Cleansing and Purifying the Soul — The Path of Spiritual Renewal

This is a Netzari Mashiach Judaism discipleship teaching on spiritual cleansing and renewal.

The living Word of Y’hovah penetrates the deepest parts of the soul, dividing between spirit and flesh, exposing hidden motives, and uprooting the roots of sin. Through walking in the power of the Ruach and by repentance, obedience, and love in Y’hoshua HaMashiach, the disciple learns to walk in purity, humility, and daily transformation.

The Word That Divides and Heals

True discipleship is not merely learning doctrine—it is the transformation of the nefesh (soul) through the power of the Ruach HaKodesh. The Word of Y’hovah pierces the inner person, exposing every thought, motive, and hidden desire.

“For the Word of Elohim is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword—it cuts right through to where soul and spirit meet, joints and marrow, and it judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
(Ivrim [Hebrews] 4:12, CJB)

Only through this divine separation can the talmid become pure and whole. The Word must divide between what is of the ruach (spirit) and what belongs to the nefesh (the seat of emotions, memory, will, and reason).

This is not a momentary act but a lifelong process of cleansing—a continual unveiling of the heart before Y’hovah, allowing His Spirit to penetrate every level of our being.

Divisions — The Hidden Depths of the Soul

As the Word works within us, it gradually penetrates through the levels of the soul: the mind, the imagination, the memory, the emotions, and the will—down to the innermost depths where motives are formed.

In these depths reside many things that conflict with the presence of Y’hovah:

• Our reasoning and prideful intellect
• Our affections and self-focused zeal
• Our personal traditions, religious habits, and even our “spiritual comforts”

All these can subtly feed the ego and hinder spiritual growth. The prophet Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) warns:

“The heart is crooked above all, and desperately sick; who shall know it? I, Y’hovah, search the heart, I try the kidneys, and give every man according to his ways.”
(Yirmeyahu [Jeremiah] 17:9–10, TS2009)

Therefore, the soul must be divided and purified—not destroyed, but refined. The nefesh was created by Y’hovah to express His image in the world. Yet when the soul becomes ruled by self rather than spirit, it must undergo divine surgery through the Word.

Spiritual Penetration and Renewal

As we allow the Spirit to search us, He brings conviction to our deepest layers—our beliefs, our ambitions, our hidden motives. These inner divisions are not punishment but purification.
Each time Y’hovah exposes something false or self-centered, He invites us to surrender it. The Word divides so that truth can reign.

This inner work of division is the foundation of spiritual renewal. We cannot purify what we refuse to confront. Only when the light of Y’hovah shines into the dark corners of the soul can we begin to walk in true freedom.

“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
(Yochanan [John] 8:32, CJB)

The talmid who welcomes this divine correction experiences liberation from self and restoration of purity before Y’hovah.

Values — The Conditioning of the Flesh

The Habits That Shape the Soul

Every person’s nefesh (soul) is shaped by a lifetime of influences—family, culture, experiences, and personal choices. These form the unseen framework of how we think, feel, and react. In discipleship, these internal “values” must be brought under the authority of Y’hovah’s Word so that they no longer control us.

“If anyone wants to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his stake daily, and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life shall lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake shall save it.”
(Luqas [Luke] 9:23–24, TS2009)

This denial of self is not self-hatred, but surrender of every false value system we inherited from the world. The flesh (basar) resists correction because it loves its own comfort and control. Yet Y’hovah, in His mercy, calls us to daily crucify the old man so that the new creation may thrive.

The Nature of the Flesh

Our “humanness” does not vanish after being born again. It remains as the old nature—the part of us that desires independence from Y’hovah. Scripture calls this the flesh.

“For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwells no good; for to wish is present with me, but to work the good I do not find.”
(Romiyim [Romans] 7:18, TS2009)

The flesh must be dealt with daily—exposed, confessed, and nailed to the execution stake of Mashiach. It is only through this process that the nefesh becomes purified and the ruach (spirit) takes its rightful place as ruler of the inner life.

When the nefesh is submitted to the Ruach HaKodesh, we begin to enter the Kodesh haMikdash—the inner sanctuary of the heart where Y’hovah dwells. But if self remains enthroned, the presence of Y’hovah is obscured.

