty in the midst of exile and confusion.
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Our Unshakeable Hope
Few themes shine as brightly and as persistently as the hope of redemption, restoration, and eternal life as promised in our Scriptures. For those who believe in Yeshua as the promised Messiah — Mshikha — this hope is a living reality anchored in the person and work of the Anointed One. To understand why our … Read more
Suffering and the Righteous
He who walks the path of righteousness must prepare his soul for affliction. Let none be shaken by the fire that tries them, for such is the portion of the chosen in every generation. The sons of darkness cannot comprehend the light of the sons of righteousness. They gnash their teeth when confronted by holiness, for their works are evil and their hearts are uncircumcised. They hate what they do not understand, and they persecute what they fear. But I say to you, beloved of Alaha, count it not strange when you are hated, reviled, cast out, and brought low for the sake of righteousness. This is your calling and your sanctification.
From the beginning, the righteous have suffered. Abel was murdered by his own brother because his deeds were righteous. The prophets were slain by the very people to whom they were sent. The righteous ones have dwelt in caves, wandered in deserts, hidden in holes of the earth, clothed in sackcloth, despised by kings and priests alike. And yet, though they were afflicted, their spirits rejoiced, for they knew the reward of Mar-Yah Alaha is sure.
The Way of Holiness
Hearken, O sons of light, you who yearn for the presence of Alaha, and incline your hearts to the Way of Holiness. The time is at hand when the Holy One shall sift the assembly of the righteous and set apart those who have not defiled their garments. Set yourselves apart, for Alaha is holy, and those who dwell in His presence must also be holy, purified, and consecrated.
Do not be as those who halt between two opinions, who walk with one foot upon the sacred path and the other in the mire of iniquity. Touch not the unclean thing. Do not stretch forth your hands toward that which defiles. Cease from the ways of the world, for the spirit of deception is thick upon the earth and the children of darkness take counsel against the remnant.
Yeshua Mshikha, the Son of Alaha
Yeshua, the Mshikha of Alaha, is the eternal manifestation of the Word that was with Alaha from the beginning. In the holy tongue, He is called Miltha, the living Word. He is not as the prophets who spake by the Spirit of Alaha, nor as the kings of ancient Israel who were anointed with oil by men. Rather, He is the One whom Alaha Himself anointed with the Rukha d’Qudsha, and He was begotten, not created—being of the same nature as the Father, full of grace and truth.
He is the Bar d’Alaha, not by adoption as with mortal men, but by divine origin. From the womb of the Virgin Maryam—who was overshadowed by the Rukha d’Qudsha—He took upon Himself flesh, yet without sin. Thus, in His person is joined both the fullness of the divine and the fullness of humanity. He walked among the sons of men, not as one who grasped for power, but as a servant, washing the feet of His disciples, healing the sick, casting out unclean spirits, and proclaiming the kingdom of Alaha.
A Voice in the Wilderness
“A voice cries in the wilderness, Prepare the way of Mar-Yah, make straight in the desert a highway for our Alaha.” (Isa. 40:3; Matt. 3:3)
This utterance was not uttered in vain, neither was it confined to the days of old. It speaks from the breath of prophecy and it enters the soul of those whose hearts are soft before the very Presence of Alaha. It is not the cry of one man alone, but the cry of a people formed in the furnace of affliction, purified by obedience, and consecrated by the Word which is living and active.
The Covenant of the Last Days
Behold, the hour draws close when all that was spoken by the prophets shall come to pass. The voice of Alaha cries out across the earth, and those with ears to hear must listen. The days of wandering in darkness are ending. The veil has been torn, and the light of the new covenant now shines with power and truth.
Yeshua Mshikha has become the great High Priest appointed not by the hands of men, but by the eternal counsel of Alaha. He stands in the heavens, in the true Holy of Holies, not with the blood of animals, but with His own blood, offered once and for all. His offering has no end. It does not fade. It continues to speak on behalf of those who belong to Him. He serves not to replace the kohanim of the earth, but to fulfil and elevate their service. For the priesthood is not abolished. It is transformed, strengthened, and now aligned with the heavenly pattern. What was given to Aharon was a shadow, but what Yeshua brings is the full light. The earthly priesthood continues its role among the faithful, ministering in reverence and order, pointing always to the One who ministers above. Let no man despise the offices of service established by Alaha. Let no one call unclean what He has consecrated.
On the Light of Truth
He who walks in the light of Alaha shall not stumble, for the path illumined by the light of heaven leads not into confusion, nor into the pit of destruction. The light which is within him does not arise from his own soul, nor is it the invention of men, nor does it flicker like the fading lamps of the world. Rather, it is the holy light of the Rukha d’Kudsha sent forth as a radiant flame from before the throne of glory, where Alaha the Most High sits enthroned above the cherubim. This light is given by grace, not earned by flesh. It is a divine fire that enlightens the inward parts and purifies the secret chambers of the heart.
Wonders That Are in Your Law
“Open my eyes so that I can see the wonders that are in your Law.” – Psalm 119:18, Peshitta
This particular verse highlights David’s desire to gain deeper understanding and appreciation of Torah. Psalm 119, the longest Psalm in the Bible, consists of a deep meditation on the beauty and perfection of God’s Torah. It contains almost 200 verses, structured as an acrostic poem, with each section corresponding to a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. This structure shows the completeness and orderliness of God’s Commandments. The eighteenth verse stands out as a prayer for divine assistance in understanding Yahweh’s Torah. St. David acknowledges that without God’s help, the Torah’s full depth and beauty cannot be grasped. This recognition of human limitation and the need for God’s assistance is central to the life of faith.