Devotional???s Prelude ??? the ???Converted Rabbi??? [DG]
The following fifty short chapter fictional is intended to take the story and mix it with scripture. I thought about some of the parables in the bible; those each had an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. Then I thought about the word allegory; a story with the narrative used to convey a truth. Something to keep the interest of the reader and still sharing a little of the meaning or the context behind the scripture.
Scripture is the inspired Word that God has given man so we have a base to follow as a daily, weekly, and a lifetime pattern, in hopes of pleasing our creator. There is a challenge to this statement in that God is HOLY and sinless. Our standard is CHRIST not our Neighbor, or our Preacher, or the President. It is like if I compare myself to Hitler; I???m not so bad but I still fall short of the intended goal from our creator, God.
Peter, the Apostle, tells that the Word written by the different authors, who were filled with the Spirit of God; were chosen to pen the specific scripture that was given to each of them. God is therefore the author of the scriptures.?? 2 Peter 1:20-21 and it???s also over in the letter 2 Timothy 3:16-17 written by the Apostle Paul.
So in the words of my Pastor; ???Scripture says what it means and it means what it says???. I may use this phrase a few times throughout this Booklet of Devotionals; it is a truth to all of us; all of the time.
Using one of my study bibles, the NASB Version, there are some cross references to many of the verses used in the story, which helps me interpret the intended meaning. One sentence taken out of context in a paragraph might sound good but what is scripture trying to convey? Most chapters will have scripture available as an attachment to save time for the reader looking it up in their own bible.
The character names have no connection to the stories; just names I pulled out of my character list. Those who attended high school with me will recognize a few. Some of the characters may have some good days and some may have some not so good days; just like life.
Yosef, the Chaplin, is the first character. It is the Jewish spelling for Joseph from way back in the day. Joseph as an example, was the earthly dad of Jesus, as he grew up in Nazareth. This fella???, Yosef, in the devotionals was a young Rabbi, converted to being a messianic Christian. In addition to this short story there is also a separate link to ???dale.garriotte.com??? where the same basic individual stories can be found; the book is the latest edit. The Devotionals can be accessed from an IPAD or your computer using ???Word???, and read or shared with a group.
A friend asked me, ???Why did you take the time to write all of this; isn???t there plenty of books that people can purchase???? They are right, but I do it unto the Lord; I???m not looking for payment for doing what I feel I should already be doing.
If I found the richest gold mine and if I wanted to share it with all who I knew; I???m sure all would be interested. What I have to share is more precious than a gold mine. If any of my friends find the streets of gold in heaven they will have found eternal wealth.
FYI, there is no copyright on this so you can share it with a friend. This story will end with fifty chapters. It will be in DRAFT format so I can make changes at my whim.
FYI ??? I am both writer and editor so if grammar or spelling is wrong, it was me.
Edits will happen periodically.
Note ??? I have no intent in trying to cram this story down anyone???s throat, so to speak; I invite you to read it and judge for yourself if there is a message in it for you or a friend; if you want to share it.
Scripture reference
2 Peter 1:20-21, ?????????????????? But??know this first of all, that??no prophecy of Scripture is??a matter??of one???s own interpretation,??21??for??no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men??moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.?? [The words in scripture are inspired from the Spirit of God; scripture is the story or commandments that God wants mankind to know so that we have a guide for living a fruitful life.]
2 Timothy 3:16-17,???????? ??All Scripture is??inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for??training in righteousness;??17??so that??the man of God may be adequate,??equipped for every good work. [Who was it that had the Holy Spirt inspiring them?] ??? [Ans. – The author of each book of the Christian Bible]
Romans 11:13, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? But I am speaking to you who are Gentiles. Inasmuch then as??I am an apostle of Gentiles, I magnify my ministry, [the Apostle Paul writing to the Gentiles in Rome who are now believers of Christ].???? One mystery to the N.T. scriptures is that God now includes we who are Gentiles; non-Jews.
