Elder Jacob O. Meyer (November 11, 1934 – April 9, 2010) was a distinguished American religious leader, best known for founding the Assemblies of Yahweh.
His multifaceted roles encompassed those of a farmer, broadcaster, translator, preacher, counselor, writer, and spiritual leader.
Meyer was instrumental in establishing educational institutions and publications that have significantly influenced religious thought and practice including the Narrow Way.
Elder Jacob O. Meyer is credited with coining the terms Messianic and Spiritual Israelites to define the adherents of the Assemblies of Yahweh, emphasizing their commitment to following biblical teachings and embracing a restored understanding of faith.
The Assemblies of Yahweh sets itself apart from the broader Sacred Name Movement, underscoring its distinct theological foundation and practices.
[3] Meyer first learned about the Tetragrammaton and the Sacred Name Yahweh in the late 1950s and taught by an ordained minister of a prominent denomination during a course in Biblical studies.
As mentioned in the Sacred Name Broadcaster of June 2018, Volume L, Number 3 issue, Ruth Meyer served as sound ‘recording technician, receptionist, secretary, typist, mail clerk and printing assistant, as well as his chief cook’.
[7]: 3 Ruth Meyer continues to serve as the Head Deaconess in the Assemblies of Yahweh and is praised for her many contributions and sacrifice to help forward the ministry.
[10] At some point in the 1970s he undertook a short part-time course leading to the award of an associate degree from Thomas Edison State College.
This includes North and South America, Germany, Berlin, France, Poland, England, Ireland, the Philippines, Thailand, India, Trinidad, Dominica, St. Lucia and Israel.
[citation needed] Meyer served as board member of the National Association of Shortwave Broadcasting[3] and was nominated as township constable in Philadelphia, a position which he had not sought.
The ethos of the Assemblies of Yahweh is one of law, which would fall in line with that as well as the ministry's Statement of Doctrine, written by Meyer.
[14] Some examples of subjects covered by commandment-keeping are the holy days, the dietary laws, tithing, correct speech, repentance etc.
Here are some examples of sermon titles on the subject: Meyer was considered to be a great spiritual leader by the Assemblies of Yahweh.
That would be done by identifying the violations of the law in society and all around the world, especially those stories that had made news headlines; by preaching strongly against the evil conduct of the age; and by calling for repentance.
Here are some of Meyer's sermons on the subjects of piety and purity: Meyer taught the Assemblies of Yahweh to learn and recite the Shema three times a day, as well as have a daily Bible reading program, which allowed adherents to read through the Bible in one year and set scriptures to open and close the Sabbath with, as was his instruction.
The congregation would stand for Meyer when he left or entered a building out of respect, as per the instruction in Leviticus 19:32, which was encouraged by the Work of the Ministry.
Meyer also came up with the theme song of the Assemblies of Yahweh, Under Zion's Banner[22] based on the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
As outlined in his will, his faithful children continue to lead the Assemblies of Yahweh in his stead, and the leadership alternates each week to preach the mini sermon on the Sabbath.
When referring to Jacob O. Meyer in the ministry, the honorific "of blessed memory" (or O.B.M) is used after his name, possibly based on Proverbs 10:7.