The Mystery Revealed through Yahusha… The Family of God called Elohim by Rav Sha'ul   The Mystery of God, hidden from the foundation of the Universe is that YHWH’s predestined plan or His Word was to procreate a family of “godlike ones” called Elohim.  This family is likened unto a “body” called the Church.  The head is the first born son Yahusha and the body is the assembly of Chosen Saints who are also sons of God in Elohim.  Below are the scriptures to support this revelation with my commentary in parenthesis. Ephesians 1 1   Paul, an apostle of Messiah Yahusha by the will of YHWH, to the saints (Elohim) which are at Ephesus , and to the faithful in (covenant with) Messiah Yahusha: 2   Grace be to you, and peace, from YHWH our Father (of Elohim), and from the Lord Messiah Yahusha. 3   Blessed be the God (declaration of the Shema) and Father of our Lord Messiah Yahusha, who (YHWH) hath blessed us (his sons, Elohim) with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in (covenant with) Yahusha: 4   According (to YHWH’s Plan, the Word) as he (YHWH) hath chosen (predestined) us in him (self, YHWH, in Yahusha as one through marriage) before the foundation of the world (light of Gen 1), that we should be holy and without blame before him (YHWH) in love (through covenant): 5   Having predestinated us (Elohim) unto the adoption of children (sons of God in covenant) by (the blood sacrifice of) Messiah Yahusha to himself (one with YHWH like Yahusha through marriage covenant), according to the good pleasure of his (YHWH’s) will, 6   To the praise of the glory of his (YHWH’s) grace, wherein he hath (through blood sacrifice of Messiah) made us accepted in the beloved (family of Elohim, brothers of our King Messiah Yahusha). 7   In whom (Messiah Yahusha) we have redemption (from the second death, The Passover) through his blood (as the Passover Lamb), the forgiveness of sins (transgression of Law), according to the riches of his (YHWH’s) grace; 8   Wherein (covenant with Yahusha) he (YHWH) hath abounded toward us (unlimited Grace) in all wisdom and prudence; 9   Having made known unto us (Elohim) the mystery of his will (to beget a family), according to his (YHWH’s) good pleasure which he (YHWH) hath purposed (predestined to create) in himself (the Father of Elohim, the One True Living God): 10   That in the dispensation of the fullness of times (as foretold by His prophets) he (YHWH) might gather together (again) in one (through the covenant of marriage, the two shall become one) all things in (the body of) Messiah, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him(self, YHWH will reconcile creation through the sacrifice of His Son): 11   In whom (the first born Son, Messiah Yahusha) also we (too) have obtained an inheritance (as sons of God, we inherit the Universe), being predestinated according to the purpose of YHWH who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 12   That we (sons of God) should be to the praise of his (YHWH’s) glory, who first trusted in Messiah Yahusha. 13   In whom (Yahusha) ye also trusted (was the Messiah), after that ye heard the word of truth (that we too are sons of God), the gospel of your salvation (purchased through the blood sacrifice of Yahusha to consummate the covenant of marriage whereby we are ONE with YHWH): in whom (Yahusha) also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise (second witness of 1 John), 14   Which is the earnest (guarantee) of our (future) inheritance (as sons of God) until the redemption (resurrection) of the purchased possession (raised Elohim after death, born son of God), unto the praise of his glory. …. 17   That the God (declaration of the Shema) of our King Messiah Yahusha, the Father of glory (the glory of God is His sons, elohim), may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him (self, YHWH): 18   The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his (YHWH) calling (you as sons of God), and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints (the Universe), 19   And what is the exceeding greatness of YHWH’s power to us-ward (in Elohim) who believe, according to the working of his (YHWH's) mighty power, 20   Which he (YHWH) wrought in the Messiah (demonstrated), when YHWH raised Yahusha from the dead (confirming Yahusha’s sonship), and YHWH set Yahusha at YHWH’s own right hand (of the throne of Creation) in the heavenly places, 21   Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22   And (YHWH) hath put all things under his (Yahusha’s) feet, and YHWH gave Yahusha (the first born Son) to be the head (of His sons) over all things to the church (together the sons of God will liberate creation and rule over all things), 23   Which is his (Messiah's) body, the fulness of him (YHWH) that filleth all in all. Paul is carefully describing the Mystery of the Ages, which is the revelation of the eternal family of YHWH predestined and purchased through the blood of the Lamb.  That YHWH’s family is His Glory.  The head is the Messiah, the first born Son, and the rest of His sons are the body known as the Church.  This body of sons of God (Head and all) will liberate creation and rule over it within a divine system of government. **** Paul was chosen, an expert in Torah and prophets, because he was trained to fully understood the division in the House of God between the House of Israel and the House of Judah.  And Paul fully understood (through revelation) the revealed mystery that the Jews did not comprehend that the Messiah would come twice to reconcile the two houses.  First as Yahusha stated he would come for the lost sheep of the House of Israel.  Who had been hopelessly separated from their God and scattered among the gentile nations losing all knowledge of their birthright.  Then a second time as Messiah ben David to save the House of Judah.  With that overwhelming truth of His Plan in mind, we completely understand Paul's mission: Ephesians 2 11   Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12   That at that time ye were without the Messiah (lost in exile among the Gentile nations), being aliens (in strange lands) from the commonwealth of Israel (descendants of Jacob to which you truly belong), and strangers from the covenants of promise (YHWH made to His people), having no hope, and without YHWH in the world (as a result of being separated and dispersed for rebellion): 13   But now in Messiah Yahusha ye (House of Israel, the lost sheep) who sometimes were far off (scattered among the gentiles) are made nigh (restored again to your inheritance, the commonwealth of Israel) by the blood of Messiah (you are one with YHWH as Elohim through marriage covenant consummated by the blood of Yahusha). 