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This section is a Book discussion. A historical account concerning how Babylonian Paganism survived and thrives in Christianity of today.

The Ruach inspired selected excerpts from Book “Paganism in Christianity” by Herbert Abraham Lewis, DD (Doctor of Divinity).

Previously on this topic, we had learnt brief history of the Pagan systems which ante-dated Christ exerted controlling influence on the evolving Christianity. Roman empire, its emperors and its religious paganism were just an extension of previous empire, the Babylonian paganism. Paganism was the Roman state religion before Constantine, then came Constantine’s conversion to Christianity. the church and state united in the council of Nicaea under Constantine in his quest to Christianize Rome and gain political clout. Constantine succeeded in diminishing pagan influence in Rome. Yet some pagan remnants remained and spilled over to syncretism; where the lines between Christianity, paganism and politics merged and blurred. Subsequent Roman emperors bequeathed and incorporated that pagan remains into the popery of Roman Catholicism.

From Roman Catholicism and its offshoot children (Protestantism et. al.), Paganism exerted its influence on all areas of Christendom from exegetical interpretation of scripture, translation of some bible versions through the organized church (church as building and institution); thru water baptisms, adopting pagan holidays and re-packaging and repurposing paganism with Christian labels. Then, there’s the replacing 7th day Sabbath with a pagan sun god worship day (Sunday). Today, we continue to look further in-depth in remnants of paganism in Christianity practiced today.

Chapter 1. Remains of Paganism & pagan elements in Christianity. 1 of 2.

# Pagan elements in the church by way of mythologies of Babylon, Greece & Roman mythologies.

Truth was much obscured by determined effort of protestant writers to show that the pagan residuum was in catholic church; whereas the facts show that Protestantism has retained much of paganism, by inheritance. The church was not only impregnated with errors of pagan philosophy, but it adopted many of the ceremonials of the pagan worship. If anything marked the primitive church it was the simplicity of worship, and the absence of ceremonies and festivals and its rituals. Many of corrupting elements which entered early chistianity came from the east, by way of Greece and Rome. The first Roman converts to christianity had inadequate idea of the purity of the gospel, and entertained strange medly of pagan idolatry and christian truth. The emperor Alexander Severus was said to have placed in his domestic chapel, the images of Abraham, Orpheus, Apollonius and of Christ as the chief sages who instructed mankind.

# The Roman church adopted & adapted many of the pagan rituals, festivals and worship.

Constantine himself, the first Christian emperor, was deeply imbued with superstitions of paganism; and had been pontifex maximus; only on his deathbed did he formally receive by baptism into the Christian church. He was particularly devoted to Apollo and attempted to reconcile his pagan and Christian subject by the manner in which he entertained both. An edict enjoining the solemn observance of Sunday was enacted. Many roman catholic writers openly recognise the paganizing of the church which took place even before the organization of the papacy. One such catholic writers wrote ‘it was permitted the church to transfer to pious uses the ceremonies which pagans had wickedly applied in superstitious worship, after having purified them by consecration; so that, to the greater contumely of devil, all might honour Christ with those rites which he intended for his own worship. Thus pagan festivals laden with superstition, were changed into the praiseworthy festivals; and the idolatrous temples changed to sacred churches. The churches became in the 4th century as imposing as the old temples of idolatry. The festivals became authoritative; at first, they were few in number and voluntary.

# Corruption of the church began when the religion of the cross and the poor in spirit became the religion of the state and of the powerfully wealthy.

When Christianity itself was in such need or reform, when Christians could scarcely be distinguished from pagan in love of display, and in egotistical ends, how could it reform the world? When it was a pageant, a ritualism, an arm of state, a vain philosophy, a superstition, a formula, how could it save if ever so dominant? The corruptions of the church in the 4th century are as as well authenticated when religion of the cross had become the religion of the state, and the corruptions kept pace, especially when the pagans had yielded to the supremacy of the cross. The church has borrowed many customs from the religion of the romans and other pagans, but it has meliorated them and applied them to better use. The bishops of this kingdom employ all means to gain men to Christ, converting to their use some pagan ceremonies, as well as they did the stones of their temples to the building of churches. The first person who argued as you have done was the apostate Julian who said christains had borrowed their religion from the heathens. This proves at once that even then the resemblance existed, of which you complain as idolatrous. So that it is not the offpsring of modern corruption, but an inheritance of the ancient church.


# The alliance of church and state: a spiritually deadly mix of religious syncretism, compromise and delirium.

It proves that the alliance between Christianity and heathenism existed 300 years after Christ, and that consequently so far popery and ancient Christianity are identical. Pagan characteristics which appear in the church building, adornment, and services of St. Paul’s cathedral in London claiming that if roman pagan were to be resurrected and brought to the cathedral, he would recongise the likeness to his anceint faith. Further important testimony is found in the following: that age was characterized far more than all before it, by a spirit of religious syncretism, an eager thirst for compromise. It was a period of religious and metaphysical delirium, when everything became everything; when Maya, Sophia, Mithra, Christ, Viraf, Belus, Zarvan, Kronos were mixed up in one jumbled system of inane speculation from which the East was delivered by positive doctrines of Mohammed, the West by pure Christianity of Teutonic nations.

# Pagan influence in Christianity led to a focus on outward religious of rituals and ceremonies rather than of inward heart regeneration.

It was supposed that when Christianity superseded Judaism, the obligation to observe the ceremonies of the Mosai law was abrogated. Neither the apostles nor evangelists imposed the yoke of servitude. Apart from Easter, Christmas, other pagan festivals followed such as the celebration of the death of Stephen (the apostle), memorial of St. John, commemoration of the slaughter of innoncents, feasts of Epiphany, feast of purification, and others until catholic church had some celebration for some saint and martyr for every day in the year. They contributed to create a craving for outward religion, which appealed to sense rather than the heart. They led to innumerable quarrels and controversies about unimportant points, especially in relation to celebration of Easter. They produced a delusive persuasion repsecting pilgrimages, signs of the cross, the sanctifying effects of sacraments. Veneration of martyrs ripened into introduction of imagery- a future source of popular idolatry.

Christianity was emblazoned in pompous ceremonies. The veneration of saints approximated to their deification, and superstition exalted the mother of our Lord into an object of absolute worship. Communion table became imposing altars typical of jewish sacrifices and relics of martyrs were preserved as sacred amulets. The invocations of Juno transferred to Mary, the mother of Christ; the prayers of Mercury transferred to Paul, the apostle. The ministers of the church sadly compromised christianity when they thus imitated the decorations of the pagan worship. Baptism were called regeneration, and the Eucharist was designated as sacrifice. Thus a door was opened for admision of whole crowd of dangerous errors.

Chapter 1 continued. Remains of Pagan elements in Christianity 2 of 2.

Two or so weeks ago, there was a rather ‘viral’ moment whereby the movie snake eyes by Nicholas cage was being touted as being ‘prophetic’ because of certain loose similarities between the event that befell the main character and the recent demise of certain young political activist in certain part of the world.

And I thought, how perceptive of them. But as usual, selective reuptake is transpiring; a spiritual blind spot whereby one sees certain things, and not others.

Two things “they” missed in these parallel connections between the movie and the events of that day.

1. The movie was aptly named Snake eyes after the deceptive manner and treacherous nature of the protagonist: that is, he was a snake by nature and in his career.

2. The movie began in the background of a coming storm named Jezebel.

If you are going to make ‘prophetic’ connections, do it all the way. What link they failed to make:

That certain organization in question and its founder were a type of “snake”, spiritually, in principle and in practice. A Faustian bargain gone wrong. The widow who takes up the baton is as a coming storm, jezebellic in nature, retributive in practice. She’ll even be worse than her predecessor husband because she’s got mad people grooming her. If I recall, they called themselves ‘dragons’ awakened. I call them toothless saber-rattling dogs who can only bark.

First, it begins with false revival. Calling people to go to Babylonian church- is contradicting what HaShem is doing today. Rebellion = witchcraft. And so is Maga movement.

Beware: whatever movement that grows next out of the organization is still the root of wormwood and gall; and it will produce rotten fruit, bitter leaves and noxious herbs. Yet, the true remnant and the true kingdom of YHVH shall wax stronger and shine brighter 7-fold the sun of 7 days; and the demoniacs and his counterfeit agendas shall not prevail.

You ever wonder why there was such an extreme reaction placed on his demise as if he held some high political or government office? Were you puzzled and shuddered of the strangeness of the televised memorial that eerily resembled 1940s Fuhrer vengeful rally speech? That’s because the covert plan was for him to be the next American Fuhrer; POTUS in fact, and he would have succeeded by deception and by treachery, yea, like a snake.

This link is not without my own divine foreknowledge given to me on 09/10/2024. Which I will not go into, but suffice it to say, beware of the deadly alternate narratives being spun concerning all this. He was not a martyr for Christ, but for the cause of those who groomed and sponsored him. The organization and the agenda are demonic and not of the true YHVH. Any and all movements, revivals, whatever associated with and coming out of this event are counterfeit.

Satan always produces counterfeit to sabotage what YHVH is working on. True revival is coming....as it were in the days of Elijah, it shall be again.

In case you wonder: the LORD is having me speak out now that the emotional hype concerning the event is settled- somewhat.

Truthseeker10:
So where is the new Jerusalem, heaven or earth?

It is brought down from heaven to earth. Revelation 21.2-4

Re: Nature of antichrist, when thinking of how all these various things could come together...........


***Think Jared Kushner, an orthodox practicing Jew and his strong link with evangelicals made possible by his father-in-law, DJT.

[b]And don't forget, Kusher has good working relations with the Arab Saudis; and twas him who mediated the 'Abraham accord agreement' & the current peace plan of 2025. A character working behind the scenes, somewhat underplayed and overlooked; But very much involved in the unfolding middle east drama. Hmmm.

In this example, Kusher is antichrist and DJT his false prophet. ***.

This aforementioned example is a fairly decent picture of what antichrist will be, embody, encompass, achieve.

HaShem works in cycles, patterns, types and shadows. The LORD is constantly giving us signs and warnings in the events of today. Only the discerning of spirit and wise of heart will 'see', 'hear' and 'know'.

What is and what will be, has already been. Nothing new under the sun. -Proverbs of Solomon.

Yet, many Christians are still asleep; deceiving and being deceived. You won't hear this truth in your 'big' fishes of Christian television, media and influencers. Not CBN, TBN, Faux News, and whatever other minor league social media Chrisitan influencers there are out there.

Stay awake & sharp.

The fiery Elijah types are coming to restore all things before the great and dreadful day of the 2nd coming of the LORD (Malachi 4.4-6 and Matt 17.11). Halleluiah.

Series Identifying & dissecting the last empire of the Beast. Section B: The Nature of the beast, the little horn.

The nature of the Beast: Making the case for the “Jewish” antichrist.

Identity of the Beast. The Assyrian Jew. The Arab Israeli. Part 1 of 7.

*Key points: this section builds a case for an antichrist who is both a Hebrew (or Jew) and Arab citing antichrist spirit working in figures, characters, events and people both in Israelites, and non-Israelites alike. But first, bear the boring background information on the topic to be presented. It will eventually lead to the juicy bits. :-)


# But who were the ancient Assyrians, and who are they today?

- Since Assyria was an ancient city that is non-existent today (by name anyway), one wonders then, who are the people of Assyrians today? The working biblically supported thesis is that the antichrist of the last days will be Assyrian; and thus, will arise from modern day Assyrian nations. He will also be strongly associated with both Jewish states, Jewish faith and of the Arab nations. His armies of 10 states most likely comprise mostly of Arab nations. He will have also ‘Christian’ influence perhaps by his strong Jewish background/associations, which is how he will be able to work deceit in Christianity and deceive many.

***[b]Think Jared Kushner, an orthodox practicing Jew and his link with evangelicals in his father-in-law, DJT. And don't forget, Kusher has good working relations with the Arab Saudis. Hmmm. In this example, Kusher is antichrist and DJT his false prophet. ***. This is a good picture of what antichrist will be.

-Antiochus of Epiphanes of Syria, and other various antichrist types played types of antichrist spirits, however at end of time, THE antichrist shall return, according to Daniel 11.29, “but not like in former times”, implying that there’s a resemblance to the former antichrist (s), but some differences shall exist. That is, in THE antichrist of last age, expect to see ‘something old’, and something entirely new’. We must know the core identifying characteristics and nature of the Beast based on scripture yet remain flexible (and discerning) for something entirely different and new. We must not be dogmatic lest we miss out on the ‘new’ characteristics and identity that the antichrist may deceptively present us with.

-The biggest arch of ancient Israelite arch foe were the Assyrians’. The same is the Daniel’s little horn and the king of the ‘north’, & leader of the 10 Arab nation coalition in Revelation’s revived 7th empire (will become 8th empire). the ancient Assyrian Empire was a powerful kingdom in the northern part of Mesopotamia, encompassing areas that are now part of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran. The indigenous Assyrian homeland areas are "part of today's northern Iraq, southeastern Turkey, northwestern Iran and northeastern Syria". The Assyrian communities that are still left in the Assyrian homeland are in Syria (400,000), Iraq (300,000), Iran (20,000), and Turkey (15,000–25,100). These nations apparently cover the Ezekiel 38, 39 nations of “Gog & Magog”. Notice one common identity concerning these nations? They are chiefly Arabs with Islam as predominant religion. The Assyrian king of north will most likely utilize Islamic armies- the 10-nation alliance is pretty much an Arab battalion of army and military formation.

# The biblical Assyrian king as the Anti-type (i.e.: anti Messiah).

-Throughout scripture, Assyria has been the great formidable foe of Israelites. Scripture is replete especially of the writings of the prophets speak a great deal pertaining to Assyria and their quest to besiege and destroy Isreal especially in the days of kingship rule of Israel. Joel 2:20 speaks of the latter-day invasion of Israel by "the northern army", which will then be consumed by the Lord's return. The Hebrew word for 'north' meaning 'hidden or concealed'. Thus the 'northern army’ of prophet Joel implies "the concealed or hidden ones". This idea of king of North being ‘hidden’ links these characters and his armies to the Man of Sin and son of perdition mentioned by apostle Paul in 2 Thes 2, who will then be ‘revealed’ in the latter times before the coming of the LORD.

-Daniel 11 shows the king of North from Syria as the little horn marching towards Jerusalem against the Holy land and the people of the book. In Micah 5.1-9, the prophet invokes a savior that will save the people from the Assyrian king. Note in this Micah also lists Nimrod’s Babylon as part of that ‘Northern’ army that the LORD would protect Judah (and HIS people in general) from these invaders. In the book of Isaiah 36-38, in the story of King Hezekiah of Judah & King Sennacherib of Assyria, here we see both the Messiah type played by king Hezekiah, and anti-Messiah figures played by King Sennacherib of Assyria; and his right-hand man Rabshakeh represents the false prophet of the Anti-Messiah with his blasphemous speech to Judah representing the blasphemous speech of the anti-Messiah.

-These are subtle clues in scripture that only minds and spirits attuned and sharpened by the Spirit will pick up concerning the events of the latter end of time. These stories are here for us to study for edification, for instructions and for preparation so that we are not taken by surprise (as a thief in the night). It’s worth noting that the kingdom of Isreal split into northern (Ephraim) and Southern (Judah) kingdoms. And both kingdoms had been under threat by Assyrian invasion and occupation of the Holy Land. Ultimately, the northern kingdom of Ephraim fell completely to Assyria; upon which Isreal was taken captive, scattered abroad and cities destroyed. These are foreshadowing the great tribulation of new covenant believers by the Assyrian beast. Today, the natural Assyrian enemy of Israel would represent the spiritual enemies of the true church of Christ, the Ecclesia, the called-out ones.

# Biblical references of Ancient Isreal & their Assyrian arch-foe.

2 Kings 32.1: “after these deeds, Sennacherib king of Assyria entered Judah and encamped against the fortified cities…”.
Micah 5.5-6: “and this man (the Messiah) shall be peace and deliver us when the Assyrians come into our land…”
Yeshayahu 8.7: “….the king of Assyria and all his glory will go over all is channels, and banks and pass thru Judah, overflow and spread his wings…”
Yeshayahu 14.25: “...that[b] I will break the Assyrian in My land[/b] and on My mountains and tread him underfoot”.
Yeshayahu 30.31: “For through the voice of the LORD, Assyria will be beaten down, as HE strikes with the rod.”
Yeshayahu 31.8: “then Assyria shall fall by a sword not of man, sword not of man, shall devour him”.
Yechezkel 32. 22: “Assyria is there and all her company, with graves all around her. All slain and fallen by sword”.
Joel 2.20: “I will remove from them northern army and drive him away into desolate land towards the eastern sea…”.
Daniel 11. 29, 40: “at appointed time, the king of the north shall go toward the south… and king of north shall come against him like whirlwind….”.

# The ancient Israelites’ enemies are today’s Isreal (‘the Church’) spiritual enemy.

- Ancient Israel’s physical enemies foreshadowed the spiritual enemies of the Church. The ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, the Assyrian king of the North, the ancient Babylon will all return and concentrated in one last empire of the beast in the last days. Today they are seen in through institutionalized systems in all facets of society functioning and operating in the spirit of antichrist. The Assyrian antichrist uses religious Babylonian system spiritually and the persecution/oppression will resemble that of the Egyptian bondage. These separate but same antichrist systems will converge and emerge as part of the ‘beast system’ once the beast arises and forms his coalition. Make no mistake, this beast system merge with the apostate Christianity & its leaders and followers. We are seeing flagrant apostasy ‘the great falling away’ occurring at the speed of light and abomination of sorts set up in churches today.

-According to 2 Thes 2, the great apostasy must occur before the son of perdition be revealed. This implies the antichrist will be behind the scenes gaining ground in deception amongst the apostate Christianity, priming people for the grand deception when he takes the stage. We are already witnessing this ‘prepping’ for the coming antichrist in various historical events of today. It might even be that the false prophet of antichrist will be imbedded in the church systems just as Judas was an apostle. The most notable with the recent political Christianity, nationalism and supremacist agenda sporting as Christianity and disguised as righteous and ‘light’. This could not be further from truth. Antichrist is furiously at work in these false Christian and doctrinal theologies.

Antichrist: The Arab Israeli. The Assyrian Jew. Part 2 of 7.

On the series, Shadows of the Messiah in the Torah. Genesis chapters 12.1 to 17.27. Part 1 of 2.

To re-orient, it’s been circa 2000 BCE years of human history since the creation (Genesis 1-6) to great flood, Noach & his sons (Genesis 6-11).

Today’s Parshah (portion) of Torah reading is termed ‘Lech Lecha’, meaning ‘go forth’ in Hebrew (Gen. 12.1).

# Avraham = a type of Christ. Nimrod = a type of Anti-Christ. Nimrod seeks to slay Avraham; Terach flees with his family to Haran.

- Though the scripture does not elaborate on the back story, reputable extrabiblical sources shed some light and insight as to why Terach fled with his family from Babylon. Nimrod, the mighty hunter, the king of the Mesopotamia world, learns about the destiny of Avraham from his soothsayers, that he is to be of a great nation. Nimrod is threatened and sought to exterminate Avraham’s life, just as Pharaoh sought to slay child Moses; and Herod sought to kill child Christ. However, Avraham’s brother Haran (Lot’s father) is mistakenly killed by Nimrod. Terach afraid, took the rest of his family and fled towards city of Haran.