Freedom Through Renewal

The apostle Sha’ul prayed that believers might experience the fullness of this transformation:

“For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Master Y’hoshua HaMashiach, from whom all fatherhood in the heavens and on earth is named, that He would grant you… to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man.”
(Ephesians [Eph’siyim] 3:14–16, TS2009)

The inner man must be renewed daily through the washing of the Word and the influence of the Ruach HaKodesh. This renewal is not achieved through emotion or willpower but through surrender—trusting Y’hovah to expose, heal, and transform the deep places of our soul.

As we yield, the Ruach reorders our values from self-centeredness to Y’hovah-centeredness. The mind of the flesh becomes the mind of Mashiach (Philippians 2:5).

The Principle of Belief and Behavior

What we truly believe in the depths of our being determines how we live. If our beliefs are rooted in falsehood, our actions will follow that pattern. Therefore, to change behavior, we must first confront what we believe.

“You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
(Yochanan [John] 8:32, CJB)

Freedom begins not in behavior modification but in heart revelation. Every false belief exposed by the Word is an invitation to align our inner values with the truth of Torah and the example of Y’hoshua.

The purification of the soul requires that every self-centered pattern—pride, fear, control, and independence—be surrendered to Y’hovah.
We cannot change the flesh, but we can crucify it through obedience. When the old values die, the Ruach breathes life into us anew, and we begin to reflect the image of Mashiach.

“To put off your old self, which belongs to your former way of life… and to be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and to put on the new self, created to be like Elohim in true righteousness and holiness.”
(Eph’siyim [Ephesians] 4:22–24, TS2009)

Roots — Identifying the Source of Sin

The Hidden Root System Within

The soul of man is like a tree—its visible fruit depends on what lies beneath the surface. Our behavior is the outward expression of our inward roots. When the roots are diseased, the fruit will always reflect it.

“Make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt. For the tree is known by its fruit.”
(Mattityahu [Matthew] 12:33, TS2009)

These roots represent our internal belief systems, secret habits, motives, and desires—everything that defines our hidden self. Y’hovah desires truth “in the inward parts” (Tehillim 51:6). Therefore, the disciple must invite His Word to uncover every hidden root that opposes His Spirit.

Roots of the Flesh and the Spirit

What we believe at the deepest level is what we will eventually live out. A false root—whether pride, resentment, fear, or lust—inevitably bears fruit in action.

“For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man brings forth good things from the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings forth evil things.”
(Mattityahu [Matthew] 12:34–35, TS2009)

Sin is not simply an act; it is the outgrowth of a hidden root system of self-love, self-reliance, and self-protection. When these roots dominate, they block the flow of the Ruach HaKodesh and distort our perception of Y’hovah’s presence.

The disciple’s task, therefore, is not merely to prune branches but to let Y’hovah dig up the roots. Only when false roots are exposed can new life take hold.

The Seed Principle of Purity

Y’hoshua taught that all spiritual growth follows the pattern of a seed:

“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.”
(Yochanan [John] 12:24, CJB)

The old roots must die for new life to grow. The disciple must willingly surrender each area of self that resists the Spirit—pride, control, fear, or self-pity—allowing the old seed to die so that new fruit can spring forth from the soil of the heart.

Uprooting Through Confession and Repentance

The Word of Y’hovah and the conviction of the Ruach expose these roots not to shame us but to cleanse us.
Confession is the act of uncovering hidden roots; repentance is the process of replacing them with truth.

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
(1 Yochanan [1 John] 1:9, TS2009)

Through continual repentance, the nefesh is purified. As the roots of deception are replaced by roots of faith and love, the whole person begins to reflect the image of Y’hoshua.

Transformation From the Inside Out

The work of the Ruach HaKodesh is always internal before it becomes external.
Outward holiness is meaningless without inward transformation. A disciple who seeks true purity must cooperate with Y’hovah in this deep work—allowing Him to reveal every root that is not planted by His hand.

“Every plant that My heavenly Father has not planted shall be uprooted.”
(Mattityahu [Matthew] 15:13, TS2009)

Through this lifelong process, our inner landscape is re-created. What once fed sin now nourishes righteousness. What once produced thorns now bears fruit for the Kingdom.

