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CONFIRMING BIBLICAL TRUTH
SECTION II - SPECIAL ARTICLES/ BOOK REVIEWS
IN THIS SECTION:
· WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE DIE? (WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS)
· WHAT’S IN A NAME?
· "BOB PIERCE - THIS ONE THING I DO" - A BOOKREVIEW/SUMMARY
· "THE HIDDEN CODES OF THE BIBLE" - A BOOK REVIEW/SUMMARY
· "SIGNS OF THE TIME” - A BOOK REVIEW/SUMMARY
INTERESTING INFORMATION 2/11/2026
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The following material is provided for information purposes only. Any conclusions or opinions formed should be based on the principles as outlined in Acts 17:11. The material is intended for use as a witnessing tool and to keep you informed so you will not be unaware (Luke 21:34) of what is happening according to Scripture’s
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“However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find any faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8b)
Ezekiel 34:2 “Shepherd, feed the Flock
“THE BLESSED HOPE”
Pastor Len McLaughlin, Heritage Church, McKinney, Tx
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – “ In creation we see God’s hand; in redemption we see His heart “– OUR DAILY BREAD
SUMMARY OF ARTICLES
· TU B’SHVAT — Celebrating God’s Creation in the year to come
· What happens when we stop eagerly waiting for Christ?
· Stunning artifact confirms biblical account of moses
· GOD’S PLANS WILL PREVAIL
INTERESTING ARTICLES
TU B’SHVAT — CELEBRATING GOD’S CREATION IN THE YEAR TO COME
Charisma News – Feb. We all celebrate the start of a New Year on January 1. And as you probably know, the start of the New Year on the Jewish calendar is observed on Rosh Hashanah. But did you know that the Jewish people also celebrate another New Year?
It’s called Tu B’Shvat, the “New Year for Trees,” and it carries a message for all people of faith, Christian or Jew: God is still growing things, even when we can’t see it.
What Is Tu B’Shvat?
Tu B’Shvat (pronounced too bish-VAT) is celebrated on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat. In Jewish tradition, it marks the beginning of a new cycle of growth for trees in the Land of Israel. In Bible times, it served a practical purpose: it helped determine the age of fruit trees and how produce was tithed as commanded by God.
Over time, Tu B’Shvat became a celebration of God’s Creation and a reminder of His blessings that come from the land. Many Jewish families observe Tu B’Shvat by eating fruit—especially fruit associated with Israel—and by planting trees.
Tu B’Shvat is a day that invites gratitude, reflection, and hope. It’s also filled with biblical symbolism, as God’s Word often uses trees to teach us about our faith
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Why Trees Matter in the Bible
Scripture is filled with images of trees and fruitfulness. In Psalm 1, the righteous person is said to be “like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season.” That phrase “in season” is important. It reminds us that fruitfulness does not happen instantly, and growth is not always immediate. God works in seasons.
Tu B’Shvat arrives at a time when trees may look bare and lifeless, especially in colder climates. But Jewish tradition teaches that even when nothing seems to be happening on the outside, the process of new life has already begun on the inside. The sap starts to rise. The roots strengthen. The tree prepares for the fruit to come.
Our spiritual growth happens the same way. There are seasons when we may not feel strong, joyful, or especially “fruitful.” But that doesn’t mean God is absent; He is still there, preparing us and strengthening us.
How to Apply Tu B’Shvat to Your Faith
Although Tu B’Shvat is a Jewish holiday, it offers timeless wisdom for Christians as well—especially those who want to better understand the Jewish roots of their faith. Its themes and traditions can inspire us all.
Some choose to plant something—a tree, flowers, or even a small herb garden—as a reminder that growth takes time. Others use the day as a moment to pray for spiritual rootedness and ask God to deepen their faith for the year ahead.
It can also be a wonderful time to read passages of Scripture that connect faith to fruitfulness, such as Psalm 1 and Jeremiah 17. God’s Word reminds us that our lives are meant to bear fruit, and that fruit grows out of deep roots.
Finally, Tu B’Shvat offers an invitation to bless others. Fruit, in the biblical sense, is not only about personal growth; it’s also about what our lives produce for others—compassion, generosity, and courage. Sometimes the most meaningful fruit we bear is the good we do when no one is watching.
A Fresh Start for Creation… and for Us
Tu B’Shvat also offers something important for people of faith in today’s world: a deeper appreciation for God’s Word, the Bible. Scripture was first given and entrusted to the people of Israel. The covenants, the prophets, and the promises of God came through the Jewish people. And through God’s gifts, we all can gain perspective, gratitude, and a deeper understanding of the faith we hold dear.
At a time when antisemitism is rising and hatred is growing louder, it matters more than ever for Christians to stand with God’s people. Tu B’Shvat may be a celebration of trees, but it is also a celebration of life, faithfulness, and fruit that comes in season. As you step into the year ahead, remember that even if your life feels like winter right now, God is still working. With deep roots in Him, you will bear fruit—at the right time, and in the right way.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE STOP EAGERLY WAITING FOR CHRIST?
Charisma News – Feb. 9, 2026 -- For many Christians, the Second Coming of Jesus is either a distant doctrine or a confusing controversy. But ministry leader John Bevere says Scripture presents it as something far more personal and far more urgent. If Christ’s return is one of the most emphasized themes in the New Testament, he asks, why does it feel so absent from modern Christian conversation?
In a recent message, Bevere challenged believers to reconsider not just what they believe about the end times, but how that belief is shaping their daily lives.
More Than a Timeline
Bevere argues that prophecy was never meant to be reduced to speculation about timelines, disasters or symbolic imagery. Instead, he says its primary purpose is transformation.
Too often, Christians treat the Second Coming as a future event to debate rather than a coming reality that purifies the heart. Scripture repeatedly speaks of “eagerly waiting” for Christ’s appearing. According to Bevere, that posture is not optional. It is formative.
When believers assume the Lord’s return is far off, spiritual drift often follows. Jesus Himself warned about the servant who says in his heart that the master delays. Over time, delay breeds distraction.
Why So Much Confusion?
Part of the problem, Bevere suggests, is fragmentation. He compares prophetic Scripture to a puzzle. Looking at a few scattered pieces can produce confident but incorrect conclusions. Only when the whole picture is assembled does clarity emerge.
Rather than avoiding difficult passages, he encourages diligent study and patient inquiry. The early church did not shy away from prophetic teaching. Instead, they discussed it openly and frequently, allowing the full counsel of Scripture to shape their understanding.
Avoidance, he warns, produces indifference. Inquiry produces vision.
What Fuels Eager Expectation?
At the center of Bevere’s message is a question: Where does your mind go when it is not required to focus on work or responsibility?
Colossians commands believers to set their minds on things above. Bevere notes that earthly responsibilities matter, but they should be glances, not anchors. What dominates the neutral spaces of the heart reveals where it is set.
