The Messiah Will...

 None of these things were accomplished in His first coming, but He is coming again!

Six things to be done in the 70 weeks of Daniel (Dan. 9:24):

(1) “To finish (put an end to) the transgression.” The Hebrew word pesha` (HSN-<H6588>) means revolt; rebel; sin against lawful authority. It is often translated “transgression” (Ps. 51:1; Isa. 43:25; etc.). This transgression has reference to the sins of Israel at Jerusalem, the culmination of their sins when they will be saved from all sin at the return of their Messiah who will turn ungodliness from Jacob and convert the nation in a day (Rom. 11:25–29; Isa. 66:7–10; Ezek. 36:24–30).

(2) “To make an end of sins” concerning Israel and Jerusalem. This has never been done, but will be accomplished at the second coming of Christ (Ezek. 36:24–30; 37:24–27; 43:7; Zech. 14). The Spirit of repentance will be poured out upon Israel just before the second coming, and a fountain for sin and uncleanness will be opened to the whole nation at that time (Zech. 12:10—Zech. 13:1; Rom. 11:25–29).

(3) “To make reconciliation (atonement; Hebrew: kaphar (HSN-<H3722>), to cover; make atonement) for iniquity.” This was done for Israel and all others on the cross (Isa. 53; Col. 1:20; 2:14–17; 1Pet. 2:24), but Israel as a nation has not yet experienced this covering for sin. They will be fully reconciled to God at the second coming of Christ (Isa. 1:18–20; 66:7–8; Zech. 12:10—Zech. 13:1; Mt. 23:37–39; Rom. 11:25–29).

(4) “To bring in everlasting righteousness.” When transgression comes to an end, when an end of sins is made, and when full atonement for all sin is experienced by Israel, then everlasting righteousness concerning Israel and Jerusalem will be ushered in (Isa. 9:6–7; 12:1–6; Dan. 2:44–45; 7:13–14, 18, 27; Ezek. 43:7; Zech. 14; Lk. 1:32–33; Rom. 11:25–29; Rev. 11:15; Rev. 19:11—Rev. 20:10; Rev. 21:1—Rev. 22:5).

(5) “To seal up the vision and prophecy.” The prophecies concerning Israel and Jerusalem and their eternal restoration under their Messiah will be fulfilled. The word for “prophecy” here should have been translated “prophet.” It could also mean that there will be no more need for inspired men to rebuke Israel at Jerusalem in the attempt to lead them to God and righteousness when the Messiah comes, “for all shall know the Lord from the least unto the greatest of them” (Isa. 11:9; 66:7–10; Jer. 31:31–40; Rom. 11:25–29).

(6) “To anoint the most holy.” This refers to the cleansing of the holy of holies, the temple, and the city of Jerusalem from the abomination of desolation, the sacrilege of Gentiles; and to the anointing of the Millennial temple of Ezek. 40–43; Zech. 6:12–13. “The most holy” is never used of a person, nor would the Jews ever associate this term with their Messiah who is always distinguished by the simple title, Messiah. Therefore, to teach that this refers to man crowning Christ is out of harmony with Scripture. Man is not to anoint and crown Christ. This has already been done by God the Father (Lk. 22:29; Acts 1:7; 2:36; Php. 2:9–11; Heb. 1:1–3; Rev. 11:15; 19:11–21; Dan. 7:13–14).

 

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Revelation 21 References and Verses

                                                 Revelation 21 References and Verses

“The ultimate purpose of the entire segment, is to exhort believers in the present to persevere through tgemptations to compromise, so that they may participate in the consummate glory of the people of God.”  G.K. Beale

Verse 1 - “new” refers predominantly to a change in quality or essence rather than something new that has never previously been in existence” Isaiah 65:16,17 and 66:22;  2 Corin. 5:14-17 The sea has been associated with cosmic evil, rebellious nations and Idolatrous trade activity. Isaiah 51:10,11

Verse 2 - Isaiah 52:1, 61:10, 62:1-5

Verse 3 - Ezekiel 37:26-28, 43:7, 47:22,23, Leviticus 26:11-12, Jeremiah 11:4,5, 31:33 Zechariah 8:8, Deut.29:12,13, 

