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The Genealogy of HAMASHIACH

11.18.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

The genealogy of the Messiah is expressed in two different passages of the Besoroth (the Gospels). We begin with Mattithyahu, the very first words of the Brit Chadasha (excerpt from the Cepher): Mattithyahu THE (סֵפֶר cepher) of the generation of Yahusha HaMashiach, the son of David, the son o... Read More

The Kingship of Yahusha HaMashiach

11.18.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

The Kingship of Yahusha HaMashiach What does it mean to say “only begotten" Son? We begin with the scripture commonly known as John 3:16: Yahuchanan (John) 3 16 For ELOHIYM so loved (אהב ahav) the world (תֵּבֵל tebel), that he gave his only begotten Son (יָחִיד את, eth yachiyd), that w... Read More

What is faith? - Part 1

11.17.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

There are two words worthy of consideration in regard to understanding the English word faith. The one is the Hebrew word emunah, and the second is the Greek word pistis. Both of these words are found in the underlying source texts, where these words are translated as faith. The He... Read More

The Latter Rain

11.14.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

We continue our study of this incredible cepher, the cepher of Zakaryahu. Zakaryahu (Zechariah) 10:1 Ask ye of YAHUAH rain in the time of the latter rain; so YAHUAH shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to everyone grass in the field. So, we begin with trying to und... Read More

I AM

11.13.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

In the Eth Cepher, we wrestled about with the phrase found in Shemot 3:13-14 that is commonly interpreted as follows: And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me,... Read More

Your King Comes

11.12.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

You recall that our chapter 9 of Zakaryahu opens with the edict that the burden of the word of YAHUAH in the land of Hadrach, and Damascus shall be the rest thereof: when the eyes of man, as of all the tribes of Israel, shall be toward YAHUAH. Let us recall the nature of the Word of YAHUA... Read More

The Burden of Damascus

11.11.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

Zakaryahu (Zechariah) 9:1 The burden of the word of YAHUAH in the land of Hadrach, and Damascus shall be the rest thereof: when the eyes of man, as of all the tribes of Israel, shall be toward YAHUAH. Masaw (Burden) dvar (word) YAHUAH b’eretz (in the land) khadrack (of Hadrak) v&rs... Read More

Who now is Leviy? Part 7 – The Gypsies?

11.10.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

The following information is taken from the website http://www.imninalu.net/Gypsies.htm. The term “Gypsy” is commonly used as designation for the people whose correct ethnic name is Roma. However, the same word is employed also to indicate different non-Roma groups whose lifestyle is ... Read More

Who is Leviy? Part 6 - The Admonition

11.9.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

Continuing with our discussion concerning the testimony of Leviy as set forth in the book The Testimony of the Twelve Patriarchs, let us consider Leviy’s admonition: And now, my children, I command you: Fear YAHUAH your ELOHIYM with your whole heart, And walk in simplicity according to all ... Read More

Who now is Leviy? Part 5 - The Testimony

11.7.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

Because this is a blog, it is possible to discuss outside sources beyond the Eth Cepher as well, as we will do when we seek to ascertain who is Leviy in modernity. It is certainly a question worth asking, and an inquiry worth the making. One of the books that was reviewed but ... Read More

Who now is Leviy? Part 4 - Separated

11.6.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

Bemidbar (Numbers) 8:14-16 Thus shall you separate the Leviyim from among the children of Israel: and the Leviyim shall be mine. 15 And after that shall the Leviyim go inֺ to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation: and you shall cleanse them, and offer them for an offering. 16... Read More

Who now is Leviy? Part 3 - The Anointing

11.5.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 29:34 And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this time will my husband be joined לָוָה (lavah) unto me, because I have born him three sons: therefore was his name called Leviy לֵוִי. לָוָה lavah means to twine, i.e. (by implication) to unite.&nb... Read More

Who now is Leviy? Part 2 – On Malkiy-Tsadiyq (Melchizedek)

11.4.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

In our last discussion, the priesthood of Malkiy-Tsadyq (Melchizedek) was raised. Let us see if we can explore this just a bit more. Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 14:18-20 And Melchizedek king (melech) of Salem (Shalom) שָׁלֵם brought forth bread (lechem) and wine (yaiyin): and he was ... Read More

