REVISTING MATTHEW 24 AND THE RETURN OF OUR MESSIAH

What Yeshua told his disciples about the end of this age and his imminent return to Jerusalem.

Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple

Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple.  And Jesus said to them, “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”

The temple was totally destroyed, only the foundation wall remains.

The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age

Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will  hese things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?”

The question is “When is your coming and the end of this age? We must read carefully. What Yeshua says and does not say is crucial to our understanding!

And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.  And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.  For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.

These beginnings of sorrow have been happening for two thousand years and will continue. A thousand years is as a day in Elohim’s count!

“Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake.  And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another.  Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.  And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.  But he who endures to the end shall be saved.  And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.

First, he is telling the disciples what is going to happen to them. This applies to all who follow: tribulation, possible death for believing, betrayal, and hate. Lawlessness certainly abounds in our nation and the world at a whole new level of depravity!

We must endure until the end. Where is he telling them and us that there will be an escape rapture? We are to continue preaching the gospel of the kingdom through all of these troubles. There is no rapture as we will understand as we continue to read.

The Great Tribulation

“Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand), “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes.  But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath. 

First, Yeshuah is warning them of the coming destruction of the temple. The Romans are going to desecrate and burn the temple. He is telling them to watch and flee Jerusalem when the Roman Army approaches. Get out of town! If a woman is pregnant and nursing it will be an extreme hardship on them. Fleeing in winter or unprepared on a Sabbath would also be a hardship. 

There are many opinions on whether or not an end time Temple will be built in Jerusalem. We know that the Rabbi’s are preparing to sacrifice a red heifer. The abomination of desolation sounds like an idol of some sort that is set up in the same area as a Temple or a sacrifice.

For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened.

This is a dual prophecy. The destruction of the temple was the beginning of the dispersion of Judah and the end of their time in the Holy Land until regathering in 1948. That time qualifies as great tribulation.

He is also prophesying about the trouble which will befall the current nation of Israel at the end of this age. All prophecy can be dual.

The scriptures say Judah will be dispersed and return again. We have seen their return in 1948. The next phase is Jacob’s Trouble and the Controversy of Zion. Begin here: https://burningbush647.blogspot.com/2023/10/

“Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it.  For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. See, I have told you beforehand.

This was and is a warning to all Believers throughout the ages. It will be especially prevalent during the tribulation years which are still to come.

“Therefore if they say to you, ‘Look, He is in the desert!’ do not go out; or ‘Look, He is in the inner rooms!’ do not believe it. For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For wherever the carcass is, there the eagles will be gathered together.

So many false prophets throughout the time since Yeshuah told the disciples and us to watch for this. When He returns it will be like lightning striking. The carcass will be Jerusalem at the end of this age. The eagles and birds of prey circle a dead corpse. 

This is a serious warning about where and when Yehshua will appear. There are so many opinions concerning the end days and where and when he will come. The best approach is to develop our personal relationship with our Messiah/Father and continue our daily lives watching, praying and honoring the feasts of the Lord as described in Leviticus 23.

Turn off the noise and seek Him and his word. It will be an awful time—but he is assuring us he will come! Read Zechariah 12 through 14 for information on what is coming.

The Coming of the Son of Man

“Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 

Oh, if you have read carefully there it is…immediately after the tribulation of those days! That is the one and only second coming! He has not once said or indicated we or they will be raptured out. He is telling us to remain faithful, unmovable! He is coming! 

Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.  And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

It is so clear! He is telling us and his disciples this is what will happen to you! We are not greater than they were. We will experience the tribulation. At this time He will gather us from the four winds…all of us…Israel and Judah. Read Matthew 13 on the wheat and tares!

The Parable of the Fig Tree

“Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

Again, dual prophecy. The disciples will see and go through the destruction of the temple and the scattering of Judah. So we, at the end of this age will also go through the tribulation of our time. Their generation and our generation. Look at these recent events: https://www.jurist.org/news/2024/09/israel-challenges-icc-jurisdiction-over-arrest-warrants-for-netanyahu-and-gallant/

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/09/1154496

The world is turning against Israel/Judah. All who confess Yeshuah will also be persecuted. It is beginning. It will play out to its fullness in the coming years. Be prepared!

No One Knows the Day or Hour

“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.  But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.  For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 

The world will continue to do what it does until He comes! There will be a functioning world government. The world is not ending tomorrow. It may end in 7 years from now, but no secret second coming rapture is about to occur!

Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. 

Again, read Matthew 13 in its entirety and understand the parable of tares and wheat. They are gathered together at the same time! Tares thrown in the fire, wheat taken into the barn.

Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into. Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

One day at a time fellow believers, one day at a time. We are going to go through some amazing and difficult times in the immediate years ahead of us. Seek now while you can. Allow the WORD to interpret itself. Read prayerfully and carefully…there is so much garbage out there. Let both O.T. and N.T. together interpret themselves…SEEK the truth.

Don’t be blown about by every end time video and prophecy. Walk a day at a time. READ the WORD. Stand fast immoveable. Perhaps you will live to hear the sound the trumpet on that glorious day!

                                            Instructions for Life in the Psalms of Yahweh

We were reading through Psalms One through Fifteen a few Shabbat’s ago and began to see Yahweh speaking through David prophetically. I combined verses from nine of the first 15 Psalms in this short presentation.

 

Man is corrupt 

Ps 14.1 - The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.”They are corrupt, They have done

abominable works,There is none who does good. 2 The Lord looks down from heaven upon the children of men,To see if there are any who understand, who seek God. 3 They have all turned aside,They have together become corrupt; There is none who does good, No, not one.

David is recognizing his own sinfulness as he is repenting for his sins. This also represents the state of this current world. We can only be truly righteous in Yeshua.

 

God hates wickedness

Ps 5 - Give ear to my words, O Lord, Consider my meditation. 2 Give heed to the voice of my cry, My King and my God, For to You I will pray. 3 My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up. 

4 For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, Nor shall evil dwell with You. 5 The boastful shall not stand in Your sight; You hate all workers of iniquity. 6 You shall destroy those who speak falsehood; The Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man. 7 But as for me, I will come into Your house in the multitude of Your mercy; In fear of You I will worship toward Your holy temple.

David recognizes the wickedness of humans and the corruption of human government. He is being drawn to a life of worship and allegiance to Yahweh. He is learning to be humble.

The Lord loves righteousness 

Ps 11 - In the Lord I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”? 2 For look! The wicked bend their bow,They make ready their arrow on the string, That they may shoot secretly at the upright in heart. 

3 If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do? 5 The Lord tests the righteous, But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates. 6 Upon the wicked He will rain coals; Fire and brimstone and a burning wind Shall be the portion of their cup. 7 For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; His countenance beholds the upright.

David is learning to trust in God. He had many enemies attacking him but through Elohim would prevailed over them. Yahweh came to David’s rescue. Elohim will test His righteous ones while judging the wicked. David is finding peace and security in his soul. He is being purified.

 

He Blesses the Godly

Ps 1 - Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither;

 And whatever he does shall prosper. The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. 5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

David is gaining confidence in his Elohim. He is understanding he is becoming beloved of Elohim. His confidence is building. His love for Elohim is growing strong. His fear of his enemies is dissipating.

God Shall Preserve the Godly

Ps 12 - Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. 2 They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak. 5b Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will set him in the safety for which he yearns.” 

David understands the corruption and wickedness of the world. He is confident under the protection of Elohim. He will move forward without fear.

6 The words of the Lord are pure words, Like silver tried in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times. 7 You shall keep them, O Lord,You shall preserve them from this generation forever. 8 The wicked prowl on every side, When vileness is exalted among the sons of men.

This mirrors the corruption of government as being exposed in our present time. Elohim is shaking the nations. He is looking to see who will stand with Him in righteousness. We are being tested and tried like gold.

 

God Protects the Godly from enemies

Ps 7 - O Lord my God, in You I put my trust; Save me from all those who persecute me; And deliver me, 2 Lest they tear me like a lion, rending mein pieces, while there is none to deliver. 6 Arise, O Lord, in Your anger; Lift Yourself up because of the rage of my enemies; Rise up for me to the judgment You have commanded!

7 So the congregation of the peoples shall surround You; For their sakes, therefore, return on high. 8 The Lord shall judge the peoples; Judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, and according to my integrity within me. 9 Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, But establish the just; For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds. 

David knows he is protected and being tested at the same time. As we see today, the wicked are against all righteousness. They only tear down, they hate those who are attempting to reform the nation. David cries out for justice.

10 My defense is of God, Who saves the upright in heart. 11 God is a just judge,And God is angry with the wicked every day. 12 If he does not turn back, He will sharpen His sword; He bends His bow and makes it ready.

14 Behold, the wicked brings forth iniquity; Yes, he conceives trouble and brings forth falsehood. 15 He made a pit and dug it out, And has fallen into the ditch which he made.16 His trouble shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down on his own crown. 17 I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness, And will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.