-After they settle in Haran, Hashem calls out Avraham to leave his father Terach; and to a land to be given to his own descendants. The same patterns of greatness threatening established antichrist systems have repeated through history. The prophets of old were threats to the corrupt leaders of ancient Israel. Yeshua’s death was by the Jewish religious leaders who were threatened by Christ and HIS teachings. Many prophets and apostles’ have suffered martyrdom because of this. The same repeats today in various ways. In short, anyone who lives a godly righteous life and preaches against the popular trend, the mainstream institutionalized systems, be it religious or political, should expect to be a threat to the kingdom of darkness. Going against the established norm and culture, swimming against the tide of the current carries great risk, takes courage and incurs the wrath of those who benefit from that corrupt system. If that is you, rejoice, you are among the company of great ones; and the LORD shall reward.

# Avraham is ‘called out’ (=Ivirim = Hebrew). The promise of land of Canaan. Avraham’s first journey to Egypt for food foretells same for Israelites.

-At age 75, EL reveals HIMSELF to Avraham and calls him to leave his father and “go from your land” to the land of Canaan, promised to his seed. Contrary to popular misconception, Avraham was technically not a Jew; but he was the first Hebrew proper. The word Hebrew is “Ivrim” and means ‘called out’; and is said to have originated from Ever (Eber, of the 2 sons of Shet, when the ‘earth’ divided into two). Avraham himself was a sojourner who moved from tent to tent; and wherever he pitched tent, he also dedicated an altar of worship to Yahweh displaying his steadfastness, devotion to YHVH. Avraham’s 1st altar to YHVH was at Shechem, Canaan; and he built 3 more altars in the surrounding areas where he settled.

# Famine ensues in Canaan and Avraham and Sarah journeys down to Egypt for subsistence, foreshadowing Israelites own time in Egypt.

-After some time, famine ensues, and Avraham and Sarah leaves for Egypt in search of food. In Egypt, Pharaoh takes in Sarah not knowing she is Avraham’s wife. But EL sends plagues after Pharaoh and he releases Sarah and pleads that both depart Egypt along with gifts from Pharaoh. So, Avraham and Sarah leaves Egypt wealthy having many livestock and servants, and golds and silver. This whole event in Egypt proves to be prophetic of sorts because 250+ years later, Avram’s descendants (Yaakov and the 12 Patriarchs) would journey down to Egypt once again due to famine. . HaShem would also send plague against Egypt as HE did here when the Egyptian Pharaoh took Sarai. What we learn here is that haShem works in patterns, types and shadows. Truly “what is, what will be, already has been; EL visits the past” as Proverb tells us. Avraham seem to have known that Egyptians would want his wife; they must have been notoriously known for this. So out of fear both agree to call Sara his sister rather. Later, the same thing repeats with Yitzchak calling Revkah sister, which indeed they were as they all shared same (grand) father, Terach.

# What made Avraham so special to be called out by YHVH? Why did YHVH choose him out of many people?

Extrabiblical sources write that in the time of Nimrod & Avraham, there was rampant idolatry and polytheism. But for some very special and odd reason, Abraham was the only one who innately recognized that there must be just ONE supreme deity. All the different conflicting gods couldn’t possibly be all correct. And that there’s one supreme being who created all. Avraham wondered why people were worship images of gods made of wood and metals and works of man’s hand (Joshua 24.2). And he diligently inquired and sought for to know this ONE Elohim. Out of many people of the time, Avraham was the only one who actively sought out for the truth. This he did for many years presumably until one day, YHVH revealed HIMSELF as the One and True Elohim, the one who stretched out heavens and formed the earth; and the giver of life and the spirit of man. What made Avraham stand out? Avraham not only believed in a Deity he had not known, but he feared that unapproachable Elohim. Even without direct evidence, ye he went about teaching monotheism and challenging his people that there’s only ONE true Elohim though he could not prove it by personal revelation.

# In the new covenant, the Ekklesia is the ‘called out’ ones out of Babylonian heathenism (=most churches today).

Today, YHVH is still calling out HIS chosen ones, the elect and the remnant out of the worldly church and religious systems. There is huge significance of Avraham’s calling out from his ‘eretz’ (land) into unknown uncharted territory. In Hebrews, the word ‘eretz’ is etymologically linked to ‘ratzon’, the Hebrew word for ‘will’. The ‘will’ here indicates more than just one’s birthplace, but the sum of a person’s physical, emotional and spiritual identity. Today, HaShem is still calling people out of the Babylon of mainstream Churchianity to come away to another ‘eretz’; leaving your church identity and pet doctrines that you grew up with; your comfort zone into another ‘eretz’, a place of flowing with milk and honey, of HIS presence and delight. The story of Avraham finding the ONE true Elohim amid nation of polytheism teaches that truly when an individual genuinely seeks after HaShem, HE will be found for HE is not too far from each of us (Acts 17.27). The problem is that most people choose their ignorance, cling on to man’s traditions and pet doctrines; preferring their blindness and darkness; they’d rather not know the light, because it convicts and challenges. Most people hate the light of truth lest their works of darkness and delusional beliefs be exposed (John 3.20).

# The blessings of Avraham were fulfilled in the Messiah Yeshua. In Yeshua, gentiles are partakers of blessings of Avraham.

-El says to Avraham, “I will make you a great nation; and make your name great. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. In your seed will all the families of the earth be blessed. To your descendants I will give this land”. In the seed of Avraham is the Messiah of the entire world. This is what was meant by EL, in you shall the nations be blessed’. Avraham is chosen to bear the lineage of Messiah 3000+ years before the Messiah came on earth. These promises are given to Avraham in Genesis 12 and his seed and nations are fulfilled in the Messiah (Gal. 3. 8,16, 29; 2 Cor. 1.2; Romans 15.8, 29). The blessings of Avraham extended to gentiles for In Christ, even gentiles are children of Avraham by faith and by circumcision of heart. They are Jews in the spirit. (Gal 3.14, Rom 4.12). In ancient times, Avraham and the patriarchs were blessed materially above all nations of the earth; and HaShem fought their battels early in the nation’s history. Today in Christ, the blessings of Avraham are more spiritual than materials. We are blessed in Christ, and we in turn bless others who hate and persecute us. We are no longer warring in the natural, but in the spiritual as our enemies aren’t flesh and blood but powers in high places.

Avraham and Lot part ways. Lot heads to Sodom & Gomorrah. The War of the 5 kings- a prophetic foreshadow of the antichrist, great tribulation and the war final war of Armageddon. Lot + his 2 daughters give rise to 2 nations (Moab and Ammon).

-At first, Lot travels with Avraham until they both became enlarged with substance and space becomes too tight. Lot having had a righteous way to him (1 Peter 2.7-8 looks with natural eyes towards a fertile region in Sodom and Gomorrah even knowing what wicked and depraved people lived there. Later, we learn that Sodom and Gomorrah is destroyed. The 2 daughters of Lot sleeps with their father to give rise to 2 sons, who become 2 nations (Ammon and Moab). These 2 nations later become persistent rivals and foes of Israelites.

-A regional war ensues in the land of Canaan and of the regions of Sodom and Gomorrah were Lot and his family were encamped. Extrabiblical sources purported that about 25 years before Avraham settled in Canaan, an alliance of four kings captained by Chedorlaomer, the king of Eilam conquered five cities of the Sodom region. After twelve years of being under subjugation and paying tribute, the 5 cities rebelled until Chedorlaomer, and his allies decided to squelch the rebellion years later. The four kings led by Chedorlaomer with their armies marched to the Sodom Valley defeating several kings and they took captives. Among the captives was Lot, Avraham’s nephew. When Abram hears he gathers hundreds of his servants after them and recovers all the property, also his kinsman, Lot, and the women and the people.

-This story foreshadows several biblical themes. It portrays Israelite’s fight to conquer and possess Canaan, and even the endless battle to defend the land after their conquest of Canaan. In the new covenant, it portrays the antichrist system which will subjugate and persecute the true believers, but also the deliverance in Yeshua’s 2nd coming. But ultimately foreshadows the war at the end of days in which Yeshua would fight HIS enemies to conquer (Rev. 19.15). Avraham represents the Messiah type. Lot and the rest of Gomorrah represent Israel and the church; and the Chedorlaomer and the 4 gentile kings represent the physical enemies of Israel, of the spiritual enemies of the church and ultimately represent antichrist and his armies. Wow.

-Again, HaShem works in patterns, types and shadows. As is written, there is nothing new under the sun’; as the LORD declares the end from the beginning. These stories are all written that we may learn and know the ways and the works of the LORD, for our edification, comfort and preparation. Unfortunately, most so-called believers don’t learn the lessons in scriptures. They prefer to skim, skip, cherry pick, and read into scripture what they prefer and then extract what they want, rather than glean what scripture actually teaches. Tragic.

Next on the series, Shadows of the Messiah in the Torah: Genesis chapters 12.1 to 17.27. Part 2 of 2

Appointed times (Mo’edims) of the YHVH and Messianic significance.

“These are the appointed times (Moedims) of the LORD which you shall celebrate….” - Leviticus 23:4.

On the series: The appointed times of YHVH (Moedims) & their Messianic significance.

Today, is presented a brief overview of the fall feasts of Sukkot (sundown Oct 06 to 13 (Tishrei 14-21).

The previous posts established that the spring festival of Passover was Christ’s death (March/April); and on the feast of First fruits was HIS resurrection & ascension (April); and feast of Shavuot came the giving of HIS Spirit (May/June). But did you know that the fall feast of Sukkot (or tabernacles) foreshadowed Christ’s birth?

That’s right. Christ was born in the fall season (Sept/Oct) during the feast of Sukkot (also known as Tabernacles) NOT on pagan winter solstice in December. Yeshua tabernacled with man (Immanu-EL); EL with us. HE began ministry at age 30 in Sept/Oct in the fall feasts proclaiming repentance and preparation for coming kingdom: the essence of the fall feasts. Yes, it’s entirely within reason to theorize that HIS 2nd coming might occur in the fall feasts as well.

# Feasts of Sukkot (also called feast of tabernacles, feast of booths).

Numbers 29.12; Leviticus 16.34; 23.34, 42. ‘In the 15th day of the 7th month, shall be the feast of tabernacles. You shall celebrate for 7 days unto the Lord and dwell in booths’ (tabernacles). It commemorates how Yahweh’s presence (pillar of cloud by day; pillar of fire by night) [/b]provided shelters for Israelites in the wilderness after Exodus from Egypt. [b]Israelites instructed to build ‘booths’ (sukkot, tabernacles) outside, dwell in it and worship in remembrance. The festival is celebrated for 7 days, with sabbath rest on both day 1 and day 7. For each 7 days, the priests offer sacrifices and offerings in the sanctuary. A total of 70 bulls are offered for the festival of sukkot, which according to some Rabbis, represents the first 70 nations of mankind (in Genesis 9 after fall of Nimrod’s tower and dispersion into 70 nations).

-This will also be why Sukkot is also known as the festival of all nations. In Zechariah 14.16-20, we are told all nations in the Messianic Era will make pilgrimage to Jerusalem to celebrate this festival. It is important to note Sukkot is also one of the pilgrimage festivals in which all males are instructed to make pilgrimage to Jerusalem to pay homage and offer sacrifices and offerings, worship and rejoice before the LORD. All native Israelite males are required to make this pilgrimage; however, it is optional for women, children and strangers. The other two festivals in which a pilgrimage to Jerusalem is required of all men include Pesach (Passover) and the Shavuot (feast of weeks, ‘Pentecost’).

# The connection between the feast of Sukkot and the temple in Jerusalem.

The link between the feast of Sukkot (tabernacle) and the temple of Jerusalem can be traced back to the command in Devarim 16.15 in which Israelites are to take pilgrim to ‘the place which YHVH will choose (i.e.: Jerusalem) to celebrate the feast (along with Passover and Shavuot). The feast of Sukkot played major role in the building of the first and second temple in Jersualem. After the construction, the dedication of the temple of Solomon occurred during the feast of Sukkot (1 Kings 8.2). After return destruction of temple of Solomon followed by 70 years of Babylonian exile, the returned Judeans under the leadership of Joshua, Ezra and the priests, as well Nehemiah as the governor rebuilt the temple. This 2nd temple was also dedicated on the feast of tabernacles (Sukkot). And the remnant celebrated the feast of Sukkot as it was written (Ezra 3.4, Nehe 8.14-15).

# The feast of Sukkot, the prophets and Messianic significance.

Haggai the prophet tells the people during the initiative to rebuild the 2nd temple that the ‘glory of the latter temple shall indeed be greater than this one being built’ (Hag 2.1-9). Now we know, the prophet could not be speaking of the 2nd temple (later became known as Herod’s temple after Herod's remodeling), because we know this 2nd temple too was destroyed. Ultimately, the prophet spoke of future temple not made with human hands. Hallelujah. He spoke of the temple of Yeshua in HIS first coming and in the Messianic age. This is that same temple when Yeshua said to the Jews ‘destroy this temple and I will raise it up in 3 days’ (John 2.19). Amen.

-And to this concur the words of Zechariah the prophet, who proclaims that in the coming age, all remnant nations will be required to take pilgrimage to Jerusalem to pay homage, to celebrate the feast of Sukkot and to worship the LORD in the millennial temple (of Ezekiel). In this, Zechariah foretells of the Millennial reign of Christ and a rebuilt temple of Jerusalem (the 3rd or 4th temple). This same millennial temple is the one that Ezekiel, the prophet describes at great length in chapters 40 thru 48; and, in these chapters in Ezekiel we also learn that the Mosaic law of the Levitical sacrificial priesthood and temple services along with the Mo’edims will be reinstated and celebrated by surviving remnants.

-Ezekiel 45. 6 outlines the continuation of these offerings and sacrifices; and in v25, the ordinance of 15th day of 7th month speaks of the feast of tabernacles (Sukkot) particularly. So, for the fact that this festival of tabernacles was singled out twice now by two different prophets does strongly suggest that it has a critical and significant role to play in the millennial reign of Christ. It also does testify and confirm to the link between this festival, the physical temples in Jerusalem and the spiritual temple of Yeshua and HIS bride, the Ekklesia. Hallelujah.

# The feast of Sukkot and the new covenant church.

The prophets of old prophets foretold of the reinstatement of the Mo’edims in the Messianic age. This is that which Paul the apostle spoke about in Colossians 2.17, concerning the feast days and its sabbath and rituals ‘….these are but shadows of things to come…’. We know these appointed times of the LORD foreshadowed and was fulfilled by Yeshua. And if Paul wrote these sentences several years after ascension of Christ up to heaven, then, he must have been speaking of the coming millennial reign of Christ which HE will establish in HIS 2nd coming. So according to scripture, by two or more scriptural evidence, a thing is confirmed. Thus, it is clear that these Mo’edims will be reinstated in the millennial reign of Christ and will be celebrated in a rebuilt temple in a renewed Jerusalem where Yeshua reigns.

# Feast of Sukkot & Messianic foreshadow & fulfilment (1st and 2nd coming of Christ).

-This association between the feast of Sukkot and the temple in Jerusalem became the central pillar of the Messianic prophecy for both ancient Israel and even more so for new covenant believers. In that, the Messiah who was ‘YHVH tabernacling’ with man became the temple of YHVH on earth. This lends credence to the belief that among the 7 Mo’edims, the feast of tabernacles was most likely the feast period in which Yeshua was born- that is, HIS 1st coming; and the fall feasts the season at which HE began HIS ministry at age 30. In the gospel of John 7.14 of the new covenant scriptures, at the start of Yeshua’s ministry, he first went into the temple and began to teach in the middle of the festival of Sukkot.

-This festival of joy foreshadowed the 1st coming of Christ as Yahweh’s presence tabernacling with men on earth. Historically, early believers celebrated the birth of Christ on this day as ‘Yahweh’ tabernacled among men (Emmanuel=EL with us). John 1.14. Today, believers, the church are the tabernacle of the Lord, the dwelling place of the Most High on earth. In the world to come, The Lord’s tabernacle will be established in Jerusalem and nations will come yearly to keep and to celebrate these feasts and to worship before the Lord in the Messianic age. (Zech 14.16-17, Ezekiel 40 thru 48 indicate the newly rebuilt Tabernacle of Yahweh), Sukkot is the prophetic apotheosis of the appointed times of the LORD.

Isaiah 5.14 “hell has enlarged its mouth wide and without measure, and many multitudes with their pomp and glory shall descend into it”.

When asked if there be few that are saved? Listen to Yeshua's response, which HE effectively answers "YES".

Luke 13.23-24 “….. strive to enter through the narrow gate for “Many” (=majority in Greek) shall seek to enter but shall not”.

Matt 24.24 “Many are called (“Christians”), but few are the chosen (=true believers)”.


Yes, in any given generation, there are actually few people that are truly saved


In other words, yes, there be few that are truly saved and will thus make heaven. YES!! This means that hell is far more spacious, and most people will end up there.

Here’s a hard fast rule that you can bank on: anything or ANYONE that is trendy, going viral, popular, mainstream is not of YHVH and is the broad way to hell spoken of in scripture. Truly as it is written, the kingdom of YHVH is as a HIDDEN treasure. This implies one must ‘search out the true things of YHVH, it isn’t common and popular. And only very few bother to go on this treasure hunt because it’s hard work, straight and narrow path and not exactly entertaining content that generates customers and revenue. So much foolishness abounds in churchianity today especially on social media.

Tesla CEO's insightful (yet biblically true) comment on hell.

As I was browsing through googles news feed, my eyes caught an article from one ‘Christian-ish’ website. In it was about an interview with CEO of Tesla where he had reportedly (& astutely mind you) admitted that (and I paraphrase), "though he was born and baptized Anglican (protestant in U.S), he is well aware that he was (is?) a cultural Christian. And though he approves of Jesus’ teachings, he is ok with going to hell if that is his destination since the vast majority of all humans ever born will be in hell anyway ”. He dropped a truth bomb; something that majority of American evangelicals would never admit even if it kills them.

This is proof that the devil tells the truth 99% of the time. It’s the 1% lie that kills.

Of EM's admittance, how insightful & refreshingly honest. Not saying that Musk is a devil, but the point being presented here is valid. One need not be a prophet to have spiritual intelligence and to speak prophetic truth. Even unbelievers can speak the truth of scripture; and even the most evil person can indeed be a voice for the divine (even if unaware).

The people of this world (unbelievers) are wiser than so-called believers.

This is that which is written, the people of this world are far wiser than those who call themselves Christians. Luke 16.8. I see and hear this sort of great spiritual insight from non-believers more so than from so-called believers. Why is this? It is the same reason heathen, and non-Christian countries tend to fair far better in all aspects of measure of happiness, and quality of life and in the issues of ethics and morality. It’s really a sad and terrible indictment on Christianity. Take Nigeria and United States for instance. As many churches, pastors and their self-imposed titles and Christians these countries claim, yet these nations seem to be one of the most outrightly corrupt nations than atheist countries of Europe such as Finland and Denmark; and Asia such as China and North Korea.

What would happen if Christian ministers & influencers KNEW truth AND preached truth?

Monsieur Musk rightly voiced what millions of so-called Christians (especially in the west) refuse to admit; and their ear tickling preachers and influencers will not preach. Alas, there's no fame and fortune in that truth, is there? There is a special place assigned in hell for “Christians” who have actively or passively inflict great harm upon the cause of Christ and cause HIS Name to be blasphemed. Here is a great truth: most Christian ministers (or whatever self-title they impose), are going to hell too. Sure, speaking the harsh truth would most likely make them lose members, congregants, followers, audience, customers and hence will their cash cows and livelihood will be in great jeopardy. Only for to say in that day “LORD, LORD…. And only for to hear, “depart from me, I never knew you….”. Scary stuff.

Buy wisdom, do not sell it. Proverbs 23.23.

“These are the appointed times (Moedims) of the LORD which you shall celebrate….” - Leviticus 23:4.

On the series: The appointed times of YHVH (Moedims) & their Messianic significance.

Today, is presented a brief overview of the fall feasts of Yom Kippur (9 Tishrei 5786; Oct 01, 2025).

