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The Mikvah/ImmersionThe Mikvah/ImmersionA Walk Of PurityA Walk Of Purity

For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land. Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you. - Ezekiel 36:24-25

Immersion/MikvahImmersion/Mikvah

• One of the most One of the most misunderstood teachings misunderstood teachings in the Bible is immersion. in the Bible is immersion. The Bible has much to say The Bible has much to say about immersion/or the about immersion/or the doctrine of doctrine of washing/baptisms. The washing/baptisms. The first century believers first century believers understood the teachings understood the teachings of different immersions of different immersions and their purpose.and their purpose.

Hebrews/Messianic Jews 6:1Hebrews/Messianic Jews 6:1

• Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Messiah/Christ, let us go unto perfection; of Messiah/Christ, let us go unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward from dead works, and of faith toward YHWH/GodYHWH/God

• Of the doctrine of baptism(s) and of laying on Of the doctrine of baptism(s) and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead and of hands, and of resurrection of the dead and of eternal judgmentof eternal judgment

Six Elementary TeachingsSix Elementary Teachings• Foundation of Foundation of

repentance from dead repentance from dead worksworks

• Faith toward YHWHFaith toward YHWH

• Of the Of the instructions/doctrine of instructions/doctrine of immersions/baptismsimmersions/baptisms

• Laying on of handsLaying on of hands

• Resurrection of the deadResurrection of the dead

• Eternal judgmentEternal judgment

• The Jewish people were chosen by YHWH to show all the The Jewish people were chosen by YHWH to show all the world the ways of Elohimworld the ways of Elohim

• Romans 3:1-2 - What advantage then hath the Jew? Or Romans 3:1-2 - What advantage then hath the Jew? Or what profit is there in circumcision? Much every way; what profit is there in circumcision? Much every way; chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of YHWH (or words of God)of YHWH (or words of God)

• All the festivals, customs, foods, sacrificial system, laws of All the festivals, customs, foods, sacrificial system, laws of ritual purity including immersion were given to the Jewish ritual purity including immersion were given to the Jewish people as teaching tools for us to learn more about Messiah. people as teaching tools for us to learn more about Messiah. We must always keep Messiah in the forethought of our We must always keep Messiah in the forethought of our studies and realize that all things are to give us a better studies and realize that all things are to give us a better understanding of what Messiah has done for us, and what is understanding of what Messiah has done for us, and what is in store for us. If we want rest, peace and contentment in in store for us. If we want rest, peace and contentment in our lives we must know of Him. Matthew 11:29 “Take my our lives we must know of Him. Matthew 11:29 “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls”heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls”

The Entire Bible Is Written About MessiahThe Entire Bible Is Written About Messiah

• Psalm 40:7Psalm 40:7

• ““Then said I, Lo, I come; in the volume of the Then said I, Lo, I come; in the volume of the book it is written of me”book it is written of me”

Torah Commandments - 3 CategoriesTorah Commandments - 3 Categories

• Mishpatim - Literally translated Judgments, Mishpatim - Literally translated Judgments, these are these are ethical/moral lawsethical/moral laws

• Edos - Literally translated Edos - Literally translated witnesseswitnesses

• Chukim-Literally translated Chukim-Literally translated decreesdecrees


• The moral or ethical laws that are necessary for man The moral or ethical laws that are necessary for man to live in harmony are known as to live in harmony are known as Mishpatim Mishpatim and are and are literally translated judgmentsliterally translated judgments

• The Rituals and festivals which reawaken us to The Rituals and festivals which reawaken us to important religious truths such as Sabbath, The important religious truths such as Sabbath, The Feasts, the Tefillin and the Mezuzah that remind us of Feasts, the Tefillin and the Mezuzah that remind us of YHWH’s presence are known as YHWH’s presence are known as Edos Edos and are and are literally translated as witnessesliterally translated as witnesses