Elohim is going to judge the wicked. We will see truth exposing the deep state corruption in the coming months and year. Pray for justice during these trying times. During the first Cabinet meeting a few days ago the meeting began with a prayer. The interesting thing was that the prayer was not led by a Pastor/Minister, but by a member of the Cabinet! It was from their corporate heart. Please pray for the current Administration to move in Elohim’s will.

 

There is Safety in the Lord 

Ps 4 - Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 3 But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear when I call to Him. 4 Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah 

David is walking in the Spirit which relieves him from being distressed. Move in Elohim one day at a time. Elohim’s plan is being executed through men of His choosing. It’s OK to be angry about corruption and sin…don’t let the sun set on your anger or desire for vengeance. Allow Elohim to use those he has established. Spend time in prayer and take whatever comes your way in your daily life as your mission for the day. Pray for reform and justice.

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the Lord. 6 There are many who say, “Who will show us any good?” Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. 7 You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased. 8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

See how David has advanced in his personal relationship with his Elohim. He is now trusting and moving forward in confidence. When we obey we find safety and purpose. Take one day at a time. Elohim is exposing the corruption. This is judgment upon the Nation(s). He is testing our hearts. Will the Nation(s) repent or become rebellious? The coming years will tell us. Everything that can be shaken is now being shaken to the core. We want to be as David was.

 

Trust in God’s Salvation

Ps 13 - 5 …I have trusted in Your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, Because He has dealt bountifully with me.David is now singing! There is power in worship and song. He is understanding the meaning of mercy and how Elohim rewards those who walk in His statutes. He understands the purpose of righteous judgment. Elohim testing the hearts of men.

 

Abide in God’s Tabernacle

Ps 15 - Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? 2 He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; 3 He who does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach against his friend; But he honors those who fear the Lord; 4b He who swears to his own hurt and does not change; 5 He who does not put out his money at usury, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.

David is abiding! This is what we desire…to abide in Him. We are required to follow the Code of Conduct which is Torah. Yeshua is Torah—the Living Word. We obey the Code of Conduct and deal  honestly with those around us. We keep our word. Refuse bribes. Are satisfied with what we have and turn aside from covetousness.

The righteous need to shine in the present distress. Be encouraged and follow Master Yeshua through it all!

 

                                         HABAKKUK SPEAKS TO CURRENT EVENTS

This was originally posted in 2022. It applies to our Country more than ever!

O Lord, how long shall I cry, and You will not hear? Even cry out to You, “Violence!” and You will not save. Why do You show me iniquity, and cause me to see trouble? For plundering and violence are before me; there is strife, and contention arises. Therefore the law is powerless, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked surround the righteous
therefore perverse judgment proceeds.

The prophet Habakkuk was having a serious conversation with Yahweh. He saw how the nation had become lawless—disregarding their Constitution—the Torah! He was having a difficult time understanding how the wicked should seemingly be allowed to prosper. Does this not sound like our present dangerous situation?

Our Constitution in these United States is under attack by the corrupt representatives of the people. Many of them have been compromised and bought off. Silent infiltration of our government by foreign entities who hate our Constitution and freedoms has been going on for decades. They are the silent enemies of we the people.

The truth is slowly dripping out and these enemies will be exposed. The people of the United States, and the world, are waking up to the truth. The power elites have no regard for the people—they have their own sinister objectives. They have used the Plan-Demic to further thier agenda but they are going to lose. 

They have lied to us about everything—and have been lying for decades. The mainstream media, the corporations, sports leagues, and our corrupt politicians have been working together. They are the true fascists. Their agenda is to rule by force in their socialist utopia. They wish to rule by mandate. They despise the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Habakkuk saw the same spirit at work 2,500 years ago. He cried out to his Elohim for justice. He was severely grieved by the situation in Judah at that time. The answer he received was not the answer he expected:

“Look among the nations and watch—be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days which you would not believe, though it were told you. For indeed I am raising up the Chaldeans, a bitter and hasty nation which marches through the breadth of the earth, to possess dwelling places that are not theirs.

They are terrible and dreadful; their judgment and their dignity proceed from themselves. Their horses also are swifter than leopards, more fierce than evening wolves. Their horses charge ahead; their cavalry comes from afar; they fly as the eagle that hastens to eat. They all come for violence; their faces are set like the east wind. They gather captives like sand.”

The Chaldeans were the Babylonians who were conquering the nations surrounding Judah. They would soon destroy the temple and Jerusalem. Yahweh was going to use them to chastise the Judah and Jerusalem for their disobedience and distain for God’s law, the Torah, the Constitution of God’s people.