Without prophetic vision, Scripture says people cast off restraint. With vision, discipline becomes purposeful. Just as an athlete trains for a prize or a builder labors toward a finished design, eternal perspective fuels endurance.
Not Just an Event, but a Wedding
Perhaps Bevere’s most striking reframing is this: the Second Coming is not merely an event. It is a reunion.
Christ is portrayed as a Bridegroom eagerly awaiting His Bride. When believers see His return as the climax of a love story rather than a calendar date, anticipation replaces anxiety.
The question, then, is not simply whether Jesus is coming. It is whether His people are living like they believe He is.
And perhaps the clearest diagnostic remains this: When your mind is at rest, where does it drift?
STUNNING ARTIFACT CONFIRMS BIBLICAL ACCOUNT OF MOSES
Charism News – Aug. 24, 2025 -- History just keeps proving that the Bible is not only real, but is the only way to the Truth.
According to Fox News, a 3,800-year-old discovery in the Egyptian desert was just made, giving us direct proof of Moses’ existence. As the site noted, “two-etchings were found at Serabit el-Khadim, an ancient turquoise mining site in the Sinai Desert.” This is the location where Jewish workers were found in the Middle Bronze Age. It is believed that these artifacts are from the time period between 1800 and 1600 B.C.
The writing on these inscriptions says “Zot M’Moshe” and “Ne’um Moshe,” which means “This is from Moses,” and “Declaration of Moses.” Further, they used the word “El,” which is linked to descriptions of God in the Old Testament in connection with Abraham.
Epigraphist, Michael S. Bar-Ron told Fox that these inscriptions also pointed to a rebuke of those who followed paganism. If the inscriptions are verified by scholars, they would be the “…earliest written mention of Moses outside of the Bible.”
Discoveries like this remind us that God continues to pull back the veil of history, confirming His Word in tangible ways. What the world often dismisses as myth, God reveals as fact. Each stone, each inscription, each artifact testifies to the unshakable reality that the Bible is not just an ancient book—it is the living Word of God.
As the world digs deeper, we can be assured that the truth of Scripture will continue to rise to the surface, proving once again that our God reigns and His Word endures forever.
GOD’S PLANS WILL PREVAIL
Rebellion against God produces heartache.
Related Scripture
Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 4:2, Bible in a Year, Numbers 3-5, Jonah 1:1-17
Jonah fled toward Tarshish to escape God’s plan. Perhaps the prophet thought that ignoring a divine command would cause the Lord to withdraw or change it. Instead, God dramatically intervened in Jonah’s life until he submitted.
Jonah believed he had good reason to be reluctant. The Ninevites were a brutal civilization determined to conquer Israel. So walking across the city while crying, “Nineveh will be overthrown” was a frightening thought. And, as the prophet later revealed, he worried that God would spare the city if the people repented (Jonah 4:2). Jonah wanted them destroyed for what they had done to his people. His reasons for fleeing seemed right in his own eyes. But God was not deterred.
There’s no justification for rebellion. God desires our obedience. He has reasons for asking us to take a specific action, and His purposes are always good.
The Lord doesn’t change His plan to suit our purpose. Rather, He’ll use events, people, circumstances, and the prompting of the Holy Spirit to move us into the center of His will. For your own benefit, go willingly. You may not particularly like the task God assigns, but if He wants it done, then trust that it must be worthwhile.
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INTERESTING INFORMATION 2/4/2026
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The following material is provided for information purposes only. Any conclusions or opinions formed should be based on the principles as outlined in Acts 17:11. The material is intended for use as a witnessing tool and to keep you informed so you will not be unaware (Luke 21:34) of what is happening according to Scripture’s
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“However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find any faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8b)
Ezekiel 34:2 “Shepherd, feed the Flock
GOD’S ORDER FOR MANKIND
In Gen. 7:2, the Lord establishes mankind’s order as ”A male and a Female”. (1) It reaffirms God’s original intention for Man’s responsibility as leader of the family and (2) as a one man and one woman “given in Marriage” order in the procreation process. (Two Men or two Women cannot Procreate) - (Footnote to the Nelson Study Bible, NKJV)
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – “The end result of tested faith is a purified heart and a strengthened faith” - Our Daily Bread
SUMMARY OF ARTICLES
· 10 habits for a healthy, holistic and happy life
· Jesus Boat discovery confirms the Bible’s accuracy in Sea of Galilee
· Is there Life on other Planets?
· ABRAHAM’S GREATEST TEST
ARTICLES
10 HABITS FOR A HEALTHY, HOLISTIC AND HAPPY LIFE
Charisma News -Feb. 2, 2-26 - As January draws to a close, many people are already discovering that good intentions alone are not enough to sustain meaningful change. The early momentum of a new year can fade quickly without clear direction and consistent habits. In a recent episode of Focal Point, longtime minister Larry Tomczak offered practical, biblically grounded guidance to help believers establish rhythms that last well beyond the first few weeks of the year.
Drawing from decades of ministry experience, Tomczak outlined 10 habits designed to cultivate a healthy, holistic and genuinely happy life.
1. Seek God first each day
Tomczak stresses the importance of beginning each day in God’s presence. Setting aside time for prayer and Scripture before daily demands helps establish spiritual focus, clarity and peace that shape the rest of the day.
2. Commit to obeying the Ten Commandments
Rather than presenting God’s commands as legalistic rules, Tomczak describes them as timeless principles that protect life, relationships and moral clarity. He notes that obedience leads to personal stability and healthier communities.
3. Cultivate contentment and gratitude
Contentment, Tomczak explains, is a learned discipline. By practicing thankfulness in every season, believers guard their hearts against discouragement and develop a steady joy rooted in trust in God.
4. Walk humbly as a servant
Using Jesus’ example, Tomczak highlights humility as a posture of service. True humility is expressed through practical acts of love and a willingness to put others first in everyday life.
5. Practice generosity
Generosity is framed as a habit that brings freedom and spiritual health. Tomczak warns that stinginess leads to inward focus, while open-handed giving reflects faith in God’s provision and produces lasting fruit.
6. Discover and use your God-given gifts
Tomczak encourages believers to intentionally identify and develop their spiritual gifts. Those gifts, he says, are meant to be used for God’s glory and the benefit of others, not hidden or neglected.
7. Prioritize healthy sleep
Adequate rest is presented as essential rather than optional. Tomczak encourages believers to establish calming nighttime routines and to trust God for peaceful sleep as part of a balanced life.
8. Observe a regular day of rest
Tomczak emphasizes the importance of a weekly Sabbath rhythm. A consistent day of rest restores energy, sharpens focus and protects against burnout over the long term.
9. Feed your faith and renew your mind
Faith grows through consistent exposure to God’s Word. Tomczak urges believers to build daily habits that strengthen spiritual confidence and align thinking with biblical truth.
