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To understand the Rosh Chodesh there are a few scriptures that we must agree on first:
We must agree Psa 12:6 The words of YEHOVAH are pure words, ”no errors”
We must agree Mal 3:6 "For I, YEHOVAH, do not change;
We must agree that YESHUA is the MESSIAH.
We must agree that Heb 13:8 Yeshua the Messiah is the same yesterday, today and forever.
We must agree Mat 5:18 "For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished.
We must agree Lev 23:21 On the same day, you are to call a holy convocation; do not do any kind of ordinary work; this is a permanent regulation through all your generations, no matter where you live.
The topic is Rosh Chodesh. Something I think everyone needs to consider is this, “the bible is a “Jewish” book. It must be viewed through Hebrew eyes, and with a Hebrew mindset. We must understand that not celebrating the Rosh Chodesh on the ordained day is a salvation issue. The reason is this; Lev 23:2 "Tell the people of Isra'el: 'The designated times of YEHOVAH which you are to proclaim as holy convocations are my designated times. Who’s holy days? Who’s designated time are they…YEHOVAH’S. It is vital to know the truth and let that solid, biblical truth set you free from satan and his lies.
To study and understand Rosh Chodesh: Three things we need to have to receive the blessings of ELOHIM’S truth: 1: a bible 2: a Hebrew/English dictionary for TANAK (OT). Greek/English dictionary for the Brit HaDasha (NT). 3: a concordance for references. Things not needed to discover biblical salvational truth; 1: TALMUD (The writings of the rabbi’s). 2: the internet. Now that we have our tools ready. Let set our mind on discovering biblical truth. Let the word of YEHOVAH speak and explain itself.
To study and understand Rosh Chodesh we need our Hebrew eyes focused on the WORD and our mindset now as a brother grafted into the house of Israel. When reading the bible we must understand Hebrew is not like any other language. Hebrew is a perfect language. Meaning when a Hebrew word is used for the first time. That particular word establishes its definition. That definition and meaning of that word does not change over time, to mean something totally different 200 years later. Hebrew is not like English. English is an imperfect language that is constantly evolving. Constantly having the meaning of words changing.
Here is an example, the word "Fag" originated as a shortening of "faggot," historically meaning a bundle of sticks, and evolved through senses of burden, woman, and effeminate man, eventually becoming a pejorative term for gay men. Hebrew never changes and it does not evolve.
Now let us take a look at the Hebrew thought process called "the law of first reference".
The law of first reference or mention is guideline that must be used for studying Scripture. The law of first reference or mention says that, to understand a particular word we must find the first place in Scripture that word is revealed and study that passage. The reasoning is that the Bible’s first mention of a word or concept is the simplest and clearest for that word or concept. It establishes how that word will used throughout the bible.
Exo 12:1 YEHOVAH spoke to Moshe and Aharon in the land of Egypt; he said, Exo 12:2 "You are to begin your calendar with this month; it will be the first month of the year for you. Exo 12:3 Speak to all the assembly of Isra'el and say, 'On the tenth day of this month, each man is to take a lamb or kid for his family, one per household—
Exo 12:2 "R1ThisH2088 monthH2320 shall be the beginningH7218 of monthsH2320 for you; it is to be the firstH7223 monthH2320 of the yearH8141 to you.
BEGINNING: H7218 ראשׁ rô'sh BDB Definition: head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning
MONTH: H2320 חדשׁ chôdesh BDB Definition: 1) the new moon, month, monthly 2) the first day of the month
So…the moon is going to be sign to us, for the new month. What is the “LAW OF FIRST REFERENCE” for the word “SIGN”
LOFR
Gen 1:14 Then God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years; Gen 1:15 and let them be for lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth"; and it was so. Gen 1:16 God made the two great lights, the greater light to govern the day, and the lesser light to govern the night; He made the stars also.
SIGN: H226 אות 'ôth BDB Definition: 1) sign, signal 2) a distinguishing mark3) banner 4) miraculous sign
The moon is going to be a sign. This sign of the beginning of the month has to be viewed. It has to be seen by our eyes no matter where we live. Does the new moon begin at the conjunction, the full moon, or the first sliver? What does the LOFR show us? Something miraculous has to be seen. A distinguishing mark is seen that is how it is distinguished. The black moon does none of those things previously mentioned.
Our conclusion is simple the new month begins when the miraculous, distinguishing, sign is seen in the heavens no matter where you live. Those that follow the “black moon” fail to meet the “Law of first reference” standard for good biblical doctrine. Since this is a salvation issue according to Vayikra (Lev) 23:2 "Tell the people of Isra'el: 'The designated times of YEHOVAH which you are to proclaim as holy convocations are my designated times.
The Rosh Chodesh was sighted on 03/20/26
Exo 12:3 Speak to all the assembly of Isra'el and say, 'On the tenth day of this month, each man is to take a lamb or kid for his family, one per household—
03/29/26 at sunset was the 10th day of the 1st month
Pesach begins Friday evening 04/03/26
In the service of MESSIAH YESHUA,
Messianic rabbi Hanun be Moshe (Andrew) Dinnerman
"Jew & Gentile One in Messiah"
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