When we were leaving the short section of between the chapter of
chapter 12 I asked if what is to be revealed in chapter 13 could be
impacted by Ephesians 6:12 of 10-17, here is what it states from the ESV
translation: "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but
against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers
over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the
heavenly places." Before and after this passages the reader is
encouraged to put on the full armor of GOD. This one act is not possible
unless one knows who they are in the redemption scenario of Galatians
2:20, this acquired by inspiration from within our redeemed being. Jesus
is said by John in 3:5-7 this in the ESV, Jesus answered, "'Truly,
truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit (many translations say, "water and blood," here; our
joint/co-death, co-burial, co-decendsion, co-resurrection and co-ascension takes place within the sphere of water and blood), he
cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is
flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel
that I said to you, 'You must be born again.'" So what we have been
saying and teaching is exactly what Jesus said herein. Okay! It's time
to get into what the author of the Mirror Study Bible has to reveal in
chapter 13 of Revelation. Here is how it breaks down:
Revelation 13:1-6, 7-10, 11-18:
Revelation
13:1-6 "And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up
out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten
crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. And the beast which I
saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear,
and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power,
and his seat, and great authority. And I saw one of his heads as it
were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the
world wondered after the beast. And they worshipped the dragon which
gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, "Who
is like unto the beast? Who is able to make war with him?" And there
was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and
power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. And he opened
his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, and His
tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven." (KJV)
Revelation
13:1-6 "And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and
seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its
heads. And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a
bear's, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. And to it the dragon
gave his power and his throne and great authority. One of its heads
seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the
whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. And they worshiped the
dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped
the beast, saying, "Who is like the beast, and who can fight against
it?" And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous
words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. It
opened its mouth to utter blasphemies against God, blaspheming his name
and his dwelling, that is, those who dwell in heaven." (ESV)
Revelation 13:1-6
"As I stood upon the sand of the seashore, I saw a ferocious Beast
emerging out of the waters. It had ten horns and seven heads and every
horn was wrapped in royal diadems. And written upon its heads were
slanderous, blasphemous names. (Have you ever wondered why the
name Jesus, not Buddha, Mohammad or Elvis Presley or any other
influential name in history or modern times, is the name that is most
commonly used as a swear word? See Ephesians 3:15, Every family in
heaven and on earth originates in Him; His is humanity's family name and
He remains the authentic identity of every Nation. Also Ephesians 1:21,
GOD has given Jesus a Name that is beyond comparison above any other
name in the heavenly realm or upon the earth for all time and eternity!
The salvation that He worked is the greatest source of frustration and
embarrassment to the religious systems of this world. What the Name of
Jesus represents puts religion out of business!
The imagery reminds us of Daniel 7:3. Also Rev. 17:8, "This wild Beast from the sea," as in Dan. 7:17 and 7:23.) This wild animal looked like a leopard with the powerful paws of a [1] bear and the mouth of a lion. And the Dragon gave its assumed power to the Beast; Also its throne and great authority. ([1, G715 from G714] arktos, bear, from (G714) arkeo, to be possessed of great strength. Throne, is from (G2362 thronos, from θράω thraō (to sit) thrao, to sit; a stately seat. The Satanas-system is what empowers religion.) One of its heads appeared to be [1] slain then it miraculously revived and was restored to health again. The entire human race was mesmerized by this. (Here
the "Christian-Religion" is represented by the same multi-headed Beast -
mimicking the slain and resurrected Lamb - Only John uses the word, [1,
G4969 translated "wounded" in the KJV] sphatzo, which speaks of a
brutal slaying. Four times in the book of Revelation he employs this
word with direct reference to the slain Lamb of GOD, and once in 1John
3:12, in reference to Cain's [1] killing of his brother Abel. See
commentary notes there.
There is no saving power or relevance in a death and
resurrection-belief that fails to see humanity's co-inclusion in the
same event. In the mind and behalf of GOD, an inseparable association
exists, where, together with Jesus, humanity died and the same human
race was co-revived and co-raised! Hosea 6:2, "After two days He will
revive us on the third day He will raise us up!" This happened while we
were still dead (in deep sleep) in our sins and trespasses. Eph. 2:5-6.) They
all worshiped both the Dragon who gave its power to the Beast as well
as the Beast itself. Convinced that it had no equal and that it was
invincible. (The Dragon is the source-system of accusation
empowering the Beast of the religion of performance and self-effort with
its inevitable fruit of judgment and condemnation.) The Beast, was given a loud, boastful and blasphemous mouth for the duration of forty two months. (see verse 2, The Dragon gave its assumed power to the Beast; Also its throne and great authority. Forty and two months - menas tesserakonta kai duo
- accusative of extent of time. The period is also mentioned by Daniel
in 7:25 and 12:7. It occurs in three forms in Revelation, forty-two
months, here and Rev. 13:5; 1260 days, Rev. 11:3, 12:6; time, times and half times or 3-1/2 years,
Rev. 12:14 and in Daniel. This symbolic period points to the duration
of the prophesying of the two witnesses, of the sojourn of the woman in
the wilderness as well as the 3 and a half years of Jesus' ministry -
from His baptism to His crucifixion.) It hurled its accusations in GOD'S face, while blaspheming His Name and tabernacle and those dwelling in the heavenliest. (The word, [1] pros ton theon
positions the Accuser to now face GOD'S image and likeness incarnate in
human form, since there was no trace of accusation present in the
heavenliest, having been thoroughly expelled form any further presence
or relevance in the heavenly sphere. [Rev. 12:8-10] The significance of
heaven endorsing the tabernacle of GOD on earth - in both its prophetic
symbolism as well as its tangible unveiling in incarnate human life, is
now the target of accusation and every blasphemous utterance of this
Beast who takes its authority from Mr. Accusation himself!
and them that dwell in heaven; kai tous en too ouranoo skenountas - in contrast to those whose minds are still trapped in earthbound-mode! see verse 8.) (The Mirror, with editing)
In
our next visit the LORD willing we shall carry on with verse 7. Until
then may our LORD open our hearts to properly receive His revelation.
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Friday, February 21, 2020
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, between the chapter notes on chapter 12-2, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
We are at verse 13 of chapter 12 in the between the chapter notes of the author of the Mirror Study Bible. With that said lets get at it, shall we?