Leviticus 23.23-24 “on the 10th day of this 7th month is the Day of Atonement. It shall be a time of holy convocation, and you afflict yourselves and present offering to the LORD. You shall do no ordinary work….and it shall be a Sabbath of solemn rest…” Lev. 16.29-34, Lev 23.26-32, Num. 29.7-11).

# What is Yom Kippurim?

Yom Kippurrim means ‘the day of atonement’. It is one of the Mo’edims, the appointed times of the LORD. It is the only Mo’edim that is not considered a festival. It is rather a most solemn of the appointed times; and considered the most Holy of the Mo’edims and for this is considered a “high holy day”. Yom Kippur occurs 10 days from Yom Teruah. The trumpet blast of Yom Teruah begins the call to make teshuva (repentance) on the 1st of the 7th month; and it culminates in the Moe’dim of Yom Kippur on the 10th day.

The sabbath of solemn rest is known as Shabbat Shabbaton- a day of complete refrain from ordinary work. The only work required was that required in the priestly temple service, of animal sacrifices and other rituals. Afflicting oneself is often accomplished in the form of fasting on that day. Traditionally, many people choose to fast on Yom Kippur. However, scripture does not command to fast on Yom Kippur. The point was for it to be a solemn day of reflection, introspection and repentance.

The root word for ‘Kippur’ is ‘kafar’, which is derived from the Aramaic word ‘Kofer’ which means ‘ransom’ or ‘redeem’. It means to ‘atone for by offering a substitute’. Life for life principle (Torah law) is the basis for the blood sacrifices of Yom Kippur. The blood (life is in the blood) of clean permissible animals is required in exchange for the life blood of the worshipper. The blood sacrifices are sprinkled in the mercy seat (kapporet) or the place of atonement. The Kapporet was a gold cover of the ark of covenant in the Holy of Holies in the Mishkan (tabernacle, temple).

Yom Kippur in the Old Covenant.

Yom Kippur occurs on the 10th of the 7th month of every year. Vayikra 16 describes the duties of the high priest of Levi in carrying out atonement for himself, his family and the people of Isreal. On this day, the kohen gadol (high priest) would first perform a cleansing ritual whereby the tabernacle, the vessels, the priests are cleansed. For the sacrifices, a bull, 2 goats and a bull are required. The blood of the bull is sprinkled inside the Holy of Holies upon the golden cover of the ark of the covenant. A lot is cast for the 2 goats for the sin offering. One goat would be dedicated ‘to the LORD’. The blood of this goat is also sprinkled on the kapporet. The second goat is the Azazel, and the high priest would lay hands of the head and confess the transgression of the people. This goat is then sent into the wilderness ‘as it carries the iniquities of all’.

According to rabbinic sages, it was on the 6th of Sivan, 7 weeks (49 days) after exodus from Egypt that Moses first ascended Mt Sinai to receive the Torah. And 40 days later, the people rebelled with the golden calf incident. On the 17th of Tammuz, the 2 tablets of covenant were broken. Moses interceded for Isreal for another 40 days until he was called back to Mt. Sinai on Elul 1 to receive the 2nd set of tablets and the revelation of Name of YHVH (Exodus 34.4 to 8. Moses was given the 2nd tablet and then returned 40 days later Tishri 10 on the day of Yom Kippur. Moses’ face shone representing the “veiled glory’ of Yeshua, foreshadowing the new covenant. This is why rabbinic Judaism begins the season of teshuvah in Elul 1 through Tishri 10, representing the 40 days Moses was on Mt. Sinai to receive the 2nd set of tablets. After cleansing the temple, vessels and the blood sprinkle upon the kapporet, the garments of the high priests are also cleansed with blood (Lev 6.27). In the day of atonement, the high priest enters the Holy of Holies where he offers blood of animal for the sins of his own, and for the people. Only the High Priest is allowed once a year to enter the Most Holy Place for the purpose of atonement. No other time is anyone else allowed in the Most Holy place.

# The importance of blood sacrifice

According to the laws pertaining to sacrifices as stated in the law of Moses, a blood sacrifice is required for remission of sin. For without shedding blood there is no remission of sins (Lev. 17.11; Heb 9.22). This is also the law that Life must be substituted for life per the law of Moses. Yeshua offered HIS own blood as perfect korban (sacrifice) for sins of mankind. Thus, the old covenant (brit Yeshanah) Levi priesthood and its blood rituals were meant as foreshadow of the new covenant blood of the Messiah. Paul the apostle in the book of Hebrews goes on to tell us that if the old covenant blood of goats and bulls were sufficient, there would not have been need for the second covenant of Yeshua’s blood (Heb. 8.7). The old covenant blood rituals focused on external cleansing but did not cleanse the inner man, the conscience and did not perfect the spirit man of the worshipper (Heb 7 & 9). In the old covenant, the high priest offered for atonement yearly, but in the new covenant of Yeshua’s blood, it was offered once and for all; and no need for continual sin offering and atonement (Heb 9.11-28; 10.11-20).

#Yom Kippur in the New Covenant

The Levitical system of animal sacrifices was foreshadowed of the sacrifice of Yeshua for our remission of sins. Yeshua, the Messiah became High Priest who offered atonement for our sins by offering his own blood in the Holy of Holies not made with human hands. Yeshua became the perfect sacrifice before YHVH. Hebrews 9.23-28 In the book of Hebrews, Paul the apostle explains the role of Yeshua as our eternal kohen gadol (high priest). Yeshua came in the order of the eternal priesthood of Melki-Tzedek and offered kapparah (atonement) for our sins not by blood of goats, but with HIS own blood and HE entered the Holy of Holies in heavenlies, one not made with human hands. HE offered once and for all. How’s a new covenant believer supposed to commemorate Yom Kippur? We honour this Holy day of Yom Kippur by acknowledging the work wrought by Yeshua as our High Priest who was perfect sacrifice in offering HIS own blood as propitiation of sins and establishing the everlasting covenant. In this time, we can use the opportunity to confess and repent of our sins, make reparations, and amend our ways.

# Yom Kippur & end time Messianic significance

This Moe’dim represents the future day of judgement in the 2nd coming of Yeshua. It is the holiest of the Moe’dims of the LORD. It foreshadows the high priesthood (kohen gadol) of the Messiah after the order of Malki-Tzedek (Heb 5.10). This holy day also portends the work of atonement through HIS death; and the final judgment of the world in HIS 2nd coming of Messiah. It is written as Yom Ha-Kippurim in scripture and can also be interpreted as ‘Yom Ke Purim’, a day like Purim, a day of deliverance and salvation. Thus, Yeshua’s mission was a type of Purim for all mankind as HE offered deliverance and salvation from sin and from our ultimate spiritual enemy.

Traditionally, Yom Kippur ties into the justice of YHVH in that those who are found to have repented and not guilty, their names are written in the book of life and will not face destructive judgement. According to new covenant scriptures, those who believe in Yeshua and are found righteous in HIS 2nd coming, and whose names are written in the book of life will enter the rest of the LORD. Those whose names are not in the book of life end of in the lakes of fire (Rev 20.15). All souls will eventually stand before the throne of judgement to give an account of our lives.

Next: Fall festival of Sukkot (14 Tishrei 5786; October 6-13, 2025).

# Another Rapture-pocalypse that never was: the aftermath and debriefing.

I even saw/read about the Christians rapture mania on Al Jazeera News; and I was mortified. The thing was so viral that it made a reputable international news media . The sheer arrogance of setting date and expecting the Almighty to abide by human dates is astonishing to say the least. What a global embarrassment for the church (and rapture peddlers). Anti-Messiah has performed a successful experimental test-trial run and has gleaned gaining traction (going viral) in the age of social media is quite easy; and it needn’t be from popular well-known influencers either.

In the past few days, to counter the rapture mania, some well-meaning folks (believers?) kept quoting the passage: ‘but that day and hour, no man knows….’. And it got me thinking 2 things: 1. According to scripture, we will indeed know the seasons and time of HIS coming. Which brings me to point # 2: ...but what did Yeshua mean though by 'that day and hour, no man knows'? Have we misunderstood what message HE was conveying? Did HE mean literal day, hour? Or?

On one hand, I thoroughly discourage date setting; but on the other hand, I can see the logic in date setting- it is not without its biblical merit, albeit flawed in principle and in practice.

# So, do we know the hour of HIS coming or not? Yes and No, but mostly Yes.

On one hand, Yeshua gave us some signs to watch out for that signal HIS return is near (Matt 24). On the other hand, we are also told ‘no one knows when’ and that ‘HE is coming like a thief in the night (ie: unexpectedly). So, with these conflicting passages, which is it? Do we know or not? Yes and No. There’s a happy medium between date setting & not knowing the day or hour. Yes, Yeshua gives us signs of the times and tells us to watch out for those signs and when we see those signs we shall KNOW HIS coming is at hand. Plus, the appointed feasts of the LORD are Messianic prophetic timelines for edification. Therefore, yes, we can know the general time of His return. However, in terms of exact date setting, I thoroughly frown upon it and discourage for such is like playing god, which can only be from a prideful rebellious heart. Surely, one must know, once you have set a date, Almighty will not comply with man’s schedule and will make certain the date setting fails. We do not and cannot know the specific day (Wednesday) or date (September 23-24) or time (12 am EST or is it GMT). To claim so is the height of pride and arrogancy.....and foolishness.

# Consider the context in which that statement was made.

It’s entirely possible Yeshua was speaking to the disciples at the time, that they will not know the signs now as they haven’t begun. However, those who see those signs will KNOW without a doubt that HIS coming is near. Take for instance, the events of AD 70. Those who took heed of Yeshua’s warning (when you see Roman armies compassing Jerusalem, flee’), fled the scene when general Titus besieged Jerusalem in AD 69 and were spared from the mass murder during the Roman-Jewish war. Just as well for us today, the LORD will not leave us without knowledge, insight and understanding. HE will surely reveal to certain elect the events to unravel and provide clarity and understanding as events unravel so that we are not in the dark, but a people prepared and ready to withstand this time of trouble.

# On Rapture-pocalypse date setters: a lesson from ‘the boy who cried wolf’.

There’s a rich lesson for today. The problem with date setting is that some prophetic signs are yet to occur, chiefly the revealing of the man of sin + great tribulation. And until those prophecies be fulfilled, all rapture date setting will be null and void. One day, the wolf will really come but no one will listen to the cries of the true messengers crying out.

What could have Yeshua mean then by ‘no man knows day or hour’? Literal day and hour? Or something else?

Yirtzah haShem (If YHVH wills), in the eschatology section, will be in depth biblical derived and supported analysis on why we can and do know the hour of His return, but not for us to set specific dates. I will go more in depth on this topic exploring what Yeshua could have meant by that statement in context of HIS time; and in light the whole counsel of scripture concerning end times and HIS return. We shall discuss how this topic ties in with Yeshua’s comparison of HIS coming as ‘labor pain of a pregnant woman’. And we will gather synthesis/conclusion that shape our framework of understanding how this idea of knowing and not knowing can be simultaneously true and how it is applied in the unfolding events of today and the future.

Let it suffice here. [b]for more in-depth insightful discussion on this topic, I will address this topic at some point further in the Eschatology section.

Shalom Chevarim.

Daniel’s 70th week (7 years) was fulfilled in the 7 year Roman-Jewish war (66 AD – 73 AD).

Concerning Daniel 9.24-27: 70 weeks (490 years) prophesy has been fulfilled. The destruction of Jerusalem temple occurred midway into that 7-year war in the year 69/70 AD by Son of Vespasian, Titus, a Roman general with his Roman legion/armies. This means, a future 7-year covenant treaty is not biblically to be repeated. Only the last 3.5 years is guaranteed to be repeated by the final antichrist who will initiate the great tribulation for ALL Isreal (Daniel 7.25; 12.7,11-12, Rev 11.2-3, Rev 12.6, 12.14; 15.5; 2 Thes 2, Matt 24).

If there is a covenant or deal, it could be confirmed quickly and rebuilding of temple (or just an altar; biblically only an altar is needed for sacrifice to begin really) could take only 6 months to accomplish. If you are deceived into thinking you have the first 3.5 years of 7 years, you may only have just 6 months before antichrist is introduced, and great tribulation begins and thus the 3.5 years count begins then.

Daniel 9. 27: Note: The Covenant is "confirmed", meaning this deal has been in place for years, it’s nothing new; thus, it’s just being ‘strengthened’. Therefore, don’t look for a new deal, but an old deal being confirmed. If any 'deal' at all.

Don’t look for a future 7-year deal or plan for peace or to rebuild temple. Daniel 9.27 only tells us that this covenant (of death) will last for 7 years (the remaining 7 years of 490 years). And these 7 years remaining has already occurred.

There may not be a physical temple rebuilt. Only an altar is needed for sacrifice to begin, and that could be erected in less than 6 months. And so, great tribulation can begin shortly after. If you are waiting for 3 .5 years to pass, you’ll be woefully unprepared.

The events of 70th weeks has been completed and only 3.5 years will repeat in similar events by THE last AntiChrist figure. However, please don't expect exactly the same events to occur as was in ancient Israel or you will be misled. 1. There may not be a physical temple rebuilt. It may just be an altar. And the church is the temple today. Consider the spiritual implications and how things may play out today spiritually.

Today the abomination that desolates (especially political idolatry) is already at work in the church as a body, and in church buildings (=temple). . Antichrist is a political figure who will mirror what is happening today geopolitically; and has made its way in churches today. What's happening in the political landscape is a foreshadowing of what AntiChrist will attempt and prosper within global church.


*In the following eschatology posts, I will provide an in-depth midrash on Daniel 9.24-27 that shows how this prophecy has been fulfilled and there’s not necessarily a 2000+ years gap between 69th and 70th week. We will discuss who the ‘he’ who confirms covenant (of death: see Isaiah 28.15-18) vs Covenant of life initiated by Yeshua. What the covenant of death entailed and how it was fulfilled in those days; and what future fulfilment might look like.

Next: The Assyrian Beast. Who are the Assyrians today?

Unknown hour IS the beginning of Great tribulation (GT), which is the SAME as the 2nd coming of Yeshua. 2 things.

There’s only ONE time in the scripture where Yeshua says HE is returning: IMMEDIATELY AFTER GT (see Matt. 24.29). Secrete rapture is the deception spoken of in Matt 24.23-24.

If Yeshua is returning AFTER GT, then, the unknown hour can NOT be AFTER great tribulation because after GT, you THEN know HE is coming any time soon. Therefore, the unknown hour MUST be BEFORE GT, which is why Scripture repeatedly warned to PREPARE and not be caught off guard.

Concerning 7 years vs 3.5 years, only 3.5 years is clearly elucidated in scripture as the time of trouble (Daniel 7.27; 12.6, Rev. 11.2-3; Rev 12.6). Meaning, you will not have first half of 7 years to ‘prepare’ yourself because you know in the middle (3.5 years) is when antichrist comes. Time to prepare is NOW. When antichrist is revealed is the beginning of great tribulation and the start of 3.5 years.

In Eschatology Thread, will be Midrash of Daniel 9.24-27. Discussion will include who how the 70th week of Daniel has been fulfilled, who was/ is 'he' that confirms covenant and what did this covenant entail.

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If heaven has limited seats, what about the new earth in 2 Peter 3:13?

Scripture makes it clear that the new Jersualem that comes out of heaven is the only habitable place in this new earth and new heaven.

09/21: Breaking News: Intelligence Briefing from the summit of the council (sod) of heavens.

The Beast (antichristus) has been born and is alive and well; only he is being restrained yet his spirit is active in the world today. He currently resides by the sea in the city of Tyre, Lebanon (Ezekiel 28.1-2 compare to Rev. 13.1 & 2 Thes 2.4). He has just joined the military service- the beginning of his training for the role as the prince of Tyre, the Beast and the desolator to come. There he will train for many years, forging alliances between powerful figures, gaining intelligence with the people, and nations. In the fullness of time when the times of gentiles are come to an end, then will he emerge as a refined diplomatic charismatic leader, the king of Tyre (Ezekiel 28) and the king of North (Daniel 11) who will have great power but not his own.

The Messiah was unveiled at age of 30 and had 3.5 years ministry (covenant of life). So, too the anti-Messiah will be unveiled in his 30s and will also have 3.5 years ministry (the great tribulation= covenant of death).

Meanwhile, the spirit of antichrist is hard at work today wreaking havoc across the nations. The spirit of Jezebel and her witchcrafts are also highly reactive as ever; and that is because they who are to minister in the spirit (and power) of Elijah are being dispatched & deployed by the Most High for the work of HIS kingdom.

Can you discern the signs of the times? Across nations, the antichrist spirit is giving false dreams of rapture, and sowing seeds of false Christianity wearing the nationalism and supremacy cloak and deception run amok. THIS is a sign of the great apostasy & strong delusion to believe a lie spoken of in 2 Thes 2.

The political idolatry running rampant where they are even venerating certain political figures even dead one calling this ‘martyrdom’ in certain parts of the world is a key testament that the spirit of antichrist is terribly busy at work in the hearts and minds of men especially the impressionable minds of the youth sowing discords, disunity and hate.

Brethren, these are all signs of the times; that the spirit of antichrist is busy at work TODAY. But as in the days of Elijah the prophet, when the LORD had 7000 who did not bow to Achav and his prophets, even now the LORD has few remnants who have NOT succumbed to political idolatry and all its toxic manifestations (nationalist & supremacist ideals) ongoing across nations.

Beware: The prophecy of nation against nation (ethnos vs ethnos) will be exacerbated by another religio- politically motivated unfortunate event. I won’t mention names in the interest of safety. But certain of them political pundits are digging their own pits, and if not careful will fall in.

All these are signs of the times. Scripture must be fulfilled. The spirit of antichrist is at work across the nations religio-political arena the most visible.

The older this young beast becomes, the worse things will get. Get ready. Fasten your seat belts. The ride has shifted gear.

The love of YHVH is covenantal not unconditional.

“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations” Deuteronomy 7.9.

“Keep my Commandments and live”. Proverbs 7.2

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge (of YHVH), I will also reject you…..seeing you have forgotten the law of the LORD, I will also forget you”. Hosea 4.6.

If you deny me before men on earth, I will deny you before the Father in heaven. Matt 10.33.

"He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him." John 14.21.

“Blessed are they that keep HIS commandments, that they may have right to tree of life, and enter in through the gates into the city (of YHVH)”. Rev 22.14

Where did the notion of unconditional love of God come from?

The concept of “unconditional love” originated from Carl Rogers and humanistic theories of psychology. Apparently the first use of the term unconditional love that became associated with the mainstream “Jesus movement” was in the introduction of the concept in1960s LSD drug culture with the flower children, the hippies and latched onto the evangelical church like an incurable plague. It then made its way into mainstream church sermons and Christian pop songs and stuck as if it were biblically derived or theologically sound. Few theologians bothered to counteract this false doctrine infecting the church; and fewer pastors bothered to dismantle the flawed idea from them till today. When was the last time you ever heard a sermon titled ‘God’s love in conditional’. Sounds almost heretical, and yet it is more biblically sound than the opposite. Consider that believing in unconditional love of YHVH could be just like the false prophets who proclaimed ‘peace, safety, wealth and prosperity’ while there is none and trouble is afoot.

What’s love got to do with it?

There are various ‘types’ of love namely Philéo, agape and so called eros. Popular theology has falsely taught the love of YHVH as ‘agape’ type and the unconditional kind of love. On the contrary, agape is NOT entirely just the godly unconditional love. Scripture uses agape in ungodly instances such as when speaking of false ministers who love (agape) their wicked ways. Scripture also uses phileo interchangeably with agape when speaking of Yeshua’s love with the Father and with man.

