Yom HaBikkurim: Day of Firstfruits 2008

1,980 years ago yesterday (Shabbat, just before sundown) Yahshua arose from the dead and is alive forevermore!

Yes, today is the 1,980th anniversary of the Messiah, acting as the High Priest (after the order of the Meleck Tzadik), presented the Firstfruits from the grave as the wave offering before the Father's throne in heaven. These resurrected saints were raised from the dead soon after Yahshua's resurrection (Mt 27:52-53). They walked out their graves, clothed with an incorruptible body. At that same moment the Firstfruits of the barley were being harvested by the priests in a nearby field on the Mount of Olives.

What a spectacle it must have been for the faithful Israelites who were in attendance at the Firstfruit harvest. They were there to see the fulfillment of the very rehearsal in which they were participating! It is not surprising that we read in the early chapters of the book of Acts, that. . . "a great company of Cohanim (priests) were obedient to the faith." (Acts 6:7)

Today, on the day of Firstfruits, (Sunday, April 27th) we begin the prophetic countdown to Shavuot. Each year, we count the seven Sabbaths that lead us to the 50th day which is the one day Feast of Shavuot - misnamed "Pentecost" by the Greeks. The 50th day was the day that the Jewish Apostles were "all in one accord, in one place" when they were filled with and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Apostles were obedient to the Torah Command to "count the omer" (a measure of the Firstfruits of the barley crop). The day after seven Sabbaths, we are required to have a "kadosh mikra" or holy assembly of saints at which we celebrate the goodness and blessings of our Creator. Hebrew 10:25 states, "do not forsake the assembly or yourselves together, as the manner of some (the clueless) is. . ." This statement is directly referring to the commanded assemblies of Yahweh. This year we are sponsoring (with the generous help of our ministry partners) a national assembly of saints in the "mile high city" of Denver, Colorado. It may not be Jerusalem, but almost everyone who attends from North America will have to "go up to the Feast!"

Join us for an entire family weekend adventure of music, fellowship, teaching, and worship as we celebrate the prophetic shadow picture embedded in the Feast of Shavuot. Paul Wilbur, Jimmie Black, Brenda Wheeler and others will provide the inspirational music. Glenn McWilliams and Paul Wilbur will join Michael Rood on the teaching platform and Mrs. Noah, her puppets, and their helpers will lead a weekend of entertaining Biblical adventures for the children.

There is limited seating for this event. You must register in order to attend any of the events - and you must register very soon if you want to take advantage of the special hotel pricing. This event, and the hotel, will fill up.

Please call our office today to register for the event (616-583-0200) and then immediately call the Denver Tech Center Hotel (soon to be the Double Tree) (1-800-327-2242) to secure your room. Indicate that you are with Michael Rood Ministries to receive the special $79.00 rate. You now have less than 19 days (May 15th and maybe less if capacity is reached) to make your reservations to be part of this life changing experience.

When you come to the Feast, do not come with "empty hands" (Deut 16:9-12; 14:22-27). Minister to others. Search deeply to find a way that you can be a blessing to another person. This is the Feast that culminates the Firstfruits harvest. Be prepared to share your blessings with the widow the orphan, the needy among us, and the Levites who serve the "Leavenless Bread of Life" to you.

Counting the Omer - and counting down our days to Shavuot. . .

Michael Rood
Day one, 49 days and counting

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Biblical Calendar 2008

Pomegranate Mysteries

Hair uncombed and teeth unbrushed, I groggily added the grounds to my stove top espresso pot to begin the morning after a long Shabbat of teaching and fellowship in our home in the Galilee. Rachel and Darlene had been stirring for a while, and Rachel had unexpectedly taken over the project that I had begun the night before - counting the seeds of a giant pomegranate.

Watching over her shoulder for a few moments to ensure the accuracy of the count was maintained, I noticed a little Sony pocket camera on the counter in front of her and a thought struck me. "Darlene! I need your help. Come down to the kitchen," I bellered up the stairs.

I set the pocket camera on "movie" and I directed the newly appointed camera person to focus in on the split pomegranate, and then to back up to frame the shot of Rachel into which I would enter from the side. As the smell of fresh espresso filled the room, I was awakened to the fact that an Internet program need not be a carefully scripted 28 minute 30 second production in order to be a viable teaching platform. What resulted from that impromptu low-resolution video session is, "Pomegranate Mysteries".

With the fun stylings of "video magician", Chris Hanna, I am presenting the first half of this light-weight video on the Internet for your enjoyment. As you watch it please remember that this is not a million dollar an episode Hollywood reality series that is rehearsed and planned to the nth detail, but rather the result of less than 30 seconds of planning and no rehearsal.

If you enjoy the first half of the video please let me know. We will be happy to air the other half of the video on the Internet for your entertainment and spiritual enrichment.

Watch the video now.

Chag Sameach (Happy Holy Days)

Michael Rood

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Come to Shavuot 6008 in Denver, Colorado June 13-15 to hear Glenn McWilliams open the Torah as it has never been opened before, and Michael Rood will take you on a chronological journey through the book of Revelation, if you miss this you will miss a BIG piece of the puzzle. Seating is limited so reserve your seat today!

