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The Great and Awesome Day of the Lord

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:32:14 GMT

By Joseph Kerwin

A Bible study regarding where we are in the End Times

Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near.

Revelation 22:18 I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; 19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are written in this book.

I undertake this project with the greatest caution knowing that the message is very important to the people of God. I will do my very best to use the scripture to do the speaking knowing that I am fallible. If you are a Christian and you are reading this and you find any error please contact me so I can change it. I have found that holding too rigid of a position is not a good thing and I have changed and modified my position several times over the last 2 years.

Joel 2:28-30

28 “It will come about after this

That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind;

And your sons and daughters will prophesy,

Your old men will dream dreams,

Your young men will see visions.

29 “Even on the male and female servants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days.

30 “I will display wonders in the sky and on the earth,

Blood, fire and columns of smoke.

31“The sun will be turned into darkness

And the moon into blood

Before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes.

As you see this is where I took my title from. I think every pre-trib Rapture preacher I've ever heard uses the tribulation as a sort of Hellfire damnation preaching to say if you get left behind it will be a time like hell on Earth, you do not want to be here during the tribulation. But I hope as you go through this Bible study you will see that there are very great and awesome things that are going to happen as well. I'm a strong believer in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, I do not believe they ever passed away, and in just a very short time this prophecy will be fulfilled concerning Joel 2, I call it the greater Pentecost. As you know Peter quoted Joel 2 when he was saying what was occurring on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2 where he preached and 3000 people accepted Jesus. As well as having the dreams, prophecies and Visions as it says here I'm hoping that it will be more like the first century church with gifts of tongues, interpretations,and healings.

2 Peter 2 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies , even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. 2 Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; 3 and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.4 For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of darkness, reserved for judgment; 5 and did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly; 6 and if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction by reducing them to ashes, having made them an example to those who would live ungodly lives thereafter; 7 and if He rescued righteous Lot, oppressed by the sensual conduct of unprincipled men 8 (for by what he saw and heard that righteous man, while living among them, felt his righteous soul tormented day after day by their lawless deeds), 9 then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment, 10 and especially those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise authority.Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble when they revile angelic majesties, 11 whereas angels who are greater in might and power do not bring a reviling judgment against them before the Lord. 12 But these, like unreasoning animals, born as creatures of instinct to be captured and killed, reviling where they have no knowledge, will in the destruction of those creatures also be destroyed, 13 suffering wrong as the wages of doing wrong. They count it a pleasure to revel in the daytime. They are stains and blemishes, reveling in their deceptions, as they carouse with you, 14 having eyes full of adultery that never cease from sin, enticing unstable souls, having a heart trained in greed, accursed children; 15 forsaking the right way, they have gone astray, having followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; 16 but he received a rebuke for his own transgression, for a mute donkey, speaking with a voice of a man, restrained the madness of the prophet.17 These are springs without water and mists driven by a storm, for whom the black darkness has been reserved. 18 For speaking out arrogant words of vanity they entice by fleshly desires, by sensuality, those who barely escape from the ones who live in error, 19 promising them freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by what a man is overcome, by this he is enslaved. 20 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world by the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. 21 For it would be better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn away from the holy commandment handed on to them. 22 It has happened to them according to the true proverb, “A dog returns to its own vomit,” and, “A sow, after washing, returns to wallowing in the mire.”

2 Peter 3 This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, 2 that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles.3 Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, 4 and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation.” 5 For when they maintain

this, it escapes their notice that by the word of God the heavens existed long ago and the earth was formed out of water and by water, 6 through which the world at that time was destroyed, being flooded with water. 7 But by His word the present heavens and earth are being reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.8 But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. 9 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief , in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. 11 Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will melt with intense heat! 13 But according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.14 Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless, 15 and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; just as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, wrote to you, 16 as also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which the untaught and unstable distort, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction. 17 You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men and fall from your own steadfastness, 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

So now I'd like to make comments on these scriptures .

What if we have teachers today that have been lying to us and assuring us that we have nothing to be concerned about concerning the day of the Lord. They tell us that we will all be rescued by an imminent pre-tribulational rapture. They do not tell us that we need to guard our hearts and persevere till the end.
Have you ever considered that Noah and Lot were rescued through a time of Great Destruction. If God had wanted to talk about a rescue through a Rapture he might have used Enoch and Elijah who were actually taken up to heaven alive. We will talk more about this later but there is a consistency in using Noah as the main example for the coming rescue.
I will talk more about the thousand years as a day. I understand that the first and second century Christians in Israel would use this as part of the argument that Jesus came at the appointed time of 4,000 years on the Jewish calendar and he would return at the appointed time at 6,000 years.
I have actually had non-Christian friends say to me that Jesus is not coming back because people have been talking about it for 2,000 years and it never happened. But I feel I have a similar problem with Christian friends that have chosen not to take the study of the return of Christ seriously.

2 Thessalonians 2

Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, 2 that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. 3 Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, 4 who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God. 5 Do you not remember that while I was still with you, I was telling you these things? 6 And you know what restrains him now, so that in his time he will be revealed. 7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only he who now restrains will do so until he is taken out of the way. 8 Then that lawless one will be revealed whom the Lord will slay with the breath of His mouth and bring to an end by the appearance of His coming; 9 that is, the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders, 10 and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved. 11 For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, 12 in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness.

As we go on I will be able to explain in more detail why I believe we are indeed in the end times. That tells me there is an apostasy coming which means Rebellion or falling away. I am writing this with the intention of informing people so that there will be fewer that fall away.
We live in a time of deception and delusion. These should not affect the Christians because we have the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. All you have to do is look around at the woke movement and fake news to see what I am referring to.
When I began to share this Bible study I had several people tell me that no man can know the day or the hour. I believe this is another end times deception. And I answer this question is in my appendix A.

Before I go on to more prophetic scriptures I might make mention of how I try to interpret things in the Bible. As a Christian I believe the spiritual world is actually more real than the physical world that we dwell in every day. So we are going to find scriptures about the day of the Lord where it is talking about the Stars falling from heaven. There is reason to believe that these Stars may be angels. So even though that is spiritual it is literal and real. I do not believe these are literally physical stars as we see in the night sky, because if they were, one star would wipe out the entire world. I have considered that it is possible that the thousands of satellites could be affected by either an EMP or a CME that would cause them to fall. With John the apostle not being aware of satellites I can see how if they actually saw them falling it would look like a falling star. If possible try to look at these Bible verses in context like you are seeing them for the first time. So now I would like us to take a look at probably the longest clearest end times prophecy in the Bible Matthew 24 & 25. Yes 25 is part of the message. They both are about the coming age.

Matthew 24 Jesus came out from the temple and was going away when His disciples came up to point out the temple buildings to Him. 2 And He said to them, “Do you not see all these things? Truly I say to you, not one stone here will be left upon another, which will not be torn down.”3 As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?”4 And Jesus answered and said to them, “See to it that no one misleads you. 5 For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many. 6 You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes. 8 But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.9 “Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. 10 At that time many will fall away and will betray one another and hate one another. 11 Many false prophets will arise and will mislead many. 12 Because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will grow cold. 13 But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved. 14 This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.15 “Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), 16 then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. 17 Whoever is on the housetop must not go down to get the things out that are in his house. 18 Whoever is in the field must not turn back to get his cloak. 19 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! 20 But pray that your flight will not be in the winter, or on a Sabbath. 21 For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will. 22 Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. 23 Then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or ‘There He is,’ do not believe him. 24 For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. 25 Behold, I have told you in advance. 26 So if they say to you, ‘Behold, He is in the wilderness,’ do not go out, or, ‘Behold, He is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe them. 27 For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be. 28 Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather.29 “But immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30 And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory. 31 And He will send forth His angels with a great trumpet and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other. 32 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; 33 so, you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. 34 Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. 36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. 37 For the coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah. 38 For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and they did not understand until the flood came and took them all away; so will the coming of the Son of Man be. 40 Then there will be two men in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. 41 Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken and one will be left.42 “Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. 43 But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what time of the night the thief was coming, he would have been on the alert and would not have allowed his house to be broken into. 44 For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will. 45 “Who then is the faithful and sensible slave whom his master put in charge of his household to give them their food at the proper time? 46 Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes. 47 Truly I say to you that he will put him in charge of all his possessions. 48 But if that evil slave says in his heart, ‘My master is not coming for a long time,’ 49 and begins to beat his fellow slaves and eat and drink with drunkards; 50 the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour which he does not know, 51 and will cut him in pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matthew 25

25 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. 3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, 4 but the prudent took oil in flasks along with their lamps. 5 Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began to sleep. 6 But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ 7 Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps. 8 The foolish said to the prudent, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 9 But the prudent answered, ‘No, there will not be enough for us and you too; go instead to the dealers and buy some for yourselves.’ 10 And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut. 11 Later the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord, lord, open up for us.’ 12 But he answered, ‘Truly I say to you, I do not know you.’ 13 Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour. 14 “For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his possessions to them. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and he went on his journey. 16 Immediately the one who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and gained five more talents. 17 In the same manner the one who had received the two talents gained two more. 18 But he who received the one talent went away, and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. 19 “Now after a long time the master of those slaves *came and *settled accounts with them. 20 The one who had received the five talents came up and brought five more talents, saying, ‘Master, you entrusted five talents to me. See, I have gained five more talents.’ 21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ 22 “Also the one who had received the two talents came up and said, ‘Master, you entrusted two talents to me. See, I have gained two more talents.’ 23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ 24 “And the one also who had received the one talent came up and said, ‘Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow and gathering where you scattered no seed. 25 And I was afraid, and went away and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours.’ 26 “But his master answered and said to him, ‘You wicked, lazy slave, you knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I scattered no seed. 27 Then you ought to have put my money in the bank, and on my arrival I would have received my money back with interest. 28 Therefore take away the talent from him, and give it to the one who has the ten talents.’ 29 “For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away. 30 Throw out the worthless slave into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 31 “But when the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him; and He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats; 33 and He will put the sheep on His right, and the goats on the left. 34 “Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in; 36 naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to Me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, and feed You, or thirsty, and give You something to drink? 38 And when did we see You a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You? 39 When did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ 40 The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’ 41 “Then He will also say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, accursed ones, into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels; 42 for I was hungry, and you gave Me nothing to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me nothing to drink; 43 I was a stranger, and you did not invite Me in; naked, and you did not clothe Me; sick, and in prison, and you did not visit Me.’ 44 Then they themselves also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not take care of You?’ 45 Then He will answer them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’ 46 These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

Now let's comment on these verses. 8 But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs. In this section Jesus mentioned several things that are going to happen such as Wars and famines and earthquakes. Having been a Christian for 52 years I can tell you such things have been happening over and over. I now want to talk about something the Lord showed me specifically about these days. I'm convinced that the Hamas war of October 7th 2023 is a fulfillment of the red horse of Revelation 6:1-2. Why would I say such a thing? Just by dumb luck I happen to have made a model of what I thought a 7-year tribulation might look like. My gut instinct told me that there are three Jewish holidays in the Fall that we do not have a Christian holiday that lines up with. I had quit looking for the White Horse of Revelation 6:1-2 because it did not make sense. Throughout history you would always have a war first and then a change in leadership. however with democracy it is possible that you could have someone take authority without having a war. I think in 2019 I read agenda 2030 which is the UN plan to get rid of 90% of us by the year 2030. As I read this I said to myself Jesus will not let this happen. So I thought possibly the red horse I was looking for was a war that would start in Israel would actually begin in the year 2023. I was sure that when Hamas attacked Israel this was the war I was looking for and within a day the pro Hamas movement was all over the world it seemed. The scripture says the rider on the red horse is given a great sword to take peace from the Earth so I saw that as a fulfillment. Then I went to see what Jesus had to say in Matthew 24:37-39. 37 For the coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah. 38 For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and they did not understand until the flood came and took them all away; so will the coming of the Son of Man be.

Genesis 6:11-13 Now the earth was corrupt in the sight of God, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 God looked on the earth, and behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth.

13 Then God said to Noah, “The end of all flesh has come before Me; for the earth is filled with violence because of them; and behold, I am about to destroy them with the earth. My comment is if you go to the Biblegateway.com you can look at what these verses say in Hebrew. The word violence in verses 11 and 13 are Hamas in Hebrew. The other thing is that 39 says until the flood came and took them away. The name Hamas gave to their Infamous attack was the Al Asqua flood. When I first recognized that this was a literal fulfillment of the second seal in Revelation 6 I thought we were in the tribulation. Later God showed me that we were actually living in a 7-year period from 2020 to 2027 that is the time of the birth pains.

This Spring I found Dr Christian Widener and his YouTube presentation, THE DECREE EVERYONE MISSED: COUNTING DOWN TO 2027 AND THE RETURN OF JESUS. (start at 13 minutes) While I do not agree with him 100%, he correctly found that Sultan Sulieman has 2 plaques in Jerusalem for when he rebuilt it in 1537 AD. Counting 490 years brings us to 2027. The 70th week of this second fulfillment of Daniel 9:24-27 is 2020-2027. I believe this specifically is the time of Revelation 6 that I now call the time of the birth pangs. Also I will say that Noah had no idea when the flood was coming until the final seven days when he, his family, and the animals were on the ark. There is a similarity between the seven days he waited and the 7 years of the birth pangs.