Salvation is a gift; grace is free, but they are not cheap.

While YHVH is love, Yeshua is the condition to abide in the love of YHVH. Yeshua loved you to sacrifice HIS life, abiding in that love comes with demands- YOUR own self sacrifices. Salvation and eternity in heaven have conditions. Salvation while it is free, it makes demands. Grace, while it is free, it isn’t cheap. Entering eternity in heaven requires certain active participant steps. Yeshua declared the conditions for salvation: I AM the way, the truth and the life and the door to eternal life. You must be born again of spirit and water. Repentance is a requirement. Confessing with mouth and believing in your heart that HE is LORD. Obedience to YHVH’s commandments is key to eternal life. Yeshua goes on further to say, if you love me, then KEEP my commandments. If you keep my commandments, you abide in my love. Why do you call me LORD, if you do not do my will. Only those who do the will of the Father will enter eternal life. Yeshua said, if you deny me before men, I too will deny you before the Father in heaven. If you abandon the LORD, HE too will abandon you (Matt 10.33).

How shall we then reconcile YHVH who is love AND YHVH yet hates?

What shall we compare this to? It is like the air we all breathe. YHVH the creator of all souls, the giver of life, and the giver of air (pneuma) that we breathe. HE is the ‘pneuma’, the oxygen that all man breathes. HE gives both rain and sunshine and air to ALL man. In that HIS LOVE is evident in HIS creation. However, not all created souls are HIS children; not all have HIS eternal life, and not all have HIS ‘Ruach’ – the spiritual air, spirit and life in them. While HE sustains all physical life, not all created lives have HIS indwelling Spirit (spiritual life, air) in them. In Deuteronomy 28 thru 30, YHVH declares to Isreal the conditions: ‘I set before you life and death. Blessings for obedience; curses for disobedience’. In other words, the love of YHVH presents itself in the context of binding agreement between YHVH and HIS people. The love of YHV may be universal, but abiding in that love is in the context of covenant.

The love of YHVH is covenantal and reciprocal.

Like in any human relationship, love is a 2-way street; and it is known by actions and deeds not by words and emotions. If HE first loved us and richly blessed us, let us love HIM back by keeping HIS ways. John 15 says it, IF you love Me, Keep MY commandment. And if you keep my commandments, you abide in My love. Love is shown in deed and not in mere words. But let us strive to abide in HIS love by obedience to HIS will and commands lest we be cast out of HIS sight and fail to reach the eternal rest. Let us be careful when adopting unbiblical or extrabiblical terminologies, adopting popular church jargon and lingo without thinking it through biblically. Casting down vain imaginations, clever philosophies, and high arguments that set itself against the knowledge of the LORD. Let us be like Yaakov whom the LORD loved and not be like Esev in whom it was said, Esev I hate. And let us too unflinchingly and boldly declare this covenant love unto others that they too might be saved and abide in HIS love to inherit eternal life.

Next: On Shema: The Deuteronomic covenantal context of the love of YHVH.

Appointed times (Mo’edims) of the YHVH and Messianic significance.

“These are the appointed times (Moedims) of the LORD which you shall celebrate….” - Leviticus 23:4.

On the series: The appointed times of YHVH (Moedims) & their Messianic significance.

Today, a brief overview is presented of the fall feasts of Yom Teru’ah (29 Elul 5785/ 22 September 2025).

Key points: Yeshua was born in late September (or early October) near or about the time of the fall feasts of Teruah, Yom Kippur and Feast of tabernacles (Sukkot). Thus HIS 1st coming was in September 3-5 BCE EL tabernacled with man (Immanu-EL). HIS ministry began at age 30 with the word ‘repent for the kingdom of YHVH is here’; which is the essence of fall feasts of Yom Teruah and Yom Kippur. It’s quite possible that HIS 2nd coming will also occur in the fall feasts; most specifically in the feast of tabernacles which falls around September/October. Brethren, we are living in the “days of awe” -days of introspection, repentance and preparedness before the return of King and Lord Yeshua.

The Moedim: Yom Teru’ah

Vayikra (Lev) 23.23-25 ‘in the 7th month, on the 1st day of the month, you shall observe a day of solemn rest, a memorial beginning with a blast of trumpets. It shall be a holy convocation. Do no work but make an offering to the LORD by fire’.
What is Yom Teru’ah?

Yom is Hebrew for ‘day’. Teru’ah is Hebrew for ‘alarm’ which can be by sounding of trumpet, or by shouting of loud noises. So, in simple terms, Yom Teru’ah is ‘day of alarm’. Yom Teru’ah is also known as the “feast of trumpets” because it is marked by the blowing of a ram’s horn (shofar = trumpets). Yom Teru’ah is also translated as “the festival of shouting’ (Num 29.1, Lev 23.24). Teru’ah also means ‘shouting’ or ‘raising a ‘noise’ and denotes making of joyful noise unto the LORD. Biblical usage of the word Teru’ah for shouting and of joyful noise are found in: Joshua 6.3-5, Psalm 47.1-7, Job 8.21 and many others.

There is regular shofar blowing (Tekiah) and then there is Teruah, a loud prolonged blast of varying pitch. A Tekiah blowing can be with or without Teruah blowing (Num 10.7). Blowing of Ram’s horn (Shofar) was seen in various aspects of Isrealitish life. Shofar was blown when the camp was either moving or settling during their time in the wilderness (Numbers 10). It is blown when assembly of a congregation is required. It is blown when the enemy threat is looming to prepare for battle. It is blown during battle to be remembered before the LORD. See Numbers 10. Other biblical usage of the word ‘Teru’ah for alarm are found in: Numbers 10.1-6, 29.1; Joel 2.1-2. ). Of all the Moedims of the LORD given, Yom Teru’ah is the only that begins on a New Moon, and the only appointed time without a specific reason given for its observance other than to be a holy convocation, a time of ‘rest’ and to offer sacrifices.

Why is Yom Teru’ah also known as Rosh Ha-Shannah?

Today, Yom Teru’ah is more secularly known as Rosh Ha-Shannah. However, Rosh Ha-Shanna isn’t biblically based, only the term Yom Teruah is biblically derived. In ancient Isreal, the new year began in the spring with the month of Aviv (Exodus 12.2), which was renamed to Nissan after the return from Babylonian exile. Since ancient Isreal was an agricultural society, their times and seasons were typically oriented around the agricultural seasons. The month of Aviv is the beginning of the new harvest season. After the 2nd temple destruction in the 70AD, the Jewish sages associated Yom Teru’ah with the start of Jewish civil year and thus became known as Rosh Hashanah (Hb: the head of the year). Traditionally, in secular Rabbinic calendar, Rosh Ha-Shanah (Hb: ‘the head of the year’) is then celebrated as the Jewish New Year and observed in the beginning the first day of the 7th month of Tishri (the new moon of the year), which falls around late September or early October time in Gregorian calendar.

Yom Teruah and PRE-Messianic significance.

Rabbinic legend has it that YHVH’s 6-day creation of universe occurred during this time of the year. Thus, Rosh Hashanah commemorates the 6-day creation of the universe as well. [b]And the blowing of trumpet (Yom Teruah) commemorates HaShem as the King of the Universe. [/b]Typically, the Rosh Hashanah begins with a 10-day period of repentance and time of intense introspection and prayer (aseret yemi teshuvah); which ends on Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. These 10 days preceding Yom Kippur are referred as the “the Days of Awe”, (Yamim Norai’m) one of the High Holy Days. According to Jewish sages, Yom Teruah commemorates the time that Moses also ascended toward Mt. Sinai to receive the second set of tablets of the law.

And after Moses spent 40 days and 40 nights on Mt. Sinai, he descended on Yom Kippur. And as such, 40 days period is counted beginning from the preceding 30 days of the month of Elul to the 10 days of the proceeding month of Tishri, which culminates to the day of atonement (Yom Kippur) on the 15th day of this 7th month. In Isreal, a shofar is often sounded for various reasons including at sign of danger or threat of enemy invasion as alarm for people to ready for battle. It is blown as battle cries during times of war as the LORD hears and fights for Isreal. The sound of shofar is also invoked in prophetic imagery as the prophets issued solemn messages of warning of coming judgements, and the destruction of Jerusalem (Jer 4.19-21, Joel 2). Thus, the sound of shofar thus is meant to awaken people to repentance and to judgement to come.

Yom Teruah, Messianic significance & end-times.

Interestingly, there is strong biblical evidence that suggest that Yeshua’s ministry first began during this season of Yom Teruah; that is around the fall Moe’dims. Why? Because Yeshua’s first words when HE began ministry were to ‘repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand’. The fall feasts begin with Tom Teruah, the season of blowing trumpets to alarm and awaken to self-introspection, repentance and righteousness. What better segue then than Yeshua’s first words being ‘repent…’. It would also explain why Yeshua spent 40 days fasting in the wilderness seeing the fast of Yom Kippur was also right around the corner: if not during. The blowing of trumpet is a message of warning. The blast of shofar is meant to arouse or awaken the soul to this remembrance of Yahweh [/b]as Creator King of the Universe who will judge all. The season of Yom Teruah in the end times reminds of [b]the need for repentance and awakening to judgement. The sound of shofar is also meant to inspire terror in the hearts of men, and to arouse to make teshuvah (repentance).

The season of Yom Teruah also could indicate prophetically the time of ingathering and the resurrection of saints at the 2nd coming Yeshua when the ‘trumpet’ (Teruah) sounds (Matt 24. 29-31, 1 Thes 4.16-17). And the last great shofar blown, all death in Christ will arise, and those alive will catch up with the LORD in the sky when HE returns (1 Cor 15.52). In this time is the ingathering of ALL Isreal, believers in Yeshua into HIS coming kingdom in the Messianic age. In Isaiah 27.13, the prophets’ states that in that day of ingathering of ALL Isreal, the great trumpet (teruah) will blow, and all those scattered in the land of Assyria, and in Egypt will gather and come to worship the LORD in the holy mountain in Jerusalem. It will also clearly be a time of great rejoicing with loud noise (teruah) for overcoming the tribulation and of the 2nd coming of the King, our deliverer and redeemer. It would denote prophetically a remembrance of the coming day of the wrath of the LORD; but it would be as well a time of joy because of the overcoming and soon defeat of the adversary.

Yom Teruah and new covenant believers.

While the spring festivals (Passover, first fruit, Shavuot) have been fulfilled in the first coming of Yeshua as the HaMaschiach ben Yosef. It is generally believed that the fall festivals (Yom Teru’ah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot) are yet to have their fulfilment in the 2nd coming of Yeshua. There is strong biblical evidence that Yeshua was born in the fall feast of Sukkot which typically falls late September and early October. If so, then HIS ministry began 30 years later in the fall feast of Yom Teruah which would make early days of HIS ministry during the fall feast days of Yom Teruah, Yom Kippur and the feast of tabernacles.

Since Yeshua was born in the fall feast of Sukkot (Sept/Oct), then we can say HIS 1st coming occurred in the September/October period. Is it not likely that HIS 2nd coming will also occur in the feast of Sukkot, in the September/October period? I’d say so. Yom Teruah (blowing of trumpet) begins with 10 days of awe of repentance and self-examination. What if we are in the days of awe before the blowing of trumpets, the last trumpet spoken of by Shaul the apostle in 1 Corinthians 15.52. In this case, we collectively as church may indeed be in that window of repentance and introspection and awaken to righteousness and judgment to come and HIS soon return. May we all live with the urgency of His return, live prepared, in awe and in close examination and genuine repentance, awakened to righteousness and fearing judgment to come and in joyful expectation of HIS soon return and defeat of enemies of our soul. Amen.

Next: Fall feasts: Yom Kippur (9 Tishrei 5786 / October 01-02, 2025).

Jashub:
Some believe it is happening this month on 23rd-24th of September 2025. But as a believer in Christ Jesus, this is good news if it happens. But if it does not happen, still keep your lamps burning, because the return of Jesus is near.

To be honest, I sense something will transpire in September. Have had this sense since 2020. It is the year that I am not sure of.

However, whatever it is that will occur in September (of some future year) is NOT rapture. It will be a great time of global chaos, woes, troubled times. . THE CHURCH WILL BE GREATLY SHAKEN. It's shaking event, not rapture.

Though, I am not foolish enough (and I fear YHVH too much) to start a mass message declaring 'god or jesus told me he is coming this September'. I don't know why people do this. For attention and for profit?

Every 2-3 years someone keep coming up with dates, and they keep failing. Yet, people still keep falling for it despite.

Why??

09/21: Breaking News: Intelligence Briefing from the summit of the council (sod) of heavens.

The Beast (antichristus) has been born and is alive and well; only he is being restrained yet his spirit is active in the world today. He currently resides by the sea in the city of Tyre, Lebanon (Ezekiel 28.1-2 compare to Rev. 13.1 & 2 Thes 2.4). He has just joined the military service- the beginning of his training for the role as the prince of Tyre, the Beast and the desolator to come. There he will train for many years, forging alliances between powerful figures, gaining intelligence with the people, and nations. In the fullness of time when the times of gentiles are come to an end, then will he emerge as a refined diplomatic charismatic leader, the king of Tyre (Ezekiel 28) and the king of North (Daniel 11) who will have great power but not his own.

The Messiah was unveiled at age of 30 and had 3.5 years ministry (covenant of life). So, too the anti-Messiah will be unveiled in his 30s and will also have 3.5 years ministry (the great tribulation= covenant of death).

Meanwhile, the spirit of antichrist is hard at work today wreaking havoc across the nations. The spirit of Jezebel and her witchcrafts are also highly reactive as ever; and that is because they who are to minister in the spirit (and power) of Elijah are being dispatched & deployed by the Most High for the work of HIS kingdom.

Can you discern the signs of the times? Across nations, the antichrist spirit is giving false dreams of rapture, and sowing seeds of false Christianity wearing the nationalism and supremacy cloak and deception run amok. THIS is a sign of the great apostasy & strong delusion to believe a lie spoken of in 2 Thes 2.

The political idolatry running rampant where they are even venerating certain political figures even dead one calling this ‘martyrdom’ in certain parts of the world is a key testament that the spirit of antichrist is terribly busy at work in the hearts and minds of men especially the impressionable minds of the youth sowing discords, disunity and hate.

Brethren, these are all signs of the times; that the spirit of antichrist is busy at work TODAY. But as in the days of Elijah the prophet, when the LORD had 7000 who did not bow to Achav and his prophets, even now the LORD has few remnants who have NOT succumbed to political idolatry and all its toxic manifestations (nationalist & supremacist ideals) ongoing across nations.

Beware: The prophecy of nation against nation (ethnos vs ethnos) will be exacerbated by another religio- politically motivated unfortunate event. I won’t mention names in the interest of safety. But certain of them political pundits are digging their own pits, and if not careful will fall in.

All these are signs of the times. Scripture must be fulfilled. The spirit of antichrist is at work across the nations religio-political arena the most visible.

The older this young beast becomes, the worse things will get. Get ready. Fasten your seat belts. The ride has shifted gear.



09/10: Daniel’s 70th week (7 years) was fulfilled in the 7 year Roman-Jewish war (66 AD – 73 AD).

Concerning Daniel 9.24-27. the destruction of Jerusalem temple occurred midway into that 7-year war in the year 69/70 AD by Titus, a Roman general with his Roman legion. This means, a future 7-year covenant treaty is not biblically guaranteed to be repeated. Only the last 3.5 years is guaranteed to be repeated by the final antichrist who will initiate the great tribulation for ALL Isreal (Daniel 7.25; 12.7,11-12, Rev 11.2-3, Rev 12.6, 12.14; 15.5; 2 Thes 2, Matt 24).

If there is a covenant or deal, it could be confirmed quickly and rebuilding of temple (or just an altar; biblically only an altar is needed for sacrifice to begin really) could take only 6 month to accomplish. If you are deceived into thinking you have the first 3.5 years of 7 years, you may only have just 6 months before antichrist is introduced, and great tribulation begins and thus the 3.5 years count begins then.

Daniel 9. 27: Note: the Covenant is "confirmed", meaning this deal has been in place for years, it’s nothing new, it’s just being ‘strengthened’. Therefore, don’t look for a new deal, but an old deal being confirmed. If any 'deal' at all.

Don’t look for a 7-year deal or plan for peace or to rebuild temple. Only an altar is needed for sacrifice to begin, and that could be erected in less than 6 months. And so, great tribulation can begin shortly after. If you are waiting for 3 .5 years to pass, you’ll be woefully unprepared.


*In my eschatology post, I will provide an in-depth midrash on Daniel 9.24-27 that shows how this prophecy has been fulfilled and there’s not necessarily a 2000+ years gap between 69th and 70th week. We will discuss who the ‘he’ who confirms covenant. What the covenant entailed and how it was fulfilled.




















09/06/25: Unknown hour IS the beginning of Great tribulation (GT), which is the SAME as the 2nd coming of Yeshua.

2 things. There’s only ONE time in the scripture where Yeshua says HE is returning: IMMEDIATELY AFTER GT (see Matt. 24.29). Secrete rapture is the deception spoken of in Matt 24.23-24.

If Yeshua is returning AFTER GT, then, the unknown hour can NOT be AFTER great tribulation because after GT, you THEN know HE is coming any time soon. Duh.

Therefore, the unknown hour MUST be BEFORE GT, which is why you are being warned to PREPARE and not be caught off guard.

Concerning 7 years vs 3.5 years, only 3.5 years is clearly elucidated in scripture as the time of trouble (Daniel 7.27; 12.6, Rev. 11.2-3; Rev 12.6).

Meaning, you will not have first half of 7 years to ‘prepare’ yourself because you know in the middle (3.5 years) is when antichrist comes. Time to prepare is NOW. When antichrist is revealed is the beginning of great tribulation and the start of 3.5 years.









09/05/25: Do not be deceived, there will not be ‘rapture’ until 2 things: (1) the great apostasy + Great Tribulation initiated by (2) revelation of antichrist (2 Thes 2, Matt 24.29). Prepare for time of affliction, suffering and testing of faith NOT for escaping.

The 8 Moedims of the LORD in order of occurrence 2025. First 4 occur in the spring; the last 4 in the fall time.

Spring Festivals

1.The Sabbath Day (i.e., Shabbat- weekly feast, every 7th day of the week).

2. Passover (Pesach) - Nisan 14. April 12-13

3. Unleavened Bread (Chag Hamotzi) - Nisan 15-22. April 13-20.

4. First Fruits (Yom habikkurim) - Nisan 16. April 19-20

5. Pentecost (Shavu’ot) - Sivan 6. June 01

Fall Festivals.

6. Trumpets (Yom Teru’ah) - Tishri 1. Coming up next in September 21-22. Also known unbiblically as "Rosh Ha-Shanna" (Head of the new year (5786 AM) according to Rabbinic calendar system).

7. Atonement (Yom Kippur) - Tishri 10. Coming October 01-02

8. Tabernacles (Sukkot) - Tishri 15. Coming October 06-13

A historical account on the decline of paganism and the rise of Christianity in Roman Empire. Part 3 of 3.

# Constantine’s campaign against paganism in Rome.

Within few short times of his conversion & the following anti-Jewish edicts & sentiments, Constantine also went on a brutal campaign against the national religion of paganism. He ordered a large number of pagan temples closed, pavements cleansed and statuary repolished in the reign of Julian; but it is doubtful whether he published any edict for their destruction. There was a tendency amongst ecclesiastical writers to idealise the first Christian emperor, and to refer to him the invention of all forms of coercion against paganism. Thus, we find accounts of wholesale demotion of temples during his reign, many of which are said to have been handed over to Christian use. On the other hand, some historian's expressly mentions that Constantine closed the temples but did not destroy them.

