Forbidden Knowledge Or IS IT….. By D.A. Miller 1991 Joy Publishing
THEIF IN THE NIGHT
Chapter 10/page117-118
One of the Bible verses used to explain this uselessness of specific dating is 1 Thessalonians 5:2, “The day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.” The interpretation of the Scripture has always been, “Since one does not know when a thief is coming, one also cannot know when the Rapture will occur.”
The first time I remotely considered reviewing any of these Scriptures was in 1974. My spouse asked me the intriguing question, “Why do we Christians use I Thessalonians 5:2 to prove we can’t date the Rapture, when verse four, only two verses later says, ‘But ye brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief’?” I couldn’t answer.
Another “thief” passage from Revelation 3:3, with a similar ending is “Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.” Again, it appeared that both of the “thief” Scriptures taught that Christians should not be surprised to see Jesus.
In 1975 we asked a noted prophetic author about the Thessalonians passage. “Why do preachers and Christian movies use the theme ‘thief in the night’ to teach a ‘surprise’ Rapture, when I Thessalonians 5:4 says believers will not be surprised?” He studied the section a moment and then replied, “I don’t know.” Although this author refers to I Thessalonians 5:4 in a book he wrote, he prefaces its use with “We don’t know when the Rapture will occur…but according to the signs, we are in the general time.”
This encounter was significant because of this man’s extensive studies of the end times. It was mystifying. Why have we all, including that dedicated prophetic teacher, applied the passage this way? This question led me to investigate further.
Interestingly, I found most scholars believe the passage in 1 Thessalonians, Chapter 5 is not a direct reference to the Rapture. They reach this conclusion because of the specific term, “the Day of the Lord.”
They feel the use of the phrase, “the Day of the Lord” describes either
(a) the whole seven-year period of judgment on the earth (along with the simultaneous seven-year preparation of the Bride in heaven)
(b) the period from the Rapture to the end of the Millennium (1007 year period)
(c) the climactic end of the seven-year Tribulation.
Also see the Day of the Lord passages in Isaiah 13:6-10, Jeremiah 30:4-8, Zephaniah 1:14-23
One truth however, can be agreed upon here. This passage does teach that this appearance of Jesus will come as unexpectedly as a thief ----to unbelievers.
Most importantly though, this particular passage does not teach that Christians cannot know the timing of future events! Based on this discovery, I decided then to reexamine the other Scriptures that prohibit exact dating of the end-time events.
Forbidden Knowledge Or IS IT….. By D.A. Miller 1991 Joy Publishing
When is the Rapture?
Chapter Conclusion /page 155
After you worked your way through all this information you didn’t find my chosen date for the Rapture, did you? That’s because I do not yet know the date. Certainly there is strong evidence from the Jewish feasts for the Rapture to occur on some Rosh Hashanah, but still we don’t know the year.
However, I hope after reading, studying, and praying about the information in this book you, too, will feel that the prohibition “to know” does not exist. When many believers begin to prayerfully search the Scriptures, I believe God will be true to His promise in John 16:13. “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and He will show you things to come.”
Additional Scriptural encouragement to help you Watch and Pray
Amos 3:7
“Surely the Lord God does nothing unless He reveals His secrets to His servants the prophets”
God bless you as you study God’s word II Timothy 2:15 “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. “
Monday, April 20, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Marriage Supper of the Lamb
Rosh Hashanna is the only Jewish Festival that is a two day festival. It is the only Jewish Festival that is designated by the New Moon. The Jews needed to spy the moon before they could announce the feast had arrived. So even if we think the return of Jesus is on Rosh Hashanna, we still do not know the day or the hour.
God in His perfection took care of all the details when Jesus said in Mathew 24:36-37
"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.”
Also, Christ may have been born on Rosh Hashanna. This can be ascertained by looking at the Gospels.
John the Baptist was conceived in the Fall between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kupor during the High Holy Days or (Head of the Year).
In Luke Chapter ONE.