10 At that time many will fall away and will betray one another and hate one another. Looking back at what we read in second Thessalonians 2 the apostasy comes before the antichrist.

14 This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world. I believe in the greater day of Pentecost. I think if the 120 that were in the upper room in Jerusalem were able to reach their known world in their lifetime, then all the Christians that are in the world today could reach the Lost in 30 days. When the Holy Spirit indwells all Believers as it says in Joel 2:28-30.

15 “Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation This seems to imply that we may be here to see the abomination of desolation. As I understand the pre-trib and pre-wrath models they assume that we will be gone.

21 For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will. I believe I can prove that this tribulation is a three and a half year period not a 7-year period as I was always taught. more on that later.

23 Then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or ‘There He is,’ do not believe him. As I was thinking about this there is a time of persecution coming where I think it may be the Agents of the Antichrist may try to trick us to trap us. Possibly they are going to promise that we can see Jesus only to take us to a FEMA camp.

29 “But immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30 And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory. 31 And He will send forth His angels with a great trumpet and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other. Again this order of events is different than anything I've heard from the pre-trib or pre-wrath crowd. It looks like we're going to see the signs of cosmic disturbance then the sign of the Son of Man and then the angels will sound the trumpet in that order. I do believe the Rapture is associated more with a trumpet than with a thief in the night. I believe scripture teaches it is the day of the Lord that comes like a thief in the night.

36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. After watching the Messiah 2030 project I like how they answered this question saying that the verb tense was the present tense. So both to the Prophet Daniel and to Jesus's apostles the message was not at this time but it will be revealed later. This is in their part 2 starting at about 1 hour and 9 minutes. See appendix A.

5 Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and began to sleep. It's possible that we have all been getting tired of waiting and falling asleep. But if I am correct and we have seen the first two horses of the Apocalypse of Revelation 6 then it is time to wake up. If Christian Widener is correct about the second fulfillment of the 490 year prophecy we are about to see the day of the Lord beginning the first quarter of 2027.

13 Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour.

31 “But when the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him; and He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats; This is the Judgment seat of Christ in Revelation 19 and 20.

Now we might do a little comparison with The Book of Revelation. I believe that Pastor Francis Chan was the first one that I heard that compared the White Horse of Revelation 6:1-2 with the events of Covid-19. The first time I heard him say that maybe we should look for a white coat instead of a white horse and maybe it really wasn't a bow it was a syringe and in Latin Crown is Corona, I literally laughed. But now that I had time to think about it I believe that he was onto something. As I've already said I am convinced that the Hamas War which is the longest war in Israel's modern history that started October 7th 2023 is a Bible war. It is associated with the red horse and it will be the fuse that will lead to the Ezekiel 38 War. As an aside I want to say I have read and believe what Joel Richardson wrote about in the Islamic Antichrist is correct and that that region that used to be the Ottoman Empire right around the Nation of Israel will definitely be forming a 10 Nation Islamic caliphate in the next year.( I consider Joel Richardson’s book a must read) The ruler that leads this caliphate will be the one we call the Antichrist but the Muslims will call him Al Mahdi. By the way I have studied a little bit on Islamic eschatology and their Al Mahdi has an enemy they call Dajjal. From the nearest I can tell Donald Trump as the leader of the great Satan, their name for the USA is the most likely candidate for Dajjal. The Muslims are totally trying to start either a Super Regional war or World War 3 so that their savior will come. When Donald Trump goes to the Arab Nations and tries to make peace this is the opposite of what they want. His close association with Israel is also a significant factor that would make them hate him. To the best that I can determine there will not be a superpower called the USA in 2 years from now. So either Donald Trump will be a follower of the Antichrist or more likely I believe he will be assassinated in the next two years. If that is not the case I would not be surprised that we see a civil war within the United States of America again before 2027. Going back to Revelation 6 things are fairly easy to understand until you get to the 6th seal. Here we see a great earthquake, the sun becomes black as sackcloth made of hair and the whole Moon became like blood and the stars of the sky fell to the Earth as a fig tree casts its unripe figs when shaken by a great wind. The sky was split apart like a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and Island were moved out of their places. Then the kings of the earth and the great men and the commanders and the rich and the strong and every slave and free man hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains and they said to the mountains and to the Rocks fall on us and hide us from the presence of Him who sits on the throne, and from the Wrath of the Lamb; for the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to stand?

Usually when I hear a pre-tribulational rapture, seminary trained preacher teaching on Revelation 6 they will always say that the first four seals are the first half but they just cannot believe that the Sixth Seal is before the Great Tribulation. I usually hear these preachers and teachers say these Cosmic events are lining up with the bowls of Wrath that we see in Revelation 16. I disagree. As I read through Ezekiel 38, especially starting In verse 18 It will come about on that day, when Gog comes against the land of Israel,” declares the Lord God, “that My fury will mount up in My anger. 19 In My zeal and in My blazing wrath I declare that on that day there will surely be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. 20 The fish of the sea, the birds of the heavens, the beasts of the field, all the creeping things that creep on the earth, and all the men who are on the face of the earth will shake at My presence; the mountains also will be thrown down, the steep pathways will collapse and every wall will fall to the ground. 21 I will call for a sword against him on all My mountains,” declares the Lord God. “Every man’s sword will be against his brother. 22 With pestilence and with blood I will enter into judgment with him; and I will rain on him and on his troops, and on the many peoples who are with him, a torrential rain, with hailstones, fire and brimstone. 23 I will magnify Myself, sanctify Myself, and make Myself known in the sight of many nations; and they will know that I am the Lord.”’

I see the similarity between this passage in Ezekiel 38 and The Sixth Seal. The fact that there is a great earthquake and that there are signs in the heavens and that all men will know that the Lord is present. Note also Revelations 6 :17 for the great day of Their wrath has come and who is able to stand. It is a clear writing concerning the day of the Lord, the day of vengeance, the day of Wrath. As many times as I have read this it was only recently that I connected it to the day of the Lord. As an aside I have also seen some interesting studies that show a significant percentage, maybe 40% of Muslims have Hebrew blood based on their DNA. It may be that when they turn their swords against each other you are seeing Friendly Fire just like you saw in the Old Testament between the Midianites and Amorites where they killed one another.

While I'm here in Revelation 6 I want to make a comment about last year after the Hamas War I had to completely redo my timeline. Through my studies, I came to realize that Revelation 6 stands as a unit. The scroll does not open until you have the opening of the 7th seal. Also I saw that there were three terms for three and a half years used in chapters 11 to 13. So the three and a half years makes sense to all be running concurrently. When you read Revelation you can read the first seven chapters normally in sequence but once you get to chapter 8 everything is after the day of the Lord and it is a three and a half year period for the rest of the book until Revelations 19.

I do have a few comments on what I see happening about the day of the Lord. I'm saying at the beginning of the year 2027 many Bible prophecies are going to be fulfilled in a very short time. I see Jesus helping Israel defeat their enemies in the Gog Magog War. There will be signs in the heavens as it talks about in Ezekiel 38 and Revelation 6: 12-17. I believe the 144,000 will be marked as it says in Revelation 7 during the interim. I believe a new Temple will be constructed in Jerusalem on the Temple mount. The Antichrist making a peace Covenant with Israel. I believe the Jews will reinstitute animal sacrifice however the Antichrist will stop it early on as it says in Daniel 9:26. Then there will be two witnesses, possibly Elijah and Moses, that will come on the scene and remove the Antichrist and the false prophet from the temple, Jerusalem, and Israel. However the rest of the world will worship the Beast, have a one world government, a one world religion, a one world economy with a cashless society that you cannot use unless you have the mark of the beast. There will be some good things that will happen concurrently with this. As I read the 12th chapter I believe that Satan will be cast down out of heaven. I believe that will lead to the Fulfillment of Joel 2: 28 to 30 where we will have the greater Pentecost all the Believers on Earth will be filled like the 120 were on the day of Pentecost. The 144,000 will then gather all the Believers from the world that are willing to travel to Israel and we will have the greater Exodus. I know this is news to many long time believers. The American Christian church has been laser focused on when the rapture is. I can only find about 15 verses in the entire Bible about the rapture. I have 20 pages from the Old Testament that I believe confirm that there will be a time when all Israel will be saved. The Jews and the Christians shall be reunited as one family under Christ. and we will all live in Israel. A key verse for this is Jeremiah 16:14-16 Therefore behold, days are coming, Declares the lord, when it will no longer be said, as the Lord lives, who brought up the sons of Israel out of the land of egypt, but, as the Lord lives, who brought up the sons of Israel from the land of the north and from all the countries where he had banished them. for I will restore them to their own land which I gave to their fathers. behold I am going to send for many fishermen, declares the lord, and they will fish for them; and afterwards I will send for many hunters, and they will hunt for them from Every Mountain and every Hill and from the clefts of the rock. (See Appendix B)

In Revelation 12 where it says that Satan is cast down; And the serpent poured water like a river out of his mouth after the woman so that he might cause her to be swept away with the flood. But the Earth helped the woman and the Earth opened its mouth and drank up the river which the dragon poured out of his mouth. So the dragon was enraged with the woman, and went off to make war with the rest of her children, who keep the Commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus.

That is not a flood of water as some suppose. I believe it is a flood of words and the words are that no person can buy, sell or trade with Israel; they are our enemy. But the land of Israel will be fertile and will help feed the inhabitants while the rest of the Nations suffer under the trumpet judgments. So Israel will be all alone however God will be their God and the two witnesses will effectively protect them for 1260 days. It may be that the six trumpet judgments are spoken forth as many times as the two witnesses choose. The seventh trumpet is not judgment, it's the Hallelujah Trumpet of the rapture. As I read Revelations 11 that is the clearest picture I can see of the rapture. The two witnesses are killed. They lay dead in the streets for three and a half days. They hear a voice from Heaven saying rise up, they stand up alive and then they are caught up into heaven and the seventh trumpet sounds. So the dead in Christ go first then we who are alive and remain will then go into heaven following them. Looking at Daniel 12 it's possible that there is another 75 days after this rapture when the seven bowls of Wrath are pulled out. I do agree with Dr Chuck Missler and Dr Michael Heiser about the war of Armageddon actually dealing with the armies of the Antichrist assembling in Medigo as they prepare to go up against the capital, Jerusalem. However Jesus meets them there and they are destroyed.

Ezekiel 37:15-17 Reunion of Judah and Israel

The word of the Lord came again to me saying, “And you, son of man, take for yourself one stick and write on it, ‘For Judah and for the sons of Israel, his companions’; then take another stick and write on it, ‘For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim and all the house of Israel, his companions.’ Then join them for yourself one to another into one stick, that they may become one in your hand.

Usually I say I'm 40% Hebrew by Blood and 100% Christian by faith. It makes me sick to hear people in the church trying to make a big distinction between the Christians getting raptured but the Jews have to go through the tribulation. or they try to tell me that when the apostles were with Jesus on the Mount of Olives hearing the Olivet discourse that they represented Jews not the church therefore there's a separation. The same thing goes for replacement theology. This is all garbage. God's plan was always to bring the Jews and the Christians into one family under Messiah Jesus so when I talk about the greater Exodus it's for Jews and Christians both. Go back and look at Genesis 48 when Jacob is blessing the sons of Joseph and he gives Ephraim the greater blessing this was a precursor to the fullness of the Gentiles (nations) talked about in Romans 11:25.

Now I want us to look at a few Old Testament scriptures that get very little press in the imminent pre-trib rapture preaching. I believe these are being fulfilled either now or in the very near future.

Joel 2 The Promise of the Spirit

28“It will come about after this

That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind;

And your sons and daughters will prophesy,

Your old men will dream dreams,

Your young men will see visions.

29 Even on the male and female servants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days.

The Day of the Lord

30 “I will display wonders in the sky and on the earth,

Blood, fire and columns of smoke.

31“The sun will be turned into darkness

And the moon into blood

Before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes.

32“And it will come about that whoever calls on the name of the Lord

Will be delivered;

Joel 3:1“For behold, in those days and at that time,

When I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem,

2 I will gather all the nations

And bring them down to the valley of Jehoshaphat.

Then I will enter into judgment with them there

On behalf of My people and My inheritance, Israel,

Whom they have scattered among the nations;

And they have divided up My land.

3“They have also cast lots for My people,

Traded a boy for a harlot

And sold a girl for wine that they may drink.

