Ashkenaz or Esau? | Synagogue of Satan Series | Rich Tidwell Sermon

Who are the Ashkenazi Jews? Are they Israelites or are they the Synagogue of Satan who “who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie” (Rev 3:9)?

Ashkenaz was the great-grandson of Noah through Japheth, not through Shem. Why would the “Ashkenazi” use his name to identify themselves?

Are they attempting to obscure the fact that they are not the Israelites of the Bible, but are merely converts to Judaism?

Could the Ashkenazi be the Edomite descendants of Esau who were forcefully converted to Judaism in 125BC by John Hyrcanus?

Do the Ashkenazi fit the 20 descriptors of Edom in Scripture?

The 20 Scriptural Descriptors of Edom

1. “Fatness of the earth” — wealthy (Gen 27:39)
2. “By thy sword shalt thou live” — warlike (Gen 27:40)
3. Serve then dominate Jacob (Gen 27:40)
4. Canaanite intermarriage — Hittite, Hivite, Ishmaelite wives (Gen 26:34; 28:9; 36:2-3)
5. Kings before Israel had kings (Gen 36:31)
6. Dwell in the clefts of the rock, on high (Obad 3; Jer 49:16)
7. Wisdom and counsel — “wise men out of Edom” (Obad 8; Jer 49:7)
8. Traders and merchants (Eze 27:16)
9. Prideful — “who shall bring me down?” (Obad 3-4)
10. Cheered Jerusalem’s fall (Ps 137:7; Obad 12; Eze 35:15)
11. Cast lots for Jerusalem / took spoils (Obad 11; Joel 3:3)
12. Perpetual hatred of Israel (Eze 25:15; 35:5; Amos 1:11)
13. Appropriated Jacob’s land as their own (Eze 35:10; 36:5)
14. “Small among the nations” (Obad 2; Jer 49:15)
15. “Greatly despised” (Obad 2)
16. Forced conversion to Judaism (Rev 2:9,3:9) — Hyrcanus ~125 BC (Josephus Ant. 13.9.1)
17. “Say they are Jews, and are not” (Rev 2:9; 3:9)
18. Canaanite/Levantine genetic proximity. “Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom” — Gen 36:8 (Agranat-Tamir 2020)
19. “Border of wickedness… indignation forever” (Mal 1:4)
20. “Build, but I will throw down” — repeated failed re-establishments (Mal 1:4)

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Introduction: Comparing Ashkenaz and Esau
01:39 – Scripture Reading: Genesis 10 (The sons of Japheth)
03:00 – The “Synagogue of Satan” series background (Revelation 3:9)
05:32 – Distinguishing the lineages of Noah, Shem, and Japheth
07:41 – Analyzing the behavior and identity of modern Israel
09:25 – Discussion on the tribes that returned from Babylon (Ezra 1:5)
10:37 – Biblical requirements for genealogical records (Numbers 1:18)
13:14 – The role of Edomites during Jesus’ first coming
14:40 – Ministry updates and ways to support the channel
16:05 – Historical context: The conversion of Edom to Judaism
19:18 – Insights from Flavius Josephus (Jewish Antiquities)
25:52 – Analysis of the different sects among Jews (Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes)
27:49 – Deep dive into John 8: Jesus’ interaction with Edomites
43:34 – Scripture Reading: 1 John 2:22-23 (Denying the Son)
47:44 – 20 Scriptural Descriptors of Edom
54:57 – Descriptor #1: Material Prosperity (Genesis 27:39)
58:08 – Descriptor #2: Living by the Sword (Genesis 27:40)
59:22 – Descriptor #3: Breaking the Yoke of Jacob
01:03:01 – Descriptor #4: Canaanite Intermarriage and Genetics
01:14:32 – Descriptor #5: Kings Before Israel (Genesis 36:31)
01:16:24 – Descriptor #6: Dwelling in the Cliffs (Obadiah 1:3)
01:17:35 – Descriptor #7: Wisdom and Intelligence (Obadiah 1:8)
01:21:30 – Analysis of Ashkenazi IQ and achievements
01:24:45 – Descriptor #8: Traders and Merchants (Ezekiel 27:16)
01:25:56 – Descriptor #9: Pride and Self-Exaltation (Obadiah 1:3-4)
01:27:53 – Descriptor #10: Gloating over Jerusalem’s Fall (Psalm 137:7)
01:30:52 – Visuals and discussion on modern-day “gloating”
01:35:05 – Descriptor #11: Casting Lots for Jerusalem (Obadiah 1:11)
01:36:54 – Descriptor #12: Perpetual Hatred (Ezekiel 35:5)
01:37:37 – Descriptor #13: Appropriating Jacob’s Land (Ezekiel 35:10)
01:41:22 – Descriptor #14: Small Among Nations (Obadiah 1:2)
01:43:10 – Descriptor #15: Greatly Despised (Obadiah 1:2)
01:46:03 – Descriptor #16: Forced Conversion (Revelation 3:9)
01:48:38 – Descriptor #18: Levantine Genetic Proximity
01:51:18 – Descriptor #19: Border of Wickedness (Malachi 1:4)
01:54:10 – Descriptor #20: Cycles of Building and Being Thrown Down
01:56:16 – Conclusion and Final Cumulative Argument
02:04:36 – Final Prayer and Blessing

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