Matthew 11; Verses 1-6; John the Baptist in Prison

Thank you for taking a look. †

(Matthew 11:1-6) "And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.

(After one whole chapter of instructions while sending the disciples out, Christ is alone now. Time for a break? Nope. Now Christ is in the northern cities once again. Notice: Christ and the disciples always dissociated themselves because (for one) those living in the land were not the tribes of Israel for the most part. Secondly, as Christians, this world is not our home, just as it was not Christ's home at His first coming. However, at the second coming--it's ALL His.)

Teach(er) = Teaches instructional doctrine
Preach(er) = Messenger that carries news openly

Christ does both. In other words, preaching is to declare doctrines (repentance/baptism/resurrection, and so on). To teach is to apply the doctrine, and any pastor should be doing both.

2Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

(Word gets around quick--even when John the Baptist was sitting alone in prison. We gather here that John the Baptist was allowed visitors, which is how he knew of Christ's works.)

Overall, let's remember that John the Baptist is sitting in prison for the sake of Christ.

3And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?

He's saying, "Are you the Messiah (savior/deliverer)?"

Now many (and I have seen it) look at John the Baptist in a bad "light" here. Doing so is nonsense and overlooks the human element of John the Baptist in this situation. He was sitting in prison facing the "death penalty" possibly malnourished, likely feeling a bit alone, and perhaps wanting reassurance that this is all worth it. Anyone who looks down on John should think about times they may have had their faith tested like this? Have you ever suffered for the sake of the Gospel? Have you ever stood up for righteousness like this?

4Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:

There is a big difference between asking questions in sincerity and being accusatory with the intent of trying to trip Christ up. Another big thing to consider is understanding that Christ knows our circumstances and our hearts, and if we ask questions in sincerity that's ALL good. However, we should expect to welcome correction just as easily as we freely ask our question(s).

5The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
Notice, Christ did not say look at my words here, look at the actions, the evidence. So should you for the cause of discernment. John the Baptist knew His words well.

(Consider the overwhelming evidence here. Have you ever see these things before? Have you ever heard them day after day? We are supposed to pay attention (healing-wise) having the ability to perceive with eyes to see and ears to hear, the same way those whom Christ healed did.)

But what did they see? Let's go to Luke 7:20-21 to get every angle:

20"When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

21And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight."

Back to Matthew 11:6,

6And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me."

Well, that ended that.

(Offended here = to cause distrust, and increasingly desert one. There we have John the Baptist sitting in prison, alone, wanting confirmation and reassurance. "Blessed", basically telling them to relay to John to be happy and joyful. The Messiah is here, and he's sitting in prison for the right reasons. This will be huge to consider to those who are delivered up directly to satan in Revelation 2:9-10 while being faithful (though it will not mean being physically murdered/killed when delivered up). This is comforting for us, seeing and knowing others overcame; we all have similar questions in trials when it comes to faith and our suffering. We all want confirmation and reassurance. This is also true when it comes to any relationship, for that matter. Trust; and in gaining trust we should look at evidence for doing so by using our reasoning and common sense.)

In the next post, Christ gives confirmation pertaining to who John the Baptist is, a prophet (teacher) and much more, especially regarding his duties.


Post reference:

(Revelation 2:10-11) "Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

11He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death."

Amen. †

Ministry Announcements; Bible Lecture; Revelation 13; The Mark of the Beast

The Dance Company Building

1545 Michigan Road

Port Huron, MI 48060

810-650-6025

 

 Lecture on Revelation Chapter 13, "The Mark of the Beast"

Have you ever wondered what the Mark of the Beast meant? Did you know it goes all the way back to the garden of Eden? Did you know it's located all throughout the Old Testament?



Port Huron will be welcoming Pastor Jason "J.P." Dolhay of Lighted Lamp Ministries to The Dance Company building on Sunday March 8th, @ 3:30 pm. He is nationally renowned for his ability to understand God’s Word as it is written and this particular lecture will be on Revelation 13 verse-by-verse getting to the truth. You will be taken straight out of the manuscripts for information that will help you understand the rest of God's Word. This will also give you great insight why and how satan uses Scripture to twist and manipulate (for his benefit). We will also go through a few Psalms and Matthew 4 showing this. So that he does not have our number, but we have his number (he cannot deceive us).

This will be one amazing study †

Adults and children are welcome. Food and refreshments will also be provided for Spiritual food and physical food. Come and enjoy!

Satisfaction guaranteed†

--Pastor Jason "JP" Dolhay
 Laurie Langolf

Proverbs 18; Verse 8; Joshua 18; Why Cast Lots?

(Proverbs 18:8) "The lot causeth contentions (argument/rivalry to cease, and parteth (part ways) between the mighty."


(The mighty--each side(s) has a strong case and both are strong-willed/adamant about not giving up).


(Casting lots is NOT a form of gambling. It was to decide disputes or foreseen disputes to a resolution that cannot be argued afterwards. Kind of like flipping a quarter, everyone concedes afterwards. Who blames the quarter? The quarter flipper? Blaming God, would not be a good idea. Whoever "wins" it is accepted and everyone moves on. Just as each tribe went to their own land below).

(In the end this takes the responsibility of those who are to judge so and so situation. Leaving with no hard feelings is the goal).


(Proverbs 18:9) "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle."


(Proverbs 16:33) "The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing (decision) thereof is of the LORD."


Here is a great example, dealing with a very serious issue, and monumental task. No one can say favoritism was shown between men. Having God's approval and His will to be shown. Take a deep look at the common sense shown here. Overall, no blame and bitterness to be left.

The 12 Tribes of Israel for the Land of Israel:

(Joshua 18:10) "And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the LORD: and there Joshua divided the land unto the children of Israel according to their divisions."


(Numbers 26:55-56) "Notwithstanding the land shall be divided by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.


56According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many and few."


Now the tribes (Whole House of Israel, and the House of Judah):


(We're scattered to the 4 corners of the Earth until Christ comes back now, of course. The scattered tribes of Israel collectively). 