Zacharis was serving as high priest when the angel Gabriel announced to Elizabeth she would bear a son to be called John in the spririt of Elijah. Elizabeth was hid away 5 months vs 26 when the Angel of God, Gabriel visited Mary and told her “Mary you will conceive” in vs 31. “By the Holy Spirit and the Power of the Highest, the Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God”, vs. 35. Elizabeth is in the 6th month when Mary goes to see her, Elizabeth confrims Mary is pregnant upon the arrival of Mary’s visit, vs 36. Mary remains about 3 months vs 56 and then John the Baptist was born. So if John was conceived on the High Holy Days, and Jesus was born 3 months later, Jesus was born on the High Holy Days, possibly on Rosh Hashanna the Head of the Year about 2000 years ago perhaps 3 years BC. It seems perfectly fitting to me that the Jewish Lord Jesus would have been born on the High Holy Days.
There are some who reason to believe that it was 9/11 that year BC 03. Perhaps now science can look back and see if that Rosh Hashanna was that date: September 11, 03BC. It also would have been about the 4000th year since Creation. That is interesting because it’s been another 2009 or 2012 years since the first visitation. Many Christians believe that the Rapture is due and will take place on a Rosh Hashanna (some year). This two day festival of Rosh Hashanna is September 18 and 19, 2009.
This would be particularly significant approaching (+/-) the 6000th year as it may be the end of the work week and the Day of Rest is aproaching: the Sabbath Rest. That is particularly significant because it seems to indicate the 1000 year Millennium is coming soon, the appointed time of God, the Messianic Kingdom .
“Rosh Hashanah encompasses many themes and teaches many doctrines” according to Joseph Good in his book “Rosh Hashanah and the Messianic Kingdom to Come”. Also information from Pastor Mark Blitz’s El Shaddai Ministeries includes many of the terms he believes are doctrines related to Rosh Hashanna shown below. As I read and re-read the Bible, these themes are profound to me and I thought it was important to share them with those who are interested in Holy Scripture.
• The Day of the Lord, Day of Wrath (mentioned throughout Scripture)
• Repentance (Teshuvah)
• The Time of Jacob’s Trouble but he will be saved out of it.(seven year tribulation) (Jacob is another name for Israel)
• The Resurrection of the Dead
• The Natzal (plucking away) aka The Rapture or Catching Away (Church is removed)
• The Beginning of the Messianic Kingdom
• The Judgment
• The Day of the Awakening Blast
• Yom HaDin/Day of Judgment/The Opening of the Books/Opening of the Gates
• Yom HaKeseh (The Hidden Day)
• Ha Kiddushin/Nesuin (Wedding of the Messiah) (or Marriage of the Lamb Revelation 19:9)
• Ha Melech (Coronation of the Messiah)
Pastor Byron McDonald (Rolling Hills Covenant Church Palos Verdes California) author of The Morning Comes and Also the Night. said of Rosh Hashanah
“ I do think the Day of the Lord is a 1007 year period of time that begins with the Great Tribulation –The Wrath of God on the nations.” And “I think the key date is Rosh Hashanna. …I definitely think Jesus will come back for the church on Rosh Hashanah, I just don’t know which one. My preference is this year. Even so Lord Jesus come!”
There is a wealth of information on the website El Shaddai Ministries: http://elshaddaiministries.us/audio/feasts/teruah.html Posted by Pastor Mark Blitz.
Colossians 2:16-17 “So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or new moon or Sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is Christ.”
Matthew 5:18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the Law till all in fulfilled.
Revelation 19:9
Then he said to me, write, “Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’”
Revelation 1:3 “Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written therein: for the time is near.”
--
Have a great day,
Marcie Mathews
God in His perfection took care of all the details when Jesus said in Mathew 24:36-37
"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.”
Also, Christ may have been born on Rosh Hashanna. This can be ascertained by looking at the Gospels.
John the Baptist was conceived in the Fall between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kupor during the High Holy Days or (Head of the Year).
In Luke Chapter ONE.
