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24-704: There are a few Christian groups that still celebrate the Jewish Passover - which is specifically regarding the Passover of the Angel of Death. Some of these groups are Assemblies of Yahweh , Messianic Jews , and some congregations of the Church of God (Seventh Day) . The third in this list should not be confused with the Seventh Day Adventist church. The redemption from the bondage of sin through

48-582: A class concentrating on public speaking, Obadiah School has continued to grow and today has an extensive biblical curriculum. Centered on the Bible class, each course is biblical in nature. Today the graduates form the core of the Assemblies of Yahweh with many of the graduates going on to lead local Assemblies. From its rudimentary beginnings in 1976, Meyer designed the Dalet School in the reflection of

72-475: A millennial 1,000 year Kingdom of Yahweh (Revelation 20:4) on this earth which will usher an era of productivity, miracles, love, peace and tranquillity through the universal keeping of the commandments with Yahshua the Messiah ruling as King over Earth. Leadership consists of: The Assemblies of Yahweh is led by a Directing Elder, originally Jacob O. Meyer. In accordance with his will and last testament,

96-552: A new vessel, immediately after the flour is mixed with water and pierced many times with handle of the spoon to let out the steam so that the bread will not rise (this custom is called juthante kannu kuthal in the Malayalam language . This bread is cut by the head of the family and shared among the family members after scripture reading from the Book of Exodus narrating the Passover incidence, and prayers, by traditionally dipping it in

120-412: A one-room schoolhouse. The students are given the ability to hear the instruction of underclassmen (as a review) and overclassmen (as a preview). The school today teaches over 40 children and contains classes from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Assemblies of Yahweh witness in nearly every format available to them. They believe that radio station WMLK will be instrumental in reaching people all over

144-663: Is in the Susquehanna watershed and drained southward into the Little Swatara Creek . Its area code is 717 . As of the 2010 census , the population was 499. Bethel was the original location that Cabela's was going to build their new location before they decided to build it in Hamburg . It is the home to the international headquarters of the Assemblies of Yahweh , to several small town business shops, and to

168-561: Is not part of the Sacred Name Movement . The Assemblies of Yahweh consider themselves to be the reconstituted Apostolic Assembly that went into dormancy in AD 70 . The founder, Jacob O. Meyer , learned about the name Yahweh while he was taking a biblical theological course. As a result, he became convinced of the importance of exclusively employing the names Yahweh for God and later, Yahshua for Jesus . Meyer went on to found

192-542: Is pardonable: for ignorance is no subject for blame — it rather needs further instruction), and say that on the fourteenth day the Lord ate the lamb with the disciples, and that on the great day of the feast of unleavened bread He Himself suffered; and they quote Matthew as speaking in accordance with their view. Wherefore their opinion is contrary to the law, and the Gospels seem to be at variance with them. … The fourteenth day,

216-532: The Last Supper before he was crucified, and share bread (usually unleavened) and wine instead of roasted lamb. In some traditions, the ceremony is combined with washing one another's feet , as Jesus did for his disciples the night that he suffered ( John 13:5–14 ). Saint Thomas Christians (Nazranis) in the Malabar coast of India (Kerala) have a customary celebration of Pesaha (Passover) at their homes. On

240-511: The Old and New Testaments as closely as possible. This causes the group to be viewed as an admixture of Judaism and Christianity , although they do not actually mix Christian or Jewish doctrines with the teachings of the Scriptures. They believe that in order to understand the will of Yahweh, the Bible must be harmonized and adhered to as infallible . Members believe it is integral to keep

264-496: The charoset -like drink, used along with the Pesaha bread. The Pesaha bread, especially the first baked bread of the lot, is not shared with non-Nazranis. If the family is in mourning following a death, Pesaha bread is not made at their home, but some Syrian Christian neighbours share their bread with them. The Pesaha tradition may have its origin in their likely Jewish ancestry since they are Christians whose roots can be traced back to

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288-435: The 'Memorial of Christ's Death') and other groups observe a Christian Passover version of the Jewish Passover — although all do not agree on the date or the related practices. Among those Christians who observe the Jewish Passover there are some differences in how it is done. Some Christians celebrate Passover by eating lamb, bitter herbs, and unleavened matzo . Others follow the instructions that Jesus gave to his disciples at

312-622: The Assemblies of Yahweh has since been led by two followers: Teaching Elder Jonathan S. Meyer and Deacon Nathaniel A. Meyer. They are assisted by a group of individuals called "the Work of the Ministry" who assist in practical matters and provide counsel on questions of doctrine. The Assemblies of Yahweh has two educational institutions located in Bethel, Pennsylvania, Obadiah School of the Bible and Dalet School. Begun in 1973 as Obadiah Assembly,

