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The 144,000 of the Children of Israel

Many years ago, I came across a common eschatological, or “end times” doctrine surrounding the 144,000. I have found this doctrine to be primarily popular among Dispensationalists/Premillennialists, in which the 144,000 mentioned within the book of Revelation are believed to be virgin Jewish men from the 12 tribes of Israel which come through the “great tribulation”.  I have seen different variations of this doctrine; however, the main teaching is focused on a literal interpretation, that elevates physical bloodline/descent.  

After initially hearing this doctrine, I decided to look into the scripture myself and found it to be in error. The Holy Spirit gave me the most basic understanding of it at that point, and as the years have passed, I have been able to grow in that understanding more clearly, of which I am most thankful. This doctrine is a part of many that surround this eschatological, or “end times” theology known as Dispensational Premillennialism. Which in turn, has given rise to Christian Zionism, or the support the State of Israel, without question and elevating physical Jews as “God’s chosen”.   

One of the biggest deceptions that is plaguing Christians today is not knowing who Israel is, not knowing who a Jew is, and not understanding who God’s people are. To not have a solid understanding on those three things has led to much deception, lack of understanding prophesy and even heresy. The 144,000 when examined, while knowing the truth on the above three things, becomes a lot clearer and the false doctrines begin to fall away. I hope that this challenges those who read as well as encourage those who already have this understanding. Continue reading “The 144,000 of the Children of Israel”

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Joseph’s Dead Bones and Ezekiel 37

Hebrews 11:22By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.

The other night as I was putting our girls to bed, we were having a discussion that led to the topic of bones. As I was bringing up the topic of the Israelites carrying the bones of Joseph out of Egypt, suddenly, like a rush of mighty water, the Holy Spirit, flooded my mind, giving me revelation on such being a foreshadow to the prophesy in Ezekiel 37, of the dry bones.

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The Queen of Harlotry

Many people have, or have had speculations about the identity of the Whore of Babylon, mentioned in the book of Revelation. I myself have come through various thoughts over the years, however have become more concrete in my understanding of such, based upon how we can apply scripture to not only history, but scripture itself for interpretation, and of course the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Continue reading “The Queen of Harlotry”

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Ezekiel’s Two-Sticks Gathered into One

Initially, when I had written some of this content, I had intended it to be included in my previous post “Barley Harvest, First-Fruits and Ezekiel’s Dead Bones”, as I wanted to include a lot of content from Ezekiel 37. However, it became quite obvious to me, that I had to create a separate post continuing on with Ezekiel 37.

The prophesy mentioned in Ezekiel 37:15-28, concerning the “Two-Sticks” or rather two kingdoms, being the House of Israel, and the House of Judah, was fulfilled and were brought together into the Hand of Yeshua/Jesus upon His death with the ratification of the New Covenant through His blood. Continue reading “Ezekiel’s Two-Sticks Gathered into One”

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Barley Harvest, First-Fruits and Ezekiel’s Dead Bones

Isaiah 26:19Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise.

Yeshua/Jesus was resurrected from the dead during the Feast of Unleavened Bread on first-fruits, as the sheaf offering. This is why He is called our “First-fruits”(1 Cor 15:20). This is in regards to the first fruit offering of the ripe barley harvest, which happens during the Feast of Unleavened Bread: Continue reading “Barley Harvest, First-Fruits and Ezekiel’s Dead Bones”

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Why I Don’t Eat Pork

Many people are taught that Jesus/Yeshua declared all animals clean and are currently fit for human consumption.  However, if we really take a closer look and examine this not only Scripturally, but logically, we will find out that this is simply not true.

I understand that this may be a difficult area for some, however I hope that in reading this, it may prompt you to do further research and most importantly seek out the Father humbly in prayer.  May this also be an encouragement to others who have been revealed this truth, and also glorify our King and Saviour, Yeshua/Jesus.

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Offense: The Bait of Satan

Matthew 24:10And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.(KJV)

The word offended is derived from a Greek word skandalon:

1.) 4625 skándalon – properly, the trigger of a trap (the mechanism closing a trap down on the unsuspecting victim); (figuratively) an offense, putting a negative cause-and-effect relationship into motion.

2.) 4625 /skándalon (“the means of stumbling”) stresses the method (means) of entrapment, i.e. how someone is caught by their own devices (like their personal bias, carnal thinking).

3.) [“4625 (skándalon) is the native rock rising up through the earth, which trips up the traveler, hence, of Jesus the Messiah, to the Jews who refused him” (Souter); “properly, the bait-stick of a trap, a snare, stumbling-block” (Abbott-Smith); “the stick in the trap that springs and closes the trap when the animal touches it” (WP, 1, 46).] https://biblehub.com/greek/4625.htm

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In Their Generation

Was Yeshua/Jesus lying when He said this?:
 

Mark 9:1Then Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, THERE ARE SOME STANDING HERE WHO WILL NOT TASTE DEATH UNTIL THEY SEE THE KINGDOM OF GOD ARRIVE WITH POWER.”

Who was He talking to? (I answer below)

I am not usually too big on commentaries, however will read them from time to time through Bible hub, as further insight and confirmation to what the Spirit has shown me. In such, I am in agreement with Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers, from Matthew 16:28, (which is a cross reference to Mark 9:1):

“The solution of the problem is to be found in the great prophecy of Matthew 24. In a sense which was real, though partial, the judgment which fell upon the Jewish Church, the destruction of the Holy City and the Temple, the onward march of the Church of Christ, was as the coming of the Son of Man in His kingdom. His people felt that He was not far off from every one of them. He had come to them in “spirit and in power,” and that advent was at once the earnest and the foreshadowing of the “great far-off event,” the day and hour of which were hidden from the angels of God, and even from the Son of Man Himself (Mark 13:32). The words find their parallel in those that declared that “This generation shall not pass away till all be fulfilled” (Matthew 24:34).”

Yeshua/Jesus told His disciples this, and told them in their generation. That was the first century.

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Baptism of Fire and the Gift of Tongues-My Testimony

The gift of speaking in tongues is very real, just like all other gifts of the Spirit, and brings edification not only to the individual, but others within the Body of Messiah. I find it to be a wonderful gift, especially during times of difficulty, as well as a powerful weapon within spiritual warfare.

Many of those who do not understand this gift,  often bash, ridicule, or simply don’t believe in the gifts of the Spirit.   Their mind tries to understand something that has to be reconciled with the heart, and revealed through the Spirit. Then there are others who have this gift, and then yet, condemn others who do not, saying it is a sign of their salvation. This is false, and again, another matter of the heart.

There is indeed a demonic version, that is also manifested in other religions, as satan enjoys to take what is holy and pure, and twist and distort it. This also is manifested within many churches and because of this many are ignorant to the true gift.

I hope all who are seeking, find this to be a blessing for their weary heart, as often times my heart was and can be so burdened, that my own earthly language could not express the depths of my soul.  Being able to pray as the Spirit gives you utterance, is wonderful rest for a weary heart and essential during tumultuous times.  May this glorify our God and Saviour Yeshua/Jesus. Continue reading “Baptism of Fire and the Gift of Tongues-My Testimony”

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The Earthly Millennium Deception and Revelation 20

Part I: The Earthly Millennium Deception

One of the central core doctrines of Zionism is an earthly kingdom. When Yeshua/Jesus came the first time, they were of a carnal mindset and kept inquiring on when the kingdom would be, however, an actual literal 1,000 earthly reign is not supported biblically, as Jesus stated His Kingdom is spiritual, and not of this world.

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