The Pure Word Of YHWH > From The Mountain

From the Mountain

John 4:13 Yeshua answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

In our day and age clear clean refreshing water is becoming even more rare and precious than oil. The same may also be said about the pure word of YHWH. For centuries man has been polluting the waters of the earth. For centuries religion has been polluting the word of YHWH with interpretations, theologies, philosophies, and traditions. Yeshua came to bring us pure, clean, living water to refresh our weary souls. In the teaching "From the Mountain" Glenn McWilliams follows the Torah from Mount Sinai through the ages to Yeshua. Glenn answer's why Yeshua's water was living, while the rest of the river lead to the dead sea! This teaching was recorded live in Jerusalem during the Spring tour of Israel.


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Love Offering | Speakers & Singers > Shavuot 2008

We are looking for someone to give a love offering to Michael, Glenn, Paul Wilbur (Paul's assistant), Jimmie Black and Brenda Wheeler for their flights to the Shavuot Event in Colorado.

If you have it in your heart to be a blessing to the people who will be leading us into HIS present with their individual talents please contact Victoria at Victoria@michaelroodministries.com .

We are going to fly these individuals to Denver we need 100,000 frequent flyer miles. This can be in the form of four 25,000 mile units. If you will can please contact me. 616-583-0200

Thank you for your consideration on this matter,
Victoria Klump

SHAVUOT 2008 DENVER CO. JUNE 13-15

This will be a real Messianic hoot that will facilitate the meeting and fellowship of likeminded saints from across the USA and even the world. Paul Wilbur and Jimmie Black are going to provide the praise and worship time for the weekend.

The Almighty will always show up at His appointed times and if we are there, we won't be able to miss him. For the first time in over 10 years, I will be taking the audience on a chronological journey through the Book of Revelation during the weekend. Television audiences will be able to enjoy this teaching next year - but those who attend Shavuot 6008 (Pentecost 2008) will be there to see and hear it in person.

We are going to throw a party as if the Messiah Himself is attending. I am trusting in The Almighty that this event doesn't make us go broke; but I know that I need to be obedient to the position and call, He has put me in. I am hoping some of you can become a Sponsor of the Shavuot 2008 Extravaganza to ensure that the electricity stays on here in Michigan.

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See you when the smoke clears,
Michael Rood
Michael Rood Ministries Inc.

Passover 6008

Every year Passover is different. There are a thousand ways to tell the story of our deliverance from Egypt, a thousand ways to relate the prophetic shadow pictures of how the Messiah fulfilled those prophesies, and a thousand more trails to explore as we make each Passover unique to the body of Believers with whom we assemble.

However, every year Passover is the same. We rid our dwellings of all leaven before preparing the unleavened bread that we will be eating for seven days beginning at sundown the end of the 14th day of the month of the Aviv (sundown April 21st). That evening, which begins the 15th of the month of the Aviv, we will celebrate the Passover with unleavened bread and bitter herbs as we rehearse our departure from Egypt.

A lot of traditions that are fun have developed surrounding the Passover meal. Even some pagan fertility rites have found their way onto the seder plate in the "Orthodox" Passover celebration. But we will celebrate our deliverance from man-made religion and pagan sun god worship through Yahshua, while remembering that the Lamb of God was slain as our substitute so that we could follow the example of Yahshua the Living Torah.

One thing we never neglect at Passover is our modern tradition of gathering around the warm glow of the widescreen TV to watch a powerful presentation about the Messiah's fulfillment of the prophetic shadow pictures embedded in the Passover.

The Messiah: Prophecy Fulfilled is a beautiful 55 minute motion picture that factually represents the Messianic Jewish perspective of the first century followers of Yahshua. Tears flood the eyes of both young and old alike as we experience a Passover seder as it is led by a Pharisee rabbi who becomes a disciple of Yahshua. You will never be the same again!

Order The Messiah: Prophecy Fulfilled with Nick Mancuso Today or Tomorrow (4/16) by Priority Mail (+$4.60) to ensure delivery before Passover call 616-583-0200. Don't miss this heartwarming spiritual adventure.

The Triennial Torah Cycle

As the body of Messiah we are to walk in rhythm with our head, Yeshua the Messiah. Talmidim (disciples) of Yeshua are to embody the teachings of our Rabbi in our lives and walk. We are to live the Torah as Moses received it and as Yeshua taught it, free of the pollution and corruption of other rabbis and teachers. A part of walking in rhythm with our rabbi Yeshua is studying the Torah in the same manner as he did.

The Ancient Triennial Torah Cycle is the cycle of study in place in the first century when Yeshua walked the earth. Several years ago Michael Rood and others restored the Astronomically and Agriculturally Corrected Biblical Hebrew Calendar.

This year we begin to restore the Ancient Triennial Torah Cycle, starting on the first day of the first month, April 8, 6008, NOT in the fall after the feast of Sukkot. Each week studies based on the Ancient Triennial Torah Cycle will be posted at our website www.MichaelRoodMinistries.com for you to use with your study group, or family study time. The first weeks study is already available on our website. We hope that you will join us in this new adventure and delve into new depths of Torah study and understanding.

For more information on the Ancient Triennial Torah Cycle visit our website for a great series of articles on both the Ancient Triennial Torah Cycle and the Astronomically and Agriculturally Corrected Biblical Hebrew Calendar.

Want to argue with friends? Get The Creator's Calendar Controversy DVD "Coffee Talk" where Glenn McWilliams and Michael Rood sit down and midrash about the controversy over the calendar and the ancient triennial torah cycle. This DVD is a MUST HAVE!

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