EZEKIEL 28:25-29:21
The prophet speaks through the Holy Spirit and affirms that even though Israel has been scattered throughout the countries of the world, they will be returned to their land in the future, it is already happening, Israel was recognized as a nation in 1948, and since then, the people have been returning.
One positive thing to dwell upon is that the Jewish people made known to the nations of the ONE GOD, Adonai-Elohim-YHVH” and through the migration of the Jewish peoples to different parts of the world, we now have the Ashkenazim, Sephardim, Falashim, people groups which make up most of the Jewish peoples today. These people groups have introduced many varieties of foods, customs, and ways of worship in today's Judaism, many are also Messianic believers.
Adonai also states that "Israel will live in peace" which has not happened yet as we all know, even now, there is war against Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists, yet in the future, God will have judged all the nations that have warred against Israel. That is why we call the "Millenium" and period of "Shalom"
Bad news for Egypt, just as the Israelites were scattered among the nations, the Egyptians will also be scattered among the nations for 40 years, Egypt will be desolate and people-less, for this period of time. This will probably happen during the millennium since Egypt has always had a population, even today. The Egyptian people will come back after that time, but Egypt will never be a prosperous country. Since the fall of Egypt after the time of Passover, Egypt was conquered by the Babylonians, the Greeks, and Romans. Even today, Egyptians are living in many countries in the world, but Egypt has never been left completely without people and animals, at least not yet.
Yet a good note to ponder on, Egypt opened its doors to receive young Yeshua with Mary, and Joseph when they were fleeing from Herod. There are quite a few believers in Egypt today, making up the “Coptic Church.” Back in the days of Pharoah, the Egyptian people used the Nile River to get water for crops, to swim in, and bathe, (a little dangerous because of Hippos and crocs). The Nile was considered to be protected by the Nile goddess "Anuket" who was depicted as a beautiful woman wearing and crown of reeds. So when Pharaoh went to the river to bathe and worship, He was worshiping and paying homage to Anuket. Perhaps the ancient Egyptian word for "Nile River" would have been "Iteru Anuket" or "Iteru Kemet" (The River of Anuket) or (The River of Egypt)
Ezekiel states that Adonai will judge Pharaoh, and during the plagues, the first plague was against the Nile River, converting it into blood. The fish died and stank. Just the opposite of the "Life-giving waters of the Nile" The Nile became a "River of Death". In ancient Egypt, there was no word for "Death" The words used were "ceasing to live" So, the Nile became a "River where life ceased"
Today there are barges that take tourists up and down the river for rides while playing Middle Eastern music and serving great-tasting food. like "Hawaushi" (Egyptian-style hamburgers) Our family visited Egypt in 1999. Nice memories.
MATT 24:1-51
Yeshua tells his talmidim about the “end times” and we all know and have read this chapter, of “wars and rumors of wars, famines, pestilences, earthquakes, etc. As we look around today, we can be certain that we are living in these “end times” for sure, yet the end is not yet...we still have a way to go. We have heard of many “false-Messiahs” leaders claiming to be “Jesus” yet we know better than believing on them. When Yeshua returns, the “Whole World” will see him returning, what will modern satellite cameras, etc.
Verse 15 is interesting; It talks about the “Abomination of Desolation” set up in the Mishkan, the “Holy Place” in the third temple. This takes us back to Hanukkah, reminding us of Antiochus Epiphanes, who set up a “Statue of Zeus” in the Holy Place. The future Anti-Messiah, a second “Antiochus” will also set up a statue, perhaps of himself, and command all to bow down and worship it.
Verse 30 talks about the “Sign of the Son of Man (Ben Adam) shall appear in the Heavens, and all the tribes (peoples) of the earth will mourn, and they shall see the Son of Man coming on the clouds with all power. We might ask ourselves, what is this sign? It will be visible since all will see it. Some might say the “Star of David” but that existed even before the formation of the Nation of Israel in Egypt. Many believe it will be the cross, the instrument of suffering and death, but for us, it is the sign of salvation from our sins.
Yet why do the peoples of the earth mourn? Should they not be joyous of Messiah’s coming? Happy that the tribulation will end and HIS kingdom established? One thought is that those “peoples” might be the unredeemed, the lost that follow the Anti-Christ. They know that their end is near and that their leader will be vanquished and thrown into the fires of hell. They also fear for their fate as well. Yet many will remain alive on earth and will have to subject themselves to Messiah’s millennial rule, like it or not. What an opportunity for them to accept Messiah Yeshua with all heart and willingly submit themselves to HIS rule.
We, as believers, will return with him. We are his servants and we must be around and occupied with the Master’s work, HIS work is to share the “Good News” of Salvation with all who are willing to hear, and to teach HIS Word to those who wish to learn it and apply it to their lives, thus is the work of Torah teachers and Sunday School teachers, pastors, rabbis, missionaries, etc…
The gospel will be preached to the whole world, which is happening now, we need to be ready for his return, those of us who are alive will be gathered together as well as those who have gone on before us and who are now in heaven, we will be ONE FAMILY and share life together in the Millennial Kingdom of Yeshua (Jesus) and for all eternity.