10. Commit to healthy living
Physical health, Tomczak notes, supports longevity and effectiveness. Regular exercise and wise eating are framed as acts of stewardship that help believers serve God with strength and endurance. Building Habits That Last
As the calendar moves beyond January, Tomczak’s message serves as a reminder that lasting change is built through consistency, not intensity. By cultivating these habits, believers can move forward with renewed purpose, steady faith and confidence that God honors a life aligned with wisdom, balance and obedience.
‘JESUS BOAT’ DISCOVERY CONFIRMS THE BIBLE’S ACCURACY IN THE SEA OF GALILEE
Historical discoveries continue to confirm the truth of the Bible, and they seem to be accelerating as archaeological tools and technology improve. One of the most striking finds tied to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ is the so-called “Jesus Boat” uncovered in the Sea of Galilee.
In 1986, a severe drought lowered the lake’s shoreline near Magdala, revealing the remains of a large wooden vessel. Amateur archaeologists Moshe and Yuval Lufan of Kibbutz Ginosar noticed iron nails in the mud and began to dig, only to find an oval-shaped boat buried for nearly 2,000 years.
“It’s a 2,000-year-old boat from the Sea of Galilee, the type mentioned in the Gospels, and sized for about 12 people,” biblical archaeology expert Danny Herman told the Daily Mail. “You can actually connect it to one of the most famous stories every Christian knows, the account of Jesus walking on water and calming the storm on the lake.”
A Link to the Gospels
Carbon-14 testing placed the cedar-planked vessel in the first century, aligning with the era of Christ. Its flat-bottomed design was ideal for fishing in shallow waters, and evidence of repairs with cheaper wood suggest it belonged to poor fishermen, much like the disciples themselves.
Archaeologists also found a cooking pot and an oil lamp buried in the same silt layer, further hinting at night journeys. “The oil lamp found near the boat suggests it was used for a night journey, just like the Gospel story of Jesus calming the sea,” Herman noted.
The Gospel accounts in Matthew 14, Mark 6 and John 6 describe the disciples battling storm winds on the Sea of Galilee before Jesus approached them, walking on the water. When Peter stepped out to meet Him but began to sink, Jesus reached out His hand and said, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” The Bible records that they landed at Gennesaret—the same region where the boat was discovered. “They landed at Gennesaret, the ancient name for Ginosar, almost exactly where the boat was found,” Herman said.
A Race Against Time
The excavation was nearly lost to rising waters after months of drought gave way to heavy rains. A double rainbow appeared as the vessel was lifted, a detail that many tied to divine symbolism. Archaeologist Shelley Wachsmann described the 12-day excavation as a “delicate process,” with workers encasing the fragile wood in fiberglass and foam before floating it to safety.
For 16 years, conservators replaced the mud with a transparent chemical to preserve the structure. Since 2000, the boat has been displayed at the Yigal Allon Museum in Ginosar, drawing Christian pilgrims from around the world.
Prophecy and Discovery
While archaeologists caution that no one can prove Jesus ever stepped inside this boat, Herman said: “It’s not just an archaeological find; it’s tied to the most famous story of Jesus on the lake. While I can’t prove it’s the boat, it’s certainly the type used in that story.”
Finds like this should cause us to pause and reflect. The book of Daniel speaks of a time when “knowledge shall increase” (Dan. 12:4). Could the accelerating pace of discoveries tied to Scripture be part of that prophecy? As we draw closer to the return of Jesus Christ, will more evidence of His life and ministry be uncovered for us to see?
The question placed before us is the same one faced by the disciples on the Sea of Galilee: do we trust Him, or do we doubt?
IS THERE LIFE ON OTHER PLANETS?
Charisma News – Feb. 25m 2024 -- There has been more and more news about UFOs and aliens. Since there have been sightings for over 50 years with little said, "Why now?" We see that even Christians have begun to voice belief in alien beings and life on other planets. But the Bible is clear that there is no life on other planets. The Bible proves that life exists only on the earth. What exactly does it say? First, it says that God is always described as the God of the Earth, and not the God of other planets.
· "The God of the whole earth shall He be called" (Isa.54:5b, KJV).
· "He is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath" (Josh. 2:11c).
· "Thou hast made heaven and earth" (Isa. 37:16c).
God's Word also says the earth is inhabited. It never says other planets are inhabited. God specifically created life only on this planet (Gen. 1), and created man to dwell on it.
· "Since the day that God created man upon the earth" (Deut. 4:32g).
· I have made the earth, and created man on it" (Isa. 45:12a).
· Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named" (Eph. 3:15).
And Psalm 115:16 reads, "The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's: but the earth has He given to the children of men." Job 7:1 says, "Is there not an appointed time for man upon earth?" God didn't say that He gave other planets to the children of men, but only the earth.
In Genesis 1:14 we read that planets were created "for signs, seasons, days and years." This does not indicate that planets were created for any other purpose. Then God said, "Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years."
The Bible also repeatedly tells us that Jesus came into the world to save sinners. He did not come to save any other being on any other planet. Salvation through Christ is only for human beings, who are descendants of Adam on the earth.
· "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" (1 Tim. 1:15b).
· “The Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world" (1 John 4:14b).
· "God sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him" (1 John 4:9b).
Look at Romans 5:12, where it says, "As by one man's sin entered the world and death by sin." There is no death anywhere else but on earth, no sin before man, no blood shed before man, no death before Abel (Read also Luke 11:50-51; Rom. 12; 2 Cor. 5:21).
Another thing to understand is that God's attention is only on the earth and human beings.
· "For He looks to the end of the earth" (Job 28:24a, NKJV).
· "For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong" (2 Chron. 16:9a).
· "The whole earth is full of His glory" (Isa. 6:3b).
· "For the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord" (Isa. 11:9b).
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Let's look at talk of extraterrestrials. If they were real, they would have a sin problem and be in need of redemption. The problem is that they would have no Savior. Why? Because Jesus has no power to forgive sins off the earth even if there were life on other planets.
· "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" (1 Tim. 1:15b). "Look unto Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth!" (Isa. 45:22a).
· "The Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins" (Matt. 9:6b, KJV).
Also look at how Jesus is described in the Bible. Jesus became the God-man, not the God-alien. He is called "the last Adam." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.
· "The first man Adam became a living being" (1 Cor. 15:45b).
Jesus Christ died only once, rose again and paid for the sins of mankind. He died only for those who live on the earth, and no place else, as written in the Word:
· "for this He did once for all when He offered up himself" (Heb. 7:27b).
· "Once at the end of the ages, He has appeared to put away sin" (Heb. 9:26b). "the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all" (Heb. 10:10).
The Bible never describes life on other planets. God is the God of the earth alone, a place He created for mankind to dwell. He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ to die for our sin.
