Discover a direct relationship with YHWH, free from temples, priesthoods, and rituals—drawing from biblical figures like Noah, Abraham, and Judas, son of James in The Way.
Explore the TruthThe Bible shows that YHWH's relationship with humanity doesn't require temples, scrolls, or intermediaries. Figures like Noah, Abraham, and Job walked directly with God, emphasizing faith, repentance, and obedience over man-made systems. In the Aramaic-speaking world of the early apostles, "The Way" continued this tradition, critiquing corrupted institutions for power and control.
This page explores the biblical and historical evidence, highlighting how YHWH's unchanging nature (Malachi 3:6) reveals truth from human fabrications.
Noah, righteous in his generation (Genesis 6:9), received direct commands from YHWH to build the ark. Post-flood, he built a simple altar (Genesis 8:20), offering sacrifices without priests or temples. YHWH made a covenant with him (Genesis 9:8-17), based on faith alone.
Abraham was called directly by YHWH (Genesis 12:1-3), building altars for worship (Genesis 12:7). His faith was credited as righteousness (Genesis 15:6), with covenants sealed without intermediaries. Even the binding of Isaac (Genesis 22) was a personal test of faith.
Job, a non-Israelite, feared YHWH and offered sacrifices directly (Job 1:5). His trials and restoration (Job 42) involved unmediated dialogue with God, highlighting that YHWH knows hearts without temples or scrolls.
Enoch walked with YHWH (Genesis 5:24), Melchizedek blessed Abraham without a temple (Genesis 14:18-20), and Jacob encountered God in dreams (Genesis 28:12-17)—all direct, no middlemen.
During the Second Temple period (516 BC–70 AD), Aramaic was the dominant language, with scripts like Ketav Ashuri (no vowels) used for texts. Disciples like Judas, son of James (Thaddeus/Lebbaeus), spoke Aramaic and followed "The Way" (Acts 9:2), a movement emphasizing direct revelation over corrupted temples.
Known as Thaddeus or Lebbaeus, he was one of the twelve apostles (Luke 6:16). His question in John 14:22 shows curiosity about YHWH's manifestation, focusing on spiritual truth without intermediaries.
Post-Babylonian exile, Aramaic became the lingua franca (Ezra 4:7–6:18 in Aramaic). Dead Sea Scrolls and Elephantine papyri confirm its use in scripture and daily life, without needing temples for worship.
Temples were man-made and corrupted (Mark 11:15-17). YHWH doesn't dwell in houses made by hands (Acts 7:48), allowing their destruction as judgment (1 Kings 9:6-9).
YHWH knows all before it happens (Psalm 139:1-4), needing no tests or rituals. His immutability (Numbers 23:19) exposes man-made lies: Repentance alone is required (Ezekiel 18:21-23), for Jew or Gentile (Jonah 3).
All rituals control man (Amos 5:21-24). YHWH desires mercy, not sacrifice (Hosea 6:6).
Temples and churches often twisted YHWH's word for power (Micah 3:11), from ancient priests to modern abuses.
As with Abraham, walk humbly with YHWH (Micah 6:8)—no middleman needed.