Shalom
Ancient Egyptian painting of life in the
Nile River
The prophet speaks through the Holy Spirit and affirms that even though Israel has been scattered throughout the countries of the world, they will be returned to their land in the future, it is already happening, Israel was recognized as a nation in 1948, and since then, the people have been returning.
One positive thing to dwell upon is that the Jewish people made known to the nations of the ONE GOD, Adonai-Elohim-YHVH” and through the migration of the Jewish peoples to different parts of the world, we now have the Ashkenazim, Sephardim, Falashim, people groups which make up most of the Jewish peoples today. These people groups have introduced many varieties of foods, customs, and ways of worship in today's Judaism, many are also Messianic believers.
Adonai also states that "Israel will live in peace" which has not happened yet as we all know, even now, there is war against Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists, yet in the future, God will have judged all the nations that have warred against Israel. That is why we call the "Millenium" and period of "Shalom"
Bad news for Egypt, just as the Israelites were scattered among the nations, the Egyptians will also be scattered among the nations for 40 years, Egypt will be desolate and people-less, for this period of time. This will probably happen during the millennium since Egypt has always had a population, even today. The Egyptian people will come back after that time, but Egypt will never be a prosperous country. Since the fall of Egypt after the time of Passover, Egypt was conquered by the Babylonians, the Greeks, and Romans. Even today, Egyptians are living in many countries in the world, but Egypt has never been left completely without people and animals, at least not yet.
Yet a good note to ponder on, Egypt opened its doors to receive young Yeshua with Mary, and Joseph when they were fleeing from Herod. There are quite a few believers in Egypt today, making up the “Coptic Church.” Back in the days of Pharoah, the Egyptian people used the Nile River to get water for crops, to swim in, and bathe, (a little dangerous because of Hippos and crocs). The Nile was considered to be protected by the Nile goddess "Anuket" who was depicted as a beautiful woman wearing and crown of reeds. So when Pharaoh went to the river to bathe and worship, He was worshiping and paying homage to Anuket. Perhaps the ancient Egyptian word for "Nile River" would have been "Iteru Anuket" or "Iteru Kemet" (The River of Anuket) or (The River of Egypt)
Ezekiel states that Adonai will judge Pharaoh, and during the plagues, the first plague was against the Nile River, converting it into blood. The fish died and stank. Just the opposite of the "Life-giving waters of the Nile" The Nile became a "River of Death". In ancient Egypt, there was no word for "Death" The words used were "ceasing to live" So, the Nile became a "River where life ceased"
Today there are barges that take tourists up and down the river for rides while playing Middle Eastern music and serving great-tasting food. like "Hawaushi" (Egyptian-style hamburgers) Our family visited Egypt in 1999. Nice memories.
MATT 24:1-51
Yeshua tells his talmidim about the “end times” and we all know and have read this chapter, of “wars and rumors of wars, famines, pestilences, earthquakes, etc. As we look around today, we can be certain that we are living in these “end times” for sure, yet the end is not yet...we still have a way to go. We have heard of many “false-Messiahs” leaders claiming to be “Jesus” yet we know better than believing on them. When Yeshua returns, the “Whole World” will see him returning, what will modern satellite cameras, etc.
Verse 15 is interesting; It talks about the “Abomination of Desolation” set up in the Mishkan, the “Holy Place” in the third temple. This takes us back to Hanukkah, reminding us of Antiochus Epiphanes, who set up a “Statue of Zeus” in the Holy Place. The future Anti-Messiah, a second “Antiochus” will also set up a statue, perhaps of himself, and command all to bow down and worship it.
Verse 30 talks about the “Sign of the Son of Man (Ben Adam) shall appear in the Heavens, and all the tribes (peoples) of the earth will mourn, and they shall see the Son of Man coming on the clouds with all power. We might ask ourselves, what is this sign? It will be visible since all will see it. Some might say the “Star of David” but that existed even before the formation of the Nation of Israel in Egypt. Many believe it will be the cross, the instrument of suffering and death, but for us, it is the sign of salvation from our sins.
Yet why do the peoples of the earth mourn? Should they not be joyous of Messiah’s coming? Happy that the tribulation will end and HIS kingdom established? One thought is that those “peoples” might be the unredeemed, the lost that follow the Anti-Christ. They know that their end is near and that their leader will be vanquished and thrown into the fires of hell. They also fear for their fate as well. Yet many will remain alive on earth and will have to subject themselves to Messiah’s millennial rule, like it or not. What an opportunity for them to accept Messiah Yeshua with all heart and willingly submit themselves to HIS rule.
We, as believers, will return with him. We are his servants and we must be around and occupied with the Master’s work, HIS work is to share the “Good News” of Salvation with all who are willing to hear, and to teach HIS Word to those who wish to learn it and apply it to their lives, thus is the work of Torah teachers and Sunday School teachers, pastors, rabbis, missionaries, etc…
The gospel will be preached to the whole world, which is happening now, we need to be ready for his return, those of us who are alive will be gathered together as well as those who have gone on before us and who are now in heaven, we will be ONE FAMILY and share life together in the Millennial Kingdom of Yeshua (Jesus) and for all eternity.
Shalom
Ancient Egyptian painting of life in the
Nile River
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