ABRAHAM’S GREATEST TEST
Obedience to God often collides with reason.
Related Scripture
Genesis 22:1-24, Hebrews 11:17-19¸Bible in a Year¸Leviticus 11-13¸Genesis 22:1-24
Abraham faced one of the greatest tests of obedience recorded in Scripture: God asked him to sacrifice his son. It’s hard to imagine the confusion and pain this must have caused. However, Abraham set out to comply. His response teaches us some important lessons about trusting our heavenly Father:
Obedience often collides with reason. After telling Abraham he’d have descendants too numerous to count, God asked him to sacrifice Isaac, the boy who was to be the father of the promised line. Though the instruction seemed illogical, Abraham trusted God to keep His word (Hebrews 11:17-19).
Obedience means leaving the consequences to God. Abraham’s words and actions indicate he believed in divine sovereignty. On taking Isaac to Mount Moriah, he told his servants, “I and the lad will go over there; and we will worship and return to you” (Gen. 22:5). He didn’t say, “I will return” but expressed the sure hope that both would come back. He fully expected that the Lord would somehow restore the boy in order to keep His pledge (Gen. 22:13-14).
Have you faced any tests of obedience in your life? Pray for help to trust God, no matter what the outcome may be.
SECTION II - SPECIAL ARTICLES/ BOOK REVIEWS
IN THIS SECTION:
· WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE DIE? (WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS)
· WHAT’S IN A NAME?
· "BOB PIERCE - THIS ONE THING I DO" - A BOOKREVIEW/SUMMARY
· "THE HIDDEN CODES OF THE BIBLE" - A BOOK REVIEW/SUMMARY
· "SIGNS OF THE TIME” - A BOOK REVIEW/SUMMARY
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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE DIE?
By D.E. Davis
For Christians, we are told in Scripture in 2Cr 5:8 that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. For those who turn away from God, we are told that they are eternally separated from God and go to a place called Hell. Rev 14:11 says that the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever.
The question that everyone ponders is: What really happens after we die? Do we just lay dormant until the Lord takes us to be with him or until judgement is handed out at the Great White Throne as called out in Rev. 20:11? Are we conscience? Do we feel, touch, think, recognize loved ones, know what is happening around us? All questions that we have ask ourselves, no doubt, at some time in our life.
My own personal review of the Scriptures has led me to believe that after we die, even though our body may be dead and buried, our Spirit is alive and fully conscience. Chuck Missler likens this state of conscienceness to the software that runs the Computer; once the hardware goes, the software remains intact and available for further applications.
There are two illustrations in the Bible that makes it clear as to what happens after death, when we're in the spirit.
The first one is illustrated in the Luke account of Lazarus and the rich man in Chapter 16. After death, Lazarus, a man of God, is escorted into Abraham’s Bosom, a holding compartment in Hell for the Believers prior to the Cross. The non-believing rich man was "buried" and went into a separate compartment in Hell (Hades), apart from Abraham’s Bosom, where he was in Torment according to Scripture. Both were in a Spirit state; yet by the account, they could see each other and speak to each other.
The second account is in Revelation, where John is taken (in the Spirit) to Heaven to see those things that shall come to pass prior to the return of Jesus Christ to the Earth, or Second Coming (not the Rapture).
I had to conclude from the study, based on the following Scripture, that all of the senses we have here on earth will be with us throughout eternity, even unto death.
· THE ABILITY TO LOOK/SEE - Luke 16:23;Rev. 1:12;4:1,4; 5:1,2; 6:1,2,8,9; 7:1,2; 8:2; 9:1,17; 10:1,5; 13:1,2,3;14:1,6; 15:1,2; 16:13; 17:3,6; 18:1; 19:11,17,19; 20:1,4,11,12; 21:1,2,22; 22:8
· THE ABILITY TO HEAR - Rev. 1:10; 4:1; 5:11; 6:1,3,5,6,7; 7:4; 9:13,16; 10:4,8; 12:10; 14:2,13; 16:1,5,7; 18:4; 19:1,6; 21: 3; 22:8
· THE ABILITY TO BEHOLD ( to obtain knowledge of: understand: perceive) - Rev. 5:6,11; 6:5,8,12; 7:9; 8:13; 13:11
· THE ABILITY TO REASON - Luke 16:30
· THE ABILITY TO CRY (even though there will be no more crying in Heaven) - Rev. 5:4,5; Luke 16:24
· THE ABILITY TO SPEAK - Rev. 5:13; 10:9; 21:6,15; Luke 16:24, 29,30,31
· THE ABILITY TO FEEL/TOUCH - Luke 16:23, 24,25
· THE ABILITY TO REMEMBER - Luke 16:25
· THE ABILITY TO WONDER - Rev. 17:6
· THE ABILITY TO WRITE - Rev. 1:11; 10:4; 19:9
· THE ABILITY TO QUESTION - Rev. 7:13
· THE ABILITY TO TAKE (THE BOOK/ROD) - Rev. 10:8,9,10
· THE ABILITY TO FALL (ON KNEES) - Rev. 19:10; 22:8
· THE ABILITY TO STAND - Rev. 13:1
· THE ABILITY TO WORSHIP - Rev. 19:10; 22:8
· THE ABILITY TO PERFORM TASKS - Rev. 11:1
God has promised in 1 Thess 4:16 and 1 Cor. 15:52,53 that one day, we shall be reunited with Him in body and will be transformed and conformed to Him - in the twinkling of an eye. We are also told in Scripture that we shall see Him face to face- see the Lamb that was slain for you and me. We know by His Word, that we will Praise Him, Worship Him and Rule with Him.
One thing in the study that I found extremely fascinating was the difference in treatment between Lazarus and the non-believing rich man. Scripture says that Lazarus was escorted to Heaven by an Angel, but there is no indication in Scripture about how the rich man arrived at Hell. Could it be that God had a specific purpose why He chose not to tell us in Scripture?
Finally, knowing that others may have varying interpretations of these Scriptures, I strongly urge you to review the Scriptures yourselves to determine what you find as the truth according to God’s Word.
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
For those who wish you had some other name because you don't like the name you were given, you had better think twice. It is most likely that the name your parents picked out for you was not their choice but God's choice. Let’ s face it, the word of the Lord is true. That's why in Eph. 1:4, God proclaimed that He had chosen us from before the very beginning of the world.
If you follow the Genealogy of Adam in Genesis, Chapter 5 (*) you will receive an insight into what importance God put in names - It's an exciting message:
Genealogy Meaning
Adam Man
Seth Appointed
Enosh Mortal
Kenan Sorrow
Mahalalel The blessed God
Jared Shall come down
Enoch Teaching
Methuselah His Death shall bring
Lamech The Despairing
Noah Rest, Comfort
Now let us look at God’s Plan for Redemption:
"Man (is) appointed mortal sorrow; (but) the Blessed God shall come down teaching (that) His death shall bring (the) despairing rest."