Repentance

Sinful behavior cannot be overcome until its roots are revealed and replaced.
This is the essence of teshuvah—a turning of the heart, not just the hands.
As the nefesh yields its old nature to the transforming power of the Ruach HaKodesh, new roots of humility, purity, and love take hold.

“In this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; and you shall be My talmidim.”
(Yochanan [John] 15:8, TS2009)

Pure in Heart — Seeing Y’hovah Through Inner Purity

The Promise of Purity

Y’hoshua declared one of the most profound truths of all discipleship:

“Blessed are the clean in heart, because they shall see Elohim.”
(Mattityahu [Matthew] 5:8, TS2009)

Purity of heart is not a surface condition—it is the product of spiritual harmony with Y’hovah. The heart (lev) is the seat of both thought and desire. When the heart is cleansed of mixture—of self-centered motives, fear, resentment, and deceit—it becomes transparent before Y’hovah, and His light is reflected through it.

The pure heart perceives reality as Y’hovah perceives it. It sees life not through the lens of the flesh, but through the clarity of the Spirit.

Inner and Outer Life in Harmony

The process of purification touches both the inner and outer life of the disciple.
Our inner life is shaped by our thoughts, memories, and unseen motives. Our outer life is expressed through our words, reactions, and relationships.
When impurity resides in the inner man, it inevitably shows itself outwardly through judgment, anger, or pride.

“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the outgoings of life.”
(Mishlei [Proverbs] 4:23, TS2009)

Purity of heart therefore requires the constant renewing of the ruach of the mind (Eph’siyim 4:23), washing away every “spot or stain” acquired from the world, the flesh, or the adversary.

If our relationship with Y’hovah feels impaired, even slightly, we must stop and restore it before proceeding further. The pure heart does not tolerate distance between itself and its Creator.

The Vision of the Pure

Spiritual vision depends on character. Only those who are clean in heart can truly discern Y’hovah’s will.
Impurity clouds perception; it bends the light of truth through the haze of self.
But when the heart is cleansed, the disciple begins to see Y’hovah’s hand in every circumstance, perceiving life through the eyes of faith and humility.

“Who may ascend the mountain of Y’hovah? And who may stand in His set-apart place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart.”
(Tehillim [Psalm] 24:3–4, TS2009)

Purity, therefore, is not perfection but alignment. It is the continual posture of humility and repentance before Y’hovah, allowing His Ruach to search and sanctify every motive.

Growing in Purity

Purity is not instantaneous—it grows through discipline and communion. Each moment of obedience refines the soul; each act of repentance polishes the mirror of the heart.
When Y’hovah exposes a stain of pride or bitterness, He is not condemning us but inviting us into deeper union with Him.

“If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Y’hoshua His Son cleanses us from all sin.”
(1 Yochanan [1 John] 1:7, CJB)

To remain pure in heart, the talmid must continually renew his mind with the Word, surrender his will to the Spirit, and respond to others with love that flows from a cleansed heart.

The Reflection of Y’hoshua

The goal of this purification is that our soul (nefesh) mirrors the soul of Mashiach.
Y’hoshua lived in perfect harmony with the Father—His emotions, will, and thoughts were wholly aligned with divine purpose.
Through the Ruach HaKodesh, this same purity is being formed within every true disciple.

“We all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the esteem of Y’hovah, are being transformed into the same image from esteem to esteem, as by the Spirit of Y’hovah.”
(2 Corinthians [Qorintiyim Bet] 3:18, TS2009)

The more we behold Him, the more we reflect Him. The pure in heart become vessels of His light in a darkened world.

Purity of heart is the fruit of ongoing fellowship with Y’hovah.
It is sustained through humility, confession, and love.
Those who walk in purity not only “see Y’hovah” but also reveal Him to others—manifesting His compassion, mercy, and truth.

“Everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.”
(1 Yochanan [1 John] 3:3, TS2009)

Application — Putting Off the Old, Putting On the New

The Daily Practice of Transformation

Cleansing and purifying the soul is not a single event but a daily discipline. It is a walk of continual surrender, renewal, and obedience to the Word of Y’hovah.
Every day, the talmid faces a choice—to live by the ruach (spirit) or by the basar (flesh). The victory of the spirit begins in the mind, for it is there that our responses and decisions are formed.

