WELCOME MESSAGE
As the end of the age approaches, many Christians are experiencing a supernatural awakening and are studying the Scriptures from a Hebraic perspective, just as the First Century followers of Yeshua (Jesus) did before the church left "the ancient paths" of the faith (Jer. 6:16). Elohim (God) is calling them out of modern-day spiritual Babylon (Rev. 18:4) to help restore, “the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints…” (Jude 1:3). This incredible awakening is manifesting itself in what has become known as the Hebrew Roots Movement.
In support of this grass roots movement, I have been led by Elohim (God) to create this website, and I pray that it will be a blessing to you! It is the product of a 38-year relationship with my heavenly Father, who has revealed many wonderful things to me.
In the "Teachings" section you will find my publications that are written from a First Century, Hebraic perspective.
I just released "The Genesis Code, Part 1: The Tabernacle and Salvation." Stay tuned for Part 2 and other publications, which will be released soon.
The "Studies" section is comprised a list of resources, beginning with the page "Recommended Study Materials," which includes many foundational, Torah-observant, teachings produced by other Hebrew Roots ministries. Check out the entire list of study materials to see what other subjects you might be interested in.
For those who want to dig deeper, visit the "Online Study Tools" page, the "Ancient Manuscripts" page, and the "Textual Criticism" page.
If you are interested in reinforcing your faith in Elohim (God) by studying the truth about the Red Sea crossing and the real Mount Sinai, visit "the Exodus/Mount Sinai" page.
The "Aviv Barley & New Moon Reports" page contains two links, one to download or order a free booklet on the Holy Days, and another to a Facebook group where you will be able to receive aviv barley and new moon reports.
Finally, be sure to check out the "Holy Bible: Ancient Paths Version" page in order to look over its key features, and to find out what separates it from other versions. This project is still in a developmental stage; however, it will soon be available for download in PDF format free of charge. In the meantime, if you would like to follow the progress of this project, consider following the Facebook Page.
May יהוה bless you!
Stephen Otto
Features of the Ancient Paths Version
The personal name of Elohim has been restored to the text in the form of the Tetragrammaton.
The words of יהוה in the Old Testament and the words of Yeshua in the New Testament are presented in blue type, which is consistent with the reason why יהוה commanded the children of Israel to attach a blue cord in their tassels (Numbers 15:37-41).
(See the Introduction of The Ancient Paths Version for the full description).The books of both the Old Testament and the New Testament have been restored to their original order, which, when combined, include seven divisions of Scripture: 1) The Torah; 2) The Prophets; 3) The Writings; 4) The Good News; 5) The Acts of the Apostles; 6) The Letters and the Apostles; and 7) The Book of Revelation.
The Hebrew Bible includes the Book of Daniel in the division, “the Writings,” while Christian Bibles include it in the division, “the Major Prophets.” Since the Book of Daniel parallels the Book of Revelation, which is placed at the end of the New Testament, the Book of Daniel is placed at the end of the division, “the Prophets.”
Includes an appendix that explains the most notable scriptural corrections.
Includes over 1100 footnotes.
Includes a Glossary of Terms.
The text is set in a double-column, verse-by-verse format for easy referencing and reading.
Topical headings are added into the text for clarity.
New Testament quotes of passages from the Old Testament are presented in bolded text.
Words that are added to the text for the sake of clarification are presented in italicized text.
FEATURED TEACHINGS
THE GENESIS CODE, PART 1:
THE TABERNACLE AND SALVATION
THE TABERNACLE AND SALVATION
Introduction
In Isaiah 46:9-10, Elohim declares, “Remember the former things of old, for I am Elohim, and there is none else. I am El, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done. Saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure….” This declaration by Elohim possibly contains the most overlooked detail regarding the understanding of prophecy. Those who desire to understand what is prophesied to happen at the end of the age must first “search out” what happened in the beginning. It makes sense, then, that the starting place for understanding the prophecies related to the end of the age is in the book of Genesis, which in Hebrew means, “Beginnings.”
King David wrote, “He built His sanctuary like the heights, like the earth which He has established forever”(Ps.78:69). A careful examination of this Scripture will reveal that it identifies three sanctuaries, which are all types of one another: 1. the “sanctuary” is a reference to the tabernacle in the wilderness; 2. the “earth” is a reference to planet earth, which is also a sanctuary; and 3. the “heights,” which is a reference to the original, heavenly sanctuary (Heb. 8:5; Ex. 25:40). Of course, it serves as the pattern for the other two sanctuaries.
The purpose of a sanctuary is to sustain life. Specifically, Elohim designed the earth to sustain physical life, and the tabernacle to sustain spiritual life. A comparison of the two will reveal that they contain equivalent, life-sustaining qualities. The life-sustaining qualities of the earth are contained in the seven days of creation, while the life-sustaining qualities of the tabernacle are contained in the seven phases of creation related to the tabernacle. Amazingly, when these equivalent, life-sustaining qualities are placed in a list, they prove to comprise a seven stage code that, if applied, will culminate in salvation! So, let’s dig deeper.
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THE BRIDE, THE GROOM AND THE TWO WITNESSES
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THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN
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COMING SOON
THE GENESIS CODE, PART 2:
THE BODY OF MESSIAH AND SALVATION
THE BODY OF MESSIAH AND SALVATION
In The Genesis Code, Part 1: The Tabernacle and Salvation, a biblical code was revealed in the book of Genesis, which is based on the seven days of creation. It is here where the keys to the prophecies that are related to the end of the age are encoded. The code has multiple applications, but perhaps none more significant than how it applies to the current, spiritual temple, the Body of Messiah (1 Cor. 3:16-17; 6:15-20; 2 Cor. 6:14-18; Eph. 2:19-22; 1 Pet. 2:5). So let’s dig even deeper!