Ai's analysis on "the great and dreadful day of the LORD" - your thoughts?

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In the book of Malachi, the "great and dreadful day of the Lord" refers to the Second Coming of Christ, a time of both judgment and redemption. Malachi 4:5 specifically prophesies that the prophet Elijah will return before this day to prepare the way. This day is "great" for the righteous, who will be blessed, and "dreadful" for the wicked, who will face destruction.

Key aspects of this concept:

• Prophecy of Elijah's Return:
  Malachi 4:5 states, "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord." This signifies a future return of Elijah, distinct from his appearance in the Old Testament, to play a role in the events leading up to the Second Coming.
  
  
• John the Baptist's Role:
  John the Baptist is seen as fulfilling a portion of this prophecy in the New Testament, preparing the way for Jesus' first coming. However, the prophecy of Elijah's return before the "great and dreadful day" looks forward to a future fulfillment.
  
  
• Dual Nature of the Day:
  The day is described as "great" for those who are righteous, those who have a relationship with God and follow His commandments. Conversely, it is "dreadful" for the wicked, who will face God's judgment and wrath.
  
  
• Eschatological Significance:
  The "great and dreadful day" is a central concept in biblical eschatology, the study of end times. It highlights God's ultimate intervention in human history, bringing about both judgment and restoration.
  
  
• Call to Repentance:
  The prophecy of Elijah's return and the mention of the "great and dreadful day" serve as a call to repentance and a reminder of the consequences of disobedience.
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• Progressional telling of the Day of the LORD

 

[MatthewG]

There are many people that don't even know this even exist. That is some food for thought.

 

[MatthewG]

No traction on this one yet. No thoughts on it?

One thing to consider is, that this book of Malachi, was given as a WARNING, to the nation of Israel the 12 tribes, regardless if they had already split.

 

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See, this all encompasses the Bride of that day in age, which Jesus had set for the Apostles to gather them for them to be pure, blameless, and spotless.

You'll never get that in todays time. We just happen to be part of the inheritance of Yeshua, because of faith in him, but we are not that bride that he was coming to get that was under such dire circumstances.

 

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Here in Matthew 22, it’s found the Great Feast.

This parable is about how there would be armies sent to destroy those whom ended up killing the Lord Jesus. It also speaks of those whom tried to sneak in without the proper attire (not being robed in faith in Christ) and they were thrown out, finishing it with saying “for many are called, but few are chosen.” I believe this is a foretelling of those whom would be chosen for their faith in Christ ie: the bride of Christ in that day (Revelation?)

Also anyone whom is willingly to post on any of these for going threads may do so, any insights are welcome in disagreements or not. I may or may not respond however please feel free to chime in your thoughts if you wish. This is after all a Bible study and I’m simply sharing some of what I believe is going on here as the progress of warnings come more and more as this Gospel continues I don’t know everything just sharing my gleanings in what is being shared and stated.