Let us now look at the Genealogy of Abraham (*):
Genealogy Meaning
Abraham Predestination
Isaac Called
Jacob Justified
Joseph Glorified
(*) Source: Chuck Missler’s Briefing package: “A Walk Thru the Bible”
WELL YOU SAY! BUT THAT WAS ALL OLD TESTAMENT AND WOULDN'T BE APPLICABLE FOR TODAY - WOULD IT?
Well, let us see.................. As a Christian, did God not choose you by name at the same time he chose Adam, Seth, Enosh, Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph - before the very foundation of the world? If God had a purpose for their name, would you expect anything less for your name since He chose you at the same time?
As a Christian, You ought to thank God daily that you, by your given name, was written in the Lamb's book of life before the very foundation of the world and that you will be a partaker in all the promises of Rev 21:27.
Within the last couple of years, researchers have found many startling discoveries through the use of super computers, specifically, hidden codes that God supernaturally placed within the Hebrew text of the Bible. Over 2000 years ago, the names of historical and current leader’s names were placed in the Bible. Such names as Adolph Hitler, Eichmann, Arafat, Peres, Rabin, Rabin's murderer Amir, Ben-Zion Netanyahu, Saddan Hussein, George Bush, Schwarzkoph, Peter Arnet (CNN), Timithy McVeigh, Bill Clinton.
Do you think that God would limit His calling out to just those who had a highly visible historical impact on this world? There is no doubt that He had a purpose in doing this, if nothing else, just to get your attention that He is the Creator; that He alone knows the beginning from the end.
It is my firm belief that as we advance further with our computer technology and peel back the layers of the Hebrew text of the scriptures, we will make many more startling and exciting discoveries. One being that God has written each and every one of our names in His Word.
HERE IS WHAT GOD SAID: Isaiah 66:22 "For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the LORD, so shall your seed and your name remain."
BOOK REVIEW by D. E. Davis (September 1997)
BOB PIERCE -"THIS ONE THING I DO"
By Franklin Graham with Jeanette Lockerbie
It is amazing the worlds that open up to an individual, once the Power of the Holy Spirit comes upon him. Just three years ago, where once I was blind to Missions, to all the inspired men and women God has called to service and the multitude of people all over the world who have been saved, new worlds are ever opening to me to see how awesome the power of God is in our Christian lives.
Such was the power and strength of faith Bob Pierce had in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is difficult for me to even attempt to assess where God has put Bob along with other past great men of the faith, but from what I read about his life with Christ, he certainly had his eyes focused on Jesus! I personally feel inadequate and humbled to even put in words, my thoughts about this man. Bob was a man Blessed by God. I feel sad that I never had an opportunity to know him, but look forward to meeting him one day in heaven.
If ever there was a verse of scripture that represented Bob Pierce, it had to be the title of this book as taken from Philippians 3:13,14 ".......this one thing I do,....I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Jesus Christ."
Bob was raised in Los Angeles and at the age of 12, gave his life to Christ and was baptized in the Nazarene Church. "God simply called me to give my heart to Jesus, and I followed Him." He died in 1978 of leukemia but lived his life for Christ in between in between those dates as if Christ was coming tomorrow and he still had to witness to the whole world before dawn broke. Throughout his career, he dedicated his life mainly to Missions and over the years was responsible for founding such World re-noun programs as "World Vision", an organization dedicated to meeting the emergency needs in crisis areas such as Korea after the Korean war. During that time of need, he established a Korean Orphanage, serving over 30 thousand Korean war orphans. Bob was also responsible for starting the World re-noun Korean Orphan's Choir. As an outgrowth of "World Vision" he founded "World Medical Mission" which covered all emergency medical needs in countries all over the world which had no medical facilities. He was also founder of "Samaritan's Purse" and organization dedicated to funding World emergency need, no matter where they were. These organizations are still meeting the needs of those in crisis today.
If his work through these organizations was not enough, he became a United Nations War Correspondent during World War II; was Co-founder for "Youth for Christ"; and became a Motion Picture producer/Radio program host, author and a lecturer, but first and last, he always considered himself an evangelist! Even though Bob knew that he was "extraordinarily gifted by God, he was never impressed with himself - he considered himself just an earthly vessel, available at all times for the exclusive use of the Lord".
In his own words, he had "many flaws, failings but had abundant faith in God who lives and cares about people."
If I had to pick four areas of the Christian life that I feel truly represented Bob Pierce, they would be 1) Unwavering Faith, 2) Compassion for others, 3) Obedience to God and 4) Commitment to accomplish the Will of God in his life.
From the Beginning, Bob knew his calling was for Missions to the Asian Countries. His first mission led him through Hawaii to Hong Kong and eventually to China. Getting to China was his first big test of faith - he had no money, even for the first leg to Hawaii. Bob held the opinion that God knows ones needs already and if He has called you to a task, He will provide and enable you - just move out! He did just that and went to the L.A. airport that day without any money in his pocket. His faith paid off as God provided the funding for each leg of his trip just at the moment he needed it. This was the norm rather than the exception throughout his career as an evangelist. What ever it was, where ever it was, if God called, Bob would act no matter what the circumstance......he knew that God would always provide.....and He did!
Bob had a compassion for the spiritually and physically suffering of the world. "He was the friend of the little people, the forgotten, the hurting, the maimed, the unheard and the unsung". Bob's theme was "Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God". It was Bob's personal belief that "wherever you find men and women who really love Jesus Christ, you find the compassion of Christ spilling out of them to meet human need." Over the years World Vision, Samaritan's Purse and other organizations like them; one in particular, Mission Aviation Fellowship Pilots (MAF), who flew Missionaries around the world in crisis situations, helped so many helpless and needy men, women and children. They knew first hand the healing power of God.
Bob dared it all to be obedient to the Lord's call. Once he had in focus the mission that God wanted him to accomplish, he followed in Faith to bring the unsaved to Christ. It was his opinion that " If you are an ambassador, act like one!"- no matter where you are. Bob would bring to memory how other great men of Faith were obedient even in the face of death. During World War II, a young South Korean Pastor, Mr. Im was mistaken for a North Korean Communist and imprisoned. During his internment, he would go around camp singing "Jesus Loves Me" and other Christian songs. He not only uplifted and inspired other fellow Christian prisoners to come together, he brought many more to Christ. Together he and another prisoner, Chaplain Voelkel, established a Bible Study where over 6,000 prisoners finished a six month Bible Study. Six Hundred (600) of those finishing the Bible Study became pastors and came back to Korea to preach the Gospel. In another instance, he related how a Korean school teacher was put to death in front of his students because of his faith and obedience to the Lord.