Who now is Leviy? Part 1 – The Blessing

11.3.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

One of the most remarkable stories in Scripture is of course the blessing of Ya’akov on his 12 sons, and his two grandsons, because this blessing is still with us today and defines at its root all of western history. Those of you who are seeking foundational parameters of politi... Read More

The practice of the Feasts of Yahuah

11.2.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

Zakaryahu (Zechariah) 8:18-23 And the word of YAHUAH TSEVA’OT came unto me, saying, 19 Thus says YAHUAH TSEVA’OT; The fast (tsome) of the fourth month (Revi’iy), and the fast (tsome) of the fifth (Chamishiy), and the fast of the seventh (Shevi’iy, also Ethaniym), and... Read More

Teaching Notes

10.31.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

The following PDF documents are notes from some of the teachings Stephen Pidgeon has done in his home fellowship. They are not meant to be stand-alone documents like his Articles or Blogs. If you have specific questions about these notes, or if you would like to schedule Mr. Pidgeon to speak at your... Read More

What is righteousness?

10.31.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 15:6 And he (Avram) believed (אָמַן aman) in YAHUAH; and he counted it to him for righteousness (צְדָקָה tsedaqah). צְדָקָה tsed-aw-kaw' which means rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively ... Read More

Fasting

10.30.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

In addition to the seven feasts of YAH as set forth in Vayiqra (Leviticus) 23 and elsewhere, there are also seven fasts described in Scripture. Four fast days emerge from the scripture set forth in Zakaryahu (Zechariah) 8:19, which are declared to commemorate the destruction of both the fir... Read More

The Branch

10.29.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

We begin with the instruction to make a menorah: Shemot (Exodus) 25:31-40 And you shall make a menorah of pure gold: of beaten work shall the menorah be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same. 32 And six branches shall come out of th... Read More

Forgiveness – Part 4; That which is not forgiven.

10.28.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

While the propitiation of HaMashiach is a complete propitiation, his right hand being pierced for the sins of our right hand; his left hand being pierced for the signs of our left hand; his side being pierced for the sins of our heart; his right foot being pierced for the walk of our right ... Read More

Forgiveness – Part 3; On sin.

10.27.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

In the Hebrew, there is delineation concerning the various kinds of offenses that register before ELOHIYM and that require repentance (teshuvah). Let’ take a look at these, with the understanding that the scribes and the prophets setting forth these discussions simply sought to ... Read More

Forgiveness - Part 2

10.24.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

Let’s take a closer look at the word forgiveness. The Hebrew isהחָילִסְ celiychah, which means forgiveness, or pardon. Strong's 5547. The Greek is αφεσις aphesis (not Ephesus - Εφεσος), whic... Read More

Forgiveness - Part 1

10.23.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

Today I heard in my spirit that YAH was placing a crown of thorns on my head – the thorns of forgiveness. I was asked to consider each thorn as the pain inflicted on me, from the most grievous, and to forgive each person who had inflicted such pain. I considered this in anguish and in... Read More

The Four Horsemen

10.22.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

Many of us have heard of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, which is taken from Chizayon (Revelation) Chapter 6: Chizayon (Revelation) 6:1-8 AND I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. 2 And I saw,... Read More

A Woman in a Basket?

10.21.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

One of the substantial changes in the Eth Cepher is Chapter 5 of the book of Zakaryahu (Zechariah). Let’s take a look at the original: Zechariah 5:1-11 Then I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a flying roll. 2 And he said unto me, What seest thou? And I a... Read More

The Word “Blessed”

10.20.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

When considering the phrase “blessed are they . . .” it occurred to me that we should discover the underlying Hebrew term for this word “blessed.” Of course, the first inclination was to look at the word baruch (Baruch atah Adonai – bless you Adonai). Howeve... Read More

The Two Witnesses

10.16.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

Often, it is debated: Who are the two witnesses that are described in Chizayon (Revelation) 11? Chizayon (Revelation) 11:3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. The debate usually seeks to determin... Read More

Zionism

10.15.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

One of my favorite books in the Eth Cepher is this book of Zakaryahu, or in the common vernacular, Zechariah. Back in the days when I attended the corporate 501(c)(3) church, I would never hear anyone preach on this book, although it contains one of the most important prophecies conce... Read More

What or who are the seven spirits of YAH?

