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What does it mean to be human?
Hi Amelia,
I assume this is for a class? If not, we can discuss this in greater detail if you wish to write back.
To be human is to be a son or daughter of our Creator. As the children of God we have almost unlimited potential. To unleash this potential one should seek harmony with HaShem, the God of the Bible, and His Torah. As the Psalmist wrote:
Psalm 82:1 Elohim [God] stands in the divine assembly; there with the elohim [His children], he judges:
2 "How long will you go on judging unfairly, favoring the wicked? (Selah)
3 Give justice to the weak and fatherless! Uphold the rights of the wretched and poor!
4 Rescue the destitute and needy; deliver them from the power of the wicked!"
5 They don't know, they don't understand, they wander about in darkness; meanwhile, all the foundations of the earth are being undermined.
6 "My decree is: 'You are elohim [gods, judges], sons of the Most High all of you.
7 Nevertheless, you will die like mortals; like any prince, you will fall.'"
8 Rise up, Elohim, and judge the earth; for all the nations are yours.
The myriad problems of our world exist because we are not arising to our potentials. This is our shame.
Hope this is useful,
~ Rabbi Yochanan
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Messianic Rabbi Yochanan
Expertise
I will be happy to discuss all aspects of Christianity, biblical doctrine, prophecies, etc. The Bible offers a wealth of information to us! So if you are wondering what the Bible has to say about any topic drop me a note.
After 40 plus years of study and research I have concluded that the religion taught by Y'shua (Jesus) is best defined as authentic Messianic Judaism. This is the approach I bring to these questions. If you are interested in a Messianic Jewish perspective I'm here to answer.
I have hands-on experience with several different Christian denominations as well as with Judaism, the Noahide movements, Islam and more.
Experience
41 plus years of seeking God.
Provost of Yeshiva Beth HaShem: http://templebethhashem.org/yeshiva
Author of JewToo.org
Organizations
Temple Beth HaShem, Magalia, Ca.
Yeshiva Beth HaShem
Publications
JewToo.org
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Education/Credentials
I am an ordained Messianic Jewish rabbi at Temple Beth HaShem.
Education/Credentials
Ordained Messianic Jewish rabbi, three Christian ordinations (Baptist, Calvary Chapel and from an independent Christian Church), an MA in Religious Studies, an ordination in Ministry and Spiritual Counseling from the Interfaith Seminaries, 42 plus years of sincere seeking and 14 years answering questions and posting studies online.
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