• The Third group often has no explicit reason The Third group often has no explicit reason given for their existence except for Israel’s given for their existence except for Israel’s identification as YHWH’s chosen people to identification as YHWH’s chosen people to the nation (Deut. 4:6). This group of laws are the nation (Deut. 4:6). This group of laws are known as known as ChukimChukim and are literally translated and are literally translated as decrees. Among the decrees of this group as decrees. Among the decrees of this group are the dietary laws as well as ritual immersionare the dietary laws as well as ritual immersion

613 Mitzvot613 Mitzvot

• A Large portion of the mitzvot only pertain to A Large portion of the mitzvot only pertain to those living in Israel & The Temple Services those living in Israel & The Temple Services and Priestsand Priests

• 365-Commands that you should NOT365-Commands that you should NOT

• 248- Commands that you SHOULD248- Commands that you SHOULD

• Today - 179 Laws relate to how I should treat Today - 179 Laws relate to how I should treat fellow believers, and hot to create a peaceful fellow believers, and hot to create a peaceful atmosphere through obedience to Our King - atmosphere through obedience to Our King - Yeshua Ha MashiachYeshua Ha Mashiach

What About the Brit Ha DashaWhat About the Brit Ha Dasha

• According to “Dakes Annodated Bible” there According to “Dakes Annodated Bible” there are at least 1,047 commands given to us in the are at least 1,047 commands given to us in the Brit Ha Dasha/Renewed CovenantBrit Ha Dasha/Renewed Covenant

• All of the New Testament is based upon The All of the New Testament is based upon The Torah/YHWH’s teaching and Instructions. Torah/YHWH’s teaching and Instructions. Yeshua IS THE LIVING TORAH!Yeshua IS THE LIVING TORAH!

Believers In YeshuaBelievers In Yeshua

• As believers in Yeshua and servants of YHWH’s As believers in Yeshua and servants of YHWH’s Kingdom, we are commanded to walk by “FAITH” Kingdom, we are commanded to walk by “FAITH” and fulfill the TORAH by applying its moral and fulfill the TORAH by applying its moral principles to our relationships with fellow believers.principles to our relationships with fellow believers.

• Rav Shaul taught that he was not delivered from the Rav Shaul taught that he was not delivered from the TORAH but rather was “within the framework of the TORAH but rather was “within the framework of the TORAH as upheld by the Messiah”TORAH as upheld by the Messiah”

The Jewish Background of Christian BaptismThe Jewish Background of Christian Baptism

History Of The Jewish MikvehHistory Of The Jewish Mikveh

• The term The term mikvehmikveh in Hebrew literally means any in Hebrew literally means any gathering of waters, but is specifically used in gathering of waters, but is specifically used in Jewish Law for the waters or bath for the ritual Jewish Law for the waters or bath for the ritual immersion. The building of the immersion. The building of the mikvehmikveh was so was so important in ancient times it was said to take important in ancient times it was said to take precedence over the construction of a synagogue. precedence over the construction of a synagogue. Immersion was so important that it occurred Immersion was so important that it occurred before the high Priest conducted the service on before the high Priest conducted the service on the Day of Atonement, before the regular priests the Day of Atonement, before the regular priests participated in the Temple Service, before each participated in the Temple Service, before each person entered the Temple complex, before a person entered the Temple complex, before a scribe wrote the name of God, as well as several scribe wrote the name of God, as well as several other occasionsother occasions


• The Mishnah attributes to Ezra a decree that each The Mishnah attributes to Ezra a decree that each male should immerse himself before praying or male should immerse himself before praying or studying. There are several Jewish groups that studying. There are several Jewish groups that observed ritual immersion every day to assure observed ritual immersion every day to assure readiness for the coming of the Messiah. The readiness for the coming of the Messiah. The Church Fathers mentioned on of these groups Church Fathers mentioned on of these groups called Hemerobaptists which means “daily called Hemerobaptists which means “daily bathers” in Greek. Among those used to regular bathers” in Greek. Among those used to regular immersion were the Essenes and others that the immersion were the Essenes and others that the Talmud calls “tovelie shahrit” or “dawn bathers”Talmud calls “tovelie shahrit” or “dawn bathers”