4 Moreover, what are you to Me, O Tyre, Sidon and all the regions of Philistia? Are you rendering Me a recompense? But if you do recompense Me, swiftly and speedily I will return your recompense on your head. 5 Since you have taken My silver and My gold, brought My precious treasures to your temples, 6 and sold the sons of Judah and Jerusalem to the Greeks in order to remove them far from their territory, 7 behold, I am going to arouse them from the place where you have sold them, and return your recompense on your head. 8 Also I will sell your sons and your daughters into the hand of the sons of Judah, and they will sell them to the Sabeans, to a distant nation,” for the Lord has spoken.

9 Proclaim this among the nations:

Prepare a war; rouse the mighty men!

Let all the soldiers draw near, let them come up!

10 Beat your plowshares into swords

And your pruning hooks into spears;

Let the weak say, “I am a mighty man.”

11 Hasten and come, all you surrounding nations,

And gather yourselves there.

Bring down, O Lord, Your mighty ones.

12 Let the nations be aroused

And come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat,

For there I will sit to judge

All the surrounding nations.

13 Put in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe.

Come, tread, for the wine press is full;

The vats overflow, for their wickedness is great.

14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision!

For the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision.

15 The sun and moon grow dark

And the stars lose their brightness.

16 The Lord roars from Zion

And utters His voice from Jerusalem,

And the heavens and the earth tremble.

But the Lord is a refuge for His people

And a stronghold to the sons of Israel.

17 Then you will know that I am the Lord your God,

Dwelling in Zion, My holy mountain.

So Jerusalem will be holy,

And strangers will pass through it no more.

18 And in that day

The mountains will drip with sweet wine,

And the hills will flow with milk,

And all the brooks of Judah will flow with water;

And a spring will go out from the house of the Lord

To water the valley of Shittim.

19 Egypt will become a waste,

And Edom will become a desolate wilderness,

Because of the violence done to the sons of Judah,

In whose land they have shed innocent blood.

20 But Judah will be inhabited forever

And Jerusalem for all generations.

21 And I will avenge their blood which I have not avenged,

For the Lord dwells in Zion.

For on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem

There will be those who escape,

As the Lord has said,

Even among the survivors whom the Lord calls.

Amos 1:1 The words of Amos, who was among the sheepherders from Tekoa, which he envisioned in visions concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam son of Joash, king of Israel, two years before the earthquake.

2 He said,

“The Lord roars from Zion

And from Jerusalem He utters His voice;

And the shepherds’ pasture grounds mourn,

And the summit of Carmel dries up.”

3 Thus says the Lord,

“For three transgressions of Damascus and for four

I will not revoke its punishment,

Because they threshed Gilead with implements of sharp iron.

4 “So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael

And it will consume the citadels of Ben-hadad.

5 “I will also break the gate bar of Damascus,

And cut off the inhabitant from the valley of Aven,

And him who holds the scepter, from Beth-eden;

So the people of Aram will go exiled to Kir,”

Says the Lord.

6 Thus says the Lord,

“For three transgressions of Gaza and for four

I will not revoke its punishment,

Because they deported an entire population

To deliver it up to Edom.

7 “So I will send fire upon the wall of Gaza

And it will consume her citadels.

8 “I will also cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod,

And him who holds the scepter, from Ashkelon;

I will even unleash My power upon Ekron,

And the remnant of the Philistines will perish,”

Says the Lord God.

9 Thus says the Lord,

“For three transgressions of Tyre and for four

I will not revoke its punishment,

Because they delivered up an entire population to Edom

And did not remember the covenant of brotherhood.

10 “So I will send fire upon the wall of Tyre

And it will consume her citadels.”

11 Thus says the Lord,

“For three transgressions of Edom and for four

I will not revoke its punishment,

Because he pursued his brother with the sword,

While he stifled his compassion;

His anger also tore continually,

And he maintained his fury forever.

12 “So I will send fire upon Teman

And it will consume the citadels of Bozrah.”

13 Thus says the Lord,

“For three transgressions of the sons of Ammon and for four

I will not revoke its punishment,

Because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead

In order to enlarge their borders.

14 “So I will kindle a fire on the wall of Rabbah

And it will consume her citadels

Amid war cries on the day of battle,

And a storm on the day of tempest.

15 “Their king will go into exile,

He and his princes together,” says the Lord.

Isaiah 17:1 The oracle concerning Damascus.

“Behold, Damascus is about to be removed from being a city

And will become a fallen ruin.

Jeremiah 49 Prophecy against Elam

34 That which came as the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam, at the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, saying:

35 “Thus says the Lord of hosts,

‘Behold, I am going to break the bow of Elam,

The finest of their might.

36 ‘I will bring upon Elam the four winds

From the four ends of heaven,

And will scatter them to all these winds;

And there will be no nation

To which the outcasts of Elam will not go.

37 ‘So I will shatter Elam before their enemies

And before those who seek their lives;

And I will bring calamity upon them,

Even My fierce anger,’ declares the Lord,

‘And I will send out the sword after them

Until I have consumed them.

38 ‘Then I will set My throne in Elam

And destroy out of it king and princes,’

Declares the Lord.

39 ‘But it will come about in the last days

That I will restore the fortunes of Elam,’”

Declares the Lord.

As we read Ezekiel 38 we know it is the neighbor countries that are going to attack Israel and the latter days. These verses that I have just quoted were written a very long time ago but I believe we are seeing the Fulfillment of them in our times. I also see all the war and turmoil of these nations is part of Matt. 24:6-7.

I said I would mention the Fulfillment of the second Peter 3::8, 1000 years as a day and a day as a thousand years. Basically this goes back to studying the day of the Lord. There have been Christians through the Ages that taught God created the Earth in six days. He rested on the 7th. Man would have 6,000 years to rule on the Earth, Jesus was coming back to rule it for a thousand years after that. In terms of Ages from Adam to Abraham was the age of the Patriarchs which lasted 2,000 years. From Abraham to Jesus first coming was the Abrahamic Covenant with the Mosaic law for 2000 years. and then from Jesus' first coming to His second coming would be 2,000 years. To the best that I can tell Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the year 27 AD and he had a three and a half year Ministry ending with his death burial and Resurrection in 30 AD. Luke 4 gives the story that when Jesus went into the synagogue of Nazareth after being tempted by Satan. he stood up and read from the Isaiah scroll chapter 61

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners; 2 To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, 3 To grant those who mourn in Zion, giving them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting.

Jesus read the first verse, but stopped short of reading the whole sentence. By doing this I believe he foreshadowed that he was completing one half of Daniel's 70th week during his ministry on Earth. This year I did a study on the words that represent three and a half years; 1260 days, 42 months, and a time times and half a Time. When you do this they are only found In chapters 11 to 13 of Revelation and Daniel 7:24 9:25 and 12. I don't know why I didn't see this before but I believe this is a clear indication that the second half of Daniel's week is the Great Tribulation lasting three and a half years.

The Faithful Shall Escape to Israel

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:09:12 GMT

Over the last six months my studies have led me to consider the fact that there is a significant part of the end time’s story that is not being taught in churches and seminaries today. I know most churches teach a pre-trib rapture position. In my studies the strongest argument for pre-trib is Noah and Lot both being rescued, just in time before disaster. While I do not subscribe to the pre-trib position my studies have led me to believe there will be a path of escape for believers during the days of Jacob’s trouble. In my previous study I mentioned that I consider the New Testament to have the order of events of what is to come, but the Old Testament has the vast majority of chapters and verses. The New Testament is abbreviated like a code book to decipher the order of events. For the rest of this lesson I will color my comments in blue and the Bible verses in black. Here is the first New Testament verse; (all verses are NASB)

Hebrews 11:21

21By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.

Although I had read this many times I never stopped to think why the author of Hebrews under Godly inspiration picked this to say about the Patriarch Jacob-Israel. Wouldn’t it have made more sense to mention Judah’s blessing since Jesus Christ came from that tribe? So I went to the passage in Genesis to read about this blessing.

Genesis 48:19But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know; he also will become a people and he also will be great. However, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his descendants shall become a multitude of nations.”

Now correct me if I am wrong but were not the sons of Israel divided by tribes and the word nations normally used to refer to Gentile nations? Also Ephraim goes from a singular tribe to multitude of nations. What is this all about? I will give credit to Monte Judah who authored a book The Greater Exodus that got me thinking and studying this topic. I know this is the first time many of you have heard or read what I am about to share; please do not reject it because it is new and different. If you find error in what I am writing by all means contact me and show me the Truth, I am a truth seeker and want to be as accurate as possible in discerning the Bible and future events.

Jeremiah 16:14-16

14 “Therefore behold, days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when it will no longer be said, ‘As the LORD lives, who brought up the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt,’15 but, ‘As the LORD lives, who brought up the sons of Israel from the land of the north and from all the countries where He had banished them.’ For I will restore them to their own land which I gave to their fathers.16 “Behold, I am going to send for many fishermen,” declares the LORD, “and they will fish for them; and afterwards I will send for many

hunters, and they will hunt them from every mountain and every hill and from the clefts of the rocks.

Who are the hunters hunting for?

There is a lot in these verses from Jeremiah. Monte Judah says this describes a Greater Exodus in verses 14-15. I agree, instead of Israel going from Egypt to Israel they will now come from over 100 countries to Israel. Looking at verse 16 I am reminded of Matthew 4:19 when Jesus first called His disciples to be fishers of men. (Was Jesus intentionally linking the disciples to this verse in Jeremiah?) Thinking outside the box as I often do, I consider it possible that the “many hunters” could possibly be the 144,000 of Revelations 7:4-8. To my mind this placing of 12 fishermen first and 144,000 hunters last is a very balanced and orderly action very like what God has done before 12x12x1,000. Similar words are used in Jeremiah 23:7-8, 31:8-10 and 32:37, God repeated this message therefore it is important. I used to consider all of these verses to be Millennial but with further study suspect this gathering of all of Israel to Israel happens when the 144,000 are called. My belief is that only Christians and believing Jews can make up the 144,000, and since 10 of 13 tribes have been dispersed among all the nations many Christians are unknowingly children of Israel.

Deuteronomy 30:1-14

“So it shall be when all of these things have come upon you, the blessing and the curse which I have set before you, and you call them to mind in all nations where the LORD your God has banished you,2and you return to the LORD your God and obey Him with all your heart and soul according to all that I command you today, you and your sons, 3then the LORD your God will restore you from captivity, and have compassion on you, and will gather you again from all the peoples where the LORD your God has scattered you. 4If your outcasts are at the ends of the earth, from there the LORD your God will gather you, and from there He will bring you back. 5The LORD your God will bring you into the land which your fathers possessed, and you shall possess it; and He will prosper you and multiply you more than your fathers.

6“Moreover the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, so that you may live. 7The LORD your God will inflict all these curses on your enemies and on those who hate you, who persecuted you. 8And you shall again obey the LORD, and observe all His commandments which I command you today. 9Then the LORD your God will prosper you

abundantly in all the work of your hand, in the offspring of your body and in the offspring of your cattle and in the produce of your ground, for the LORD will again rejoice over you for good, just as He rejoiced over your fathers; 10 if you obey the LORD your God to keep His commandments and His statutes which are written in this book of the law, if you turn to the LORD your God with all your heart and soul.

11 “For this commandment which I command you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it out of reach. 12 It is not in heaven, that you should say, ‘Who will go up to heaven for us to get it for us and make us hear it, that we may observe it?’ 13Nor is it beyond the sea, that you should say, ‘Who will cross the sea for us to get it for us and make us hear it, that we may observe it?’ 14But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may observe it.

Seems to me Moses or God knew that the Israelites were going to fail and their descendants would be scattered. Then in verse 5 this refers to all of Israel coming home not just Judah. Next we see more verses referring to a re-gathering to Israel.

Isaiah 49:1-23 Listen to Me, O islands,

And pay attention, you peoples from afar.

The LORD called Me from the womb;

From the body of My mother He named Me.

2 He has made My mouth like a sharp sword,

In the shadow of His hand He has concealed Me;

And He has also made Me a select arrow,

He has hidden Me in His quiver.

3 He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel,

In Whom I will show My glory.”

4 But I said, “I have toiled in vain,

I have spent My strength for nothing and vanity;

Yet surely the justice due to Me is with the LORD,

And My reward with My God.”

5 And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, To bring Jacob back to Him, so that Israel might be gathered to Him (Messiah Jesus) (For I am honored in the sight of the LORD,

And My God is My strength),

6 He says, “It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant

To raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the preserved ones of Israel; (the remnant) I will also make You a light of the nations (Gentiles)

So that My salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”

7Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel and its Holy One, To the despised One,

To the One abhorred by the nation,

To the Servant of rulers,

“Kings will see and arise,

Princes will also bow down,

Because of the LORD who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel who has chosen You.” 8Thus says the LORD,

“In a favorable time I have answered You,

And in a day of salvation I have helped You;

And I will keep You and give You for a covenant of the people, To restore the land, to make them inherit the desolate heritages; (When?) 9Saying to those who are bound, ‘Go forth,’

To those who are in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’

Along the roads they will feed,

And their pasture will be on all bare heights.

10 “They will not hunger or thirst,

Nor will the scorching heat or sun strike them down;

For He who has compassion on them will lead them

And will guide them to springs of water.

