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The Light of the World Part II

Posted on July 14, 2013 by K. Gallagher
The mystery of light still baffles modern scientists and theologians alike. We explored some
of the reasons why in The Light of World Part I. In this post, I hope to take the scientific
and spiritual dynamics a step further.
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
The electromagnetic spectrum is the term used by scientists to describe the entire range of
natural light. This spectrum is broken into seven specific regions. Subdividing into smaller
spectra is done mostly on the basis of how each region of electromagnetic waves interacts
with matter. The diagram below depicts the electromagnetic spectrums seven regions.

As the graphic above shows, visible light only comprises about 1.5% of the entire light
spectrum. Thus, we could say that we are blind to the vast majority of light. And the only
reason we can see visible light is because God built special receivers right into our heads:
our eyes.
If the natural world teaches us about the spiritual world, then we can deduce that (left to
ourselves) we are blinded to at least 98.5% of spiritual light as well. Since light in the
Bible is often synonymous with the Torah (Law), Word, and Yeshua (Jesus), is it any
wonder that God compares us to a blind person when we reject His Law, Word, and/or
Yeshua? Consider the following Scripture verses:
The Torah (law), the Word and Yeshua are LIGHT
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. (Ps.119:105)
The entrance of thy words give light; it gives understanding to the simple. (Ps.119:130)

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law (Torah) is light; and reproofs of instruction
are the way of life: (Pr. 6:23)
To the law (Torah) and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is
because there is no light in them. (Is. 8:20)
This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness
rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil. (20) For everyone who does evil hates
the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. (21) But
he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as
having been wrought in God. (Jn. 3:19-21)
I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain
in darkness. (Jn. 12:46)

What the above verses teach us is that Gods light is the only true light. Only His light can
illuminate our darkness. Therefore, it is vital that we receive His light. Sadly, many of those
that claim to follow Yeshua (Jesus) reject His Torah or law, and replace it with traditions of
their own making. According to Isaiah (8:20), there is no light in this type of worldview.
Perhaps Israel (Gods people including both Jews and Gentiles), truly are blind in part
as Paul stated in Romans 11. Something is missing. But this is a lengthy discussion best
treated with its own set of posts. For now, consider that God uses the Torah (law), the Word
and Yeshua as equivalent expressions throughout Scripture. Each of these concepts is what
YHWH judges to be His LIGHT. And they are NOT mutually exclusive of one another no
matter what modern theology claims.
It is no coincidence that the electromagnetic spectrum has SEVEN ranges or types of
natural light. Spiritually speaking, this is a perfect picture of the SEVEN branched menorah
the epitome of Gods Spiritual light that radiates through and by our Messiah, Yeshua.
Visible Light
If all the different wavelengths of visible light fall on the eye at the same time, white light
is seen. However, if that light is refracted, there are SEVEN (that number keeps popping
up!) possible colors visible to the human eye as shown in the figure below.

ROY-G-BIV is the acronym that represents all of the colors in the visible spectrum of light.
R (red) O (orange) Y (yellow) G (green) B (blue) I (indigo) V (violet). Not only
are those the colors we can see as humans, but they are also in the right order. Red has the
longest wavelength and violet has the shortest. In other words, red is the least energetic and
violet is the most energetic of the visible spectrum[1]. We will look more closely at these
colors when we explore the rainbow in a later post.
The prophet Ezekiel was blessed with a colorful vision of heaven. In the verses below,
notice the many colored stones, the mention of fire (a form of light), and the reference to
the rainbow. All these images are given to us by the prophet to describe the throne room
and glory of YHWH.
Ezek. 1:26-28 And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a
throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne was the
likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it. (27) And I saw as the color of amber,
as the appearance of fire round about within it, from the appearance of his loins even
upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I saw as it were the
appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about. (28) As the appearance of the
rainbow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness
round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of YHWH. And when I
saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake.
In a like manner, the Beloved disciple John was also given a vision of the throne room.
Notice the similarities and the reference to colors and light.
Rev 4:2-3 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven,
and one sat on the throne. (3) And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a
sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an
emerald.
Ezekiel and John could see a rainbow (refracted light) surrounding the throne of YHWH,
which means the one at its center, must be nothing less than pure white light! Also notice
Ezekiels description of seeing amber. Amber has a GOLDEN look and sheen. Can you
think of a symbol in scripture that is amber or golden in color and also displays light?
The Menorah

There is no better symbol in all of scripture to encompass the theme of YHWH/Yeshua as