• On the third day of creation we see the source On the third day of creation we see the source of the word mikveh for the first time in of the word mikveh for the first time in Bereshit/Genesis 1:10 when YHWH says Bereshit/Genesis 1:10 when YHWH says ‘….to the gathering (mikveh) of waters, He ‘….to the gathering (mikveh) of waters, He called seas” Because of this reference in called seas” Because of this reference in Bereshit/Genesis the ocean is still a legitimate Bereshit/Genesis the ocean is still a legitimate mikvehmikveh

The Mikvaot Around The TempleThe Mikvaot Around The Temple


• The Brit Ha Dasha/Renewed Covenant tells us that The Brit Ha Dasha/Renewed Covenant tells us that many of the early Messianic Believers daily activities many of the early Messianic Believers daily activities were centered around the Temple. were centered around the Temple.

• Historically, we know that there were many ritual Historically, we know that there were many ritual immersion baths (mikvaot) on the Temple Mount immersion baths (mikvaot) on the Temple Mount including one in the Chamber of Lepers situated in including one in the Chamber of Lepers situated in the northwest corner of the Court of womanthe northwest corner of the Court of woman


• Josephus tells us that even during the years of war (66-73 Josephus tells us that even during the years of war (66-73 AD) the laws of ritual immersion were strictly adhered to AD) the laws of ritual immersion were strictly adhered to (Jos Wars 4:205). (Jos Wars 4:205).

• The Temple itself contained immersion baths in various The Temple itself contained immersion baths in various places for the priests to use, even in the vaults beneath the places for the priests to use, even in the vaults beneath the court (Commentary to Tam 26:6 Tam1:1) The High Priest court (Commentary to Tam 26:6 Tam1:1) The High Priest had special immersion pools in the Temple, two of which had special immersion pools in the Temple, two of which are mentioned in the Mishnah.are mentioned in the Mishnah.


• We are told one of these was in the Water Gate in the We are told one of these was in the Water Gate in the south of the court and another was on the roof of the Parva south of the court and another was on the roof of the Parva Chamber.Chamber.

• There was an additional place for immersion on the Mount There was an additional place for immersion on the Mount of Olives which was connected with the burning of the Red of Olives which was connected with the burning of the Red HeiferHeifer

• A Special ramp led to the mikveh on the Mount of Olives A Special ramp led to the mikveh on the Mount of Olives from the Temple Mount, which was built as an arched way from the Temple Mount, which was built as an arched way over another arched way to avoid uncleaness from the over another arched way to avoid uncleaness from the graves in the valley belowgraves in the valley below

• Recent archaeological excavations have found 48 different Recent archaeological excavations have found 48 different mikvaot near the Monumental Staircase leading into the mikvaot near the Monumental Staircase leading into the Temple ComplexTemple Complex

Why Be Immersed?Why Be Immersed?• To the ancient Jew, the mikveh was a process To the ancient Jew, the mikveh was a process

of spiritual prufication and cleansing, of spiritual prufication and cleansing, especially in relation to the various types of especially in relation to the various types of Turmah or ritual defilement when the Temple Turmah or ritual defilement when the Temple was in use. was in use.

• Although YHHW has not revealed all the Although YHHW has not revealed all the meaning of the mikveh, it is obvious because meaning of the mikveh, it is obvious because the amount of space given to it in Scripture, the amount of space given to it in Scripture, and the effort of Yeshua to fulfill it, the and the effort of Yeshua to fulfill it, the command is of utmost importance.command is of utmost importance.

How Immersion Was DoneHow Immersion Was Done

• Jewish immersion has never been taken Jewish immersion has never been taken lightly, but in ancient times immersion was to lightly, but in ancient times immersion was to be performed in the presence of witnesses. be performed in the presence of witnesses.

• Prior to the Mikvah they had already bathed Prior to the Mikvah they had already bathed and cut their nails and made a fresh profession and cut their nails and made a fresh profession of his faith before the designated “fathers of of his faith before the designated “fathers of the baptism” the baptism”

How Immersion Was DoneHow Immersion Was Done• The individual stood The individual stood

straight up with the feet straight up with the feet spread and the hands held spread and the hands held out in front. out in front.

