Lately, I have been enjoying some videos my youngest son has been making. Most center around his drumming where he might take a short video of some odd/fun new surface or spatula, er, sticks. Other fun videos on his YouTube channel include capturing a swarm of bees and his passion, deer hunting thoughts…
Anyway, we’ve enjoyed these enough that I thought we’d share…
I have long believed that Scripture does not teach a pre-trib or secret rapture. My full expectation is that like Noah, we will be on the earth for judgment, though Divinely protected as in the Ark. Nowhere, ever, in Scripture do I see an example of God snatching someone out of trouble, rather than displaying His power by preserving IN the judgment. Consider Israel in Goshen while Egypt was being devastated.
Well, it appears Michael Snyder has written a book on the topic and good friend Al has a terrific review… Makes me want to dig into this book.
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End Times Reality Check: A Review of The Rapture Verdict, by Michael Snyder
BFB160418 The Rapture VerdictWhat do Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the pre-Tribulation rapture have in common? There is probably a joke in there somewhere, but the punch line escapes me. The answer, though, is that all of them are part of mainstream Christian practice (at least in the West), but none of them have much basis in Scripture. When held up to the light of Scripture, the Jolly Elf, the Whimsical Rabbit, and the Get-Out-of-Persecution-Free Card actually belong more in the realm of legend, myth, and wishful thinking.
There is no need to explain to Christians that Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny do not exist. Everyone knows that – and it would be better if our children understood it from the start rather than having to face their first crisis of faith when their kindergarten friends expose the truth. What everyone does not know, or does not want to admit, is that the doctrine of Jesus coming back to snatch His people away from the earth before the trials of the Last Days is not consistent with Scripture. The problem up to now is that there has been no comprehensive reference book written to examine this question from a critical point of view….
Continue reading at: https://thebarkingfox.com/2016/04/18/end-times-reality-check-a-review-of-the-rapture-verdict-by-michael-snyder/
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In the last couple days, I have had two concerning articles come across my email. One regarding the Pope and another regarding a group of Orthodox rabbis. Ironically, the titles are almost identical and the content touches on similar areas. What is shocking, or maybe not so shocking, is that the Scriptures claimed by both Pope and rabbis forbids hat each of them seek to allow, whether explicitly or implicitly. The two headlines:
While I am not going to get into the Scriptural position on sexual immorality, what I find fascinating is the two related articles from disparate religious groups making similar claims. Coincidence? Not likely.
Traditions of men and religious leaders walking in error on full display… and, maybe a precursor to the coming anti-messiah.
Discuss…
Our home fellowship had a rousing discussion yesterday as we dug into the Torah portion (Lev. 9-11) and the Haftarah (Ez. 36:16-38). In the midst of the Haftarah, I had an ‘a ha!’ moment. Walk with me as we consider something very important in the restoration of Israel.
Ezekiel 36:22 Therefore say unto the house of Israel, thus saith the Lord God; I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy name’s sake, which ye have profaned among the
heathen, whither ye went.
23 And I will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall know that I am the Lord, saith the Lord God, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.
24 For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land.
25 THEN will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.
26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
27 And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.
28 And ye shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.
While I have often focused on the knowledge that God is going to do this for HIS name’s sake and this closely parallels the New Covenant of Jeremiah 31, which we’ll discuss in a minute, this time as we read Continue reading “Stumbling Toward Jerusalem”
This morning while cruising a few blogs, I found Anne Elliott’s post for a new ebook, simply titled, The Biblical Feasts. (And, the printable cover.)
Having just yesterday reviewed the need to complete my page, How to: Messianic, this was a welcome find that I can add as a resource to that page. Upon reviewing it, I especially like the way it is layed out to draw the reader into interactive learning. Anne doesn’t tell you what to think or how to think. Rather, she simply lists and takes the reader/participant through Scripture so they can come to their own conclusion!
I LOVE it!! Simply, ‘What does Scripture say?’
The overwhelming conclusion one comes to is that the feasts are forever and are for everyone who claims the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel. This is a great printable/shareable resource for anyone asking questions. Instead of answering all their questions, you can say, ‘Here. Study out what Scripture says with this nice little guided booklet.’
Enjoy and use this resource!!
First, a huge ‘thank you’ to the readers of this blog!! While I could write without anybody reading, it is a blessing to hear your voices, share in your excitement of new treasures found in Scripture and be a part of the amazing prophetic work God is doing in our day!
I’m a bit of a geek/numbers guy… okay, a lot of a geek. Check out the pillows on our bed..
This past week was a very interesting week on the blog. I had more views in one week that I have had in any month over the last 6-8 months. And, this month has already exceeded the total hits my first year! (This blog is a little over three years old.) For some reason or another, a post I wrote more than two years ago got picked up in a few Facebook circles and in two days it doubled the total number of hits, all-time. Before that quelled, an article I wrote last month took off like a shot with a couple thousand Facebook shares. Amazing!
The end result was a week like none I have ever had, and it reminded me of several very important lessons: Continue reading “Thanks!! (and, interesting week on the blog!!)”
Ms. Anita sent me a few more pics of the progress on Kelly’s handwoven non-traditional tallit. I spoke with Anita last night, and we shared a few thoughts from the Torah portion. 
My questions to Anita had to do with all of the woven garments the High Priest and priests wore. One point I specifically remembering her making is how incredibly difficult it is to scour the linen to remove the tannic acid. Continue reading “Update on Kelly’s tallit…”
Rereading Leviticus 8 this morning and pondering the pageantry of the consecration and ordination of the priests, but especially struck by Aaron.
I have shared that Anita Heist is hand weaving a tallit for Kelly. I am amazed at how much work and time goes into a simple garment. Here, Aaron is dressed in a multilayer garment fit for a king, complete with jewels, inlay, etc. I bet it was stunningly beautiful, the result of a ton of work by those who were Spirit filled. Exactly what is required to stand in the Presence.
Yet, it still lacked something….
Imagine, this beauty, probably the most stunning garment any of the former Egyptian slaves had ever seen, being sprinkled with blood before it is ready to approach the Elohim of heaven and earth!!
There’s a lesson in here…
A little while ago Sarah Washburn sent me a link to her YouTube page where she has uploaded a number of videos of dance and music from the recent SC national Shabbat. Here are a couple with a link following for more on her page. Also, see below for a special open letter from Tom Washburn!
More videos and letter follow…
Continue reading “Videos from SC National Shabbat, and a letter…”
11:3 Restoration 