Proverbs 27; Verse 9; The Sweetest Thing

(Proverbs 27:9) "Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel."


(Everyone really likes great smelling cologne/perfume. It attracts. Instantly hitting the senses, and the countenance goes up. Like a Euphoric feeling that gives a good sense of well-being).


So here we see the distinction as to what God's Word should do in the immeasurably more. Bringing hope and purpose, "pep to the step." from the inside out. Counsel (in it or at the end of it, a way out) from God's Word that leaves no hope and purpose is not counsel (but misery through condemnation).


And that person should NOT be speaking in God's name. For starters, not pure because we have good will towards people in sincerity. For example, a miserable counselor/counsel would be saying you are in sin without showing them a way out but leaving them to condemnation, no hope. No way out of it through God's Word. The moment you lose good will for whomsoever will bitterness will result. The lamp has gone out, wormwood.

God using this distinction as that smell comes and goes like a feeling. But eternal purpose through His Word remains and remains within forever. That great sense of well-being that results. Amen

The word hearty from the Hebrew is an interesting meaning. Pure from passionate emotion through faith. All heart. And of course, when we something done in sincerity we say, "oh, how sweet."

Yes, it surely is.


Many say, I want to raise my discernment.

Proverbs 20; Verse 19; Gossiping/The Gossiper; Destruction; Destructive Paths

Thank you for taking a look †

(Proverbs 20:19) "He that goeth about as a talebearer (slander) revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips."

This tells you why they are coming. To flatter you. Cause and effect. Many say I want to raise discernment.

(They hop from place to place like bunnies with nothing to offer. No substance making a living off tearing others down in deflection from their own responsibility and accountability. Instead of paying the Gospel forward, they pour out lies in their own selfish ambition not of the Lord, entering through the doorway of minds with smooth talk).


From the Hebrew root it means a scandal mongering traveler. What today many would call a "drama queen." They want all the attention for their own selfish causes. Wherever there feet take them this is what they bring. Supposed to have the Gospel shoes on. But terms such as drama queen should be used according to God's term. Not because someone interferes with own godless causes, then they are called a "hater." That is backwards.

Meddle = Like putting yourself in the middle of it. Like mind your own business, then of course they want everyone to mind their own business when it comes to them because they in hiding here as we will see. But even more the word means like an exchange putting trust into it.

The big problem as well is thinking you're exempt from them. When they feel they are done using you for this common cause you want out of they go for you and so the revolving door circus goes on. Traitors, backbiters, gossipers, and busybodies. There is no limit to the path they set of destruction to themselves and those around them. Personally, if I have seen this I look at the motives. Found in their words. I'm not happy about them trying to put me in the middle of it, and their selfish causes.

This is their actions here, to operate in secret, to hide.

They don't look for solutions, problem-solvers. They are not doing the Lord's work. Faith by works is occupation. Working for the Lord in heart and mind. Serving the Father through Christ. As we can see the talebearer is self-serving, full of pride wanting to be served themselves. Insecurity, stemming from lack of faith their cause is to make themselves feel better bearing false witness. In the end, not blessed from God.

(Proverbs 25:30) "The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue."

(Scattering trouble makers the whole point here. As we pointed out they are not happy. Some feel sorry for them but it is their own doing. Backbiting = A secret slandering mouth. You drive away rain you contribute to the famine setting fire to the grass and every green thing. The famine of course now is the hearing the Word of the Lord.

Not doing the Lord's work here. The Lord's Work is getting the Gospel out to whatever gift He gave a certain individual to their capacity. There is no such thing as a small work with the Lord. Christ went over this. The smallest amount (cold cup of water) is taken and refreshment for both. Soothing the soul, especially in a famine).

(Proverbs 25:25) "As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country."

(Matthew 10:42) "And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward."

This of course a Bible concept used well in I Kings 18 with Elijah in the physical and spiritual famine then. Types up and down for us in the end-times.

Elijah outnumbered 450-1 showing us many things. The Lord with you that true fire will not be stopped. Like the end-times as with Elijah the false prophets their fire went out. Fire and lamps spiritually symbolic for the Holy Spirit. Please take a deeper look. Imo the story of Elijah has the most analogies, types, parallels, to the end-times of all. James chapter 5 along with it also a very good study. As through the book of James He begins with the tribes, going to true faith and works as opposed to so-called faith w/demonic/evil spirit activity, to selfish ambitions, motives, and the same as above. The overall point is truth faith of course.


Amen †

Revelation 3; Verses 1-6; Sardis Church

Continuing on the amazing book of Revelation. Meaning to reveal/uncover/unveil the end-times truth for us. When the sealing was and is to take place, and is taking place. Thank you for taking a look †


Remember, Christ only approves of the teaching of Smyrna and Philadelphia. Two of the seven Churches. Which is why once again when the two witnesses are here during the great tribulation, through them they are giving that double pouring of the Holy Spirit to them two Churches as a whole.


Quick look. What else does it mean? No rapture/pre trib rapture. The Church is here (the candlesticks)! (Revelation 11:4) "These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth."


The fix is in. Obviously, we see very well the Church is here during the great tribulation. Easy peasy.


(Revelation 3:1-6) "And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.


First point Christ is trying make here with all the sevens is what it takes to be complete, God is watching and there is no conning Him. This is key here, they may seem alive but are playing "church." It's time to get serious and honest with self with the LORD then others. The seven Spirits of God are further seen in Revelation 5:12. We will take a deep look when we get there. They are Christ' and His for first overcoming showing us the way. As there the seals are about to be opened beginning in Revelation 6. For us, the end-times generation to know, to understand, thus wisdom and protection from satan. Exactly what it means. Knowing beforehand what is to come, hence being protected.


2Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.


(Stay on watch "on the housetop". What is the opposite of that? Falling asleep/laziness/entitlement while the bridegroom tarried. This can also be seen plenty of times but so specific in Luke 21 after Christ gives us the end-times "events" there. Then the warnings).