To be an ambassador for the Lord "is one of the greatest things that could ever have happened to anyone - to let God put a fish hook into you so deep that there is no way of ever getting off the hook."
"Bob did one thing all of his life, and that was to lead people to the foot of the Cross where they would put their faith in a risen Lord Jesus Christ. He lived every minute completely amazed that God could use him. No matter how much he was able to do in how many places, it was never enough." This was the kind of commitment Bob made to Jesus; "to commit yourself, give yourself away to God irrevocably, forever. Say to Him, go ahead and burn me up. Spend me. Eat me up. Use me for you Glory." And that's exactly what he did.
Being a man of God was not always easy for Bob and he paid a high price. In one measure or another he had to forsake his wife, his family, his Mother and Father, his brothers and sisters and other worldly possessions to follow Jesus. He not only lost his health, he lost his Daughter, Sharon, to death.
Committing your life to Christ in a Godless society is never easy; many times you feel like you may be the only one putting your life, your self image, your social acceptance on the line. As Bob came to realize, ". Someone has to go and pay that humiliating price of literally letting your ego be stomped on- not just pushed in and suppressed, but laid out there for people to stomp on. We need to do this by the grace of God with love and patience: sow the seed on rocky soil, nurture it, and maybe never be applauded."
Committing your life to Christ really comes down to this; What really matters
to you in Life?
On his death bed in the City of Hope, Bob left us this one message - "I don't care what you have attempted. What you have succeeded at, or what has been your work in Christ's name while you are here on earth - only one thing matters when you have reached the last step before you go to stand before Christ:
- Did you tell men and women who Jesus is?
- Did you bring them to some comprehension of His redeeming love?
- Did you make it plain to them that He alone can pay their way to heaven throughout His atoning death on the cross?"
Such was the life of a man of God, Bob Pierce.
HIDDEN CODES OF THE BIBLE
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ACT 17:11 - Exhorts you to daily review the scriptures to see if what is being said is true
References: Grant R. Jeffrey - "The Signature of God"- RECOMMENDED READING
Other reading: "The Hebrew Factor" by Yacov Rambsel
Prepared by D. E. Davis
Daniel 12: 4 - "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased."
Here is undeniable proof, the third in the series, that every word, every letter and every punctuation in Bible text was put their by the inspiration of God. It gives new meaning to the words "increase knowledge". It's just one of the many signs, and without a doubt, the most exciting revelation that God said he would reveal to man in the "end time". As you will see, God has put his signature throughout the Bible, has revealed History before it ever happened, all through hidden codes that were supernaturally placed into text which was written over 2,000 years ago; which could only be found with today's computer technological advances. The codes are found in what scholars call "Equidistant Letter Sequences" or ESL. That is, each sequential letter in an encoded word or phrase was found the same distance apart numerically; The exact interval designed by God.
Actually, the discovery of hidden codes in scripture dates back to before WWI and it was not until 1988 that the use of computers were able to detect a significant amount of coding in scripture. Since then, the research that Grant Jeffrey and others have done has just exploded and new discoveries are happening every day.
Here is a summary of what has been found and outlined in Grant's book, referenced above. It is my understanding that he is in the process of writing another book to tell what he has found subsequent to "The Signature of God".
Luke 21:15 - " For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay (refute) nor resist."
Proverbs 25:2 - "It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter."
THE SIGNATURE OF GOD
What follows is what most of the human race would find hard to believe. It unfathomable to think that the Hebrew Bible, containing 304,805 Hebrew letters, written by 40 individuals could contain hidden messages that if one letter was taken out of the text, one word was removed, the hidden message could not be revealed......yet the message has been sustained for over 2,000 years and has been revealed to man just as Jesus said it would be. Jesus has actually placed His name and other messages about Himself into text which proves he is the creator of all; King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
GOD'S SIGNATURE
God has personally signed scriptures throughout the Old and New Testaments in various ways. For example in the Old Testament, he has encoded his name, Jesus, in the following scripture:
THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD FROM ANCIENT TIMES UNTIL TODAY
God has also encoded unbelievable detail about many of the things we read about and which touch our lives daily. For example, he outlines:
PLACES AND THINGS
· Gen. 2: 4-10 - The key word "Eden" was spelled out sixteen (16) times in the span of 379 Hebrew letters. The letters were all equidistant from each other.
· Gen. 2 - In this chapter which deals with the garden of Eden, scientists found encoded in the Hebrew text, Twenty-five (25) names of trees that were in the
Garden of Eden.
· Gen. 1:1 - Starting with the first appearance of the Hebrew letter "Tav", the word "Torah" was found every 50th letter.
· Ex. 1: 1 - Again, starting with the first appearance of the letter "Tav" and counting every 50th letter, the word "Torah" was spelled. Num./Deut. - In the book of Numbers the word "Torah" was found spelled backwards every 50th letter. In the book of Deuteronomy, "Torah" was found again spelled backwards, but this time every forty-ninth (49) letter.
NAMES AND EVENTS
· Holocaust
· Deut. 10: 17-22 - Beginning with the second to last appearance of the Hebrew letter "bet" in this passage, they found every Thirteenth (13) letter, the phrase "b'yam marah Auschwitz" which means "in the bitter sea of Auschwitz." Also encoded in this passage were the names of the other Nazi Concentration camp, "Belsen".
· Deut. 33:21 - Beginning with the letter (resh) that appeared in the Hebrew word "Yisreal," and counting every twenty-second (22) letter from the left to right they found the phrase "re'tzach alm" discribing the Holocaust, which when translated, means "a people cry murder, slaughter."
· Adolph Hitler
· Deut. 10: 17-22 - The word "Hitler" spelled out in Hebrew was found every twenty-second (22) letter.
· Deut. 33:16 - Beginning with the first appearance of the Hebrew letter "mem" and every two hundred and forty-sixth (246) letter from left to right you find that the coded letters spelled out the phrase, "Melek Natzim," which translates as the "king of the Nazis."
· Eichmann
· Deut. 32:52 - Beginning with the appearance of the first letter (aleph) and counting from left to right every six hundred and seventy (670) letters, the name "Aik'man" is spelled, which is the Hebrew form of the name "Eichmann."
· Egyptian President Anwar Sadat
· "Sadat occurred together with the name of the leader of the Moslem Brotherhood assassinating team that killed him.......it contained the year of his assassination, 1981, and the words "president," "gunfire," "shot'" and 'Murder".
· Desert Storm
· Beginning in Gen. 1:7 and continuing through the rest of Genesis, Grant Jeffrey indicated at the Prophesy Conference in Irvine,Ca. on 27 Sept. 1996 that they had recently found information in hidden code in scripture relating to Desert Storm. I believe more details will be available in Grant's next book.