Index
1 ??? The Converted Rabbi joins the Army
2 ??? The Chaplin speaks to Soldiers
3 ??? One Soldier Trust
4 ??? The Chaplin teaches on Salvation
5 ??? Who has the Gift
6 ??? The Battle rages for the Soldiers
7 ??? The Chaplin meets Valentine
8 ??? Letters for the Soldiers
9 ??? The Chaplin receives new Orders
10 ??? Yosef makes a Discovery
11 ??? The Rabbi???s Sister
12 ??? The Rabbi???s Sister on Mission
13 ??? The Rabbi???s Sister walks with Valentine
14 ??? The Rabbi???s Sister watches a Gypsy Wedding
15 ??? Rebekah visits a site
16 ??? Valentine receives a Letter
17 ??? Does the Rabbi???s Sister become a Bride
18 ??? The Sergeant goes Home
19 ??? The Sergeants Farm
20 ??? Planning a trip out East
21 ??? The Rabbi visits Valentines Farm
22 ??? Yosef leads the Youth Rally
23 ??? What is Love
24 ??? An answered Prayer
25 ??? The Sergeants visit to Brooklyn
26 ??? An afternoon in Brooklyn
27 ??? Reuben visits Brooklyn
28 ??? Back at the Sergeant???s Farm
29 ??? Yosef returns to Israel
30 ??? Rebekah talks with Reuben
31 ??? Yosef becomes a Chaplin in Israel
32 ??? Rebekah teaches a lesson
33 ??? Yosef teaches about Atonement
34 ??? At Valentines Farm
35 ??? Yosef camps in Israel
36 ??? Reuben back at work
37 ??? Rebekah listens to Grandpa *
38 ??? Rebekah teaches her Testimony
39 ??? The Youth Pastor is Questioned
40 ??? Mar???yam Shuster moves to Brooklyn
41 ??? Who is God, asked Yosef
42 ??? Pastor Caleb Preaches
43 ??? Valentine visits a Friend
44 ??? Reuben makes a Choice
45 ??? Mar???yam meets Rex
46 ??? The Youth meet in Valentines Barn
47 ??? Yosef teaches a Lesson on Fruit
48 ??? Rebekah discovers a new Friend
49 ??? Reuben flips the Coin
50 ??? The Funeral
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Character of Interest
Yosef???????????????????? A young Jewish Rabbi who becomes a Christian and Joins the Army as a Chaplin
Major Cox?????????????? Commander of company 538; the soldiers who are assigned to a war zone
Jeff???????????????????????????????????? A Christian who Yosef met in a coffee shop; who explained Atonement to the Jewish Rabbi
Capt. Holt?????????????? Platoon Commander; one of four in Major Cox???s Company
Graham?????????????????????? A soldier in Capt. Holts platoon
Beaman?????????????????????? A soldier in Capt. Holts platoon
Gilbert???????????????????????? A soldier in Capt. Holts platoon
Young?????????????????????????? A soldier in Capt. Holts platoon
Valentine???????????????? A soldier; a widow; his first name is Jaye
Rachel?????????????????????????? Valentines wife [Rach] who died after less than a year of marriage
Mar???yam???????????????????? Rach???s mother; who is Jewish; she has never been married
Rebekah???????????????????? Yosef???s twin sister; who is a missionary in Israel
Grandpa ?????????????????? Yosef???s Jewish grandpa [Jesse] from Brooklyn
Ruthie?????????????????????????? Jesse???s sister
Leah?????????????????????????????? A young Jewish lady living in Tel Aviv
Grandpa???????????????????? Valentines grandpa; farmer from Uniontown; dad to Valentine???s mom
Reuben???????????????????????? Older brother to Yosef & Rebekah; a scientist
Jenny???????????????????????????? A fellow scientist; a friend of Reuben???s
Pastor?????????????????????????? Valentine???s dad; son-in-law to grandpa
Caleb?????????????????????????????? A youth pastor in Pastor Valentines church
Kathleen?????????????????? A teen in Rebekah???s youth group [other youth-Susie, John, etc..]
Ben Levi?????????????????? Mar???yam???s guardian or sponsor for years; businessman in Brooklyn
Rex?????????????????????????????????? Ben???s son
Oley???????????????????????????????? Valentines high school friend
Sophia?????????????????????????? Oley???s older sister