Israelite DNA, not a Get-In-Free Card
Even if I knew with complete UTTER certainty... that I have inherited absolutely no Autosomal DNA, no yChromosomal DNA, and no Mitochondrial DNA from Jacob/Israel, I would yet be like a Ruth or a Caleb... and would take hold of the tzitzit of Yeshua and embrace His Ways and His assembly of covenant-keepers. THAT I do know with certainty.
People tend to misunderstand my motives and agenda.
Studying DNA and Israelite history is NOT about obtaining a get-into-the-Kingdom-free card. It is about one of the greatest treasure hunt stories ever told. And who doesn't like to find treasure?
In an ocean of lies and obfuscations, there is Truth. There are realities. There are facts... hard facts that we can and will find. But rarely do diamonds, silver, or gold simply wash up on the shores of life. We need to hunt and dig. We need to ignore the voices saying "move along, nothing to see here".
10-Israel and the hidden ones of Jew-dah... are worth searching for. They are being found, but we can find many more. If we'll only dig, look, and ask the right questions, we'll find more proofs of the fulfillment of the multitudinous promises made to Abraham, to Isaak, to Jacob, to Joseph, to Ephraim, to David, and to Levi.
Selah!
Hanok ben-Isaak
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April 15th, 2011 - 06:34
I totally agree with you. I have heard often from my fellow brethren that “do not concentrate too much on genealogy” even if I have not stated that Israelite DNA would be geti-in free card or some sort.
In worst case neglecting the DNA related issues could lead to a thinking that God of Israel doesn’t care about this promises to the natural seed of the house of Jew-dah and the house of Joseph. We should always remember NOT to boast, but honor our roots, the patriarchs of Israel and all the faithful natural branches.
Minimizing the genealogy is BIG deception and and a lie because God of Israel himself DO NOT minimize it. I would say that minimizing the DNA is very close to somekind of replacement theology.
For example when thinking about the sealing of the 144 000 from every 12 tribes of Israel it reminds me how important the restoration of the natural seed of Israel and of course many many “sojourners” with them are in the eyes of the God of Israel. No matter what we would think YHWH Elohim will fulfill His everlasting promises regarding restoring and unifying the house of Jew-dah and Joseph to ONE “stick” in His hands in the mountains of Israel.
Ez. 20: 32-38, Ez. 37:15-28
April 15th, 2011 - 06:39
And yes, I know that 144 000 sealed ones are not the whole “lump” of the all redeemed Israelites. I just wanted to use it as an example regarding how important God of Israel keeps the restoration of the the first born in His plans in general without minimizing the redemption and sanctification of all people from all nations who want to be grafted-in to YHWH’s Israel through the faith in Yeshua as the Messiah and his atoning blood and keeping of the commandments of God, the marriage vows (Rev. 12).
April 15th, 2011 - 06:42
And first of all I want to say to you Hanok that keep up the good work! I have learned a lot from Jews & Joes. I think it is a best and one of the most informative sites regarding the restoration of 12 tribes of Israel.
Bless you brother
April 17th, 2011 - 18:35
Thank you, brother! Always enjoy reading your comments. =)