Verse 4 - Isaiah 25:8, 35:10, 

Verse 5 - Isaiah 43:19, 65:16, Daniel 2:45, 

Verse 6 - Isaiah 55:1, 41:4, 43:10, 44:6, 48:12, 49:10 Psalm 36:8,9, Joel 3:18 

Verse 7 - 2 Samuel 7:14, Psalm 89:26,27, Isaiah 55:1-3, Psalm 2:7

Verse 8 - Deut. 18:9-11, 20:8, Judges 7:3, Psalm 106:36-38, Jeremiah 3:7-10

Verse 9 - 

Verse 10 - Ezekiel 40:2, 43:5, Isaiah 2:2-3, 4:1-5, 25:6-26:2, Micah 4:1-2

Verse 11 - Isaiah 58:8, 60:1,2, 19 Daniel 12:3, Ezekiel 43:2

Verse 12 -  Isaiah 26:1, Ezekiel 40:5,6

Verse 13 - Ezekiel 48:31-34

Verse 14 - 1 Chron. 24:3-19, 26:17-19, Isaiah 54:11-12,

Verse 15 - Ezekiel 40:3-5,

Verse 16 - Zechariah 1:16, 2:2,

Verse 17 - Deut. 3:5, 28:52,

Verse 18 - 1 Kings 6:20-22

Verse 19-20-21 - Ezekiel 28:17-21, 39:14 Isaiah 54:11,12, Lam. 4:1-2, 

Verse 22 - Haggai 2:9, Jer. 3:16-17, Isaiah 65:17,

Verse 23 - Isaiah 24:23, 30:26, 60:19-20, Zech. 14:6,7

Verse 24 - Isaiah 60:3,5

Verse 25-26 - Isaiah 60:11

Verse 27 - Leviticus 10:10, Isaiah 52:1, Ezekiel 44:9, Psalm 68:30, 72:10,

Revelation 19 Verses and References

 Revelation 19 

We have just seen the justice that was given to Babylon in Chapter 18 this leads to the praise at the start of Chapter 19.

Verse 1 - Psalm 113-118 are the hallel Psalms.  Hallelujah is Hebrew for praise Yahweh and I have to believe it is the sovereign hand of God that has preserved this Hebrew phrase and directly inserted it into so many other peoples and languages.

Verse 2 - The specific reason for this praise is the judgment of Babylon. Jer. 51:25, 2 Kings 9:7 the “hand” is figurative language for the oppressive power. The cry of “how long” in Rev. 6:10 has been answered. Psalm 79:10, Deut. 32:43, 

Verse 3 - Divine judgment. Isaiah 34:9-10,

Verse 4 - Psalm 106:42-48

Verse 5 - Psalm 22:23, 133:1, 135:1

Verse 6-8 The exhortation to praise is met with mighty praise. By judging and dispensing with the world system that pretended to be on the throne, the truth of who really is on the throne is praised.  “The existence of Babylon was a necessary factor in the bride’s preparation for the marriage. How is this so? Babylon’s oppression and temptation was the fire ultimately used by God to refine the saints’ faith to prepare them to enter the heavenly city."  1 Peter 4;12, 19, Phil. 1:28-30. The righteous deeds are holding, persevering in the testimony of Yeshua. The bride “prepares herself” and is “given”. Lev. 20:7,8; Phil. 2:7,8 Verse 7 - Psalm 118:24; 1 Chron. 16:28,31; Isaiah 62:1-5; Hos. 2:20; 

Verse 8 - Zech. 3:5,6; Isaiah 52:11; 61:10; Psalm 45:13; 132:9; Ezek. 1:24; Isaiah 44:23; Amos 3:13,4:13

Verse 9 - The blessing of being an individual within the group who is invited to the banquet is emphasized. Meals with God have been a theme throughout scripture. Isaiah 25:6-9; Genesis 18; Exodus 24:9-11; The last supper, the post-resurrection meal by the lake. The principle is included in “those who hunger now, being satisfied”. Marriage, feast and vindication flow through Isaiah 54:5-55:5 also.

Verse 10 - Angels proclaim from heaven and we from the earth and so we are brothers, but the presence of an angel must be overwhelming because John does this twice. All true prophecy is a testimony to Yeshua. Joel 2:28-32; Ezek. 39:29

Verse 11 - “Then I saw”  is an introduction to another vision. The beast and his forces were God’s agent in defeating Babylon and now they must be defeated. Psalm 9:8, 72:2; 96:13, 98:9; Isaiah 11:4, 65:16; Jer. 42:5;

Verse 12 - Fiery eyes are associated with judgment. Many diadems emphasize that this is the true King. 

Verse 13 - Isaiah 63:1- 3;

Verse 14 - Many scriptures have angels in this army and some have saints.