Light than the Menorah. The menorah was first described to us through Moses when
YHWH gave him instructions for the furnishings of the holy place in the tabernacle.
Menorah is the Hebrew word for a candlestick or lamp stand. This word literally denotes
the means by which light comes or that which bears light. The menorah had a very specific
design. Speaking of this holy piece of furniture, YHWH said:
Ex. 25:31-39 And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the
candlestick be made (32) And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three
branches of the candlestick out of the one side, and three branches of the candlestick out of
the other side: (33) Three bowls made like unto almonds, with a knop and a flower in one
branch; and three bowls made like almonds in the other branch, with a knop and a flower:
so in the six branches that come out of the candlestick (37) And thou shalt make the
seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over
against it(39) Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels.
While other implements of the sanctuary were to be overlaid with gold, ONLY the menorah
was to be made of ONE solid piece of PURE gold. In three passages of scripture, the
menorah is called the pure menorah[2]. All the tabernacle furnishings were to be made
precisely as YHWH showed Moses on the mountain[3], but He repeats the instruction only
in reference to the menorah emphasizing its significance.
Ex. 25:40 So see, and do according to the pattern which was shown to you on the
mountain
Lets look at some facts about the menorah[4]:

It is fashioned out of ONE piece of hammered gold.

Its designed to resemble and almond tree. (Notice its decorations)

It has ONE central shaft with 3 out workings on each side. (7 Branches)

Common Israelites, not the priests, provided the pure olive oil that kept the menorah
continually burning. (Ex. 27:20-21)

One Piece of Hammered Gold

The menorah was the only piece of holy furniture that was made solely of pure gold. Even
the Ark of the Covenant in the Most Holy Place was made of acacia wood overlaid in gold.
The fact that it took one piece of gold measuring a talent to make the menorah speaks to the
oneness of this set apart object. Since the Holy Place was completely covered, the menorah
would be the only light source for the priests to perform their duties. When you look at or
think of the golden menorah, your first thought should be the on its first description: One.
Which is UNITY.

Dt. 6:4 Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!
Almond Tree
Gods instructions for the menorah included decorations from the almond tree. In Hebrew,
the almond is called eshkedia, which literally translated means to be alert, watchful, and
to be awake. Interestingly, the almond tree is the first tree to bloom or wake-up in Israel
in the early spring. Moreover, an almond is shaped like the human eye, thus in Hebrew it is
named after the function of the eye. Jeremiah has a passage that illustrates these concepts
beautifully.
Jer. 1:11-12 Moreover the word of YHWH came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest
thou? And I said, I see the branch of an almond tree [esh kedia]. (12) Then said YHWH
unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I am watching [shoked] over my word to perform it.
In this passage, YHWH uses something very tangible (the almond tree) to picture
something abstract (His watchful eyes). Zechariah confirms this image.
Zec. 4:2-6 And he said to me, What do you see? I said, I see, and behold, a menorah
all of gold, with a bowl on the top of it, and seven lamps on it, with seven lips on each of
the lamps that are on the top of it. (3) And there are two olive trees by it, one on the right
of the bowl and the other on its left. (4) And I said to the angel who talked with me,
What are these, my lord? (5) Then the angel who talked with me answered and said to
me, Do you not know what these are? I said, No, my lord. (6) Then he said to me,
This is the word of YHWH to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,
says YHWH of hosts.
The angel goes on to further explain the vision.
Zec. 4:10 For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice, and shall see the
plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. These seven are the eyes of Yahweh, which range
through the whole earth.
The seven flames of the golden Menorah are like seven eyes proceeding from YHWH (the
LORD), that scan to and fro throughout the earth. In both Jeremiah and Zechariah, the
emphasis is on seeing and YHWHs continual watchfulness over the fulfillment of His
Word.
Ps. 121:4 Behold, He who keeps Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep.
This motif also suggests that YHWH is the Light (the menorah itself) and that the branches
are truly His eyes. These are the seven spirits that John describes in Revelation[5]. In
nature, it is through the one pure white channel of visible light refracting into six branches
that we are able to see glorious color; and so it is through the one main shaft of the menorah
branching into six other flames that we see the glory of our Holy God. Perhaps this why
Isaiah says of the BRANCH (Messiah):