• The candidate would The candidate would totally immerse themselves totally immerse themselves by squatting in the water by squatting in the water with a witness or baptized with a witness or baptized doing the officiating. doing the officiating.

• Matthew 3:16a “And after Matthew 3:16a “And after being baptized, Yeshua being baptized, Yeshua went up immediatley from went up immediatley from the water...the water...

How Immersion Was DoneHow Immersion Was Done

• Although it is the Jewish belief that repentance Although it is the Jewish belief that repentance is necessary, purification from defilement is is necessary, purification from defilement is done primarily through water, while other done primarily through water, while other effects of sins are covered by bloodeffects of sins are covered by blood

• Romans 4:7Romans 4:7

• Hebrews 9:22 Note “almost all things”Hebrews 9:22 Note “almost all things”

• The concept of immersion in rabbinic literature The concept of immersion in rabbinic literature is referred to as a new birth.is referred to as a new birth.

Six other important aspects of ancient Jewish Six other important aspects of ancient Jewish immersion:immersion:

First AspectFirst Aspect

– Immersion was accompanied by exhortations and Immersion was accompanied by exhortations and benedictionsbenedictions

– A convert would reaffirm his acceptance of the Torah A convert would reaffirm his acceptance of the Torah by declaring “I will do and I will hear”, which was a by declaring “I will do and I will hear”, which was a phrase from the oath that was originally taken by the phrase from the oath that was originally taken by the priests not to forsake the Torahpriests not to forsake the Torah

– This ritual demonstrates the willingness of the convert This ritual demonstrates the willingness of the convert to forsake his Gentile (Pagan, confused and without to forsake his Gentile (Pagan, confused and without God) backround and assume his Jewish identity by God) backround and assume his Jewish identity by taking on the status of one who keeps the taking on the status of one who keeps the commandmentscommandments


According to a number of Jewish sages, According to a number of Jewish sages, mayimmayim, , which is the Hebrew word for water, shares the which is the Hebrew word for water, shares the same same root as the word “mah” meaning ‘what”.root as the word “mah” meaning ‘what”. This teaching points out that when a person This teaching points out that when a person immerses in water, he is nullifying the fleshly immerses in water, he is nullifying the fleshly ego and is asking “what am I’. In the same ego and is asking “what am I’. In the same manner that Moses and Aaron did in Exodus manner that Moses and Aaron did in Exodus 16:7 when they said to YHWH ‘we are what?”16:7 when they said to YHWH ‘we are what?”


• Second AspectSecond Aspect– The Jewish baptism candidates were often The Jewish baptism candidates were often

immersed there times. The idea of total immersion immersed there times. The idea of total immersion comes from the Scriptures in Leviticus 15:16, comes from the Scriptures in Leviticus 15:16, when it says “he shall wash all his flesh in the when it says “he shall wash all his flesh in the water” One reason it was customary to immerse water” One reason it was customary to immerse three times was because the word mikveh occurs three times was because the word mikveh occurs three times in the Torah.three times in the Torah.


• Third AspectThird Aspect– According to Jewish law the immersion had to have a According to Jewish law the immersion had to have a

required witness. Dr. William LaSor in the Biblical required witness. Dr. William LaSor in the Biblical Archeology Review says apparently the Biblical phrase Archeology Review says apparently the Biblical phrase “in the name of” was an indication of the required “in the name of” was an indication of the required witness. In several Brit Ha Dasha/New Testament witness. In several Brit Ha Dasha/New Testament references such asreferences such as

• 1 Corinthians 1:13, 15; Matthew 21:25; Acts 1:22 and 1 Corinthians 1:13, 15; Matthew 21:25; Acts 1:22 and Acts 19:3 we see early baptism mentioned in Acts 19:3 we see early baptism mentioned in conjunction with the name of individuals such as conjunction with the name of individuals such as John and Shaul/Paul. Further information on this John and Shaul/Paul. Further information on this can be found in Jewish Literature concerning can be found in Jewish Literature concerning proselyte baptism where it indicates his baptism proselyte baptism where it indicates his baptism required attestation by witnesses in whose name he required attestation by witnesses in whose name he was immersedwas immersed


• Fourth AspectFourth Aspect– The immersion candidate was not touched by the The immersion candidate was not touched by the

baptizer in Yeshua’s day. Because Leviticus 15:16 baptizer in Yeshua’s day. Because Leviticus 15:16 says “He shall wash all his flesh in the water”. says “He shall wash all his flesh in the water”. Judaism stresses that the entire body must come in Judaism stresses that the entire body must come in contact with the water of the mikveh.contact with the water of the mikveh.