· The French Revolution
· Gen. 39,41 - "Another passage in the Book of Genesis revealed a cluster of encoded words that deals with the French Revolution. The following words are clustered ogether" "Mapecha HaSarfatit" which spells "the French Revolution" in Hebrew, "Louis," the name of the French king, and the word "Beit (house of Bourbon,") his royal dynasty. In the same cluster were the following words: "Hamarseilles" (the name of the French anthem) and the word "Bastillia" (the infamous French prison for political prisoners........"
OTHER HISTORICAL INFORMATION
· Word pairs - "In their initial experiment, .......the scientists arbitrarily chose three hundred (300) Hebrew word-pairs that were logically related in meaning, such as hammer and anvil, or tree and leaf, or man and woman." ".....the researchers were astonished to find that every single word-pair had been located in Genesis in close proximity to each other."
· King David's Ancestors
· Gen. 28 - " Every one of the five Hebrew names of these ancestor of King
David (Pharez, Zerah, Boaz, Obed, Jesse) were found encoded at forty-nine (49) letter intervals, hidden within the text of Genesis 38".
· Famous Jewish Rabbi - "The Jewish people celebrate the memory of their famous sages by commemorating their date of death. Incredibly, the computer program found every single one of the sixty-six names of these famous rabbis embedded in the text of Genesis paired at significantly close proximity with their actual date of birth or their date of death."
IS THE HEBREW BIBLE UNIQUE TO GOD' S INSPIRED EMBEDDED CODES?
Grant points out that "The researchers attempted to reproduce these results by running the computer program on other religious Hebrew texts outside the Bible, including the Samaritan Pentateuch. .......the researchers could not detect word pairs in the Samaritan Pentateuch or any other Hebrew text outside the Bible. In fact, an exhaustive analysis reveals that no other Hebrew text outside the Old testament contains these mysterious codes, not even the Hebrew apocryphal books written during the four hundred years before the birth of Christ"
A WORD OF CAUTION
"No one can search the Torah using these codes to foretell future events. The reason is that it is impossible to extract the encoded information unless you already know what the future facts are." "The prophet Isaiah warned against false prophets and declared that only God can Prophesy future events accurately
(Isa. 46: 9,10).
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"Computer tapes are now available so that anyone with a computer can personally verify the existence of these codes beneath the text of the Scriptures.
As Christians, we can stand firm in the word and shout for joy. God has given us "the words and the wisdom that none of our adversaries will be able to refute or contradict", no matter how much they try!
PRAISE THE LORD!
SIGNS OF THE TIME
References: Grant R. Jeffrey - "The Signature of God"- RECOMMENDED READING
Prepared by D. E. Davis
June 10, 1997
Prelude
How do we know that Jesus is the one true God when there are so many religions, cultures and cults that claim that they serve the one true god? How about Buddha, Allah?
Scripture says that God alone knows the beginning from the end. The way that God establishes His authority is through Biblical Prophesy. There are over 500 prophesies that were prophesied over 2,000 years ago that have all come to pass. There are still some Old Testament that have yet have to be fulfilled (Daniel Ezekiel), but there has never been an event prophesied that has not come to pass in it’s time. 100% accuracy tells us that the God of the Bible is the only true God. No one else in the history of the world, living or dead, can make this claim.
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In Matthew 24:3, just before Jesus' ascension into heaven, the disciples of Jesus ask Him what would be the sign of His second coming. Over the centuries various groups have attempted to guess when Christ would return to the earth to claim His inheritance as promised throughout scripture. As we know, no one has been right yet!. God clearly states in Matthew 24:36 that no man, not even the angels, know the day or the time when Christ will return. Only God the Father knows.
This summary is clearly not another attempt to forecast this event. This summary does, however, attempt to provide an awareness of what is happening around you so that you will not be caught unaware. (Ref. Luke 21:34 and Matthew. 24:42).
ACT 17:11- Exhorts you to daily review the scriptures to see if what is being said is true.
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Grant Jeffrey has done a wonderful job of providing critical information about events that are happening in this generation that all Christians need to know; Events that were prophesied over 2,500 years ago. Approximately 90% of the material contained herein was extracted and summarized from Grant's book. I highly recommend reading this book as it contains so much more that you will want to know.
THE REBIRTH OF ISRAEL
The rebirth of Israel was prophesied in several scriptures throughout the Bible. Isaiah 66: 8 predicted that Israel would be born again in "one" day. Ezekiel 4:3-6 and Levitcus 26:18 foretold the exact number of days that it would take Israel to re-establish themselves as a nation in the last days. ( The exact calculation can be found in Grant Jeffrey's book referenced above). On May 14, 1948, the Jews proclaimed their independence of the reborn state of Israel.....The exact day that was predicted over twenty-five (25) centuries ago.......No other ancient nation ever ceased to exist for a period of centuries and then returned to take its place on the stage of world history."
PRESENT ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT
In Psalms 83:2-8, God inspired King David to predict that upon Israel's rebirth as a nation it would be immediately surrounded by their enemies. The modern names of those nations named in scripture include Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Syria....the nations that have now joined the Palestinians in their attempt to destroy Israel.
In Gen. 12: 3, God has promised to punish those nations that come against Israel. "I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee; and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed."
RESTORATION OF THE HEBREW LANGUAGE
When Israel was captured by Nebuchadnezzar in approx. 562 B.C., Israel was no longer allowed to speak the Hebrew language, but had to learn the language of the Chaldeans. The Lord predicted, however, through Zephaniah 3:9, that he would restore a pure language to Israel so that they may "serve him with one consent". It was in the early part of this Century that the Hebrew language was revived from the dead language. Today, Hebrew is a living language to over 5 million Israelis.
THE FERTILITY OF ISRAEL
In Isaiah 27:6; 35:7 and Joel 2:23, the Lord prophesied through these prophets that the deserted, unproductive, barren land of Israel would once again become productive in the last days and that Israel would experience tremendous increases of rain. Ever since Israel has returned to the land, they have flourished in the land and now supply over 90 percent of the citrus fruit consumed in Europe. Rainfall has increased by more than "10 percent every decade for the last century and Israel has planted in excess of two hundred (200) million trees and transformed the complete environment of the Promised Land." According to the United Nations, Israel is now "the most agriculturally efficient land on earth."
THE UNWALLED CITY
Ezekiel 38:11 speaks of the future invasion of Gog and Magog (Russia) saying "And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of un-walled 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". Grant explains that "even army bases and Israel's settlements in the West Bank and Gaza have no walls today.........How could Ezekiel have known twenty-five centuries ago that the development of modern weapons such as bombs, airplanes and missiles, would have made walls and gates irrelevant for defensive purposes in the last days. In the ancient past even small villages as well as cities depended on walls for defense against invading armies."