Is. 11:1-2 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a BRANCH from his
roots shall bear fruit. (2) And the Spirit of YHWH shall rest upon him, the Spirit of
wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and
the fear of YHWH.
The 7 Branches and 7 Spirits of YHWH
Like the Menorahs seven branches, there are seven Spirits of God. The fullness of the
Spirit of YHWH is represented in the main shaft of the golden menorah. All the other 6
branches are rooted and spring forth from this single shaft: wisdom, understanding,
counsel, power, knowledge and reverence (fear). Each of these manifestations of Gods
Spirit operates as creative forces or agents in creation, restoration and renewal from
Genesis to Revelation.
As Ive mentioned in several other places on this blog, Dr. Hollisa Alewines The Creation
Gospel explores these spirits in detail. If I could recommend one thematic study or biblical
paradigm for you to learn, The Creation Gospel would be at the top of the list every time.
This study helps you to build understanding by showing you how the smaller pictures
found in the Scriptures fits into the greater picture. For now, consider that the 7 Spirits of
God are like the 7 tongues of fire that illuminate the golden menorah.
In the following diagram, the electromagnetic spectrum is transposed with a likeness of the
tabernacle menorah. Notice the visible spectrums 7 colors coming forth from the main
stem of white light. Remember the heavenly throne room pictured by Ezekiel and John?
What better symbolism could have been given to these men to illustrate the majesty of the
God of LIGHT? He truly covers Himself with light as a garment!
Ps. 104:2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the
heavens like a curtain.

Conclusion

The electromagnetic spectrum depicts 7 forms of light. Of these 7, we can only see
1 tiny sliver equaling 1.5% of the spectrum.

Visible white light refracts into 7 seven colors or wavelengths that increase in
intensity.

YHWH uses a 7 branched golden menorah to symbolize His Light.

Imagery in Scripture equates YHWHs Light with the Torah (Law), His Spirit,
Messiah, His Word, His Eyes, His Power, etc.

Do you think it is a coincidence that science describes natural light with 7

manifestations long after YHWH established this fact in Scripture with the menorah?
More to come on the Rainbow and YHWHs Throne, The Menorah, the Tree of Life, Mt.
Moriah and Resurrection. Click here for Part III.

[1] Creation Gospel students will find this truth rather fascinating because the spring side
of the menorah deals more with families and individuals while the fall side deals with a
nation or the nations. There is a direct increase in intensity as the spring feasts of YHWH
progress into the fall festivals. This mimics increase in intensity of the colors energy
wavelengths as they progress on the spectrum.

[2] Ex. 31:8, 39:37, Lev. 24:4

[3] Ex. 25:9
[4] Valerie Moody has an excellent workbook on the menorah called: Secrets of the
Menorah. Even seasoned Hebraic Roots followers will find some treasures in its pages.
Although I didnt see this particular book at her website, you can contact her about possibly
obtaining a copy. http://www.vmoody.com/
[5] Rev. 1:4

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The Light of the World

Posted on June 18, 2013 by K. Gallagher

Light. Science and nature will not deny that every living thing depends on light either
directly or indirectly to maintain life. This picture in the natural world has a mighty lesson
to teach us about the immense spiritual world around us. So, what is light? I hope to show
you through the scientific exploration of natural light and the Scriptures that our Elohim
(God) is truly the Light of the World[1].
What is Light?
Ask any scientist and youre likely to get varied answers. The truth is that even with the
many technological advantages that we have today, light remains a scientific mystery[2]. As
soon as scientists think theyve figured out this mystery, light surprises them yet again.
Perhaps this is what provoked Albert Einstein to say:
For the rest of my life I want to reflect on what light is
Quantum physics and the theory of Relativity, two of modern physics great paradigm
shifts , started from anomalies in the behavior of light. Both thoughts led to radical new
understandings of the nature of light. It seems that light occupies a very special place in the
universe. In some ways, it is more fundamental than space, time or matter.
The biggest question of light is whether it is a wave, a particle, or both. The classical
description of light defines it as an electromagnetic wave. This means that it is a varying
electric and magnetic field, which spreads out from one place to another. Light doesnt have
physical mass; instead it is energy. The modern quantum mechanical description says that
light can also be considered to be particles called photons. These photons carry energy and
momentum but they also have no mass.
Science defines light as having no physical substance or no mass, yet it is carried by a very
real and observable means. YHWH describes Himself as Light thousands of years before
modern science. Like light He has no physical substance; He is a Spirit[4]. Yet, He has
given us an observable substance: His Word. It is the Word that took upon flesh to show
us the Light[5].