In 321, he ordained Sunday to be recognized as holiday by the courts, calling it ‘dies solis’ to avoid wounding pagan susceptibilities. But we find him on several occasions acting as head of national religion. He had forbidden by edicts the private practice of divination, but in doing so only revived an old law of Tiberius. At the same time, he took the opportunity of affirming the liberty of all religion- adite aras publicans atque delubra. The new Rome put under protection of both paganism and Christianity. The emperor gave the outward appearance of a Christian city. Magnificent churches were erected. Immunities and allowances were decreed to the Christian priests; Prisoners for the faith liberated; a letter exhorting his subjects to embrace Christianity was published by Constantine thru Eastern provinces. Gladiatorial combats were forbidden though the games flourished. The laws against private exercise of arts of divination were now extended to the whole empire. The emperor carried on an active campaign against idols. Commissioners were sent out to despoil deserted or unused temples. The work of destruction was carried on ruthlessly; the emperors’ emissaries did not in many cases stop to remove statues but contented themselves with stripping off gold and silver plates and handed them back to priests what was useless.

A determined attempt was made to stamp out some of the most abandoned cults that were practiced in the provinces of Syria to Egypt. Several pagan temples were razed to the ground. The cult groups were suppressed and their priests banished. Many other ancient edifice no doubt suffered from the zeal of Constantine’s commissioners, who took off doors and roof and left the weather to accomplish what they had not either time or inclination to do. The Emperor understood his task; by this guerilla warfare he could accomplish piecemeal what would have cost him his throne to effect by sweeping law, such as the ecclesiastical historians ascribe to him. Active in the work of destruction, Constantine did not tolerate slackness in others. Besides attaching the detached outposts of paganism, he endeavored to draw to his religion who could be influenced by imperial Favour. Individual Christians were appointed to offices. Various explanations have been offered of the law abolishing pagan sacrifices ascribed to Constantine.

# Other emperors’ religious impact after Constatine’s “Christian” dynasty.

Constantine the great left the empire to his sons and other members of the Constantinian dynasty. Upon his death, the emperor was deified by the senate. And the sons of Constantine began their reign in the spirit of their father. One of his children became impatient at the slow progress of Christianity. Many Christians called for violent measures. An alarm raised among the pagans who rose against him and murdered Constans, one of Constantine’s sons. Constantius, another son took the helm, who once timid in nature was ready to carry at any length violence when his fears were aroused. He carried active campaign against diviners, punishing the practice of magic with death. Returning to the charge ‘generis humani inimic’ to be tortured and crucified. Yet even his own actions to spread Christianity just as his father was syncretistic. . He was obliged to treat the legitimate worship of the pagan gods of Rome with more respect. Though he removed the pagan altars from senate, yet he renewed his brother’s ordinance in favour of tombs of pagans and issued regulations for election of pagan priests to raise the character and standing of pagans.

The Emperor Julian sought to establish Hellenism, but paganism on the whole was crippled by its dogmatic teaching. Julian set himself up to supply the need by establishing in every city Hellenic lecture on moral and theological truths. The idea of pagan priests were to be altered. The ministers of gods were to be selected, not like magistrates from rich and influential members of society but philosophers whose life were purest. They were to imitate virtues of Galileans. There is evidence for continuance of pagan rites under Theodosius and Valentinian. When Theodosium reformed that kalendar, he had to leave the festival of saturnalia and other pagan festivals out. The college augurs no longer exercised their function publicly, but their services were at disposal of individuals. Certain pagan memories and ceremony were forbidden by Justin. The same also forbade Jews, pagans and heretics to exercise their religion, and excluded them from practice of liberal professions. Succeeding his uncle in 527, Justinian set himself to stamp out heresy and remains of paganism. In 530, he put down Olympian games held at Elis. The Same year pagans were in addition to their other disabilities, made incapable of giving evidence in court of law, or receiving an inheritance.

Next year came a measure ordering that they should all be baptised and threatening with death any who should dare to sacrifice. The heads of families who neglected to have those under their care baptised were to be outlawed. Three months grace was given them, during which they were to conform to the law. The numerous convictions for the crime of paganism would seem to show that many were still faithful to the gods. Many pagans may have converted to Christianity out of fear, yet maintained their paganism thereby merging their pagan beliefs and practices with Christianity. If Christianity emerged triumphant from the struggle, still it bears the marks of 5 centuries during which it fought its way to victory. While Rome watched polytheism sink, yet the world has not lost what the pagan world left. The shadow of Rome is still upon earth, and the gods of Greece live the arts and literature, even in Christianity and the Hellenic ideal which can never die.

# The connection between ancient Babylon & Roman emperors.


To trace the connection, it will be necessary to look at ancient Babylon. Babyon was city on the banks of Euphrates founded by Nimrod, who was described as ‘mighty hunter’ (Gen 10.8-10). Nimrod was a rebel against Yahweh; and the city Babylon was the seat of the first great apostasy. In 487 BC, the city babylon was taken by Xerxes (when Persian became empire) and the inhabitants were slaughtered. The babylonian priesthood being forced to leave babylon sought refuge in Pergamos, a Roman province (modern day Turkey); which became for sometime their headquarters. This is the basis for the LORD remarks in Revelation 3.13 “I know were you dwell, even where satan’s throne is”. Pergamos was the headquarters of this apostasy in John’s day.

When Attalus, the pontiff and king of Pergamos died (133 BC), he bequeathed the headship of Babylon priesthood to Rome. Emperor Julius Caesar was made supreme pontiff of Ftruscan Babylonian order in 63 BC. Thus the first roman emperor was the head of the Babylonian priesthood and so Rome became the successor of Babylon. Henceforth Rome’s religion was that of Babylon. The emperors for 400 years (63 BC to 376 AD) were Babylonian high priests. The Emperors of Rome continued to exercise this office of supreme pontiff till the year 376 AD, when the Emperor Gratian refused to attire himself in the high priest robes. He justly observed that as its whole nature was idolatrous, it became not a christian to assume it. He, therefore, refused the habit, though the pagans gave him the title’.


# Babylon and the church of Rome

In 378, during emperor Constantine’s reign, the head of Babylonian order was transferred to the leader of the Christian church, making the head of the church of Christ in Rome the place of supreme pontiff. Thus, Satan united Babylon and Rome in one religious system. This explains Rev 17, ‘mystery babylon’. All the teachings of old babylon went to Rome. Thus Romanism incarnates Babylon; her worship is idolatrous, and her ceremonies and observances are Babylonish. Her doctrines are not from Yahweh. Soon after, the worship of virgin mary was set up in the year 381 AD. Mary was everywhere worshipped as the mother of Yahweh, the queen of heaven- the same that Jeremiah the prophet denounced centuries before. At the close of the 4th century, this worship was mandated world wide church- “the worship of the queen of heaven had superseded the worship of Christ”. The heathen temples were restored and beautified and repurposed as Christian churches; and the pagan Babylonian rituals reestablished only Christianized. (by the order of Constantine). Thus, the queen of heaven, fuses with Babylonian cult practices, and occupied the place of the LORD Christ in the professedly Christian church of Rome.

Church fathers Nestorious in 428 AD, and others raised their voices to declare the virgin was not of Yahweh, but the protest was unsuccessful. Solemn curses were pronounced upon all who refused to worship mary, and the worship and festivals dedicated to Mary was imposed upon the church to be observed throughout the empire. In the hebrew scriptures, the foe to Yahweh the true El, and Jersualem, HIS holy place, was babylon. Yahweh gave babylon civil power, and with this power she carried away Yahweh’s people into captivity. When babylon literal was no more, Rome came into power and has continued the antagonishm to Yahweh. Rome crucified the LORD, burnt Jerusalem, and carried away the sacred vessels of the temple. Moreover, she has ever since corrupted the truth. In relation to Yahweh’s work, Rome is Babylon. But it is Babylon away from her physical location. It is mystery Babylon, not literal Babylon. The moral characteristics are the same, only the physical location changed.

Next: Remnant of pagan elements in Christinaity. Chapter 1. 1 of 2.

If YHVH said: Yaakov, I love. Esau, I hate, then HIS Love is NOT entirely unconditional. Search the Scriptures, you will not find where it's stated that "God's love is unconditional". The idea came from secular pop psychology.

Read before you brand me as works based legalistic heretic. I provided ample sound scriptural (and logical) reasons for my stance. Or at least, read the following key points for high yield information, then skip to the few outlined scriptural passages for evidence-based assertions. My goal is to challenge your understanding of GOD’s love according to faulty secular pop psychology that has permeated Christian circles and corrupted theologies and Christian songs for ages has manifested in various warped theologies such as ‘Once saved, always saved’ and ‘pre-tribulation rapture’ nonsense.


Yahweh tells us in Malachi 1 (repeated by Paul in Romans 9), HE ‘hates’ Esau. It’s obvious in scripture Yahweh disliked (abhorred, hated, called abomination) certain things, actions and behaviors, and by default, certain people. Logical follow up question is: if YHVH’s love is unconditional, then how come HE hates? That’s because contrary to popular Christian teachings and songs, the love of YHVH has conditions and makes demands of us. Failure to meet those conditions/demands = hate.

Christendom has greatly misunderstood what the LOVE of YHVH fully entails. We have ‘humanized’ our understanding of the love of Yahweh. It’s even rare to find a human whose love is purely unconditional. I’m not sure why think Yahweh different to degrade and debase HIS character as such that HE should love us as we are and not make any demands. If I loved you enough to sacrifice my life, you bet abiding in that love comes with demands- YOUR own sacrifices.


Key points: Scripture is clear, YHVH is gold standard of Love. It is true, HIS love is unmerited, undeserved and sacrificial. HOWEVER, HIS everlasting love is covenantal. By covenantal meaning, it has some stated conditions and makes demands. This is much like marriage covenant where you love your spouse, but that covenant comes with demands as stated in typical wedding vows: to be faithful, to love, honor and cherish till death and so on and so forth. What happens when one spouse breaks vows? Separation and divorce, yes? You may still love him/her but from a distance as they have broken vows (spoken or stated conditions) of remaining in that love. In the same token, the covenantal love of YHVH makes these explicitly stated demands: repent, confess, believe in Christ + obedience to HIS commands = HIS eternal love and life in heaven. To enter HIS covenantal love, Yeshua is the way. While Yahweh loves you as you are, it is not for you to remain the same. HIS steadfast love requires certain standards, it demands change. The entire scripture is about the ‘conditions’ for abiding in the eternal love of Yahweh. Unconditional love of YHVH implies: YHVH has no demands (commandments to abide) and if so, then there’s no such thing as sin, and no need for repentance, no requirements to believe in Christ or live right. And everyone can act however, believe whatever, and all goes to heaven, and no one goes to hell.


Is unconditional love of YHVH scriptural? Yes and No, but mostly NO.

In Christian pop culture, you often hear in sermons and plentiful songs ‘God’s love is unconditional’. One Christian song even went as far to call God’s love “reckless”. The idea that YHVH’s love is unconditional is akin to the popular phrase ‘Love is blind’. The Love of YHVH is neither unconditional nor reckless nor blind. Is the idea that God’s love is UN-conditional truly scriptural? Is YHVH’s love completely without conditions attached? Yes and No. Scripture tells us YHVH is love, and the gold standard of love. For “YHVH so LOVED the world, that HE gave HIS only begotten son….”. But does this mean this love is unconditional? Not entirely. First know this: the phrase ‘unconditional love’ of YHVH is neither explicitly mentioned nor even implied by any means in scripture if you take the plain reading of the whole counsel of scripture. Scripture affirms that the LOVE of YHVH is perfect and everlasting and unmerited and enduring, but they are not without explicitly stated conditions.

The idea of unconditional love makes it sound as if YHVH tolerates anything we do, makes no demands and requires nothing from us but just ‘be’, but this isn’t biblical. And in that sense, what would be the need to believe in Yeshua as the ONLY way, truth and life? There would be no need to keep the LORD’s commandments. There would be no sin, which is violation of those commands; no need to repent; and everyone would all be saved, enter heaven, and no one can be sent to hell. If this idea of unconditional love of God just a mere product of popular theology based on secular pop psychology? Or even worse yet, one of the demonic doctrines warned of? Let’s find out investigating scripture.

Scriptural passages on Love of YHVH and HIS requirements for this love.

“For YHVH so loved the world that HE gave HIS only begotten son that whoever believes shall not perish, but have everlasting life”. John 3.16.

Yet, it is also written…………

“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations” Deuteronomy 7:9.

“Yaakov, I love. Esau, I hate”. Malachi 1.1-3.

Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. John 3.5

"Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him." John 3:36 (NIV)

"He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him." John 14.21.

[Jesus:] "...If you do not repent, then you will all perish...". Luke 13:3 (DVP)


“Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, 31 because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead”. Acts 17: 30.-31


“Jesus says, "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven". Matt. 7.21-23.

But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God's wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed... For those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. Rom 2:5,8.

“Paul writes that the "unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God." He then lists specific sins, including sexual immorality, idolatry, adultery, theft, greed, drunkenness, and slander. 1 Cor 6. 9-10.

“Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral people, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices lying”. Rev. 22.15

Next: What’s love got to do with it? YHVH’s love is covenantal and reciprocal.

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. Luke 4.18.

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils. Freely ye have received; freely give. Matt 10.8.

# Recovery of sight to the blind.

I saw the face of a man…a man named Robert. The eyes were white all through, the dark parts of the eyes (pupil and Iris) were absent. Only the white part visible. I was impressed that you are blind in both eyes. The condition is an end stage loss of sight, and it appears it was due to occupational hazard with chemical acid. You heard about someone who prays for healing and deliverance on here…and like blind Bartimaeus, you cried out loud to the LORD that you may receive my sight. The LORD answered and showed me your face and to go and pray for you to receive sight much like Ananias was shown Paul in a vision and to pray for his sight. Halleluiah. So, I have come to pray for your restoration of your eyesight. In the Name of Yeshua haMaschiach, receive your sight. The LORD instructs also that you will wake up one day and feel the sensation of scales on your eyes. Go and wash in running water off a water faucet, and you shall receive sight. Amen.

# Recovery of speech to the mute.

I see a young woman named Anna holding a vase full of colourful fresh flowers. You are Chinese, just graduated from university with a horticulturist degree. But, you know, at first your face kept appearing in my vision and you had a happy smile, and I could not figure out what was wrong. But as I inquired of the LORD, another vision flashed before my eyes and in it, you were opening and closing your mouth. It was as if you wanted to speak but struggling to speak. Immediately, the LORD impressed upon me ‘she cannot speak’. You suffer from mutism, though you can hear. It seems this muteness came about from problems with your tongue that occurred from an early age. In the Name of Yeshua of Nazaret, I say, “Ephphatha, be opened; and your first word shall be “Hallelu-yah”.

#Restoring the misaligned

A woman named Jillian. I saw as if it were like I was looking through an x-ray vision of your back spine from the base of head/neck region down to tail bone/buttocks region. The spine looks curved shaped like S. You have scoliosis. And the LORD is correcting what is misaligned. You will begin to hear cracking noise, do not fear, it is healing taking place. Bless the LORD. Amen.

# Releasing the tense.

A man named Raul. I saw as if I was looking through an Xray vision of your head. I see a red-hot flashing fiery red image pulsating middle of your skull/brain. You suffer from episodic headaches, migraine in fact. Whatever the etiology, the LORD is healing you for complete remission. Amen.

# Raising the asleep back to life.

I saw a newborn who appears to be lying in a NICU incubator. It appears the mother sustained difficult labor and delivery. As a result, infant fraught with complications, and fighting to survive and thrive. I see the parents overwhelmed with emotions, wondering if they should let the infant go or keep hoping for survival. The LORD would say to you, “I have breathed the breath of life into that child; and he shall live. Amen.

# Repairing the broken.

I saw 2 octogenarian couple. The woman fell from bike ride and fractured hip. You were told that surgical repair is needed, but you hesitate on account of your old age. You rather are seeking healing from the LORD. I pray the LORD heals and repair every single broken bone and restore you to full range of motion, mobility and ambulation.

# Casting out demons. Hallelu-yah.

I see a 2-story older house somewhere in New Orleans. The new owners have been having some unusual disturbances that they have correctly attributed to unclean spirits. The house has been the nexus for some occultic incidents by previous owners. You seek deliverance and want casting out of demons performed on the house. By the power of Yeshua, I command those unclean spirits to leave the house and return no more. The blessings of the LORD be upon this house and peace of the LORD settle in this place. May you and yours have peace and joy, not fear but serve the LORD.

Blessed be HE, the MOST HIGH. Glory.

On the series: The appointed times of YHVH (Moedims) & their Messianic significance.

Today, is presented brief overview of the fall feasts.

Key points: The previous posts established that the spring festival of Passover was Christ’s death (March/April); and on the feast of First fruits was HIS resurrection & ascension (April); and feast of Shavuot came the giving of HIS Spirit (May/June).

But did you know that the fall feast of Sukkot (or tabernacles) foreshadowed Christ’s birth? That’s right. Christ was born in the fall season (Sept/Oct) during the feast of Sukkot (also known as Tabernacles (Christ the LORD tabernacled with us) NOT on pagan winter solstice in December. Further explanation to be posted towards the time of the feast of Sukkot in October detailing why Christ was most likely born in this feast of Sukkot, which typically ‘falls’ towards end of September and beginning of October.

# Now onto the fall festivals of the LORD. “These are the appointed times (Moedims) of the LORD which you shall celebrate….” - Leviticus 23:4.

Vaykira (LEVITICUS) 23 lists the appointed times of the LORD given to Moses on Mount Sinai. There are 7 (annual) or 8 appointed times or festivals of the LORD. 4 occur in the springtime and the other 3 in the fall time plus the weekly sabbath. The feasts and holy days are based on the Hebrew calendar. Yeshua observed these feasts; and so, did the apostles and early believers. Sacrifice is the major feature of the feasts; thus, each festival has its own requirements for offerings & additional sabbath days. See the book of Leviticus for more information.

The 8 Moedims of the LORD: See previous posts for the 4 spring feasts. This part will focus on 3 fall festivals (+ weekly 7th day Sabbath).
The first three feasts: Pesach, Unleavened Bread and First Fruits are in springtime of March and April. The fourth: Shavu’ot, marks the summer harvest and occurs in late May or early June. The last three feasts, Trumpets, Yom Kippur and Sukkot occur in the fall around September and October.

5.The weekly Shabbat. Vayikra Leviticus 23:2-3. Sabbath rest of creation. Reflects YHVH’s 6 days of creation, on the 7th day rested. It was also given as sign of covenant between YHVH and Israel (Exodus 31.13,17) and as remembrance of redemption from Egypt. 7th day Sabbath rest after 6 days workdays foreshadow 1000 years of rest in the millennial reign of Christ after 6000 years of earth history). According to sages, the world’s age is seven 1000 year ‘days’ corresponding to the 7 days of creation. Olam hazeh (this world) will exist for 6000 years, and the 7th millennium will be era of worldwide shalom in the olam haba (world to come). . *More on the age of the world and how close we are to the end of the world*

6. Feasts of Trumpets (Yom Teru’ah). Leviticus 23.24 ‘in the 1st day of the 7th month, you shall have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets. The feast of trumpets occurs in Hebrew month of Tishri (the 7th ‘new moon’ of the year), which usually falls in late September to early October. Also known in secular calendar as the Rosh Hashanah (the head of the year). It marks the beginning of the 10-day period of prayer, self-introspection repentance (aseret yemei teshuvah) which ends on the fast day of Yom Kippur. The 10 days are known as the ‘days of awe’, or high holy days. Apparently, according to Jewish sages, Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the universe. In the Messianic era, it may symbolize the last trumpet blast in Yeshua’s 2nd coming when all alive and dead will rise to meet Him in the cloud (Matt 24.31, 1 Cor 15.52).