Zacharis was serving as high priest when the angel Gabriel announced to Elizabeth she would bear a son to be called John in the spririt of Elijah. Elizabeth was hid away 5 months vs 26 when the Angel of God, Gabriel visited Mary and told her “Mary you will conceive” in vs 31. “By the Holy Spirit and the Power of the Highest, the Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God”, vs. 35. Elizabeth is in the 6th month when Mary goes to see her, Elizabeth confrims Mary is pregnant upon the arrival of Mary’s visit, vs 36. Mary remains about 3 months vs 56 and then John the Baptist was born. So if John was conceived on the High Holy Days, and Jesus was born 3 months later, Jesus was born on the High Holy Days, possibly on Rosh Hashanna the Head of the Year about 2000 years ago perhaps 3 years BC. It seems perfectly fitting to me that the Jewish Lord Jesus would have been born on the High Holy Days.
There are some who reason to believe that it was 9/11 that year BC 03. Perhaps now science can look back and see if that Rosh Hashanna was that date: September 11, 03BC. It also would have been about the 4000th year since Creation. That is interesting because it’s been another 2009 or 2012 years since the first visitation. Many Christians believe that the Rapture is due and will take place on a Rosh Hashanna (some year). This two day festival of Rosh Hashanna is September 18 and 19, 2009.
This would be particularly significant approaching (+/-) the 6000th year as it may be the end of the work week and the Day of Rest is aproaching: the Sabbath Rest. That is particularly significant because it seems to indicate the 1000 year Millennium is coming soon, the appointed time of God, the Messianic Kingdom .
“Rosh Hashanah encompasses many themes and teaches many doctrines” according to Joseph Good in his book “Rosh Hashanah and the Messianic Kingdom to Come”. Also information from Pastor Mark Blitz’s El Shaddai Ministeries includes many of the terms he believes are doctrines related to Rosh Hashanna shown below. As I read and re-read the Bible, these themes are profound to me and I thought it was important to share them with those who are interested in Holy Scripture.
• The Day of the Lord, Day of Wrath (mentioned throughout Scripture)
• Repentance (Teshuvah)
• The Time of Jacob’s Trouble but he will be saved out of it.(seven year tribulation) (Jacob is another name for Israel)
• The Resurrection of the Dead
• The Natzal (plucking away) aka The Rapture or Catching Away (Church is removed)
• The Beginning of the Messianic Kingdom
• The Judgment
• The Day of the Awakening Blast
• Yom HaDin/Day of Judgment/The Opening of the Books/Opening of the Gates
• Yom HaKeseh (The Hidden Day)
• Ha Kiddushin/Nesuin (Wedding of the Messiah) (or Marriage of the Lamb Revelation 19:9)
• Ha Melech (Coronation of the Messiah)
Pastor Byron McDonald (Rolling Hills Covenant Church Palos Verdes California) author of The Morning Comes and Also the Night. said of Rosh Hashanah
“ I do think the Day of the Lord is a 1007 year period of time that begins with the Great Tribulation –The Wrath of God on the nations.” And “I think the key date is Rosh Hashanna. …I definitely think Jesus will come back for the church on Rosh Hashanah, I just don’t know which one. My preference is this year. Even so Lord Jesus come!”
There is a wealth of information on the website El Shaddai Ministries: http://elshaddaiministries.us/audio/feasts/teruah.html Posted by Pastor Mark Blitz.
Colossians 2:16-17 “So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or new moon or Sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is Christ.”
Matthew 5:18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the Law till all in fulfilled.
Revelation 19:9
Then he said to me, write, “Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’”
Revelation 1:3 “Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written therein: for the time is near.”
--
Have a great day,
Marcie Mathews
Sunday, March 1, 2009
A Bible Study
Dear Ones,
Here is a Bible Study for you, I pray you'll consider it.
This is my updated study of the Jewish Feast of Rosh HaShanah and how it ties in to "Easter" or Resurrection Sunday.
God's Word is delightfully perfect with truth on every page and it has withstood the ages. Not one "jot or tittle" will be left undone.