“You were taught to put off your old self, which belongs to your former way of life and is corrupted by deceitful desires; to be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and to put on the new self, created to be like Elohim in true righteousness and holiness.”
(Eph’siyim [Ephesians] 4:22–24, TS2009)

Discipleship, therefore, is a process of exchange: we put off the old and put on the new, exchanging self-centeredness for humility, fear for trust, bitterness for forgiveness, and pride for gratitude.

The Mind: The Battle for Renewal

Our mind (machshavah) is the gateway of transformation. The thoughts we nurture shape the attitudes that govern our lives.
To purify the soul, the talmid must allow the Word of Y’hovah to cleanse and renew the mind continually.

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good and pleasing and perfect will of Elohim.”
(Romiyim [Romans] 12:2, TS2009)

Renewal of the mind begins by identifying and replacing distorted thoughts—false beliefs, self-pity, judgment, or fear—with the truth of Scripture. As truth takes root, behavior naturally follows. We act according to what we truly believe.

The Role of the Will

Transformation also depends on the will (ratzon). The renewed will must come into submission to the Ruach HaKodesh, choosing obedience even when emotion resists.
Our feelings may fluctuate, but the will, anchored in Y’hovah’s truth, keeps us steadfast.

“For it is Elohim who works in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”
(Philippians [Pilipiyim] 2:13, TS2009)

This means the disciple participates in transformation by cooperating with grace—not striving in fleshly effort, but yielding to the Spirit’s leading. The Ruach enlightens, enables, and empowers, but the talmid must choose daily surrender.

Biblical Self-Examination

The Word teaches us to judge ourselves first before judging others. This self-examination is not condemnation but alignment—allowing the Ruach to reveal areas that need repentance, healing, or renewal.

“First take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”
(Mattityahu [Matthew] 7:5, TS2009)

When we examine ourselves according to Scripture, we are transformed by it. The disciple who daily submits to this process grows in discernment, humility, and peace.

The Spirit’s Work of Renewal

As we practice putting off and putting on, the Ruach HaKodesh reshapes our root system. He removes false beliefs and plants seeds of righteousness. Gradually, the soul (nefesh) becomes unified with the spirit (ruach), reflecting the image of Mashiach.

“For you have died, and your life is hidden with Mashiach in Elohim.”
(Qolasim [Colossians] 3:3, TS2009)

The goal is not external perfection but inward transformation. The old man is crucified with Y’hoshua (Romiyim 6:6), and the new man lives through His resurrection power.

To walk in the Spirit is to live daily in repentance, humility, and renewal.
We put off the works of the flesh through confession and obedience, and we put on the nature of Y’hoshua through faith and surrender.

“I have been impaled with Mashiach, and I no longer live, but Mashiach lives in me. And that which I now live in the flesh, I live by belief in the Son of Elohim, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”
(Galatim [Galatians] 2:20, TS2009)

When this truth becomes reality in the heart, the soul is cleansed, and life becomes a living testimony of grace and transformation.

Specifics — Areas of Inner Cleansing (Matthew 5–7)

The Beatitudes as the Mirror of the Soul

The teachings of Y’hoshua in Mattityahu chapters 5–7 reveal the attitudes of the purified heart. These words are not abstract ethics but the blueprint of a renewed nefesh (soul). Each command tests our inner motives, exposing the hidden roots of self-centeredness and calling us to transformation through obedience.

“For everyone who hears these words of Mine and does them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”
(Mattityahu [Matthew] 7:24, TS2009)

To cleanse the soul, the disciple must not merely hear but do the words of Y’hoshua. Each lesson below is both a mirror and a map—a revelation of what must be removed and how the Ruach HaKodesh restores purity.

1️⃣ Anger, Bitterness, and Contempt (Mattityahu 5:21–26)

Unresolved anger poisons the soul and cripples spiritual growth. It replaces compassion with control and turns fellowship into division.
Y’hoshua warned that harboring anger makes one guilty before heaven just as murder does before men.

The remedy is reconciliation.
We must release resentment, seek forgiveness, and extend mercy.