– Although the mikveh was more spiritual than Although the mikveh was more spiritual than physical, often the bath had two sets of steps, one physical, often the bath had two sets of steps, one entering and another leaving so as not to defile entering and another leaving so as not to defile what had been purified.what had been purified.


• Fifth AspectFifth Aspect– The baptismal water (Mikveh) in rabbinic The baptismal water (Mikveh) in rabbinic

literature was referred to as the womb of the world, literature was referred to as the womb of the world, and as convert came out of the water was and as convert came out of the water was considered a new birth separating him from the considered a new birth separating him from the pagan world.pagan world.

– As the convert came out of these waters his status As the convert came out of these waters his status was changed and he was referred to as a “a little was changed and he was referred to as a “a little child just born” or a “child of one day’.child just born” or a “child of one day’.


• Fifth continuedFifth continued– We see the Brit Ha Dasha using similar Jewish We see the Brit Ha Dasha using similar Jewish

terms as “born anew”, “new creation”, and “born terms as “born anew”, “new creation”, and “born from above”. According to Dr. Arnold from above”. According to Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum rabbinc literature uses the term Fruchtenbaum rabbinc literature uses the term “born again” to refer to at least six different “born again” to refer to at least six different occurrences in a persons life….occurrences in a persons life….


• Note each of these life changing experiencesNote each of these life changing experiences– When a Gentile converts to JudaismWhen a Gentile converts to Judaism

– When an individual is crowned kingWhen an individual is crowned king

– At age 13 when a Jewish boy or girl chooses to At age 13 when a Jewish boy or girl chooses to embrace YHWH’s covenant and be numbered with embrace YHWH’s covenant and be numbered with the belivers - Bar/Bat Mitzvahthe belivers - Bar/Bat Mitzvah

– When an individual gets marriedWhen an individual gets married

– When an individual becomes a rabbiWhen an individual becomes a rabbi

– When an individual becomes the head of a When an individual becomes the head of a rabbinical schoolrabbinical school


• Sixth AspectSixth Aspect– Jewish law requires at least three witnesses made Jewish law requires at least three witnesses made

up of qualified leaders to be present for certain up of qualified leaders to be present for certain immersions. Ordinarily a member of the immersions. Ordinarily a member of the Sanhedrin performed the act of observing the Sanhedrin performed the act of observing the proselytes immersion, but in case of necessity proselytes immersion, but in case of necessity others could do it. Secret baptism was not acceptedothers could do it. Secret baptism was not accepted

Repentance Without BaptismRepentance Without Baptism

• One of the most important teachings in Judaism is that of One of the most important teachings in Judaism is that of repentance. According to both Scripture and rabbinic repentance. According to both Scripture and rabbinic literature, no matter how great the sin, if a person repents literature, no matter how great the sin, if a person repents and forsakes the sin before YHWH he can be forgiven.and forsakes the sin before YHWH he can be forgiven.

• As we see in the case of John, Yehsua, and all New As we see in the case of John, Yehsua, and all New Testament/Brit Ha Dasha writers, repentance was always Testament/Brit Ha Dasha writers, repentance was always involved. involved.