I always believed and knew the 7 feasts of the Jews had an important role because God made them for a reason...."a shadow of things to come" Colossians 2:16-17.
It also could be next year or in 10 or 20 years from now, but with all that is going on in the world I did not want to sit on this theory without sharing it with my dear family and friends. Remember we are told by Jesus in the Bible "to Watch and Pray".
Now, if you have any comments to my conclusion (theory) concerning these scriptures or references please feel free to let me know.
I believe every word of the Bible, and I believe the Jews will soon face the time of Jacob's Trouble. But they will be saved out of it.
"How awful that day will be! None will be like it. It will be a time of trouble for Jacob (aka The Jews), but he will be saved out of it."Jeremiah 30:7 It will lead to the Jews salvation. (see Romans chapters 9, 10, 11).
Your old Christian friend.
Written in Love,
Marcie
March 1, 2009
Here is a Bible Study for you, I pray you'll consider it.
This is my updated study of the Jewish Feast of Rosh HaShanah and how it ties in to "Easter" or Resurrection Sunday.
God's Word is delightfully perfect with truth on every page and it has withstood the ages. Not one "jot or tittle" will be left undone.
I always believed and knew the 7 feasts of the Jews had an important role because God made them for a reason...."a shadow of things to come" Colossians 2:16-17.
It also could be next year or in 10 or 20 years from now, but with all that is going on in the world I did not want to sit on this theory without sharing it with my dear family and friends. Remember we are told by Jesus in the Bible "to Watch and Pray".
Now, if you have any comments to my conclusion (theory) concerning these scriptures or references please feel free to let me know.
I believe every word of the Bible, and I believe the Jews will soon face the time of Jacob's Trouble. But they will be saved out of it.
"How awful that day will be! None will be like it. It will be a time of trouble for Jacob (aka The Jews), but he will be saved out of it."Jeremiah 30:7 It will lead to the Jews salvation. (see Romans chapters 9, 10, 11).
Your old Christian friend.
Written in Love,
Marcie
March 1, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
Colossians 2:8-10 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.
It has been taught by: Rabbi Eliezer Rosh haShanah 10b-11a
“in the month of Tishri the world was created,…and in Tishri they will be redeemed in time to come.”
The book by Joseph Good: “Rosh HaShanah and the Messianic Kingdom to Come”
Says the following:
Rosh HaShanah emcompasses many themes and teaches many doctrines.
Repentance, (Teshuvah)
The time of Jacob’s Trouble
The Resurrection of the dead
The Natzal (plucking away) aka: The Rapture or Catching Away
The Coronation of the Messiah
The Beginning of the Messianic Kingdom
The Judgment
The Wedding of the Messiah, See Revelation 19:9
(The Marriage Supper of the Lamb)
And Re: The Day of the Lord, Time of Trouble, Day of Wrath
Joseph Good said, "The Day (or Time) of Trouble referred to here is scattered throughtout the Scriptures under various names: Birthpangs, Wrath of G-d, Tribulation, and so forth. It describes a seven year time period of judgement and cleansing on the earth "
Author of The Morning Comes and Also the Night , Pastor Byron MacDonald said of Rosh HaShanah,
“I do think the Day of the Lord is a 1007 year period of time that begins with the Great Tribulation - the wrath of God on the nations.”
And,
“I think the key date is Rosh Hashanna. … I definitely think Jesus will come back for the church on Rosh Hashana, I just don't know which one. My preference is this year. Even so Lord Jesus come!”
Colossians 2:16-17 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are (present tense) a shadow of the things that were to come (future tense); the reality, however, is found in Christ.
Matthew 5:18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
Revelation 19:9 Then the angel said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!' " And he added, "These are the true words of God."
I hope and pray I am included in The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
Marcie Mathews
February 27, 2009
Colossians 2:8-10 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.
It has been taught by: Rabbi Eliezer Rosh haShanah 10b-11a
“in the month of Tishri the world was created,…and in Tishri they will be redeemed in time to come.”