11 “I will make all My mountains a road,

And My highways will be raised up.

12 “Behold, these will come from afar;

And lo, these will come from the north and from the west, (similar to Jer. 16:14-15) And these from the land of Sinim.” (May be China)

13 Shout for joy, O heavens! And rejoice, O earth!

Break forth into joyful shouting, O mountains!

For the LORD has comforted His people (Could this be both Jews and Christians?) And will have compassion on His afflicted.

14But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me,

And the Lord has forgotten me.”

15 “Can a woman forget her nursing child

And have no compassion on the son of her womb?

Even these may forget, but I will not forget you.

16 “Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands;

Your walls are continually before Me.

17 “Your builders hurry;

Your destroyers and devastators

Will depart from you.

18 “Lift up your eyes and look around;

All of them gather together, they come to you.

As I live,” declares the LORD,

“You will surely put on all of them as jewels and bind them on as a bride. 19 “For your waste and desolate places and your destroyed land— Surely now you will be too cramped for the inhabitants, (we will have to live in tents) And those who swallowed you will be far away.

20 “The children of whom you were bereaved will yet say in your ears, ‘The place is too cramped for me; Wow! That is a lot of people!

Make room for me that I may live here.’

21 “Then you will say in your heart,

‘Who has begotten these for me,

Since I have been bereaved of my children

And am barren, an exile and a wanderer?

And who has reared these?

Behold, I was left alone;

From where did these come?’”

22 Thus says the Lord GOD,

“Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations (Gentiles, Christians) And set up My standard to the peoples;

And they will bring your sons in their bosom,

And your daughters will be carried on their shoulders.

23 “Kings will be your guardians,

And their princesses your nurses.

They will bow down to you with their faces to the earth

And lick the dust of your feet;

And you will know that I am the LORD;

Those who hopefully wait for Me will not be put to shame.

Ezekiel 20:23

23 Also I swore to them in the wilderness that I would scatter them among the nations and disperse them among the lands, Another verse on God’s scattering of Israel

Ezekial 16: 60-63

60 “Nevertheless, I will remember My covenant with you in the days of your youth, and I will establish an everlasting covenant with you. 61 Then you will remember your ways and be ashamed when you receive your sisters, both your older and your younger; and I will give them to you as daughters, but not because of your covenant. 62 Thus I will establish My covenant with you, and you shall know that I am the LORD,63 so that you may remember and be ashamed and never open your mouth anymore because of your humiliation, when I have forgiven you for all that you have done,” the Lord GOD declares. This is an odd verse; earlier in the same chapter God speaks harshly to Jerusalem saying she is more of a harlot than the older sister Samaria, and her younger sister Sodom. In comparing it to the Isaiah 49: 22-23 verses could it be the believing Gentiles are made to be sisters with the Jews, God giving them to the Jews as lost children? Is there another time where this has happened previously? Or is this part of the end times? Is the “but not because of your covenant.” in vs 61 a reference that these redeemed gentile believers have their own covenant?

Ezekiel 20:33-44 God Will Restore Israel to Her Land more on gathering

33 “As I live,” declares the Lord GOD, “surely with a mighty hand and with an outstretched arm and with wrath poured out, I shall be king over you. 34 I will bring you out from the peoples and gather you from the lands where you are scattered, with a mighty hand and with an outstretched arm and with wrath poured out; 35 and I will bring you into the wilderness of the peoples, and there I will enter into judgment with you face to face. 36 As I entered into judgment with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, so I will enter into judgment with you,” declares the Lord GOD.37 “I will make you pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant; 38 and I will purge from you the rebels and those who transgress against Me; I will bring them out of the land where they sojourn, but they will not enter the land of Israel. Thus you will know that I am the LORD.

39 “As for you, O house of Israel,” thus says the Lord GOD, “Go, serve everyone his idols; but later you will surely listen to Me, and My holy name you will profane no longer with your gifts and with your idols. 40 For on My holy mountain, on the high mountain of Israel,” declares the Lord GOD, “there the whole house of Israel, all of them, will serve Me in the land; there I will accept them and there I will seek your contributions and the choicest of your gifts, with all your holy things. 41 As a soothing aroma I will accept you when I bring you out from the peoples and gather you from the lands where you are scattered; and I will prove Myself holy among you in the sight of the nations. 42 And you will know that I am the LORD, when I bring you into the land of Israel, into the land which I swore to give to your forefathers. 43 There you will remember your ways and all your deeds with which you have defiled yourselves; and you will loathe yourselves in your own sight for all the evil things that you have done. 44 Then you will know

that I am the LORD when I have dealt with you for My name’s sake, not according to your evil ways or according to your corrupt deeds, O house of Israel,” declares the Lord GOD.’”

Ezekiel 37 Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones

The hand of the LORD was upon me, and He brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of the valley; and it was full of bones. 2He caused me to pass among them round about, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley; and lo, they were very dry. 3He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” And I answered, “O Lord GOD, You know.” 4Again He said to me, “Prophesy over these bones and say to them, ‘O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD.’ 5Thus says the Lord GOD to these bones, ‘Behold, I will cause breath to enter you that you may come to life. 6I will put sinews on you, make flesh grow back on you, cover you with skin and put breath in you that you may come alive; and you will know that I am the LORD.’”

7So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold, a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to its bone. 8And I looked, and behold, sinews were on them, and flesh grew and skin covered them; but there was no breath in them. 9Then He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they come to life.”’” 10So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they came to life and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army.

11Then He said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel; behold, they say, ‘Our bones are dried up and our hope has perished. We are [e]completely cut off.’ 12Therefore prophesy and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Behold, I will open your graves and cause you to come up out of your graves, My people; and I will bring you into the land of Israel. 13Then you will know that I am the LORD, when I have opened your graves and caused you to come up out of your graves, My people. 14 I will put My Spirit within you and you will come to life, and I will place you on your

own land. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken and done it,” declares the LORD.’”

Reunion of Judah and Israel Note Ephraim can be a symbol of the lost tribes

15The word of the LORD came again to me saying, 16 “And you, son of man, take for yourself one stick and write on it, ‘For Judah and for the sons of Israel, his companions’; then take another stick and write on it, ‘For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim and all the house of Israel, his companions.’ 17Then join them for yourself one to another into one stick, that they may become one in your hand. 18When the sons of your people speak to you saying, ‘Will you not declare to us what you mean by these?’19 say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel, his companions; and I will put them with it, with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they will be one in My hand.”’ 20The sticks on which you write will be in your hand before their eyes. 21Say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Behold, I will take the sons of Israel from among the nations where they have gone, and I will gather them from every side and bring them into their own land; 22and I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel; and one king will be king for all of them; and they will no longer be two nations and no longer be divided into two kingdoms. 23They will no longer defile themselves with their idols, or with their detestable things, or with any of their transgressions; but I will deliver them from all their dwelling places in which they have sinned, and will cleanse them. And they will be My people, and I will be their God.

24 “My servant David will be king over them, and they will all have one shepherd; and they will walk in My ordinances and keep My statutes and observe them. 25They will live on the land that I gave to Jacob My servant, in which your fathers lived; and they will live on it, they, and their sons and their sons’ sons, forever; and David My servant will be their prince forever. 26 I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant with them. And I will place them and multiply them, and will set My sanctuary in their midst forever. 27 My dwelling place also will be with them; and I will be their God, and they will be My people. 28And the nations will know that I am the LORD who sanctifies Israel, when My sanctuary is in their midst forever.”’”

John 10:14-16 Is Jesus referring to Ez 37:15-28 in these verses?

14 I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me, 15 even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will

become one flock with one shepherd. Could the house of Ephraim be a code word for the Christian remnant?

Ezekiel 34 The Restoration of Israel

11 For thus says the Lord GOD, “Behold, I Myself will search for My sheep and seek them out. 12 As a shepherd cares for his herd in the day when he is among his scattered sheep, so I will care for My sheep and will deliver them from all the places to which they were scattered on a cloudy and gloomy day. 13 I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries and bring them to their own land; and I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the streams, and in all the inhabited places of the land. 14 I will feed them in a good pasture, and their grazing ground will be on the mountain heights of Israel. There they will lie down on good grazing ground and feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. 15 I will feed My flock and I will lead them to rest,” declares the Lord GOD.16 “I will seek the lost, bring back the scattered, bind up the broken and strengthen the sick; but the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with judgment.

17 “As for you, My flock, thus says the Lord GOD, ‘Behold, I will judge between one sheep and another, between the rams and the male goats. 18 Is it too slight a thing for you that you should feed in the good pasture, that you must tread down with your feet the rest of your pastures? Or

that you should drink of the clear waters, that you must foul the rest with your feet? 19 As for My flock, they must eat what you tread down with your feet and drink what you foul with your feet!’”

20 Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD to them, “Behold, I, even I, will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. 21 Because you push with side and with shoulder, and thrust at all the weak with your horns until you have scattered them abroad, 22 therefore, I will deliver My flock, and they will no longer be a prey; and I will judge between one sheep and another.

23 “Then I will set over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them; he will feed them himself and be their shepherd. 24 And I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be prince among them; I the LORD have spoken.

25 “I will make a covenant of peace with them and eliminate harmful beasts from the land so that they may live securely in the wilderness and sleep in the woods. 26 I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. And I will cause showers to come down in their season; they will be showers of blessing. 27 Also the tree of the field will yield its fruit and the earth will yield its increase, and they will be secure on their land. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and have delivered them from the hand of those who enslaved them. 28 They will no longer be a prey to the nations, and the beasts of the earth will not devour them; but they will live securely, and no one will make them afraid. 29 I will establish for them a renowned planting place, and they will not again be victims of famine in the land, and they will not endure the insults of the nations anymore. 30 Then they will know that I, the LORD their God, am with them, and that they, the house of Israel, are My people,” declares the Lord GOD.31 “As for you, My sheep, the sheep of My pasture, you are men, and I am your God,” declares the Lord GOD. Although I still interpret the finish of this as being during the Millennium, the beginning of gathering and feeding the sheep on the mountains of Israel could be during the days of Jacob’s trouble. Then there will be restoration further when Jesus reigns.

Ezekiel 39:23-29

23The nations will know that the house of Israel went into exile for their iniquity because they acted treacherously against Me, and I hid My face from them; so I gave them into the hand of their adversaries, and all of them fell by the sword. 24According to their uncleanness and according to their transgressions I dealt with them, and I hid My face from them.”’”

Israel Restored

25Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, “Now I will restore the fortunes of Jacob and have mercy on the whole house of Israel; and I will be jealous for My holy name.26They will forget their disgrace and all their treachery which they perpetrated against Me, when they live securely on their own land with no one to make them afraid.27When I bring them back from the peoples and gather them from the lands of their enemies, then I shall be sanctified through them in the sight of the many nations.28Then they will know that I am the LORD their God because I made them go into exile among the nations, and then gathered them again to their own land; and I will leave none of them there any longer. 29 I will not hide My face from them any longer, for I will have poured out My Spirit on the house of Israel,” declares the Lord GOD. ( see also Ezekiel 36:1-24)

Jeremiah 31:6 watchmen are prophets, let’s go to Israel! Where is Ephraim today? Are these the 144,000?

6“For there will be a day when watchmen

On the hills of Ephraim call out,

‘Arise, and let us go up to Zion,

To the LORD our God.’”

Jeremiah 31:9

9“With weeping they will come,

And by supplication I will lead them;

I will make them walk by streams of waters,

On a straight path in which they will not stumble;

For I am a father to Israel,

And Ephraim is My firstborn.” How can Ephraim be the firstborn! Unless this refers to the Christians made one with Jesus Christ the firstborn!

Jeremiah 31:18

18 “I have surely heard Ephraim grieving,

‘You have chastised me, and I was chastised,

Like an untrained calf;

Bring me back that I may be restored, When?

For You are the LORD my God.

Jeremiah 31:20

20 “Is Ephraim My dear son?

Is he a delightful child?

Indeed, as often as I have spoken against him,

I certainly still remember him;

Therefore My heart yearns for him;

I will surely have mercy on him,” declares the LORD. When?

Isaiah 11:13

13Then the jealousy of Ephraim will depart,

And those who harass Judah will be cut off;

Ephraim will not be jealous of Judah,

And Judah will not harass Ephraim. Like 2 estranged brothers reuniting

Isaiah 43:1-8 Israel’s Only Savior

43 But now, this is what the LORD says—

he who created you, Jacob,

he who formed you, Israel:

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;

I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

2 When you pass through the waters,

I will be with you;

and when you pass through the rivers,

they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire,

you will not be burned;

the flames will not set you ablaze.

3For I am the LORD your God,

the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;

I give Egypt for your ransom,

Cush and Seba in your stead.

4Since you are precious and honored in my sight,

and because I love you,

I will give people in exchange for you,

nations in exchange for your life.

5 Do not be afraid, for I am with you;

I will bring your children from the east

and gather you from the west.

6I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’

and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back.’