7. The day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). Leviticus 23.27-28. ‘On the 10th day of the 7th month, there shall be a day of atonement. It shall be a holy convocation unto you; and you shall afflict your souls, and offer offering made by fire unto the Lord. Since Christ offered Himself as our atonement, this no longer applies today. However, we can commemorate it by contemplating what Christ wrought on the cross for our forgiveness of sins, salvation and redemption from sins. We can also use this time to confess sins, and in quite reflection and introspection of our lives, and behaviors.

8. Feasts of Tabernacles (Sukkot). Leviticus 16.34; 23.34, 42. ‘in the 15th day of the 7th month, shall be the feast of tabernacles. You shall celebrate for 7 days unto the Lord and dwell in booths’ (tabernacles). It commemorates how Yahweh’s presence (pillar of cloud by day; pillar of cloud by night) provided shelters for Israelites in the wilderness after Exodus from Egypt. Israelites instructed to build ‘booths’ (sukkot, tabernacles) outside, dwell in it and worship in remembrance. Historically, early believers celebrated the birth of Christ on this day as ‘Yahweh’ tabernacled among men (Emmanuel=EL with us). John 1.14. Today, believers, the church are the tabernacle of the Lord, the dwelling place of the Most High on earth. In the world to come, The Lord’s tabernacle will be established in Jerusalem and nations will come yearly to keep and to celebrate these feasts and to worship before the Lord in the Messianic age. (Zech 14.16-17, Ezekiel 40 thru 48 indicate the newly rebuilt Tabernacle of Yahweh), Sukkot is the prophetic apotheosis of the appointed times of the LORD.

Summary. The prophetic significance of Moedims: Sukkot= birth of Christ; Passover (Pesach lamb) = death of Christ; Yom Bikkurim (early first fruit) = resurrection & ascension of Christ; Shavuot (Pentecost, latter first fruit) = giving of Spirit = Revival.

Many years after Christ’s ascension, Paul the apostles wrote: “These (festivals, Sabbaths, holy days) are but are a shadow of things to come” (Colossians 2.17). And in that day (Messianic age), ALL nations will come yearly to Jerusalem to keep these feasts and to worship before the Lord (Zech 14.16-17).

Some today still raise objections: but, but…. these laws and appointed times and feast days were for ethnic Isreal and are only for “Jews” today. My friend, you today’s Jew inwardly if you are a born-again spirit filled believer in Christ.


Next: Next. Fall feasts: Yom Teruah (29 Elul/Sept 22).

Why YHVH allows falsehoods (false religion, ministers and false doctrines) and massive deception to continue. It's a weed out process.

Think competitive sport. Think competitive job market for limited spot. Think ivy league school. Think the Olympic games and limited medals.

Why should the kingdom of Yahweh be any different? Read why HaShem too has designed the Christian life to be 'tough'. Hint: heaven has limited seats.

Paul compares Christianity as a competitive race in which we are running to win a prize at the end- if you do not drop out of the race and you make it to the finish line. Why? Heaven has very limited spots.

Here’s a stunning secret to the kingdom that many so called Christians don’t realize.

Hashem allows the false religions, false ministers whatever tittle they wear, false gospels and grand deception because it’s a weed-out process. You are in a race for a limited crown and limited spot in the kingdom of Heaven in the next life.

the dimension of the New Jerusalem is given in the books of Ezekiel and Revelation. There’s NOT enough land mass/space for every soul that has ever existed or will exist.

You have a real contender in this race. The devil, the adversary is your rival, and your opponent. The adversary wants you on his side; and he works thru church folks to make this happen.

THAT entertaining church of yours, that favorite pastor of yours, that YT personality who tickle your ears and pacify you in your lukewarmness and mediocrity are NOT your brethren in Christ. . You are in competition with them for a limited spot in the kingdom.

THIS Is why scripture admonishes to fight the good fight of faith, run with endurance, resist sin and devil to inherit the eternal reward and everlasting life.

THIS is why LORD Yeshua said, ‘the road to life is narrow, few find it….’. It’s designed to be tough and narrow so that ‘few’ follow it.
There’s a reason why Yeshua’s parables compare the kingdom of heaven as a treasure hidden in the fields.


Brethren, it’s time to see heaven as a highly competitive Job, a profession, an ivy league school and an Olympics sport. You are competing for a limited number for the heavenly crown and for a place in the heavenly.

THIS is why scripture is full of admonitions to:

Run with endurance. Fight the good fight of faith. Stand firm. Resist the devil. Flee from fleshly/worldly desires. Keep Holiness without which no man will see YHVH. Repent. So that you might get the crown of life, a name, a pillar and a space in the kingdom of Heaven.

Life is a game. Christianity is a competitive sport. The devil works thru people (yes, this includes your pastor) as your opponent. Play to win.

Run to finish line to receive the limited crown of life and a spot in the kingdom.

MANY ARE CALLED ( ‘CHRISTIANS’) BUT ONLY VERY FEW A SELECTED (MAKE IT TO HEAVEN).

LET THIS SINK IN. DONT BE DECEIVED. LET NO MAN PREVENT YOU FROM RECEIVING THE CROWN OF LIFE.

Series Identifying & dissecting the last empire of the Beast. Section B: The Nature of the beast, the little horn.
The nature of the Beast: Making the case for the “Jewish” antichrist.

Identity of the Beast. The Assyrian Jew. The Arab Israeli. Part 1 of 5.

*Key point: this section builds a case for an antichrist who is both a Hebrew (or Jew) and Arab citing antichrist spirit working in figures, characters, events and people both in Israelites, and gentiles alike. In the following sections by the Grace of Yahweh, will be ample scriptural support for the assertion of an Assyrian Jew or the Arab Jew antichrist. In this following section, will be provided shocking numerous passages that strongly suggests the antichrist being of Hebrew ethnic origin, of Tribe of Dan. Quite impressive how Yahweh ‘concealed’ these astounding revelations of the nature of antichrist in these seemingly superficially uneventful and unremarkable passages. Stay tuned.

# Antichrist is a spirit first, not human, not an ethnicity, and not a people group.

It is critical to note that first and foremost, the spirit of antichrist is a spirit and not specific to any group of people. That said then, the antichrist is likely of mixed ancestry: Arab (from Syria) and a Hebrew, of tribe of Dan. The adversarial relationship of Messiah vs Anti-Messiah types and shadows has been a recurrent theme in scripture. Thus, if the Messiah is a Hebrew, an Israelite who was prophesied by the prophets; surely, it follows the anti-messiah in keeping up with that adversarial relationship as old as time, the antichrist too will have a Hebrew origin; and the antichrist too will be foreshadowed in scripture. For those who may wonder, how can the antichrist be both Hebrew (Jew) and non-Hebrew. Here is a shocking fact: Though Yeshua is of tribe of Judah, Yeshua had a gentile human ancestry (though HE is 100% divine). Yeshua’s gentile historical origin is traced to Rahab, a Canaanite in the book of Joshua, and Ruth, a Moabite in the book of Ruth.

-These 2 women especially are the notable ones in scripture who became the matriarchs of Yeshua (via king David). To see Yeshua’s gentile lineage (mix), read Joshua 2 & 6, the book of Ruth, and 2 Chronicles 2. All this tells us is that Yahweh’s plan to graft in gentiles was crafted right in the beginning- this is that mystery that Paul spoke of, later revealed in Christ. It also testifies today that being Jew by ethnic/blood was never Yahweh’s focus, but that those who forsake other gods and cleave to and worship the Yahweh of Isreal is an Israelite (or Jew) by heart and by spirit. Just as the Messiah, the anti-Messiah will have both Hebrew (of tribe of Dan), and gentile origin. There’s a theory that the antichrist could be descendant of the 12 sons of Ishmael. And if this end time “King of North” is Arab, then he could even possibly be a direct descendant of Mohammed.

- Coincidently, per history Mohammed, the prophet of Islam was said to be descendant of 2nd of the 12 sons of Ishmael. The Shiites sect of Islam (10% of the Ummah) does believe the last Mahdi, the guided one, the last Khalifa will be direct descendant of Mohammed. However, the Sunni’s do not believe such. Unfortunately, this major difference provides huge schism in the Muslim community and has contributed to various religious, cultural and national tensions and wars even. This schism could explain Daniel’s partially strong and partially brittle mixture of the 10 toes of clay and iron.

# Antichrist spirit in both ancient Israelites figures and gentile nations.

Biblically, the antichrist spirit has been seen operating in and thru both Isrealitish people and non-Israelite peoples including various characters and kings of Isreal. As such it is thus not too farfetched that the anti-messiah of the end time will replicate these biblical ‘types, shadows and patterns. T[b]he Messiah of Judah was foreshadowed in various figures who were mostly Israelites; the inclusion of gentiles into olive tree of Israel was also foreshadowed in types and events seen in scripture. [/b] For example: the mixed multitude that left with Isreal in the exodus from Egypt. There’s Caleb, a gentile was grafted into a tribe of Judah. There’s Ruth who married Boaz of tribe of Judah, making her the matriarch of king David and Yeshua. And many more such examples where non-ethnic Israelites were included into Israelites. Though scripture focuses on the Messiah, it also gave types and shadows of the anti-messiah, which could be seen in various Isrealite and non-Israelite characters, kings and of gentile nations surrounding Israel. Most people would assume that the antichrist figure will be a non-Isrealite, non-Jew and outspoken anti-Jew?

-What if I tell you though that scripture gives us ample clue that the identity of the antichrist is of a Hebrew, specifically of tribe of Dan and that antichrist could present as a Jew today irrespective of the specific country of origin? One such clear prototype and most relevant to Christians today is found in the curious case of Judas Iscariot. Judas Iscariot, an Israelite, a Jew, a believer in Christ was inhabited by an antichrist spirit. Judas Iscariot was once an apostle of Christ; had power and authority and performed many miracles, preached/taught Christ. Yet, he apostatized and ended up betraying Yeshua to be crucified. The apostle John said of such people, they (the apostates) left the Ekklessia (Church, the faith) because they were not one of us.

# Satan’s modus operandi is via counterfeit and mimicry of Yahweh.

-Remember, since satan’s method of operation has always been to counterfeit and mimic Yahweh, it makes sense he will attempt to imitate and look like the real Messiah as much as possible for the deception to be highly effective. Thus, it does make certain logical sense that if the Messiah is of the tribe of Judah; that it does figure that the anti-Messiah (or the antichrist spirit) will have Hebrew ancestry and embedded in today’s Jewish life, faith and practice. One powerful way to do that is for him to be easily identified as a Jew, emerged in Jewish faith and culture. Not only will the antichrist know Torah (satan knows scripture), but he will perform wonders, signs and miracles resembling that of the great prophets, apostles and Christ. This way the deception will be great, even the elect will be conned. For those who might object that a Hebrew cannot be antichrist figure. Remember, Antichrist is a spirit, not an ethnic blood line.

# Scriptural descriptive and symbolic names of Anti-Christ.

Nimrod, the mighty hunter (Genesis 10.8-10)
The Leviathan (Job 41; Psalm 74.14; Psalm 104.26; Isaiah 27.1)
The King of Babylon (Isaiah 14:4)
The Assyrian (Isaiah 30:30-31, Micah 5.5-6)
The Tyrian, perfect in beauty, wisdom and brightness (Ezekiel 27)
Gog from the land of Magog (Ezekiel 38:2-3, 39:1,11,12)
The Little Horn (Daniel 7:8, 8:9) who blasphemes (Daniel 7:25)
The King of Fierce Countenance (Daniel 8:23)
The prince that shall come (Daniel 9:26)
The Abomination that Desolates (Daniel 9:27, Matt 24:15, 2 Thes 2:4))
The King of the North (Daniel 11:28)
The vile king (Daniel 11:36)
The man of lawlessness and son of destruction, the wicked one (2 Thessalonians 2:3)
The Rider on the White horse (Revelation 6:2)
The First Beast (Revelation 13:1).

Next: Scriptural support for the Assyrian Beast.

Shadows of the Messiah in Genesis chapters 6.9 through 11. 32.

# Summary: The creation, the great flood & the tower of babel.

Yahweh speaks the world into existence ex-nihilo (out of nothing) within six days and rests on the seventh. Adam and Eve are fashioned on day number six, housed in the Garden of Eden, but they sin by eating of the tree of knowledge of good and evil; they are expelled from the garden. Adam & Eve birth to 2 sons: Cain and Abel. Cain kills his younger brother Abel. Ten generations later, Yahweh deems the created world too corrupt and wicked; and sends a great flood to destroy all living things. But first, Noah, the only righteous individual in his time, is commanded to build an ark to save himself, his family and a pair of each species of animal. The great flood comes and destroys all save for Noah and his family and a pair of each creature. After the flood, Noah’s descendants repopulated and rebuilt. Soon, humans decide to build a tower to reach heaven. Hashem knocks down the tower of Babel and sends confusion by causing them to speak different languages. Humans could no longer understand each other, thus dispersing in various geographical locations.

# Key lessons: wickedness of man precipitates judgement (justice) of Yahweh; restoration proceeds judgement.

-The story of Noah’s ark and the judgement of the great flood; the event of the tower of babel are key imperative lessons for us concerning the truth of YHVH that is still applicable today. The first spiritual principle is that with every increase in evil, rebellion & wickedness, judgement must follow. This is the spiritual principle inherent in spiritual law that governs the universe. It is the balancing act of mercy & judgement of Yahweh; are 2 sides of same coin and the foundations of HIS throne (Jer. 9.23-24; Psalm 89.14). It is critical that believers understand this: Yahweh’s mercy, righteousness and long suffering eventually reaches certain threshold limit after which judgment must occur, which is necessary to maintain balance, correct course, recalibrate and reestablish spiritual order. The second principle being that HaShem almost always warns before issuing judgement. This is where apostles and prophets or those with keen spiritual discernment whose senses have been trained to discern what the LORD is doing and saying in the events of history.

-The problem that Christians have today is twofold: 1. Unable to distinguish or discern true prophetic voices sending out authentic warning. 2. Confusion in the cacophony of so-called false prophetic voices, which drowns out the true prophets. This is where satan sows massive tares in confusion, falsehoods, divisions, derailing, deceiving and destroying lives. Question remains, will humanity recognize the warning of Yahweh in the events of our times and how will we respond? Mind you, the unbelievers may not see these signs and warnings, thus, it is up to believers to discern certain events as signs, warnings of sorts and respond accordingly. Judgement upon a nation is almost always first directed to the believers in those nations. HaShem holds Christians responsible first. Judgement must thus begin with those who call themselves believers; those called to be preserving the salt of the world, and light unto darkness. What happens when the light becomes dark? It must then be judged with the rest in the darkness. Paul says it clearly in 1 Corinthians 11 when he admonished the church at Corinth to mind their ways, else they too will be condemned in the judgment of the LORD.

- The third spiritual principle at play in the genesis account of the flood and the tower of babel is that after EL must tears down, uproots and destroy, HE always leaves a remnant and rebuilds, restores, and replants. This is the summary of the spiritual laws governing the universe: first come wickedness reaching threshold, then comes judgement and destruction, then comes restoration and repair. We see this concept repeatedly in scripture; and we thus expect to see this principle operating in our days and times in various ways; and will continue to see this pattern until the final destruction and restoration. Not all acts of natural disasters we random acts of nature. Hashem controls nature, ALL natural disasters are a message in of itself.

-At last, in this age of heightened ethnic tensions, violence and hate filled rhetorics, it is important to highlight humanity’s common origin from 2 peoples created from dust of earth; dust/mud/earth is reddish brown; this is corroborated by science which shows all humans carry a brown pigment called Melanin, which gives humans its brownish colour. Therefore, all men are genetically brown in color. The various shades seen across spectrum from very pale skin to very dark skin are varying shades of the same brown color spectrum depending on the quantity of the Melanin pigment that genetic imbues you. Light skin people have few melanocytes (cell that makes Melanin pigment) and dark skin people have more melanocytes. The variations seen in phenotypes (physical features) are due to natural selection: an interplay between genetics and environment. This phenotypical allotment was made possible in the event of the scattering of the tower of babel, when people groups were scattered to various regions of the world (environment) giving rise to varieties of physical features, as well as language diversities.


# Question & Answer: Noah’s flood, diversity of man & Avraham’s call.

-Yahweh could have miraculously protected Noah and family somehow, why then did HE instruct Noah to spend over 100 years building an ark? It’s basically EL giving the people 100+ years to repent before the judgment. Same way HE sent prophets to warn Israel for hundreds of years before their final dispersion. It is evident in the book of prophets that EL is known to instruct prophets to act out their message, so that Noah building an ark was a message to his generation. It’s such that in 120 years of building an ark for a coming great flood, people would ask him, “Why are you doing this?” and Noah would take the opportunity to tell them that EL is bringing a flood upon the world. Perhaps, this would cause them to repent. In the same token, there’s a coming final judgement by fire, EL has being sending warning of repentance and the message of the gospel for couple of thousand years now, yet without much repentance occurring.

-Why didn’t Noah intercede to Hashem to spare mankind as Moses & subsequent prophets had done on behalf of Israel? There comes a time when sentence of judgment is determined, and no amount of intercession will avert judgement. This is evident in the scripture. After hundreds of years of sending prophets with message of warning and repentance, Israel was destroyed eventually and dispersed. In the same way, the judgment to come will not be averted indefinitely. HaShem may grant repentance here and there, a little while and for a while, but HE does eventually bring about utter destruction. In other words, Noah’s generation was close to 120 years, and they didn’t change, thus, the great flood was inevitable. Who knows, perhaps the great flood could have occurred sooner but EL delayed for over 100 years. It is a lesson for us today. Judgement cannot be forever averted and that the mercy of EL must meet judgement of EL as its balance.

-How is it that 100 to 120 years of preaching repentance and warning of incoming flood, not one single person other than Noah’s family repented and was saved? That indeed is the million-dollar question. And I don’t have a long retort for this one. It’s a baffling enigma. But then, in a way, it isn’t so shocking especially when you compare Noah’s population to today’s population. When you do math, it most likely comes out to be the same probability. That is given that in Noah’s time, the population was much less (600,000 people, less than a million) than today’s 8 billion souls. Consider that if today’s population is 8 billion ( vs half a million in Noah’s time), the ratio comes out to be not radically greater than Noah’s time. In other words, if global catastrophic judgement were to occur and EL were to spare some, it would be a shockingly small number of people (same statistical ratio) comparable to Noah’s days when only 7 people were spared in a population of half a million. Think about it. So, no, it’s so shocking that only 7 people were saved in Noah’s days of a mere half a million people.

-Even if Adam & Eve’s skin colour were brown, how is it possible they can give rise to very light skin people and very dark skin people? Simple. Let’s consider using a genetic tool called Punnett square to simplify things. This analogy is comparable to how blood types are determined genetically. So, If AB is gene coding for brown skin, then Adam is AB and Eve is AB. So, how does 2 brown skin people give rise to a light skin and a dark skin. This is how: if you cross AB and AB (or mathematically multiply AB * AB), you will get 4 outcomes with 3 different combinations: AA, AB, AB, BB. If AB is brown, then AA is very light skin; BB is very dark skin. This means, Adam and Eve would produce 4 children with 3 different kinds of shades of skin colour: 1 child would be AA = light skin; 2 children would be AB = brown skin; 1 child would be dark skin. This same genetic principle/law governs virtually other human features such as gender, blood types, height, eye color, and various inherited genetic diseases.