Habakkuk was shocked. He couldn’t believe God would allow the pagan Babylonians to destroy the holy city of Jerusalem, the temple, and His chosen people:

“Are You not from everlasting, O Lord my God, my Holy One? We shall not die. O Lord, You have appointed them for judgment; O Rock, You have marked them for correction. You are of purer eyes than to behold evil, and cannot look on wickedness. Why do You look on those who deal treacherously, and hold Your tongue when the wicked devours a person more righteous than he?”

Habakkuk asked God how He would allow a pagan nation to chastise a nation more righteous than they were. He couldn’t understand how God could allow treacherous Babylon to prevail over Judah. He decided to wait for Yahweh to answer this question:

“I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am corrected.”

God replies: “Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith.”

Habakkuk is told that the proud are not upright, but the just people, who fear the Lord, will live by their faith even as the punishment on the nation must come. A father chastises his disobedient children and so must Yahweh chastise His nation for turning away from the law. God continues to explain:

“Because you have plundered many nations, all the remnant of the people shall plunder you, Because of men’s blood and the violence of the land and the city, And of all who dwell in it. “Woe to him who covets evil gain for his house that he may set his nest on high, to be delivered from the power of disaster!

You give shameful counsel to your house, cutting off many peoples, and sin against your soul…“Woe to him who builds a town with bloodshed, who establishes a city by iniquity!  Behold, is it not of the Lord of hosts that the peoples labor to feed the fire, and nations weary themselves in vain?

 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.”

This is an answer with dual meaning. God is telling Habakkuk that the Babylonians will also be punished after they punish Judah. The description above is not only describing the Babylonians but also the sins which God’s people have been practicing. Habakkuk is told that God will exact righteous judgment on Babylon also.

America has been under judgment for some time now. Our nation has turned away from the laws of God and have made up their own. A simple example is that a man is a man and a woman is a woman. That is God’s law. There are only two genders. No need for me to elaborate! God’s laws are written in stone tablets. They are forever.

God is going to expose those who hate Him and our country. This year is going to see God’s justice in action. The truth is going to come out in a flood. Up until now it has been dripping out but a flood is coming. We are being given the opportunity to reform and repent—to take back our country and establish truth and justice. We’ve had enough lies.

The wrongs that have been committed in the 2020 election are going to be heard and action will be taken. The corruption in the Biden family will be exposed and action taken. The crimes against humanity—human trafficking and pedophilia will be exposed and action taken. The mainstream media is going to be exposed for their lies and propaganda. It’s going to shock the nation. Those whom have sold themselves to China will also be brought to justice. 

Change is coming. It’s going to be a year of great upheaval and chaos as the enemies of our country will fight to the end. Be prepared--God is going to bring judgment on the traitors and evil politicians in His time and way. We will see it unfold this summer. The swamp creatures are in disarray—they know they are in trouble.

Listen to Habakkuk as he digested the knowledge that God was going to judge His people and their enemies. Expect God to act this year in power:

“O Lord, I have heard Your speech and was afraid; O Lord, revive Your work in the midst of the years! 

In the midst of the years make it known; in wrath remember mercy. God came from Teman, the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah.

His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of His praise. His brightness was like the light; He had rays flashing from His hand, and there His power was hidden. Before Him went pestilence, and fever followed at His feet. He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations.”

This is beautiful Bible poetry describing what is about to occur in our nation. This is our opportunity to repent and make things right. If we miss this opportunity to drain the swamp we will fall and be crushed. Hear the word of the Lord!

This is a timely article just posted a few days ago: https://usawatchdog.com/marxist-plan-destabilize-us-seize-control-larry-klayman/

Habakkuk ends with this incredible statement of how the just—all of God’s true people, should live by their faith:

Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls—Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, and He will make me walk on my high hills.

 

THE WORD AND SPIRIT

A popular buzz word today is “paradigm.” Everyone uses it today. The real question is what is a paradigm and how are we to use them in our study?

 Paradigm - noun

 1. Grammar.

1.      A. a set of forms all of which contain a particular element, especially the set of all inflected forms based on a single stem or theme.
2.      B. a display in fixed arrangement of such a set, as boy, boy's, boys, boys'.

2. An example serving as a model; pattern. Synonyms: mold, standard; ideal, paragon, touchstone.

3. A framework containing the basic assumptions, ways of thinking, and methodology that are commonly accepted by members of a scientific community.

    B. such a cognitive framework shared by members of any discipline or group: the company’s business paradigm.

 The Bible is full of paradigms that are only discovered by prayerful word studies. When we allow the Bible to interpret itself we will look up various words and how they are used in the scriptures. By doing this we begin to find these “paradigms” or ways of thinking and discerning words and deeper meaning to parables, etc.