Ps. 27:1 YHWH is my light and my salvation

Jn. 8:12 Then spake Yeshua (Jesus) again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world
1Jn. 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that
God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Jn. 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Quantum mechanics tells us that no matter can exist without light and all matter exists of
invisible particles. Thus, light is necessary not only for life, but for any form of matter. The
first recorded speech of Elohim (God) in our Bibles is Let there be Light. This is the
Hebrew word ohr. It shares the root with the Hebrew word for order and box. In
Hebrew thought, a box helps keep things in order. Therefore, light is also necessary to
maintain order[6]. Even the English word order begins with this same sound ohr. Thus,
light is a sort of containment for the structure of our universe. As good science teaches us,
light is what holds quanta particles together and all matter consists of invisible particles.
Thus, light literally holds our universe together.
Rom. 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen,
being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so
that they are without excuse:
Col. 1:17 And he (Yeshua) is before all things, and by him all things consist[7] [are held
together].
According to Wikipedia, Light is electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength that is visible
to the human eye (in a range from about 380 or 400 nanometers to about 760 or 780 nm).
In physics, the term light sometimes refers to electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength,
whether visible or not. [8]
Light is a form of what we call radiation. The electromagnetic waves produced by light
move in a manner similar to the waves produced by a stone dropped in a pool of water. The
transverse waves of light from a light source spread out in expanding circles much like the
waves in a pool. However, the waves in the pool are very slow and awkward in comparison
with light, which travels approximately 186,000 miles per second.
Scientists have come to the conclusion that the speed of light is not only observed to be
constant, but that it does not even make any sense to say that it varies[9]. The speed of light
is constant or eternal, because it never stops traveling[10]. Thus, our God of Light is also
constant or eternal and does not vary. Natural light teaches us about the spiritual reality of
YHWH.
Dt. 33:27 The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he
shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.

Mic. 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of
Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose
goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Einsteins theories of Special and General Relativity also teaches us about light in respect to
time and space. Time is relative to the observer. As an object accelerates, time slows down
relative to that object. In other words, time and speed come together at the speed of light.
We can imagine this if we think of a person riding a beam of light. Relative to everyone
else, he would appear to be frozen in time. He could travel for several million years without
aging a single second. However, to himself, time appears normal; its just that the rest of the
universe seems to be aging infinitely quickly. Like God, anything traveling at the speed of
light does not change. Just as God exists outside of the laws of time and space, time as we
know it does not exist at the speed of light.
Ps. 90:1-4 [[A Prayer of Moses the man of God.]] Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place
in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the
earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou [art] God. Thou turnest
man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men. For a thousand years in thy
sight [are but] as yesterday when it is past, and [as] a watch in the night.
Mal. 3:6 For I [am] the LORD (Yahweh), I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not
consumed.
2 Pt. 3:8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day [is] with the Lord as
a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Dan. 2:22 He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what [is] in the darkness,
and the light dwelleth with him.
Jas. 1:17-18 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from
the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Of his own
will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his
creatures.
I am not a scientist by any means, so those of you that are more scientifically minded may
find my post very elementary sorry. My husband is highly intrigued by the scientific
world and it is my understandings of his studies that I offer here. As he digs deeper into the
natural things, we are always amazed by the accuracy of Scripture. The heavens and
creation never fail to declare the glory of YHWH! Moreover, the natural things really do
give us glimpses and sometimes far more accurate pictures of spiritual matters.

Conclusions

Natural light still mystifies scientist - so does YHWH/Yeshua

Natural light is energy that can become mass (E=MC2) YHWH/Yeshua is Spirit
(energy) and can take upon flesh (mass)

Natural light holds matter together Yeshua holds all things together

Natural light is eternal and constant so is YHWH/Yeshua

Natural light operates outside of time and space - so does YHWH/Yeshua

There is still much more to come on Light! In future posts, I hope to cover the
electromagnetic spectrum, the menorah, rainbows, and much more.
Read more in Part II.

[1] John 8:12; 9:5

[2] http://www.livescience.com/7186-enduring-mystery-light.html
[3] Yahweh, the four letter tetragrammaton in Hebrew (yod, hey, vav, hey). This is the Most
Holy Name of God. Often translated as The LORD in English bibles.
[4] John 4:24
[5] Read all of John chapter 1
[6] See Jeff Benners Ancient Hebrew Lexicon of the Bible under entry H216
[7] See Strongs number G4921
[8] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light
[9] http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/Relativity/SpeedOfLight/speed_of_light.html
[10] This is proved by Einsteins theory of Special Relativity.

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