Essentially, not staying on the housetop. They went in the house not able to know and see when the thief in the night comes. Thief in the night as world's darkest hour "the hour of temptation" comes when satan claims to be Christ/God. Hence, the Day of the Lord is a day of darkness, and He is the light.


Why entitled? Here you have it:


(Luke 21:36) "Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man."


(The Word escape is not a rapture. It means to be kept safe from the Greek. This hits the entitled mindset so hard here. So you know truth? You know satan come first? No rapture/pre trib rapture? Not enough. Living like the world and knowing them things only means more punishment. Knowing better but yet doing the opposite).


Even more:


(Luke 21:34) "And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares."


(More entitlement and their negativity. This is so important. He will take it away. Take it away as you never knew it that is. An even deeper study showing the same overall is LUKE 12:35-48. Overall, dealing with the wicked servant entitled, arrogant, snobbish attitude in the end-times. They are of course in and of the world calling themselves God's elect, thinking they know it all. Seems they would be sharing, teaching, furthering the Gospel and the Word of God? They do not because they are the wicked servants. Many say I want to raise my discernment).


To Revelation 3:3,


3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.


Meaning because of taking it away to the wicked servant(s) they will worship satan as Christ/God and Christ comes like a thief in the night on the Day of the Lord to them. Not able to stand on that day and have our Father through Christ proud of them. No they want the mountains to fall on them i.e. crawl under a rock out of shame of being caught "red-handed." Cheaters never prosper. Stay a Spiritual wise virgin for your husband.


Place and time here; 6th vial. satan claims to be Christ/God at 666. 6th seal, 6th trumpet, and 6th vial. Christ is telling us when that happens He is about to come for His second coming. But the vials must be complete. DOWN TO VIAL 1 IN SUCCESSION FROM VIAL 6 UNTIL YOU GET TO 7 = Christ' coming. Easy peasy.


How? Vial 6 satan claims to be Christ/God, the Euphrates completely drying for up complete famine at the center of confusion i.e. Babylon, and on down to vial 1 for those who take the mark of the beast.


(Revelation 16:15) "Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame."


To Revelation 3:4,


4Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.


(And so it is, the garment of salvation. The exchange of clean white linen for the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, and not the great supper of God. The direct opposite in the negative not taking part in the Marriage Supper).


(Revelation 19:7-9) "Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.


8And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.


9And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God."


To Revelation 3:5,


5He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.


(Here you have it same place and time. White for purity. "Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God." They get the "priceless" exchange here for staying faithful in the purest of Holy matrimony. Christ confessing is huge here. This goes back to being ashamed once again, and what it takes to overcome the world as Christ showed us first. Denying self, crucifying the flesh, and walking in the Holy Spirit. Hence the next verse as well. Please take a look Mark 8:34-38. That exchange of our soul chasing the things of the world. But, Christ showing us He made the exchange as He was our ransom (payment on the cross for able to set free).


6He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches."


(What are we taking in? That first sense of what we bring in. What we bring in of course comes out).



Amen!!!

Trumpets 1 & 2

Trumpets 1 and 2. The trumpets are ALL spiritual (even the woe trumpets--5, 6, and 7), they of course result in the physical condition of the World. Thank you for taking a look †

(Revelation 8:6-9) "And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.

7The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.

(The end-times famine begins for hearing the Word of the Lord: Amos 8:11-13).

Here is the song of Moses for our generation;

(Deuteronomy 32:24) "They shall be burnt with hunger, and devoured with burning heat, and with bitter destruction: I will also send the teeth of beasts upon them, with the poison of serpents of the dust."

(That of course, is the famine that lead to the political beast. The poison of the serpents dust? the kenite doctrine. Because? Christ does not approve if your not in Smyrna or Philadelphia and do not know this. Check approval status).

Let's go back a few verses now we have that place and time set; Why?

(Deuteronomy 32:20) "And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: for they are a very froward generation, children in whom is no faith."

(The wanted removal of Christ, politics being the answer. Just leave me alone they say, give me the lusts of the flesh).

(Deuteronomy 32:21) "They have moved me to jealousy with that which is not God; they have provoked me to anger with their vanities: and I will move them to jealousy with those which are not a people; I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation."

(Kenites of course. That nation is of course referenced on Joel 1:6. The frauds who call themselves God's chosen in the land of Israel now. Remember, we currently have a remnant from the tribe of Judah there now).

(Deuteronomy 32:22) "For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.

(That's the first trumpet just below. The nations (mountains) going into the sea that will be become Babylon).

Okay, back to Revelation directly,

(The first trumpet: hail (chunks of ice) and fire don't mix. First off it represents being lukewarm. What would fire on hail cause, mixed with blood? A bunch of muck that's what. But fire wins out and we have a forest fire. And because of that the green (people) going from living to spiritually dead, unable to even grow. And so the end-times famine begins; Amos 1:8-11).

(The blood of idols that is what is doing it. (That is what Christ told the churches He did not approve of, and not teaching who those who claim to be jews, and are not). A simple rule of thumb when study the end-times is God brings on them spiritually what they rejected, until that all out physical judgment will come at the 7th vial. Of course, they are under physical judgment now resulting from the spiritual condition).

(As we see the attempted removal of the blood/wine of Christ. This is not rain allowing the green things to grow--the spiritually living. No green pastures. Make no mistake--the kenites and the false preachers/teachers are the cause. And so the famine/drought begins).

You cannot support Christ-haters and say let's get the Gospel to all nations. Blessing their religious doctrine is partaking in their evil deeds, and obviously this is very self-refuting. Defeating one's own purpose in the goals set.

8And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea (people) became blood;

(This is that 1/3 from the first trumpet. Mountains always stand for nations. Unless it directly says the mountains of Israel, that means individuals. Standing out. These are 1/3 of the nations already cast into the sea that later forms Babylon--as Babylon is over heads of the sea and those in it--the people. Revelation 17:12-13 for that specific. This of course is world communism taking over and removing God).