336-511: The Assemblies of Yahweh in 1969. The organization sometimes refers to itself as "Modern Day Elijah ", because Hebrew : אֱלִיָּהוּ , Eliyahu , means "My El is Yahweh ", also alluding to Malachi 4 and Mark 9 :12, concerning the return of the worship of Yahweh in the " latter days ". The Assemblies leaders call their faith 'True Worship', rather than Christianity or Judaism . They are less commonly known as Messianic (or Spiritual) Israelites , possibly based on John 4 :23. In 1969

360-403: The Assemblies of Yahweh received its charter from Berks County, Pennsylvania . The core of this charter reads: Our purpose is to teach and preach the word and sacred Name of our Heavenly Father and the truth of the inspired scriptures, to promote the interest of religion and the spread of spiritual holiness throughout the world. We affirm that as obedient children it is necessary to keep all of

384-557: The commandments of Yahweh including the seventh day Sabbath from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown (Exodus 20:8), the holy days as defined in Leviticus 23 and Deuteronomy 16, and a diet of clean foods as defined in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14. The Assemblies of Yahweh believes in a Great Tribulation , a Beast System which is interpreted to mean a world ruling government and synchronistic religion on this earth opposed to Yahweh's commandments (Revelation 12:17) and finally,

408-705: The commandments, statutes, and judgments (except the ritual and animal sacrifice Laws) which the Heavenly Father gave to Israel to make them a separate people, Leviticus 20:7–8; Deuteronomy 6:6–9, 25; Deuteronomy 7:6–11; Matthew 5:17–20; Romans 7:12. It is now possible through the Holy Spirit to keep these commandments by faith for our salvation, Ephesians 2:8–10; Jacob 2:17–20. We now keep a spiritual sacrifice rather than animal sacrifices, meal, and drink offerings, Hebrews 13:15–16; 1 Peter 2:5; Romans 12:1; Philippians 4:18. The Assemblies of Yahweh profess to follow

432-552: The date of Easter each year: Easter is the Sunday after the paschal full moon. This is the first full moon on or after the spring equinox, March 21. So, Easter occurs between March 22 and April 25. These dates vary among Hebrew, Gregorian, and Julian calendars, and they vary between Western (e.g. Roman Catholic) and Eastern Orthodox (e.g. Greek Orthodox) traditions. Apollinaris wrote: There are, then, some who through ignorance raise disputes about these things (though their conduct

456-467: The evening before Good Friday (called Pesaha Vyazham or Pesaha Thursday) the Pesaha bread (also called Pesaha appam ) is made at home. It is made with unleavened flour mixed with certain herbs and condiments and they use a sweet thick drink made up of coconut milk and jaggery along with this bread (can be compared to charoset of the Jewish seder). On the Pesaha night the bread is baked or steamed in

480-636: The first century AD apostolic missions in Persia and India. Catholics, Baptists, Lutherans, Episcopalians, Methodists and other Christian groups celebrate Passover on the Thursday before Easter, known as Maundy Thursday , Holy Thursday, or the Last Supper observance. When it occurs is tied to the date of Easter which varies. In 325 AD/CE the Council of Nicea adopted the following formula for determining

504-635: The sacrifice of Christ is celebrated, a parallel of the Jewish Passover 's celebration of redemption from bondage in the land of Egypt. The Jewish Passover ceremonies are held on the evening corresponding to 14 Nisan or 15 Nisan, depending whether the particular church uses a quartodeciman or quintodeciman application. In other cases, the holiday is observed according to the Hebrew calendar on 15 Nisan. Many Adventist, Sabbatarian Churches of God , Messianic Jews , Jehovah's Witnesses (who call it

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528-526: The true Passover of the Lord; the great sacrifice, the Son of God instead of the lamb, who was bound, who bound the strong, and who was judged, though Judge of living and dead, and who was delivered into the hands of sinners to be crucified, who was lifted up on the horns of the unicorn, and who was pierced in His holy side, who poured forth from His side the two purifying elements, water and blood, word and spirit, and who

552-525: The world and especially those countries that censor their networks or resist religious programs. The Assemblies of Yahweh uses many tools to spread their message across the world and contact individuals. Bethel, Berks County, Pennsylvania Bethel is a census-designated place in Bethel Township , Berks County , Pennsylvania , United States. It is located at the junction of Interstate 78 / U.S. Route 22 and Pennsylvania Route 501 . It

576-477: Was buried on the day of the Passover, the stone being placed upon the tomb Assemblies of Yahweh The Assemblies of Yahweh is a nonprofit religious organization with its international headquarters in Bethel, Pennsylvania , United States. The organization developed independently out of a radio ministry begun by Jacob O. Meyer in 1966. The Assemblies of Yahweh is the largest sacred name group, but it

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