-What was the first lingua franca (common language) spoken by the first humans before scattering? Archeological references and ancient writings point to Aramean or Syriac as the first language spoken in the creation of the world. Though Hebrew can be thought of as later derivative of Aramean and share many commonalities, Hebrew is not the first spoken language as the Hebrews as a people did not come about until the covenant with Abraham, even until to Yaakov were the Israelites then became known properly as Hebrews. Hebrews is derived from "Ivrim" meaning "called out". Avraham was "called out" of his family on the side of the flood (post flood). All believers today in Christ are Hebrews (called out of heathen world).

-So then the tower of babel shows humans began with 72 nations and languages which then evolved into many thousands today? Affirmatively, even scientists show that up to today even established languages are constantly evolving and developing. Subset of humans’ form and establish their own communication, words, culture etc., which eventually either is incorporated or is lost. Yes, languages can become extinct if its people either go extinct or by allowing it. For instance, today, though Latin is pervasive and the root in many languages, it is all too often considered archaic and even dead language.

-Was Avraham called out of Ur of Kasdim before Terach departed from Ur with his family including Avraham? It seems at first, Terach embarked on a journey towards the land of Canaan with his family, but en route settled in Haran rather (11.31). However, as we shall read in chapter 12, while in Haran, YHVH calls out Avraham from Terach (his father) towards a land to be inherited by his descendants, the land of Canaan. It was then that Lot followed Avraham before they separated at some point in the journey. Lot went towards Sodom and Gomorrah and Avraham stayed on the path towards the land of Canaan.

Next on Shadows of the Messiah: Genesis chapters 12.1 to 17.27.

The Word of the LORD to leadership of America both church and state.

# The plumbline & rupturing of echo chambers.

A vision of a writing PLUMBLINE written down on top of a white strip of roof of a house (looked like the white house of USA). The impression came: a plumbline stretched over United States from east to west, north to south (Amos 7.7, Isaiah 28.17, Lamentation 2.8. I will judge their iniquities and sins. Begin in their church buildings, with their leaders (Ezekiel 9). But before, put a mark on the forehead of those who mourn, and groan over the abomination of these churches. I will make them small and despised among the nations (Obadiah 1.2). I hear rumblings in the spirit, and the people are asking, “Is there a prophet in the house that we may inquire of the LORD”, “Is there a word from the LORD”. There is a word from the LORD. However, their prophets give them lying visions, and prophecies of their own imagination. They weave lies and build for themselves echo chambers of mass deception.

# Concerning the current POTUS

In the November 2025 post-election, I heard ‘pyrrhic victory’- this administration’s win comes with great loss for everyone; and that his presidency will be rocked by scandals. The LORD gave DJT (and evangelicals) a 2nd chance to do the right thing, but he is failing at this and flat out rebellious. The LORD warned: Do not pack your courts (cabinet and counsels) with false prophets; do not listen to them. Break off iniquity, be kind to the poor, women, and strangers lest worse befall you and the country. To redeem himself, he must be Kind to the poor, women, foreigners. Do not make laws to disenfranchise vulnerable groups of people or you incur the wrath of EL, you and this country be destroyed. Stop the wars on both fronts; not just the one that benefits you. The LORD’s heart is truly for the poor, the disadvantaged, the forsaken, the desolate; and HE abhors injustice. Extreme budget cuts by taking resources from those in need and funneling and enriching the rich and powerful are abomination to Yahweh. The cost of living is skyrocketed, housing shortage, housing price gouging, restricting government assistance, rising insurance premium, food insecurity abounds, thousands hungry for lack of quality nourishing food. If they cry out to me, I will hear and leave your children fatherless and your wives’ widows. Linning the pocket of the rich is a disastrous recipe that incurs the wrath of Yahweh. *See biblical references below*.

DJT thinks he has escaped man's justice. He hasn't escaped justice of Yahweh. But was POTUS not recently diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency? And in their arrogance, did they also not declare him good health and no great health concern? The physical condition is just a physical manifestation. It is rather a warning, to repent and make amends. CVI can quickly complicate into far more dangerous states including clots to organs, strokes, cardiovascular and pulmonary failure then add the stress of presidency plus mounting scandals. Any of these things can quickly turn fatal. His failing health status should drag him to his knees lest it deteoriates. And it would be as when the LORD struck Nabal, and he died….(1 Sam 25). And King Asa, in his disease, didn’t seek the LORD but physicians (2 Chron 16.12-13). And the LORD smote King Yehoram him with incurable disease of the bowel….and he died (2 Chron. 21.18). And the angel of the LORD struck King Herod….he was eaten by worms, and he died (Act 12.23). When JRB was president, the false prophets and apostate Christianity wished him ill all thru his 4 years. However, the LORD does not listen to such wickedness. I do not wish DJT ill but that he repents and do right by the people.

# Concerning the church of U.S and her leaders

You know who you are. You are no better than the previous administration whom you criticized as evil abomination. You are even worse because of your hypocrisy while using/hiding behind the Name of the LORD. Meanwhile misusing and abusing scripture to uphold your bigotry, intolerance and hate thereby blaspheming the Name of the LORD among the nations. I will judge your nation, and it will be because of the church and her leaders. With this current administration, you have been given a 2nd chance to act right, abstain from political idolatry, not turn pulpit into a stage and a platform for promoting their own interests, mixing politics with the gospel etc. Do not listen to those who prophesy of great America….east wind of judgement cometh’. Learn to do good, refrain from evil, plead for the cause of the poor, the destitute, the disadvantaged, the forsaken, the stranger, the fatherless, the orphan. Do not seek vengeance. Do not support unrighteous laws to disenfranchise the poor.

There are false teachers among you teaching the people that the end is not near; this is not the end times, no need to prepare etc. etc. Total darkness, filth and abominable works of wickedness and lewdness have infiltrated in the church. The Lord will bring a cleansing fire of judgement. May the LORD purify the church from toxic and reckless optimism. You pray for revival, but you do not know what you ask for. Before the revival comes, there will be rupturing. Revival brings fire judgement, of purging, and of purification, before it brings renewal. In fact, it has already begun. What tragic deluge that occurred on July 4th on the same day the touted ‘big, beautiful bill’ was signed was not mere coincidence. It was divinely orchestrated for a purpose, a plan and a lesson. The LORD has HIS ways in the storm and the whirlwind (Nahum 1). But are the people learning?

# Concerning plumbline and reckless optimism.

Note: a plumbline is a measurement tool used to ensure something measures up to gold standard. So, plumbline can either be positive or negative (if fails standard= judgement). I wrestled whether my vision is positive or negative, but I am leaning towards the negative. Why? Because the impression I received was that of Amos. Amos’ use of plumbline was in negative connotation; that is judgement towards Judah for failing the righteous standard of Yahweh.

Re: reckless optimism practiced by Christians include in belief and practice of certain fanciful wishful doctrines including: unconditional love of Christ, pretribulation rapture, Once saved always saved, cross-less, no need to self-sacrifice, wealth, health, prosperity and peace; grace, grace but no need for fruit and works, no hellfire, grace and mercy, love of Christ, but not the wrath, justice, and holiness. These and many more are demonic doctrines which promote reckless optimism among self-professed Christians. I counsel you to buy gold, silver tried, be anointed with salve, that your eyes may open and that you see, and that your unclothedness do not appear. Repent. Lest I come and take away your lampstand and remove your name from the book of life.

Lev 19.9-10; Exodus 22.22-24; Devarim 14.28-29; Job 17.11; 31.16; Isaiah 1.12-16; Amos 6. 3-6; Ezek. 16.49; Daniel 4.27; Matt 25.31-41; James 2.7.

It appears in POTUS #47 in his courting the corrupt brand of Christianity and coopting the apostate church in his political quest...

DJT not only took notes from pages of Hitler's 1940s German, but also took lesson from the play book of Constantine the Great Circa 300 BCE. Interestingly, Hitler also courted the Christians and was supported by so called Christians in carrying out his heinous crime.

Merging church and state in the time of Constantine became the death knell of Christianity and its rapid decline.

It appears the American evangelicals didn't learn from history. But, then again, satan knows history well and as long he is the ruler of this world, he will always find ways to bring back the past.

It is truly heartbreaking to see what's become of evangelical Christianity in America. Many of these mega churches and mega pastors and Christian broadcasting channels do not realize they are doing the work of devil in promoting false, corrupt Christianity being tools of the devil.

CBN, TBN, Fox- and others like them are the biggest tools of the antichrist; will be the largest vehicle for the antichrist system in promoting false Christianity.

Why won't human learn from history? Oh yes. The devil is still alive and well. It's spiritual. Not logic.

Beware. Be warned. Be wise.

A historical account on the decline of paganism and the rise of Christianity in Roman Empire. Part 2 of 3.

# Paganism as the Roman state religion before Constatine.

Worship of the deities of Olympus was the religion of the Roman state, and as such, was bound up with all the ordinary facets of life. The national religion appealed to the patriotism of all true sons of the empire. On purely political or sentimental grounds, the Roman nobles and emperors were deeply attached to pagan forms of worship. The administration of the empire was in the hands of the nobles, so even the most Christian emperors could not carry on their government without them. Paganism, then had in many elements of resistance, of which we have touched few. The political interests of Roman nobles, the devotion of many sincere believers, the teaching of philosophy, the ordinary course of schools, the superstitions of people, all made for powerful opposition to Christianity. However, there were weakness in this pagan religious system. The pagans had no definite dogmatic teaching, no sacred books whose unquestionable authority might be appealed to. There was also a complete want of organization in the pagan hierarch. No common authority bound together the various orders of priests, who each asserted that theirs was the one god, and other only names for him. Paganism was on the whole crippled by its want of dogmatic teaching. Whereas Christianity while it was a persecuted religion, had the advantage of intense conviction in most of its members, which led them to spread their faith as widely as they could. Further it enjoyed a well-organized and widely distributed body of ministers.

# The reign of Emperor Constantine the Great.

-Constantine succeeded his father as emperor. Constantine I (also known as Constantine the Great), ruled from AD 306 to 337 and the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. He played critical role in rise of the status of Christianity in Rome. He reversed edicts of his predecessors against Christians, decriminalizing Christian practice and stopping persecution. This was a turning point in the Christianization of the Roman Empire. Although Constantine lived much of his life as a pagan and later as a catechumen, he began to favour Christianity beginning in 312, finally becoming a Christian and being baptized by Eusebius of Nicomedia, an Arian bishop. He played an influential role in the proclamation of the Edict of Milan in 313, which declared tolerance for Christianity in the Roman Empire. He called for the First Council of Nicaea in 325 which produced the statement of Christian belief known as the Nicene Creed. On his orders, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was built at the site claimed to be the tomb of Jesus in Jerusalem and was deemed the holiest place in all of Christendom.

-He has historically been referred to as the "First Christian Emperor", but while he did favour the Christian Church, some modern scholars debate his beliefs and even his comprehension of Christianity. Nevertheless, he is venerated as a saint in Eastern Christianity. He founded the city of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) and made it the capital of the Empire, which it remained for over a millennium. He built the city of Byzantium, which was officially renamed New Rome- the Eastern Roman empire. The ‘New Rome’ also took on the name Constantinople (modern day Istanbul) which served as the capital of the empire and the seat of Christianized Rome for more than a thousand years. This New Rome, the Eastern Roman Empire became commonly referred to as the Byzantine Empire.

# Constatine’s (pseudo, politically motivated) conversion to Christianity.

-Upon Constantine’s conversion, which he appealed to the good fortune that attended his arms, and the disasters of his persecutors. He sought to worship the god who brought him from britain to the confines of persia. But, like his father, recognised the one god in the sun, in mithra, as well as in the god of the Jews. They sought to find in vague expressions such as ‘divina mens’ and ‘divinitas’ a formular to cover all creeds. Constantine appealed to the ‘divinitas in sede coelesti’ to bless the empire. After Constantine’s (superficial) conversion to Christianity, the majority of pagans did not realise that the emperor had deserted the national gods. Meanwhile they maintained a contemptous or indifferent silence as to the progress of christianity refusing to recognise publically the emperor’s change of religion and ignoring the alteration in the position of their national religion. The state religion was still pagan. The emperor did not refuse to accept the title of Pontifex Maximums and acted in his capacity as head of the national faith. Even when in his conversion to Christianity, it was only as individual that he abandoned the worship of the national gods; as Emperor he remained a pagan. Nonetheless the blow dealt to paganism was a fatal one. Dependent largely on external circumstances for support, without any living principle of growth, paganism was bound to fall when it ceased to be dominant religion. The defection of Constantine wounded paganism in its strongest point, its root in the organization of the state, though this was not fully seen till the reign of Gratian, the emperor. The intervening period may conveniently be characterized as that in which the principle of equality was secured and carried out to its logical consequences.

-It has often been said that Constantine abolished idolatry; a brief sketch of events of his reign bearing on the struggle between the two religions, show little truth there is in that assertion. The proportion of Christians in the empire has been estimated at 1/12th or 1/20th. The pagans were much too numerous and too powerful for Constantine to entertain any such project. However, without directly attacking paganism, at least in the West, he managed to deal it several indirect blows. In the year 313, in the time of secular games, he passed over occasion to celebrate. He built everywhere and endowed churches, protected and promoted the Christians in the imperial service and erected in Rome a statue of himself bearing the cross, with an inscription to the effect that by that sign he had liberated the Senate and the people. *Kinda like POTUS #47 and the golden calf statue and holding bible upside down.

# Constantine calls for the Council at Nicaea.

Shortly after Constatine’s pseudo conversion to Christianity circa 300 BCE. (*as you read: try to consider the uncanny resemblance and relevance Trump’s alleged conversion to Christianity, his courting of evangelicals for political support, his promising them to make Christianity great again in America). Constantine emerged as the sole emperor of Rome when he slew the other emperor in a series of battles between the emperors of the eastern division and the western division of the Roman empire. Constantine then sought to establish his throne firmly and decided to make the Christians in the empire his friends and allies. There were then so many of Christians in all classes of society that it occurred to this shrewd politician that their support was valuable against possible pagan rivals. But when he investigated this matter little closer, he found that Christians were not united. They were Divided into sects whose leaders disputed with one another on the most obtuse and to the pagan mind, insignificant issues, and Constantine clearly saw that no political reliance could be placed in divided party of factions already at each other’s throat. Hence, he decided to unite them, and suggested a general council be held for discussion of their differences and the adoption of a singular platform on which they could all stand. Accordingly, the great council of Nicaea was called, by imperial order in the year 325 AD.

# Church and state meet at the council of Nicaea.

-To settle this controversy and to produce harmony and unity among quarreling factions, Constantine called the council of Nicaea. This gathering marks an epoch in ecclesiastical history. It was the first occasion on which representatives of the church and the Roman state met each other face to face. Encyclopedia on Constantine says ‘the impression on both sides was deep. But Constantine associated with Christians for political purposes. He was also a reputed murderer. The assassination of Licinius has been charged to Constantine, and there seems no doubt that he was guilty of murder of his own son Crispus because he considered him too popular to be safe (considered his own son a rival). This pagan emperor, this ambitious ruler who also waded to the Roman throne in blood, in the year 325 assumed the same authority over Christian church that he exercised over the pagan cult. He called church leaders together and directed them to become united in doctrine.
He determined to weld paganism and Christianity together and the council of Nicaea was the first step for that purpose. He paid expenses for the gathering out of state funds and attended the meetings at times.

-And the representatives of the church, voluntarily surrendered to this paganism the authority that belonged to the LORD alone, as head of church. This was treason against the true church. The council of Nicaea had been called in council order to effect unity in faith, but the purpose was not accomplished. Schisms continued. Consequently, in the year 381, emperor Theodosius called council at Constantinople to further consider the Nicaean creed. This council stated the belief of the church in Holy Spirit as light giver of life, which proceeds from the Father, and which with the Father and Son is worshipped and glorified, which is spoken by the prophets. How the mixture of state and church worked in these early ages is well illustrated at the council of Ephesus. In the first part of 5th century, Nestorius became bishop of Constantinople. We have seen how ecclesiastical affairs were turned over to emperors and the state made predominant over the church.

# Constantine declares Christianity the official religion after the council of Nicaea.

Granted by the time of Constantine’s Christian conversion and declaring Christianity the official religion, most of the Jewish elements of the Christian faith had dissolved. However, it was in his reign that the divorce of Christianity from its Jewish root was finalized and official after the council of Nicaea in 325 CE. Constatine stated ‘let us have nothing in common with the detestable Jewish rabble’. The church council all over Rome followed suit, introducing new legislation to forbid Christians from observing the Torah nor any of its feasts, nor the Sabbath. The council of Antioch in 341 CE prohibited Christians from celebrating Passover with the Jews. The council of Laodicea in 363 CE forbad Christians from observing the Sabbath. These edicts do indicate early believers did observe the Torah and practiced Judaism even up to the 4th century until it paganized.

Next: Constantine’s campaign against paganism in Rome. The link between Babylonian paganism, Roman emperors and the Church of Rome.

Series Identifying & dissecting the last empire of the Beast. Yohanan’s vision of world empires: Revelation 17 & 18. Part 1 of 2.

Tittle: YHVH revisits the past. The empires of bible will rule again, this time, over spiritual Israel.

# The last days: an Encore, a reprise of the ancient biblical history with modern twist.

As the wisest man who ever lived wrote, truly, ‘there’s nothing new under the sun; what is and what will be already had been; haShem revisits the past. What this means is that many of these significant biblical events/stories will occur again, just in a modified fashion. Just as ancient Assyrian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Roman empires dominated and persecuted ancient Isreal, the same will repeat in the last days. This means, in the last days, there’ll be elements of each of these empires present. The antichrist & its 10-nation coalition/empire, it’s physical component and spiritual elements will incorporate and be composite of characteristics of each of these ancient empires all rolled into ONE global multi system network.

While there will be similarities, there will be key differences. One key similarity is that the antichrist spirit which animated all these empires will be the same; and with same purpose, goal and mission. One key difference is the spirit of antichrist thru these empires will now be concentrated in ONE empire. This system will be a global multisystem which will include socio-political, religious/spiritual and economic. Secondly, in the las days, it will involve spiritual Israel. This means that the great tribulation affects believers in Christ. While the land of Israel and its current dwellers will play significant role, this is only because of what this ancient land of Jerusalem symbolizes in the spiritual (=the mountain of Yahweh) and in the natural; and where Yeshua will return and reign. The inhabitants of the land aren’t special; the land of Israel itself is the battle ground both spiritually and in the natural. However, by default the inhabitants of the land will play role and be affected by what happens in the land of Israel. This is something I wish Christian Zionists and all supporters of the inhabitants of Isreal understood. To YHVH, it’s not the people residing in Israel, it is the land of Israel itself that is the point of interest, raison d’ etre for all of events of last days. The land of Israel is person to YHVH for historical reasons; however, the people of interest in the events of last days are spiritual Israel- ‘gentile’ believers in Christ and ethnic Israel who believe in Christ.

# Ancient Babylon, the literal city was not destroyed and inhabited today.

-In the conquering by Medes and Persians, Babylon did not fall in one day nor one hour; the invaders besieged the city and marched days on around the city gates. The Babylonians were taken by surprise. After conquest by Cyrus, Babylon was enlarged into a royal palace; repaired the cities and made the children of Babylon joyful. Babylon has never been without an inhabitant in all its history. Babylon the city did not end in 538 BCE. In 478 BCE, Xerxes of Persia plundered the city but did not destroy it. In 331 BCE, Babylon received Alexander the great when he conquered the city and renamed one of the cities Selecuidae. In the time of Alexander, the great (BC 331), it was an important city. In 450 AD, historian Theodoret wrote that Babylon was inhabited by few Jews; and universities were built there. It was at this time that the Babylon Talmud became known. In 917 CE, Babylon was still in existence though only small villages.