Let's take a look in Isaiah 13:

(Isaiah 13:1) "The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see."

(Isaiah 13:4) "The noise of a multitude in the mountains (the heathen raging basically), like as of a great people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the LORD of hosts mustereth the host of the battle."

(The mountains. The people within them making up the nations as you see in Revelation 8:8 up above. The nations are gathered together fully at this point making it Babylon why? They have worshiped satan claiming to be Christ/God--taking the Mark of the beast. Remember, Babylon means confusion. Their spiritual/mental state, making it a place covering the whole Earth then. That battle here is of course Armageddon. to verse 6 for the other part).

(Isaiah 13:6) "Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty."

(The day of the Lord is of course when Christ comes a the 7th trumpet issuing God's wrath for taking the mark of the beast, and those who did not stand against satan and the new world order in the name of Jesus the Christ. Remember, most of the World thinks satan is Christ/God, the war part (in the less) is those bent on World domination coming to destroy satan themselves. Then Gog and magog who comes against the U.S. That's for a different study though).

Okay, now we have that fixed. Back to Revelation 8:9,

9And the third part of the creatures (people) which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed."

(That is 1/3 of the people. Spiritually dead. This is because the 1/3 of the nations/mountains fell in the sea resulting in spiritually killing the people within the nations, becoming one mountain--the one world system/new world order).

(Ships carry physical goods on the sea (over their heads, what they look up to, and worship, what they have turned to idols. Idolatry ruling over them causing man/government to rule over them and the merging of the new world order/one world system, being a part of the commie one world system.The financial system is merging together big time here as a result. And God is furious with all the merchants of the Earth (Revelation 18).

So, we see how financial will play into the deadly wound here as well increasingly heading to the one world currency. But the deadly wound is directly dealing with the world peace, the world becoming one, and who can make war with that? There's no one left to make war, from the results of the wars and rumors of wars. Except, God's elect waging the spiritual war.

This is why after that 6th trumpet, no man may buy or sell. It's ALL dirty money, it's blood money. Some may ask is God punishing here, suffering in not being able to buy and sell? No, in order to deal with satan's appointed currency through the one world system you will have to bow to satan claiming to be Christ/God, an abomination. Furthermore, the money is inherently corrupt. Meaning you would have to sell out morals in the name of Christ to receive it.

(Remember satan claims to be Christ/God. Two things will be huge to the World. Money--one world currency, and world peace. As he brings in religion and the one world currency at the 6th trumpet. 2 of the 4 horns. Revelation 13:11. Combining all in the name of religion and claiming to be Christ/God. We have his number).

And so it is.

Trumpets 3 (the next 1/3) and 4 next.The last 1/3 comes after the 6th trumpet.

Amen!!!

Revelation 2; Verses 12-17; Pergamos Church

Continuing on in the absolutely awesome book of Revelation. Which means to reveal/uncover/unveil the end-times truth for us. The importance of this study cannot be measured. What you will also notice as we go on Christ always uses the OT in lessons supposed to be learn(ed).


Thank you for taking a look†

(Revelation 2:12-17) "And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;

(Onto the third Church/Candlestick here. Christ does not approve of this Church. By what they teach and their actions. By what they teach also the lack thereof what they teach. Christ only approves of Smyrna of Philadelphia. As we have been over extensively and will continue to as well).

(The two edged-sword from Christ mouth, which is the Word of God. The sword of the Spirit, the Holy Spirit. Christ giving us that here because if one's actions (works/production for the LORD) there forth do not follow, teach, know, and understand that as of Smyrna/Philly it's time to separate truth from lie, light from darkness, fact from fictions, positive from negative, life from death. Rightly dividing the Word of truth).

13I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.


(Now remember, we're dealing with the content here of the end-times Churches as the Apostle John is on the LORD'S DAY right now. Which is the Millennium. Taken to the future to give us the events. Once again, logically so, to get a vision of what has happened from the LORD you have to go where it has taken place to be shown it).


(Continuing on, like the other 5 Churches Christ approves of, they are doing some good things. But not enough).


Who is this antipas? This takes us where we know it's present day as is seen in all the other Churches where you cannot be mistaken as well. satan showing up claiming to be Christ/God. II Thessalonians 2, specific verse 4.


Now a verse that trips many up:


The mistake here made by many is not doing a word study. Anti from the Greek means instead of/in place of, not as the English which means opposite. pas from the Greek is pater, meaning father. Therefore, properly rendered anti-father. satan's seat and where he dwells is of course Jerusalem, hence "even" where satan's seat is. Coming to claim that he is God in the temple of God, showing he himself that he is God. That is to say in his body in the flesh to claim to be Christ/God. The alpha and omega he claims. This is why Christ extensively tells us this as satan comes to claim to be all. I happen to like Omega 3's, 3 symbolic for the true resurrection and the life that is Christ. Okay, a little joke in there as well.


As it is satan is himself in the evil godhead. antipas is satan's role as the false prophet there at the 6th vial. The evil godhead = satan (dragon), the beast, the false prophet. That must be fixed good to understand the book of Revelation. He (satan), is himself also at the end of the Millennium where he tests them again. All this in Revelation 20. Look me up.


14But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.


(They are mixing in idolatry claiming Christ. Playing "hokey pokey." Fornication, this is spiritual mixing. Balaam would be preaching the "prosperity" Gospel today for money. What he was, he would not do anything if money were not involved. Can we just say Jesus? Or is Doctrine important? You see the wrong doctrine gives you the wrong Jesus leading straight to satan, as the fake Jesus he is coming as).


Stumbling block from the Greek is scandalon where have our English word scandal. To lay a trap, a snare, and them not knowing. Therefore, we can certainly say with this false prosperity doctrine with a begging bag. They are laying out the cheese (money) hidden from plain view and many of them are "cheesing" while doing it. Smile on their face taking you to the cleaners. Not the right cleansing there.


15So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
Not done yet. This is getting even uglier.