Notes on Ophis the old Serpent:
Revelation 12:13-16, As soon as the Dragon realized that he had lost his supposed position in the heavenliest and was now confined to the earth realm, he pursued the woman who birthed the male child. But the woman was given very large eagle wings with which to fly away to her safe place in the wilderness where she would be pampered for a time and times and half a time out of sight of the serpent. (Beyond the reach of Ophis! 1260 days; 3 and a half years which points to the uninterrupted extent of Jesus' ministry.) Then waters flooded out of the mouth of the serpent in an attempt to drown the woman [the Prophetic voice unveiling the Christ] in his devilish conversation. But the earth rescued the woman by opening its mouth and gulped down the entire river proceeding from the Dragon's mouth. (In His death, burial into the lowest parts of the earth. See Eph. 4:8-9. Note, like in Rev. 12:9, the words for the Serpent-system are interchanged, including the Dragon, Satan, Devil and also in 12:10, the Accuser, Kategoros, whose business is the industry of accusation.)
John 3:14-15, (This is my mission: See the prophetic relevance - this is how the veil will be removed!) 'Remember how Moses lifted up the [1] serpent in the wilderness even so the son of man will be lifted up! (John 12:31-33, "'Now is the judgment of this world, now shall the ruler of this world be cast out; and I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all judgment unto Me.' He said this to show by what death He was to die." Rev. 12:9. John 3:13-14, are most significant since they point to the very essence of the Mission of Jesus - the co-begotteness of the human race now redeemed in our co-crucifixion (Gal. 2:20) and co-resurrection on the third day (Hos. 6:2-3) into (John 3:3, 7) newness of life! 1Peter 1:3. The word serpent in the Greek is [1] ophis. See extended notes on Ophis, the old Serpent at the end of Rev. chapter 12.) In the same prophetic pattern, I will be lifted up for all to see and be equally persuaded in the echo of the life of the ages now redeemed within them!'
Revelation 20:2, And He overpowered the Dragon, in its every disguise as the old Serpent in the garden in Genesis, also called the Devil, or going under the name, Satan, and chained him up for a thousand years. (From David to Jesus is a thousand years! Rev. 3:7, 'I have the key of David.' as prophesied in Isaiah 22:22! 'Yes, I unlocked the entrance and none [of the old mindsets] can access it!' The links in the chain, are the prophetic words in the mouth of David and the Prophets till John the Baptist. These word already chained Satanas to the irreversible intention of GOD. Mat. 12:29, Or how can one enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? Then indeed he may plunder his house. See Extended Notes on The Thousand Years at the end of chapter 20.)
The LORD willing we shall begin chapter 13 in our next visit. Now I wonder what we shall find therein, will it have anything to do with Ephesians 6:12, where we find the war of all wars number 3?; which states: "Eph 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." (KJV),,,,Eph 6:12 "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." (ESV) This passage has for ages caused much misinformation and confused understanding, But!
Until then may the LORD again increase our understand.
Notes on Ophis the old Serpent:
Revelation 12:13-16, As soon as the Dragon realized that he had lost his supposed position in the heavenliest and was now confined to the earth realm, he pursued the woman who birthed the male child. But the woman was given very large eagle wings with which to fly away to her safe place in the wilderness where she would be pampered for a time and times and half a time out of sight of the serpent. (Beyond the reach of Ophis! 1260 days; 3 and a half years which points to the uninterrupted extent of Jesus' ministry.) Then waters flooded out of the mouth of the serpent in an attempt to drown the woman [the Prophetic voice unveiling the Christ] in his devilish conversation. But the earth rescued the woman by opening its mouth and gulped down the entire river proceeding from the Dragon's mouth. (In His death, burial into the lowest parts of the earth. See Eph. 4:8-9. Note, like in Rev. 12:9, the words for the Serpent-system are interchanged, including the Dragon, Satan, Devil and also in 12:10, the Accuser, Kategoros, whose business is the industry of accusation.)
John 3:14-15, (This is my mission: See the prophetic relevance - this is how the veil will be removed!) 'Remember how Moses lifted up the [1] serpent in the wilderness even so the son of man will be lifted up! (John 12:31-33, "'Now is the judgment of this world, now shall the ruler of this world be cast out; and I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all judgment unto Me.' He said this to show by what death He was to die." Rev. 12:9. John 3:13-14, are most significant since they point to the very essence of the Mission of Jesus - the co-begotteness of the human race now redeemed in our co-crucifixion (Gal. 2:20) and co-resurrection on the third day (Hos. 6:2-3) into (John 3:3, 7) newness of life! 1Peter 1:3. The word serpent in the Greek is [1] ophis. See extended notes on Ophis, the old Serpent at the end of Rev. chapter 12.) In the same prophetic pattern, I will be lifted up for all to see and be equally persuaded in the echo of the life of the ages now redeemed within them!'
Revelation 20:2, And He overpowered the Dragon, in its every disguise as the old Serpent in the garden in Genesis, also called the Devil, or going under the name, Satan, and chained him up for a thousand years. (From David to Jesus is a thousand years! Rev. 3:7, 'I have the key of David.' as prophesied in Isaiah 22:22! 'Yes, I unlocked the entrance and none [of the old mindsets] can access it!' The links in the chain, are the prophetic words in the mouth of David and the Prophets till John the Baptist. These word already chained Satanas to the irreversible intention of GOD. Mat. 12:29, Or how can one enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? Then indeed he may plunder his house. See Extended Notes on The Thousand Years at the end of chapter 20.)
The LORD willing we shall begin chapter 13 in our next visit. Now I wonder what we shall find therein, will it have anything to do with Ephesians 6:12, where we find the war of all wars number 3?; which states: "Eph 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." (KJV),,,,Eph 6:12 "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." (ESV) This passage has for ages caused much misinformation and confused understanding, But!
Until then may the LORD again increase our understand.
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, between the chapter notes on chapter 12-1, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
I will try to limit my work here to two parts.
Notes on Ophis the Old Serpent:
2Corinthians 11:3-4 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him." (KJV)
2Corinthians 11:3-4 "But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. For if someone comes and proclaims another Jesus than the one we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or if you accept a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it readily enough." (ESV)
2Corinthians 11:3 "I am concerned for you that you might [1] pine away through the [2] illusion of separation from Christ and that, just like Eve, you might become [3] blurry-eyed and [4] deceived into believing a lie about yourselves. The temptation was to exchange the truth about our completeness (I am) with the idea of incompleteness (I am not) and shame; Thinking that perfection required your toil and all manner of wearisome labor! (The word, [1, G5351] phteiro, means to pine or waste away, to whither. Any idea of separation causes one to whither away in loneliness! The word, [2, G572 from G573 haplous, from G1 (as a particle of union) and the base of G4120] haplotes, is from (G1) hama , a particle of union, and (G4120) pleko, to braid or plait together; sometimes translated, simplicity or unmixed. The Greek word, [3, G3789 from G3700] ophis, is translated serpent, is from (G3700) optomai, to gaze, in this case, to present a visual idea through illusion. The word [4, G1818 from G1537 and G538 ] exapatao , is from (G1537) ek , source (G538) + apateo, apathy is the source of deception, to be without faith, believing a lie about yourself! Hebrews 4:6, Israel died in the wilderness because of their unbelief. [Both Adam and Israel believed a lie about themselves. Num. 13:33, Josh. 2:11; 2Cor. 4:4] The word [5, G3834 from G3835 panourgos, crafty, from G3956 and G2041 ] panourgia, is from the words (G3956) pas, all, and (G2041) ergon, work or toil, where your entire existence is reduced to wearisome labor. This word is often translated, cunning or craftiness. See also 2Corinthians 4:2, "WE have renounced hidden agendas [employing a little bit of the law in an attempt to "balance" out grace]; We have distanced ourselves from any obscure craftiness to manipulate GOD'S word to make it mean what it does not say!")