• According to Dr. David Flusser , The Dead Sea Scrolls as According to Dr. David Flusser , The Dead Sea Scrolls as well as the Brit Ha Dasha teach that water can purify the well as the Brit Ha Dasha teach that water can purify the body only if the soul has first been purified throughbody only if the soul has first been purified through

REPENTANCEREPENTANCE

&&

RIGHTEOUSNESSRIGHTEOUSNESS

Repent-RepentanceRepent-Repentance

• Act 2:38 Kefa said to them, "Repent, and be immersed, every one of you, in Act 2:38 Kefa said to them, "Repent, and be immersed, every one of you, in the name of Yeshua the Messiah for the forgiveness of sins, and you will the name of Yeshua the Messiah for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

• Act 3:19 "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, Act 3:19 "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord,

• Mar 6:12 They went out and preached that people should repent. Mar 6:12 They went out and preached that people should repent.

• 27 Verses in the Brit HaDasha with the word “Repent”27 Verses in the Brit HaDasha with the word “Repent”

• 23 Verses in the Brit HaDasha with the word “Repentance”23 Verses in the Brit HaDasha with the word “Repentance”• Greek-G3340 μετανοεω metanoeo Greek-G3340 μετανοεω metanoeo met-an-o-eh'-omet-an-o-eh'-o

• From G3326 and G3539; to From G3326 and G3539; to thinkthink differentlydifferently or or afterwardsafterwards, that is, , that is, reconsiderreconsider (morally to (morally to feelfeel compunctioncompunction): - repent.): - repent.

• Hebrew H5164 Hebrew H5164 נחםנחם nochamnocham

• no'-khamno'-kham

• From H5162; From H5162; ruefulnessruefulness, that is, desistance: - repentance., that is, desistance: - repentance.

Washing of the HandsWashing of the Hands

• Washing of the hands is a form of immersion.Washing of the hands is a form of immersion.

• The method of washing is either by immersion up The method of washing is either by immersion up to the wrist or by pouring 1/4 log (approximately to the wrist or by pouring 1/4 log (approximately 1/2 pint) of water over both hands from a 1/2 pint) of water over both hands from a receptacle with a wide mouth, the lip of which receptacle with a wide mouth, the lip of which must be undamagedmust be undamaged

• The water should be poured over the whole hand The water should be poured over the whole hand up to the wrist, but is effective as long as the up to the wrist, but is effective as long as the fingers are washed up to the second joint.fingers are washed up to the second joint.

Washing of the HandsWashing of the Hands

• The hands must be clean and without anything The hands must be clean and without anything to adhere to them; rings must be removed so to adhere to them; rings must be removed so that the water can reach the entire service.that the water can reach the entire service.

• The water should not be hot or discolored and The water should not be hot or discolored and it is customary to perform the act by pouring it is customary to perform the act by pouring water over each hand three timeswater over each hand three times

• The hand washing ritual is commonly known The hand washing ritual is commonly known as netilat yadayim/taking water to the hands, or as netilat yadayim/taking water to the hands, or lifting of the hands.lifting of the hands.

Water & Blood Both Illustrate YHWH’s Water & Blood Both Illustrate YHWH’s Cleansing In JudaismCleansing In Judaism

• Both water (mayim) and blood (dom)Both water (mayim) and blood (dom) are used are used constantly in the Torah and the Brit Ha Dasha/New constantly in the Torah and the Brit Ha Dasha/New Testament as the two main agents to illustrate YHWH’s Testament as the two main agents to illustrate YHWH’s cleansing. The Jews believe that uncleaness is not cleansing. The Jews believe that uncleaness is not physical, but rather a spiritual condition as related to physical, but rather a spiritual condition as related to Leviticus 11:44 where it states by wrong actions on can Leviticus 11:44 where it states by wrong actions on can make the “soul unclean”. Therefore, purification make the “soul unclean”. Therefore, purification through ritual immersion, as commanded in Scripture is through ritual immersion, as commanded in Scripture is basically involved with the soul, rather than the body.basically involved with the soul, rather than the body.