(The Nicolatians did ball worship. Here is that idolatry. baal worship pretty much worshiped anything under the sun without putting God first. baal began as a weather god on account of agriculture around the time of Abraham. Of course, all sins come after idolatry. Then fertility and the worship comes next. No surprise there as it flourished near the coasts of Cana beginning near Phoenicia. Of course, weather worship in correlation with agriculture come and would come on account of famine. If they got what they wanted they would see it as weather gods approving of them. But by this time of course sex, fornication, orgies took top billing. But it was every evil practice).


(Who else worshiped baal and persecuted God's people, such as Elijah? You got it, Ahab and Jezebel. This is important as we go into the the other churches where jezebel is named and her actions, how she operates, what she is doing with her life).


To put it quite simply now: Money and getting their food, they are "dying" high of the hog here! The things they are putting first.


16Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.


Repent = Not to be saved again here. But a deep sorry and remorse to the Lord and then people in that order. People for not treating them the way the Lord says. I will come to the quickly means here in the same concept as the wicked servants per Luke 21. It can be taken away at anytime. God gives you something you turn your back you are in for one world of hurt!


(When? Revelation 19 once again, when Christ comes to make war against His enemies).


NOW CHECK THIS OUT!


(Revelation 19:11) "And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war."


(Revelation 19:15) “And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.”


(Why was satan called faithful martyr up above? How can that be so? He is carrying out God's plan! God is telling us HE is in control! As HE agreed to allow this! Christ is making the point HE IS THE FAITHFUL AND TRUE ONE, THE TRUE CHRIST, and the sword reference HE come with once again.


Make no mistake about it. All throughout the Bible and in context here God calls and uses evil to show us who is in control. Martyr here is used in the sense of a spectator as in a contest. Remember as well. satan is Jerusalem in the arena there in Revelation 11. Amazing? I know so!
satan is a pawn.


17He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it."


(Overcome satan and the beast, the mark of the beast).


Now check this out! White always symbolic for purity. Why the stone reference? For overcoming satan and the mark of the beast. As to calculate the mark of the beast is to count a smooth stone worn over time. satan, is the false rock of course. Which began in the garden of Eden per Ezekiel 28:12-13. satan in the role of king of tyrus there. Meaning a rock. And of course, why satan always uses the stone reference. This is why Christ is using the hidden manna reference. Taking us back where satan tempted Christ to turn the stones to bread, being the breadwinner, bread king to the poor. Which of course, had Christ done it we could not have had salvation, eternal life, even know how to live. What to do with the physical, not knowing the Holy Spiritual first!


Of course, this is what satan does: to come to fulfill all the flesh wants then needs! Everything without repenting of sins, but fulfilling the selfishness of the flesh through lusts of it. Here of course, the false financial promises. Essentially, satan and everyone wants to change the world without changing/turning in repentance themselves!


Here is the song of Moses reference to satan as the false rock as well. The song of Moses for those to be song who overcome satan and the beast!


(Deuteronomy 32:29-31) “O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!


30How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had shut them up?


31For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges.”
Here you have it:


(Revelation 15:2-3) “And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.


3And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.”
We'll conclude this study here. I hope you got a ton out of it.


Amen†

Revelation 2; Verses 18-29; Thyatira Church

Continuing on in the awesome chapter of Revelation 2. Revelation means to uncover/unveil/reveal the end-times truth to us. This is an extremely important post. This might sting a little. Thank you for taking a look †


(Revelation 2:18-29) "And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;


(Huge point here. Flaming with fire = burning with righteous indignation. Brass = Solid precious metal, tested and proven. Showing the way/path with His feet).


19I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.


(They are doing some things well. Just as the other 5 Churches Christ does not approve of. It is not enough).


Let's see why Christ is not happy, supposed to be the light to the world in keeping them lamps lighted (through the Holy Spirit).


20Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.


But pretty (on the outside) Jezebel:


(Warning about the acceptance of claiming Christian Jezebels. What she does is take them back into the world by her luring deceptive seduction skills. She wants full control (world term--control freak, no meet in the middle) with no accountability/responsibility to repentance all while claiming Jesus. Feeling sorry for herself only because she could not achieve her sin whether she knows it or not. She always has to be right in her self-worship, ego, vanity, bossiness, "wears the pants."


(Fall short of her want of worship of her and to follow her ways she is mistreated. No one understand me. All while she is the victim in manipulating others).


(All while she'd be running after to murder Elijah if he were here saying not me, "I'm a Christian". She is after God servants. What few Christian guy teachers we have left. Let alone guy Christians at all. BECAUSE THEY ARE PLAYING THE GAME TOO. just different characteristics. Sure some will overlap, and that will be for another study. We certainly do advise guys it's time to man your butts up. First stop viewing woman as some disposable trash no matter what you had done to you. What? you're so weak you're going to let them change or keep the same your view on the world and people? You cannot find people guilty by association as it is. That is a sin. Both do that for sure. You cannot view the world through sex, (the next porn viewing) and "whores, prostitutes", and you know the other many derogatory terms and call yourself a Christian. Essentially, what you can get out of people at their expense for your own "game."


We are not talking about a sin here, a sin there. We are talking about living in sin, a lifestyle and how one views the world because of it. No changed heart and mind to repentance. Beside, does that not all seem kind of meaningless and getting nowhere? I know it does. Because that is the way of the world without God no matter what. Circular, repetitive, maybe boring, no end to it. There is no end to the flesh when one only see's flesh.


Apply the same concept as I have been posting recently. You be the first to do it. Just as your words and actions are not dependent upon someone else. You will be judged by your own words and actions.


(This all of course can be extremely subtle as she is full of traps and entrapment. It has to be. Of course, she walks around as a "damsel in distress." Well yes, by her own doing. Everyone else is required to repent according to her own standards).


(Proverbs 30:20) "Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness."


(She of course would turn a blind eye to these verses lest her heart discover itself. Heart is closed many times her legs are not. If they are used a control mechanism to control guys, not Christian guys. Oh she cares nothing about unequally yoked either. As she is not a Christian herself).