Revelation 12:7-10, 13-16, "Mikael and his Shepher-Messengers led the war in the heavenly realm against the Dragon and his Herding-Heralds. (Mikael means, "Who is like GOD?" The context of the onslaught against the human race has always been identity-related! The fruit of the "I-am-not tree system!" Verses Jesus' face to face temptation on humanity's behalf. "If you are the Son of GOD?" See John 10:30-36. Also the comments on being "earthbound in Rev. 17:8 and 16:16.) The Dragon's influence was totally demolished and rendered powerless - not a trace of its presence was found in the heavens! (Principalities and powers were completely disarmed on the cross! Col. 2:14-15, "And their place was not found" see Daniel 2:35 - the little stone against whom the gates of hades shall not prevail - the Chip of the old Block demolished the pseudo man-made identity. There are numeral references to the same "once and for all war" in the heavens! It is however the same hour; The same event! Rev. 16:13-14, 17:13-14, 19:19 and 20:8.) So the great Dragon, the [1] ancient [2] ophis [serpent], also known as the Devil or Satan - whose sole mission was to lead the entire inhabited world astray - was cast down to the earth-dimension, together with all his [3] Herding-Heralds. (The word, [1, G744 from G746 arche, middle voice of G757 archō, first] archaios, ancient, of old; is from (G746) arche, from the beginning. as Jesus said that the Devil was a murderer "from the beginning." The Greek word, [2] ophis is translated serpent and comes from optomai, to gaze, in this case, to present a visual idea through illusion. John 8:44. He was stripped of his pseudo rank of authority, see also Col. 2:14-15, he was made a public spectacle! Luke 10:18, And Jesus said to them, 'I saw Satan falling out of Heaven like lightning!' Also John 12:31, Now is the judgment of this world; Now the ruler of this world shall be cast down. [When I am lifted up on the cross. John 12:32.] Also John 3:14 [This is My mission: See the prophetic relevance - this is how the veil will be removed!] Remember how Moses lifted up the serpent [ophis] in the wilderness even so the Son of man will be lifted up!) Then I heard a very loud voice in the heavens announcing, "Now is the moment which the entire prophetic word pointed to and culminated in; It is the realization of humanity's salvation. The power of the kingdom of our GOD and its authority is endorsed in the I-am-ness of His Christ. The business of accusation is bankrupted. The 24/7 industry of condemning the brotherhood of humanity before the face of GOD has been annihilated. ( The word, [1, G2725 from G2596 and G58 ] kategoros, a name given to the devil by the Rabbis, the one whose business is accusation, is from (G2596) kata, downward and (G58) agora, to trade; a word used for all of business in the public arena.
Luke 10:18, also John 12:27, My soul is exceedingly perplexed right now! What shall I say, 'Father! rescue Me [1] out of the clutches of this hour! No! This hour is the very culmination of My destiny!' (Greek preposition, [1] ek , out of; source; origin.)
John 12:28, 'Father! Glorify Your name!' and immidately there came a voice out of the heavenly realm saying, 'I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again!'" ) (the Mirror, with editing.)
Until our next visit the LORD willing when we shall begin at verse 13 of chapter 12. May the LORD lift any and all burdens from you and yours.
Notes on Ophis the Old Serpent:
2Corinthians 11:3-4 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him." (KJV)
2Corinthians 11:3-4 "But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. For if someone comes and proclaims another Jesus than the one we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or if you accept a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it readily enough." (ESV)
2Corinthians 11:3 "I am concerned for you that you might [1] pine away through the [2] illusion of separation from Christ and that, just like Eve, you might become [3] blurry-eyed and [4] deceived into believing a lie about yourselves. The temptation was to exchange the truth about our completeness (I am) with the idea of incompleteness (I am not) and shame; Thinking that perfection required your toil and all manner of wearisome labor! (The word, [1, G5351] phteiro, means to pine or waste away, to whither. Any idea of separation causes one to whither away in loneliness! The word, [2, G572 from G573 haplous, from G1 (as a particle of union) and the base of G4120] haplotes, is from (G1) hama , a particle of union, and (G4120) pleko, to braid or plait together; sometimes translated, simplicity or unmixed. The Greek word, [3, G3789 from G3700] ophis, is translated serpent, is from (G3700) optomai, to gaze, in this case, to present a visual idea through illusion. The word [4, G1818 from G1537 and G538 ] exapatao , is from (G1537) ek , source (G538) + apateo, apathy is the source of deception, to be without faith, believing a lie about yourself! Hebrews 4:6, Israel died in the wilderness because of their unbelief. [Both Adam and Israel believed a lie about themselves. Num. 13:33, Josh. 2:11; 2Cor. 4:4] The word [5, G3834 from G3835 panourgos, crafty, from G3956 and G2041 ] panourgia, is from the words (G3956) pas, all, and (G2041) ergon, work or toil, where your entire existence is reduced to wearisome labor. This word is often translated, cunning or craftiness. See also 2Corinthians 4:2, "WE have renounced hidden agendas [employing a little bit of the law in an attempt to "balance" out grace]; We have distanced ourselves from any obscure craftiness to manipulate GOD'S word to make it mean what it does not say!")
