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    The Prophetic Feasts of Israel

    While we are on the subject, IMO the seven Jewish holidays celebrate seven acts of the Messiah: 1 Passover: slain as a lamb (Isaiah 53:7) 2 Unleavened bread: he had done no violence (Is 53:9) 3 First fruits: first fruits from the grave (Psalm 16:10) 4 Pentecost: pour out my spirit on all...
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    The Date of the Lord delivering Israel.

    It's Greek: συνηγαγεν they assembled αυτους themselves εις at τον the τοπον plain τον that (one) καλουμενον called Εβραιστι in Hebrew Αρμαγεδων Armageddon The Hebrew is הר ממגידו ( Har = "mountain,"...
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    The Prophetic Feasts of Israel

    Matthew 21:43 apparently refers to gentile Christians. The idea that gentiles would share in God's blessings was not understood in early Israel. See That is temporary. Check out Isaiah 11:11-12, Deuteronomy 4:29-31. Rockerduck noted: <Next thing destruction.> Destruction of the universe...
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    Why the great chain?

    Ancient houses had towers for storage. See Zechariah 4:10, Matthew 21:33, Mark 12:1, Luke 13:4, 14:28.
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    Why the great chain?

    "Paradigm" stems from Greek: παρα = "beyond" δεικνυμι = "to show" Hence "model demonstrating a concept." Also "two dimes," as noted in the picture.
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    The Date of the Lord delivering Israel.

    <Jehoshaphat> Jehoshaphat is in the Kidron Valley, near Jerusalem.. The plain of Megiddo is the landing spot, and the battle perhaps then veers toward Jerusalem. Jerusalem is an ancient city, going back to around 3000 B.C. It had no particular connection to God, until God chose it (Jeremiah...
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    The Prophetic Feasts of Israel

    Rockerduck noted: <already did reject Israel> Not going to happen ever. "Disperse" does not equate to "reject." Check out Nehemiah 1:9, Ezekiel 37:21. Israel became a nation in 1973, the only time in history that an ancient city has come back into existence.
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    The Date of the Lord delivering Israel.

    "Church" is an English rendering of Greek εκκλησια, stemming from: o εκ = "from, out of" o καλεω = "call" o i.e. "(those) called." This reflects the words of Jesus in John 14:6: "No man comes to me unless the Father *calls* him."
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    The Date of the Lord delivering Israel.

    "Deliverance of Israel" begs the question "From what?" Zechariah 14:2 describes armies set against Israel. See also Joel 3:1-2. Revelation sets the battle field as the plain of Αρμαγεδων (Armageddon, Hebrew הר מגדון) i.e. the plain at the head of tell ("mount") Megiddo. Been there, seen it...
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    The Date of the Lord delivering Israel.

    "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only." (Matthew 24:36) But we do know when it will *not* happen: "...the Lord will come suddenly to his temple." (Malachi 3:1). No temple, no return of Jesus.
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    The Prophetic Feasts of Israel

    Rockerduck noted: <rejected Judea forever> Check out Amos 9:11-15. God will never reject His chosen people. BTW: o The first Christians were Jewish. o Most of the New Testament authors were Jewish. o The apostle Paul, who wrote much of the New Testament, is Jewish. o Luke is a gentile, but...
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    The Prophetic Feasts of Israel

    Some thoughts: o The father of the faith is Abraham. o Abraham lived and died many years before Jesus. o Therefore Abraham was not a Christian. o However Abraham saw the day of Christ and rejoiced (John 8:56). o "Christ" is an English rendering of Greek Χριστος (Christos). o Χριστος = "anointed...
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    Revelation 20:1-15 & the 1,000 years (aka Millennium) Bible Study

    IMO: I fully agree, if God did not control every atom in this universe, He would not be God (Romans 9:19). We are all actors in a play, and God wrote the script (Genesis 1:1 ).
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    The Prophetic Feasts of Israel

    Rockerduck noted: "Jews no longer chosen." Amos 9:14-15: indicates the Jews are God's people.
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    The Prophetic Feasts of Israel

    IMO the Jews did not bring forth the Christ, rather Jesus was brought about by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35). God *sent* his only Son Jesus, second person of the trinity. (John 3:16)
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    The FOUR HORSEMEN of the Apocalypse

    The seven Jewish holidays reflect seven acts of the Messiah. 1. Passover: Slain as a lamb. 2. Unleavened Bread: Sinless body in the tomb. 3. First fruits: First fruits from the grave. 4. Pentecost: Sends the Spirit. 5. Day of Trumpets...
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    Why the great chain?

    A civilian tower at a home was used for storage (Luke 14:28). Fortresses would also have towers (Psalm 61:3). IMO: A tower has no relation to the Jewish temple itself. There might be a tower nearby to guard the temple. If you disagree then I suggest you cite a reference that says the temple...
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    Revelation 20:1-15 & the 1,000 years (aka Millennium) Bible Study

    IMO: Jesus said, "I and the Father are one." To speak of God is to speak of Father, Son, Spirit. The Bible says: o In the beginning GOD created the heavens and the earth o and the SPIRIT of God was hovering o and God SAID" GOD = Father SAID = Jesus (Word of God, c.f. John 1:1) SPIRIT= Holy...
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    The Prophetic Feasts of Israel

    God will never abandon His chosen people Israel (Psalm 94:14).