PLANS FOR REBUILDING OF THE TEMPLE
Revelations 11:1, 2 foretells of Israel rebuilding the Temple in the last days. There is much controversy between the Israelis and the Muslim's because the Dome of the Rock (Al-Aqsa Mosque) it is believed, sits on the very spot where the Temple is suppose to be built. In recent years, however, aerial Infra-red photography shows that this may not be the case. Ezekiel 44:14-18, tell about the sacred vessels and linen robes that must be used in the Temple. "The Temple Institute in Jerusalem has already prepared over 75 of the objects, vessels, and linen garments required for future Temple service.......over 500 men from the tribe of Levi have already been trained to fulfill the duties of Temple worship and sacrifice."
Update:
Just recently in the Washington Post on May 28, 1997, it was reported that a 10 month old heifer named "Melody" is the first red heifer to be born in Israel in over 2,000 years. "In ancient times, the ashes of a red heifer were mixed with spring water to purify high priests before they entered the Temple."
THE REBUILDING OF BABYLON
We know that the old city of Babylon (now called Iraq) will be built again in the end times because Isaiah 13:6, 19 foretells of its destruction. In Isaiah 34:8-10 it is prophesied that the rebuilt City of Babylon will burn for ever.
"As unlikely as it seems, the Iraqi government of Saddam Hussein has spent over one billion dollars rebuilding the ancient city of Babylon and intends that it will become the center of their future renewed Babylonian Empire. Interestingly, the whole city of Babylon was built over an underground lake of asphalt and oil."
THE ANOINTING OIL
The prophet Daniel prophesied in Dan. 9:24 that the when Jesus returns, that the most Holy of Holies will be anointed with the anointing oil. "One of the five ingredients, afars' mon, was thought lost forever, when the Temple was destroyed in A.D. 70 and the only two groves of afars'mon trees in existence were burned
to the ground. Incredibly, several years ago, archeologists in Israel found a clay flask buried near the Dead Sea caves filled with the ancient oil of anointing. Scientists confirmed that the oil is two thousand years old and is composed of the precise ingredients described in Exodus 30:25,26."
PESTILENCE/FAMINES/EARTHQUAKES
Matthew 24:7 prophesied that in the last days "For nation shall rise against nation and Kingdom against Kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilence, and earthquakes, in divers (various) places." Grand Jeffrey writes regarding these matters:
· Pestilence - In 1991, the Central Intelligence Agency produced a report which "concluded that up to 75% of the population of Africa living in the area south of the Sahara Desert may become infected with AIDS over the next 12 years. This will mean the death by AIDS of over three hundred million people in Africa alone. In July 1991, the South African Medical Journal reported that a staggering 47% of black male and female blood donors tested positive for AIDS during 1989."
In Nov. 1996, the Associated Press reported that "Sexually transmitted diseases are diagnosed 12 million times a year in the United States - including a staggering 3 million cases among teen-agers".
· Famine - The United Nations today "claim that over thirty million in Africa are now at risk of dying from the most devastating famine in this century. The UN estimates that one billion people are in danger of starvation while another billion lack proper nutrition. North American food reserves (grain and corn) are at the lowest level in sixty years."
· Major killer earthquakes – “Major Killer earthquakes (7.2 or greater on the Richter scale) occurred only once per decade throughout history until our century. However, since A. D. 1900, the growth in major earthquakes has been relentless. From 1900 to 1949 it averaged three major quakes per decade. From 1949 the increase became awesome with 9 killer quakes in the 1950's; 13 in the 1960's; 56 in the 1970's and an amazing 74 major quakes in the 1980's. Finally, in the 1990's, at the present rate, we will experience 125 major killer quakes in this decade."
WORLD WIDE COMMUNICATION
In Revelation 11:9,10, it is prophesied that during the tribulation period, the antichrist will have the two witnesses that God sent killed and their bodies will lay in the street for three and a half days while the whole world watches.
Did not the whole world watch Desert Storm on CNN television? With all the technological advances in telecommunications, including the recent opening of the World Wide Net to our computer industry, any event happening in any part of the world can now be viewed while it is happening. The prophesy of the two witnesses could literally be fulfilled today. This could not have happened just 10 or 15 years ago.
INCREASED KNOWLEDGE AND TRAVEL
Daniel 12:4 prophesies how much knowledge and travel will increase in the end time. "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the Book, even to the time of the end: Many shall run to and fro and knowledge shall be increased."
Today, it is estimated that "Human knowledge is growing so quickly that it literally doubles every twenty-four months." With the discovery through the use of modern "Super" computers by Grant Jeffrey and other researchers of the hidden codes that God supernaturally designed into the original Hebrew text of the Torah describing not only the history of the world in advance, but also verifying his Authority through His personal signature throughout his scripture, we realize that God chose this generation to reveal this unique aspect about himself.
It is also amazing that in this century, we have gone from horses to cars, from cars to supersonic spacecraft; not only can we now travel the world in a matter of hours, but in the case of the U.S. Space Shuttle Discovery, we can now travel at speeds in excess of eighteen thousand miles per hour.
REVIVAL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Daniel 2:40-44 predicts that the old Roman Empire will be revived in the end times into a ten Nation alliance. We currently see the foundation being laid today through the European Economic Community. "In 1957, six (6) Countries signed the Treaty of Rome laying the foundation for the future United States of Europe.............Since then the Maastricht Treaty consolidated the fifteen (15) Nations of the European Union into the worlds first superstate." All it will take is the re-shuffling and/or the consolidation of Nations to bring this prophesy to a literal fulfillment.
ODDS THAT THESE PROPHECIES WERE FULFILLED BY CHANCE IN THIS GENERATION
"In the Bible there are several types of generations. One generation is defined as the length of life of the average person - seventy or eighty years. However, a generation of governing is usually defined as forty years,...........During the last two thousand years since the days of Christ, there were fifty such forty-year generations. Therefore, the odds are one chance in fifty that any one of these specific prophecies happened by chance in our generation rather than some other generation."
"The odds that more than one event happening in our life time are:
"Another way of looking at this is that the chance that the prophets of the Bible correctly guessed these prophecies is also one in 97,500 trillion............in other words, it is simply impossible that men alone could
have written the Bible without the supernatural assistance and inspiration of God."
Matthew 24:32-35 - "Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away."
Luke 21:28 - "And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh."
ANTI-CHRIST TO BE REVEALED
As of today, no one knows who the Anti-Christ is, but we do know what God has told us about him:
Many people try to spiritualize or say the events prophesied in the Bible are just symbolic. Any doubt about how God handles these prophetic events should have been erased on May 14,1948. God is literally fulfilling scriptural prophesy before our very eyes. Can we expect anything less for those few remaining prophesies for which He has promised the world; 1) the removal of the one who restrains the man of lawlessness/Sin (the rapture of the Church), 2) His second coming to take possession of His inheritance, 3) The millennial kingdom and 4) the new heaven and new earth.
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Ezekiel 33:6 - "But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand."
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