Revelation 12:7-10, 13-16, "Mikael and his Shepher-Messengers led the war in the heavenly realm against the Dragon and his Herding-Heralds. (Mikael means, "Who is like GOD?" The context of the onslaught against the human race has always been identity-related! The fruit of the "I-am-not tree system!" Verses Jesus' face to face temptation on humanity's behalf. "If you are the Son of GOD?" See John 10:30-36. Also the comments on being "earthbound in Rev. 17:8 and 16:16.) The Dragon's influence was totally demolished and rendered powerless - not a trace of its presence was found in the heavens! (Principalities and powers were completely disarmed on the cross! Col. 2:14-15, "And their place was not found" see Daniel 2:35 - the little stone against whom the gates of hades shall not prevail - the Chip of the old Block demolished the pseudo man-made identity. There are numeral references to the same "once and for all war" in the heavens! It is however the same hour; The same event! Rev. 16:13-14, 17:13-14, 19:19 and 20:8.) So the great Dragon, the [1] ancient [2] ophis [serpent], also known as the Devil or Satan - whose sole mission was to lead the entire inhabited world astray - was cast down to the earth-dimension, together with all his [3] Herding-Heralds. (The word, [1, G744 from G746 arche, middle voice of G757 archō, first] archaios, ancient, of old; is from (G746) arche, from the beginning. as Jesus said that the Devil was a murderer "from the beginning." The Greek word, [2] ophis is translated serpent and comes from optomai, to gaze, in this case, to present a visual idea through illusion. John 8:44. He was stripped of his pseudo rank of authority, see also Col. 2:14-15, he was made a public spectacle! Luke 10:18, And Jesus said to them, 'I saw Satan falling out of Heaven like lightning!' Also John 12:31, Now is the judgment of this world; Now the ruler of this world shall be cast down. [When I am lifted up on the cross. John 12:32.] Also John 3:14 [This is My mission: See the prophetic relevance - this is how the veil will be removed!] Remember how Moses lifted up the serpent [ophis] in the wilderness even so the Son of man will be lifted up!) Then I heard a very loud voice in the heavens announcing, "Now is the moment which the entire prophetic word pointed to and culminated in; It is the realization of humanity's salvation. The power of the kingdom of our GOD and its authority is endorsed in the I-am-ness of His Christ. The business of accusation is bankrupted. The 24/7 industry of condemning the brotherhood of humanity before the face of GOD has been annihilated. ( The word, [1, G2725 from G2596 and G58 ] kategoros, a name given to the devil by the Rabbis, the one whose business is accusation, is from (G2596) kata, downward and (G58) agora, to trade; a word used for all of business in the public arena.
Luke 10:18, also John 12:27, My soul is exceedingly perplexed right now! What shall I say, 'Father! rescue Me [1] out of the clutches of this hour! No! This hour is the very culmination of My destiny!' (Greek preposition, [1] ek , out of; source; origin.)
John 12:28, 'Father! Glorify Your name!' and immidately there came a voice out of the heavenly realm saying, 'I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again!'" ) (the Mirror, with editing.)
Until our next visit the LORD willing when we shall begin at verse 13 of chapter 12. May the LORD lift any and all burdens from you and yours.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, chapter 12:13, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
We are looking into the falling star and those who were swept out of heaven by his tail, the old Dragon the accuser of humanity as he is pictured throughout the ages by those of his nature of deception and lies. Today these people want nothing more than to do his biding by ruling the world through the works of the flesh in, the financial systems, religious institutions and their systems aa well as Governmental systems of this worlds orders. They work under cover of darkness virtually unknown and unnoticed even their title given of them remains shrouded in mystery, Illuminati. It is made up of many common and well known organizations and institutions so that they themselves appear harmless and most popular, well accepted by all. Okay, lets see what we may find out of the feared Dragon. For the next few chapters we shall see in great detail the effects of this vulgar and most detestable being. And as stated in the beginning chapter 12 through the end we are looking at the 3th world war of undisclosed portions and magnitudes. Even the individual identity of its army members remains an unknown, but this one things we have seen it is composed of 1/3 of the worlds population in some form.
Revelation 12:13-17 "And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child. And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent. And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood. And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth. And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ." (KJV)
Revelation 12:13-17 "And when the dragon saw that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. But the woman was given the two wings of the great eagle so that she might fly from the serpent into the wilderness, to the place where she is to be nourished for a time, and times, and half a time. The serpent poured water like a river out of his mouth after the woman, to sweep her away with a flood. But the earth came to the help of the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed the river that the dragon had poured from his mouth. Then the dragon became furious with the woman and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And he stood on the sand of the sea." (ESV)
Revelation 12:13-17 "As soon as the Dragon realized that he had lost his supposed position in the heavenlies and was now confined to the earth realm, he pursued the woman who birthed the male child. But the woman was given very large eagle wings with which to fly away to her safe place in the wilderness where she would be pampered for a time and times and half a time out of sight of the serpent. (Beyond the reach of Ophis! 1260 days; 3 and a half years which points to the uninterrupted extent of Jesus' ministry.) Then water flooded out of the mouth of the serpent in an attempt to drown the woman [the Prophetic voice unveiling the Christ] in his devilish conversation. But the earth rescued the woman by opening its mouth and gulped down the entire river proceeding from the Dragon's mouth. (In his death, burial and decent into the lowest parts of the earth. See Eph. 4:8-9. Note, like in Rev. 12:9, the words for the Serpent-system are interchanged, including the Dragon, Satan, Devil and also in 12:10, the accuser, Kategoros, whose business is the industry of accusation. This we have witnessed in our own day and time by the impeachment process.) The fact that the woman escaped his pursuit extremely infuriated the Dragon, so he turned his attention to contend with the remnant of her seed who treasured [1] the completeness of GOD'S fulfilled purpose echoing the testimony of Jesus! (The word [1, G1785 from G1781 entellomai, is composed of two components G1722 and the base of G5056] entole, which is often translated commandment or precept: (G1722) en, in and (G5056, is from a primary word τέλλω tellō) telos, to set out for a definite point or goal; The point aimed at as a limit, that is, by implication, the conclusion of an act or state, the result; The ultimate or prophetic purpose. Strong's 5056, See 1John 2:3, in the Mirror Study Bible) The [2, G3141 from G3144 martus, means witness] testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy. Rev. 19:10. See Extended Notes on the Word of GOD and the Testimony of Jesus Christ at the end of chapter 20.) (The Mirror, with editing.)
The LORD willing our next visit will be looking at the extended note on this chapter titled "Notes on Ophis, the old Serpent." Until then may the LORD again increase our understanding of Him Who Is!