Bring my sons from afar

and my daughters from the ends of the earth—

7everyone who is called by my name, Christians and Jews whom I created for my glory,

whom I formed and made.”

8Lead out those who have eyes but are blind,

who have ears but are deaf. Jews? From Isaiah’s words?

Isaiah 46:8-11

8“Remember this, and be assured;

Recall it to mind, you transgressors.

9“Remember the former things long past,

For I am God, and there is no other;

I am God, and there is no one like Me,

10Declaring the end from the beginning,

And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My purpose will be established,

And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’; 11Calling a bird of prey from the east,

The man of My purpose from a far country.

Truly I have spoken; truly I will bring it to pass.

I have planned it, surely I will do it. We serve the God of eternity what He says will happen will come to pass 100% of the time. See also

Isaiah 50:1-3

Thus says the LORD, “Where is the certificate of divorce

By which I have sent your mother away? (God has not divorced Israel) Or to whom of My creditors did I sell you?

Behold, you were sold for your iniquities,

And for your transgressions your mother was sent away. 2“Why was there no man when I came?

When I called, why was there none to answer?

Is My hand so short that it cannot ransom?

Or have I no power to deliver?

Behold, I dry up the sea with My rebuke,

I make the rivers a wilderness;

Their fish stink for lack of water

And die of thirst.

3“I clothe the heavens with blackness

And make sackcloth their covering.”

Isaiah 52:7-12

7How lovely on the mountains

Are the feet of him who brings good news,

Who announces peace

And brings good news of happiness,

Who announces salvation,

And says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

8 Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices,

They shout joyfully together;

For they will see with their own eyes

When the LORD restores Zion.

9Break forth, shout joyfully together,

You waste places of Jerusalem;

For the LORD has comforted His people,

He has redeemed Jerusalem.

10The LORD has bared His holy arm

In the sight of all the nations,

That all the ends of the earth may see

The salvation of our God.

11Depart, depart, go out from there, Is this when we follow the 144,000? Touch nothing unclean;

Go out of the midst of her, purify yourselves,

You who carry the vessels of the LORD.

12But you will not go out in haste,

Nor will you go as fugitives;

For the LORD will go before you,

And the God of Israel will be your rear guard. In Rev 18:4 it says “Come out of her, my people, that you may not participate in her sins…” When do these things take place?

Jeremiah 23:7-8

7“Therefore behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when they will no longer say, ‘As the LORD lives, who brought up the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt,’ 8but, ‘As the LORD lives, who brought up and led back the descendants of the household of Israel from the north land and from all the countries where I had driven them.’ Then they will live on their own soil.”

See how often this message is repeated, it is important!

Jeremiah 29:10-14

10 “For thus says the LORD, ‘When seventy years have been completed for Babylon, I will visit you and fulfill My good word to you, to bring you back to this place. 11For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. 12Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,’ declares the LORD, ‘and I will restore your fortunes and will gather you from all the nations and from all the places where I have driven you,’ declares the LORD, ‘and I will bring you back to the place from where I sent you into exile.’ Could this have a second or greater fulfillment?

Ezekiel 14:13-23

13 “Son of man, if a country sins against Me by committing unfaithfulness, and I stretch out My hand against it, [a]destroy its supply of bread, send famine against it and cut off from it both man and beast, 14even though these three men, Noah, Daniel and Job were in its midst, by their own righteousness they could only deliver themselves,” declares the Lord GOD.15 “If I were to cause wild beasts to pass through the land and they depopulated it, and it became desolate so that no one would pass through it because of the beasts, 16 though these three men were in its midst, as I live,” declares the Lord GOD, “they could not deliver either their sons or their daughters. They alone would be delivered, but the country would be desolate. 17Or if I should bring a sword on that country and say, ‘Let the sword pass through the country and cut off man and beast from it,’ 18even though these three men were in its midst, as I live,” declares the Lord GOD, “they could not deliver either their sons or their daughters, but they alone would be delivered. 19Or if I should send a plague against that country and pour out My wrath in blood on it to cut off man and beast from it, 20even though Noah, Daniel and Job were in its midst, as I live,” declares the Lord GOD, “they could not deliver either their son or their daughter. They would deliver only themselves by their righteousness.”

21For thus says the Lord GOD, “How much more when I send My four severe judgments against Jerusalem: sword, famine, wild beasts and plague to cut off man and beast from it! 22Yet, behold, survivors will be left in it who will be brought out, both sons and daughters. Behold, they are going to come forth to you and you will see their conduct and actions; then you will be comforted for the calamity which I have brought against Jerusalem for everything which I have brought upon it. 23Then they will comfort you when you see their conduct and actions, for you will know that I have not done in vain whatever I did to it,” declares the Lord GOD. Parallel to Rev. 6:7-8

Ezekiel 28:25-26 Israel Regathered When does this occur?

25 ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “When I gather the house of Israel from the peoples among whom they are scattered, and will manifest My holiness in them in the sight of the nations, then they will live in their land which I gave to My servant Jacob. 26 They will live in it securely; and they will build houses, plant vineyards and live securely when I execute judgments upon all who scorn them round about them. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God.”’”

Zephaniah 3:12-20

12 “But I will leave among you

A humble and lowly people,

And they will take refuge in the name of the LORD. 13 “The remnant of Israel will do no wrong

And tell no lies,

Nor will a deceitful tongue

Be found in their mouths;

For they will feed and lie down

With no one to make them tremble.”

14Shout for joy, O daughter of Zion!

Shout in triumph, O Israel!

Rejoice and exult with all your heart,

O daughter of Jerusalem!

15The LORD has taken away His judgments against you, He has cleared away your enemies.

The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst;

You will fear disaster no more.

16 In that day it will be said to Jerusalem:

“Do not be afraid, O Zion;

Do not let your hands fall limp.

17 “The LORD your God is in your midst,

A victorious warrior.

He will exult over you with joy,

He will be quiet in His love,

He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.

18 “I will gather those who grieve about the appointed feasts— They came from you, O Zion;

The reproach of exile is a burden on them.

19 “Behold, I am going to deal at that time

With all your oppressors,

I will save the lame

And gather the outcast,

And I will turn their shame into praise and renown

In all the earth.

20 “At that time I will bring you in,

Even at the time when I gather you together; a great re-gathering? Indeed, I will give you renown and praise

Among all the peoples of the earth,

When I restore your fortunes before your eyes,”

Says the LORD.

Deuteronomy 4:27-31

27The LORD will scatter you among the peoples, and you will be left few in number among the nations where the LORD drives you. 28There you will serve gods, the work of man’s hands, wood and stone, which neither see nor hear nor eat nor smell. 29But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your heart and all your soul. 30When you are in distress and all these things have come upon you, in the latter days you will return to the LORD your God and listen to His voice. 31For the LORD your God is a compassionate God; He will not fail you nor destroy you nor forget the covenant with your fathers which He swore to them. In the latter days he remembers the covenant and restores Israel Zechariah 9:9-17

9Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!

Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem!

Behold, your king is coming to you;

He is just and endowed with salvation,

Humble, and mounted on a donkey,

Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

10 I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim

And the horse from Jerusalem;

And the bow of war will be cut off.

And He will speak peace to the nations;

And His dominion will be from sea to sea,

And from the River to the ends of the earth.

Deliverance of Judah and Ephraim

11As for you also, because of the blood of My covenant with you, I have set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. 12Return to the stronghold, O prisoners who have the hope; This very day I am declaring that I will restore double to you. 13For I will bend Judah as My bow,

I will fill the bow with Ephraim. Again both Judah and Ephraim! And I will stir up your sons, O Zion, against your sons, O Greece; And I will make you like a warrior’s sword.

14Then the LORD will appear over them,

And His arrow will go forth like lightning;

And the Lord GOD will blow the trumpet,

And will march in the storm winds of the south.

15The LORD of hosts will defend them.

And they will devour and trample on the sling stones; And they will drink and be boisterous as with wine; And they will be filled like a sacrificial basin,

Drenched like the corners of the altar.

16And the LORD their God will save them in that day As the flock of His people;

For they are as the stones of a crown,

Sparkling in His land.

17For what [j]comeliness and beauty will be theirs!

Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins.

Zechariah 10:6-12

6“I will strengthen the house of Judah,

And I will save the house of Joseph, a symbol of Ephraim And I will bring them back, Both are coming back! Because I have had compassion on them;

And they will be as though I had not rejected them, For I am the LORD their God and I will answer them. 7“Ephraim will be like a mighty man,

And their heart will be glad as if from wine;

Indeed, their children will see it and be glad,

Their heart will rejoice in the LORD.

8“I will whistle for them to gather them together,

For I have redeemed them;

And they will be as numerous as they [c]were before. 9“When I [scatter them among the peoples,

They will remember Me in far countries,

And they with their children will live and come back. 10 “I will bring them back from the land of Egypt

And gather them from Assyria;

And I will bring them into the land of Gilead and Lebanon Until no room can be found for them. Again this is a great gathering 11 “And they will pass through the sea of distress

And He will strike the waves in the sea,

So that all the depths of the Nile will dry up;

And the pride of Assyria will be brought down

And the scepter of Egypt will depart.

12 “And I will strengthen them in the LORD,

And in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD.

Micah 5:7-9

7Then the remnant of Jacob

Will be among many peoples

Like dew from the LORD,

Like showers on vegetation

Which do not wait for man

Or delay for the sons of men.

8The remnant of Jacob

Will be among the nations, Gentiles?

Among many peoples

Like a lion among the beasts of the forest,

Like a young lion among flocks of sheep,

Which, if he passes through,

Tramples down and tears,

And there is none to rescue.

9 Your hand will be lifted up against your adversaries,

And all your enemies will be cut off.

Deuteronomy 32:1-47 The Song of Moses “Give ear, O heavens, and let me speak;

And let the earth hear the words of my mouth. 2“Let my teaching drop as the rain,

My speech distill as the dew,

As the droplets on the fresh grass

And as the showers on the herb.

3“For I proclaim the name of the LORD;

Ascribe greatness to our God!

4“The Rock! His work is perfect,

For all His ways are just;

A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He.

5“They have acted corruptly toward Him,

They are not His children, because of their defect; But are a perverse and crooked generation. 6“Do you thus repay the LORD,

O foolish and unwise people?

Is not He your Father who has bought you? He has made you and established you.

7“Remember the days of old,

Consider the years of all generations.

Ask your father, and he will inform you,

Your elders, and they will tell you.

8“When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, When He separated the sons of [c]man,

He set the boundaries of the peoples

According to the number of the sons of Israel. 9“For the LORD’S portion is His people;

Jacob is the allotment of His inheritance.

10 “He found him in a desert land,

And in the howling waste of a wilderness;

He encircled him, He cared for him,

He guarded him as the pupil of His eye.

11 “Like an eagle that stirs up its nest,

That hovers over its young,

He spread His wings and caught them,

He carried them on His pinions.

12 “The LORD alone guided him,

And there was no foreign god with him.

13 “He made him ride on the high places of the earth, And he ate the produce of the field;

And He made him suck honey from the rock, And oil from the flinty rock,

14Curds of cows, and milk of the flock,

With fat of lambs,

And rams, the breed of Bashan, and goats, With the finest of the wheat—

And of the blood of grapes you drank wine. 15 “But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked—

You are grown fat, thick, and sleek—

Then he forsook God who made him,

And scorned the Rock of his salvation.

16 “They made Him jealous with strange gods; With abominations they provoked Him to anger. 17 “They sacrificed to demons who were not God, To gods whom they have not known,

New gods who came lately,

Whom your fathers did not dread.

18 “You neglected the Rock who begot you, And forgot the God who gave you birth.

19 “The LORD saw this, and spurned them

Because of the provocation of His sons and daughters. 20 “Then He said, ‘I will hide My face from them, I will see what their end shall be;

For they are a perverse generation,

Sons in whom is no faithfulness.

21 ‘They have made Me jealous with what is not God;

They have provoked Me to anger with their [e]idols. So I will make them jealous with those who are not a people; I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation, 22For a fire is kindled in My anger,

And burns to the lowest part of Sheol,

And consumes the earth with its yield,

And sets on fire the foundations of the mountains. 23 ‘I will heap misfortunes on them;

I will use My arrows on them.

24‘They will be wasted by famine, and consumed by [g]plague And bitter destruction;

And the teeth of beasts I will send upon them, With the venom of crawling things of the dust. 25 ‘Outside the sword will bereave,

And inside terror—

Both young man and virgin,

The nursling with the man of gray hair.

26 ‘I would have said, “I will cut them to pieces, I will remove the memory of them from men,” 27Had I not feared the provocation by the enemy, That their adversaries would misjudge,

That they would say, “Our hand is [h]triumphant, And the LORD has not done all this.”’

28 “For they are a nation [i]lacking in counsel,

And there is no understanding in them.

29 “Would that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would discern their [j]future!

30 “How could one chase a thousand,

And two put ten thousand to flight,

Unless their Rock had sold them,

And the LORD had given them up?