-In 1100 CE, Babylon’s name was changed to Hillah. It had two Arab mosques and city population had grown. To date, Hillah is the newly designated name of the ancient city Babylon. As late as 5th century AD, there were three Jewish schools there. 1585, bishop Otto of Fresingen wrote that while half of ancient Babylon was desolate, the other half is flourishing…. the portion of babylon which is still occupied, is styled Baldach…it is large and populous. In 1585, bishop Otto wrote ‘. In 1888, Babylon had grown to 10.000 in population. In 1900, an archaeologist wrote: “Before leaving Babylonia, he accepted a cordial invitation from the German expedition working at Kuwairesh, a small Arab village on the Euphrates, beautifully situated between the palm groves at the foot of the ruins which cover Nebuchadnezzar’s palace in ancient Babylon”. “The expectations that interesting treasures of art centuries has served as the almost inexhaustible quarry for public and private buildings, from the embankments of the Tigris opposite Bagdad to the modern structures of the Hindiya canal and in the town of Hillah”- contradicts 8–9 above. [Bibliotheca Sacra, July 1950].

At the present time, the city of Hillah is located in the midst, just 3 miles from the ruins of ancient Babylon. In 1920, Hillah had about 20.000 people who were mostly Arabs, and the city boasted of wool and cotton textile manufacturing. In 1936, the population was 30.000. In 2018, the city of Hillah population was 456.000. In view of such historical evidence, we can come to but one conclusion, and that is that Yahweh’s dealings with Babylon have not yet ended. Babylon has a future. As we have seen, Literal Babylon was not destroyed nor uninhabited as prophesied in 536 BCE nor any time in history. Thus, the prophesied fall of Babylon must therefore be fulfilled in the last days, which implies Babylon will be rebuilt, revived and reconstructed from the ruins of ancient site.

# Mystery Babylon, Papal Rome & the literal city.

-In Rev 17, we have a religious system. The mystery harlot of Babylon in Revelation 17 represents the religious aspect and speaks of Semiramis, the goddess mother of Nimrod, and one of the patron gods of literal Babylon. We have seen that Romanism is the chief representative of Babylonian doctrines and practices. The bulwark of Babylonians is Roman Catholicism. According to this word that system is to increase in power in the coming days (17.8. The woman of mystery Babylon is a religious/spiritual vehicle of the beast system; and will seek to unify religions into one system of worship.

-An article written on National Catholic Reporter on May 22, 2025, remarks ‘what Pope Leo xiv can learn from Francis’ legacy of dialogue with Islam’. Apparently, week into his papacy, the new American pope called Ahmed alTayeb, Muslim leader of Grand Imman at Institution of Islamic learning in Egypt to continue dialogue initiated by people Francis concerning the groundbreaking 2019 ‘document on human fraternity for world peace and living together’. Pope Leo when reflecting on the efforts initiated by Francis in interfaith relations stated expressed the need for more dialogue, in building bridges and in pursuit of a more compassionate, tolerant, just and peaceful world.

-While Revelation 17 is religious system, In Rev 18, we see a literal city- a commercial Centre and hub of the beast empire. But is this literal city in Rev 18 the same ancient biblical city that was doomed to utter destruction and desolation? If Revelation speaks of a literal city of Babylon, doesn’t that mean this ancient city will be revived in the last days? What about the prophesies of its destruction and desolation in the book of the prophets?

Ancient Babylon, the empire and the city to be rebuilt?

-The ruins of Babylon also known as Babel, date back over 3000 years. The city began with Nimrod, son of Ham, the mighty hunter. The world’s first known civil code was written in Babylon (Hammurabi code). Alexander the great died in Babylon; and countless bible stories took place in Babylon. The ancient city of Babylon was the capital of Mesopotamia dynasties. Its final glory was as capital of kingdom of Babylonia under King Nebuchadnezzar 2, who ruled from 600 to 563BCE. The hanging gardens of Babylon, built by Nebuchadnezzar for his wife Amytas are remembered as one of the seven wonders of ancient world. Babylon remains mounts of mud brick buildings spread over 30 square kilometres in present day Iraq south of Baghdad.

-If Babylon has a future, we expect that the Scriptures would somewhere point to such event. In the book of Zechariah chapter 5, there’s a suggestion that Babylon will be rebuilt (Zech. 5.5-11). In vs. 11, the woman in basket taken to Shinar where a place is built for her. Zechariah’s vision suggests Babylon will rise again when it is ready for this woman in basket (5.11). The ephah was the symbol of trade and this vision clearly promises the restoration of trade to the Euphrates valley. Rev 12 bears' concurrent witness. It supplements the testimony of the prophets. It supplements the testimony of the prophets. Here in the last days, on the eve of the Lord’s coming, we have a commercial city on the Euphrates. This is just what the Hebrew scriptures leads us to expect. Babylon is to be rebuilt. A large and important city is to rise on the site of ancient Babylon and become a political and commercial centre.

# Ancient Babylon’s prophecy of utter destruction and desolation.

-The prophecy of Isaiah 13:5–13 seems paint a picture of the final judgement of Babylon and not necessarily Babylon’s fall in 538 BCE. The phrase “in one hour” occurs several times in Rev. 18. This destruction is like that of Sodom and Gomorrah. Literal Babylon was not destroyed “in one hour” in 536 B.C.E. read: ‘Babylon, the glory of kingdom, the beauty of Kasdims, excellency shall be as when Yahweh overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation…. (Isa 13.19; Jer. 51.63, 64).
Summing up, the following prophecies were given against Babylon by Isaiah and Jeremiah: Babylon is to be overthrown as Sodom and Gomorrah; never to be inhabited; never to be rebuilt, not a stone to be used in building; is to be destroyed suddenly and a left a desolation and a wilderness (Jer. 51.26).

-Some historians also claim the stones taken from ancient ruin of Babylon were used in building which contradicts prophet Jeremiah’s depiction of Babylon’s fall. Prophecies of Jeremiah and Isaiah concerning destruction of Babylon though partially fulfilled, has not met final complete fulfilment. Babylon has never been uninhabited. Its history has been checkered, but it has not ceased to exist. We read: ‘Babylon, the glory of kingdom, the beauty of Kasdims, excellency shall be be as when Yahweh overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation…. (Isa 13.19).

Next: The nature of the beast: Antichrist, the As/Syrian Jew. Or The Arab Israeli.

Shadows of the Messiah in Genesis chapters 6.9 through 11. 32. Part 4 of 4

#12. The tower of babel: the start of rebellious anti-god spirit. Tower of Babel dispersion: the beginning of diversity of peoples and languages.

-And the people said, let us build a city, a tower to reach heaven; and we shall make a name for ourselves (11.4). HaShem does not approve and scatters them into 72 different geographical areas around the globe. Why was this idea to build a tower so heinous to EL that HE would not only destroy but confuse and scatter the people? The answer is in the phrase let us build & make a name for ourselves’. It was a direct afront and rebellion towards the Creator. It was like saying, ‘we can do better than the Almighty creator and we can reach heaven and plant our flags there and claim to be god’. This idea of building a name was akin to wanting to ascend to become like god; and thus, the very same thing Lucifer that got him ejected from heaven (Isaiah 14). The people were inspired by the antichrist spirit, the spirit of pride, arrogance, rebellion towards Yahweh. The same antichrist spirit is still powerfully active and animating many today even more so within the church. And today, humans are still striving to reach heaven and make a name for themselves. Man has succeeded in defying gravity and reaching moon as haShem allowed. There are other feats that humans have not been able to accomplish as haShem has denied them access and ability. For one, no one has created life de novo ex nihilo (new and out of nothing). Some innovations have benefited man; others have harmed man greatly.

-Notice that when humans spoke one language (11.1), they were united and powerful. They could accomplish much. The scattering led to disunity seen today in both personal, interpersonal conflicts, even wars between nations. As a result of the dispersion, various Languages and diversity resulted, but so did confusion lead to misunderstandings & disagreements, and inevitably strife and wars. We celebrate the diversity and richness of various cultures and languages, yet clearly diversity of language and its associated complexities in human interactions was a result of punishment from EL. We see the fallout today in interpersonal miscommunication; as they say most human related disasters, conflicts even deadly ones can be attributed to some form of miscommunication. This is even evident in Christianity with its many divisions and denominations and sects. Yet in Christ, we are admonished to exercise love and the bond of unity and to live in peace as far as it depends on us (Eph. 4.3; Rom 12.18). Interestingly, Babel (Shinar) also known as Babylon means confusion. How apt. Confusion abounds in every Babylonian style churches today; and where there is confusion, there every evil work and haShem does not about in confusion (James 3.16; 1 Cor 14.13).

-The implications of the dispersion and scattering of man into various geographical regions of the world would explain how various physical characteristics developed that marks the physical differences in humans- the so wrongly called ‘races’ which is a thoroughly social construct. Biologically, all humans are closely related and express less than 1% appreciable differences. Race and all racial categories are a product of social hierarchical system of man NOT based on actual science and not biblically supported. All man descended from Adam & Eve, and from sons of Noah. This divine dispersion and scattering were reversed by the Spirit of Yahweh in the day of Pentecost as men of different languages heard and understood the disciples speaking in their native tongues. And many souls were gathered into the kingdom. Hallelujah. In the Tower of Babel (false antichrist kingdom), people were scattered with many languages. In the day of Pentecost, men of different tongues were gathered in the Kingdom of Yahweh. Amen. In the Messianic era, Yeshua will gather HIS people once again to reign with HIM in HIS earthly kingdom. Amen. The destruction of tower of babel foreshadows the end of world destruction of all humanistic systems opposing Christ and HIS kingdom.

#13. Nimrod, founder of city of Babylon: the first archetype, prototype and shadow of antichrist spirit and system.

-If the Messiah is foreshadowed; the most logical deduction is that anti-Messiah is also foreshadowed. Scripture from Genesis is replete with Messiah types and shadows. While Yeshua is the main character and the protagonist in Scripture. We know every good film plot has both the protagonist and villain (s) side by side. Thus, whenever a Messianic type is apparent in scripture, we must look for the anti-Messiah type right next. Abel was a Messiah type; Cain was anti-Messiah. Pre flood, Noah was also the Messiah type. Post-flood, we are introduced to Nimrod, the anti-Messiah type. Nimrod is first son of Cush, descendant of Ham, a mighty hunter. His name means ‘let us rebel’. Nimrod becomes the founder of the primitive ancient city of ‘Babylon’, the first recorded man’s attempt at civilization. Yep, the same city in the book of Revelation that returns in both spiritual sense and the powerhouse of antichrist in the last days. In fact, the spirit of Nimrod’s Babylon is alive and active today. The ancient city of Babylon was the first of ancient civilizations and paved the way for innovations to come. When the scattering occurred, Nimrod and his clan migrated north to Assyria and built up the city.

-Assyria, along with the Canaanites became the enemy to the Hebrews. Wow. Right here then we are being introduced to the first antichrist spirit working in the sons of man; setting itself up first against the Almighty and HIS chosen (2 Thes 2.3-4). Both Nimrod and the ancient city of Babylon is a type and shadow of antichrist system that existed thru scripture. The same city that took Hebrew captive which began the time of the gentiles. The same physical city of Babylon met its destruction as prophet Jeremiah prophesied. However, while the city of Babylon fell, its ultimate destruction is for the latter end of days. In the book of Revelation, it is clear Babylon will be alive and active in the world (and is now to some extent). But rather than just the actual physical city, the now Babylon and the Babylon that will coalesce in the end times will also be spiritual; of an antichrist spirit that will be satanic opposition of the nature of Christ; who will also meet its final fall and destruction at the 2nd coming of Christ. This time though, as Yeshua destroys and scatters antichrist and his kingdom, Yeshua will be re-gathering believers together in HIS kingdom in unity- a reversal of what occurred in the Tower of Babel incident.

#14. The genealogy of the Hebrews. From Seth to Shem to Terah; from Terah to Avraham.

-Chapter 11.10, gives Hebrew’s lineage from Adam thru Seth: Adam-> Seth-- Noah->Shem—Arphachshad--Shelach---Ever (+Peleg)—Nacho--Terach->Avram (+ Nahor & Haran). Haran’s children: Sarai, Lot, Milcah. Avraham marries niece Sarai. Shelach fathers Ever. The Hebrews are named after the patriarch Ever (of line of Seth and Shem). Hebrews is anglicized form of the word ‘Ivri’ which means ‘from the other side’. Ever fathers Peleg & Yoktan. Peleg means division for it is in his days that the earth was divided which according to the book of Jasher, was thought to occur when the tower of Babel was destroyed with subsequent dispersion and division of humanity into nations. Could this ‘division’ also explain the continental tectonic plate shifts that resulted in 7 different ‘continents? Science claims earth was once united in a single continental state known as ‘Pangea’ before tectonic plates shifted/broke up into 7 different continents. Most likely, the division in the days of P

-Peleg was when the continental drift occurred, that led to separation of people into regions of the world. Certainly, it seems when Eber gave birth to 2 sons (Joktan and Peleg), those 2 sons marked a prophetic timeline and a shift in the division of groups of people into nations separated by continental divide. But even more so, this division resulted in more than mere physical divide but spiritual divide. Joktan with his 10 sons diverged both spiritually and physically from Peleg. While Joktan and his 10 sons (nations) followed other gods; Peleg was chosen to become the forefather of the Hebrews (the worshippers of Yahweh-the One True Elohim).

-Nachor was the father of Terach. Terah had three sons: Haran the oldest, Nachor and Avram the youngest. Haran fathers Lot, Sarah and Milcah. Haran dies in Ur before the Terach departed from Ur of Kasdim with Haran’s surviving children Sarai, Milcah and Lot. Haran has a son, Lot, and two daughters: Milkah, who becomes the wife of her uncle Nachor, and Sarai (also called Yiskah), who also wed a younger brother of her father’s, Abraham. From Adam to Noach is 9 generations; to Ever is 13 generations; to Avraham is 19 generations. Also, Shem’s lineage was fewest in number compared to Japheth and Cham’s descendants. The 7 nations of Canaanites (Kena’an) that Israel conquered were sons of Cham. Philistines from Mitzrayim (from Ham’s (grand) son). Apparently, Cush gave rise to the Ethiopians; Phut became Libya and Mitzrayim to the nation of Egypt, and the Philistines. Amaleks came from Eliphaz; Eliphaz must have been one of the sons of Esev or one of 6 sons of Avraham’s concubine. Sons of Esev became the Edomites and dwelt in Mt. Seir, ruled by monarch before Israel).

#15. Avraham prophesied of greatness threatens Nimrod’s kingdom. Terah flees with his family from Nimrod to avoid Avraham being killed.

-In 11.31, we read of Terach leaving Ur of Kasdim with his family: Avraham, Lot, Sarah and Milcah. There is an interesting back story that explains why Terach left with his family towards land of Canaan that scripture does not elaborate on. According to deuterocanonical books, when the child Avraham was born, he was prophesied to be a great child of a great nation. Nimrod being the dominant power at the time was threatened just as Pharaoh was threatened by Moses birth, and Herod by Christ’s birth. This is the same murdering antichrist spirit working still right from the start. Upon this present danger of Nimrod’s wrath, Terah takes his family (Avraham, Sarai, Lot and his sons) and fled from Nimrod in the land of Ur of Kasdim (Babylon) to Haran towards the land of Canaan (11.31). At Haran, Terach, Abraham’s father dies at the age of 205. At some point in time, HaShem instructs Avraham to head towards land of Canaan (Chapter 12).

-Notice the rapid decline of life span post flood. Shem lived to 600 years, meanwhile Terach died at 205 years. The curse of the fall, and of post flood changes in both physical world and the biological systems accelerated the aging process. Note, since ancient Hebrew only recognizes father, son and daughter relationship, several chapters later, Avraham calls Sarah his sister; and they were truly sisters and brother since they both share same (grand) father Terach. Also, Yitzchak calls Rachel’s sister; and they truly are as they shared same grandfather Terach. Going by same principle, then we are all brethren from Adam and Eve.

#16. A note on the genealogy of the Hebrews & the genealogy of the Messiah. The divinity and the humanity of Yeshua.


-Scripture focuses on the genealogy of the Hebrews via Avraham because through his seed, the nations will be blessed. Well, that seed through whom the world will be blessed was ultimately fulfilled in Yeshua. Some people want to idolize the ethnic Israel (or rather the inhabitants of current land of Israel) as being the blessing or think the blessing spoken of is material. No, the blessing is spiritual and fulfilled in Christ. For as far as Yahweh is concerned, the true Israel are those by faith and by circumcision of the heart. There are some demonic doctrines that deny the divinity of Christ pointing to Yeshua having been born of Humans and with human lineage. However, many prophetic writings, the book of John and many other apostolic writings make it quite clear that Yeshua is 100% divine. Neither Joseph nor Mary contributed their genetic content in making the Messiah as human embryo in utero. HE was not born of flesh, nor by human agent but of the will of the LORD; and is the incarnate of the invisible Yahweh says John & Paul; Yahweh with us was what prophet Isaiah wrote.

-Why then the extensive human lineage? Yeshua was given a human lineage (beginning with Seth, son of Adam) for the sake of HIS Messianic kingship on earth via Seth, Shem and Avraham and David. Truly, if Yahweh were to walk upon the earth as a human, HE had to come in a human vessel, and with human history. Yeshua was given a human narrative when HaShem picked Seth, Shem and Avraham……. Then king David, and down to Mary and Joseph, who were just respectively the incubator and caretaker of the Divine in human form. Yeshua was 100% Divine Spirit in 100% human vessel (form). It's comparable to when scripture speaks of Yahweh's eyes, ears, heart or arms. Yet we know, Yahweh is a Spirit and has no physical bodies to speak of; but the anthropomorphic (human) characteristics is just metaphor to indicate that Yahweh that speaks, hears, feels and works. In fact, humans are spirits first encased in a physical body. The spiritual realm is far more real and critical than the natural physical world we behold with our natural senses. We are spiritual beings in physical bodies. When one dies, the body returns to dust and the spirit remains eternal- either in the kingdom of Yahweh or in the everlasting torment in the place established for satan and his angels.

Next: Genesis chapters 1 thru 10 summary, lessons and Q/A’s.

Just to call your attention to something prophetic in Saddam Hussein's attempt at rebuilding the ruins of ancient Babylon.

It was the Americans that foiled or thwarted Hussen's rebuilding attempt during the U.S led 2003 Iraq Invasion. Then, the Americans set up military base on Babylonian site and desecrated Hussein's building project including his almost finished palace/throne.

You know why Americans succeeded in stopping Hussein's pan-Arabic dream (in essence, reviving the Ottoman-Turks empire)?

Because it wasn't time yet. What time? The time for Daniel's prophecies of king of north, and of the revived Pan-Arab 10 nation coalition empire of the Beast.

In 2003, one can say, the reigning empire was United States. Even if US isn't really 'empire' technically, it is functionally an empire.


However, like all empires fall, and truly for the next empire to rise, the current one must diminish in strength.

At the appointed time, the vile king of north rises, restarts Hussein's pan-Arab dream, gathers his 10 nation Arab armies and will rebuild ancient ruins of Babylon; and he will succeed.

The only difference THIS time though, Americans (the United States) would no longer be able to stop this project/force. Why? Cause this time, the American empire would have to fall....at the appointed time.

Key word: at the appointed time. Even as we see things are unravelling....US is on its way out and the emerging empire is struggling to give birth.

There's a reason why the west is afraid of Iran (or middle east nations apart from Israel) from acquiring nuclear arsenals. They are dreading the incoming and the inevitable.... It's a tussle for power. But despite the resistance, it will eventually give way.

The West knows their time of dominance is running out; and the East is breaking forth. Civilization and human history began in the ancient near East (Babylon), it will end in the East. It's only a matter of time.


Watch and see. It is kismet. Fate. It's prophetic destiny.