Verse 15 - Isaiah 49:2; 11:4; Hosea 6:5; Psalm 2:8,9; Micah 5:6; Isaiah 63:2-6; 

Verse 16 - Psalm 72; Daniel 4:37; 

Verse 17,18 - Ezek. 39:4, 17-20; The goal of many sections of Ezekiel is to reveal the divine name by saving Israel and judging God and Magog.

Verse 19 - Gathering for war Ezek. 38:2-9, 39:2; Zechariah 12-14 and Zeph. 3

Verse 20 - Numbers 16:33; Psalm 55:15; Daniel 7:11; The one sentence "battle" that takes place, would be better characterized as a "vanquishing!"

Verse 21 - Ezek. 38:20-23

Revelation 17 and 18

                                                   Revelation 17 and 18 Overview

One book, one story. At the tower of Babel the nations were scattered and put under the dominion of gods who were in rebellion. This created a world system in opposition to God and His plan. God chose Abram and declared that He would make a nation out of Abram. The Babylon economic and religious world system continues to this day. It must be judged and done away with in order for restoration to come. Different empires have at different times embodied this system, but it is key to see that the statue of the dream from the book of Daniel was one statue.  No matter what nation or system is heading this up at the end of the age, it is the system and the powers behind it that are being judged and eliminated.  Babylon is portrayed as being in the wilderness but on many waters. (Rev. 17:1,3)  Babylon is said to be supported by peoples and multitudes and nations and languages. Many are deceived and cling to her for material success and security. It appears to be an economic religious system that believers are warned to come out of. The beast appears to be a political-military system. These two systems are married, the kingdom that is ruling becomes the driver of the economy. Only at the very end of time does God cause a division among these two systems and the beast turns on and destroys the Babylon system. Since the two systems have been “hand in glove” from the tower of Babel onward it is easy to see how the woman personifying the systems would say, “I will never…”  The picture of God causing enemy armies to turn on each other is not a new one in scripture and so it happens again at this last time.

Large portions of Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel 7 and Jeremiah are brought to mind by all that we see in these two chapters. 

Economic alliances equated with idolatry Isaiah 23:1-18; Nahum 3:4 Ezekiel 16:1-36

Isaiah 21:1-10 the prophet is given a vision in the desert that speaks of the fall of Babylon.

Daniel 7 the heads the horns the 10 kings, the rise and fall of the beast.

Jeremiah 51:7-8 Babylon intoxicates the earth and falls suddenly.

“Any institution or facet of culture that is characterized by pride, economic overabundance, persecution and idolatry is part of Babylon.”  

“Mystery” often involves the fulfillment of prophecy in a reverse or ironic manner.

Part of the portrayal of Babylon comes from the portrayal of Jezebel in 1 Kings.

Protection from deception is given for those seeking God and understanding Daniel 11:33, 12:10.

Verse 11 7th 8th, Proverbs 6:16, Eccl. 11:2, Micah 5:5.  Numbers can and are used symbolically at times.

Ezekiel 16 and 23 have judgement coming on Israel for playing the harlot with the nations.

“Come out of her” Isaiah 48:20, 52:11; Jer. 50:8, 51:6,45

Revelation 18 

Babylon and Edom’s destruction. Isaiah 13:21; 34:11,14;

Tyre’s destruction Ezekiel 26-28

Verse 6 being paid back double may not be a good translation it may be “given the equivalent of her work” Isaiah 40:2; Jer. 16:18;

Verse 7 Isaiah 47:7,8

Verse 8 Isaiah 47:9,14;

Verse 9-11 Ezek. 27-29-36; 26:16

Verse 12-13 Ezek. 27:7-25;

Verse 17-19 Ezek. 27:28-33

Verse 20-21 Jeremiah 51

Sorcery, fornication and Idolatry are often mentioned together in the prophets.

The Marks of the New Birth a sermon by John Wesley

 So I will post this here and make it my goal to come back and listen to it soon and/or read it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntmUzpg0Cik

http://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-sermons-of-john-wesley-1872-edition/sermon-18-the-marks-of-the-new-birth/

GO AGAIN!

 Then the LORD said to me, “Go again; show love to a woman who is loved by another man and is an adulteress, just as the LORD loves the Israelites though they turn to other gods and love raisin cakes.”   Hosea 3:1

The gift and the calling of God are irrevocable.

SILENCE!   

I say to all the voices that proclaim otherwise.

You are lying about the faithfulness of God.

CEASE!

DESIST!

KNOCK IT OFF!