31 “Indeed their rock is not like our Rock,

Even our enemies themselves judge this.

32 “For their vine is from the vine of Sodom,

And from the fields of Gomorrah;

Their grapes are grapes of poison,

Their clusters, bitter.

33 “Their wine is the venom of serpents,

And the deadly poison of cobras.

34 ‘Is it not laid up in store with Me,

Sealed up in My treasuries?

35 ‘Vengeance is Mine, and retribution,

In due time their foot will slip;

For the day of their calamity is near,

And the impending things are hastening upon them.’

36 “For the LORD will vindicate His people,

And will have compassion on His servants,

When He sees that their strength is gone,

And there is none remaining, bond or free.

37 “And He will say, ‘Where are their gods,

The rock in which they sought refuge?

38 ‘Who ate the fat of their sacrifices,

And drank the wine of their drink offering?

Let them rise up and help you,

Let them be your hiding place!

39 ‘See now that I, I am He,

And there is no god besides Me;

It is I who put to death and give life.

I have wounded and it is I who heal,

And there is no one who can deliver from My hand.

40 ‘Indeed, I lift up My hand to heaven,

And say, as I live forever,

41 If I sharpen My flashing sword,

And My hand takes hold on justice,

I will render vengeance on My adversaries,

And I will repay those who hate Me.

42 ‘I will make My arrows drunk with blood,

And My sword will devour flesh,

With the blood of the slain and the captives,

From the long-haired leaders of the enemy.’

43 “Rejoice, O nations, with His people; The redeemed Christians and Jew s For He will avenge the blood of His servants,

And will render vengeance on His adversaries,

And will atone for His land and His people.”

44Then Moses came and spoke all the words of this song in the hearing of the people, he, with Joshua the son of Nun. 45When Moses had finished speaking all these words to all Israel, 46he said to them, “Take to your heart all the words with which I am warning you today, which you shall command your sons to observe carefully, even all the words of this law. 47 For it is not an idle word for you; indeed it is your life. And by this word you will prolong your days in the land, which you are about to cross the Jordan to possess.”

Hosea 1:10-11

10Yet the number of the sons of Israel (only 14 million out of 7 billion) Will be like the sand of the sea,

Which cannot be measured or numbered;

And in the place

Where it is said to them,

“You are not My people,”

It will be said to them,

“You are the sons of the living God.” (add the Christians for a higher number) 11And the sons of Judah and the sons of Israel will be gathered together, And they will appoint for themselves one leader, again both houses And they will go up from the land,

For great will be the day of Jezreel.

Hosea 3:4-5

4For the sons of Israel will remain for many days without king or prince, without sacrifice or sacred pillar and without ephod or household idols. 5Afterward the sons of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king; and they will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days.

Hosea 12:9

9But I have been the LORD your God since the land of Egypt; I will make you live in tents again, Feast of Tabernacles!

As in the days of the appointed festival. Will we again repeat an Exodus?

Amos 9:11-15 The Restoration of Israel

11 “In that day I will raise up the fallen booth of David,

And wall up its breaches;

I will also raise up its ruins

And rebuild it as in the days of old;

12That they may possess the remnant of Edom

And all the nations who are called by My name,”

Declares the LORD who does this.

13 “Behold, days are coming,” declares the LORD,

“When the plowman will overtake the reaper

And the treader of grapes him who sows seed;

When the mountains will drip sweet wine

And all the hills will be dissolved.

14 “Also I will restore the captivity of My people Israel,

And they will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them;

They will also plant vineyards and drink their wine,

And make gardens and eat their fruit.

15 “I will also plant them on their land,

And they will not again be rooted out from their land

Which I have given them,”

Says the LORD your God.

So where in the New Testament do we see this re-gathering of Israel?

Revelation 7:4-8

4And I heard the number of those who were sealed, one hundred and forty four thousand sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel:

5from the tribe of Judah, twelve thousand were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand, from the tribe of Gad twelve thousand, 6from the tribe of Asher twelve thousand, from the tribe of Naphtali twelve thousand, from the tribe of Manasseh twelve thousand, 7from the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand, from the tribe of Levi twelve thousand, from the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand, 8from the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand, from

the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand, from the tribe of Benjamin, twelve thousand were sealed.

Revelation 14:1-4

The Lamb and the 144,000 on Mount Zion

14 Then I looked, and behold, the Lamb was standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His name and the name of His Father written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven, like the sound of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder, and the voice which I heard was like the sound of harpists playing on their harps. 3 And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders; and no one could learn the song except the one hundred and forty-four thousand who had been purchased from the earth. 4These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they have kept themselves chaste. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These have been purchased from among men as first fruits to God and to the Lamb.

Here all 144,000 make it from wherever they were to Israel. My best guess is that probably 40- 42 days before Easter the Angel of the Lord will mark the 144,000, a time Christians have identified as Lent. The Two Witnesses of Revelations 11 will also begin their ministry. This will be the last 40 days of peace before the Anti-Christ shows up in Israel to claim he is the Jewish Messiah. There will be a short window when the 144,000 will be able to travel safely into Israel. I believe they will bring more of Israel with them at that time. Let’s suppose they succeed in gathering an average of 100 believers with each of them that would be 14 million new inhabitants in Israel. There are currently 7.5 million Israeli’s an increase of this magnitude would require that the new inhabitants live in tents for 42 months. That would then be a link to the Feast of Booths which currently only looks back at the Exodus. (Monte has the 144,000 scattered in the wilderness all over the world in camps where Christians will join with them under a pillar of fire/cloud. He has God feeding them manna and providing water. He is missing the fact they all must meet Jesus in Jerusalem when he comes.) BTW this will be a God thing there could be over 500 million joined to Israel if that is what God wants!

Also it says they are chaste or virgins in vs 4, it could be these are young people say under 21 years old. What will people we know do if teens and twenties come to our doors and say we are leaving to go to Israel tomorrow? Will we respond in faith and go?

For fun read Romans chapters 9-11 and see if there are any hints about Israel and Judah and Christians.

Hebrews 8:7-13 A New Covenant notice house of Israel and second covenant!

7For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion sought for a second. 8For finding fault with them, He says,

“BEHOLD, DAYS ARE COMING, SAYS THE LORD,

WHEN I WILL EFFECT A NEW COVENANT

WITH THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL AND WITH THE HOUSE OF JUDAH;

9 NOT LIKE THE COVENANT WHICH I MADE WITH THEIR FATHERS

ON THE DAY WHEN I TOOK THEM BY THE HAND

TO LEAD THEM OUT OF THE LAND OF EGYPT;

FOR THEY DID NOT CONTINUE IN MY COVENANT,

AND I DID NOT CARE FOR THEM, SAYS THE LORD.

10 “FOR THIS IS THE COVENANT THAT I WILL MAKE WITH THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL AFTER THOSE DAYS, SAYS THE LORD:

I WILL PUT MY LAWS INTO THEIR MINDS,

AND I WILL WRITE THEM ON THEIR HEARTS.

AND I WILL BE THEIR GOD,

AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE.

11 “AND THEY SHALL NOT TEACH EVERYONE HIS FELLOW CITIZEN,

AND EVERYONE HIS BROTHER, SAYING, ‘KNOW THE LORD,’

FOR ALL WILL KNOW ME,

FROM THE LEAST TO THE GREATEST OF THEM.

12 “FOR I WILL BE MERCIFUL TO THEIR INIQUITIES,

AND I WILL REMEMBER THEIR SINS NO MORE.”

13 When He said, “A new covenant,” He has made the first obsolete. But whatever is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to disappear. How many times have we read this without fully understanding what it meant? Is the house of Israel also the Christian believers.

Luke 21:34-36

34 “Be on guard, so that your hearts will not be weighted down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of life, and that day will not come on you suddenly like a trap; 35 for it will come upon all those who dwell on the face of all the earth. 36But keep on the alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

So instead of expecting the pre-trib rapture or waiting for the mark of the Beast, I am suggesting we keep ourselves free from the worries of this life and look to Jesus. I am expecting the 144,000 to lead us to Israel at the proper time for our way of escape. Therefore, pray at all times and preach the gospel to all who will hear.

The Seventh Trumpet Rapture

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:20:52 GMT

Transcript

For years, many believers have been taught to expect a secret, sudden disappearance before tribulation—an escape from the coming storm. But what if this is not what the Bible truly reveals? What if the rapture, as commonly taught, has been misunderstood… and the true gathering of the saints is not about leaving earth, but welcoming the returning King? This prophetic message uncovers the shocking biblical truth about the rapture—revealing that it's not a hidden departure, but a glorious unveiling at the return of Christ. The Word of God doesn’t point to two separate comings, but one triumphant return. Trumpets, resurrection, and the visible appearing of Jesus—all are tied to the final day, not a quiet escape.

��️ Scripture References ✝️ “Immediately after the tribulation… shall appear the sign of the Son of man…” — Matthew 24:29–31 ✝️ “For the Lord Himself shall descend… with the trump of God.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 ✝️ “That day shall not come, except… the man of sin be revealed.” — 2 Thessalonians 2:3 ✝️ “Behold, He cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see Him.” — Revelation 1:7 ✝️ “In a moment, at the last trump… the dead shall be raised.” — 1 Corinthians 15:52✝️ “When Christ… shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory.” — Colossians 3:4 ✝️ “At that time thy people shall be delivered…” — Daniel 12:1–2 �� Key Takeaways from This Prophetic Message ��

✔️ The Rapture Is Not a Secret Escape, But a Public Return: The Bible teaches one visible coming, not two.

✔️ God Will Not Remove His People From Trial, But Through It: Like Daniel in the lion’s den and the Hebrews in the fire, God’s people are refined—not removed.

✔️ Escapism Has Weakened the Church: False teachings have produced a Church unprepared for shaking.

✔️ The Last Trump Signals Resurrection—Not Early Departure: Scripture ties the rapture to the final trumpet, not a pre-trib event.

✔️ The Gathering of the Saints Is the Welcome of the Returning King: We rise to meet Him—not to flee earth, but to usher in His Kingdom. ⏳ The true rapture is not about departure—it’s about His appearing. The King is coming, not for an absent Bride, but a radiant one—refined, faithful, and ready. This message is a prophetic call to wake up, cast off deception, and return to the Word—not tradition. �� Watch now and ask yourself: Am I waiting to disappear… or preparing for His return in glory? �� Share your thoughts and testimonies below. This video is more than a teaching—it’s a prophetic wake-up call for the Church in this late hour. �� Like, Share & Subscribe for more messages of spiritual truth, biblical prophecy, and end-time discernment. �� Tap the bell to stay in step with what the Spirit is saying in these last days.

The Greater Exodus and Greater Day of Pentecost

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:12:16 GMT

Venture into my 'The Greater Exodus and Greater Day of Pentecost' lesson that invites you to experience divine revelation like never before. Explore complex theological narratives with me as your guide, as I unravel unprecedented insights into these pivotal Biblical events.

Designed for inquisitive minds, my course offers a holistic understanding that clears the fog of misinformation, illuminating your spiritual path.

Day of the Lord

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:08:19 GMT

The Day of the Lord Jesus Christ

By Dr. Michael Heiser, He said it best I had Chat GPT write it based on his transcript

Introduction: The Day of the Lord in Scripture

The concept of “The Day of the Lord” is a central theme in both the Old and New Testaments, representing God's ultimate intervention in human history. As believers, we often encounter phrases such as the "Day of the Lord Jesus" , "The Day of Christ" , or simply "That Day" , scattered across the letters of Paul and other parts of scripture.

These terms point to significant eschatological events—the final unveiling of Christ’s lordship and the culmination of God’s redemptive plan.

In this chapter, we explore how the Day of the Lord is understood biblically, how it connects to the exalted Christ, and how it reveals God's sovereignty. Dr. Michael Heiser’s interpretation brings clarity to the overlapping meanings of these terms, emphasizing their theological importance and their implications for eschatology.

The Day of the Lord Jesus Christ

Paul frequently uses terms like "The Day of the Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 1:8, 2 Corinthians 1:14) or "The Day of Christ" (Philippians 1:6, Philippians 2:16). These expressions reflect the exalted status of Jesus as Lord, aligning Him with the prerogatives of God. For example, the Judgment Seat of God mentioned in Romans 14:10 is also called the Judgment Seat of Christ in 2 Corinthians 5:10. In both cases, God is judging the world through Christ (Romans 2:16).

Until the culmination of His messianic reign, God continues to rule the world through His exalted Son. This theological truth is reinforced throughout the New Testament, which connects Christ’s lordship to the Day of the Lord .

The Day of the Lord in the Old Testament

In the Old Testament, the Day of the Lord had dual meanings.

1. Historical Judgment: It could refer to a specific time in history when God judged His people or their enemies. For instance, Amos 5:18 speaks of a day of judgment as an immediate future event.

2. Final Judgment: It also pointed to a future, eschatological event when God would establish His kingdom, bringing salvation to the faithful and judgment to the wicked (Zephaniah 1:14, Joel 3:14).