“If you bring your offering to the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go—first be reconciled to your brother.”
(Mattityahu [Matthew] 5:23–24, TS2009)

To be free, we must release others into Y’hovah’s judgment and allow His shalom to reign in our hearts.

2️⃣ Obsessive Lust and Impurity (Mattityahu 5:27–32)

Lust begins not in the body but in the imagination. It distorts love into self-gratification and defiles the inner temple.
Purity requires guarding the eyes, mind, and heart—refusing to feed the imagination with corruption.

“Everyone looking at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
(Mattityahu [Matthew] 5:28, TS2009)

Men and women alike must consecrate their desires to Y’hovah. The Ruach purifies when we surrender the mind’s images and the heart’s cravings to His authority.

3️⃣ Verbal Manipulation and Deception (Mattityahu 5:33–37)

Words reveal the state of the soul. Manipulative speech seeks control, not truth.
The disciple of Y’hoshua speaks with simplicity and sincerity.

“But let your word be ‘Yes, yes,’ or ‘No, no.’ Anything more than these is from the evil one.”
(Mattityahu [Matthew] 5:37, CJB)

Purity of speech flows from purity of heart. To cleanse the tongue, we must cleanse the source—selfish motives, fear of rejection, and prideful image-making.

4️⃣ Payback and Revenge (Mattityahu 5:38–48)

The unrenewed soul demands justice according to the flesh: “They hurt me, I will hurt them.”
But Y’hoshua called us to a higher righteousness—the mercy that postpones judgment.

“Love your enemies, bless those cursing you, do good to those hating you, and pray for those insulting you and persecuting you.”
(Mattityahu [Matthew] 5:44, TS2009)

Mercy reflects the heart of Y’hovah. When we forgive, we participate in His nature, breaking the cycle of sin and healing our own soul.

5️⃣ Seeking the Approval of Men (Mattityahu 6:1–18)

The soul longs for recognition; yet this desire must be crucified.
The true disciple lives for the pleasure of Y’hovah alone. Acts of charity, prayer, and fasting are sacred only when done in secret before Him.

“Beware of doing your righteousness before men to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in the heavens.”
(Mattityahu [Matthew] 6:1, TS2009)

Our approval is already secured in Y’hoshua. From that acceptance, we serve humbly, glorifying Y’hovah rather than self.

6️⃣ Wealth and Greed (Mattityahu 6:19–34)

Trust in material possessions enslaves the soul. Greed blinds the heart and divides our loyalty.
Y’hoshua taught that no one can serve both Y’hovah and mammon (wealth).

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth… but lay up treasures in heaven.”
(Mattityahu [Matthew] 6:19–20, TS2009)

As co-heirs with Mashiach, we already possess all things in Him (2 Corinthians 8:9).
We are called to live by Y’hovah’s economy—contentment, stewardship, and generosity.

7️⃣ Criticism and Condemnation (Mattityahu 7:1–12)

Judgmentalism is one of the most common defilements of the soul. It springs from pride and blinds us to our own faults.
True discernment comes from humility, not condemnation.

“Do not judge, so that you will not be judged.”
(Mattityahu [Matthew] 7:1, TS2009)

Before correcting others, the talmid must first examine himself in the light of Torah. Once restored, he can gently restore others in love (Galatians 6:1).

8️⃣ Hearing and Doing (Mattityahu 7:13–27)

The ultimate test of discipleship is not knowledge but obedience.
Y’hoshua warned that many hear His teachings but never practice them. The difference between the wise and the foolish is action.

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Master, Master,’ shall enter into the reign of the heavens, but he who is doing the desire of My Father in the heavens.”
(Mattityahu [Matthew] 7:21, TS2009)

To build on the Rock is to live the Word. Daily obedience strengthens the house of the soul against every storm.

The Practice of Inner Dominion

Every day presents new opportunities to rule over the self through the power of Y’hoshua.
Discipleship means exercising dominion—choosing the way of the Spirit over the impulses of the flesh.
When the disciple judges self, forgives others, and walks humbly before Y’hovah, his inner life becomes a sanctuary of peace.