14   For (Yahusha) is our (sons of God) peace, who hath made both (houses, Israel and Judah) one (again, coming as Messiah ben Joseph to reclaim the lost sheep of the House of Israel), and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us (Yahusha’s role as High Priest); 15   Having abolished (death) in his flesh the enmity (hatred toward or rebellion against), even the law of commandments contained in ordinances (of YHWH that we must keep through Love, having found Grace for our transgressions); for to make in himself of twain (House of Isreal and House of Judah) one new man (Remnant Israel), so making peace (between the sons of God); 16   And that he (Yahusha) might reconcile both (houses) unto YHWH in one body (fulfilling prophecy of the Messiah to reunite Israel) by the cross (through covenant), having slain the enmity (our rebellion against the Law of God by extending GRACE in light of transgression) thereby: 17   And (Yashua) came and preached peace to you (House of Israel) which were afar off (scattered among the gentile nations), and to them (House of Judah) that were nigh (in the land of Israel and not lost). 18   For through him (Yahusha the High Priest) we both (Jews/Judah and Israel/gentiles) have access by one Spirit (of Elohim) unto the Father (of Elohim… YHWH). 19   Now therefore ye are no more strangers (to YHWH) and foreigners (in pagan lands as lost sheep), but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God (family of Elohim); 20   And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Yahusha the Messiah himself being the chief corner stone (in the Church, the Temple of YHWH, the family of God); 21   In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in YHWH: 22   In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of YHWH through the Spirit (The Temple of God now resides collectively in the hearts of His sons). Paul was commissioned to recall the lost sheep of the House of Israel in fulfillment of the prophetic word spoken by His prophets. Now, having first explained the mystery of Elohim in Chapter 1, then describing how the Messiah was sent to reclaim the lost sheep of the House of Israel and reunite both houses as one through covenant… Paul continues Ephesians 3 1   For this cause (to reclaim the lost sheep scattered among the gentiles) I Paul, the prisoner of Messiah Yahusha for you (who are considered) Gentiles, 2   If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of YHWH which is given me to you-ward (making full the law bringing grace in light of transgression): 3   How that by revelation (Paul was given unique understanding of the two comings of Messiah) he made known unto me the mystery (of the reunification into one body the divided sons of God, the Family of Elohim); as I wrote afore in few words, 4   Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Messiah. 5   Which in other ages (before Messiah came, the first of two comings) was not made known unto the sons of men (they were clearly in prophecy, but hidden from understanding), as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; 6   That the Gentiles (House of Israel who were divorced and scattered) should be (recalled, reclaimed, and reunited with the House of Judah) fellowheirs (in the commonwealth of Israel), and of the same body (in Elohim with the House of Judah), and partakers of his promise (of reconciliation and grace in light of transgression of Law) in the Messiah by the gospel: 7   Whereof I was made a minister (for this purpose to reclaim you from among the gentile nations), according to the gift of the grace of YHWH given unto me by the effectual working of his power. 8   Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of the Messiah; 9   And to make all men see what is the fellowship (brotherhood) of the mystery (of Elohim that we are sons of God), which from the beginning of the world (when Elohim was created, light of Gen 1:3) hath been hid in YHWH, who created all things by Messiah Yahusha: 10   To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church (the full assembly of sons of God, Elohim) the manifold wisdom of YHWH, 11   According to the eternal purpose (to beget a family) which YHWH purposed in Messiah Yahusha our Lord: 12   In (covenant with) whom (Yahusha) we (both Houses, Israel and Judah) have boldness and access (to YHWH our Father) with confidence (Abba Father) by the faith of him (who is a son). 13   Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. 14   For this (to reclaim the lost sheep) cause I bow my knees (Paul prayed to YHWH) unto the Father (of Elohim, YHWH, the Shema) of our Lord Messiah Yahusha (first born son of YHWH in the Family of Elohim), 15   Of whom (YHWH) the whole family (Elohim) in heaven and earth is named, 16   That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17   That the Messiah may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18   May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19   And to know the love of the Messiah Yahusha, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of YHWY. 20   Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21   Unto YHWH (the Father) be glory in the church (Elohim) by Messiah Yahusha throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. The Old Testament did not make it clear that the king would have to come twice, and that there would be a lengthy gap between His arrivals. Therefore the present age is called a mystery. A particular feature of the present age, unknown in the Old Testament, is that Jew and Gentile would be united into one Body. Israel didn't realize that because of their disobedience, God would temporarily set it aside and call a new people by His name. So all the details of the church age were a mystery prior to the New Testament.

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