Revelation 12:13-17 "And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child. And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent. And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood. And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth. And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ." (KJV)
Revelation 12:13-17 "And when the dragon saw that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child. But the woman was given the two wings of the great eagle so that she might fly from the serpent into the wilderness, to the place where she is to be nourished for a time, and times, and half a time. The serpent poured water like a river out of his mouth after the woman, to sweep her away with a flood. But the earth came to the help of the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed the river that the dragon had poured from his mouth. Then the dragon became furious with the woman and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And he stood on the sand of the sea." (ESV)
Revelation 12:13-17 "As soon as the Dragon realized that he had lost his supposed position in the heavenlies and was now confined to the earth realm, he pursued the woman who birthed the male child. But the woman was given very large eagle wings with which to fly away to her safe place in the wilderness where she would be pampered for a time and times and half a time out of sight of the serpent. (Beyond the reach of Ophis! 1260 days; 3 and a half years which points to the uninterrupted extent of Jesus' ministry.) Then water flooded out of the mouth of the serpent in an attempt to drown the woman [the Prophetic voice unveiling the Christ] in his devilish conversation. But the earth rescued the woman by opening its mouth and gulped down the entire river proceeding from the Dragon's mouth. (In his death, burial and decent into the lowest parts of the earth. See Eph. 4:8-9. Note, like in Rev. 12:9, the words for the Serpent-system are interchanged, including the Dragon, Satan, Devil and also in 12:10, the accuser, Kategoros, whose business is the industry of accusation. This we have witnessed in our own day and time by the impeachment process.) The fact that the woman escaped his pursuit extremely infuriated the Dragon, so he turned his attention to contend with the remnant of her seed who treasured [1] the completeness of GOD'S fulfilled purpose echoing the testimony of Jesus! (The word [1, G1785 from G1781 entellomai, is composed of two components G1722 and the base of G5056] entole, which is often translated commandment or precept: (G1722) en, in and (G5056, is from a primary word τέλλω tellō) telos, to set out for a definite point or goal; The point aimed at as a limit, that is, by implication, the conclusion of an act or state, the result; The ultimate or prophetic purpose. Strong's 5056, See 1John 2:3, in the Mirror Study Bible) The [2, G3141 from G3144 martus, means witness] testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy. Rev. 19:10. See Extended Notes on the Word of GOD and the Testimony of Jesus Christ at the end of chapter 20.) (The Mirror, with editing.)
The LORD willing our next visit will be looking at the extended note on this chapter titled "Notes on Ophis, the old Serpent." Until then may the LORD again increase our understanding of Him Who Is!
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, chapter 12:7, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
We are about to see what the Lord Jesus spoke of when He stated that He saw the devil thrown out of heaven, in Luke 10:18. We are about to hear the witness to this event. If I might take a liberty here to say that those who focus on demonology are those who may have something to hide.
Revelation 12:7-12 "And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; And the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; Neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, "Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! For the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time." (KJV)
Revelation 12:7-12 " Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, "Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. Therefore, rejoice, O heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to you, O earth and sea, for the devil has come down to you in great wrath, because he knows that his time is short!" (ESV)
Revelation 12:7-12 "Mikael and his Shepherd-Messengers led the war in the heavenly realm against the Dragon and his Herding-Heralds. (Mikael means, "Who is like GOD?" The context of the onslaught against the human race has always been identity-related! The fruit of the "I-am-not tree system!" Jesus faced this temptation on humanity's behalf, "If you are the Son of GOD?" See John 10:30-36, Also my comments on being "earthbound in Rev. 17:8 and 16:16.) The Dragon's influence was totally demolished and rendered powerless - not a trace of its presence was found in the heavens! (Principalities and powers were completely disarmed on the cross! Colossians 2:14-15, "And their place was not found" see also Daniel 2:35, - the little stone against the pseudo man-made identity. There are numerious references to the same "once and for all war" in the heavens! It is however the same hour; The same event! Rev. 16:13-14, 17:13-14, 19:19 and 20:8.) So the great Dragon, the [1] ancient [2] ophis [serpent], also known as the Devil or Satan - whose sole mission is to lead the entire inhabited world astray - was cast down to the earth-dimension, together with all his [3] herding-Heralds. (The word, [1, G744 from G746 from G756 ] archaios, ancient, primeval, of old; is from (G746 archomai, to rehearse old wivestails.) arche, from the beginning. As Jesus said that the Devil was a murderer "from the beginning" the Greek word, [2, G3789 from G3700 optomai, the first a (middle voice) prolonged form of the second (primary) which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternates of G3708; to gaze (that is, with wide open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from G991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from G1492, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while G2300, and still more emphatically its intensive G2334, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and G4648 a watching from a distance): - appear, look, see, shew self.] (G3789) ophis is translated serpent and comes from (G3700) optomai, to gaze, in this case, to present a visual idea through illusions. In John 8:44. He was stripped of his pseudo rank of authority, see Colossians 2:14-15, "he was made a public spectacle!" Luke 10:18, And Jesus said to them, 'I saw Satan falling out of Heaven like a lightening bolt!' Also in John 12:31, 'Now is the judgment of this world; Now the ruler of this world shall be cast down!' ['When I am lifted up on the cross.' John 12:32] The word often translated angel, [3, G32 aggellō (was probably derived from G71; compare G34] aggelos has two components, (G71) ago, to lead as a Shepherd leads and (G34) agele, a herd of cattle or company.) Then I heard a very loud voice in the heavens announcing, "This is the moment which the entire prophetic word pointed to and culminates in; it is the realization of humanity's salvation. The power of the kingdom of our GOD and its authority is endorsed in the I-am-ness of His Christ. The business of accusation is bankrupted. The 24/7 industry of condemning the brotherhood of humanity before the face of GOD has been annihilated." (The word, [1, G2725 is from G2596 and G58 ] kategoros, a name given to the Devil by the Rabbis, the one whose business is accusation, is from (G2596) kata, meaning downward and (G58) agora, to trade; A word used for all kinds of business in the public arena.
Luke 10:18, also John 12:27, My soul is exceedingly perplexed right now! What shall I say, 'Father! Rescue me [1] out of the clutches of this hour! No! This hour is the very culmination of My destiny!' (Geek preposition, [1] ek, out of; source; origin.)