 The word star, for instance, means angel(s) throughout the Bible. In speaking of the creation of the world Job 38.7 says: when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

STAR Strong’s 3556 – heavenly power (that serve God) is the meaning in Hebrew.

Revelation 1.20 - the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.

Revelation 3.1 - And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

Psalm 147.4 - He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.

The above are just a few examples. As we begin to understand this paradigm the word begins to open in a spiritual way. We begin to have the mind of Yahweh. We can see things in a different light.

As an example: Revelation 6.12-14…And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind and the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.                                      

Rev 8.10-11 - And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; and the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.

Many will teach that a meteorite or asteroid is going to strike the earth during the tribulation. WE have all these silly ideas of planet X and Nibiru hitting earth. Perhaps, one will, but that is not necessarily the meaning of these verses. It is much better to look for understanding in a more realistic way.

If stars are angels, then the stars falling to earth would be demonic in nature in these passages. They are cast out of heaven to wreak havoc on the earth. It is not a meteorite hitting earth.

In the Bible water is Torah or God’s law. Water is a blessing. It comes down from heaven and waters the earth which brings forth fruit. The Torah is like water. It comes down from above and waters the earth (man is of the earth, earthy) and will bring forth fruit in a person who loves God’s Law (Ps 119).

We see these stars falling to earth and the “water” becomes bitter like wormwood. When men turn away from Yahweh and His laws their lives become bitter. The water they drink is not Torah but that of the world (earth). Jesus said if we believe in Him rivers of living water will come forth out of us!

This will be a time of great apostasy on the earth. Men will refuse to repent. Their lives will become bitter as they follow the spirits of the demons loosed upon the earth. The stars falling from heaven is Yahweh shaking the heavens and cleaning house.

Water in the Bible as in “seas” also is a paradigm for nations or people. The beast arises from the sea. The sea represents the nations or mankind. The beast rises from mankind-the sea. The beast is a government created by the nations. The number of a man is the number of the beast (Rev 13.8).

Man is made predominately by the element Carbon, number six on the table of elements. Carbon has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons = 666. Carbon is a six sided crystal and six is the number of man. Carbon is black—the opposite of light. The BEAST is a government that is created by the PRIDE of man.

These are just a few examples of how word study and prayerful attention to allowing the Bible to metaphorically interpret itself can give us great insight into the word. There is so much MORE available to those who prayerfully ask and seek the wisdom from above.

When we understand the Hebraic roots of the written word we begin to see with fresh eyes and understand with the mind of Yahweh. Could a meteor physically strike earth? Of course, but is that really what the word is implying?

Will there be a physical image of a beast or idol set up in a temple? Perhaps, but the word really seems to indicate this image is the image of man, a government created by man, and a wicked government that lifts up the glory of man rather than the Almighty God of the Universe. Could it have something to do with AI? Robots are created in the image of their creator—Man.

The key to study is to allow the Bible to interpret itself. This is the only way to dig for the truth. The difficulty lies in the fact that we must search the word diligently to understand what it is saying. This is where we often disagree with one another.

The examples above provide some direction. These examples are using the Word of God from many scriptures to help us understand and see with spiritual eyes.

Here is one more example: Trees in the Bible often refer to people or nations. When Yeshua healed the blind man the man said he “saw men like trees walking.” Mark 8.24

In Hosea 9.10 the prophet compares Israel to the fig tree. In the end times Israel will blossom like a fig tree.

In Revelation 22 we see 12 trees of life by the river yielding fruit every month for the healing of the nations. There are 12 trees representing the 12 Tribes Israel and God’s Kingdom. These kingdom trees are for the healing of the nations. They are by a river—water represents Torah—God’s law. Rivers of living water!

Allow the Bible to interpret itself! Things will begin to make sense as we wait, meditate on the word, and seek His interpretation.

The Word is full of Wisdom, Love, and Judgment. Yahweh judges us because He loves us. This judgment from above produces wisdom if we allow it. Let the WORD interpret itself and perhaps we will achieve some unity in the body.

We lack unity because we cannot agree on truth. Truth is found by allowing the word to interpret itself. We like to change what we do not understand. We want “in the box doctrines of men” rather than the true interpretation of the word. Seek truth and be transformed! Wait on the set apart Spirit for interpretation while meditating on the WORD. Let the WORD interpret itself!

We do not want an “EMPTY HEAD” but we meditate on the written word. An empty head can be filled by lies. Meditate on the WORD and wait for, and seek the word for understanding.

Without knowledge of what the word says it is impossible to understand what the word is saying!

LET THE BIBLE INTERPRET ITSELF IS THE KEY TO OBTAINING WISDOM!