This duality shows that the Day of the Lord is not confined to a single event or calendar day. Instead, it encompasses an entire period in which God’s redemptive visitation Unfolds.

The Day of the Lord in the New Testament

In the New Testament, the Day of the Lord evolves into a technical term for the consummation of God's plan to end the current age and inaugurate the age to come. It represents the full transition from this world to the eternal kingdom.

The Day of the Lord is referred to in various forms:

The Day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:2, 2 Thessalonians 2:2, Acts 2:20, 2 Peter 3:10)
The Day of the Lord Jesus (1 Corinthians 5:5, 2 Corinthians 1:14)
The Day of Christ (Philippians 1:6, Philippians 2:16)
That Day (2 Thessalonians 1:10, 2 Timothy 1:18).

The use of these terms to describe both the gathering of believers (1 Thessalonians 4:13-17) and the judgment of the man of lawlessness (2 Thessalonians 2:2) demonstrates their theological overlap. According to Heiser, attempts to distinguish between The Day of the Lord and The Day of Christ as separate eschatological programs—one for Israel and one for the church—are deeply misguided. These terms are interconnected and refer to the same overarching divine plan.

The Return of Christ: Key Terms

Paul uses three distinct Greek terms to describe the return of Christ, each offering

unique theological insights:

1. Parousia:

This term means both "presence" (Philippians 2:12) and "arrival" (1

Corinthians 16:17, 2 Corinthians 7:7).

○ Historically, it was used to describe visits by kings or emperors to their provinces. Similarly, Christ's parousia signifies His return to Earth in power and glory to raise the dead (1 Corinthians 15:23), gather His people (2 Thessalonians 2:1), and destroy evil (2 Thessalonians 2:8).

2. Apocalypsis:

This term means "unveiling" or "disclosure." It emphasizes the revelation of Christ's power and glory, which is currently hidden from the world.
Christ's apocalypsis will reveal His present lordship to the world (2 Thessalonians 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:7), fulfilling the promise that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess His sovereignty (Philippians 2:9-11).

3. Epiphaneia:

This term means "appearing" and stresses the visible, undeniable nature of Christ's return.
It is used in the Pastoral Epistles, such as when Paul tells the Thessalonians that Christ will destroy the man of lawlessness by the epiphaneia of His parousia (2 Thessalonians 2:8).

Christ's Return: Visible and Glorious

The return of Christ will not be a hidden or symbolic event. It will be a dramatic breaking into history, revealing the glory of God and the exalted status of Jesus Christ. Heiser highlights how the term epiphaneia, used for Christ's return, is also used for His incarnation (2 Timothy 1:10). This reinforces the idea that both events are redemptive acts of God that unfold visibly within history. At His second coming, Christ will fully manifest His glory, bringing salvation to His people and judgment to the wicked. This final act will complete God's redemptive work, ushering in His eternal kingdom.

Conclusion: The Day of the Lord and the Hope of Redemption

Dr. Heiser’s insights emphasize the inseparable connection between Christ’s exaltation, His reign, and His return. The Day of the Lord is not merely a symbolic or spiritual event—it is a visible, historical reality that will culminate in the fulfillment of God’s Promises.

As believers, we should not attempt to oversimplify or divide the complexities of scripture. Instead, we must embrace the full biblical narrative, which reveals a God who is sovereign, just, and faithful to His covenant. The Day of the Lord Jesus Christ is a day of hope for those who trust in Him—a day when every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Unveiling "No Man Knows the Hour" - A Deep Dive into Matthew 24:36

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:54:55 GMT

Dive into the profound exploration of Matthew 24:36 with this video, where we answer the question, "What does it truly mean when no man knows the hour?" Starting at the 55-minute mark, we unravel the mysteries of this powerful verse, supported by insights from the days of Noah in Genesis 5-7. Join us for a thoughtful discussion in Studio Electives, as we break down the connection between these ancient scriptures and the signs of the times. Watch now to deepen your understanding.

My Bible Study: The Greater Exodus - The Faithful Shall Escape to Israel

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:51:30 GMT

Explore the profound message of the Greater Exodus and the promises of deliverance in this in-depth Bible study. Through scriptural insights, this study highlights the faithful escape to Israel as prophesied, shedding light on the spiritual journey that awaits the faithful. Join us as we unpack the journey of God's people, drawing connections from ancient texts to modern-day relevance.

The Decree Everyone Missed: Counting Down to 2027

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:44:19 GMT

Explore the prophecy of Daniel 9:24-27, which foretold both the first coming of Jesus and the timing of His return. This study examines the 490-year countdown from the decrees to restore Jerusalem, including the pivotal 1537 AD decree, revealing how these events point toward the rescue of His followers and the judgment of mankind. Discover the unfolding signs and prepare for the return of Jesus, the bridegroom, as prophecy continues to come to pass.

Islamic Eschatology Pt. 1 – Foundations

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:42:43 GMT

Bob Hunt begins a deep dive into Islamic views of the end times. Explore how different levels of worship within Islam shape their eschatology, and learn the contrast between Islamic teachings and the Bible. This session highlights the role of deception in end-times thinking and provides essential insights for Christians seeking understanding.

Islamic Eschatology Pt. 2 – The Muslim Messiah

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:41:25 GMT

In Part 2, Bob Hunt examines the Muslim understanding of the Messiah and compares it with biblical prophecy. This session covers the return of Jesus, the Antichrist, and differing Islamic perspectives on eschatology, supported by scriptural references for a clear, comparative study.

Islamic Eschatology Pt. 3 – The Islamic Al Mahdi

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:40:20 GMT

Bob Hunt continues the series with a focus on the Al Mahdi, the Islamic Messiah, and its connection to biblical prophecy in Matthew 24:4-12. Learn how this figure is linked to the Antichrist and the implications for end-times understanding from both Islamic and biblical perspectives.

Why Literal Scripture Interpretation Matters in Today's World

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:41:12 GMT

Imagine this: a pathway to spiritual insight that bridges centuries and transcends cultural shifts. It might sound like a tall order in today’s dynamic society, but this very connection can be achieved through a disciplined approach to scripture. Approaching the Bible with a literal mindset cultivates a profound understanding of its teachings while lending clarity to its timeless messages. Such an endeavor is not merely for the academicians or theologians; it is a journey accessible to anyone determined to delve deeper into their faith. As you embark on this quest, the practical wisdom of literal interpretation can anchor your understanding within a framework that respects the integrity and historical context of these sacred texts.

While the world around us may change, this steadfast approach remains a constant, offering guidance that aligns with the beliefs shared by generations of believers. The importance of literal interpretation becomes clearer when addressing the complexities of theological questions or societal debates rooted in ancient teachings. One might consider it akin to laying a solid foundation upon which one’s faith is constructed. This approach not only supports the individual believer but also strengthens communal bonds by providing a common ground for discussing scriptural truths.

By focusing on the direct meanings of the texts, you avoid the pitfalls of subjective interpretation that might arise from modern cultural biases. Thus, fidelity to the original text ensures that your study and reflection yield lessons applicable not just personally, but for the growth of your spiritual community as well. This approach doesn’t impose limitations; instead, it sets the stage for honest exploration and discussion, encouraging a robust engagement with scripture that can lead to a more profound and unified expression of faith. As we navigate our spiritual journeys together, embracing a literal perspective helps maintain the scriptural truths that have guided countless believers throughout history.

Understanding Literal Scripture Interpretation

Understanding literal scripture interpretation requires a thoughtful approach to reading the texts with an eye towards their most direct meaning. This method involves considering the historical and cultural context in which the scriptures were written, ensuring that the original intent of the text is honored. Literal scripture interpretation serves as a crucial baseline for uncovering biblical truth , as it enables individuals to glean insights from the sacred texts that are consistent with their intended messages. One of the significant advantages of this approach is that it allows both scholars and laypersons to engage with the scriptures on a similar level, where the meaning is not subject to personal whims or speculative philosophies but rather grounded in what is plainly stated. Therefore, this becomes a unifying principle that maintains stability across generations of believers. As you read these texts, recognizing their literal intentions can help you identify foundational principles that do not shift with changing cultural or societal norms.

Furthermore, adopting literal scripture interpretation helps ensure scriptural authority remains intact while laying the groundwork for sound Christian theology . This fidelity to the text upholds the reliability and authenticity of the Bible, enhancing its role as a trustworthy guide for life and faith. By preserving the integrity of these cherished writings, we ensure that their wisdom is not diluted by subjective interpretations that may stray far from the core teachings. When you seek to understand these texts literally, you are prioritizing their historical veracity and ethical teachings, thus securing a more robust and enduring spiritual framework. Literal interpretation , being less susceptible to manipulation, equips believers with a deeper, more consistent understanding of spiritual lessons, making those teachings more accessible to anyone eager to discover biblical truth. Overall, this practice grounds our faith in shared values and collective recognition of scripture as a bedrock of truth in our lives.

Navigating Theological Complexity

When facing theological complexity, such as understanding women’s roles in scripture or distinguishing between prescriptive and descriptive passages, a literal interpretation can be an essential navigational tool. Instead of leaving interpretations open to individual or cultural biases, this approach encourages readers to consider what the text directly communicates. In particular, controversies regarding women's roles are often steeped in theological confusion, partly because these discussions can become entangled in contemporary cultural expectations rather than staying rooted in scriptural truth. A literal understanding emphasizes what the scriptures straightforwardly state, facilitating a clearer apprehension of the roles delineated within the biblical narratives. By doing so, believers can more confidently understand which teachings are meant as timeless truths (prescriptive) and which describe specific historical instances (descriptive). This differentiation is essential in avoiding misapplication and fostering a faith practice aligned with biblical teaching. Thus, literal interpretation serves as a stabilizing force, helping Christians to anchor their beliefs within a consistent framework of scriptural authority, leading to more unified theological discernment among different denominations.

Engaging deeply with scripture through literal interpretation is significantly enriched by employing biblical exegesis and hermeneutics—disciplines that delve into the original languages, cultural context, and textual analysis. This scholarly approach enhances scriptural literacy by revealing layers of meaning often missed at a superficial reading level. It’s about unlocking the scriptures' historical richness, ensuring that you don't just interpret the words but also grasp the intent behind them. This foundation aids believers in navigating denominational differences , promoting a shared understanding based on rigorous study rather than fleeting trends. For you, this means a pathway to deeper engagement, less prone to controversy or division, fostering rather community growth and spiritual maturity. By prioritizing a literal framework, we also better equip ourselves to discern God's character and instructions accurately, allowing us to apply these teachings reliably in our daily lives. Such an approach doesn't only preserve the sacred text's integrity but also fortifies our faith by rooting it in consistent and authentic biblical understanding. Together, these practices illuminate the path of scriptural robustness and help bear witness to a faith grounded in unity and truth.

The Role of Literal Interpretation in Eschatology

In the realm of eschatology, literal scripture interpretation plays a pivotal role in clarifying end times prophecy, providing believers with a grounded understanding of future events as detailed in sacred texts. By focusing on what the scriptures explicitly state about the Antichrist identity and other end times speculation, you can navigate the complexities of prophetic understanding with greater confidence. This method of interpretation helps to solidify the orthodox evangelical perspective, which prioritizes scripture as an authoritative and unchanging source of truth. Contrasting with allegorical or purely symbolic interpretations, a literal view offers a framework where believers can discern specific prophecies related to eschatological events, thus eliminating ambiguity. As you explore the text, a literal approach aids in identifying real figures and timelines as described in biblical prophecy, thereby reducing the potential for misinterpretation and sensationalism often associated with end times speculation. Such an understanding supports a cohesive theological vision that aligns with the teachings found in evangelical orthodoxy, creating a shared framework for discussing and preparing for these ultimate events.

The clarity gained through literal interpretation of end times prophecy is crucial for maintaining doctrinal consistency across different Christian communities. As you deepen your knowledge of eschatology by focusing on the definitive descriptions of events and people in scripture, you not only gain insight into the unfolding divine plan but also reinforce your relationship with timeless biblical truths. It becomes an anchor for your faith, amidst a sea of speculative interpretations that can often distract from the core messages intended by biblical authors. Moreover, this disciplined method of engagement encourages believers to study scripture in its original languages and historical contexts, enriching their prophetic understanding with a depth that speculative or subjective readings might lack. By treating the scriptural text as a reliable resource to be consulted and revered, you and fellow believers can foster a more profound connection to the anticipated events and figures described in the prophecy, such as the Antichrist. This approach ultimately contributes to a more unified and meaningful participation in eschatological discourse within the broader faith community, aiding in preparations that are founded on clarity and biblical fidelity.