John 12:28-33, "'Father! Glorify Your name!' And immediately there came a voice out of the heavenly realm saying, 'I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again!' the crowd heard the voice and said that it had thundered; Others thought it was the voice of an Shepherd-Messenger. Jesus replied, 'This voice was not for My sake but for yours!' (Signs are for unbelievers. 1Corinthians 2:14-15.) This is the judgment of this world; It is the moment where the authority of the world-systems are cast out!' ( The serpent's head is about to be crushed! Gen. 3:15, Col. 2:14-15) When I am [1] lifted up from the earth, I will draw all judgment to Me! (He would be lifted up oh became the doorway for Him to descend into the depths of our hell, then, according to the prophetic word in Hosea 6:2, after two days be lifted up as representative of the human race, out of the lowest parts of the earth and elevated to the highest heavens! Ephesians 4:8-9, see also Eph. 2:5-6 and Col. 3:1-3. All things include all of humanity and their judgment. The subject of the sentence as from the previous verse is the judgment of the world - thus the primary thought here is that in His death, Jesus would draw every definition of judgment upon Himself! In John 3:14, 8:28, acts 2:33, 1John 3:5, we have witnessed with our own eyes how, in the unveiling of the prophetic word, when He was [1] lifted up upon the cross as the Lamb of GOD, He lifted up our sins and broke their dominion and rule over us! [John 1:29, "Behold, the Lamb of GOD, who takes away [airo] the sin of the world! The word [1, G142] airo means to lift up]) This he said to point to the way in which he would die. (See John 19:15 - Lift Him up! Lift Him up! Crucify Him!) Mikael and his Shepherd-Messengers [representing the entire host of heaven - including all the multitudes previously mentioned] conquered the Dragon because of the blood of the little Lamb and the word of their testimony! They did not believe that the agape of life discovered in Christ can be threatened or [1] terminated in death! (The blood of the Lamb brought closure to every possible accusation against the human race. This is the testimony of the prophetic word announcing the Good News throughout the ages. The word achri - the end; The idea of terminating. See Extended Notes on the Word of GOD and the Testimony of Jesus Christ at the end of chapter 20.) An [1] eruption of the belly-laughter followed in the heavenlies and in all those inhabiting this realm. Woe to the land and sea for the Devil was cast down there in great embarrassment, seeing that his time has run out! (The word, [1, G2165 is from G2095 and G5424 ] euphraino , jubilant, is from (G2095) eu, well done; Extravagantly good; and (G5424) phren, the midriff or diaphram, the innermost parts of the heart. This makes Paul's appeal in Col. 3:1-3 so relevant! Engagae your minds with heavenly dimension realities and not with the earthbound soul realm. See Notes on Armageddon, Rev. 16.) (The Mirror, with editing.)
In our next visit the LORD willing we shall pick things up with verse 13. Until then may our LORD increase our knowing of Him in all things.
Revelation 12:7-12 "And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; And the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; Neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, "Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! For the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time." (KJV)
Revelation 12:7-12 " Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, "Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. Therefore, rejoice, O heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to you, O earth and sea, for the devil has come down to you in great wrath, because he knows that his time is short!" (ESV)
Revelation 12:7-12 "Mikael and his Shepherd-Messengers led the war in the heavenly realm against the Dragon and his Herding-Heralds. (Mikael means, "Who is like GOD?" The context of the onslaught against the human race has always been identity-related! The fruit of the "I-am-not tree system!" Jesus faced this temptation on humanity's behalf, "If you are the Son of GOD?" See John 10:30-36, Also my comments on being "earthbound in Rev. 17:8 and 16:16.) The Dragon's influence was totally demolished and rendered powerless - not a trace of its presence was found in the heavens! (Principalities and powers were completely disarmed on the cross! Colossians 2:14-15, "And their place was not found" see also Daniel 2:35, - the little stone against the pseudo man-made identity. There are numerious references to the same "once and for all war" in the heavens! It is however the same hour; The same event! Rev. 16:13-14, 17:13-14, 19:19 and 20:8.) So the great Dragon, the [1] ancient [2] ophis [serpent], also known as the Devil or Satan - whose sole mission is to lead the entire inhabited world astray - was cast down to the earth-dimension, together with all his [3] herding-Heralds. (The word, [1, G744 from G746 from G756 ] archaios, ancient, primeval, of old; is from (G746 archomai, to rehearse old wivestails.) arche, from the beginning. As Jesus said that the Devil was a murderer "from the beginning" the Greek word, [2, G3789 from G3700 optomai, the first a (middle voice) prolonged form of the second (primary) which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternates of G3708; to gaze (that is, with wide open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from G991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from G1492, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while G2300, and still more emphatically its intensive G2334, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and G4648 a watching from a distance): - appear, look, see, shew self.] (G3789) ophis is translated serpent and comes from (G3700) optomai, to gaze, in this case, to present a visual idea through illusions. In John 8:44. He was stripped of his pseudo rank of authority, see Colossians 2:14-15, "he was made a public spectacle!" Luke 10:18, And Jesus said to them, 'I saw Satan falling out of Heaven like a lightening bolt!' Also in John 12:31, 'Now is the judgment of this world; Now the ruler of this world shall be cast down!' ['When I am lifted up on the cross.' John 12:32] The word often translated angel, [3, G32 aggellō (was probably derived from G71; compare G34] aggelos has two components, (G71) ago, to lead as a Shepherd leads and (G34) agele, a herd of cattle or company.) Then I heard a very loud voice in the heavens announcing, "This is the moment which the entire prophetic word pointed to and culminates in; it is the realization of humanity's salvation. The power of the kingdom of our GOD and its authority is endorsed in the I-am-ness of His Christ. The business of accusation is bankrupted. The 24/7 industry of condemning the brotherhood of humanity before the face of GOD has been annihilated." (The word, [1, G2725 is from G2596 and G58 ] kategoros, a name given to the Devil by the Rabbis, the one whose business is accusation, is from (G2596) kata, meaning downward and (G58) agora, to trade; A word used for all kinds of business in the public arena.
Luke 10:18, also John 12:27, My soul is exceedingly perplexed right now! What shall I say, 'Father! Rescue me [1] out of the clutches of this hour! No! This hour is the very culmination of My destiny!' (Geek preposition, [1] ek, out of; source; origin.)
