Category: Parables and Eschatology

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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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The Light of the Bridegroom

“AND THE LIGHT OF THE CANDLE SHALL SHINE NO MORE AT ALL IN THEE; AND THE VOICE OF THE BRIDEGROOM AND OF THE BRIDE SHALL BE HEARD NO MORE AT ALL IN THEE…” Revelation 18:23

The other day I made several beeswax candles, and as a novice in candle making, I have come to find the importance of not only wick placement, but also trimming. The wick needs to be trimmed short enough so that it not only has a more controlled flame, leaving the candle to burn slowly, but also prevents the candle from becoming a sooty mess.

As I was making these candles, I could not help but think on the spiritual implications this has in every professing believer’s life. That is how the Holy Spirit works, with both practical and spiritual applications.  When I finished, I stood in my kitchen looking upon the several beeswax candles I had made, I gently trimmed their wicks, and sat them on my kitchen counter.  The next day, I lit one, and watched the flame ignite.  Slowly the flame began to melt the wax and the sweet aroma of the candle begin to fill the air. It was quite satisfying.

When we are born again of the Spirit, we are likened to a lamp filled with oil, allowing the flame of the Holy Spirit to light our path before us. However, just as a flame flickers from the threat of the wind, and dances frantically to avoid being extinguished, so we must carefully protect that flame within us, from also being extinguished. 

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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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Children of Promise

Introduction

Many would have you believe that being of Jewish descent qualifies someone to be Yahweh’s chosen people, who are to inherit the kingdom of God. Many will also tell you that God’s kingdom includes the physical land of Israel, earthly Jerusalem/temple, etc. But is this really what the word teaches brothers and sisters? Let us strive to be like the faithful Bereans (Acts 17:11), searching the scriptures diligently for ourselves, in order that we will receive only the truth that is taught by the Spirit of Truth (John 16:13) and not by man’s wisdom, which is foolishness with God (1 Cor 2:6-16). In this two-part study, we are going to examine a series of key passages and find out who the word establishes as the children of promise.

Some people think the covenant made at Sinai (aka old covenant) was the first one, but this is not true. It was preceded by the covenant between Yahweh and Abraham, which was made because of his faith and obedience. Part 1 will focus primarily on this covenant, and part 2 will bridge the understanding to the new covenant, which is now in effect through Yahshua Messiah. As you read on you will find that both covenants are integrally and forever linked in an amazing way! We will also be looking at the covenant from Sinai, as one of the major points of focus will be contrasting old and new covenants.

Through Yah’s covenant with Abraham, the promises of blessing/people and inheritance/land went to him and his seed (seed = offspring/descendants). Keeping the words faith and obedience in mind is crucial to understanding this study. Moreover, we must keep this question in mind: “Who is the seed of Abraham?” What you will find is that without being identified with the covenant promises of Abraham, we cannot be children of God. And in like fashion, without being identified with Christ through faith and repentance, we cannot be counted as children of Abraham, and neither therefore as children of God. We will also be touching on what is counted as the true promised land, which is the kingdom of Heaven.

Please read all passages carefully and pay particularly close attention to content in all caps, and especially content that is in bold font. All passages are KJV unless otherwise noted. You may notice that all the passages are in order of appearance by book, chapter, and verse (correlating to most Bible versions anyway). I do not always use this method, but rather when it seems to work/flow well, and moreover to aid in understanding. On we go! Continue reading “Children of Promise”

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The Land of Promise

There are many today who believe that the current land over in Israel holds a biblical mandate or a “divine right” belonging to those who identify as Jews. The current ideology, influenced by the Scofield reference bible, holds to the belief that Yahweh did not uphold or fulfill His promise given to Abraham, and the Israelites did not conquer all the land. Because of such, those who claim to be physical descendants today, can claim the promise of Abraham pertaining to the land, along with the political state of Israel, created in 1948. This is known as Zionism. However, I am going to examine this today and propose to you that there is currently no covenant that governs the right for the political state of Israel to lay claim to land, and that the old covenant that governed the Israelites access to the land ended with the ratification of the new covenant. 

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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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Abraham Accord Peace Treaty, Denver Murals and The Covenant made with Many

This is a collaborative post done by both my husband and I. The first part will focus on the connection between the Abraham Accord medal and the Denver Murals, written by Tony Ognibene. The second part will focus on how this is not the “7 year peace treaty” according to Daniel’s 70 weeks, written by Kellie Ognibene.

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As the Days of Noah, the Ark of Salvation

Did God reveal the plan of salvation within the parable of Noah’s flood? Is this what Yeshua/Jesus was pointing back to when He spoke in Matthew 24:37 “as of the Days of Noah, so shall the coming of the Son of Man be”? Continue reading “As the Days of Noah, the Ark of Salvation”

Did God reveal the plan of salvation within the parable of Noah’s flood? Is this what Yeshua/Jesus was pointing back to when He spoke in Matthew 24:37 “as of the Days of Noah, so shall the coming of the Son of Man be”? Continue reading “As the Days of Noah, the Ark of Salvation”

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Overcoming the Mark of the Beast

There have been, and are currently many theories as to what the “mark of the beast” is, however, when we examine the Scriptures and allow the Scriptures to interpret, we can gain a better understanding in what that mark actually is, as well as the mark or seal of God.

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There have been, and are currently many theories as to what the “mark of the beast” is, however, when we examine the Scriptures and allow the Scriptures to interpret, we can gain a better understanding in what that mark actually is, as well as the mark or seal of God.

Continue reading “Overcoming the Mark of the Beast”
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The Barren Fig Tree

Last month my husband and I purchased a fig tree, and on our way home, I began to think of the parable of the fig tree. You see, this little fig tree that we had purchased was to replace the one we had to cut down in our yard a year or so prior. The previous owners of our home had planted this fig tree right at the bottom of the porch and it had become fairly obtrusive and never produced any fruit.  So, my husband, cut it down, and down she went.

What is the parable of the Fig Tree?

Luke 13:6He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? 8And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: 9And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.

Yeshua was speaking of Himself here as the “certain man” and the fig tree represented the House of Judah, and Israel as a whole. Later on, we see Yeshua curse the fig tree and it withered away, which was a foreshadow to the destruction of Jerusalem: Continue reading “The Barren Fig Tree”