The book by Joseph Good: “Rosh HaShanah and the Messianic Kingdom to Come”
Says the following:
Rosh HaShanah emcompasses many themes and teaches many doctrines.
Repentance, (Teshuvah)
The time of Jacob’s Trouble
The Resurrection of the dead
The Natzal (plucking away) aka: The Rapture or Catching Away
The Coronation of the Messiah
The Beginning of the Messianic Kingdom
The Judgment
The Wedding of the Messiah, See Revelation 19:9
(The Marriage Supper of the Lamb)
And Re: The Day of the Lord, Time of Trouble, Day of Wrath
Joseph Good said, "The Day (or Time) of Trouble referred to here is scattered throughtout the Scriptures under various names: Birthpangs, Wrath of G-d, Tribulation, and so forth. It describes a seven year time period of judgement and cleansing on the earth "
Author of The Morning Comes and Also the Night , Pastor Byron MacDonald said of Rosh HaShanah,
“I do think the Day of the Lord is a 1007 year period of time that begins with the Great Tribulation - the wrath of God on the nations.”
And,
“I think the key date is Rosh Hashanna. … I definitely think Jesus will come back for the church on Rosh Hashana, I just don't know which one. My preference is this year. Even so Lord Jesus come!”
Colossians 2:16-17 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are (present tense) a shadow of the things that were to come (future tense); the reality, however, is found in Christ.
Matthew 5:18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
Revelation 19:9 Then the angel said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!' " And he added, "These are the true words of God."
I hope and pray I am included in The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
Marcie Mathews
February 27, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Rosh HaShanah
Rosh HaShanah
It has been taught by Rabbi Eliezer Rosh haShanah 10b-11a
“in the month of Tishri the world was created,…and in Tishri they will be redeemed in time to come.”
The book by Joseph Good: “Rosh HaShanah and the Messianic Kingdom to Come”
Says the following:
Rosh HaShanah emcompasses many themes and teaches many doctrines.
Repentance, (Teshuvah)
The time of Jacob’s Trouble
The Resurrection of the dead
The Natzal (plucking away) (aka: The Rapture or Catching Away)
The Coronation of the Messiah
The Beginning of the Messianic Kingdom
The Judgment
The Wedding of the Messiah
Joseph Good said, "The Day (or Time) of Trouble referred to here is scattered throughtout the Scriptures under various names: Birthpangs, Wrath of G-d, Tribulation, and so forth. It describes a seven year time period of judgement and cleansing on the earth "
Author of The Morning Comes and Also the Night , Pastor Byron MacDonald said of Rosh HaShanah,
“I do think the Day of the Lord is a 1007 year period of time that begins with the Great Tribulation - the wrath of God on the nations.”
And,
“I think the key date is Rosh Hashanna. I think the dating back to Jesus' birth is pretty accurate. I didn't see the history channel but I've seen similar dating based on when Zechariah was priest on duty in the Temple. I definitely think Jesus will come back for the church on Rosh Hashana, I just don't know which one. My preference is this year. Even so Lord Jesus come!”
January 30, 2009
It has been taught by Rabbi Eliezer Rosh haShanah 10b-11a
“in the month of Tishri the world was created,…and in Tishri they will be redeemed in time to come.”
The book by Joseph Good: “Rosh HaShanah and the Messianic Kingdom to Come”
Says the following:
Rosh HaShanah emcompasses many themes and teaches many doctrines.
Repentance, (Teshuvah)
The time of Jacob’s Trouble
The Resurrection of the dead
The Natzal (plucking away) (aka: The Rapture or Catching Away)
The Coronation of the Messiah
The Beginning of the Messianic Kingdom
The Judgment
The Wedding of the Messiah
Joseph Good said, "The Day (or Time) of Trouble referred to here is scattered throughtout the Scriptures under various names: Birthpangs, Wrath of G-d, Tribulation, and so forth. It describes a seven year time period of judgement and cleansing on the earth "
Author of The Morning Comes and Also the Night , Pastor Byron MacDonald said of Rosh HaShanah,
“I do think the Day of the Lord is a 1007 year period of time that begins with the Great Tribulation - the wrath of God on the nations.”