“Examine yourselves whether you are in the belief; prove yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Y’hoshua HaMashiach is in you?”
(2 Corinthians [Qorintiyim Bet] 13:5, TS2009)

Those who practice these principles become living testimonies of the Kingdom—manifesting the fruit of the Spirit and reflecting the heart of Y’hoshua to the world.

Working Out Your Salvation
(Philippians 2:12–13)

The Ongoing Journey of Purification

Cleansing and purifying the soul is a lifelong walk of humility before Y’hovah.
It is not achieved by our strength, but through continual cooperation with His Ruach HaKodesh. Each day the disciple chooses to yield—to let Y’hovah expose, correct, and renew every part of the nefesh until it reflects the image of Y’hoshua.

“Work out your own deliverance with fear and trembling, for it is Elohim who is working in you both to desire and to work for His good pleasure.”
(Philippians [Pilipiyim] 2:12–13, TS2009)

This “working out” is not salvation by effort—it is the cultivation of what Y’hovah has already planted within. The divine seed of new life must be nurtured through daily faithfulness, prayer, repentance, and obedience.

The Mind of Mashiach Formed Within

The mind of Mashiach is the pattern for every disciple. It is a mind of humility, submission, and love.
As we yield to the Spirit, the attitudes of Y’hoshua begin to take root within us.

“Let this mind be in you which was also in Mashiach Y’hoshua, who, being in the form of Elohim, did not consider it robbery to be equal with Elohim, but emptied Himself.”
(Philippians [Pilipiyim] 2:5–7, TS2009)

Purification is therefore not about moral achievement but about surrender—emptying ourselves so the fullness of Y’hovah may dwell within.

Faithfulness in the Daily Process

Each day brings new opportunities to practice “putting off” and “putting on.”
Some days the flesh resists and the struggle feels great, yet Y’hovah is faithful to complete the work He began.

“He who has begun a good work in you shall perfect it until the day of Y’hoshua HaMashiach.”
(Philippians [Pilipiyim] 1:6, TS2009)

Even failure can serve the process of sanctification when we respond with repentance rather than despair. Every act of surrender deepens our trust, and every victory over self strengthens the soul’s resolve to follow Y’hoshua.

Transformation Through Love

The evidence of true purification is love.
When the nefesh is cleansed, the fruit of the Spirit begins to overflow—patience, kindness, humility, forgiveness, and compassion.
These are not external behaviors but inward realities flowing from union with Y’hovah.

“Now the goal of the command is love from a clean heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere belief.”
(1 Timotheos [Timothy] 1:5, TS2009)

The purified soul does not merely know about Y’hovah—it knows Him intimately, sharing His heart for others and manifesting His character in daily life.

The Destiny of the Purified Soul

As we mature in this process, the ultimate purpose of Y’hovah becomes clear: to conform us to the likeness of His Son.
Our salvation is not escape from the world but transformation within it—becoming vessels of His glory and instruments of His peace.

“We are partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.”
(2 Kefa [Peter] 1:4, TS2009)

The journey ends where it began—in Y’hovah’s presence, where the purified soul beholds His face and is satisfied.

“Beloved, now we are children of Elohim; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.”
(1 Yochanan [John] 3:2, TS2009)

The Call to Ongoing Renewal

The path of true discipleship is not easy, but it is glorious.
To cleanse the soul is to remove every barrier between the disciple and the Father. Through the continual work of the Ruach HaKodesh, we are changed—from pride to humility, from fear to faith, from flesh to spirit.

The disciple’s daily prayer becomes:

“Search me, O Elohim, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts, and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
(Tehillim [Psalm] 139:23–24, TS2009)

May we halakhah (walk) haderekh (THE WAY) of renewal until the day Y’hoshua returns and completes what began in us—our total restoration to the image and glory of Y’hovah.

So then, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us, too, put aside every impediment—that is, the sin which easily hampers our forward movement—and keep running with endurance in the contest set before us, looking away to the Initiator and Completer of that trusting, Y'hoshua—who, in exchange for obtaining the joy set before him, endured execution on a stake as a criminal, scorning the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
(Ivrim [Hebrews] 12:1-2, CJB).

By Rabbi Francisco Arbas
📧 franciscoarbas.yisrael@gmail.com
Following His ‘WAY’ — Netzari Mashiach Judaism