• Note how both water and blood are cited in ScriptureNote how both water and blood are cited in Scripture

– (1) Blood is used in cleansing in relation to the Passover (1) Blood is used in cleansing in relation to the Passover Lamb (Exodus 12)Lamb (Exodus 12)

– (2) Blood is used in cleansing in relation to the Day of (2) Blood is used in cleansing in relation to the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16)Atonement (Leviticus 16)

– (3) Blood is used in cleansing in relation to the Feast (3) Blood is used in cleansing in relation to the Feast Offerings (Leviticus 23)Offerings (Leviticus 23)

– (4) Blodd is used in cleansing in relation to the five (4) Blodd is used in cleansing in relation to the five Levitical Offerings (Leviticus 1-7)Levitical Offerings (Leviticus 1-7)

– (5) Blood is used in cleansing in relation to the (5) Blood is used in cleansing in relation to the atonement for the soul (Leviticus 17:11-14)atonement for the soul (Leviticus 17:11-14)


• The Use of WaterThe Use of Water

– (1) Water is used in cleansing in relation to the (1) Water is used in cleansing in relation to the seperation and the ashes of the Red Heifer (Numbers seperation and the ashes of the Red Heifer (Numbers 19)19)

– (2) Water is used in cleansing in relation to the (2) Water is used in cleansing in relation to the consecration to the Priestly ministry (Leviticus 8:6)consecration to the Priestly ministry (Leviticus 8:6)

– (3) Water is used in cleansing in relation to the Leper (3) Water is used in cleansing in relation to the Leper (Leviticus 14:1-8)(Leviticus 14:1-8)

– (4) Water is used in cleansing in relation to the different (4) Water is used in cleansing in relation to the different washings of the Law (Hebrews 9:10)washings of the Law (Hebrews 9:10)


– (5) Water is used in relation to the remission of (5) Water is used in relation to the remission of sins.sins.

• Acts 2:38Acts 2:38 Titus 3:5Titus 3:5 Mark 16:16Mark 16:16

• Acts 22:16Acts 22:16 Romans 6:3Romans 6:3 1 Peter 3:20-211 Peter 3:20-21

• Ephesians 5:26Ephesians 5:26 John 19:34John 19:34 1 John 5:61 John 5:6

• Hebrews 9:19-23Hebrews 9:19-23

Immersion PrayerImmersion Prayer

• Baruch Atah Adonai, Elohenu Melech ha-Baruch Atah Adonai, Elohenu Melech ha-Olam, asher Kid’shanu B’mitzvotav Olam, asher Kid’shanu B’mitzvotav V’tzivanu al havilahV’tzivanu al havilah

• Blessed are You, Lord God King of the Blessed are You, Lord God King of the Universe, Who has sanctified us with Your Universe, Who has sanctified us with Your commandments and has commanded us commandments and has commanded us concerning the immersionconcerning the immersion

Immersion PrayerImmersion Prayer

• Baruch Atah Adonai, Elohenu Melech ha-Baruch Atah Adonai, Elohenu Melech ha-Olam, Shehec’yanu V’kiy’manu V’higiynanu Olam, Shehec’yanu V’kiy’manu V’higiynanu Laz’man HazehLaz’man Hazeh

• Blessed are you, O Lord our God, King of the Blessed are you, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, Who has kept us alive and preserved Universe, Who has kept us alive and preserved us and brought us to this appointed timeus and brought us to this appointed time

SummarySummary

• A detailed study of the Jewish background to A detailed study of the Jewish background to Messianic/Christian baptism shows that it is vitally Messianic/Christian baptism shows that it is vitally important, but YHWH doesn’t always tell us why. important, but YHWH doesn’t always tell us why. Obviously the convert could repent and have apart in the Obviously the convert could repent and have apart in the life to come without it, but the emphasis seems to be life to come without it, but the emphasis seems to be pointing to the taking on of a new “believer” status pointing to the taking on of a new “believer” status illustrated as a “new birth” by immersion.illustrated as a “new birth” by immersion.

• In any covenant with YHWH the three items of YHWH’s In any covenant with YHWH the three items of YHWH’s Word, the blood and a token are always present (Genesis Word, the blood and a token are always present (Genesis 17:11).17:11).