Preserving Biblical Foundation Through Accurate Translation

Approaching scripture with a commitment to literal interpretation also has significant implications for Bible translation accuracy . It's not just about translating words, but about capturing the essence of the original message, ensuring the preservation of biblical accuracy through textual interpretation . Accurate translations are foundational to maintaining the integrity of the scriptures—they serve as the baseline for meaningful spiritual engagement and theological discourse. A focus on the direct translation of texts supports a consistent understanding across different cultures and eras, enabling individuals to live out scripture in ways that align with its intended teachings. Literal interpretation plays a critical role here because it emphasizes the exact wording and context that can get lost in more abstract or metaphorical translations. Alone, these latter approaches might introduce subjective elements that could dilute the original intentions behind the scriptures. In doing so, we risk drifting away from the foundational truths that provide moral and ethical guidance. Thus, adhering to a literal framework ensures that translations remain a robust conduit for the spiritual lessons they are meant to convey.

In contrast, narrative interpretation offers a different perspective. While it may open up imaginative pathways and contemporary applications, it can sometimes lead to interpretations that are more reflective of current thought trends than of the ancient texts themselves. This can inadvertently shift the biblical foundation upon which true faith and doctrine are built. When interpretations straddle personal perspectives or contemporary influences, the clarity of scriptural messages can become muddied, potentially creating a disconnect between the reader and the original biblical text. Whereas literal interpretation provides a constancy that stands the test of time, narrative approaches can make room for varied understandings that may not entirely align with the intent of the biblical foundation . In today’s interconnected and rapidly changing world, maintaining this clarity is vital for a unified Christian witness. By grounding our analysis in a literal understanding, we solidify a textual interpretation that delivers a clear, unambiguous message, honoring the divine wisdom revered throughout Christian history. As you delve deeper into scriptural study, embracing a literal methodology enhances your capacity to render informed and authentic interpretations, enabling a community of believers that stands firmly on shared truths.

When we consider the essence of literal scripture interpretation, its impact reverberates through both personal faith and communal understanding, revealing profound insights that continue to resonate through time. This approach not only carefully preserves the intended messages of sacred texts but also nurtures a cohesive bond among believers, helping them traverse life's complexities with confidence and clarity. Whether you're reassessing core doctrines or seeking answers to personal spiritual questions, embracing this interpretative method provides a sturdy foundation for your spiritual journey. Delving into these timeless truths, you're not just engaging with ancient words; you're participating in a dynamic dialogue between history and the present, deeply enriching your connection to the divine. Thus, this fidelity to scripture fosters a grounded theological exploration where faith, reason, and history converge harmoniously. By anchoring our understanding in the literal meaning, you enable a fuller appreciation of the scriptures, fortifying your spiritual growth and encouraging a thoughtful, respectful engagement with the beliefs of others.

Here, at our organization, we recognize the profound significance of such interpretive depth and are committed to nurturing this exploration through our specialized Awakening Lessons . Designed to cultivate a deeper awareness of scripture’s literal meaning, these enlightening sessions guide you through a thoughtful analysis of biblical texts, ensuring that you, too, can draw nearer to the heart of scripturally-rooted truths. As you embark on this journey, you’ll find that our classes help illuminate the path towards a richer, more nuanced understanding of enduring spiritual lessons. By incorporating historical context and textual accuracy into our teachings, we strive to empower you with the tools necessary for meaningful biblical engagement and personal spiritual awakening. Whether you're seasoned in your faith or just beginning to explore these sacred writings, we're here to support your growth and understanding every step of the way. For more information on how we can assist you in deepening your scriptural journey, feel free to reach out . Let us walk alongside you as you explore these timeless truths, fostering a robust and enduring faith that resonates in today and tomorrow's world.

Maintaining Hope During Difficult Seasons: A Biblical Perspective

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:37:37 GMT

Challenges often lead us to seek a solid foundation on which to stand, especially in seasons where the road feels long and wearisome. While life's difficulties can cloud our vision, obscuring the pathway ahead, there lies an opportunity to tap into a resource that offers comfort and strength beyond the temporary nature of life's trials. As you navigate these trying times, it's comforting to know that the journey isn't one you walk alone. Anchored in the living word of God, hope emerges as a steadfast companion, illuminating the dark corners of uncertainty with the light of divine promises and faithfulness.

As believers, the invitation to hope is not merely an emotional uplift but a call to ground ourselves in something more enduring than the fluctuations of everyday life. It's an assurance, deeply woven into the fabric of faith, that God's promises are unyielding and His character remains our anchor. Reflecting on this assurance, you find that hope is not just a fleeting sentiment; it is a powerful stance, a determined posture against the unpredictable winds of change. Each step taken on this faith-grounded journey is a testament to the incredible gift of biblical promises that, when embraced, transform surroundings not by altering circumstances themselves but by strengthening your spirit to rise above them, supported by the community of believers and undergirded by unwavering truths.

Understanding Biblical Hope

Understanding biblical hope invites us to explore a profound concept deeply rooted in God's promises and nature, setting it apart from mere optimism or wishful thinking. Unlike optimism, which often relies on circumstances, biblical hope stands firm in the unwavering character and faithfulness of God. It's the kind of hope that doesn't fluctuate with tides of uncertainty but instead rests on the assurance of God's word and His unchanging nature. When life becomes turbulent, the Christian faith offers us this hope, anchored in the truths found in scripture, assuring us of God's eternal plan for us despite present challenges. The Bible frequently reminds us of this steadfast hope, such as in Hebrews 10:23, which says, "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." This scripture helps us understand that true hope clings to the reality of our Heavenly Father's reliability and not merely on favorable outcomes. Thus, during times of trial, biblical hope becomes a vital aspect of keeping faith in God, because it reaffirms our trust in His perfect timing and purpose.

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is replete with narratives and promises that attest to God's faithfulness, reinforcing the foundation of biblical hope . Consider Jeremiah 29:11, where God reassures, "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Such declarations were addressed to a people in distress, yet held relevance across generations, offering solace that our circumstances do not determine our future. You are invited to firmly root your faith in these divine utterances, understanding that they are not mere words but profound assurances from the Creator Himself. Hope in the biblical context, then, is a confident expectation of divine provision as promised by the Lord. It provides resilience, encouraging believers through life’s storms. As we internalize these truths, our faith flourishes, enabling us to rise above adversities. Remembering that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever encourages us to trust that He is always at work for our good and His glory, strengthening us to carry on with courage and unwavering hope. This invincible hope is what sets the Christian journey apart, offering peace and assurance that God will make good all His promises.

Finding Comfort and Encouragement in Divine Promises

Finding comfort and encouragement in divine promises becomes essential when navigating life's challenging seasons. These promises found throughout Scripture serve as an anchor, offering biblical guidance and assurance of God's enduring faithfulness. By meditating on Bible verses for strength, we align our hearts with God's truth, allowing His assurances to guide and sustain us. For example, in Romans 8:28, we are reminded, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Such verses provide a solid platform on which to build our prayer life , encouraging us to communicate openly with God, expressing our doubts and fears while holding fast to His promises. Scriptural meditation invites the believer to reflect deeply on these truths, allowing them to wash over our troubled minds, bringing clarity and peace in the midst of uncertainty. Through biblical comfort , an inexplicable sense of peace settles into our souls, not because our circumstances have changed, but because we are reminded of who God is and what He has promised to us.

Furthermore, maintaining a vibrant prayer life in tandem with scriptural meditation is vital for keeping divine promises at the forefront of our minds. As you engage with prayer, it becomes a lifeline, a continuous communication channel with a loving Father who hears and responds. In times of difficulty, the act of praying reinforces our dependence on Him, while meditation on His word cultivates a deeper understanding of His sovereignty and care. It's important to regularly immerse yourself in scriptures like Philippians 4:6-7, which encourages, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Such passages flood our minds with biblical guidance and encourage us to trust in His plans even when the path seems unclear. As these practices root His promises securely in your consciousness, you begin to perceive trials not as overwhelming barriers but as opportunities for God’s power to manifest in unexpected ways. Through these divine assurances, cultivated by faithful devotion and reflection, our spirits find resilience, our hearts find courage, and our souls find rest.

Building Spiritual Resilience through Trials

When life confronts us with trials, we are presented with a profound opportunity to develop spiritual resilience . This resilience acts as a spiritual muscle, which, much like any muscle in the body, grows stronger through consistent use and challenge. As the apostle James writes in James 1:2-4, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith during trials produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." Here, James encourages believers to view their hardships not as punishments, but as spiritual exercises that lead to growth and maturity. It's not about denying the pain, but recognizing that through perseverance, joy in the Lord springs forth amidst adversity. You may wonder how this joy is possible. It is rooted in the knowledge that every challenge is overseen by God’s intentional and loving purpose. He uses suffering not to hinder, but to refine and elevate your faith, molding your character into Christlikeness, thus advancing your progress in sanctification .

Moreover, we can draw inspiration from biblical figures who underwent significant challenges yet emerged more resilient and faithful. Consider Joseph, whose story is one of remarkable perseverance and eventual triumph. Though he faced betrayal, slavery, and imprisonment, Joseph's deep trust in God’s purposes never wavered. Genesis 50:20 encapsulates his testimony: "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." Joseph’s narrative illustrates the greater purpose within suffering, showing that faith through trials can lead to unforeseen blessings. Similarly, the apostle Paul’s life was marked by hardships, yet he proclaimed with certainty in 2 Corinthians 12:9, "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'" This declaration serves as a testament that God's grace empowers you to endure, transforming weaknesses into platforms for displaying His strength. In those moments when tribulations seem insurmountable, remember these examples and take heart. Know that such moments are not wasted but are integral to strengthening your spiritual resilience , enabling you to emulate the faith of those who have walked before you with similar burdens, fortified by hope and divine joy.

Strengthening Faith in Community

Strengthening faith within a Christian community is crucial during times of difficulty, as it serves as a fortress of support, shared wisdom, and collective prayer. By engaging with fellow believers, you immerse yourself in an environment rich in spiritual growth opportunities and reinforce your trust in God’s promises. The relationships you nurture within the church become invaluable resources, offering encouragement and reflecting the biblical instruction from Hebrews 10:24-25, which calls us not to neglect meeting together, but to encourage one another. Within this vibrant tapestry of connections, burdens are shared, and joys are multiplied, demonstrating the power of community to foster resilience. During trying seasons when doubts or fear arise, leaning on the church family provides stability, reminding you that your faith journey is not a solitary endeavor but one shared with others who understand your challenges with faith . Regular participation in communal activities, such as Bible studies and fellowship groups, invites diverse insights into scripture that can illuminate new aspects of God’s plan for your life. These gatherings allow you to express your struggles, receive guidance, and rejuvenate your spirit, all while enveloped in love and mutual respect. Therefore, I encourage you to actively partake in the life of your church, as it cultivates an atmosphere where strength and hope in God's promises can flourish.

The unity found in a Christian community magnifies the effect of collective prayer , amplifying voices raised to God in unison, making each participant feel enveloped in divine protection. This shared endeavor creates a palpable sense of peace, knowing that others are journeying alongside you, interceding on your behalf. As the community lifts each other up in prayer, the peace of God becomes tangible, reinforcing your trust in God for the future . Through moments of communal worship and shared testimonies, you witness firsthand accounts of God’s faithfulness and the unique ways He works in various lives, which can reinvigorate your own hope and faith journey. Furthermore, the church acts as a repository of shared biblical wisdom , where seasoned believers offer insights drawn from their own life experiences and scriptural understanding. This wealth of knowledge cultivates an environment where your faith can be nurtured and challenged, encouraging growth even in the face of adversity. Recognizing that you are not alone allows difficulties to be perceived as shared obstacles, fostering a sense of solidarity and perseverance. By building relationships within this community, you invite accountability and support, a network ready to lean on God’s promises together. Thus, I urge you to embrace the full reach of your church family, utilizing its strength to bolster your faith and trust God for the future , knowing that He holds your path and aligns it with His divine purpose.

As we've traversed this rich narrative of hope and resilience, it's evident that biblical principles extend beyond mere comfort—they are profound tools for navigating life's unpredictability. These truths provide stable ground when everything else feels shaky. Your engagement with scriptures, prayer, and community forms a synergy that elevates your spiritual journey, fostering hope and perseverance. This collaborative dance between divine promises and personal faith paves the way for growth, even in the face of adversity. When adversity seeks to derail your steps, remember the divine orchestration at play. Each trial you encounter is not just a challenge but an opportunity to develop deeper faith, patience, and trust. Here, the embodiment of hope isn’t merely a passive waiting; it's an active trust in a future where God's promises reign supreme.

No two paths are identical, yet the unity of community, spiritual discipline, and biblical mindfulness offers a unique fortification against despair. These are not just concepts to ponder but virtues to actively engage through the services offered by organizations like ours. With this understanding, we offer Awakening Lessons designed to deepen your spiritual experience and ground you further in these transformative beliefs. Our offerings cater to nurturing your spiritual well-being, whether you seek to deepen your understanding or find communal support. We invite you to reach out for further guidance . Through these lessons, you can expect a nurturing environment where biblical wisdom fosters hope and resilience, carrying you confidently through life's seasons. Let this framework not only be an anchor during hardship but a daily encouragement towards a fruitful and unwavering walk with the Lord.

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