And,
“I think the key date is Rosh Hashanna. I think the dating back to Jesus' birth is pretty accurate. I didn't see the history channel but I've seen similar dating based on when Zechariah was priest on duty in the Temple. I definitely think Jesus will come back for the church on Rosh Hashana, I just don't know which one. My preference is this year. Even so Lord Jesus come!”
January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Countless as the Stars
Promise of Restoration
Jeremiah 33:14-26
" 'The days are coming,' declares the LORD, 'when I will fulfill the gracious promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.
" 'In those days and at that time
I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David's line;
he will do what is just and right in the land.
In those days Judah will be saved
and Jerusalem will live in safety.
This is the name by which it will be called:
The LORD Our Righteousness.'
For this is what the LORD says: 'David will never fail to have a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel, nor will the priests, who are Levites, ever fail to have a man to stand before me continually to offer burnt offerings, to burn grain offerings and to present sacrifices.' "
The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:
"This is what the LORD says: 'If you can break my covenant with the day and my covenant with the night, so that day and night no longer come at their appointed time, then my covenant with David my servant—and my covenant with the Levites who are priests ministering before me—can be broken and David will no longer have a descendant to reign on his throne.
I will make the descendants of David my servant and the Levites who minister before me as countless as the stars of the sky and as measureless as the sand on the seashore.' "
The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:
"Have you not noticed that these people are saying, 'The LORD has rejected the two kingdoms he chose'? So they despise my people and no longer regard them as a nation.
This is what the LORD says: 'If I have not established my covenant with day and night and the fixed laws of heaven and earth, then I will reject the descendants of Jacob and David my servant and will not choose one of his sons to rule over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
For I will restore their fortunes and have compassion on them.' "
Jeremiah 33:14-26
" 'The days are coming,' declares the LORD, 'when I will fulfill the gracious promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.
" 'In those days and at that time
I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David's line;
he will do what is just and right in the land.
In those days Judah will be saved
and Jerusalem will live in safety.
This is the name by which it will be called:
The LORD Our Righteousness.'
For this is what the LORD says: 'David will never fail to have a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel, nor will the priests, who are Levites, ever fail to have a man to stand before me continually to offer burnt offerings, to burn grain offerings and to present sacrifices.' "
The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:
"This is what the LORD says: 'If you can break my covenant with the day and my covenant with the night, so that day and night no longer come at their appointed time, then my covenant with David my servant—and my covenant with the Levites who are priests ministering before me—can be broken and David will no longer have a descendant to reign on his throne.
I will make the descendants of David my servant and the Levites who minister before me as countless as the stars of the sky and as measureless as the sand on the seashore.' "
The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:
"Have you not noticed that these people are saying, 'The LORD has rejected the two kingdoms he chose'? So they despise my people and no longer regard them as a nation.
This is what the LORD says: 'If I have not established my covenant with day and night and the fixed laws of heaven and earth, then I will reject the descendants of Jacob and David my servant and will not choose one of his sons to rule over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
For I will restore their fortunes and have compassion on them.' "
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The Jews
Jeremiah 32:38-42
They will be my people, and I will be their God.
I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me for their own good and the good of their children after them.
I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire them to fear me, so that they will never turn away from me.
I will rejoice in doing them good and will assuredly plant them in this land with all my heart and soul.
"This is what the LORD says:
As I have brought all this great calamity on this people,
so I will give them all the prosperity I have promised them.
They will be my people, and I will be their God.
I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me for their own good and the good of their children after them.
I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire them to fear me, so that they will never turn away from me.
I will rejoice in doing them good and will assuredly plant them in this land with all my heart and soul.
"This is what the LORD says:
As I have brought all this great calamity on this people,
so I will give them all the prosperity I have promised them.
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