10.14.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

Who are the seven spirits of God? We begin with this passage: Zakaryahu (Zacheriah) 3:1-10 AND he showed me Yahusha the high priest standing before the angel of YAHUAH, and Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. 2 And YAHUAH said unto Satan, YAHUAH rebuke you, O Satan; even YAHUAH that ha... Read More

Would you still worship if His name was Joshua?

10.13.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

In the Eth Cepher, we have set forth the name of Messiah as YAHUSHA (יהושע). This name is identical to the name we have set forth in Numbers describing the Ephraimite Husha, the son of Nun, who was selected as one of the twelve to spy out the Promised Land during the beginning of the ... Read More

My Yoke Is Easy

10.12.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

A critical passage in the besorah of Mattithyahu keeps rising in my spirit as the Father breathes new life into this bit of wisdom in the governance of our affairs in these last hours of the age of man. Let’s begin with the preamble: Mattithyahu (Matthew) 11:27 All things are delivered... Read More

Psalm 81:3 and the Covered Moon

10.10.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

The question of the biblical calendar is one that is not easily answered, particularly the question of how the first day of the month is determined, and how the first month of the year is determined. We begin here: Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 1:14-16 And ELOHIYM said, Let there be light... Read More

What is Canonization?

9.4.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

We have heard the objection as to books canonized and books not canonized, which begs the question: What is canonizing a book all about anyway? The council of Nicea was the first to create a canon (read: rule of the newly formed Catholic - or "universal" - Church). The canonization of the books was ... Read More

The Pseudepigraphal works of Sha’ul/Pa'al/The Apostle Paul

1.20.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

We enter into that moment when those issues most volatile are presented before the reasoning public, and discuss why we have attributed some of the works of Sha’ul to Sha’ul himself, and denoted others as pseudepigraphal works. Let us consider this issue in order. First, we be... Read More

The Name of the Savior - Yahusha

1.2.2014 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

When it comes to the son of YAHUAH, there are many names being taught today. We have set forth the name of Savior as YAHUSHA (יהושע), partly because this name is identical to the name we have set forth in Bemidbar (Numbers) describing the Ephrayimiy Husha, the son of Nun, who was selected as one of ... Read More

The Scriptural Calendar

12.4.2013 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

Before using the Yom Qodesh, the code of the Scriptural calendar must be deciphered! If you herald from the Gregorian world, you will look at these dates and scratch your head. So, to best understand the days we are discussing, we first review the calendar that is used in the development... Read More

The Kingship of Yahusha HaMashiach

12.3.2013 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

What does it mean to say “only begotten” Son? We begin with the scripture commonly known as John 3:16: Yahuchanan (John) 3:16-21 For ELOHIYM so loved (אהב ahav) the world (תֵּבֵל tebel), that he gave his only begotten Son (יָחִיד את, eth yachiyd), that whosoever believes in him s... Read More

The Genealogy of HAMASHIACH

12.1.2013 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

The genealogy of HAMASHIACH is expressed in two different passages of the Basaroth (the Gospels). We begin with Mattithyahu, the very first words of the Brit Chadasha (excerpt from the Eth Cepher): Mattithyahu (Matthew) 1:1-17 THE (סֵפֶר cepher) of the generation of Yahusha HaMashiach, the s... Read More

The Scriptural Foundations of Chanukah

12.1.2013 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

For so many, Chanukah is a problem. The eight day festival which begins on the twenty-fifth day of the ninth month on the biblical calendar is practiced by those in Judaism, yet it does not have its establishment on this date in the Tanakh. The feast is described in 2 Makkabiym, which is... Read More

What we have bound, We have bound

9.17.2013 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

In deciding to publish the 87 books of the את CEPHER, we reached many conclusions; some of which were decisions to include writings that had not been included before, and some of which were decisions to exclude writings which in some cases, were included in some texts. We began with the books trad... Read More

The Aleph Tav

8.20.2013 Stephen Pidgeon Articles by Dr. P

Many of the Greek translations set forth the statement made in Chazon (Revelation) thusly: I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, says the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. Chazon (Revelation) 1:8 We note for purposes of transliteration, first, t... Read More