John 12:28-33, "'Father! Glorify Your name!' And immediately there came a voice out of the heavenly realm saying, 'I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again!' the crowd heard the voice and said that it had thundered; Others thought it was the voice of an Shepherd-Messenger. Jesus replied, 'This voice was not for My sake but for yours!' (Signs are for unbelievers. 1Corinthians 2:14-15.) This is the judgment of this world; It is the moment where the authority of the world-systems are cast out!' ( The serpent's head is about to be crushed! Gen. 3:15, Col. 2:14-15) When I am [1] lifted up from the earth, I will draw all judgment to Me! (He would be lifted up oh became the doorway for Him to descend into the depths of our hell, then, according to the prophetic word in Hosea 6:2, after two days be lifted up as representative of the human race, out of the lowest parts of the earth and elevated to the highest heavens! Ephesians 4:8-9, see also Eph. 2:5-6 and Col. 3:1-3. All things include all of humanity and their judgment. The subject of the sentence as from the previous verse is the judgment of the world - thus the primary thought here is that in His death, Jesus would draw every definition of judgment upon Himself! In John 3:14, 8:28, acts 2:33, 1John 3:5, we have witnessed with our own eyes how, in the unveiling of the prophetic word, when He was [1] lifted up upon the cross as the Lamb of GOD, He lifted up our sins and broke their dominion and rule over us! [John 1:29, "Behold, the Lamb of GOD, who takes away [airo] the sin of the world! The word [1, G142] airo means to lift up]) This he said to point to the way in which he would die. (See John 19:15 - Lift Him up! Lift Him up! Crucify Him!) Mikael and his Shepherd-Messengers [representing the entire host of heaven - including all the multitudes previously mentioned] conquered the Dragon because of the blood of the little Lamb and the word of their testimony! They did not believe that the agape of life discovered in Christ can be threatened or [1] terminated in death! (The blood of the Lamb brought closure to every possible accusation against the human race. This is the testimony of the prophetic word announcing the Good News throughout the ages. The word achri - the end; The idea of terminating. See Extended Notes on the Word of GOD and the Testimony of Jesus Christ at the end of chapter 20.) An [1] eruption of the belly-laughter followed in the heavenlies and in all those inhabiting this realm. Woe to the land and sea for the Devil was cast down there in great embarrassment, seeing that his time has run out! (The word, [1, G2165 is from G2095 and G5424 ] euphraino , jubilant, is from (G2095) eu, well done; Extravagantly good; and (G5424) phren, the midriff or diaphram, the innermost parts of the heart. This makes Paul's appeal in Col. 3:1-3 so relevant! Engagae your minds with heavenly dimension realities and not with the earthbound soul realm. See Notes on Armageddon, Rev. 16.) (The Mirror, with editing.)
In our next visit the LORD willing we shall pick things up with verse 13. Until then may our LORD increase our knowing of Him in all things.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, chapter 12:4, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
We were just introduced to the woman in labor and the Dragon of ancient folklore, just as had been done all alone in the account of Christ's victory as humanity's Redeemer. We are about to come upon Christ being our Salvation from that same ancient folklore and superstitions of man's imagination, fostered by his need for a religion, as also seen in Genesis 3. For it was to fill the vacancy created in man at the moment of the falling away of man's glory that left naked and in disrepair before GOD. Much of this sprang from his need to describe what his religious convection's demanded from within him, his need for a true and powerful God.
Revelation 12:4-6 "And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne. And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days." (KJV)
Revelation 12:4-6 "His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child he might devour it. She gave birth to a male child, one who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child was caught up to God and to his throne, and the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared by God, in which she is to be nourished for 1,260 days." (ESV)
Revelation 12:4-6 "And with his tail he dragged a third of the stars and flung them upon the earth. He then positioned himself in front of the woman and threatened to devour (the source of the plague of abortion) the child as soon as it was born. (The tail represents the false Prophets Isaiah 9:15-16...."the tail for those who lead this people lead them astray, and those who are led by them are swallowed up." See also Daniel 8:10. The stars are the Shepherd-Messengers. Rev. 1:20, but here they are the Shepherds of Israel who led Israel into rejecting the child. The third part is a symbolic expression of a representative portion of the whole. Man is also a triune being, spirit (first seen in Gen. 1:25-26), soul and body (as seen in Gen. 1:6-7, GOD'S breath + 2:6-7) - the third part referenced here could mean the soul part which would include the mindset, which would then suggest that the Jewish leadership were entangled by the multi-headed Dragon into a mindset of lower fallen order. Not realizing or acknowledging that Jesus was indeed the child to be born as the savior of the world Ezekiel 34.) And she gave birth to a boy who was about to shepherd all the nations with a royal scepter of steel. And immediately the child was ruptured to be face to face with GOD and his Throne. (Rev. 2:7 - also my commentary note there. You will [1] shepherd them with a royal scepter and that [3 mindset which ruled the nations] shall be shattered like a potters [2] vessel of clay. Remember a Shepherd's staff was to defend the sheep against thieves and wild animals - it wasn't used to hurt the sheep!
More literally, "that when she was delivered he might devour her child." Professor Milligan says: "In these word we have the Dragon doing what Pharaoh did to Israel [in Exodus 1:15-22], and again and again, in the Psalms and the Prophets, Pharaoh is spoken of as the Dragon [Ps. 74:13, Is. 27:1, 51:9; Eze. 29:31]. Nor is it without interest to remember that Pharaoh's crown was wreathed with a Dragon [the asp or serpent of Egypt], and that just as the eagle was the ensign of Rome, so the Dragon was that of Egypt. Hence the significance of Moses' rod being turned into a serpent.") And the woman escaped into the wilderness to a safe place prepared for her where she was nourished by [1] them for 1,260 days. (The prophetic Word is protected and sustained for the entire duration of Jesus' ministry. The plural form points to the [1] triune GOD; Elohim, inseparably One with their Word. This is 42 months or three and one-half years.. This verse again displaying various prophetic dimensions completes the story of Mary going to Egypt with Joseph and baby Jesus and staying there approximately three and a half years until Herod was dead who was seeking to kill the child. Also the fact that Jesus' three and a half year ministry was a protected place - here the pregnant woman represents the prophetic, incarnate word as the womb bearing the Promise, pointing to His death, victorious descent into hell and glorious resurrection where He led humanity into the new birth! The being born from above as He spoke of it (in John 3:3, 7 and by Peter in 1Peter 1:23). "We were born anew, when Jesus was raised from the dead! 1Peter 1:3. See Hosea 6:2, "After two days He will make us alive; On the third day he will raise us up!" Also Ephesians 2:5-6, and 4:8-9.)
(The Mirror, with editing.)
Now may the LORD increase our understanding of this mystery of His work among us today, as it states that He will return as He left! This He has indeed done as the Eternal Spirit once asleep within humanity's chest, as a seed or treasure most valued by GOD.
Revelation 12:4-6 "And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne. And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days." (KJV)
Revelation 12:4-6 "His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child he might devour it. She gave birth to a male child, one who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child was caught up to God and to his throne, and the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared by God, in which she is to be nourished for 1,260 days." (ESV)
Revelation 12:4-6 "And with his tail he dragged a third of the stars and flung them upon the earth. He then positioned himself in front of the woman and threatened to devour (the source of the plague of abortion) the child as soon as it was born. (The tail represents the false Prophets Isaiah 9:15-16...."the tail for those who lead this people lead them astray, and those who are led by them are swallowed up." See also Daniel 8:10. The stars are the Shepherd-Messengers. Rev. 1:20, but here they are the Shepherds of Israel who led Israel into rejecting the child. The third part is a symbolic expression of a representative portion of the whole. Man is also a triune being, spirit (first seen in Gen. 1:25-26), soul and body (as seen in Gen. 1:6-7, GOD'S breath + 2:6-7) - the third part referenced here could mean the soul part which would include the mindset, which would then suggest that the Jewish leadership were entangled by the multi-headed Dragon into a mindset of lower fallen order. Not realizing or acknowledging that Jesus was indeed the child to be born as the savior of the world Ezekiel 34.) And she gave birth to a boy who was about to shepherd all the nations with a royal scepter of steel. And immediately the child was ruptured to be face to face with GOD and his Throne. (Rev. 2:7 - also my commentary note there. You will [1] shepherd them with a royal scepter and that [3 mindset which ruled the nations] shall be shattered like a potters [2] vessel of clay. Remember a Shepherd's staff was to defend the sheep against thieves and wild animals - it wasn't used to hurt the sheep!
