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Is the Biblical
Menorah only a Jewish symbol?
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Is the Biblical
Menorah only a Jewish symbol?
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Jermiah. G from Florida asks: Dear Pastor Reuben, What
really is the menorah to you as a Messianic Believer in Yeshua (Jesus)?
Is it right for you (& me) to use this Jewish Biblical symbol? Can
the Christian properly use this symbol? Thank you. Pastor Reuben's Answer:
THE MENORAH
The Tabernacle's
golden lamp-stand, the menorah (Exodus 25:31-37) was a constant testimony to
the priests that they must not walk in the light of man's wisdom or
human nature but that they could fulfill the service of God only as they walk
in the light provided by Him. The seven post menorah was both a
light and a light bearer, a symbol of faith
and hope. The menorah is a
symbol of the Church as a light bearer in the world. Our Lord
Jesus said:
You are the light of the world Matthew 5:15 Be
dressed in readiness,& keep your lamps (lights) shining Luke 12:35 You
appear as lights in the world
Philippians 2 :15 Believers in
Jesus the Messiah are to reflect His light, even as He was and is the
Light. The menorah is a perfect, fitting and divine symbol of our Lord.
He was the
true light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man
John 1:9 David in Psalm 36:9 says,
In thy light shall we see light. Whether it is direct light from
Jesus, or diffused light through the Christian, all light is given to us for
perception. In Jesus the Messiah's light, we shall truly see light! In Messiah
Jesus-Yeshua, blessings and purpose! Questions are welcome from ALL readers at ALL levels and
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