“If you do not know my mind, you cannot make a judgment about it.”

In this edition of Light Upon Light, the teaching begins with a clear challenge: no person can make a righteous judgment about Yahweh without first learning His mind. Judgment without understanding, the teaching explains, leads only to error, confusion, and false conclusions.

Unlike earthly rulers—who guard their knowledge to preserve authority—Yahweh does the opposite. He invites examination. He invites study. He invites comparison. This invitation is not insecurity, but evidence of divine authority. The more one studies Yahweh’s mind, the clearer His divinity becomes.

The teaching defines divinity as self-evident, self-verified, and demonstrated through character, action, and law. Yahweh does not rely on emotional persuasion or blind belief. Instead, He challenges humanity to study Him using the very tools of discipline, reason, and righteousness found in scripture.

Central to this message is the call found in Matthew 11:28–30 (KJV):

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me… For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Learning of Yahweh is presented not as a moment, but as a lifelong journey. It is described as the whole duty of man, affirmed in Ecclesiastes 12:13:

“Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”

The teaching explains that the world’s confusion—economic, moral, spiritual—exists because humanity has chosen to live under other laws while neglecting Yahweh’s commandments. When any other law is prioritized above Yahweh’s, disorder follows.

To correct this, the teaching emphasizes study. Citing 2 Timothy 2:15, the speaker reminds listeners that approval before Yahweh requires disciplined learning and the ability to rightly divide the word of truth. This process includes using study tools, definitions, comparison, and refinement of understanding.

Finally, the teaching turns inward, calling for self-refinement. Drawing from Malachi 3:3–4, righteousness is likened to silver refined by fire—purified through intention, discipline, and obedience. Righteousness must be learned before it can be lived.

To walk in light is to commit to learning.
To learn is to refine.
And to refine is to fulfill the whole duty of man.

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📘 LIGHT UPON LIGHT — STUDY GUIDE

Theme: Learning the Divine Mind

Purpose

To help participants understand why disciplined study, righteous judgment, and obedience to Yahweh’s commandments are essential to spiritual clarity and divine alignment.

1. Judgment Requires Understanding

Key Scripture:

• Isaiah 1:18
• John 7:24

Discussion Questions

• Why is judgment without understanding dangerous?
• What does Yahweh require before judgment can be made?

2. Learning Yahweh’s Mind

Key Scripture:

• Matthew 11:28–30

Discussion Questions

• What does it mean to “learn of” Yahweh?
• How is Yahweh’s yoke different from worldly burdens?

3. Divinity Defined

Definition from Teaching:

• Divine: Self-evident, self-verified, demonstrated through works, character, and law.

Discussion Questions

• Why does Yahweh invite examination of His mind?
• How does this contrast with earthly leadership?

4. Study as a Requirement

Key Scripture:

• 2 Timothy 2:15

Discussion Questions

• Why is study necessary for approval before Yahweh?
• What tools support righteous study?

5. The Whole Duty of Man

Key Scripture:

• Ecclesiastes 12:13

Discussion Questions

• What happens when other laws replace Yahweh’s commandments?
• How does obedience restore order?

6. Refinement and Righteousness

Key Scripture:

• Malachi 3:3–4

Discussion Questions

• Why must righteousness be refined?
• How does self-purification relate to spiritual maturity?

Closing Reflection

What is one area of study or obedience Yahweh is calling you to deepen this week?