It is important to note, a Jezebel feels all the emotion everyone else does in the flesh, but cannot feel correctly without the Holy Spirit. So, she takes no thought and keeps on going like nothing ever happened. On to the next "chump." All while blaming men.


We all know how much Ahab persecuted God's prophets/teachers. Nothing changes here. Ahab was supposed to be the leader, showing her the way. But a jezebel loves a weak man and this was her claim to fame as well.


Lastly, one VERY important Biblical concept this is, and the depths of satan are this:


(Matthew 23:29-31) "Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,


30And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.


31Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets."


(Because a jezebel does claim Christ/God but her words (sometimes attaches, it's a mix) and certainly actions never match).


On to Revelation 2:21,


21And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.


(She wouldn't have it. Now we see why Christ' eyes were flaming with fire specific here).
Lastly, we will say never feel sorry for one who says, "I don't know what I want", but out their playing the game taking advantage of guys, then the guy is all to blame of course. Sucking the life out you because you are not only responsible for your own sin but she wants you responsible for the sin she is in living in too!


Just like me Jezebel, I had to find out my sins, wicked, and evil I was then my salvation came. Now is your opportunity. Time to get honest.


Think about that. When you impose your own sin and guilt (then shame) on other you are asking them to repent of your sins putting that burden that cannot be lifted. Especially, If they do not know any better. Now we see just how attractive this is. Claim God and blame others while wanting to be over God. That was satan's sin = pride.


Freedom comes when this charade ends.


On to Revelation 2:22,


22Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds (clean up your "act)."


(This bed is symbolic for the marriage bed. What she desired come right on her. To seduce in God's name with no sincerity, she is not committed).


(Luke 17:34) "I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left."


(That night is when satan comes. Night for the children of darkness. This is satan coming to claim to be Christ/God for the great tribulation said there in Revelation 2:22 above).


Once again, the simple Bible concept of what is rejected is used as a symbol to what overtakes you. CHRIST OVERCAME FOR US FOR THAT NOT TO HAPPEN).


23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.


(Now we're dealing with the time from the great tribulation and on. These children are daughters of Babylon; Revelation 17).


24But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.


(Now you know).


25But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.


26And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:


27And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.


(It will all be broken to pieces).


28And I will give him the morning star.


29He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches."


Are we listening? Are we taking it in? What is going on now?


We'll leave it there.


Amen †

Revelation 2; Verses 1-7; Ephesus Church

Continuing on in the awesome book of Revelation. Which means to reveal/uncover/unveil the truth for us here in the end-times. Now to the content of the churches which we want to pay high attention to in what is pleasing to Christ and what He approves of. This is important as well, as churches get planted, then grow. Here you find out what the truth growth mean and how it's honestly accomplished. Thank you for taking a look †


(Revelation 2:1-7) "Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;


(7 stars = The 7 angels under His control and power. Important in the fact that they won't betray Christ or us as the fallen angels did who followed satan at satan's rebellion. Here Christ is in the middle of the churches of course. So, you'll see they turn their backs on Him).


2I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:


(The works and labour = their production for Christ and His Kingdom. They are against evil, their discernment is up and doing well there. So what is the problem? As we will see love because they are not following the right Gospel in the end as Smryna and Philadelphia ARE following the right Gospel. In the next post we will note that more as we cover Smyrna).


3And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.


(Borne = they are carrying others burdens, they are doing some good things. But is is enough? No).


4Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.


(Here is the problem. The very first commandment! They are doing it in vain. They are serving self! Living by the flesh obviously putting the world first in idolatry, and not the Holy Spirit.They are not teaching what Smyrna and Philadelphia teach and who is of the synagogue of satan. We will further see the 5 churches Christ does not approve of are ALL in idolatry).


5Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.


(What do they have to do here? Reflect upon where they came from in the first place! Back to the cross. Not to be saved again, but take a deep look. Reflect, repent, and reconcile. Christ is saying He can come anytime and remove what holds the light (protecting the candle, allowing it to sit and stand out). He plants the church and He will remove it if you want to mess around and play hokey pokey, and they have certainly turned themselves around, so much so they have it twisted)!


6But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.


(The Nicolatians did ball worship. Here is that idolatry. baal worship pretty much worshiped anything under the sun without putting God first. baal began as a weather god on account of agriculture around the time of Abraham. Of course, all sins come after idolatry. Then fertility and the worship comes next. No surprise there as it flourished near the coasts of Cana beginning near Phoenicia. Of course, weather worship in correlation with agriculture come and would come on account of famine. If they got what they wanted they would see it as weather gods approving of them. But by this time of course sex, fornication, orgies took top billing. But it was every evil practice).


(Who else worshiped baal and persecuted God's people, such as Elijah? You got it, Ahab and Jezebel. This is important as we go into the the other churches where jezebel is named and her actions, how she operates, what she is doing with her life).


7He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God."


(The ear always first. For good reason as it is what we take in first, the rest of the senses what comes out. Even including touch as it is an outward action from what we handle from taking in. So, very important to "see" this lol. Okay, little joke).


Christ was and is the tree of life going back to the garden of Eden.
satan = not your garden variety. As he was the tree of knowledge of good and evil.


Where can I read that Pastor Jp besides Genesis 2? God don't do talking trees. God does not do talking serpents. Them are satan's names in his many roles giving us his characteristics.


(Ezekiel 31:8-9) "The cedars in the garden of God could not hide him: the fir trees were not like his boughs, and the chesnut trees were not like his branches; nor any tree in the garden of God was like unto him in his beauty.


9I have made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied him."


Okaydoke, we'll leave it there. I hope you got a lot out of this study


Smyrna is next. You certainly will not want to miss that.

Amen †

Revelation 1; Introduction to Revelation; For the End Times Churches

The very word Revelation means to uncover/unveil the truth. If you are a teacher and not teaching it you're in for a world of hurt coming soon when Christ comes back as you have worshiped satan claiming to be Christ/God. Because you did not know what is to come. Thank you for taking a look †


(Revelation 1:1-3) "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

(First of all the Revelation of who? Jesus Christ straight from Him. His servants shortly come to pass? Why, how can that be? In the next post we will see John is taken to the Millennium (the Lord's Day) to give us the end-times events. That is just simple logic. To get the future events you have to go there to get them).


2Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.


(Meaning the witness of Christ here. John was there and He was a converted unbelieving sinner).


3Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand."


(Happy is he that reads the book of Revelation, studies and takes heed in the end-times. People want happiness? It begins at knowing and understanding the book of Revelation in these perilous times. Keep those things? Guard them, protect them. Hold them close).


Amen †

Revelation 1; Verses 4-7; Christ' One Time Coming for the Church; No Rapture/Pre Trib Rapture

Picking up where we left off in the awesome book of Revelation. Revelation means to uncover/unveil the truth to us living in the end-times per Daniel 12:4 and 12:10 (being sealed with the truth in their foreheads i.e. the mind). Where the end-time events we're not to be seen, known, and understood until the final generation. Look me up. Thank you for taking a look †


(Revelation 1:4-7) "John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;


(This is what the book of Revelation is about the 7 churches. Are they going to be raptured/pre trib raptured outta here? The answer is NO. You'll seven see more 3 verse away. We'll get to the 7 Spirits of God later in Revelation chapter 5. As they are revisited. We will also see when we get to the 7 churches in the next few chapters we will be dealing with the end-times and there content and not location. That will be noted many times).


Grace and peace what it's going to take in these times. Keep them Lighted Lamps burning. Never overlook that. The book of Revelation is supposed to give us peace of mind knowing and understanding what is to come. It's very purpose.


As the book of Revelation closes out:


22:16: "I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star."


To verse 5,


5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,


(Check this out. Prince of the king of the earth. Why is this? He is letting all know who is in charge as the book of Revelation is about the end-times events and the building of the on world system turned Babylon that moment when satan claims to be Christ/God. This is also why we're getting these other heightened emphasis on His love from the cross. Who is faithful, and who is not faithful = satan).


To verse 6,


6And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.


(What did He do for us? Kings and Priests. This will even seen more in Revelation 20:4-6 at the first resurrection then we head into the Millennium. God's elect are priests and judges in and during the Millennium laying down Christ' law and teaching discipline. Check it out won't you)?


To verse 7,


7Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen."


(There goes that secret rapture again. He comes with clouds as written up and down the Bible including I Thessalonians 4:17 and Daniel 7:13 among many others such as Mark 13:24-27. This is the cloud of witnesses He brings with Him per I Thessalonians 4:13-16. The three verse before us who are alive when he comes back gathering back to Him and to be with Him. See it? I hope you do. One coming, one event with the clouds. All eyes will see Him. No secret and nothing hidden there. Christ DOES NOT operate in secret. Such as satan. Way it is, way it's going to be).


Amen †

Revelation 1; Verses 8-11; The Lord's Day (The Millennium)

Continuing on in the great book of Revelation. Revelation means to reveal/uncover/unveil these truths to us for the end-times. So, that is what we're going to do. This is an important study as we begin to set the frame work for the whole book in the first place.Thank you for taking a look †


(Revelation 1:8-11) "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.


(This is very important for us here in the Words Christ gives us. They will be unique in that He is making huge points to us-ward here in the end-times. Which is = Now and current, He is there. Which was = Christ is God in the flesh. Which is to come = The second coming/advent. Covering all. As Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever).


9I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.


(John is our brother in Christ. A companion, right there with us. He has been there he knows what it's like. And way more than most of us. Because of that we look to it and see what they went through. Tribulation here is general trouble a Christian will go through in life. As we are not of this world, and people make life tough. Patience a key word here as well. It will be used many times. Including those who will be delivered up during the great tribulation. Do they physically die? No they keep that patience within and hold firm to Christ not bowing to satan. To be delivered up death means to be handed to satan, put right in front of him to be mortally inflicted. Meaning he wants your soul. Let's take a look:


These are the "some" delivered up directly to satan while he is claiming to be Christ to be a testimony against him, exposing him. No fear allowed here. They are coming locked and loaded with the Gospel Armour  Christ approves of 2 churches as we will continually see. The other 5 are lukewarm thus part of the famine as we went over yesterday from the first trumpet. Hail mixed with fire and blood. Meaning lukewarm on account of not being the blood of Christ. Not the right salvation.


(Luke 21:17-19) "And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.


18But there shall not an hair of your head perish.


19In your patience possess ye your souls."


Okay, let's look at the some of Smyrna. The same "some" here from Luke 21.


Luke 21:16, "And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death."


They will overcome that second death here. Which means to be mortally inflicted and dead. The death of the soul. That is what it means.


(Revelation 2:10-11) "Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.


11He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death."


Who says this? The Holy Spirit. Not following and learning this? It ain't the Holy Spirit).
Okay, we got that. What the whole book of Revelation is about. For us to be filled with this Word and to overcome


To verse 10,


10I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,


(The Lord's Day = The Millennium. The 1,000 years. As a day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as a day; II Peter 3:8; Psalm 90:4. I wish I could put Psalm 90:4 in this study but for the sake of length. Please take a look. So deep and talking about just these end-times. Obviously, John had to go to the future in the Holy Spirit to get the future events. You certainly don't go backwards or stay where you are).


11Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea."


(Two times in 4 verses. The first and the last. All inclusive. Christ is letting us know who is in charge for our sake. 7 churches = 7 always stands for 7 spiritual completeness. We have 7 of everything. 7 trumpets to 7 continents which is very important to note as we get further along. The Kingdom/dominions of the world. See the church was to be the light to all 7 continents = the world).


Okay, we'll conclude this study here. Amen

Revelation 1; Verses 12-16; Christ' Appearance Before the Churches

Continuing on in the amazing book of Revelation. Revelation means to uncover/unveil/reveal, the end-times events for us. To be sealed and filled with the truth. Now is the time. Now is the time the details become more clear. So, let's stick with it. Exactly what THE LORD wants us to do. Thank you for taking a look †


(Revelation 1:12-16) "And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;


(The candlesticks are of course the Churches. Exactly, whole the book of Revelation is to).