More literally, "that when she was delivered he might devour her child." Professor Milligan says: "In these word we have the Dragon doing what Pharaoh did to Israel [in Exodus 1:15-22], and again and again, in the Psalms and the Prophets, Pharaoh is spoken of as the Dragon [Ps. 74:13, Is. 27:1, 51:9; Eze. 29:31]. Nor is it without interest to remember that Pharaoh's crown was wreathed with a Dragon [the asp or serpent of Egypt], and that just as the eagle was the ensign of Rome, so the Dragon was that of Egypt. Hence the significance of Moses' rod being turned into a serpent.") And the woman escaped into the wilderness to a safe place prepared for her where she was nourished by [1] them for 1,260 days. (The prophetic Word is protected and sustained for the entire duration of Jesus' ministry. The plural form points to the [1] triune GOD; Elohim, inseparably One with their Word. This is 42 months or three and one-half years.. This verse again displaying various prophetic dimensions completes the story of Mary going to Egypt with Joseph and baby Jesus and staying there approximately three and a half years until Herod was dead who was seeking to kill the child. Also the fact that Jesus' three and a half year ministry was a protected place - here the pregnant woman represents the prophetic, incarnate word as the womb bearing the Promise, pointing to His death, victorious descent into hell and glorious resurrection where He led humanity into the new birth! The being born from above as He spoke of it (in John 3:3, 7 and by Peter in 1Peter 1:23). "We were born anew, when Jesus was raised from the dead! 1Peter 1:3. See Hosea 6:2, "After two days He will make us alive; On the third day he will raise us up!" Also Ephesians 2:5-6, and 4:8-9.)
(The Mirror, with editing.)
Now may the LORD increase our understanding of this mystery of His work among us today, as it states that He will return as He left! This He has indeed done as the Eternal Spirit once asleep within humanity's chest, as a seed or treasure most valued by GOD.
Monday, February 17, 2020
"The Secret of GOD," as revealed by John in the Revelation of Christ, chapter 12:1, with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.
We are now getting into chapter 12 of Revelation, the revelation of Christ as foretold by the Prophets and the Law of the OT. By often poetic and mystical language that so many misconstrue as they remain in the flesh, for the flesh profits them nothing, as it is the outer covering of the OT tent of meeting. For this chapter I will resort to showing the difference between the KJV and ESV. As there are many diehard religiously flesh minded people who insist on keeping with the KJV only; And many Jews who remain looking for the Messiah in the same manor. So you do not miss it what we are looking at is the war of Ephesians 6:12 through the next chapters of Revelation.
Revelation 12:1-3 "And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads." (KJV)
Revelation 12:1-3 "And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and on his heads seven diadems." (ESV)
Revelation 12:1-3 "Suddenly a spectacular symbolic image appeared in the sky! A woman an clothed in sunlight with a shining moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head! (The day the Prophets pointed to has dawned, clothed with the sun, reigning over the night - about to give birth to the child! Song of Solomon 6:10 [The chorus of young women] Who us this young woman? She looks like the dawn. She is beautiful like the moon, pure like the sun, awe-inspiring like those heavenly bodies.) She was in the agony of labor; Crying out with birth pangs. (Such vivid imagery of the Prophetic Word, the Logos, as a woman, about to give birth to Jesus, who now faces the cross also in the agony of fulfilling His mission - knowing that he has come for this hour! His victorious death and descent into hell and glorious resurrection would re-boot humanity into newness of life! "We were born anew when He was raised from the dead!" John 12:27, My soul is exceedingly perplexed right now! What shall I say, 'Father! Rescue Me [1] out of the clutches of this hour! No! For this is the very culmination of My destiny!'
Isaiah 9:6-7, For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; And the government shall be upon His shoulders, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and of peace these shall be no end, upon the Throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from the latter time forth, even forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.) Then another sign showed up in the sky - a monster sized red Dragon with seven heads and ten horns. The heads were wrapped in royal diadems. (The picture of a multi headed Dragon appearing to devour the woman's seed is a typical prophetic narrative where the Messianic promise of salvation would crush the serpent's head as declared in Genesis 15:3.) (The Mirror, with editing.)
May the LORD of All help us get through this. Until next time the LORD willing we shall pick this up with verse 4.
Revelation 12:1-3 "And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads." (KJV)
Revelation 12:1-3 "And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and on his heads seven diadems." (ESV)
Revelation 12:1-3 "Suddenly a spectacular symbolic image appeared in the sky! A woman an clothed in sunlight with a shining moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head! (The day the Prophets pointed to has dawned, clothed with the sun, reigning over the night - about to give birth to the child! Song of Solomon 6:10 [The chorus of young women] Who us this young woman? She looks like the dawn. She is beautiful like the moon, pure like the sun, awe-inspiring like those heavenly bodies.) She was in the agony of labor; Crying out with birth pangs. (Such vivid imagery of the Prophetic Word, the Logos, as a woman, about to give birth to Jesus, who now faces the cross also in the agony of fulfilling His mission - knowing that he has come for this hour! His victorious death and descent into hell and glorious resurrection would re-boot humanity into newness of life! "We were born anew when He was raised from the dead!" John 12:27, My soul is exceedingly perplexed right now! What shall I say, 'Father! Rescue Me [1] out of the clutches of this hour! No! For this is the very culmination of My destiny!'
Isaiah 9:6-7, For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; And the government shall be upon His shoulders, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and of peace these shall be no end, upon the Throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from the latter time forth, even forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.) Then another sign showed up in the sky - a monster sized red Dragon with seven heads and ten horns. The heads were wrapped in royal diadems. (The picture of a multi headed Dragon appearing to devour the woman's seed is a typical prophetic narrative where the Messianic promise of salvation would crush the serpent's head as declared in Genesis 15:3.) (The Mirror, with editing.)
May the LORD of All help us get through this. Until next time the LORD willing we shall pick this up with verse 4.
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