Immersion Into Yeshua HaMashiach Immersion Into Yeshua HaMashiach Has Seven Important PointsHas Seven Important Points

#1 - Believe in Yahshua HaMashiach#1 - Believe in Yahshua HaMashiach

Acts 8:12, 34-38, 16:30-34Acts 8:12, 34-38, 16:30-34

#2.- Immersed in the Name of Yahshua #2.- Immersed in the Name of Yahshua HaMashiachHaMashiach

Acts 2:38, 8:12, 10:43, 48; 19:5Acts 2:38, 8:12, 10:43, 48; 19:5

#3- Immersed in the Blood of Yahshua #3- Immersed in the Blood of Yahshua HaMasiach HaMasiach

Jn 19:34-35, 1 John 5:6-8 Rev 1:5Jn 19:34-35, 1 John 5:6-8 Rev 1:5


#4- Burial with Yahshua HaMashiach by #4- Burial with Yahshua HaMashiach by immersionimmersion

Romans 6:3-4, Col 2:12Romans 6:3-4, Col 2:12

#5- Immersion in the likeness of Moshiach’s death #5- Immersion in the likeness of Moshiach’s death with head bowed with head bowed

Romans 6: 3-8; John 19:30Romans 6: 3-8; John 19:30

#6- Immersion by ministers sent by YHWH#6- Immersion by ministers sent by YHWH

John 20:21-23, Acts 2:38John 20:21-23, Acts 2:38


#7 -Immersion in Living Water that is created by #7 -Immersion in Living Water that is created by YHWH ElohimYHWH Elohim

Matthew 3:5-6, John 3:23, Jeremiah 2:13Matthew 3:5-6, John 3:23, Jeremiah 2:13

SummarySummary• Yeshua was always cautious to have three witnesses Yeshua was always cautious to have three witnesses

in everything He did (1 John 5:7-8).in everything He did (1 John 5:7-8).

• ““And there are three that bear witness in earth, the And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water and the blood, and these three Spirit, and the water and the blood, and these three agree in one” (1 John 5:8)agree in one” (1 John 5:8)

• In the Tenach/Old Testatment circumcision was In the Tenach/Old Testatment circumcision was considered a token of YHWH’s covenant, and in the considered a token of YHWH’s covenant, and in the Brit HaDasha/New Testament we see the same Brit HaDasha/New Testament we see the same wording concerning baptism as it is referred to as wording concerning baptism as it is referred to as “circumcision made without hands” (Colossians 2:11-“circumcision made without hands” (Colossians 2:11-12)12)

ConclusionConclusion

John 3 “Flesh give birth to flesh, but Spirit gives John 3 “Flesh give birth to flesh, but Spirit gives birth to spirit” My prayer is that, together, we birth to spirit” My prayer is that, together, we understand clearly the truth that Yahshua is understand clearly the truth that Yahshua is emphasizing. That which is born of flesh (our emphasizing. That which is born of flesh (our old man) changes status when he/she is born old man) changes status when he/she is born again-born of the Spirit through the mayim again-born of the Spirit through the mayim hayim, the Living Water, Yeshua Himself!hayim, the Living Water, Yeshua Himself!

This change of status takes place when we are immersed into mayim hayim by the Spirit of the Living God Himself.

Therefore “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless He is born of water and the Spirit”

Have you, by the Spirit of YHWH been immersed into the Mayim Hayim, Messiah Yeshua? Then you have passed through the most radical change, you are a new creation and you have entered the Kingdom of YHWH. It is in that Kingdom that you live and dwell. It is in that Kingdom that all of us who have entered by faith can truly know and experience what it is like for YHWH to be our hope our Mikvah. To YHWH be the glory forever and ever

Resources UsedResources Used

• The Holy Torah/Word of YHWHThe Holy Torah/Word of YHWH

• Peggy Pryor- Mivah A Walk of PurityPeggy Pryor- Mivah A Walk of Purity

• Ariel and D’vorah Berkowitz - The Mystery of Ariel and D’vorah Berkowitz - The Mystery of the Mikvahthe Mikvah

• Dr. Ron Mosely - The Jewish Backround of Dr. Ron Mosely - The Jewish Backround of Christian Baptism- Arkansas Institute of Holy Christian Baptism- Arkansas Institute of Holy Land StudiesLand Studies

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