(Revelation 1:20) "The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches."


(Notice the right hand here. Always symbolic for power and doing right in the Bible).


13And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

This is how we're to look at Christ.


(Right there in the middle of them. Showing us where it flows from and we're able to meet in the middle as well, according to Christ' Words. That garment of course is the garment of salvation and vengeance per Isaiah 59:17. Golden girdle for truth and righteousness. Faithfulness from the very loins, the fruit of his loins, spiritually speaking here).

14His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;


White = purity. Head and hairs = the mind. Pure conscience. This is important, why? Eyes flame with fire = righteous indignation. Important because your psycho babblers who call themselves Christians are signing Christ and righteous indignation up for anger management. I suppose they are pure and He is not?


15And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.


(As if they have. He was tested. Wherever He walks He is bringing the fire, God is a consuming fire. The Holy Spirit. But here, the sound of many waters. The waters for cool, calm, and collective, soothing. Many waters also important because God is showing Babylon the truth here. As the waters are the people where Babylon sits in the negative. For every positive there is a negative. Revelation 17:15).


16And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength."


(Right hand of power once again. He is on control of the 7 angels. Remember, 7 always stand for spiritual completeness. His countenance as the sun. Bright, energy, solar, full of life. The two-edged sword of course because He is the Word of God that expose all darkness because HE is the light. You are going to want a suntan here. To be covered with that strength as well. Okay little joke. Hope you enjoyed that post).


Amen

Revelation 1; Verses 17-20; Seven Stars; Seven Candlesticks Explained

Finishing up the awesome chapter of Revelation 1. Revelation means to reveal/uncover/unveil ALL truth to us. Nothing hidden here. Thank you for taking a look †


(Revelation 1:17-20) "And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:


(John faints here. This is huge as Christ is making the point of He picks us up off the ground with that right hand of power. This is huge in that God shows us He does not want us to faint in fear as in scared and we're dead people walking. Because what John is about to see and write for us is a call to stand for Christ. Notice many times in the end-times Christ tells us were not to faint as well. Like running out of energy falling to the ground and cannot get back up).

18I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.


This is huge in combination with the previous verse. Who holds the keys really in finality? In control of all things? Absolutely not satan! Christ holds the keys, This is why we do not fear. He is in control. Exactly what Christ is showing us. We hold the choice in which door we will take. The amazing thing about Christ holding the keys as well, we have the choice but when you give it over to Him, He is the one doing the driving in that sense. Guess what? HE does own the road


19Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;


(Here you have it. Write them down for all. To be studied and learned for future generations down to the end-times generation here).


20The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches."


(There is no guess work in Revelation. It usually interprets itself. Where it does not we look at the spiritual meaning in the characteristic of the symbols used. For example, when the word blood is used it is talking about the blood of Christ in the positive sense. In the negative sense for satan and it not being the blood of Christ always with negative implications in that verse. So keep that in mind no matter the symbol(s) used). Every symbol used will be in OT or the Gospels. All throughout Scripture. Very key to look at the weather events He gives us as the spiritual conditions, or you will never understand the book of Revelation. The signs of the times).


Why does God use symbols? To give us the characteristics to give us more that can be written in words. Not only doing that relates to words it gives us the action(s) as well. Where there can be no mistake. You are getting a two for one if you will. Kind of like a, "but one get one free." I really want to stress the importance why God uses symbols. Not for confusion, but ALL for our benefit. The simplicity but yet depth of Him and His Word(s). That is an amazing and awing thing right there.


Amen †

Ezekiel 38; Verses 10-12; Gog/Magog (cont)

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(Ezekiel 38:10-12) "Thus saith the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into thy mind, and thou shalt think an evil thought:


Now we are during the great tribulation here. satan has claimed to be Christ/God we're getting the other angle. While much of the world is in la la land worshiping satan as Christ/God thinking there is world peace.


Russia has turned back to regroup and realign with a coalition here to come again those of the tribes of Israel here in America. Prophesied 2600 years ago if your not interested in God's Word now you never will be. Russia was no power house back then to say the least. America being the biggest superpower to ever live in peace without fear from her enemies. Now we're getting into what is more than likely going to be Putin's mind here. How fake is this guys Christianity? Speaks volumes and a good study is the doctrine he believes in. As it turns out it's against God. So keep that in mind.

(Let's just fix who this is once again. We already did in verse 8, the mountains of Israel).

(Ezekiel 38:14) "Therefore, son of man, prophesy and say unto Gog, Thus saith the Lord GOD; In that day when my people of Israel dwelleth safely, shalt thou not know it?

(Always in Scripture you always have to take note of the people of Israel, which are in two houses till they are joined back together. That is the whole house of Israel, and the house of Judah).

11And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates,

(Now we're going to see in part Russia's goal here. They want the market on trade. They want what they cannot have not deserve here. The godless Russian government. Russia's land amount to about 9% of the total area they have used for agricultural. What we have here is them trying to steal God's blessing from HIS people. We've always had open borders. We've never had the need for anything up different until these very troubles times of the end).

12To take a spoil, and to take a prey (stolen); to turn thine hand upon the desolate places that are now inhabited, and upon the people that are gathered out of the nations, which have gotten cattle and goods, that dwell in the midst of the land. "

(And so it is. What else? the love of money without God. As it turns out they are no different than those who worship satan)?

(America's privately owned land all together 1/4th of it is used for graving livestock).

Russia's livestock, meat and dairy products (beef and dairy cows) have seen a giant decline since the 90's and continue to do so. Relying heavy on imports. Of course, not from the U.S.

Put all that together and it's not hard to figure out, the amazing depth and truth of God's Word. Have you read it? Are you interested?

In the next post we will look into the others (aligning with some arabs) that want to join the Russian lead "party" here.

Amen †